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• Bully Ray Reflects On Recent Run With WWE, Why He Signed With ROH, More

  09-03-2017 22:38
  
  – Bully Ray recently spoke with USA Today’s “For the Win” section before his upcoming appearance at ROH’s 15th Anniversary Show, check out the highlights below:
  Surprising wrestling fans:
  “If there is one thing I do is it’s I keep my mouth shut and keep everything a secret. I’ve been able to pull off more legitimate surprises in the last few years than just about anybody else. I’m talking about where people had absolutely no idea. Take a look
  
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• Becky Lynch On Having ‘No Natural Talent,’ Current Women’s Division, More

  09-03-2017 22:34
  
  – Becky Lynch did an interview for the ‘Smashing Glass Ceilings: The Women of WWE’ Channel 4 documentary in the UK, check out the highlights below:
  Not having natural wrestling talent:
  “I just took my first bump, and I just loved it, I loved wrestling, and it just, it got me and there was nothing that got me more focused or put me on the straight and narrow. It really got my head in the zone, and had me wanting to train and eat well and just do better in every aspect in m
  
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• Bully Ray Talks Criticism of His Last Run in WWE, What He Hopes to Accomplish in Ring of Honor, Surprising Wrestling Fans and More

  09-03-2017 22:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ring of Honor star Bully Ray spoke with USA Today’s “For the Win” section ahead of his appearance at ROH’s 15th Anniversary Show. Below are some interview highlights:
  Surprising wrestling fans:
  “If there is one thing I do is it’s I keep my mouth shut and keep everything a secret. I’ve been able to pull off more legitimate surprises in the last few years than just about anybody else. I’m talking about where people had abso
  
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• Billie Kay Provides Update on Her Neck After NXT, Kurt Angle on Wrestling in Front of Detroit Fans, Big Show’s Celebrity Training Partners

  09-03-2017 22:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle on Wrestling in Front of Detroit Fans
  As noted, DetroitNews.com has published an article on WWE Raw returning to Joe Louis Arena this Monday for the final time, as the arena is closing after this year’s hockey season. The article features quotes from WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Big Cass and 2017 WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, who debuted at The Joe in a match against Shawn Stasiak at the 1999 Survivor Series.
  
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• 3/9 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Asuka v Ember Moon Set For Takeover, Billy Kaye’s “Neck Injury”, More

  09-03-2017 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
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  Host Jamie Campbell is joined by Adam Serwa of Austin-based promotion Party World Rasslin’! They talk about the NXT big picture as we head to Takeover: Orlando, and more, including:
  Why Asuka vs. Ember Moon is the most anticipated match of Wrestlemania weekend
  Whether or not the Billy Kaye neck injury angle was in poor taste
  Why the WWE isn’t telling Go
  
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• Mojo Rawley Talks His WWE Singles Shot with Zack Ryder Injured, His In-Ring Style, Says Rob Gronkowski is Dying to Get in a WWE Ring (Videos)

  09-03-2017 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live star Mojo Rawley was the guest on this week’s WWE Off the Top Rope segment on ESPN, hosted by Jonathan Coachman.
  Coach started off by asking Rawley about the difference between football and pro wrestling, and Rawley noted the biggest difference is there is no off-season in WWE. He said it’s a constant grind, and you have to be very careful in how you take care of your body so you can sustain the WWE schedule.
  On the subject of Rawley&
  
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• Rich Swann and WWE PC Coach Reenact Austin – Hart Confrontation, Miz on “My Son is a WWE Superstar”, New Owl Logo Impact Merch (Videos)

  09-03-2017 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rich Swann & WWE PC Coach Reenact Austin – Hart Confrontation
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Rich Swann and WWE PC coach Sean Hayes reenacting the classic Bret Hart – Steve Austin confrontation:New Owl Logo Impact Merch
  Below is a new video from Don West selling new Impact Wrestling merchandise featuring the Anthem Owl logo:Miz on “My Son is a WWE Superstar”
  The Miz’s mom reveals that “her Michael”
  
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• Why Fans Should Be Optimistic About AJ Styles VS Shane McMahon

  09-03-2017 19:33
  
  Okay so this isn’t exactly a Wrestlemania dream match. At the conclusion of WWE Smackdown Live! on Tuesday night, AJ Styles was defeated by Randy Orton. Subsequently Orton shall now head to Wrestlemania 33 to face Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship, ultimately meaning  Styles has missed out on regaining his champion.
  After Smackdown went off the air, tensions between AJ Styles and Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon appeared to be at boiling point. As Styles pulled back th
  
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• Matt Hardy Comments On If He’s Talking To WWE About A Return

  09-03-2017 19:13
  
  – TMZ Sports caught up with “Broken” Matt Hardy and asked if there are talks ongoing with WWE about a return, check out the video and highlights below:
  “Currently I am able to go anywhere, but I am with the honorable ring, ROH,” Hardy said, in-character, before plugging Friday’s ROH 15th Anniversary pay-per-view.
  Hardy said that “anything is possible” when asked if they would be at WrestleMania on April 2nd. He also said that he has had conversatio
  
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• Bobby Roode On Veteran Wisdom In NXT, Title Match With Nakamura & More

  09-03-2017 19:11
  
  – Reigning NXT World Champion Bobby Roode recently spoke with Spanish-language pro wrestling website Planeta Wrestling for an interview about his ongoing run in WWE’s secondary NXT brand. Below are some of the highlights.
  On what veteran wisdom he can garner and pass down while in NXT: “It’s nice to have experience on my side, and there are guys and girls that ask for my opinion, to watch their matches and help them with certain things, which is kind of mind blowing and r
  
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• Asuka vs. Ember Moon Set For NXT TakeOver: Orlando

  09-03-2017 19:11
  
  Following Wednesday night’s episode of NXT TV on the WWE Network, a new title match has been made official for the next NXT TakeOver live special.
  Scheduled to take place at the NXT TakeOver: Orlando event during WrestleMania 33 weekend, according to WWE’s official Twitter page, is an NXT Women’s Championship bout, as Asuka defends against Ember Moon.
  NXT TakeOver: Orlando is scheduled to go down on Saturday, April 1st at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, airing live and ex
  
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• Tony Schiavone Admits He Liked Working For WWF, Why He Left, More

  09-03-2017 19:09
  
  Tony Schiavone, the former voice of now-WWE owned WCW for many years, recently spoke with Raj Giri for an interview at WrestlingInc.com and detailed how he became the wrestling announcer that fans today know as one of the true legends in the field.
  During the discussion, the longtime play-by-play announcer for the now defunct World Championship Wrestling (WCW) promotion, which he started with when the company was still part of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), broke down how he rose through
  
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• 4th Annual Andre The Giant Battle Royal Set For WrestleMania 33

  09-03-2017 19:07
  
  – This week’s episode of SmackDown Live saw multiple new matches announced for this year’s WrestleMania pay-per-view, including a pair of world title bouts and the annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
  As noted, Randy Orton defeated AJ Styles to become the new solo number one contender for the SmackDown Live World Championship, which is currently held by his former Wyatt Family member, Bray Wyatt.
  Joining the Orton-Wyatt match for the SmackDown Live Championship at Wres
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “A New Moon Rises For Asuka”

  09-03-2017 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Faces Face SanityTye Dillinger was scheduled to face Eric Young, but Sanity attacked Roderick Strong on the ramp. Dillinger goes to check on him with No Way Jose, but it turns into an all our brawl between Sanity and the three faces. Eric Young stands tall with his group of fighters.
  I think NXT is doing a really solid job at making Sanity feel like a street gang, not worrying about anything aside from their physical dominance. They have such a balanced combination of superstars with unique
  
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• Eric Bischoff & Teddy Long Recall Their Rivalry As WWE GMs; Bischoff Tells Teddy He Wants A Rematch!

  09-03-2017 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released yesterday and features soon to be WWE Hall of Famer and fellow former WWE GM, Teddy Long!
  A brand new episode will be released next Wednesday and as announced at the end of this week’s show his guest will be WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels!
  You can find some of Eric and Teddy’s comments from the latest episode transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff o
  
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• AJ Styles on His Successful 2016, Being in a Non-Title Match at WrestleMania 33, Samoa Joe Paving the Way, Ripping His Pants in a Match and More

  09-03-2017 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star AJ Styles was the recent guest on the “Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast”, which you can listen to in full at this link. Below are some interview highlights:
  On Having the Best 2016 from WWE:
  Well, if they’re not, something is wrong. This guy [self], comes from Japan, not sure what is going to happen, and one thing leads to another – I get a shot against Roman Reigns the Monday after WrestleMania; I earn a shot to face R
  
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• Paul Heyman Hypes Lesnar vs Owens at WWE MSG (Video), WWE Signs Lucha Underground Talent, New WWE Network Collections Added

  09-03-2017 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Signs Current Lucha Underground Talent
  According to The Wrestling Observer WWE has signed Stardom’s Kairi Hojo to a three-year contract.
  Hojo appeared on the current season of Lucha Underground alongside Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani. The Observer added that Shinsuke Nakamura had been urging Hojo to sign with WWE, however she turned down an offer from the company months ago in favor of remaining with Stardom. She later changed her mind and decided to an accept an offer from WWE
  
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• Matt Hardy Reveals Whether or Not He Has Been Negotiating with WWE About a Return, If a WrestleMania 33 Appearance is Possible (Video)

  09-03-2017 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TMZ cameras recently caught up with new Ring of Honor star Matt Hardy, and during the brief, in-character interview, Hardy spoke out about his current pro wrestling status.
  Hardy revealed that while he is able to go anywhere, he is currently with the “honorable ring”, meaning Ring of Honor. When asked if he would be at WrestleMania 33, he said that anything is possible. Hardy added the following with regards to a possible WWE return:
  “I have spoken with
  
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• Joey Ryan Reveals the Length of His Lucha Underground Deal, Responds to Jim Cornette Criticism, Talks Big Pay From YouPorn and More

  09-03-2017 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lucha Underground star Joey Ryan joins Sean Waltman on X-Pac 12360 this week, revealing that he signed for seven seasons with the show, and declaring that his YouPorn sponsorship has been more lucrative than his work in WWE. Stream it in the video player below, or download the podcast version at this link.
  How Joey’s lollipop gimmick was created:
  The only restriction I was given [at WSX] was I wanted to smoke a cigarette to the ring. But
  
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• The Queen is Dead – “The Betrayal of Charlotte”

  09-03-2017 17:40
  
  She was the 3rd overall pick and RAW’s 2nd pick in the 2016 WWE Draft.   Queen Charlotte had all the makings of the greatest Women’s Superstar of all time.  The creative decision to make her the focal point of the Women’s Revolution and Division was a layup.   It’s simple booking for the simplest of characters, Ric Flair’s daughter.  She is physically superior.  She can talk.  She has the pedigree.  She has the look.  She is v
  
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• “New Era of Impact Wrestling” Starts Tonight with Six New Talents Debuting Including Alberto de Patron, The Hardys Facing Top ROH Tag Team

  09-03-2017 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Hardys Facing Top ROH Tag Team
  Ring of Honor has announced The Hardys will face The Briscoes at the ROH TV tapings on Saturday in Las Vegas, the night after the ROH 15th Anniversary PPV.
  “New Era of Impact Wrestling” Starts Tonight
  Impact Wrestling has released the trailer below hyping the “New Era of Impact Wrestling” beginning with tonight’s episode, featuring the debuts of Alberto de Patron, Rachael Ellering, Reno Scum, Garza, Jr and Laredo Kid.
  Additionally
  
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• Schedule Of Events Released For ‘One Night Only With The Kliq’ Saturday During WrestleMania Weekend

  09-03-2017 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following press release was given to WrestleZone earlier today in regards to One Night Only With The Kliq during WrestleMania weekend featuring Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman.
  DATE & TIME:
  Saturday, April 1, 2017 @ 3:00PM EDT
  LOCATION:
  Hyatt Regency Orlando
  9801 International Drive
  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
  3:00 – 4:30pm Professional Individual Photo-Ops with KLIQ for Tiers 1 & 2
  5:00 – 6:30pm One Night Only Q&A with
  
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• Kurt Angle on Reuniting with Vince McMahon Last Week After Eleven Years, If Hulk Hogan Had an Issue Tapping to the Ankle Lock, More

  09-03-2017 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, soon-to-be WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently conducted a Reddit Q&A and below are more highlights:
  If Hulk Hogan had a problem tapping to the ankle lock in their match:
  “I didn’t think he was going to do it! You know, I remember meeting with Vince McMahon and Hogan came into the room. Vince had us together and we were staring each other in the eyes – it was a pretty intense meeting. Hogan and I were sitting where our knees wer
  
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• The Broken Hardys Hype ROH Tag Title Defense Tomorrow (Video), Impact Hypes Alberto El Patron’s Debut

  09-03-2017 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Broken Hardys Hype ROH Tag Title Defense Tomorrow
  The Broken Hardy Boys have posted the above video to Matt Hardy’s official Facebook page. In it they hype their ROH Tag Team Championship title defense tomorrow night against The Young Bucks and Roppongi Vice in a Las Vegas Streetfight at the ROH 15th Anniversary sHOW.
  Related: Matt Hardy Files Trademark For ‘Broken’ Gimmick
  Impact Hypes Alberto El Patron’s Debut Tonight
  Impact Wrestling has shared
  
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• Hype Videos for ROH 15th Anniversary PPV, More on The Hardys and Bully Ray at ROH PPV, WWE UK Star Trent Seven In-Action Tonight

  09-03-2017 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Hype Videos for ROH 15th Anniversary PPV
  Below are video previews for tomorrow night’s Ring of Honor 15th Anniversary PPV, featuring The Hardys defending the ROH Tag Titles, Bully Ray in-action, Adam Cole vs Christopher Daniels and much more.
  As a reminder, you can watch the PPV right here on WrestleZone by ordering the show now via FITE TV at this link. Then return to WZ tomorrow night at 9pm EST to watch the event! You can also download the FITE App free on iTunes and Google Play a
  
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• The Latest On A Possible Return To The Ring For Daniel Bryan, Where He Would Like To Wrestle, More

  09-03-2017 16:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This past Tuesday night on Talking Smack Daniel Bryan made an off hand comment about how he would be returning to the ring in, “about a year and a half.” Which is right around when his WWE contract is set to expire.
  WATCH: Daniel Bryan Teases In-Ring Return On WWE Talking Smack
  The most recent The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes the following in regards to a potential in-ring wrestling return for Daniel Bryan:
  Bryan was “rushed” in to a retire
  
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• 'Wrestle Like A Girl' Presented with United World Wrestling’s Women and Sport Award

  09-03-2017 16:36
  
  'Wrestle Like a Girl' founder Sally Roberts was presented with award at panel discussion at 2nd annual IF Women in Leadership Forum
  
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• Behind The Scenes Of Seth Rollins’ Mattel Commercial (Video), A Look At WWE’s History w/ The Joe Louis Arena

  09-03-2017 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Behind The Scenes Of Seth Rollins’ Mattel Commercial
  WWE has released the following video on-line taking a behind the scenes look at Seth Rollin’s new Mattel commercial for their Tough Talkers action figures:
  A Look At WWE’s History With The Joe Louis Arena
  The Detroit News has written an excellent article looking at WWE’s history at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit which will be hosting RAW this Monday. The Joe Louis Arena is set t
  
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• Jim Ross on Kenny Omega Ending Up in WWE, If Lesnar vs Goldberg Will Go the Distance at ‘Mania, Okada Compares Omega and AJ Styles

  09-03-2017 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kazuchika Okada recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights.
  Jim Ross on New Japan’s G1 Climax Tournament:
  “This tournament is such a big thing in the industry and within the business itself, and nobody does tournaments like New Japan,” said Ross. “They’re just the best at it. The journey from the opening match
  
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• DDP Talks Getting the WWE Hall of Fame Call, Preparing His Speech, Who Might Induct Him and How He Views His Legacy in Wrestling

  09-03-2017 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2017 WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio, and below are some interview highlights:
  Ring Rust Radio: It was recently announced that you would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 33 weekend. How did you find out about the honor and what were your initial thoughts?
  Diamond Dallas Page:
  It was really awesome the way they called me. I was filming the bio part of ‘Diamond Dallas Page: Positively L
  
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• Mick Foley Reunites With Long Time Family Friend, Dolph Ziggler Taking Part In LA Comedy Show This Friday

  09-03-2017 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley Reunites With Long Time Family Friend
  WWE Hall of Famer and RAW GM Mick Foley has posted the following personal post to his Facebook page talking about getting to reunite with his longtime family friend DB Sweeney:Related: Mick Foley Remembers His Time With Wrestler Tom Jones
  Dolph Ziggler Taking Part In LA Comedy Show This Friday
  Dolph Ziggler will be taking part in a comedy show called “BioDome” at the Pack Theater in  L
  
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• Update On Health Of Pro Wrestler Dennis Stamp, NXT Takeover Orlando Movie Theater Showing In Australia

  09-03-2017 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update On Health Of Pro Wrestler Dennis Stamp
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Dennis Stamp, “has been battling cancer again since it re-emerged in September 2016.  Things have taken a turn of the worse in recent weeks as it has now spread to his bone marrow.”
  Stamp is a longtime journeyman wrestler and is most notable for having wrestled Bret “Hitman” Hart in Bret’s first wrestling match ever. Stamp also appeared in the classic documentary
  
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• WWE Releases Detailed Schedule For Their WrestleMania Superstore; Artist Rob Schamberger Announced

  09-03-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Martyn Nolan/@BeansOnToastUK)
  WWE has released the following detailed schedule for their Wrestlemania Superstore and other merchandise locations for Wrestlemania week in Orlando, Florida.
  Related: Sami Zayn Opens Up About Veteran Superstars Taking WrestleMania Spots From Younger Superstars
  Wrestlemania Store will be located at WrestleMania Axxess within the Orange County Convention Center’s West Concourse, Hall A.
  HOURS:
  Thursday 3/30 | Noon – 11 pmFriday 3/3
  
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• Finn Balor Returning To Action At WWE Live Events, New Kurt Angle Shirt Now Available At WWEShop.com

  09-03-2017 15:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor Returning To Action At WWE Live Events
  WWE Superstar Finn Balor will be returning to the ring this weekend at the WWE live events in Buffalo. NY and Toronto.
  Related: News on Possible Post-WrestleMania 33 WWE Feuds for Finn Balor, Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe and More
  New Kurt Angle-WWE Shirt Now Available
  WWEShop.com has released the follow tweet announcing Kurt Angle’s new shirt, his first since returning to the WWE fold:It’s true!
  
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• John Cena Lights Up Broadway for Kids’ Choice Awards (Photo), Takeover Title Match to Be Determined Next Week, Ember Moon Stat

  09-03-2017 05:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Takeover Title Match to Be Determined Next Week
  Next week’s WWE NXT episode will feature Kassius Ohno challenging NXT Champion Bobby Roode for the title. NXT GM William Regal announced the winner of next week’s match will go on to defend against Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT Takeover Orlando.
  Ember Moon Stat
  Following her win over Billie Kay on WWE NXT tonight, Ember Moon remains undefeated in NXT singles com
  
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• Davey Richards & Angelina Love Talk Working Together, Return To Impact, NXT Takeover Themes Revealed, Ealy Brothers Challenge Authors Of Pain

  09-03-2017 04:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Return
  The above video features an interview from Qwality TV with Impact Wrestling stars and real life couple Davey Richards and Angelina Love.
  Davey and Angelina talk about working together, their relationship outside out of the ring, Davey’s return from an ACL injury and much more.
  NXT Loud
  The following themes were confirmed as themes for NXT Takeover Orlando:
  Motionless In White – “Loud”
  Baroness – “Shock Me”
  Crown The Empire – &ldquo
  
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• Asuka’s NXT Takeover: Orlando Challenger Confirmed, Roderick Strong Feels SAnitY’s Wrath, More NXT Highlights (Videos)

  09-03-2017 04:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Takeover
  WWE has confirmed Ember Moon will challenge NXT Women’s Champion Asuka for the title at NXT Takeover: Orlando.
  NXT Takeover: Orlando takes place on Saturday, April 1st at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on Wrestlemania 33 weekend.As per @RealKingRegal, @WWEEmberMoon will challenge @WWEAsuka for the #NXTWomensChampionship at #NXTTakeOver: Orlando! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/skF8tc1b0l
  — WWE (@WWE) March 9, 2017Related: WWE NXT Results (3/8): Number One Contender for th
  
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• Vickie Guerrero Comments On Returning To Wrestling, Favorite WWE Memories, Her Choice For HOF Inductor If She Was Nominated

  09-03-2017 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vickie Guerrero recently spoke with Kevin Eck for PressBox; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Vickie Guerrero comments on taking independent bookings after leaving the wrestling business for awhile:
  It’s been great. I always love interacting with the fans. At independent shows, you get to really take your time and talk to the fans. I just got back from Charleston, W. Va, today, and I’ll be going to WrestleCon in Orlando, Fla., at the end of March.
  
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• Bully Ray Comments On Ring Of Honor Debut, Keeping His Appearance A Secret, What He Wants To Bring To ROH

  09-03-2017 03:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bully Ray recently spoke with Scott Fishman for TV Insider about his surprise Ring of Honor appearance at Manhattan Mayhem, and hopes for his future with the company. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Bully Ray comments on appearing for Ring of Honor, why the company appealed to him: 
  “I’ve been a fan of Ring of Honor since they started. The number one reason I liked the company is because it reminded me of ECW. Wrestlers in the company always ha
  
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• Adam Cole Comments On Respect For Christopher Daniels, Possible Friction With Kenny Omega

  09-03-2017 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ring of Honor World Champion Adam Cole recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard. Cole took part in this week’s Five Questions portion of the Week In Wrestling column; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Adam Cole talks about his relationship with Christopher Daniels, what he respects about him: 
  The history between Christopher Daniels and I is actually much deeper than people realize. When I first watched Ring of
  
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• Jake Roberts Comments On Bray Wyatt’s Direction After WWE Title Win, Is NXT Ready To Fade To Black? (Video)

  09-03-2017 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling; you can read some highlights below:
  Jake Roberts comments on Bray Wyatt’s direction after winning the WWE World Championship: 
  “It’s great that Bray is champion, but my worry is that they’re pulling him away from his character. The people were chanting, ‘You deserve it!’ to him on Smackdow
  
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• Bobby Roode Comments On Potential NXT Title Challengers, MCW Winter Blast Preview (Audio)

  09-03-2017 02:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Glorious Interview
  Bobby Roode recently spoke with Planeta Wrestling, and one of the questions asked was about his potential challengers to the title in NXT. The host asked if Roode thought Kassius ohno was next in line after Shinsuke Nakamura, and Roode said:
  “Well, we’ll see what happens, I mean, I don’t know; there are those guys and everybody gets an opportunity, we’ll see what happens. Like I said earlier, there’s a lot of guy
  
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• Kurt Angle Comments On His Relationship With Vince McMahon, Maria Menounos Gets The Pin At WrestleMania XXVIII (Video)

  09-03-2017 01:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Kurt Angle recently took part in a Reddit AMA session, fielding a number of questions from fans about his career, beating addiction and more. Kurt also commented on his relationship with Vince McMahon when he worked for WWE and today with his Hall of Fame induction coming up:
  Kurt Angle comments on his relationship with Vince McMahon: 
  I love Vince. It was great to see him last week. I finally got to see him after eleven years. It was like we picked up right where we left off bef
  
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• WWE Smackdown Live Social Media Rankings, Mike Tyson Knocks Out Shawn Michaels At Wrestlemania (Video)

  09-03-2017 01:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  Source: NielsenSocial.com 
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live saw the show bring in 87,000 total uniques and 170,000 total interactions, which is an increase from 84,000 uniques last week, but down from the 206,000 total interactions last week.
  Smackdown saw 75,000 uniques and 117,000 interactions on Facebook, which is up from 65,000 uniques and 107,000 interactions. Additionally, Smackdown had 12,000 uniques an
  
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• Daniel Bryan Teases Return To The Ring In 2018

  09-03-2017 00:54
  
  – During last night’s Talking Smack episode, SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan teased at a possible in-ring return once his WWE contract expires, meaning sometime after 2018.
  During last night’s Talking Smack segment, The Miz again poked fun at how Bryan can’t wrestle due to “his head.” Bryan then said the following “I can’t or they won’t let me? We’ll see in a year and a half, we’ll see what happens.”
  Bryan has not wre
  
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• Jim Ross On The Roman Reigns Vs. Undertaker Match At WrestleMania 33

  09-03-2017 00:44
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently posted on his blog at JRsBarBQ.com, check out the highlights below:
  AJ Styles and Randy Orton’s SmackDown Match:
  “The broadcast was solid until the AJ-RKO match which was excellent and pushed this show up another level. Both men came to work ready to excel and they did. Orton was as good as he’s been in a while and when Randy is ‘good’ he’s damn good. AJ Styles once again proved Tuesday night why I perceive him to be
  
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