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• Chelsea Green Compares NXT To Middle School: ‘They Have Life Lessons To Learn About WWE’

  14-05-2024 21:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green recently returned to NXT and wrestled Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship. Unfortunately, Green was unsuccessful in her attempt to win her first singles title in WWE.
  Prior to her match on NXT, she showed up on Busted Open Radio. During the interview, Chelsea Green claimed that NXT was more like middle school according to her. While she believes she cannot do the majority of things that the women at NXT do, Green
  
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• NJPW Announces G1 Climax 34 Tournament Format

  09-06-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NJPW is making some changes to the format of the G1 Climax tournament in 2024.At NJPW Dominion, a video package highlighted the format for the G1 Climax 34 tournament. The competition will return to the two-block, 20-entrant format, starting on July 20 and 21.Further details from the announcement regarding the NJPW G1 Climax format, courtesy of NJPW’s website, are as follows:
  “18 entrants will be revealed in their blocks next week at New Japan Soul June 16. But two
  
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• Jon Moxley To Defend IWGP World Title At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

  09-06-2024 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley will defend the gold at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.At NJPW Dominion, Jon Moxley defeated EVIL in a Lumberjack Match to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, he issued an open challenge for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Tetsuya Naito answered the challenge, setting the stage for a buzzworthy bout at the pay-per-view.
  Tetsuya Naito has picked up a gauntlet offered by Jon Moxley- do we have an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match set for For
  
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• Multiple Titles Change Hands At NJPW Dominion

  09-06-2024 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New champions were crowned at NJPW Dominion.New Japan Pro-Wrestling presented NJPW Dominion on June 9, and the show featured multiple title changes. Most notably, TMDK (Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls) won both the IWGP and NJPW STRONG Tag Team Titles. They faced NJPW STRONG Tag Team Champions Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo and El Phantasmo) and IWGP Tag Team Champions Bullet Club (Chase Owens and KENTA) and Bishamon (Hirooki-Goto and YOSHI-HASHI) in an elimination match.In the
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says He’s Never Called Himself A Locker Room Leader, Takes Shot At Damian Priest

  09-06-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre doesn’t view himself as a locker room leader, but he appreciates comments from TNA’s Joe Hendry.In a recent post on social media, McIntyre reacted to comments made by Hendry regarding McIntyre’s recent praise of him. Hendry called Drew a “credit” to the wrestling business and called him a leader of the locker room when he and Hendry both worked in ICW. McIntyre said he simply does the best job he canand offers advice when asked.&ldquo
  
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• NJPW Crowns Winner Of NJPW Best Of Super Juniors 31

  09-06-2024 15:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The winner has been crowned.At NJPW Dominion on June 9, El Desperado defeated Taiji Ishimori to win the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 31 tournament. In doing so, he won the tournament for the first time. As a result, Desperado has earned a shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, which is currently held by SHO. He challenged SHO to face him in a Steel Cage match for the title..@ElDesperado5 "Reverse Tiger Driver"Sign up Now & Stay tuned to https://t.co/CcdQ1X9P52
  
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• NJPW Dominion Results (6/9/24): Jon Moxley Defends Against EVIL

  09-06-2024 15:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On June 9, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their NJPW Dominion event at Osaka Castle Hall in Osaka, Japan. In the main event, El Desperado faced Taiji Ishimori in the finals of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament. Plus, Jon Moxley defended the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against EVIL.NJPW Dominion ResultsThe results, courtesy of Fightful, are as follows:
  Tetsuya Naito def. Callum NewmanTMDK (Kosei Fujita, Zack Sabre Jr. & Robbie Eagles) def. BU
  
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• Report: Ricochet Gives Notice To WWE, Won’t Be Renewing His Contract

  09-06-2024 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE superstar Ricochet has reportedly informed the company that he will be leaving the company when his contract expires over the summer.According to a recent report from PWInsider, Ricochet has already informed WWE of his plans, and will be soon be written out of any WWE storylines involving him as a result. While it’s not exactly known when Ricochet’s contract will expire, it’s said that it will end sometime in the summer.A source close to WWE told PWInsider
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Takes On Jack Perry In TNT Qualifier On 6/12 AEW Dynamite, Updated Card

  09-06-2024 04:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite just got even bigger, with an AEW TNT Championship Qualifying Match taking place.
  As confirmed during the Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, it was confirmed that Dustin Rhodes and Jack Perry would take part in a qualifying match for the AEW TNT Championship. The winner of the match will be added to the Ladder Match for the title planned at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
  The full card as of now for June 12’s ep
  
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• Christian Cage Father’s Day Special & More Announced For 6/15 AEW Collision

  09-06-2024 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Next week’s episode of AEW Collision will be the program’s one-year anniversary show, and in celebration, Christian Cage will host a Father’s Day Special.While not too much is known about the “special,” it’s likely Cage will be looking to rile up any and everyone he can. Elsewhere in the night, Deonna Purrazzo will take on Thunder Rosa in a no disqualification match.
  Lee Moriarty and Dante Martin will also compete in an AEW TN
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. Challenges Orange Cassidy To Forbidden Door Rematch

  09-06-2024 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Sabre Jr. is ready to face off against Orange Cassidy, and wants to do it at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.During Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, a vignette played featuring Sabre issuing a challenge to Cassidy for the upcoming pay-per-view. In the video, Zack said that he some unfinished business with Cassidy, stemming back to last year when Cassidy beat Sabre and three other superstars in a match to retain the AEW International Championship at the
  
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• Three Names Announced For Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament

  09-06-2024 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Three women have officially entered the 2024 Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament.During Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, Stokely Hathaway announced that Kris Statlander would enter the tournament, and also introduced the star to a batch of new theme song. Statlander wouldn’t be the only star to join the tournament, however, as shortly after her, Willow Nightingale arrived to the building and declared her intention to join.Nightingale is no strang
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says Singing Following Clash At The Castle Was The Worst Moment Of His Life

  09-06-2024 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre clearly hopes that this year’s Clash at the Castle event will end differently this time around.
  WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre recently sat down with Cultaholic. When asked about his previous match at Clash at the Castle against Roman Reigns, McIntyre said having to sing “American Pie” with Tyson Fury after the loss was the worst moment of his life.
  “I was so happy getting Clash in Wales and getting the first stadium show since SummerSlam 92&r
  
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• AEW Collision Results (6/8/24): Blackpool Combat Club Take On FTR

  09-06-2024 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision Results – June 8, 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.
  The post AEW Collision Results (6/8/24): Blackpool Combat Club Take On FTR appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Mark Henry Reflects On His Time In AEW; Wishes Tony Khan Would Have Let Him Help Him More

  09-06-2024 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Henry‘s time with All Elite Wrestling has come to an end.WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry recently sat down with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp. While discussing his time with All Elite Wrestling, Henry spoke about his relationship with Tony Khan and said he wishes Khan would have let him help him be more of a boss.“People are going to say negative things about Tony, but communication is the key,” Mark Henry said. “Like, I was able to c
  
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• Spoiler: New WWE Speed Champion Crowned Following 6/7 SmackDown

  08-06-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Speed Championship changed hands for the first time last night following last night’s episode of SmackDown.
  Last night, following WWE SmackDown, Andrade defeated Ricochet to win the Speed Championship. He’s now the second man to have held this title.
  After tonight's SmackDown, Andrade defeated Ricochet to win the WWE Speed Championship pic.twitter.com/CjjDRoawl8— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) June 8, 2024
  This match is seemingly weeks away from airing,
  
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• Cody Rhodes Doesn’t Want To Compare His Title Run To Roman Reigns

  08-06-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes is in the middle of his reign as Undisputed WWE Champion. But despite ending Roman Reign‘s legendary run, Rhodes doesn’t want to compare the two.WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes was a recent guest on The Babyfaces Podcast. When asked how he views his current title run compared to the likes of Roman Reigns, Rhodes said that even if his moment at WrestleMania 40 were the peak of his current title run, it would still be an incredible one for him personally. Despit
  
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• Rossy Ogawa Calls Kenny Omega’s Recent Claims About Him False

  08-06-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rossy Ogawa has responded to Kenny Omega‘s recent comments regarding the former owner of STARDOM.
  Back in April, All Elite Wrestling‘s Kenny Omega spoke in depth about his feelings toward Ogawa and cautioned those who speak highly of him that the truth will eventually come out.
  Marigold owner Rossy Ogawa recently spoke with Sports Graphic Number Web. When asked about Kenny Omega’s recent comments about him, Ogawa called
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says Clash At The Castle 2024 Might Be The Biggest Match Of His Career

  08-06-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In two weeks in Scotland, the WWE Clash At The Castle Premium Live Event will be making a return. At the PLE, hometown hero Drew McIntyre will finally get his rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He will be wrestling the current champion Damian Priest. Recently, the Scottish Warrior opened up about his match.McIntyre was interviewed by The Indian Express. During the interview, the Scottish Warrior shared his thoughts on his upcoming match. He also compared it to
  
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• Lola Vice Reveals The Moment She Decided To Become A Pro Wrestler

  08-06-2024 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lola Vice believes she was born to be a professional wrestler.NXT Superstar Lola Vice recently sat down with Scott Fishman of TVInsider. When asked what moment made her want to take the leap from MMA to professional wrestling, Vice pointed to the first time she saw WrestleMania and began to train. She felt like she was born to do it.“I think the moment I saw WrestleMania, I fell in love with WWE,” Lola Vice said. “Also, when I started training there I just kne
  
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• Chuck Taylor Has A College Degree In Television Production, Says It Was His ‘Fall Back’ Plan

  08-06-2024 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  While his in-ring future is up in the air, Chuck Taylor still has a lot to offer All Elite Wrestling.Chuck Taylor was a recent guest on AEW Close Up with Renee Paquette. When asked about wanting to learn more about backstage television production and match producing, Taylor said it’s something he’s really enjoyed doing so far and revealed he has a college degree in television production.“I’ve really enjoyed it,” Chuck Taylor said. “I mea
  
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• WWE SmackDown Hits And Misses (6/7/24)

  08-06-2024 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to our weekly WWE SmackDown review series, where we look at the blue brand’s biggest hits and misses.The June 7, 2024, episode of SmackDown went down at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center in Kentucky. The show featured Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, AJ Styles, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, and LA Knight, among others.Here’s what went down on WWE SmackDown this week. View this post on InstagramA post shared by WWE (@wwe)
  Hit – Opening segm
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo Has Revenge On Her Mind Regarding A Specific STARDOM Talent At Forbidden Door

  08-06-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Deonna Purrazzo never forgets about her losses inside the squared circle.All Elite Wrestling‘s Deonna Purrazzo recently sat down with Brad Norton of Dexerto. When asked if she has anyone in mind that she’d like to face later this month at Forbidden Door, Purrazzo made it known that she’d like to get some revenge on Mayu Iwatani.“I hold grudges,” Deonna Purrazzo admitted. “[Mayu] Iwatani has always been phenomenal. We got to wrestle a bit when
  
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• Adam Copeland On Chris Jericho: He’s So Much Fun To Watch, He’s Recreated Himself Again

  08-06-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Copeland is a big fan of what Chris Jericho is doing with his new Learning Tree gimmick on AEW programming.All Elite Wrestling‘s Adam Copeland was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio. While discussing his eventual in-ring return, Copeland doesn’t believe he’ll need to change what his character is right now when he comes back but takes the time to credit Chris Jericho for once again reinventing himself as The Learning Tree.“I don’t know how muc
  
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• NXT Battleground Preview And Predictions

  08-06-2024 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for NXT Battleground!NXT’s upcoming PLE goes down live at the UFC Apex Sunday, June 9 in Las Vegas. It will stream live on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network elsewhere at 8pm ET. WWE had previously confirmed rapper Sexyy Red as the event’s host.Let’s explore the preview, as well as predictions, for NXT Battleground.Video Credit: YouTubeAxiom & Nathan Frazer (c) vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson – NXT Tag Team Champ
  
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• Christian Cage: ‘Go F*ck Yourself’ Went Beyond Wrestling, Tool’s Adam Jones Said It To Me At A Concert

  08-06-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Christian Cage in AEW has resonated with many fans, including famous guitarists.Despite retiring from wrestling in 2014, Christian Cage signed with AEW in February 2021. This was after an appearance in the Royal Rumble for WWE, although he did not agree a new contract with the promotion.Despite starting out as a babyface, Christian soon turned into the most dastardly heel in wrestling. He targets wrestlers with deceased or absent fathers, which includes his frie
  
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• Tony Khan Sees More Sneaker Deals For AEW Based On Young Bucks’ Success With Reebok

  08-06-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  All Elite Wrestling is continuing to branch out into the world of advertising, most recently with shoe collaborations between Reebok, something that Tony Khan says could become the norm.
  Speaking to Uproxx, Khan opened up about the recent collaboration between Reebok and The Young Bucks, which featured a limited edition pair of shoes modeled after the color scheme of the tag team.
  “Matthew and Nicholas (Jackson) are very entrepreneurial particularly when it comes to footwear and the shoe
  
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• Swerve Strickland Calls Prince Nana His Moral Compass, Shares Why They Were Paired

  08-06-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland sees Prince Nana as his moral compass, as well as many other things.Since joining forces in last year, Nana and Swerve have gone from strength to strength. The manager has helped Swerve become a top star in AEW, including becoming AEW Champion at AEW Dynasty.Swerve Strickland spoke with Bootleg Kev. The AEW Champion was asked about teaming up with Prince Nana, and revealed the process behind figuring out the partnership between the pair.He noted Nana is his fi
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Is Happy To See Rey Fenix Back In AEW, Saw Him As A Rey Mysterio-Like Star

  08-06-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Fenix has been slowed down by injuries recently, but Tommy Dreamer recently shared his joy in seeing Rey Fenix back inside the squared circle.This week on AEW Dynamite, Rey Fenix competed in a Four-Way match to determine a new number one contender for Will Ospreay’s AEW International Championship. While speaking on the latest episode of Busted Open After Dark, Tommy Dreamer mentioned that he is happy to see Rey Fenix back in action. Dreamer praised Fen
  
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• Jaida Parker Gave Michin A Promise: You Touch My Title, I’m Gonna Leave Your Ass Black And Blue

  08-06-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  During Tuesday’s episode of NXT, an NXT Women’s North American Championship summit took place that saw Jaida Parker and Michin get into it. After the fact, Parker wants Michin to know who’s yard she’s walking into.Speaking during a recent appearance on The Ringer Wrestling Show, Parker addressed the segment, and said that first on her list to go after during the Ladder Match to determine the inaugural champion is Michin, because she doesn’t appreci
  
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