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• ROH Announce Team To Raise Money For Hurricane Relief

  03-11-2017 23:49 via wrestlezone.com
  Colt Cabana & Ian Riccaboni To Raise Money For Hurricane Relief
  ROH has announced that Colt Cabana & Ian Riccaboni will be hosting a special meet & greet event, with 100% of the proceeds going to aid victims of Hurricanes Irma & Maria via UNIDOS Por Puerto Rico. Fans that purchase the $20 preshow event will meet the broadcast team, get a photo, an autograph and even get to try on a broadcast headset. The meet & greet packages will be available at the ROH shows
  
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• Rocky Romero Challenges Cody Rhodes, Chuck Taylor Fears For Beretta’s Safety Ahead Of Power Struggle

  03-11-2017 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Rocky Romero Challenges Cody, Champion Responds
  ROH star Rocky Romero has issued a challenge to Cody Rhodes for the ROH World Championship. The reigning champion took umbrage with Romero’s use of the word “belt,” and said he’d “think about it.”A challenge has been issued by @azucarRoc for the ROH World Championship! #WatchROH pic.twitter.com/vVKrhYTPjm
  — ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) November 3, 2017
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• Speculation On Why WWE Scrapped Plans & Announced AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal For Smackdown

  03-11-2017 23:12
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comAs we noted yesterday, WWE made a surprising move and announced AJ Styles will challenge Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship on Smackdown in The UK next week. Original plans for Smackdown next week were announced as AJ Styles facing Rusev for the final spot on Team Smackdown at Survivor Series, however that match likely will not take place.
  On today’s edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Dave Meltzer speculated that there are three possible reasons why WWE scrappe
  
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• Speculation On Why WWE Booked AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal Title Match

  03-11-2017 23:12
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comAs we noted yesterday, WWE made a surprising move and announced AJ Styles will challenge Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship on Smackdown in The UK next week. Original plans for Smackdown next week were announced as AJ Styles facing Rusev for the final spot on Team Smackdown at Survivor Series, however that match likely will not take place, or at the very least on Smackdown next week.
  On today’s edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Dave Meltzer speculated that the
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Viewers Rise, PWI “Strongly Considering” Expanding Female 50

  03-11-2017 23:12 via wrestlezone.com
  IMPACT Wrestling Audience Up From Last Week
  Dave Scherer at PWInsider.com is reporting that IMPACT Wrestling’s viewership has risen. This week’s edition had 275,000 viewers, a 5% rise from last week’s 231,000.
  Stu Saks Will “Strongly Consider” Expanding Female 50 List
  Pro-Wrestling Illustrated’s Stu Saks took to the company’s Twitter account to address fan pleas to expand their yearly Female 50 list, as women’s wrestling has received an objec
  
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• Full Details For NJPW Power Struggle (11/5) Four Title Matches, Super Jr. Tag Finals, Bullrope Deathmatch & More

  03-11-2017 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  New Japan Pro-Wrestling will present their annual Power Struggle event on Sunday morning from Osaka. The event will air Sunday at 3am EST and will be streaming on njpwworld.com. The full card is listed below:
  Dark Match: David Finlay vs. Katsuya Kitamura
  Dragon Lee & Titan vs. The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson)
  Hirai Kawato, KUSHIDA, Juice Robinson, Jushin “Thunder” Liger & Tiger Mask vs. Suzuki-gun (Zack Sabre Jr., El Desperado,
  
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• NXT Trainee Released

  03-11-2017 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Releases NXT Trainee Leo Gao
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that NXT Trainee Leo Gao has been released from WWE. Gao was one of the trainees that WWE signed after a highly publicized scouting trip in China. Gao was recently cleared for limited action, following a serious neck injury in August. While not a TV mainstay, Gao was a popular presence in the Performance Center.
  The post NXT Trainee Released appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Impact Wrestling Viewership Rises Heading Into Bound for Glory

  03-11-2017 22:42
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s Impact Wrestling viewership saw a sizable increase heading into the big Bound for Glory PPV this weekend.
  This week’s Impact averaged 275,000 viewers, up from last week’s 231,000 viewership average. This week’s show was headlined by a six man tag team match featuring Johnny Impact and Eli Drake, as well as a Pro Wrestling NOAH match featuring Moose.
  Read Also: Referee Earl Hebner Officially Finished with Impact
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• Ring of Honor Wrestling Announce Team To Raise Money For Puerto Rico Relief At Florida Shows

  03-11-2017 22:36
  Ring of Honor has issued the following press release:
  ROH WRESTLING ANNOUNCE TEAM TO RAISE MONEY FOR PUERTO RICO RELIEF AT FLORIDA SHOWS
  Baltimore, MD, November 2, 2017—A few weeks ago, just after much of coastal Texas was affected by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricanes Irma and Maria rocked the United States, ravaging Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida, and more.  These massive storms left many without basic necessities like power, food, clothing, and even clean drinking water f
  
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• Kenny Omega Visits NJPW Museum, Game Changer Wrestling Announces Open House For New Academy

  03-11-2017 22:17 via wrestlezone.com
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  Kenny Omega Visits NJPW Museum in Shibuya
  IWGP United States Champion Kenny Omega paid a visit to the New Japan Pro-Wrestling Museum at HMV & Books Tokyo in Shibuya.Checked out the #NJPW museum at @hmvbooks_tokyo in Shibuya. It’s got a lot of Kenny Omega stuff so please come visit! pic.twitter.com/jkkWD9eBFO
  — Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) November 2, 2017Game Changer Wrestling Announces Open House
  New Jersey’s Game Changer Wrestling has announced
  
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• Marty Scurll Setting Sail On Cruise Of Jericho, Big Cass Has One Word For Buffalo Bills ‘Losers’ (Video), Monday Night Sneaker Watch w/ Enzo

  03-11-2017 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, ROH Global Wars: Chicago
  Marty Scurll Setting Sail On The Cruise Of Jericho
  Chris Jericho has just posted the following on Twitter announcing the Marty Scurll as the latest wrestler setting sail with him next October on his Rock & Wrestling Rager At Sea:Proud to announce #TheVillain @martyscurll is joining the #YoungBucks on @jericho_cruise! https://t.co/FkbLcDbZDJhttps://t.co/Rxi1g0sbv5
  — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) November 3, 2017
  Related: Marty Scurl
  
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• Aleister Black Comments On Learning From Les Thatcher, Superstars’ ‘Glorioso’ South American Experience

  03-11-2017 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Les Thatcher
  Aleister Black Comments On Learning From Les Thatcher
  WWE NXT Superstar Aleister Black has posted the following on Twitter:Today I got to pick the brain of Les Thatcher.. today is a fantastic day.
  — Devil’s Blood (@WWEAleister) November 1, 2017
  Related: Les Thatcher At The WWE Performance Center
  Superstars’ ‘Glorioso’ Experience In South America
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Bobby Roode, AJ Styles, S
  
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• MizTV & ‘Guitar On A Pole Match’ This Monday On RAW, Is Impact Making Talent Pay For Parking At BFG?

  03-11-2017 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Miz & Maryse attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
  MizTV & ‘Guitar On A Pole Match’ This Monday On RAW
  WWE.com has jus released their WWE RAW preview.In it they announce that this coming Monday MizTV will kick off RAW with special guest Kurt Angle.
  They also announce that Elias will take on Jason Jordan in a “Guitar On A Pole Match”.
  Related: The Miz To Baron Corbin ‘I’ll Knock Your F
  
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• Legendary Referee Earl Hebner Reportedly Finished w/ Impact

  03-11-2017 20:38 via wrestlezone.com
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that TNA Hall of Famer and former WWE referee Earl Hebner is no longer working with Impact Wrestling.
  Related: 10+ Year Impact Wrestling Referee Brian Stiffler Granted His Release; Says He’s ‘Extraordinarily Grateful’
  Pro Wrestling Sheet notes that Hebner left the company once Impact informed the referees they would be using local referees for Bound For Glory this Sunday in Ottawa.
  The Impact referees were apparently also told that local r
  
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• Referee Earl Hebner Officially Finished with Impact Wrestling

  03-11-2017 20:35
  Photo Credit: Impact WrestlingAccording to Pro Wrestling Sheet, the Impact Wrestling departures continue today with the exit of TNA Hall of Famer and referee Earl Hebner.
  Hebner leaving Impact Wrestling comes off the heels of several other Impact referees leaving, including Hebner’s son Brian Hebner.
  The Sheet report adds Hebner left Impact this week after being told local Canadian referees would be used at Bound for Glory rather than currently employed Impact officials.
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• Backstage Update on When Released WWE Stars Become Free Agents, WWE Not Signing MYC Names

  03-11-2017 20:34
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comBackstage Update on When Released WWE Stars Become Free Agents
  As we noted earlier this week, WWE stars Emma, Darren Young and Summer Rae were released from the company. Emma had recently been working with Asuka on Raw, and Darren Young and Summer Rae had been off WWE TV.
  According to The Wrestling Observer, all three released WWE stars contractually will remain under WWE no-compete clauses for the next 90 days, and will not become free agents until their contracts expir
  
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• WWE Previews Ric Flair’s ESPN 30-For-30 Special (Video), The Singh Brothers Share Adam Pierce Memory

  03-11-2017 20:18 via wrestlezone.com
  BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JULY 26: (L-R) Professional wrestler Ric Flair, director Rory Karpf and ESPN Films & Original Content VP and Executive Producer John Dahl ‘ESPN’s 30 for 30: “Nature Boy”‘ speak onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
  WWE Previews Ric Flair’s ESPN 30-For-30 Specia
  
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• HHH & Charlotte Talk Ric Flair ’30 for 30′, Big Cass Disses Buffalo Bills (Videos), BFG Venue Capacity

  03-11-2017 19:48
  Note on BFG Venue Capacity
  As we noted last night, tickets for this Sunday’s Bound for Glory PPV are officially sold out, with tickets still available for the subsequent TV tapings in Ottawa that week. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Bound for Glory venue will seat about 1,100 people for the PPV.
  The report added there are still plenty of tickets available for all nights of TV tapings following Bound for Glory.
  Read Also: Bound For Glory Final Match Card, Ordering
  
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• Former WWE Champion and Friend Of Brad Armstrong Shares Thoughts On The Fifth Year Of His Passing

  03-11-2017 19:33
  Photo Credit: BleacherReport.comThis week, many wrestling stars tweeted their thoughts on remembering former WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong. I also had the pleasure this week to interview former WWE Tag Team Champion Dr. Tom Prichard, and he shared his thoughts on this week being the fifth year of Armstrong’s passing.
  “[November 1st] marks five years since Brad Armstrong passed away. He was my very, very best friend. So… this is a bitter sweet night. This was th
  
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• ‘Bullet Club Superfan’ Attacks Cody At ROH Global Wars: Chicago (Video)

  03-11-2017 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  The above video package featuring a recap of “Bullet Club Superfan” Dalton Castle surprise attacking ROH World Champion Cody at the Global Wars: Chicago PPV.
  This preview clip is being released with Ring of Honor’s permission exclusively by WrestleZone in conjunction with our weekly Fridays of Honor series. It will be included in this weekend’s episode of ROH TV!
  Related: Bully Ray Dudley Implies In-Ring Retirement At ROH ‘Global Wars: Chicago’; ROH COO
  
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• Rumor Killer On Possible WWE UK PPV In 2018, Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella Tell You About Cloth Diapers (Video)

  03-11-2017 19:10 via wrestlezone.com
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  Rumor Killer On Possible WWE UK PPV In 2018
  Dave Meltzer has posted the following on-line dispelling a rumor that WWE will be hosting a PPV in the UK next year:So to correct something on today’s show, there isn’t a UK WWE PPV next year, was a hoax by a UK reporter.
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) November 2, 2017
  The reporter in question has responded with the following:Was meant to be a light hearted joke. No ill will intended. Apol
  
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• Gimmick Match and MizTV Segment Announced for WWE Raw in The UK

  03-11-2017 18:09
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comWWE.com has posted an early preview of next week’s WWE Raw in The UK, and below are the official announcements, confirming a big match and segment for the show:
  “Miz TV” kicks off Raw in Manchester with special guest Kurt Angle
  In the wake of #UnderSiege, irate Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon returned to Raw last week to demand that Kurt Angle captain the Team Raw Men’s 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Team. In
  
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• NESN Takes A Look At Possible Rock v Triple H Match (Video), WWE Wishes Happy Birthday To Andrade Almas

  03-11-2017 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
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  NESN Takes A Look At Possible Rock v Triple H Match
  NESN.com has released the following video taking a look at a possible match-up between The Rock and Triple H:Related: Triple H On If Will He Wrestle The Rock
  WWE Wishes Happy Birthday To Andrade Almas
  WWE has posted the following to Instagram wishing NXT Superstar Andrade “Cien” Almas:Happy Birthday to the man who will challenge @dmcintyrewwe for the @wwenxt Championship at #NXTTakeOver: WarGames, @
  
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• Seth Rollins On The Shield Reunion, Michael Bisping Talks Possible WWE Future, Total Divas Bonus Clips

  03-11-2017 17:38
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comMichael Bisping Talks Possible WWE Future
  UFC star Michael Bisping, who will face Georges St-Pierre at UFC 217 this Saturday night, recently spoke with BloodyElbow.com, and during the interview Bisping was asked about a potential future in WWE following his UFC career:
  Stephie Haynes: “With your gift of gab, would you ever consider going the way some other MMA pros have gone and try out WWE if the money was right?”
  Michael Bisping: “Probably n
  
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• WWE Hypes The Undertaker’s Upcoming RAW Return (Video), Sawyer Fulton Comments On His NXT Release

  03-11-2017 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  WWE Hypes The Undertaker’s Upcoming RAW Return
  WWE has shared the following video on-line:
  Raw 25 will be a can’t-miss event on Jan. 22, 2018, and we found out this week that it will also mark the return of The Undertaker. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Interesting Note From Undertaker’s Appearance At Ric Flair’s Premiere (Photo)
  Sawyer Fulton Comments On
  
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• Cathy Kelley On Undertaker’s Raw Return, HHH Bails On a Suicide Dive, Nikki Talks DWTS Exit (Videos)

  03-11-2017 17:18
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comTriple H Bails On a Suicide Dive
  As noted, Triple H has been teaming up with The Shield at WWE UK live events this week, and at the event in Glasgow, Triple H bailed on a three way suicide dive, which drew some laughs from the crowd:Still laughing at this @TripleH @WWERollins #wweglasgow pic.twitter.com/0bC6LHnOE6
  — Kira(@kiraleighbrand) November 2, 2017Cathy Kelley On Undertaker’s Raw Return
  With the announcement that The Undertaker will be making his WWE TV
  
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• Triple H On What Makes WWE Great, What He’s Responsible For In WWE, Will He Wrestle The Rock?, Possible McGregor & Rousey Matches, More

  03-11-2017 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  Triple H was a guest earlier today on Good Morning Britain.
  Some of his comments have been transcribed below. (If you use our transcriptions elsewhere please credit WrestleZone)
  You can view the full interview embedded at the top of this post.
  Related: More Footage Of Triple H Joining The Shield At Glasgow Live Event; HHH Comments
  On what WWE is:
  HHH: WWE at it’s core, we’re just storytelling. It’s great stoytelling like you’d see at a movie or theater. You’ve
  
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• Sean Waltman On Recent WWE Releases, Lio Rush’s Emma Comment, Daniel Bryan Ring Return

  03-11-2017 17:09
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comSean Waltman and the “X-Pac 12360” crew breakdown the latest wrestling news on this week’s show, and the following highlights have been issued. Below are some highlight quotes from Waltman:
  Sean ‘X-PAC’ Waltman Weighs In On The Emma, Darren Young and Summer Rae Releases:
  “I understand a lot more with Summer Rae but I would have given an opportunity for Darren to come back and actually have some matches. I am going to go out on a limb a
  
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• Breaking: WWE NXT Star Released

  03-11-2017 17:00
  As we noted earlier this week, three main roster WWE stars were released, with Emma, Darren Young and Summer Rae departing the company.
  WWE NXT star Sawyer Fulton is the latest talent to be released, as he noted the following on Twitter.
  Fulton signed with WWE and reported to NXT back in 2012. In 2016, he joined SAnitY as an original member, but had to leave the group due to injury. Fulton was not used on WWE NXT television since he was sidelined with the injury, however he did tease potentiall
  
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• Rock & Cena v Miz & R-Truth: Survivor Series ’11 (Full Match), El Patron Participating In Impact Media Call

  03-11-2017 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
  Rock & Cena v Miz & R-Truth: Survivor Series ’11
  WWE has shared the following full match on-line:
  The Great One and The Cenation Leader team up to take on The Awesome Truth: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Mick Foley Weighs In On Lio Rush’s Emma Tweet
  El Patron Participating In Impact Media Call Tomorrow
  Impact Wrestling has just sent the followin
  
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• Jack Gallagher On If He Has Creative Input in WWE, Fan Perception of 205 Live, WWE Influence on UK Wrestling

  03-11-2017 16:46
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comWWE 205 Live star Jack Gallagher was a recent guest on Ring Rust Radio, and below are some interview highlights. You can listen to the show in the video player below, or at this link.
  Ring Rust Radio: On November 5 at the Fab Café in Manchester, Figure Four Films will debut An Extraordinary Gentleman, a documentary focusing on your life and rise in the wrestling business. How were you first presented with this project and what were your initial thoughts on a docum
  
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• Jim Cornette Calls Lio Rush an “Utter Abysmally Ignorant Mentally Handicapped Dwarf Minded Goof”

  03-11-2017 16:35
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comAs we have been reporting throughout the week, Lio Rush has garnered a tremendous amount of heat for a Twitter comment he made following the WWE release of Emma this past Sunday.
  On the latest edition of “The Jim Cornette Experience”, host Jim Cornette weighed-in on the situation, and blasted Rush for making the comment, which had nothing to do with a TV or pro wrestling story line.
  “He was never in any angle with her,” Cornette said. “He wa
  
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• Watch Cena & Rock Team Up at SSeries, AJ Styles Talks XBox One (Videos), How Old Is Cien Almas?

  03-11-2017 16:11
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comAJ Styles Weighs-In On XBox One
  The following video has been released featuring AJ Styles getting hands on with the XBox One and the Forza Motorsport 7 Expansion Pack:
  “TOO SWEET! The Prince of Phenomenal a.k.a. AJ STYLES gets an exclusive tour of two of Microsoft’s best game developers: 343 Industries, the minds behind the amazing Halo franchise, and Turn 10 Studios, the driving forces behind the Forza Motorsport games! What does The Phenomenal One think abo
  
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• The Manhattan Center RAW Show Sells Out Instantly, Nikki Bella Dishes About Her DWTS Elimination (Video)

  03-11-2017 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Manhattan Center RAW Show Sells Out Instantly
  PWInsider.com is reporting that the tickets for the RAW 25th Anniversary Show at The Manhattan Center’s Grand Ballroom sold out instantly.
  They also note that tickets are already re-selling on the secondary market for ridiculous amounts of money.
  Related: Tickets Go On-Sale For RAW 25th Anniversary NYC Shows
  Nikki Bella Dishes About Her DWTS Elimination
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
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• News On Plans for Alberto El Patron at BFG, Manhattan Center Raw Is a Hot Ticket, ‘After Impact’ Video

  03-11-2017 16:00
  Manhattan Center Raw Is a Hot Ticket
  As noted, WWE will be airing the 25th anniversary of Raw live from both the Manhattan Center in New York City and the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
  As we noted yesterday, the internet ticket pre-sale for both venues sold out quickly, and the general on-sale for the Manhattan Center, which took place today, sold out within minutes.
  News On Plans for Alberto El Patron at BFG
  As noted, Alberto El Patron is making his return to Impact Wrestling at Bound for Glory
  
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• Tickets Go On-Sale For RAW 25th Anniversary NYC Shows, Jim Cornette Buries Lio Rush For Emma Tweet

  03-11-2017 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  Tickets Go On-Sale For RAW 25th Anniversary NYC Shows
  WWE has just released the following on Instagram announcing that tickets have officially gone on-sale for the Monday Night RAW 25th Anniversary shows happening at The Manhattan Center and Barclays Center in NYC on January 22nd:25 years in the making… #Raw25 will take place at @barclayscenter & #ManhattanCenter on Jan. 22! Tickets available NOW on @ticketmaster!
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Nov 3, 2017 at 7:07am PDT
  Tickets for t
  
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• Five Dream Matches For Braun Strowman, Nikki Bella Talks Wedding Plans (Videos), WWE Returning to UK

  03-11-2017 15:42
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comWWE Returning to UK
  WWE will return to The UK for a tour in May of 2018, with tickets going on-sale November 22nd, for a Smackdown Live taping in Birmingham on May 15th.
  Read Also: Jinder Mahal to Defend the WWE Title On Smackdown in The UK
  Nikki Bella Talks Wedding Plans
  Nikki Bella continues to make the media rounds promoting the new season of Total Divas, which premiered Wednesday of this week.
  In the following video, The Bella Twins talk to Extra TV about the new sea
  
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• Updates On The ‘Broken’ Matt Hardy Trademark Lawsuit, Five Dream Matches For Braun Strowman (Video)

  03-11-2017 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
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  Updates On The ‘Broken’ Matt Hardy Trademark Lawsuit
  PWInsider.com has a new report out detailing some updates in the trademark lawsuit regarding the “Broken” Matt Hardy character and “Broken” Universe.
  Some highlights are included below. You can read the original report HERE.
  Related:
  Matt Hardy via an IP lawyer submitted a new specimen to the USPTO in regards to his registration for the proof of use
  Hardy orig
  
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• 10+ Year Impact Wrestling Referee Brian Stiffler Granted His Release; Says He’s ‘Extraordinarily Grateful’

  03-11-2017 15:20 via wrestlezone.com
  10+ year Impact Wrestling referee Brian Stiffler has posted the following to Twitter announcing that he has asked for and been granted his release from Impact Wrestling:Got to main event one last time w/ @IMPACTWRESTLING!! Thanks for granting my release! Big THANKS to the locker room & crew for everything!!
  — Brian Stiffler (@BrianStiffler) November 3, 2017
  Related: Referee Brian Hebner Granted Release From Impact
  Pro Wrestling Sheet reached out to Stiffler for comment. He is a p
  
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• How Much Heat Did Lio Rush Get For Emma Tweet?, The New Day Participate In Halloween Photo Shoot

  03-11-2017 15:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  How Much Heat Did Lio Rush Get For Emma Tweet?
  In the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Dave Meltzer reported that Lio Rush was in such hot water over his tweet regarding Emma’s release that there was talk within hours amongst the WWE talent that he may be gone from the promotion.
  Related: Lio Rush On Emma’s Release ‘These Are The Things That Happen When You’re Not TRULY Ready For Asuka’
  WWE talents like Jack Ga
  
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• Rocky Romero Issues Challenge For ROH World Title Match, Enzo Amore To Takeover Champ Sports Snapchat

  03-11-2017 15:01
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comIn a video on Ring Of Honor’s Twitter page, New Japan Pro Wrestling star, Rocky Romero challenged Cody Rhodes to a match for the Ring Of Honor World Championship.A challenge has been issued by @azucarRoc for the ROH World Championship! #WatchROH pic.twitter.com/vVKrhYTPjm
  — ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) November 3, 2017Cody saw the video and responded to the challenge, mocking Romero for using the phrase ‘belt’ and told him he would think about it.
  
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• Del Rio Says Paige Is ‘Days Away’ From WWE Return, WWE Opens 1st Ever WWE Academy w/ KidZania London

  03-11-2017 14:45 via wrestlezone.com
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  Del Rio Says Paige Is ‘Days Away’ From WWE Return
  TMZ Sports has released a new interview with Alberto Del Rio.
  Here is an excerpt:
  Alberto Del Rio says he’s got zero interest in a WWE comeback … but tells TMZ Sports his fiancee, Paige, could be “days away” from stepping back inside the ring!!
  “It’s gonna happen pretty soon,” Del Rio said. “Probably days away from going back to
  
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• WWE Launches Kids Academy in London, Cody Rhodes Comments On Brandi Rhodes’ WAGS Announcement

  03-11-2017 14:25
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsFirst Ever WWE Kids Academy Opens
  WWE has today launched a kids academy in London, England, allowing children to transform into their favorite WWE Superstars.
  Alongside KidZania, WWE has created a first-ever kids academy which is designed to entertain young children and was officially opened by popular WWE Superstars, Sasha Banks, and Finn Balor.
  Kids can choose from a range of props and ring gear and also have the opportunity to practice catchphrases and make
  
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• Dixie Carter Reunites With Impact Stars, Bludgeon Brothers Debut (Photos)

  03-11-2017 13:52
  Photo Credit- YouTube.comDixie Carter Reunites With Impact Talent
  Dixie Carter recently reunited with several Impact Wrestling stars as she posted a photo on Twitter.So great to see this crew tonight. #MadRespect @RockstarSpud @JamesStormBrand @JeremyBorash @brydertna @JohnGaburick #Conway pic.twitter.com/Wm6ygxfmWl
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 3, 2017Whilst she is no longer involved with the company, it is clear she still follows the product and cares about what is happening, as sh
  
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• Shane Helms On the Problem With 205 Live, Aries & Neville Leaving WWE, His Fallout With Impact

  03-11-2017 13:48
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsFormer WWE Cruiserweight and Tag Team Champion “Hurricane” Shane Helms was a recent guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. Helms discussed his time in the Cruiserweight Division, 205 Live, leaving Impact Wrestling due to Jeff Jarrett, and more.
  Here are the highlights.
  His Time in WCW:
  “Keep in mind that I am probably a little more positive than 95% in this business. I can be annoyingly positive, but anything that was bad I didn’t focus
  
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• Matt Hardy Continues ‘Broken’ Trademark Battle, Triple H Calls Out Piers Morgan (Video)

  03-11-2017 13:22
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsMatt Hardy may have happily returned to WWE at WWE WrestleMania 33, but he certainly hasn’t given up his quest to be ‘Broken’ once again.
  Hardy has been going through a lengthy legal battle in order to win the rights to use the character in WWE and after a long period of silence, PWInsider.com has reported that Hardy has filed a new specimen in the case.
  After being refused registration for unacceptable specimens by USPTO, Matt Hardy has submitted
  
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• Ultimo Dragon Headlining AAW This Weekend Plus “Fans Bring the Weapons”, Women’s Tourney & More

  03-11-2017 13:04
  It’s another huge week for independent wrestling in Chicago this weekend, as AAW hosts two shows in two nights highlighted by the debut of one of the most decorated high-flying wrestlers of all time, Ultimo Dragon!
  The second round of the AAW Women’s Championship Tournament also kicks off on night two, Connor Braxton and Paco will settle their rivalry in a brutal “Fans Bring the Weapons” match, and the tag team titles will be defended in a huge ladder match! The promotio
  
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• Bound For Glory Final Match Card, Ordering Info and Live Coverage Details For Sunday’s PPV

  03-11-2017 12:25
  This Sunday the stars of Impact Wrestling invade Ottawa, Ontario, Canada for the company’s biggest event of the year, Bound For Glory. Eight huge matches have been announced for the show including four title bouts, international talent, the return of Monster’s Ball, an insane six-way match for the X-Division Championship and more!
  ProWrestling.com will have full coverage of Bound For Glory this Sunday starting at 7:30PM EST. You can watch the show on traditional pay-per-view and onl
  
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• LAX And oVe Brawl Backstage After Tonight’s Impact Event, Gail Kim Addresses Her Fans Tonight (Videos)

  03-11-2017 05:08
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comLAX And oVe Brawl After Impact
  – Check out the following video, after IMPACT went off the air, members of LAX and oVe continued to battle in the backstage area. Both teams are set to battle this Sunday at Bound for Glory in a 5150 Street Fight in Ottawa.Gail Kim Addresses Her Fans
  – Check out the following video, featuring Gail Kim addressing fans on tonight’s broadcast before her Bound For Glory match. As noted, Gail Kim’s will compete in a tripl
  
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• Alberto El Patron Says Paige Is “Days Away” From WWE Return, Elias & The Club Sing Oasis in UK (Videos)

  03-11-2017 05:05
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comElias & The Club Sing Oasis in UK
  During tonight’s WWE live event in Brighton, England, Elias was joined by The Club’s Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, along with Bo Dallas, for a rendition of the famous Oasis song “Wonderwall”.
  Read Also: WWE Brighton Live Event Results (11/2): HHH Teams With The Shield
  As noted, Dallas, The Club and Elias teamed up and lost an eight man tag team match to the team of Heath Slater, Rhyno, Goldust and Jason
  
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