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• How Was WWE Smackdown Live Viewership Up Against Donald Trump’s Address?, Which WWE Show Won the Weekly Brand Split War?

  01-03-2017 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring AJ Styles vs Luke Harper and John Cena on MizTV, averaged 2.566 million viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 2.792 million viewership average.
  This week’s WWE Smackdown ranked #15 in viewership on cable for the night, behind programs covering Donald Trump’s Presidential Address, Fixer Upper, Hannity, The O’Reilly Factor, the Democratic Response to Trump&r
  
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• Backstage News on WWE Announcing Major Network Additions, WWE Stars Read “Book of Rules”, Bollywood Boyz Do Anti-Drug PSA (Videos)

  01-03-2017 23:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Backstage News on WWE Announcing Major Network Additions
  As noted, WWE is close to announcing partnerships with UK indy promotions, mainly Insane Championship Wrestling, to air the promotion’s content on the WWE Network. The deal with ICW could open the door for North American promotions, such as EVOLVE, etc, to sign similar deals.
  In an update on The UK front, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports the deals are still on the table, despite Vince McMahon changing his mind sev
  
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• College wrestling New NCAA award standings after championship competition

  01-03-2017 22:25
  
  The NCAA has released the updated standings for the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Awards.
  
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• Michigan freshman Logan Massa looking to shake up the Big Ten this weekend

  01-03-2017 22:17
  
  Massa enters the Big Ten Championships as the No. 2 seed at 165 pounds. 
  
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• David Taylor recounts a magical Freestyle World Cup on Ep. 70 of Bonus Points

  01-03-2017 22:09
  
  Listen to Ep. 70 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast with host Richard Immel
  
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• New and Former TNA Talents Scheduled to Be at This Week’s Impact Wrestling TV Tapings *Spoilers*

  01-03-2017 21:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, Konnan is scheduled to be at this week’s TNA Impact Wrestling TV tapings. As noted, Jeff Jarrett recently attended a CRASH event in Mexico, in an attempt to work with the promotion.
  Karen Jarrett, wife of Jeff Jarrett, is expected to be a big part of this week’s tapings in an on-air capacity.
  Read Also: Bruce Prichard Reportedly Returning to TNA Impact Wrestling, Backstage News on His New Role in the Company
  Kevin Matthews and Fallah Bah, regulars with Wr
  
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• 3/1 Edition of WZ Weekly: Tons Of Impact Wrestling News, Hardys As Free Agents, Latest WM 33 Plans, More

  01-03-2017 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as his co-host. The two discuss many of the top stories from pro wrestling this past week including:
  Drew Galloway leaving Impact Wrestling
  The Hardy Boys leaving Impact Wrestling and becoming free agents
  Maria Kanellis & Mike Bennett leaving Impact Wrestling
  Josh Matthews telling fans to “shoot themselves” on Twitter
  Impact appoin
  
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• Okada on His Omega Match Being Better Than Styles vs Cena (Video), Naomi on Her Injury & WrestleMania Status, Smackdown Top 10 Video

  01-03-2017 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Naomi on Her Injury & WrestleMania Status
  Injured WWE star Naomi Tweeted the following injury update:It’s going well just not at fast as I’d like still don’t know if I will be healthy in time for mania  https://t.co/NbQfmUC9zr
  — Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) February 28, 2017Okada on His Kenny Omega Match Being Better Than Styles vs Cena
  In the following video, Kevin Kelly speaks with Roppongi Vice and Kazuchika Okada about Okad
  
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• Bruce Prichard Reportedly Returning to TNA Impact Wrestling, Backstage News on His New Role in the Company

  01-03-2017 20:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Bruce Prichard will be making his return to Impact Wrestling this week, in both an on-air and backstage role.
  Prichard will be be flying to Orlando for this week’s TV tapings to appear in an on-air role, as well as work in an advisory position behind the scenes.
  Read Also: Why TNA Halted Its Push to Sign a Former WWE Champion, Which Current TNA Talents Are Locked Into Deals
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• WCW Ring Announcer David Penzer Talks Monday Night Wars, the Job He Almost Had With WWE, His Time In TNA and More

  01-03-2017 20:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the latest episode of “Wrestling Reality” presented by Ticket King, I was joined by David Penzer.He spoke about his time as the No. 1 ring announcer for WCW from 1995 until they closed in 2001. He also discussed Vince McMahon asking him for him to be on RAW and why it didn’t happen. Plus, his time in TNA. Here’s some highlights:ON BECOMING No. 1 RING ANNOUNCER FOR WCW:
  I was on top of the world. I was living my dream. I starte
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 20:06
  
  Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Feb. 28, 2017The post Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Booker T vs. Goldberg – WCW Championship Match: Nitro, July 24, 2000

  01-03-2017 20:05
  
  Booker T vs. Goldberg – WCW Championship Match: Nitro, July 24, 2000The post Booker T vs. Goldberg – WCW Championship Match: Nitro, July 24, 2000 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Slow motion footage of AJ Styles’ WWE Title No. 1 Contender Match against Luke Harper: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 20:04
  
  Slow motion footage of AJ Styles’ WWE Title No. 1 Contender Match against Luke Harper: Feb. 28, 2017The post Slow motion footage of AJ Styles’ WWE Title No. 1 Contender Match against Luke Harper: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Brian Kendrick teaches Akira Tozawa another lesson: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 20:01
  
  The Brian Kendrick teaches Akira Tozawa another lesson: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017The post The Brian Kendrick teaches Akira Tozawa another lesson: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Neville delivers his State of 205 Live address: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 20:01
  
  Neville delivers his State of 205 Live address: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017The post Neville delivers his State of 205 Live address: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lince Dorado vs. Noam Dar: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 20:00
  
  Lince Dorado vs. Noam Dar: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017The post Lince Dorado vs. Noam Dar: WWE 205 Live: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Becky Lynch feels vindicated by victory over Mickie James: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 20:00
  
  Becky Lynch feels vindicated by victory over Mickie James: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Feb. 28, 2017The post Becky Lynch feels vindicated by victory over Mickie James: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Randy Orton burns down the Wyatt Family Compound: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 19:59
  
  Randy Orton burns down the Wyatt Family Compound: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017The post Randy Orton burns down the Wyatt Family Compound: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Harper vs. Styles – Winner challenges for WWE Title at WrestleMania: SmackDown LIVE, Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 19:59
  
  Harper vs. Styles – Winner challenges for WWE Title at WrestleMania: SmackDown LIVE, Feb. 28, 2017The post Harper vs. Styles – Winner challenges for WWE Title at WrestleMania: SmackDown LIVE, Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Apollo Crews vs. Dolph Ziggler – Chairs Match: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 19:58
  
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• Abyss on Rumors of Changes at Next Impact Wrestling Tapings, The Hardys Leaving TNA, Having Jeff Jarrett Back in Charge, Anthem and More

  01-03-2017 19:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star Abyss recently appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio, and below are some interview highlights:
  On TNA’s new owners Anthem:
  “It is exciting times right now. The energy in the room and the energy with the boys is really strong right now. Anthem, and the Anthem folks, have really set the table for us and things are going great. There’s a lot of excitement, a lot of enthusiasm and I think it is going to reflect in the shows that you see.&rdq
  
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• The Hardys Coming to NJPW?, Another Match Announced for Impact Wrestling, Watch Booker T vs Goldberg Title Match, Daniel Bryan

  01-03-2017 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another Match Announced for Impact Wrestling
  TNA has announced Trevor Lee vs Andrew Everett for the TNA X-Division Title will take place on Impact Wrestling Thursday night. Cody vs Moose has already been announced for the show.
  The Hardys Coming to NJPW?
  Matt Hardy has Tweeted the following, teasing we might be seeing The Hardys in New Japan Pro Wrestling soon:Did someone say MAGIC?
  Myself & the NEFARIOUS #BrotherNero have eyes on The ELITE & The New Wrestling in
  
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• Full Content Listing for WWE’s “Best of the 2000’s” DVD Set Hosted by WWE Hall of Famer

  01-03-2017 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WrestlingDVDNetwork.com has revealed the full content listing for WWE’s “Best of The 2000s” DVD set being released on April 25th. The four-disc set is hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley:DISC 1
  The Countdown Begins
  Mick and the Certified G’s
  Street Fight for the WWE ChampionshipTriple H vs. Cactus JackRoyal Rumble • January 23, 2000
  TLC Match for the WWE Tag Team ChampionshipThe Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian vs. The Hardy Boy
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Total Dominance Over RAW”

  01-03-2017 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Cena and The Miz Crush It
  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Fox/Getty Images for Fox)
  It took a mere 23 minutes for almost everyone bashing the idea of a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania to get on board. As I mentioned in a previous article, which you can read here, The Miz and John Cena are going to carry a really compelling, realistic and important feud heading into WrestleMania 33. The Miz talked about being held back, Cena manipulating himself into championship matches and even compared him to
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Part of 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows, Card for ROH Manhattan Mayhem Event, Neville’s WWE 205 Live Address (Videos)

  01-03-2017 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon Part of 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows
  WWE.com is reporting Stephanie McMahon will be part of The Apen Institute’s 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows, which recognizes leaders under the age of 45 who can apply their skills to build a better society. Stephanie commented on the honor with the following Tweet:The @AspenInstitute has named @WWE Chief Brand Officer @StephMcMahon part of the 2017 class of Henry Crown Fellows! https://t.co/wEJ
  
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• Kaitlyn Provides Website Update, Details on “Raw Talk” After WWE Fastlane, Watch Taz vs Bam Bam Bigelow in ECW, Nikki on Cena Kiss

  01-03-2017 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Details on “Raw Talk” After WWE Fastlane
  As noted, a new episode of “Raw Talk” will air on WWE Network immediately after WWE Fastlane this Sunday night, and the special is scheduled to run for 30 minutes.
  Watch Taz vs Bam Bam Bigelow in ECW
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Tazz vs. Bam Bam Bigelow for the ECW World TV Title at ECW Living Dangerously in 1998:
  Nikki on Cena Kiss
  Nikki Bella Tweeted the following after her on-screen kiss with John Cena o
  
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• Why TNA Halted Its Push to Sign a Former WWE Champion, Update on This Week’s TNA Tapings and Which TNA Talents Are Locked Into Deals

  01-03-2017 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, it appears likely former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio will not be signing with TNA. With John Gaburick no longer working a prominent role in creative, the push to bring Del Rio in is over.
  Del Rio was initially scheduled to appear at the last set of Impact Wrestling tapings, however the decision was made to hold his debut off until the March tapings, which kickoff tomorrow. However, talks between Del Rio and TNA have discontinued, and word is Del Rio’s debut wi
  
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• First Look at Kevin Owens WWE DVD, Netflix Announces GLOW Premiere Date, Batista in New Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer (Videos)

  01-03-2017 17:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Netflix Announces GLOW Premiere Date
  Netflix has announced the new original comedy series GLOW, which is a fictional series based on the 1980’s David McClane women’s promotion, will premiere on June 23rd. The entire first season will be available to stream on the 23rd:First Look at Kevin Owens WWE DVD
  WWE will be releasing “Fight Owens Fight: The Kevin Owens Story” on DVD and Blu-ray this coming July, and below is the first tr
  
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• SummerSlam Travel Package On-Sale Date, Former TNA Star Back at the WWE Performance Center, Beer Money’s Top 5 Matches (Video)

  01-03-2017 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA Champ Back at the WWE Performance Center
  According to PWInsider.com, former TNA Star Sonjay Dutt is back working as a guest trainer at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando this week. Dutt previously worked as a guest trainer at the WWE PC several weeks ago.
  SummerSlam Travel Package On-Sale Date
  WWE has announced the following:Get ready! @SummerSlam Travel Packages go on sale THIS MONDAY at Noon ET! Full Details: https://t.co/TBpHXx9i67pic.twitter.com/qaW
  
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• Daniel Bryan Talks Orton Burning Down the Wyatt Compound (Video), Current WWE Champion on “Tanked”?, Lita & Adam Rose Appearance

  01-03-2017 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Current WWE Champion on Tanked?
  Last year WWE star Titus O’Neil appeared on the show “Tanked” and had a custom fish tank installed in his home. It looks like WWE US Champion Chris Jericho filmed an episode of the show as well, as the following photo has been Tweeted:
  My Boys @BrettRaymer @WAYDEKING from #Tanked came 2Tampa Made,Then Unmaid The LIST Of @IAmJericho Find out how this April on @AnimalPlanet pic.twitter.com/quzoHod1zY
  — Titus
  
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• TNA Legends Airing Tonight feat Angle, Roode & More, Vince Russo on Infamous DX “State of the Union Address”, Cornette on Fake Diesel

  01-03-2017 16:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Legends Airing Tonight feat Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode & More
  Tonight at 8pm EST, The FITE App will be airing TNA Legends: World Title Matches 2, and below is a synopsis for the collection. You can download the FITE App free on iTunes and Google Play at this link.
  They are among the greatest Word Heavyweight Championship matches who have thrilled and amazed audiences with their epic battles. Relive the glory as Austin Aries battled Bobby Roode at Destinatio
  
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• Post-Mania Kurt Angle WWE Appearances, The Rock Describes His Reaction To The End Of Oscar’s Botch

  01-03-2017 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Post-Mania Kurt Angle WWE Appearances
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Kurt Angle is expected to appear at the WWE RAW and Smackdown TV tapings following WrestleMania 33 at the Amway Center in Orlando, FL.
  What Angle may be doing on the shows is still unknown. If he does appear on TV it will be his first time on WWE TV, other than the Hall of Fame, in over a decade. It could be something as simple as an appearance and a speech ala The Ultimate Warrior th
  
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• Matt & Jeff Hardy Officially Become Free Agents, Preview For Lashley vs Barnett This Week On Impact (Video)

  01-03-2017 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
   
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  Matt & Jeff Hardy Officially Become Free Agents
  PWInsider.com is reporting that as of midnight this morning Matt and Jeff Hardy are officially free agents and no longer under contract to Impact Wrestling.
  They believe that the Hardys will be returning the Impact Wrestling Tag Team championships to Impact and will not be returning to Impact TV to officially drop the championships.  Impact is currently working out what to do with the
  
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• Anthem Sports Owner Talks Why He Bought Impact & Future Plans; Latest Talent To Depart Impact Wrestling

  01-03-2017 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Anthem Sports Owner Talks Why He Bought Impact
  Financial Post has put up an article on-line taking a look at Anthem Sports owner Leonard Asper. The piece takes a robust look at Asper’s long term plans in the sports and e-sports space.
  The following excerpt from the article takes a look at his recent purchase of Impact Wrestling:
  Since making a “significant investment” in the Fight Network back in 2010, Asper has added the fantasy-sports based FNTSY Network and a hunt
  
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• Xavier Woods Unboxes Star Wars: Smuggler’s Bounty Box (Video), Several Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  01-03-2017 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Xavier Woods Unboxes Star Wars: Smuggler’s Bounty Box
  WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has posted the above video to his official UpUpDownDown YouTube channel featuring him doing a box opening for the latest Star Wars: Smuggler’s Bounty box.
  Related: Big Guest Teased For UpUpDownDown Milestone Episode (Video)
  Several Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today
  The following pro wrestling personalities have birthdays today:
  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T– 52
  WWE Superstar Big E– 31
  WWE
  
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• Update On When Finn Balor Is Due Back In Action, All NXT Champions Appearing On Tonight’s Episode

  01-03-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update On When Finn Balor Is Due Back In Action
  A fan on Twitter asked Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer about the rumors that Finn Balor could return to action in WWE at the RAW the night after Fastlane:@davemeltzerWON any truth to the rumor of Balor returning the Raw after Fastlane?
  — Logan Dechert (@MonkeyLogan604) February 28, 2017
  Meltzer responded to the fan with the following noting that Finn is, “back any day now”:He’s back any day now. https://t.
  
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• Big Guest Teased For UpUpDownDown Milestone Episode (Video), Summer Rae Featured In Athleisure Magazine

  01-03-2017 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Big Guest Teased For UpUpDownDown Milestone Episode
  WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has posted the above video to the official UpUpDownDown YouTube channel. In the video Woods promises fans a big surprise guest as soon as the channel passes one million subscribers.
  As of this writing Woods’ UpUpDownDown channel has 982, 396 subscribers.
  Related: WWE Hypes The New Day Hosting Wrestlemania 33
  Summer Rae Featured In Athleisure Magazine
  WWE Superstar Summer Rae has shared the the fo
  
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• Slow Motion Video of AJ Styles vs Luke Harper, Secret Admirer on WWE 205 Live (Videos), Carmella and Ellsworth on Facing John Cena & Nikki Bella

  01-03-2017 07:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Slow Motion Video of AJ Styles vs Luke Harper
  WWE has released the following slow motion video of AJ Styles vs Luke Harper on WWE Smackdown Live tonight:
  Secret Admirer on WWE 205 Live
  As seen in the video below, it appears as if Alicia Fox has a new secret admirer, and she was delivered flowers after Noam Dar’s match against Lince Dorado, and Dar claimed they were from him:
  Carmella and Ellsworth on Facing Cena and Nikki
  Carmella and James Ellsworth Tweeted the
  
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• 2/28 Edition of Smackdown Rebellion: New #1 Contender, Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt’s Creepy Exchange, And Much More

  01-03-2017 06:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  This week’s episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen and Brian Wohl.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  You can listen to even more audio content from WrestleZone Radio in the embedded audio player below:The post 2/28 Edition of Smackdown Rebellion: New #1 Contender, Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt’s Creepy Exchange, And Much More appea
  
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• Randy Orton On WWE Title and Bray Wyatt, Becky Lynch Talks Vindication After Smackdown Win (Video), Smackdown Dark Match Result

  01-03-2017 06:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  SD Dark Match Result
  Prior to tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, American Alpha teamed with Heath Slater and Rhyno to defeat Tyler Breeze, Fandango and The Ascension.
  Randy Orton Talks WWE Title and Randy Orton
  Randy Orton, who turned on Bray Wyatt on WWE Smackdown tonight, Tweeted the following:I’m coming for you @WWEBrayWyatt and I’m taking the title at #WrestleManiapic.twitter.com/UCIzKmPWC0
  —  (@RandyOrton) March 1, 2017
  Becky Lynch Talks Vi
  
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• Randy Orton On WWE Title and Bray Wyatt, Becky Lynch Talks Vindication After Smackdown Win (Video), SD Dark Match Result

  01-03-2017 06:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  SD Dark Match Result
  Prior to tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, American Alpha teamed with Heath Slater and Rhyno to defeat Tyler Breeze, Fandango and The Ascension.
  Randy Orton Talks WWE Title and Randy Orton
  Randy Orton, who turned on Bray Wyatt on WWE Smackdown tonight, Tweeted the following:I’m coming for you @WWEBrayWyatt and I’m taking the title at #WrestleManiapic.twitter.com/UCIzKmPWC0
  —  (@RandyOrton) March 1, 2017
  Becky Lynch Talks Vi
  
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• Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan Address the WrestleMania 33 Main Event and the Current #1 Contender

  01-03-2017 05:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As seen on WWE Smackdown tonight, AJ Styles defeated Luke Harper to become the number one contender to Bray Wyatt’s WWE Title at WrestleMania 33.
  However, the singles match between Styles and Wyatt has yet to be officially confirmed, as Randy Orton announced on Smackdown tonight that he has changed his mind and is not forfeiting his title shot which he earned with his Royal Rumble win.
  On tonight’s edition of WWE Talking Smack, Daniel Bryan announced there is currently no number one
  
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• Matt Hardy Has A Message For Bray Wyatt, Dean Ambrose Calls Out Baron Corbin, Who Won This Week’s WWE Brand Split War?

  01-03-2017 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The BLUE Show
  Following tonight’s main event segment on Smackdown, Matt Hardy sent the following message on Twitter, following up from their exchange from last year, teasing a potential feud:I certainly do, Champion of MeekMahan’s BLUE Show.
  At least I can trust my #BrotherNero. https://t.co/x01OE3GU6T
  — #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 1, 2017Brand Split War
  RAW featured Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns battling after a contract sign
  
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• Two More Top Names Depart Impact Wrestling

  01-03-2017 04:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com is reporting Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis-Bennett have departed Impact Wrestling after confirming with multiple sources.
  The couple’s contracts expired in late 2016 and reportedly agreed to a new deal this year after working on a per appearance deal for the last set of TV tapings. TNA management had reportedly attempted to sign the two to the new deals, but the couple later informed management they would not be re-signing after all.
  The couple debuted in TNA on January 5t
  
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• John Cena And The Miz Have A War Of Words On Smackdown (Video), Tonight’s Dark Match Result, Did You Enjoy This Week’s Show?

  01-03-2017 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  The dark match before tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live taping saw American Alpha team with Heath Slater and Rhyno to defeat The Ascension and Breezango in an eight man tag team match.
  Pop Or Tap?
  This week’s episode of Smackdown saw Miz and Cena have a war of words to open the show, AJ Styles defeated Luke Harper for a Wrestlemania title shot, and Randy Orton’s turn on Bray Wyatt. Did you enjoy this week’s show? Let us know in the poll and comments section
  
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• Major Change To Wrestlemania 33 Main Event?, The Wyatt Compound Goes Up In Flames (Video)

  01-03-2017 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It looks like Bray Wyatt will be defending his WWE Championship in a triple threat match at Wrestlemania 33, as Randy Orton claimed he is accepting his title shot after turning on Wyatt on Smackdown.
  Bray Wyatt entered the ring for his invocation, then called to Randy Orton, who is in the Wyatt Family compound. Orton talks about being in Bray’s world and his sanctuary, and it’s Bray’s world, but it’s not his. Orton says he has t
  
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• Two More TNA Stars Released From The Company

  01-03-2017 04:14
  
  – According to PWInsider, Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis are no longer working with TNA, their past deals expired in late 2016 and they’ve been working on per-appearance deals recently.
  TNA officials have been trying to sign Kanellis and Bennett to new deals and reportedly agreed to terms but later informed TNA that they would not be re-signing. They will not be working this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings.
  As noted, Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis join The Hardy Boys and Drew
  
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• Natalya interrupts two-time SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 04:06
  
  Natalya interrupts two-time SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017The post Natalya interrupts two-time SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• “Miz TV” with special guest John Cena: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 04:06
  
  “Miz TV” with special guest John Cena: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017The post “Miz TV” with special guest John Cena: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James – 2-out-of-3-Falls Match: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017

  01-03-2017 04:05
  
  Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James – 2-out-of-3-Falls Match: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017The post Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James – 2-out-of-3-Falls Match: SmackDown LIVE: Feb. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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