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• Ken Anderson On How His Rivalry With The Undertaker Started

  01-09-2017 23:46
  On Wednesday, ex-WWE superstar Mr. Anderson, formerly known as Mr. Kennedy in WWE, spoke with Raj Giri on the Wrestling Inc podcast about his feud with The Undertaker, why it began, and what it was like working with him.
  Here’s what he said:
  “[Undertaker] came up to me after I had worked with Batista at The Great American Bash and I got busted open two different times in the match, I was covered head-to-toe,” Anderson said. “He came up to me and said, ‘I saw your ma
  
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• Sean Waltman On If He Would Return For A Cruiserweight Run, Enzo On 205 Live, What Sexy Star Needs To Do & Undertaker’s ‘Retirement’

  01-09-2017 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of WZ Daily was dropped earlier today via our official channel on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com.
  Today’s co-host was none other than former WWE/WCW Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman!
  You can find some of Sean’s comments transcribed below. The full episode is available at the top of this post.
  Related: Sean Waltman On Why Austin Aries in WWE Did Not Work, Which NXT Rookie Could Win the Women’s Title, Praises Thea Trinidad in Paige Mo
  
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• Kevin Owens On WWE Scripting Promos, Possible Babyface Turn & More

  01-09-2017 23:02
  WWE Superstar Kevin Owens recently spoke with Argus Leader for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On how much WWE scripts his promos: “I’m sure other performers get different guidelines, and I think it’s a day-by-day scenario of who gets to have more freedom than other people. We always get help with our interviews from our writers, but you learn to find ways to get your own credits instead of using somebody else’s words. Some people are good at it, and othe
  
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• Injury Update On GFW Tag Team, Rusev Note, Zack Ryder Gets In On ‘Force Friday’ (Video)

  01-09-2017 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Rusev
  A few days ago, Rusev posted a Tweet about going home and saying goodbye to America, which followed other Tweets and speculation about his WWE status.
  PWInsider.com is reporting Rusev was not lying about going home, as they are told he and Lana are back in Bulgaria. It’s unconfirmed what the trip was for, although it was noted that it could be for new Total Divas content.
  Reno Scum
  PWInsider.com is also reporting GFW Tag Team R
  
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• High Spot Gone Bad At Indy Wrestling Show, Send Us Crazy Video To Featured In Segment

  01-09-2017 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  This first video of the weekend is a new segment on Chair Shot Reality where we ask viewers to send us video of any crazy video from indy wrestling shows. Please enjoy the quick look and get involved in the reactions on our Facebook page.
  We’ll also have 3 more videos this weekend on the following topics:
  The promo between Roman Reigns and John Cena
  SmackDown roster and Jeff Hardy challenging for IC title
  Is The Undertaker coming back for another match?The post High Spot Gone Bad At Indy
  
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• High Spot Gone Bad At Indy Wrestling Show, Send Us Crazy Video To Be Featured In Segment

  01-09-2017 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  This first video of the weekend is a new segment on Chair Shot Reality where we ask viewers to send us video of any crazy video from indy wrestling shows. Please enjoy the quick look and get involved in the reactions on our Facebook page.
  We’ll also have 3 more videos this weekend on the following topics:
  The promo between Roman Reigns and John Cena
  SmackDown roster and Jeff Hardy challenging for IC title
  Is The Undertaker coming back for another match?The post High Spot Gone Bad At Indy
  
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• New WWE Saturday Night Weekly Program Coming Exclusively To FOX Sports Mexico

  01-09-2017 22:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE issued the following release, announcing the debut of “WWE Saturday Night”, a new weekly series that will air exclusively on FOX Sports Mexico starting tomorrow, September 2nd:
  MEXICO CITY and STAMFORD, Conn., (September 1, 2017) – FOX Sports Mexico and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the launch of a new weekly Spanish-language show, WWE Saturday Night, featuring the best action and family-friendly entertainment from
  
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• Eric Bischoff Addresses John Cena Leaving WWE TV To Film Bumblebee; Hollywood’s Expectations Of Actors

  01-09-2017 22:43 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released, for free, this past Wednesday night!
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments regarding John Cena reportedly being told he can’t wrestle while he films the upcoming Transformers spin-off Bumblebee transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunesEB: It’s not surprising. I am sure Cena is not getting a bucket of chicken a
  
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• Braun Strowman On WWE Approaching Him, What’s Next

  01-09-2017 22:41
  – WWE Superstar Braun Strowman recently spoke with Omaha World Herald on a wide variety of topics to help promote this Monday’s WWE RAW taping, check out the highlights below:
  How did you become a wrestler?
  In 2012, I was an alternate in Los Angeles for World’s Strongest Man. They were doing some talent recruiting. They spoke to me and we exchanged information. Low and behold, here we are.
  On his Summerslam experience:That’s my biggest match to date. The outcome isn&rsquo
  
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• Injury Update On Samoa Joe; How Long Is He Expected To Be Sidelined?

  01-09-2017 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting Samoa Joe is expected to be sidelined between 4-6 weeks to deal with a knee injury.
  The report stated Joe was in Birmingham, Alabama at the beginning of this week to have his knee looked at. The timetable for return would still line up with the original estimated recovery time of at least four weeks.
  Related: Backstage News on Why John Cena vs Roman Reigns Is Taking Place at WWE No Mercy, Cena & Brock Lesnar’s WWE Schedule
  
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• Backstage Update On Samoa Joe, When He’s Expected Back

  01-09-2017 22:31
  – According to PWInsider.com, it appears that WWE Superstar Samoa Joe was in Birmingham, Alabama earlier this week to have his knee injury diagnosed and fixed.As noted, Joe was scheduled to battle John Cena on Raw this week, but the injury occurred during a live event last weekend.
  It’s noted that Joe will be out of action for 4-6 weeks.
  The post Backstage Update On Samoa Joe, When He’s Expected Back appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• DDP On Getting Early Praise From Hulk Hogan In His Career

  01-09-2017 22:24
  – Former WCW Champion Diamond Dallas Page recently spoke with SportBible to help promote his upcoming United Kingdom tour, check out the highlights below:
  On what to take from his upcoming appearances:“The q and a, which I like to think more as a spoken word because I’ll get up and talk for a little bit which will open up way more questions and that’s really economically priced – I think it’s like 22 pounds. Anybody can come and see that. If you saw my Hall of
  
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• Finn Balor On His War Paint Designs, WWE Rookie Says She Won’t Be A ‘Bad Guy

  01-09-2017 22:20
  – WWE Superstar Finn Balor recently caught up with Bleacher Report and spoke about his favorite war paint designs he would wear to the ring.
  Check out the video below:Which version of @FinnBalor's warpaint would he bring to WWE? #TBT from the @WWEgames #2KSummerSlam event! pic.twitter.com/Anq3tnJbTD
  — Jeff J. (@JeffJSays) September 1, 2017– As noted, Kacy Catanzaro was recently signed by the WWE and spoke with USA Today about not wanting to play the ‘bad guy’ role.
  
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• No Mercy Will Mark The True Rise Of Roman Reigns

  01-09-2017 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
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  My latest column on upgruv.com, a site on all things trending, is about the epic match coming up between Roman Reigns and John Cena. Here’s an excerpt:
  Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Roman Reigns will get made in one night.
  John Cena is the adversary he must vanquish.
  Though they look nothing alike, Reigns and Cena mirror one another in the eyes of WWE and the WWE Universe. Both uniquely fill the roles of 
  
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• Finn Balor Reveals Which War Paint Designs He Would Want To Bring To WWE, Bio On Jinder Mahal

  01-09-2017 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
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  Finn Balor
  Jeff J. from Bleacher Report caught up with Finn Balor at the WWE2k event SummerSlam weekend and the WWE star told him something he said he’s never talked about to the media on his favorite war paint designs he would wear to the ring.
   Which version of @FinnBalor‘s warpaint would he bring to WWE? #TBT from the @WWEgames#2KSummerSlam event! pic.twitter.com/Anq3tnJbTD
  — Jeff J. (@JeffJSays) September 1, 2017
  Jinder Mahal
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• Chris Jericho On Not Taking No For An Answer, Not Getting Complacent, Jim Cornette Predicts Drake vs Sydal (Video)

  01-09-2017 20:56 via wrestlezone.com
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  Chris Jericho
  Chris Jericho recently spoke with Hal Boedeker for the Orlando Sentinel while promoting his book signing tonight in Orlando; you can read a few highlights below:
  Chris Jericho comments on not taking no for an answer, the inspiration for his new book’s title: 
  “That’s why the name of the book is ‘No Is a Four-Letter Word,’ because it’s a dirty word. It’s as
  
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• Diamond Dallas Page On Drew McIntyre Getting Him Into UK Wrestling, What To Expect On UK Tour, How Hulk Hogan Helped Him In WCW

  01-09-2017 20:42 via wrestlezone.com
  Diamond Dallas Page recently spoke with SportBible about his upcoming United Kingdom tour; you can read a few highlights below:
  Diamond Dallas Page comments on what to take from his upcoming appearances: 
  “The q and a, which I like to think more as a spoken word because I’ll get up and talk for a little bit which will open up way more questions and that’s really economically priced – I think it’s like 22 pounds. Anybody can come and see that. If you saw my Hal
  
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• Steel Cage Match Set For This Monday’s RAW (Video)

  01-09-2017 20:41
  – WWE released the following breaking news in the video clip below featuring Cathy Kelley announcing that Braun Strowman will face Big Show in a steel cage match on this week’s episode of WWE RAW:BREAKING: On this Monday's #LaborDay edition of #RAW, @BraunStrowman will COLLIDE with @WWETheBigShow in a #SteelCage match! pic.twitter.com/hFPTBGBCT1
  — WWE (@WWE) September 1, 2017The post Steel Cage Match Set For This Monday’s RAW (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Confirms Steel Cage Match On This Week’s RAW In Omaha, Nia Jax Dismisses Recent Lana Twitter Feud Speculation

  01-09-2017 20:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE RAW
  WWE posted the following breaking news video, with Cathy Kelley announcing Braun Strowman will face Big Show in a steel cage match on this week’s episode of WWE RAW:BREAKING: On this Monday’s #LaborDay edition of #RAW, @BraunStrowman will COLLIDE with @WWETheBigShow in a #SteelCage match! pic.twitter.com/hFPTBGBCT1
  — WWE (@WWE) September 1, 2017
  Related: Braun Strowman Talks What’s Next After Summerslam, Having The
  
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• Braun Strowman Talks What’s Next After Summerslam, Having The Crowd’s Support, His Family’s Reaction To His Success

  01-09-2017 20:27 via wrestlezone.com
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  Braun Strowman recently spoke with Kevin Coffey for the Omaha World Herald while promoting this Monday’s WWE RAW taping:
  Braun Strowman comments on his Summerslam experience: 
  That’s my biggest match to date. The outcome isn’t what I wanted, but I think people know the Monster’s here to stay and take over that place.
  What’s next for Strowman: Next is taking that title from Brock Lesnar. With no mercy.
  It&
  
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• Former WWE Champion Busted Open In Tournament (Graphic Photos)

  01-09-2017 20:21
  – Former WWE Champion Rob Van Dam has recently been working with Australian indie promotions. He took to Twitter and posted a photo him being busted open during a match at All Action Wrestling’s Perth Classic event on Saturday night.RVD defeated James Grace in a Perth Classic semi-final match and later defeated Andrew “The Shark” Carter in the finals of the tournament, the first-ever for the promotion.Check out a couple graphic photos of RVD after the match:Thanks to my o
  
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• 5 Things You Need To Know Before WWE RAW, This Day In WWE History, Lita Makes Her WWE Network Pick Of The Week (Video)

  01-09-2017 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Gage Skidmore
  Intercontinental Championship
  Today the Intercontinental Championship is celebrating 38 years since being introduced as a title in WWE; the IC title was won by Pat Patterson in “a tournament in Rio De Janiero, Brazil” back on September 1st, 1979.
  As noted this week, WWE Network is marking the occasion with “38 Years Of Intercontinental Glory” on today’s WWE Network Flashback.
  Related: 38 Years of Intercontinental Glory On
  
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• WWE Announces New TV Deal In Mexico

  01-09-2017 20:13
  – FOX Sports Mexico and WWE announced the launch of a new weekly Spanish-language show, WWE Saturday Night, which starts this Saturday at 9 p.m. CDT on FOX Sports 2.Below is the full press release:
  FOX Sports Mexico and WWE® Announce Exclusive New Weekly Program WWE Saturday Night
  MEXICO CITY & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FOX Sports Mexico and WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced the launch of a new weekly Spanish-language show, WWE Saturday Night, featuring the best act
  
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• WZ Daily 9.1.17 feat. Sean Waltman: Sexy Star’s ‘Apology’, Rumored Undertaker Plans, Reigns As A Gray Area Guy, WWE Hall Of Fame, More

  01-09-2017 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone is proud to present the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily!
  The WZ Daily is released Monday-Friday around Noon EST on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Related: Full August WZ-IRW Network Schedule: WZ Daily, RAW Rebellion, Smackdown Rebellion & Breakdowns
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and features former WWE/WCW Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman as his co-host.
  The pro wrestlin
  
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• Jinder Mahal On Representing India, Randy Orton Thoughts, Wrestling Great Khali

  01-09-2017 20:02
  – WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently caught up with QC Online to help promote his upcoming title defense against Randy Orton at Saturday’s SmackDown live event at the iWireless Center in Moline, IL.
  On recently wrestling The Great Khali in Delhi:
  “It was amazing; we had over 60,000 people. It was a great reception. … The fans were very passionate, very proud.”
  On representing India:
  “It’s a great feeling to be champion, a proud feeling I’m represe
  
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• Daniel Bryan On His Favorite WWE Moment And Rivalries

  01-09-2017 19:56
  – WWE SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan recently participated in his first fan Q&A on The Bella Twins YouTube channel, check out the highlights and video below:
  On his favorite WWE Moment:
  “My favorite WWE memory was the last time my Dad got to see me wrestle, which was December 2013 in Seattle. It was really cool because it was the night they were doing the unification [title] thing with John Cena and Randy Orton, and everybody in Seattle was chanting for Daniel Bryan and m
  
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• Backstage News On Why Baron Corbin Possibly Lost His MITB Briefcase, Reality Star At WWE PC Impresses Floyd Mayweather

  01-09-2017 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
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  Baron Corbin
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Baron Corbin losing his briefcase had nothing to do with John Cena’s reported issues with him, nor did it have anything to do with Corbin’s recent behavior on Twitter.
  It was noted that Cena was supposed to face Corbin, but Corbin’s stock reportedly falling and causing him to lose the briefcase was unrelated. Additionally, it was said that there was a situation
  
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• Emma On Her Massive Social Media Following, Falling In Love With Pro Wrestling

  01-09-2017 19:51
  – WWE Superstar Emma spoke with Newshub on a number of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On getting into pro wrestling:
  “I fell in love with wrestling. I remember thinking that ‘There must be some way I can learn how to do this’ and I never snapped out of that mind-set. I found an independent wrestling school, learned my trade and just went from there – now I’m here in the WWE.”
  On being thankful:
  “The roller coaster that is the wre
  
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• Life On The Road With Eric Young Leading Up To NXT Takeover, Can Roman Reigns Fill John Cena’s Shoes?

  01-09-2017 18:58 via wrestlezone.com
  Eric Young
  ESPN.com has a new multi-part editorial from NXT Tag Team Champion Eric Young looking at the journey leading up to NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III. Part one is available here; part two was just released and you can read a few excerpts talking about Sanity’s tag title match below:
  Everything went great. The spot with Dain and Nikki Cross, the table bit, the whole finishing sequence I thought was right. In my mind, it was literally as good as it could possibly have been with the time
  
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• Christy St. Cloud On Her NXT Experience So Far, How She Fell In Love w/ Wrestling, Her Embarrassing Moment At Live Event

  01-09-2017 18:48 via wrestlezone.com
  New NXT interviewer Christy St. Cloud recently spoke with WWE.com about her role with the company; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Christy comments on her NXT experience so far: 
  Being part of NXT has been absolutely incredible. Every time I go to a Live Event, a television taping at Full Sail University or an NXT TakeOver, it’s still hard for me to believe that I’m part of all this. I’m so proud to be part of NXT because I feel like this is where it’s at. E
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Elite 52 Braun Strowman (Photos)

  01-09-2017 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  Welcome to Figure Friday! Today we take a look at the all new WWE Elite 52 “Monster Among Men” Braun Strowman figure! Right off the bat I must say this figure is just awesome, much better than his first Elite and probably the most sought after in the set. I got mine from RingsideCollectibles.com where you can use code MBG to Save 10% on your order!BRAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNN! ——————————————&md
  
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• Okada Comments On If He’d Consider Wrestling For WWE, Paige & El Patron Offer Relief To Harvey Victims

  01-09-2017 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
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  Okada Comments On If He’d Consider Wrestling For WWE
  Kazuchika Okada was recently ranked #1 on the PWI 500 for 2018.
  Following his win the New Japan Pro Wrestling star had the following to say to PWI about whether he would ever consider wrestling for WWE:
  It’s not something I think about. New Japan is far superior to WWE when it comes to the quality of the roster and the quality of the matches. One thing I will say is that I do pay attention to what Finn Balor,
  
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• Exclusive: Recap Of Jay Lethal & Silas Young’s ROH Feud (Video)

  01-09-2017 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  Happy Friday of Honor!
  Every Friday WrestleZone teams up with Ring of Honor to bring pro wrestling fans some exclusive ROH content.
  This Friday we present to you the above video recap package of the feud between Jay Lethal and Silas Young that will air this weekend on ROH TV. The video can also be found via our Facebook page.
  Related: The Young Bucks v Motor City Machine Guns ROH TV Preview (Video)
  Please be sure to tune in to WZ Daily later this morning on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.
  
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• Daniel Bryan Talks Daughter’s Future Boyfriends (Video), John Morrison & Joey Mercury Comment On Reunion

  01-09-2017 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
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  Daniel Bryan Talks Daughter’s Future Boyfriends
  Brie Bella has posted the following to The Bella Twins’ YouTube channel:
  Daniel Bryan responds to your comments in this epic video where he dishes about his favorite moment with Kane, future boyfriends for Birdie, his favorite WWE memory and more! PART 1.Related: Daniel Bryan Reacts to Cody Rhodes Using His “Yes” Chant
  John Morrison & Joey Mercury Comment On Reunion
  Former WWE
  
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• WWE Releases More 1st Round Mae Young Classic Matches & Backstage Interviews On-Line Free (Videos)

  01-09-2017 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE.com
  WWE has released the following 1st round matches and backstage interviews from the Mae Young Classic on-line for free.
  Killam’s Mae Young Classic Recap & Review – Episode #1: Serena Deeb’s Journey to Redemption, Shayna Baszler Dominates, Jazzy Has Arrived
  Matches
  Backstage InterviewsThe post WWE Releases More 1st Round Mae Young Classic Matches & Backstage Interviews On-Line Free (Videos) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Sid Vicious Recalls Not Enoying Having To Work With Hulk Hogan Or Ultimate Warrior (VIDEO), RVD Busted Open In Tournament (PHOTO)

  01-09-2017 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
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  Sid Vicious On Hulk Hogan
  Former WWE star Sycho Sid aka Sid Vicious did an interview with The Hannibal TV and talked about his time in WWE in the early 90s. He specifically spoke about the 1992 Royal Rumble which started the build to his WrestleMania 8 match with Hulk Hogan. Sid described Hogan freaking out, which made Sid mad, to Vince McMahon backstage  over fans starting to boo him during that Rumble as they were turning on his All-Am
  
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• Six Shocking WWE Upsets You Totally Forgot (Video), Popular YouTube Star Visits WWE Performance Center

  01-09-2017 15:40 via wrestlezone.com
  Six Shocking WWE Upsets You Totally Forgot
  WWE has released the above video on-line taking a look at six shocking upsets in WWE history that you may have forgotten about.
  Related: Backstage News on the In-Ring Future of The Undertaker
   
  Popular YouTube Star Visits WWE Performance Center
  Popular YouTube star and actress Inanna Sarkis posted the following to Twitter last night noting she was just at the WWE Performance Center. She is in costume so it seems likely she was filming so
  
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• Mick Foley Shares Memory From Undertaker’s Debut, WWE Live Events Schedule For Labor Day Weekend, Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  01-09-2017 15:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  Mick Foley Shares Memory From Undertaker’s Debut
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has posted the following Flashback Friday post on Facebook where he recalls where he was when The Undertaker debuted:WWE Live Events Schedule For Labor Day Weekend
  RAW
  Friday: Wichita, KS
  Saturday: Kansas City, MO
  Sunday: Des Moines, IA
  Monday (Labor Day): Omaha, NE (RAW TV Taping)
  SmackdownSaturday: Moline, IL
  Sunday: Cedar Falls, IA
  Monday (Labor Day): Rochester, MN
  Tuesday:
  
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• Backstage Update On The In-Ring Future Of The Undertaker

  01-09-2017 08:15
  It looks like The Undertaker might be preparing for an in-ring return, as PW Insider is reporting that not only was The Deadman in Brooklyn over SummerSlam weekend, which we already knew, but he also worked out in the ring prior to WWE’s biggest show of the summer.
  As previously mentioned, we heard that The Undertaker was in New York during SummerSlam weekend prior to the show, but he obviously didn’t end up making an appearance. Jerry Lawler said on his podcast that the future WWE H
  
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• Steve Austin Reacts To The John Cena/Roman Reigns ‘Shoot’ Segment On Raw

  01-09-2017 08:01
  Stone Cold Steve Austin was recently a guest on Sean Waltman’s, better known as X-Pac, podcast, where he talked about a number of things, including Ric Flair’s health, and the Roman Reigns vs. John Cena promo segment from Monday’s Raw.
  Austin on Ric Flair’s health: 
  “I talked to him yesterday, on the phone, and he’s laughing. He’s got a ways to go and I will elaborate no further about that.”
  Austin on the Reigns vs. Cena “shoot” se
  
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• Dana White: Conor McGregor Vs. Floyd Mayweather Did 6.5 Million PPV Buys

  01-09-2017 07:52
  Snoop Dogg and former UFC fighter Urijah Faber were having a chat with Dana White, and according to the UFC president, the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight did 6.5 million buys.
  Here’s the video of White talking about the MayMac buyrate: #DanaWhite says #MayweatherMcGregor did 6.5 million PPV buys#FloydMayweather #ConorMcGregor #ufc #boxing #mma #mmanews #tmt
  A post shared by Mike Dyce (@mikedyce) on Aug 30, 2017 at 7:40am PDTIf this ends up being true, then McGregor vs. Mayweathe
  
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• Tyson Kidd Appearing At Wrestling Seminar, NXT: From Secret To Sensation Art Confirmed, New Total Bellas Preview (Video)

  01-09-2017 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)
  Create A Pro
  Tyson Kidd (billed as TJ Wilson) will be conducting a wrestling training seminar at the Create A Pro Wrestling School in Hicksville, New York on Thursday, October 26th.
  CAP is owned and operated by current WWE star Curt Hawkins and WrestlePro’s Pat Buck; the seminar will start at 7:30 p.m. and is $50 to attend; visit the Create A Pro website for more details.
  NXT
  WrestlingDVDNetwork.com confirmed the following cover art for the United States v
  
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• GFW Global Title Match Confirmed For Next Week’s Impact Wrestling, Grado Interview, After IMPACT w/ Josh Mathews & Scott D’Amore (Videos)

  01-09-2017 04:17 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Impact Wrestling
  Eli Drake will make his first title defense next week on Impact Wrestling, putting his newly-won title up against Matt Sydal.
  Jim Cornette made the announcement at the conclusion of tonight’s show, saying Drake might have avoided facing Johnny Impact or Eddie Edwards by beating them tonight, but he will still face Sydal next week. Sydal earned his title shot by beating Lashley at Destination X.
  Related: GFW Impact Results For 8/31NEXT WEEK!@fin
  
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• Chris Jericho Explains Why Roman Reigns Might Be The Best Wrestler In WWE

  01-09-2017 03:42
  During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Chris Jericho talked about whether or not the kind of reaction a WWE superstar gets matters. He also explained why Roman Reigns might be the best wrestler in the entire company.
  “It doesn’t. Obviously there comes a point where you want to steer people in the right direction. For whatever reason it’s the cool thing to boo Roman Reigns, just as it was the cool thing to boo John Cena, just as it was the cool thing to boo The Rock.
  
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• Sid Vicious Explains How Issues With Hogan & Warrior Led To Him Leaving WWE

  01-09-2017 03:40
  Former WWE and WCW Superstar Sid Vicious (a.k.a. “Psycho” Sid Justice) recently spoke with the folks at Hannibal TV for an in-depth video interview.
  During the discussion, the former two-time WWE and WCW World Champion told a story about working in WWE in 1992 and how their top dog at the time, Hulk Hogan, drove him to want to quit the company after an incident that took place behind-the-scenes involving “The Hulkster” and the WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon.
  As Sid explaine
  
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• Hulk Hogan Asks Fans If They Want To See Him Return To Wrestling

  01-09-2017 03:34
  Hulk Hogan recently answered some fan questions on his YouTube channel, however there wasn’t much to the Q&A session aside from what Hogan asked at the end of the video.
  Basically, Hogan wants to know what the fans want him to do with pro wrestling. Here’s what he asked:
  “Now I got a question for you. From this point forward, with Hulk Hogan being in the prime of his career, with Hulk Hogan being the greatest beach bum ever with the greatest beach shop, what do you fans wan
  
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• More Details On GFW’s Global Wrestling Network; Launch Date Confirmed, American Top Team Comments On Lashley’s Future (Video)

  01-09-2017 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  Global Wrestling Network
  GFW has been slowly promoting their new over-the-top streaming service called the Global Wrestling Network, and we know now the service will be available this September.
  Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash hyped the OTT service during tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling, confirming the September launch as well as it being available on iOS, Android and a new website called GlobalWrestlingNetwork.com.
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• GFW’s Global Wrestling Network Launch Date Confirmed, More Details, American Top Team Comments On Lashley’s Future (Video)

  01-09-2017 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  Global Wrestling Network
  GFW has been slowly promoting their new over-the-top streaming service called the Global Wrestling Network, and we know now the service will be available this September.
  Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash hyped the OTT service during tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling, confirming the September launch as well as it being available on iOS, Android and a new website called GlobalWrestlingNetwork.com.
  Related: WWE Adding Undertaker Collection To WWE Network, GFW S
  
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• New Age Outlaws Reuniting For Appearance, Petey Williams Returns To The Ring, First Look At WWE ‘Unreleased’ (Videos)

  01-09-2017 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Unreleased
  The above video is a first look at the upcoming ‘WWE Unreleased: 1986 – 1995’ DVD featuring Sean Mooney and Charly Caruso. The video, courtesy of Wrestling DVD Network, features a look at the intro of the DVD, which is due in stores next week.
  Oh, You Didn’t Know?
  The New Age Outlaws, Road Dogg Jesse James and Billy Gunn, will be reuniting this November for a rare appearance together this November.
  The duo will be appearing at the November To Remember
  
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• 38 Years of Intercontinental Glory On WWE Flashback Friday, John Cena & Shaq Join Carpool Karaoke (Video)

  01-09-2017 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Flashback Friday
  WWE.com noted this week’s Flashback Friday will feature a look back at the history of the Intercontinental Championship in honor of the title’s debut 38 years ago.
  As many know, the IC title was won by Pat Patterson in a very prestigious and very legitimate tournament in a tournament in Rio De Janiero, Brazil on September 1st, 1979. Tomorrow’s flashback will highlight the following moments in the title’s storied history:
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