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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership Sees New Low For The Year, Christina Von Eerie Looks To Make Waves In Impact Wrestling (Video)

  26-04-2017 23:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: ShowBuzz Daily 
  WWE Smackdown Live
  This week’s WWE Smackdown Live viewership information saw the show bring in 2.493 million viewers, which is down from 2.544 million last week. With the small drop in overall viewership, this week’s Smackdown was the lowest viewed episode of 2017, scoring lower than the previous low 2.533 million viewers back on January 10th.
  Overall, Smackdown was the sixth best ranked airing on the night, and the third ranked airing in the 1
  
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• Rumor Killer On WWE Talent Release, Lana Reacts To Backlash Over New Gimmick

  26-04-2017 23:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Josh Bredl
  PWInsider.com is reporting Josh Bredl’s WWE release is incorrect, and as of now remains signed under his WWE NXT contract.
  Bredl, the former Tough Enough winner, was said to have been released yesterday along with NXT wrestler Chris Atkins and Andrea Ocampo (Andrea Dimarco). Bredl has been with NXT since 2015 as has worked under the name Bronson Matthews, and was reportedly sidelined for several months dealing with a severe concussion.
  Lana
  After fans criticized her new dancing
  
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• Sting Comments On Not Facing Undertaker In WWE, Why Rick Rude Was A Perfect Heel

  26-04-2017 23:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Sting was part of the WrestleCon Kickoff Party panel in Orlando that also featured Ric Flair, Jim Ross and host / moderator Matt Striker.
  Sports Illustrated‘s Justin Barrasso has a new article with transcribed quotes from the appearance, with Sting fielding some questions from fans including Sting’s thoughts about not facing Undertaker in WWE, working with Ric Flair, what’s missing in today’s world of wrestling and mu
  
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• Rusev Comments On Why He Deserves A WWE Title Shot

  26-04-2017 23:27
  
  – Seen below, WWE SmackDown Live Superstar Rusev took to Twitter and issued the following ultimatum to the SmackDown bosses:
  “I’m just tired…… After all I’ve done I have NEVER had a championship match. I was undefeated for a year! Now it’s My way or the highway”I'm just tired…… After all I've done I have NEVER had a championship match. I was undefeated for a year! Now it's My way or the highway
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL) April 26, 20
  
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• Jeff Hardy On His Addiction Problems, His Eye-Opening Moment Vs. Sting, More

  26-04-2017 23:21
  
  – On episode 346 of The Art Of Wrestling, pro wrestling podcast pioneer Colt Cabana interviewed one-half of the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions, Jeff Hardy, check out the highlights below:
  Hardy comments on his past addiction problem:
  “It was the schedule, definitely, with the WWE because if you’re on RAW back in, I don’t know, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, something like that, and if you’re on RAW, you’re basically gone Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Mond
  
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• Eva Marie Faces Off With Shaq, Lupe Fiasco & Reggie Bush In Street Fighter Showdown, Around The Ring w/ Brandi Rhodes (Video)

  26-04-2017 23:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eva Marie
  The following details have been issued for Eva Marie’s upcoming appearance on ELAGUE’s Street Fighter V Invitational Celebrity Showdown this Friday on TBS:Shaquille O’Neal, Lupe Fiasco, Reggie Bush & Natalie Eva Marie Face Off During ELEAGUE Street Fighter® V Invitational Celebrity Showdown Friday, April 28, at 10 p.m. ET on TBS  
  ELEAGUE, the transformative esports organization from
  
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• Adam Cole On Starting In WWE NXT, His Beef With Kenny Omega, His Free Agency

  26-04-2017 23:12
  
  – Adam Cole recently spoke with ESPN and discussed a wide variety of topics including his free agency, check out the highlights below:On working outside of Ring of Honor:
  “For me, which a lot of people ask this, I still haven’t made a decision on what I’m doing. This is the first time I’m going to check and see the interests of other companies and see where everyone else stands. Since 2010, I’ve been just in Ring of Honor this entire time and never even consid
  
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• The Miz Reflects On Moving To SmackDown, His Pop At WrestleMania 33, More

  26-04-2017 23:07
  
  – WWE SmackDown Superstar The Miz recently spoke with IGN and discussed a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On being cheered on by 70 thousand people at WrestleMania 33?:
  “Weird. You know, I had no idea what to do. I’ve never had that experience of people cheering me. I was like ‘I don’t even understand what’s happening right now. They’re cheering me.’ So I just decided to accept it and have fun with it and go with it. And my
  
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• William Regal Is Excited To Scout Talent At WWE’s Dubai Tryouts

  26-04-2017 22:58
  
  – As noted, WWE has announced 40-person tryouts in Dubai, William Regal recently spoke with ESPN about the tryout process and much more, check out the highlights below:
  What WWE officials are looking for at tryouts:
  “I’ve been doing this long enough that once I spend a day with somebody, I can say, ‘Well, this person will be good at this as long as, obviously, no injuries and everything goes right, but it may take two years. This person could be getting good at this after
  
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• Lana Responds To Fan Criticism Before Her SmackDown Debut

  26-04-2017 22:53
  
  – Seen below, WWE Superstar Lana took to Twitter and responded to recent fan criticism over the dancing gimmick she will be using for her SmackDown debut:@Dandino23 @LanaWWE Vince won't give up on that gimmick I guess. If you can't wrestle. Then Dance
  — ?Steve A. Quintana ? (@Mojorizin38) April 26, 2017
  Don't you worry. My black belt in Judo, jiu jitsu & Muay Thai will make sure that I CRUSH every female superstar on the roster. #LanaCrush ? https://t.co/fZn6ke0f4m
  — CJ (La
  
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• John Cena On Not Turning Heel, His WrestleMania 33 Couples Storyline, Goals Outside The Ring

  26-04-2017 22:49
  
  – WWE SmackDown Superstar John Cena recently participated in a Q&A session for Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard site, check out the highlights below:
  So many people have asked you to turn heel. You just visited children at a Make-A-Wish luncheon in Orlando during WrestleMania weekend and the children were ecstatic to see you. Does that provide you with more justification to remain your current character?
  “I don’t think everyone wants me to turn. There is a group of
  
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• Renee Young Comments On Her ”Super Low-Key” 1 A.M. Wedding

  26-04-2017 22:44
  
  – Renee Young recently spoke with E! Online about her recent wedding with WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose, check out the highlighjts below:
  The wedding ceremony:
  “I wouldn’t even really say that we were engaged. We’ve been together for three and a half years and we knew that we wanted to have a Vegas wedding, because we live in Las Vegas we just figured we’d do it there and we’d just do it super low-key. We got our marriage license about six months
  
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• WWE SmackDown Records Lowest Viewership Of The Year

  26-04-2017 22:40
  
  – According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE SmackDown episode, Charlotte Flair vs. SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi in the main event, drew 2.493 million viewers.This is down 2% from last week’s 2.544 million viewers, for comparison, Monday’s RAW drew 3.007 million viewers
  SmackDown was sixth in viewership on cable that night, behind the NBA Playoffs, Tucker Carlson, Hannity and The Five.The post WWE SmackDown Records Lowest Viewership Of The Year appeared first
  
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• Current Betting Odds for Sunday’s WWE Payback

  26-04-2017 22:37
  
  – Thanks to betwrestling.com for sending this in. Please note that over the last few PPVs, some of the odds have not been indicative of the match winner, until the smart money comes in on Saturday or Sunday.
  WWE Payback Odds
  United States ChampionshipKevin Owens 1/7 vs Chris Jericho 4/1
  Raw Women’s ChampionshipBayley 5/4 vs Alexa Bliss 4/7
  Cruiserweight ChampionshipNeville 4/6 vs Austin Aries 11/10
  Raw Tag Team ChampionshipHardy Boyz 2/5 vs Cesaro and Sheamus 13/8
  Roman Reigns 6/4 vs
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (04/25) – Neville Vs. Jack Gallagher Headlines

  26-04-2017 22:35
  
  Results courtesy of WWE.com:
  WWE 205 Live results, April 25, 2017: Austin Aries sends a message to Neville en route to WWE Payback
  On the latest episode of WWE 205 Live, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville dismantled Gentleman Jack Gallagher to send a clear message to his WWE Payback opponent, Austin Aries, only for A-Double to deliver a strong and direct message of his own.
  Rich Swann & Akira Tozawa def. Noam Dar & The Brian Kendrick
  Two rivalries converged on WWE 205 Live as Rich Swann
  
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• 4/26 Edition of WZ Weekly: McMahon Biopic Announced, Is Cena The Babe Ruth Of WWE?, Hardyz Plans, More

  26-04-2017 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode of WZ Weekly is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Octavarius‘ Brian Wohl as his co-host.
  Throughout the show they discuss many of the top stories from pro wrestling this past week including:
  John Cena turning 40 and Vince McMahon calling him the “Babe Ruth of WWE”
  Tri-Star Pictures announcing a Vince McMahon biopic called “Pandemonium”
  Backstage news on WWE’s plans for the Hardy Bo
  
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• Sting Regrets Not Facing The Undertaker; Compliments Kurt Angle

  26-04-2017 20:59
  
  Sting spoke with Sports Illustrated and said that he regrets not facing The Undertaker, as it was a dream match for him. “I regret not being able to get in the ring with him one time,” said Sting. “It would have been great, but I’m OK with the way it turned out.”
  Sting was last seen in the ring against Seth Rollins at the 2015 Night of Champions PPV. He suffered a neck injury during the match which ended his career.
  He also compared Kurt Angle to Shawn Michaels, in
  
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• Samoa Joe Talks Not Starting on the WWE Main Roster, Who Was Responsible for Putting Him in Touch with WWE, Keeping His Ring Name

  26-04-2017 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  WWE Superstar Samoa Joe was today’s guest on Talk is Jericho and you can listen to the entire interview at this link. Below are a few of the highlights from the podcast.
  On Not Starting Out on the Main Roster:
  I think the original ordeal was to bring me in as just the NXT guy. We got such a good response with everything that it kind of really blew up beyond that and here I am now on the main roster. I think it was a cultural thing in WWE of why they didn&rsq
  
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• Drew McIntyre In-Action on Tonight’s WWE NXT, Smackdown Top 10 Video, Dana White on Conor McGregor’s Advantages Over Mayweather

  26-04-2017 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dana White on Conor McGregor’s Advantages Over Mayweather
  As noted, UFC President Dana White recently told TMZ that the much rumored Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight will be taking place, despite no official bout announcement having been made.
  White recently had the following to say to Snoop Dogg’s GGN News on why he thinks McGregor has an advantage over Mayweather:
  “At the end of the day, it’s a fight. Floyd is 40 years old, Conor is 27. Conor’s
  
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• WWE Announces Baron Corbin Has Been Officially Suspended

  26-04-2017 19:11
  
  – As noted, Baron Corbin attacked Sami Zayn on last night’s edition of Talking Smack. WWE announced today that SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon has suspended Corbin for one week.BREAKING: Due to his actions on #TalkingSmack, @BaronCorbinWWE has been suspended from #SDLive for one week! https://t.co/yKIeNlt4ro
  — WWE (@WWE) April 26, 2017Shane tweeted the following:It is never acceptable for an athlete in any sport to put their hands on an official, @WWE is no exception. @Bar
  
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• Shane McMahon “Suspends and Fines” Baron Corbin for His Story Line Actions on WWE Talking Smack

  26-04-2017 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has provided a story line update on fallout from last night’s WWE Talking Smack, which saw Baron Corbin attack Sami Zayn and put his hands on a WWE official.
  The company announced today that Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon has suspended Corbin for one week, in addition to fining the WWE star:It is never acceptable for an athlete in any sport to put their hands on an official, @WWE is no exception. @BaronCorbinWWE actions…
  — Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 26
  
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• Why Bray Wyatt Should Feud With Finn Balor

  26-04-2017 18:31
  
  WWE Payback is this Sunday, where we shall see Bray Wyatt face Randy Orton in a House of Horrors Match. However the WWE Championship shall not be on the line. While at this point it would appear as if WWE have ran out of creative steam for Bray Wyatt, maybe there is hope for the ‘Eater of Worlds’………. Enter Finn Balor.
  Here is why Bray Wyatt should feud with Finn Balor, heading into the summer.
  New Rivalry ConceptNow of course we’ve had c
  
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• Impact Wrestling Star Suspended For Instagram Photo

  26-04-2017 17:37
  
  Impact Wrestling star Bram was suspended by Pro Wrestling NOAH and has been pulled from the Global Tag League. Bram uploaded a photo on Instagram of himself laying in the floor of a convenience store on April 24. He received backlash from fans and has since deleted the photo.
  Bram issued an apology: “I am very sorry, I will take apologize for the decision of NOAH seriously and I will apologize sincerely.”
  Kasma Sakamoto will replace him and team with Robbie E for the remainder of the
  
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• Paige’s Brother Zak Talks Paige’s Future, Her Relationship with Alberto El Patron, Scott Hall in WAW, The Rock Falling in Love with His Family

  26-04-2017 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)
  Zak Knight, the brother of WWE star Paige, recently spoke with Memorabilia Guy and below are some interview highlights:
  Tell us about the experience of the upcoming film about the family.
  After the documentary came out, a couple of weeks later we were approached about a movie. To be honest, a lot of what you hear is true. Basically, The Rock was over in the UK and one morning he was sat up at 3am after a long day at work and our documentary was on TV and he fell i
  
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• Former WWE Superstar Caylen Croft Talks Nearly Being Paired With The Miz, Paul Heyman’s Kayfabe OVW TV Reports, The Dudebusters

  26-04-2017 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
  Today’s episode #261 of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling features former WWE Superstar and 1/2 of The Dudebusters Tag Team (along with Trent Barretta), Caylen Croft. Croft was a longtime member of WWE’s pre-NXT developmental system with stays in both FCW and OVW including a reign as the OVW Heavyweight Champion. In this excerpt, the former Dudebuster discusses how OVW’s creative backing of Jim Cornette and Paul Heyman helped the development
  
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• Lana Gets Christened in the Greek Orthodox Church, Watch Jeff Hardy vs HBK Full Match (Videos), Kane Celebrating Milestone Birthday

  26-04-2017 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kane Celebrating Milestone Birthday Today
  Today is the 50th birthday of WWE Superstar and Knox County mayoral candidate Glenn “Kane” Jacobs.
  Happy birthday Kane!
  WATCH: Glenn “Kane” Jacobs’ Official Mayoral Campaign Video
  Lana Gets Christened in the Greek Orthodox Church
  In the following preview clip for tonight’s Total Divas, disaster strikes when The Ravishing Russian undergoes a traditional Bulgarian christening:Watch Jeff Ha
  
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• The Miz Talks Getting Cheered at WrestleMania 33, Why He Was Moved From Smackdown to Raw and More

  26-04-2017 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
  WWE star The Miz recently spoke with IGN, and below are some interview highlights:
  Getting cheered at WrestleMania 33:
  “Weird. You know, I had no idea what to do. I’ve never had that experience of people cheering me. I was like ‘I don’t even understand what’s happening right now. They’re cheering me.’ So I just decided to accept it and have fun with it and go with it. And my wife and I had such an amazing time. Not
  
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• Kane Speaks Without Assistance For The First Time, 120 Sports Looks At Jinder Mahal As #1 Contender (Videos)

  26-04-2017 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kane Speaks Without Assistance For The First Time
  WWE has released the following video 0n-line featuring Kane speaking for the very first time from the August 9, 1999 episode of RAW:
  Related: Kane Talks His Decision To Run For Mayor, Running as a Republican, How WWE Has Helped Him and More
  120 Sports Looks At Jinder Mahal As New #1 Contender
  Every Wednesday Sports Illustated’s 120 Sports video app releases five new videos featuring Justin LaBar and I
  
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• Adam Cole on Butting Heads with Kenny Omega, Starting in NXT Before WWE’s Main Roster, Looking Outside of Ring of Honor and More

  26-04-2017 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Adam Cole recently spoke with ESPN and below are some interview highlights:
  Looking outside of Ring of Honor:
  “For me, which a lot of people ask this, I still haven’t made a decision on what I’m doing. This is the first time I’m going to check and see the interests of other companies and see where everyone else stands. Since 2010, I’ve been just in Ring of Honor this entire time and never even considered the options of anything else. I&rs
  
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• NJPW Presents Road To Wrestling Dontaku Tomorrow (Full Card), Edge & Christian’s Podcast Guests This Week

  26-04-2017 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW Presents Road To Wrestling Dontaku Tomorrow
  NJPW present the first of three Wrestling Dontaku shows tomorrow with Road to Wrestling Dontaku.
  Below is the full announced card:
  Jushin Thunder Liger, Hirai Kawato & Tomoyuki Oka vs. Tiger Mask IV, Katsuya Kitamura & Shota Umino
  Takashi Iizuka, El Desperado & TAKA Michinokuvs. Toru Yano, Will Ospreay & Jado
  Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima & David Finlay vs. Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa & Chase Owens
  IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Te
  
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• Latest on Mike Goldberg Signing With WWE

  26-04-2017 15:49
  
  Jim Ross addressed the rumor of WWE reaching out to former UFC commentator Mike Goldberg on his latest podcast. It was said that WWE wanted Goldberg to replace Mauro Ranallo, and that the reason the company re-hired Ross was because of his relationship with Goldberg and that Triple H feels that Ross would be able to influence him to join the company.
  Ross revealed that he has only met Goldberg once.
  “The problem with that is, I don’t know Mike Goldberg. I met him one time at a UFC ev
  
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• Ric Flair’s Fiancé Involved in Serious Car Accident

  26-04-2017 15:40
  
  Ric Flair’s fiancé Wendy Barlow was involved in a serious car accident last night. Flair posted an update this morning thanking everyone for their messages and prayers. He added, “The French Maid Will be Back Soon.”
  Many fans may remember her from WCW as Fifi The Maid.Wendy Will Be Ok! Thank You For All Of Your Messages And Prayers!!!! pic.twitter.com/kSQBjxwSGn
  — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 26, 2017The post Ric Flair’s Fiancé Involved in S
  
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• WWE Stars React to Last Night’s Smackdown Main Event

  26-04-2017 15:34
  
  WWE Women’s Champion Naomi defended her title against Charlotte Flair in last night’s Smackdown main event. The match was interrupted by the new divas group of Carmella, Tamina and Natalya, who attacked Charlotte. Below are comments from some of those involved in last night’s angle.Ended #SDLive standing tall with these ladies @CarmellaWWE @NatbyNature @TaminaSnuka pic.twitter.com/L7JRKjeJTQ
  — James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) April 26, 2017
  Welcome to my world, my rules.
  
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• Huge Incident at TNA Tapings Between the Jarretts and Bob Ryder

  26-04-2017 14:36
  
  During the April 23 tapings of Impact Wrestling, it’s being said that there was an incident between Jeff/Karen Jarrett and Bob Ryder. Karen took issue with Ryder not booking a hotel room after he was told to do so several weeks ago. The argument was described as a “dress[ing] down” by Karen. When she walked away, Jeff approach Ryder and told him to “not wait” and leave the taping.
  The general feeling on Monday was that Ryder was no longer with the company. However,
  
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (4/25): Baron Corbin Causes Chaos, New House of Horrors Details, Becky Lynch and Breezango Appear, More

  26-04-2017 06:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On this week’s Talking Smack, Renee Young is joined by John Bradshaw Layfield. JBL was happy to be back on the show.
  First Guest: Breezango
  Tyler Breeze and Fandango are the number one contenders for the Tag Team Championship. They are confident that they will be the new champions. In their opinions they are the best tag team. JBL tells them that they are strange and they look like they are from the 50s.
  The team says they are serious every time they are in the ring but will be even more
  
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• Matt Hardy Continues Teasing “Broken” Return, Latest Promo Video for Lana on Smackdown, Kevin Nash Compares HBK and AJ Styles (Videos)

  26-04-2017 06:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy Continues Teasing “Broken” Return
  As noted, WWE plans to use the “Broken” Matt Hardy gimmick on TV, and Matt Hardy continues to tease the return of the character as seen below:The CELESTIAL voices have started coming to me AGEEN. pic.twitter.com/XXdPmP5XTY
  — #CONFLICTED Matt (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 25, 2017Kevin Nash Compares HBK and AJ Styles
  Below is another clip from last night’s “Table For 3” featuring
  
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• Baron Corbin Attacks Sami Zayn & a Referee on Talking Smack (Video), Daniel Bryan Replaced on Talking Smack, WWE Star Returns From Injury

  26-04-2017 06:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Gorilla Position Podcast
  Daniel Bryan Replace on Talking Smack
  As seen on WWE Talking Smack tonight, with Daniel Bryan preparing for the birth of his child, JBL was named the new co-host of WWE Talking Smack:Please welcome NEW co-host @JCLayfield to #TalkingSmack, streaming RIGHT NOW on @WWENetwork! @ReneeYoungWWE pic.twitter.com/Kjw7RNn1pk
  — WWE (@WWE) April 26, 2017
  Call #Breezango weird and this is how they will retaliate… @WWEFandango @mmmgorgeous @JCLayfield @Rene
  
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• 4/25 Edition of Smackdown Rebellion: Jinder Mahal Steals Title, Naomi and Charlotte Attacked, And Much More

  26-04-2017 05:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  This week’s episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen and Impact Rebellion’s Bin Hamin.
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  Don’t forget to also check out Hamin’s Hardcore Happy Hour with special guest Stevie Richards!You can listen to even more audio content from WrestleZone Radio in the embedded audio player below:The post 4/25 E
  
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• Ric Flair’s Fiance Involved In Serious Car Accident, The New Day Is Coming To WWE Smackdown (Video)

  26-04-2017 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair
  Ric Flair posted the following news on his Twitter account, revealing his fiancé Wendy Barlow was involved in a serious car accident. Barlow may be remembered by fans from her appearances as ‘Fifi The Maid’ in WCW.Please Pray for my Fiancé who was just in a serious car wreck. She is at the Hospital
  — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 26, 2017Related: “The Fate Of The Furious” Breaks All-Time Record Fo
  
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• Rusev Says It’s ‘My Way Or The Highway’, Styles vs Corbin, Highlights From Smackdown (Videos), Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  26-04-2017 04:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rusev
  Following his video on Smackdown where he threatened to leave WWE if he didn’t get a title shot at WWE Money In The Bank, Rusev tweeted the following:I’m just tired…… After all I’ve done I have NEVER had a championship match. I was undefeated for a year! Now it’s My way or the highway
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL) April 26, 2017Related: Rusev Responds To Superstar Shakeup, Makes Demand To Appear On Smackdown, Dark Match Resul
  
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• WWE Releases More Talent From NXT

  26-04-2017 04:26
  
  There’s another round of releases from WWE. The company has released NXT backstage interviewer Andrea Ocampo and former WWE Tough Enough winner Josh Bredl.The post WWE Releases More Talent From NXT appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE SmackDown Live Results (4/25): Last Stop Before Payback 2017!

  26-04-2017 04:25
  
  The April 25th edition of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa and was the go-home show for Payback on Sunday.
  – SmackDown opens up with Renee Young in the ring, who introduces Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura comes out for his in-ring interview to kick off the show, but before he can answer the first question Dolph Ziggler comes out to interrupt. Ziggler sends away Renee and says he’ll interview Nakamura instead. Ziggler cracks some jokes at Nakamura&rs
  
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• A New Alliance Causes Chaos On WWE Smackdown, Ziggler Crashes Nakamura’s Interview (Videos), Did You Enjoy This Week’s SD! Live?

  26-04-2017 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  The above video features highlights from the opening of tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live, with Dolph Ziggler interrupting Shinsuke Nakamura’s interview, and Nakamura’s response.
  Related: WWE Smackdown Results For 4/25
  Chaos On Smackdown
  Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live main event did not see a decisive result in the Women’s Championship match, as a new alliance between Carmella, Natalya and Tamina made their presence felt.
  The closing moments
  
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• Who Beat The Clock On WWE Smackdown Live? (Video), New Title Match Added To WWE Backlash PPV

  26-04-2017 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  Breezango will challenge The Usos for the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship after winning the Beat The Clock Challenge on tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live.
  Breezango defeated The Ascension in 2 minutes and 41 seconds, beating the time of 5:17 posted by American Alpha over The Colons in the first match. Breezango will now challenge The Usos at the WWE Backlash pay-per-view on May 21st in Chicago.They did it with STYLE! @WWEFandango and @MmmGorgeous are #1Contend
  
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• Jinder Mahal Confronts Randy Orton, Steals The WWE Championship On WWE Smackdown (Photos / Video)

  26-04-2017 03:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jinder Mahal is now in possession of the WWE Championship after he attacked Randy Orton and left the building with it.
  Orton addressed his House of Horrors match against Bray Wyatt after he defeated Erick Rowan, but Jinder interrupted him and warned Orton not to overlook him. Jinder said Orton should worry about him because he was the true horror. Jinder continued, talking about how classy and talented he was, but Orton and everyone disrespected him because of how
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results: Neville vs Gentlemen Jack Gallagher, Cruiserweight Tag Team Match, Drew Gulak Declares a “No Fly Zone”

  26-04-2017 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 205 Live Results
  April 25th, 2017
  Report By Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
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  Rich Swann & Akira Tozawa vs. Noam Darr & Brian K
  
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• Rusev Responds To Superstar Shakeup, Makes Demand To Appear On Smackdown, Dark Match Result From Tonight’s SD! Live

  26-04-2017 02:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Smackdown Live commentary team hyped Smackdown’s new acquisitions in the Superstar Shakeup, then addressed Rusev’s storyline absence from the show.
  Rusev sent in a video filmed earlier today, and he said he didn’t like Daniel Bryan or Shane McMahon, and the only way he would come to Smackdown is with a title match. Rusev said he wanted a title match at WWE Money In The Bank, or he was packing his bags and going home to Bulgaria.
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• Heated Backstage Incident Reportedly Takes Place At This Week’s Impact Wrestling TV Tapings

  26-04-2017 01:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com is reporting an heated verbal argument took place this weekend at the Impact Wrestling TV tapings at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
  According to reports, an “ugly argument” took place between Bob Ryder and Jeff and Karen Jarrett during the final day of TV tapings on Sunday, April 23rd. Multiple sources told PWInsider.com that it all started after Karen confronted Ryder, a longtime Impact executive, over something related to the booking of a hotel room. Karen re
  
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• NXT Releases Two More Talents, How Quickly Can American Alpha Beat The Clock?, Impact Wrestling’s The Question Mark (Video)

  26-04-2017 01:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Uproxx‘s Brandon Stroud, WWE also released two more NXT talents Josh Bredl and Andrea DiMarco.
  The news of the two releases follows an earlier report that Chris Atkins was released today. Bredl is a former WWE Tough Enough winner and worked as Bronson Matthews for NXT. DiMarco, real name Andrea Ocampo, is a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader and sideline reporter for the NHL’s Florida Panthers; she debuted as an on-air personality for NXT last March.
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• The Miz Comments On The Marine 5, Getting Cheered At Wrestlemania 33, Returning To WWE RAW

  26-04-2017 00:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Miz recently spoke with IGN.com in advance of The Marine 5 being released on Blu-Ray and DVD today; you can read a few excerpts below:
  The Miz comments on working with several other WWE Superstars on The Marine 5, if it made things easier: 
  Yeah, sometimes you have go into a movie and develop a certain type of chemistry with your co-stars. Sometimes it can click from “Hello” and other times it takes a few weeks to develop that. L
  
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