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• Billie Kay Reveals She Did Not Always Get Along with Peyton Royce, Talks Takeover San Antonio, WrestleMania 33, Her WWE Bucket List and More

  18-02-2017 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Billie Kay recently spoke with the Miami Herald and below are some interview highlights:
  Originally not getting along with Peyton Royce:
  “We went to the same high school. I was three years ahead of her. Westfields Sports High, I was there for basketball, and she was there for dancing. We actually didn’t get along at first. We would see each other in line for all the shows WWE would do in Australia, all the signings they would do. One time Mickie Jame
  
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• Ivan Koloff Passes Away At The Age Of 74

  18-02-2017 23:00
  
  – Ivan Koloff has passed away at the age of 74.
  According to PWInsider, “The Russian Bear” died after battling liver cancer.
  On January 18th 1971, Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino in Madison Square Garden for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship by pinfall after a big knee drop from the top rope, ending Sammartino’s seven reign.
  Check out the videos from Koloff’s career:
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• Finn Balor’s Official Return Date Revealed

  18-02-2017 22:55
  
  – WWE has announced that Finn Balor will be returning to live events beginning March 10 in Buffalo, and he is also being advertised for the March 11 show in Toronto and the March 26 house show in White Plains, NY.
  As noted, Balor has been out of action since the summer of last year after tearing up his shoulder in a match against Seth Rollins and obviously was in the middle of being heavily pushed before his injury.No word on when Balor will make his return to WWE TV and what sort of parti
  
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• Macey Estrella Shows No Mercy Toward WWE Prospects (Video), Charles Barkley And Shaq Give Their Best Ric Flair Impression

  18-02-2017 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Macey Estrella At WWE Tryout
  WWE has posted the following video of Macey Estrella training WWE prospects. You can watch the video below:Ric Flair Impression
  On NBA TNT, Shaq and Charles Barkley tried to give their best Ric Flair impression. They both were not good. Check out the video below:“Whoooo!” #CharlesBarkley and #Shaq give their best @RicFlairNatrBoy impersonation pic.twitter.com/cgcW2HgrYV
  — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 17, 2017&nbs
  
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• 5 Bray Wyatt Quotes That Made Him the Best Heel in WWE

  18-02-2017 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  At times it seems like Bray Wyatt was brought into this world holding a microphone as he is that good of an orator, and he becomes even more impressive when you find out that he is actually the one writing most of his promos and crafting his persona. The WWE just edits them and approves them, which must be the reason why Bray Wyatt quotes seem so genuine and have made him into one of the best heels in WWE today. If any pro wrestler is to win a literary award
  
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• Mojo Rawley on Rob Gronkowski Possibly Working with WWE, WWE Referee Undergoes Surgery, Jericho Has Bad Flower Experience

  18-02-2017 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mojo Rawley on Rob Gronkowski Possibly Working with WWE
  WWE star Mojo Rawley recently spoke with ESPN and below is what Rawley had to say about New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski possibly working with WWE in the future:
  “Rob has been a fan of the WWE for a long time. Trust me, we’ve been talking about this for years and whenever the time is right and whenever the stars are aligned, I can tell you he will be raring to get over here. He’s
  
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• Kurt Angle Says John Cena Is The Greatest Of All Time, Talks Linda McMahon, Current WWE Talent, Who He Wants to Induct Him into HOF

  18-02-2017 19:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle recently spoke with Forbes to discuss Linda McMahon, the current talent in WWE and why John Cena is the greats of all time. You can read the entire interview here. Highlights below:
  On Linda McMahon:
  “She has done the business aspect of that company (the WWE) for all this time. She deserves that. If anybody is going to be able to represent the United States for small businesses, it’s Linda McMahon. She has taken WWE from a semi-small compa
  
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• Baron Corbin on Punching AJ Styles in Mid-Air at Elimination Chamber, Possibly Facing Strowman at ‘Mania, Not Caring About Fan Reactions

  18-02-2017 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After his match at WWE Elimination Chamber, WWE star Baron Corbin spoke with The Phoenix New Times and below are some interview highlights:
  Punching AJ Styles in mid-air during their SmackDown match two weeks ago:
  “I just react to what’s in the moment, and he was flying through the air, I said, man, it’s a good time to punch you in the face. So I did, and it worked out pretty well. You know, we just go out there and g
  
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• TNA Reportedly Offers Return Contract to Former World Champion

  18-02-2017 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to F4WOnline.com, TNA has offered former World Champion Nick “Magnus” Aldis a contract to return to the company.
  As of this writing, a deal has yet to be signed, however it’s being said talks between TNA and Aldis are serious.
  Magnus debuted in TNA back in 2008, and spent 7 years with the company, leaving back in 2015. Magnus revealed in an interview shortly after he left TNA that the decision to leave was his, as he felt TNA was no longer in a position financially t
  
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• More on Samoa Joe’s WWE Fastlane Opponent, Who Tops This Week’s ESPN WWE Power Rankings?, Vampiro Gets a New Role in AAA (Photo)

  18-02-2017 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ESPN WWE Power Rankings
  ESPN has released its latest WWE Power Rankings and below are the top 5:
  Kevin Owens
  AJ Styles
  Chris Jericho
  Bray Wyatt
  Randy Orton
  More on Samoa Joe’s WWE Fastlane Opponent
  Samoa Joe made his WWE main roster live event debut last night in Dallas, and defeated Sami Zayn in a singles match. A match between Joe and Sami Zayn is expected to be announced for the March 5th WWE Fastlane PPV. Joe was originally scheduled to face Seth Rollins
  
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• Jeff Jarrett on Returning to Impact Wrestling, Why Matt and Jeff Hardy Have Been Successful in Reinventing Themselves, The UK Westling Scene

  18-02-2017 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jeff Jarrett recently spoke with The Sun while in The UK to discuss Impact Wrestling business. Below are some interview highlights:
  On the UK wrestling scene:
  “It’s the hottest scene in the world, without question. It’s something that is not a surprise to me as I saw it several years ago. There were independent promotions that were doing things right but it takes a while to come into place. But it’s the hottest scene in the world, the talent is here and it is h
  
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• Ivan Koloff’s Pro Wrestling Legacy in His Own Words, Barry Darsow Talks Working with Koloff, the Night Koloff Defeated Bruno Sammartino, More

  18-02-2017 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following the news of the passing of Pro Wrestling legend Ivan Koloff, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has released an interview with Koloff from back in March 2015. The interview also contains comments from fellow Russian stable member “Krusher Krushev”, aka Demolition Smash Barry Darsow. The following are some highlights and you can watch the entire interviews in the videos below.
  Ivan Koloff’s Legacy In Wrestling In His Own Words:
  “I suppose probably that the
  
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• George The Animal Steele on the Origin of His Green Tongue and the Turnbuckle Bite, Working with Bruno Sammartino at MSG and More

  18-02-2017 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following the news of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer George The Animal Steele, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has released in interview with The Animal from back in April of 2015. The following are some interview highlights and you can listen to it in full in the video player below:
  Origins of the green tongue:
  Today the WWE sits down and come up with all these ideas and different gimmicks and they didn’t do that back then. I had a couple of drinks at a TV taping and I didn’t
  
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• Finn Balor Returning to the Ring In Time for WrestleMania?, New Wrestling Show Debuting Tonight, Bella Twins Photoshoot Preview

  18-02-2017 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor Returning to the Ring In Time for WrestleMania?
  Injured WWE star Finn Balor is being advertised for WWE live events in Buffalo, NY on March 10th, Toronto on March 11th and White Plains, NY on March 26th. The former WWE Universal Champion, who has been out of action since SummerSlam 2016, will likely be competing at WrestleMania 33 if he indeed competes at the above live events.
  New Wrestling Show Debuting Tonight
  Tonight, the FITE App is stre
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on Bray Wyatt Being a Top WWE Babyface, Luke Harper’s Talent, Smackdown’s Commentary Team, More

  18-02-2017 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:
  “Bray Wyatt winning the WWE Title was strategic for sure. Wyatt is a significant, character baby face in the making IMO and the fans at the live events in the arenas seem to agree. The entertaining and memorable Fire Fly entrance is pure ‘face and let’s not forget that Wyatt’s grandfather, Blackjack Mulligan was one of the great character ‘faces of
  
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• WWE Top 10: Gigantic Big Men Maulings (Video), Taz And More React To The Passing Of Ivan Koloff

  18-02-2017 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Top 10
  WWE posted the following WWE top 10 video featuring gigantic big men maulings. You can watch the video:More React To The Passing of Ivan Koloff
  Many in the wrestling community are paying their respects to Ivan Koloff who passed away today. You can see their comments below:Always was a big fan of the GREAT Russian Bear Ivan Koloff. Dominated in an era filled legends. Condolences to his family, friends & fans. pic.twitter.com/2aasYcDM1q
  — TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) February 18, 2017
  
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• The Day I Met George “The Animal” Steele In My First Backstage Experience

  18-02-2017 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  My latest column on upgruv.com (download their app) is remembering the first day I got to spend and meet with George “The Animal” Steele. It opened my eyes and motivated me in ways that carry to now.
  “The Animal” changed my life.
  George Steele died Friday, leaving behind a career of memories as one of professional wrestling’s most engaging performers and inspiring characters. And a small part of that engagement/inspiration occurred in the mid 1990s, when he steeled
  
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• Iron Sheik, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Jim Cornette & More React to the Passing of Pro Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff

  18-02-2017 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Early Saturday morning we reported on the passing of pro wrestling legend, former WWWF and NWA world champion, the “Russian Bear” Ivan Koloff. In the hours after his passing, numerous names from around the wrestling industry took to social media to share their memories and condolences for another fallen icon, following the recent losses of Nicole Bass, Chavo Guerrero Sr., and George Steele.Thoughts & prayers going out to the family of former WWE Champion, Ivan Koloff. An incredib
  
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• Becky Lynch On The Atmosphere At Smackdown Live, Competition With The RAW Women’s Division

  18-02-2017 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch
  Becky Lynch talked with Between 2 Bells about the brand split and the competition with the RAW women’s division. You can listen to the entire interview here. Highlights below:
  On the brand split
  “My initial instinct was really, is there enough people?  And Oh my gosh I’m not going to see some of my friends.  I knew I was going to be split up from Charlotte anyway.  I knew that was going to happen and most likely Sasha as
  
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• Breaking News: Pro Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff Passes Away Following Battle w/ Liver Disease

  18-02-2017 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  We are saddened to report that pro wrestling legend Ivan Koloff has passed away, following a fierce battle with liver disease. He was 74-years-old.
  Oreal Perras was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1942 and became a fan of professional wrestling at a very young age. He began training at just 18-years-old in Ontario, and in 1967 created a character that would live on for decades, the “Russian Bear” Ivan Koloff, becoming a strongman villain
  
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• AAW Art of War Results (2/17): Michael Elgin & Brian Cage Team Up, Matt Riddle in Action, Big 6-Man Tag Match, Abyss vs Eddie Kingston

  18-02-2017 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AAW Art of War Results
  February 17, 2017
  Marionette Park, IL
  (1) Chuck Taylor & Trent Baretta (Best Friends) def. Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett (The Besties in the World)
  (2) Zema Ion def. Connor Braxton
  (3) Matt Riddle def. Jason Kincaid
  (4) Trevor Lee def. Matt Sydal. This was a singe match, where Trevor Lee was forced to defend the AAW Tag Team Championships.
  (5) Low Ki def. El Hijo Del Fantasma
  (6) Michael Elgin & Brian Cage (The Unbreakable F’in Machines) def. Dezmond Xavier
  
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• WATCH: Brock Lesnar Makes Surprise Appearance at WWE Dallas Live Event; Destroys 8 WWE Superstars

  18-02-2017 14:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar made a rare live event appearance at a Monday Night Raw brand house show in Dallas, Texas this Friday night, and before taking place in his advertised match against the seven foot tall Big Show, the “Beast Incarnate” took out his aggression on a chunk of the roster. You can check out footage from Lesnar’s surprise mauling in the video above, where he took out Sin Cara, Curtis Axel, R-Truth, Goldust, Bo Dall
  
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• WWE Dallas Live Event Results (2/17): Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar in Action, Samoa Joe vs Sami Zayn

  18-02-2017 14:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following are results from Friday night’s WWE Dallas live event in Texas, featuring the stars of the Monday Night Raw brand. This was somewhat of a special live event, as Brock Lesnar was advertised to compete. No Kevin Owens or Chris Jericho, however.
  (1) Enzo Amore & Big Cass def. Rusev & Jinder Mahal
  (2) Neville def. Rich Swann to retain the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
  (3) Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson def. The New Day, and
  
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• Let’s Save 205 Live

  18-02-2017 08:44
  
  I don’t require a great storyline to enjoy a match. I really like watching a good match with great near falls and technical ability. I knew nothing about the storyline to the match at Wrestle Kingdom between Kenny Omega and Okada and it was one of the best matches I’ve ever seen. For that same reason, I thoroughly enjoyed the Cruiserweight Classic and was very much looking forward to their debut on RAW and their new show 205 Live.
  So why hasn’t it worked?
  First of all, I’
  
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• AJ Styles Says Dixie Carter Wanted TNA to be “WWE Lite”, Praises Ring of Honor & New Japan For Treatment After Leaving TNA

  18-02-2017 06:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar AJ Styles made an appearance at Wizard World comic con in Portland this Friday, and headed up a Q&A panel with fans in attendance. When asked about his time in TNA with the likes of Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels, and whether or not he ever envisioned himself and Joe as a part of the WWE roster, Styles had some interesting comments about the way Dixie Carter ran the promotion, according to 411mania.com.
  “Well, at that time Joe and I were
  
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• Purdue storms back to upend No. 17 South Dakota State on criteria in NWCA National Duals

  18-02-2017 05:02
  
  Purdue takes final three bouts to edge SDSU on criteria, 20-19
  
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• Ric Flair Makes a Surprise Appearance on ESPN’s ‘First Take’, New Day Members Play UFC 2 on UpUpDownDown (Videos)

  18-02-2017 05:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ric Flair on on ESPN First Take
  Ric Flair made a surprise appearance on EPSN’s First Take on Friday, on set from New Orleans, and discussed a variety of topics in typical “Nature Boy” fashion. Flair commented on his favorite boxers of all time, and weighed in on who would have won in a fight between him and Hulk Hogan in their respective primes. Check out Flair’s appearance in the video player above.
  Of course, Hogan vs. Flair is the biggest WrestleMania dream match that
  
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• No. 11 Lehigh tops No. 12 Rutgers 23-10 in NWCA National Duals

  18-02-2017 04:46
  
  Lehigh took seven of 10 bouts from Rutgers in final dual of season at Grace Hall
  
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• No. 7 NC State wins six of final seven bouts to defeat No. 16 Michigan 23-15 in NWCA National Duals

  18-02-2017 04:22
  
  The Wolfpack win second-straight NWCA National Duals Championship Series bowl
  
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• The Rock Announces Former TNA Knockout to Play Unnamed Divas Champion in Upcoming Paige Film

  18-02-2017 03:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A former TNA Knockout is officially making her return to the WWE family, albeit as a part of the upcoming film Fighting With My Family. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced via Instagram this Friday that 26-year-old independent wrestler Thea Trinidad will be playing an unnamed former Divas Champion in the WWE Studios and Seven Bucks Productions film, which will tell the story of Paige and her family’s history in pro wrestling.
  Thea
  
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• Lana Reveals the Inspiration Behind Her ‘Ravishing Russian’ Character, How She Got Her Start in WWE, Touring w/ Rusev & More

  18-02-2017 01:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstars Rusev and Lana were the most recent guests on Chris Jericho’s podcast Talk Is Jericho, which can be heard in full over at podcastone.com. Below are a few transcripts from Lana throughout the hour-long conversation, discussing her life before WWE as a professional ballet dancer, the inspiration for her character, how she got into pro wrestling, and more!On what it’s like spending all her time with her real-life husband R
  
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• Vince McMahon Comments on George The Animal Steele’s Death, Jeet Rama Works Out at WWE PC, Dana Warrior & Darren Young Host Rally (Videos)

  18-02-2017 00:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Vince McMahon Comments on George The Animal Steele’s Death
  Vince McMahon posted the following comment following news of George “The Animal” Steele’s death:George Steele was only an animal in the ring. He was one of the truly nice men in the world. #RIP pic.twitter.com/uOvnlztlOs
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 17, 2017Jeet Rama Works Out at WWE PC
  WWE has released the following video featuring Jeet Rama working out at the WWE Performance Center:Dana Warrio
  
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