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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on the Build to Randy Orton vs Jinder Mahal at WWE Backlash, The Current WWE Title Picture, His One Man Show

  10-05-2017 23:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:
  “Strong build continues for Jinder Mahal as he prepares to main event against Randy Orton for the WWE Title at Backlash. I am enjoying this build for multiple reasons not the least being that it is a new match with a solid story behind it. There is no reason that this match should not deliver in a big way when these two meet.
  “The six man tag on SD Live delivered the way a sho
  
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• Jim Ross On Last Night’s Jinder Mahal Vs. Randy Orton Build

  10-05-2017 23:55
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com, check out the highlights below:
  Jinder Mahal’s build on last night’s SmackDown:
  “Strong build continues for Jinder Mahal as he prepares to main event against Randy Orton for the WWE Title at Backlash. I am enjoying this build for multiple reasons not the least being that it is a new match with a solid story behind it. There is no reason that this match should not deliver in a big way when these two meet.
  
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• Why Xavier Woods Is Not with New Day in India, The Hardys Watch Career Retrospective, Stephanie McMahon Talks WWE Dubai Tryouts (Videos)

  10-05-2017 23:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why Xavier Woods Is Not with New Day in India
  As noted, New Day members Big E and Kofi Kingston are currently in Mumbai doing a WWE promotional tour of India. New Day is currently off TV as Kingston recovers from ankle surgery, and as soon as he is cleared to return, the group will make its Smackdown Live debut.
  Xavier Woods is not with New Day in Mumbai right now as he is currently filming episodes of “UpUpDownDown” at the WWE Perform
  
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• Did WWE SmackDown Viewership Rebound This Week?

  10-05-2017 23:40
  
  – According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE SmackDown episode from London, featuring AJ Styles, Sami Zayn and Randy Orton vs. Baron Corbin, Jinder Mahal and Kevin Owens in the main event, drew 2.348 million viewers.This number is up 2% from last week’s 2.300 million viewers.
  SmackDown finished 10th in viewership on cable behind the NBA Playoffs, Inside The NBA, Rachel Maddow, Tucker Carlson, Hannity, The Story, The Five, All In and Special Report.
  As noted, for comparison, M
  
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• Cesaro Gets Big Fan Reaction in Zurich (Photos), Roderick Strong Talks Facing Hideo Itami Tonight (Video), NXT Star in Title Match at WWE Live Event

  10-05-2017 23:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roderick Strong Talks Facing Hideo Itami Tonight
  Roderick Strong is more focused than ever as he prepares for his NXT Title No. 1 Contender’s Match against Hideo Itami:WWE NXT Star Works WWE Live Event
  As seen below, WWE NXT star Aleister Black worked today’s WWE live event in Zurich, Switzerland, in a Triple Threat match against Austin Aries and Neville:It appears the #WWEZurich fans aren’t the only ones interested in the appearance of @aleister_black.
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• AJ Styles On His Match Against Shane McMahon At WrestleMania 33

  10-05-2017 23:31
  
  – WWE Superstar AJ Styles was interviewed by Inside The Ropes, check out the highlights below:
  On his match against Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33:
  “I’m absolutely proud of that match. I also think that most people go ‘Ughhh! Shane McMahon and AJ Styles?!’ Their expectations were very low, which made it easier for Shane and I. Because we could only go up. Shane puts 110% into everything he does, especially what happens in the ring. I was very happy with that, I fe
  
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• Stephanie McMahon On Playing The Villain, Possible Major PPV In UK, More

  10-05-2017 23:26
  
  – Stephanie McMahon recently spoke with The Mirror and discussed a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On getting in the ring:
  I absolutely love the in-ring performance aspect to what we do. It’s such an honour to be able to get in there with some of those performers and actually take bumps or tell a story of the match. I’m not necessarily the best but I do love to get in there, so if there’s ever an opportunity again to do that and to help make somebo
  
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• WWE Announces Dates & Locations for Next European Tour

  10-05-2017 23:17
  
  – WWE announced the following dates and locations for their next European tour later this year:
  * November 1 – Glasgow* November 2 – Brighton* November 3 – London* November 4 – Barcelona* November 4 – Minehead* November 5 – Madrid* November 5 – Cardiff* November 6 – Manchester (RAW Taping)* November 7 – Manchester (Smackdown Taping)* November 8 – Dortmund* November 8 – Leeds* November 9 – Leipzig* November 10 – H
  
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• AJ Styles Talks About Fan Reaction to Him Facing Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33 (Video)

  10-05-2017 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE SmackDown Live star AJ Styles recently spoke with Inside the Ropes, and below are some of the interview highlights:
  On Being Proud of His Match Against Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 33:Absolutely I’m proud of that match, but I would think that fans were upset with me facing Shane McMahon so the expectations were very low because we can only go up and Shane, like you said, gives 110% with everything that he does, especially in the ring so I was very happy
  
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• AJ Styles On Seeing The Undertaker Retire At WrestleMania 33

  10-05-2017 22:32
  
  – WWE Superstar AJ Styles was interviewed by Inside The Ropes, check out the highlights below:
  How he felt seeing The Undertaker retire at WrestleMania 33:
  “I can tell you I was emotional because he’s my friend. He and I have got a relationship between both of us have the same friend that we’re very close to, so he and I developed this relationship without even knowing each other that well. But it was heartbreaking a little bit because this is the guy that’s been he
  
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• Details On Hurley’s Tavern Wrestling Legends Meet and Greet

  10-05-2017 22:25
  
  The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling’s sent out the following:
  Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling’s: Hurley’s Tavern Wrestling Legends Meet and Greet – The event coming to Hurley’s Tavern in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday May 20, 2017
  A “Pro Wrestling Convention” scheduled for the Richmond Convention Center featuring legendary “old school pro wrestling icons” was cancelled out of nowhere after months of planning. Since the announcement of the can
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s Taped WWE Smackdown? Was It Able to Beat Raw’s 2017 Low?

  10-05-2017 22:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown, which was a taped show from London, averaged 2.348 million viewers. This is up from last week’s 2.300 million viewers, which was a new low for WWE Smackdown this year.
  WWE Raw was still able to defeat Smackdown in the weekly WWE brand split ratings war, despite drawing the lowest number of viewers so far this year. Raw this week averaged 2.696 million viewers, down from last week’s 2.87 million viewersh
  
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• The Rock Reveals Why He Didn’t Endorse Trump For President

  10-05-2017 21:35
  
  The Rock recently spoke with GQ and explained why he didn’t endorse Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton for President despite both of them wanting his endorsement. He also gave his review of President Trump’s performance to date.
  On Not Endorsing Either Party: “I feel like I’m in a position now where my word carries a lot of weight and influence, which of course is why they want the endorsement. But I also have a tremendous amount of respect for the process and felt like if I
  
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• Jim Ross on Crowd Reaction to Roman Reigns, Billy Corgan Buying NWA, Lesnar/Shamrock, No Way Jose Has Dance Party at NXT Live Event (Video)

  10-05-2017 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross on Crowd Reaction to Roman Reigns, Billy Corgan Buying NWA
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently updated the Q&A section of his website, JRsBarBQ.com, and below are some highlights:
  On who would win a fight in their prime – Brock Lesnar or Ken Shamrock:
  “It would be a helluva fight but Lesnar’s size advantage would be hard for Ken to overcome. But to say that Brock would have no chance is questionable.”
  On Roman Reigns and the crowd reactio
  
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• Braun Strowman Promises to Return Better After Surgery

  10-05-2017 21:30
  
  Braun Strowman made a promise to fans on an Instagram post that he will return from his elbow injury bigger, stronger, faster and even more dangerous than ever.  Strowman is looking at having no in-ring contact for the next two months, leaving WWE scrambling to fill his void as he was scheduled to take on Brock Lesnar at Great Balls of Fire in July.The post Braun Strowman Promises to Return Better After Surgery appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WrestleMania 33 Kickoff Matches Not on DVD, WWE Smackdown Top 10 Video, Women of Wrestling Returns Tomorrow, Rollins and Bliss News

  10-05-2017 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rollins and Bliss News
  WWE stars Alexa Bliss and Seth Rollins will be appearing at the Wizard World Comic Con in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, May 21at the Iowa Events Center. Bliss will appear from 10:00am-1:00pm, and Rollins will appear from 11:00am-2:00pm. More details can be found at this link.
  WrestleMania 33 Kickoff Matches Not on DVD
  WWE released the WrestleMania 33 DVD and Blu-ray this week, and interestingly, the Kickoff matches are only available
  
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• Braun Strowman Issues First Comments on His Injury and Return

  10-05-2017 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, WWE star Braun Strowman was written off WWE TV on Raw this week, as he will be undergoing surgery for nagging elbow issues. Strowman is expected to be out of action for 4-8 weeks, although the exact timetable for his return will not be determined until after he undergoes surgery.
  Strowman took to his personal Instagram account to address the injury and surgery, and posted the following:
  I will return to finish what I’ve started and t
  
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• AJ Styles Explains How He Won Over Vince McMahon (Video)

  10-05-2017 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live star AJ Styles recently spoke with Inside The Ropes, and below are some interview highlights:
  On winning over Vince McMahon:
  “I think that once you proven yourself to Vince McMahon that you’re not some guy that only cares about himself and only wants to get himself over at the expense of stabbing someone in the back. This isn’t about me, this is about us. Let’s find a way to make WWE bigger, better and more popular a
  
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• Triple H Induction For The Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Alumni Hall Of Fame

  10-05-2017 20:57
  
  – WWE announced the following today:
  Paul Levesque to be inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame
  DALLAS — Paul “Triple H” Levesque will enter the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Alumni Hall of Fame today in Dallas. The Hall of Fame honors distinguished people who got their start at their local Boys & Girls Club.
  Levesque enters the Hall of Fame alongside six other inductees: WNBA star Skylar Diggins, MLBPA Executive Director Tony C
  
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• John Cena Reveals Why He Cant Act And Wrestle At Same Time

  10-05-2017 20:56
  
  – WWE Superstar John Cena recently spoke with Metro.us to help promote his new film “The Wall,” check out the highlights below:
  On his character in the film spending most of his time passed out on the ground:“Trust me, I have a sense of humor about it. People have been saying, ‘Hey, man, you were on the ground a lot!’ I totally get it. But that’s what it called for. Sometimes it’s not the number of pages or minutes of screentime. It’s just be
  
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• Triple H Confident In NXT Newcomer Aleister Black

  10-05-2017 20:48
  
  – NXT General Manager William Regal recently spoke with ESPN about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On recruiting NXT newcomer Aleister Black:
  “You see the ones with the real passion and desire,” said Regal. “So I’ve just kept a tab on him for years, the he started to really come into his own the last few years. His name was getting out there, and he was coming to America quite a bit and doing independent shows.”
  Regal contiued, &ldquo
  
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• John Cena on Why He Can’t Act in Movies and Be in WWE at the Same Time, His Character in the “The Wall”

  10-05-2017 20:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar John Cena recently spoke with Metro.us to promote his new film, “The Wall”, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his character in the film spending most of his time passed out on the ground:
  “Trust me, I have a sense of humor about it. People have been saying, ‘Hey, man, you were on the ground a lot!’ I totally get it. But that’s what it called for. Sometimes it’s not the number of p
  
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• Stephanie McMahon on If She Gets the Urge to Return to the Ring, Her WWE TV Character, UK Talent and More

  10-05-2017 20:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon spoke with The Mirror while with WWE for the current UK tour. Below are some interview highlights:
  If she ever gets the urge to return to the ring:
  I absolutely love the in-ring performance aspect to what we do. It’s such an honour to be able to get in there with some of those performers and actually take bumps or tell a story of the match. I’m not necessarily the best but I do love to get in there, so if there’s ever an oppor
  
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• Corey Graves’ “Controversial” Network Pick, Former WWE and TNA Star Graduating From College, WWE Smackdown Social Media Score

  10-05-2017 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s taped edition of WWE Smackdown Live ranked #4 among series & specials for the night. Smackdown had 40,000 interactions on Twitter with 10,000 unique authors, down from last week’s 57,000 interactions and 14,000 authors.
  This week’s Smackdown also had 61,000 Facebook interactions with 41,000 unique authors last night, down from last week&
  
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• The Rock on Why He Chose Not to Endorse a Presidential Candidate Last Year, Possibly Running for President, How Donald Trump is Doing

  10-05-2017 20:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is featured on the cover of GQ’s annual comedy issue that hits newsstands next week. Below are some highlights of an interview GQ conducted with Rock for the issue:
  On talk of him running for President going from just chatter to something more possible:
  “A year ago it started coming up more and more. There was a real sense of earnestness, which made me go home and think, ‘L
  
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• WWE Pulls Braun Strowman From Live Events

  10-05-2017 18:32
  
  Due to the recent injury suffered by Braun Strowman that requires surgery, WWE has pulled him from future live events, including the July 7th show at Madison Square Garden. Strowman is expected to be out of action for up to two months. He was scheduled to face Roman Reigns, however Bray Wyatt will now take his place on the card.
  Here is the current MSG card from the official website:
  Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt
  -First Time At MSG! –
  Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
  Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz
  -WWE
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Next Feud Possibly Revealed

  10-05-2017 18:28
  
  The card for an upcoming WWE live event on June 26 at the Rabobank arena in Bakersfield, CA has been released. A match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Kevin Owens for the United States Championship will co-headline the event. This could be an indicator of Nakamura’s next feud as he concludes his current story with Dolph Ziggler at Backlash.
  Here is the card from the website:
  WWE LIVE: SUMMERSLAM HEATWAVE TOUR IS COMING TO BAKERSFIELD!!
  This will be your chance to see:
  WWE Championship MatchW
  
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• Triple H To Be Inducted Into Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame

  10-05-2017 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following:
  Paul Levesque to be inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame
  DALLAS — Paul “Triple H” Levesque will enter the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Alumni Hall of Fame today in Dallas. The Hall of Fame honors distinguished people who got their start at their local Boys & Girls Club.
  Levesque enters the Hall of Fame alongside six other inductees: WNBA star Skylar Diggins, MLBPA Executive D
  
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• Slow Motion Video of Nakamura – Ziggler, WWE Officially Announces Next European Tour, Lana Talks Natalya’s Bad Dancing (Video)

  10-05-2017 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Officially Announces Next European Tour
  WWE has officially announced the following dates for the company’s next tour of Europe:
  November 1st – GlasgowNovember 2nd – BrightonNovember 3rd – LondonNovember 4th – BarcelonaNovember 4th – MineheadNovember 5th – MadridNovember 5th – CardiffNovember 6th – Manchester (RAW TV)November 7th – Manchester (SmackDown TV)November 8th – DortmundNovember 8
  
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• The Rock Lands GQ Cover (Photo), The Bella Twins Working on a New Book (Video), How Old is William Regal?

  10-05-2017 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Old is WWE NXT GM William Regal?
  In today’s wrestler birthday new, WWE NXT General Manager William Regal turns 49 years old and WWE Legend Tito Santana turns 64.
  The Rock Lands GQ Cover
  To coincide with the release of his new movie “Baywatch”, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will appear on the cover of GQ’s annual Comedy Issue:BREAKING: My new @GQMagazine cover. Iconic comedy issue. A
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Heels Thrive on Team Blue”

  10-05-2017 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  When Women Roar“The Welcoming Committee” put their ace, Natalya, in a match against Becky Lynch. As the match was developing inside of the ring, the outside had action featuring Carmella, Tamina, Charlotte and Naomi. All six women ended up getting involved, but Natalya tripped up Lynch on the ropes to pick up the win. The heels show that they are bound together, as dissension is brewing between Charlotte, Becky and Naomi. It makes sense though, as the faces are the ones that should a
  
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• Match Made Official for WWE Backlash, Dolph Ziggler Talks Shinsuke Nakamura, New Day Arrives in India (Videos), Meet Arn Anderson

  10-05-2017 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Day Arrives in India
  As seen in the video and photo below, New Day members Kofi Kingston and Big E have arrived in Mumbai for WWE’s promotional tour of India:Hardly working. Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/3HSs05rj5H
  — ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) May 10, 2017
  Mumbai Rickshaw BAAAAYYYBBEEEEEEE!@WWEIndia pic.twitter.com/21Mnq2DLYZ
  — Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) May 10, 2017
  Dolph Ziggler Talks Shinsuke Nakamura
  As seen in the video below, Dolph Ziggler appeare
  
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• Steve Keirn On Why He Did Not Want To Run WWE NXT, The Re-Branding From FCW, His Time As Skinner, Origin of the Character and More

  10-05-2017 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes a 40 year veteran of the squared circle and someone who has been part of major wrestling promotions his entire career as “The Fabulous One” Steve Keirn joins the show for episode #265. In this excerpt you will learn the origin of his WWE character Skinner and what was behind the transition from “Fabulous One” to “Alligator Man”. Also Keirn reveals his feelings on the closure of FCW and the re-branding&nb
  
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• Finn Balor Shows How Loud The WWE Universe Is In Dublin (Video), John Morrison Reuniting w/ Eric Bischoff Today, Baywatch Red Band Trailer

  10-05-2017 16:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Balor Shows How Loud The WWE Universe Is In Dublin
  WWE has released the above video on-line with the following description:
  Finn Balor uses his phone inside Dublin’s 3Arena to show the world that WWE Universe members in Ireland are among the loudest, most passionate fans in the world.
  Related: Finn Balor Happy To Renew Miz’s ‘Club Membership’
  John Morrison Reuniting w/ Eric Bischoff Today
  Eric Bischoff will be welcoming his former RAW General Manager assistant J
  
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• #1 Contenders Match & More on NXT Tonight, Sheamus in Ireland (Video), New Episodes of Chaotic Wrestling, Rocky Mountain Pro Airing Tonight

  10-05-2017 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  #1 Contenders Match & More on NXT Tonight
  Tonight’s edition of WWE NXT on the WWE Network will feature a main event of Hideo Itami vs Roderick Strong to name the new #1 contender to Bobby Roode’s WWE NXT Title. Aleister Black and Drew McIntyre will also be in-action tonight.
  Sheamus in Ireland
  WWE has released the following video featuring Sheamus checking in from Dublin, Ireland while currently on the WWE overseas tour:New Episodes of Chaotic Wrestling, Rocky Mountain Pro Airin
  
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• Smackdown Live Report: Nakamura wrestles Ziggler in dark match (video)

  10-05-2017 16:47
  
  Nakamura & Dolph go face to face in London.The London 02 arena was more or less full, aside from a few empty spots. I’m not sure how the crowd came across on TV, but they were very energetic and very vocal throughout the two-hour breeze that was Smackdown Live. The crowd was especially loud for the opening segment, Shinsuke Nakamura, and the 6 man tag main event.
  The Mauro Ranallo situation has clearly not died down, as JBL was booed during his entrance and “Fire Bradshaw”
  
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• The Latest On The Battle For Matt Hardy’s Broken Universe, Kofi Provides Update On Rehab Progress

  10-05-2017 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Latest On The Battle For Matt Hardy’s Broken Universe
  There were new trademark applications filed by Impact Wrestling on April 28th for:
  Brother Nero
  Broken Brilliance
  Broken Matt
  Matt Hardy applied for the the trademark to “Broken Matt Hardy” on March 1st.
  PWInsider.com is reporting that their source at Impact is telling them that even tho the trademarks are listed as being filed in April they were actually filed in January.
  As of now no lawsuit fi
  
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• Triple H & William Regal Discuss New NXT Talents (Video), Superstars Respond To Kings Of Leon Lead Singer

  10-05-2017 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H & William Regal Discuss New NXT Talents
  ESPN has released a new interview with William Regal and Triple H. You can watch it in the above video player or read the full article HERE.
  Some highlights have been transcribed below.
  Related: Triple H Confirms When WWE UK Show Will Begin Airing
  Triple H on The Authors of Pain:
  “There’s a few guys in our performance center right now that are just sort of guys you’ve never heard of that have never been anywhere. N
  
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• Chants of Fire Bradshaw at Smackdown, Wrestler Returning to WWE

  10-05-2017 15:19
  
  – There were chants of fire Bradshaw at Tuesday’s taping of WWE Smackdown at the 02 arena. There’s also reports of fans chanting “fire JBL” on the train after Monday’s RAW.#FIREBRADSHAW #SDLive pic.twitter.com/yE78iJNjSW
  — Abdullah Moallim (@El_Abdullah88) May 9, 2017– WWE announced yesterday on 205 Live that Cedric Alexander is close to an in-ring return.It's almost time…@CedricAlexander is RETURNING SOON to #205Live on @WWENetwork! pi
  
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• Linda McMahon Says Vince McMahon Movie Will Not Be Made

  10-05-2017 15:14
  
  GV Wire spoke with Linda McMahon about the Vince McMahon biopic titled Pandemonium from Sony/Tristar Pictures. Linda commented, “I’ve heard rumors of that movie. I’m not sure that movie will ever see the light of day.”The post Linda McMahon Says Vince McMahon Movie Will Not Be Made appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Plans for Universal Title Following Strowman’s Injury

  10-05-2017 15:03
  
  With the recent elbow injury to Braun Strowman, WWE is working on backup plans in case he is not able to recover in time to face Brock Lesnar at the WWE Great Balls of Fire PPV. There are discussions of a #1 contender’s tournament for the Universal Title.
  The post WWE Plans for Universal Title Following Strowman’s Injury appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Sends Wrestler Home Early From European Tour

  10-05-2017 14:59
  
  WWE sent Emma home early from the European tour due to the shoulder injury she suffered while working a live event in Liverpool, England on Sunday night. She posted the news on her Instagram.
  “Had an amazing time on tour! Didn’t exactly end how I imagined it would but heading back to the USA now hoping for some good news after tests this week! Thanks for all the support and messages!”
  The post WWE Sends Wrestler Home Early From European Tour appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WAW to Stream Big TV Tapings on FITE App, Rey Mysterio Debuting, Alberto El Patron vs Paige’s Father, Mr. Anderson & Scott Hall Appearing

  10-05-2017 06:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WAW out of Norwich, UK, which is owned by WWE star Paige’s family, The Knights, announced today that they will be streaming their big weekend #WAWTV7 tapings from Epic Studios on FITE.TV
  The tapings will feature the Norwich debut of Rey Mysterio, as well as Ricky Knight Jr vs Roy Knight, a Women’s Tournament, and the much anticipated match between Alberto El Patron and Paige’s father, Ricky Knight.
  Below are video previews for the events, along with m
  
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (5/9): Ziggler Talks Facing Nakamura, Mojo Rawley Reflects on Andre Win, JBL Endorses New Contenders, More

  10-05-2017 05:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Bradshaw Layfield joins Renee Young on this week’s WWE Talking Smack. They begin by talking about Smackdown Live’s main event. JBL believes Jinder Mahal is in the best shape of his life and has a chance against Randy Orton.
  They also talk about the tag team division. They look at an interview from the Usos. JBL believes the promo that they did on Smackdown live was one of the best they have done. He also believes Breezango will be Tag Team Champions but just not at WWE Backlash
  
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• Possible Title Feud for Shinsuke Nakamura, Injured Star Pulled from WWE MSG Return, Another Injured WWE Star Nearing Return

  10-05-2017 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Possible Title Feud for Shinsuke Nakamura
  WWE is advertising Shinsuke Nakamura vs Kevin Owens for the U.S. Title at the June 26th WWE live event in Bakersfield, CA. Nakamura is scheduled to face Dolph Ziggler at WWE Backlash later this month, and it looks like he might be feuding with Owens for the Title after Ziggler.
  Injured WWE Star Pulled from WWE MSG Return
  As noted, WWE wrote Braun Strowman off TV on Raw this week as Strowman is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair nagging elbow issues.
  
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• Why Is Aiden English So Emotional?, Lana Is Coming To Smackdown (Videos), Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  10-05-2017 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Aiden English
  The above video is a new Smackdown Fallout segment, featuring Aiden English explaining why he cried after he was defeated by Tye Dillinger last week on Smackdown.
  Related: WWE Smackdown Results (5/9): Huge 6-Man Tag Team Match, Nakamura Arrives in London, Lynch vs Natalya
  Brand Split War
  This week’s WWE RAW saw Samoa Joe versus Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose versus Bray Wyatt while Smackdown saw Jinder Mahal pin Randy Orton in a six man tag match. Who won this week’s WW
  
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• Former WWE Star, Competitor On NBC’s American Ninja Warrior Zach Gowen To Compete At Oconto Copperfest (Photos)

  10-05-2017 04:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following has been issued by Under The Lights Entertainment:      On Sunday, June 11th, former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Zach Gowen will be competing at Under The Lights Entertainment’s live pro wrestling event at Copperfest in Oconto, Wisconsin. Zach isn’t just your average superstar though. The odds have always been stacked against him, but some way, no matter the lows he’s had, he not only survived, but strived.  Whether it was
  
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• Updated WWE Backlash Match Card, The New Day Is Here To Save Team Blue (Video), Did You Enjoy This Week’s Smackdown?

  10-05-2017 04:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Backlash
  After tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, the following matches make up the latest match card for the WWE Backlash pay-per-view:
  WWE ChampionshipJinder Mahal vs Randy Orton (c)
  SmackDown Tag Team ChampionshipTyler Breeze and Fandango vs The Usos (c)
  United States ChampionshipAJ Styles vs Kevin Owens (c)
  Naomi, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch vs Tamina, Carmella and Natalya
  Shinsuke Nakamura versus Dolph Ziggler( officially challenged by Ziggler, but not yet officiall
  
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• Sheamus Comments On Teaming With Cesaro, Winning The One Title That Has Eluded Him, Breezango’s ‘Fashion Files’ In London (Video)

  10-05-2017 03:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
  Sheamus
  Sheamus recently spoke with Singapore Times while promoting WWE’s upcoming live event tour in June; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Sheamus comments on adjusting to working with Cesaro: 
  “I’ve always been a singles competitor. In the beginning, I wasn’t too happy about it and thought it was for a short while since RAW General Manager Mick Foley put us together. Obviously, (Cesaro and I) have
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (5/9): Gentlemen Jack’s Hometown Toast Turns London Riot, Brian Kendrick Faces Akira Tozawa & More

  10-05-2017 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 205 Live Results
  May 9, 2017
  Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone
  Gentlemen Jack Gallagher came out to start the show, and got a good reaction from his hometown crowd. There was a red carpet set up in the ring, with British flags everywhere. They gave him a “Jackie Boy” chant and he graciously thanked them, before bringing out the man who saved him last week, Austin Aries. Gallagher thanked Aries for what he did, and said that honor dictated that he join in the fight against Ne
  
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