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• Big PROGRESS Wrestling Match Announced, Jeff Hardy & D-Von Rewatch TLC Classic

  06-12-2018 23:57
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  Big PROGRESS Wrestling Match Announced
  Long time friends Pete Dunne and Mark Andrews will square off this Saturday at PROGRESS Wrestling‘s Chapter 80, as Andrews attempts to get back on track.#Chapter80: Together since the beginning – hours in cars riding to shows, clubbing together to split a hotel room, travelling the world together. Who better than to light a fire under @MandrewsJunior this Sat in Manchester than the #Bruiserweight @Pe
  
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• WWE Releases Statement On The Death Of Larry “The Axe” Hennig

  06-12-2018 23:55
  WWE has released the following statement:
  Larry “The Axe” Hennig passes away
  WWE is saddened to learn that legendary Superstar and Hennig family patriarch Larry “The Axe” Hennig passed away today at 82 years old following a long illness and kidney failure.
  A five-time tag team champion in the AWA, Hennig entered the sports-entertainment world under the tutelage of Verne Gagne and crossed paths with some of the most illustrious performers of all time. Most famous
  
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• Becky Lynch On Hoping To Main Event WrestleMania, What She’s Learned From Finn Balor & More

  06-12-2018 23:36
  During a recent interview with Asbury Park Press, Becky Lynch spoke about several topics – including her rise to the top of the SmackDown women’s division as well as her desire to main event WrestleMania 35.
  RELATED: Jim Ross Reveals His Thoughts On Potential WrestleMania 35 Main Event
  Q: That brings me to something I wanted to ask you: 2018 has been a huge year for you in WWE, there’s been a groundswell of support among the fanbase that’s pushed you to the top of t
  
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• WWE Announces Tables Match At WWE TLC

  06-12-2018 23:30
  WWE has announced that Natalya will face Ruby Riott in a tables match at WWE TLC. Natalya has been feuding with the Riott Squad, recently putting Sarah Logan through a table in Chile. The show will take place on Dec. 16th at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA.The #QueenOfHarts @NatbyNature will be out for retribution at #WWETLC when she battles @RubyRiottWWE in a #TablesMatch! https://t.co/IXyhGnErpX pic.twitter.com/7c8EnBsAWj
  — WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2018The post WWE Announces Tables Match At
  
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• WWE Chile Tryout Clip Released, Logo Revealed For Joey Janela’s Spring Break 3… Part One?

  06-12-2018 23:23
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  WWE Chile Tryout Clip Released
  A clip has been released in the wake of the seemingly successful WWE Chile tryouts, as the company continues to expand outside of North America.RELATED: Matt Bloom Blown Away At WWE Chile Tryouts
  Logo Revealed For Joey Janela’s Spring Break 3… Part One?
  The logo reveal for Joey Janela‘s Spring Break 3 has teased a potentially big change to this year’s event – indicating that there will be at le
  
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• Report: Several Indie Stars & Current NJPW Champion Currently Being Targeted By WWE

  06-12-2018 23:02
  WWE has been signing a ton of independent talent to contracts this year, and they’re not slowing down in 2019. The latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscription required) revealed some of the names that the company is currently after. They include Karen Q, Rachael Ellering and IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Yujiro Kushida are on WWE’s radar. Also reported was that new signing Jonah Rock will be starting in January alongside ACH and Trevor Lee.
  Dave Meltzer says
  
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• WZ DAILY LIVE @ 5PM CST: WWE Queen Of The Ring? What’s The Big Match For YOU At TLC?

  06-12-2018 22:47
  WZ DAILY returns TODAY at 5pm CST on Facebook Live: The wrestling world mourns the loss of the legendary Larry ‘the Axe’ Henning‘ and the Dynamite Kid, we look back at their lasting influences on the business today. 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam and WZ’s Robert DeFelice take YOUR questions live on screen with everything going on with ROH Final Battle, WWE TLC, and much more. Is WWE working on a Queen of the Ring tournament? Who could win it?
  WZ DAILY streams LIVE on Faceb
  
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• New TLC Match Announced

  06-12-2018 22:46
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE has confirmed today that Natalya & Ruby Riott‘s rivalry will continue at WWE TLC, as the Queen of Harts faces the Riott Squad leader in a Tables Match.
  RELATED: WWE RAW Results (12/3): Drew McIntyre Appreciation Night, MoreThe #QueenOfHarts @NatbyNature will be out for retribution at #WWETLC when she battles @RubyRiottWWE in a #TablesMatch! https://t.co/IXyhGnErpX pic.twitter.com/7c8EnBsAWj
  — WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2018The post New TLC Match
  
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• Dragon Lee Swapped Clothes To Fool Photographers

  06-12-2018 22:43
  The Wrestling Observer included a fun story about Dragon Lee in the latest newsletter. During the filming of Exation, the reality show that Dragon Lee recently left, Dragon Lee attended a concert without his mask. When he realized that his identity could be exposed, he reportedly switched clothes with someone to fool photographers. The mask is an important part of a luchador’s identity, and to be seen without it is considered a grave sin.
  Lee also said that he left the show due to a broken
  
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• Curtis Axel Comments On Death Of Larry “The Axe” Hennig

  06-12-2018 22:29
  Former-WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel took to Twitter to mourn the loss of his grandfather, Larry “The Axe” Hennig. The Axe passed away at the age of 82. Axel’s father Curt Hennig died in 2003. Hennig said he “never thought I’d see this day. But he’s with my Dad now so everything will be ok.”
  ProWrestling.com sends our thoughts to Axel (real name Joe Hennig) and the entire Hennig family in this hard time.On behalf of the wh
  
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• Jim Ross Calls Becky vs. Ronda “The Hottest Thing They Have Going Right Now.”

  06-12-2018 22:19
  WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross talked with Sports Illustrated recently. During the discussion, JR ended up on the topic of WrestleMania 35. He said that Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch feel like the most fitting main event for the event.
  “I would be very comfortable in booking Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey in the main event at WrestleMania,” said Ross. “I wouldn’t be offended if they added Charlotte to that match, but right now, Becky and Ronda would be my match on top.
  
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• Wrestling World Including Curtis Axel, Tommy Dreamer, WWE & More React To Larry Hennig’s Death

  06-12-2018 22:18
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  It’s another sad day in the professional wrestling world as the entire industry mourns Larry “The Axe” Hennig. A talented wrestler himself, and the father to Curt “Mr. Perfect” Hennig and grandfather to current WWE superstar Curtis Axel, “The Axe” spent much of his life in the wrestling industry. He made quite an impact, and everyone from Eric Bischoff to today’s superstars are chiming in on his passing
  
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• Matt Taven And Dalton Castle Discuss Their Passion For Pro Wrestling, Their Match At Final Battle & Their Injuries

  06-12-2018 22:09
  Matt Taven and Dalton Castle are on a collision course and will do battle on December 14th at the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view.
  Recently both men spoke to Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated about what this match means for them, their passion for the industry, and the future of Ring of Honor as a brand.
  RELATED: Jay Lethal On His Match With Cody, Marty Scurll Talks Christopher Daniels (Videos)
  Castle On The Grandeur Of Final Battle:
  “I look at pro wrestling as theater, and p
  
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• ICW Fear & Loathing Attendance Down 50%

  06-12-2018 22:04
  The Wrestling Observer recently reported that Insane Championship Wrestling’s Fear & Loathing 11 drew only 2,000 fans, after last year’s show drew 4,000, which was down from 2016’s edition that drew 6,100. It was speculated by The Observer that ICW might find a new venue for the show, if attendance continues to fall. The 12/2 show was main evented by Lionheart taking on ICW Champion Jackie Polo in a career vs. title match. Lionheart won the match, saved his career and is no
  
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• Jimmy’s Famous Seafood Announces “A Celebration Of Hope”

  06-12-2018 21:46
  Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has released the following announcement via Facebook:
  Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is proud to present “A Celebration of Hope,” a fundraiser benefiting Believe In Tomorrow – in honor of Joe Anoa’i, better known as Roman Reigns! 100% of all revenues from this spectacular event will be donated to the Foundation, which provides exceptional hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families.
  Only 150 tickets will b
  
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• Wrestlers Pay Tribute To The Axe

  06-12-2018 21:36
  With the death of the legendary Larry “The Axe” Hennig, tributes are flooding Twitter at the moment. Here are some touching tributes to the fallen Hennig.
  Tommy Dreamer shared a poignant photo of Larry & Curt Hennig, saying that “Heaven is united & PERFECT.”Larry The Axe Hennig just looked like a tough man.
  Saw him later in his career
  Heaven is united & PERFECT
  Celebrate his career watch him AWA @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/u3kg8hWvpG
  — Tommy Dreamer (@TH
  
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• Lita Tried To Get Her Retirement Angle Changed

  06-12-2018 21:26
  Former-WWE Women’s Champion Lita was on Ring The Belle recently, alongside her longtime friend/rival Trish Stratus. During the show, Lita addressed her controversial retirement. For those that don’t know, Lita lost her retirement match to Mickie James at Survivor Series 2006. After the match, Shad Gaspard & JTG came out and had a “ho sale,” auctioning off Lita’s clothes and property. Many felt it was the wrong way to celebrate the legacy of one of WWE’s pi
  
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• WWE 2018 Behind-The-Scenes Photos, IMPACT Wrestling Cold Open For 12/6/2018

  06-12-2018 21:20
  Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Michaels
  WWE 2018 Behind-The-Scenes Photos
  WWE is celebrating the near-end of this year by releasing some unseen backstage photos. There are some real gems here, including a shot of the Four Horsewomen of WWE after Becky Lynch successfully regains Championship gold from Charlotte Flair:Get candid looks at YOUR favorite @WWE Superstars with these never-before-seen pics from throughout the year! https://t.co/0vqwGbQRIQ
  — WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2018
  
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• Ring Of Honor Hires Former WWE Writer

  06-12-2018 21:00
  PWInsider is reporting that Ring Of Honor has hired former WWE writer Kevin Eck. Eck is a former editor of WCW Magazine, and also a journalist for the Baltimore Sun. Eck had been creating content for ROH’s website on a part-time basis. Eck also is a talent coordinator and color commentator for Maryland Championship Wrestling.
  Eck recently changed his Twitter bio and profile picture to contain more references to ROH. Eck took to Twitter today to mourn the passing of Larry “The Axe&rdq
  
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• Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig Passes Away At 82

  06-12-2018 20:34
  Photo by Barratts/PA Images via Getty Images
  Wrestling Legend Larry Hennig, nicknamed The Axe, has passed away at the age of 82. Larry was a legend of the Minnesota wrestling area and was a huge player in the AWA.We are more than extremely sad to hear that the long-time tag-team partner, wrestling legend, and most importantly close-friend of @8XNWAChampion – Larry Hennig – has passed away. We can't express the sadness that we feel at this time.Condolences to the Hennigs. #RIPLarryHe
  
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• Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig Passes Away

  06-12-2018 20:19
  PWInsider is reporting that Larry “The Axe” Hennig has passed away. The former-AWA World Tag Team Champion was 82. Hennig is best known for his work in the AWA, where he was trained by Verne Gange. Hennig’s legacy goes beyond his wrestling, as he’s the father of the late “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, as well as the grandfather to current RAW Superstar Curtis Axel.
  The post Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig Passes Away appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jazzy Gabert On Neck Issues Preventing WWE Run In 2017 & Interacting With Shawn Michaels

  06-12-2018 20:18
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  Jazzy Gabert was one of the competitors in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in the Summer of 2017. Recently, she spoke to Mirror Sports about not being able to take advantage of a WWE contract offer following the tournament, what she felt watching this year’s tournament, and she also recounts an interaction with Shawn Michaels. Below are some highlights:
  Jazzy Gabert On Interacting With Shawn Michaels:
  I was standing backstage, I was about to go out. My music
  
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• WWE Live Results from Santiago, Chile (12/5): Ronda Rousey Defends, Seth Rollins vs Dean Ambrose, Rey Mysterio In Action

  06-12-2018 19:29
  WWE Live Event ResultsDecember 5, 2018Santiago, Chile
  — Drew McIntyre def. Finn Balor and Dolph Ziggler in a triple threat match
  — Natalya, Bayley & Ember Moon vs. The Riott Squad did not have a decisive finish as it ended in a wild brawl, and ultimately Natalya put Ruby through a table.
  — Elias def. Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin
  — Buddy Murphy (c) def. Gran Metalik to retain the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
  — Rey Mysterio def. Andrade Cien Alm
  
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• Brownbutter Wrestling’s Show’s Over Features Levi Shapiro, Talks Ellsworth Scandal & Drake Maverick’s Bladder Control (Video)

  06-12-2018 19:25
  Show's Over with A.J. Kirsch, Episode 120318 (#2)
  Pro wrestling's hilarious weekly news show is back!Like what you see?Become a part of our show! http://brownbutterwrestling.com/ShowsOvercontributor.html
  Posted by Show's Over with A.J. Kirsch on Monday, December 3, 2018The Facebook series Show’s Over returns this week with a look at the James Ellsworth scandal, recapping WWE Survivor Series, and even a funny discussion of Drake Maverick lack of control over his bodily fluids. The followin
  
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• Exclusive: The Rascalz On Their IMPACT Debut, That ’70’s Promo’, Bringing Fun Back To Wrestling

  06-12-2018 19:17
  I was fortunate enough to sit down and interview Trey Miguel, Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz of The Rascalz over the weekend, right after their IMPACT Wrestling debut aired on Pop TV.The kimono cladded trio were currently finishing up a stint in Japan and they were gracious enough to take the time for the following conversation in which we cover a wide range of topics: how they became fans, how they got their start into the wild world of professional wrestling, who their biggest inf
  
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• Part 2 Of New Japan Mini-Documentary Showcases AJ Styles’ Part In The History Of Bullet Club (Video)

  06-12-2018 18:59
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  New Japan Pro-Wrestling posted the second part of their Bullet Club mini-documentary series to YouTube.
  The second part is all about covering the timespan when the group was led by The Phenomenal AJ Styles.AJ Styles himself credits his time in Japan for putting him on WWE’s radar.
  Much like the Finn Balor part of this documentary, it is narrated by Kevin Kelly and it is a wonderful history lesson for those who may not know everything surrounding the very po
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Preview For 12/6: Moose & Tessa vs Johnny & Taya, Who Will Move On To Ultimate X?

  06-12-2018 18:46
  The latest episode of IMPACT Wrestling airs tonight at 10/9 pm CST on PopTV.Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of IMPACT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets will appear in our live covera
  
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• NJPW World Tag League 2018 Tournament Coverage — Day 14 Results Now Posted

  06-12-2018 18:00
  We are now 14 shows deep into the annual NJPW World Tag League tournament, with only ONE more day of action to go before the finals on 12/9.
  There are four teams still in contention: the Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa), Suzuki-Gun’s Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Lance Archer), Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano from CHAOS, and Los Ingobernables’ Sanada & EVIL.
  LIJ will face GoD and the Killer Elite Squad faces CHAOS in two matches that will more tha
  
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• Darius Rucker Picks His Favorite Dusty Rhodes Match, Natalya Flies High In Chile For Dynamite Kid (Photo)

  06-12-2018 17:39
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  Darius Rucker Picks His Favorite Dusty Rhodes Match
  Country music star Darius Rucker is a notorious wrestling fan and on several occasions he’ll get asked a squared circle question from time to time. One fan went online to ask him what his favorite Dusty Rhodes match was and Rucker picked a doozy straight out of Georgia Championship Wrestling way back when in 1980:“The Big Turn” of ‘80. Dusty and Ole Anderson (Gene Spec Ref).VS.The
  
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• WWE To Partner With The Special Olympics World Games 2019

  06-12-2018 17:12
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  WWE released the following statement online:
  WWE® TO PARTNER WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES 2019      
  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 6, 2018 – WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced a partnership with the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, the biennial global sporting event featuring thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates from March 14 to March 21, 2019
  
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• Matt Riddle Talks UFC Firing In Newest Episode Of ‘ARRIVAL’ (Video), RAW Re-Signs On Latest ‘Battle Of The Brands’ (Video)

  06-12-2018 16:53
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  Episode 3 Of Matt Riddle’s ‘ARRIVAL’ (Video)
  The WWE Performance Center posted the following video of Matt Riddle online:
  On the way to Orlando Matt takes a beach day with his family, contemplating his future with WWE while reliving his past firing from UFC.
  RAW Re-Signs On Latest ‘Battle Of The Brands’ (Video)
  UpUpDownDown posted the following video online:
  Injuries plague the Raw roster! Can GM Tyler Breeze find
  
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• Adam Page Gets A Cherished Gift At 7-Eleven, Austin & Rock On The Same Page 17 Years Ago

  06-12-2018 16:32
  (Photo: Dominic DeAngelo)
  Adam Page Gets A Cherished Gift At 7-Eleven
  There are some perks to being a member of The Elite as Adam Page discovered at a 7-Eleven he stopped in recently. Typically, wrestlers may be gifted personal drawings, memorabilia or other items of interest but a few fans thought outside of the box for what they had in store for “Hangman”:A few fans saw me in the 7-11 and bought me a packet of ham.These people get me.
  — HANGMAN PAGE (@theAdamPage) December 6
  
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• WWE Reportedly Considering a Queen Of The Ring PPV, $10,000 On The Line In New WWE Hidden Gem

  06-12-2018 16:14
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  WWE Reportedly Considering a Queen Of The Ring PPV
  According to this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is considering a ‘Queen Of The Ring’ tournament involving the women on the main roster.
  It was noted that it’s just an idea being thrown around at this point, but the company is looking for ideas for a second all-women’s pay-per-view in 2019 considering how successful WWE Evolution was.Jim Ross Reve
  
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• Brian Cage Proposes In-Ring To Melissa Santos (Video)

  06-12-2018 16:00
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  There wasn’t just one ring involved at Los Angeles’ Bar Wrestling as Brian Cage proposed to his girlfriend Melissa Santos during the show last night. Cage was involved in a tag match with LuchaSaurus against the RockNES Monsters before popping the big question to Santos, who is the ring announcer for Lucha UndergroundOMGCongrats @ThisIsMelSantos and @MrGMSI_BCagepic.twitter.com/n50UrpjRvv
  — uopɹo⅁ dıןℲ(@TheFlipGordon)
  
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• Baron Corbin On Having Heat Backstage, Talks Transitioning To Pro Wrestling, Enjoying Being On The Microphone

  06-12-2018 16:00
  Acting WWE Raw GM, Baron Corbin was a recent guest on Booker T’s Heated Conversations podcast where he discussed having backstage heat and more.
  On having backstage heat:
  “100%, but I think that’s anything in any competitive business whether it’s UFC, the NFL, or WWE. It’s a competitive business and everybody wants to be the best. And when there’s a new guy coming in and there’s buzz about him, ‘oh, he was a pro football player,’ you instantl
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Posts Late Night Workout, Matt Jackson Thanks Edge & Christian For The Shout Out, More

  06-12-2018 15:45
  WWE’s Stephanie McMahon continues to work incredibly hard with her midnight workouts, and she has posted her latest to Instagram.
  Stephanie has shared a clip of what she got up to on her Instagram and Triple H can also be seen in their home gym, showing that he is also back working out as he looks to continue rehabbing his injured pectoral muscle.
   
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  #midnightworkout w @defrancosgym @tripleh and #Attila (can u see her in the bckd?) renegade rows super
  
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• Chris Jericho Talks His Wrestling Options, Complacency & How He’d Have His Last Match

  06-12-2018 15:44
  BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 11: Chris Jericho of Fozzy perfoms in concert at Razzmatazz during Route Resurrection on February 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Redferns)
  Chris Jericho was on 104.9 The Wolf with Drew Dalby to talk his then upcoming Fozzy show in Regina, Saskatchewan. “The Man of a 1,004 Holds” touched on several wrestling topics including his options being open as far as his in-ring career goes, constantly reinventing himself, and how he
  
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• Miles Kane Talks Filming His Music Video With Finn Balor, Possibly Playing At WrestleMania, More

  06-12-2018 15:18
  UK rockstar, Miles Kane recently sat down with WhatCulture Wrestling to discuss his love of the sport and his friendship with Finn Balor.
  On why he loves wrestling:
  “I think I live for those surprises and twists, even if you know they are not coming for a while when they do come I still get that buzz. I do love NXT at the moment and that last Takeover (War Games), they just keep upping their game, the stuff that they are doing it’s incredible.”
  What got him into the sport:
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• Alexa Bliss Reportedly Still Not Cleared To Return To The Ring

  06-12-2018 14:59
  Despite claims from WWE Hall Of Famer, Mark Henry, that Alexa Bliss has been cleared for action, a new report has stated that isn’t the case.
  The Worlds Strongest Man had stated on Busted Open Radio that Bliss was now available to wrestle, and revealed a conversation the two of them had about her symptoms, stating:
  “We sat and talked for about 15-20 minutes,” Henry recalled, “And she was like, ‘Yeah, I was really bad off. I couldn’t remember where I was, I cou
  
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• The Rock Wishes A Happy Birthday To Walt Disney, Ronda Rousey Gives Judo Lesson On Taping (Video)

  06-12-2018 14:51
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  The Rock Wishes A Happy Birthday To Walt Disney
  The Rock hopped on Instagram to tip one back Mad Men style as he celebrated the birthday of Walt Disney and “The People’s Champion” had some electrifying comments to say about the founder of the gargantuan company:View this post on InstagramQue’d up and broke out the best of my tequila and made it a dirty double – this big ol’ birthday wish is for Walt Disney.He ex
  
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• Pete Dunne On NXT UK’s Relationship With Indies, John Cena On Dealing With His New Hair, More

  06-12-2018 14:34
  The debate regarding the new NXT UK contracts have continued this week on social media and WWE UK Champion, Pete Dunne has once again weighed in.
  The Bruiserweight took to Twitter to discuss why NXT UK will not cause a problem for the UK independent scene. Dunne claimed the US independent scene is just fine, despite NXT being such a big brand adding that when he first started 12 years ago, wrestling as a career wasn’t possible, showing just how much the independent scene has grown.NXT coex
  
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• Mayor Kane Partakes In Story Time (Photo), Cesaro’s ‘Gaming News Roundup’ (Video)

  06-12-2018 14:34
  Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
  Mayor Kane Partakes In Story Time (Photo)
  Hellfire and brimstone turns into Green Eggs & Ham as Knox County Mayor Kane preps for his “Clifford The Big Red Machine” moment to have story time with children at the Knox County Public Libraryl.Warming up for Storytime with the Mayor. pic.twitter.com/ulK6DaIJpl
  — Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) December 5, 2018
  RELATED: Brothers Of Destruction Teaming Up To Fight For Pediatric C
  
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• Natalya Discusses A Potential Name Change For ‘Total Divas’

  06-12-2018 14:04
  During a recent interview with The Wrap, WWE veteran and Total Divas original, Natalya, discussed the rumor of the reality show getting a name change.
  Nikki Bella, who serves as a producer on Total Divas and Total Bellas had previously discussed the idea of changing the name due to what the term Diva represents. However, Natalya has mixed views on the idea.
  “You know, I’m not sure actually,” when asked about said rumors. “I’ve heard different rumblings. I’ve h
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Bonus Show #3: ECW December To Dismember 2006

  06-12-2018 14:00
  
  
  It’s watch-along time!  Dan is joined by Wil Lewis and Jason Calascibetta to riff on, possibly, the worst PPV of all time…ECW’s December to Dismember, from 2006.  Cue up your WWE Network, turn down the volume, and join us for a cringe-worthy walk down Memory Lane.  Listen here:
  Play Bonus Show #3
  As always, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.
  Follow the boys on Twitter: Dan Ryno, Jason Calascibetta, Wil Lew
  
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• WWE Reportedly Considering A “Queen Of The Ring” Tournament In 2019

  06-12-2018 13:47
  According to a report by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is currently considering a Queen Of The Ring tournament for some point in 2019.
  The popular King Of The Ring tournament which took place from 1985-2002, and then again in 2008, 2010 and a WWE Network special in 2015 is one that wrestling fans have been urging the company to bring back for some time now, and a Queen Of The Ring would be a nice spin on the idea.
  Below is what Dave Meltzer had to say on the rumor:
  “An idea being
  
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• Carmella Comments On Her Mixed Match Challenge Win, Samoa Joe On Wanting To Bludgeon Jeff Hardy, More

  06-12-2018 13:34
  There was a shock result this week on the Mixed Match Challenge and former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion, Carmella commented on the victory.
  Carmella and her partner, R Truth picked up a surprising win against Charlotte Flair and Jeff Hardy (who was filling in for AJ Styles once again) and Carmella was incredibly pleased with the result.
  She shared an image of when she threw herself on top of Truth to stop the Swantom Bomb claiming you have to do whatever it takes, adding that she ca
  
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• WWE Reportedly Interested In Signing Two Former Mae Young Classic Competitors

  06-12-2018 13:26
  As previously reported, WWE is currently interested in a current IWGP champion and major long-time New Japan Pro Wrestling superstar, as the mad dash for talent acquisitions begins among all major wrestling companies heading into 2019.
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is also looking at two more names, and they both happen to be former Mae Young Classic competitors — Karen Q and Rachael Ellering.
  Ellering is the daughter of legendary manager Paul Ellering, and a gra
  
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• Justin Sysum Pens Open Letter To British Wrestling; Several NXT UK Talents React

  06-12-2018 13:16
  World Of Sports Superstar, Justin Sysum decided to pen an open letter to British Wrestling last night, giving his feelings on the new NXT UK contracts.
  The experienced British wrestler posted a controversial and detailed letter on Twitter which hasn’t gone down well with other wrestlers, to say the least. In the letter, Sysum claimed that if WWE decides to pack up the NXT UK brand then it will leave a decimated British wrestling scene.
  Sysum added that he understands why his friends have t
  
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• New Japan Need To Watch (12/6) World Tag League *No Spoilers*

  06-12-2018 13:14
  Show is available on NJPWWorld.comFIRST MATCH: CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano) (16 pts) vs. Shota Umino & Ayato Yoshida (0 pts)
  Solid opening match. Umino and Yoshida are hungry for their first win and it brings out the fire in the Young Lions. Ishii & Yano are a delight as always.
  Need To Watch Rating: (5.0)
  SECOND MATCH: Jeff Cobb & Michael Elgin (14 pts) vs. Manabu Nakanishi & Yuji Nagata (4 pts)
  The best parts of this match are when Olympians Manabu Nakanish
  
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• WWE Reportedly Pursuing Current IWGP Champion & Top NJPW Star KUSHIDA; Contract Set To Expire In Early 2019

  06-12-2018 12:59
  One of the greatest junior heavyweight superstars in the history of New Japan Pro Wrestling may be heading to WWE in 2019…
  A new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has confirmed that one of the names — and there are several of them, apparently — that WWE is currently pursuing is none other than the current IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion, KUSHIDA.
  KUSHIDA is set to defend his title against Taiji Ishimori at Wrestle Kingdom 13 on 1/4, and his contract with Ne
  
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