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• Who Won the First Ever Kurt Angle vs Alberto Del Rio Match?

  12-02-2017 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, What Culture Pro Wrestling held its “True Destiny” event today, and it was headlined by Kurt Angle vs Alberto El Patron, fka Alberto Del Rio. If you missed the PPV, you can stream the replay via The FITE App at this link.
  The event was called by Jim Ross and Matt Striker, and Ross billed the main event as Angle’s “last UK match”. Angle got the win via submission when El Patron tapped out to the Ankle Lock. Following the ma
  
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• Baron Corbin Arrives at WWE Elimination Chamber, Talks Tonight’s Main Event, Miz on Why He Will Leave Tonight’s PPV as Champion (Videos)

  12-02-2017 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin Arrives at WWE Elimination Chamber
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Baron Corbin arriving at WWE Elimination Chamber and discussing his big title shot in tonight’s Chamber main event:
  Miz on Why He Will Leave Tonight’s PPV as Champion
  WWE has also released the following backstage video featuring The Miz explaining that, like him or not, he is walking out of the Elimination Chamber Match the WWE Champion:
  The post Ba
  
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• Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash Battle on Twitter Following Mathews’ Announcer Remark, Eddie Edwards’ Wife Reveals Her Current TNA Status

  12-02-2017 21:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Josh Mathews Reacts to Online Buzz Following His Announcer Remark
  As noted, TNA’s latest My First Day video, featuring Josh Mathews, created some online buzz when during the video Mathews proclaimed himself to be the “best play-by-play announcer in the world”. Mathews commented on the buzz his comments made by Tweeting the following:Seems like “My First Day” caused quite the reaction! Obviously, we are all entitled to our opinions & that makes what we do so grea
  
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• Final WWE Elimination Chamber Betting Odds, Smart Money is In Revealing the Possible Winners Tonight *Spoilers*

  12-02-2017 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thanks to Jules Allen and BetWrestling.com for sending in the following:
  The smart money appears to be in for tonight’s WWE Elimination Chamber PPV event, with big favorites in all of the matches except for the Nikki Bella vs. Natalya bout.
  As we’ve seen, the favorites in the final betting odds almost always end up winning on the show. Please note that the odds don’t account for countouts and disqualifications, so while Alexa Bliss is a +2100 underdog in her title defense agai
  
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• WWE Star in Social Media Lounge During Elimination Chamber, Preview Tonight’s Chamber Match (Video), Virgil Attends ROH Event (Photo)

  12-02-2017 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Star in Social Media Lounge During Elimination Chamber
  WWE has announced Becky Lynch will be in the social media lounge during the WWE Elimination Chamber Kickoff show. Lynch will face Mickie James on the main PPV card.
  Preview Tonight’s Chamber Match
  Below is a video preview for John Cena defending the WWE Title inside the Chamber at tonight’s Elimination Chamber PPV:Virgil Attends ROH Event
  As noted, former WWE star Virgil attended last night’s Ring
  
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• Top Ring of Honor Star Comments on Leaving the Company, Triple H Congratulates The Rock on Award Win, Today’s Wrestler Birthdays

  12-02-2017 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Today’s Wrestler Birthdays
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, former WWE enhancement talent Outback Jack turns 59 years old and former WWE and WCW star One Man Gang turns 57.
  Triple H Congratulates The Rock on Award Win
  As noted, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was the recipient of the NAACP Image Award for “Entertainer of the Year”, and Triple H issued the following congratulatory Tweet:The #image of hard work and dedic
  
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• Two Top Female Wrestlers Working on The Rock’s New Paige Movie “Fighting with My Family”

  12-02-2017 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Tessa Blanchard and Thea Trinidad are currently in L.A. working on the new movie being produced by and starring The Rock, called “Fighting with My Family.” It is unclear as to whether or not Blanchard and Trinidad will be appearing on camera or just working behind the scenes of the film which will profile WWE star Paige and her wrestling family.
  As we previously reported, Game of Thrones
  
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• NXT Albany Live Event Results (2/11): Nakamura and DIY Team Up, Dillinger vs Young, Triple Threat Womens Title Match and More

  12-02-2017 19:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Albany Live Event Results
  2/11/17
  Albany, NY
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Kassius Ohno beat Patrick Clark.
  Mandy Rose beat Daria Berenato.
  Steve Cutler beat Oney Lorcan.
  Aleister Black beat Andrade “Cien” Almas.
  Asuka beat Nikki Cross and Ember Moon to retain the Women’s Title.
  Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain beat Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford.
  Tye Dillinger beat Eric Young.
  Shinsuke Nakamura Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa beat Bobby Roode and The Authors of
  
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• WWE Las Cruces Live Event Results (2/11): John Cena vs Randy Orton WWE Title Match, Wyatt vs Harper, Triple Threat IC Title Match and More

  12-02-2017 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Las Cruces Live Event Results
  2/11/17
  Las Cruces, New Mexico
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  American Alpha retained the Tag Titles over Heath Slater/Rhyno, The Usos and Breezango.
  Mojo Rawley beat Konnor.
  Kalisto beat Curt Hawkins.
  Bray Wyatt beat Luke Harper.
  Dean Ambrose beat AJ Styles and Baron Corbin in a Triple Threat to retain the IC Title.
  Alexa Bliss beat Natalya, Becky Lynch, Naomi and Carmella to retain the Women’s Title.
  Joh
  
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• WWE Anchorage Live Event Results (2/11): Reigns and Zayn Team Up, Zayn Wrestles Twice, Neville vs Swann, Triple Threat Match and More

  12-02-2017 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Anchorage Live Event Results
  2/11/17
  Anchorage, Alaska
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Enzo and Big Cass beat Rusev and Jinder Mahal.
  Neville beat Rich Swann to retain the Cruiserweight Title.
  The Golden Truth and Curtis Axel beat The Shining Stars and Bo Dallas.
  Sasha Banks and Bayley beat Charlotte and Nia Jax.
  Braun Strowman beat Sin Cara.
  Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows won a Three Way over The New Day and Cesaro/Sheamus to retain the Tag Team Titles.
  Chris
  
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• The Rock Receives NAACP Image Award, Lilian Garcia Appearing on Game Show, Bray Wyatt Artwork on Canvas 2 Canvas (Video)

  12-02-2017 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock Receives NAACP Image Award
  According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was named the recipient of The ‘Entertainer of the Year’ Award at the NAACP Image Awards.
  Lilian Garcia Appearing on Game Show
  As seen in the Tweet below, Lilian Garcia appears to be filming an episode of “The Price Is Right” on CBS today:Just arrived @CBS studios w my mom 2 represent @UofSC@PriceIsRight gameshow!!! So excited! Su
  
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• Lex Luger & Eric Bischoff Discuss Vince McMahon, Why He’s Been So Successful, How Lex Got Vince To Make A Business Concession, More

  12-02-2017 18:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released earlier tonight and features former WCW & WWE Superstar Lex Luger return with an over two hour long interview.
  You can find some of Lex and Eric’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  EB: Originally they only wanted to call me The Narcissist and wanted to do away with Lex Luger. Basically put him to sleep
  
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• The Latest On The Hulk Hogan-WWE Return Rumors

  12-02-2017 18:31
  
  For those of you that have been asking about Hulk Hogan’s return to WWE, he is laying low and WWE has been quiet on Hogan’s return but people within the company believe that he will be back at WrestleMania.
  Hogan is teaming up with developer Joshua Wallack to open Hogan’s Beach Shop on 7679 International Drive in Orlando. The idea is for them to open up in time for WrestleMania weekend because they want to take advantage of the fans traveling to the city for Mania weekend event
  
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• WWE Apparently Has Made Changes To The Elimination Chamber Structure

  12-02-2017 18:30
  
  It looks like there’s a reason why WWE has been referring to an “all-new” Elimination Chamber structure on Smackdown Live. Bryan Alvarez confirmed on Wednesday’s Wrestling Observer Live that there have been some changes made to the structure. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be a brand new structure but there have been some things done to it.
  At one point, the Elimination Chamber concept was dropped because of the logistics of having to set up the Chamber
  
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• Reason Why Kane Has Been Off WWE TV And Live Events

  12-02-2017 18:29
  
  For those of you wondering where Glenn “Kane” Jacobs has been, Dave Meltzer reported that he’s been out of action due to a variety of nagging injuries. He’s been lucky because he hasn’t really had any major injuries during his wrestling career other than some back issues and a broken hand. He does have knee issues that date back to his days from playing basketball in high school.
  On a somewhat related note, he’s been keeping busy on his days off from WWE. Jaco
  
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• First-Ever Kurt Angle Vs. Alberto Del Rio Match Taking Place Today

  12-02-2017 18:28
  
  What Culture Pro Wrestling will be holding their True Destiny show today at 1:10 pm EST. Fans can purchase the event via the FITE App, which can be downloaded on your cell phone, tablet and other mobile devices for free, and can also stream to Roku and Samsung Smart TVs. Tickets start at just £20, and ringside tickets range from £25 to £75. You can buy tickets here.
  The event will be headlined by the first-ever meeting of Kurt Angle and Alberto El Patron, aka Alberto Del Rio in
  
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• Colt Cabana Talks His Favorite Opponents, UK Talents to Keep an Eye On, a Particularly Funny Rib He Recently Played on a Rookie, More

  12-02-2017 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Colt Cabana recently spoke with MemorabiliaGuy.com and below are some interview highlights:
  You have wrestled at all levels, which match stands out in your mind as being your very best?
  It’s never possible to answer the question about one singular performance being better than the others.  I’ve wrestled so many different matches for so many different reasons.  I have memorable matches against Johnny Saint, Nigel McGuinness, Daniel Bryan, Adam Pea
  
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• AJ Styles Added to WWE MSG Return, Updated Card, Who Will Win the WWE Title Match at Elimination Chamber?

  12-02-2017 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AJ Styles Added to WWE MSG Return
  As noted yesterday, Shane McMahon has been added to WWE’s return to Madison Square Garden on March 13th, and AJ Styles is now being advertised for the event as well. Below is the updated card:
  -WWE champion John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt.
  -WWE Universal champ Kevin Owens vs. Brock Lesnar.
  -Randy Orton vs. Luke Harper.
  -WWE Intercontinental champion Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz vs. Baron Corbin.
  -Dolph Ziggler vs. Apollo Crews.
  -WWE Smackdown Tag Team champions Amer
  
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• Kurt Angle vs Alberto Del Rio for the First Time Ever Taking Place Tonight, How to Watch the PPV Featuring Ricochet, Will Ospreay and More

  12-02-2017 17:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What Culture Pro Wrestling returns to iPPV today at 1:10pm EST, headlined by the first-ever meeting of Kurt Angle and Alberto El Patron, fka Alberto Del Rio. The show can be purchased via the FITE App, which you can download at this link. The app can be downloaded to your cell phone, tablet and other mobile devices for free, and can also stream to Rokus and Samsung Smart TVs.
  Below is the final card for “True Destiny”, as well as a vide
  
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• Kurt Angle vs Alberto Del Rio for the First Time Ever Taking Place Today, How to Watch the PPV Featuring Ricochet, Will Ospreay and More

  12-02-2017 17:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What Culture Pro Wrestling returns to iPPV today at 1:10pm EST, headlined by the first-ever meeting of Kurt Angle and Alberto El Patron, fka Alberto Del Rio. The show can be purchased via the FITE App, which you can download at this link. The app can be downloaded to your cell phone, tablet and other mobile devices for free, and can also stream to Rokus and Samsung Smart TVs.
  Below is the final card for “True Destiny”, as well as a vide
  
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• Danny Burch On His Early Elimination From the WWE UK Tournament, Why His Match Was Stopped, His Current WWE Status and More

  12-02-2017 17:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE NXT superstar and recent participant in the WWE’s UK Championship Tournament, Danny Burch (Martin Stone) was the latest guest on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling. In the episode Burch discuses how he was asked to join the tournament and he comments on the in-match injury that led to his early exit from the competition. You can download the entire podcast at this link.
  Did he ever think WWE would hold a tournament showcasing UK talent:
  “Wre
  
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• Matt Riddle on Why WWE is Not Signing Him, Braun Strowman Opponent Speaks on WWE Experience, Elimination Chamber Promo Video

  12-02-2017 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle on Why WWE is Not Signing Him
  Current EVOLE star Matt Riddle recently spoke to The Irish Daily Mirror prior to an Over The Top Wrestling event in Belfast’s Mandella Hall. During the interview, Riddle had the following to say on why WWE has yet to sign him:
  “I’ve talked to [William] Regal [on-screen General Manager of developmental brand NXT] and I’ve talked to Triple H [off-screen Vice President of Tal
  
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• WWE Fury: 18 Moves On The Elimination Chamber’s Steel Floor (Video), Kurt Angle Talks His Favorite Wrestlers And Much More

  12-02-2017 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Fury
  WWE has posted the following WWE Fury video featuring moves on the steel floor of the Elimination Chamber. You can watch the video below:Kurt Angle Interview
  Kurt Angle was a guest on The Statement Show and talked about his favorite wrestlers. He also was asked if he can still go in the ring. You can read highlights below:
  On His Favorite Wrestlers
  “Bret was my favorite too, him and Ric Flair. I got a lot out of watching them. I didn
  
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• New Bullet Club Member Revealed *Spoilers*

  12-02-2017 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  At the end of last night’s Ring of Honor TV tapings, which saw a main event of Bullet Club (Cody, Adam Cole, and the Young Bucks) vs. Jay Lethal, Bobby Fish, and the Briscoes, the Briscoes chase after most of Bullet Club while Adam Cole goes into the ring and gloats his win.
  This prompts Daniels to leave the commentary table and go up behind Cole and attacking him. He eventually grabs a pair of scissors and hair clippers, planning to shave Adam Cole ba
  
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• Complete Ring of Honor TV Taping Results for the Next Four Weeks *Spoilers*

  12-02-2017 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thanks to WZ reader Joseph Gerard for sending in the following Ring of Honor TV tapings results:
  Just got home from the ROH TV taping at Stage AE in Pittsburgh near Heinz Field. Here are four weeks worth of results. Ian Riccoboni does play-by play for the entire night, and I can confirm with the ringside staff that Riccoboni is now the new Voice of ROH with Kevin Kelly now focusing on NJPW. Much deserved promotion to Riccoboni and couldn’t happen to a nicer person. He does commentary with
  
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• Goldberg Added To Upcoming Monday Night Raw Shows, Injured 205 Live Star Makes Return At WWE Live Event

  12-02-2017 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Goldbeg Added To RAW Shows
  Goldberg will be taking on Kevin Owens at WWE Fastlane for the WWE Universal Championship. Goldberg has been added to the February 27th and March 6th shows, which are the go-home and post Fastlane shows.
  Rich Swann Returns
  205 Live star Rich Swann returned to the ring in Anchorage, Alaska for a WWE Live Event. Swann has been out of action since January 30th due to a foot injury.#WWEAnchorage 4th Match: Cruiserweight Championship! Rich Swann v
  
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• Why The WWE Title Match At WrestleMania Will Be A Triple Threat, Win Cash & WrestleMania Tickets Predicting Elimination Chamber

  12-02-2017 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Steve Haag / Gallo Images
  This third and final CSR video of the weekend has Justin LaBar, Juice Springsteen and Ronnell Hunt talking Luke Harper vs Randy Orton and the Elimination Chamber match. Here’s a brief highlight of what was said:LaBar: Randy Orton is not going to be harmed if it’s a funny loss, some type of draw or some gets involved. Somehow Luke Harper gets the win. Luke Harper needs an argument to be in the main event because we need a Wyatt Family triple threat f
  
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• Play The Official WZ Facebook Discussion Group Elimination Chamber Pick ‘Em Game NOW!

  12-02-2017 14:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone’s Facebook Discussion Group’s WWE Elimination Chamber Pick ‘Em Game available hosted by group member Ric Vickrey is available now for you to play along with!
  If you would like to play along simply join the discussion group by clicking HERE and enter your predictions in the comments section below the Elimination Chamber Pick ‘Em post pinned to the top of the group.
  You can find Ric’s rules for the Elimination Chamber Pick ‘Em listed below. You
  
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• It has to be Bray, doesn’t it?

  12-02-2017 14:24
  
  Elimination Chamber is upon us. One of the traditional pit stops before the Granddaddy of them all, usually featuring the brands top champion trying to overcome horrendous odds so he can make it to a/the headline spot as defending champion. 6 competitors, 4 pods and a whole lot of steel, Elimination Chamber matches have given some truly great matches and dramatic finishes and also, some quite simply tedious efforts. The ‘Royal Rumble’ rite of passage for the champion to make it to t
  
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• Mensa Match Reviews #7

  12-02-2017 13:00
  
  Finishing off WWE Rebellion 99 & hittin a little ECW this week…
  British Bulldog Vs X-Pac (WWE: Rebellion 1999)- Watching this you can really see how injuries took their toll on the Bulldog as he moves & wrestles like he’s a good 20 years older than he actually was. That’s not to say they didn’t have a good match here, because they did and it’s because X-Pac was on a roll in 1999, having good matches with limited opponents. His 99 run ends up getting overloo
  
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• WWE Elimination Chamber Results Coverage and Final Card: 3 Title Matches, WZ Launching Updated Play-by-Play Coverage

  12-02-2017 09:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Below is the final card for Sunday night’s WWE Elimination Chamber PPV.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE WWE Elimination Chamber results coverage beginning with the Kickoff show at 7pm EST. WZ will also be launching an updated version of our traditional play-by-play coverage, as we recently removed an intrusive ad which was appearing in the middle of articles. We are also working on other bug fixes to provide the fastest site we can, so stay tuned. Additionally, we will no l
  
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• Elimination Chamber Predictions & Seth Rollins NEWS!

  12-02-2017 05:44
  
  We will first start with the amazing news regarding Seth Rollins. According to the wrestling observer,  Seth Rollins will be ready to go for Wrestlemania after that huge knee scare.  This is great news, leading up to Wrestlemania this is the match many fans and the wrestling universe are really eager to watch.
   
  Smackdown has done a very good job leading up to Elimination Chamber, especially with the lack of time they have had to do so. There is a solid card and we have three fema
  
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• King accomplishes four-peat, Augello and Miracle win third championship

  12-02-2017 05:00
  
  King finishes with three champions, while Simon Fraser and Campbellsville each take two. 
  
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• WWE Issues Official Statement on the Passing of Chavo Guerrero Sr.

  12-02-2017 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Saturday after we were saddened to report the death of a pro wrestling legend, the 68-year-old Chavo Guerrero Sr. WWE has issued an official statement on his passing:
  WWE is saddened to learn that Chavo Guerrero Sr., the legendary wrestler, brother of WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero and father of Chavo Guerrero, Jr., passed away Saturday at age 68.
  His death was first announced on Instagram by his son, former WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero Jr.
  “Today the world lost a true rebel,” Gue
  
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• No. 5 Virginia Tech beats No. 8 NC State 20-14 to claim ACC dual meet title

  12-02-2017 04:04
  
  Hokies win third-straight ACC dual meet championship with perfect 5-0 conference record
  
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• Wrestler Pulled From Sunday’s What Culture Pro Wrestling Event, Cody Rhodes Accidentally Hits Finishing Move on His Wife (Video)

  12-02-2017 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Brandi Takes a Cross Rhodes
  As wrestling fans are well aware, the life of a pro wrestling manager is not always a safe one. Former WWE announcer Brandi Rhodes recently posted a video on Instagram, featuring her husband Cody Rhodes accidentally leveling her with his finishing maneuver, the Cross Rhodes. The spot took place at Friday’s WrestlePro event in New Jersey, where the Bullet Club star was in action against Mario Bokara, and Ring of Honor’s Lio Rush.
  
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• WWE Elimination Chamber 2017 Predictions.

  12-02-2017 03:08
  
  The final stop for Smackdown Live before Wrestlemania is here, and it can change the entire landscape of the ‘Mania card. We have all Smackdown titles on the line tonight, 3 women matches which is a little too much for some and most importantly, the elimination chamber with a somewhat unpredictable winner. Let’s dice right into this -personal- predictions and be sure to let us know if you agree, and tell us why in the case you don’t.
  1.- Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James.Mickie Jame
  
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