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• The Miz Hypes Tonight’s RAW, Stephanie McMahon Writes Letter To Mom

  15-05-2017 22:59
  
  – The Miz took to twitter and posted the following hype about his IC title shot against Dean Ambrose at tonight’s RAW from Newark. As noted, the match was originally set for WWE Extreme Rules, however tonight’s match could be used to help set up a stipulation for Extreme Rules.
  The joke isn’t funny anymore. It’s time for the homecoming. Get your tickets ready for the #ICTitleComebackTour it begins tonight #Raw @wweThe joke isn't funny anymore. It's time for the home
  
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• Title Match Confirmed For WWE Extreme Rules PPV, Match Announced For Tonight’s RAW, David Otunga Teases New Project (Video)

  15-05-2017 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Extreme Rules
  The Hardys are set to defend the RAW Tag Team Championship against Sheamus and Cesaro in the first confirmed match for the WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view.
  As seen in the above video, Matt and Jeff are informed they will defend their title against the number one contenders Sheamus and Cesaro, and Matt and Jeff seem pleased with the announcement due to the teams’ recent history. It is also revealed that Jeff Hardy will face Sheamus in singles action on WWE RAW tonight; tha
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** For Tonight’s WWE RAW

  15-05-2017 22:44
  
  – According to PWInsider, Finn Balor is set to face a “top name” at tonight’s WWE RAW to help promote his WWE 24 special that airs on the WWE Network after the show goes off air.
  Also noted for tonight are the following matches:
  * Sheamus vs. RAW Tag Team Champion Jeff Hardy* Jack Gallagher and Austin Aries vs. TJ Perkins and WWE Cruiserweight Champion NevilleEXCLUSIVE: How do the #HardyBoyz feel about defending their #Raw #TagTeamTitles against @WWECesaro & @WWESheam
  
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• Title Match Revealed For WWE Extreme Rules

  15-05-2017 22:37
  
  – In the video below, RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys are told they will defend their titles against Sheamus and Cesaro at the WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view next month.No word on match stipulations yet.
  WWE Extreme Rules takes place on June 4th at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.The post Title Match Revealed For WWE Extreme Rules appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage News On Women’s Tournament Taping, WWE Scouting Talent

  15-05-2017 22:30
  
  – According to PWInsider Elite, WWE officials are said to be scouting the SHIMMER promotion for the upcoming 32-competitor women’s tournament that will air on the WWE Network later this year. It was also note WWE official are also interested in former TNA Knockouts Jade and Marti Bella for the tournament.
  It’s believed WWE will bring in talent from the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion in Japan, including Welsh wrestler Nixon Newell and Evie from New Zealand.WWE is set to beg
  
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• WWE Superstar Scheduled To Return This Week

  15-05-2017 22:18
  
  – WWE started advertising promos featuring the return Cedric Alexander on last week’s episode. According to PWInsider, Cedric Alexander is set to return to TV this week, no word if he will be working RAW tonight.
  As noted, Alexander has been out of action since December.The post WWE Superstar Scheduled To Return This Week appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jim Ross To Call WWE UK Championship Match At NXT Takeover

  15-05-2017 22:13
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross announced that will be calling the WWE UK Championship match at NXT Takeover this Saturday in Chicago at the Allstate Arena alongside Nigel McGuinness.Excited to announce that I'll join @McGuinnessNigel Satnight at #NXTTakeOverChicago to call the U.K. Championship match! pic.twitter.com/aKhot7z88P
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) May 15, 2017Ross and McGuinness are set to film on cameras and handle voiceovers for the WWE UK Championship Network special that will air
  
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• Former WWE Star On Hardy’s ‘Final Deletion’ Match, John Cena’s Reaction

  15-05-2017 22:07
  
  – Former WWE Superstar Simon Gotch appeared on episode 33 of Journey of a Frontman, they sent us the following highlights:
  “Chris Jericho had actually been given an advanced copy of it because Matt had done his podcast and he gave him a copy of it,” Gotch said. “So when we were over in Japan for a couple days, he was showing it to us. He was telling us that this video’s insane, it’s insane, it’s insane, it’s insane. So we had a viewing and Cena see
  
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• WWE Updates Braun Strowman’s Injury Status After Undergoing Surgery; How Long Is He Expected To Be Sidelined?

  15-05-2017 21:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE.com posted the following after Braun Strowman (Adam Scherr) underwent elbow surgery; WWE is now saying Strowman is expected to miss six months. It was originally estimated that Strowman would miss 4-8 weeks, and may be ready to return for WWE Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view.
  Braun Strowman underwent surgery following the attack by Roman Reigns last Monday on Raw, WWE.com can now confirm.
  Immediately after the assault on Strowman’s injured
  
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• Braun Strowman Out Indefinitely, WWE Confirms Elbow Surgery

  15-05-2017 21:39
  
  Check out their official announcement:
  Braun Strowman undergoes elbow surgery
  Braun Strowman underwent surgery following the attack by Roman Reigns last Monday on Raw, WWE.com can now confirm.
  Immediately after the assault on Strowman’s injured shoulder and elbow by the former WWE Champion, The Monster Among Men left Raw in an ambulance and was able to get back to the United States for an evaluation this past Wednesday. Following the medical consultation, Strowman underwent surgery on Thur
  
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• Official Details For WWE Kurt Angle DVD Set

  15-05-2017 21:32
  
  – WWE will officially release a WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle DVD on August 1st in the United States and July 31st in the UK. Check out official DVD cover art and synopsis below:
  It’s true! It’s true! Kurt Angle has had some of the most epic matchups in WWE history. Now for the first time ever, you can watch themall with Kurt Angle: The Essential Collection.
  Relive all of his rivalries with Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and more in
  
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• The Rock On Having Creative Control For Baywatch Film

  15-05-2017 21:29
  
  – Reporter Chris Van Vliet spoke with WWE Superstar The Rock at the World Premiere of Baywatch in Miami Beach, check out the video below:
  On if he had creative control for the movie:
  “1000%. That was the fun part of this movie. We wanted to make sure that we nailed the tone we also wanted to make sure that we took advantage of the rated R platform. If you’ve seen the movie, there’s a lot of things that are very funny and they’re clearly rated R.”The post The R
  
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• John Cena Comments On Daily Diet, His Weekly Workout Routine, More

  15-05-2017 21:28
  
  – WWE Superstar John Cena participated in a interview with Business Insider and spoke about a wide variety of topics including his diet, check out the highlights below:
  On his daily diet:
  “My daily diet – Stay away from the junk. If it breathes or if it’s green, eat it. And just overall make good decisions.”
  On his weekly workout routine:
  “Weekly workout routine, there is no day-by-day because the travel is crazy. The days very, there’s no daily schedule
  
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• Adam Cole’s First Post-Ring Of Honor Match Revealed, ‘Million Dollar Arm’ Star Works WWE Dubai Tryouts (Video)

  15-05-2017 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Northeast Wrestling
  Adam Cole
  Northeast Wrestling announced Adam Cole will face off with Cody Rhodes in his first match since departing Ring of Honor this past weekend.
  Cole will compete for the NEW Championship held by Rhodes at Spring Slam on May 26th; you can watch a promo for the event below. Ryback, Booker T, Donovan Dijak, Mandy Leon and Deonna Purrazzo are some of the other names being advertised for the event. Tickets are on sale now at www.northeastwrestling
  
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• Brie Bella And Daniel Bryan Make It Home For Mother’s Day, Stephanie McMahon Thanks Linda, Allie’s Wrestling Journey On ‘Adaptation’

  15-05-2017 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling
  The above video features a new episode of Impact Wrestling’s ‘Adaptation’ series featuring a look at Impact Knockout Allie’s journey through wrestling.
  Stephanie McMahon
  Good Housekeeping has a new editorial featuring a letter from Stephanie McMahon to her mother Linda McMahon in honor of Mother’s Day. Stephanie thanks Linda for all she has done for her and taught her as a child and adult, and she thanks Linda for teaching her women can be CEO&rsqu
  
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• Current NXT Star, Injured 205 Live Star Scheduled For WWE TV This Week, WWE Great Balls Of Fire Note, AJ Lee On TV This Week

  15-05-2017 20:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  PWInsider.com is reporting NXT’s Aleister Black is scheduled to be at WWE TV this week. It’s unknown what role he would play or if he would appear on TV, but Black did work a match at last week’s WWE Main Event TV tapings against Curt Hawkins. Black also worked on this weekend’s live events in Europe against Austin Aries and Neville.
  Additionally, PWInsider.com is reporting injured 205 Live star Cedric Alexander is also due at this week’s TV tapings. WWE rec
  
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• Billy Graham Believes Triple H Will Put Over Finn Balor at WWE Summerslam

  15-05-2017 20:03
  
  WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham predicted on Facebook who Triple H’s Summerslam opponent would be.
  HHH, I know a lot of my Facebook fans don’t like HHH. I couldn’t care less, it’s only wrestling after all; but zoom in on this mania 33 shot below please. What you will see is a man that is projecting intensity. The only other WWE performer that can do that with equal results is Samoa Joe. Roman Reigns couldn’t do it to save his life. Nothing per
  
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• Figure 2 Photo: Rhyno Gores Chris Jericho Through The SmackDown Stage!

  15-05-2017 19:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our new episode of Figure 2 Photo features Rhyno Goring Chris Jericho Through The SmackDown Stage!A new episode of Figure 2 Photo will be released every Monday via WrestleZone’s Facebook and YouTube platforms.
  Every Friday is Figure Friday on WrestleZone! As part of it Matt Goldberg recreates a notable pro wrestling moment in high quality action figure photo form. He also provides in-depth reviews of the latest professional wrestling action figures as well as the l
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Stockholm, Sweden: Nakamura In Action, Orton Defends Against Jinder & Styles

  15-05-2017 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  The following results are WWE live event results from this weekend’s live event in Stockholm, Sweden with the WWE Smackdown Live brand tour:
  Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Dolph Ziggler
  Breezango and Tye Dillinger defeated The Ascension and Aiden English
  Luke Harper defeated Erick Rowan
  Naomi, Becky Lynch and Charlottedefeated Carmella, Natalya and Tamina Snuka (with James Ellsworth)
  WWE United States ChampionshipKevin Owens (c) defeated Sami Zayn to retain
  Baro
  
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• CM Punk Comments On Randy Orton’s ‘Dive’ Diss, Angelina Love vs Brandi Rhodes On Xplosion (Video)

  15-05-2017 19:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  CM Punk
  CM Punk posted the following response to Ricochet’s comments about the recent ‘…dive’ controversy originally brought up by wrestling trainer Rip Rogers and Randy Orton.
  Orton retweeted one of Rogers’ posts criticizing indie matches, then dissed Bully Ray and made an apology for his original comments. Many wrestling stars and personalities have commented on the situation; Ricochet’s posts that
  
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• Indy Star Ricochet Responds to Randy Orton

  15-05-2017 19:19
  
  Indy star Ricochet chimed in on the Randy Orton controversy and below are his comments:
  “Guys, not everyone is going to like every style of wrestling. Same in any sport or music, movies & pretty much every form of entertainment. So just enjoy what you like! And I dunno about you all but I’ve always thought Randy was awesome! Still is! I just love wrestling, every type. Wish more people were this way. It’s an amazing art that I’ve been blessed to make a living from. I
  
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• Vader vs Sabu ‘Dream Fight’ Announced, Preview For Ultimate X, More On This Week’s Impact Wrestling (Video)

  15-05-2017 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org
  Pro Wrestling Syndicate
  Pro Wrestling Syndicate recently announced they will be returning under new ownership this September 30th with their “Refuse To Lose” live event. The following is the event card and venue information; the event will feature Vader versus Sabu as the headlining match:
  PWS Refuse To Lose 2017Saturday September 30th @ Metuchen SportsPlex215 Durham Ave – Metuchen NJ.   Free parking.Doors open at 7pm. Meet the stars before
  
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• Complete 5/14 Ring of Honor TV Taping Results; 4 Weeks Worth of *Spoilers*

  15-05-2017 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  Television Tapings 5/14/2017 *Spoilers* Title Change
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The 2300 Arena
  Sold Out House + Standing Room Only
  Dark Match
  The Tempura Boyz (Sho & Yohei) defeated Coast 2 Coast (Leon St. Giovanni & Shaheem Ali) by pinfall
  Episode 1
  The show opens with a promo from The Young Bucks and Hangman Page. They announce it’s a new era in the Bullet Club and welcome Marty Scurll to the ring. Marty talked about how stupid Adam Cole was at the War of
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Predicts Triple H’s Summerslam Opponent, Matt Sydal On What To Expect From Impact In India (Video)

  15-05-2017 18:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo credit THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)
  Summerslam
  WWE Hall of Famer posted the following on Facebook, praising Triple H for his work ethic while predicting Finn Balor will face “The Game” at Summerslam in Brooklyn this August:
  HHH
  I know a lot of my Facebook fans don’t like HHH.I couldn’t care less, it’s only wrestling after all; butzoom in on this mania 33 shot below please. Whatyou will see is a man that is projecting intensity. Theonly other WWE performer
  
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• WWE Reveals UK Special Event, Triple H Comments

  15-05-2017 17:32
  
  WWE sent us the following:
  WWE® NETWORK SPOTLIGHTS U.K. SUPERSTARS WITH NEW SPECIAL
  STAMFORD, Conn., May 15, 2017 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today that WWE Network will stream the WWE United Kingdom Championship Special this Friday, May 19 at 3 p.m. ET, with a re-air in primetime at 8 p.m. ET. The action will be called by WWE Hall-of-Fame announcer Jim Ross, who will be joined by color analyst Nigel McGuinness.
  Emanating from Norwich, UK, WWE United Kingdom Champion Tyler Bate defends
  
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• WWE Locker Room Reaction to The Hardys’ “Final Deletion” Segment

  15-05-2017 17:30
  
  Simon Gotch, half of former NXT tag tam champions The Vaudevillains, appeared on Journey of a Frontman podcast and talked about how the WWE locker room reacted to the Hardys “Final Deletion” segment.
  “Chris Jericho had actually been given an advanced copy of it because Matt had done his podcast and he gave him a copy of it. So when we were over in Japan for a couple days, he was showing it to us. He was telling us that this video’s insane, it’s insane, it’s in
  
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• This Week’s WZ-IRW Schedule: Glenn Moore, Conrad Thompson & Wai Ting On WZ Daily; Alex Del Barrio Joins Breakdown; RAW Pop-Up Party

  15-05-2017 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone kicks off it’s first full week of new podcast content on Eric Bischoff’s IRW Network this week!
  WZ Daily will be released M-F around Noon EST. The RAW & Smackdown Rebellions as well as the Breakdown special will be released around an hour or so after the conclusion of each event.
  WrestleZone’s Nick Hausman serves as the host of the WZ Daily. Here is the schedule for WrestleZone’s IRW podcast releases this week on:Monday WZ Daily co-hosted by Dinner w
  
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• Top Superstars Represent WWE At NBC Upfronts, House Of Hardcore Returns To Long Island This Friday

  15-05-2017 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
  Top Superstars Represent WWE At NBC Upfronts
  PWInsider.com is reporting that John Cena and Nikki Bella are representing WWE at the NBC upfronts today in New York City.
  They also note that Sin Cara is scheduled to be at the upfront for Telemundo.
  Related: WWE Advertising John Cena For Upcoming Smackdown Live
  House Of Hardcore Returns To Long Island This Friday
  Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore will return to Saint James Long Island, NY this Friday at th
  
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• WWE Top 10 High-Flying Big Men (Video), New WWE 24 Special Airing Tonight After RAW, Backlash Kick-Off Panelists Confirmed

  15-05-2017 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Top 10 High-Flying Big Men
  WWE has released the above video on-line taking a look at the Top 10 High-Flying Big Men in WWE history.
  New WWE 24 Special Airing Tonight After RAW
  Tonight after WWE RAW a new special will air on the WWE Network called WWE 24: Finn Balor.
  WWE has released the following video on-line previewing it:
  WWE Rotterdam Live Event Results (5/13): Finn Balor vs Karl Anderson, NXT Star Aleister Black Returns Home & More
  Backlash Kick-Off Panel Confirmed
  This S
  
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• Update On Cedric Alexander’s Return To WWE TV, Jim Ross Comments On Batista’s Success & Time In OVW

  15-05-2017 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Mike Kalasnik
  Update On Cedric Alexander’s Return To WWE TV
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Cedric Alexander has been cleared to return to in-ring action for WWE and is scheduled back on WWE TV this week.
  Jim Ross Comments On Batista’s Success & Time In OVW
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted the following to his official Facebook page commenting on Batista’s recent success with Guardians of The Galaxy 2. He also reflects on his time in OVW:
  
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• Kurt Angle WWE DVD Trailer, NXT Stars Hang Out with Impact Wrestling Star (Photo), 6 Man Tag Team Title Match and More on ROH TV Tonight

  15-05-2017 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kurt Angle WWE DVD Trailer
  As noted, WWE will be releasing a new DVD set on Hall of Famer Kurt Angle on August 1st in the U.S. and on July 31st in the United Kingdom.
  The following is the official DVD synopsis and above is the trailer:
  Relive all of his rivalries with Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and more in this complete collection.
  NXT Stars Hang Out with Impact Wrestling Star
  As seen below, WWE NXT stars Nikki Cross and Alexander Wolfe vis
  
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• WWE Officially Announces U.K. Special Airing On WWE Network This Friday; Full Card and Hall of Fame Announcer Confirmed

  15-05-2017 15:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: www.pastemagazine.com
  WWE released the following this morning:
  WWE® NETWORK SPOTLIGHTS U.K. SUPERSTARS WITH NEW SPECIAL
  STAMFORD, Conn., May 15, 2017 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today that WWE Network will stream the WWE United Kingdom Championship Special this Friday, May 19 at 3 p.m. ET, with a re-air in primetime at 8 p.m. ET. The action will be called by WWE Hall-of-Fame announcer Jim Ross, who will be joined by color analyst Nigel McGuinness.
  Emanating from Norwich,
  
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• Billy Corgan Officially Purchases The National Wrestling Alliance; Details On What The Final Deal Includes

  15-05-2017 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gabriel Grams/Getty Images)
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan has officially signed an agreement to purchase the National Wrestling Alliance from Bruce Tharpe.
  Related: 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)
  They also note the following about what all the full deal includes:
  The deal has now been configured to include Tharpe’
  
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• News for Tonight’s WWE Raw; Intercontinental Title Match, Roman Reigns – Braun Strowman Update, Samoa Joe and More

  15-05-2017 15:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s Raw from The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Be sure to join us tonight for complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Raw beginning at 8pm EST.
  The show will feature The Miz challenging Dean Ambrose for the IC Title.
  After missing last week’s WWE Raw in London, GM Kurt Angle should be returning to the show.
  WWE.com is hyping the following for tonight:
  -Dean Ambrose to defend the Intercontinental Championship against The Miz
  -What’s next
  
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• Randy Orton Takes Shot at Bubba Ray Dudley

  15-05-2017 14:54
  
  Randy Orton got into a war of words with Bubba Ray Dudley over the weekend stemming from Rip Rogers indy wrestling controversy post on Twitter.Dive…🤘 pic.twitter.com/kr4q9iWFWq
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) May 13, 2017
  Lol there is a difference between a young hungry talent diving and an old outta shape 'vet' …….falling https://t.co/RE81C5sm3z
  — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) May 14, 2017
  Dear @RandyOrton … my tweet had ZERO to do with you. Looks
  
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• Steve Austin on Why He’s Not Full-Time With WWE

  15-05-2017 14:42
  
  Steve Austin told Lilian Garcia on the Making Their Way To The Ring podcast that he doesn’t want a full-time WWE job because he doesn’t like to travel.
  “I don’t like to travel anymore Lilian. It’s like when I was still in the WWE and my days before that because I give or take have been in the business thirteen or fourteen years until my neck crapped out and I got out of the business, I loved being on the road back in the day you know you’re a road warrior, you
  
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• Tonight’s WWE RAW Preview – Ambrose vs. The Miz in an Intercontinental Title Match

  15-05-2017 14:39
  
  Here is the official Raw preview from WWE.com:
  * “The Bar” is officially raised* Alexa Bliss’ “new best friend” stands tall* It’s over when Samoa Joe says it’s over* What’s next for Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman?* Dean Ambrose to defend the Intercontinental Championship against The Miz next Monday night on Raw
  The post Tonight’s WWE RAW Preview – Ambrose vs. The Miz in an Intercontinental Title Match appeared first on ProWrestling.com
  
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• Emma Starts Rehab, May Not Need Surgery

  15-05-2017 14:36
  
  WWE wrestler Emma posted on Instagram that she was rehabilitating her shoulder injury. This is positive news for the young talent as she may not have to undergo surgery and miss several months of action.The post Emma Starts Rehab, May Not Need Surgery appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Steve Austin Reveals Walking Out on WWE, Being Fired by WCW

  15-05-2017 14:27
  
  “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was a guest on Lilian Garcia’s “Making Their Way To The Ring” podcast and he talked about how being fired from WCW was the best thing that ever happened to his career, walking out on WWE, and wanting to visit NXT crew.
  On Eric Bischoff firing him from WCW: “Eric Bischoff firing me was the best thing that ever happened to me as far as pro-wrestling goes because I would’ve never become Stone Cold Steve Austin down at WCW.”
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• Will Ospreay Releases “Dive” T-Shirt (Photo), Latest Match Cards for Upcoming WWE NXT UK Tour

  15-05-2017 13:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Latest Match Cards for Upcoming WWE NXT UK Tour
  The following are the currently advertised match cards for the WWE NXT UK tour kicking off next month:
  June 6th in Manchester:
  Hideo Itami vs. Bobby Roode for the NXT ChampionshipAleister Black vs. Andrade Almas#DIY vs AOP for the NXT Tag Team ChampionshipsAsuka vs. Ember Moon for the NXT Womens ChampionshipNo Way Jose/Jack Gallagher vs. Wolfgang/Pete DunneDrew McIntyre vs. Killian DaneRuby Riot/Aliyah vs. Peyton Royce/Billie
  
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• Randy Orton Responds to Upset Indy Fans

  15-05-2017 13:51
  
  Fans have taken offense with Ohio Valley Wrestling trainer Rip Rogers rant on indy wrestling matches. Orton retweeted the post and now has released a statement to fans:
  “Sorry to the Indy marks, Indy guys and old timers who do DIVES took offense just having a good time over a few drinks in Denmark closing the Smackdown Live tour….while beating Raw in making over 5 million dollars in the last 11 shows. Now I know to some that doesn’t equate to a standing room only crowd of 150
  
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• Simon Gotch on the WWE Locker Room Watching “The Final Deletion”, John Cena’s Reaction and More

  15-05-2017 13:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Former WWE star Simon Gotch recently spoke with Journey of a Frontman, and you can check out the entire interview at this link. Below is a highlight quote from Gotch.
  On the WWE Roster watching The Final Deletion backstage:
  “Chris Jericho had actually been given an advanced copy of it because Matt had done his podcast and he gave him a copy of it. So when we were over in Japan for a couple days, he was showing it to us. He was telling us that this video&rsqu
  
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• NGW Holding Huge Event In TN This Sunday May 21st

  15-05-2017 06:20
  
  NGW or Next Generation Wrestling is one Indy promotion you may be unfamiliar with up until now.  I promise you that you will be hearing more about them in the near future.  7 days from now they will host their biggest show to date.
  On the card are 8 huge matches and the main event is a rematch from October 16, 2016 featuring Cody Rhodes and Lucha Underground star Matt Cross.  These two blew the roof off a crowded venue the last time and this Sunday Round 2 is as it is being billed
  
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• Bubba Ray Dudley and Low-Ki Respond to Randy Orton’s Twitter “Tantrum”

  15-05-2017 05:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia
  Bubba Ray & Low-Ki Respond to Randy Orton
  If you haven’t been following along with all the recent drama between Randy Orton and the indie wrestling community, we recently published an article that should get you caught up on all the most recent takes. Soon after the current WWE Champion wrote a statement to the “indy marks” he may have offended, veteran world traveller Low-Ki called him out, challenging the “protected” Orton to
  
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• 5 “Shake Ups” That NEED To Happen This Year

  15-05-2017 04:36
  
  IMPACT Wrestling to Basic TVWHY? Because who the hell has POP TV? Seriously though, IMPACT needs a better TV deal if they want to truly be seen as an actual #2 company. What better way to do this then by getting program on a station that is accessible to everyone like basic over the air channels. CBS, FOX, CW any of those channels would do just fine and placing it on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or evening, and make it easy for people to find your product. It’s worth
  
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• Major News From Tonight’s Ring of Honor TV Tapings: Indie Star Makes Debut, Former WWE Name Backstage & More *Spoilers*

  15-05-2017 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  While we’re still working on a full set of reports from tonight’s Ring of Honor television taping in Philadelphia, we do have some pretty major pieces of news coming out of the event.
  Needless to say, there are *SPOILERS* ahead… 
  …
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  Still with us? Great.
  – New Japan Pro Wrestling star KUSHIDA defeated the newest Bullet Club member Marty Scurll to capture the ROH World TV Championship during the third episode of the night. For those unfamiliar with hi
  
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• Roman Reigns is the Future of WWE According to JBL

  15-05-2017 03:25
  
  On the latest edition of WWE Network’s Bring It To The Table, JBL declared that Roman Reigns is the future of WWE. He said that he consistently puts together quality matches.
  “Roman Reigns has good match, after good match, after good match,” said JBL during the show. “I mean, the guy is the future of this company. And people who want to hate him, please continue to do it.”
  JBL continued, “It certainly is your right, but you’re hating him for the wrong re
  
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• Vince McMahon Congratulates Triple H on BGCA Hall of Fame Induction

  15-05-2017 03:22
  
  Paul “Triple H” Levesque was inducted into the Boys & Girls Club Alumni Hall Of Fame this week. He is the second talent after Vince McMahon in 2015 to be honored with this award.
  Vince McMahon posted on Twitter how proud he was that his son-in-law is also receiving the honor.
  “Proud to see the @BGCA_Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame welcome @TripleH as part of its 2017 class.”Proud to see the @BGCA_Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame welcome @TripleH as part of its 2017 class. pic.twit
  
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• WWE Wants to Split Up The Hype Bros

  15-05-2017 03:19
  
  There are discussions within WWE of splitting up The Hype Bros when Zack Ryder returns from his knee injury. WWE officials would like to give Mojo Rawley a push as a singles wrestler. It’s not sure exactly when it will happen as Rawley is low on the priority list compared to other talent such as Baron Corbin.
  The post WWE Wants to Split Up The Hype Bros appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Injury Update on Darren Young

  15-05-2017 03:16
  
  Darren Young injured his arm while taking a bump off the apron at a Main Event taping on January 16. He updated fans on his recovery via Instagram.
  “I just wanted to share with world how far I’ve come since major elbow surgery and I hope it can inspire you to achieve your own personal fitness goals. I’m not finished yet. Ladies and gentlemen, we’re picking up the pace now.”The post Injury Update on Darren Young appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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