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• WWE SmackDown Live: New Match Added

  20-01-2019 23:46
  A Royal Rumble preview.The post WWE SmackDown Live: New Match Added appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Matt Hardy Provides Major Update On His Current Condition — “I’ll Be Back In Action Soon”

  20-01-2019 23:30
  The latest on Matt Hardy appears to be, thankfully, some excellent news.
  After quietly stepping away from the ring last August amid claims that his lower back was fusing with his pelvis, due to decades of taking bumps and numerous injuries throughout his career, it was unknown whether or not the Woken tag team legend would ever make his return to a wrestling ring.
  During his time away Hardy reportedly worked as a backstage producer, learning other elements of the business while unable to compete
  
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• Matt Hardy ‘Greenlit’ For Return, Not Retiring Anytime Soon

  20-01-2019 23:28
  "My body is in the best shape it’s been in in years." - Matt HardyThe post Matt Hardy ‘Greenlit’ For Return, Not Retiring Anytime Soon appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Miz & Cesaro Clash In Royal Rumble Preview This Week On Smackdown Live; Updated Card For Tuesday’s Show

  20-01-2019 23:00
  Just five days before the self-proclaimed greatest tag team in the world clash with The Bar at WWE’s annual Royal Rumble pay-per-view, The Miz will have a warm-up match against Cesaro this Tuesday night on Smackdown Live.
  This week’s blue brand go-home show is starting to look pretty stacked. In addition to Miz and Cesaro battling it out one-on-one, lucha libre legend Rey Mysterio will battle Andrade (no longer Cien Almas) in a rematch from last week’s instant classic, but this
  
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• Joey Janela On His New AEW Deal, Working For Free In The Indies, & How Wrestling Changed His Life

  20-01-2019 22:52
  "I realize that I did something and I'm proud of it."
  The post Joey Janela On His New AEW Deal, Working For Free In The Indies, & How Wrestling Changed His Life appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Al Snow Details Bringing OVW Back To Prominence, Talks Giving Back, & Teases A ‘Historic Groundbreaking’ Announcement

  20-01-2019 22:09
  "I’m trying to raise up the level and continue to grow OVW and bring it back to its prominence."
  The post Al Snow Details Bringing OVW Back To Prominence, Talks Giving Back, & Teases A ‘Historic Groundbreaking’ Announcement appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• 21 WWE Superstars Officially Confirmed For Women’s Royal Rumble Match

  20-01-2019 21:00
  WWE has officially confirmed 9 new Superstars for the upcoming 30-Woman Royal Rumble match set to take place next Sunday in Phoenix, AZ.
  In addition to the 12 previously announced names for the annual January classic, you can now add Charlotte Flair, Naomi, Tamina Snuka, Peyton Royce and Billie Kay of The IIconics, Dana Brooke, Lana, Nia Jax and Nikki Cross to the Rumble. Each competitor was revealed this afternoon via WWE’s official Twitter account.
  Already confirmed for the match is Nata
  
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• Charlotte Flair Confirmed For Women’s Royal Rumble Match

  20-01-2019 20:00
  Charlotte Flair is heading to the Royal Rumble!
  The 8-time WWE title holder was officially confirmed for this year’s 30-woman, over-the-top-rope classic on Sunday afternoon as a part of a social media-exclusive reveal event, along with several other names from both WWE RAW and Smackdown Live.
  “I didn’t get to be a part of the first,” Charlotte said on Twitter, “but I’m winning the second.”
  In 2018 when WWE first debuted the Women’s Royal Rumble Mat
  
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• Akam Of The Authors Of Pain Reportedly Suffers Leg Injury

  20-01-2019 19:58
  Sad news for The Authors Of Pain
  The post Akam Of The Authors Of Pain Reportedly Suffers Leg Injury appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Watch: Ric Flair Wants To Be Like The Rock In 2019

  20-01-2019 18:53
  Two-time WWE Hall Of Famer, Ric Flair has posted a funny video to his Instagram this week claiming that for 2019 he wants to be like The Rock.
  The Nature Boy states in the video that he wants to be like The Rock and in the video, you can see Flair working out in the gym to try and achieve that goal.
  The Rock responded to the video by sharing it on his own account, saying that he has a lot of love and respect for Flair, noting how crazy it was that someone he looked up to growing up now wants to
  
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• WWE Raw Superstar Reportedly Injured

  20-01-2019 18:26
  According to a report in the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE has been dealt another injury blow with a member of the WWE Raw roster on the shelf.
  According to Dave Meltzer, Akam, one-half of Authors Of Pain is currently out of action dealing with a leg injury and is expected to be missing for a couple more months, which could mean the dominant duo will miss WWE WrestleMania 35, although that isn’t confirmed.
  Akam last competed in a match on WWE Raw back in December 17, 2018 when the t
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Abilene, TX (1/19/19): Main Event Lumberjack Match

  20-01-2019 18:25
  The Rumble is almost here!
  The post WWE Live Event Results From Abilene, TX (1/19/19): Main Event Lumberjack Match appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Toni Storm Talks Winning The NXT UK Women’s Championship, Who Her Main Roster Dream Opponent Is, More

  20-01-2019 18:15
  The new NXT UK Women’s Champion, Toni Storm recently spoke with The Hindustan Times about winning the championship and competing at Takeover.
  On NXT Takeover: Blackpool:
  “That was probably one of the hottest crowd that I have seen in a show. From the beginning of the match, they were really into the action and the atmosphere was absolutely incredible.”
  Who she would like to face on the main roster:
  “I would love to be in the ring with Ronda [Rousey], Sasha [Banks] and Bec
  
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• WWE Announces New Match For WWE SmackDown Live This Week

  20-01-2019 18:03
  WWE has announced a brand new match for WWE SmackDown Live for the women’s division as a heated feud finally comes to a head inside the ring.
  WWE has already revealed that Rey Mysterio and Andrade will compete once again in a two out of three falls match and that Vince McMahon will moderate a segment between Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles, but you can add another match to that list.
  After weeks of taking shots at each other, WWE has confirmed that Noami will go one on one with Mandy Rose on th
  
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• Lio Rush Chats With Fan On Instagram, How Old Is Karl Anderson Turning Today?

  20-01-2019 18:00
  "If you want something you have to go get it."
  The post Lio Rush Chats With Fan On Instagram, How Old Is Karl Anderson Turning Today? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• SmackDown: New Match Made Official For This Week’s Show

  20-01-2019 17:52
  The match is long overdue.
  The post SmackDown: New Match Made Official For This Week’s Show appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Location For Next Impact PPV Revealed, How Much Will The XFL Be Paying Quarterbacks?

  20-01-2019 17:45
  Is that a fair wage for QB's?
  The post Location For Next Impact PPV Revealed, How Much Will The XFL Be Paying Quarterbacks? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Watch: Five WWE NXT Tag Teams You Forgot Existed

  20-01-2019 17:42
  WWE has uploaded a brand new video to its YouTube channel today looking back at the top five teams you forgot existed in WWE NXT.
  The video, which you can watch below, shows moments from all five tag teams which you may have forgotten about and does include some of the main rosters biggest stars.The post Watch: Five WWE NXT Tag Teams You Forgot Existed appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Live Announcements Of Women Declaring For The Royal Rumble

  20-01-2019 17:39
  Check back every 30 minutes for the newest entry!
  The post Live Announcements Of Women Declaring For The Royal Rumble appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Toni Storm On Winning The NXT UK Women’s Title, Dream Opponent, More

  20-01-2019 17:28
  Which WWE superstar wants to face-off against Toni?
  The post Toni Storm On Winning The NXT UK Women’s Title, Dream Opponent, More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Possible Reason Why KUSHIDA Left New Japan Pro Wrestling

  20-01-2019 17:20
  During the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed the possible reason why KUSHIDA decided to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling.
  According to Meltzer, one of the main reasons he left the company is because he wanted to turn heel, but he wasn’t allowed to. Below is what Meltzer said on the situation, with a H/T to Cultaholic.com for the transcriptions.
  “One of the things with Kushida which led to his leaving for WWE is that early last year he wanted to go heel and join the
  
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• Tenille Dashwood Provides Injury Update (PHOTO)

  20-01-2019 17:09
  She is looking better than ever!
  The post Tenille Dashwood Provides Injury Update (PHOTO) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Sioux Falls, SD (1/19/19): SmackDown Roster In Action

  20-01-2019 17:04
  4 Title Matches!
  The post WWE Live Event Results From Sioux Falls, SD (1/19/19): SmackDown Roster In Action appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Sasha Banks Apologizes To Natalya, “Bumblebee” Exceeds $400 Million At World Wide Box Office

  20-01-2019 16:54
  Sasha Banks has apologized to Natalya ahead of their tag team match on WWE Raw this week for her involvement in the situation between her and Ronda Rousey.
  The Boss said she is sorry that Natalya got dragged into it, but she claimed when you associate with a fake one, you shouldn’t be surprised when a real one walks in.Natalya and Rousey will team up to compete against The Boss ‘n’ Hug Connection tomorrow night on Raw.Sorry you got dragged into this @natbynature but when you as
  
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• 1/19 NXT Live Event Results From Citrus Springs, FL: Unleash The Universe Tournament

  20-01-2019 16:53
  Who won the tournament?The post 1/19 NXT Live Event Results From Citrus Springs, FL: Unleash The Universe Tournament appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Excludes Chris Benoit In New Photo Gallery, UpUpDownDown Birthday Bash (VIDEO)

  20-01-2019 16:44
  Benoit is left out again.
  The post WWE Excludes Chris Benoit In New Photo Gallery, UpUpDownDown Birthday Bash (VIDEO) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Paige Begins Press Tour For Upcoming “Fighting With My Family” Movie

  20-01-2019 16:19
  Former WWE SmackDown Live General Manager, Paige has started her press tour for the upcoming movie, “Fighting With My Family,” which is based on her life.
  Paige kick-started the tour alongside Florence Pugh (the actress who plays her) for interviews, with the two women meeting each other for the first time.
  Paige stated that she is a wonderful human and that they had so much fun as she now looks ahead to the movie being released at Sundance Film Festival. Paige added that it is scary
  
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• EVOLVE 120 Results (1/19/2019): Johnny Gargano In Action

  20-01-2019 16:15
  Great matches on the card!
  The post EVOLVE 120 Results (1/19/2019): Johnny Gargano In Action appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• New Content Coming To The WWE Network This Week

  20-01-2019 16:00
  Rumble week is here!
  The post New Content Coming To The WWE Network This Week appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Christian Discusses Which TNA Mistake AEW Needs To Avoid Making

  20-01-2019 15:52
  WWE legend, Christian recently discussed the brand new wrestling company, AEW, revealing a mistake that TNA made that the new company must avoid.
  “I think that they need to focus on themselves. I think the knock TNA had is they seemed to worry too much about what WWE was doing instead of focusing on their own. That would be the way to go, in my opinion. As far as new signing Chris Jericho goes, he is obviously one of the biggest names in the history of the industry.”
  “So that i
  
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• Watch: The Young Bucks Make Surprise Appearance At Defy Wrestling

  20-01-2019 15:32
  All Elite Wrestling tag team, The Young Bucks made another surprise appearance this weekend, popping up at Defy Wrestling to a thunderous reaction.
  The Elite had appeared at Bar Wrestling’s show earlier in the week in Los Angeles to surprise those in attendance and it seems like this might become a trend now as the group looks to stay active, with the Young Bucks appearing at Defy Wrestling last night.Here’s the first part of the #YoungBucks entrance at @defyNW tonight! What a recept
  
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• Rumored WWE NXT UK Signee Removed From Upcoming Independent Show

  20-01-2019 15:22
  A rumored future WWE NXT UK signing has been removed from an upcoming Defiant Wrestling show, creating speculation over his future.
  Ilja Dragunov was scheduled to take part in the February tapings for Defiant Wrestling’s ‘Loaded’ series, but the company has announced he is no longer set to appear, releasing the following statement:
  “Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control. Ilja Dragunov is no longer able to compete on his scheduled Defiant dates in February
  
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• Watch: Charlotte Flair Recalls The Bond Between Gene Okerlund & Ric Flair

  20-01-2019 14:52
  In a new video on WWE’s YouTube channel, WWE SmackDown Live Superstar, Charlotte Flair spoke about the bond between Gene Okerlund and her father.
  The late, great, Okerlund was incredibly close to the Nature Boy and Charlotte stated she can’t think of his career without “Mean” Gene.
  You can see the video below where Charlotte talks about the relationship between the two WWE Hall Of Famers, which also includes classic clips of them together.The post Watch: Charlotte Flair R
  
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• Tessa Blanchard Discusses Her Thoughts On Paige, Talks Working With The Rock, More

  20-01-2019 14:34
  IMPACT Wrestling star, Tessa Blanchard appeared on The Jim Ross Report where she talked in-depth about being part of the Fighting With My Family movie. Below are some highlights with a H/T to WrestlingInc.com for the transcriptions.
  Her thoughts on Paige:
  “For someone like Paige who has had to deal with a lot in the professional wrestling world, and lately, I feel like it has been a hard year for her kind of with the fans and with everything medically. But it’s really cool for her be
  
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• World Of Sport Wrestling Tour Results (1/18): Will Ospreay In Action, Ladder Match, More

  20-01-2019 14:20
  World Of Sport Wrestling ResultsSouthampton, England1/18/2019Results courtesy of CageMatch.net
  1- BT Gunn & Joe Hendry def. CJ Banks & Sha Samuels
  2- Gabriel Kidd def. Crater
  3- Grado def. Martin Kirby
  4- Will Ospreay def. Rampage
  WOS Women’s Championship Match 
  5- Viper def. Bea Priestley and Kay Lee Ray (c) to become the NEW Champion
  Ladder Match 
  6- Nathan Cruz def. Adam Maxted
  7- Justin Sysum & Robbie X def. Alpha Bad (Iestyn Rees & Kip Sabian)
  The post World
  
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• Tenille Dashwood Posts Lengthy Message About Looking At Negatives As Positives

  20-01-2019 14:10
  Ring Of Honor talent, Tenille Dashwood (f.k.a Emma), posted a lengthy message on Instagram about turning negatives into positives.
  Dashwood who had a difficult end to 2018 has worked hard to be a role model and claims she has spent the past few months focusing on being happy and healthy. Dashwood stated that she has taken time to be with friends and family and travel and do things that have made her happy.
  Speaking about her injury, Dashwood stated that she has rehabbed her shoulder and imp
  
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• EVOLVE 120 Results (1/19): Johnny Gargano vs Austin Theory, Street Profits In Singles Actions, Darby Allin & More

  20-01-2019 13:05
  EVOLVE 120 ResultsJanuary 19, 2019Queens, NY
  — Montez Ford def. Eddie Kingston
  — Josh Briggs def. Angelo Dawkins
  — JD Drake def. Joe Gacy
  — Curt Stallion def. Leon Ruff and Orange Cassidy
  — Anthony Henry def. AR Fox
  — Darby Allin def. Fabian Aichner
  — Johnny Gargano def. Austin Theory
  The post EVOLVE 120 Results (1/19): Johnny Gargano vs Austin Theory, Street Profits In Singles Actions, Darby Allin & More appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• LIVE NOW: WWE Reveals 2019 Women’s Royal Rumble Entrants

  20-01-2019 12:40
  Starting today at 12:00 p.m. eastern WWE will be unveiling the competitors in this year’s 30-Woman Royal Rumble match. It’s unclear how many of the entrants will be revealed in total, but we’ll have complete live coverage as long as names continue to drop, which should be every 30 minutes.
  Here’s the list of competitors that have been announced over the past few weeks:Natalya
  Bayley
  Ember Moon
  Ruby Riott
  Sarah Logan
  Liv Morgan
  Mickie James
  Alicia Fox
  Mandy Rose
  Sonya Devi
  
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• NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania (1/20) Tournament Winners Clash

  20-01-2019 10:16
  NJPW & CMLL present Fantasticamania. Live From Korakuen Hall.
  The post NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania (1/20) Tournament Winners Clash appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania (1/20) Live In Progress

  20-01-2019 10:16
  NJPW & CMLL present Fantasticamania. Live From Korakuen Hall.
  The post NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania (1/20) Live In Progress appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Young Bucks Make Appearance At DEFY Wrestling Event (VIDEO)

  20-01-2019 07:59
  Nobody expected this!
  The post Young Bucks Make Appearance At DEFY Wrestling Event (VIDEO) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Bayley and Sasha Banks Comment on Huge Raw Tag Team Match

  20-01-2019 04:01
  Bayley and Sasha Banks were interviewed by WWE following a live event in Abilene, Texas. The Boss ‘n’ Hug were asked about their upcoming match against Natalya and Raw Women’s champion Ronda Rousey on January 21.
  Banks and Bayley have a ton of confidence right now and their fans surely have confidence that they will go over on Raw. The duo also happens to be an early favorite to become the WWE Women’s Tag Team champions. The titles will be decided inside the Elimination C
  
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• Relive Kofi Kingston’s Spectacular Royal Rumble Saves

  20-01-2019 03:29
  WWE recently posted a montage of video clips featuring The New Day’s Kofi Kingston. Each clip spotlights Kingston’s spectacular Royal Rumble match saves.
  The saves have become a yearly event for Kingston. Each one is better than the last, as he always finds a way to save himself from elimination in the Rumble match.
  Both feet must touch the floor for a competitor to be eliminated and Kofi has taken advantage of that rule every time. As The Royal Rumble approaches on January 27, fans
  
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• LOOK: Brock Lesnar Works Out With the Country’s Top Amateur Wrestler

  20-01-2019 02:52
  WWE Universal champion Brock Lesnar recently returned to his alma matter at the University of Minnesota. The Beast Incarnate spent some time on the mats working out with freshman star Gable Stevenson. Stevenson is currently the No.1 ranked heavyweight in the country, boasting a record of 20-0.
  Lesnar is far removed from his days as a two-time All-American and NCAA heavyweight champion. But it’s obvious that he has definitely not forgotten who he is and where he came from, as this workout s
  
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• NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania (1/20) Full Card & Viewing Info

  20-01-2019 02:18
  Ultimo Guerrero teams with Gran Guerrero to take on Dragon Lee & Mistico in the main event!
  The post NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania (1/20) Full Card & Viewing Info appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Robby Brookside & Matt Bloom On The Evolution Of Wrestling Training

  20-01-2019 01:54
  "The way WWE treats their talent is light years ahead of what we’ve gone through."
  The post Robby Brookside & Matt Bloom On The Evolution Of Wrestling Training appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Jay White Talks About the Differences Between New Japan and WWE

  20-01-2019 01:52
  Jay White recently spoke to Digital Spy about several different topics, including the differences between New Japan Pro Wrestling and WWE.
  The Bullet Club leader talked about what separates NJPW from WWE. He was also quick to remind fans that New Japan should be a destination for anyone that’s grown tired of Vince McMahon’s company.“It’s more of a sport than a TV show,” he said. “You see so many fans getting tired of the same WWE stuff. A lot of fans complain
  
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• Vince McMahon To Moderate AJ Styles/Daniel Bryan Meeting on SmackDown Live

  20-01-2019 01:15
  WWE has announced that Vince McMahon will moderate a face-to-face meeting between AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan on the January 22 edition of SmackDown Live.
  This meeting will be the final televised appearance for both men together on WWE programming until The Royal Rumble on January 27. Styles is challenging Bryan for the WWE Championship at that event in a feud that has grown more intense with each passing week.
  The rivalry between the two began in November of 2018, when Bryan defeated Styles for
  
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• Ronda Rousey & Sasha Banks To Square Off In Tag Team Action On WWE RAW

  20-01-2019 00:53
  Just six days before Ronda Rousey defends the RAW Women’s Championships against “The Boss” Sasha Banks in a first-ever meeting between the two, next Sunday at the Royal Rumble, both champion and challenger will square off in tag team action.
  WWE.com has officially confirmed that “Rowdy” Ronda will team with her friend and training partner Natalya to take on two of pro wrestling’s Four Horsewomen, Banks and her on-again, off-again bestie Bayley. The match goes
  
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• SmackDown Live: Two Matches Announced For Tuesday, Vince McMahon To Appear

  20-01-2019 00:46
  Who will seize momentum at the Royal Rumble go-home show?The post SmackDown Live: Two Matches Announced For Tuesday, Vince McMahon To Appear appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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