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• Carmelo Hayes: The Bar Is Raised Higher Because Of My Size, I’m Open To That Challenge

  11-05-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes has faced plenty of adversity leading up to his arrival on the WWE main roster. He recently opened up about the advice WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has given him on his journey.Speaking on The Ringer Wrestling Show, Hayes was asked about any advice he had been given on standing out despite being a smaller-sized superstar. Hayes — who is 5’10 — revealed that Shawn Michaels told him that for someone like him, the grind would never stop. (H/t Je
  
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• Report: Will Ospreay Has This Week Off, Expected To Return Next Week

  05-06-2024 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay has earned some time off.Will Ospreay competed at AEW Double or Nothing, where he beat Roderick Strong to win the AEW International Championship. On the May 29 episode of AEW Dynamite, Ospreay won the Casino Gauntlet Match to earn a world title shot at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Ospreay then defeated Kyle O’Reilly on the June 1 episode of AEW Collision.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Ospreay has this week off after his intense sc
  
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• WWE 2K24 Adds WrestleMania XL Arena With 1.09 Patch

  05-06-2024 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2K has released another patch for WWE 2K24 today. This patch includes the long-awaited WrestleMania XL arena for those who purchased the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition.WWE Games and 2K announced this morning on their official website that patch 1.09 has been released for WWE 2K24 with a small number of fixes.WWE 2K24 Patch 1.09 NotesThe WrestleMania XL arena is finally here for players with the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition or Forty Years of Wres
  
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• Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) To Make Black Label Pro Debut In July

  05-06-2024 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jinder Mahal‘s first post-WWE booking has been announced.Per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, “The Maharaja” Raj Dhesi will debut at Black Label Pro’s Old Habits Die Screaming event in Chicago on Friday, July 26. His opponent was not named in the announcement. This is set to be Mahal’s first match on the independent scene since he returned to WWE in 2016.
  We'd mentioned that we heard from promoters that @JinderMahal was going to get heavy in
  
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• Kevin Kelly Goes In-Depth On His AEW Release, Issues With Ian Riccaboni

  05-06-2024 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Kelly isn’t mixing words when it comes to Ian Riccaboni and his departure from All Elite Wrestling.Former AEW Announcer Kevin Kelly recently took part in a virtual signing for K & S WrestleFest.During the signing, Kelly spoke about his past issues with Ian Riccaboni and how it all came to a head while he was overseas doing the G1, and the Ring of Honor announcer went off on him on a New Japan Discord server.
  “I start doing this AEW thing, and Tony Khan tol
  
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• Chuck Taylor On Match With Trent Beretta: I Couldn’t Ask For A Better Way To Go Out

  05-06-2024 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  If the Parking Lot Brawl between Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta is Taylor’s last match, he’s at peace with it.Chuck Taylor was a recent guest on AEW Close Up with Renee Paquette. When asked about his Parking Lot Brawl with Trent Beretta, which could possibly be the last match of his career, Taylor said he couldn’t ask for a better way to go out.
  “Yeah, weirdly, if that is it, I mean, I couldn’t ask for a better way to go out, honestly,” Chuck
  
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• Matt Hardy Explains Why It’s Important To Reinvent Yourself In Pro Wrestling

  05-06-2024 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Few people in professional wrestling understand the importance of reinventing yourself more than Matt Hardy.TNA Wrestling‘s Matt Hardy recently sat down with Denise Salcedo. When asked about being able to reinvent himself so many times throughout his career, Hardy explained the importance of being able to reinvent himself over the years.
  “Yeah, I mean, in pro wrestling, things have to change,” Matt Hardy admitted. “Because, like, if you’r
  
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• Drew McIntyre Welcomes Steve Austin Into The Cat Life, Offers ‘Cat Dad’ Advice

  05-06-2024 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre congratulates “Stone Cold” Steve Austin for joining the cat life.Steve Austin recently became a “cat dad”, after years of being a dog man. He adopted two new cats, including one named after “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and has been showing them off on social media.He joins the Scot, who is a proud owner of four cats with his partner. When he is not trashing CM Punk on TV and social media, he spends time hanging out with his cats, w
  
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• MJF Could Save AEW From The Elite

  05-06-2024 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF is back in AEW. The former world champion made his surprise return at Double or Nothing on May 25. Max interrupted Adam Cole to pick up their feud from where they left. The self-proclaimed “Wolf of Wrestling” is advertised for AEW Dynamite this week as well. MJF’s AEW return comes amid a power struggle between owner/president Tony Khan and The Elite.Khan was taken out by The Young Bucks with a TK Driver on Dynamite several weeks ago. The group would assaul
  
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• Mandy Rose Reacts To Cosmetic Enhancement Rumors, Confirms What She Has (And Hasn’t) Had Done

  05-06-2024 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mandy Rose did a deep dive into all the cosmetic enhancement surgeries she has (and hasn’t) had over her life.
  The former NXT Women’s Champion was released from the WWE in late 2022, due to the adult content she was selling online. She now appears on the Power Alphas Podcast, alongside her fiancé and former NXT star Tino Sabbatelli.Mandy Rose spoke on the Power Alphas podcast. She spoke about the perception people have of those who get plastic
  
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• MJF Shows Off His Incredible Physical Transformation Since Return To AEW

  05-06-2024 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF has showcased his incredible physical transformation since his return to AEW.The former AEW Champion returned to the company at Double or Nothing 2024, attacking Adam Cole and putting their rivalry to bed. It was the first time fans had seen him since AEW World’s End, when he dropped his title to Samoa Joe in the main event.MJF returned at Double or Nothing, looking healthier than ever. His shoulder injury is healed, and he looks fitter and healthier tha
  
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• Christian Cage Confirms He Wasn’t Cleared For Unsanctioned Match With Randy Orton

  05-06-2024 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Christian Cage revealed he wasn’t cleared to wrestle when he fought Randy Orton on Raw in 2020.During the feud between Edge and Randy Orton in 2020, Christian Cage was brought back to Raw for one night. He battled Orton in an “unsanctioned match“, although he saw very little action.The match lasted just a few seconds. Orton hit Cage with a low blow and then a punt, knocking him out cold. This was his first match in seven years after retiring due to concussions
  
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• Nikki Garcia (Fka Nikki Bella) Confirmed For Season 3 Of ‘The Traitors’ USA

  05-06-2024 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Garcia is back on reality television.
  Based in a castle in the Scottish highlands, 21 celebrities will attempt to capture a massive cash prize. The journey to reach this prize, though, won’t be easy, as these famous figures will “murder” and “banish” each other in a Mafia-like reality game show known as The Traitors. On Wednesday morning, host Alan Cumming revealed the identities of the celebrities (via The Today Show) w
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo On NXT/TNA Partnership: I Don’t Think Anyone Had That On Their Bingo Card

  05-06-2024 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Deonna Purrazzo thinks the current partnership between WWE NXT and TNA has the potential to be something really special.All Elite Wrestling‘s Deonna Purrazzo recently sat down with Brad Norton of Dexerto. When asked about the recent partnership between her former employers, WWE and TNA, Purrazzo admitted she doesn’t think anyone had this on their bingo card.“WWE working with anyone… it kind of blows everyone’s minds,” Deonna Purrazzo admitte
  
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• WWE NXT Hits And Misses (6/4/24)

  05-06-2024 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to our weekly WWE NXT review series where we look back at the biggest hits and misses from the white and gold brand.This week’s episode was the final pitstop before NXT Battleground. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at what went down on the June 4, 2024, episode of NXT.Video Credit: YouTubeHit – Jordynne Grace makes WWE NXT in-ring debutJordynne Grace’s NXT arrival confirmed WWE’s working relationship with TNA. The Knockouts World
  
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• Tam Nakano Wants Mercedes Moné’s AEW TBS Championship

  05-06-2024 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tam Nakano claims that she has unfinished business with AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné, and she wants to settle things once and for all.The Cosmic Angels leader spoke with Sports Graphic Number on her recent losses in big time matches. Tam Nakano unsuccessfully challenged for the AEW TBS Championship during Willow Nightingale‘s visit to STARDOM, and she also lost to Aja Kong and Kaoru Ito in a tag match alongside Natsupoi at All-Star Grand Queendom
  
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• Swerve Strickland: Mercedes Moné Has That Much Star Power To Main Event, We Believe In Her

  05-06-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the biggest stars in AEW at the moment is the newly crowned TBS Champion Mercedes Moné. The current AEW World Heavyweight Champion Swerve Strickland shared his thoughts on the self-proclaimed CEO.
  Ever since capturing the AEW World Heavyweight Championship at the Dynasty pay-per-view, Swerve Strickland has been doing more media for AEW. He recently sat down for an interview on the Bootleg Kev podcast. During the episode, the AEW World Heavyweight Champion shared t
  
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• Samoa Joe Reflects on His Run As The AEW World Heavyweight Champion

  05-06-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the top talents in AEW is the “Samoan Submission Machine,” Samoa Joe. Joe has been a part of several promotions throughout his career. Everywhere the Samoan Submission Machine has been, he has held at least one major championship. He is a former ROH World Champion, a former ROH World Television Champion, a former TNA World Heavyweight Champion, a former NXT World Champion, and a former WWE United States Champion. He is also a former AEW World Heavyweight Cham
  
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• WWE NXT Level Up Spoilers For 6/7 (Taped On 6/4)

  05-06-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On June 4, WWE taped matches for NXT Level Up alongside WWE NXT from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows:
  Tank Ledger defeated Tavion Heights.Adrianna Rizzo (with Stacks Lorenzo & Luca Crusifino) defeated Wren Sinclair.Chase U’s Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne defeated Javier Bernal & Drake Morreaux.
  Catch up on our coverage of the June 7 episode of WWE NXT here.
  The post WWE NXT Level Up Spoilers For 6/7 (Ta
  
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• Brooks Jensen Teases Making An ‘Impact’ Amid WWE/TNA Collaboration

  05-06-2024 06:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brooks Jensen teases making an “impact” while WWE and TNA are collaborating.
  Brooks Jensen has been involved in a buzzworthy storyline recently, as he has been voicing his frustration with the way he has been used. Jensen came out during a commercial break at the June 4 taping of NXT and berated the commentary team.
  Brooks Jensen just came out during the break and went off on Vic Joseph ??? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/s1YanygmD2— Bill(@BilliamSan) June 5, 2024
  Bro
  
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• Ethan Page Signs With NXT, To Challenge For NXT Title At WWE NXT Battleground

  05-06-2024 04:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ethan Page will challenge for the gold at NXT Battleground.Ethan Page made a surprise appearance on the May 28 episode of WWE NXT. There, he attacked NXT Champion Trick Williams. On the June 4 episode of WWE NXT, Ethan Page met with General Manager Ava and noted that he was a free agent, and he was ready to hammer out the deal.Ava later said that Page had a lot of demands as part of his negotiations. At the end of the show, Page and Ava came to the ring. Page said that he was t
  
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• Wendy Choo To Return On 6/11 WWE NXT, Singapore Cane Match Also Announced

  05-06-2024 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wendy Choo will make her return on the June 11 episode of WWE NXT.After multiple vignettes teased her comeback, a new video on the June 4 episode seemingly announced that Choo would return on the June 11 episode. The video teased that Choo will have a darker persona compared to the light-hearted character that she previously had.
  ? NEXT WEEK ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ybET45CkDl— WWE (@WWE) June 5, 2024
  Choo previously returned to the ring at the NXT Level Up tapings on Apr
  
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• Josh Barnett, Thiago Alves, More UFC/MMA Fighters Appear In Video Package On WWE NXT

  05-06-2024 03:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Josh Barnett and other UFC/MMA fighters appeared in taped messages on the June 4 episode of WWE NXT.Thiago Alves, Roxanne Modafferi, Josh Barnett, and Hannah Goldy appeared in a video package for the NXT Underground match between Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice at NXT Battleground.
  Barnett said that Baszlr would lock her arm around Vice’s neck and see her life flash before her eyes., while Goldy predicted that Vice would knock Baszler out.This is going to be a war.
  Here's an
  
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• NWA Powerrr Results (6/4/24): Crockett Cup Matches Continue

  05-06-2024 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The National Wrestling Alliance delivered an action-packed show with the June 4 episode of NWA Powerrr. The show featured two matches in the Crockett Cup tournament. Plus, Ella Env faced Kylie Paige and Taylor Rising in a #1 Contender’s Match for the NWA World Women’s Championship.
  The results are as follows:
  NWA Crockett Cup First Round Match: #11 The Country Gentlemen def. #6 The Savages of SamoaKyle Davis interviews NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion EC3 and the NWA
  
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• Drew McIntyre Has Fun Trolling CM Punk At WWE Headquarters

  05-06-2024 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre figured out how to escape WWE Headquarters today rather easily; he just needed some tricep strength.
  It’s not out of the ordinary for the men and women on the RAW and SmackDown roster to take a visit to WWE Headquarters. But the most recent visit from Drew McIntyre has social media buzzing for some very hilarious reasons.
  This afternoon, the number one contender for Damian Priest’s World Heavyweight Championship took to social media to show off some of
  
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• Jordynne Grace Wins NXT In-Ring Debut On 6/4 WWE NXT

  05-06-2024 02:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace scored a dominant win in her NXT in-ring debut.Following Jordynne Grace’s surprise appearance on the May 28 episode of WWE NXT, the TNA star faced Stevie Turner. Grace came to the ring wearing gear that said “NXTNA” on it.
  HISTORY. @ThisIsTNA Knockouts Champion @JordynneGrace is ready for action TONIGHT on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/W5xByjeWzh— WWE (@WWE) June 5, 2024
  Once the bell rang, Grace dominated the actio
  
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• Chuck Taylor Opens Up About Injury, Says There’s Hope He Can Wrestle After Surgery

  05-06-2024 01:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chuck Taylor provided an update on his future after it was previously said that he would never wrestle again. AEW announced that he was injured after Trent Beretta following their Parking Lot Fight on the April 27 episode of AEW Rampage.Speaking on Close Up with Renee Paquette, Chuck Taylor was asked to discuss his injury and the situation.
  “In October, I believe, I injured my ankle originally,” he said. “My foot was down, and it was in a match on Rampage, I b
  
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• Wheeler Yuta To Make In-Ring Return In Eight-Man Tag On 6/5 AEW Dynamite

  05-06-2024 01:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta will make his return to the ring on AEW Dynamite.In a tweet, Tony Khan announced that Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta) will face CMLL’s Magnus, Volador Jr., Rufido, and Esfinge on AEW Dynamite. This will mark Yuta’s first match since January, as he has been dealing with concussion issues.
  TOMORROW
  Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
  TBS, 8pm ET/7pm CTBCC vs Volador Jr/Magnus/Rugido/Esfi
  
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• Booker T Is Curious If Ethan Page Has The Intangibles To Succeed At The NXT Level

  05-06-2024 01:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Booker T is looking for former All Elite Wrestling star Ethan Page to prove himself this weekend at NXT Battleground.
  On the latest episode of The Hall of Fame Podcast, Booker T spoke about Ethan Page’s surprise NXT debut last week and questioned if Page has the intangibles to work at this level in the industry.
  “[With] Ethan Page getting interjected right into the main event with Trick Williams in Vegas, in this moment, for me, if I’m Ethan Page, I’m li
  
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• WWE NXT Results (6/4/24)

  05-06-2024 01:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Results
  June 4, 2024
  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.comCheck Out Last Week’s Coverage: WWE NXT Results (5/28/24)WrestleZone features weekly audio and video content on Facebook, YouTube, and your favorite podcast apps like Apple, Spotify, and SoundCloud. Subscribe now for hours of exciting wrestling content, including exclusive interviews, previews, reviews, and more!Subscribe Now:The post WWE NXT Results (6/4/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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