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• Charlotte Flair To Defend Title In Triple Threat Match At NXT TakeOver: In Your House

  22-05-2020 16:47 via mandatory.com
  
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• Orange Cassidy & Katsuyori Shibata vs. Shane Taylor Promotions Added To AEW Dynasty: Zero Hour, Updated Card

  19-04-2024 00:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynasty: Zero Hour just got two more matches added to the show this weekend.
  With just days away from AEW Dynasty, the card and kickoff show for this weekend’s pay-per-view are continuing to come together.
  All Elite Wrestling took to social media today to announce the latest addition to Dynasty: Zero Hour will feature Orange Cassidy teaming with Katsuyori Shibata to take on Shane Taylor Promotions, tweeting out:“#AEWDynasty ZERO HOUR THIS SUNDAY!
  
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• The Undertaker Recalls Argument With 7-Year-Old Who Called Him A Democrat, Threatened To Shoot Him

  19-04-2024 00:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker told a pretty wild story from WrestleMania 40 weekend on the latest episode of his podcast.
  This week on Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway, the WWE Hall of Famer spoke about speaking to the son of one of the members of his security detail during WrestleMania 40 weekend, and let’s just say it was an interesting back-and-forth.
  “He calls and gets his wife on the phone. He goes, ‘Put Bjorn on the phone.’ And I’m thinking to myse
  
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• AEW Dynamite Hits And Misses (4/17/24)

  18-04-2024 23:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The go-home edition of AEW Dynamite for the Dynasty PPV event went down at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. The show saw the return of Jon Moxley as the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion.We saw LionHOOK’s implosion as well as a fun trios tag team match featuring Kazuchika Okada, EVP Bucks, PAC, Penta, and Daniel Garcia. Without further ado, let’s dive right into the biggest hits and misses from the April 17th episode of AEW Dynamite. Vi
  
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• Tony Khan On CM Punk’s Claim He Paid For His Own Surgery: It Doesn’t Sound Right To Me, If That’s Case, I’d Reimburse Him

  18-04-2024 23:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan once again addresses some of his recent claims made against the company by CM Punk.
  All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan hosted an AEW Dynasty Media Call this week. When asked about the negative online reaction to airing the All In: London footage of CM Punk and Jack Perry last week on Dynamite, Khan said the most important thing is that TBS was pleased with the performance.
  “After the ratings came in, I felt like
  
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• AEW Dynamite Viewership Decreases On 4/17, Demo Also Drops

  18-04-2024 22:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite saw a decrease in viewership on April 17.According to Wrestlenomics, 762,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, drawing a 0.26 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week’s episode, when 819,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also dropped from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.30 rating in the same demographic.
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• Tony Khan ‘Disappointed’ About Oklahoma Athletic Commission’s Warning Over Nyla Rose Match

  18-04-2024 22:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Earlier this week, it was reported that the records from a January meeting of the Oklahoma Athletic Commission took issue with a past AEW event. In particular, OSAC called out AEW for having transgender wrestler Nyla Rose competing in a match against a female-born opponent.
  The minutes from the meeting noted that OSAC motioned to “warn” AEW not to allow transgender competitors in matches again, or “punitive action” would be taken.
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• Report: WWE Has Discussed Hosting WrestleMania In May

  18-04-2024 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE still hasn’t announced the location of WrestleMania 41, and there might be a good reason for that.
  The WWE Universe is used to the location of next year’s WrestleMania to be announced no later than this year’s event. But WrestleMania came and went with no announcement for next year’s Showcase of the Immortals.
  In an update from Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), despite the fact that multiple people in Minnesota’s government are hopeful that
  
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• Baron Corbin On Trick Williams: He Gets Better Every Time He Steps In The Ring, Trick Will Be Extremely Successful

  18-04-2024 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin came to the defense of Trick Williams today after comments from Dave Meltzer, who painted the NXT Superstar in a negative light.
  On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer had some choice words for NXT Superstar Trick Williams. Stating that while he has incredible charisma, he isn’t good in the ring.
  These comments have resulted in a lot of backlash from the WWE Universe, including some who currently work for the company.
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• Nic Nemeth Won’t Phone It In, Wants His Name To Be Synonymous With TNA Wrestling

  18-04-2024 20:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nic Nemeth wants to be the name fans think of when they hear about TNA Wrestling.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Nemeth ahead of the TNA Rebellion pay-per-view. There, Nemeth will challenge Moose for the TNA World Championship.
  Nemeth spoke about his mindset going into the match, noting how he’s experienced a lot of firsts after leaving WWE. Another first will be his match with Moose, who has been on an impres
  
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• Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up: Rhea Ripley Relinquishes WWE Women’s World Title, NXT Spring Breakin’ Preview, Zayda Steel Interview

  18-04-2024 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley relinquishes the WWE Women’s World Championship. Roxanne Perez prepares to defend the WWE NXT Women’s Championship. Zayda Steel chats with WrestleZone, and more. Let’s break it down in this week’s edition of Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up.Rhea Ripley Vacates WWE Women’s World ChampionshipNine days after WrestleMania 40 night one, WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley shared some unfortunate news about the status of her title.On
  
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• Sheamus Was Aiming To Return At The 2024 WWE Draft, Got An ‘Early Call-Up’

  18-04-2024 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sheamus shared a little more insight about how long his on-air return was in the works.
  The RAW After Mania on April 8 featured WWE airing a vignette hyping Sheamus’ return. It felt as if this tease would air for a few more weeks, but the Celtic Warrior made his triumphant return on RAW just one week later.
  Some fans commented on Sheamus’ physique, bodyshaming him for looking a bit heavier than he did in the past. Sheamus took the remarks in stride, sharing just how difficult his ro
  
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• Mickie James Shares Personal Connection With ‘The Last Match’, Previews Her Role As The Mother

  18-04-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mickie James opens up about her participation in “The Last Match” musical.Next weekend, Mickie James and her fellow cast members will begin their journey across the East Coast for “The Last Match” musical. Unlike traditional musicals, “The Last Match” combines elements from rock-and-roll and professional wrestling to create a unique and electrifying experience for attendees. For Mickie James, her experience in the ring and in the
  
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• Nick Khan Elaborates On Keeping ‘Big Five’ WWE Premium Live Events In North America

  18-04-2024 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nick Khan gives an update on WWE‘s upcoming premium live event plans.On Wednesday, news emerged that WWE intended to keep its biggest premium live events, such as the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, based in North America, with the option to explore international locations for the other premium live events.
  WWE President Nick Khan has since provided further details on these plans via the CAA World Congress of Sports.
  “We sat down together a few years ago
  
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• Vic Joseph: Michael Cole Is The Greatest Of All Time, I’ve Learned So Much From Him

  18-04-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For a long period of time Michael Cole was never truly appreciated for his work in WWE, be it as a backstage interviewer or a commentator. But now, in this ‘Paul Levesque Era,’ the Voice of WWE seems to be finally being praised. Recently, NXT Commentator Vic Joseph shared his thoughts on the 25-year veteran.Vic Joseph was recently interviewed by Scott Fishman for TV Insider. During the interview, Joseph opened up about Michael Cole. He claimed that the Monday Night
  
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• Logan Paul Says It Took Some ‘Finessing’ To Land IShowSpeed’s WrestleMania Appearance

  18-04-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul discusses IShowSpeed’s appearance at WWE WrestleMania 40.Much like WrestleMania 39, Logan Paul entered WrestleMania 40 with the accompaniment of a blue PRIME bottle mascot. After KSI took on the responsibility last year, this year’s mascot eventually revealed himself to be American YouTuber IShowSpeed. According to Paul, IShowSpeed’s WrestleMania 40 appearance came together after his continued pitches to WWE management.
  “When I was pitching hi
  
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• Jake Something Shares The Real Reason Behind His Last Name

  18-04-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the popular stars in TNA Wrestling is Jake Something. He is currently preparing for his TNA X-Division Championship match against the champion Mustafa Ali. One of the unique things about the Jake is his name. Recently, he shared the reason behind his last name.While speaking to Michael Weaver Jr. for WUOnline, Jake Something shared that to him, names do not matter. He also claimed that the current generation of wrestlers are trying to have fancy and tough ni
  
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• Tony Khan Explains What Would It Mean For Swerve Strickland To Win The AEW World Title

  18-04-2024 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This Sunday at the inaugural AEW Dynasty pay-per-view, Swerve Strickland will wrestle Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship. Recently, Tony Khan shared what it would mean for the Jacksonville-based promotion if Strickland wins the AEW Championship.During his recent interview with the Battleground Podcast, AEW President Tony Khan mentioned that if Strickland captures the World Title, it will be a huge milestone for him and the Jacksonville-based promotion.&ldq
  
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• Scott Norton Comments On Nixed Randy Savage Feud In WCW, Losing Main Event Spot

  18-04-2024 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Scott Norton couldn’t believe what was happening backstage at WCW.He was recently asked by Wrestling Shoot Interviews why his feud with Randy Savage in WCW in 1995 was abruptly ended. Scott Norton replied, commenting on the nature of WCW’s booking under Eric Bischoff.
  Norton shared details of a flight he took with Bischoff and talent. Norton said that the matches changed on the day of the show, showing how haphazard the booking was from day to day.“I don’t know how to te
  
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• Triple H: It’ll Be ‘A Hell Of A Ride’ When The Rock Comes Back To WWE

  18-04-2024 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H enjoyed working with The Rock in the build-up to WrestleMania.The People’s Champion returned to the company after the 2024 Royal Rumble. He originally challenged Roman Reigns to a match, but eventually teamed with him to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 Night One.Triple H recently spoke to the Sports Business Journal about WrestleMania 40, and working with The Rock. He complimented his level of commitment and was shocked to see him turn heel
  
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• LA Knight Makes Fan’s Day During Heartwarming Meeting (Video)

  18-04-2024 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight continues to show why he is so beloved by the WWE Universe.The former Eli Drake was the breakout star of 2023. He organically rose in popularity to become one of the most popular stars in the WWE. He regularly has fans repeating his catchphrases,  and had them in the palm of his hand when he beat AJ Styles at WrestleMania 40.One man who was likely thrilled with that victory was WWE fan Derek Baker. He is a WWE Superfan, who has amassed a huge following on social
  
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• The Rock Giving Away A ZOA Pick-Up Truck In 7-Eleven Giveaway

  18-04-2024 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock has kept himself busy after ending his latest WWE run.The People’s Champion won a tag match on the first night of WrestleMania 40. He pinned Cody Rhodes in a bout also involving Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins.He left the company again on the Raw after the show, gifting Cody Rhodes a parting gift as he did. While we don’t know yet what he handed the American Nightmare, his next giveaway has been publicized a lot better.The Rock revealed on Twitter that he is
  
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• WWE Signs Next Gen Star Brayden Ray

  18-04-2024 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE signed Brayden Ray to a contract.The Duke University wrestler appeared on the “WWE: Next Gen” series on Roku. John Cena produced the program, and premiered during the week of the historic WrestleMania XL event.The six-foot tall, 197 lb wrestler from California has wrestled for Duke University for the past three years, with his record impressing enough to get WWE to sign him as part of their Next Gen series.He clearly impressed again, as the colle
  
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• Tony Khan Says It’s ‘Very Fitting’ To Have Rob Van Dam On AEW Collision On 4/20

  18-04-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recently, AEW had advertised former WWE Champion Rob Van Dam for the upcoming episode of AEW Collision. The President of the Jacksonville-based promotion, Tony Khan shared the reason why RVD was advertised for this weekend’s episode of AEW Collision.While speaking to the Battleground Podcast, AEW President Tony Khan mentioned that he thought it would be fitting to have Rob Van Dam featured on this Week’s episode of AEW Collision because it is 4/20.&l
  
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• Piper Niven Tried To Make ‘Doudrop’ Work, Got Her Identity Back With Name Change

  18-04-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Piper Niven is happy that WWE revived her original in-ring name.In June 2021, WWE repackaged former NXT UK star Piper Niven into Doudrop. Under this name, Niven initially served as the protege of Eva Marie. After turning on Marie later that fall, Niven (as Doudrop) transitioned into the tag team scene alongside fellow Scotsman Nikki A.S.H. Niven later received her original WWE name back in January 2023.While speaking with Gorilla Position, Niven opened up about her affinity for
  
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• The Young Bucks Tease Big Surprises For AEW Dynasty

  18-04-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks are hyping this weekend’s AEW Dynasty pay-per-view as one of the best events in wrestling history.All Elite Wrestling EVPs Matthew and Nicholas Jackson recently sat down with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. When asked what we can expect from this Sunday’s AEW Dynasty pay-per-view, Matthew teased some big surprises for this weekend’s event.“Expect us to put on a show,” Matthew Jackson said. “Nobody does pay-per-view like
  
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• Adam Copeland Has ‘Lived More Life’, And It’s Helped Him In His Pro Wrestling Career

  18-04-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recently, while being interviewed by Mark Titus and Brandon Walker on their Mostly Sports podcast, The Rated R Superstar Adam Copeland shared what the difference is between his WWE run back in 2011 and his character now.Adam Copeland also mentioned that he got to train and gain experience in the acting department after he retired back in 2011. This helped him“I’ve lived a lot more life. And as strange as that sounds, it actually does add to your utility be
  
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• The Miz Says Awesome Truth Knows DIY Inside and Out

  18-04-2024 13:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This past Monday Night on Raw, DIY managed to win a Triple Threat Tag Team match to earn a shot Tag Team Championships currently held by The Miz and R-Truth, Awesome Truth.
  The Awesome Truth received brand new championship titles on Raw as well. They are no longer the Raw Tag Team Champions. The Miz and R-Truth are the new WWE World Tag Team Champions. As they were celebrating and showing off their new titles backstage, Jackie Redmond caught up with them to ask about their thoughts on the new n
  
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• Samoa Joe To Be Added To AEW Fight Forever As DLC

  18-04-2024 06:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Samoa Joe is coming to AEW Fight Forever.AEW announced that Samoa Joe will be part of Season 4 for AEW Fight Forever, and he will be added to the game with the World War Joe DLC on May 8.Samoa Joe is the reigning AEW World Champion. He won the gold by beating MJF at AEW Worlds End 2023. Joe will defend the title against Swerve Strickland at AEW Dynasty on April 21.
  Destruction, devastation, chaos. Are you prepared for war? Season 4 is almost upon us and you can step into the ri
  
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• The Elite vs. PAC And FTR, Bunkhouse Brawl Match, More Set For 4/20 AEW Collision

  18-04-2024 05:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Elite will be in action on the April 20 episode of AEW Collision.In a tweet, Tony Khan announced that The Elite (The Young Bucks and Kazuchika Okada) would face PAC and FTR on Saturday. Okada will defend the AEW International Championship against PAC at AEW Dynasty. Meanwhile, FTR will face the Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at the pay-per-view.
  This Saturday, 4/20
  Peoria, IL
  Saturday Night #AEWCollision
  Live on TNT, 8pm ET/7pm
  AEW Continental Champion
  
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