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• WATCH: Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky Steamboat On Why WWE Killing Kayfabe Was Smart

  04-12-2017 23:46
  WWE Hall of Famers Sting, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat were the special guests on the most recent edition of “Table for 3” now available on WWE Network. In the video player below, you can check out a clip from the show, during which the Legends discuss kayfabe in pro wrestling.
  Sting introduced the topic by saying “you know the whole kayfabe thing, it’s completely gone. For me it was tough in the beginning, I don’t know about you guys, but when it left…that
  
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• Ring Of Honor Announces Ticket Information For ROH 16th Anniversary Weekend In Las Vegas, Is Shane McMahon Isolating Sami Zayn? (Video)

  04-12-2017 23:39 via wrestlezone.com
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  Ring Of Honor issued the following:The Best Wrestling on the Planet is returning to the entertainment capital of the world for two spectacular shows to celebrate its 16th anniversary.Ring of Honor will take over fabulous Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas when it presents the ROH 16th Anniversary pay-per-view on Friday, March 9 and an international television taping on Saturday, March 10.Tickets for the two huge events go on sale this Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time for
  
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• Austin Aries Signs with Indie Promotion, Sami Callihan on Impact Teleconference, The Rock’s “Naughty Or Nice” Video

  04-12-2017 23:32
  Impact Wrestling has issued the following:
  “Sami Callihan arrived in IMPACT Wrestling at Bound For Glory on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He made a grand arrival, naturally, jumping into the 5150 Street Fight for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championship, helping oVe retain the gold.
  Sami will speak about EVERYTHING on Wednesday, Dec. 6, when he answers questions in the weekly IMPACT Wrestling Media Teleconference, starting at 2pm ET.
  Sami has
  
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• Austin Aries Revealed As Newest Roster Member Of Defiant Wrestling

  04-12-2017 22:33 via wrestlezone.com
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  Austin Aries was unveiled as the latest roster member for Defiant Wrestling at tonight’s ‘We Are Defiant’ event that live streamed on YouTube.
  Aries made his debut after interrupting General Manager Stu Bennett (Wade Barrett) and Defiant Champion Marty Scurll’s in-ring promo. Bennett alluded to signing the ‘hottest free agent’ to a six-month deal, and Aries made his appearance to the delight of the shocked crowd. Aries told
  
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• Details On This Week’s Impact Wrestling Media Call w/ Sami Callihan

  04-12-2017 22:23 via wrestlezone.com
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  Impact Wrestling issued the following release:Sami Callihan arrived in IMPACT Wrestling at Bound For Glory on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He made a grand arrival, naturally, jumping into the 5150 Street Fight for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championship, helping Ohio Versus Everything (oVe) retain the gold.
  Sami will speak about EVERYTHING on Wednesday, Dec. 6, when he answers questions in the weekly IMPACT Wrestling Me
  
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• Alberto El Patron Speaks Out On Why He And Paige Ended Their Relationship

  04-12-2017 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
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  Alberto El Patron was a recent guest on Keepin’ It 100 with Konnan and addressed his recent breakup with Paige; you can read a few transcribed highlights (credit: Bill Pritchard of Wrestlezone.com) and listen to the episode on PodcastOne.By now everybody knows that we’re not together. We decided to end our relationship because she’s in Orlando and I’m in San Antonio, and now she’s back on the road, and you know the sc
  
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• 12/4 PW Daily News Update: Cena/Ford Lawsuit, Ronda Rousey at WWE PC, Matt Hardy Full “Woken”

  04-12-2017 22:14
  Welcome to the PW Daily News Update, our brand new feature coming to you every weekday morning, Monday through Friday. Kick back, grab a cup of coffee and get ready for the work day while we bring you all the latest headlines, updates and more!
  Starting Monday, December 11th we will also be introducing our PW Daily News Audio companion, a morning show that you’ll be able to access here on the website, or take it on the go with our new iTunes podcast channel (coming soon). 
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• Sami Zayn On Shane McMahon Pulling Kevin Owens From Tour, Says Shane Is Turning the Locker Room Against Him

  04-12-2017 22:06
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Sami Zayn appearing backstage at the WWE live event over the weekend in Monterrey, Mexico.
  During the video, Zayn accuses Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon of attempting to isolate him and his brother Kevin Owens from the rest of WWE, which is why Shane sent Owens home from the WWE tour over the weekend.
  Read Also: Backstage News on Kevin Owens and Zayn Garnering Backstage Heat During Recent Tour
  Zayn furthered that Shane McMahon is trying to is
  
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• Brandi Rhodes On Balancing ‘WAGS’ & Wrestling, If She Expects Anything To Change After The Premiere, What She Learned From Barbie Blank

  04-12-2017 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  Brandi Rhodes recently spoke with Cody Williams for Fansided; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Brandi Rhodes on balancing wrestling with filming WAGS Atlanta, if it was stressful:
  Oh, definitely. [laughs] It actually was very — You know, filming a television show like this, they expect to have all of your time. But then when they also want to film things like your other work projects, they expect to be able to do that, but do it on their time, which that’s impossib
  
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• Another Jeff Hardy Concert Announced, NXT’s Rookies and Pros Episodes Added to WWE Network

  04-12-2017 21:46
  WWE.com is reporting the following:
  “More than 100 new episodes of NXT’s competition era are now available on demand on WWE Network. See the very first WWE television appearances of some of today’s biggest Superstars, as “Rookies” like Daniel Bryan, Naomi, Fandango, Titus O’Neil, Bray Wyatt, and more try to make a good impression on their “Pros,” such as Chris Jericho, The Miz, Alicia Fox and R
  
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• Triple H Confirms Two New NXT Live Events On Royal Rumble Weekend, WWE Hypes Corbin’s Clash Of Champions Title Match

  04-12-2017 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
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  NXT Road Trip
  Triple H posted the following, confirming NXT will host live events in Albany, New York and Toms River, New Jersey this January. The events are scheduled to run the same weekend as NXT Takeover and the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia:Days before @WWENXT takes over Philadelphia…see the #NXTRoadTrip in:#NXTAlbany 1/25#NXTTomsRiver 1/26
  Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am ET.#NXTTickets.com #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/3lIB2djlOm
  — Tri
  
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• R-Truth Gives Update Following Shoulder Surgery, Being The ELITE Goes On Location At Friday’s (Video)

  04-12-2017 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
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  R-Truth
  R-Truth posted the following video after he underwent surgery today to repair a previous shoulder injury:
  R-Truth Live Streams Surgery Prep, Joe Sends A Message To Reigns Ahead Of RAW (Video), Mustafa Ali Comments On 205 Live Special EventsI’m out of surgery https://t.co/qWRtHmiX5d
  — WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) December 4, 2017Being The Elite
  The following is the latest episode of Being The Elite:The post R-Truth Gives Update Following Shoulder Surge
  
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• Sting On Infamous Jeff Hardy PPV Match, If He Was Disappointed With His WWE Booking, Which WWE Star He Wants to Face

  04-12-2017 21:12
  WWE Hall of Famer Sting participated in a Q&A at the Wales Comic Con convention on December 2nd, and ProWrestling.com reader David Brandfield has sent in the following Q&A report from the event.
  What is it like to see so many people dressed in Sting cosplay?
  “It’s pretty cool and very humbling.”
  Jeff Hardy, Victory Road, What is your take?
  “Jeff was in a bad way, he was deteriorating as the day went on, by the time our match rolled around it became clear that
  
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• WWE Fastlane Location Announced

  04-12-2017 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
  The Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH has posted the following on Twitter announcing that they will host WWE Fastlane on March 11th:JUST ANNOUNCED: @WWE FASTLANE is coming to @NationwideArena Sunday, March 11, 2018. Tickets go on sale Friday (12/8) at 10AM at Ticketmaster & our box office. pic.twitter.com/rMvC7MwgI9
  — Nationwide Arena (@NationwideArena) December 4, 2017
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• News On Why Matt Hardy Will Not Be “Broken”, 5 Things You Need to Know Before Raw, R-Truth Surgery Update

  04-12-2017 20:54
  As noted, WWE will be moving forward with a retooled version of the “Broken” character for Matt Hardy to use in WWE. Hardy will be known as “Woken Matt Hardy” as opposed to “Broken”, and Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE wants to own the gimmick, which is why they are going with “Woken”. Should Matt Hardy successfully trademark his Impact “Broken” gimmick, he will own that name.
  WATCH: Hardy Cuts Promo As New WWE C
  
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• 2018 WWE Fastlane Ticket Info & Location Revealed, Which Brand Will Get the PPV?

  04-12-2017 20:48
  The following announcement has been made via Twitter for the 2018 WWE Fastlane PPV, taking place in March. As seen in the promotional photo, the event will be a Smackdown brand PPV:JUST ANNOUNCED: @WWE FASTLANE is coming to @NationwideArena Sunday, March 11, 2018. Tickets go on sale Friday (12/8) at 10AM at Ticketmaster & our box office. pic.twitter.com/rMvC7MwgI9
  — Nationwide Arena (@NationwideArena) December 4, 2017The post 2018 WWE Fastlane Ticket Info & Location Revealed, Which
  
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• Roman Reigns to Address WWE Crowd Reactions on New Show, Locations Revealed for First 205 Live House Shows

  04-12-2017 20:45
  As noted, WWE will be running 205 Live house shows in January and February of next year, and below are the dates and locations for the first events, according to WWE.com:
  “The Cruiserweight division is ready to fly high and drop jaws as WWE 205 Live holds three special events in January. Don’t miss your chance to see Enzo Amore, Kalisto, Gentleman Jack Gallagher and all your favorite Superstars at 205 pounds and under in action three days in a row.
  Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 – Kings
  
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• Jason Jordan Calls Out Reigns For IC Title Match, Behind The Scenes Look At The Rock’s EW Cover Shoot

  04-12-2017 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jason Jordan Calls Out Reigns For IC Title Match On RAW
  WWE has released the following video via Instagram featuring Jason Jordan answering Roman Reigns‘ open challenge for RAW tonight: @jordanwwejj issues a challenge to #RomanReigns from backstage at #WWEAnaheim!
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Dec 3, 2017 at 8:24pm PSTRelated: Kurt Angle Calls Jason Jordan A Future World Champion In The Making, Reveals His Reaction To Learning About Jord
  
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• The Crash Lucha Libre Officially Parts Ways w/ Konnan; Full Statement

  04-12-2017 20:13 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Crash Lucha Libre has issued the following statement to PWInsider.com confirming they have parted ways with Konnan who was working for them as their head of creative:
  The Crash Lucha Libre brand is known for the way we treat people and value each and every single person that works in this company. Bettering the economical and habitual needs. Showing the support for each element and giving opportunity to new talent.
  In this way, the value and professi
  
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• R-Truth Live Streams Surgery Prep, Joe Sends A Message To Reigns Ahead Of RAW (Video), Mustafa Ali Comments On 205 Live Special Events

  04-12-2017 20:04 via wrestlezone.com
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  R-Truth Live Streams Surgery Prep
  R-Truth went live on Twitter not long ago and streamed his conversation with his anesthesiologist before going in for shoulder surgery.
  He notes in the video that he has a bone sticking out of his shoulder from a previous surgery and that’s what he is having addressed. Truth also teases the anesthesiologist about how hard it is to put him down:I got a few minutes y’all wanna talk? https://t.co/biUW
  
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• WWE Confirms Three 205 Live Special Events For January; Cities, Venues & Some Talent Announced

  04-12-2017 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE.com has announced the following:WWE 205 Live to hold three special live events in January
  The Cruiserweight division is ready to fly high and drop jaws as WWE 205 Live holds three special events in January. Don’t miss your chance to see Enzo Amore, Kalisto, Gentleman Jack Gallagher and all your favorite Superstars at 205 pounds and under in action three days in a row.
  Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 – Kingston, RI – The Ryan Center
  Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 – Lowell, MA –
  
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• Update On The Singh Brothers, 5 Things You Need To Know Before RAW (Video), Another Jeff Hardy Musical Performance Announced

  04-12-2017 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  BARCELONA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 04: Jinder Mahal (L) and Charlotte Flair (R) attend a press conference for ‘WWE’ at the Hotel Four Points on November 4, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Robert Marquardt/Getty Images)
  Update On The Singh Brothers
  One of The Singh Brothers missed this weekend’s WWE Live events.
  F4WOnline.com is reporting that neither of them is injured and the reason one of them missed the show was for a non-injury related matter.
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• New WWE Network Show ‘WWE Straight To The Source w/ Corey Graves’ Airs Tonight; Full Details

  04-12-2017 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE has released the following:**TUNE-IN ADVISORY**
  NEW WWE NETWORK SHOW: WWE STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE WITH COREY GRAVES AIRS TONIGHT
  Immediately following tonight’s Monday Night Raw, a brand new WWE Network show – WWE Straight to the Source with Corey Graves, will air on WWE Network at 11:06 p.m. ET.
  Want the answers to the most burning questions surrounding the “Big Dog”…like what’s the deal with the Sh
  
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• Wrestle Kingdom 12 To Air on AXS TV, Top Matches Confirmed for the Broadcast

  04-12-2017 18:50
  AXS TV has issued the following press release:
  “AXS TV PREMIERES NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’S BIGGEST SHOW OF THE YEAR—WRESTLE KINGDOM 12—ON SATURDAY, JAN. 6, 2018 AT 8pE IN A THREE-HOUR SPECIAL EVENT
  Championship Battles Between Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho, Kazuchika Okada & Tetsuya Naito, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Jay White Air Saturday Night
  Additional Coverage of Wrestle Kingdom 12 Will Premiere as Part of AXS TV’s Weekly Series Friday Nights at 8pE Beginning
  
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• Why Is Matt Hardy ‘Woken’ In WWE & Not ‘Broken’?, Daniel Bryan Goes On Offense w/ Miz & Cole: NXT ’10 (Video)

  04-12-2017 18:44 via wrestlezone.com
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  Why Is Matt Hardy ‘Woken’ In WWE & Not ‘Broken’?
  F4Wonline.com is reporting that Matt Hardy began using his new “woken” persona over the weekend at WWE Live events and that the reason Matt is “woken” and not “broken” is so that WWE can own it.
  Related: Matt Hardy’s Broken Transformation Is Almost Complete
  Daniel Bryan Goes On Offense w/ Miz & Cole: NXT ’10
  WWE has
  
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• WWE Reportedly Planning 205 Live Events In 2018: When Will They Begin?, What Is WWE’s Plan?, More

  04-12-2017 18:37 via wrestlezone.com
  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE is planning to start running stand alone 205 Live events in 2018.
  Related: Top NXT Star Reportedly Set To Debut On 205 Live *Spoilers*
  The events will apparently take place during the weekend of January 18th-20th but that has not been confirmed by WWE.
  They go on to note that WWE is looking for smaller venues in the Northeast to run, similar to NXT, and that WWE is taking a, “walk before they run,” stance when it comes to the 205 Live events exper
  
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• Big Update on Chris Jericho’s WrestleMania 34 Status

  04-12-2017 18:34
  After Chris Jericho announced he will be facing Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 12, speculation began regarding if and when Jericho would be returning to WWE.
  In what appears to be a sign that Chris Jericho might not be making his return to WWE in time for WrestleMania 34, Jericho’s band Fozzy has announced a concert date the same day as WrestleMania. The concert will take place in New Hampshire, while WrestleMania takes place that day in New Orleans.
  Read Also: Jericho Responds to Naito Ta
  
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• Backstage Update on Impact Wrestling Star Requesting Release and Why It Has Not Been Granted *Spoiler*

  04-12-2017 18:33
  As we noted last week, Impact Wrestling Knockout Laurel Van Ness has requested her release from Impact, however the release has yet to be granted by the company, and as of Friday morning, Van Ness remains under contract with Impact.
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  In a spoiler regarding this week’s Impact Wrestling episode, Van Ness will win the Knockouts title to become the new Champion after the title was vacated by Gail Kim following Bound for Glory.
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Obs
  
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• Chris Jericho Announces Fozzy Show In New Hampshire For The Same Day As WrestleMania 34

  04-12-2017 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 24: Chris Jericho attends the Loudwire Music Awards at The Novo by Microsoft on October 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)
  Chris Jericho has posted the following on Twitter confirming a Fozzy show on April 8, 2018 in Hampton Beach, NH. This is the same day as WrestleMania 34 and would seem to indicate that he will not be performing at the biggest WWE show of the year:STOKED to announce the next leg of the #Fozzy 2018 US #Ju
  
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• The Rock Sets Weird Guinness World Record, The Shield Arrive In A Tank: Tribute To The Troops ’13 (Video)

  04-12-2017 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Rock Sets Weird Guinness World Record
  Over the weekend The Rock set the Guinness World Record for most cereal boxes in one place being used as dominoes with 3,006 boxes.
  The Rock was actually breaking the record set by a high school in Long Island that was set just hours before at 2,600. The school responded by breaking the record AGAIN yesterday with 3,416 boxes. They filmed their display and are awaiting Guinness approval that they once again
  
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• Complete Details On William Regal Appearing at WWN Live Tryouts and EVOLVE Event, Regal Comments

  04-12-2017 17:52
  WWE.com is reporting the following:
  “NXT General Manager William Regal will be scouting talent and imparting his knowledge to up-and-coming wrestlers this Friday, Dec. 8, in Long Island, N.Y., at WWN’s all-day Seminar/Tryout before making a special appearance the next night at EVOLVE 96 in Queens, N.Y.
  This Friday’s WWN Seminar/Tryout is for any wrestler, referee or general manager who has completed a training course. Participants will be scouted, evaluated and educated by
  
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• WWE Reportedly Launching 205 Live House Show Events

  04-12-2017 17:49
  According to a new report by PWInsider.com, WWE is planning to launch 205 Live house show events beginning in January of 2018.
  The report adds the current plan is for WWE to hold the first 205 Live house shows over the weekend of January 18th, and the company is currently looking to book smaller buildings in the Northeast for the shows. The venues might end up being some of the same venues used for NXT live events.
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  As of now, WWE is taking more of an experimental approa
  
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• RAW Preview: Rollins & Ambrose Get Tag Title Rematch Against The Bar, Fatal 4-Way Cruiserweight Match, Will Reigns Get Revenge On Joe?, More

  04-12-2017 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview.
  Tonight’s episode of RAW will be held from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
  Below are the Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode:
  Rollins & Ambrose aim to become two-time Raw Tag Team Champions
  Cruiserweights collide in pursuit of championship glory
  Will Roman Reigns get payback against Samoa Joe?
  Sasha Banks battles Paige one-on-one
  How will Kane and Braun Strowman settle the score?
  We h
  
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• WWE Star Misses Live Events, The Rock Has Cereal Box Record Broken, Raw Returning to Anaheim

  04-12-2017 17:41
  One of the Singh Brothers missed WWE live events over the week, and F4WOnline.com is reporting it was not due to injury. The report notes neither Singh Brother is currently injured, so it remains unknown why the one WWE star was absent from this past weekend’s events.
  Read Also: Backstage Update on the Future of The Singh Brothers on WWE TV
  Raw Returning to Anaheim
  WWE will be returning to Anaheim for a Raw taping at The Honda Center on February 26th, 2018. An internet pre-sale for ti
  
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• Luke Harper Leaves WWE Tour To Welcome 2nd Child, WWE Applies For Trademark On New Female Stable

  04-12-2017 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
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  Luke Harper Leaves WWE Tour To Welcome 2nd Child
  F4WOnline.com is reporting that WWE Superstar Luke Harper’s wife went into labor a month and a half early, due to medical reasons, over the weekend. Harper left the WWE Tour in Lima, Peru to rush to be with his wife. Their baby was born five minutes after he arrived.
  His Bludgeon Brothers’ partner Erick Rowan would go on to tag with Mojo Rawley in his absence.
  Congrats to Luke and his wife!
  Related: Behi
  
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• Konnan Reportedly Finished with Crash Lucha Libre, WWE Executive Departure, WWE Files New Trademark

  04-12-2017 17:23
  According to PWInsider.com, back on November 27th WWE filed to trademark the term “Absolution”, which is the name of the new Raw stable headed up by Paige.
  Read Also: Paige Singles Match to Take Place on WWE Raw Tonight
  WWE Executive Departure
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  According to Sports Business Daily, WWE Executive Chris Berlatti has left his post as Senior Vice President of Communications. Berlatti’s departure came a few weeks ago, according to PWInsider, and he was hi
  
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• Press Release: AXS TV Premiering NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 12 On Saturday January 6, 2018 At 8 PM EST In 3-Hour Special Event

  04-12-2017 17:22 via wrestlezone.com
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  AXS TV has issued the following:AXS TV PREMIERES NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’S BIGGEST SHOW OF THE YEAR—WRESTLE KINGDOM 12—ON SATURDAY, JAN. 6, 2018 AT 8pE IN A THREE-HOUR SPECIAL EVENT
  Championship Battles Between Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho, Kazuchika Okada & Tetsuya Naito, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Jay White Air Saturday Night
  Additional Coverage of Wrestle Kingdom 12 Will Premiere as Part of AXS TV’s Weekly Series Friday Nights at 8pE Begi
  
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• Finn Balor Posts “Over” Artwork, Balor & Anderson Throwback Photo, Wrestler Birthdays, WCW Threecount Video

  04-12-2017 17:13
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, former TNA Knockout Brooke Adams, aka Brooke Tessmacher, turns 33 years old. Additionally, Viktor of The Ascension turns 37.
  WCW Threecount Video
  WWE has Tweeted the following “On This Day” in pro wrestling history video:ON THIS DAY: #ThreeCount was down for the three-count courtesy of #TheInsiders on #WCWMondayNitro in 2000! https://t.co/GXLpfic8Hz pic.twitter.com/Jx3UzSbaAX
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) December 4, 2017Finn Balor Pos
  
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• William Regal Attending WWN Tryout & EVOLVE 96 Show, Tour Brie Bella & Daniel Bryan’s New Home (Video)

  04-12-2017 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
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  William Regal Attending WWN Tryout & EVOLVE 96 Show
  WWE has posted the following promoting William Regal’s appearances this weekend for WWN Live:Get all the details on #WWENXT GM @RealKingRegal‘s appearances at this Friday’s WWN tryout and Saturday’s EVOLVE show! https://t.co/UJJTjejRfD
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 4, 2017
  Related: William Regal On The Secret To Scouting Talent
  Tour Brie Bella & Daniel Bryan’s New Home
  Brie
  
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• WWE’s Top 10 Incredibly Fast Submission Victories (Video), How Old Is The Ascension’s Viktor Today?

  04-12-2017 17:05 via wrestlezone.com
  PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 23: WWE professional wrestler A.J. Styles throws out the first pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers Vs Philadelphia Phillies Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
  WWE’s Top 10 Incredibly Fast Submission Victories
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  A Superstar is always wise to include a submission maneuver in his or her arsenal, as its application can score them a big win at
  
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• Samoa Joe Warns Reigns Before Raw (Video), Tumblr Ranks Top WWE Stars of ’17

  04-12-2017 16:52
  Today, Tumblr has revealed its “2017 Year in Review” featuring the top trends of Tumblr’s young, engaging community, across categories including movies, TV, actors, actresses, athletes, music, models and more.
  A notable takeaway from Tumblr’s top WWE superstars category this year is that Roman Reigns has taken the #1 spot, and the full list is below:
  TOP 10 WRESTLING SUPERSTARS
  Roman Reigns
  Finn Balor
  Dean Ambrose
  Seth Rollins
  Alexa Bliss
  Sami Zayn
  A.J. Styles
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• WWE Anaheim Live Event Results (12/3): Shield Hits Triple Powerbomb, Matt Hardy Is “Woken”, Balor vs Anderson (Videos)

  04-12-2017 16:43
  WWE Anaheim Live Event Results
  12/3/17
  Anaheim, CA
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Bray Wyatt beat Matt Hardy.  After the match, Matt was “woken” and did the delete thing he did in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
  Rhyno, Heath Slater and Apollo Crews beat Curt Hawkins, Curtis Axel and Dash Wilder.
  Asuka beat Alicia Fox.
  Elias beat Jason Jordan.
  Finn Balor beat Karl Anderson, who was seconded by Luke Gallows.
  Bayley and Sasha Banks beat Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss. 
  
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• Update on Roman Reigns’ Role on Raw Tonight, Royal Rumble Weekend Events, El Patron vs Eli Drake This Saturday

  04-12-2017 16:33
  It’s worth noting the DirecTV description for WWE Raw tonight notes that Roman Reigns plans to “stalk” Samoa Joe after he was attacked by Joe on Raw last week. As we noted moments ago, Jason Jodan has also issued another challenge for Reigns’ IC Title, so it will be interesting to see if that match takes place. It was supposed to happen last week, but instead, Reigns faced Elias.
  Royal Rumble Weekend Events
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  PWInsider.com is reporting the fo
  
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• HBK Provides “Marine” Filming Update, New Network Collection, Incredibly Fast WWE Submission Wins (Video)

  04-12-2017 16:18
  WWE Network will officially be adding its “Match of the Year” collection to the collection section as of today.
  HBK Provides “Marine” Filming Update
  Shawn Michales has Tweeted the following, noting he, along with The Miz and Becky Lynch, have three more weeks of shooting on the new “Marine” movie:What an incredible week of filming with @mikethemiz & @BeckyLynchWWE on the set of #Marine6 !! 1 down, 3 more to go!!! pic.twitter.com/4AIzzVjhpj
  — Shawn Mi
  
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• Undertaker Appearance This Week, Zack Ryder Talks Hype Bros Split, The Miz & Curtis Axel Game (Videos)

  04-12-2017 16:08
  Gareb Sheamus’ Ace Universe will be holding its first ever pop culture convention this Friday at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York. The event will feature appearances by The Undertaker, The Bella Twins and Corey Graves. You can get more information at AceUniverse.com.
  Read Also: Jerry Lawler On How The Undertaker Looked Backstage at Survivor Series
  Zack Ryder Talks Hype Bros Split
  After being attacked by his former Hype Bros partner Mojo Rawley on Smackdown
  
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• What Airs After WWE Raw Tonight?, Updated Cards for WWE Middle East Tour, News for This Week’s Total Divas

  04-12-2017 15:59
  Below is the official synopsis for this week’s new episode of Total Divas:
  “Lana hosts a Name’s Day party for Rusev in Nashville but isn’t ready to give him what he really wants as a present. Nattie buys her parents a house, but soon realizes they are the tenants from hell. Meanwhile, the Bellas miss the adrenaline rush of wrestling and try to find a fix to replace it.”
  Updated Cards for WWE Middle East Tour
  As noted, WWE will be embarking on a tour of the Midd
  
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• Roman Reigns IC Title Challenge Teased For Raw Tonight, Jey Uso Hits a 619 (Video), Floslam vs WWN Update

  04-12-2017 15:39
  As the ongoing legal battle between Flosports and WWN Live continues, PWInsider.com is reporting WWN Live’s attempt to have the lawsuit thrown out was rejected by the court on November 30th. The report adds WWN will have another opportunity to argue their case once the amended version of the lawsuit is complete, and it is expected WWN will be counter-suing.
  Jey Uso Hits a 619
  As seen in the video below, Jey Uso shouted out Rey Mysterio by hitting Chad Gable with a 619 at last night&rs
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: Paige vs Banks, Tag Title Match, Will Reigns Get Payback?, PW Live Coverage

  04-12-2017 15:26
  Tonight, WWE will air this week’s edition of WWE Raw from The Staples Center in Los Angeles.
  Two big matches have been announced for the show, including Paige vs Sasha Banks, and The Bar will defend the WWE Raw Tag Team Titles against The Shield’s Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. The race to the Cruiserweight Title continues as Cedric Alexander vs Tony Nese vs Mustafa Ali vs Drew Gulak will face off in a Fatal Four Way match, with the winner advancing to face Rich Swann.
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• Guest Editorial: New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Global Expansion Is In Motion

  04-12-2017 04:10
  New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is in the middle of a global expansion that is targeting casual WWE fans. Only a few weeks ago NJPW appealed to mostly hardcore wrestling fans.
  That was until Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega engaged in a twitter war that ended with a match being booked between the two at Wrestle Kingdom 12 on January 4. NJPW is banking on Jericho’s star power to attract a large fan base.
  NJPW is targeting new viewers to subscribe to the on-demand service that will broadcast the
  
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• Programming Revealed For WWE Week On USA Network

  04-12-2017 03:36
  According to PWInsider.com, based on recent programming, it appears the following will air during “WWE Week” on USA Network next week:
  Monday 12/11 will feature a new episode of Monday Night Raw.
  Tuesday 12/12 at 6am will be the first airing of “Psych The Movie”, which guest stars WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair. At 8pm EST Smackdown Live will air.
  Wednesday 12/13 will feature the USA Network debut of NXT, airing at 7pm EST.
  Thursday 12/14 will f
  
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