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• Details on How to Watch This Week’s WCPW Hendrymania PPV Live on WrestleZone, Top Matches Announced for ROH TV Taping in Chicago

  25-05-2017 22:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Matches Announced for ROH TV Taping in Chicago
  Ring of Honor has announced the following for the June 3rd TV taping in Chicago Ridge, IL at the Frontier Fieldhouse:
  *Jay White vs. Punishment Martinez.
  *Bobby Fish vs. Silas Young.
  The promotion also released the following autograph session details:
  On Saturday June 3rd, Ring of Honor will be hosting a special meet and greet autograph session prior to WINDY CITY EXCELLENCE at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, IL! This special session will
  
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• Chris Jericho Says It Will Be “A Long Time” Before He Goes Back to WWE, News on Tonight’s NXT TV Tapings

  25-05-2017 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on Bobby Roode and Tonight’s WWE NXT TV Tapings
  As noted, WWE will be holding an NXT TV taping tonight at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Announced for the taping tonight is Bobby Roode’s “Glorious Celebration” following his win over Hideo Itami at NXT Takeover Chicago. Be sure to join us later this evening for live spoilers from tonight’s tapings.
  Chris Jericho Says It Will Be “A Long Time” Before He
  
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• Bayley Impersonates Seth Rollins with New Makeover (Video), William Regal Recalls His First Time in Japan (Photo), Steve Austin Note

  25-05-2017 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steve Austin Note
  Shane Helms will be the special guest on Steve Austin’s podcast this week.
  William Regal Recalls His First Time in Japan
  After his recent visit to Japan to scout talent, William Regal Tweeted the following photo of his first time in the country:This is me the first time I came to Japan in 1994. pic.twitter.com/4WJ9KyhirA
  — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) May 25, 2017Bayley Impersonates Seth Rollins with New Hairstyle
  Bayley tries out a new
  
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• Update on Billy Corgan Purchasing NWA, Former WWE Writer Partnering with Corgan, Impact Wrestling Star Finished with the Company?

  25-05-2017 22:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to PWInsider.com, Billy Corgan’s deal to purchase NWA is 97% done, and he is partnering with former WWE and TNA writer Dave Lagana.
  The report also notes Jay Bradley, aka Aiden O’Shea in Impact Wrestling and Sherri Shaw, who had written music for Impact during the time period Corgan was President, would also be on board with Corgan and NWA. O’Shea working with Corgan likely indicates that he is finished with Impact Wrestling, who hasn&
  
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• Backstage News on 205 Live Continuing to Draw Low Network Numbers, Daniel Bryan, Finn Balor & More Celebrate Red Nose Day (Photos)

  25-05-2017 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Backstage News on 205 Live Continuing to Draw Poor Network Numbers
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE 205 Live continues to draw poor numbers on the WWE Network. Over the past week, the show was not in the top 20 of the most watched shows on the WWE Network and was watched less than a three month old episode of”Ride Along” and the 1998 Halloween Havoc PPV.
  205 Live is also watched much less than NXT, despite 205 Live airing live on WWE Network after Raw and NXT being a taped s
  
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• Sean Waltman Reveals Which WWE Star Vince Russo Wanted to Add to DX, Talks Being a Bullet Club Fan, Scott Hall Helping Him Early On

  25-05-2017 21:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sean Waltman recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  Being a fan of the Bullet Club:
  “I’m a big Bullet Club fan. I’m flattered that they were inspired by us. They took our recipe, like the Young Bucks and the ‘Too Sweet’ sign, but they’re also distinctively Bullet Club. Even though they are adding on in numbers, they have remained fairly discrimina
  
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• How Old is Roman Reigns Today?, Watch the Evolution of Reigns In and Out of WWE, Tye Dillinger Talks His Busy WWE Schedule (Photos)

  25-05-2017 21:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tye Dillinger Talks His Busy WWE Schedule
  WWE Smackdown star Tye Dillinger recently spoke with Muscle & Fitness, and below is what he had to say on the busy WWE schedule:
  “I feel awesome at the moment. In terms of the schedule, that’s what you sign up for and I welcome it with open arms. I have dedicated over 15 years of my life to this industry and the right to wrestle for the number one wrestling company in the world. I feel good
  
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• Nigel McGuiness Talks UK Talent, Commentating RAW Or SmackDown, More

  25-05-2017 21:04
  
  – Tom Feaheny recently interviewed NXT commentator Nigel Guinness, check out the highlights below:
  Working with WWE:
  “It was just something that happened. One day I was told you can do it, I wasn’t so sure but when I was given the chance, I’m now just grateful. I knew when I retired I may be given those chances, to do different things and I am glad that is what has happened.”
  UK talent given the opportunity succeed:
  “Some of these guys, like Pete Dunne has bee
  
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• Shane McMahon On Entering The ‘Family Business’, Steve Austin, More

  25-05-2017 20:12
  
  – SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon recently appeared on the ‘Steve Austin Show’ podcast, check out the highlights below:
  On always knowing he wanted to enter the family business in WWE:“Well, [Vince] knew that’s exactly what I wanted to do. The requirements were I had to graduate college. Boston University, I graduated from there. I got a B.S. in Mass Communications/Public Relations. Bachelors of Science. I was like, ‘okay, let me just field this&rsqu
  
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• Rey Mysterio Named Grand Marshal of Score Baja 500, Kevin Owens Urges Fans to “Buckle Up”, Zack Ryder Unboxes Star Wars Figures (Video)

  25-05-2017 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Ryder Unboxes Star Wars Figures
  In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the original “Star Wars” film, Zack Ryder checks out Hasbro’s line of highly detailed Black Series action figures, which are contained in throwback Kenner packaging:Kevin Owens Urges Fans to “Buckle Up”
  WWE has released the following PSA, featuring Kevin Owens urging fans to Buckle Up:Rey Mysterio Named Grand Marshal of Baja 500
  The following press r
  
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• WWE Releases the First Jinder Mahal Merchandise

  25-05-2017 19:54
  
  Newly crowned WWE Champion Jinder Mahal has finally gotten merchandise. WWE revealed today a new t-shirt for Mahal which reads, “The Modern Day Maharaja”. The t-shirt is available for $24.99 from the WWE Shop.The post WWE Releases the First Jinder Mahal Merchandise appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Chris Jericho on His WWE Status; Will He Return?

  25-05-2017 19:49
  
  Chris Jericho spoke to Dan Gelston of AP News about his future with WWE and comparing his status with the company with his band Fozzy.
  “WWE, it’s the brand name. I’m just a cog. An important part of it, people like it. But this is our band. People are here to see us. That to me, is a little more of a rush. It’s not under the auspices of another name. It’ll be a long time before I go back,” he said. “If I ever do go back, if I never go back, it’s fi
  
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• Triple H Sends Message to UK Terrorist Attack Victims

  25-05-2017 19:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sky Sports has released a video message from Triple H, and during the message the WWE star pays tribute to the victims of this week’s terrorist attack which took place in Manchester, England, outside of an Ariana Grande concert. The Game’s message contained the following:
  “On behalf of WWE, Sky Sports and our fans all over the world, we offer our heartfelt condolences and unwavering support to all those affected by the tragedy in Ma
  
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• Chris Jericho’s WWE Japan Opponents Revealed, WWE Hall of Famer Rumored to Call Mae Young Classic Alongside Jim Ross

  25-05-2017 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho’s WWE Japan Opponents Revealed
  As noted, Chris Jericho has been announced for the WWE Japan live events taking place in Tokyo on June 30th and July 1st at Ryougoku Sumo Hall. Jericho has also been added to the June 28th Raw live event in Singapore at Singapore Indoor Stadium. Jericho will be facing Hideo Itami at the June 30th event, and will face Dean Ambrose, Finn Balor and The Miz in a fatal four-way for Miz’s Intercontinental Ch
  
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• Nigel McGuinness On Getting His Job in WWE, If He Misses Being in the Ring, UK Talents, Possibly Working on the Main Roster, More

  25-05-2017 19:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  WWE NXT commentator Nigel Guinness recently spoke with Tom Feaheny, and below are some interview highlights:
  Getting the job with WWE:
  “It was just something that happened. One day I was told you can do it, I wasn’t so sure but when I was given the chance, I’m now just grateful. I knew when I retired I may be given those chances, to do different things and I am glad that is what has happened.”
  If he misses being in the ring:
  “There ar
  
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• WZ Daily 5.25.17: Lesnar’s Road To WM34, WWE’s Broken Interest, Mae Young Classic Rumors, CM Punk Gets Heated & Political Bodyslam

  25-05-2017 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone is proud to present the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily!
  The WZ Daily will be made available Monday-Friday around Noon EST on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com! We apologize for the lack of shows the last two days while IRW underwent some upgrades. We’re back at it!
  Eric Bischoff Announces The IRW Network Officially Launches June 1st; Makes Signing Up Free To Fans
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman&nbs
  
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• Eric Bischoff Praises Jinder Mahal As New WWE Champ; Responds To Fans Critical Of ‘Evil Foreigner’ Portrayal

  25-05-2017 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released last night!
  You can find some of Eric ‘s comments regarding Jinder Mahal as the new WWE Champion transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On WWE’s decision to put the WWE Championship on Jinder Mahal at Backlash:EB: I loved it. I loved it. Great move. I didn’t know he was actually going to get the title. As far as getting him fe
  
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• WWE to Sign Rugby Star to Development Deal

  25-05-2017 16:52
  
  WWE has offered a development deal to rugby league player Luke Menzies. He plays for the Toronto Wolfpack in League of the English and is listed at 6-foot one and 258 pounds. Menzies tried out for WWE in November while the company was on the European tour. He has to get a visa before the company can officially sign him to a contract.
  The post WWE to Sign Rugby Star to Development Deal appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Storylines Hits a Major Standstill; No Creative Ideas for Next 2 Months

  25-05-2017 16:46
  
  WWE creative team have been in a creative rut with storylines for both Raw and Smackdown brands since the Braun Strowman injury. WWE has been using multi-person matches to fill up TV time since “booking is slow.” There are plans in place for the Summerslam PPV, but no other idea leading up to the PPV in August are concrete.
  The post WWE Storylines Hits a Major Standstill; No Creative Ideas for Next 2 Months appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Planning a Major Show for Smackdown Live in June

  25-05-2017 16:38
  
  WWE is looking to make a big splash in New Orleans for WrestleMania 34. To get fans excited for next year’s event, officials are looking to make the June 13th Smackdown Live a major show.  WWE has announced three matches for the event. Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal will battle, but this is now expected to be a dark match since they are scheduled for the Money in the Bank PPV. Kevin Owens will take on AJ Styles for the US Championship and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler are also pla
  
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• Lita Returning to WWE, Emma Injury Update

  25-05-2017 16:32
  
  – The latest WWE rumor is that Lita will join the commentary booth with Jim Ross for the upcoming Mae Young Classic women’s tournament.
  – WWE star Emma suffered a shoulder injury during a live event in England earlier this month. She was evaluated by doctors and is expected to return in mid-June.
  The post Lita Returning to WWE, Emma Injury Update appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Latest on Adam Cole Signing With WWE

  25-05-2017 16:27
  
  3-time ROH World Champion Adam Cole is still a free agent, but all signs point to him signing with WWE and becoming the next top NXT star. Impact Wrestling is still interested in signing Cole, but his circle of friends have been advising him not to. Cole’s contract with Ring of Honor expired in April.
  The post Latest on Adam Cole Signing With WWE appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Asuka Officially Surpasses Goldberg’s Win Streak

  25-05-2017 16:20
  
  Asuka has officially surpassed Goldberg’s inflated 173-win streak from WCW before he was defeated by Kevin Nash at Starrcade in 1998. Goldberg actually won 155 matches during his streak. Asuka commented on the huge accomplishment:I respect Goldberg so much. He is amazing. I am honored to be the undefeated champion with the longest streak in WWE history. #WWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/eOZXIj4NGV
  — ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) May 24, 2017Here’s Goldberg’s rea
  
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• Asuka Added To WWE Live Events In Japan, AJ Styles Addresses Coasta Rican Soccer Player (Video), WWE Executive Joins TMCF Board

  25-05-2017 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Asuka Added To WWE Live Events In Japan
  Asuka has been added to WWE’s upcoming live events to Japan. She is replacing Mickie James and will be teaming with Bayley and Sasha Banks to take on Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax and Emma on both nights.
  Here are the updated cards:
  June 30 
  Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins vs. Bray Wyatt and Samoa Joe
  Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz (w/Maryse) for the IC Championship
  Finn Balor vs. Karl Anderson (w/Luke Gallows)
  Chris Jericho vs. Hideo Itami
  Enzo and Big Ca
  
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• Updates On Mae Young Classic, Female Presences On Commentary, Possible Plans For Referees, More

  25-05-2017 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com’s Elite section is reporting that the current plan is for the Mae Young Classic tournament this summer to have a very strong female presence beyond just the talent roster.
  According to PWI there has been talk of using female announcers on the show. Something like two female announcers and one male. There’s no word yet on who the female announcers could be but they may be Renee Young with Charly Caruso or a WWE Hall of Famer like Lita or Be
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Many Options For Bobby Roode’s Next Opponent”

  25-05-2017 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Aleister Black defeated Curt Hawkins
  Photo Credit: Thomas Gibson
  Still in front of the Chicago crowd, WWE NXT gives us a packed night of action and recaps from NXT Takeover: Chicago. Aleister Black took on Curt Hawkins, a rematch from their encounter on WWE Main Event a few weeks ago. Flips and kicks are the name of the game for Black. A skilled combination of strikes really gave Black the upper hand. Hawkins played a little cat and mouse until a back flip off of the second rope connected from B
  
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• Press Release: 5-Star Wrestling Announces Rob Van Dam For Their 128-Man Tournament This Summer

  25-05-2017 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  5-Star Wrestling sent the following press release to WrestleZone this morning:“Promotion Who Offered CM Punk $1m To Join Tour, Announces Former WWE and ECW Champion Rob Van Dam Has Joined The 5 Star Wrestling Tournament”
  5 Star Wrestling announces former WWE and ECW champion Rob Van Dam to appear in the largest professional wrestling tournament in history.
  Hot on the heels of making worldwide headlines with their public $1 million offer for CM
  
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• Bobby Roode Throwing Glorious NXT Celebration, What Do Superstars Think Of The Male Romper Trend?

  25-05-2017 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bobby Roode Throwing Glorious Celebration On NXT
  Next week’s NXT episode will feature a Glorious Celebration from NXT Champion Bobby Roode as he celebrates his successful title defense against Hideo Itami at Takeover: Chicago.
  The celebration as well as the rest of next week’s episode will be filmed today at Full Sail University.
  What Do Superstars Think Of The Male Romper Trend?
  WWE has released the following video on-line featuring a variet
  
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• Ryback On Comments Made by Rip Rogers, WWE Implementing the Indy Style, Casual Fans Not Being Interested in the Current Product

  25-05-2017 08:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the most recent ‘Conversation with the Big Guy Ryback’ podcast, which you can listen to the entire podcast at this link, Ryback opens up candidly on his thoughts regarding comments made by Rip Rogers and Randy Orton, which he agrees with 100%. Below are a few of the highlights from the podcast:
  On Comments Made By Rip Rogers:
  I think he understands the fundamentals of Wrestling, and he is very old school; I mean, the produc
  
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• Cody Rhodes Says He Wants To Face Tetsuya Naito, Hawkins Speechless After Facing Aleister Black (Video), ‘Glorious’ Segment On NXT

  25-05-2017 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes
  Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard about wanting a chance to wrestle Tetsuya Naito at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s G1 In The USA event this summer, saying the following:
  “I don’t even know if it is contrasts, or just that it’s chaotic and abstract, but Naito is somebody I want to wrestle. I kind of came in a little ignorant to his brilliance, and he’s one of those people who makes
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Says There’s No Place For Sexualization In WWE, The Fans Pushing The Company In A New Direction

  25-05-2017 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)
  Stephanie McMahon recently spoke with Sky Sports about WWE fighting for women’s equality in sports; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Stephanie McMahon comments on the attire of WWE’s wrestlers, says there’s no place for sexualization in WWE: 
  “People shouldn’t be worried. Our athletes aren’t worried, especially when you look at Olympic level athletes having to wear certain types of clothing. Our men and women have to we
  
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• Ring Of Honor Announces Windy City Excellence Details, Highlights From Tonight’s NXT (Videos)

  25-05-2017 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Windy City Excellence
  Ring Of Honor issued the following details for next weekend’s Windy City Excellence event in Chicago Ridge, Illinois:The Best Wrestling on the Planet returns to Chicago Ridge, IL on Saturday June 3! It will be a night of the hard-hitting, fast-paced, in-your-face action that only ROH can provide!
  There is nothing like seeing all of your favorite Ring of Honor stars LIVE!
  Doors open at 4:30pm, 5:45 pre-show, 6pm Bell TimeSigned to Appear:
  ROH WORLD CHAM
  
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• Paul London Talks Lucha Underground, Inspiration For The Rabbit Tribe, Brian Kendrick’s WWE Renaissance

  25-05-2017 05:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE star and current Lucha Underground star Paul London recently spoke with Ring Rust Radio; you can read a few excerpts and listen to the interview below:
  Paul London comments on the biggest advantages and disadvantages to taking the approach with a midseason finale on Lucha Underground: It’s definitely a ballsy the approach and I think Lucha Underground hasn’t made any secret that they are risk-takers and trail blazers. It’s unique to be a part of something like
  
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• Bruce Prichard On How He Started His ‘Something To Wrestle’ Podcast, Current Impact Wrestling Role, What To Expect From His Live Show

  25-05-2017 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bruce Prichard recently spoke with Kevin Eck for Press Box Online while promoting his upcoming “Something To Wrestle LIVE” show at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore on June 4th; you can read a few highlights below:
  Bruce Prichard reveals how he started his Something To Wrestle podcast after not wanting to do one: 
  I didn’t. I absolutely refused to do one. Conrad Thompson, my co-host, is a good friend of mine. We work together doing mortgages. We were talking
  
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• The Velveteen Dream Debuts On NXT, Asuka Comments On Passing Goldberg’s Streak, Charlotte Checks In From Licensing Expo

  25-05-2017 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT
  The above video features “The Velveteen Dream” Patrick Clark making his long-awaited debut on NXT against Robert Anthony (Egotistico Fantastico). The match was taped for this week’s episode of NXT at NXT Takeover: Chicago this past weekend.
  Licensing Expo
  Charlotte Flair posted the following photo of herself and father Ric Flair at the International Licensing Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. WWE also has Kurt Angle and Mojo Rawley at the event:
  
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• Couple Charged In Death Of 2-Year-Old Girl After Performing Wrestling Moves, Attempted Cover Up

  25-05-2017 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  FOX 2 Now of St. Louis is reporting 19-year-old Cheyenne Cook, and 24-year-old Richard Gamache Jr. have been arrested for the murder of a toddler after performing wrestling moves on her and trying to cover it up.
  The report says 2-year-old Addie Cook died days after Gamache performed a number of “wrestling moves” including a Batista Bomb, after she was taken by EMS to the hospital after experiencing seizures. Police later uncovered prior signs of abuse, as well as digital evide
  
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• Mojo Rawley & Rob Gronkowski Featured In New Music Video, Petition To Reverse YouTube Rules Against Wrestling Content

  25-05-2017 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
  On My Mind
  (h/t to Pro Wrestling Sheet)
  Rob Gronkowski and Mojo Rawley are featured in the new music video for 3LAU called “On My Mind” and it features a dream sequence where Rawley pours soy sauce all over the New England Patriots star.
  The story for the video features Gronk entering a dream sequence on a date, and Mojo is the waiter at the restaurant he’s at. One dream features Gronk as a sushi model, and Mojo pours
  
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• Jinder Mahal Says His Real Work Starts Now As WWE Champion, Talks Turning His Career Around, Trusting Vince McMahon

  25-05-2017 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently spoke with CBS Sports‘ In The Corner podcast; you can read a few highlights below:
  Jinder Mahal comments on the real work starting now that he’s WWE Champion: 
  “Now that I’m the champion, now the real work starts. If you guys thought that I was working hard to get here, that’s how much harder I’m going to work now that I have the WWE championship. I want to keep the WWE championsh
  
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• Exclusive: Christopher Daniels To Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch At This Sunday’s White Sox Game

  25-05-2017 01:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo courtesy of Ring of Honor
  WrestleZone is happy to be the first to announce that Ring of Honor World Champion Christopher Daniels will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at this Sunday’s Chicago White Sox game!
  Below is the official release:WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE UPCOMING HOMESTAND EVENTSNext Homestand Features Homecoming Weekend, Memorial Day
  CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox announced promotional highlights, giveaways and ceremonial first pitches for the upcoming homest
  
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• Jim Cornette Says He Had A Warm WWE Homecoming During Wrestlemania Weekend, Pete Dunne Entrance Video

  25-05-2017 01:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Cornette
  Jim Cornette recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling about his experience at the WWE Hall of Fame; you can read a few excerpts below:
  “I had a great time. I saw a bunch of people that I really like and enjoyed working with, people I haven’t seen in 20 years. The guys in the production crew, the people that are still there, the lifers that are still there from when I was there. I also enjo
  
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• William Regal Comments On Drew McIntyre Reinventing Himself

  25-05-2017 01:25
  
  – NXT General Manager William Regal recently spoke with The Daily Record about a wide variety of topics includingDrew McIntyre reinventing himself prior to NXT ‘TakeOver’, check out the highlights below:
  “You can only do so much for so long,” said Regal. “Drew came into the WWE very young, he did quite a lot of stuff, but he had to reinvent himself.”
  Regal continued, “He completely changed the game for himself and a lot of other people. Every compa
  
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• The Miz Talks Going From MTV To WWE, Not Being Accepted, More

  25-05-2017 01:16
  
  – WWE Superstar The Miz recently spoke to Bleacher Report about a wide variety of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  Using “The Miz” on MTV’s Real World:
  “The Miz came in as a way to say exactly what I was feeling and not have any repercussions for it because it was a character I was playing. That character became very popular, not only with fans but with castmates.”
  On how appearing on MTV’s ‘The Real World’ got him ready for
  
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• Eric Bischoff Says Ed Nordholm Is Playing ‘Small Ball’ w/ Hardys, Has Sign Around His Neck Saying ‘Mark’

  25-05-2017 01:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now!
  You can find some of Eric ‘s comments regarding Impact President Ed Nordholm leaking his correspondence with Matt Hardy as well as portions of his contract transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunesEB: Ed’s playing all new levels of small ball. It’s just a very amateur and desperate to me. He’s just playing sm
  
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• D-Generation X Rejected Idea of Wrestler Joining the Group

  25-05-2017 01:04
  
  Sean “X-Pac” Waltman revealed in an interview with Sports Illustrated which WWE star was close to joining the famous D-Generation X group. He said Vince Russo was pushing for Val Venis to become the newest member, however the idea was rejected by the current members of the group.
  “Russo wanted to put Val Venis in DX, but we said no. We stuck to our guns because he wasn’t right for DX.”
  The post D-Generation X Rejected Idea of Wrestler Joining the Group appeared firs
  
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• WWE Releases Pete Dunne’s ‘Bruiserweight’ Theme (Video)

  25-05-2017 01:00
  
  – Seen below, WWE Music has officially released the “Bruiserweight” theme song for newly crowned WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne. Check out WWE.com is your home for all your favorite WWE Superstar entrance videos.The post WWE Releases Pete Dunne’s ‘Bruiserweight’ Theme (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Taz On If Impact Wrestling Violated Ethics By Leaking Matt Hardy Contract Details, First Look at New Finn Balor “Balor Club” Figure (Photo)

  25-05-2017 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Taz On If Impact Wrestling Violated Ethics By Leaking Matt Hardy Contract Details
  As noted, Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm made a controversial move this week when he leaked details of Matt Hardy’s past Impact Wrestling contract, a move which drew reactions from the likes of Hardy, his wife Reby Sky, and even WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross.
  On today’s edition of “The Taz Show”, host Taz weighed in on the subject of Nordholm disclosing the information, and said that e
  
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• Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal in Smackdown Dark Match (Video)

  25-05-2017 00:57
  
  Following last night’s WWE Smackdown, Randy Orton took on Jinder Mahal in a dark match. Orton hit an RKO on Mahal, and the Singh Brothers came to his defense which resulted in a DQ. The Singh Brothers continued to pound on Orton until he eventually hit them both with an RKO.Highlights from Randy Orton vs Jinder Mahal #SmackDownLIVE Dark Match 5.23.17 #wwe @TheVarble @WrestlingInc @pwstream pic.twitter.com/ForslOvlGq
  — Brian The Guppie (@briantheguppie) May 24, 2017The post Randy Orto
  
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