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• Eight men's freestyle matches to watch at the U.S. Open Championships

  13-04-2017 23:03
  
  Eight exciting men's freestyle matchups the could happen in Las Vegas later this month
  
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• Total Divas Viewership Info, Details on David Otunga’s New Movie, John Cena in New Crocs Commercial (Video)

  13-04-2017 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Total Divas Viewership Info
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Total Divas averaged 593,000 viewers. This is down from last week’s season 6 return, which averaged 669,000 viewers.
  Details on David Otunga’s New Movie
  As noted, new WWE Raw commentator David Otunga will not be debuting for another 6 weeks, as he landed the lead role in a new action movie franchise. The movie is titled “Katrina”, and is set in
  
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• AJ Lee on If She Will Ever Return to WWE, Her Role in the WWE Women’s Revolution, Her Violent Past Making it Hard to Watch CM Punk in UFC

  13-04-2017 22:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chuck Carroll of CBS Sports recently spoke with former WWE Superstar AJ Lee to promote her new “Crazy Is My Superpower” book, and below are some interview highlights:
  There has been an increased emphasis put on women’s wrestling in recent years. It’s been called the “women’s revolution” with the “Divas” title having been stripped away. Although it officially happened after you left, it seems to me that you were a bi
  
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• The Rock On Baywatch ‘We Are Far Dirtier Than The Show Ever Was’

  13-04-2017 21:28
  
  – WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently spoke with The Sun about the upcoming release of the Baywatch movie directed by Seth Gordon, check out the highlights below:
  “We are far dirtier than the show ever was – obviously the show was a family show on at family time of day – but in the movie we could have been dirtier. I think people are going to be shocked that Baywatch has got dirty – but there are a lot of laughs. We worked hard to make sure
  
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• WWE Issues Update on Roman Reigns Story Line Injury

  13-04-2017 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following:
  Roman Reigns suffers separated shoulder following Braun Strowman attack
  In addition to suffering cracked ribs and internal injuries at the hands of Braun Strowman during The Monster Among Men’s savage assault on Monday, Roman Reigns is also recovering from a separated shoulder, WWE.com can now confirm.
  Following a brutal series of attacks that culminated with Strowman hurling Reigns off a loading dock while The Bi
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Might Not Be On WWE TV Anymore Because He Wasn’t What the Company Wanted

  13-04-2017 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My latest column for upgruv.com, a site of trending news and stories, looks at Mauro Ranallo no longer on SmackDown Live. Here’s an excerpt:
  Speculation is dangerous because perception becomes reality. And, certainly, neither mental health nor bullying is an issue to take lightly. It would be irresponsible to dismiss rumors about either possibly contributing to Ranallo’s seeming departure from WWE.
  It would be equally irresponsible to presume those are abso
  
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• The Rock on Why “Baywatch” Will Shock People, Cathy Kelley on Superstar Shakeup Buzz (Video), Paige and El Patron Buy a Home (Photo)

  13-04-2017 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock on Why “Baywatch” Will Shock People
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was recently interviewed by The Sun regarding his upcoming movie “Baywatch”. During the interview, Rock had the following to say on the movie being much dirtier than the original TV series:
  “We are far dirtier than the show ever was – obviously the show was a family show on at family time of day – but in the movie we could
  
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• David Otunga’s RAW Commentary Debut Delayed 6 Weeks

  13-04-2017 21:15
  
  – As noted, WWE has announced that Otunga’s RAW debut has been delayed for six weeks due to a new film.WWE announced the following:
  David Otunga cast as lead in new action franchise, Raw debut delayed
  SmackDown LIVE’s David Otunga moved to the Raw announce desk in the Superstar Shake-up Monday night — swapping places with Team Red’s Byron Saxton — but the former WWE Tag Team Champion’s debut alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves will be delayed for six
  
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• Details On ‘The WWE Book Of Top 10s’ Being Released Today

  13-04-2017 21:09
  
  – WWE sent along the following announcement for the upcoming WWE Book of Top 10s book, which includes a foreword by Chris Jericho:
  WWE® and DK Lets the Countdown Begin
  Indianapolis, IN – April 13, 2017 – DK will release The WWE Book of Top 10s featuring more than 50 years of WWE history in 100 lists. From the greatest champions to memorable matches and everything in between, the best of WWE is ranked once and for all.
  The WWE Book of Top 10s ranks the world of WWE in fun an
  
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• Kane Reflects On His Epic Storyline With The Undertaker, Daniel Bryan’s Retirement

  13-04-2017 21:02
  
  – Earlier this week on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling WWE Superstar Glenn “Kane” Jacobs joined John and Chad, check out the highlights below
  “That Survivor Series was simply amazing. It was the 25th anniversary of The Undertaker and it was a huge deal and just to be involved with it in any capacity was really an honor for me. It’s always great because I remember when we had the 1000th episode of RAW in St. Louis and I was in the ring and I forget what the exact
  
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• Becky Lynch On More Women Represented In Today’s WWE Brand

  13-04-2017 20:12
  
  – WWE SmackDown Superstar Becky Lynch did an interview with CBS Boston this week check out the highlights below:
  “That was my goal when I came over here, that was all I wanted, from the minute that I started wrestling, all I wanted was for women to have the exact same opportunities and for us to be on the same level as the men. And that’s what we’re getting,” she said. “I was never one that wanted like a big revolution or anything like that. I just wanted us t
  
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• Lana Thanks Police Officer for Assisting in TSA Incident, AJ Lee is Now a NY Times Bestseller, Watch the Full Kidd & Cesaro Payback 2015 Match

  13-04-2017 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee is Now a NY Times Bestseller
  Former WWE star AJ Lee noted that her new book, Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts and Breaking the Rules, is a New York Times bestseller.
  Lana Thanks Police Officer for Assisting in TSA Incident
  As noted, WWE star Lana wrote on social media that she felt “violated” by the TSA when leaving Boston’s Logan International Airport after WWE Smackdown this week. Lana ha
  
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• Lana Thanks Police Office for Assisting in TSA Incident, AJ Lee is Now a NY Times Bestseller, Watch the Full Kidd & Cesaro Payback 2015 Match

  13-04-2017 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee is Now a NY Times Bestseller
  Former WWE star AJ Lee noted that her new book, Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts and Breaking the Rules, is a New York Times bestseller.
  Lana Thanks Police Office for Assisting in TSA Incident
  As noted, WWE star Lana wrote on social media that she felt “violated” by the TSA when leaving Boston’s Logan International Airport after WWE Smackdown this week. Lana has
  
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• VIDEO: Take 10 with Kamal Bey

  13-04-2017 19:57
  
  USA Wrestling got with Kamal Bey in this edition of Take 10. 
  
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• Matt Hardy on “Conflict” with His Broken and V1 Gimmicks, Hardys Added to Upcoming WWE Tour, Seth Rollins Reflects on Angle Segment

  13-04-2017 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hardys Added to Upcoming WWE Tour
  The Hardys have been added to the WWE European tour in May. They are also working this weekend’s Raw live events, starting with Friday’s live event in Providence. The Hardys have yet to work live events since returning to WWE.
  Matt Hardy on “Conflict” with His Broken and V1 Gimmicks
  In related news, Matt Hardy has been going back and forth from his “Broken” mannerisms to his “V1&rdqu
  
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• Clay Ream Named Big 12 Conference Wrestling Scholar-Athlete of the Year

  13-04-2017 18:52
  
  Two-time NCAA Elite 90 Award winner, 157 pounder Clay Ream named Big 12 Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
  
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• Trent Seven Defends ICW Title Tonight, Watch WWE PC Recruit Deadlift 445 Pounds, Steve Corino Trains the Bollywood Boyz (Videos)

  13-04-2017 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trent Seven Defends ICW Title Tonight
  Tonight at 6pm EST, The FITE App will air an all new episode of ICW Fight Club, and below is a preview for the episode. You can download The FITE App free on iTunes and Google Play at this link.
  From Liverpool, England. Two WWE UK Championship Tournament competitors collide, as Trent Seven defends against the returning Jordan Devlin.
  Steve Corino Trains the Bollywood Boyz at PC
  WWE has released the following video, fea
  
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• Olympian Kelsey Campbell zeros in on 55 kg heading into the World Team Trials

  13-04-2017 18:03
  
  Campbell reflects on wrestling journey in preparation for the World Team Trials.
  
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• WWE Reaching Agreement With Ranallo to Remain Silent on JBL

  13-04-2017 18:02
  
  WWE is working on a settlement agreement with SmackDown & 205 Live announcer Mauro Ranallo. Once signed Ranallo will not be allowed to publicly talk about the JBL bullying issues when his contract expires. Ranallo’s contract expires on August 12 and he is not allowed to do interviews without WWE’s permission.
  The post WWE Reaching Agreement With Ranallo to Remain Silent on JBL appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 33 Merchandise Sales

  13-04-2017 17:58
  
  WWE continues to see great news from WrestleMania 33. The event grossed $3.7 million in merchandise sales, making it the second highest in company history. The number one merchandise grossing sales was from WrestleMania 32 with $4.55 million. These numbers are impressive when you take into consideration WM33 had 30,000 less seats.
  The post WWE WrestleMania 33 Merchandise Sales appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• When Did Dean Ambrose and Renee Young Get Married?, WWE Star Expecting a Child, “Sexting” Story Line on Upcoming “Total Divas”

  13-04-2017 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  When Did Dean Ambrose and Renee Young Get Married?
  As noted, WWE stars Renee Young and Dean Ambrose were wearing wedding rings on WWE TV this week, and WWE.com has confirmed the couple was married this past Sunday in Las Vegas.
  “Sexting” Story Line on Upcoming “Total Divas” Episode
  Below is the official synopsis for next week’s edition of “Total Divas”:
  “Group Sext: Trinity and Renee get fed up with Lana&r
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Shakeup = Kevin Owens Live”

  13-04-2017 17:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kevin Owens LiveKevin Owens, much to nobody’s surprise, is now on Smackdown Live. After his match with Chris Jericho at WWE Payback, he will most likely stay champion and feud with another former world champion. I will talk more about that later, but the addition of Kevin Owens to Smackdown Live is big. He carried WWE RAW for many months when everyone else got injured. He remained at the top of his game on the mic and in the ring, finishing feuds with Roman Reigns, Goldberg and Chris Jeric
  
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• Reason for Stephanie McMahon’s Absence From WWE TV

  13-04-2017 17:50
  
  Stephanie McMahon’s fall through the table at WrestleMania 33 wasn’t to put Seth Rollins over. WWE setup the fall to give Stephanie time off as she had scheduled a family vacation at the Turks and Caicos Beaches Resort.
  During the match between Triple H and Seth Rollins, Stephanie hopped up on the ring apron to distract Rollins. Triple H was knocked into the ropes which caused her to fall off the apron and crash through a table.
  The post Reason for Stephanie McMahon’s Absence F
  
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• Stevie Richards Talks JBL and the Bullying Culture in WWE, Says It Starts at the Top, Calls WWE’s Anti-Bullying Campaign a “PR Stunt”, More

  13-04-2017 17:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former ECW and WWE Star Stevie Richards joined Bin Hamin (Ben Duerr) for the return of “Hamin’s Hardcore Happy Hour”, and talked about his experience with being bullied by JBL, and the climate of locker room politics that allows it to happen in WWE. Below are some interview highlights:
  Bin Hamin: The hot button topic on the sheets is the JBL bullying story, and one of your bWo brothers (The Blue Meanie) is one of the original stories
  
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• Kevin Nash Defends JBL’s Reputation

  13-04-2017 17:42
  
  Kevin Nash took to Twitter his thoughts on the JBL controversy. He said this is based on his relationship with JBL, and that he hasn’t seen any bullying.
  “Saw a few stories about JBL being a bully . One of the most intelligent performers just is man that expects the men to be men. JBL broke in in an era of 300 pound bad ass men. So his psychological thoughts are very real. Everyone could go. He’s shifted to our new era. JBL is one of the most thoughtful on air personalities WWE
  
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• David Otunga Cast As Lead in New Action Movie Franchise, WWE Raw Debut Delayed

  13-04-2017 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, David Otunga moved to the Raw brand in the WWE Superstar Shakeup, however his debut on the show will be delayed as Otunga recently landed a role in a new movie.
  WWE has announced the following:
  David Otunga cast as lead in new action franchise, Raw debut delayed
  SmackDown LIVE’s David Otunga moved to the Raw announce desk in the Superstar Shake-up Monday night — swapping places with Team Red’s Byron Saxton — but the former WWE
  
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• Eric Bischoff Discusses Whether WWE Should Offer Adult Oriented Sports Entertainment On The WWE Network

  13-04-2017 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released yesterday afternoon! A brand new episode will be released next Wednesday.
  You can find some of Eric’s comments from the latest episode transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On whether he would consider putting a late night, adult oriented sports entertainment show on the WWE Network:EB: I don’t think I would mess with the apple cart
  
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• WWE and DK Announce “The WWE Book of Top 10s”, Foreword By Chris Jericho (Photos Included)

  13-04-2017 17:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following press release:
  Indianapolis, IN – April 13, 2017 – DK will release The WWE Book of Top 10s featuring more than 50 years of WWE history in 100 lists. From the greatest champions to memorable matches and everything in between, the best of WWE is ranked once and for all.
  The WWE Book of Top 10s ranks the world of WWE in fun and bite-sized lists. This book is packed with information and trivia and will provide hours of ammun
  
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• Reasons For Stephanie McMahon’s Table Bump At WM33, What NFL Player Would Be A Good Superstar?

  13-04-2017 16:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Reasons For Stephanie McMahon’s Table Bump At WM33
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that besides getting Seth Rollins over another reason for the table bump at WrestleMania 33 was Stephanie McMahon had a family vacation scheduled at the Turks & Caicos Beaches Resort in the Caribbean.
  Related: How Much Money Did Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H and Vince McMahon Make Last Year?
  What NFL Player Would Make A Good WWE Superstar
  
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• Natalya Interviewed This Morning By People Now (Photos), The Big Show & Kurt Angle Sign w/ Talent Agency

  13-04-2017 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Natalya Interviewed This Morning By People Now
  WWE Superstar Natalya has shared the following photos on Twitter of an interview she did this morning with People Now:Thank you @JeremyParsonsTV and @andreaboehlke for such a fun interview!! #PeopleNow @people https://t.co/8sgL3cXrWs #NYC pic.twitter.com/3bAuRHbKyc
  — Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 13, 2017
  Related: Natalya on Being Friends with Her Competitors
  The Big Show & Kurt Angle Sign With New
  
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• Kane on His Story Line with Undertaker Being the Best WWE Has Ever Done, Daniel Bryan’s Retirement, Working with Seth Rollins & More

  13-04-2017 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As heard earlier this week on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling WWE Superstar Glenn “Kane” Jacobs commented exclusively with John and Chad on why he decided to run for Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. But what would a discussion with “The Big Red Machine” be without talking about some of his most recent WWE highlights. In this excerpt from the 60 minute interview, Kane talks the World Title feud with Seth Rollins and once again Main Event
  
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• News On The Authors Of Pain’s Next NXT Feud, Mick Foley Comments On Drew McIntyre’s WWE Return

  13-04-2017 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News On The Authors Of Pain’s Next NXT Feud
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the current plan for WWE NXT Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain is to feud with Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic).
  They note that it is expected there to be a slow-build to this feud.
  Related: #DIY Continues to Search for Their Moment
  Mick Foley Comments On Drew McIntyre’s WWE Return
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has posted the following
  
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• Impact Wrestling Preview: Team Jeremy Borash vs Team Josh Mathews, DJ Z & Shane Helms In Action, More

  13-04-2017 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  You can find Impact Wrestling’s official preview video for tonight’s episode above.
  Related: News on Possible Additions to Impact Wrestling’s LAX, Impact Teasing Big Announcement for ITV’s WOS Wrestling, Note on Impact in The UK
  The following matches and segments are set for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling:
  Team Jeremy Borash (Alberto El Patron & Chris Adonis & GFW champ Magnus & Matt Morgan) vs. Team Josh Mathews (TNA champ Lashley & Bra
  
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• The Latest On Backstage Simon Gotch Incidents Before His WWE Release; Reportedly Caused Scene In Catering

  13-04-2017 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to the Wrestling Observer Simon Gotch of The Vaudevillains requested his release from WWE last week and was granted it.
  While the two incidents may not be linked it should be noted that The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that there was an incident with Gotch backstage in WWE catering before the April 4th SmackDown Live in Orlando.
  Related: Simon Gotch on Why The Vaudevillains Didn’t Work on the WWE Main Roster, His Time in NX
  
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• Talks of WWE Buying Ring of Honor Are Dead

  13-04-2017 15:21
  
  WWE was discussing with Ring of Honor parent company Sinclair Broadcasting about buying out the promotion. WWE would’ve moved the weekly ROH TV show to the WWE Network. The talks first originated back in August, as WWE wanted to remove a growing competitor and have the rights to their tape library. All talks of WWE buying ROH are now dead. However, the two companies are still in talks about licensing old content on the WWE Network.
  The post Talks of WWE Buying Ring of Honor Are Dead appear
  
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• WWE Planning Another Superstar Shakeup, Gronkowski in WWE

  13-04-2017 15:03
  
  – With the ratings success of the Superstar Shakeup, WWE is planning for another Raw and Smackdown Live draft towards the end of the year.
  – TMZ Sports was able to catch up to Mojo Rawley and he said that WWE is interested in Rob Gronkowski becoming a performer after he retires from the NFL.
  The post WWE Planning Another Superstar Shakeup, Gronkowski in WWE appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Reason WWE Moved Up Wyatt vs. Orton “House of Horrors” Match

  13-04-2017 14:58
  
  As previously reported, WWE originally planned the Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton “House of Horrors” match for Backlash in May. The reason it was moved up to this month’s Payback PPV is because Brock Lesnar will not defend his Universal Title at the event. With Lesnar not having a match it would’ve had the two major championships not on the line which would devalue the PPV.
  The post Reason WWE Moved Up Wyatt vs. Orton “House of Horrors” Match appeared first on Pro
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says NXT is Not a “Third Brand”, Note on McIntyre’s “Debut”, Nakamura & More Finishing Up with NXT, Noelle Foley Video

  13-04-2017 14:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nakamura and More Finishing Up with NXT
  Despite making their WWE main roster debuts, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Revival and Tye Dillinger will all be working this weekend’s NXT live events, which will be their final NXT shows before they make the full time main roster move.
  Drew McIntyre Says NXT is Not a “Third Brand”
  As seen on WWE NXT last night, Drew McIntyre made his official NXT in-ring debut, which technically was not McIntyre’s debut with the brand, but rather his re
  
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• Total Divas Recap (4/12): Renee and Dean Take a Vacation, Brie Is Back on the Road, Naomi Feels the Glow While Eva and Maryse Go “Baywatch”

  13-04-2017 13:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  We open with a shot of Eva Marie and Maryse going to get coffee backstage. Maryse talks about not getting to see Mike (Miz) very often due to the fact that he needs to go to Vancouver to shoot pickup shots for Marine 5. Eva Marie suggests that they should do a photo shoot together for their husbands.
  A quote from Natalya is displayed: “The second you walk through the curtain and nail that entrance… You’re going to prove why you should be
  
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• Justin Roberts Comments On New Book Being A Best Seller, Dylan Miley Apologizes For His NXT Actions (Video)

  13-04-2017 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Justin Roberts
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts posted the following on Instagram earlier today, thanking readers and revealing his new book Best Seat in the House: Your Backstage Pass through My WWE Journey is now a best seller: 
  If anyone out there has ever thought about writing a book, is writing a book, or wrote a book…you may or may not know that the publishing process is the biggest challenge. If you have chased this dream and lost hope due to the challenging proc
  
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• Johnny Gargano on What He and Ciampa Call Triple H, Pursuing a Singles Career in WWE, How His Style Has Changed in WWE, His MOTY

  13-04-2017 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WSVN-TV Entertainment Reporter Chris Van Vliet recently spoke to NXT Superstar Johnny Gargano, and the following highlights have been issued:
  What it was like being part of WWE’s Match of the Year (#DIY vs. The Revival at NXT TakeOver Toronto):
  “After TakeOver Brooklyn we realized we have something special here with Revival. Our styles and everything about us just kind of mesh really well. And after we had that match in Brooklyn, we were going to 2 out of 3 falls in Toronto and in t
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On This Week’s WWE Superstar Shakeup, Highlights From Tonight’s WWE NXT (Videos)

  13-04-2017 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently posted a new blog on his JR’s Bar-B-Q website; you can read a few highlights below:
  Jim Ross comments on some of the moves in this week’s WWE Superstar Shakeup: 
  Charlotte is a great choice to build the SDLIVE Women’s division around as she’s potentially the Austin/Rock equivalent in the world of WWE women’s wrestling. Athletes, no matter their gender, don’t come along like
  
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• Drew McIntyre Makes His NXT Debut, New Interviewer Debuts On TV, NXT Says Farewell To Shinsuke Nakamura, Watch His Cell Phone Video

  13-04-2017 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre
  The following video features Drew McIntyre making his NXT debut on tonight’s show, taking on Oney Lorcan. This was McIntyre’s first match in a WWE ring inHE. IS. BACK! @DMcIntyreWWE is shaking up #WWENXT as he heads into action against @_StarDESTROYER on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/LuTzM5eEF1
  — WWE (@WWE) April 13, 2017Related: WWE NXT Results (4/12): Drew McIntyre Debuts, Shinsuke Nakamura Bids Farewell to NXT!
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• Drew McIntyre Makes His NXT Debut, New Interviewer Debuts On TV, NXT Says Farewell To Shinsuke Nakamura

  13-04-2017 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre
  The following video features Drew McIntyre making his NXT debut on tonight’s show, taking on Oney Lorcan. This was McIntyre’s first match in a WWE ring inHE. IS. BACK! @DMcIntyreWWE is shaking up #WWENXT as he heads into action against @_StarDESTROYER on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/LuTzM5eEF1
  — WWE (@WWE) April 13, 2017Related: WWE NXT Results (4/12): Drew McIntyre Debuts, Shinsuke Nakamura Bids Farewell to NXT!
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• Details on Strowman’s Ambulance Flip; Is It Possible?

  13-04-2017 02:52
  
  – Bruan Strowman’s ambulance flip from this past Monday’s RAW has been seen by almost five million users on YouTube. Fans have pointed out at the 4:12 mark of the video, you can see Reigns shadow and feet escaping as the ambulance is being lifted by Strowman.
  – Fitness website Barbend weigh in on Strowman lifting the ambulance and said it’s not humanly possible to lift as the average ambulance weighs 10,000 to 14,000 pounds. Michael Gill, a retired professional stro
  
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• Jim Ross Offers His Thoughts On This Week’s Superstar Shake-Up

  13-04-2017 02:28
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his blog at JrsBarBq.com with his thought’s on the fallout from this week’s ‘Superstar Shuffle,’ check out the highlights below:
  Superstar Shakeup Thoughts:
  I like the concept of freshening up the rosters therefore creating new rivalries and matches. The success of failure of this exercise is going to be largely be up to the talents to be able to make whatever they are handed, work.
  Legit stars generally find a way but t
  
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• Braun Strowman Comments On Fan Petition To Get Him Fired, Dan Severn Comments On Facing Matt Riddle On Wrestlemania Weekend (Video)

  13-04-2017 02:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Your Tears Hydrate Me
  Braun Strowman posted the following response after a fan petition to get him fired from WWE made headlines today. The petition on Change.org was in response to Strowman’s brutal (storyline) attack on Roman Reigns on Monday Night RAW:I do what I want when I want and your stupid petition won’t change that!! #NoOneIsSafe #EveryoneWillFall #YourTearsHydrateMe
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) April 12, 2017Related
  
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• NXT Announces Steel Cage Match For Next Week, Johnny Mundo Comments On New ‘Boone’ Film, How Boone Would Mesh w/ Lucha Underground

  13-04-2017 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Next week’s episode of NXT will feature a steel cage match as Tye Dillinger will face off with Eric Young. Dillinger, who recently debuted on WWE Smackdown Live, said he had unfinished business with Eric Young before he moved on, and next week would be his last match with NXT. He said the numbers won’t come in to play this time, and revealed William Regal made it a steel cage match.The #Perfect10 @WWEDillinger looks to take the “numbers game” out of the equation when
  
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• “BRAAUUNN!” How Mick Foley, Braun Strowman & WWE Turned a Lifelong Sceptic Into a Wrestling Fan

  13-04-2017 01:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  I’ve been a professional wrestling fan for over twenty years. My best friend, for roughly the same period of time, has not. In fact, wrestling is probably the one hobby that Taylor and I haven’t shared over a lifetime of friendship. From our 90s-kid obsession with all things Pokemon, to sneaking Harry Potter books under the noses of our rigidly conservative parents, to all-nighter video game sessions in the summer – since grad
  
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• Carlito Comments On WWE Return Rumors, Shining Stars, Connecting With The Audience

  13-04-2017 01:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carlito recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Carlito comments on the rumors that he may one day return to WWE: 
  We’ve had talks. I haven’t spoken to them in a while, but it’s all about economics. For the right price, I’d love to come back, but it’s got to be something that works for them and something that works for me.
  The last time
  
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