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• This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership Info, WWE Backlash Promo Video, New Day Heading to India

  05-05-2017 23:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  How Was Viewership for This Week’s Impact Wrestling?
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, featuring Alberto El Patron vs Eli Drake in the main event, averaged 260,000 viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 255,000 viewership average.
  This week’s Impact ranked #121 on the Cable Top 150, up from last week’s #133 spot.
  The New Day Heading to India
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• New Video of The Hardys On Current WWE Overseas Tour, Which Impact Wrestling Talent Did The Hardys Try to Bring to WWE?

  05-05-2017 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, when The Hardys left Impact Wrestling, they tried to get Jeremy Borash to go with them, but that of course did not work out.
  Borash played a key creative role in the “Broken” characters portrayed by Matt and Jeff in Impact Wrestling, but he felt that with his new role as lead Impact announcer and the other projects he is involved with in the company, he would be better suited in Impact Wrestling.
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• WWE Dublin Live Event Results (5/5): Finn Balor’s Homecoming, Dublin Hates Reigns, Aries vs Neville, UK Talents and More (Photos & Videos)

  05-05-2017 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Dublin Live Event Results
  5/5/17
  Dublin, Ireland
  Results courtesy of WZ reader Paddy Egan
  The event is sold out for the first time in a long time in Dublin. Jojo is handling the mic for the night.
  Fatal Four Way Tag Team Match for the Raw Tag Team Titles:-Big Cass and Enzo Amore vs Cesaro and Sheamus vs The Hardys vs The Club
  Big pop for home town man Sheamus, and The Hardys retain the titles after Matt Hardy hit the
  
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• New Clip of John Cena in “The Wall” (Video), WWE Hall of Famer Celebrating a Birthday, Possible Title Match at WWE Extreme Rules

  05-05-2017 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Possible Triple Threat Title Match at WWE Extreme Rules
  As noted, the feud between Austin Aries and Neville is expected to continue, which is why WWE officials decided to have Aries win his Payback match via DQ.
  According to The Wrestling Observer, an Aries vs. Neville title match, likely with a stipulation, is rumored to be taking place at the June 4th Extreme Rules PPV from the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore. WWE has also teased that TJP, fka TJ
  
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• WWE NXT Star On Her Unique Background, Tryout & Training With WWE, More

  05-05-2017 21:54
  
  – WWE released the following interview WWE NXT Star Lacey Evans where she discusses on a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  You started at the WWE Performance Center a year ago. What has the experience been like to train and perform under the WWE umbrella?
  LACEY EVANS: Amazing! (The trainers) really push you to do your best. They are always there for anything you need, but for the most part, they expect you to take the initiative and I love that about this company. It
  
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• Vickie Guerrero Comments On A Possible WWE Return, Her Heel Turn, More

  05-05-2017 21:48
  
  – Former WWE star Vickie Guerrero recently spoke with The Memorabilia Guy about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  How did you take to being a heel?
  They all hated me; no one liked me back then (laughing). No, my Mom probably liked me. To be hated was something I wasn’t expecting. I look back and see how much hate I got from the fans, it was actually pretty thrilling for me. You know you have done your job well when people love to hate you. When the fans are fa
  
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• John Morrison Reveals Ideas That WWE Refused, Vince McMahon’s Reaction

  05-05-2017 21:45
  
  – Lucha Underground star Johnny Mundo is the special guest on AfterBuzz TV’s X-Pac 12360 this week with Sean Waltman, they sent us these highlights:
  Selling his house to fund his movie, “Boone The Bounty Hunter”:
  “It starts as a labor of love and then it ends up becoming something you have to finish because if you have a half-finished movie you don’t really have anything. I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent sitting with the editors and writing t
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results From Phoenix (05/04): Bobby Roode Vs. Tye Dillinger

  05-05-2017 21:42
  
  – Check out the following WWE NXT live event results from Thursday’s show in Phoenix, Arizona:
  * No Way Jose defeated Kona Reeves
  * Lacey Evans and Ruby Riot defeated Bianca Blair and Mandy Rose
  * Kassius Ohno defeated Oney Lorcan
  * Drew McIntyre defeated Patrick Clark
  * Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa defeated Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss
  * NXT Women’s Champion Asuka retained over Sonya Deville
  * NXT Champion Bobby Roode fought Tye Dillinger to a No Contest due to interf
  
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• Backstage News On Chris Jericho’s Return To WWE Later This Year

  05-05-2017 21:37
  
  – According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Chris Jericho is taking part in a injury storyline to explain his absence on WWE TV.
  No word exactly when he will be back, however, a recent Instagram post made by Jericho indicated that he would be seeing WWE fans soon so he will be back one way or another.
  The plan is for Jericho to remain on the Smackdown Live brand and continue his storyline with Kevin Owens.
  The post Backstage News On Chris Jericho’s Return To WWE Later This Year app
  
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• Chris Jericho on the Original Plan for His Latest WWE Run, The Run Being Amongst His Best, Putting Over New Talent, Touring with Fozzy

  05-05-2017 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho joined Busted Open with Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray [Bubba Ray Dudley] yesterday and talked about wrapping up this current run with the WWE and working with the young talent in the company. He had especially high praise for AJ Styles. Highlights are below:
  On his run and if he’s excited to be on tour with Fozzy:
  The original plan was for me to finish after Wrestlemania (with Owens). Then Vince had the idea for me to stay through April 30th and t
  
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• Get a Burger Cooked by Cody Rhodes, New Trailer for WWE’s “Sleight”, Titus O’Neil on Wrestling Stereotypes Nearly Preventing TED Talk

  05-05-2017 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Get a Burger Cooked by Cody Rhodes
  Fans will be able to get a burger and hot dog cooked by Cody Rhodes at the “Rhodes BBQ & Tailgate” event in Barnesville, GA on Saturday, May 13th.
  The event is being presented by The Bullet Proof Dojo, which is owned by WWE star Luke Gallows:Barnesville, GA 4:30-5:30 V.I.P TICKET…Cody Rhodes’ cooked burger/hotdogFree DrinkPersonalized Autographhttps://t.co/wrKoyRF4ng pic.twitter.com/s1e8DFFcAd
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• Titus O’Neil Comments On Pro Wrestling Stereotypes, Positive Domino Affect, More

  05-05-2017 21:03
  
  – WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil spoke with USA Today’s “For the Win” section about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On the “Domino effect of advocacy”:
  “It’s based on whether someone wants to be the positive domino in someone else’s life. It’s going to be taking my real life story and placing some of the advocates within my life and how it changed my way of thinking, my mode of operation as well as my ability
  
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• Vickie Guerrero on the Special Connection Eddie Had with the Fans, Working as a Heel, If She Will Ever Return to WWE and More

  05-05-2017 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Vickie Guerrero recently spoke with The Memorabilia Guy and below are some interview highlights:
  How did you take to being a heel?
  They all hated me; no one liked me back then (laughing). No, my Mom probably liked me. To be hated was something I wasn’t expecting. I look back and see how much hate I got from the fans, it was actually pretty thrilling for me. You know you have done your job well when people love to hate you. When the fans are face t
  
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• Alexa Bliss is Setting Off Everyone’s Amazon Echo, WWE Looks at Batista in “Guardians 2”, Brie Bella Spills the Beans to Natalya (Videos)

  05-05-2017 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss is Setting Off Everyone’s Amazon Echo
  WWE has released the following video, looking at Alexa Bliss’ name setting off people’s Amazon Echo devices.
  I for one can testify that my echo, which sits right next to my computer, goes off every time her name is mentioned in a video. Thank god her name is not “alexa, order me Starbucks.”
  Brie Bella Spills the Beans to Natalya
  WWE has also released the following bonus clip fro
  
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• Scott Dawson Provides Injury Update on Dash Wilder (Video), Aleister Black on Download Music Festival Bands, WWE Star Celebrating Anniversary

  05-05-2017 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Aleister Black on Download Music Festival Bands
  WWE NXT star Aleister Black recently spoke with TeamRock.com regarding the top 8 bands to watch at the Download Festival in June. As noted, the music festival will feature WWE NXT matches as it did last year. Black had the following to say on the bands to keep an eye on:
  “You’re not going to get any more chances to see them. Aerosmith have persevered throughout the years, they’ve always been a grea
  
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• Ex-WWE Diva Victoria Has Photos Leaked

  05-05-2017 20:11
  
  With the recent releasing of Paige and Charlotte Flair private photos, former WWE Diva Victoria now appears to be the latest victim. She was hacked a few months ago when her photos were posted online, however now more photos and videos are surfacing on the internet this week. Several WWE female wrestlers have fell victim of hacking due to compromise of Cloud accounts.
  The post Ex-WWE Diva Victoria Has Photos Leaked appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Batista Explains Why WWE Hasn’t Brought Him Back

  05-05-2017 20:06
  
  Batista revealed on Chris Jericho’s podcast that WWE hasn’t asked him to return back. He pitched an idea to Triple H and Vince McMahon about running a program with Hunter but they showed no interest in it.
  “I’ve asked for what I want. I’ll tell you and I’ve talked to Hunter about it and I’ve talked to Vince about it. I said I would come back and run a whole program with Hunter. That’s the only thing I’m interested in doing. They’re just
  
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• Another Backstage Reason Why WWE is Having Jinder Mahal Face Randy Orton for the WWE Title

  05-05-2017 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Jinder Mahal will be facing Randy Orton for the WWE Title at the WWE Backlash PPV on May 21st. We noted that one of the reasons why WWE might be pushing Jinder Mahal and his new alliance with The Singh Brothers is because of WWE’s continued expansion in India, and WWE’s Indian Shop website launching.
  Additionally, The Wrestling Observer is reporting another reason why WWE feels comfortable with the Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal PPV main event i
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Elite 50 Baron Corbin (Photos)

  05-05-2017 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to Figure Friday! Today we look at the “Lone Wolf” Baron Corbin from WWE Elite 50! Thanks to everyone who voted on my Twitter this week, I really appreciate it! Look for a new poll tomorrow for next week’s review. I got my Corbin Elite from RingsideCollectibles.com as this set is not in stores yet, so if you want it now, especially during their current sale, I recommend picking him up there.The Lone Wolf ————————&mdas
  
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• Does It Matter That Braun Strowman & Roman Reigns Are In a Photo Together?, Feeling Hypocritical About Leaked Charlotte Photos

  05-05-2017 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This is the first of four Chair Shot Reality videos being released for this episode 362 over the next 4 days. The first is hot topics touched on by Justin LaBar and Josh Isenberg in the studio. Here are some excerpts:
  On July PPV name:Justin LaBar: I can’t wait to hear Paul Heyman in his New York accent seriously, or not seriously, trying to sell us on a match at this event and say this name. In honor of Vince McMahon who likely decided on thi
  
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• Alberto Del Rio and Paige Get Into Heated Argument at Impact Tapings

  05-05-2017 19:02
  
  Alberto Del Rio reportedly was in a “really bad” argument with his girlfriend and current WWE wrestler Paige. The incident took place at a recent Impact taping away from the arena. According to sources close to the situation everything between the couple is said to be fine the day after. Del Rio posted on Instagram that he had a bad travel day.The post Alberto Del Rio and Paige Get Into Heated Argument at Impact Tapings appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Details on WWE Women’s Tournament

  05-05-2017 18:57
  
  WWE announced the filming for the WWE Women’s Tournament will begin in July at Full Sail University. It will be a weekly tournament that will include 32 competitors. Background checks will be done on all talent prior to being offered a deal with the company. The tournament finals will be held live on WWE Network on August 29.
  The post Details on WWE Women’s Tournament appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Vickie Guerrero Wants to Return to WWE

  05-05-2017 18:54
  
  Vickie Guerrero spoke with Memorabilia Guy and said she is open to making a return to WWE if Vince McMahon ever called her.
  Her Thoughts on The Current Product: I don’t recognize half the people on the show as so many have come up from the NXT school in Orlando – which is great. The females are taking the women’s division so much higher than it was ten years ago. I am so proud of them. A lot of them are so talented; they can do promos, they can wrestle, they are beautiful and t
  
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• Backstage News on Current Plans for the WWE Women’s Tournament

  05-05-2017 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE held a conference call yesterday and during the call it was revealed that the company plans to hold the 32 Woman WWE Network tournament in quarter three of this year.
  PWInsider.com is reporting the current plan in WWE is to begin filming episodes for the tournament sometime in July. The likely spot for the tapings is Full Sail University, although it is possible the tournament will be taped outside of Full Sail. Right now the plan is to air the tournament as a weekly series simila
  
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• The Miz Trashes the Crowd in Italian at Rome Live Event (Video), Matt Hardy Wants The Young Bucks in WWE, Alexa Bliss WWE Network Pick, Y2J Update

  05-05-2017 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy Wants The Young Bucks in WWE
  When asked on Twitter who he thinks are the best tag teams in 2017, and who he would like to see in WWE, Matt Hardy responded with the following:The Hardys & The #BucksOfYouth are appropriate selections. I would LOVE to see The Bucks join us in #GreatGame. They are special. https://t.co/W4ZFMnfyLB
  — The VESSEL of MMH (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 3, 2017Alexa Bliss WWE Network Pick
  Alexa Bliss chooses her victory over Bayl
  
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• The Miz Cuts a Promo in Italian at Rome Live Event (Video), Matt Hardy Wants The Young Bucks in WWE, Alexa Bliss WWE Network Pick, Y2J News

  05-05-2017 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy Wants The Young Bucks in WWE
  When asked on Twitter who he thinks are the best tag teams in 2017, and who he would like to see in WWE, Matt Hardy responded with the following:The Hardys & The #BucksOfYouth are appropriate selections. I would LOVE to see The Bucks join us in #GreatGame. They are special. https://t.co/W4ZFMnfyLB
  — The VESSEL of MMH (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 3, 2017Alexa Bliss WWE Network Pick
  Alexa Bliss chooses her victory over Bayl
  
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• Eric Bischoff To WrestleCircus’ Al Lenhart, ‘You’ve Struck A Nerve’; They Talk Growing A Product Organically

  05-05-2017 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released this past Wednesday and features an interview WrestleCircus owner Al Lenhart!
  You can find some of Eric and Al’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunesEB: I’m really happy for you guys. I think you’ve struck a nerve. There are other independent wrestling promoters out there that are doing it too but not
  
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• Sting Talks Leaving Early 90’s “Surfer Sting” in the Past, Ronda Rousey Retweets WWE NXT Star, Scott Steiner vs Buff Bagwell Airing Tonight

  05-05-2017 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ronda Rousey Retweets WWE NXT Star
  As noted, Ronda Rousey recently congratulated WWE NXT star Roderick Strong and his fiancee Marina Shafir on the birth of their son, and Rousey has also retweeted part 2 of NXT’s “Who is Roderick Strong?” mini-doc:Who is @roderickstrong ? part 2https://t.co/CGXzneQOso
  — Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) May 4, 2017Scott Steiner vs Buff Bagwell Airing Tonight
  Tonight at 8pm EST, The FIT
  
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• WWE Glasgow Live Event Results (5/4): Triple Threat WWE Title Match, Nakamura vs Ziggler, WWE UK Talents In-Action, More (Photos & Videos)

  05-05-2017 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Glasgow Live Event Results
  5/4/17
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  -Sin Cara & Breezango defeated Aiden English & The Ascension.
  -Luke Harper pinned Erick Rowan.
  -WWE Smackdown Tag Team champions The Usos defeated American Alpha.
  -WWE Smackdown Women’s champion Naomi won a Fatal Five Way, defeating Charlotte Flair, Natalya, Becky Lynch and Carmella.
  -WWE UK Champion Tyler Bate & Trent Seven & Wolfgang de
  
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• WWE NXT Talent Lacey Evans On Getting into Wrestling to Be Famous, Her First Match, Training in NXT

  05-05-2017 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Lacey Evans recently spoke with WWE.com and below are some interview highlights:
  Why she wants to get into pro wrestling:
  “Because I want to be famous. And not for the reasons most would. I want a voice. I want people to know who I am and hear my story. I want people to see me get in the ring and give it everything I have, even though I come from a broken home. I want my siblings to know that I push myself the way I have always tried to push them. I want to show the world tha
  
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• Bill Apter Discusses Billy Corgan Buying The NWA, Competing w/ WWE, Will His Music Fans Follow Him?, More

  05-05-2017 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter has just released the latest edition of his podcast Is Wrestling Fixed?
  You can find some of Apter’s latest comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Is Wrestling Fixed? on iTunes
  On Billy Corgan buying the NWA:
  Apter: People have been asking me my take on this. I think it’s great that Billy Corgan is such a great pro wrestling fan and his passion is as big as it is for music. It really is. I met him back when he was wi
  
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• New GFW Women’s Champion Crowned On Impact, Wrestle Kingdom Rematches Announced For Dominion, $5 WWE Shop Deals For Cinco De Mayo

  05-05-2017 16:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New GFW Women’s Champion Crowned On Impact
  As seen on last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling Sienna defeated Christina Von Eerie to become the GFW Women’s Champion.
  You can view video of her win in the embedded player above.
  Wrestle Kingdom Rematches Announced For Dominion
  NJPW has announced two big Wrestle Kingdom 11 rematches for their Dominion show on June 11th from Osaka, Japan:
  Hiroshi Tanahashi challenges Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship
  Kazuchi
  
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• New Details On Goldberg’s First Post-Wrestlemania Appearance, New Limited Edition ‘Macho Madness’ Randy Savage Converse Shoes (Photo)

  05-05-2017 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Macho Madness
  Pro Wrestling Tees will be releasing new limited edition custom Macho Man Randy Savage Converse All Star high top sneakers.
  The shoes, just like the limited edition Bullet Club designs, are limited in number and custom printed for this sale. Full details are below:
  6 years ago we lost a wrestling legend, Macho Man Randy Savage. To honor his legacy, officially licensed by his estate, we are releasing these Limited Edition Macho Madness High Top Chuck Taylor Converse Shoes. They wil
  
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• Seven Submission Holds You Don’t Remember (Video), Titus O’Neil Talks The ‘Domino Effect Of Advocacy’

  05-05-2017 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Seven Submission Holds You Don’t Remember
  WWE has released the above video on-line taking a look at Seven Submission Holds You Don’t Remember.
  Related: Bret Hart On The Undertaker Calling Out Vince McMahon After the Montreal Screwjob, His Opinion of Undertaker’s WrestleMania 33 Match
  Titus O’Neil Discusses The ‘Domino Effect Of Advocacy’
  USA Today released an interview with WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil this morning ahead of his TED talk at UCLA on May 20t
  
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• Jake Roberts Calls Out ESPN Host Over Andre Comments, Rich Bocchini Calling Action Next Weekend In FL

  05-05-2017 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jake Roberts Calls Out ESPN Host Over Andre Comments
  WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts has posted the following to Twitter calling out ESPN host Dan Le Batard for recently referring to Andre the Giant as a “world class drunk”:SPORTSCASTER. SCREW you Dan lebatard (whatever) for calling ANDRE a world class drunk. Class really?? Shut your hole mouth!!!
  — JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) May 5, 2017
  No disputing Andre enjoyed d
  
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• Bray Wyatt on Comparisons to The Undertaker

  05-05-2017 15:42
  
  Bray Wyatt appeared on the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast and commented on being compared to The Undertaker.
  On Comparisons to The Undertaker: “For me to be compared to The Undertaker is unbelievable. I’ve been in there with him. I did a WrestleMania against him two years ago. And I did another one against him and Kane. I don’t think if you put us side-by-side and watched our work, they’re not similar. They aren’t. It’s the dark stuff that kind of brings us tog
  
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• Vince McMahon Wanted Bayley to Lose at Payback PPV

  05-05-2017 15:35
  
  As reported earlier today, WWE officials went back and forth on the finish to the Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss match at Payback. It’s being reported that Vince McMahon is the reason for the final booking choice of having Bliss beat Bayley for the Women’s Championship. McMahon believes that you should either beat or humiliate the hometown favorites to get over more as a heel with the crowd.
  WWE has a history of doing this as Charlotte Flair defeated Sasha Banks in her hometown of Boston at
  
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• Original Plan for Cruiserweight Title Match at WWE Payback PPV

  05-05-2017 15:20
  
  Meltzer reports that WWE officials changed the ending to the cruiserweight title match at Payback PPV. Neville was set to defeat Austin Aries but the plan was changed that weekend. The belief is that officials decided to allow Aries to win via disqualification to protect his character. He would come off looking weak by losing twice to Neville since the feud was not ending at Payback.
  The post Original Plan for Cruiserweight Title Match at WWE Payback PPV appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Changed the Ending to Bayley vs. Bliss at Payback PPV

  05-05-2017 15:15
  
  WWE management were indecisive about the finish to the Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss match at Payback. A total of four changes were made to the match during the weekend of the PPV. The day before the PPV a decision was made to have Bayley win, but that decision was changed the following morning. Dave Meltzer reports the decision was changed two more times later in the day.
  The post WWE Changed the Ending to Bayley vs. Bliss at Payback PPV appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• AJ Styles Says Nakamura Match Has To Happen, Great Balls of Fire PPV

  05-05-2017 15:09
  
  AJ Styles spoke with The Daily Record and provided his thoughts on the Great Balls of Fire PPV name, and a possible match with Shinsuke Nakamura in the future. He said he does not know when the match with Nakamura will take place but said “at some point, it’s gonna have to happen.”
  When asked about the name Great Balls of Fire, Styles question if the WWE is really having a PPV with that name and if there will be a hardcore match with pianos.The post AJ Styles Says Nakamura Matc
  
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• Former WWE Talent Announces In-Ring Retirement

  05-05-2017 04:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE ring announcer, manager, and in-ring talent Ricardo Rodriguez recently announced on Facebook that his in-ring wrestling career is over. The post stated, “So I have decided to hang up the boots and just train/teach. I’m better at that. Anyways plus real life is getting in the way.”
  I reached out to Ricardo, and he went into further detail of his decision He stated that he tried to hold on for a good while, but he needs to work. He also state
  
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• Sasha Banks Tries to Steal Alexa Bliss’ Title, More Photos of Batista at “Guardians” Events & Hanging Out with Shane McMahon, Booker T News

  05-05-2017 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sasha Banks Tries to Steal Bliss’ Title
  During last night’s WWE live event in Rome, Italy, Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley defeated Nia Jax, Emma and Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. After the bout, Banks tried to steal Bliss’ title but was held back by the referee. You can check it out in the video below:OMG Sasha #WWERome #WWEEurope @SashaBanksWWE.#SashaBanks #SashaKrew #LegitBoss #WomensWrestling #WWE pic.twitte
  
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• Plans For Bayley vs Alexa Bliss at WWE Payback Reportedly Changed Multiple Times, Cody Rhodes vs Pentagon Jr Set For DEFY Wrestling

  05-05-2017 04:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Original WWE Payback Plans Changed
  According to Dave Meltzer in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, plans for the recent WWE Raw Women’s Championship match at WWE Payback changed multiple times leading into the pay-per-view. Originally, plans called for Bayley to retain the title in San Jose, her hometown crowd, but officials changed their minds the morning of the show.
  They went back and forth throughout the day, with the final d
  
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• Former WWE Writer Reveals Mental Institution Story Line He Pitched for AJ Lee & Dean Ambrose, Ideas for Cody Rhodes, Indy Invasion & More

  05-05-2017 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former member of the WWE creative team Kevin Eck recently published a blog for PressBox, and below are some highlights:
  Dean Ambrose And AJ Lee Hook Up In A Mental Institution (2012):
  “My idea was for Bryan’s plan to have AJ committed actually succeed. We’d take her off TV for a little while before bringing her back in dramatic fashion. She would return with her new boyfriend (Ambrose), whom she had met while both were patients in the
  
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• ‘Guardians 2’ Could Be Dave Bautista’s Highest Grossing Project Yet; A Look at This Weekend’s Box Office Projections & Potential Records

  05-05-2017 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Kurt Russell, Pom Klentieff, James Gunn and Michael Rooker attend the European Gala Screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (Photo by Rune Hellestad – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
  Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is set for one of the largest wide releases in U.S. history this weekend, as the latest entry in the iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe hits theaters Thursday night. While th
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Rome (05/03): Roman Reigns Vs. Braun Strowman, More

  05-05-2017 02:30
  
  – Check out the following WWE live event results from Wednesday’s show in Rome, Italy:
  * RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys retained over Sheamus & Cesaro, Enzo Amore & Big Cass, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson
  * WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville retained over Austin Aries
  * Heath Slater, Rhyno, Goldust and R-Truth defeated Titus O’Neil, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Curtis Axel
  * Roman Reigns defeated Braun Strowman in a Street Fight.
  * Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bay
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Comments On The Rise Of The Women’s Division

  05-05-2017 01:55
  
  – Stephanie McMahon spoke with The National while in Dubai last week for a Women In Leadership panel, check out the highlights below:
  On the WWE expanding its work and role in the Middle East and the UAE
  “First of all we had our tryouts here in Dubai, and the tryout has been incredibly successful. We had nearly 40 talents trying out, representing close to 20 different countries and 10 of those who were trying out were women.
  “In terms of growing our presence here in the Middle
  
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• Former WWE Writer On Rejected Storylines, Dean Ambrose And AJ Lee Hook Up

  05-05-2017 01:49
  
  -Former WWE creative team member, Kevin Eck, recently released em>five storyline ideas that were rejected by WWE. Here are some of the highlights:
  Dean Ambrose And AJ Lee Hook Up In A Mental Institution (2012):
  “My idea was for Bryan’s plan to have AJ committed actually succeed. We’d take her off TV for a little while before bringing her back in dramatic fashion. She would return with her new boyfriend (Ambrose), whom she had met while both were patients in the institution.
  
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• Impact Wrestling Results (5/4): New Champion Crowned, El Patron Takes on Eli Drake in the Main Event!

  05-05-2017 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling Results
  May 4th, 2017
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
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  Matt Sydal vs Eddie Edwards W/Mrs. Edwards
  Edwards and Sydal
  
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• Lance Hoyt On His Surprise Return to Japan, How Long His Return Was Prepared For, Going Through Back Surgery, His Next Career Aspirations

  05-05-2017 01:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE superstar Lance Hoyt, who wrestled in WWE as Vance Archer, was a recent guest of the Pancakes and Powerslams podcast which you can listen to the entire interview at this link. Below are a few of the highlights from the podcast:
  On Going Back to Japan for WrestleKingdom 11:
  Well, it’s great going back, but during that first tour, my back decided to go out on me where I had to have surgery, so the comeback to New Japan was cut short.
  On Who Came Up Wi
  
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