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• Charlotte Flair Is All Smiles, Becky Lynch Arrives For WWE Backlash (Videos), Final Match Card For EVOLVE 85 In Detroit

  21-05-2017 23:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  EVOLVE 85
  The following is the final match card for tonight’s EVOLVE 85 event, which can be seen live tonight on FloSlam starting at 8 p.m. EST:
  Sunday, May 21st, 2017Belltime: 8:00pm EDTMonaghan Knights Of Columbus Hall19801 Farmington RdLivonia, MI 48152
  EVOLVE Championship MatchZack Sabre Jr. defends vs. Lio Rush
  WWN Championship MatchMatt Riddle defends vs. Jeff Cobb
  Special Challenge MatchTracy Williams with Stokely Hathaway vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  Special Attraction Match #1Ethan Pa
  
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• Dolph Ziggler On How He Plans To Overcome Shinsuke Nakamura (Video)

  21-05-2017 23:30
  
  – The Showoff shares his personal strategy for defeating The Artist known are Shinsuke Nakamura later tonight at WWE Backlash.The post Dolph Ziggler On How He Plans To Overcome Shinsuke Nakamura (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Updated Backlash Betting Odds: New Favorite For WWE Title

  21-05-2017 22:54
  
  – Seen below, check out the current odds heading into WWE Backlash tonight, the minus sign represents the favorite and the plus sign indicates the underdog.
  WWE Title MatchRandy Orton (-400) vs. Jinder Mahal (+280)
  WWE United States Title MatchAJ Styles (-210) vs. Kevin Owens (+160)
  SmackDown Tag Team Title MatchThe Usos (-460) vs. Tyler Breeze & Fandango (+320)
  Tamina Snuka, Carmella & Natalya (-900) vs. SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch (+500
  
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• Christian Reveals He Almost Played A Knockoff Character Of The Rock In WWE

  21-05-2017 22:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images
  Christian recently revealed WWE almost went through with plans to give him a new gimmick that would have seen him be a ‘spinoff’ of The Rock named “The Lock.” 
  Related: The Rock Has The SNL Cast’s Back, James Storm Reacts To 33 Lashings (Videos), Randy Orton vs Christian (Full Match)
  Christian revealed the news on the most recent episode of his podcast with Edge, Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness,
  
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• Becky Lynch greets the WWE Universe outside Chicago’s Allstate Arena ahead of WWE Backlash

  21-05-2017 22:51
  
  Becky Lynch greets the WWE Universe outside Chicago’s Allstate Arena ahead of WWE BacklashThe post Becky Lynch greets the WWE Universe outside Chicago’s Allstate Arena ahead of WWE Backlash appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Charlotte Flair Arriving Before Tonight’s Backlash PPV (Video)

  21-05-2017 22:50
  
  – The Queen greets the WWE Universe as she prepares to team up with SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi and Becky Lynch against the “Welcoming Committee” tonight at WWE Backlash.
  Check out the video below:The post Charlotte Flair Arriving Before Tonight’s Backlash PPV (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• A devastated Johnny Gargano is loaded into an ambulance: Exclusive, May 20, 2017

  21-05-2017 22:46
  
  A devastated Johnny Gargano is loaded into an ambulance: Exclusive, May 20, 2017The post A devastated Johnny Gargano is loaded into an ambulance: Exclusive, May 20, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Hideo Itami goes ballistic following loss to NXT Champion Bobby Roode: Exclusive

  21-05-2017 22:45
  
  Hideo Itami goes ballistic following loss to NXT Champion Bobby Roode: ExclusiveThe post Hideo Itami goes ballistic following loss to NXT Champion Bobby Roode: Exclusive appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• New WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne gets photographed with his title: Exclusive, May 20, 2017

  21-05-2017 22:43
  
  New WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne gets photographed with his title: Exclusive, May 20, 2017The post New WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne gets photographed with his title: Exclusive, May 20, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Becky Lynch On Possibly Feuding w/ Charlotte, Adding Comedic Elements To Her Character, Total Divas Cast Rumors

  21-05-2017 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: IrishAmerica.com
  Becky Lynch recently spoke with Josh Barnett for USA Today’s For The Win ahead of WWE Backlash; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Becky Lynch comments on adding comedy that she’s known for on social media to her on-air character: 
  “It will come in time. Right now, my character needs an element of more intensity instead of a comedy role, although I would love, for example, to team up with Breezango and do something on the Fashion Files.
  
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• NXT Champion Bobby Roode looks forward to some time off: Exclusive, May 20, 2017

  21-05-2017 22:40
  
  NXT Champion Bobby Roode looks forward to some time off: Exclusive, May 20, 2017The post NXT Champion Bobby Roode looks forward to some time off: Exclusive, May 20, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE U.K. Champion Pete Dunne wins what he thinks is rightfully his: Exclusive, May 20, 2017

  21-05-2017 22:38
  
  WWE U.K. Champion Pete Dunne wins what he thinks is rightfully his: Exclusive, May 20, 2017The post WWE U.K. Champion Pete Dunne wins what he thinks is rightfully his: Exclusive, May 20, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross gives high praise to Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne: Exclusive, May 20, 2017

  21-05-2017 22:37
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross gives high praise to Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne: Exclusive, May 20, 2017The post WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross gives high praise to Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne: Exclusive, May 20, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Candice LeRae Issues Statement On Johnny Gargano’s Status After NXT Takeover Chicago

  21-05-2017 21:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Johnny Gargano
  Candice LeRae, independent wrestling star and wife of Johnny Gargano, posted the following on Twitter following Tommaso Ciampa’s attack on now former DIY tag team partner Gargano at NXT Takeover: Chicago:Johnny is hurting physically, mentally, and we’re drained emotionally. It was a long night and we appreciate everyone’s kind words. It’s going to be a process, but my husband is resilient and will be back stronger than ever ASAP.
  We will try to keep you up
  
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• Itami Goes Ballistic Following Takeover Loss, John Cena In HBO’s ‘Tour De Pharmacy’, Alberto El Patron On The Culture Of India (Videos)

  21-05-2017 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Takeover Chicago
  The above video features Hideo Itami’s huge blowup following his loss to Bobby Roode at NXT Takeover: Chicago.
  Related: NXT Takeover Chicago Results (5/20): Huge Ladder Match Main Event, New Champion Crowned!
  Tour De Pharmacy
  The following video is a preview for the new HBO original film “Tour de Pharmacy”, which is a parody look at the doping scandals from the world of competitive cycling.
  John Cena is featured in the film along with big names such as And
  
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• Chris Jericho Suggests Current Tag Team Star Could Draw Viewers To 205 Live & WWE’s Cruiserweight Division

  21-05-2017 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Chris Jericho joined Busted Open this week with Dave Lagreca and Larry Dallas, speaking about a number of topics including sharing his thoughts about possible ideas to gain interest in 205 Live and the WWE Cruiserweight division.
  Jericho said fans aren’t reacting to the division now, but one way to possibly draw interest is to move Enzo Amore to feud with Neville. Jericho said he’s a great babyface as a foil to Neville, and people would tune in:
  “So what do the
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Makes First Comment Since NXT Takeover, Stephanie McMahon Congratulates The Rock, AJ Styles Hypes WWE Backlash

  21-05-2017 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tommaso Ciampa
  Tommaso Ciampa turned on his #DIY tag partner Johnny Gargano at NXT Takeover Chicago last night. Ciampa commented for the first time after the show on twitter. You can see that comment below:“This wasn’t our moment…this is my moment”
  pic.twitter.com/Lp1t4xuDr8
  — Tommaso Ciampa (@ProjectCiampa) May 21, 2017
  Stephanie McMahon On The Rock Hosting SNL
  Stephanie McMahon congratulated The Rock for hosting Saturday Night Live. Th
  
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• Bobby Roode Reacts to Title Retention, Teases Time Off (Video), Austin Aries on Being Left Off WrestleMania 33 DVD

  21-05-2017 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Austin Aries in Being Left Off WrestleMania 33 DVD
  As noted, the United States release of the WrestleMania 33 DVD will not include the Kickoff matches, and Austin Aries reacted with the following:
  #WrestleMania 33 is now available on blu-ray in Canada. Too bad one of the #greatest matches of the night was left off the US/Canada DVDs.
  — Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) May 19, 2017Bobby Roode Reacts to Title Retention
  WWE has released the following fallout video from last night’s NX
  
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• Final WWE Backlash PPV Card; Orton vs Mahal, Shinsuke Nakamura Debuts, WZ Live Coverage and More

  21-05-2017 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Below is the final card for tonight’s WWE Backlash PPV emanating from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of the PPV, beginning with the Kickoff show, at 7:30pm EST, so be sure to join us then!
  WWE Title Match:-Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton
  Smackdown Tag Team Title Match:-Tyler Breeze and Fandango vs. The Usos
  WWE United States Title Match:-AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens
  -Smackdown Women’s Champion Naomi, Charlotte Flair and Be
  
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• WWE Backlash PPV Predictions

  21-05-2017 18:33
  
  The promotion is all done with the hype for one of the more unusual PPV’s this year, as well as the first for the blue brand post Wrestlemania. Backlash is upon us. The land of opportunity is showcasing it’s policy by giving us two new No.1 contenders in the title matches. It is also putting its women’s division on a night off by sticking them in a TV show 6 – woman tag match, and will feature the long awaited main roster in-ring debut of the man they are billing as The A
  
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• Mattel Announces WWE NXT Action Figure Series Exclusive To Target (Photos)

  21-05-2017 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Yesterday WWE and Mattel officially announced the new WWE NXT action figure series that will be exclusive to Target stores in 2017.Mattel revealed there will be an Elite series as well as Basic series.
  The Basic series includes:
  Samoa Joe
  Kevin Owens
  Andrade “Cien” Almas
  Sami Zayn
  Hideo Itami
  Tye Dillinger
  The Basic series will be a Build-A-Figure series in which collectors will have to buy every figure in the series to build Bayley’s inflatable buddies as each figure
  
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• Movin’ Fast And Furious In The Porsche Museum, The Rock On SNL Last Night, Does WWE Skit (Videos)

  21-05-2017 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
  Superstars At Porsche Museum
  WWE Superstars, The Miz, Maryse and R-Truth visited the Porsche Museum in Germany and you can watch their visit to the museum below:The Rock On Saturday Night Live
  Last night The Rock hosted Saturday Night Live for a fifth time. He addressed this accomplishment in the opening monologue and even did a WWE skit during the show. Also during his monologue, he talked about the possibility of running for President. You can watch those vi
  
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• WWE Fury: 18 Lariats And Clotheslines That Will Rip Your Head Off (Video), Summer Rae Update, Tyler Bate’s Theme

  21-05-2017 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Fury
  WWE has posted the following WWE Fury video featuring 18 lariats and clotheslines. You can watch the video below:Summer Rae Update
  According to Dave Scherer, Summer Rae is close to being able to wrestle. Rae is currently rehabbing back and neck injuries and it seems that process may be over soon.
  Tyler Bate Theme
  WWE has posted Tyler Bate’s theme, which is called Inaugural. You can listen to the theme below:The post WWE Fury: 18 Lariats
  
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• NXT Takeover Fallout Videos: Jim Ross Praises UK Title Match, Roderick Strong & Asuka Celebrate Their Wins, Pete Dunne on His Title Win

  21-05-2017 06:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Featured below are backstage fallout videos from tonight’s NXT Takeover: Chicago special where a new champion was crowned, ladders were broken, and brothers were betrayed. First up, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has high praise for the UK Championship match between Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate for which he was a special guest commentator. Plus, Dunne weighed in on his first ever WWE title win after his bout.
  Next up, NXT Women’s Champion Asuka celebrates her victory over both Nikki Cross a
  
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• Major Heel Turn Closes NXT Takeover: Chicago Following Main Event, Kevin Owens Ringside w/ MLB Star & More WWE Superstars

  21-05-2017 05:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ciampa Turns His Back on Johnny Wrestling
  The best friend duo and NXT tag team DIY is no more, as seen in the tragic closing moments of Saturday night’s NXT Takeover: Chicago special, live on the WWE Network.
  Following their defeat at the hands of the Authors of Pain in a main event ladder match for the NXT Tag Team Championships, Tommaso Ciampa turned on his partner Johnny Gargano, throwing him into the set and leveling him with multiple, brutal knee
  
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• Triple H Takes Backstage Photo w/ Brand New Champion, Did Asuka Manage to Defend Her Streak & NXT Women’s Title?

  21-05-2017 03:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Streak Lives, Asuka Retains
  NXT Women’s Champion Asuka successfully defended her title in a chaotic and grueling triple threat match at NXT Takeover: Chicago, keeping her record-breaking undefeated streak and title reign intact. The “Empress of Tomorrow” and longest reigning champion in all of WWE today was in action against Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross, and managed to pin both of her opponents simultaneously at the end of the bout.
  Triple H with
  
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• New WWE UK Champion Crowned Tonight (Videos)

  21-05-2017 03:09
  
  – Pete Dunne defeated Tyler Bate to become the new WWE UK Champion at tonight’s WWE NXT “Takeover: Chicago” event from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL.
  Dunne becomes the second wrestler to hold WWE UK Championship.
  Check out photos and videos from tonight:The #UKChampionship is ON THE LINE tonight when #UKChampion @Tyler_Bate defends his title against @PeteDuneYxB! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/H1QrjeDvOJ
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 21, 2017
  Oh, how @PeteDunne
  
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• New Champion Crowned in Instant Classic at NXT Takeover: Chicago, Tommaso Ciampa Gives Pre-Match Injury Update (Photo)

  21-05-2017 03:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: www.pastemagazine.com
  Pete Dunne Wins UK Title
  The “Bruiserweight” Pete Dunne defeated Tyler Bate in an incredible, instant classic of a match, to become the new WWE UK Champion tonight at NXT Takeover: Chicago. WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was on hand to call the action alongside broadcast partner Nigel McGuinness.
  In capturing the gold, Dunne becomes only the second champion in the history of the belt, after Bate won the inaugural WWE UK Championship Tournament earlier
  
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• Complete 5/24 NXT Television Taping Results *Spoilers*

  21-05-2017 02:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
   WWE taped a single episode of NXT television for next week’s show before NXT Takeover: Chicago got started. Wrestlezone’s own Nick Hausman was on hand to send in the following results and photos.
  (1) Aleister Black def. Curt Hawkins with the Black Mass spin kick
  (2) Patrick Clark made his debut as the “Velveteen Dream” and def. a local Chicago wrestler named Ego.
  (3) Drew McIntyre def. Wesley Blake.@WWEAleister picks up a win with a big spinning kick over @TheCurtHa
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Tapings For May 24th

  21-05-2017 02:09
  
  – Check out the following WWE NXT spoilers from tonight’s tapings in Chicago, to be aired next Wednesday on the WWE Network.
  * Patrick Clark debuted as “The Velveteen Dream” and defeated jobber Robert Anthony
  * Drew McIntyre defeated Wesley Blake
  * Aleister Black defeated Curt Hawkins
  The post ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Tapings For May 24th appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• NXT TakeOver Chicago Results (05/20) – Booby Roode Vs. Hideo Itami Headlines

  21-05-2017 02:07
  
  Opening video package looks at the city of Chicago and the top matches for tonight.
  Commentary welcomes us to the show, we go to the opening match.
  Roderick Strong vs. Eric Young w/SAnitY
  Strong wins in a real good opener with his End of Heartache Orange Crush Backbreaker. Strong lays out Dain and Wolfe outside before the bell, coming through the crowd, to make it 1-on-1 with Young. Strong gets the jump on Young early. Loud chants for Strong in Chicago. Beautiful big-time dropkick by Strong, alo
  
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• Triple H Hypes Tonight’s NXT Takeover Event

  21-05-2017 01:45
  
  – Seen below, Triple H took to twitter and delivered added hype for tonight’s NXT Takeover event, he thanked Chris Jericho and Fozzy for providing hit single ‘Judas’ as one of the official theme songs.
  Doors are open…Chicago is going to be #NXTLOUD.Massive thanks to @IAmJericho & @FOZZYROCK for the official theme of #NXTTakeOver: #JudasDoors are open…Chicago is going to be #NXTLOUD.Massive thanks to @IAmJericho & @FOZZYROCK for the official theme of
  
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• Jim Ross And Triple H At NXT TakeOver: Chicago (Photo)

  21-05-2017 01:40
  
  – Seen below, Triple H took to twitter and posted a photo of Jim Ross and himself in preperation for tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Chicago event..@JRsBBQ voiced some of @WWE's most historic moments, thrilled to have him join commentary for the #UKChampionship match at #NXTTakeOver. pic.twitter.com/28NhBrChRa
  — Triple H (@TripleH) May 20, 2017The post Jim Ross And Triple H At NXT TakeOver: Chicago (Photo) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• EVOLVE 84 Results From Chicago (5/20): Double Main Event, Matt Riddle vs Kyle O’Reilly, Zack Sabre Jr. Defends Against Ethan Page

  21-05-2017 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWN Live
  1. Keith Lee def. Donovan Dijack. Just an awesome, back and forth opening bout between two big brutes who also know how to fly when they need to. They hit each other with everything in their kits, and then used each other’s signature and finishing moves, but neither could put the other away. Lee reversed Dijack’s Feast Your Eyes into a Poison Frankensteiner then hit his Spirt Bomb from the second rope to win a hard-fought war.
  2. Fred Yehi def. Jason Kinca
  
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• The Things That Stop Me Sleeping (20/05/17)

  21-05-2017 00:44
  
  So, the week of a PPV. And a Takeover. Even a UK special on the Friday. WWE had a lot to promote, and a lot to get us excited about, as well as their due obligation to entertain. Yes there was plenty to enjoy. Balor vs Reigns was a good match, Goldust finally turned on Truth, Ohno and Cien had a very good match and Drew McIntyre continued to show how time away from WWE can sometimes be the best way to develop. But this editorial is about what stops me sleeping, the big and small issues from
  
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• News on NXT TV Tapings Taking Place Before Takeover Chicago, McIntyre, Aleister Black and More In-Action, WWE Star Gets Married (Photo)

  21-05-2017 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on NXT TV Tapings Taking Place Before Takeover Chicago
  Before tonight’s WWE NXT Takeover Chicago event at The Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, WWE will be holding an NXT TV taping.
  It has been announced that Drew McIntyre vs Wesley Blake will take place at the tapings, and Aleister Black will also be in-action tonight.
  WZ’s Nick Hausman will be in attendance tonight for Takeover Chicago, so be sure to keep it locked to the site as well as our social media outlets for live update
  
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• WWE NXT Takeover Chicago Results LIVE IN PROGRESS, JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #WRESTLEZONE

  21-05-2017 00:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Takeover Chicago Results
  May 20th, 2017
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
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• WWE NXT Takeover Chicago Results (5/20): Huge Ladder Match Main Event, New Champion Crowned!

  21-05-2017 00:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Takeover Chicago Results
  May 20th, 2017
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
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  Eric Young w/SAnity vs Rodrick Strong
  As Young is i
  
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• New WWE Signee Reportedly Told to Change Finishing Move Due to Bayley’s Offense, News on New Signees Possibly at NXT Takeover

  21-05-2017 00:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  As noted, WWE recently signed Japanese star Kairi Hojo, and according to F4WOnline.com, she was reportedly told to come up with a new finishing move, a request which a lot of people have questioned. Hojo’s finisher is an elbow drop off the top rope which is said to be the “coolest looking” version of the move since Randy Savage, but she can’t use it in WWE after being told it’s now Bayley’s move.
  In related news,
  
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