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• Details On How To Watch Tomorrow Night’s ROH Best in the World PPV On WrestleZone; Daniels vs Cody, KUSHIDA vs Scurll and More

  22-06-2017 23:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tomorrow night at 9:00 p.m. EST, Ring of Honor will be presenting the Best in the World pay-per-view event, and you can watch it live, right here on WrestleZone!
  You can order the show now through the video player below, and then watch it right here on WZ through the same video player tomorrow night beginning at 9:00 p.m.
  Related: Cody Rhodes on What Shawn Michaels Once Told Him, Why He Would Not Return to WWE Right Now
  The following is the updated ROH Best in the World PPV card:
  -ROH Cham
  
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• Mauro Ranallo’s WWE Return Date Revealed, Official Trailer & Promo Poster For “Ballers” Season 3, Pre-Sale Code for NXT in Bakersfield

  22-06-2017 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pre-Sale Code for NXT in Bakersfield
  The pre-sale code for the August 10th WWE NXT live event in Bakersfield, CA is TICKETS.
  Mauro Ranallo’s WWE Return Date Revealed
  As noted, Mauro Ranallo will be returning to WWE and joining the NXT commentary team. It has since been announced that Ranallo will be returning to the company at this Friday’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail:THANK YOU @frankshamrock ,Henry Holmes, @TripleH @michaelcole for making this happen. Can’t wait to be at @Ful
  
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• Mauro Ranallo set to make Return to WWE, NXT

  22-06-2017 22:51
  
  Mauro Ranallo just announced via his Instagram that he has reached a new agreement with WWE and will now join the NXT broadcasting team.
  This news comes after Mauro Ranallo initially parted ways with WWE after serving as an announcer for the better part of two years.  Mauro left with allegations of bullying from JBL.
  Ranallo confirmed that he will be at the NXT tapings scheduled for tomorrow at Full Sail University.
    
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• Reby Hardy Goes After Jeff Jarrett on Twitter, Threatens to Reveal Jarrett’s “Drunk Texts and DUI Records”

  22-06-2017 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Following a recent interview with Impact Wrestling’s Jeff Jarrett, during which Jarrett claimed “when it comes to ownership [of the “Broken” Hardy gimmick] to me it’s almost a silly squabble, it’s never been in question. Impact are the owners.”
  Matt Hardy’s wife Reby Hardy took to Twitter earlier today to respond to the comments made by Jarrett in the interview, and you can read Reby’s response below:Stop
  
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• AJ Styles Appearance, Brock Lesnar’s Most Ferocious WWE Brawls, Behind-the-Scenes of Unique WWE Photoshoot (Videos)

  22-06-2017 22:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles Appearance
  WWE Smackdown Live star AJ Styles will be appearing in Chula Vista, California on Tuesday, June 27th at the Cricket Wireless store located in the Chula Vista Center at 555 Broadway, STE 1001.
  Styles will be signing autographs and taking photos from 10am to 12pm, and they will be on a first come first serve basis.
  Brock Lesnar’s Most Ferocious WWE Brawls
  WWE has released a new video playlist, featuring Brock Lesnar’s most feroc
  
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• Linda McMahon on WWE Not Providing Health Insurance For its Talents, Purchasing WWE with Vince McMahon and More

  22-06-2017 22:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE CEO and head of The United States Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon, recently spoke with The Las Vegas Sun and below are some interview highlights:
  On her and her husband Vince McMahon purchasing what is now the publicly traded company WWE:
  “Vince and I have always said that we had a great opportunity, but great opportunities can come and go if you don’t take advantage of them and seize them. Being in this particular industry
  
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• Breaking News: Mauro Ranallo Returning to WWE, New Role Revealed, Triple H Comments

  22-06-2017 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced that former Smackdown Live announcer Mauro Ranallo will be returning to the company to join the NXT commentary team.
  Triple H and Mauro Ranallo posted the following on social media:.@mauroranallo and @WWENXT…#LikeAGlove#MegaPowers#WeAreNXT https://t.co/B8vBxKLzdc
  — Triple H (@TripleH) June 22, 2017
  THE NXT CHAPTER BEGINS! Please visit my Instagram (@mauroranallo) for a MAJOR announcement! #BackToTheFuture
  
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• Bully Ray On Becoming A Heel, Full-Time With ROH, The Broken Gimmick

  22-06-2017 21:28
  
  – Former WWE Superstar Bully Ray spoke to USA Today’s “For the Win” section, check out the highlights below:
  On how he evolved into his current heel chracter:
  “Bully Ray is Bad Guy 101. I did not reinvent the wheel. I just stuck to the plan of being an effective bad guy and I just put my own little twists on it. …I became that heel that I knew I could be. I got myself in the best shape that I’ve ever been in because I knew that was going to get people t
  
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• Bully Ray on Matt Hardy’s “Broken” Character in WWE, WWE Not Allowing “Outside Gimmicks to Rule Their World”, His Role in ROH, More

  22-06-2017 20:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ring of Honor star Bully Ray recently spoke to USA Today’s “For the Win” section ahead of ROH Best in the World, and below are some interview highlights:
  How his character has evolved from Bubba in ECW and WWE to Bully Ray:
  “Bully Ray is Bad Guy 101. I did not reinvent the wheel. I just stuck to the plan of being an effective bad guy and I just put my own little twists on it. …I became that heel that I knew I could be. I got myself in t
  
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• Buff Bagwell Reveals Early Warning He Got About The ‘Buff’ Name; Talks Retirement & Giving Tough Advice

  22-06-2017 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone is proud to present the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily! Today’s episode features an exclusive interview with former WCW/WWE/NWO Superstar Marcus “Buff” Bagwell!
  Tomorrow’s episode of WZ Daily will feature interviews with Ring of Honor’s Silas Young and Jay Lethal just hours before they do battle at Best In The World.
  You can find some of Buff’s comments transcribed below.
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• Cathy Kelley on WWE Superstar Reactions to Mike & Maria’s WWE Debut, Conor McGregor Nabs 3 ESPY Nods, Spud vs Swoggle Street Fight

  22-06-2017 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conor McGregor Nabs 3 ESPY Nods
  UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor has been nominated for the “Best Fighter”, “Best Breakthrough Athlete” and “Best International Athlete” awards at the 2017 ESPY Awards, which takes place next month in Los Angeles.
  Nominated alongside McGregor, who won the award last year, is Flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson.
  Cathy Kelley on WWE Superstar Reactions to Mik
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Comments On Who Owns ‘Broken Hardy’ Gimmick

  22-06-2017 20:18
  
  – Jeff Jarrett recently spoke to Wrestle:List about the ongoing legal battle between The Hardys and TNA, check out the highlight and video below:
  “I always take the high road because there is legal squabbles or potential legal squabbles but I have said this to a couple of outlets, and I say this with very broad strokes – I am from Nashville so I am around music which is intellectual property and I have been in the business 30 years,” Jarrett told Wrestle:List. “Inte
  
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• Vince McMahon Comments on Seth Rollins WWE 2K18 Cover, Roode & Strong Hype Title Match, Mundo, MVP & More Rap in New Music Video

  22-06-2017 20:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Vince McMahon Comments on Seth Rollins WWE 2K18 Cover
  Vince McMahon Tweeted the following in response to Seth Rollins appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter to reveal he will be the WWE 2K18 cover star:Athleticism worthy of @SportsCenterhttps://t.co/2vDHOWBs06
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) June 22, 2017
  Roode & Strong Hype Title Match
  As noted, Bobby Roode vs Roderick Strong for the WWE NXT Title will take place at the July 5th NXT TV tapings, and the two hyped the bout with the fol
  
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• WWE Announces Exclusive New Weekly Hindi Show

  22-06-2017 20:04
  
  WWE issued the following today:
  Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and WWE® Announce Exclusive New Weekly Hindi Show, WWE Sunday Dhamaal
  MUMBAI, India & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the launch of a new weekly show in Hindi, WWE Sunday Dhamaal, featuring the best action and family-friendly entertainment from WWE’s flagship programs Raw® and SmackDown® beginning this Sunday, June 25 from 6.
  
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• Sean Waltman on the Women’s Money in the Bank Controversy, Chael Sonnen on Who Will Win the Mayweather vs McGregor Fight

  22-06-2017 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MMA fighter Chael Sonnen is the special guest on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 12360 this week, and during the interview Sonnen talks about his upcoming Bellator fight against Wanderlei Silva, and more. Below are some interview highlights:
  Chael Sonnen mentions how he was more motivated after his fight with Tito Ortiz:I went crazy after that fight, absolutely crazy. I never trained so hard, never felt so good. That was the motivation I needed. It was just a motivation thing a
  
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• Triple H Invites Conor McGregor And Floyd Mayweather To RAW

  22-06-2017 20:01
  
  – WWE Executive Triple H recently did an interview with Sky Sports in the UK, check out the highlights below:
  On Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in a boxing match:
  “I think that is the – look I’ll go a step further and say all sports is entertainment, the news is entertainment today, it’s just the way of the world. This is what people do with their time. It’s no different. I think there is an interest level there. Can a world class boxer, probably the best
  
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• Braun Strowman Tweets Meme At Roman Reigns! (Photo)

  22-06-2017 19:56
  
  – Braun Strowman took to Instagram and posted a special poem for Roman Reigns. The meme reads, “Roses are red, violets are blue… you’ve seemed to forgotten… I’m not finished with you!” Braun wrote the following with the meme:
  You might think it’s your YARD but #Raw belongs to me!!!!! #ImNotFinishedWithYou #monsteramongmen #BraunOwnsRaw You might think it's your YARD but #Raw belongs to me!!!!! #ImNotFinishedWithYou #monsteramongmen #BraunOwnsRaw
  
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• WWE Superstar Rusev Returning This Weekend

  22-06-2017 19:53
  
  – Rusev is set to return to WWE SmackDown live events this coming week.He’s scheduled for a Triple Threat with Mojo Rawley and WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens in Everett, Washington on Sunday and another Triple Threat against Shinsuke Nakamura and Owens at Monday’s live event in Bakersfield, CA.No word on him possibly making his SmackDown Live debut in San Diego.The post WWE Superstar Rusev Returning This Weekend appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage Update on Daniel Bryan’s WWE In-Ring Status, Speculation on His Wrestling Future

  22-06-2017 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Paul Warner/Getty Images)
  As noted, Daniel Bryan made the media rounds last week to hype his return to WWE TV on Smackdown Live this week, and in particular Bryan spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard. During the interview, Bryan was asked about a potential return to the ring in WWE, and Bryan offered the following response:
  “I’m working on it. Wrestling is more of a creative outlet, and especially for somebody like me, I view it as my creative outlet. Not all
  
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• Bruce Prichard On Vince Russo Calling Him A “Pill-Head”, Russo Taking Credit For Creating Top “Attitude Era” Stars, Recent Podcast Remarks, More

  22-06-2017 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tomorrow IMPACT Wrestling’s own and host of the Something To Wrestle With Podcast, Bruce Prichard joins The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling. While being the force behind a massive wrestling podcast revolution, Bruce has been able to step back into the world of IMPACT Wrestling and help bring awareness to a product that has completely reinvented itself over the last year. In this excerpt from episode #278, Prichard weighs in on his recent war of
  
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• Sony Six Invitational, Big Tag Match & More on Impact Wrestling Tonight, Slow Motion Video of Orton Attacking Mahal, Ric Flair Endorses Kane

  22-06-2017 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sony Six Invitational, Big Tag Match & More on Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches have been taped in Mumbai, India for tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling:
  -Laurel Van Ness and GFW Women’s Champion Sienna vs. Allie and Knockouts Champion Rosemary-World Heavyweight Champion Lashley and Ethan Carter III vs. James Storm and GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron-Sony Six X Division Invitational with Suicide vs. Matt Sydal vs. Braxton Sutter vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Davey
  
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• Bobby Roode to defend NXT title against Roderick Strong

  22-06-2017 18:23
  
  WWE announced the following:
  NXT Champion Bobby Roode will defend his title in a huge head-to-head showdown against Roderick Strong on the July 5 episode of NXT.
  The match was announced after Roode verbally attacked Roderick backstage, throwing insults at his wife and newborn as they arrived to the arena together.  The personal jabs were enough for the challenger to to retaliate and a brawl ensued.  Irate, Roode agreed to put the NXT Championship on the line in a blockbuster showdown.
  
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• WWE Star Welcomes First Child, Vince McMahon Congratulates WWE Award Nominees, ROH Releasing Best in the World Merchandise

  22-06-2017 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince McMahon Congratulates WWE Award Nominees
  As noted, John Cena has been nominated for the “Choice Male Athlete” in the 2017 Teen Choice Awards. Additionally, Sasha Banks and The Bella Twins were nominated for the “Choice Female Athlete” award. As seen below, Vince McMahon offered the following congratulatory Tweets:Congratulations @SashaBanksWWE, @JohnCena, and @BellaTwins on your @TeenChoiceF
  
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• WWE Announces More Mae Young Classic Competitors, Talent Profiles and Photos Included

  22-06-2017 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced the following:
  The anticipation for WWE’s inaugural Mae Young Classic continues to grow with the announcement of five more entrants into the tournament, as first reported by ESPN.com.
  Third-generation wrestler Tessa Blanchard, hard-hitting veteran Abbey Laith, black-belt judoka Taynara Conti, international bruiser Jazzy Gabert and Great Khali protégé Kavita Devi are the latest additions to the Classic, which streams this summer, exclusively on WWE Network.
  
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• Brock Lesnar at Canada Farm Show (Photo), Jinder Mahal Reveals Who He Travels With, Recalls Recent Car Accident with Braun Strowman

  22-06-2017 17:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Jinder Mahal Reveals Who He Travels With
  WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently spoke with SportsKeeda, and below are some highlights:
  On who he travels with in WWE:
  “So at the moment The Singh brothers are my best friends as I ride with them every week. Outside of the ring and inside of it, they got my back, which I appreciate and it feels great. They ensure I remain WWE Champion and they do their best, they understand their job. I
  
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• Cody Rhodes on What Shawn Michaels Once Told Him, Why He Would Not Return to WWE Right Now, Global Success of Bullet Club & More

  22-06-2017 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Ring of Honor star Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Channel Guide Magazine ahead of his match against Christopher Daniels at ROH Best in the World. Below are some interview highlights:
  On what Shawn Michaels once told him:
  “Shawn Michaels told me once that when someone asked, ‘Hey, how was my match?’ He answered them, but then said to me, ‘You know how your match was when you walk through the curtain. You know if it was awesome or if it wasn’t.
  
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• Alberto El Patron Says His Match Against Lashley Will Be “A Thousand Times Better” Than Lesnar vs Joe, Talks Calling Vince McMahon

  22-06-2017 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Impact Wrestling star Alberto El Patron, who will face Bobby Lashley at the upcoming Slammiversary PPV, recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s “Extra Mustard”, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his upcoming Slammiversary XV match against Bobby Lashley topping Samoa Joe vs Brock Lesnar:
  “Our match is going to be a thousand times better. I have deep respect for Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe, and I know they’ll give the fans an
  
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• Eric Bischoff and Bruce Prichard React to Russo’s Restraining Order on Cornette, Kenny Omega Takes Shot at Kota Ibushi, G1 Climax Video

  22-06-2017 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Bischoff and Bruce Prichard React to Russo’s Restraining Order on Cornette
  As noted, Vince Russo has filed a restraining order on Jim Cornette, based on the recent, public exchanges the two have had in which their storied rivalry has continued.
  Jim Cornette was served with the order by local police at his home last night in Louisville, Kentucky, with the order to stay away from Russo, his wife, Russo’s home and place of employment.
  Eric Bischoff and Bruc
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Strikers Strike and Sanity Stalls”

  22-06-2017 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ember Moon defeated Peyton RoyceThe night starts off with the return of Ember Moon to the ring, as she takes on Peyton Royce. Much of the Iconic’s offense in the ring is focused on kicks and submission holds, which helped Royce get the early advantage. Royce got aggressive and rammed Moon’s shoulder into the post. With Billie Kay causing a distraction outside, Ember Moon hit a cross body to take her out. Back into the ring, Ember was able to avoid more offense and hit a nice dropkick
  
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• Jeff Jarrett On Who Owns The ‘Broken Universe’, Charlotte Recreates Her Embarrassing 1st WWE Photo (Videos)

  22-06-2017 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jeff Jarrett On Who Owns The ‘Broken Universe’
  The war over who owns the right’s to the “Broken Universe” between The Hardy Boyz and Impact Wrestling has not been a secret to pro wrestling fans.
  Related: Matt Hardy Says the “Broken” Gimmick in WWE Is a Matter of ‘When’ Not ‘If’
  What has potentially complicated the situation even more is Jeff Jarrett’s personal friendship with Jeff Hardy.
  Jarrett recently spoke to
  
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• Eric Bischoff Calls The MITB Re-Match On Smackdown Live Next Week, ‘A Really Bad Idea’; Explains Why

  22-06-2017 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now! It features a very candid interview between Eric and Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff.
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments regarding the women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match re-match happening next week on Smackdown Live from the news segment at the top of the latest episode transcribed below.
  Eric’s full, in-depth comments can b
  
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• Which WWE Big Man Enzo Get To Replace Big Cass?, Female Indian Athlete Joining Mae Young Classic

  22-06-2017 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Which WWE Big Man Enzo Get To Replace Big Cass?
  WWE.com currently has a poll up asking fans, “Which seven-foot Superstar (or near seven-footer) should Enzo Amore recruit to replace Big Cass?”
  Here are the current results:
  52%- Big Show
  13%- Kane
  19%- Kevin Nash
  16%- The Great Khali
  You can view the poll and cast your own vote by clicking HERE
  Female Indian Athlete Joining Mae Young Classic
  The Times of India currently has a st
  
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• The Latest On John Cena’s Return To WWE TV, His Plans Beyond His Upcoming SD Live & RAW Appearances

  22-06-2017 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena will return to WWE television on the July 4th episode of SmackDown Live. WWE is currently teasing that Cena will return as a “free agent” that could move from Smackdown to RAW.
  As noted earlier this week Cena was added to a RAW live event on Saturday, July 15th in Huntington, WV. Cena has also been added to the RAW live event the next night on Sunday, July 16th in Lexington, KY. It appears that
  
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• Sony Pictures Networks India & WWE Announce Exclusive New Weekly Hindi Show ‘WWE Sunday Dhamaal’

  22-06-2017 15:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released the following:Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and WWE® Announce Exclusive New Weekly Hindi Show, WWE Sunday Dhamaal
  MUMBAI, India & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the launch of a new weekly show in Hindi, WWE Sunday Dhamaal, featuring the best action and family-friendly entertainment from WWE’s flagship programs Raw® and SmackDown® beginni
  
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• Awesome Kong on What to Expect From GLOW, Longterm WWE Plans She Discussed with Triple H, Netflix Pushing Wrestling’s Popularity

  22-06-2017 07:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE & TNA Star Kia Stevens, aka Awesome Kong, recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio to discuss her role in the new Netflix comedy GLOW. Below are some interview highlights:
  Ring Rust Radio: On Friday, June 23, the new Netflix series, Glow, makes its debut with you playing a character named Tamme. For those unfamiliar with the original wrestling company or the new Netflix show, can you explain the premise of the series and what kind of action fans should expe
  
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• Vince Russo Files Restraining Order Against Jim Cornette (Photo)

  22-06-2017 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After their public feud over the past several weeks, Jim Cornette posted the following photo showing Vince Russo has filed an order of protection against him.
  As seen in the document pictured, Russo filed the petition on June 16th in Indiana, claiming Cornette was stalking him. PWInsider.com reported more details from the claim and said Russo alleged Cornette has been guilty of this since 1999 across several states, and referenced the June 15th episode of Cornette’
  
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• Jay Lethal Comments On “Black Machismo” Putting Him On The Map In Wrestling, Impact Stars Share Favorite Slammiversary Moments

  22-06-2017 04:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jay Lethal
  Ring Of Honor star Jay Lethal recently spoke with Paste magazine; you can read a few highlights below:
  Lethal comments on working with Ric Flair, when he knew he was good at his Macho Man impression: 
  Ok, so the Macho Man impression I’ve always known. And I really feel like that Black Machismo character is what put Jay Lethal on the map. If it weren’t for that Machismo character, I’m sure I would have been looked over. Becau
  
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• Enzo Amore Tweets On Big Cass’ Betrayal, Calls Out Conor McGregor

  22-06-2017 04:28
  
  – WWE Superstar Enzo Amore has made his first public tweets since former partner Big Cass turned on him at the end of this week’s RAW, check out the tweets below:.@BigCassWWE threw in the towel, I dried up a gangster tear with it.. But I ain't throwin in the towel w/ @TheNotoriousMMA i got nothin lose
  — Enzo Amore (@real1) June 21, 2017
  .@TheNotoriousMMA , you talk s*** and Floyd is going to knock it out of you. And if he doesn’t, I will.
  — Enzo Amore (@real1) June
  
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• Injured WWE Star Returning This Weekend, Enzo Amore Continues Taunting Conor McGregor, New David Otunga Project Revealed (Video)

  22-06-2017 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Injured WWE Star Returning This Weekend
  While there remains no word on when he is supposed to return to TV, Rusev is being advertised for WWE Smackdown live events this weekend.
  The Bulgarian Brute is scheduled to compete in a Triple Threat against Mojo Rawley and Kevin Owens at Sunday’s live event in Everett, Washington and a second Triple Threat against Owens and Shinsuke Nakamura at Monday’s live event in Bakersfield, CA.
  Enzo Amore Cont
  
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• WWE NXT Title Match Revealed For July 5 Episode

  22-06-2017 04:08
  
  – Following tonight’s backstage altercation, Roderick Strong vs. NXT Champion Bobby Roode has been officially announced for the July 5th NXT episode.WWE announced the following:
  Bobby Roode to defend NXT Championship against Roderick Strong on July 5 episode of NXTNXT Champion Bobby Roode will defend his title in a huge head-to-head showdown against Roderick Strong on the July 5 episode of NXT.
  The Glorious One’s rivalry with Strong has intensified rapidly, with tensions reachi
  
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• WWE NXT Results (06/21) – Ember Moon Returns, Black Vs. Ohno

  22-06-2017 04:04
  
  We are at Full Sail University and your announcers are Tom Phillips, Nigel McGuinness, and Percy Watson.
  We will see what happened between Roderick Strong and Bobby Roode earlier today.In the main event, Kassius Ohno faces Aleister Black.
  Match Number One:Peyton Royce (with Billie Kay) versus Ember Moon
  They lock up and Ember with a take down while they are locked up but Peyton rolls on top.Peyton with forearms but Ember lands on her feet on a hip toss and she hits a drop kick.Ember with a hands
  
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• Bobby Roode’s Next Title Defense Officially Announced, Ember Moon Returns, More Highlights From Tonight’s NXT (Videos)

  22-06-2017 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roode vs Strong
  WWE.com posted the following, confirming Bobby Roode will defend the NXT Championship on the July 5th episode of NXT:
  NXT Champion Bobby Roode will defend his title in a huge head-to-head showdown against Roderick Strong on the July 5 episode of NXT.
  The Glorious One’s rivalry with Strong has intensified rapidly, with tensions reaching their boiling point on June 21 when a photo shoot erupted into a brawl between Roode and Strong.
  This cam
  
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• Braun Strowman Sends A Message To Roman Reigns, Itami Tells Ohno To ‘Brush Off His Loss’, Braxton Sutter Goes ‘Around The Ring’ (Videos)

  22-06-2017 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT
  The above video features Hideo Itami telling Kassius Ohno to brush off his loss to Aleister Black on tonight’s episode of NXT and move on from it.
  Roses Are Red
  Braun Strowman continued to taunt Roman Reigns after returning on RAW to attack him, and posted the following:Roses are RedViolets are Blue#ImBackAND #ImNotFinishedWithYou #MonsterAmongMen pic.twitter.com/aATOROnLf8
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) June 21, 2017Related: Backstage News on Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns A
  
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• El Patron On TNA Reaching Out To Latino Fans, Who Impresses Him, More

  22-06-2017 02:35
  
  – Former WWE Superstar Alberto El Patron recently spoke with The Rodolfo Show for an interview, check out the highlights below:
  On Impact Wrestling creating a successful alternative product:“We have a problem in wrestling. There’s one company and everyone wants to do what that company does. They don’t think outside the box… Impact Wrestling with the new owners, new talent, they are trying to do something different. They want to reach out to the Latino fans.”
  
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• Austin Aries Talks Educating Yourself On Healthy Eating, Being A Good Role Model, His Wrestlemania Experience

  22-06-2017 02:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Austin Aries recently spoke with Brian Fritz for Sporting News while promoting his new book “Food Fight: My Plant Powered Journey from the Bingo Halls to the Big Time.” You can read a few excerpts below:
  Aries shares tips on how to transition to an animal product free diet if you are interested in making a change:
  “For most people, you’re going to be a lot more successful if you say I’m going to take one day a week and try to do a meatless Monday lik
  
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• The Hardys Talk Unleashing “Broken Brilliance” On WWE

  22-06-2017 02:31
  
  – Corey Graves spoke with Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy for a “Reborn By Fate: The Hardy Boyz Interview,” check out the highlights below:
  On his intentions on unleashing “broken brilliance” on WWE when the time is right:“For me, it was very odd going back to regular Matt Hardy, Version 1, or Matt Hardy – Team Xtreme, it was tricky at first. It was hard to be me, which sounds strange, but it was because I got so used to doing my other thing. Things that I had
  
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• Matt Taven Comments On Mike & Maria’s WWE Debut, Performing For The Hometown Crowd At Best In The World

  22-06-2017 02:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Of Honor star Matt Taven recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Matt Taven on seeing his former Kingdom stablemates Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis make their WWE debut: 
  “I love it. When Mike and I tagged together, we both found ourselves and our comfortableness in the wrestling ring. We’ve remained the closest of friends, and we opened a wrestling school together in Rhode Island. We watch all the shows
  
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• ROH COO Joe Koff Tells Eric Bischoff Whether NJPW’s American Expansion Affects Their ROH Relationship

  22-06-2017 01:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now! It features a very candid interview between Eric and Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff.
  You can find a portion of Eric and Joe’s comments from the latest episode transcribed below. Their full, in-depth comments can be heard in the embedded audio player at the top of the post.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunesEB: What is your relationship going
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks Preparing For Okada & Daniels, Says WWE Didn’t Hold Him Back, If He’ll Return To Arrow

  22-06-2017 01:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Scott Fishman for Channel Guide Magazine; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Cody Rhodes on how he is training to face Christopher Daniels and Kazuchika Okada: 
  “I’m preparing in unison for both opponents. I haven’t gone back into a wrestling school in a long time until a few weeks ago I went into AR Fox’s school in Atlanta. To be able to roll around and try some new things and new counters… My wife h
  
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• GLOW Cast Talks About Learning To Wrestle w/ Chavo Guerrero, How Awesome Kong Surprised The Cast In The Ring

  22-06-2017 01:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  GLOW cast members Kia Stevens (Awesome Kong) and Jackie Tohn and Chavo Guerrero recently spoke with Scott Fishman for Channel Guide Magazine about learning how to wrestle for the television show, which premieres of Netflix on Friday. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Chavo Guerrero talks about what moves and lessons he taught the cast: 
  “I wasn’t training them to have a WrestleMania match. At the same time, it’s similar to when you’re working with pro wrestler
  
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