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• Daniel Bryan Says The Miz’s Personality Is Partly Why He Wants to Punch Him in the Face, Talks ‘Battling’ WWE Creative

  15-08-2018 20:16
  WWE Smackdown Live star Daniel Bryan recently spoke with IGN after news broke that Bryan would be featured in the WWE 2K19 Showcase Mode, and below are some interview highlights.
  On what kind of goals he has in WWE:
  “Yes, but they’re creative goals,” he explained. “So they’re not along the lines of ‘Okay, time to main event WrestleMania 35!’ It’s not stuff like that. Creating goals like that are very difficult in WWE and can often leave you disappo
  
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• Paul Heyman Reveals That He Has Not Talked To Roman Reigns Since WrestleMania 40

  04-05-2024 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman dropped a bombshell on Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, revealing he hasn’t spoken to Roman Reigns since WrestleMania 40.
  In a backstage segment during Friday’s episode, Heyman approached SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to ask him to remove Randy Orton and Kevin Owens from their match at Backlash against The Bloodline. Aldis denied the request, and said he wouldn’t be doing that, and didn’t understand why he should.
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• New TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Crowned At TNA Under Siege

  04-05-2024 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship changed hands at TNA Under Siege.At TNA Under Siege, Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) defended the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship against Masha Slamovich and Alisha Edwards. Lars Frederiksen accompanied the champions to the ring and joined the commentary team for the bout.The two teams battled back and forth. In the end, Edwards hit Threat with a kendo stick and slammed her for the win. With the victory, Slamovich and Edwards won
  
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• Matt Cardona Announces That He’s The New General Manager Of GCW

  04-05-2024 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Cardona promised that he had a major announcement at GCW Rather You Than Me, and he delivered.Former GCW World Champion Matt Cardona recently suffered a torn pec. He underwent surgery, but he has made it clear that he will stay active in the wrestling world. In an interview with WrestleZone, Cardona said that he would have a major announcement with significant ramifications at GCW Rather You Than Me.
  Matt Cardona came to the ring on Friday night and discussed hi
  
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• Triple H: 5/3 WWE SmackDown Is Highest-Grossing SmackDown Of All Time

  04-05-2024 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE SmackDown officially has a new highest-grossing episode, with Friday’s episode in Lyon, France officially setting a new record.
  Taking to social media following Friday’s SmackDown in France, Triple H revealed that the May 3 episode of the show had officially set the record for the highest-grossing SmackDown of all time.
  The record comes just a month after it was previously broken, when the April 5 episode of the show that took place in Philadelphia was said to be the highest-gro
  
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• Alex Hammerstone Not Cleared To Compete, Pulled From TNA Under Siege

  04-05-2024 02:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alex Hammerstone was pulled from TNA Under Siege, so the company had to make some changes to the card.At TNA Under Siege, Alex Hammerstone was scheduled to face Jake Something. However, during the Countdown to Under Siege, the broadcast team announced that Hammerstone. As a result, he was pulled from the card, and Something instead faced Rich Swann. TNA Digital Media Champion Laredo Kid faced KC Navarro instead of Swann.Additional details
  
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• Triple H: Crowd At 5/3 WWE SmackDown In France Received A Warning About Noise Level

  04-05-2024 01:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Universe was quite passionate when SmackDown came to France on May 3.WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H took to Twitter and wrote that the WWE Universe in France “literally received a warning about the noise level” at WWE SmackDown at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France.Triple H referenced Motorhead and said that the only way to feel the noise is when it’s good and loud.
  The @WWEUniverse in France literally received a warning about the noise le
  
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• TNA Under Siege Results (5/3/24): Matt Hardy, Mustafa Ali, Josh Alexander, And More

  04-05-2024 01:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA will deliver an action-packed show with TNA Under Siege on May 3.Among other matches, “Broken Matt Hardy” and Speedball Mountain will face The System (Moose, Eddie Edwards, and Brian Myers). Plus, Mustafa Ali will defend the TNA X-Division Championship against Ace Austin. Elsewhere on the show, Josh Alexander and Eric Young will face Steve Maclin and Frankie Kazarian.The results are as follows:TNA Under Siege ResultsCountdown to Under SiegeRhino vs. VS
  
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• Watch: TNA Countdown To Under Siege

  04-05-2024 01:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ahead of TNA Under Siege, the Countdown show will air for free on YouTube.Ash By Elegance will face Havok. The F.B.I. will also be in action.The video can be seen here:WrestleZone will have coverage of TNA Under Siege as it airs on May 3.RELATED: TNA Under Siege Preview
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• Austin Theory Says He’ll Fight The Rock At WrestleMania 41, Calls Cody Rhodes A Goof

  03-05-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Austin Theory shoots his shot for a major match at WWE WrestleMania 41.The Rock made a one-off return on the September 15, 2023, episode of WWE SmackDown before he came back in February. He interrupted Austin Theory and hit him with The People’s Elbow.Speaking with Lucus Charpiot for Ten Count Media, Co, Austin Theory looked back on his showdown with The Rock. He then teased facing him at WrestleMania 41 and took a shot at Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.“Dwayne
  
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• Matt Hardy Explains Why He Didn’t Initially Re-Sign With AEW, Says Talks Haven’t Ended Yet

  03-05-2024 22:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy says he left AEW because he was looking for more than they were thinking of giving him.Matt Hardy left AEW in April after his contract expired in March. He has since returned to TNA, but he has not signed a deal there. Hardy has said that he is still in talks with AEW and other “entities”.Speaking on a live “Ask Matt Anything” edition of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the veteran was asked to comment on why he had not re-signed with
  
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• Drake Wuertz Credits WWE For Saving His Life, Sponsoring Substance Abuse Treatment And Outpatient Care

  03-05-2024 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drake Wuertz has a new outlook on life.
  Several weeks ago, Drake Wuertz entered a program for substance abuse treatment. A recent post on his Instagram account* revealed that he completed his initial stay in recovery and is now in an outpatient program.
  In the post, Wuertz credited several names that helped him in his recovery, adding that this group helped save his life.
  “Many people have gone above and beyond to ensure I had the best opportunity to recover–Shannon
  
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• Valentina Feroz, Boa, And More NXT Talent Released By WWE

  03-05-2024 22:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE released several NXT talent in a wave of cuts on May 3.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that the following individuals have been released by WWE.
  Ezekiel BalogunJulian BaldiTrey BearhillEmmamaria DiazValentina FerozDrew Gulak.Keyshawn Leflore (shown on WWE: Next Gen series)Darrell Mason.Vlad Pavlenko.Kiyah Saint
  In the report, Johnson cited sources who said that the cuts were primarily from a lack of current creative plans for the talent affected. Johnson writes that the talent were &ldquo
  
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• Report: Drew Gulak Released By WWE

  03-05-2024 22:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew Gulak’s time with WWE has come to an end.Per Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Drew Gulak was among the group of talent released by the company. Fightful confirmed the news. Johnson cited sources that the cuts were primarily made due to a lack of current creative plans, as the talent involved were “not being utilized and were not planned for anything in the near future.”Ronda Rousey recently claimed that Drew Gulak grabbed the string on her sweatpants backstage
  
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• Christian Cage On Potential WWE HOF Induction: I Could Give Two Shits About The Hall Of Fame

  03-05-2024 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Christian Cage comments on potentially getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.Christian Cage has had two successful stints in WWE, and he is a former two-time World Heavyweight Champion. He was forced to retire due to injuries, but he has returned to the ring and reinvented himself in AEW.Speaking at Steel City Con (via Fandom Spotlite), a fan asked him whether he agreed that he should be in the WWE Hall of Fame.“I could give two shits about the Hall o
  
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• Report: Michael Cole ‘Pulling Back’ From Managing WWE Announcers, Replacement Named

  03-05-2024 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There has been a noteworthy change backstage in WWE, as Michael Cole is pulling back from some of his duties.Veteran broadcaster Michael Cole has been managing the announcers in the company for a long time. In 2020, he was promoted to Vice President of Announcing. He currently calls the action on WWE RAW and at WWE pay-per-views.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Cole has “pulled back” from his responsibilities regarding managing announcers. Johnson notes that h
  
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• The Undertaker: Cody Rhodes Is An Example Of Motivation And Not Being Content 

  03-05-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker revealed Cody Rhodes left him a voicemail the morning after WrestleMania 40.The Deadman was a key part of Rhodes’ victory in the main event that night. He appeared during Rhodes’ match with Roman Reigns, attacking The Rock and helping Cody win the WWE Championship for the first time.However, that was not the last he heard from The American Nightmare that night.Speaking on his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker revealed that Cody Rhodes left him a
  
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• Ricochet Wins WWE Speed Championship, Comments On Victory

  03-05-2024 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The inaugural WWE Speed Champion has been crowned, as Ricochet won the tournament for the title.In recent weeks, the WWE Speed Championship Tournament has been featured on WWE Speed. Ricochet and Johnny Gargano advanced to the finals by defeating JD McDonagh and Bronson Reed, respectively. Ricochet ultimately picked up the win with a Recoil and a back-handspring cutter. He then celebrated with the title.
  IT'S TIME!The #WWESpeed Championship Match is f
  
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• Swerve Strickland Compares His Next Steps As AEW Champion To Figuring Out A Rubik’s Cube

  03-05-2024 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland just recently became AEW World Champion, but he’s already thinking about what’s coming next.All Elite Wrestling’s Swerve Strickland recently sat down with Raj Prashad of UPROXX. When asked what his next steps are as AEW World Champion, Strickland said it’s a challenge comparable to that of a Rubik’s cube.
  “It’s a Rubik’s cube that never stops moving around,” Swerve Strickland said. “On
  
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• Braun Strowman On Brock Lesnar Stiffing Him At Royal Rumble 2018: He Clobbered Me, He Wasn’t Happy

  03-05-2024 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Braun Strowman detailed exactly what happened between himself and Brock Lesnar at the 2018 Royal Rumble.The pair clashed in a Triple Threat match at the event, which also included Kane. During the match, Strowman laid a stiff knee into Lesnar’s head. The former WWE Champion did not appreciate this move, and let Strowman know about it immediately.The Beast quickly got to his feet, and hit a huge right hand right into the side of Strowman’s head. Strowman looked rocky
  
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• WWE COO Brad Blum Resigns From Company

  03-05-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A high-ranking WWE executive has resigned from the company.In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE Chief Operating Officer Brad Blum resigned, having tendered his resignation on May 1.Blum had been with WWE since 2006. He first served as Chief of Staff before he became the Executive Vice President of Operations. Blum became the Chief Operating Officer following the company’s deal wit
  
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• AJ Styles On Tama Tonga: I Wanted Him In WWE Sooner, But The Timing Wasn’t Right

  03-05-2024 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles is thrilled to have his former Bullet Club stablemate Toma Tonga with him in WWE.SmackDown Superstar AJ Styles recently sat down with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS Sports. When asked about his reaction to learning that Tama Tonga was joining WWE, Styles said he wanted Tonga in the company earlier, but the timing just wasn’t right.“Well, truth be told, I wanted him much earlier than when he came. But the timing wasn’t right,” AJ Styles admitted. &ldqu
  
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• Report: Update On Timeline For Dominik Mysterio’s Return From Injury

  03-05-2024 18:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to a new report, Dominik Mysterio won’t be out of action as long as first thought.
  On the April 22 episode of WWE RAW, Dominik Mysterio appeared in a sling and said that he was banged up. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported that he was injured. Dominik later shot down a report that stated that he would be having surgery.In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Dominik Mysterio expects to be back in “six to eight weeks”. Meltze
  
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• Matt Cardona Refuses To Lose Momentum, Teases Big GCW Announcement In Tampa

  03-05-2024 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Matt Cardona is injured, but he’s not just going to sit back and relax.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Matt Cardona ahead of GCW’s ‘Rather You Than Me’ event in Tampa. Cardona is still appearing at the event despite having surgery to repair a torn pectoral tendon just two weeks ago.Cardona knows there’s never a good time to get injured in pro wrestling, especially now. He pointed out that he’d just acknowledged the anniversary of being
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results (5/3/24)

  03-05-2024 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE SmackDown Results – May 3, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of WWE SmackDown kicks off at 1 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the afternoon for live coverage of this afternoon’s episode of WWE SmackDown.
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• Emmy Camacho Reflects On Learning From Allison Danger, ROH Women’s Champ Athena

  03-05-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Emmy Camacho looks back on an important learning opportunity.
  As she continues her climb up the independent wrestling scene, RCW Phoenix Champion Emmy Camacho has been fortunate to receive guidance from a number of industry veterans. One of Camacho’s most valuable learning opportunities emerged in the summer of 2022, as she attended a Metroplex Wrestling seminar led by Allison Danger and current ROH Women’s Champion Athena.
  While speaking with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay, Camacho s
  
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• Grayson Waller: I Think The Street Profits Are Too Focused On Having Fun

  03-05-2024 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller is confident that A-Town Down Under will defeat The Street Profits later tonight on WWE SmackDown.One-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Grayson Waller, recently spoke with Ten Count Media. When asked about A-Town Down Under’s defense against The Street Profits on SmackDown in France, Waller said he looks forward to annoying and disappointing the audience when he and Austin Theory retain the titles.“Yeah, it’s always a cool opportunity to get t
  
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• Heath Slater Has ‘6 Or 7 Years’ Left To Compete, Made It Cool To Have Kids In Wrestling

  03-05-2024 16:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Heath Slater does not appreciate Christian Cage calling himself the father of the year.Slater became the first ever Smackdown Tag Team Champion after struggling to provide for his children. Both Raw and Smackdown failed to draft him 2016, leading to Slater complaining and shouting “I got kids!”. He needed the job to provide for his kids, which got him over as a big babyface in the WWE.However, with Christian Cage now claiming to the father of the year,
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld Reveals NBC Took Money From WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event For His Show

  03-05-2024 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jerry Seinfeld‘s hit NBC sitcom might have never gotten off the ground without an unknowing assist from professional wrestling.Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was a recent guest on The Rich Eisen Show. When asked about getting Seinfeld greenlit from NBC, Seinfeld spoke about the struggles the series faced early on and revealed that NBC used some of the funds from WWE‘s Saturday Night’s Main Event to produce four of the early episodes.“The origi
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld: NBC Pulled Money From WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event To Fund ‘Seinfeld’ Episodes 

  03-05-2024 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jerry Seinfeld‘s hit NBC sitcom might have never gotten off the ground without an unknowing assist from professional wrestling.Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was a recent guest on The Rich Eisen Show. When asked about getting Seinfeld greenlit from NBC, Seinfeld spoke about the struggles the series faced early on and revealed that NBC used some of the funds from WWE‘s Saturday Night’s Main Event to produce four of the early episodes.“The original pitch was how a comedian gets h
  
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