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• Chris Jericho Says Goodbye to Joe Louis Arena, WWE Prepares to Bid Farewell to the Joe (Videos), New WWE Album, Beth Phoenix Talks WWE, More

  13-03-2017 23:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Beth Phoenix On Her Time in WWE, More
  Soon-to-be WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix recently spoke with The Citizen-Times, and during the interview Phoenix had the following to say on her goals when she worked for WWE:
  “With my career I knew I wanted to work for WWE. There was no other company that I wanted to work for. I took my career incrementally. I wanted to get hired; that’s all I wanted, was to get one paycheck from WWE. Then I wanted to have a TV m
  
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• WWE Releases Video of Asuka’s MSG Debut, Lucha Underground Star Named Head of Talent Relations, WWE Star Expecting a Child (Photo)

  13-03-2017 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lucha Underground Star Named Head of Talent Relations
  El Rey Network has issued the following press release:
  IAN HODGKINSON (VAMPIRO) NAMED HEAD OF TALENT RELATIONS FORLUCHA LIBRE FMV
  Los Angeles – March 13 2017 – Ian Hodgkinson (Vampiro) has been named the head of Talent Relations for Lucha Libre FMV, it was announced today by the league’s General Manager Dorian Roldán Peña.  In this role, Hodgkinson will oversee tal
  
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• Kevin Owens on Brock Lesnar Squash Match, NXT Announces New Post-WrestleMania Dates, Nikki Bella Strips Down to Her Calvins (Video)

  13-03-2017 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kevin Owens Comments on Brock Lesnar Squash Match
  As noted, Brock Lesnar defeated Kevin Owens in a little over 2 minutes at the WWE MSG live event yesterday, and Owens Tweeted the following on the loss:The match didn’t go my way but I see half of the Smackdown crew wrestles in a shirt now. Nice to see how many guys I’ve inspired over there!
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) March 12, 2017
  NXT Announces New Post-WrestleMania Dates
  NXT has announced the following post-WrestleMani
  
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• Backstage News on How Long WWE Plans to Have Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg Last at WrestleMania 33

  13-03-2017 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, current speculation is that the Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg WWE Universal Title match at WrestleMania 33 will not be long. The quick squash matches that Goldberg worked against Brock Lesnar and Kevin Owens, as well as Goldberg’s quick work of Lesnar in the Royal Rumble, were all done to build to Lesnar finally dethroning the dominant Goldberg.
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• Full Statement From Anthem Touting Impact Wrestling’s Success in the First Week Under New Regime

  13-03-2017 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Anthem Sports and Entertainment has issued the following:
  #MakeImpactGreat – Inaugural Show Results
  TORONTO | NASHVILLE – IMPACT Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., announced today the viewership results for its inaugural show that aired on PopTV on March 9, 2017.
  Viewership on PopTV held steady week over week, but viewership on the IMPACT Wrestling YouTube channel and other social media outlets exploded, with new content attracting more than 2.4 mill
  
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• Backstage News on Scott D’Amore’s Impact Wrestling Role, Jeff Jarrett Touts Big Increase in Impact Views, Impact Holding TV Tapings in India

  13-03-2017 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  As noted, former TNA employee Scott D’Amore has returned to Impact Wrestling, and PWInsider.com reports his official title is Vice President of International Development. D’Amore will also be working on the Impact Wrestling creative team, and was largely responsible for the Pro Wrestling NOAH / Impact Wrestling partnership.
  Impact Wrestling will be holding a TV in Mumbai, India on May 30th and 31st. The India deal was finalized last week and was required for Im
  
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• Top WWE 205 Live Star Suffers Injury, Out Of Action For Up To 5 Months

  13-03-2017 20:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE 205 Live star Cedric Alexander has suffered an injury and will be out of action for 3-5 month.
  The report notes Alexander suffered an injury to his right knee, and his timetable for return appears to be sometime in the Summer.
  Alexander last appeared on WWE TV in a 6 Man Tag Team match on 205 Live.
  The post Top WWE 205 Live Star Suffers Injury, Out Of Action For Up To 5 Months appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton – WWE Championship Match: Night of Champions 2013 at Joe Louis Arena

  13-03-2017 20:14
  
  Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton – WWE Championship Match: Night of Champions 2013 at Joe Louis ArenaThe post Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton – WWE Championship Match: Night of Champions 2013 at Joe Louis Arena appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kurt Angle’s funniest moments – WWE Top 10

  13-03-2017 20:13
  
  Kurt Angle’s funniest moments – WWE Top 10The post Kurt Angle’s funniest moments – WWE Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos vs. Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres: WrestleMania XXVIII

  13-03-2017 20:13
  
  Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos vs. Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres: WrestleMania XXVIIIThe post Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos vs. Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres: WrestleMania XXVIII appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Nikki Bella is fearless on the canvas!: WWE Canvas 2 Canvas

  13-03-2017 20:12
  
  Nikki Bella is fearless on the canvas!: WWE Canvas 2 CanvasThe post Nikki Bella is fearless on the canvas!: WWE Canvas 2 Canvas appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Hideo Itami makes a surprising return to NXT: Exclusive, March 12, 2017

  13-03-2017 20:12
  
  Hideo Itami makes a surprising return to NXT: Exclusive, March 12, 2017The post Hideo Itami makes a surprising return to NXT: Exclusive, March 12, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mike Awesome vs. Kid Kash – ECW World Heavyweight Title Match: ECW Living Dangerously 2000

  13-03-2017 20:11
  
  Mike Awesome vs. Kid Kash – ECW World Heavyweight Title Match: ECW Living Dangerously 2000The post Mike Awesome vs. Kid Kash – ECW World Heavyweight Title Match: ECW Living Dangerously 2000 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Austin Aries returns to form with a powerful leg workout

  13-03-2017 20:11
  
  Austin Aries returns to form with a powerful leg workoutThe post Austin Aries returns to form with a powerful leg workout appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• FULL MATCH — Rusev vs. John Cena – U.S. Title Match: WrestleMania 31

  13-03-2017 20:10
  
  FULL MATCH — Rusev vs. John Cena – U.S. Title Match: WrestleMania 31The post FULL MATCH — Rusev vs. John Cena – U.S. Title Match: WrestleMania 31 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 17 Randy Orton powerslams outta nowhere: WWE Fury

  13-03-2017 20:10
  
  17 Randy Orton powerslams outta nowhere: WWE FuryThe post 17 Randy Orton powerslams outta nowhere: WWE Fury appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mark Henry makes his first appearance in WWE: Raw, March 11, 1996

  13-03-2017 20:09
  
  Mark Henry makes his first appearance in WWE: Raw, March 11, 1996The post Mark Henry makes his first appearance in WWE: Raw, March 11, 1996 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ryback on the Booking of Goldberg’s WWE Return, If Goldberg Was Brought Back Because He Left, Roman Reigns Turning Heel in WWE and More

  13-03-2017 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the most recent edition of “Conversations with The Big Guy”, which you can listen to in full at this link, former WWE star Ryback had the following to say regarding a number of topics:
  On Bill Goldberg Coming to WWE After He Left the Company:I watched the entire Fastlane Pay Per View. I don’t have anything bad to say. They put the championship on Bill Goldberg and I don’t think he has wrestled that long since he
  
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• Figure 2 Photo: Edge Spears Undertaker Off The Announce Table At WWE SummerSlam!

  13-03-2017 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our new episode of Figure 2 Photo features Edge Spearing Undertaker Off The Announce Table At Summer Slam!A new episode of Figure 2 Photo will be released every Monday via WrestleZone’s Facebook and YouTube platforms.
  Every Friday is Figure Friday on WrestleZone! As part of it Matt Goldberg recreates a notable pro wrestling moment in high quality action figure photo form. He also provides in-depth reviews of the latest professional wrestling action figures as well
  
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• WWE Officially Releases Jack Swagger

  13-03-2017 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced the following:
  Jack Swagger released
  WWE has come to terms on the release of Jack Swagger as of today, March 13, 2017. WWE wishes Swagger the best in all his future endeavors.
  As noted, Jack Swagger’s release from WWE will carry a 90 day no-compete clause, which means he will be unable to appear for any televised promotions for a period of 90 days. Consequently, at the WAW event over the weekend, Swagger was replaced by Impact Wr
  
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• AJ Styles Confronts Shane McMahon at WWE MSG (Video), ROH Stars Visit Children’s Hospital Before PPV (Photos), Kurt Angle Blogs on Laziness

  13-03-2017 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle Posts New Blog on Laziness
  Soon-to-be WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle posted a new blog on his website questioning whether or not people are getting lazy and are over reliant on cell phones and fast food.
  AJ Styles Confronts Shane at WWE MSG
  As noted, AJ Styles confronted Shane McMahon at yesterday’s WWE Smackdown Live event at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Below is video footage of the confrontation:ROH Stars Visit Children’s Hospit
  
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• Breaking News: WrestleMania 33 Match Featuring The Undertaker Announced, Updated Card With 8 Confirmed Matches

  13-03-2017 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE just tweeted out that The Undertaker will face off against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando. WrestleMania 33 is less than three weeks away and will take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Below are the confirmed matches so far.
  Goldberg (c) vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship
  Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Randy Orton for the WWE World Championship
  Bayley (c) vs. Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte for the WWE RAW Women’s Championshi
  
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• More Details on The Hardys WrestleMania Party, Full PROGRESS vs. EVOLVE Supershow Lineup, New WWE – Jetsons Movie Clip (Video)

  13-03-2017 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New WWE – Jetsons Movie Clip
  WWE has released the following new clip from the WWE Studios movie “The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!”, now available on Digital HD. The movie will be released on DVD on March 14th:
  More Details on The Hardys WrestleMania Party, Complete PROGRESS vs. EVOLVE Supershow Lineup
  WWN Live has issued the following:All the deals are done, contracts signed and now it is time for what we all love- match announ
  
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• WWE Announces 2017 Warrior Award Recipient at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  13-03-2017 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following:
  Eric LeGrand to receive Warrior Award at 2017 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  Eric LeGrand, a former standout for the Rutgers University football team-turned-motivational speaker, has been named the recipient of the third annual Warrior Award. The news was first reported by ESPN.com.
  Named after WWE Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior, The Warrior Award is presented to an individual who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who liv
  
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• John Cena to Receive “Action Star of the Year” Award

  13-03-2017 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following press release has been issued:
  JOHN CENA TO RECEIVE “CINEMACON ACTION STAR OF THE YEAR”
  “THE WALL” TO BE RELEASED BY AMAZON STUDIOS AND ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS ON MAY 12, 2017
  WASHINGTON D.C. (March 13, 2017) – John Cena will receive the “CinemaCon Action Star of the Year Award,” it was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Ass
  
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• Matt Hardy Continues To Use ‘Broken’ Character Despite Warning

  13-03-2017 17:01
  – As noted, PWInsider reported legal issues regarding The Hardys using the “Broken” gimmick outside TNA, which is why it was not used at last week’s ROH 15th Anniversary PPV.Despite TNA’s warning, Matt Hardy continues to use the character on his Twitter and posted the following tweets aftrer the ROH pay-per-view:Tonight's #ROH15TH PPV was an absolutely ILLUSTRIOUS event.
  A DELIGHTFUL roster & an office that is fair & respectful. Thanks @ringofhonor.
  —
  
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• Kota Ibushi Makes UK Debut in Wild Tag Match in the Streets of London, Talks Potentially Returning to WWE, Teaming with Kenny Omega (Video)

  13-03-2017 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Cruiserweight Classic star Kota Ibushi made his UK debut over the weekend in Colchester, followed by an appearance in London for XWA on Sunday.
  Ibushi teamed up with Gota Ihashi and faced Jimmy Havoc and Cara Noir, in a match which took place in the streets of London, on top of cars, and more. You can check out match footage below.
  Ibushi spoke with Metro.co.uk following his UK appearances, and below are some interview highlights:
  On difficulties getting to the UK
  
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• DDP Details His HOF Call With Triple H, Reveals Two Names He Wants To Induct Him

  13-03-2017 16:53
  
  – Ring Rust Radio interviewed 2017 WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page on the show this week, they sent us this transcription:
  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?
  “It was really awesome the way they called me. I was filming the bio part of ‘Diamond Dallas Page: Positively Living.’ I was on my last day of shooting and right
  
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• Teddy Long Tells Eric Bischoff About The Most Important Thing He Learned During His Time With WWE

  13-03-2017 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released this past Wednesday and featured soon to be WWE Hall of Famer and fellow former WWE GM, Teddy Long!
  A brand new episode will be released this Wednesday and, as announced at the end of last week’s show, his guest will be WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels!
  You can find some of Eric and Teddy’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrest
  
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• Why AJ Styles Having A WrestleMania Match Against Shane McMahon Is Good For His Career

  13-03-2017 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former Miss France and Europe 2006 Alexandra Rosenfeld (C) poses with US wrestler Allen Neal Jones known as AJ Styles (R) and Mexican wrestler Alberto Rodriguez known as Alberto Del Rio (L) before attending a show at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, as part of the WrestleMania Revenge Tour, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) European tour, on April 22, 2016 in Paris. / AFP / THOMAS SAMSON (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)
  My latest column for upgruv.com is about why i
  
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• Update on Kane’s Lengthy Absence From WWE TV, HBK On How Long Lesnar vs Goldberg Should Be, WrestleMania 28 Tag Match (Video)

  13-03-2017 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Kane’s Lengthy Absence From WWE TV
  WWE star Kane has been absent from WWE since the November 22nd edition of Smackdown Live, during which The Big Red Monster lost a match, via DQ, to Baron Corbin.
  According to SportsKeeda, Kane has been absent from WWE as he previously requested, and was granted, time off from the company. The report adds Kane requested the time off to run for the Knox County mayoral seat in 2018 and to work on his insura
  
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• Bill Apter Says “What’s Old Is New Again” In WWE; Comments On Goldberg As The Universal Champion

  13-03-2017 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter will be releasing the latest episode of his podcast Is Wrestling Fixed? this past Friday morning. It featured former WWE & ECW World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam as his guest!
  You can find a tease of some of Apter and I’s comments from the news section at the top of the show transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Is Wrestling Fixed? on iTunes
  BA: A lot of stuff that’s new is old and it’s being recycled in t
  
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• Paige’s Dad Calls WWE UK Title Live Events a “Conspiracy”, Man Arrested at WWE Buffalo Event, Lucha Underground Premiering on Netflix

  13-03-2017 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Man Arrested at WWE Buffalo Live Event
  According to BuffaloNews.com, 26 year old David Thompson was arrested at Friday’s WWE live event in Buffalo, NY after being accused of improperly touching a woman, then injuring two security officers. The man was charged with second and third degree assault, forcible touching and disorderly conduct. The report adds security stopped and held Thompson at one point, but he bit one of them and injured the other.
  Lucha Underground Premiering on Netflix
  As
  
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• Matt Hardy Responds to Impact Legal Threat, News on Ticket Sales for Tonight’s Final Raw at The Joe, Big No DQ Match on ROH TV Tonight

  13-03-2017 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on Ticket Sales for Tonight’s Final Raw at The Joe
  As noted, tonight’s WWE Raw will mark the final WWE event at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit before the arena’s demolition later this year. TicketIQ has told us that Upper Level Tickets are still available from Ticketmaster, ranging from $30-$55 while 100’s Level seating is still available on the secondary market starting at $73.
  The Joe has hosted many notable WWE events, including Survivor Seri
  
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• WWE Superstars Square Off In UFC 2 Video Game (Video), Second Episode Of Bring It To The Table Airing Tonight

  13-03-2017 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Superstars Square Off In UFC 2 Video Game
  WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has uploaded the above video to his official UpUpDownDown YouTube channel.
  It features Jack Gallagher and Rich Swann taking on Jey Uso in UFC 2 as part of Woods’ Gamer Gauntlet.
  Related: Xavier Woods Unboxes Star Wars: Smuggler’s Bounty Box (Video)
  Second Episode Of Bring It To The Table Airing Tonight
  Following tonight’s RAW the WWE Network will air the second episode of Bring to the Table
  
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• Samoa Joe Talks Tonight’s RAW On Detroit Morning News (Video), WWE Shop Teases New KO-Mania Shirts

  13-03-2017 15:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Samoa Joe Talks Tonight’s RAW On Detroit Morning News
  WWE Superstar Samoa Joe was up early today promoting tonight’s episode of RAW from the Joe Louis Arena on Detroit’s WXYZ ABC 7 Morning News.
  You can watch his appearance in the embedded video player above.
  Related: Samoa Joe to Reveal WrestleMania 33 Plans Soon
  WWE Shop Teases New KO-Mania Shirts
  WWEShop.com’s Instagram account has posted the following .gif hyping new KO-Mania merchandise coming soon:Coming soon t
  
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• FCA Champions Breakfast featuring Steve Garland, March 17 in St. Louis

  13-03-2017 15:38
  
  Limited tickets available for USAW and NWCA members, free of charge. 
  
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• Kurt Angle’s Top 10 Funniest WWE Moments (Video), Tonight’s RAW Final Pro Wrestling Event In Historic Arena

  13-03-2017 15:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kurt Angle’s Top 10 Funniest WWE Moments
  WWE has shared the above video on-line featuring their top 10 funniest Kurt Angle moments.
  Related: Kurt Angle Interview Airing on WWE Network Next Week
  Tonight’s RAW Final Pro Wrestling Event In Historic Arena
  Tonight’s WWE RAW will be the last ever pro wrestling event at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
  An excellent article was recently written about WWE’s relationship with Detroit and the Joe Louis Arena by The De
  
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• Watch the Full Brock Lesnar vs Kevin Owens WWE MSG Match (Video), Lesnar’s Status For Raw Tomorrow, Asuka Comments on MSG Debut

  13-03-2017 04:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar’s Status For Raw Tomorrow
  Brock Lesnar is expected to appear on tomorrow night’s WWE Raw in Detroit. As of this writing, Lesnar’s WrestleMania opponent Goldberg is not scheduled for tomorrow’s Raw.
  Asuka Comments on MSG Debut
  WWE NXT Women’s Champion Asuka made her Madison Square Garden at today’s WWE Smackdown live event, and she teamed up with Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch and Tamina
  
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• Cody Rhodes, Matt Riddle, Paul London & More Compete in This Weekend’s 16 Carat Gold Tournament; Complete Results, Photos & Video

  13-03-2017 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  23-year-old Russian star Ilja Dragunov outlasted a host of wrestlers, including Cody Rhodes, Matt Riddle, Da Mack, JT Dunn, Donovan Dijak, Mike Bailey and Paul London, to win the 2017 wXw 16 Carat Gold Tournament.
  The 16 Carat Gold Tournament, much like the PWG Battle of Los Angeles, has been something of a predictor for major stars to keep your eye on. Past winners of the annual event include Chris Hero (twice), Zack Sabre Jr., Tommy End, Sami Zayn, and Sami Callihan. Below are results fr
  
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• WWE MSG Live Event Results (3/12): Lesnar vs Owens, Wyatt vs Cena, Asuka Debuts, AJ Styles Confronts Shane McMahon (Photos & Videos)

  13-03-2017 02:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE MSG Live Event Results
  3/12/17
  Madison Square Garden, New York City
  Results courtesy of PWTorch.com
  -The crowd was just shy of a sell-out.  Packed, with one smaller upper section not sold.
  -Return date announced: Friday, July 7. Tickets on sale today with presale code:  NYCWWE
  -Partial stage used for entrances.
  -Shane McMahon came out first to open the show. He said hasn’t been in an MSG ring for eight years. A.J. Styles walk
  
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• JTG Talks John Cena Reprimanding Him and Shad Gaspard in the Locker Room Prior to Their WWE Release

  13-03-2017 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former “Cryme Tyme” member JTG recently appeared on Hannibal TV, and during the interview he discussed being verbally reprimanded in the locker room by John Cena prior to his first WWE release. The following is an interview highlight, and you can watch the entire interview in the video player below.
  On Cryme Tyme partner Shad Gaspard being upset with the finish of a match, taking it out on the referee, and subsequently being reprimanded by WWE officials as
  
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• WWE Star Reportedly Scheduled to Take Time Off Due to Injury, Possibly Undergoing Surgery and Missing WrestleMania

  13-03-2017 02:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to F4WOnline.com, WWE star Rusev is currently scheduled to take some time off WWE due to injury. The exact nature of the injury remains unconfirmed at this time, but Big Show has reportedly said Rusev requires shoulder surgery, which could keep him out of action for an extended period of time.
  The timing of Rusev’s recent WWE story lines might coincide with an injury, as the former United States Champion has not been involved in an
  
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• Paige’s Mom ‘Sweet’ Saraya Knight Wants to Crown the ‘Female Wrestling Champion of the World’; Petitions Promotions to Send Their Champions

  13-03-2017 01:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pro wrestler and long-time promoter “Sweet” Saraya Knight, the mother of WWE Superstar Paige, posted on her Facebook page this weekend that she is looking for all the female wrestling champions from every country around the world. She is putting together what she calls the Champion of Champions for later this year, which will take place at her promotion Bellatrix Female Warriors (formerly the World Association of Women’s Wrestling).
  Here’s the official statement from Sar
  
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• WWE Announces MSG Return Date, News on ESPN at WrestleMania, Stephanie McMahon on WWE Training Talent in Social Media Usage

  13-03-2017 00:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Announces Return to MSG
  During today’s WWE MSG Smackdown Live event, WWE announced the company will return to MSG on Friday, July 7th for a live event.
  News on SportsCenter at WrestleMania
  ESPN’s SportsCenter will once again be providing on-site coverage of WrestleMania this year. ESPN debuted its WrestleMania coverage for last year’s event in Dallas.
  Stephanie McMahon on WWE Training Talent in Social Media Usage
  As noted, Stephanie McMahon is cur
  
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