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• NJPW Star Tomoaki Honma Injured During Match (Photos), Latest Brie Bella “Baby Watch” Video, Bret Hart, Sting & More at The Big Event

  03-03-2017 23:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bret Hart, Sting & More at The Big Event
  WWE Hall of Famers Bret Hart, Sting, Amy “Lita” Dumas, as well as former WWE star Christian, James “Kamala” Harris and Harley Race, will all be appearing at The Big Event in New York this Saturday. Mike Tyson, Tito Ortiz and Dennis Rodman are also scheduled to appear, and you can get more information or purchase tickets by clicking here.
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• Shawn Michaels on The Undertaker’s Longevity, His Favorite WWE NXT Stars, Bobby Roode On the WWE Main Roster and More

  03-03-2017 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels recently spoke with The Orlando Sentinel and below are some interview highlights:
  The Undertaker’s longevity:
  “When Undertaker came in, it was the greatest gimmick ever, but how long could it last? That’s where he’s been such a genius. His success is so different from anybody else’s — he’s just tweaked little things here and there, sometimes big things, but he’s always made it into
  
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• Former TNA and WWE Star Almost Returned to Impact Wrestling Last Night, Backstage News On Last Night’s Big TNA Debut *Spoilers*

  03-03-2017 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, former TNA Champion and WWE Tag Team Champion Bully Ray, aka Bubba Ray Dudley, nearly made his TNA return at last night’s Impact Wrestling tapings.
  Word is that TNA wanted to have Bully Ray return in a main event role, but the two sides were unable to lock in a new deal at the last minute.
  As a result, Alberto Del Rio, who also recently signed full-time with TNA, made his debut in the main event role and defeated Bobby Lashley for the TNA World Title.
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• Major Backstage Update on The Hardys Possibly Returning to WWE

  03-03-2017 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, The Hardys have begun preliminary talks with WWE about a return to the company.
  Sources are noting with The Hardys TNA contracts officially expiring, things are looking good on the WWE front.
  Read Also: Where Will The Hardys Be on the Day of WrestleMania 33?
  No deal has been offered quite yet, and something could always change, but as of right now it looks as though they’re heading towards Matt and Jeff returning
  
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• How Was This Week’s TNA Impact Wrestling Viewership Featuring Lashley vs Barnett and a Last Man Standing Match?

  03-03-2017 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, featuring a main event of Bobby Lashley vs Josh Barnett, averaged 293,000 viewers. This is up from last week’s 275,000 viewership average.
  Read Also: News On Bruce Prichard & Bobby Lashley Impact Pairing
  This Impact Wrestling ranked #135 on the Cable Top 150. Last week’s show ranked #133.The post How Was This Week’s TNA Impact Wrestling Viewership Featuring Lashley vs Barnett and a Last
  
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• “My Son is a WWE Superstar” with Seth Rollins (Video), Rusev Praises Jack Swagger, New NXT Hype Video, Kurt Angle Films with Corey Graves

  03-03-2017 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rusev Praises Jack Swagger
  Rusev Tweeted the following after news of Jack Swagger requesting his WWE release:The man that almost broke my ankle… few times. Very strong and always creative. @RealJackSwagger good fight pic.twitter.com/kYVraEPzeB
  — Rusev on the Roof (@RusevBUL) March 3, 2017Kurt Angle Films with Corey Graves
  As seen in the photos below, Kurt Angle filmed an interview with Corey Graves today, however interview details are
  
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• Big Show Says People Don’t Understand How Good Roman Reigns Is, Reveals Which WWE Star Thinks He Hates Him and More

  03-03-2017 22:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Big Show recently spoke with Forbes and below are some interview highlights:
  Who he wants to wrestle:
  “Sami Zayn thinks I hate him, but one day I’d even like to work with little ol’ Sami. He’s always so happy, I just wanna strangle him.”
  Roman Reigns:
  “People don’t understand how good Roman is. He’s easy to pick on because he’s good looking and he’s athletic in our society especially with social
  
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• WWE Contradicts Jack Swagger’s Statement On His Release

  03-03-2017 21:17
  
  – As noted, Jack Swagger revealed on Chael Sonnen’s podcast that he recently requested his release from WWE.Swagger was also recently announced for a WAW in the UK, the promotion owned by Paige’s family, in Norwich on March 10th. Click here for that report.
  According to a report by Raj Giri of WrestlingInc, Swagger has not been given his official release, however when the request is granted, he will have a 90 day non-compete.
  Below is the statement WWE provided on Swagger&rsquo
  
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• Major Swings In WWE Fastlane Betting Odds

  03-03-2017 21:08
  
  – There have been major swings with the WWE Fastlane betting odds. Strowman has emerged as a heavy favorite and Sasha Banks is no longer favored to defeat Nia Jax, check out the odds below:
  A quick explanation of these odds would be that the minus indicated the favorite and the plus for the underdog. The number after the plus or minus tells us how favored or unfavored the competitors are. For example, betting $900 on Goldberg at -900 would only win $100 because he is so favored but it woul
  
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• Vader On Regretting His Cryptic Health Tweets, Would Rather Die In The Ring, More

  03-03-2017 21:00
  
  – Former WWE Superstar and WCW Champion Big Van Vader joined John and Chad on Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling to discuss his recent health scare, his overall diagnosis as well as the latest update on his heart ailment that doctors have told him leaves with only two years left to live. Check out the highlights below:
  His cryptic tweets regarding his health:
  “I really kind of regret tweeting it out. In other words when I got diagnosed and was told, “Leon, you have a bad heart and
  
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• ** SPOILER ** Big Title Change At TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings (Photos)

  03-03-2017 20:50
  
  – Former WWE Superstar, now called Alberto El Patron (Alberto Del Rio) made his TNA debut at yesterday’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando.
  Patron faced World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley, after controversial finish to the match, Alberto was announced as the new World Heavyweight Champion. We expected this match to air next Thursday night.
  Check out the photos from the segment below:Scoop #54: 2 ref bumps and probably a dusty finish, stay tuned
  — Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCo
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Tapings For March 9th

  03-03-2017 20:46
  
  – Check out the following TNA Impact Wrestling spoilers from tonight’s tapings in Orlando and expected to air on March 9th.
  * The show starts with Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards brawling out into the arena. They’re broken up
  * Jeremy Borash comes out and says there will be changes to the commentary team. He’ll be joining The Pope and Josh Mathews but there will be more changes
  * Reno Scum defeated Kingston and Bram
  * Braxton Sutter defeated Caleb Konley, DJZ and Marshe
  
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• WWE Announces #1 Contender Match For Next Week’s SmackDown Live

  03-03-2017 20:44
  
  – WWE.com announced that Randy Orton and AJ Styles will square off on Tuesday’s Smackdown LIVE with the winner moving on to face Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33 as the #1 contender.
  Who ultimately has the right to challenge Bray Wyatt: the Superstar who won the Royal Rumble Match or the Superstar who won the honor after Orton refused it?
  To answer that question, Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan reviewed all that happened this past week and have determined tha
  
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• Kurt Angle Puts ESPN SportsCenter Host in Ankle Lock, Talks WWE Hall of Fame Induction (Video), Beth Phoenix Talks Her Upcoming Induction

  03-03-2017 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle Talks WWE Hall of Fame Induction
  Soon-to-be WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter, which you can watch in the video below. At one point during the appearance, Angle puts a show host in the Ankle Lock, and he also had the following to say on being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year:
  “For me it capitalizes everything I’ve done for the last 17 year. I’ve put my heat and soul in professional wrestli
  
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• Backstage News On NXT Star Debuting On WWE Main Roster

  03-03-2017 20:30
  
  – As noted, Elias Samson appears to be leaving NXT for the main roster after his “Loser Leaves NXT” match to Kassius Ohno at last week’s NXT tapings.That match will air on next week’s episode of NXT.
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Samson was originally set to move to the main roster several months ago, but it was delayed after he suffered a broken ankle in June of last year.
  It was noted that Samson has competed since the television tapi
  
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• Sami Zayn Comments On His 15 Years In The Business

  03-03-2017 20:24
  
  – Last Wednesday marked 15 years since Sami Zayn made his pro wrestling debut.
  As noted, Sami will challenge Samoa Joe at Sunday’s WWE Fastlane pay-per-view.
  He made the following tweet:
  I had my first pro wrestling match 15 years ago today.Things have gone remarkably well.I had my first pro wrestling match 15 years ago today.
  Things have gone remarkably well.
  — Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) March 2, 2017The post Sami Zayn Comments On His 15 Years In The Business appeared first on
  
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• Jack Swagger Announced For Upcoming Indie Event

  03-03-2017 20:21
  
  – As noted, Jack Swagger called into Chael Sonnen’s podcast to reveal that he had requested his WWE release.
  Swagger is still currently listed on WWE’s roster page and no official announcements have been made but WAW in the UK has announced Swagger for their show in Norwich next weekend.Check out the following announcement:BREAKING NEWS: @RealJackSwagger is coming to #WAWTV6 at @EPICNorwich next weekend!
  — WAW BritishWrestling (@WAW_UK) March 2, 2017The post Jack Swagger
  
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• WWE Issues Statement Clarifying Jack Swagger’s Current Contract Status

  03-03-2017 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Jack Swagger announced on Chael Sonnen’s podcast earlier this week that he has requested his release from WWE. Swagger did note the release is an “ongoing process” and as of this writing WWE has yet to make an official release announcement.
  Swagger has been booked for the March 10th WAW event in Norwich, UK, and as we noted will be facing new TNA star Alberto Del Rio.
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• Figure Friday: WWE Network Spotlight Undertaker (Photos)

  03-03-2017 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Hey guys and welcome to another installment of Figure Friday! Today we’ll be looking at the Toys R Us Exclusive WWE Network Spotlight Elite Undertaker! Thanks to everyone who voted on my personal Twitter, I really appreciate it! Look for a new poll this weekend to pick next week’s review!Good G-d Almighty! ———————————————————- Look for an in-depth review on WrestleZo
  
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• WWE Fastlane Results Coverage and Final Event Card: 8 Announced Matches, Samoa Joe’s PPV Debut, Who Will Win the Universal Title Match?

  03-03-2017 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Sunday night, the 2017 WWE Fastlane PPV will air live from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on WWE Network beginning with the Kickoff show at 7pm EST.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE WWE Fastlane results coverage, beginning with the Kickoff show, so be sure to join us then!
  Below is the final PPV card:
  WWE Universal Championship Match:-Kevin Owens (c) vs. Goldberg
  WWE Raw Women’s Championship Match:-Bayley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
  -Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
  WWE Cruiserweight
  
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• WWE Fastlane Results Coverage and Final Event Card: 8 Announced Matches, Samoa Joe In-Action, Who Will Win the Universal Title Match?

  03-03-2017 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Sunday night, the 2017 WWE Fastlane PPV will air live from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on WWE Network beginning with the Kickoff show at 7pm EST.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE WWE Fastlane results coverage, beginning with the Kickoff show, so be sure to join us then!
  Below is the final PPV card:
  WWE Universal Championship Match:-Kevin Owens (c) vs. Goldberg
  WWE Raw Women’s Championship Match:-Bayley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
  -Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
  WWE Cruiserweight
  
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• AJ Styles Comments on #1 Contenders Match, Jack Swagger to Face Former World Champion in First Post-WWE Match, Appearing at TV Tapings

  03-03-2017 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jack Swagger to Face Former WWE Champion in First Post-WWE Match
  Following his WWE departure, Jack Swagger will be making his first post-WWE appearance for WAW in two weeks in Norwich, UK. Swagger will face former WWE World Champion and new TNA star Alberto Del Rio.
  Swagger is also being advertised for the WAW TV tapings taking place next weekend, so it appears as if WWE has indeed granted Swagger his release, and he likely will not have a no-compete if he is appe
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results From Columbus (03/02) – Shinsuke Nakamura Teams With Tye Dillinger

  03-03-2017 18:53
  
  Check out the following WWE NXT live event results from tonight’s show in Columbus, Ohio:
  * No Way Jose defeated Kona Reeves
  * Liv Morgan defeated Macey Estrella
  * Kassius Ohno defeated Patrick Clark
  * Aleister Black quickly defeated Elias Samson
  * Killain Dain and Eric Young of SAnitY defeated Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa
  * NXT Women’s Champion Asuka retained over Nikki Cross
  * Tye Dillinger and Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Andrade “Cien” Almas and NXT Champion Bobby
  
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• Jim Ross on Strowman Impressing Him, Goldberg vs Owens Outcome, Hardy’s Leaving TNA, What’s Lacking in the WWE Cruiserweight Division

  03-03-2017 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the most recent episode of the ‘Ross Report’ podcast, Jim Ross opened up the show to discuss a few topics. His guest for this episode is the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame, Teddy Long, and you can listen to the podcast in its entirety at this link. Below are a few highlights:
  On Braun Strowman:
  I really like the way WWE is booking Braun Strowman. I think they are positioning him to be a very believable monster. You can tell that he is really working
  
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• Sycho Sid Addresses The Rumor That He Wouldn’t Wrestle In The Summer Due To His Softball Schedule

  03-03-2017 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter will be releasing the latest episode of his podcast Is Wrestling Fixed? this morning. It features former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sycho Sid (aka Sid Justice/Vicious) as his guest in a very rare interview
  You can find a tease of some of Apter and Sid’s conversation transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Is Wrestling Fixed? on iTunes
  BA: Let’s discuss the rumor that for years, you’ve gotta put this to slee
  
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• Promo Video for John Cena Hosting Kids’ Choice Awards, Cesaro Thanks Jack Swagger, WWE Stars Read to Students (Photos), Seth Rollins News

  03-03-2017 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins News
  WWE star Seth Rollins will be appearing at the Salt Lake City Autorama at the South Towne Exposition Center from noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday, March 4th. For more information visit autorama.com.
  Cesaro Thanks Jack Swagger
  WWE has yet to announce the departure of Jack Swagger, however Cesaro Tweeted the following to his former Tag Team partner:Thanks Big Hoss #WeThePeople pic.twitter.com/WLv0NLqSaN
  — Cesaro (@WWECesaro) March 3, 2017
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• Jerry Lawler’s WWE TV Return Announced, News on Drew Galloway’s Next Move, FSW High Octane Event Airing Tonight, Big Show Appearance

  03-03-2017 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Show Appearance
  WWE star Big Show will be appearing at the Edmonton World of Wheels at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this evening, March 3rd, at 6pm.
  Jerry Lawler’s WWE TV Return Announced
  WWE has announced that Jerry Lawler will be appearing on “Raw Talk”, which airs immediately after WWE Fastlane this Sunday night on WWE Network.
  FSW High Octane Event Airing Tonight
  Tonight at 7pm EST, The FITE App will be air
  
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• Tye Dillinger Reveals His NXT and WrestleMania Goals, The Rock Being a Trailblazer, Stylistic Differences Between WWE and NXT, More

  03-03-2017 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Tye Dillinger recently spoke with The News Herald to promote tonight’s NXT live event at The Agora Theatre in Cleveland, OH and below are some interview highlights:
  First of all, for the neophyte professional wrestling fan, how does NXT fit into the WWE universe?
  “NXT right now has kind of exploded in the wrestling world. I mean, the NXT is considered the WWE developmental brand, but it’s taken on a life of its own. What I mean by that, it has such a following in
  
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• Mick Foley Talks the Conclusion of “Holy Foley”, Zack Ryder Unboxes Mutant Action Figures (Videos), Mark Henry – Texas Longhorns (Photo)

  03-03-2017 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Henry – Texas Longhorns
  Mark Henry attended the Texas Longhorns “Big Squat Wednesday” workout this past Wednesday. Longhorns coach Tom Herman tweeted the photo below with The World’s Strongest Man:So good to see @TheMarkHenry encouraging our guys on Big Squat Wednesday. He truly has young men’s best interest in mind. #ThisIsTexas pic.twitter.com/ZbciJ1bO4p
  — Coach Tom Herman (@CoachTomHerman) March 1, 2017Zack Ryder
  
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• Taz On Why He Doesn’t Appear on Other Wrestling Podcasts, The Hardys Leaving TNA, Pressure As World Champion, ECW’s Locker Room

  03-03-2017 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Taz 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 Why He Doesn’t Appear on Other Podcasts:
  I’ve been asked a few times, I try to keep myself kind of like, if I don’t have to do it, I won’t do it. It’s no disrespect to the fans—but I believe in some things get oversaturated, an
  
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• Abyss on TNA Phasing Out the “TNA” Initials, Current Locker Room Morale, the New Creative Team, Samoa Joe & Bobby Roode’s WWE Success

  03-03-2017 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
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  On the latest episode of Main Event Radio, Ryan Rider interviewed the Monster Abyss. Below are some interview highlights:
  It’s been announced this week that Matt and Jeff Hardy will be leaving the company. They’ve been such a big part of programming in the past year that it must be a huge loss.
  Matt and Jeff are fantastic wrestlers, they’re great at what they do. It’s a definite hole to fill but we’ll fill it. We are moving forward with
  
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• Another Big Name Appearing at Impact Wrestling Tapings Tonight?, Stars Backstage at Tapings, Dixie Carter Tweets, Jim Ross TNA News

  03-03-2017 17:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Stars Backstage at Tapings
  PWInsider.com reports that Magnus, Karen Jarrett and Chris Masters were backstage at last night’s television tapings but were not used.
  Another Big Name Appearing at Impact Wrestling Tapings Tonight?
  Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that he was told another big name would be appearing at tonight’s Impact Wrestling TV tapings and that it would be “the talk of the wrestling world”. While the name was not revealed, Meltzer did note t
  
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• Enzo Amore’s Hater Proof Slow Motion Dance Moves (Video), Impact Wrestling Theme Song Writer Returns

  03-03-2017 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Enzo Amore’s Hater Proof Slow Motion Dance Moves
  WWE has uploaded the following video on-line of Enzo Amore doing his Hater Proof dance in slow motion:
  Related: Enzo Amore & Big Cass Not Short On Confidence
  Impact Wrestling Theme Song Writer Returns
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Dale Oliver, who has produced theme songs in the past for Impact Wrestling, is back with the company.
  Impact Wrestling will be using his material going forward which led to some music changes last
  
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• Major Shift in WWE Fastlane Betting Odds, Big Name Predicted to Make Appearance *Spoilers*

  03-03-2017 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wild swings are happening with the Fastlane odds. Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns seemed to be in a dead heat, but now Strowman has emerged as a heavy favorite at -2000. Reigns was at one point slightly favored before the lines became so volatile both men were listed as underdogs.
  Sasha Banks no longer favored to win against Nia Jax, who is extremely favored now at -1700. Women’s matches as of recent have seen more flipping of the odds than other other division.
  Some other matches are seei
  
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• Seven Dream Matches For Goldberg (Video), News On Bruce Prichard & Bobby Lashley Impact Pairing

  03-03-2017 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seven Dream Matches For Goldberg
  WWE has shared the following video on-line taking a look at Seven Dream Matches For Goldberg:News On Bruce Prichard & Bobby Lashley Impact Pairing
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Bruce Prichard will be involved with Bobby Lashley going forward but will also have additional on-air roles.
  They go on to note that there has been talk of adding someone in a Lashley mouthpiece role dating back a few weeks. They are told others were c
  
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• Breaking News: Match Announced To Determine Number One Contender For The WWE World Championship

  03-03-2017 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially tweeted that AJ Styles will battle Randy Orton on Smackdown Live this coming Tuesday. The winner of that match will go on to WrestleMania 33 and fight Bray Wyatt for the WWE World Championship.
  AJ Styles defeated Luke Harper this past week to earn a WWE World Championdhip opportunity at WrestleMania 33, but Randy Orton’s actions and announcement that he is going to use his Royal Rumble win to challenge Bray Wyatt brought him back into the
  
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• Konnan’s Status For Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Tapings, Rikishi Appears On The Try Guys’ Squad Wars (Video)

  03-03-2017 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Konnan’s Status For Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Tapings
  PWInsider.com is reporting that while Konnan is in Orlando he was not backstage at last night’s taping.
  Konnan is expected to be there tonight and  appearing on camera.
  Earlier this week on PWInsider.com Mike Johnson mentioned the idea of LAX returning in some form He notes now that, “Homicide is expected back this week. Hernandez, however, is not slated to return.&r
  
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• Latest Regarding Impact Wrestling’s Creative Direction, Finn Balor Shares Zack Sabre Jr Documentary

  03-03-2017 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Latest Regarding Impact Wrestling’s Creative Direction
  PWInsider.com is reporting that in regard to creative decisions in Impact Wrestling they are Jeff Jarrett and Dutch Mantel’s domain.
  In the past John Gaburick was always open to suggestion. There was more of a feeling at the tapings last night that Jarrett and Mantel are taking a hardline, old school stance in the creative direction. Plans that are laid out are a certain visio
  
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• Updates On Alberto El Patron’s Impact Deal & Plans, Mick Foley Praises Some Awesome Fan Art

  03-03-2017 16:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Updates On Alberto El Patron’s Impact Deal & Plans
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Alberto el Patron’s deal with Impact Wrestling was finalized on Wednesday. Meaning that he signed his contract the day before he flew in and won the Impact Wrestling Championship.
  They go on to say that the storyline with Patron is pretty much what was originally planned for Drew Galloway before he chose not to stay with Impact. Th
  
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• Vader Sets The Record Straight On His Health Issues, Regretting His Tweets, Dying In The Ring, DDP Yoga, More

  03-03-2017 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following was sent out this morning courtesy of The Two Man Powertrip of Wrestling podcast.
  Related: Vader Shares Somber Post About His Health & Future
  In what can only be described as the most emotional episode in the history of the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling former WWE Superstar and WCW Champion Big Van Vader joins John and Chad to discuss his recent health scare, his overall diagnosis as well as the latest update on his heart ailment that doctors have told him leaves with o
  
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• Dixie Carter Comments On Last Night’s Impact Taping, Luke Gallows w/ Students At New Bullet Proof Dojo

  03-03-2017 15:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dixie Carter Comments On Last Night’s Impact Taping
  Former Impact Wrestling President Dixie Carter posted the following comment to Twitter last night replying to a photo new Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm shared featuring Alberto El Patron and Jeff Jarrett in an Impact Wrestling ring:Tonight. #ImpactOnPop https://t.co/WfX4wjkMtE
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 3, 2017Related: Impact Wrestling Crowns New Champion At Tonight
  
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• The Cybersmile Foundation and WWE Team Up To Promote Diversity Online

  03-03-2017 05:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The CyberSmile Foundation issued the following announcement, detailing a new partnership with WWE to promote an inclusive internet and stop cyberbullying:
  We are excited to announce that for the month of March we have teamed up with WWE to promote diversity online, while raising awareness of the support services that Cybersmile offers to those needing help with any form of online negativity. Throughout this month, WWE and Cybersmile will publish exclusive interviews, videos and giveaways aimed
  
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• NXT Live Event Results From Lakeland (3/2): Ruby Riot vs Daria, The Authors Of Pain Main Event

  03-03-2017 05:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: F4WOnline.com 
  The following results are tonight’s NXT live event results from Lakeland, Florida:
  Heavy Machinery defeated The Bollywood Boyz
  – Heavy Machinery hit a belly squish to pick up the win
  Tino Sabbatelli (w/ Riddick Moss) defeated Adrian Jaoude
  Buddy Murphy defeated Dan Matha
  – Murphy hit a missile dropkick and won with a rollup
  Ember Moon & Aliyah defeated Kimber Lee & Mandy Rose
  – Moon hit a side slam on Kimber Lee for
  
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• Fire Pro Wrestling World Coming To Steam & PS4; Watch The Announcement Trailer (Video)

  03-03-2017 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Publisher Spike Chunsoft announced they will be releasing Fire Pro Wrestling World, the newest installment in the popular Fire Pro wrestling series, on Steam and PlayStation 4 this year.
  The news was announced during the Game Developers Conference 2017 press event; the game will launch via Steam Early Access in Q2 2017 followed by a release on PlayStation 4. They released the following details on their Steam page:
  The greatest grappling game returns to
  
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• NXT Live Event Results From Columbus (3/2) – Aleister Black, Kassius Ohno In Action, Nakamura/Dillinger vs Roode/Almas

  03-03-2017 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s NXT live event results from Columbus, Ohio courtesy of Chris Featherstone of the Pancakes and Powerslams Show:
  No Way Jose defeated Kona Reeves
  Liv Morgan defeated Macey Estrella
  Kassius Ohno defeated Patrick Clark
  Aleister Black defeated The Rambler– The Rambler was Elias Samson working under a new gimmick
  SAnitY defeated DIY
  Asuka defeated Nikki Cross
  Shinsuke Nakamura & Tye Dillinger defeated Bobby Roode & Andrade Cien Almas
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• Impact Wrestling Announces 2017 Slammiversary Return, Vote For New Bobby Heenan Figure, Zack Sabre Video

  03-03-2017 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Brain
  Mattel has been running polls on WWE.com asking for fans to vote for an upcoming line of WWE action figures. So far, fans have voted on their favorite classic looks for Triple H, Big Show and Mark Henry, and this week’s poll features legendary manager Bobby “The Brain” Heenan.
  The poll allows you to vote for a ‘weasel suit’ figure, suit figure, or windbreaker figure, some of Heenan’s most classic looks during his tenure in
  
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• Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results From 3/2 – Partial Results For Three Weeks Of Shows In March *Spoilers*

  03-03-2017 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: Jacob Cohen
  The following results are tonight’s Impact Wrestling TV taping results from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida:
  ODB defeated Laurel Van Ness in a match taped for Xplosion– Laurel came out still wearing her wedding dress and holding a champagne bottle
  Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards ended up brawling around the arena to start the show
  After teasing a new announcer, Jeremy Borash is revealed as the newest member of the Impact Wrestling commentary team. JB says
  
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• 3/2 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Why Asuka Is The Best, Authors Of Pain, Swagger & Angle’s WWE Futures, More

  03-03-2017 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
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  Host Jamie Campbell is able to sneak away from the set of his current acting project to give us his insight into the current state of WWE NXT as we head to Takeover: Orlando.
  Topics discussed include:
  Why Asuka’s may be the best worker in the WWE, regardless of gender
  How Kurt Angle’s drive to be the best may hurt him if he has another run in the WWE
  How being ch
  
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• More Details On Mr T’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Gig, The Miz Has Hope For The Cleveland Browns (Video)

  03-03-2017 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dancing With Mr. T
  As noted earlier, Mr T is one of the new castmembers of season 24 of Dancing With The Stars. The following full bio was issued by ABC after the announcement, detailing Mr T’s career including his Wrestlemania appearance:
  Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mr. T is the youngest boy in a family of 12 children. His father was a minister who left the family when Mr. T was only five years old, leaving his mother to raise him and his siblings. In high school, he excelled at
  
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• Bayley Talks Women’s Title Win, Advice For Aspiring Women’s Wrestlers, Why Hugging Is Important

  03-03-2017 01:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  RAW Women’s Champion Bayley recently spoke with Houston Mitchell of the Los Angeles Times ahead of this Sunday’s WWE Fastlane pay-per-view. You can read a few highlights below:
  Bayley reflects on her RAW Women’s Championship win: 
  Aside from winning the NXT title in Brooklyn…. I’d say it’s pretty even with that moment. It’s such an accomplishment that I have always, always wanted to have. And to be able
  
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