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• Colby Corino vs. Caprice Coleman Announced For NWA 74, Updated Card

  14-08-2022 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The National Wrestling Alliance continues to load up the card for NWA 74.
  The company has announced several more matches for the two-night event, which will be held at The Chase in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 27-28.
  On night one, Luke Hawx will face VSK. On night two, Colby Corino will take on Caprice Coleman.'The Last Bastion' battles 'The Ageless One' when @ColbyCorino takes on @CapriceColeman at #NWA74!https://t.co/YhcbNQe5Xl@FiteTV pic.twitter.com/ISwXZpvM8H
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• Sanga Released By WWE

  20-04-2024 07:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sanga has been released by WWE.Per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Sanga has been released by WWE. Sanga’s release comes amid several other cuts, including Veer, Jinder Mahal, and Xia Li.
  Sanga has been released by WWE, Fightful Select has learned pic.twitter.com/In1x68U0EY— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 20, 2024
  Sanga, also known as Saurav Gurjar, is a former National Kickboxing Gold medalist. He competed in TNA’s Ring Ka King and later sig
  
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• Veer Released By WWE

  20-04-2024 07:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Veer‘s time in WWE has come to an end.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reports that Veer has been released by WWE. This comes amid a round of cuts, as Xia Li, Xyon Quinn, and others were also released.
  Veer has been released by WWE pic.twitter.com/g3uByR9R9U— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 20, 2024
  Veer (Rinku Singh) is a former baseball player, as he was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates after he won a pitching contest on The Million Dollar Arm. He s
  
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• WWE Royal Rumble 2024 Generated $47 Million In Economic Impact For St. Petersburg

  20-04-2024 05:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE’s Royal Rumble isn’t just one of the biggest premium live events of the year for the company; it also provides a major economic boost to its host city.According to an economic impact report from the Visit St. Pete/Clearwater tourism board (via Parker Fluke of FOX 13), the 2024 Royal Rumble — which took place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg — generated $47 million to the Florida area. The report states that 48,044 fans attended the event.To be exact, the event ge
  
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• QR Code Leads To More Clues On 4/19 WWE SmackDown

  20-04-2024 05:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The mystery deepens.Another QR code flashed on-screen during the April 19 episode of WWE SmackDown, and it led to a mysterious figure that had the message, “I’m nobody.”
  ?? #SmackDown #UncleHowdy https://t.co/8fqFVusuWN pic.twitter.com/iO03i5UXO8— ?????? (@WrestlingCovers) April 20, 2024
  The QR code also led to the following message:
  “I set them free. Out of the Miry clay. Opened their eyes while you did nothing.”
  Similar imagery was seen in
  
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• Undisputed WWE Title Match Contract Signing Set For 4/26 WWE SmackDown

  20-04-2024 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes will make their title match official on the April 26 episode of WWE SmackDown.As confirmed on the April 19 episode, AJ Styles and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will sign the contract for their title match at WWE Backlash on the April 26 episode of SmackDown. Styles earned the title shot by defeating LA Knight on April 19. Rhodes’ match against Styles will mark his first televised title defense.The WWE Draft will also begin on April 26, and
  
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• Xyon Quinn Released By WWE

  20-04-2024 04:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Xyon Quinn‘s time in WWE has come to an end.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful confirmed that Xyon Quinn had been released by WWE. Sapp also reported that the company released Jinder Mahal and Xia Li.Quinn, also known as Daniel Vidot, is a former professional rugby player. He signed a developmental deal with WWE in 2018. He first appeared on WWE television in April 2020, where he lost to Sheamus. He then joined NXT and had a consistent run during the 2.0 era. Quinn was announced
  
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• Xia Li Released By WWE, Li Issues Statement

  20-04-2024 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Xia Li has been released by WWE.On April 19, Xia Li took to Twitter to issue a statement in which she reflected on her seven years with WWE. She noted that she was proud to be the first female Chinese superstar, and she expressed her gratitude to Triple H and WWE. Li thanked everyone who helped her along the way, and she also thanked the fans. She said that this was not the end, but a new beginning.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful then confirmed that Mahal had been released
  
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• Jinder Mahal Released By WWE

  20-04-2024 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jinder Mahal says he quits, and he has reportedly parted ways with WWE.Former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal was back in the spotlight in January, as he was involved in an in-ring segment with The Rock. He also challenged Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship on the April 15 episode of WWE RAW. However, he has been absent from WWE programming recently.
  In a tweet on April 19, Jinder Mahal wrote, “I quit. Maharaja Out.” The message included an emoji of a bag of money.
  I Quit
  
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• Tama Tonga Attacks Kevin Owens, Makes Him Bleed On WWE SmackDown

  20-04-2024 03:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In a stunning display tonight on WWE SmackDown, Tama Tonga attacked Kevin Owens, bloodying him in a show of power.The chaos started when Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa came down to the ring, where Heyman tried to inform the WWE Universe about the current ongoings of The Bloodline, but struggled to speak after the crowd began chanting “we want Roman.”
  Sikoa quickly snatched the mic, and then proceeded to say that last week, he gained a new brother but had to lose one in
  
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• Battle Royal To Crown New WWE Women’s World Champion Set For 4/22 RAW

  20-04-2024 03:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE will crown a new champion on the April 22 episode of WWE RAW.On the April 15 episode of RAW, Rhea Ripley relinquished the WWE Women’s World Championship due to injury. WWE then announced that a new champion would be crowned on the April 22 episode of RAW, but further details were not provided.During the April 19 episode of WWE SmackDown, WWE announced that a Battle Royal would crown the new Women’s World Champion on RAW. Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Natalya
  
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• The Street Profits Win #1 Contender’s Match For Tag Team Titles On WWE SmackDown

  20-04-2024 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller and Austin Theory have new titles, and they have new challengers as well.At WWE WrestleMania 40, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory captured the SmackDown Tag Team Championship in a Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match. On the April 19 episode of WWE SmackDown, Triple H and Nick Aldis presented the duo with the new WWE Tag Team Championship titles.After the presentation, a four-way match determined the next challengers for Austin and Theory. The Street Profits battled Au
  
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• Triple H Unveils New WWE Tag Team Titles On 4/19 WWE SmackDown

  20-04-2024 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller and Austin Theory received new titles on WWE SmackDown.At WWE WrestleMania 40, both sets of tag team titles changed hands in the Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match. Grayson Waller and Austin Theory captured the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, while Awesome Truth took home the RAW Tag Team Championship. On the April 15 episode of WWE RAW, Triple H and Adam Pearce presented Awesome Truth with the new World Tag Team Championship.Likewise, Triple H and Nick Aldis presen
  
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• AJ Styles To Challenge Cody Rhodes For Undisputed WWE Title At WWE Backlash

  20-04-2024 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes‘ first challenger was determined on the April 19 episode of WWE SmackDown, and he will defend the gold at WWE Backlash.LA Knight and AJ Styles kicked off Friday’s show as they clashed in a rematch of their bout at WrestleMania 40. This time, the stakes were higher, as the winner of the bout would earn a shot at Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
  The two foes battled it out in a heated match. In the end, Styles thumbed Knight in the eye and hit the Phen
  
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• The Rock Says He’s Going To Make Cody Rhodes Bleed, Sends Message To WWE Roster

  20-04-2024 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock is riding off into the sunset for now, but he issues a warning to Cody Rhodes and the WWE roster.“The Final Boss” has made it clear that he has his sights set on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Though he is stepping away from WWE programming for the time being, he has said that he is coming for Rhodes when he comes back.On April 19, The Rock took to social media and sent Cody Rhodes yet another message. He also issued a warning to the WWE roster.&ldquo
  
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• Report: Trick Williams Not Being Considered For WWE Draft, Officials Remain High On Him

  20-04-2024 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trick Williams has become one of NXT’s top stars. This run is set to continue, as he is reportedly not under consideration for the WWE Draft.Trick Williams cemented his status as a top face in NXT at NXT Stand & Deliver. There, he beat Carmelo Hayes in the main event. He is set to challenge Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at NXT Spring Breakin’.Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that there were talks of potentially bringing Trick Will
  
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• Becky Lynch Says Seth Rollins Had Knee Surgery

  20-04-2024 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins is currently recovering from surgery.Seth Rollins previously suffered a torn MCL and a partially torn meniscus in January. He was sidelined for a few weeks, but he returned to the ring in time for WrestleMania 40. Rollins lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 40 Night Two, and he has been absent ever since.During an appearance on The Late Late Show, Becky Lynch, Rollins’ wife, noted that he had knee surgery.“He just go
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results (4/19/24)

  20-04-2024 01:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE SmackDown Results
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  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.comCheck Out Last Week’s Coverage: WWE SmackDown Results (4/12/24)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 SmackDown Results (4/19/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Main Event Results (4/18): Otis And More

  19-04-2024 23:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On April 18, WWE aired the latest episode of WWE Main Event. The matches were taped ahead of WWE RAW at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on April 15.The results are as follows:
  Otis def. Ludwig KaiserNatalya def. Xia Li
  RELATED: Natalya To Face Lola Vice In NXT Underground Match At NXT Spring Breakin’
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• Ricky Starks: I’m Sure MJF Will Pop Up Very Soon

  19-04-2024 23:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF has been absent from AEW since he lost the AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe at AEW Worlds End. He has been healing from injuries, and there have been few updates on his potential return.Speaking with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, Ricky Starks was asked whether MJF was coming back. “I think he is. I don’t think MJF can stay away from the spotlight too long,” Ricky Starks said. “I’m sure he will pop up very soon 
  
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• Rey Mysterio On Retirement: I Had A Number In Mind, But My Body Has Been Reacting Great

  19-04-2024 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio provides an update about his mindset on his future.WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, 49, previously noted that he did not want to keep wrestling after he returned 50, and the milestone birthday will be this December. He had knee surgery in November, and he returned in March. Mysterio competed at WWE WrestleMania 40, where he and Andrade beat Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar.Speaking with Alistair McGeorge of Metro, Rey Mysterio noted that he has been listening to
  
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• Kyle O’Reilly Reflects On His Recovery From Injury

  19-04-2024 22:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kyle O’Reilly discusses his lengthy absence and return.Kyle O’Reilly was sidelined for well over a year due to neck surgery and post-surgical complications. He returned at AEW Revolution, and he will challenge Roderick Strong for the AEW International Championship at AEW Dynasty.Speaking with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Kyle O’Reilly was asked to comment on how he was feeling physically and what dealing with his severe injury was like.“Just to reall
  
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• Jade Cargill: WrestleMania 40 Match Was Not In The Plan, It Was Sprung Upon Me

  19-04-2024 21:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jade Cargill reflects on her WrestleMania debut and says it was not initially part of the plan.Jade Cargill made her WrestleMania debut when she teamed up with Bianca Belair and Naomi to defeat Damage CTRL at WWE WrestleMania 40.Speaking on The Babyfaces Podcast, Jade Cargill was asked to reflect on competing at her first WrestleMania.“It was amazing. I’ve never been in front of that many people in my life for any type of performance,” Jade Cargill said. &ldqu
  
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• WWE SmackDown Preview (4/19/2024)

  19-04-2024 21:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE SmackDown came packed with several surprises last week. We heard from new champions Bayley and Cody Rhodes. The Role Model introduced the fans to her next opponent for the WWE Women’s Champion. The American Nightmare, on the other hand, prepared fans for his first title defense at Backlash 2024.The biggest surprise of the night, however, came with the arrival of Tama Tonga. The Bullet Club OG seemingly joined forces with Solo Sikoa to take out Jimmy Uso. Paul Heyman,
  
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• Jordynne Grace On Natalya: I Want To Wrestle Her In TNA

  19-04-2024 21:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jordynne Grace wants her dream match with WWE Superstar Natalya to take place inside a TNA Wrestling ring.TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace recently sat down with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. When asked about her shocking Royal Rumble appearance earlier this year, Grace was quick to point out that the WWE talent was just as shocked as the fans were.“Everyone was completely shocked,” Jordynne Grace said. “I know probably 80 percent of the girls, a
  
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• Trios Match Added To 4/20 AEW Rampage

  19-04-2024 20:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new match has been announced for the April 20 episode of AEW Rampage.
  The special Saturday episode will now feature a trios match. AEW confirmed that Kyle O’Reilly will team up with Rocky Romero and Matt Menard to face Roderick Strong, Mike Bennett, and Matt Taven of the Undisputed Kingdom. This will be a preview of O’Reilly’s match against Strong at AEW Dynasty on Sunday.
  TOMORROW, 4/20
  Peoria, ILSaturday #AEWRampage
  TNT After #AEWCollision @KORcombat/@azuc
  
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• The Rock: WWE WrestleMania 40 Was Only Chapter One Of Final Boss Cinema

  19-04-2024 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock is a long gamer.The Rock returned to WWE in February, and he was featured throughout the road to WrestleMania 40. He aligned with Roman Reigns and feuded with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Rock and Reigns beat Rhodes and Rollins at WrestleMania 40 Night One. The next night, Rhodes defeated Reigns to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. On the following episode of WWE RAW, The Rock told Rhodes he would be coming back for him.In a post on Instagram, The Rock sa
  
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• Report: Marigold Expecting To Work With WWE, Update On Giulia

  19-04-2024 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Dream Star Fighting Marigold
  According to a new report, Marigold is set to work with WWE, and Giulia is likely to be involved.STARDOM founder Rossy Ogawa recently launched a new promotion in Marigold and said he would want to invite WWE stars to be a part of it. This came after Ogawa was backstage at the SmackDown ahead of WWE WrestleMania 40, and he was said to have met with WWE officials.In an update, Dave Meltzer reported about the working agreement between the two promotions in the
  
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• Report: Vince McMahon Still Regularly Keeps In Touch With John Cena And The Rock

  19-04-2024 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Despite having no say in WWE‘s ongoing business, Vince McMahon has reportedly kept in touch with a handful of its superstars.NBC News recently reported that McMahon has regularly kept in touch with John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Both of whom recently appeared at WrestleMania 40. Neither Cena’s nor Johnson’s representatives responded to NBC on the report. So it’s unclear in what capacity the sides talked.McMahon resigned from his pos
  
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• These Superstars SHOULDN’T Switch Brands During 2024 WWE Draft

  19-04-2024 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The 2024 WWE Draft is almost upon us. This year’s edition of the draft will kickoff on the April 26th episode of SmackDown. The event will continue the very next Monday on WWE RAW. Just like last year, superstars from NXT will be part of draft pick as well to determine their fate on the main roster.Following the massive success of WrestleMania 40, fans are looking forward to WWE’s new era under Triple H. The Game brought back the annual draft event last year, which
  
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