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• Virginia Tech boasts six No. 1 pre-seeds for the ACC Championships, March 4.

  02-03-2017 23:52
  
  The ACC Championships are set for Saturday, March 4, at the Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. 
  
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• Matt Hardy Hypes Tonight’s Impact Wrestling, New Talents Debuting at TNA Tapings Tonight (Photo)

  02-03-2017 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Talents Debuting at TNA Tapings Tonight
  As seen below, Garza Jr. and The Laredo Kid are at tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings.
  I know that all this I am living is THANKS TO YOU!That from heaven you are guiding me on the right path and guiding me to those doors that you left open! Everyone remembers you, everyone tells me about you as a great human being in the whole world! Believe me I will not let you down! I will give everything of myself! I will give myself
  
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• The Very Latest Backstage Details on The Hardys Leaving TNA

  02-03-2017 22:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to F4WOnline.com, Matt and Jeff Hardy were leaning towards re-signing with TNA, and as we noted had verbal agreements to remain with the company back in December. The major hold up, however, was ultimately said to be the issue of exclusivity. One of the main reasons why The Hardys wanted to remain with TNA is because they were under the impression they would once again be granted full creative control of their characters and the “Broken”
  
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• Sister Abigail Sacrificed For Fans Who Watch RAW

  02-03-2017 22:52
  
  As the fire engulfed the Wyatt Compound at the conclusion of SmackDown Live and Randy Orton hit his signature pose in a silhouette of flames we were all led to believe that the remains of Sister Abigail were reduced to rubble and gone forever.  In the storyline this is indeed true, however, is it possible that this dramatic ending is a means to a bigger cause?  For weeks SmackDown Live has shown itself to be the superior show, all the while Monday Night Raw has become le
  
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• What Will Open Tonight’s Impact Wrestling?, Low Ticket Sales for Non-WWE WrestleMania Weekend Events, The Miz on ESPN, WWE 2K17

  02-03-2017 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Low Ticket Sales for Non-WWE WrestleMania Weekend Events
  According to F4WOnline.com, tickets for non-WWE events taking place over WrestleMania 33 weekend are not selling as well as usual, likely due to the fact that WrestleMania 33 is being held in a smaller venue than WWE normally runs for ‘Mania. This means less fans are traveling in for the big PPV.
  Additionally, there is a lot more wrestling in the Orlando area, with NXT, etc, which unlike areas such as San Jose and Dallas.
  What Will
  
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• Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Working TNA Tapings, Sami Zayn Celebrates Wrestling Anniversary, WWE Celeb on Dancing with the Stars

  02-03-2017 22:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn Celebrates Wrestling Anniversary
  Sami Zayn Tweeted the following as he celebrates 15 years in the pro wrestling business:I had my first pro wrestling match 15 years ago today.
  Things have gone remarkably well.
  — Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) March 2, 2017Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Working Impact Tapings
  Anthem’s Ed Nordholm revealed on Twitter that Rachael Ellering, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Paul Ellering, and who has been recently used
  
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• Jack Swagger Being Advertised for First Event Following WWE Departure

  02-03-2017 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It appears as if WWE has granted Jack Swagger his release from the company, as he is now being advertised for his first non-WWE event as seen below.
  Read Also: Jack Swagger Requests His Release From WWE
  As noted, yesterday Swagger revealed on Chael Sonnen’s podcast that he had requested his release from WWE:BREAKING NEWS: @RealJackSwagger is coming to #WAWTV6 at @EPICNorwich next weekend!
  — WAW BritishWrestling (@WAW_UK) March 2, 2017The pos
  
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• Goldberg On Secrets To Staying In Shape, Diet Changes From WCW Days, Cheat Food

  02-03-2017 22:09
  
  – Bill Goldberg spoke with GQ on his diet and how he’s had to adjust over the years. Here are some of the highlights:
  On the difference in diet from his earlier days:
  “When you’re 50 years old and you’re putting your underwear on in front of millions of people and you used to be me—lets just say that I’ve cleaned up my diet quite a bit. I didn’t use to be as strict with my fat intake. I mean, I didn’t even know what “Gluten-free”
  
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• Kevin Owens On Goldberg Not Being Ready For Him, His Chemitry With Chris Jericho, More

  02-03-2017 21:47
  
  – WWE Superstar Kevin Owens recently spoke with ESPN to help promote his upcoming match against Goldberg at this Sunday’s Fastlane PPV, check out the highlights below:
  If Goldberg is prepared for their match:
  “I’ll answer this as honestly as I can, because that’s always the way I do things, and that answer is ‘No.’ Because, see, ya know, anybody who’s followed Goldberg’s career, or even people who haven’t followed Goldberg’s caree
  
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• Kurt Angle Talks Wrestling For WWE, Will He Pass WWE’s Physical, Dusty Rhodes’ Influence

  02-03-2017 21:14
  
  – Future WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s “Extra Mustard” about a wide variety of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On wrestling for WWE again:
  “I don’t think I’m done. I don’t think I’m close to being done. I’m not going to tell you that I will wrestle for another five years, but I believe there are numerous matches ahead of me. WWE has not given me any notification that I am going t
  
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• Explaining The WWE Hall Of Fame Formula & Why Owen Hart Not In It Really Isn’t A Snub

  02-03-2017 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My latest column for upgruv.com, a site with trending news and entertainment stories, is looking at the WWE Hall of Fame. Here’s an excerpt:
  The WWE Hall of Fame is not like the others. Nor should be the arguments about who deserves enshrinement.
  Unlike most halls of fame, there are no criteria to get the call for the WWE’s highest honor. Active performers have gone in. So, too, have non-champions, mid-carders, baseball’s Hit King and a future Preside
  
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• What Are the Odds of Chris Jericho Interfering in the WWE Fastlane Main Event?, Goldberg On His Diet, WWE Extreme Rules Pre-Sale Codes

  02-03-2017 20:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Extreme Rules Pre-Sale Codes
  Tickets for the 2017 WWE Extreme Rules PPV taking place on June 4th in Baltimore, Maryland, will go on sale to the general public on Saturday. There is currently an internet pre-sale taking place, and you can obtain tickets using the codes ROYALFARMS and EXTREMERULES.
  What Are the Odds of Chris Jericho Interfering in the WWE Fastlane Main Event?
  According to BetWrestling, Paddy Power is listing odds on whether
  
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• 2017 NAIA Wrestling National Championships Preview

  02-03-2017 20:43
  
  The 60th annual NAIA Championships take place this weekend in Topeka, Kan. 
  
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• NXT Star Reportedly Making WWE Main Roster Debut, News on WWE UK Talents Working Main Roster Live Events Following WrestleMania

  02-03-2017 20:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: F4WOnline.com
  As noted, WWE NXT star Elias Samson lost a “loser leaves NXT” match to Kassius Ohno at the February 22nd WWE NXT TV tapings. Samson is reportedly set to debut on the WWE main roster following the NXT angle, after having his main roster debut previously delayed due to injury.
  Following WrestleMania 33, most of the contracted WWE UK talents will be working the WWE live tour in May. Talents including Tyler Bate, Pete Dunne, Mark Andrews, Wolfgang, Trent Seven, Jos
  
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• Kurt Angle on Whether or Not He Can Pass a WWE Physical, If He Will Wrestle Again in WWE, Dusty Rhodes’ Influence on the Business and More

  02-03-2017 20:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Soon-to-be WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard and below are some interview highlights:
  Kurt Angle spoke with Sports Illustrated’s “Extra Mustard” section on a number of wrestling topics. Here are some of the highlights:
  Wrestling for WWE again:
  “I don’t think I’m done. I don’t think I’m close to being done. I’m not going to tell you
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Championship Clashes and Creative Characters”

  02-03-2017 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Patrick Clark ExperienceNXT starts off with Sean Maluta taking on Patrick Clark, who has a very flamboyant and different gimmick. Maluta hit a few kicks and tossed him to the mat until Clark was able to reverse it into his offense. About three minutes later, Clark hit his finisher (a Fame-asser) for the victory.
  Very hard to gauge anything out of this match, but Patrick Clark is going to get a push. I am not sure how hard or far, but he is going to get an opportunity based on his experience
  
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• Drew Galloway Reflects On His Decision To Leave TNA, Maybe Returning To WWE?

  02-03-2017 20:05
  
  – As noted, Drew Galloway decided not to re-sign with Impact Wrestling, he recently spoke with The Scottish Sun about his decision an much more.
  “They came to me last week with an offer and it was very very good one, one of the best in the company and a position as top guy but the reality is that because they waited until the last second I had to turn it down. Everything was so last minute. I had to to think about back-up plans and family because it went to the wire.”
  Galloway
  
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• Jim Ross On Kurt Angle Returning To WWE, Orton/Wyatt Storyline, Matt & Jeff Hardy, More

  02-03-2017 19:57
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently published his blog over at JrsBarBq.com and spoke about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt:
  Interesting conclusion to SD Live Tuesday night that created a memorable visual for sure. Not sure who the protagonist and the antagonist in this creative equation was supposed to be but Bray Wyatt seemed to come off as a somewhat sympathetic character after Orton’s heinous deed of arson. Based on what I ha
  
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• Kevin Owens Talks Goldberg Not Being Prepared for Their Match at WWE Fastlane, Says “You’ve Already Seen Everything Goldberg Can Do”

  02-03-2017 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens was the guest on ESPN’s “Off the Top Rope” segment hosted by Jonathan Coachman, and you can check out his appearance in the videos below.
  During the interview, Owens is asked whether or not he feels Goldberg is prepared for their title match at WWE Fastlane, and in addition to thinking Goldberg is not ready, Owens offered the following:
  “Anybody who has followed Goldberg’s career, or even people who h
  
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• Eric Bischoff & Ryan Satin Debate The Value That The Broken Hardy Brothers Brought To Impact Wrestling

  02-03-2017 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released last night and features ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Satin!
  You can find some of Eric & Ryan’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  RS: Before the whole “Broken” Matt thing started Impact was really on the outs. It seemed like it was finally going to happen and they were going to go out of
  
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• Sean Waltman’s Reaction To The Rock Calling CM Punk, Rumors About Him Not Taking Bookings

  02-03-2017 19:39
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke joined Sean Waltman and his crew on X-Pac 12360 this week, check out the highlights below:
  Sean on what went down last week after Raw in Los Angeles:
  “Obviously there was controversy over The Rock calling CM Punk. I was up in the gorilla position when all that was going down… I’m not going to say who was on the headset saying, cut his mic, cut his mic. Doesn’t he realize we’re in a lawsuit with this guy? But nobody was really, lik
  
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• Sasha Banks Talks Negative Fan Reactions Not Affecting Her, Her Dream Goal of Headlining WrestleMania, Becoming the Greatest

  02-03-2017 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Gorilla Position Podcast
  WWE star Sasha Banks did an interview for The UK’s “Smashing Glass Ceilings: The Women of WWE” Channel 4 documentary, and James Delow of The Gorilla Position podcast conducted the interview. The full interview can be heard at this link, and below is an interview highlights:
  On negative fan reactions:
  “Ultimately their opinion does not affect me because regardless [of what it is], they’re talking about me. Love me or hate me, yo
  
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• Olympic champ Cross, Kalika to join Columbia as RTC coaches

  02-03-2017 19:17
  
  The New York City RTC will partner with Columbia, The Edge School of Wrestling and USA Wrestling. 
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling Announces New U.K. Television Deal – Details

  02-03-2017 19:11
  
  Anthem Sports & Entertainment sent out a press release this week to announce a new cable television deal in the United Kingdom.
  TNA’s weekly Impact Wrestling episodes will now be airing exclusively via Spike UK in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Below is the official press release that was sent out regarding the topic this week:
  Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. announced today a new broadcast deal for IMPACT Wrestling to be televised exclusively on Spike UK, maki
  
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• John Cena And Nikki Bella Mixed Tag-Team Match Set For SmackDown Live

  02-03-2017 19:09
  
  – John Cena and Nikki Bella will be headlining next Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown Live, as the WWE power couple prepares for their expected showdown against The Miz and Maryse at WrestleMania 33.
  Cena and Bella will team up on next Tuesday night’s show to take on the duo of James Ellsworth and Carmella.
  WWE SmackDown Live takes place next Tuesday night, March 7, 2017 from Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.Join us for live play-by-play coverage.The post Joh
  
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• News on WWE Fastlane Ticket Sales, Lana and Rusev Read “Green Eggs and Ham” (Video), Rusev Comments on Reaction to His New Look (Photo)

  02-03-2017 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on WWE Fastlane Ticket Sales
  Sunday’s WWE Fastlane is not yet sold out, but the number of available tickets is dwindling down. Upper Level still seating is still available on Ticketmaster from $50 as well as Floor Seats from $350.
  The secondary market provides a bit more of a selection, with Lower Level seating from $165 and Floor seats from $212. You can take 10% off Fastlane tickets from TicketIQ here with promo code “RAW” at checkout.
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• Bushwhacker Luke On Hogan’s Latest Venture, Old Memories From The Road, Marty Jannetty

  02-03-2017 19:08
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke joins Sean Waltman and his crew on X-Pac 12360 this week, revealing how he tried to help Marty Jannetty, talking about Hulk Hogan’s latest business venture, and more.
  Luke on Hulk Hogan’s latest venture: At the end of this month Hulk is opening his new place, hopes to have it open a week before, maybe the twentieth of March, hopes to have his new store open in Atlanta, on International Drive…It’s a store like a memorabilia store
  
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• Sean Waltman on the Backstage Reaction to The Rock Calling CM Punk on WWE Raw

  02-03-2017 18:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke joins Sean Waltman and his crew on X-Pac 12360 this week, revealing how he tried to help Marty Jannetty, talking about Hulk Hogan’s latest business venture, and more. Below are highlights from Luke’s interview, plus Sean’s comments on his wrestling future, and last week’s Raw taping in Los Angeles.
  Sean on what went down last week after Raw in Los Angeles:
  Obviously there was controvers
  
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• Will Ospreay on Why He Signed with ROH, His Thoughts on the WWE UK Tournament, Paul Heyman Offering Him an EVOLVE Contract and More

  02-03-2017 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Ring of Honor star Will Ospreay recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio and below are some interview highlights:Ring Rust Radio: On March 4, you take on Dragon Lee at Ring of Honor’s Manhattan Mayhem in New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. What are your thoughts on wrestling a talented performer like Dragon Lee and how excited are you to perform inside the Hammerstein?
  Will Ospreay: I’ve been in the Hammerstein ballroom before, so for me personally I remembe
  
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• Goldberg Talks His Diet Being Different From His Earlier Days, His Cheat Food, Secrets to Looking Like He Does at 50 and More

  02-03-2017 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/WireImage)
  WWE star Bill Goldberg recently spoke with GQ and below are some interview highlights:
  Difference in diet from his earlier days:
  “When you’re 50 years old and you’re putting your underwear on in front of millions of people and you used to be me—lets just say that I’ve cleaned up my diet quite a bit. I didn’t use to be as strict with my fat intake. I mean, I didn’t even know what “Gluten-free” was the
  
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• MAC Championships Preview: Missouri to battle for sixth-straight title

  02-03-2017 18:44
  
  Mizzou's J'den Cox looks to become the seventh four-time conference champion in MAC history. 
  
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• Anthem Sports and Entertainment CEO on Why They Bought TNA, If The Would Be Open to Working with TNA

  02-03-2017 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Financial Post has published a story on Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. CEO Leonard Asper, who discussed the company purchasing Impact Wrestling. During the interview, Asper noted that he was a wrestling fan when he was younger and would mimic AWA matches with his brother, David. Below are some highlights:
  Why they bought TNA:
  “I like sports. But I’m not doing this because I’m a wrestling fanatic. It’s a business decision. We want to own content as a company.
  
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• NCAA Division I Championships televised in its entirety on ESPN Networks; Three nights of prime-time on ESPN

  02-03-2017 17:39
  
  ESPN providing unprecedented coverage of NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
  
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• Bill Apter Asks If WWE Should Bring Hulk Hogan To WrestleMania (Video); Announces Psycho Sid For Podcast

  02-03-2017 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter has uploaded the above video to 1WrestlingVideo.com where he takes a look at whether it’s time to bring Hulk Hogan back to WrestleMania.
  Related: Betting Odds Released for WrestleMania Appearances By Hulk Hogan, Kenny Omega, Ronda Rousey, More
  Apter has also shared the following tweet announcing that former WWE & WCW Champion Psycho Sid will be his guest tomorrow morning on his podcast:“PSYCHO” SID Vicious is the guest on
  
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• Impact Wrestling Drops Owl From New Logo (Photo), Former Impact Knockout Will Not Be At Tapings

  02-03-2017 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling Drops Owl From New Logo
  Impact Wrestling’s latest advertisement announcing their new SPIKE UK TV deal features their new Impact Wrestling logo:All the details you’ll need about our exciting new partnership with @SpikeTVUK https://t.co/A66RoTNgOw pic.twitter.com/c3icmBokns
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) March 2, 2017
  Impact has also changed the logo on all their social media platforms so this appears to be the Impact Wrestling logo going forward.
  RIP Owl
  
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• Former Impact Wrestling Champion Rumored To Return At Tapings; Dreamer, Bubba Ray & Velvet Sky On TruTV Tonight

  02-03-2017 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Simon Q
  Former Impact Champion Rumored To Return At Tapings
  PWInsider.com is reporting that former Impact Wrestling Champion Magnus is scheduled to appear at the Impact Wrestling TV tapings this weekend.
  Related: New and Former TNA Talents Scheduled to Be at This Week’s Impact Wrestling TV Tapings *Spoilers*
  Dreamer, Bubba Ray & Velvet Sky On TruTV Tonight
  Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley and Velvet Sky will be appearing on tonight’s episod
  
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• Former Impact Champion Rumored To Return At Tapings; Dreamer, Bubba Ray & Velvet Sky On TruTV Tonight

  02-03-2017 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Simon Q
  Former Impact Champion Rumored To Return At Tapings
  PWInsider.com is reporting that former Impact Wrestling Champion Magnus is scheduled to appear at the Impact Wrestling TV tapings this weekend.
  Related: New and Former TNA Talents Scheduled to Be at This Week’s Impact Wrestling TV Tapings *Spoilers*
  Dreamer, Bubba Ray & Velvet Sky On TruTV Tonight
  Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley and Velvet Sky will be appearing on tonight’s episod
  
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• Conan O’Brien Trains To Be A Luchador (Video), Jack Swagger-WWE Status Update, Debra’s Birthday Today

  02-03-2017 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Conan O’Brien Trains To Be A Luchador
  On last night’s episode of Conan on TBS Conan O’Brien did a segment where he was training as a luchador, under Cassandro, who helps helps Conan and Andy Richter get into fighting shape as el Gallo Loco and Bebé Malo. You can watch the segment in the embedded video player at the top of this post.
  Jack Swagger-WWE Status Update
  According to PWInsider.com despite his public comments yesterday Jack Swagger is still officially with WWE.
  R
  
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• Bruce Prichard Headed To Orlando For Impact Tapings, Ronda Rousey On The Set Of NBC’s Blindspot (Photo)

  02-03-2017 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bruce Prichard Headed To Orlando For Impact Tapings
  Newly hired Impact Wrestling on-air talent and backstage advisor Bruce Prichard has posted the following photos on his personal Twitter account showing him on his way to Orlando for the latest set on Impact Wrestling TV tapings:pic.twitter.com/r08arWDGsx
  — Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) March 2, 2017
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  — Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) March 2, 2017Related: Bruce Prichard Reportedly Returning to TNA I
  
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• Finn Balor “Balor Club” Replica Jacket Now Available, Who Is The Rightful #1 Contender To The WWE Title?

  02-03-2017 15:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor “Balor Club” Replica Jacket Now Available
  WWE has shared the following tweet on-line promoting the fact that you can now purchase a Finn Balor “Balor Club” replica jacket from WWEShop.com:Get the new @FinnBalor #BalorClub replica jacket at #WWEShop.https://t.co/eaztVqmC5h#WWE #FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/DSdps3iiUV
  — WWEShop.com (@WWEShop) March 2, 2017
  The jacket is priced at $139.99 and can be purchased HERE
  Related: 
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Announces New U.K. TV Deal With Spike UK; New Episodes To Air On Friday Nights

  02-03-2017 15:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Anthem Sports & Entertainment sent out the following press release earlier this morning:IMPACT Wrestling Announces New U.K. TV Deal with Spike UK
  TORONTO | LONDON – Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. announced today a new broadcast deal for IMPACT Wrestling to be televised exclusively on Spike UK, making its flagship weekly show available throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
  From Spring 2017, IMPACT Wrestling, TNA pay-per-views, including One Night Only
  
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• Big Show’s Finest Hour

  02-03-2017 08:43
  
  Big Show vs Braun Strowman (wwe.com (2017)
  The 20th of February 2017 edition of Monday Night Raw, saw Big Show main event against the WWE’s rising giant, Braun Strowman. The match was action packed, filled with power moves and even athleticism you rarely ever see in a match featuring two giants like the Big Show and Braun Strowman. However, more than anything, it was the passing of the proverbial ‘torch’ as the Big Show did what every great wrestling veteran does, or should do;
  
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• More Details For WWE’s New Kevin Owens DVD, NXT In-Ring Match Highlights (Videos)

  02-03-2017 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  Kevin Owens Show
  As noted earlier, WWE is producing a new Kevin Owens DVD that will be available this July.
  Related: First Look at Kevin Owens WWE DVD, Netflix Announces GLOW Premiere Date, Batista in New Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer (Videos)
  According to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com, a Blu-Ray is expected, but the DVD will consist of three discs, making it likely the compilation will be a documentary and a match highlight collection. The Owens DVD joins Seth Ro
  
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• Jim Ross Comments On Randy Orton Closing Smackdown, Possible Idea For Kurt Angle’s WWE Return, Mike Bennett & Maria’s TNA Departure

  02-03-2017 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Jim Ross recently updated his blog on his JR’s Bar-B-Q website; you can read a few highlights below:
  Jim Ross comments on Smackdown’s explosive ending with Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt: 
  Interesting conclusion to SD Live Tuesday night that created a memorable visual for sure. Not sure who the protagonist and the antagonist in this creative equation was supposed to be but Bray Wyatt seemed to come off as a  somewhat sympathetic character&nbs
  
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• Marty Scurll Explains Why “The Villain” Is So Compelling, Comments On His Experience With Ring Of Honor So Far

  02-03-2017 04:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Marty Scurll recently spoke with ESPN.com‘s Tim Fiorvanti while promoting Ring of Honor’s upcoming events, including this weekend’s Manhattan Mayhem and the 15th Anniversary show. You can read a few highlights below:
  Marty Scurll explains why “The Villain” is such a compelling character and different for fans that might just watch WWE or televised wrestling: 
  It’s hard for me to answer that without writing a 15,000-word dissertation. But I think with me,
  
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• Reigns vs Strowman Promo Video, Should Asuka Know Ember Moon’s Name Now? (Video), NXT Hypes the Arrival of WWE UK Star

  02-03-2017 03:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman Promo Video
  Below is a promo video for Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman at WWE Fastlane:The #BigDog@WWERomanReigns takes on The #MonsterAmongMen@BraunStrowman LIVE this Sunday at #WWEFastlane on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/RL5iulnImM
  — WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2017
  NXT Hypes the Arrival of UK Star
  Tonight on NXT, WWE began to hype the NXT arrival of UK competitor Wolfgang:One thing’s for sure… @WolfgangYoung will do WHAT
  
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• NXT Announces Shinsuke Nakamura’s TV Return, Big NXT Title Match Announced, “The Patrick Clark Experience” Debuts Tonight (Video)

  02-03-2017 03:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Announces Shinsuke Nakamura’s TV Return
  It was announced tonight on WWE NXT that Shinsuke Nakamura will make his NXT TV return next week in a match against TJ Perkins.
  NXT Title Match Announced
  NXT GM William Regal also announced that Kassius Ohno will face NXT Champion Bobby Roode on the March 15th episode of NXT.
  “The Patrick Clark Experience” Debuts Tonight
  As seen on WWE NXT tonight, Patrick Clark debuted his new “Patrick Clark Experience” gimmick and picke
  
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• Drew Galloway Comments On TNA Departure, When He Received Final Contract Offer From The Company, Making A Name As A Free Agent

  02-03-2017 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Mike Kalasnik / Wikipedia.org
  Drew Galloway issued the following comments to the Scottish Sun following his departure from Impact Wrestling this week. Galloway explains that he was offered a new deal with TNA, but the timing of the offer was what led him to turning it down:
  “They came to me last week with an offer and it was very very good one, one of the best in the company and a position as top guy but the reality is that because they waited until the last second I had to t
  
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• Sam Adonis Responds To Brian Cage Speaking Out About Copying His Trump Supporter Gimmick

  02-03-2017 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sam Adonis recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard about Brian Cage’s recent comments saying Adonis copied his own gimmick.
  Both Cage and Adonis used similar gimmicks in Mexico, with Cage first using it in AAA about eighteen months ago, and Adonis more recently, which got some mainstream press due to recent events. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Adonis responds to Cage’s statements about stealing his Trump supporter gimmick:
  “I had no intent
  
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• Big Show Shares Frustration About His WrestleMania Match, Working With Braun Strowman

  02-03-2017 02:41
  
  – WWE Superstar The Big Show recently spoke with Sporting News on a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On his upcoming match against Shaquille O’Neal:
  “It is a little frustrating because my contract ends in February 2018. So I don’t know what’s going to happen between now and then. I don’t know if there will be an opportunity for me next year at WrestleMania or not. I don’t know because there’s a lot of new Superstars breaking
  
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