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• Finn Balor Returns And Joins Action After WWE NXT TV Tapings (Photo, Video)

  23-02-2017 23:47
  
  – As noted, Finn Balor made his return to a WWE ring at tonight’s WWE NXT TV tapings from the campus of the University of Central Florida. Nakamura was being attacked by Andrade “Cien” Almas and NXT Champion Bobby Roode until Balor arrived and made the save. Balor then clotheslined Almas out of the ring and faced off with Roode before hitting him with a Slingblade.Balor later added that he has not been medically cleared to return but will be back sooner than later.
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• Kurt Angle On Who Might Induct Him Into HOF, Defeating Brock Lesnar In The Ring, More

  23-02-2017 23:42
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently appeared on the Ring Rust Radio show this week, and it was a great episode with plenty of exclusive content, they sent us this transcription:
  The biggest news in recent weeks has been the announcement that you will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. How did you find out about the honor and what were your initial thoughts?
  “I was surprised and I was very honored. I was surprised because I wasn’t done wrestling yet. Usually you get indu
  
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• Backstage News On Naomi’s Injury, Why She Relinquished The Title, More

  23-02-2017 23:35
  
  – As noted, Naomi was forced to relinquish the SmackDown Women’s Title on this Tuesday’s show after suffering an injury while winning the title from Alexa Bliss at the February 12th WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the injury Naomi suffered was to her left knee and it reportedly happened while doing the finishing split-legged moonsault against Bliss.It was originally believed that Naomi would be able to return to action quickly bu
  
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• DDP On Who He Wants To Induct Him Into HOF, Brock Lesnar Vs. Goldberg, More

  23-02-2017 23:24
  
  – Diamond Dallas Page was recently interviewed by Myles to discuss his upcoming Hall of Fame Induction, check out the highlights below:
  His reaction to getting the nod for the Hall Of Fame this year:
  “I never dreamed that I’d be a Hall Of Famer man. It wasn’t my mission in the beginning because I went from a manager, to a wrestler. You know, at 35 in a match, so to ever think that I would be in this spot – I’m super honored and humbled to be here. When it come
  
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• How Was This Week’s WWE SmackDown Viewership?

  23-02-2017 23:21
  
  – According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE SmackDown episode, featuring a 10-man battle royal to crown the next #1 contender to WWE Champion Bray Wyatt, drew 2.792 million viewers.
  This number is up 6.3% from last week’s 2.626 million viewers.
  SmackDown was #6 in viewership on cable for the night, behind Curse of Oak Island, Fixer Upper, The O’Reilly Factor, Tucker Carlson and Special Report.SmackDown was #2 in the 18-49 demographic, behind Curse of Oak Island.
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• Ryback Talks On WWE’s Handling Of Tyson Kidd’s Injury

  23-02-2017 23:17
  
  – During the latest edition of his “Conversation with The Big Guy” podcast, former WWE Superstar Ryback spoke at length about his thoughts on the way WWE handled Tyson Kidd’s near-fatal neck injury.
  Below is an excerpt from the podcast where the former WWE Superstar speaks about the topic candidly:
  “WWE should make sure, 100%, that not only is he taken care of for the rest of his life, and I mean well beyond taken care of, they should bend over backwards time and ti
  
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• 1928 Olympic champ Allie Morrison named to University of Illinois Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Class

  23-02-2017 23:13
  
  Morrison is one of 28 people named to the inaugural class. 
  
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• Adult Film Company Brazzers Filming WWE Parody Based On The ‘Montreal Screwjob’

  23-02-2017 22:54
  
  – Adult film company Brazzers is creating a parody of WWE’s infamous Montreal Screwjob between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels The parody will featur actress Mia Malkova as WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Romi Rain as WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart and Johnny Castle as Vince McMahon.
  Filming began this week but no official date has been given when the movie will be released, also, “The F***job” we believe to be the name of the movie.
  Check out some photos of the actors below:
  
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• Ember Moon On Her NXT Character Being Close To Her True Self, More

  23-02-2017 22:38
  
  – WWE NXT Superstar Ember Moon recently spoke with ESPN UK, check out the highlights below:
  On her character being close to her true self:
  “I definitely feel that I am as mysterious as [my character]. At the end of the day, if [my choices are] to go shopping or stay in the house in a secluded corner, I would much rather stay in the house and play some video games. [NXT] made me larger than life and I love that they incorporated who I am and my passions as far as medieval times and my
  
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• TNA Knockout On Being Cut From Tough Enough, Her Wedding With Braxton Sutter, More

  23-02-2017 22:28
  
  TNA Knockout and former WWE Tough Enough contestant Laurel Van Ness was recently on The Pancakes and Powerslams Show, they sent us the following highlights:
  Her Megan Miller character during the Brie Bella / Stephanie McMahon feud:
  “I was three months out of training, and I got a call asking if I would like to be a rosebud. So, of course, I said yes, [and was] extremely excited. And on the second day of being a rosebud, I believe we were in Yakima, Washington, which is like such a tiny, ti
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Nuremberg (02/23): Chris Jericho Returns, Braun Strowman, More

  23-02-2017 22:25
  
  Thanks to Max from Wrestling-Infos.de for the following results from tonight’s WWE live event in Nuremberg, Germany:
  WWE “Road to WrestleMania: Germany” HouseshowLocation: Arena Nürnberger Versicherungen in Nuremberg, Germany02/23/20171. MatchTag Team MatchEnzo Amore & Big Cass defeated Rusev (w/ Lana) & Jinder Mahal
  2. MatchWWE Cruiserweight ChampionshipSingles MatchNeville (c) defeated Rich Swann.
  3. MatchWWE RAW Tag Team Championship3 Way Tag Team MatchKarl Ande
  
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• Cathy Kelley on Seth Rollins’ Cryptic Messages to Triple H, WWE Stars Show Off WrestleMania Gear (Videos), Kevin Owens Responds to The Rock

  23-02-2017 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Owens Responds to Rock
  As noted, The Rock Tweeted the following to Kevin Owens after WWE Raw this week:
  Appreciate The Champ himself, Kevin Owens stopping by “The People’s Hood” to say hello.
  Owens responded to The Rock with the following:
  Great seeing you, dude.
  Cathy Kelley on Seth Rollin’s Cryptic Messages to Triple H
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Cathy Kelley looking at Seth Rollins’ cryptic messages to Triple H s
  
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• Laurel Van Ness on What Hurt About Being Cut From Tough Enough, Her Angle with Daniel Bryan, What to Expect From Her Impact Wedding

  23-02-2017 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Knockout Laurel Van Ness was a recent guest on the Pancakes & Powerslams show and below are some interview highlights:
  Her Megan Miller character during the Brie Bella / Stephanie McMahon feud:
  “I was three months out of training, and I got a call asking if I would like to be a rosebud. So, of course, I said yes, [and was] extremely excited. And on the second day of being a rosebud, I believe we were in Yakima, Washington, which is like such a tiny, tiny, little town. You know, it
  
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• DI qualifier allocations for 2017 championships, coaches' panel rankings, RPI announced

  23-02-2017 20:56
  
  The NCAA announced the qualifier allocations for the 2017 DI NCAA Wrestling Championships. 
  
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• Possible Roster Trades Coming After WrestleMania 33, Enzo & Cass Hype the Düsseldorf Fans, Roman Reigns Lucky to Be in Germany (Videos)

  23-02-2017 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Possible Roster Trades Coming After WrestleUIKeyInputRightArrowMania 33
  The latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio speculated that we might begin to see some roster trades between Raw and Smackdown after WrestleMania 33. No word yet on which Superstars might be switching brands.
  Enzo, Cass and Roman Reigns in Germany for WWE Live Event (Videos)
  WWE has released the following videos of WWE stars Enzo, Cass and Roman Reigns in Düsseldorf for WWE’s Live Event this week:
  The pos
  
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• How Was Viewership for WWE Smackdown Featuring a Battle Royal? Which Show Won the Brand Split War?

  23-02-2017 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring a #1 contenders Battle Royal and a Falls Count Anywhere match, averaged 2.792 million viewers. This is up from last week’s 2.626 million viewership average for the post-Elimination Chamber episode of Smackdown.
  This week’s show ranked #6 in viewership on cable for the night, behind Curse of Oak Island, Fixer Upper, The O’Reilly Factor, Tucker Carlson and Special Report.
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• Update on Finn Balor’s WWE Main Roster Status, Tyson Kidd on Being Ignored by WWE, DDP on Who He Wants to Induct Him in HOF

  23-02-2017 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Finn Balor’s Main WWE Roster Status
  Despite making an appearance at the WWE NXT TV tapings last night, Finn Balor is still scheduled to be a part of WWE’s main roster when he is medically cleared to return to action. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Balor has always been scheduled for WrestleMania 33 but there’s no word yet on what his role will be. Balor is currently advertised to make his WWE return at live events
  
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• Why Strowman vs Show Was So Good, Challenge Cruiserweight Division Has Compared To 20 Years Ago, Reason For Interest In Kelly Kelly Returning

  23-02-2017 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Podcast Network
  Every Wednesday is Wrestling Reality presented by TicketKing.net produced by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network.0:00-4:00: Excerpt of open talking Braun Strowman vs Big Show:We’ve seen Shawn Michaels and others famously do this over the years. See it a lot with faster pace matches and smaller guys. Strowman did it once and we are still buzzing about it. OF course his freakish size draw attention to it and that’s my point. People wonder why there
  
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• Vickie Guerrero on Staying Relevant During Her WWE Run, Making Out With Edge, Taking a Tombstone from The Undertaker, Playing a Heel

  23-02-2017 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Vickie Guerrero 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 How Her Character Stayed Relevant:
  It’s been really crazy. It’s been six years that they hated me, and I’m blessed because not many people can keep that heat going, but I really believed in my character so when I went out there it means a lot to me y
  
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• Jake Roberts Opens Up To Eric Bischoff About Almost Taking Over WWE Creative In The Early 90’s

  23-02-2017 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released last night and features WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  You can find some of Eric and Jake’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  EB: You had your last match in WWF before you left with Elizabeth. You kind of put an end to that angle and Undertaker got involved but from the research that I’ve done y
  
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• Backstage News on the Severity of Naomi’s Injury, When it Happened & a Recent Injury it’s Being Compared To, Return Update

  23-02-2017 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Brent N. Clarke/FilmMagic
  According to The Wrestling Observer, the injury that Naomi suffered during her title match against Alexa Bliss at WWE Elimination Chamber was to her left knee and it reportedly happened while doing the split-legged moonsault finisher.
  It was initially believed Naomi would be able to return to action this week but the injury is more serious than expected. It was described to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter as similar to the injury that Seth Rollins recently su
  
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• Daniel Bryan Tells Mick Foley to “Suck It”, Foley Criticizes Smackdown Main Event Finish, Latest “My Daughter is a WWE Star” Episode (Video)

  23-02-2017 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Daniel Bryan Tells Mick Foley to “Suck It”
  As seen on WWE Talking Smack this week, Smackdown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan took a shot at Raw General Manager Mick Foley, who is a big advocate of the Raw Women’s Divsion.
  Bryan had the following to say to Foley:
  “Right now, I want to tell Mick Foley that he can suck it. He can suck it! Listen to this, the Smackdown women were in the first three segments of Smackdown Live, then there
  
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• Cornell, Lehigh finish season atop NWCA/National Duals Selection Committee Mid-Major Top 20

  23-02-2017 17:44
  
  The NWCA and the National Duals Selection Committee has released the final Mid-Major Top 20 college wrestling poll 
  
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• Ember Moon on Staying Focused in NXT, How Close to Her True Self Her Character Is, Who Inspired Her to Be a Pro Wrestler

  23-02-2017 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Superstar Ember Moon recently spoke with ESPN UK and below are some interview highlights:
  Her character being close to her true self:
  “I definitely feel that I am as mysterious as [my character]. At the end of the day, if [my choices are] to go shopping or stay in the house in a secluded corner, I would much rather stay in the house and play some video games. [NXT] made me larger than life and I love that they incorporated who I am and my passions as far as medieval times and myst
  
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• Travis Paulson to coach Iowa State for remainder of NCAA season

  23-02-2017 17:13
  
  ISU assistant coach Travis Paulson will take over coaching duties for remainder of 2016-17 season
  
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• Joe Dombrowski Announces The Launch Of Welterweight Wrestling; Releases Four Way Showcase Match

  23-02-2017 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release was sent to WrestleZone this morning:“Welterweight Wrestling” Is AnnouncedFirst Event Sunday, May 7 w/Athletes 185 lbs & UnderWatch a FREE Four Way Showcase Match As A PreviewWhat Is Welterweight Wrestling? Welterweight Wrestling is quite simply the next evolution in the progression of the modern professional wrestler and the emergence of this generation’s underutilized, supposedly undersized talent. Our style is fast, progressive, competitive, a
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Well Dunne, Kassius Ohno”

  23-02-2017 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Number One ContenderWith Ember Moon sent to the outside and beaten down by Peyton Royce, she hit another forearm shot. Liv Morgan battled back, but Royce hit a knee to the stomach. She applies a stretch on the ropes and then Morgan hits a hurricanranna across the ring. A drop toe hold gives Morgan an opportunity to hit a double stomp to the back, followed by a bulldog. Moon hits a few kicks, but Morgan hits her with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors. Royce hits a forearm on the top rope, slowing d
  
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• Terry Funk Talks How Much Wrestling He Watches, Part Time Performers, Paul Heyman & ECW, More

  23-02-2017 16:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org
  WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk was recently interviewed by Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated’s Week In Wrestling column.
  His article is titled Terry Funk On The Evolution Of Hardcore and some of excerpts can be found below. You can read the full article by clicking HERE.
  Related: Terry Funk Says, “We Are In The Era Of The Wrestlers Calling Spots”; Remembers Working w/ Jimmy Snuka
  On how much wrestling he watches these days:
  I still love watch
  
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• Kurt Angle Talks His WWE Hall Of Fame Induction, How He Found Out, Who He Wants To Induct Him, More

  23-02-2017 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Rust Radio featured soon to be inducted WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle to their show this week.
  You can listen to the full interview in the player above. Some of Kurt’s comments have been transcribed below.
  Related: Who Won the First Ever Kurt Angle vs Alberto Del Rio Match?
  Ring Rust Radio: Let’s talk about your new Anglestrong addiction recovery mobile app fromAngleStrong.com, which was designed to help people avoid relapse, re-hospitalization and overdose. What are you ho
  
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• Natalya Paints Portrait Of Her Father For Charity (Photo), WWE Headed To Sumo Hall In Japan This Summer

  23-02-2017 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  BEVERLY HILLS, CA – AUGUST 13: WWE Diva Natalya arrives to the WWE SummerSlam Press Conference at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Keipher McKennie/WireImage)
  Natalya Paints Portrait Of Her Father For Charity
  WWE Superstar Natalya has revealed the following portrait of her father Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart on Twitter that she recently painted for charity:I just finished painting this special piece for a charity project coming up. It&r
  
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• Nia Jax Speaks German For WWE Facebook Page (Video), WWE UK Stars Advertised For WWE Live In UK Tour

  23-02-2017 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nia Jax Speaks German For WWE Facebook Page
  WWE has released the above video on the WWE Deutschland Facebook page featuring Nia Jax speaking German. The RAW brand is currently on a WWE Live tour of Germany.
  Tyler Bate & UK Stars Advertised For WWE Live In UK Tour
  WWE.com has posted an article on their site confirming that a variety of talent for the WWE UK Championship Tournament will be a part of the WWE Live tour in the UK this May.
  Related: Tyler Bate Talks WWE UK Tournament Ex
  
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• Eva Marie Releases Face Contouring Make-Up Video, The Patrick Clark Experience Coming To NXT Next Week

  23-02-2017 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Eva Marie Releases Face Contouring Make-Up Video
  WWE Superstar Eva Marie has released the above video on her official Youtube channel featuring a face contouring make-up tutorial.
  Related: Eva Marie Opens Up About Alcohol Abuse & Her Recovery Program
  The Patrick Clark Experience Coming To NXT Next Week
  WWE NXT has tweeted the following announcing that “The Patrick Clark Experience” will be coming to NXT next week:Prepare for the #PatrickClarkExperience, NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT
  
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• Kevin Nash Recalls His First Big Match in WWE, SoCal Val Talks to Sean Oliver (Videos), Kayfabe Commentaries Comes to the FITE App

  23-02-2017 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Vera Anderson/WireImage)
  The Kayfabe commentaries have come to the FITE App to shine light on the sides of WWE wrestling that could not have been seen before.Each 2-hour interview sees a wrestling star tell what really happened in the wrestling world during a year. Backstage secrets spill while they answer questions that had been waiting years to be answered. This is not only a look backstage – this is the whole story from the other side of the curtain.
  And who is to bring this t
  
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• Balor & Nakamura Comment On Balor’s NXT Return, Identity Of Enhancement Talent At NXT Tapings

  23-02-2017 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Balor & Nakamura Comment On Balor’s NXT Return
  WWE Superstar Finn Balor made a surprise return to NXT last night saving Shinsuke Nakamura from an attack at the end of the tapings.
  Related: WWE Releases Statement Regarding Finn Balor Coming To The Aid Of Nakamura Last Night At NXT
  Balor and Nakamura has since tweeted the following in regards to Balor’s appearance:Holy Smokes I missed NXT @WWENXT @UCFKnights @ShinsukeN @TripleH #FinnsBack #NotMedicalyCleared pic.twitter.
  
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• Adult Film Company Parodying “The Montreal Screwjob”, Former WWE Manager Officially Working with TNA, Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Matches

  23-02-2017 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adult Film Company Making Parody Movie of “The Montreal Screwjob”
  Adult film company Brazzers is producing a parody of WWE’s Montreal Screwjob, and the movie will feature actress Mia Malkova as WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Romi Rain as WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart and Johnny Castle as Vince McMahon.
  Former WWE Manager Officially Working with TNA
  Former WWE manager Zeb Colter, aka Dutch Mantell, announced on Twitter that he has officially signed
  
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• Title Match Confirmed for WWE NXT Takeover Orlando, Other Possible Event Matches *Spoilers*

  23-02-2017 15:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings, one match was announced for the NXT Takeover Orlando special taking place over WrestleMania weekend. The Authors of Pain will defend their NXT Tag Titles in a Triple Threat match against The Revival and DIY.
  Based on last night’s tapings, it looks like the Network special might also feature Shinsuke Nakamura vs. NXT Champion Bobby Roode, Ember Moon vs. NXT Women’s Champion Asuka and an eight-person match with Tye Dillinger, No Wa
  
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• Graff wins gold, Titan Mercury team picks up seven medals at Cerro Pelado International

  23-02-2017 07:43
  
  The Titan Mercury men's freestyle teams wins one gold, two silver and four bronze medals in Havana, Cuba
  
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• Eric Bischoff Discusses DDP Entering The WWE Hall Of Fame & Whether It Legitimizes WCW’s Legacy In WWE

  23-02-2017 06:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now and features WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  You can find some of Eric’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On Diamond Dallas Page being announced as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017:
  EB: Tip of the hat to DDP for getting inducted in to the WWE Hall of Fame. I know Page pretty wel
  
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• Finn Balor Comes To The Aid Of Shinsuke Nakamura At Tonight’s NXT Tapings (Video)

  23-02-2017 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images)
  WWE.com posted the following after tonight’s NXT TV tapings at the University of Central Florida:
  Injured Raw Superstar Finn Bálor surprised the WWE Universe at Wednesday night’s NXT tapings when he got in the ring to come to the aid of an embattled Shinsuke Nakamura and fight off Andrade “Cien” Almas and NXT Champion Bobby Roode.
  The former WWE Universal and NXT Champion, who has been sidelined with a shoulder i
  
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• Alexa Bliss Comments On Smackdown Women’s Title Win, Background In Athletics, Overcoming Eating Disorder, Wrestlemania 33

  23-02-2017 05:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/FilmMagic)
  New Smackdown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss was the special guest on tonight’s WWE Off The Top Rope segment on ESPN’s SportsCenter with Jonathan Coachman.
  Coach welcomes Alexa to the show and asks what she thinks about when she hears ‘Women’s Champion’, and she says she knew she always deserved the title. Bliss talks about the Smackdown women’s division being on fire and main eventing, then Coach asks about who has inf
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Tapings For March

  23-02-2017 05:19
  
  March 8th Episode:
  * SAnitY cuts a promo on the big screen, from the woods in front of a fire. They talk about Tye Dillinger drowning in his choices and bringing his friends down with him. Eric Young says Dillinger needs to fight him alone and Nikki Cros says if not, they’ll burn the whole world down
  * Elias Samson comes out to sing a song. Kassius Ohno cuts him off and introduces himself. Ohno says when he comes out, fans say “Oh No!” which is also what the fans say when The D
  
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• Kassius Ohno Confronts Bobby Roode, More NXT Highlights, NXT Hypes ‘The Experience’, Women’s Title Match

  23-02-2017 05:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT
  Next week’s episode of NXT will feature Asuka defending her NXT Women’s Championship against Peyton Royce, who won a triple threat number one contender’s match on tonight’s show. Additionally, NXT is also promoting the arrival of Patrick Clark and ‘The Experience’.
  NXT Highlights
  The following videos feature highlights from tonight’s episode of NXT, including Kassius Ohno returning to confront Bobby Roode, Pete Dunne versu
  
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• NXT TV Taping Results From 2/22 – Content To Air In March *Spoilers*

  23-02-2017 04:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: Jacob Cohen
  The following results are tonight’s NXT TV taping results from the University of Central Florida; tonight’s content will air on WWE Network in March:
  Ruby Riot defeated Kimber Lee– Riot is the new name for Heidi Lovelace
  Eric Young appears on the tron with SAnitY, saying Tye Dillinger and his friends should stay away, and they can fight one on one
  The Drifter comes out to sing but Kassius Ohno interrupts him, and they trade insults. Ohno prevents Samson fro
  
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• Asuka Approaching New Wrestling Milestone, The Rock Recalls How Kevin Owens Impressed Him

  23-02-2017 04:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Asuka
  According to a thread on Reddit/SquaredCircle, Asuka is close to matching another record, and it’s Goldberg’s infamous undefeated win streak in WCW.
  Goldberg’s streak has been confirmed as being a bit inflated over the years, with his reported 173 wins without a loss actually being 157. At the time of the post, Asuka was sitting at 149 wins without being pinned or submitted; she competed in five other matches in NXT but she was not pinned in two triple threats, two w
  
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• ** SPOILER ** Possible WWE NXT Injury At Tonight’s Taping (Photos)

  23-02-2017 03:55
  
  – Billie possibly suffered an injury at tonight’s WWE NXT TV tapings from the University of Central Florida.
  WWE trainers ran out to check on Billie after the quick match with Ember Moon, she ended up leaving on her own but was seen holding her neck. It’s believed she was injured by Ember’s finisher.
  Below are photos from after the match:Billie is up. Being helped to the back. pic.twitter.com/FMF3iOyRiu
  — JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) February 23, 2017
  Trainers out t
  
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• Impact Wrestling Management Reportedly Upset Over Josh Mathews’ Recent Twitter Remarks

  23-02-2017 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting Impact Wrestling officials are not too happy with announcer Josh Mathews after he made a ‘shoot yourselves’ remark in a Tweet directed at a podcast host.
  According to a source, management saw the post and quickly warned Mathews about behavior on social media in the future. Mathews’ original Tweet has since been deleted, but a screengrab by the podcasters referenced is still posted.
  Related: Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash Battle on Twitter
  
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• ‘Loser Leaves NXT’ Match Takes Place At Tonight’s NXT TV Tapings *Spoiler*

  23-02-2017 02:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight’s NXT TV tapings at the University of Central Florida featured a ‘Loser Leaves NXT’ match between ‘The Drifter’ Elias Samson and Kassius Ohno.
  Ohno hit Samson with a rolling elbow to beat Samson, then destroyed Samson’s guitar as the crowd sang goodbye to him. The match will likely air in two weeks on the March 8th episode of NXT. You can see photos and video of the match and post-match segment below:
   
   @KassiusOhno just beat @IAmSamsonWWE i
  
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• Backstage Reaction To The Rock Calling CM Punk After RAW

  23-02-2017 02:37
  
  – As noted, The Rock came out after this week’s RAW to help warm up the crowd before the filming of “Fighting With My Family,” a WWE Studios- Seven Bucks Productions movie based on Paige and her family of pro wrestlers.
  The Rock pulled out his phone to call Punk but ended up leaving a voicemail, he also attempted to FaceTime Punk to no avail.However, Punk did respond on Twitter later:Thanks Los Angeles. Nice to hear from you. @STAPLESCenter
  — Coach (@CMPunk) Februar
  
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• ** SPOILER ** WWE NXT ‘Loser Leaves NXT’ Match Result

  23-02-2017 02:26
  
  – “The Drifter” Elias Samson will apparently be sent packing from WWE NXT as he lost a “Loser Leaves NXT” match to Kassius Ohno at tonight’s tapings from the campus of the University of Central Florida.
  The match should air on the March 8th NXT episode, we will have a full report on the tapings later tonight. It’s reported that Fans sang “goodbye” to Samson after the match while Ohno destroyed his guitar.No word on what this means for the fut
  
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• Jake Roberts Talks To Eric Bischoff About Slapping Miss Elizabeth & Her Dad Pulling A Gun On Randy Savage

  23-02-2017 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now and features WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts.You can find some of Jake and Eric’s comments transcribed below.
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  JR: The other bad time I had with Randy (Savage) is when they had me slap Elizabeth. You can imagine what that was like.
  EB: Ughhhh.
  JR: Yeah. That wasn’t even fun
  
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