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• WWE Announces New UK Tour Dates, Daniel Bryan Reveals Strange Tag Team Name for Him and Viktor, Watch Y2J vs Styles at Fastlane 2016

  08-02-2017 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Daniel Bryan Reveals Strange Tag Team Name for Him and Viktor
  As seen on WWE Talking Smack last night, Daniel Bryan revealed that he used to tag with Viktor of The Ascension during their indy days circa 2005, and Bryan revealed their tag team name was “double meat.” Bryan added The Ascension’s performance on WWE Smackdown last night is a reminder of how good the tag team can be.
  WWE Announces New UK Tour Dates
  According to Sky Sports,
  
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• Maroulis remains No. 1 as eight U.S. women appear in February UWW rankings

  08-02-2017 22:44
  
  Olympic champion Helen Maroulis (53 kg) and World silver medalist Alli Ragan (60 kg) remain as top USA Women
  
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• The Revival on Not Playing “Characters” in WWE NXT, Being Labeled “Old School”, Presenting Themselves as Average Looking Guys

  08-02-2017 22:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT tag team The Revival, Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, spoke with ESPN prior to WWE NXT TakeOver San Antonio, and below are some interview highlights:
  On not playing “characters” in NXT:
  “There is a huge chip on my shoulder, and I don’t hold a grudge against anybody else, but I know how good The Revival is and I know what we can do and what we can accomplish. So I want to stop you there and say I can 100 percent fully guarantee it’s not a character.&rdquo
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s WWE Smackdown Featuring Cena vs Orton? Which Show Won the WWE Brand Split War?

  08-02-2017 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live featuring final Elimination Chamber hype and John Cena vs Randy Orton, averaged 2.627 million viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 2.817 million viewership average.
  This week’s WWE Smackdown ranked #10 in viewership on cable for the night, behind Curse of Oak Island, Fixer Upper, The Haves & Have Nots, The O’Reilly Factor, Tucker Carlson, Hannity, The First 100 Days,
  
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• WWE Star Undergoing Surgery, Guest Host Returning to WWE at Elimination Chamber, Smackdown Top 10 Video

  08-02-2017 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top 10 WWE Smackdown Moments
  Below is this week’s WWE Smackdown top 10 video:
  Guest Host Returning to WWE at Elimination Chamber
  As seen below, Sam Roberts will be returning to WWE to take part in the WWE Elimination Chamber Kickoff show panel:So excited to let you know I’ll be back on the Kickoff Show Panel this Sunday for #WWEChamber. See you soon @reneeyoungwwe & @bookertfivex! pic.twitter.com/CmvubSb9u5
  — Sam Roberts (@notsam) February 8, 2017Injured WWE Star Undergoin
  
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• Daniel Bryan on If He Will Ever Return to the Ring, If There Will Be a Payoff to His Feud with The Miz, Trying Different Things to Get Cleared

  08-02-2017 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan recently spoke with Gorilla Position and you can watch the entire interview in the video player below. The following are some interview highlights:
  On if we will ever see Daniel Bryan back in the ring again:
  “If you were to ask WWE the answer would be no.”
  Will there be a payoff to his feud with The Miz?:
  “As far as I know, no. The one thing about [WWE] and any form of entertainment or fight
  
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• Penn State separates itself from Oklahoma State in Trackwrestling rankings

  08-02-2017 21:29
  
  Penn State is projected to score 108.5 tournament points.
  
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• Jerry Lawler on Which Match Was His Favorite to Call, Who He Would Build a New Wrestling Company Around, Advice to New Commentators

  08-02-2017 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler recently spoke with Sky Sports and below are some interview highlights:
  On advice he would offer to new commentators:
  “I would just tell them to be themselves. That’s the most important thing – don’t go out there and put on some persona. That’s what worked for me. Everyone thinks all the stuff I did was Jerry Lawler just trying to be The King but it really wasn’t, it was me being me. I hav
  
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• Bonus Points Ep. 68 featuring Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix & Olympic Trials champion Tamyra Mensah

  08-02-2017 20:35
  
  Listen to Ep. 68 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast with host Richard Immel
  
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• John Cena Says He And AJ Styles Are Competing On Another Level

  08-02-2017 20:31
  
  – 16-time World Champion John Cena recently participated in last might’s Talking Smack segment to promote this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber. As noted, Cena will defend his WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber against AJ Styles, Bray Wyatt, Baron Corbin, The Miz and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose.Cena admitted on Talking Smack that Styles is the one person that he is looking out for this Sunday, mentioning that Styles if “firing on all cylinders.”
  
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• Bobby Lashley on Which Top WWE Star He Wants to Face, If He Thinks Donald Trump is a Racist, a Possible WWE Return, Kurt Angle and More

  08-02-2017 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Champion Bobby Lashley recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  On who in WWE he wants to face:
  “I want that fight with Brock Lesnar. I don’t care if it’s the ring, the cage, or in a street fight.”
  “Brock is at one of the highest points in the business, so high that they’re trying to bring him down to make other stars. Brock brings legitimacy to the
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Feb. 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:17
  
  Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Feb. 7, 2017The post Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Feb. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Comic Praises Y2J & Santino Marella’s Comedic Skills, WWE Official Offers Advice to Asian Talents, Nikki Bella Impersonates Natalya (Videos)

  08-02-2017 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Comic Praises Jericho and Santino Marella’s Comedic Skills
  Comedian, wrestling broadcaster, writer and fan Jonny Loquasto recently spoke with MemorabiliaGuy.com, and below is what Loquasto had to say on some of the funniest story lines in pro wrestling over the years:
  Definitely NOT Katie Vick! Instead of storylines, I tend to remember certain people and how incredibly funny and poignant they were. For example: Stone
  
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• Natalya attacks Nikki Bella: WWE Talking Smack, Feb. 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:16
  
  Natalya attacks Nikki Bella: WWE Talking Smack, Feb. 7, 2017The post Natalya attacks Nikki Bella: WWE Talking Smack, Feb. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• What does John Cena think about his Elimination Chamber competition?: WWE Talking Smack, Feb 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:15
  
  What does John Cena think about his Elimination Chamber competition?: WWE Talking Smack, Feb 7, 2017The post What does John Cena think about his Elimination Chamber competition?: WWE Talking Smack, Feb 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Watch slow motion footage as John Cena takes on Randy Orton: SmackDown LIVE Exclusive, Feb. 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:15
  
  Watch slow motion footage as John Cena takes on Randy Orton: SmackDown LIVE Exclusive, Feb. 7, 2017The post Watch slow motion footage as John Cena takes on Randy Orton: SmackDown LIVE Exclusive, Feb. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Brian Kendrick vs. Lince Dorado: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:14
  
  The Brian Kendrick vs. Lince Dorado: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 7, 2017The post The Brian Kendrick vs. Lince Dorado: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match for No.1 Contender to Cruiserweight Title: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:14
  
  Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match for No.1 Contender to Cruiserweight Title: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 7, 2017The post Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match for No.1 Contender to Cruiserweight Title: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena vs. Randy Orton: SmackDown LIVE, Feb. 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:13
  
  John Cena vs. Randy Orton: SmackDown LIVE, Feb. 7, 2017The post John Cena vs. Randy Orton: SmackDown LIVE, Feb. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• AJ Styles promises victory in his first Elimination Chamber: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Feb. 7, 2017

  08-02-2017 20:13
  
  AJ Styles promises victory in his first Elimination Chamber: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Feb. 7, 2017The post AJ Styles promises victory in his first Elimination Chamber: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Feb. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Not looking back, 2016 WCWA champion Marina Doi is in pursuit of a second national title

  08-02-2017 19:41
  
  Heading into the WCWA Women's College Nationals, Doi holds a 12-0 record and the No. 1 ranking.
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Says “WWE Needed Me More Than I Needed Them”, Paige Reveals When She Expects to Return to the Ring

  08-02-2017 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alberto Del Rio (El Patron) and currently injured WWE star Paige joined Busted Open with Dave LaGreca and Larry Dallas yesterday to discuss a number of topics.
  Del Rio commented on his time with WWE and why he left, noting the company’s inability to let Lucha Libre talents show their style is a big reason why he left. Del Rio added the following:
  “That’s a reason I left the company, I wasn’t happy. Thank God, I saved my money, I
  
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• Jim Ross on WWE Elimination Chamber, If He Thinks Cena Will Retain, Who Should Induct Rock ‘N Roll Express into the WWE HOF

  08-02-2017 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On today’s episode of the ‘Ross Report’ podcast, Jim Ross opened up the show to discuss a few topics. His guest for this episode is Bruce Prichard, which you can listen to its entirety at this link. Below are a few highlights:
  On Sunday’s Elimination Chamber:
  One has to assume that WWE will really try to jack up the creative at WWE Elimination Chamber, as it has been rumored online that the title will be changing hands Sunday to set anticipating for t
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks His Experience in TNA Amidst Ownership Issues, Working with Future WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and More

  08-02-2017 18:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Cody Rhodes has conducted an interview for the February issue of Total Wrestling Magazine, which can be purchased here. Below is a preview of the interview:
  Total Wrestling: You’ve also been working with Impact Wrestling recently, you’ve gone there and put on some shows and your wife (Brandi Rhodes) is working there now, how are things going there considering the difficult times the company has been under?
  My experience was super clean
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Expediting Elimination Chamber Matches”

  08-02-2017 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Fatal Four Way
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  With John Cena vs. Randy Orton as the main event tonight, the four men inside Elimination Chamber did battle. Baron Corbin, The Miz, Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles kicked things off on Smackdown Live with a solid promo followed by a strong match. When the match broken down, The Miz would be hit with a Phenomenal Forearm and then Styles was caught in the End of Days. Baron Corbin picked up a clean win over the former WWE World Champion in a Fata
  
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• Former WCW Ring Announcer Recalls Suing WWE For Using His Work, Describes the Hazardous Tension Between WCW and WWE and More

  08-02-2017 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WCW ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta recently spoke with PhillyVoice.com to promote his one-man show, “Beyond Bodyslams,” which comes to Philadelphia on February 19th. Below are some interview highlights:
  PV: Do you have a preview of your behind-the-scenes stories that you’ll expand on during your show?
  GMC: Yeah, just like a band that tours that’s a well-known band and has their greatest hits … I have my greatest hits. There are stories that peopl
  
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• WWE Elimination Chamber Betting Odds Revealed: Who’s Favored to Win the WWE Title?, Big Favorite in WWE Fastlane Main Event, More

  08-02-2017 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Below are the early odds for WWE Elimination Chamber and also the WWE Fastlane main event, according to www.betwrestling.com.Irish sportsbook Paddy Power suggests that Sunday’s Elimination Chamber will crown a new WWE Champion in Bray Wyatt who has 1/10 odds. This means there is a 90% percent chance of Wyatt winning the chamber match and this is driven by the tentative Wrestlemania match of Bray vs Randy Orton. With Orton being number the one contender, Wyatt would need to be champio
  
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• 2/8 Edition of WZ Weekly feat. Eddie Edwards: Latest WrestleMania Booking Rumors, WWE’s Upcoming Asia & Latin Tournaments, More

  08-02-2017 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman.
  This week’s episode of WZ includes:
  Tops News and Backpage stories with 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam
  A Spotlight Interview with former Impact Wrestling Champion Eddie Edwards
  A clip from Joe Dombrowski’s latest Road Report interview with Marti Belle
  The #WZWeekly mail bag
  More…
  Related:You can listen to more pro wrestling audio from WrestleZone Radio in the emb
  
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• Breaking: Impact Wrestling Enters In To A Working Agreement With Japanese Promotion NOAH

  08-02-2017 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling has posted the following to their official website announcing they have entered in to a working agreement with Japan’s NOAH:
  As announced earlier today in Tokyo, Japan, IMPACT Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH have come to terms on a working relationship. This is an exciting time for both companies with a more formal announcement coming soon.
  In a Press Conference held earlier today, NOAH President Masayuki Uchida made the official announcement.
  We look forward to making a
  
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• Mike Adamle Reveals He’s Been Dealing With Illness (Video), Natalya Wishes Her Dad A Happy Birthday

  08-02-2017 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mike Adamle Reveals He’s Been Dealing With Illness
  Former WWE RAW GM Mike Adamle did a sit down interview with NBC Chicago last night and revealed that the reason he hasn’t been on tv doing sports commentary is because he’s battling with dementia and possibly suffers from CTE.In the interview Mike says that he can no longer work or drive. He also has to wear a fanny pack with his ID, house keys and phone in case he gets lost or forgetful while out in public.
  Natalya Wishes Her
  
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• Jim Ross Weighs In On ESPN’s XFL 30-For-30 Special, Update On Injury That Tony Nese Suffered On RAW

  08-02-2017 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross Weighs In On ESPN’s XFL 30-For-30 Special
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted the following to his official Facebook page in regards to ESPN’s recent XFL 30-for-30 special:
  Enjoyed the ESPN 30 for 30 on the XFL and it brought back memories of how I got ‘gutted and quartered’ by the ‘legit’ sports media when I was promoted to the NBC Sports primary game on week two with Governor Jesse Ventura. How dare a ‘wrestling guy’ even think that h
  
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• 120 Sports Looks At Seth Rollins’ Re-Injured Knee (Video), WWE To Release 4th Quarter Earnings Tomorrow

  08-02-2017 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  120 Sports Looks At Seth Rollins’ Re-Injured Knee
  120 Sports has released the above video to their official YouTube channel featuring myself and fellow WrestleZone contributor Justin LaBar taking a look at Seth Rollins re-injuring his knee.
  The latest batch of 120 Sports videos featuring myself, Justin and former WCW President Eric Bischoff will be released later this evening.
  Related: Eric Bischoff Announces Pt. 2 w/ Lex Luger This WednesdayWWE To Release 4th Quarter Earnings T
  
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• The Big Show, Jim Neidhart & Others Celebrate Birthdays; Roman Reigns Appearing In Kansas City This Friday

  08-02-2017 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Big Show, Jim Neidhart & Others Celebrate Birthdays
  Here are some of the pro wrestling birthdays happening today:
  The Big Show– 45
  Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart– 62
  Sherri Martel- 59 (posthumous)
  Freddie Blassie- 99 (posthumous)
  Related: Big Show Looking Jacked While Training For WrestleMania Bout With Shaq
  Roman Reigns Appearing In Kansas City This Friday
  WWE Superstar Roman Reigns will be appearing at World of Wheels in Bartle Hal
  
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• Day 1 Of Bryan & Brie’s Baby Honeymoon (Video), Update On WWE Talent Search For Asia Championship

  08-02-2017 15:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Day 1 Of Bryan & Brie’s Baby Honeymoon
  Former WWE Superstar Brie Bella has posted the above video to The Bella Twins official YouTube page featuring herself and Daniel Bryan on the first day of their “babymoon” baby honeymoon. This is a vacation they are taking together before the birth of their first child.
  Related: Daniel Bryan Appears as the Special Guest Referee in Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Dark Match (Photos)
  Update On WWE Talent Search For Asia Championship
  
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• Why Samoa Joe Was Wearing A Suit On RAW This Week, Paige Does MMA Training With Alberto Del Rio (Videos)

  08-02-2017 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why Samoa Joe Was Wearing A Suit On RAW This Week
  The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the reason that Samoa Joe was wearing an uncharacteristic suit this past week on RAW was because WWE wanted Joe to look like a hitman for the mob.
  Related: Backstage Update on Seth Rollins vs Triple H at WrestleMania 33
  Paige Does MMA Training With Alberto Del Rio
  WWE Superstar Paige has shared the following videos on her personal Twitter account showing her training he
  
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• Update on Shinsuke Nakamura’s NXT Status, Glorious Celebration, Sanity & More on NXT, Andre the Giant’s Daughter at Smackdown (Photo)

  08-02-2017 10:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Shinsuke Nakamura’s NXT Status
  As noted, WWE announced Shinsuke Nakamura will not need surgery following the knee “injury” he sustained at the hands of Bobby Roode during their NXT Takeover San Antonio match. WWE did note, however, that there is no timetable for Nakamura’s NXT return. It should be noted that the injury is story line related, and because Nakamura did not appear at the last set of NXT TV tapings, he will likely appear at t
  
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• Backstage News on Sasha Banks’ Planned Heel Turn, WWE Breaking Tradition with Nia Jax, Nikki Bella Attacked on Talking Smack (Video)

  08-02-2017 08:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: F4WOnline.com
  WWE Breaking Tradition with Nia Jax
  As seen on WWE Raw this week, prior to her match against Bayely, Nia Jax was announced as weighing-in at 272 pounds. WWE traditionally does not announce the weight of its female talents, however in an effort to continue building Jax as the largest, strongest woman in WWE, her weight is something being pushed by both the ring announcers and the WWE Raw announce team.
  Backstage News on Sa
  
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• Slow Motion Footage of John Cena vs Randy Orton on Smackdown, 205 Live Match Highlights (Videos), TNA & Pro Wrestling NOAH Partnership

  08-02-2017 08:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Slow Motion Footage of John Cena vs Randy Orton on Smackdown
  WWE has released the following slow motion video footage of John Cena vs Randy Orton on WWE Smackdown Live:
  205 Live Match Highlights
  WWE has also released the following match highlights from 205 Live:
  TNA & Pro Wrestling NOAH Partnership
  Although TNA has yet to make an official announcement, a press conference was held in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday to announce a new working relationship between
  
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• New faces, feuds & Rollins update

  08-02-2017 06:57
  
  Foley starts out Raw by introducing the newst RAW superstar,  Samoa Joe. Foley is very unaesthetic from the outcome of last week adn Rollins injury. Stephanie seemed annoyed with Foley and was beyond ecstatic that Joe was part of RAW.  Joe explains how it took over 17 years to get to the WWE and Triple H was the only one to give him a change, so he took advantage of that opportunity.  Joe expresses he is putting the whole locker room on notice that he is a destroyer and will annih
  
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• John Cena Says Everyone in the Elimination Chamber Match “Just Isn’t Where” He and AJ Styles Are At

  08-02-2017 06:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released the video below featuring John Cena appearing on WWE Talking Smack tonight to discuss defending his WWE Title against Baron Corbin, AJ Styles, The Miz, Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt inside the chamber at WWE Elimination Chamber this Sunday night.
  During the appearance, Cena weighed-in on the challengers he faces at the PPV and said he feels his biggest competition in the match is AJ Styles, because the two of them are firing on all cylinders right n
  
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• Who Are the Early Favorites to Leave WrestleMania 33 with the WWE Title and WWE Universal Title?

  08-02-2017 06:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Although WWE WrestleMania 33 is still a little less than 2 months away, early odds are already being formulated regarding who will leave this year’s big event with the WWE Title and WWE Universal Title.
  The following graphics have been compiled listing the top 4 favorites, along with their current betting odds, for both major titles. Below are the current WWE Universal Title odds:
  Graphics Courtesy Of Smartbets.com
  Below are the current WWE Title odds:
  Graphics Courtesy Of Smartbets.com
  W
  
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• Who Are the Early Betting Favorites to Leave WrestleMania 33 with the WWE Title and WWE Universal Title?

  08-02-2017 06:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Although WWE WrestleMania 33 is still a little less than 2 months away, early odds are already being formulated regarding who will leave this year’s big event with the WWE Title and WWE Universal Title.
  The following graphics have been compiled listing the top 4 favorites, along with their current betting odds, for both major titles.
  As a reminder, the – sign indicates the match favorite and the + sign indicates the underdog. The number after the plus or minus represents how favored
  
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• 2/7 Edition of Smackdown Rebellion feat. Bin Hamin: Luke Harper, Double Contract Signing, And Much More

  08-02-2017 06:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  This week’s episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen and Impact Rebellion’s Bin Hamin, and talk about Naomi’s improvements, why fans settle, and much more.
  Please support Rip Rogers as well. You can either donate to:
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  Or purchase a Bin Hamin t-shirt and all proceeds this month will go to Rogers
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (2/7): John Cena Talks Defending at Elimination Chamber, Baron Corbin Appears, Natalya Attacks Nikki Bella

  08-02-2017 06:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Renee Young is joined by Daniel Bryan again on WWE Talking Smack. Daniel Bryan tells Renee Young that he got to spend almost a week in Seattle so he was in a pretty good mood.
  They turn their attentions to Elimination Chamber, the last match before WrestleMania. The GM believes that Elimination Chamber is fun to watch but not fun to be in. He still believes that Baron Corbin will leave Elimination Chamber as the champion.
  First Guest: Nikki Bella
  Nikki Bella says that she is still surprised by
  
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• Daniel Bryan Appears as the Special Guest Referee in Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Dark Match (Photos)

  08-02-2017 05:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After WWE 205 Live went off the air tonight, Dean Ambrose retained the WWE IC Title in a match against The Miz. The finish of the match saw Ambrose hit Miz with Dirty Deeds after Maryse got ejected from the match due to interference.
  Daniel Bryan acted as the special guest referee in the match, meaning Talking Smack was likely pre-recorded tonight.Daniel Bryan returned to in-ring action tonight in Seattle… as a special guest referee BUT STILL. #Smackd
  
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• AJ Styles Promises Victory at Elimination Chamber, Carmella Tells Ellsworth to Pump the Brakes, Alpha Talks Tag Team Turmoil (Videos)

  08-02-2017 05:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles Promises Victory at Elimination Chamber
  The following is tonight’s WWE Smackdown Fallout video, featuring AJ Styles promising to regain the WWE Title at Elimination Chamber on Sunday:
  Carmella Tells Ellsworth to Pump the Brakes
  WWE has also released the following backstage exclusive from WWE Smackdown tonight, featuring Carmella telling James Ellsworth he needs to put the brakes on in their relationship:
  Alpha on Tag Team Turmoil
  In
  
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• Cruiserweight Title Match Set For WWE Fastlane PPV, Tajiri Returns On 205 Live (Video)

  08-02-2017 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Fastlane
  Jack Gallagher is moving on to WWE Fastlane to challenge Neville for the Cruiserweight Championship after winning the Fatal 5 Way elimination match on 205 Live.
  Gallagher defeated TJ Perkins, Noam Dar, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali, who won a qualifying match earlier in the night after Tony Nese was ruled out of the match due to injury.WHAT A DROPKICK by @GentlemanJackG!!!ONE TWO THREE!!Gallagher faces @WWENeville for the #Cruiserweight Title at #WWEFastLane!! #205Live pic.twitt
  
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• Gran Metalik’s 205 Live Debut Confirmed, WWE Honors Rosa Parks, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  08-02-2017 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Gran Metalik
  WWE aired a new promo hyping Gran Metalik’s arrival on 205 Live, which will happen on next week’s show..@WWEGranMetalik arrives NEXT WEEK on #205Live on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/kTjUGeH2Oi
  — 205Live (@WWE205Live) February 8, 2017Brand Split
  RAW featured Goldberg’s return and Samoa Joe’s RAW in-ring debut, with Smackdown featuring John Cena versus Randy Orton, and a Fatal 4 Way Elimination Chamber preview. Which show won this week’s brand spli
  
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• Handicap Match Set For WWE Elimination Chamber

  08-02-2017 04:28
  
  – As seen on tonight’s SmackDown Live episode, Dolph Ziggler’s attack on Kalisto and Apollo Crews led to SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan booking a Handicap Match for WWE Elimination Chamber.
  Check out the updated card for Sunday:
  Elimination Chamber for the WWE TitleThe Miz vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Baron Corbin vs. John Cena
  Tag Team Turmoil for the SmackDown Tag Team TitlesThe Ascension vs. Heath Slater & Rhyno
  
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• WWE SmackDown Live Results (02/07) – John Cena vs. Randy Orton Headlines, More

  08-02-2017 04:24
  
  A video package opens the show hyping John Cena vs. Randy Orton tonight.
  Daniel Bryan kicks off Smackdown Live
  General Manager Daniel Bryan is out first to kick off the show in Seattle. Big reaction for Bryan tonight in his home state. Loud “DANIEL BRYAN” chant starts up in Seattle. Bryan grabs a mic and says it is great to be home. He talks about how the last time they were in Seattle he had to make the most difficult decision of his life. Bryan says the last year hasn’t exact
  
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