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• WWE Reveals First ‘Superstar Shakeup’ Roster Move

  10-04-2017 23:43
  
  – Seen below, Mike Rome reveals that Apollo Crews is officially headed to RAW on tonight’s “Superstar Shakeup” two-night event.
  Crews says he loved working with Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon on SmackDown but now will now work for WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and the red brand.
  Stay tuned for more roster updates as we head into RAW.EXCLUSIVE: @MikeRomeWWE is standing by with the first OFFICIAL @WWE Superstar to be "shaken up" to Monday Night #RAW…@ApolloCrews! pic.
  
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• Jim Ross Comments On Tonight’s Superstar Shakeup, His Next WWE Assignment

  10-04-2017 23:30
  
  – WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently posted a new blog at JRsBarBQ.com providing his thoughts on a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  His thoughts on the upcoming WWE Superstar Shakeup:
  “I’d like to see Luke Harper move to RAW and get a chance to contribute in a more significant way. He’s skilled, motivated/hungry and can have an effective wrestling match with anyone on the roster. Just believe that there is something there with Harper. Curious to se
  
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• Forbes Reveals List Of Ten Highest Paid WWE Superstars

  10-04-2017 23:01
  
  – Forbes published another look at this year’s ten highest paid WWE wrestlers.
  It appears Brock Lesnar overtook John Cena for top spot, Cena earned $9.5 million in 2015, while Lesnar took home $6 million in 2016.
  The estimates are for the 2016 year, and use data compiled from “WWE’s public filings, booking contracts and pay documents as well as interviews with industry insiders.”
  Check out the list below:
  10. Randy Orton – $1.9 million9. Seth Rollins – $
  
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• WWE Announces Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership In Japan

  10-04-2017 22:56
  
  – WWE announced a multi-year agreement with DAZN today:
  WWE® and DAZN Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement in Japan
  TOKYO & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE:WWE) and DAZN today announced that WWE’s flagship programs Raw® and SmackDown® will be available live in Japan with Japanese commentary for the first time ever, beginning tomorrow at 9AM on DAZN.
  Fans will be able to live stream all three hours of Raw and two hours of SmackDown exclusively
  
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• Video Of Ric Flair’s Altercation Before Getting Kicked From The Bar

  10-04-2017 22:50
  
  – As noted, the IndyStar is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was kicked out of a bar in Fort Wayne, IN. He insulted a bartender by calling him a “fat ass”. An employee at The Deck at the Gas House said Flair was “acting like a moron.”Flair was only in the bar for a few minutes before being kicked out, check out the video below:
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• Mike Evans joins Campbell staff as volunteer assistant

  10-04-2017 22:37
  
  Three-time NCAA All-American Mike Evans hired as volunteer assistant coach at Campbell
  
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• WrestleCircus Announces Stacked Card For 4/30 BATTLE AT THE BIG TOP IPPV: Brian Cage vs John Morrison, Huge 6-Man Tag & More

  10-04-2017 21:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Austin based promotion WrestleCircus, who has been picking up a ton of steam with incredible events throughout 2017, has announced the lineup for their next show on April 30th – BATTLE AT THE BIG TOP.
  The main event will see the monstrously muscular Brian Cage defend his Ringmaster Championship against former WWE Superstar and Lucha Underground sensation John Morrison, plus a four-way battle of some very big, very aggressive heavyweights, “All Ego” Ethan Page taking on on
  
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• New Clip From The Miz & Maryse on WWE Ride Along (Video), The Revival Continue to Taunt Kofi Kingston After Breaking His Ankle

  10-04-2017 21:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Revival Continue to Taunt Kingston
  Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder of The Revival have continued their social media taunting after breaking Kofi Kingston’s ankle, according to a storyline update from WWE. Kingston’s fellow New Day members Big E and Xavier Woods will definitely be looking to get a measure of revenge on the former NXT Tag Team Champions tonight during Monday Night Raw, in what could be the final chance to do so as the highly a
  
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• Vince McMahon Reportedly Enjoys Watching Enzo Get ‘Ragdolled’

  10-04-2017 20:30
  
  – According to Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE executives including Vince McMahon enjoy watching Enzo Amore get ragdolled in the ring, check out the quote from Meltzer below:
  “There’s people backstage that, I guess Vince McMahon, that love to watch Enzo just [get ragdolled],” Meltzer said. “That’s why his character is this character, because Vince thinks that’s his character.”Subscribe to The Wrestling Observer, each issue has coverage and analysis o
  
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• WWE Wants Fans Ideas for House of Horrors Match

  10-04-2017 20:15
  
  WWE sent a survey to fans today and ask fans about the House of Horrors match between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt. The survey asked fans what they would like to see in the match.@bryanalvarez @WONF4W New WWE survey just went out (attached)…They have no idea what a House of Horrors match is, do they? pic.twitter.com/pyiU9fMeJL
  — Nick Garcia (@foothands) April 10, 2017The post WWE Wants Fans Ideas for House of Horrors Match appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• NJPW Announces Match Cards For 4/29 & 5/3 Shows; Cody Rhodes Returns, Juice Robinson’s First Main Event, Okada vs Bad Luck Fale

  10-04-2017 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the match cards for their next two big events, WRESTLING TOYONOKUNI (or Tokyo Province) on April 29th, and WRESTLING DONTAKU on May 3rd. Each show will have a few championship matches built around the fallout of this past weekend’s SAKURA GENESIS show, plus a major rematch from the New Japan Cup.
  It looks like Cody Rhodes will be flying into Japan just to work one match, a special singles match against David Finlay on the 5/3 card
  
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• Lita Comments on Hardy Boyz Return to WWE

  10-04-2017 20:09
  
  Matt Hardy’s former girlfriend Amy Dumas (aka Lita) has weighed in on the Hardy Boyz return to WWE. The former couple personal life was the talk of 2005, as WWE used their actual relationship of Lita cheating on Hardy as a storyline. It was one of the more controversial WWE storylines to date, as it touch on a major real life issue.I wish @MATTHARDYBRAND and @JEFFHARDYBRAND all this best in this chapter with @WWE Go get 'em boyz!!
  — Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) April 10, 2017
  Or because fan
  
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• Tonight’s WWE RAW Preview – Superstar Shakeup Begins

  10-04-2017 20:02
  
  – Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island and will feature the two-night “Superstar Shakeup” event.
  No matches have been confirmed but WWE is focusing on the following points:
  * How will the Superstar Shake-up impact Team Red?
  * Finn Bálor is back!
  * Who will challenge The Beast Incarnate?
  * Cesaro & Sheamus lock onto The Hardys’ titles
  * Will Chris Jericho get payback against Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe?
  The post Tonight&r
  
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• WWE Sues BitTorrent Users For Downloading Movie

  10-04-2017 19:59
  
  WWE has sued a group of BitTorrent users for copyright infringement. The company filed its suit on April 6, as it found IP addresses that downloaded WWE Studios film “Eliminators”. The action thriller movie was released on October 11, 2016 and features Scott Adkins and Wade Barrett. WWE is asking for $150,000 per infringement, costs and jury trial.
  The post WWE Sues BitTorrent Users For Downloading Movie appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Figure 2 Photo: Austin Aries’ Last Chancery To Shinsuke Nakamura On NXT!

  10-04-2017 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our new episode of Figure 2 Photo features Austin Aries’ Last Chancery To Shinsuke Nakamura On NXT!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 a
  
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• Kevin Nash Set To Appear On Comedy Central Series

  10-04-2017 19:51
  
  – Former WWE Superstar Kevin Nash is slated to appear as “Big Hank” on The Comedy Central series “Detroiters” tomorrow at 10:30 ET.
  According to the series, he’s has been confined for a while to the Wayne County Insane Asylum. But on this week’s episode at 10:30 tonight on Comedy Central, Big Hank shows up by surprise at the Cramblin-Duvet offices.
  Check out the video below:The post Kevin Nash Set To Appear On Comedy Central Series appeared first on ProW
  
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• WWE Slam App Reveals Two Names For Superstar Shakeup

  10-04-2017 19:50
  
  WWE SLAM: Card Trader app has revealed two major names that will be switching brands in this week’s Superstar Shakeup. An update was released for the app for a new card set that will be available during the Superstar Shakeup. There will be new red base cards for wrestlers moving to RAW, and dark blue base cards for those moving to Smackdown Live.
  An image with a wrestler silhouette that appears to be AJ Styles is on a red card, and another silhouette of Charlotte Flair is on a blue one.
  Th
  
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• Jessie Godderz Records Single w/ 98 Degrees Jeff Timmons, WWE Network Adds New Edge & ECW Collections

  10-04-2017 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jessie Godderz Records Single w/ 98 Degrees Jeff Timmons
  The following was sent to WrestleZone this morning:Mr. PEC-Tacular Jessie Godderz, known worldwide from CBS’ Big Brother, Amazon’s Tainted Dreams, and POP’s IMPACT Wrestling just wrapped with 98 DEGREES Legend Jeff Timmons at the recording studio finishing up their new single.Related: Jessie Godderz Comments On Tainted Dreams Role
  WrestleZone has posted the followin
  
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• Breaking News: Kofi Kingston Injures Ankle, Undergoes Surgery

  10-04-2017 19:01
  
  – The following is from a WWE.com:
  “During the attack by The Revival, Kofi injured his right ankle and heard a crack, and was unable to put weight on his leg following the attack,” WWE physician Dr. Chris Amann told WWE.com. “Further evaluation and an MRI revealed that the attack had caused fragments of bone to break off the ankle bone (talus), requiring arthroscopic surgery to remove the bone chips from the damaged joint.”BREAKING NEWS: @TrueKofi has sustained an a
  
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• ROH Reveals ‘Uncensored’ Theme For Return Their To Milwaukee

  10-04-2017 18:59
  
  Ring of Honor announced the following:
  A full night of unsanctioned action is on tap in the Beer City when Ring of Honor presents ROH UNAUTHORIZED on Friday April 28 in Milwaukee’s Turner Hall Ballroom! With all matches not officially sanctioned by the ROH Board of the Directors, ANYTHING can happen in Milwaukee. Throughout the evening, specially appointed matchmakers will create stipulations. Expect the unexpected!
  All of your favorite ROH stars will be there LIVE in Milwaukee for this un
  
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• World Team Trials preview at 59 kg/130 lbs. in Greco-Roman

  10-04-2017 18:44
  
  Several are primed to be contenders for the 59 kg World Team spot. 
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Celebrates Mental Health Monday, Independent Wrestler Appearing In Fate Of The Furious

  10-04-2017 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mauro Ranallo Celebrates Mental Health Monday
  Mauro Ranallo posted the following to Twitter this morning noting he’s celebrating “Mental Health Monday”:Keep up the good fight! #MentalHealthMonday #SickNotWeak #EndTheStigma
  — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) April 10, 2017
  Ranallo has notably been absent from WWE TV recently as he’s been dealing with his own mental health issues. It does not appear at this time that he will be returning t
  
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• A Legal Analysis of the JBL Bullying Accusations: Could WWE Simply Cut Ties with the Smackdown Announcer?

  10-04-2017 18:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by J.Sciulli/WireImage for LIONSGATE)
  As rumors continue to swirl about a possible connection between Mauro Ranallo’s apparent exit from WWE and JBL’s alleged affinity for bullying behavior, many fans and commentators connected to WWE have been calling for WWE to cut ties with JBL. As a result, I have been asked to provide analysis as to the legal ramifications of any such action on the part of WWE.
  At the outset, I do want to make a few issues clear: First, while it is safe t
  
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• The Revival Comment On Kofi Kingston’s Injury, Seth Rollins Exchanges Tweets With UFC Champion

  10-04-2017 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Revival Comment On Kofi Kingston’s Injury
  Earlier today WWE announced that Kofi Kingston sustained an ankle injury at the hands of The Revival this past Monday night on RAW and that he will be out for several weeks.
  Related: Kofi Kingston Suffers Injury At The Hands Of The Revival, WWE Provides Estimated Return Timeline
  Since then The Revival’s Dash and Dawson have posted the following tweets commenting on the injury:#TopGuys taking top
  
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• Press Release: Ring Of Honor Announces ‘A Night Of Unsanctioned Action’ For Upcoming Milwaukee Show

  10-04-2017 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor has announced the following:
  A full night of unsanctioned action is on tap in the Beer City when Ring of Honor presents ROH UNAUTHORIZED on Friday April 28 in Milwaukee’s Turner Hall Ballroom! With all matches not officially sanctioned by the ROH Board of the Directors, ANYTHING can happen in Milwaukee. Throughout the evening, specially appointed matchmakers will create stipulations. Expect the unexpected!
  All of your favorite ROH stars will be there LIVE in Milwaukee for th
  
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• Latest On Audience Of One v Impact Wrestling Lawsuit, Update On Impact’s Touring Plans This Summer

  10-04-2017 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Latest On Audience Of One v Impact Wrestling Lawsuit
  PWInisder.com is reporting the following in regards to the ongoing lawsuit that former TNA production company Audience of One Productions LLC filed against TNA parent company Impact Ventures LLC and TNA Chief Financial Officer Dean Broadhead in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia. It follows the dismissal of former TNA minority owner Aroloxe and Ron Harris as defendants in February.
  On March 16th attorney
  
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• It’s Time To Shake Things Up Again, Top 5 Superstars That Should Switch Brands in WWE

  10-04-2017 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, WWE will “shake things up again” on WWE RAW, as a Superstar Shakeup is all the talk after a memorable WrestleMania 33. Big names, tag teams and the women of WWE are all subjected to be exchanged. Although, we are unsure of how this is going to actually work, WWE has a great opportunity to do just enough to freshen up the rosters. There is no need for a full draft every year and this is a great time for some key players to make changes to another brand. With that being said,
  
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• Pete Gas’ “LOOKING AT THE LIGHTS” Is A Must Read For Wrestling Fans

  10-04-2017 17:33
  
  So I met Pete Gas from the notorious Mean Street Posse at WrestleCon, shook his hand and made mention that I had bought his book, “Looking At The Lights: My Path From Fan To A Wrestling Heel” and started reading it on my flight to Orlando for WrestleMania.  What followed caught me a bit off guard and unprepared.
  Typically, when you meet someone in the public eye and drop a line, they’ve probably heard that same line hundreds or thousands of times, so the reaction is usuall
  
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• NJPW’s Katsuyori Shibata Hospitalized From Headbutt, Which RAW Superstar Should Go To SD Live?

  10-04-2017 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  NJPW’s Katsuyori Shibata Hospitalized From Headbutt
  PWInsider.com is reporting that New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Katsuyori Shibata has been pulled from the upcoming NJPW tour dates. Shibata was hospitalized for a subdural hematoma that was caused by a nasty headbutt during his match with IWGP champion Kazuchika Okada.
  WrestleZone wishes Shibata a speedy recovery.
  NJPW Sakura Genesis Results (4/9): Kazuchika Okada vs Katsuyori Shibata, Title Change, K
  
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• Breaking: Kofi Kingston Suffers Injury At The Hands Of The Revival, WWE Provides Estimated Return Timeline

  10-04-2017 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
  WWE.com has an article up right now announcing that Kofi Kingston was injured at the hands of The Revival and will be out of action for the next several weeks.
  Below is an excerpt from their article:
  Kofi Kingston sustained an injury to his right ankle during The Revival’s post-match assault last Monday night on Raw, and WWE.com can confirm that the former Raw Tag Team Champion will be out of action for several weeks.
  “During the attack by
  
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• Seeding system details for the 2017 World Championships released by United World Wrestling

  10-04-2017 17:04
  
  Top-four athletes will be seeded in each weight class at 2017 World Championships in Paris, France
  
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• WWE Top 10 Hardy Boyz Insane Ladder Attacks (Video), Former ROH Star Backstage At RAW This Past Week

  10-04-2017 16:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)
  WWE Top 10 Hardy Boyz Insane Ladder Attacks
  WWE has uploaded the following video on-line featuring the Top 10 Hardy Boyz Insane Ladder Attacks.
  Related: Will Jeff Hardy Be Able to Travel to The UK with WWE?
  Former ROH Star Backstage At RAW This Past Week
  PWInsider.com is reporting that former Ring of Honor star Lio Rush was backstage at RAW this past week.
  They also note that since Rush finished up with Ring of Honor there has been a lot of talk about sig
  
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• Update On WWE Reaching Out To Del Rio About New Deal, Matt Cross Celebrates International Milestone

  10-04-2017 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic)
  Update On WWE Reaching Out To Del Rio About New Deal
  Over the weekend Alberto Del Rio put out a new Periscope video where he claimed that WWE reached out to him about a return to the company prior to his debut for Impact Wrestling.
  PWInsider.com is reporting that according to sources within WWE they have talked to the story is true and that it was Vince McMahon’s idea.
  Related: Alberto El Patron Claims WWE Has Contacted Him About a Return
  Matt Cross Ce
  
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• The Hardy Boyz v The Acolytes From July 1999 RAW (Full Match), WWE Hires New Broadcast Personality

  10-04-2017 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Hardy Boyz v The Acolytes From July 1999 RAW
  WWE has uploaded the following video on-line featuring The Hardy Boyz vs. The Acolytes for the World Tag Team Championships from the July 5, 1999 edition of Monday Night RAW:
  Related: Matt Hardy Refers to Jeff Hardy as “Brother Nero” at Indy Event (Video)
  WWE Hires New Broadcast Personality
  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE has hired Christy St. Olson as a new broadcast personality.
  St.
  
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• WWE Interested In Bringing Alberto Del Rio Back

  10-04-2017 16:14
  
  Former WWE wrestler Alberto Del Rio revealed in his latest Periscope video that WWE reached out to him about a possible return. He said he doesn’t plan on “ever, ever, ever” going back to the company. Alberto says that he is very happy with his life since leaving WWE, and that he quit despite them doing “everything to try and keep me.”
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• WWE Changing Plans for Shakeup, Talent Being Kept in the Dark

  10-04-2017 16:08
  
  – Plans for the WWE Superstar Shakeup started months ago and the bigger moves such as moving AJ Styles to Raw has been known for months. WWE officials have been going back and forth with the talent swaps over the past week. This week’s shakeup will abruptly end some of the current storylines.
  – WWE management has told most of the Raw roster that they need to be ready to work Tuesday on Smackdown Live. None of the wrestlers have been told if they’re being moved or staying,
  
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• 120 Sports Looks At The Undertaker’s Retirement (Video), New Ride Along Episode Airing Tonight After RAW

  10-04-2017 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  120 Sports Looks At The Undertaker’s Retirement
  Every week WrestleZone’s Justin LaBar and I are featured in a variety of segments for Sports Illustrated’s 120 Sports taking a look at some of the top stories in professional wrestling.
  120 Sports makes two of those videos each week available via their YouTube channel. In the above embedded video player you can find Justin and I taking a look at The Undertaker’s retirement last Sunday at WrestleMania 33.
  Five
  
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• Ric Flair Kicked Out of Bar Last Night

  10-04-2017 15:57
  
  IndyStar is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was kicked out of a bar in Fort Wayne, IN. He insulted a bartender by calling him a “fat ass”. An employee at The Deck at the Gas House said Flair was “acting like a moron.” Flair was only in the bar for a few minutes before being kicked out.
  The post Ric Flair Kicked Out of Bar Last Night appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE RAW Preview: Superstar Shake-Up! Finn Balor Is Back! Who Will Challenge The Beast?! MORE!

  10-04-2017 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview. Below are the Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode.
  How will the Superstar Shake-up impact Team Red?
  Finn Bálor is back!
  Who will challenge The Beast Incarnate?
  Cesaro & Sheamus lock onto The Hardys’ titles
  Will Chris Jericho get payback against Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe?
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Raw beginning t
  
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• Details on Reigns vs. Strowman Storyline, Reign’s Next Feud

  10-04-2017 15:50
  
  – Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman is the current plan for the WWE Payback pay-per-view in San Jose, CA. The general feeling is that Strowman has to get over in this match as WWE is setting him up with Brock Lesnar in the summer. He will need to look strong in his match against Reigns so he can be seen as a legit challenger to Lesnar.
  – WWE will setup Strowman to win at Payback via outside interference, so that it would accomplish having him win the match but also protecting Reigns si
  
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• Lita Wishes Hardyz ‘All The Best’ With Current WWE Run, Jim Ross Announces Jeremy Borash For Chicago Show

  10-04-2017 15:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lita Wishes Hardyz ‘All The Best’ With Current WWE Run
  WWE Hall of Famer Lita has posted the following to Twitter commenting on Matt & Jeff Hardy’s return to the WWE:I wish @MATTHARDYBRAND and @JEFFHARDYBRAND all this best in this chapter with @WWE Go get ’em boyz!!
  — Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) April 10, 2017
  Related: Reaction To The Hardy’s WWE Return & Does It Matter If They Are “Broken”
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• Major Changes Coming to the Women’s Division

  10-04-2017 15:34
  
  – Multiple sources have confirmed that Charlotte will be traded to Smackdown and Alexa Bliss will move to Raw.
  – Sasha Banks is said to be joining Charlotte on Smackdown. If she does move to Smackdown, it will end her storyline with Bayley.
  – The latest report is that there will be a two-for-two swap, so that leaves one Smackdown diva that will move to Raw.
  The post Major Changes Coming to the Women’s Division appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Coachman and Meltzer Get Into War of Words Over Mauro Ranallo

  10-04-2017 15:18
  
  With the recent accusations of JBL bullying Mauro Ranallo, it spark a Twitter war between Dave Meltzer and ESPN reporter and former WWE commentator Jonathan Coachman. Meltzer called out ESPN for not covering the story of Ranallo. This drew a comment from Coachman who in return said that ESPN doesn’t report on rumors. Meltzer responded that it’s not a rumor if an announcer is missing for a month. In a deleted tweet Coachman said he will no longer cover WWE for ESPN as he has other big
  
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• PHOTO: WWE Slam App Potentially Spoils Two Top Names Switching Brands in the WWE Superstar Shakeup

  10-04-2017 15:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
  The WWE Slam Trading Card game app has potentially spoiled two moving names in this week’s WWE Superstar Shakeup, as the app has posted an update on a new card set which will be available beginning tonight.
  As seen in the photo below, the set will have Raw base cards which are red, and Smackdown base cards which are blue, and the superstar silhouette’s appear to be of AJ Styles and Charlotte Flair.
  As noted, the WWE Superstar Shakeup, kicking off on
  
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• Final Live Gate Figure for WrestleMania 33, Vince McMahon Bans Name

  10-04-2017 15:09
  
  – The final live gate for WrestleMania 33 was $14.5 million, making it the second largest gate in WWE history. Last year’s WrestleMania in Dallas is the only event to top WM33 at $17.3 million. WWE tried to match last year’s number despite having 30,000 less seats by significantly raising overall prices for tickets.
  – There’s a report that Vince McMahon does not like the name of Camping World Stadium, so everyone was to refer to the site of WrestleMania 33 as the Ci
  
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• World Champion Logan Stieber To Participate In USA Vs. Japan Beat The Streets Benefit In Times Square

  10-04-2017 14:59
  
  Logan Stieber will man the 61 kg slot for Team USA, taking on Japan's Shingo Arimoto in Times Square
  
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• AAW EPIC: The 13th Anniversary Recap & Live Report: Michael Elgin & Matt Riddle Burn Down Chicago, Pentagon vs AR Fox & More

  10-04-2017 10:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AAW EPIC: The 13th Anniversary 
  Rosemont, IL
  April 8, 2017
  AAW continues its Illinois expansion at yet another brand new venue. This time we head to Joe’s Live in Rosemont, right outside the airport, a great new location right next to some late night bars, restaurants, clubs and even a bowling alley. The inside features multiple bars, a balcony that looks right out over the ring, and best of all, screens everywhere with a live feed of the show so you can watch from anywhere in the bu
  
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• 2016 Top Prospect Winner Lio Rush Officially Says Goodbye to Ring of Honor; Possibly Headed to WWE

  10-04-2017 08:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  With his contract coming to an end, high-flying sensation Lio Rush has officially said goodbye to Ring of Honor. It was reported in March that he was not planning on re-signing with the company when his recent deal expired, leading to speculation and even a few unconfirmed reports that he was headed to NXT.Thanks for the memories @ringofhonor pic.twitter.com/CfQ0As5jKP
  — Man Of The Hour (@itsLioRush) April 9, 2017Rush was signed by ROH in 2016 with the support of several backstage officia
  
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• Ric Flair Allegedly Kicked Out of Indiana Bar After Insulting a Bartender

  10-04-2017 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Aaron Davidson/WireImage)
  Just another day in the life of the ever-controversial “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, who was reportedly kicked out of The Deck at the Gas House, an outdoor bar in northern Indiana.
  According to Ryan Satin of of ProWrestlingSheet.com, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer was asked to leave the venue after just a few minutes because he was insulting one of the bartenders. An eye-witness source told Satin that Flair called one of the bartenders a “fat ass&r
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs on His Return to WWE, Honoring His Contract w/ New Japan Pro Wrestling, Upcoming WWE “Superstar Shakeup” & More

  10-04-2017 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross has confirmed that he will be in Chicago on May 21st for one of his RINGSIDE with Jim Ross one man shows, just a few hours before WWE Backlash runs in the same city. The venue is only a few miles away from the Allstate Arena, where WWE will be that night, and tickets are still available from $30 – $75 at ticketfly.com.
  In his blog this weekend, JR noted that WWE is still decided on what to do with him, and his dates have not yet been decided. It is possible wi
  
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