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• This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership Info, Rolling Stone on New Mojo Rawley – Gronk Music Video, WWE Donating to Hire Heroes

  26-05-2017 23:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership Info
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, featuring James Storm vs. Ethan Carter III vs. Magnus in a Triple Threat main event, averaged 305,000 viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 272,000 viewership average.
  WWE Donating to Hire Heroes
  As seen below, WWE will be donating 10% of all Memorial Day WWE Shop proceeds to the Hire Heroes USA organization:In honor of #MemorialDay, @WW
  
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• WWE Issues Statement on the Recent Death of a Toddler Following the Alleged Use of Wrestling Moves

  26-05-2017 23:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, a couple was recently arrested for the death of 2-year-old Addie Cook after the child allegedly had “wrestling moves,” including a “Batista Bomb”, performed on her.
  Police arrested Addie’s mother, 19-year-old Cheyenne Cook, and her boyfriend, 24-year-old Richard Gamache Jr., after authorities found evidence of prior signs of abuse, as well as digital evidence of abuse that the couple tried to cover up. Gamache was charged with abuse of neglect of a c
  
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• Matt Hardy Teases Ramping Up His Offense Against Impact President Ed Nordholm, 360° Video of Shinsuke Nakamura’s Backlash Entrance

  26-05-2017 23:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy Teases Ramping Up His Offense Against Impact President Ed Nordholm
  After Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm leaked private conversations with Matt Hardy and Hardy’s old Impact Wrestling contract information, Hardy has Tweeted the following, noting he is changing the way he handles Impact and Nordholm:
  “I wanted to move on peacefully & keep our incredibly unprofessional contract negotiations silent,” Hardy
  
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• Jinder Mahal Receiving Major Press In India, Merchandise Now Available, Dana Warrior Gives Teacher WWE Hero Award at NXT TV Tapings (Video)

  26-05-2017 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jinder Mahal Receiving Major Press In India, Merchandise Now Available
  As previously noted, the primary reason for Jinder Mahal to become WWE Champion was the company’s expansion to the India market, making it one of their top projects at the current time. Although Mahal had a very lackluster win-loss record throughout his entire time in the WWE, executives believed that he has what it takes to be the new era’s Bret Hart, portraying&nb
  
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• Report: Sean Waltman Drug Charges Dropped

  26-05-2017 21:17
  
  – As noted, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman was arrested in April at the Los Angeles International Airport and charged with felony drug possession. Waltman recently told TMZ sports:
  “With my past, I can totally understand anybody rolling their eyes at my story,” Waltman said. “Once the lab work comes back, this should be all cleared up. But in the meantime, oh what a mess man. What a mess.”Sam Roberts tweeted the following last night:Just heard the DA rejected @The
  
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• Lilly Singh and More React to Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title Win, Bobby Roode’s Network Pick of the Week, Lucha Underground Trailer (Videos)

  26-05-2017 21:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lilly Singh and More React to Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title Win
  Jinder Mahal made history at WWE Backlash. Cathy Kelley looks at what Lilly Singh, Jay Sean and more members of the WWE Universe had to say about The Maharaja:Bobby Roode’s Network Pick of the Week
  NXT Champion Bobby Roode selects his victory over Hideo Itami at WWE NXT TakeOver: Chicago as his WWE Network Pick of the Week:Lucha Underground Trailer
  Below is the trailer for the midseason re
  
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• Former TNA Star Teases Possible WWE NXT Debut, Jinder Mahal Receives Warm Welcome (Video), Mae Young Classic Tickets Now On-Sale

  26-05-2017 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mae Young Classic Tickets Now On-Sale
  Tickets for the 32-woman “Mae Young Classic” women’s tournament went on sale today and can be purchased via NXTTickets.com. The tournament will tape on Thursday, July 13th and Friday, July 14th at Full Sail University.
  Former TNA Star Teases Possible NXT Debut
  Former TNA star Gunner, who left the company back in June 2015, Tweeted the following, teasing a possible WWE NXT debut:Hard work pays off. I almost hung it up. I’m glad I
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reveals Contract Details & How Much He Paid For Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child’ To Use In NWO Theme

  26-05-2017 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released this past Wednesday night!
  You can find some of Eric ‘s comments regarding how he obtained the rights to Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child” for the NWO entrance song transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes#BischoffOnWrestling The Jimi Hendrix mention had me curious; how does one go about securing music rights to someone like h
  
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• AAW Thursday Night Special (5/25): Sami Callihan vs Juventud Guerrera, Jack Swagger Debuts, Keith Lee & Donovan Dijak Tear Down The House

  26-05-2017 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In what has been, and will continue to be a big weekend for midwest wrestling, AAW returned home to the Berywn Eagles Club for a Thursday Night Special. It was a big night of debuts with lucha legend Juventud Guerrera, former WWE Superstar Jack Swagger, high-flying sensation and current CZW Champion Lio Rush, and Impact Wrestling star Laredo Kid all making first-time appearances.
  The show appeared to be a legitimate sell-out with all the remaining GA tickets sold at the door, and plen
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Elite 50 Warlord (Photos)

  26-05-2017 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to Figure Friday! Today we take a look at the Warlord from WWE Elite 50! Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll on my Twitter, I appreciate it as always. I got mine on RingsideCollectibles.com as I didn’t want to have to hunt him down in the store, but this series is just starting to surface at retail if you want to press your luck.Powerslam! ———————————————————- Look
  
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• Pete Dunne Talks His Relationship with Triple H, Which WWE UK Stars He Wants to Face Next, the Speed of His Success in WWE and More

  26-05-2017 19:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne spoke with WWE following his title win, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his relationship with Triple H:
  “It was really important to get a pep talk like that. Like I said, it’s always in our mind to go out there and kill it, regardless. We know that our future here is less secure than if we were full-time with the NXT brand or SmackDown LIVE or Raw, because we’re fighting to secure a full company in the U.K., and not just for ourselve
  
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• Sean Waltman Drug Case Reportedly Dropped, WWE Posts Photos Teasing Lana’s Smackdown Debut Ring Gear, Latest Zack Ryder Unboxing Video

  26-05-2017 19:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sean Waltman Drug Case Reportedly Dropped
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, the L.A. County District Attorney’s office has dropped the case surrounding Sean Waltman‘s drug arrest at LAX last month over lack of evidence.
  A rep for the DA’s office tells The Sheet the case was declined yesterday in court due to “insufficient evidence.”
  WWE Posts Photos Teasing Lana’s Smackdown Debut Ring Gear
  WWE has posted new photo
  
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• Christopher Daniels On Pinning Cody At War Of The Worlds, Says Bucks ‘Filled Cody In’ On Scurll Plans, Talks Adam Cole’s ROH Run, More

  26-05-2017 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone released it’s latest episode of WZ Daily just now on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Today’s  edition of WZ Daily features an exclusive interview with Ring of Honor World Champion of The World Christopher Daniels.
  You can find some of Daniels’ comments transcribed below.
  Eric Bischoff Announces The IRW Network Officially Launches June 1st; Makes Signing Up Free To Fans
  On what it meant to him to pin Cody in his three way title defense at War of The
  
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• WZ Daily 5.26.17: 205 Live Viewership Woes, Latest On Billy Corgan, Weird WWE-Asuka Stat, Emma Injury Update & Jericho’s WWE Future

  26-05-2017 18:32 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!
  Eric Bischoff Announces The IRW Network Officially Launches June 1st; Makes Signing Up Free To Fans
  Today’s  edition of WZ Daily features an exclusive interview with Ring of Honor World Champion of The World Christopher Daniels. During his appearance he discusses:
  His
  
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• ROH Star Bloodied After Altercation on Reality Show, Batista Appears at MBL Game, Watch Cena vs Morrison vs Miz at Extreme Rules 2011 (Videos)

  26-05-2017 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Watch Cena vs Morrison vs Miz at Extreme Rules 2011
  WWE Champion The Miz defends his title against John Cena and John Morrison: Courtesy of WWE Network:ROH Star Bloodied After Altercation on Reality Show
  As noted, Ring of Honor star Kenny King is on the new season of “The Bachelorette”, and in the following preview clip for the show, King is bloodied up after an altercation on the show:But really, this looks like it’s going to
  
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• Matt Hardy’s “Broken” Trademark Reportedly Refused, Jinder Mahal Celebration Does Big YouTube Numbers, Show Host Praises Cena

  26-05-2017 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy’s “Broken” Trademark Reportedly Refused
  As noted, Matt Hardy previously applied to trademark the ‘Broken Matt Hardy’ name, and PWInsider.com is reporting the application was refused by the U.S. Patent & Trademark office. Hardy has six months to respond before the application is abandoned. Below is an excerpt of the reason for refusal:
  “Registration is refused because the applied-for mark, as used on the specimen o
  
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• Big Backstage Update on Tommaso Ciampa’s Injury Status

  26-05-2017 17:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to PWInsider.com, WWE NXT star Tommaso Ciampa suffered another injury during last week’s NXT Takeover: Chicago match against the Authors of Pain, and the injury will require surgery. Ciampa is scheduled to go to Birmingham, Alabama following last night’s NXT TV tapings for the operation and subsequent rebab process. Ciampa originally suffered an ankle injury prior to his Takeover match, but he worked the Tag Title match in Chicago anywa
  
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• The Rock Responds to Negative “Baywatch” Reviews, A Look at New Day’s Fantastic Ride, Nikki Bella Visits Her New Niece (Videos)

  26-05-2017 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock Responds to Negative “Baywatch” Reviews
  The Rock’s new movie “Baywatch” has not been well received by critics, as the movie is currently at a 19% on film review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.
  The Rock has responded to the film’s critical response with the following Tweets:Oh boy, critics had their venom & knives ready . Fans LOVE the movie. Huge positive scores. Big disconnect w/ critics & people. #Baywatch
  
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• Steve Austin on Jinder Mahal’s Big Push, Endorsing Him to WWE

  26-05-2017 16:55
  
  Steve Austin commented on his recent podcast about Jinder Mahal’s recent push. He said that he’s a fan of Mahal from when he was with TNA and spoke to WWE officials about bringing him in.
  “I like Jinder, man. I can tell he’s working hard. I liked him back in the day and actually before he signed with WWE, he came down to TNA for a visit and I tried to talk him. Not that we had a deep discussion, but I went and endorsed him to the higher-ups and I thought that he was a goo
  
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• Ryback Says Triple H and Vince McMahon Are Ruining Wrestling

  26-05-2017 16:51
  
  Ryback said on his podcast that independent wrestlers are ruining wrestling and that Triple H and Vince McMahon have allowed it to carry over into the WWE. He said he completely agrees with Rip Rodgers comments from a few weeks ago. Ryback also noted that WWE is pushing soft people as strong wrestlers. Thanks to Peter Bahi for the following transcript:
  “Independent wrestlers are ruining wrestling. It has carried over to WWE, and Hunter [Triple H] and Vince [McMahon] have allowed it to happ
  
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• Cody Rhodes on Realizing How Much He Wants to Be Like His Father, Being Accepted By The Young Bucks

  26-05-2017 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Cody Rhodes, who left WWE one year ago today, recently spoke with USA Today’s “For The Win” section and below are some interview highlights:
  On resembling his father, Dusty Rhodes:
  “I think the biggest thing I’ve gotten out of this is I learned how much I want to be like my dad. For so long, I have tried not to be my dad, because that doesn’t sell tickets. That doesn’t help – to be a repeat, a novelty or
  
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• Chris Benoit Used in Walkers Crisps Marketing Campaign

  26-05-2017 16:44
  
  Trolls have hijack Walkers Crisps social media campaign which forced the company to shut the campaign down. Users were asked to post a selfie with the hashtag #WalkersWave for a chance to win Champions League final tickets. Fans started submitting photos of criminals and dictators, one of them were Chris Benoit.My favourite #WalkersWave troll #ChrisBenoit pic.twitter.com/iv2CiHzmAO
  — Courtney 🦄❤ (@cheesybiscuit_) May 25, 2017The post Chris Benoit Used in Walkers Crisps Marke
  
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• WWE Cancels NXT Event Following Manchester Tragedy

  26-05-2017 16:34
  
  Due to the recent tragedy in the United Kingdom, WWE has cancelled the upcoming NXT events in June. The company released a statement on Facebook.
  Out of respect for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy, WWE is cancelling the NXT event on Tuesday, June 6 at the Manchester Arena, and giving fans who purchased tickets to the show a full refund and offering them the option to receive a free ticket at point of purchase to the NXT show on Wednesday, June 7 at First Direct Arena in Leeds.
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• More Details on Mae Young Classic Women’s Tournament

  26-05-2017 16:32
  
  WWE would like to have a strong female presence for next month’s Mae Young Classic. The 32-women tournament will be taped on July 13th and 14th. Jim Ross has already been announced as the lead male announcer, and it’s expected for two female announcers to join him. WWE Hall of Famer Lita is rumored to be part of the team and she could be joined by either Renee Young, Charly Caruso or Beth Phoenix.
  There are also discussions of using female referees for the tournament. WWE signed
  
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• Ciampa on Why He Turned Against Gargano at NXT Takeover

  26-05-2017 16:22
  
  DIY split up at NXT Takeover: Chicago when Tomasso Ciampa turned heel and attacked Johnny Gargano. Ciampa was at last night’s NXT taping and came out in crutches to explain to fans why he turned against Gargano. Thanks to Twitter user @MrJacobCohen for the following recap:
  Crowd chanting “Why Ciampa Why?” Ciampa invites Gargano out to the ring because he feels he owes him an explanation. “Right… Johnny isn’t here tonight.” Thursday before Takeover Ciamp
  
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• 5 Star Wrestling Increases $1 Million Offer to CM Punk

  26-05-2017 16:14
  
  As we previously reported, 5 Star Wrestling offered CM Punk one million dollars to participate in their 128 man tournament. Dan Hinkles confirmed on the latest edition of Pancakes and Powerslams Show that this wasn’t a publicity stunt for the promotion. He wants to arrange a meeting with Dana White to give Punk clearance to wrestle this year. Hinkles also increased his $1 million offer to Punk.
  “I’ve never seen CM Punk’s [UFC] contract. We know that he had the fight, we k
  
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• Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion, Reactions to WWE Backlash and NXT Takeover: Chicago

  26-05-2017 15:44
  
  This week’s All Night Long Wrestling Podcast features reactions to Jinder Mahal becoming the new WWE Champion. What does it mean for Smackdown Live and WWE as a whole? Plus a review of WWE Backlash and WWE NXT Takeover: Chicago from this past weekend.The post Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion, Reactions to WWE Backlash and NXT Takeover: Chicago appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Stephanie McMahon On Equality In WWE, Superstar Outfits, More

  26-05-2017 04:03
  
  – Stephanie McMahon spoke with the Sky Sports “Sports Women” show during her stay in United Kingdom this month, check out the highlights below:
  On outfits the WWE Superstars wear:
  “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 wear spandex-type clothing because what they do in the ring is actually quite dangerous. If you had
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Tapings For May And June

  26-05-2017 03:45
  
  – Check out the the following WWE NXT spoilers from tonight’s tapings at Full Sail University:
  May 31st:
  * Percy Watson, Tom Phillips and Nigel McGuinness came out for commentary and Percy got more boos than usual
  * Tommaso Ciampa comes out on crutches to “why?” chants. He invites Johnny Gargano to the ring but says he’s not here tonight. Ciampa acknowledges the injury he suffered the Thursday before Takeover and when they lost, he knew he was going to be out for a
  
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• Major Heel Turn Happened at Tonight’s NXT Taping

  26-05-2017 02:58
  
  A fan report revealed there was a major heel turn at tonight’s WWE NXT taping at Full Sail Live in Winter Park, FL. Below is the recap of tonight’s heel turn:
  “Hideo Itami vs. Oney Lorcan. Itami gives Lorcan 3 Go To Sleeps, Ohno out to talk some sense into him, Itami slaps Ohno, Ohno pushes Itami, Itami leaves. Ohno checks on Lorcan, match appears to be a no contest, they call out refs to help Lorcan to the back.”#NXTFSLive @KassiusOhno saves Oney and shoves down Hideo&he
  
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• Tye Dillinger On WWE’s Strength And Conditioning Coaches

  26-05-2017 02:56
  
  – WWE Superstar Tye Dillinger recently took part in a Q&A with Muscle & Fitness and discussed a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On his time spent in WWE:
  “This is my second time signing with WWE and I have been around for six and half years in total. The second time around is much different. We have strength and conditioning coaches and on-site medical staff. WWE has gone to great expense to bring the best fitness experts in, all to ensure the talent&r
  
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• WWE 205 Live in Jeopardy of Being Cancelled

  26-05-2017 02:51
  
  205 Live has struggled to capture an audience on the WWE Network since launching in November. This week’s show failed to land in the top twenty most watched shows on the network, ranking behind a three-month old episode of Ride Along and WCW Halloween Havoc 1998.
  It’s a rare site to see 205 Live rank in the top 10, which is very bad considering it’s a live show on WWE Network and gets promoted on RAW. WWE officials have been concerned with the shows failure to develop a fan bas
  
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• Shawn Stasiak Comments On Sean Waltman’s Recent Arrest At LAX, Photo of Triple H and Asuka, Ember Moon Games with New Day (Video)

  26-05-2017 02:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shawn Stasiak Comments On Sean Waltman’s Recent Arrest At LAX
  Former WWE and WCW Superstar, and son of the legendary Stan “The Man” Stasiak, Shawn Stasiak, recently appeared on AfterBuzz TV’s XPac 12360. Stasiak talks about being a second generation star. Hanging out with a young Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, as well as infamous locker room stories and more. You can check out the entire poscast below:
  Stasiak also published a new in-depth article on PWMania.com,
  
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• Latest on Pete Dunn and Tyler Bate Moving Up, AJ Styles New Shirt

  26-05-2017 02:45
  
  – Pete Dunn and Tyler Bate match at NXT Takeover: Chicago received rave reviews backstage but there are still no plans to move either wrestler to the main roster.
  – AJ Styles promoted his new “Untouchable” t-shirt on Twitter yesterday. The shirt is available in the WWE Store for $24.99.Y'all know I represent team blue but when #SDLive comes to the ATL, it's time to ROCK. THE. RED. @WWEShop https://t.co/l2K7Bl8yHx pic.twitter.com/3x6HMwnipY
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesO
  
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• AJ Styles Asks ATL Fans to “Rock the Red” at Smackdown Live, NXT Star Gets New Ring Name, Video Jerry Lawler’s Memphis Restaurant

  26-05-2017 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Star Gets New Ring Name
  WWE NXT star Sarah Bridges, fka Crazy Mary Dobson, is now being billed in NXT as Sarah Logan. Logan faced Peyton Royce at tonight’s NXT TV tapings.
  AJ Styles Asks ATL Fans to “Rock the Red” at Smackdown Live
  As seen in the video below, AJ Styles will return to his hometown of Atlanta next week for Smackdown Live, and WWE and Styles are urging fans to “rock the red” at the event with a new Styles shirt:Y&rsq
  
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• Update on Women’s Money in the Bank Match

  26-05-2017 02:37
  
  The earlier reports of WWE featuring a women’s Money in the Bank match at next month’s PPV has not been finalized by WWE officials. There’s a format sheet from this week that reads, “Women’s match #2” for MITB PPV but there is no other clues suggesting it would be a ladder match.
  The post Update on Women’s Money in the Bank Match appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Steve Austin on the Rise of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura’s Debut at Backlash, ‘The Office’ Controlling Wrestlers’ Creative Freedom, More

  26-05-2017 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin was today’s guest on Wade Keller’s  PW Torch Livecast ‘Interview Thursday.’ You can listen to the entire interview at this link. Below are a few of the highlights from the podcast:
  On Who He Feels Has the Most Confidence in a WWE Ring:
  Well, AJ Styles comes to my mind immediately. He’s not the ‘Stone Cold’ character, he’s the ‘Phenomenal’ AJ Styles.
  
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• Dana Warrior Appears at Tonight’s NXT TV Tapings, Dark Match Results From NXT Tapings, Stephanie McMahon Congratulates Asuka

  26-05-2017 02:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dana Warrior Appears at Tonight’s NXT Tapings
  Dana Warrior made an appearance at tonight’s WWE NXT TV tapings at Full Sail, and honored a local teacher with a WWE Hero award for her charity work.
  Tonight’s NXT Taping Dark Matches
  Prior to tonight’s NXT TV tapings, Tyler Bate defeated Steve Cutler, and Jeet Rama defeated indy talent Chris Silvio in the event’s dark matches.
  Stephanie McMahon Congratulates Asuka
  As noted, NX
  
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• Impact Wrestling Results (5/17): New Number One Contender Crowned, and More!

  26-05-2017 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling Results
  May 25th, 2017
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
  Share your thoughts on tonight’s show in the Disqus section below! You can also participate on social media by using the #wrestlezone hashtag to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show. We want you to share our exclusive coverage page by clicking the social media buttons at the bottom of the article!
  In Ring Segment: Bruce Prichard w/Tyrus
  Prichard says that
  
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• 5 Star Wrestling Increases $1 Million Offer to CM Punk, Wants to Talk to Dana White

  26-05-2017 00:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  5 Star Wrestling owner Dan Hinkles was the latest guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. After receiving much buzz about offering CM Punk $1 million to participate in the 128-man tournament, Hinkles cleared the air by debunking any notion that it was a publicity stunt. He also clarified the tweet that was sent out confirming Punk’s signing.
  Hinkles also stated that he is willing to offer Punk more than the initial $1 million,
  
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• WWE NXT TV Taping Results From 5/25 – Episodes to Air in May and June *Spoilers*

  26-05-2017 00:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight at Full Sail University, WWE NXT is taping television following this past weekend’s NXT Takeover Chicago event.
  Dark Matches:
  -Jeet Rama defeated indy talent Chris Silvio
  -Tyler Bate defeated Steve Cutler
  TV Tapings:
  May 31st:
  Tommaso Ciampa is out first and he cut a promo about why he turned on Johnny Gargano at NXT Takeover Chicago. He was also wearing a knee brace on his right knee under his pants.
  Ciampa said he wanted Johnny Gargano to come to the ring because he figured he o
  
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• WWE NXT TV TAPING RESULTS COVERAGE FOR MAY AND JUNE LIVE IN PROGRESS *SPOILERS*

  26-05-2017 00:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight at Full Sail University, WWE NXT is taping television following this past weekend’s NXT Takeover Chicago event.
  WZ’s live spoiler coverage of the tapings will begin at around 6:30pm EST.
  Dark Matches:
  -Jeet Rama defeated indy talent Chris Silvio
  -Tyler Bate defeated Steve Cutler
  TV Tapings:
  May 31st:
  Tommaso Ciampa is out first and he cut a promo about why he turned on Johnny Gargano at NXT Takeover Chicago. He was also wearing a knee brace on his right knee under his pants.
  
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