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• Washington Times Compares Donald Trump and Vince McMahon, Final WWE Raw Rating Sees Decrease, WWE Star Endorses Ryback’s Supplements

  16-02-2017 23:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Final WWE Raw Rating Sees Decrease
  This week’s edition of WWE Raw drew a final 2.16 cable rating, down from last week’s 2.20 rating. This week’s show drew 3.087 million viewers, down from last week’s 3.115 million viewers.
  Washington Times Compares Donald Trump and Vince McMahon
  Thom Loverro has published a new piece over at The Washington Times on how Vince McMahon changed sports and more. The piece comes after ESPN aired a “30 for 30” special on Vince McMah
  
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• Alberto Del Rio on Working Without a Mask in WWE, Not Blending with New Era People, Why Sin Cara Was a Failure, Leaving WWE & More

  16-02-2017 23:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio was the most recent guest on the ‘Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast.’ You can listen to the entire interview at this link. Below are a few highlights:On Working Without a Mask in WWE:
  When I started in pro wrestling, I didn’t want to take off my mask, it was very important for me in the business to keep it on, but now I’m happy I made the decision to remove the mask because when I did that I was able to do o
  
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• Kayfabe Crimes: Our ‘Naughty’ WWE Superstars

  16-02-2017 23:30
  
   
  Greetings friends and foes and my darling 4tune8s . . .  Myss Fortune has arrived and today my gaze is focused on kayfabe crimes.
   
  As curious and ‘internet-enabled’ fans, we’ve got to ‘know’ our Superstars in ways we may not have had access to before. We’ve their read highs on news sites, watched their lows on YouTube and expressed our shock/disbelief at their actions on social media platforms. But that’s the person – what about
  
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• Backstage News on Filming of New WWE Paige Movie, Sting on Never Facing The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Famer’s Shoutout to Bayley (Video)

  16-02-2017 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage News on Filming of New WWE Paige Movie
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, filming for the upcoming WWE movie “Fighting with My Family” will take place next week at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
  Sources report a big moment from Paige’s career will be filmed in front of the live audience, which means we’ll more than likely get our first look at Florence Pugh as the WWE Superstar. Production s
  
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• CONTEST: Win A ‘Phenomenal Prize Pack’ Including The WWE Elite Series 47A AJ Styles Figure + T-Shirt

  16-02-2017 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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• Gene Okerlund Talks To Eric Bischoff About How Vince McMahon & Verne Gagne Could, “Get A Little Steamed”

  16-02-2017 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now and features former WCW & WWE Broadcaster “Mean” Gene Okerlund!
  You can find some of Gene and Eric’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  EB: Verne and Vince were two entirely different people with two entirely different visions. To Vince it’s Sports Entertainment and it’s Pro Wrestling
  
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• AJ Styles Says John Cena Is ‘The Best’ & He ‘Insisted’ On Putting Bray Wyatt Over This Week

  16-02-2017 20:35
  
  – On the latest of Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 12360 show, Waltman talked about how he was backstage at SmackDown Live in Anaheim, California and had a conversation with AJ Styles about John Cena while he was there, check out the highlights and video below:
  They sent us the following highlights:
  Sean spoke with AJ Styles about Cena:
  “He [AJ Styles] came up and he went, ‘I was watching your show’ and he goes, ‘I just wanted to tell you what you said about John Cena be
  
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• Update On John Cena Taking Time Away From WWE After WrestleMania 33

  16-02-2017 20:24
  
  – As noted, WWE Superstar John Cena is scheduled to take time away from WWE action after the April 2nd WrestleMania 33 pay-per-view in Orlando. It’s believed he will be filming The Pact, which is set for a theatrical release in 2018.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Cena has many projects planned for the remainder of the year. He’s currently been removed from upcoming advertising for SmackDown events after WrestleMania, including the June 8th Money In the Bank pa
  
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• Why Roman Reigns Should Be Facing Bray Wyatt for the WWE Title at WrestleMania

  16-02-2017 20:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As seen on WWE Smackdown this week, Randy Orton relinquished his WWE Title shot after winning the Royal Rumble, and a battle royal has been announced to determine a new #1 contender to the title at WrestleMania 33.
  Precedent has actually been set in the current situation which should allow Roman Reigns the WWE Title shot at WrestleMania 33.
  Back in 1999, after Vince McMahon won the Royal Rumble match, he announced the next night on Raw that he wou
  
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• News on WWE Reaching Out to Former WWE Stars for WrestleMania, WWE Star Out with Injury for Six Months, NXT Stars Host Rally (Photos)

  16-02-2017 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on WWE Reaching Out to Former WWE Stars for WrestleMania
  According to The Wrestling Observer, former WWE star Kelly Kelly, who was backstage for this week’s WWE Raw taping, is one of the former women’s wrestlers that WWE has contacted about a WrestleMania 33 appearance. Kelly will be appearing for WrestleMania Axxess appearances in Orlando.
  No word yet on what WWE has planned for the women at WrestleMania 33 but it appears Lisa Marie Varon, aka Victoria, was also cont
  
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• Pete Dunn On Working With Wrestling Legends, WWE Being A Massive Learning Curve, More

  16-02-2017 19:58
  
  – Pete recently Dunn spoke with Mirror about a wide variety of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On being praised by wrestling legends:
  “It was one of those things where at the time, you’re in work mode and your mind is on lots of other things. But on reflection it was absolutely surreal the stuff that Triple H was saying. I was getting loads of tweets from people saying that Shawn Michaels had talked about me on Chris Jericho’s podcast and then I got to m
  
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• The Hardys in Tijuana, Eddie Edwards Looks for Revenge and More on Impact Wrestling Tonight, Eva Marie On Dealing with Online Hate (Video)

  16-02-2017 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Hardys in Tijuana, Eddie Edwards Looks for Revenge and More on Impact Wrestling Tonight
  Tonight’s Impact Wrestling episode will feature the following:
  -Eddie Edwards looking for revenge on Davey Richards-Moose & Brandi Rhodes vs. Crazzy Steve & Knockouts Champion Rosemary-Laurel’s bachelorette party and Braxton Sutter’s bachelor party-The Hardys try to capture tag team gold in Mexico
  Eva Marie On Dealing with Online Hate
  As seen in the vi
  
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• Seth Rollins Faces Off Againt NFL Star On UpUpDownDown, JBL Comments On The End Of His WWE Network Show

  16-02-2017 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Seth Rollins Faces Off Againt NFL Star On UpUpDownDown
  Currently out of action WWE Superstar Seth Rollins squares off today against Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s Gerald McCoy as part of Xavier Woods‘ UpUpDownDown All-Star Madden Challenge.
  Related: Backstage Update on Seth Rollins vs Triple H at WrestleMania 33
  JBL Comments On The End Of His WWE Network Show
  WWE Smackdown commentator JBL has posted the following to Twitter responding to a fan in regards to
  
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• Paige And Alberto Del Rio To Be Married Soon, Samoa Joe Working RAW Live Events, Zack Ryder

  16-02-2017 19:44
  
  – According to The Wrestling Observer, schedule permitting, Paige and Alberto Del Rio are scheduled to be married in May.No word if the wedding will be filmed for WWE’s Total Divas.As noted, Paige proposed to Del Rio in the ring at an indie event in Puerto Rico last October.
  – WWE Superstar Samoa Joe will start working WWE RAW live events this weekend in California. He’s current scheduled to face Sami Zayn, who he’s also expected to face at the March 5th Fastlane pa
  
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• Darren Young Out Of Action For Six Months, “Glorious” Bobby Roode T-Shirt (Photo), More

  16-02-2017 19:36
  
  – As noted, WWE Superstar Darren Young underwent surgery on February 9th in Birmingham, Alabama after suffering an elbow injury during a WWE Main Event taping in mid-January.According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Young is expected to be out of action for around six months and will not be participating at WrestleMania 33.– Seen below, WWE Shop is releasing a new “Glorious” t-shirt for WWE NXT Champion Bobby Roode soon:This new @REALBobbyRoode tee is coming soon to
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Takeover By The United Kingdom”

  16-02-2017 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Tag Team DivisionThe NXT tag team division was on full notice tonight, as The Authors of Pain picked up a very quick win to open the night. Later on, #DIY came out and talked about some of their moments in NXT. They also say that they want their rematch against The Authors of Pain, which Ellering accepts for two weeks from tonight. The Revival come out and attack Gargano and Ciampa, but The Authors of Pain run to the ring and clear it of both teams.
  I really enjoyed the continuity of tag tea
  
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• Bayley Stops By Full Sail (Photo), Linda McMahon Swearing-In At The White House (Video)

  16-02-2017 19:20
  
  – Newly crowned RAW Women’s Champion Bayley made her first stop at Full Sail University this week and posted the following on her history with Charlotte Flair:In September 2014 I had my very first title match for #NXT vs Charlotte Flair in that building behind me. I didn't win. But now….. pic.twitter.com/bl6yyXDrGh
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 15, 2017Seen below is video of Linda’s swearing-in with her grandkids and Vice President Mike Pence.The post Bayley St
  
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• USA flexes muscle against Russia, remains unbeaten at Freestyle World Cup

  16-02-2017 19:18
  
  The U.S. sweeps final five matches against Russia to take the dual 6-2 
  
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• WWE Superstars Attend NBA Games (Photos), Upcoming Big Show Autograph Session, More

  16-02-2017 19:17
  
  – WWE Superstar the Big Show will be making an appearance at Autorama in Market Hall in Dallas on Friday, Feb. 17, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.Tickets are required for admission and one person per autograph, autographs are first come, first served. Admission into the event does not guarantee an autograph. No posed photo opportunities are allowed.
  – WWE Superstars were at NBA games last night as Dana Brooke appeared at the Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs game and Rusev attended the Los
  
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• The Latest On John Cena Taking Time Off After WM 33, WWE Superstars Appear At NBA Games (Photos)

  16-02-2017 19:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage)
  The Latest On John Cena Taking Time Off After WM 33
  The Wrestling Observer is reporting that John Cena has lots of projects planned for this year. He is currently off advertising for SmackDown events beginning the week after WrestleMania. Including the June 8th Money In the Bank from St. Louis.
  Cena is still expected to team with his girlfriend Nikki Bella to take on his former rival The Miz and his wife Maryse in a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania 33.
  Re
  
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• Sean Waltman Says John Cena Insisted On Putting Over Bray Wyatt In The Main Event Of Smackdown This Week

  16-02-2017 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following was released to WrestleZone earlier this morning.
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  Former UFC fighter and successful independent wrestler Matt Riddle is the special guest on Sean Waltman‘s X-Pac 12360 this week, s
  
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• Sean Waltman Says John Cena Insisted On Dropping The Title To Bray Wyatt In The Elimination Chamber

  16-02-2017 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following was released to WrestleZone earlier this morning.
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  Former UFC fighter and successful independent wrestler Matt Riddle is the special guest on Sean Waltman‘s X-Pac 12360 this week, s
  
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• Linda McMahon Sworn-In As Part Of Trump’s Cabinet (Video), Bayley Defends Her Title Win To Charlotte

  16-02-2017 18:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Linda McMahon Swearing-In As Part Of Trump’s Cabinet
  The White House has uploaded the above video to their official YouTube page featuring the swearing-in of Linda McMahon as the Secretary of the Small Business Administration in WWE Hall of Famer and President of the United States Donald Trump’s cabinet.
  Releated: The McMahon Family and Triple H Visit Donald Trump at The White House (Photo)
  Bayley Defends Her Title Win To Charlotte
  New WWE RAW Women’s Champion B
  
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• Finn Balor: My Son Is A WWE Superstar (Video), Jonathan Coachman Gives ESPN & WrestleMania Updates

  16-02-2017 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Finn Balor: My Son Is A WWE Superstar
  WWE has released the above video on-line featuring Finn Balor’s parents recalling his road to becoming a WWE Superstar.
  Related: Finn Balor Does Demon Crawl During His Rehab (Video)
  Jonathan Coachman Gives ESPN & WrestleMania Updates
  Former WWE performer and current ESPN broadcaster Jonathan Coachman has noted on Twitter that there won’t be an ESPN Off The Top Rope segment this week due to west coast programming and that it will ba
  
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• The Usos v Cesaro & Kidd From Fastlane ’15 (Full Match), Pro Wrestling Legend Deletes Tweet

  16-02-2017 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Usos v Cesaro & Kidd From Fastlane ’15
  WWE has released the above full match featuring The Usos vs Cesaro & Tyson Kidd from Fastlane 2015.
  Pro Wrestling Legend Deletes Somber Tweet
  Earlier this week we reported that former WWE/WCW Superstar Vader had tweeted out the following sad and somber message:
  As I enter my final days, proud of the Father Son Brother Football player Pro WrestlerThe Super Heavy Big Man Goat Im Grateful for the Time
  Related: Vader Shares Somber Post A
  
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• Pete Dunne Talks Tyler Bate’s Talent, What WWE Has Taught Him, Triple H and Wrestling Legends Praising Him

  16-02-2017 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE UK star Pete Dunn recently spoke with the Mirror and below are some interview highlights:
  On getting praised by wrestling legends:
  “It was one of those things where at the time, you’re in work mode and your mind is on lots of other things. But on reflection it was absolutely surreal the stuff that Triple H was saying. I was getting loads of tweets from people saying that Shawn Michaels had talked about me on Chris Jericho’s podcast and then I got to meet Shawn Michaels whe
  
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• Backstage News on Kurt Angle’s WWE In-Ring Future, Paige and Alberto Del Rio Getting Married, Summer Rae Notices Lack of Merch

  16-02-2017 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
  Backstage News on Kurt Angle’s WWE In-Ring Future
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there are plans for Kurt Angle to do at least some wrestling for WWE in the near future, but he still has to pass a physical and would likely be used on a very limited basis.
  Paige and Alberto Del Rio Getting Married
  Also according to the Observer, WWE star Paige and Alberto Del Rio are to be married in May, schedule permitting. No word yet on if this will
  
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• Bullet Club on TNA?

  16-02-2017 16:27
  
  Cody Rhodes had the following to say on a recent episode of  Morgan Richards Interviews
   
  “As far as TNA is concerned, I’m open to going back. I had a really great experience, and in the middle of my great experience was during that storm with what was going on with them. I think it would be a really cool thing to see a Bullet Club shirt in Impact Wrestling; it definitely appears to be headed in that direction.”
  The post Bullet Club on TNA? appeared first on ProWrestl
  
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• Smart SD Booking with WrestleMania Main Event, Kurt Angle’s First WWE Storyline Back, Those Offended By Tweets About Nikki Bella

  16-02-2017 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Every Wednesday is Wrestling Reality presented by TicketKing.net produced by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network.
  0:00-2:20: The likely WrestleMania main event for the WWE Championship:Spoiler alert, Justin LaBar is going to be a happy man. Justin LaBar is going to get what he wants. Last week on this podcast I asked, which payoff is more important? Bray Wyatt’s with Luke Harper? Randy Orton’s payoff with Bray Wyatt? Wasn’t long after I lef
  
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• Jim Ross speaks on the death of Chavo Sr.

  16-02-2017 15:12
  
  On his recent podcast  former WWE announcer Jim Ross  had the following to say on Chavo Sr.
  “Saddened to hear a few days ago about the passing of Chavo Guerrero Sr. Chavo passed away from Liver Cancer from what I was told, which was diagnosed only 30 days ago which is so tragic at only 68 years of age. Chavo was way ahead of his time; he was bi-lingual, college educated, great amateur wrestler, and the very first guy I ever saw do a moonsault. Man, he can nail it. It wasn’t
  
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• Burroughs returns, Taylor snags marquee win in USA victory over Georgia at Freestyle World Cup

  16-02-2017 10:49
  
  The U.S wins seven matches against Georgia to move to 1-0 in Group A at World Cup; Russia next
  
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• Samoa Joe’s Advertised Opponent For This Weekend’s WWE Live Events, Tyler Bate Defends UK Title, More NXT Highlights (Videos)

  16-02-2017 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Samoa Joe
  RAW’s latest acquisition Samoa Joe is being advertised for this weekend’s RAW brand live events in Texas California.
  Samoa Joe is advertised for each event, with the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, and the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center each listing Sami Zayn as Joe’s opponent. Joe is advertised on WWE.com for the Friday night event in Dallas (the same event Brock Lesnar is scheduled to face Big Show), but an opponen
  
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• Karl Anderson Comments On Relationship With Luke Gallows, WWE’s Recent Talent Acquisitions, Transition From Japan To WWE

  16-02-2017 04:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW Tag Team Champion Karl Anderson joined Busted Open with Dave LaGreca and Doug Mortman today, talking about his relationship with partner Luke Gallows, their first tour of Japan together, coming to WWE and more.
  Anderson commented on AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura and the talent WWE has been recently been accumulating:
  I’ve been in the ring with Shinsuke. He’s one of my best friends and one of the best, and they’ve got AJ Styles who I fe
  
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• Tyler Bate vs. Trent Seven – WWE United Kingdom Championship Match: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017

  16-02-2017 04:02
  
  Tyler Bate vs. Trent Seven – WWE United Kingdom Championship Match: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017The post Tyler Bate vs. Trent Seven – WWE United Kingdom Championship Match: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Pete Dunne Gets A Warning From William Regal, WWE Network Now On Chromecast, Pro Wrestling Crate Launches New ‘Mid Card’ Tier

  16-02-2017 04:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Network
  WWE Network News is reporting WWE Network has added support for Chromecast; the feature was first reported as being planned several months ago but is now supported on the app. It was noted that the WWE Network’s iOS update 3.15.0 has the Chromecast feature with a streaming option, with an Android update to follow shortly.
  WWE.com mentioned the update in their latest ‘What’s New’ WWE Network schedule, writing:
  ChromecastWe’ve heard you asking and we
  
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• Pete Dunne gets a warning from William Regal: NXT Exclusive, Feb. 15, 2017

  16-02-2017 04:02
  
  Pete Dunne gets a warning from William Regal: NXT Exclusive, Feb. 15, 2017The post Pete Dunne gets a warning from William Regal: NXT Exclusive, Feb. 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• #DIY want a rematch with The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017

  16-02-2017 04:02
  
  #DIY want a rematch with The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017The post #DIY want a rematch with The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kassius Ohno is returning to NXT: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017

  16-02-2017 04:01
  
  Kassius Ohno is returning to NXT: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017The post Kassius Ohno is returning to NXT: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ember Moon & Liv Morgan vs. Billie Kay & Peyton Royce: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017

  16-02-2017 04:01
  
  Ember Moon & Liv Morgan vs. Billie Kay & Peyton Royce: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017The post Ember Moon & Liv Morgan vs. Billie Kay & Peyton Royce: WWE NXT, Feb. 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE NXT Hypes Kassius Ohno’s Return (Video), UK Match Set For Next Week’s WWE NXT Episode

  16-02-2017 03:58
  
  – Seen below, WWE NXT began airing promos for Kassius Ohno’s return on tonight’s show. As noted, Triple H recently announced Ohno vs. NXT Champion Bobby Roode for the February 22nd tapings from the University of Central Florida.– Seen below, this week’s NXT features WWE UK competitor Pete Dunne speaking with Dasha Fuentes about making a name for himself in the company. He was later interrupted by NXT General Manager William Regal who said the way he acted in Blackpo
  
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• Konnan Offers Kendall Jenner A Spot In The Wolfpac, Kassius Ohno Is Returning To NXT (Video)

  16-02-2017 03:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  nWo 4 Life 
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting Konnan offered Kendall Jenner an honorary spot in the nWo Wolfpac after she wore the group’s shirt on the runway at a New York fashion event.
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Konnan said Jenner’s nod to the red and black was ‘too sweet’ and it got super over with him. Konnan added:
  “Wolfpac always welcomes cool members, so hit me up anytime Kendall and we’ll make you an official part of the family.”
  Jen
  
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• Dave Lagana Talks Billy Corgan’s Thirty Days Project, Creative Process For The Broken Hardys, Impact Wrestling’s New Direction

  16-02-2017 02:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gabriel Grams/Getty Images)
  Former Impact Wrestling creative writer Dave Lagana recently took part in the ‘Five Questions’ portion of this week’s Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard’s Week In Wrestling. You can read a few highlights below:
  Dave Lagana explains the decision to leave TNA and work on a project outside of wrestling with Billy Corgan:
  When I left TNA, Billy brought up a project when he traveled around America in an RV and he wrote music that is going to
  
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• Report: Details On WWE Dropping The Emmalina Character

  16-02-2017 02:43
  
  – WWE sources believe the company has abandoned their plans for Emmalina’s gimmick and are turning back to the Emma character.
  According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet WWE officials decided to nix the idea after producers realized that “after multiple rehearsals, she couldn’t pull off what they were looking to accomplish.”He also noted that the character was supposed to be a throw-back to the likes of Sable and The Kat but that officials felt that Emma wasn&rs
  
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• WWE NXT Results (02/15) – UK Championship Match, Tag Team Division Update, More

  16-02-2017 02:32
  
  We are in Winter Park, Florida and your announcers are Percy Watson, Tom Phillips, and Nigel McGuinness.
  Match Number One:Akam and Rezar (with Paul Ellering) versus Garrison Spears and Lance A’Noai in a Non Title Match
  Rezar with a splash to Lance in the corner and then he runs Lance into the turnbuckles.Rezar pulls Spears into the ring and Rezar with a kick to the midsection.Akam tags in and they hit running Death Valley Drivers into the turnbuckles.Rezar tags in and then they hit The Las
  
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• The Rock Promotes New CNN Soundtracks Show

  16-02-2017 02:31
  
  – The Rock and production company, Seven Bucks, are developing a new show for CNN. Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History will explore music that transcended some of our nation’s monumental events and will debut in April of this year.
  Check out the announcement below:
  From the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, to the 9/11 attacks to our LBGT community’s Stonewall Riots…we chronicle the music that transformed and transcended the monumental events of our nation&rsq
  
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• Bret Hart Shares His Favorite Wrestlemania Moments, Samoa Joe Reveals Favorite Video Game, If He’d Fight Floyd Mayweather

  16-02-2017 02:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bret Hart
  This week’s ‘Wrestler’s Tribune’ for the Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard Week In Wrestling features WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart sharing some of his favorite Wrestlemania moments in his career. You can read a few excerpts below:
  A WrestleMania moment I will forever cherish is wrestling my brother Owen at WrestleMania X.
  WrestleMania X will always be my most special one because of the memory of being with my brother Owen. There was a lot of p
  
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• Eric Bischoff Says Brock Lesnar Had A, “Less Than Stellar” MMA Career; Talks About His Weaknesses As A Fighter

  16-02-2017 02:20 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 Broadcaster “Mean” Gene Okerlund!
  You can find some of Eric’s comments from the top of the show regarding Brock Lesnar announcing he is retiring from MMA transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On whether he was surprised by Brock Lesnar deciding to retire from MMA:
  EB: No, I wou
  
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• MLB Star Presents Title To Make-A-Wish Kid At WWE Elimination Chamber, The Rock Hypes ‘Soundtracks’

  16-02-2017 02:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)
  Soundtracks
  The Rock posted the following video to his Instagram account, hyping his new Seven Bucks Production series for CNN called ‘Soundtracks’, which was confirmed last year.A post shared by therock (@therock) on Feb 15, 2017 at 1:36pm PSTWWE
  MLB star Derek Holland posted the following on his Instagram account, revealing he was on hand at Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber PPV and presented a WWE Championship to Make-A-Wish kid Edward.
  
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• Trailer For Matt Riddle: All In Documentary, Neville Theme Song (Video), Mick Foley Making Appearance At Hockey Game

  16-02-2017 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Matt Riddle
  The above video from FloSlam is a new trailer for the upcoming “Matt Riddle: All In” documentary, taking a look at Riddle’s venture into the world of professional wrestling. The synopsis reads:
  Matt Riddle was a stud in the UFC—a young star who kept winning, but couldn’t keep himself out of trouble.
  When the UFC released him, Riddle began a new adventure in the world of independent wrestling. Now, three years after his last MMA bout, Riddle is one
  
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• Rosa Mendes Comments On Her Retirement, Her New Projects, Her Favorite Moments In Her WWE Career

  16-02-2017 01:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Kristy Sparow/WireImage)
  Following her retirement announcement on her Instagram account, Rosa Mendes sat down with WWE.com for an exclusive interview. You can read a few highlights below:
  Rosa Mendes explains what led to her announcing her retirement: 
  So, as you know, I’m a new mom. Well, not that new, it’s been a year [laughs]. But, I just feel like as you get older, your dreams evolve. For years, my dream was to become a WWE champion. And, now that I’ve brough
  
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