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• Raw Superstar Injured, Needs Shoulder Surgery, Tyler Breeze Has Twitter Battle With Fans

  03-12-2017 23:36
  WWE Raw Superstar R-Truth has revealed via Twitter that he is injured and will be requiring shoulder surgery. Truth has not been seen since the August 28th episode of Raw, in which he competed in a 15-Man Battle Royal for a shot at the Intercontinental Championship.
  Truth had a shoutout/Q&A session on Twitter in which he said that he will be back on Raw soon, and he will be going in for surgery on Monday and will be rehabbing after that. He later confirmed it with another tweet the next day.
  
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• WATCH: Roman Reigns on The Shield Not Skipping A Beat, Dean Ambrose Flexing More

  03-12-2017 22:05
  As previously reported, WWE will be premiering a brand new show called WWE Straight to the Source on the WWE Network, with it’s first episode premiering Monday night after Raw and have Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns as its first guest.
  WWE has shared a new sneak peek video on the interview between Corey Graves and Roman Reigns, where Roman remarks on how the Shield has not missed a beat and their chemistry not being gone.
  He also hilariously points out how Ambrose has been flexing
  
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• Roman Reigns on Shield Not Skipping A Beat, Ambrose Flexing More

  03-12-2017 22:05
  As previously reported, WWE will be premiering a brand new show called WWE Straight to the Source on the WWE Network, with it’s first episode premiering Monday night after Raw and have Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns as its first guest.
  WWE has shared a new sneak peek video on the interview between Corey Graves and Roman Reigns, where Roman remarks on how the Shield has not missed a beat and their chemistry not being gone.
  He also hilariously points out how Ambrose has been flexing
  
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• Matt Hardy’s Broken Transformation Is Almost Complete

  03-12-2017 21:48 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Matt Hardy’s broken transformation has been ongoing for quite some time now, and if this Twitter video is anything to go by, then it seems as if we may be on the verge of seeing the character officially debut on WWE television. Hardy has been using the word ‘woken’ during these recent snippets, which could be a sign that he’s not allowed to use the official broken term due to his legal issues with Impact Wrestling.
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• Alexa Bliss Features On Canvas 2 Canvas, Preview For New WWE Network Show Released (Videos)

  03-12-2017 21:42 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Alexa Bliss Features On Canvas 2 Canvas (Video)
  On the latest episode of Canvas 2 Canvas, the featured superstar is none other than Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss.
  RELATED: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Alexa Bliss (Video), Corey Graves Set To Host New WWE Network Show?Preview For New WWE Network Show Released (Video)
  For a while now it has been rumoured that Corey Graves is set to host a brand new show on the WWE Network, and
  
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• Alexa Bliss is Five Feet of Fury (Video), Charlotte Warns Natalya Before Clash Of Champions

  03-12-2017 21:11
  WWE has posted their newest episode of Canvas 2 Canvas on their YouTube page, this time featuring WWE Raw Women’s Champion, Alexa Bliss.
  Artist Rob Shamberger employs new techniques in his painting, which is featured on on shop.wwe.com. At the end of the video, we see that next week’s episode is to feature WWE Smackdown Live Superstar, Randy Orton.Charlotte Flair Warns Natalya
  It was recently announced that WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair, will be defending her
  
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• Alexa Bliss is Five Feet of Fury, Charlotte Warns Natalya Before Clash Of Champions

  03-12-2017 21:11
  WWE has posted their newest episode of Canvas 2 Canvas on their YouTube page, this time featuring WWE Raw Women’s Champion, Alexa Bliss.
  Artist Rob Shamberger employs new techniques in his painting, which is featured on on shop.wwe.com. At the end of the video, we see that next week’s episode is to feature WWE Smackdown Live Superstar, Randy Orton.Charlotte Flair Warns Natalya
  It was recently announced that WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair, will be defending her
  
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• House Of Hardcore Results (2/12): Austin Aries vs Joey Mercury, Tommy Dreamer vs Abyss, Candice Michelle’s Final Match & More! (Photos)

  03-12-2017 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  House Of Hardcore Results
  December 2nd, 2017
  Waukesha, Wisconsin
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  House Of Hardcore put on yet another tremendous event last night in Wisconsin, with WZ’s very own Nick Hausman making an appearance as the ring announcer.
  Guido Maritato defeated Dark Horse Nick Cutler
  MVP defeated Jay Bradley
  Nick Aldis defeated Carlito
  Bull James defeated Curt Stallion, Conor Braxton & Arik Cannon
  Willie Mack defeated Brian
  
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• WWE NXT Champion Loses Mother To Cancer, Watch Maryse vs. Mickie James (Video)

  03-12-2017 20:39
  It seems that on Wednesday, WWE NXT Tag Team Champion and part of the group known as The Undisputed Era, Kyle O’Reilly lost his mother to cancer. He shared a very heartfelt post on his Instagram, saying that “Heaven gained another Angel.” Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kyle O’Reilly and his family for his loss.
  O’Reilly was recently reported by WWE and ProWrestling.com’s Nick Paglino to have captured the NXT Tag Team Championships from SAnitY with his part
  
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• NXT Champion Loses Mother To Cancer, Maryse vs. Mickie James (video)

  03-12-2017 20:39
  It seems that on Wednesday, WWE NXT Tag Team Champion and part of the group known as The Undisputed Era, Kyle O’Reilly lost his mother to cancer. He shared a very heartfelt post on his Instagram, saying that “Heaven gained another Angel.” Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kyle O’Reilly and his family for his loss.
  O’Reilly was recently reported by WWE and ProWrestling.com’s Nick Paglino to have captured the NXT Tag Team Championships from SAnitY with his part
  
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• WWE Merida Live Event Results (12/2): Shinsuke Nakamura vs Sami Zayn, AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal & More! (Photos)

  03-12-2017 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Flickr.com
  WWE Merida Live Event Results
  December 2nd, 2017
  Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  WWE’s SmackDown Live roster continued their recent tour with an appearance in Mexico, which saw several high profile bouts take place.
  Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Sami Zayn
  Mojo Rawley & Erick Rowan defeated Zack Ryder & Tye Dillinger
  Randy Orton defeated Rusev
  Charlotte defeated Natalya to retain SD Live Women’
  
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• Demolition Of WrestleMania 3 Venue Fails (Video)

  03-12-2017 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Heather Kennedy/Getty Images for SXSW)
  As reported by Yahoo Sports, the planned demolition of the Pontiac Silverdome didn’t quite go to plan this afternoon. The stadium, which hosted the iconic WrestleMania 3 event where Hulk Hogan defeated Andre The Giant, has been in a state of limbo for years now.
  RELATED: Hulk Hogan’s Son Comments On His Dad’s Potential WWE ReturnHere is the failed #Silverdome implosion from SkyFOX pic.twitter.com/6hD7PyTHIM
  — Sky Kerst
  
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• Demolition Of WrestleMania 3 Venue Fails

  03-12-2017 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Heather Kennedy/Getty Images for SXSW)
  As reported by Yahoo Sports, the planned demolition of the Pontiac Silverdome didn’t quite go to plan this afternoon. The stadium, which hosted the iconic WrestleMania 3 event where Hulk Hogan defeated Andre The Giant, has been in a state of limbo for years now.
  RELATED: Hulk Hogan’s Son Comments On His Dad’s Potential WWE ReturnHere is the failed #Silverdome implosion from SkyFOX pic.twitter.com/6hD7PyTHIM
  — Sky Kerst
  
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• Ruby Riott On Why She Thought She’d Never Work in WWE, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville On When They Got Called Up

  03-12-2017 17:29
  Recent WWE NXT call ups Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville and Ruby Riott recently spoke with ESPN, and below are some interview highlights.
  Ruby Riott on signing with WWE:
  “For a long time before I got signed, I didn’t feel like a girl like me would ever be able to work for the WWE because I look so different,” said Riott. “Then I got to the Performance Center and then I still kind of had that feeling. [But then] I debuted for NXT about two months after I got there, and
  
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• Simon Gotch On Backstage Incident with Sin Cara, Why WWE Tag Team Partners Shouldn’t Be Friends, His ROH Debut

  03-12-2017 17:10
  Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes former WWE Superstar and one half of the Vaudevillians tag team as Simon Grimm FKA Simon Gotch joins the program. In a 90+ minute interview with Chad and John Poz, Grimm takes us deep into his tenure in the WWE while a member of the NXT brand and candidly discusses the very fast growth of the “developmental system” NXT has become for the company. The full episode can be downloaded at this link.
  Below are some interview highlights, wi
  
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• Matt Sydal Misses BCW Show, Reportedly Refuses To Pay Deposit, Company Calls Out Sydal On Twitter

  03-12-2017 17:08
  Matt Sydal missed a show in Scotland yesterday for the independent company, British Championship Wrestling, after missing his plane.
  Sydal didn’t appear at the show, despite being advertised, and BCW has had a major issue with the former WWE Superstar, which they have made clear on social media.
  The high flying wrestler has, according to BCW, refused to pay back the deposit that was placed down as a guarantee for his appearance.
  BCW has shared several messages from Sydal and his representa
  
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• WWE Salt Lake City Live Event Results (12/2): Cruiserweight Championship Match, The Shield In-Action and More

  03-12-2017 16:49
  WWE Salt Lake City Live Event Results
  12/2/17
  Salt Lake City, UtahResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  WWE was live last night in Salt Lake City as the WWE Raw roster was in action on a night that featured a Cruiserweight Championship match and The Shield.
  Below are the results of the show:
  (1) Finn Balor def. Karl Anderson.
  (2) Heath Slater, Rhyno and Apollo Crews def. Dash Wilder, Curtis Axel, and Curt Hawkins.
  (3) Asuka def. Alicia Fox.
  (4) Elias def. Jason Jordan.
  (5) Braun Strowman def. K
  
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• WWE Raw (12/2) Results, Salt Lake City, Cruiserweight Championship Match, The Shield In Action

  03-12-2017 16:49
  WWE was live last night in Salt Lake City as the WWE Raw roster was in action on a night that featured a Cruiserweight Championship match and The Shield.
  Below are the results of the show:
  (1) Finn Balor def. Karl Anderson.
  (2) Heath Slater, Rhyno and Apollo Crews def. Dash Wilder, Curtis Axel, and Curt Hawkins.
  (3) Asuka def. Alicia Fox.
  (4) Elias def. Jason Jordan.
  (5) Braun Strowman def. Kane by DQ.
  (6) Sasha Banks and Bayley def. Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax.  Mickie James was the
  
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• WWE Superstars Meet With Fans In Mexico City (Photos), SD Live Star Leaves Tour?

  03-12-2017 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Superstars Meet With Fans In Mexico City (Photos)
  The New Day, Charlotte Flair and Bobby Roode all met with fans recently in Mexico City as part of the blue brand’s current tour.
  RELATED: Three New Title Matches Confirmed For WWE Clash Of Champions (Video).@MsCharlotteWWE, @REALBobbyRoode and #TheNewDay had a great time meeting the @WWEUniverse in Mexico City! #WWEMexicoCity @XavierWoodsPhD @WWEBigE @TrueKofi https://t.co/DXZWR4hgvG
  — WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2017
  SD Live Sta
  
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• WWE SmackDown Live (12/2) Results, Merida, Mexico: Four Championship Matches Take Place

  03-12-2017 16:12
  WWE put on a show in Merida, Mexico, last night featuring the WWE SmackDown Live roster and the live crowd was treated to four championship matches.
  With the blue brand gearing towards WWE Clash of Champions, every title being on the line is a theme that WWE is clearly focusing on, but championship matches at house shows are common.
  Below are the results of the show:
  (1) Shinsuke Nakamura def. Sami Zayn.
  (2) Mojo Rawley and Erick Rowan def. Zack Ryder and Tye Dillinger.
  (3) Randy Orton def. Ruse
  
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• WWE Merida Mexico Live Event Results (12/2): Four Championship Matches Take Place

  03-12-2017 16:12
  WWE Merida Live Event Results
  12/2/17
  Merida, MexicoResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  WWE put on a show in Merida, Mexico, last night featuring the WWE SmackDown Live roster and the live crowd was treated to four championship matches.
  With the blue brand gearing towards WWE Clash of Champions, every title being on the line is a theme that WWE is clearly focusing on, but championship matches at house shows are common.
  Below are the results of the show:
  (1) Shinsuke Nakamura def. Sami Zayn.
  (2) Mo
  
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• WWE Network Programming For Next Week Revealed

  03-12-2017 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  As reported by PWInsider, the official schedule for next week’s WWE Network programming has been released.
  MONDAY
  12 PM Eastern, it will be the live stream debut of “Raw” from September 21, 2015 which has the following description: “Kane’s agenda is questioned when he gives Seth Rollins a rematch for United States Title. Plus, Charlotte, The Wyatt Family, and more!”
  Monday following ” Raw”, it will be the debut of “Straight To
  
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• WWE Star Leaves WWE SmackDown Live Tour, Young Bucks On Being The Elite YouTube Show

  03-12-2017 15:36
  During the WWE SmackDown Live tour of Mexico, Mojo Rawley has been teaming up with one half of the Bludgeon Brothers, Erick Rowan.
  According to a report on PWInsider.com, the word in the WWE locker room is that Rowan’s tag partner, Luke Harper, actually left the tour and returned to the US on Thursday.
  With Rawley’s recent heel turn on Zack Ryder, it makes sense that he teams with another heel in the form of Rowan whilst Harper is away. It is currently unknown as to why Harper left t
  
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• WWE Star Leaves WWE SmackDown Live Tour, The Young Bucks Talk Popular Being The Elite YouTube Show

  03-12-2017 15:36
  During the WWE SmackDown Live tour of Mexico, Mojo Rawley has been teaming up with one half of the Bludgeon Brothers, Erick Rowan.
  According to a report on PWInsider.com, the word in the WWE locker room is that Rowan’s tag partner, Luke Harper, actually left the tour and returned to the US on Thursday.
  With Rawley’s recent heel turn on Zack Ryder, it makes sense that he teams with another heel in the form of Rowan whilst Harper is away. It is currently unknown as to why Harper left t
  
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• Watch: Matt Hardy Appears Woken At Live Event, Manchester City Tweet About WWE

  03-12-2017 15:13
  Matt Hardy Appears Woken At Live Event
  Matt Hardy continued the transformation into his Woken character this weekend at a WWE live event in Salt Lake City.
  WWE shared a video on Twitter of Hardy after his match, performing his classic Broken mannerisms as well as deleting.
  The live crowd was very vocal in the delete chants throughout the video, which wasn’t the case on WWE Raw last week and is a positive sign moving forward.#WWESaltLakeCity were witness to a @MATTHARDYBRAND who appears to
  
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• House Of Hardcore Blizzard Brawl (12/2) Results: Candice Michelle Retirement Match, Austin Aries In Action

  03-12-2017 15:08
  The latest House Of Hardcore show, Blizzard Brawling, took place last night in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and featured the retirement match of Candice Michelle.
  Below are the results of the show:
  (1) Guido Maritato def. Dark Horse Nick Cutler
  (2) MVP def. Jay Bradley
  (3) Nick Aldis def. Carlito
  (4) Bull James def. Arik Cannon, Conor Braxton & Curt Stallion
  (5) Willie Mack def. Brian Cage
  (6) Al Snow & Swoggle (with Dave Herro) def. Squad World Order
  (7) Hardcore War: Abyss def.
  
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• UFC 218 Results (12/2): Featherweight Championship Holloway vs Aldo, Ngannou v Overeem, More

  03-12-2017 06:09 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Our friends at Sherdog.com have provided the following live, play-by-play coverage for tonight’s UFC 218.
  If you would like to view their full play-by-play results please click HERE
  Related: Conor McGregor Attacks Officials At Bellator MMA Event (Videos)
  Here is the full card for UFC Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale:
  UFC Featherweight Championship: Max Holloway vs. Jose Aldo
  Francis Ngannou vs. Alistair Overeem
  Henry Cejudo
  
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• Cesaro On When He Found Out About Tagging with Sheamus, Why He Didn’t Want to Do It

  03-12-2017 01:10
  One half of the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions, Cesaro, recently spoke with Al Arabiya to hype the WWE Abu Dhabi live events on December 7th and 8th, and below are some interview highlights:
  On when he found out he and Sheamus were becoming a tag team:
  “The moment I found out I was teaming with Sheamus was the moment the fans did. It was when Mick Foley announced it on [Monday Night] Raw. I didn’t know much before that, and actually anything you saw on TV since then, and even before that
  
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• Backstage News On Why WWE Smackdown Live Stars Underwent Name Changes

  03-12-2017 00:58
  As noted, WWE Smackdown Live stars The Bludgeon Brothers, as well as recent NXT call up Ruby Riott, all underwent slight name changes shortly after their debuts on the WWE main roster.
  The Bludgeon Brothers are now simply going by Harper and Rowan, having dropped their respective first names, Luke and Erick. The team became famous as Luke Harper and Erick Rowan when they were teamed up with Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman as part of The Wyatt Family. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter,
  
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