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• Bret Hart Provides Cancer Update, Former NFL Player and NXT Recruit Talks Making the Jump to WWE, How to be a “Baller” (Videos)

  03-02-2017 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bret Hart Provides Cancer Update
  One year ago WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart revealed he had prostate cancer, and soon after he underwent surgery. In a new interview with The Canadian Press, Hart reveals he is now 100% cancer free and offered the following advice to men regarding prostate cancer:
  “You know, it’s so critical for me to stress … that it’s just a blood test. You gotta go in and get a blood test. If you’
  
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• WWE Possibly Announcing Legendary Tag Team as Next 2017 WWE Hall of Fame Inductees

  03-02-2017 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, speculation began a couple months ago that the legendary tag team Rock ‘N Roll Express might be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, and the duo is set to appear at 50fifty Sports Tavern this Monday night. Promotional material for the appearance notes the following:
  If you watched wrestling as a kid you have to remember Rock n roll Express. Well Monday night here at 50fifty Ricky Morton will be here to sign autographs. There is a big a
  
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• Cody Rhodes on Whether or Not He Misses WrestleMania Season, Kenny Omega Succeeding Without WWE, New TNA Ownership and More

  03-02-2017 22:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Cody Rhodes recently spoke with CBS Local Sports and below are some interview highlights:On WrestleMania season:
  “The Road to WrestleMania always gets people buzzing. And if they’d fallen off a little bit, they’ll come back around this time. But for me, I don’t feel any longing for it or feel any nostalgia over it. I just did Wrestle Kingdom in front of 40,000 in the Tokyo Dome. They tell you that it’s a lot like WrestleMania. I
  
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• Big Show Breaks Wind and Clears WWE Locker Room (Video), The Rock in 2 Movie Trailers During Super Bowl, Ellsworth’s Super Bowl Pick

  03-02-2017 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Big Show Breaks Wind and Clears WWE Locker Room
  In the video above, several WWE stars play “Lightning Reaction”, in which the object of the game is to avoid getting shocked. Despite some of the player avoiding a shock, no one could avoid Big Show’s flatulence and it clears the room.
  James Ellsworth Offer His Super Bowl Pick
  James Ellsworth Tweeted the following, offering his Super Bowl 51 pick:I want the @AtlantaFalcons to win, but I think the @Patriots will win https://t.co/S
  
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• 2/3 Edition of Impact Rebellion feat. Rip Rogers: Open Fight Night, Brother Nero Calls Out Lashley, More

  03-02-2017 22:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the latest episode of Impact Rebellion!
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  On this episode of you Impact Rebellion Big Ray & Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) break down TNA’s Open Fight Night 2017!
  Impact Wrestling’s Open Fight Night 2017 included…
  Big opening match as Brother Nero Jeff Hardy calls out The Destroyer Bobby Lashley to a World Title match
  Aron Rex and Spud are #Rexcellent
  Bram hits a huge Pil
  
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• Eric Bischoff Weighs In On Netflix Streaming Lucha Underground; Does He Think WWE Is Taking Notice?

  03-02-2017 21:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released last night and features former WCW & WWE Superstar Lex Luger as his guest.
  You can find some of Eric’s comments transcribed below.
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  On Lucha Underground signing a distribution deal to stream on Netflix in North America:
  EB: I’m happy for them. They need to find a way to make some money! (laughs)
  
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• Seth Rollins Off Weekend Live Events, When WWE Will Provide Medical Update

  03-02-2017 21:13
  
  – WWE has not provided an update on Seth Rollins’ injury but they did announce this morning that he is off weekend live events and a full medical update will be given this Monday night on RAW.
  They posted the following this morning:
  “The full extent of Seth Rollins’ injury remains unknown, but WWE.com can confirm that the former WWE Champion has not been cleared to compete at WWE Live Events this weekend. A full medical update will be given this Monday night on Raw.&rdquo
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Afa To Fans Booing His Nephew Roman Reigns, “Give People A Chance To Grow”

  03-02-2017 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter’s podcast Is Wrestling Fixed? was released earlier this morning. It features an exclusive interview with WWE Hall of Famer Afa of The Wild Samoans as well as an unreleased 2003 interview with Samoa Joe from backstage at a Ring Of Honor event.Some of Afa’s comments about why fans boo his nephew Roman Reigns have been transcribed below.
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• Goldberg Talks Playing for the Atlanta Falcons, What He Misses Most About Football, His Super Bowl Pick

  03-02-2017 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  With Super Bowl 51 coming up on Sunday featuring the Atlanta Falcons, WWE star Goldberg recently spoke with WWE.com about his days in the NFL. Below are some interview highlights:
  Playing in the NFL and for the Falcons:
  “My football career in a short synopsis was that I had to fight to stay afloat. I was smaller, so I had to be tenacious. I had to be smarter than the next guy. I had to try harder, be the first guy to show up, you know? I had to do everything righ
  
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• Erin Golston prepares to put on a good show as she advances to the finals at 48 kg at the Dave Schultz Memorial International

  03-02-2017 20:22
  
  2016 Women's University Nationals champion Erin Golston advances to the finals at 48 kg. 
  
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• Sean Waltman On Seth Rollins’ Injury, Samoa Joe’s Attack Lasting Too Long, More

  03-02-2017 20:12
  
  This week on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 1,2,360, the former WWE Superstar discussed Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe’s Monday Night Raw segment, which left Rollins injured. Sean also expressed disappointment in Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, while praising AJ Styles and John Cena’s Royal Rumble match. You can watch it in the video above or download the podcast version on iTunes, they sent us these highlights:
  Did he believe Rollins is really injured?
  “I didn’t at first. When
  
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• Maya Nelson avenges Junior Worlds loss to make Dave Schultz Memorial International finals

  03-02-2017 20:01
  
  Five U.S. women in position to win gold at Dave Schultz Memorial on Friday
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE S.H. Figuarts Stone Cold Steve Austin (Photos)

  03-02-2017 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to another installment of Figure Friday! This week we take a look at the brand new WWE S.H. Figuarts Stone Cold Steve Austin figure! The S.H. figures are imported from Japan, as you’ll see Japanese all over the packaging. They’re super articulated but also very expensive, around $60 a figure. You will not find these at retail, but you can get yours at RingsideCollectibles.com. That’s where I got mine! Series 1 includes Steve Austin and The Rock, as you’ll see in m
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks Leaving WWE On His Own Accord, WWE Searching For Indy Talent, How the WWE Locker Room Views the Indys, More

  03-02-2017 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Total Wrestling Magazine has an interview with former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes as he talks leaving WWE on his own accord, on WWE searching for independent talent and WWE locker room thoughts on the independent wrestling scene. Below are some interview highlights:On leaving WWE on his own accord:
  I’ve done everything and more I was hoping to do, a lot of these independent groups come across like independents, they come across as brands. It’s cool that
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on Samoa Joe’s Raw Debut, TNA Dropping its Initials, Calling Upcoming WCPW Show featuring Kurt Angle, More

  03-02-2017 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:
  “Who Joe wrestles at ‘Mania is TBD at this time, unless it is ‘leaked,’ like Randy Orton winning the Royal Rumble match. (Are these leaks predetermined or is some one just happy to ‘share info?’)
  RAW was a much better debut for Samoa Joe than if he only participated in the Rumble match (unless he won it which wasn’t in the cards this go around.)
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• Tammy Sytch Reportedly Released From Jail

  03-02-2017 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch has been released from a Carbon County Correctional facility on parole.
  Sytch was released from today, after being taken into custody back in September for violating her parole after she was charged with possession of alcohol and being under the influence of alcohol, both of which violated the zero tolerance terms of her probation.
  The post Tammy Sytch Reportedly Released From Jail appeared first
  
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• Rumored WWE WrestleMania 33 Card

  03-02-2017 19:43
  
  – As noted, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter mentioned that Seth Rollins may be out of action for about 8 weeks after tearing his ACL during his segment with Samoa Joe on this past Monday’s RAW. It remains incredibly unlikely for Rollins to recover in time to make the show, but because its theoretically possible he will remain on the current card to face Triple H. If Rollins cant compete, WWE would obviously reshuffle the deck.
  Check out the projected WrestleMania 33 card below:
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• Triple H on the Charlotte vs Sasha Banks Hell in a Cell Main Event, the Evolution of Women’s Wrestling, WrestleMania 32 Triple Threat

  03-02-2017 19:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Executive Triple H recently spoke with the Gorilla Position Podcast and below are some interview highlights:
  Sasha Banks and Charlotte in the Hell in a Cell main event:
  “We didn’t give them the main event, they earned the main event. They earned it by knocking the ball out of the park each and every night. Vince [McMahon] had to have confidence that Charlotte and Sasha could close out Hell in a Cell inside Hell in a Cell, for the firs
  
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• Trevor Lee Crowned New TNA X Division Champion (Video)

  03-02-2017 19:26
  
  – Trevor Lee defeated DJ Zema Ion in a Ladder Match to become the new TNA X Division Champion on tonight’s “Open Fight Night” edition of Impact Wrestling.
  This is Lee’s second run with the X Division Title.
  Check out the videos below:
  #IMPACTonPOP@TLee910 pic.twitter.com/iNZ8WPCJiD
  — What a Maneuver! (@WAManeuver) February 3, 2017The post Trevor Lee Crowned New TNA X Division Champion (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Charles Robinson on What John Cena Told Him After WWE Title Win, Cena and Flair Backstage Rumble Photos, Style Battle Brackets Revealed

  03-02-2017 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charles Robinson Revealed What John Cena Told Him After WWE Title Win
  As noted, referee Charles Robinson recently spoke with WWE.com to discuss John Cena’s 16th World Title win at Royal Rumble, and during the interview Robinson revealed the following when asked about the moment him and Cena shared after the match:“We were just talking about how cool it was that I’ve reffed for Ric Flair so many times and now I’m refereeing his 16th tit
  
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• Randy Orton on Why He Aligned Himself with Bray Wyatt, Neville’s WWE Network Pick (Video), Who is the WWE Equivalent to Tom Brady?

  03-02-2017 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Who is the WWE Equivalent to Tom Brady?
  WWE.com has published a new poll asking fans which WWE star is the WWE equivalent to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (multiple titles, one of the greatest ever, polarizing among fans). The choices are John Cena, Triple H, Roman Reigns or other.
  As of this writing, 61% went with John Cena, while 15% voted for Triple H and 15% voted for other.
  Randy Orton on Why He Aligned Himself with Bray Wyatt
  As noted, ES
  
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• Backstage News on the TNA Status of The Hardys and Drew Galloway, Dixie Carter Update, the Latest on Jeff Jarrett and Dutch Mantell in TNA

  03-02-2017 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, Drew Galloway, Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy have yet to sign new deals with TNA. TNA has been trying to lock all three talents into new, longterm deals, and while the feeling is all three talents are likely to re-sign with TNA, it has yet to happen.
  Dixie Carter has officially left the TNA offices in Nashville and is no longer part of the TNA decision making process. Her husband, Serge Salinas, is also gone from TNA and his Linkedin profile notes that he is now working
  
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• Backstage News on the TNA Contracts of The Hardys & Drew Galloway, Dixie Carter’s Status, the Latest on Jeff Jarrett and Dutch Mantell in TNA

  03-02-2017 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, Drew Galloway, Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy have yet to sign new deals with TNA. TNA has been trying to lock all three talents into new, longterm deals, and while the feeling is all three talents are likely to re-sign with TNA, it has yet to happen.
  Dixie Carter has officially left the TNA offices in Nashville and is no longer part of the TNA decision making process. Her husband, Serge Salinas, is also gone from TNA and his Linkedin profile notes that he is now working
  
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• WWE Looks at Goldberg Responding to Lesnar’s Challenge (Video), Booker T & Sharmell at NBA Game (Photo), Today’s Wrestler Birthdays

  03-02-2017 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Today’s Wrestler Birthdays
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk, Jr. turns 76 years old, Marty Jannetty turns 57 and former WWE star Angela Fong turns 32. Also, today would have been the 57th birthday of Hall of Famer Kerry Von Erich.
  Booker T and Sharmell at NBA Game
  As seen in the photo below, Booker T and his wife Sharmell attended last night’s Houston Rockets NBA game:H-Town’s own @BookerT5x in the house!
  
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• Ring of Honor Announces the Return of Kenny Omega, Kevin Kelly Finished With ROH, Scott Steiner Cuts Scathing Promo on Opponent (Video)

  03-02-2017 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Ring of Honor Announces the Return of Kenny Omega
  Ring of Honor has announced Kenny Omega will appear at the “Honor Rising” events at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on February 26th and 27th. Word is that Omega will be making several United States appearances for ROH later this year.
  Kevin Kelly Finished With ROH
  Former WWE announcer Kevin Kelly, who has been the Ring of Honor announcer since 2010, departed ROH earlier this week, according to PWInsider.com.
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• Backstage News on a Match Pitched to Replace Seth Rollins vs Triple H at WrestleMania 33, Rollins Off Weekend WWE Live Events

  03-02-2017 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Following a knee injury on WWE Raw this week, WWE has announced Seth Rollins has been pulled from all live events this weekend. Rollins is currently in Birmingham, Alabama being evaluated by doctors and early words is that he might miss 8 weeks of action. Rollins’ current WrestleMania 33 status remains unknown. Prior to Rollins suffering the injury this week, the plan was for Seth Rollins vs Triple H to take place at WrestleMania 33.
  According to PWInsider.c
  
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• 4 Things The Undertaker Has Not Accomplished in WWE, AJ Styles & More WWE Stars Predict the Super Bowl (Videos), Miz & Maryse News

  03-02-2017 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles and More WWE Stars Predict the Super Bowl
  WWE has released the following video, featuring AJ Styles, Nikki Bella and more WWE stars predicting the winner of Super Bowl 51 on Sunday night:
  4 Things The Undertaker Has Not Accomplished in WWE
  WWE has also released the following video, looking at 4 things The Undertaker has yet to accomplish in WWE, including never winning the Intercontinental Title despite challenging for the title twice:
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• Goldberg Announced for WWE Raw Before Fastlane, Update on Plans for Goldberg at Fastlane and Brock Lesnar’s PPV Status

  03-02-2017 16:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Resch Center in Green Bay has announced Goldberg will be at the February 27th edition of WWE Raw, which is the go-home show for the March 5th WWE Fastlane PPV. Brock Lesnar is also being advertised for Raw on the 27th.
  As noted, Goldberg is being advertised to appear at WWE Fastlane, and at last word he is scheduled to compete in a main event match at the Raw brand event.
  With regards to Brock Lesnar, he is not scheduled to be at WWE Fastlane. Brock Lesn
  
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• Sean Waltman on Seth Rollins’ Knee Injury, Criticism of Samoa Joe’s Beatdown, Okada & Omega’s Reactions to Styles vs Cena, More

  03-02-2017 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week on Sean Waltman’s “X-Pac 12360”, the former WWE Superstar talks about Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe’s Monday Night Raw segment, which left Rollins injured. Sean also expresses disappointment in Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, while praising AJ Styles and John Cena’s Royal Rumble match. Stream it on YouTube in the player below, or download the podcast version on iTunes. Below are some highlights.Di
  
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• Current Rumored WrestleMania 33 Card: 10 Matches, John Cena in a Tag Match, Andre the Giant Battle Royal

  03-02-2017 15:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following the WWE Royal Rumble PPV and this week’s WWE TV, below is the current rumored WrestleMania 33 card.
  The card below assumes Seth Rollins will be cleared to compete at the event in his scheduled match against Triple H. If not, it remains to be seen whether or not Triple H will have a match at ‘Mania, but the latest word is that he does want to wrestle on the card due to NXT’s close ties with Orlando.
  Below is the rumored WrestleMania 33 card:
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• The Club Is It Too late

  03-02-2017 15:00
  
   Coming off of the royal rumble this past Sunday. We have new raw tag team champions The Club.Is it too late I say no it’s never too late for champions gold .So with that being said here we go.I understand why this was done not because there amazing storyline. It was done for ticket sales which is everything the wwe is all about. So heading into the road to wrestlemaina. The wwe Machine is trying to put the pieces together so wrestlemaina will sell out Camping World Stadium in Orlando
  
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• Randy Orton Talks Headlining WrestleMania 33, Learning From Bray Wyatt, Preparing for the Royal Rumble, NXT Roster and More (Videos)

  03-02-2017 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton was the guest on tonight’s ESPN “Off the Top Rope” segment hosted by Jonathan Coachman.
  During the appearance, which you can watch in the videos below, Orton talked winning the Royal Rumble, the NXT roster, memorable matches in his career, main eventing WrestleMania 33, the viral RKO Outta Nowhere videos and more.
  On preparing for the Royal Rumble, Orton said it’s difficult preparing for a match li
  
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• New TNA X-Division Champion Crowned on Impact Wrestling (Videos)

  03-02-2017 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As seen on TNA Impact Wrestling tonight, Trevor Lee defeated DJ Zema Ion in a Ladder Match to become the new TNA X-Division Champion.
  This is the second X-Division Title win for Lee, and you can check out match footage below:Your NEW #XDivision Champion… @TLee910 #OpenFightNight pic.twitter.com/9SUyFO6c7Q
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) February 3, 2017
  #IMPACTonPOP@TLee910 pic.twitter.com/iNZ8WPCJiD
  — What a Maneuver! (@WAManeuver) February 3, 2017
  The post New TNA X-D
  
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• Akira Tozawa Reunites with “Best Friends” at 205 Live, UFC Releases Statement on Trump’s Travel Ban, Karl Anderson on His Road to WWE

  03-02-2017 05:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  UFC Releases Statement on Donald Trump’s Travel Ban
  In response to Donald Trump’s recent travel ban, UFC released the following statement to Bloody Elbow:
  “We are aware of the federal travel ban. There are numerous variables including a judicial injunction. We are monitoring and will be affirmatively engaged to ensure that our fighters and employees are able to compete and do their jobs.”
  Karl Anderson on His Road to WWE
  WWE star Karl Anderson recently spoke with Eu
  
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• Sgt. Slaughter Reveals Who He Would Like to See in the WWE Hall of Fame, Talks Preparing for His WrestleMania 7 Match Against Hogan and More

  03-02-2017 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Sergeant Slaughter recently appeared on The Roman Show to discuss his Wrestlemania experiences, who he would like to see inducted into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame and The Undertaker’s longevity. Below are some interview highlights:
  On events like the Hall of Fame and AXXESS leading up to Wrestlemania:“It’s therapy. You get to go out and do golf tournaments and meet fans that wouldn’t ever to meet you,
  
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• VOTE NOW: Did You Enjoy Tonight’s “This Was the XFL” ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary?, Pro Wrestlers, WZ Staff and Fans React to the Special

  03-02-2017 04:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tonight, ESPN aired its 30 for 30 special “This Was the XFL”, looking at Vince McMahon’s short-lived XFL promotion.What did you think of the special? Vote in the poll below, sound off with your opinion in the comment section below and check out some of the WZ staff, wrestler and fan reactions to the special!Did you enjoy tonight’s #ThisWasTheXFL #ESPN Special?
  — WrestleZone.com (@WRESTLEZONEcom) February 3, 2017
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• Seth Rollins Still Has Triple H in His Sights, Vince McMahon Congratulates ESPN XFL Director, Booker T in Furniture Commercials (Videos)

  03-02-2017 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins Still Has Triple H in His Sights
  After news broke yesterday that he suffered an injury which could keep him off WrestleMania this year, Seth Rollins Tweeted “this isn’t over” in regards to his planned match against Triple H.
  Rollins has since posted a fan-made graphic of Rollins’ goal to “slay the king”. Early word is that Rollins might be able to return to the ring in 8 weeks, but as of this writing his WrestleMania
  
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• Former Employer Files For Trademark On Pentagon Jr’s New Ring Name, Callihan & Omega In Action, More PWS Highlights (Full Matches)

  03-02-2017 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Penta OM
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting Lucha Underground Pentagon Jr, now going by the name Penta OM (Penta El Cero Miedo), may not be able to use that name after his former employer applied to trademark it.
  Lucha Libre FMV, the parent company of AAA and Lucha Undergorund, filed for a trademark on the name one week after the wrestler announced this would be his new name after leaving AAA. The trademark application was filed in the United States and Mexico, but the wrestler is still able to o
  
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• Inception Series: Cesaro

  03-02-2017 02:48
  
  Inception is the commencement, the beginning, the birth or debut of an event. In the WWE, nothing can be as impactful and telling as a Superstar’s debut. When you have one chance to make an impression in the always evolving landscape of WWE, you have to put it all on the line to steal the show and be memorable. A debut can often be the precursor of success, or footnote on an otherwise illustrious career. This week covers the debut of the Swiss Superman, CesaroAntonio Cesaro 1st appeared on
  
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• Jim Ross Comments On Wrestlemania Week Festivities, His Live Show Format, Positive Memories Of The XFL

  03-02-2017 02:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel; you can read a few highlights below.
  Ross will bring his RINGSIDE: An Afternoon With Jim Ross & Friends to Plaza LIVE Orlando on April 1st and 2nd; tickets are available now.
  Jim Ross comments on his experience with the XFL: 
  “I never saw the XFL as a negative. It’s still on my resume. It wasn’t good quality football, crazy things went on, but
  
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• Backstage Plans For The WWE Universal Title, Scott Steiner Rips Opponent, Booker T Commercial

  03-02-2017 02:12
  
  – According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bill Goldberg is currently scheduled for the February 6th RAW in Portland, Oregon – where he’s expected to make his intentions clear about challenging Kevin Owens for the Universal Title at Fastlane.
  If the idea goes as planned, Brock Lesnar will be the Universal champion after WrestleMania 33 and the backstage rumor is that either Roman Reigns or Braun Strowman would defeat him to become the next champion after that.
  – Seen b
  
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• Women's freestyle seeds finalized for Dave Schultz Memorial International

  03-02-2017 02:07
  
  Americans Campbell, Ponce, Page and Pirozhkova top seeds at Dave Schultz on Friday
  
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• Charles Robinson Comments On His Role In John Cena’s Record Tying Title Win, What The Historic Moment Means For Wrestling

  03-02-2017 02:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE referee Charles Robinson recently spoke with WWE.com about being the referee in the WWE Championship match at Royal Rumble, what it meant to him and its place in wrestling history. You can read a few highlights below:
  Charles Robinson comments on being the referee for John Cena’s 16th title win: 
  It was probably one of the top honors I’ve ever had. John Cena is up there with the greatest of all time, in my opinion. I don’t care what any of the fans say, or how they bo
  
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• Dana White Says Ronda Rousey ‘Doesn’t Have It’ Anymore (Video), Big Show Says All Roads Lead To Wrestlemania

  03-02-2017 01:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Down For The Count?
  The above video features Dana White talking to TMZ about Ronda Rousey’s future in MMA.
  White talks about all of the things Rousey has been up to outside of UFC, and he says they’ll always be friends and she’s had a great career. White says her career is no different than any other sport, and there’s always a day where you can’t compete at a certain level anymore. He says UFC is tough and it’s a young man and young woman’s sport, and
  
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• Big Show Ripped At Gym (Photo), New Female Recruits Video, Vince McMahon Praises XFL Director

  03-02-2017 01:53
  
  – Seen below, three of the WWE Performance Center’s most highly touted recruits – Dori Prange, Kimberly Frankele and MaryKate Duignan Glidewell – explain what it means to finally sign WWE developmental contracts.–Vince tweeted the following congratulations to director Charlie Ebersol. As a reminder, ESPN’s “30 For 30” special on Vince McMahon’s XFL will air tonight at 9pm EST.Excited for ESPN’s @30for30 documentary #ThisWasTheXFL. Congr
  
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• Ted DiBiase Comments On What Getting His Own Action Figure Meant To Him, Which Modern Era WWE Stars Impress Him Most

  03-02-2017 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase recently spoke with The Memorabilia Guy; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Ted DiBiase shares what it felt like learning he would get his first action figure with Hasbro: 
  For me, it was somewhat of a surreal experience. I never imagined that I would ever have an action figure made in my likeness. It was one of the things that helped me understand just how big the WWF was becoming.
  Related: ‘Hasbro’ WWE
  
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• Kevin Nash Reveals He’s Undergoing 31st Surgery

  03-02-2017 01:34
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash noted on Instagram that his MRI revealed that he needs to undergo surgery for a torn rotator cuff, a detached rotator cuff, a torn bicep and a torn labrum.This will be Nash’s 31st surgery.Just got my MRI back, torn rotator cuff one detached, torn long head right bicept,torn labrum. Going for surgery 31. Thought I’d grind a little bone on bone and get a pump today.Read on @therock the other day instead of why me? Try me! Shits on right shoulder. Ju
  
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• Jim Ross ‘Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling’ Book Release Date, Full Details

  03-02-2017 01:29
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is set to release his “Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling” book via Sports Publishing on Tuesday, October 3rd. The hardcover book is listed at a guaranteed pre-sale price of $24.99.
  Below is the full synopsis for the book:
  There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. And those who have made it as long as he has (half a century to be exact) probably made enemies or burned bridges. But that’s just not JR.Known as
  
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• Percy Watson Talks About Returning To NXT On Commentary, His In-Ring Career, His Goals For NXT

  03-02-2017 01:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former NXT star and current NXT commentator Percy Watson recently spoke with Byron Saxton for WWE.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Percy Watson sums up his first run with WWE as a competitor: 
  It was a huge learning experience and the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. There’s no business in the world like WWE. I felt like I had more to do as a wrestler, but things happen in life and you move on.
  Watson comments on how NXT has grown since he was in developmental back w
  
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• Impact Wrestling Results LIVE IN PROGRESS, JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #WRESTLEZONE

  03-02-2017 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  February 2nd, 2017 
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