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• “Mean” Gene Okerlund’s Entrance Video Released, Sheamus Continues To Tease John Cena Workout

  07-01-2019 23:51
  A true legend of the business.
  The post “Mean” Gene Okerlund’s Entrance Video Released, Sheamus Continues To Tease John Cena Workout appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE RAW Results (1/7)

  07-01-2019 23:30
  LIVE IN PROGRESS, JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #WZChat
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• Update On Talent Currently Backstage At RAW *Possible Spoilers*

  07-01-2019 23:05
  Here we go.
  The post Update On Talent Currently Backstage At RAW *Possible Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Figure 2 Photo: Undertaker’s Chokeslam to Roman Reigns on WWE RAW! (Video)

  07-01-2019 23:03
  Check out the action figure recreation of Undertaker's chokeslam to Roman Reigns on RAW on an all-NEW episode of Figure 2 Photo!
  The post Figure 2 Photo: Undertaker’s Chokeslam to Roman Reigns on WWE RAW! (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling President: We’re Open To Working With All Elite Wrestling

  07-01-2019 22:59
  Big things could be on the way.
  The post IMPACT Wrestling President: We’re Open To Working With All Elite Wrestling appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Ethan Page Says He Wants To Be A Face Of IMPACT In 2019, Talks VOD Services’ Positive Change On Wrestling (Exclusive)

  07-01-2019 22:57
  Page says he has the skills to "be a flag waver and put a company on my back."
  The post Ethan Page Says He Wants To Be A Face Of IMPACT In 2019, Talks VOD Services’ Positive Change On Wrestling (Exclusive) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WZ Daily Podcast: What Is Next For Kenny Omega? AEW or WWE?

  07-01-2019 22:44
  On Today’s WZ DAILY , Kevin Kellam and Robert DeFelice […]
  The post WZ Daily Podcast: What Is Next For Kenny Omega? AEW or WWE? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Updates On Rocky Romero And SANADA’s Status With NJPW

  07-01-2019 22:44
  Contract drama continues!
  The post Updates On Rocky Romero And SANADA’s Status With NJPW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE RAW Preview For 1/7: Hulk Hogan & John Cena Return, A Moment Of Bliss Debuts

  07-01-2019 22:18
  Hulk Hogan is back, jack!The post WWE RAW Preview For 1/7: Hulk Hogan & John Cena Return, A Moment Of Bliss Debuts appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• SoCal Uncensored Reportedly Sign Deals With All Elite Wrestling

  07-01-2019 21:27
  SoCal Uncensored‘s Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky have […]
  The post SoCal Uncensored Reportedly Sign Deals With All Elite Wrestling appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Sasha Banks: “I Don’t Want Normal, I Want Magic”

  07-01-2019 21:12
  Former-WWE RAW Women’s Champion Sasha Banks recently took to Instagram to send a message to her fans and critics alike. The WWE Superstar talked about “marching toward destiny,” and wanting “magic,” in the inspirational post. Banks was announced as a participant in the 2019 Women’s Royal Rumble on Dec. 31st.
  “There is something about the way life happens today that makes it hard to look ahead. There are things that make it difficult to laugh; diffic
  
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• Major Update On All Elite Wrestling’s Relationship With ROH & NJPW Going Forward

  07-01-2019 21:07
  In an interesting twist that may send reverberations throughout the entire wrestling industry in 2019, All Elite Wrestling may have been left out of the relationship between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor, according to a new report from Dave Meltzer via Wrestling Observer Radio.
  As previously reported, parties from all three promotions were scheduled to meet in Japan this past weekend following Wrestle Kingdom 13 at the Tokyo Dome, to discuss a potential business alliance as well as l
  
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• Jazz On Being Known For Her Serious Demeanor, Her Longevity In The Wrestling Business (Exclusive)

  07-01-2019 21:00
  "I did my job as a heel and I had legitimate heat. That's what I was all about."The post Jazz On Being Known For Her Serious Demeanor, Her Longevity In The Wrestling Business (Exclusive) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Seven Things You Need To Know Before RAW, Jay Lethal Talks Honor Reigns Supreme (Videos)

  07-01-2019 20:58
  RAW kicks off 2019 with some all-stars!
  The post Seven Things You Need To Know Before RAW, Jay Lethal Talks Honor Reigns Supreme (Videos) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Kane Talks New Wrestling School: “This Is The First Step”

  07-01-2019 20:50
  Current Mayor of Knox County, TN, Kane was on The Steve Austin Show recently. During the interview, The Devil’s Favorite Demon discussed the Jacobs-Prichard Wrestling Academy that he founded with former-wrestler Dr. Tom Prichard. Kane compared the school to WWE’s Performance Center, saying it was a “first step” to the WWE PC.
  Transcription via Ross Kelly at WrestlingINC.com
  “It’ll probably be some of the same stuff to some extent,” stated Kane.
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Announces Weekly IMPACT! Premiere Will Stream Friday Nights on Twitch In US

  07-01-2019 20:43
  More details on IMPACT's new digital home
  The post IMPACT Wrestling Announces Weekly IMPACT! Premiere Will Stream Friday Nights on Twitch In US appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Two NJPW Wrestlers Re-Sign Multi-Year Deals With Company

  07-01-2019 20:26
  The Wrestling Observer has reported that IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Juice Robinson has signed a multi-year contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling.There were rumors that WWE was interested in Robinson, who wrestled for WWE NXT under the name CJ Parker. Former-IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Rocky Romero took to Twitter to announce that he has also signed a new deal with New Japan Pro-Wrestling.Happy to say I came to terms with @njpw1972 for a multi-year deal.RoppongiLights,Roppongi
  
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• WWE Names Sarah Cummins Senior VP Of Consumer Products

  07-01-2019 20:24
  She brings great experience
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• Championship Wrestling From Hollywood Celebrates 400 Episodes With New Timeslot

  07-01-2019 19:49
  Championship Wrestling From Hollywood has released the following:
  CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FROM HOLLYWOOD CELEBRATES 400 EPISODES, A NEW TIME IN LOS ANGELES FOLLOWING SOCAL POWERHOUSE NEWSCAST
  Hollywood, CA (January 7, 2019) – In 2010, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CWFH) premiered on KDOC-TV in Los Angeles and for the past 8 years the Southern California broadcast has become somewhat of a model for pro wrestling television efforts all over the world. Today the company is pleased to
  
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• NJPW Highlights Of 2018, RISE Ascent Taping Added To Reality Of Wrestling Show

  07-01-2019 19:43
  NJPW had a stellar 2018
  The post NJPW Highlights Of 2018, RISE Ascent Taping Added To Reality Of Wrestling Show appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Mark Andrews Talks Wrestlemania Goals, Dream Opponent, More

  07-01-2019 19:32
  WWE NXT UK Superstar Mark Andrews was recently on the They Are NXT UK podcast. During the interview, Andrews touched on his WWE goals, saying first is “Wrestlemania.”
  Transcriptions via Robert Gunier at WrestlingINC.com
  “Wrestlemania is the first [goal], Andrews said. “After that, the NXT UK Championship belt and obviously, the Cruiserweight Championship too, those are the three big ones that take up the list, with ‘Mania being right there at the
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Invites Fans To Take The ‘SheIS Challenge,’ Steve Corino Hosting WWN Seminar

  07-01-2019 19:12
  #SheIS
  The post Stephanie McMahon Invites Fans To Take The ‘SheIS Challenge,’ Steve Corino Hosting WWN Seminar appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Names New Senior Vice President, Consumer Products

  07-01-2019 19:10
  WWE has issued the following:
  WWE® Names Sarah Cummins Senior Vice President, Consumer Products
  01/07/2019  – STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Sarah Cummins as Senior Vice President, Consumer Products. Cummins will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of WWE’s global consumer products business, including licensing, e-commerce, venue sales, home entertainment and publishing. She will report d
  
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• Sean Mooney Reflects On The Life Gene Okerlund: ‘He Was Just Awesome’

  07-01-2019 18:45
  Sean Mooney says farewell to a mentor and friend.
  The post Sean Mooney Reflects On The Life Gene Okerlund: ‘He Was Just Awesome’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Dean Ambrose Continues To Sell Curb Stomp 15 Minutes After WWE Live Event Ends (Photo & Video)

  07-01-2019 17:58
  Rollins got 'em good!The post Dean Ambrose Continues To Sell Curb Stomp 15 Minutes After WWE Live Event Ends (Photo & Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Most Devastating Superkicks In WWE (Video), Carmella Follows Becky’s Suit In Listing Credibility

  07-01-2019 17:57
  Which kicks makes the cut?
  The post Most Devastating Superkicks In WWE (Video), Carmella Follows Becky’s Suit In Listing Credibility appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• New WWE Action Figure Images and Lineups Release (Photos)

  07-01-2019 17:52
  Check out these upcoming WWE action figures coming soon!
  The post New WWE Action Figure Images and Lineups Release (Photos) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Priscilla Kelly Talks About The Negative Reaction To The Tampon Spot & People Saying She Should Try ‘Telling A Story In The Ring’

  07-01-2019 17:40
  She gives the details on her buzz-worthy moment with Tuna.
  The post Priscilla Kelly Talks About The Negative Reaction To The Tampon Spot & People Saying She Should Try ‘Telling A Story In The Ring’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Robbie E’s Episode Of ‘Titan Games’ To Air This Week As The Rock Gives Motivation

  07-01-2019 17:38
  It's his turn to shine.
  The post Robbie E’s Episode Of ‘Titan Games’ To Air This Week As The Rock Gives Motivation appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• NJPW Reportedly Will Continue To Work With ROH, Currently Not Working w/ All Elite

  07-01-2019 17:23
  According to Wrestling Observer, this is the current standing relationship between companies.
  The post NJPW Reportedly Will Continue To Work With ROH, Currently Not Working w/ All Elite appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Pete Dunne On Finding Gratification With NXT UK, The Responsibility Of Bringing Wrestling Back To British TV

  07-01-2019 17:00
  Dunne comments on the unique opportunity of NXT UK
  The post Pete Dunne On Finding Gratification With NXT UK, The Responsibility Of Bringing Wrestling Back To British TV appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Will Ospreay Comments On KUSHIDA Leaving NJPW, Paul Heyman Has Strategy Meeting

  07-01-2019 16:50
  Earlier on today it was announced that KUSHIDA will be leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling and one of his biggest rivals, Will Ospreay commented on the news.
  Ospreay and KUSHIDA have competed countless times around the world, especially for New Japan where KUSHIDA was actually Ospreay’s first-ever opponent, something he reflected on in his tweet.The Englishman tweeted to thank KUSHIDA for having his first match, for the motivation, for carrying the junior division and for so many learning expe
  
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• Will Ospreay Wants His UK Brethren To ‘Step Up,’ Trent Beretta Talks Facing Juice Robinson (Video)

  07-01-2019 16:45
  NJPW has so big shoes to fill & Ospreay knows a few lads.
  The post Will Ospreay Wants His UK Brethren To ‘Step Up,’ Trent Beretta Talks Facing Juice Robinson (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WATCH: Brand New ‘Being The Elite Episode 133: After WrestleKingdom’

  07-01-2019 16:37
  A new episode of Being The Elite has dropped today, focusing on what has happened after WrestleKingdom ahead of the All Elite Wrestling press conference.
  The episode kicks off with Marty Scurll’s unconventional New Years Day party and he is joined by Kenny Omega, where The Villian has one too many mojitos.
  The Young Bucks then discuss revealing All Elite Wrestling at midnight, admitting it is a little overwhelming and that it feels the same as when they announced ALL IN and added they can&
  
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• David Arquette Credits New Look To A Late WCW Staple, Kofi’s Latest ‘I Just Love Kicks’ Is Transforming (Video)

  07-01-2019 16:16
  "Who bettah than David?"
  The post David Arquette Credits New Look To A Late WCW Staple, Kofi’s Latest ‘I Just Love Kicks’ Is Transforming (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Ed Nordholm Discusses Whether IMPACT Wrestling Would Work With All Elite Wrestling

  07-01-2019 15:56
  Prior to last nights IMPACT Wrestling Homecoming PPV, Ed Nordholm hosted a press conference discussing various topics including if they will work with AEW. Below are some highlights with a H/T to WrestlingInc.com for the transcriptions.
  “Everything is possible,” Nordholm responded. “I think we’d be in the forefront of encouraging collaborations among the bigger and the smaller wrestling promotions. As an organization we’re sure that we would all be stronger if we we
  
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• Tye Dillinger Posts Cryptic Tweet, Nikki Bella Reveals New Total Bellas Cast Member

  07-01-2019 15:38
  Tye Dillinger hasn’t appeared on WWE Television for several months due to injury and this week the Perfect 10 posted a cryptic tweet.
  Dillinger simply posted a date on his social media, which happens to be for tomorrow, which could have several meanings. Many people quickly responded with the fact that the All Elite Wrestling press conference is taking place tomorrow, but Dillinger is still under contract with WWE so he isn’t going to be appearing, even though he did share AEW’
  
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• Two More Names Announced For WWE Royal Rumble 2019; Updated Match Card

  07-01-2019 15:05
  WWE has announced two more competitors for the female WWE Royal Rumble match with both Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose being revealed as entrants.
  Below is the updated match card for the show:
  -Cruiserweight Championship Match: Buddy Murphy (c) vs Tozawa vs Kalisto vs TBC
  -WWE Championship Match: Daniel Bryan (c) vs AJ Styles
  -Universal Championship Match: Brock Lesnar (c) vs Braun Strowman
  -30 Woman Royal Rumble MatchNatalya
  Ruby Riott
  Liv Morgan
  Sarah Logan
  Bayley
  Sasha Banks
  Mandy Rose
  Sonya Dev
  
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• Lisa Varon (A.K.A Victoria) Announces 2019 Will Be Her Final Year Wrestling

  07-01-2019 14:49
  Former multi-time WWE Women’s Champion, Victoria (a.k.a Lisa Varon) has revealed that 2019 will be her final year as an in-ring competitor.
  Varon who was incredibly successful during her time with WWE as well as when she worked for TNA under the name of Tara revealed her plans to retire via Instagram, stating:
  “Hey Gang!!! Year 2019 will be my last year wrestling in the Squared Circle. An exciting new adventure is to come. So if you are interested in booking me to wrestle in you
  
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• Juice Robinson Reportedly Signs New Deal With NJPW

  07-01-2019 14:42
  How long has Juice reportedly signed for?
  The post Juice Robinson Reportedly Signs New Deal With NJPW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Revolution Pro Wrestling: Live At The Cockpit 37 Results (1/6): PAC vs Zack Sabre Jr, More

  07-01-2019 14:31
  Revolution Pro Wrestling: Live At The Cockpit 37 Results1/6/2018Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  1-Dan McGee def. Sha Samuels
  Queen Of The Ring Semi-Final
  2-Sammii Jayne def. YUU after Rev Pro Women’s champion Zoe Lucas interfered and hit YUU with the title belt.
  Queen Of The Ring Semi-Final
  3-Debbie Keitel def. Chardonnay
  3-David Starr, Rob Lias, Great O-Khar & Josh Bodom def. El Phantasmo, MK McKinnan, Shigehiro Irie & The O.J.M.O
  4-Chris Ridgeway def. Kurtis Chapman
  5-KellyAnne
  
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• Being The Elite Episode 133: ‘After Wrestle Kingdom’

  07-01-2019 14:26
  Marty throws a party.
  The post Being The Elite Episode 133: ‘After Wrestle Kingdom’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Kushida Announces He Is Leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling

  07-01-2019 14:04
  New Japan Pro Wrestling is set to lose another of its top stars as it has been announced that KUSHIDA will be leaving the company at the end of the month.
  It was revealed during a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling press conference that KUSHIDA would be finishing up with the company at the end of January.
  New Japan’s announcer, Chris Charlton posted a transcription of the conference for English speaking fans, with KUSHIDA admitting it wasn’t an easy decision and that he will now head ove
  
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• Tama Tonga On His Wrestle Kingdom 13 Entrance, His Unique In-Ring Style, The NJPW Dojo, More

  07-01-2019 13:37
  New Japan Pro Wrestling star, Tama Tonga recently spoke with Cultaholic about Wrestle Kingdom 13, his own in-ring style and much more.
  Wrestle Kingdom 13 entrance
  “I am a big comic book fan and Redhood, I am a big fan so I have an image and a vision of where wrestling should go, so why not lead that way? Everything with the comics, why not pioneer that way and I think Gorillas Of Destiny and New Japan could lead that way.”
  His in-ring style:
  “It’s a mixture of both, exper
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: Brock Lesnar, Hulk Hogan, And John Cena All Return, Tag Team Title Match, More

  07-01-2019 13:25
  Tonight’s episode of WWE Raw is set to be a stacked one full of returns with major names appearing, whilst the build to the Royal Rumble continues.
  John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Hulk Hogan are all being advertised to appear on the first live episode of WWE Raw in 2019 as the ‘fresh start’ continues.
  The Immortal One, Hulk Hogan will make his first appearance on the flagship show since 2015 as he honors the late, great, “Mean” Gene Okerlund.
  Following his return on Sm
  
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• Stardom New Years Stars 2019 Tour Results: Trios Tournament, Starlight Kid Defends, High Speed Title Match, Battle Royale & More

  07-01-2019 12:56
  The following are complete results from this year’s Stardom New Years Stars tour which took place at five different events across the first six days of 2019. The promotion has stated that matches from the tour will be added to their streaming service Stardom-World.com beginning later today.
  Stardom New Years Stars – Night 1January 2, 2019
  — Natsuko Tora def. Alex Gracia and Kaori Yoneyama
  — Mary Apache & Sadie Gibbs def. Jungle Kyona & Ruaka
  — Hazuki, Kagets
  
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• NJPW Announces ‘New Beginning’ Lineup; Tanahashi’s First Defense, Okada vs Fale, 5 Title Matches & More

  07-01-2019 12:36
  New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the lineup for their upcoming New Beginning tour, which this year will see two major events in Sapporo leading up to the final night of the tour in Osaka.
  All three shows will of course air live on New Japan World, and while not confirmed at this time, it is believed that at least the Osaka show, if not all three shows, will also feature live English commentary.
  The theme of this year’s tour seems to be Suzuki-Gun vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon, stemmi
  
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• NJPW Announces Lineup For Upcoming ‘Fantastica Mania’ Tour; 5 Shows Airing Live & English Commentary

  07-01-2019 12:06
  New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the lineup for their annual Fantastica Mania tour featuring the stars of CMLL, which is set to kick off at Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan this Friday, Jan. 11.
  This year a total of five events along the tour will be broadcast live on the promotion’s streaming service NJPW World, with the final two nights at Korakuen Hall (Jan. 20-21) also featuring English commentary.
  Fantastica Mania @ Edion ArenaJanuary 11, 2019Osaka, Japan
  — Tiger Mask, Ryusuke T
  
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• Former Knockouts Champion Returns at Impact Homecoming Seeking Revenge on Su Yung

  07-01-2019 11:20
  After more than eight months trapped inside the kingdom of darkness — also known as the injured list — Rosemary made her return to Impact Wrestling this Sunday night at the company’s first pay-per-view event of 2019, Impact Homecoming.
  The former Knockouts Champion has been out of action since suffering an injury back in May of 2018, and was written off television after being attacked by Su Yung and placed inside a coffin. Since then Impact has run multiple programs involving Y
  
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• Tessa Blanchard Drops Knockouts Title At Impact Homecoming After Interference From Hall of Famer

  07-01-2019 10:57
  A new Knockouts Champion was crowned this Sunday night during an eventful night at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN as the stars of Impact Wrestling returned to live pay-per-view for Impact Homecoming.
  In a rematch from their highly touted bout at Bound for Glory last October, the self-proclaimed “Queen of Lucha Libre” Taya Valkyrie defeated Tessa Blanchard to finally get her hands on the Knockouts title. However, she didn’t exactly achieve this victory on her o
  
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