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• Brian Cage And Gates Of Agony Turn On Swerve Strickland On AEW Dynamite

  09-05-2024 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Heavy is the head that wears the crown.On the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland came to the ring for a confrontation with his number one contender, Christian Cage. They went back and forth, and Cage threatened to attack Strickland. Swerve said that he did not come alone, and his Mogul Embassy stablemates Brian Cage and the Gates of Agony arrived.However, the trio blindsided Strickland and attacked him. Bishop Kaun and Toa Lioa punctuated the be
  
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• Matt Cardona Reflects On Anniversary Of His Repackaging As Zack Ryder In WWE

  20-05-2024 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Matt Cardona looks back on the debut of the new-look Zack Ryder.On the May 19, 2009, episode of WWE ECW, Matt Cardona, then known as Zack Ryder, debuted a new look, as he had a different theme song and his one-legged tights. This marked the first time he used “Woo Woo Woo” as part of his package.Cardona took to social media to respond to a tweet about the anniversary of this repackaging. He noted that he had to survive, and he had to stand out. Cardona noted that he wanted to make p
  
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• Buff Bagwell To Receive CAC 2024 Men’s Wrestling Award

  20-05-2024 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cauliflower Alley Club will honor Buff Bagwell, and the former WCW star has commented on the news.Cauliflower Alley Club announced that Marcus Alexander Bagwell, also known as Buff Bagwell, is the recipient of the 2024 Men’s Wrestling Award. The CAC will honor Bagwell at their 58th annual reunion in Las Vegas on Aug. 19-21.Bagwell commented on the news by saying that he could not be more honored or thrilled to receive the award.
  I couldn’t be more thrilled or honore
  
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• Shawn Spears On His Time In AEW: I Was Put In Positions That Allowed For Growth

  20-05-2024 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Spears briefly reflects on his time in AEW.Spears joined AEW in 2019, and he was in the company until he entered free agency on January 1, 2024. He then returned to WWE and joined NXT.In a tweet, Spears answered a question from a fan who asked him what his favorite moment in AEW was. He stated that there were plenty, as he was fortunate enough to be put in positions that allowed for growth.
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• Paul Ellering Compares Authors Of Pain To The Legion Of Doom

  20-05-2024 03:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Ellering compares The Authors of Pain to the Legion of Doom, or the Road Warriors.The Authors of Pain had a successful first run in WWE but were released in 2020. The duo, along with Paul Ellering, made their return in January 2024. They joined Karrion Kross and Scarlett in The Final Testament.Speaking with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, Paul Ellering was asked to comment on why he chose the Authors of Pain.“To me, they were like clones of the LOD. Very int
  
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• Xia Brookside Says She’s Having The Best Time In TNA, Confirms She Has A Multi-Year Deal

  20-05-2024 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Xia Brookside is having a great time with TNA, and she is set to stay with the company for some time.Former NXT UK star Xia Brookside joined TNA at TNA Hard To Kill 2024, and she has been a featured member of the roster ever since.Speaking with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Xia Brookside discussed her run in TNA so far. She first noted that she previously talked to Gail Kim about coming to TNA. (H/t Fightful for the transcription)“So when I first moved over h
  
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• Cassie Lee On Scrapped WWE Dream Matches: So Many Missed Opportunities

  20-05-2024 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cassie Lee reflects on what might have been with some dream tag team matches in WWE that never ended up taking place.
  Former WWE Superstar Cassie Lee (FKA Peyton Royce) was a recent guest on Ring The Belle. When asked about the scrapped plans for a dream match between The IIconics and The Bellas, Lee said all she knows is that they were supposed to have a storyline from WrestleMania to SummerSlam, but it never ended up happening.“All I know is that we were supposed to go
  
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• Report: Update On Wendi Richter Making Potential Appearance For AEW

  20-05-2024 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Don’t expect to see Wendi Richter in AEW anytime soon, despite Toni Storm’s teases to the contrary.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that, per sources, Wendi Richter was considered for an appearance in AEW after Toni Storm regularly made references to her. However, this is unlikely to happen, as Richter is under a WWE Legends Deal.Sapp cites Rob Van Dam, who has implied that he had WWE’s blessing to work for AEW, but there is no word on
  
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• Arn Anderson: MJF Is Unlimited In What He Can Achieve, But You Have To Take Less Chances

  20-05-2024 01:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Arn Anderson praises former AEW World Champion MJF but says he should be more careful.MJF has been absent since he lost the AEW World Championship at AEW Worlds End. He has been recovering from injuries, as he was banged up heading into the show.In an interview with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson, who has worked with AEW as a coach, commented on MJF.“I think MJF is unlimited in what he can achieve in this business,
  
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• Damian Priest Expects Puerto Rico Crowd To Top WWE Backlash France Next Time

  20-05-2024 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Damian Priest says the crowd at WWE Backlash France set the standard, and he thinks Puerto Rico could top it.WWE held Backlash in Puerto Rico in 2023, and the electric crowd made the show even more special. The same could be said of WWE Backlash France, as the audience at the premium live event has been viewed as the star of the show.Damian Priest competed in high-profile bouts at both shows.Speaking on Squared Circle Pit, Damian Priest compared the crowds and noted that France
  
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• Bayley: I Still Feel Like I’m Trying To Find My Relationship With The Fans Again

  19-05-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s Champion Bayley says she has to mend some fences with the fans following the end of her heel run.At WWE WrestleMania 40, Bayley won the WWE Women’s Championship. She defended the gold against Naomi and Tiffany Stratton ay WWE Backlash France.Speaking on WWE’s The Bump, Bayley discussed her successful defense. She described how she feels like she’s trying to “find” the relationship she had with fans before her heel run.“I sti
  
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• Report: Chris Jericho Seemingly Saw AEW Dynasty Crowd Reaction Coming, Update On FTW Title

  19-05-2024 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Chris Jericho anticipated the crowd’s harsh reactions to him, according to a new report.Former world champion Chris Jericho has been heavily booed in recent weeks, and some fans have even chanted “Please retire.” The reactions were especially evident at AEW Dynasty, where Jericho beat HOOK to win the FTW Championship.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Chris Jericho anticipated the crowd’s reaction at AEW Dynasty and afterwards, citing multiple
  
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• Billy Gunn: If I Don’t Have Fun, I’ll Grab My Shit, Walk Out The Door, And Never Come Back

  19-05-2024 22:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Billy Gunn discusses his future in wrestling.WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn, 60, remains featured on AEW programming as a member of The Acclaimed. He had a short-lived storyline retirement in 2023 before he returned and won the AEW World Trios Championship with The Acclaimed.Speaking with Xenia for XeniaDidThat, the storyline with Billy Gunn’s brief retirement came up.“I tried, trust me [laughs,” Billy Gunn said. “[Xenia notes that the wres
  
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• Rey Mysterio: WWE Separating Our Team Was The Best Thing That Could Have Happened For Dominik

  19-05-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Splitting up with his father was the best thing that could have happened for Dominik Mysterio, according to Rey Mysterio.Early in his WWE career, Dominik Mysterio teamed up with his dad, Rey Mysterio. They won the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship together. Dominik later turned on Rey and joined the Judgment Day, and he has continued to reach new heights ever since.Speaking on the JAXXON PODCAST,Rey Mysterio discussed Dominik Mysterio’s success. He noted that their team
  
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• Jey Uso: When It’s My Turn, My Turn Will Organically Happen

  19-05-2024 21:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jey Uso is going to keep grinding, as he is confident that his time will come.Jey Uso has become one of WWE RAW’s top stars in recent months. At WWE Backlash France, he unsuccessfully challenged Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship. The Judgment Day interfered and helped Priest win.Speaking with Tim Battle and Eli on the Battleground Podcast, Jey Uso was asked to reflect on facing Damian Priest at WWE Backlash France and whether there was anything he would
  
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• The Undertaker: A WWE Roast Would Be Huge, I’m Not Talking About Me Being Roasted

  19-05-2024 20:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker thinks a WWE roast would be great, but he’s not volunteering himself.The Roast of Tom Brady recently sparked plenty of buzz in the sports world and beyond. Various celebrities have been the subjects of roasts over the years, and The Undertaker wonders if WWE could have one during WrestleMania week.Speaking on his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker brought up the possibility but clarified that he was not volunteering himself to be roasted. (H/t Jeremy La
  
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• Liv Morgan: Sarah Logan Used To Fart In The Ring All Time

  19-05-2024 20:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan says a lot of things happen in the ring, farting included.Speaking on Open Thoughts, Liv Morgan was asked whether she has ever farted in the ring. She brought up her time in The Riott Squad and noted that Sarah Logan used to fart all the time.“[Laughs] No, but oh my gosh, Sarah [Logan], sorry, I love you, but I had this tag team partner, Sarah,” Liv Morgan said. “I was in a tag team called the Riott Squad, and she would fart in the ring all the time
  
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• Jon Moxley On Twitter: Get Off That F*cking Thing, It Brings The Worst Out Of Everyone

  19-05-2024 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley says get off of Twitter.Speaking on Hey! (EW) with RJ City, AEW star Jon Moxley was asked about having a Twitter but not tweeting since October 2021.“I don’t like Twitter at all,” Jon Moxley said. “It’s hard to escape it because everything that’s in the news about any subject is about something somebody said or did on Twitter. So I’m gonna hear about it. It’s impossible to escape. If it’s not Twitter, it’s s
  
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• DIY: Winning The WWE Tag Team Titles In 2024 Is Our Agenda

  19-05-2024 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  DIY remains determined to win the gold.DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) targeted the tag team titles during their time on WWE RAW, but they came up short. In the 2024 WWE Draft, they were selected by WWE SmackDown. On the May 17 episode of WWE SmackDown, the duo defeated Angel and Berto.Speaking on the SmackDown LowDown, DIY were asked to comment on how they planned to continue their momentum.“I wouldn’t call it a roll, right. It’s been one match,&rdquo
  
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• Nia Jax To Jade Cargill: You’ll Have Plenty Of Losses, But You’ll Never Forget Your First

  19-05-2024 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nia Jax sends a message to Jade Cargill.On the May 17 episode of WWE SmackDown, Nia Jax faced Jade Cargill in a Queen of the Ring tournament quarterfinal. Jax scored the win via disqualification when Cargill hit her with a chair. This marked Cargill’s first loss since she joined WWE.Speaking on the SmackDown LowDown, Nia Jax was asked about her “controversial” win.“Controversial? Are you kidding me? Did you not see how good I did? I won,” Nia Jax s
  
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• Jazmin Allure On Mercedes Moné: She’s Definitely My Biggest Dream Match

  19-05-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné is definitely a dream match for many young women who grew up watching her in WWE as Sasha Banks.Jazmin Allure recently sat down with Jose Gonzalez of PWMania. When asked about what she does with her character to help her come across as a star, Allure spoke about getting inspiration growing up by watching Sasha Banks, now known as All Elite Wrestling‘s Mercedes Moné.“Honestly, like growing up, it was a lot of people that I saw like on WWE,
  
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• Bryan Danielson: The Doctor Says I’m Going To Need Surgery Soon

  19-05-2024 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bryan Danielson keeps fighting, but he says he will have to get surgery soon.Bryan Danielson returned on the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, as it was revealed that he would be part of Team AEW for the Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing. Danielson had been absent since he lost to Will Ospreay at AEW Double or Nothing.In a digital exclusive, Bryan Danielson looked ahead to the Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing.“Somebody paid a price to tak
  
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• Sidney Akeem (SCRYPTS) Discusses WWE Exit, Says The Door Isn’t Closed

  19-05-2024 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sidney Akeem, also known as Reggie or SCRYPTS in WWE, opens up about his looming departure from the company.Akeem previously confirmed that he would be a free agent on June 1 after Fightful reported that WWE opted not to renew his contract. During his time with the company, Reggie won the WWE 24/7 Championship. At the end of his time in WWE, he had a run in WWE NXT as SCRYPTS.
  In an interview with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Sidney Akeem discussed his departure. (H/t Fight
  
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• Noam Dar Recalls Thinking He Was Getting Ribbed While Prepping For WWE Debut

  19-05-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former NXT UK Heritage Cup Champion Noam Dar is one of the most popular stars in WWE. He has been with the Stamford-based promotion for almost a decade now. Recently, during an interview with Kenny McIntosh of Inside The Ropes, Noam Dar reflected on his WWE debut. His first match was at the initial WWE Cruiserweight Classic.
  During the interview, Dar mentioned that WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg explained how his entrance was going to be and mentioned that he would have pyro too.
  
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• MLW Fury Road 2024 Results (5/18/24): Matt Riddle Takes On Sami Callihan

  19-05-2024 05:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MLW Fury Road Results – May 18, 2024Saturday night’s MLW Fury Road special kicks off with a recap of their Azteca Lucha event.Jake Crist defeated Brett Ryan GosselinJake Crist catches Brett Ryan Gosselin in a front-forward rollup to score the pinfall victory.
  Gosselin attacks Crist after the match and has to be pulled off Crist by the referee.AKIRA defeated Bobby Fish
  AKIRA hits Bobby Fish with the Death Penalty to win the match by pinfall.
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• Orange Cassidy vs. Trent Beretta Announced For AEW Double Or Nothing, Updated Card

  19-05-2024 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Double or Nothing continues to get bigger, with another match set for the upcoming pay-per-view.
  During tonight’s episode of AEW Collision, it was confirmed that Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta would compete in a singles match at the PPV. The two will also face off a little ahead of their singles match, as they’ll both compete in a tag team match next week at AEW Dynamite.EXCLUSIVE! Trent Beretta does NOT want to talk about what just happened
  
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• Will Ospreay In Action, FTW Contenders Match & More Announced For 5/22 AEW Dynamite, Updated Card

  19-05-2024 04:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite is set to be a big one, and will see Will Ospreay in action, an FTW Contender’s Match, and more.
  During tonight’s episode of AEW Collision, the trio of Hook, Katsuyori Shibata, and Bryan Keith all earned a spot in a three-way FTW Championship Eliminator match to determine who will face Chris Jericho at AEW Double or Nothing for the title.
  Hook defeated Johnny TV to earn his spot, while Shibata and Keith def
  
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• Backstage Reaction To Gable Steveson, Other NXT Releases

  19-05-2024 02:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A recent report from Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp has shed some light on the backstage reactions to the recent wave of NXT cuts that took place earlier this month.
  A report from Sean Ross Sapp notes that Valentina Feroz and Boa both had been struggling with injuries over the past few months, and many NXT stars behind the scenes believed the pair weren’t able to really showcase their talents due to that.Two of the more surprising cuts that were ann
  
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• AEW Rampage Results (5/18/24): Kyle O’Reilly Takes On Lee Moriarty

  19-05-2024 01:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Rampage Results – May 18, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of AEW Rampage kicks off at 10 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Rampage.
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• AEW Collision Results (5/18/24): Bryan Danielson And FTR In Action

  19-05-2024 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision Results – May 18, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of AEW Collision kicks off at 8 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Collision.
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