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• Paul Heyman Makes Appearance in NYC (Video), Mick Foley on Braun Strowman’s Backstage Behavior, Smackdown Top 10 Video

  17-05-2017 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Smackdown Top 10 Video
  Below is this week’s WWE Smackdown Live top 10 video:Mick Foley on Braun Strowman’s Backstage Behavior
  Following news that Braun Strowman’s surgery will keep him out of action for up to 6 months, Mick Foley posted the following on Instagram regarding Strowman’s backstage behavior:
  SAD NEWS FOR STROWMANI was very sorry to hear that an elbow injury could sideline Braun Strowman for as long as six months. He may ha
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Viewership Hits Record Low Heading Into Backlash

  17-05-2017 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, which was the go-home show for WWE Backlash, and featured Baron Corbin vs. WWE Champion Randy Orton in the main event, averaged 2.175 million viewers. This is down from last week’s 2.348 million viewership average for a show taped in London, and is a new low for the show in 2017.
  This week’s Smackdown Live ranked #9 in viewership on cable for the night, behind the NBA Playoffs on ESPN, the NBA Draft Lot
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Backlash Can Flash To The Future”

  17-05-2017 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jinder Mahal defeated AJ Styles
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  This headline for WWE Smackdown Live would have been the biggest joke since Mae Young giving birth to a hand about 6 weeks ago. Jinder and AJ put on a very solid bout, not doing too much but doing just enough. AJ Styles was in control of the match, thanks to a kick to the knee and then a running forearm to take him out. As Styles was about to execute the Phenomenal Forearm, The Singh brothers distracted the referee, allowing Kevin O
  
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• The Hardys on Seeing Vince McMahon For the First Time After Returning to WWE, “Broken” Matt vs Bray Wyatt, Singles Careers in WWE and More

  17-05-2017 21:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Hardys recently spoke with SPORTbible and below are some highlights:
  After returning, seeing Vince McMahon for the first time:
  Matt: “It was cool, it was very quick – the first time we saw him [Vince] physically face-to-face was in ‘Gorilla Position’ right before we went out and it was ‘Hey, good to have you home, hug, hug’ and then it was out to the ring to go and partake in a ladder match.”
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• Will Ospreay on the Recent Criticism of Independent Wrestling, Possibly Going to WWE, What Age He Wants to Retire At and More

  17-05-2017 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Will Ospreay recently spoke with ESPN and below are some interview highlights:
  Going to WWE:
  “I am contracted. At the end of it, I’m with Ring of Honor, I’m with New Japan. I’ve got no choice. They say jump, I saw how high? Would I like to change? Absolutely, but I need to able to show them I’m worth something now, and this is how I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna spend two years with Ring of Honor under contract, and then I’m gonna
  
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• Live Notes From WWE SmackDown Including Security, Loud Vacuum Fan & Fans Upset Jinder Mahal Won

  17-05-2017 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  My latest column on upgruv.com was live notes and reaction from being at SmackDown Live in Manchester, New Hampshire. Here’s an excerpt:
  Arena security would have benefited from a calmer approach with fans. WWE’s own security always instructs arena staff on rules for the audience. One of those rules applies to when paying customers should and shouldn’t stand during matches. But, at least near my location, the in-arena security went way beyond what was necessary. Fans were, as e
  
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• Mick Foley Comments On Braun Strowman’s Injury, His Backstage Nature, More

  17-05-2017 20:42
  
  – Former WWE RAW General Manager Mick Foley recently commented on Braun Strowman’s injury.
  SAD NEWS FOR STROWMAN
  I was very sorry to hear that an elbow injury could sideline Braun Strowman for as long as six months. He may have threatened me on a weekly basis when I was GM, but when the cameras were off, he was always eager to learn as much as he possibly could. I wish him a full and speedy recovery, and I hope I get to see that Strowman/Lesnar match at a later date. What do you thin
  
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• Adam Cole On Becoming A Free Agent, What’s Available For Him, More

  17-05-2017 20:38
  
  – ROH star Adam Cole was recently a guest on Busted Open Radio with Dave Lagreca & Bully Ray and spoke about a wide variety of topics including free agency, check out the highlights below:Cole comments on his future:
  “Yeah, again, I’ll explain it as best I can because the truth of the matter is, as both as you guys know it’s almost impossible to predict what’ll happen. But for me, here’s the situation I’m in, for the first time in seven years I&rsquo
  
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• What You Didn’t See on WWE TV Last Night

  17-05-2017 20:27
  
  Last night’s WWE 205 Live tapings in Manchester, NH featured a dark match main event between Shinsuke Nakamura and Dolph Ziggler. Nakamura was able to defeat Ziggler with the Kinshasa..@ShinsukeN's Entrance: #205Live Dark Match-Main Event #SNHUArena #WWEManchester #SDLive pic.twitter.com/bC9rosj36a
  — Sean Smart (@RealSeanSmart) May 17, 2017
  @ShinsukeN beats @HEELZiggler in dark main event after #SDLive #205live #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/veWY8rHJtS
  — ProWrestlingBuzz (@prow
  
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• Tonight’s WWE NXT Preview: Go-Home Show For Takeover: Chicago

  17-05-2017 20:27
  
  – Seen below, WWE NXT taped the following matches for tonight’s go-home episode for Saturday’s NXT “Takeover: Chicago” event:
  * Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford vs. Dylan Miley and HoHo Lun* Drew McIntyre vs. Sean Maluta* Kassius Ohno vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas* Appearances by NXT Champion Bobby Roode, Hideo Itami and othersThe post Tonight’s WWE NXT Preview: Go-Home Show For Takeover: Chicago appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Latest News On WWE Backlash And NXT Takeover Chicago Ticket Sales, Around The Ring w/ Scott D’Amore (Video)

  17-05-2017 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Backlash
  The following was sent in by TiqIQ: 
  Sunday’s WWE Backlash at the Allstate Arena is not yet sold out, with available tickets from Ticketmaster ranging from $55-$900. The secondary market is providing some decent alternatives, with 100’s level tickets on TicketIQ starting $15 below face value. Overall, the average ticket price is 20% cheaper than 2016’s “Payback” Pay-Per-View at the same arena.NXT Takeover Chicago, emanating from Allstate
  
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• Jerry Lawler Supports Randy Orton and Rip Rogers’ Comments

  17-05-2017 20:21
  
  Jerry Lawler shared on his podcast his thoguhts on the issues Randy Orton and Rip Rogers brought up with indie wrestling over the weekend.
  “I think that the problem Rip [Rogers] and Randy [Orton] have is what the young guys think they need to do to get noticed. It’s what the young guys do in these matches that bothers guys who have been in the business for a while. The young guys, like they said, they have a tendency to go out there and try to squeeze in every single move that they k
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (05/16) – Austin Aries Vs. TJP Headlines

  17-05-2017 20:16
  
  – Thanks to WWE for the following results:
  Noam Dar def. Gran Metalik
  With the drama set in motion by Rich Swann behind them, the power couple of WWE 205 Live – Noam Dar and Alicia Fox – are back together. And with the flames of his romance rekindled, The Scottish Supernova focused his attention on Lucha Libre sensation Gran Metalik.
  Gran Metalik and Noam Dar have contrasting styles, making for an interesting matchup. The Mexican Superstar utilizes a fast-paced offense as oppos
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Social Media Score, Rockstar Spud On The Road To Recovery Vows Revenge (Video)

  17-05-2017 19:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live saw the show with 46,000 uniques and 69,000 interactions on Facebook, which is up from 41,000 uniques and 61,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show saw 11,000 uniques and 41,000 interactions on Twitter, which is up from 10,000 uniques and 40,000 interactions last week. Overall, Smackdown had 58,000 total uniques and 114,000 total interactions, making it the fourth ranked air
  
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• The Rock’s Odds To Win 2020 Presidential Election Cut, Watch Smackdown’s Six Pack Challenge From Backlash 2016 (Full Match)

  17-05-2017 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock
  The following was issued by Oddschecker Media:Former WWE superstar Dwayne Johnson AKA The Rock, recently admitted during an interview with GQ that the there’s “a real possibility” that he might one day run for US President. And as time passes it appears these rumours are starting to be taken seriously.
  In the interview, Johnson was reluctant to criticise Donald Trump, but did state he thoroughly disagreed with the attempt
  
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• Jim Smallman Says PROGRESS Is ‘More Than A Wrestling Company’, Talks Relationship w/ WWE, The British Wrestling Explosion

  17-05-2017 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
   PROGRESS Wrestling owner Jim Smallman recently spoke with Wrestle:List; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Jim Smallman comments on PROGRESS’ growth, being part of a documentary and how fans view them:
  I think that we’re more than just a wrestling company.  We genuinely want to create a community of like-minded wrestling fans and always put on the very best shows that we can.  Some indie promotions book their shows on the day of the show; everything PROGRESS does utte
  
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• Jerry Lawler Comments On Randy Orton / Rip Rogers Tweets, Indie Wrestling, Shares Thoughts On His Retirement

  17-05-2017 18:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the tenth episode of Dinner With The King, Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk about the tweets from Rip Rogers and Randy Orton over the weekend. You can read a few excerpts below:Jerry Lawler responds to Randy Orton and Rip Rodgers’ comments, his thoughts on today’s indie wrestling: “I think that the problem Rip [Rogers] and Randy [Orton] have is what the young guys think they need to do to get noticed.
  
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• Early Betting Odds for WWE Backlash PPV

  17-05-2017 18:05
  
  PaddyPower released the early betting odds for this week’s WWE Backlash PPV.
  The Usos 4/6 (favorite)Breezango 11/10
  Naomi, Charlotte & Becky 4/9 (favorite)Natalya, Carmella & Tamina 13/8
  Luke Harper 4/6 (favorite)Erick Rowan 11/10
  Baron Corbin (favorite)Sami Zayn 5/4
  Shinsuke Nakamura 4/11 (favorite)
  Dolph Ziggler 15/8
  AJ Styles 8/11 (favorite)Kevin Owens 1/1
  Randy Orton 1/6 (favorite)Orton Mahal 7/2
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• Bully Ray Comments on New WWE Signing, Shinsuke Nakamura Wrestles Smackdown Dark Match, Cena and Nikki at NBC Upfronts (Videos)

  17-05-2017 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cena and Nikki at NBC Upfronts (Videos)
  Below is footage of John Cena and Nikki Bella the NBC Upfronts earlier this week. The couple were there to promote WWE programming as well as Total Divas and Total Bellas:Shinsuke Nakamura in Smackown Dark Match
  After WWE Smackdown Live went off the air last night, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Dolph Ziggler in the dark match main event of the night:
  @ShinsukeN beats @HEELZiggler in dark main event after #SDLive #205live #WWEM
  
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• WWE Teams Up With Rocket League Video Game

  17-05-2017 17:10
  
  The following press release was sent out today:
  SAN DIEGO & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Psyonix, creators of the sports-action hit Rocket League®, and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a partnership that will provide Rocket League with significant visibility and consumer engagement across WWE’s global platforms, including television, digital and social media, and on WWE Network, WWE’s direct-to-consumer streaming service.
  Rocket League will be a presenting part
  
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• Former WWE and ECW Star Al Snow Arrested

  17-05-2017 17:09
  
  Former WWE and ECW star Al Snow was arrested for failure to appear in court for a broken headlight and expired insurance card. He was released on a $234 bond. Below is his report of the incident.
  “To clear up my arrest, I had a ticket from 2 years ago,broken light & expired insurance ID card, took care of it but thanks to a typo. There was a bench warrant for me I was completely unaware of, my car was having trouble 3 police approached and asked for ID and I was taken in and paid a 234
  
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• Robbie Brookside Teaches WWE Chinese Recruits To Drive (Video), Aries Responds To Jersey Raw Crowd

  17-05-2017 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Robbie Brookside Teaches WWE Chinese Recruits To Drive
  WWE has released the following video on-line of WWE Performance Center coach Robbie Brookside teaching some of their Chinese recruits how to drive:
  Related: Triple H on the WWE Performance Center Surpassing Expectations, Possibly Opening PC’s Around the World, the Future of Developmental
  Aries Responds To Negative RAW Crowd Reaction
  This past Monday night on RAW saw Austin Aries team with Jack Gallagher to t
  
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• Press Release: Psyonix & WWE Announce Rocket League Partnership

  17-05-2017 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE sent the following press release to WrestleZone this morning:PSYONIX AND WWE® ANNOUNCE ROCKET LEAGUE® PARTNERSHIP
  San Diego, Calif., and Stamford, Conn., (May 17, 2017) – Psyonix, creators of the sports-action hit Rocket League®, and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a partnership that will provide Rocket League with significant visibility and consumer engagement across WWE’s global platforms, including television, digital and social media, and on WWE
  
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• Roman Reigns Endorses Pro Wrestling School, Dixie Carter Filming New TV Show In London, Dash Wilder Celebrates Birthday Today

  17-05-2017 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns Endorses Pro Wrestling School
  Roman Reigns has posted the following to Twitter endorsing Luke Gallows and Joey Mercury’s Bullet Proof Dojo in Barnesville, GA:Learn from these good brothers!!! I did, look at me now!! #Future https://t.co/r23Yl9AoXn
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) May 17, 2017
  Dixie Carter Filming New TV Show In London
  Former Impact Wrestling President Dixie Carter posted the following on Instagram noting t
  
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• Al Snow Explains Why He Was Arrested This Past Monday

  17-05-2017 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org
  Former WWE and current Impact Wrestling star Al Snow was arrested earlier this week for in Winchester, KY. The charge was for “failure to appear” and he was released on $234 bond.
  Snow posted the following explanation on Twitter as to why he was arrested:To clear up my arrest, I had a ticket from 2 years ago,broken light & expired insurance ID card,took care of it but thanks to a typo
  — Al Snow (@TheRealAlSnow) May 17, 2017There was a bench warra
  
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• Matches Taped For Tonight’s Episode Of NXT, What Makes Erick Rowan Laugh? (Video), Ciampa’s Homework Before Takeover Ladder Match

  17-05-2017 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Matches Taped For Tonight’s Episode Of NXT
  The following matches have been filmed for tonight’s episode of NXT:
  Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford vs. Dylan Miley and HoHo Lun
  Drew McIntyre vs. Sean Maluta
  Kassius Ohno vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas
  Appearances by NXT Champion Bobby Roode, Hideo Itami and others
  What Makes Erick Rowan Laugh?
  WWE has released the following clip from last night’s Talking Smack on-line featuring Erick Rowan showing Renee Young and Shane McMahon
  
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (5/16): Jinder Mahal on WWE Title Match, Rowan Gets Creepy, Charlotte’s Team Talks Backlash

  17-05-2017 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Renee Young is joined by Smackdown Live’s Commissioner Shane McMahon. They begin by giving congratulations to Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella on the birth of their new baby girl.
  First Guest: Jinder Mahal
  Jinder Mahal says he is the crowned jewel of Smackdown. He tells them not to be surprised when he wins the WWE Championship on Sunday.
  McMahon gives Mahal kudos for taking advantages of the opportunities that were given to him. Young believes Mahal took matters into his own hands by stealing
  
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• NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results (5/17): Marty Scurll Makes NJPW Debut Against Will Ospreay, Hiromu Takahashi vs Dragon Lee

  17-05-2017 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The 2017 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament kicked off day one at Korakuen Hall, broadcast live and free on New Japan World. Every star competing from both the A Block and the B Block was in action, which is the only time that will happen during the series, as the split events start tomorrow with Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet headlining the first A Block exclusive show.
  The idea was to offer the opener for free, in the hopes that those watching would like what they saw, subscribe,
  
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• Kevin Thorn On The In Ring Return Of Mordecai, Recent Wrestling Revolver Debut, Getting In Amazing Shape, Billy Gunn’s Influence

  17-05-2017 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As part of a double episode that featured former WWE Strength and Conditioning Coach, Matt Wichlinski, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling are also joined by former WWE Superstar, Kevin Thorn AKA Mordecai on episode #267. Kevin joins John and Chad to discuss his upcoming charity wrestling event in Noblesville, Indiana on Tuesday May 23rd called “The Arabian Rumble” featuring himself, Billy Gunn and Donovan Dijak (http://www.arabianstable.com/Arabian
  
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• Is Carmella Next In Line For Smackdown Women’s Title? (Video), Owen Hart To Be Included On Upcoming WWE DVD

  17-05-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Is Carmella Next In Line For Smackdown Women’s Title?
  WWE has released the following video on-line featuring Carmella talking about why she is next in line for the WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship:
  Related: Carmella on Triple H Not Putting Her with Enzo & Cass, Not Being Called Up with Them, Which Announcer Helped Her with Her Character and More
  Owen Hart To Be Included On Upcoming WWE DVD
  The upcoming 3-disc DVD “WWE Unrelease
  
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• Eva Marie Not Returning to WWE Total Divas

  17-05-2017 15:02
  
  WWE will not be bringing Eva Marie back for the 7th season of Total Divas. She is also not expected to return to the company later this year. Several women wrestlers such as Charlotte are being interviewed to join the cast for the upcoming season.
  The post Eva Marie Not Returning to WWE Total Divas appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Removes John Cena From Smackdown Live Intro

  17-05-2017 14:49
  
  WWE debuted a new into for Smackdown Live this week. It’s interesting to note that John Cena is not featured in the new intro.The post WWE Removes John Cena From Smackdown Live Intro appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Reason Rusev Was Not at WWE Smackdown Live This Week

  17-05-2017 14:46
  
  Rusev was advertised for last night’s WWE Smackdown Live, however he missed the show. He posted on Twitter that he was not able to travel to this week’s Smackdown Live due to attending a hockey game.Sorry #SmackDownLIVE I had to make the @PredsNHL game. See you when I see you.
  — Rusev The Ruler (@RusevBUL) May 17, 2017The post Reason Rusev Was Not at WWE Smackdown Live This Week appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Updated Card for WWE Backlash PPV

  17-05-2017 14:29
  
  Here is the latest card for WWE Backlash PPV:
  Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal – WWE Title Match
  Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles – WWE US TItle Match
  The Usos vs. Breezango – WWE Smackdown Tag Team Title Match
  Baron Corbin vs. Sami Zayn
  Dolph Ziggler vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
  Naomi, Charlotte & Becky Lynch vs. Tamina Snuka, Carmella & Natalya
  Luke Harper vs. Erick Rowan
  Aiden English vs. Tye Dillinger – Kickoff Show Match
  The post Updated Card for WWE Backlash PPV appeared
  
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• Reason WWE Has Braun Strowman Out for Six Months

  17-05-2017 14:21
  
  WWE ran a story this week of Braun Strowman being out of action for up to six months while he recovers from elbow surgery. He will actually be ready for Summerslam. WWE wanted fans to expect Strowman to miss a large chunk of time so he can do a major surprise return in July to setup his match with Brock Lesnar.
  The post Reason WWE Has Braun Strowman Out for Six Months appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 5/16 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: Great Dolph Ziggler Promo, Jinder Mahal’s In-ring Ability, And Much More

  17-05-2017 06:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  This week’s episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen and Bin Hamin.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  You can listen to even more audio content from WrestleZone Radio in the embedded audio player below:The post 5/16 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: Great Dolph Ziggler Promo, Jinder Mahal’s In-ring Ability, And Much More appeared first on Wre
  
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• WWE SmackDown Live Results (05/16) – Final Hype Before WWE Backlash!

  17-05-2017 05:15
  
  “Then. Now. Forever.” The WWE video leads us into the show.
  The Smackdown Live video plays, and we’re brought into the arena to see a big pyrotechnics display. Tonight, we’ll see AJ Styles face Jinder Mahal.
  Kevin Owens hosts The Highlight Reel
  Kevin Owens is in the ring with Chris Jericho’s “Highlight Reel” set decorating the ring. It is being called Kevin Owens’ “Highlight Reel.” Owens welcomes the crowd to the new and improved Highli
  
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• Cedric Alexander’s 205 Live Return Confirmed, Aiden English Confronts Tye Dillinger Ahead Of WWE Backlash, Negativity Won’t Stop The New Day

  17-05-2017 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The New Day
  The above video is the latest promo for The New Day’s debut on WWE Smackdown Live.
  205 Live
  WWE confirmed Cedric Alexander will return on next week’s episode of 205 Live. Alexander has been sidelined since December with a knee injury.
  Smackdown Fallout
  The following video features Renee Young talking to Tye Dillinger backstage about his thoughts on facing Aiden English in the WWE Backlash Kickoff match.
  Dillinger talked about being excited to return to Chicago, then Engl
  
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• Top WWE Stars Left Off New Smackdown Live Opening (Video)

  17-05-2017 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As seen on WWE Smackdown Live tonight, the show had a new opening video, like WWE did with Raw this week. Notably absent from the opening were Smackdown stars John Cena and Nikki Bella, who are currently off WWE TV. Cena is out filming other projects, and Nikki is out resting up some nagging injuries.
  Included in the Smackdown opening, however, is Chris Jericho, who is currently on hiatus from WWE as he is touring with his band Fozzy.The post Top WWE Stars Left Off New Smackdown Live Opening (V
  
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• Rusev Comments On Why He Wasn’t On Smackdown, Street Fight On 205 Live Next Week, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  17-05-2017 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  Despite being advertised to appear, Rusev was not on WWE Smackdown Live tonight to make his Smackdown debut or his title match demands.
  Rusev was advertised last week by WWE, as well as in today’s WWE.com ‘Quick Hits’ preview, but did not appear on the show at all. Rusev posted the following Tweet, saying he attended tonight’s NHL Western Conference Finals game three between the Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators:
  
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• Updated WWE Backlash Card After SD! Live, Dolph Ziggler Looks Forward To Facing Nakamura, Did You Enjoy This Week’s Smackdown?

  17-05-2017 04:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Backlash
  After tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, the following matches make up the match card for WWE Backlash this Sunday in Chicago:
  WWE ChampionshipJinder Mahal vs Randy Orton (c)
  SmackDown Tag Team ChampionshipBreezango vs The Usos (c)
  WWE United States ChampionshipAJ Styles vs Kevin Owens (c)
  Naomi, Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs Tamina Snuka, Carmella & Natalya
  Shinsuke Nakamura vs Dolph Ziggler
  Sami Zayn vs Baron Corbin
  Backlash KickoffAiden Engli
  
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• New WWE Backlash Match Confirmed, Kevin Owens Takes Over The Highlight Reel, Get Ready For Lana’s Return (Videos)

  17-05-2017 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Backlash
  It was confirmed tonight on WWE Smackdown Live that Sami Zayn will face Baron Corbin at WWE Backlash; Sami confirmed the match was on after Shane McMahon granted his request for the match.
  Zayn talked about the matchup, saying he may not be as big or as strong as him, but he is a threat to Corbin. Zayn said he reminds Corbin he is not as dominant as he would like to believe, but Corbin runs in and attacks him from behind. Corbin tells Zayn to stay down because if he doesn’t,
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results: TJ Perkins vs Austin Aries, Mustafa Ali Becomes Victim to Drew Gulak’s “No Fly Zone” & More

  17-05-2017 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 205 Live Results
  May 16, 2017
  Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
  – Austin Aries is backstage to address the attacks by Neville and TJ Perkins and the bounty placed on his head. He says that even if they manage to take him out, Neville is a liar and TJP is never getting the title shot that’s been promised to him. Aries says it doesn’t matter how many good knees he has, Perkins will never be on the A-Double level, and he’s going to find that out for himself toni
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results IN PROGRESS: JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #Wrestlezone

  17-05-2017 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 205 Live Results
  May 16, 2017
  Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
  The post WWE 205 Live Results IN PROGRESS: JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #Wrestlezone appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Eva Marie Not Returning To Total Divas Next Season, Producers Searching For Replacement, More Casting Details

  17-05-2017 03:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting Eva Marie will not return to Total Divas for their seventh season, and producers are currently looking for possible replacements.
  Related: Eva Marie Movie Trailer (Video), John Cena Attends “The Wall” Premiere (Photos)
  PWSheet notes multiple sources have confirmed producers are looking at Charlotte and a handful of other women to join the cast. It was also stated that while Paige’s status for next s
  
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• Tye Dillinger Works Smackdown Dark Match, Jinder Mahal Note, The Fashion Files Returns (Video)

  17-05-2017 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  Tye Dillinger worked tonight’s dark match before WWE Smackdown Live, defeating Aiden English.
  Related: Tye Dillinger Match Announced for WWE Backlash Kickoff Show
  Jinder Mahal
  Jinder Mahal’s finishing maneuver is called “The Krulass”; Jinder used the move to defeat AJ Styles in tonight’s opening match on WWE Smackdown Live.
  Related: WWE Smackdown Results For 5/16
  The Fashion Files
  The following is the latest edition of The Fashion Files with Bree
  
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• Marty Scurll Featured In New Fashion Ad Campaign, Don’t Mess w/ Laurel Van Ness… Or Kongo Kong, Watch The Updated Smackdown Intro (Videos)

  17-05-2017 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Marty Scurll
  Marty Scurll is the new spokesman for British fashion company Topman, and he is featured in a new video campaign seen above. Scurll is in the ad promoting their new line of Muscle Fit suits.
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  Impact Wrestling
  The following video features a look at the relationship between Impact Wrestling’s “Hot Mess” Laurel Van
  
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• Singer Says She’s Recording New Entrance For Current NXT Star *Possible Spoiler*

  17-05-2017 01:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting a singer named Hope Vista claims she is recording vocals for Johnny Gargano’s new theme song, which has led to speculation that he and Tommaso Ciampa might be splitting up soon.
  Vista posted a Tweet last night (which has since been deleted) that said:
  “Tomorrow I am recording lead vocals for WWE star @JohnnyGargano‘s theme for when he enters the ring. Shall be interesting.”
  It’s still unconfirmed if she is only recording a
  
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• New NXT DVD Details, Mattel Teasing NXT Figure Reveal (Photo), Enzo Amore Gives Sneakers To Community Stars (Video)

  17-05-2017 00:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT DVD
  WWE will be releasing a new NXT DVD called “WWE NXT: From Secret To Success,” and it will be released on December 5th.
  NXT Mattel
  The NXT Twitter account posted the following silhouette photos, teasing a new release of NXT action figures. As seen below, the captions hint at Austin Aries and Hideo Itami figures; the other two images that have been seen online appear to be figures for No Way Jose and Tye Dillinger. No other details are known at this time besides the reveal wil
  
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