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• Anniversary of Daniel Bryan’s Final WWE Match, How Old is John Cena’s Spinner Belt?, WWE Names Biggest NXT Takeover Era Signings

  14-04-2017 23:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Names Biggest NXT Takeover Era Signings
  WWE.com has published a new article looking at the 10 biggest WWE NXT signings of the Takeover era. The list looks like this:
  10. Hideo Itami9. Kassius Ohno8. Drew McIntyre7. Austin Aries6. Bobby Roode5. Samoa Joe4. Kevin Owens3. Asuka2. Finn Balor1. Shinsuke Nakamura
  Anniversary of Daniel Bryan’s Final WWE Match
  Today is the two year anniversary of Daniel Bryan’s last match in WWE, which featured B
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s Impact Wrestling Featuring “The Battle of the Announcers”?

  14-04-2017 23:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, featuring the four on four “Battle of the Announcers” match, averaged 302,000 viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 309,000 viewership average.
  This week’s Impact ranked #115 on the Cable Top 150, down from last week’s #104 spot.
  Below is this week’s “Impact In :60” video:The post How Was Viewership for This Week’s Impact Wrestling Featur
  
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• Eric Bischoff Breaks Down The Comparisons Between Reality TV & Sports Entertianment

  14-04-2017 23:50 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 there are comparisons that can be made between sports entertainment and reality television:
  EB: I definitely can see it when it comes to the actual pro
  
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• Eric Bischoff Breaks Down The Comparisons Between Reality TV & Sports Entertainment

  14-04-2017 23:50 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 there are comparisons that can be made between sports entertainment and reality television:
  EB: I definitely can see it when it comes to the actual pro
  
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• Drew McIntyre Talks His Final EVOLVE Matches, Carmella WWE Network Pick Video, The Rock Reveals New “Baywatch” Trailer (Video)

  14-04-2017 22:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock Reveals New “Baywatch” Trailer
  The Rock has posted the following video on his YouTube channel, featuring Zac Efron and Priyanka Chopra presenting the latest “Baywatch” trailer at the recent Cinemacon event:Carmella WWE Network Pick Video
  Carmella and Alexa Bliss reveal which Superstar makes them jealous for being able to eat all the cookies he wants on an all-new WWE Ride Along:Drew McIntyre Talks His Final EVOLVE Ma
  
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• Alexa Bliss on If the WWE Smackdown Women’s Roster Is Underrated, What Brought Change in the Women’s Division in WWE and More

  14-04-2017 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Alexa Bliss recently spoke with the Courier Journal before the WWE Superstar Shakeup, and below are some interview highlights:
  If the SmackDown Women’s Division is underrated:
  “I think both brands are amazing in their own ways. Sometimes SmackDown could be overlooked as Raw is branded as the flagship show, but both of our divisions are solid. Neither of our divisions have a weak link. We all step up our game and we all show time and tim
  
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• Backstage News on Upcoming Plans for The New Day, Replica New Day Belts Now Sold Out, AJ Lee Hangs Out With WWE Champion (Photos)

  14-04-2017 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage News on Upcoming Plans for The New Day
  According to PWInsider.com, there has been talk in WWE of postponing The New Day’s official Smackdown Live debut until Kofi Kingston recovers from inury. As noted, Kofi recently suffered an ankle injury and underwent surgery, and is expected to be out of action for several weeks.
  Replica New Day Belts Now Sold Out
  In related news, WWEShop.com has released limited edition replica title belts for The New
  
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• Big E Talks Officially Becoming Ordained as a Minister, Says He Will Be Officiating Weddings in Los Angeles This Month, More

  14-04-2017 21:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Big E recently spoke with WWE.com, and noted that he has been ordained as a minister, and is actually officiating wedding. “I just got ordained online. It’s a surprisingly easy process. You just put some information in and they send you a certificate. That’s that. It’s official. We made sure of that,” said Big E.
  Below are more highlights from the interview:
  WWE.COM: So, what led to you offering yourself up as a wed
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Calls Triple H a “P***y” in Anti-WWE Rant

  14-04-2017 21:23
  
  Alberto Del Rio went on another rant when WWE Diva Paige recorded him on a Periscope video from his La Cantinita restaurant in San Antonio. He said he has been drinking but didn’t need to be drunk to take shots at WWE and Triple H. This was the first time he mentioned Triple H by name, as in previous videos he only alluded to him.
  In the first new video, Rio said some of the fans “are so dumb” because they do not speak two languages like him. He then promised to not bash WWE an
  
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• NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee gives rule-change recommendations for next season

  14-04-2017 20:40
  
  Recommendations made for weight management, headgear, facial hair, video review and neutral exposure
  
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• Bray Wyatt on Wanting to Be Like The Rock, Feeling Accomplished After Winning the WWE Title, Not Having a Match At WrestleMania 32 & More

  14-04-2017 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Champion Bray Wyatt was a recent guest on the ‘Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast’ which you can listen to the entire interview at this link. Below are a few of the highlights from the podcast:
  On Whether or Not it Has Hit Him on His Successful 2017:
  I think people expected it of me a long time ago, and I definitely expected it of myself. It was everything that I wanted to obtain while I was here. The tag team titles was a beautiful thin
  
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• Sheamus on Why WWE is Currently Better Than the Attitude Era, Why Him and Cesaro Has Been a Successful Tag Team and More

  14-04-2017 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Sheamus recently spoke with The Sun in the UK and below are some interview highlights:
  Why WWE is better than ever:
  “The level of athleticism has evolved so much since we watched as kids. The athletes that WWE has now are far superior to anything that we had the 1980s or the 1990s. You look back at the Attitude Era and the level of entertainment we put in the ring now. The Attitude Era doesn’t even come close. I’m not afra
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on WWE Superstar Shakeup, Strowman – Reigns Segment, Charlotte’s Potential, Owens on Smackdown

  14-04-2017 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:
  “Kevin Owens who is one of my favorite in ring talents currently in the biz is a terrific ‘get’ for SDLIVE as he can carry any title and have main event level bouts with a variety of his peers. The “Big Cowboy” would have loved @FightOwensFight.
  Charlotte is a great choice to build the SDLIVE Women’s division around as she’s potentially the Austin
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Elite 49 Enzo Amore and Big Cass (Photos)

  14-04-2017 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to another installment of Figure Friday! Today we look at some new WWE figures that are far from SAWFT! The brand new WWE Elite 49 Enzo Amore and Big Cass, two figures I was highly anticipating. I pre-ordered my series at RingsideCollectibles.com as I was very anxious to get my hands on their first Elites, which are currently only available on their website.…And he’s 7-foot tall and you CAN’T. TEACH. THAT! —————————
  
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• Current Card For WWE Payback + Rumored Matches

  14-04-2017 19:27
  
  This next PPV following WrestleMania 33 is WWE Payback on April 30 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
  Here is the confirmed matches for the show:
  WWE Championship – House of Horrors matchRandy Orton (Champion) vs. Bray Wyatt
  Raw Tag Team ChampionshipThe Hardy Boyz vs. Sheamus & Cesaro
  United States ChampionshipKevin Owens (Champion) vs. Chris Jericho
  Cruiserweight ChampionshipNeville (Champion) vs. Austin Aries
  Rumored matches for Payback PPV
  Roman Reigns could face Braun Str
  
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• Betting Odds On If JBL Will Be Fired By WWE, Cricket Wireless and the WWE Network, Natalya On Being Bullied

  14-04-2017 18:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Betting Odds On If JBL Will Be Fired By WWE
  With the impressive amount of mainstream press related to JBL’s involvement in Mauro Ranallo’s sudden departure from longtime employer WWE, coupled with outcry from supporter’s of Mauro for JBL to be fired over this, Irish sports book Paddy Power has posted betting odds on if JBL will indeed be released from the WWE. Layfield is actually slightly favored to lose his job by July. With initia
  
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• News on Mauro Ranallo Potentially Settling with WWE, Corey Graves Looks At Future Champions (Video), Natalya on Undertaker’s Farewell

  14-04-2017 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on Mauro Ranallo Potentially Settling with WWE
  This week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, as well as comments made by Dave Meltzer, have suggested that WWE is potentially maying Mauro Ranallo to keep quiet about his current issues with WWE. As of this writing, no settlement between WWE and Mauro has been confirmed. Meltzer noted that the belief is that WWE is working hard to come to a settlement that would include an agreement o
  
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• Paige Tweets Out Alberto El Patron’s Latest Pericope Rant, El Patron Continues to Call Out Triple H, Accuses WWE of Being Racist and More (Video)

  14-04-2017 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Injured WWE star Paige has Tweeted out her husband Alberto El Patron’s latest alcohol infused Periscope video, and you can watch it below.
  In the video, El Patron continues to take shots at Triple H, and even mentions him by name. El Patron accuses Triple H of “marrying well” and praises Impact Wrestling for not judging talent by the color of their skin. Paige feigns uncomfortableness due to the fact that she still works for WWE and exclaims &ldq
  
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• WWE Announces David Otunga’s Replacement on Raw

  14-04-2017 17:30
  
  WWE announced today David Otunga’s replacement on Raw. Booker T will temporary fill in for the next six-weeks due to Otunga’s film project.
  Shucky ducky, quack quack.
  While new Raw commentator David Otunga is spending the next six weeks shooting “Katrina,” an upcoming action film, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be temporarily joining Michael Cole and Corey Graves at the Team Red announce desk.
  The change comes mere days after the Superstar Shake-up moved Otunga from the
  
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• Kurt Angle Reveals Why He Thinks So Highly Of Vince McMahon, Talks Reconnecting With Him, His 2006 Departure and Hall of Fame Speech

  14-04-2017 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Every Wednesday is a new episode of “Wrestling Reality” presented by TicketKing.net. It’s free to subscribe and download from any platform. This week, I was joined by the RAW GM and now Hall of Fame Superstar Kurt Angle.
  Kurt Angle on reconnecting with Vince McMahon:We touched briefly on the past and what went wrong. Vince said it was all water under the bridge. He was always like a father figure. We had a great relationship. We didn’
  
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• The Latest On WWE’s Reported Negotiations With ROH, Temporary Replacement Announced For Otunga

  14-04-2017 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Latest On WWE’s Reported Negotiations With ROH
  The latest issue of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that all talks regarding WWE purchasing ROH, “are considered dead,” according to someone from the WWE side with knowledge of the details of the negotiations.
  Meltzer also noted that there were still talks between ROH and WWE about licensing old ROH content on the WWE Network.
  Related: WWE Interested in Former ROH Top Prospects Winner
  Temporary Replacement An
  
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• Press Release: WWE to Report First Quarter 2017 Results, Vince McMahon Set To Host Conference Call

  14-04-2017 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NEW YORK – MARCH 26: WWE president Vince McMahon speaks at a press conference for WrestleMania XXIV on March 26, 2008 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)
  WWE sent out the following press release earlier this morning:WWE® to Report First Quarter 2017 Results
  04/14/2017 STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its first quarter 2017 results on Thursday, May 4, 2017, before the opening of the market. The
  
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• Charlotte Discusses Her Match With Nia Jax From RAW, Getting Dropped On Her Head, How She’s Feeling, More

  14-04-2017 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Josh Barnett has a new interview with Charlotte for USA Today’s For The Win section.
  You can find some the highlights from the interview below.
  Related: Nikki Bella Comments on Charlotte’s Move To Smackdown
  On being dropped on her head during match with Nia Jax on RAW last Monday:
  “It didn’t really affect me … That’s up to the viewer on how they viewed it that it looked nasty. It’s going to take a lot more than d
  
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• John Cena Promotes Upcoming Film ‘The Wall’, Impact Wrestling’s Victory Road Debuts On PPV Tonight

  14-04-2017 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena Promotes Upcoming Film ‘The Wall’
  WWE Superstar John Cena has posted the following to Twitter promoting the debut of his film The Wall on May 12th:Keep fighting, keep living. See #TheWallMovie on May 12. @TheWallMovie pic.twitter.com/yoxGywaxGi
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) April 13, 2017
  Cena recently won “Action Star of the Year” for at CinemaCon a few weeks back for his role in this movie.
  Impact Wrestling’s Victory
  
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• WWE Issues Fan Survey Regarding House Of Horrors, Lita & Other Pro Wrestlers Celebrating Birthdays Today

  14-04-2017 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Issues Fan Survey Regarding House Of Horrors
  WWE issued a Fan Council Survey this past week asking fans which elements would most interest them for a House of Horrors match.
  The elements listed in the survey included:
  Cage
  “Sheeple”
  A match set outside the arena
  Darkness
  Mirrors
  Creepy/Scary
  Fire
  Projected images
  Music
  Pitch forks
  Fog
  Other
  Nothing different
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is noting that this week officials s
  
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• Nikki Bella Announces Debut For Season 2 Of Total Bellas, Plans For Braun & Reigns At WWE Payback

  14-04-2017 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Bella Announces Debut For Season 2 Of Total Bellas
  Nikki Bella revealed via YouTube that season two of Total Bellas will premiere on the E! network this September. The series wrapped filming this week.
  Season one had Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan moving in with John Cena and Nikki while Nikki recovered from her injury. This season will see Cena and Nikki move in with Brie and Bryan as Brie goes through her first pregnancy.
  Related: N
  
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• Former WWE Star Involved in Backstage Incident Prior to Release

  14-04-2017 15:56
  
  Former WWE talent Simon Gotch was involved in a backstage incident prior to his release from the company. While WWE was catering before the April 4 Smackdown Live show in Orlando, Gotch accidentally tipped over his own chair and then got mad when he fell down. We are not sure if this incident is related to the mutual agreement of his release from WWE.
  It is well known that Gotch is not very well liked backstage. Before the 2016 WWE draft, he was involved in a fight with Sin Cara in catering. For
  
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• Backstage News On Original Plans For Superstar Shake-Up, Tye Dillinger Wrapping Up With NXT This Weekend

  14-04-2017 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage News On Original Plans For Superstar Shake-Up
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that there were a lot of last minute decisions as far as which Superstars would be drafted to each brand.
  For example, Bray Wyatt moved to RAW in place of AJ Styles who had been penciled in for a move for months.
  There was also a plan to move Roman Reigns‘ to the Smackdown brand but it would require them to move Braun Strowman and WWE Universal Champio
  
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• Reigns vs. Strowman Could Move to Extreme Rules PPV

  14-04-2017 15:37
  
  The main event at WWE Payback will be Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt in a “House of Horrors” match. There is uncertainty if the Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman match will be added to the PPV, or moved to Extreme Rules on June 4 in Baltimore.
  The company could use the injury angle to push Reigns vs. Strowman match to June. In that scenario it would see Brock Lesnar returning in July to face Strowman.
  The post Reigns vs. Strowman Could Move to Extreme Rules PPV appeared first on ProWrestli
  
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• Update On Roman Reigns’ Post-Beat Down WWE Schedule, WWE Superstar Hosting TED Talk Next Month

  14-04-2017 15:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update On Roman Reigns’ Post-Beat Down WWE Schedule
  Despite being absolutely destroyed by Braun Strowman this past Monday night on RAW Roman Reigns is still expected to work this weekend’s WWE Live events.
  F4WOnline.com is also reporting that listings for this weekend’s shows still have Superstars scheduled to work based off of where they were before the Superstar Shake-Up.
  Related: WWE Issues Update on Roman Reigns Story Li
  
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• Roman Reigns Injury Update and How it Impacts His Schedule

  14-04-2017 15:26
  
  WWE continues to advertise Roman Reigns for this weekend’s house shows, however he may not make an appearance due to his angle with Strowman. The company posted an update on his condition that he suffered cracked ribs, separated shoulder and internal injuries. For WWE to sell the injuries to Reigns, they will have to keep him from working any shows this week.
  The post Roman Reigns Injury Update and How it Impacts His Schedule appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Superstar Shakeup Impact on House Shows

  14-04-2017 15:21
  
  With the recent Superstar Shake-up it will alter this weekend house show for Raw and Smackdown. Some wrestlers who were advertised for live events won’t make an appearance. WWE could keep the old rosters in place for the weekend, but it’ll create travel complications heading into next week. It wouldn’t be possible for the talent that moved to Raw to show up at the Monday house show and on TV on Raw.
  The post WWE Superstar Shakeup Impact on House Shows appeared first on ProWrest
  
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• Update on if Katsuyori Shibata’s Head Injury Was an Angle

  14-04-2017 15:12
  
  As we reported, NJPW’s Katsuyori Shibata suffered a head injury in his match at Sakura Genesis last week. Dave Meltzer reported that it could have been a work to sell the match, however new reports indicate that this was a real brain injury.
  Surgery was successful and doctors were able to drain the excessive blood from Shibata’s head. He is in stable condition but doesn’t remember all details of the match. There is a 50% chance that Shibata may have wrestled his last match.
  The
  
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• McMahon’s Net Worth; Family Member Owes Them $25 Million

  14-04-2017 15:03
  
  A joint filing reveals that the McMahon family worth is somewhere between $938 million and $1.1 billion dollars. Most of it is in stock ($782 million) and real estate. This had to become public knowledge with Linda being the head of the Small Business Administration.
  The report also showed that Vince and Linda McMahon own an $8 million home in Greenwich, CT, a $3 million penthouse in Stamford, nearly $12 million stored in ten different bank accounts under Vince’s name, $25-$50 million in a
  
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• Two Matches That Should Be Booked For WWE Summerslam

  14-04-2017 14:45
  
  As the dust has finally settled, we have now moved away from Wrestlemania season. However the WWE Universe are now looking towards the summer, which can only mean one thing; WWE Summerslam. This shall be the next PPV which is co-hosted by both brands; RAW and Smackdown Live!
  Here are two matches that should be booked onto the card at WWE Summerslam.
  Finn Balor VS Brock LesnarFinn Balor made his return to WWE TV for the first time since WWE Summerslam last year. Balor was sidelined with a sh
  
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• Tye Dillinger Says Goodbye To NXT, This Week’s Impact In :60 (Videos)

  14-04-2017 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Perfect Sendoff
  Tonight’s NXT live event at Center Stage in Atlanta featured Tye Dillinger’s final live appearance with the NXT brand, and NXT posted the following video of the sendoff from the crowd:#NXTAtlanta was on their feet and sent @WWEDillinger off in style, but not before he got @EddieOrengoWWE involved… pic.twitter.com/fEFPGtdcnv
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 14, 2017
  Dillinger also has one final taped appearance on this week’s episode o
  
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• Sheamus Says Today’s WWE Athletes Are Superior To The Attitude Era, Talks Finding Success w/ Cesaro, New Unboxed w/ Zack Ryder (Video)

  14-04-2017 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus recently spoke with Sun Sports UK; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Sheamus comments on why WWE is better than it has ever been: 
  “The level of athleticism has evolved so much since we watched as kids. The athletes that WWE has now are far superior to anything that we had the 1980s or the 1990s.
  You look back at the Attitude Era and the level of entertainment we put in the ring now.  The Attitude Era doesn’t even come close. I’m not af
  
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• Mojo Rawley Comments On Gronk Possibly Signing With WWE, WWE Live Event Note, Shane Taylor Talks Teaming w/ Keith Lee, Wrestling Style

  14-04-2017 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mojo Rawley
  The above video features Mojo Rawley’s recent appearance on TMZ Sports, where he discusses WWE’s possible interest in signing his friend and New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski.
  Mojo talked about Gronk assisting in his Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and said he was always trying to get Gronk involved somehow. When asked if we could ever see Gronk and Mojo as a team in WWE, Mojo teased that they should stay tuned and they definitely have some momentum right n
  
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• Kevin Nash Defends JBL, First ‘Something To Wrestle’ Live Show Profiled On News, New ‘Fight Owens Fight’ Trailer (Video)

  14-04-2017 03:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Nash
  Kevin Nash posted the following comments (summarized for clarity) on Twitter defending Smackdown announcer John Bradshaw Layfield admist bullying allegations over the past couple of weeks:
  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 shift
  
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• Paul Heyman Remembers ECW Barely Legal 20 Years Later, Comments On The Success Of The Taz vs Sabu Slow Burn Storyline

  14-04-2017 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman joined Busted Open w/ Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray (Bubba Ray Dudley) today 20 years after ECW’s very first PPV Barely Legal. He commented on the event itself 20 years later, Bubba Ray shattering his ankle and finishing the match (including taking Total Elimination for the pin) and most interestingly gave his thoughts on keeping Taz and Sabu apart for an entire year leading up to their grudge match at the paper and why we don’t see &ldqu
  
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• WWE Nearly Moved Roman Reigns Over to Smackdown

  14-04-2017 02:05
  
  WWE was close to moving Roman Reigns from Raw to Smackdown during the Superstar Shake-Up. Vince McMahon has name-dropped Roman when speaking with investors and promoting the talent shake-up. Management decided at the last minute against it as it would require to move Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar also.
  The main storyline for WWE over the next few months will be Reigns and Strowman. That will lead into the next major program with Brock Lesnar, which will run until WrestleMania 34.
  The post WWE
  
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• Impact Wrestling Results (4/13): New #1 Contender for the Impact Title Announced, Team JB Vs Team GOAT

  14-04-2017 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling Results
  April 13th, 2017
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  Tag Team Triple Threat Match: Reno Scum vs Garza Jr
  
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• Former WWE Stars Anderson & Daivari On Whether WM33 Was Undertaker’s Last Match, People Who Stood Up To JBL Backstage

  14-04-2017 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE Stars and owners / head trainers of The Academy: School of Professional Wrestling Ken Anderson and Shawn Daivari appeared once again on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show, this time to speak on a couple of current hot topics. Both shared on whether WrestleMania 33 was The Undertaker’s last match, as well as backstage JBL stories. You can read a few excerpts below:
  If WrestleMania 33 was The Undertaker’s Final Match:Daivari: “No, I don’t think this is it for him.
  
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• WWE Superstar Shakeup Night Two: What Did and Did Not Make Sense

  14-04-2017 01:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Night one of WWE’s Superstar Shakeup left most of the WWE Universe with more questions than answers, as many of Smackdown Live’s top stars made the move over to Monday Night Raw. Smackdown had its chance to fire back on Tuesday night  and in my opinion came out the winner of the “Superstar Shakeup”. Like in my previous article I won’t be going over all of the names that came over, just the ones that I feel will make the most impact on Smackdown Live.
  Kevin Owe
  
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• Matt Hardy Promoting Both Gimmicks On Twitter, Reveals Weekend Schedule

  14-04-2017 00:57
  
  – Matt Hardy continues to use both his “V1” and “Broken” gimmicks on television and online, he’s been switching his Twitter name from “#BROKEN” to “#Version1”.Check out the weekend schedule featuring both gimmicks:
  Jeff & I will be appearing at these @WWE #RAW events this weekend-
  Fri-Providence, RISat-Champaign, ILSun-Cincinnati, OHMon-Columbus, OHJeff & I will be appearing at these @WWE #RAW events this weekend-
  Fri-Providence
  
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• Ric Flair Reveals Which Star WWE Should Sign Next, What Drives Him Really Crazy, More

  14-04-2017 00:44
  
  – WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On John Cena winning the World Title 16 times and Charlotte potentially tying his record also:
  “I have no problem with John Cena tying the world title record,” said Flair. “John has an incredible work ethic.”
  “She’s already a four-time champion,” said Flair. “She’s so athletic, she is
  
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• Mojo Rawley Comments On WWE’s Interest In Gronk (Video)

  14-04-2017 00:32
  
  – TMZ Sports recently caught up with Mojo Rawley and asked him about the possibly of Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski signing with WWE. As noted, Gronk helped Mojo win the fourth annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 33 and helped recently on SmackDown Live.
  On Gronk possibly coming to WWE:
  “Oh man, are you kidding me? Of course we’ve explored that opportunity but Gronk’s focused on his career right now. He’s been training real hard and yeah,
  
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• AJ Lee Comments On Possibly Returning To WWE, CM Punk In MMA, More

  14-04-2017 00:20
  
  – CBS Sports recently spoke with former WWE Superstar AJ Lee to promote her new “Crazy Is My Superpower” book, they sent us these 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 big part in getting female performers to where t
  
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• WWE Announces Roman Reigns Injury Update

  14-04-2017 00:15
  
  WWE released the follow:
  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 Big Dog was strapped to a gurney, local EMTs rushed th
  
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