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• David Finlay To Face SANADA In 2023 NJPW New Japan Cup Final

  19-03-2023 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The finals of the 2023 New Japan Cup tournament are set.New Japan Pro-Wrestling‘s New Japan Cup event on March 19 featured the two semifinal matches in the tournament. First, David Finlay defeated NEVER Openweight Champion Tama Tonga to punch his ticket to the finals. In the second semifinal bout, SANADA defeated Mark Davis, who previously took Will Ospreay’s spot due to an injury.SANADA will face Finlay in the tournament finals on March 21.
  The New Japan Cup Final is set, after two
  
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• Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 9 Results (3/30): Kota Ibushi Returns

  31-03-2023 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On March 30, Game Changer Wrestling held the Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 9 event at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California, as part of The Collective 2023.Among other highlights, Kota Ibushi won his return bout; he defeated “Speedball” Mike Bailey in his first match since October 2021. Jon Moxley and other stars also competed at the show.The results, courtesy of Fightful, are as follows:
  Jeff Cobb def. Calder McColl via referee stoppageErik Hammer def. Calvin Ta
  
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• GUNTHER Reflects Upon His First Year On The WWE Main Roster

  31-03-2023 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  GUNTHER has had an incredible first year as part of the WWE main roster.
  WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER recently sat down with Ariel Helwani of WWE on BT Sport to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked if it dawned on him at last year’s NXT Stand & Deliver that he would be heading up to the main roster, GUNTHER said he didn’t see it that way at the time as he still wasn’t sure when the call-up would happen.“I don’t think I saw it that way because,
  
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• Report: WWE Being Paid $1.5 Million To Hold Backlash In Puerto Rico

  31-03-2023 20:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE is bringing the Backlash premium live event to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on May 6, and the company will get a noteworthy payday for the show without factoring in ticket purchases.WWE has increasingly ventured around the globe in recent years, starting with the beginning of its partnership with Saudi Arabia in 2018. Travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic hampered some of these international efforts, but the company took steps forward in 2022 by hosting its first major stadium show i
  
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• Bully Ray vs. Thom Latimer Added To NWA 312

  31-03-2023 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bully Ray will compete at NWA 312.The National Wrestling Alliance announced that Bully Ray will face NWA World Television Champion Thom Latimer in an exhibition match at the pay-per-view on April 7.
  Just announced for a sold out #NWA312! @bullyray5150 takes on @Thomas_Latimer_ I’m a special exhibition match!This one is going to be ???Don’t miss it on PPV with @FiteTV!! pic.twitter.com/4Ta6aV9qor— NWA (@nwa) March 30, 2023
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• Roman Reigns On His WWE Future: If They Keep Cutting These Insane Checks, I’ll Stay Around

  31-03-2023 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roman Reigns believes he’ll still be in WWE for a while, no matter what happens at WrestleMania 39 this weekend.Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns recently sat down with the Associated Press to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked to reflect upon his reign as Universal Champion, Reigns admitted he couldn’t have written the last three years any better.“You set goals and have visions of where you view yourself and what you’d like to accomplish. But, I
  
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• WWE Announces More Dates For Summer 2023 Tour

  31-03-2023 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced a number of new dates for its Summer 2023 touring schedule, including episodes of RAW and SmackDown.The list of dates, courtesy of WWE’s website, is as follows:
  Saturday, June 3: WWE Supershow – Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y.Sunday, June 4: WWE Supershow –SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H.Friday, June 16: SmackDown – Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.Sunday, June 18: WWE Supershow – Charleston Coliseum in Charleston W. Va.Friday, June 23: Sm
  
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• Corey Graves And Carmella Reveal WWE WrestleMania 39 Stage

  31-03-2023 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This incredible set for WWE WrestleMania 39 this weekend has been officially revealed.The company took to social media today with a video that saw Corey Graves and Carmella reveal the set for WrestleMania 39.The video also featured pro skateboarders Leticia Bufoni, Monica Torres, and Briana King, who skateboarded down the ramp to pyro as the set lit up and gave the WWE Universe a taste of what to expect this weekend in SoFi Stadium.You can check out the video in its entirety in the embedded twee
  
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• Braun Strowman: If Being A D*ckhead Leads To A WrestleMania Match, I’ll Do It Again

  31-03-2023 18:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Braun Strowman reflects on his “flippy flipper” tweet and notes that it had an important role in his road to WWE WrestleMania 39.In a tweet after his match at WWE Crown Jewel 2022, Strowman wrote that he and Omos got 47 stars for their match and “reminded the people that no one cares about all these floppy floppers.” He also claimed that “Giants and Monster > flippy flipper bag your grocery’s at Kroger.” This tweet sparked plenty of controversy, as th
  
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• Nick Khan: Only One Person Actually Runs WWE, And That’s Vince McMahon

  31-03-2023 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nick Khan says one person actually runs WWE, and it’s Vince McMahon.
  McMahon retired on July 22, 2022 amid a WWE board investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and hush money. Upon his exit, Nick Khan and Stephanie McMahon were named the co-CEOs. Mr. McMahon returned to WWE on January 6, and he was voted the Executive Chairman of the Board on January 10. Stephanie McMahon also announced her resignation, making Khan the sole CEO.Speaking with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN First Take,
  
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• Bayley Believes Mercedes Moné Is Showing Wrestlers That They Can Be Successful Outside Of WWE

  31-03-2023 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bayley misses Mercedes Moné with her in WWE but is proud that she’s out there living her dreams.RAW Superstar Bayley was a recent guest on The Masked Man Show to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked about the former Sasha Banks, Mercedes Moné, Bayley admitted how much she misses having her in WWE but is also so proud she is to see her out there living her dream.“Yeah, I was just texting her today or yesterday, and I was like, ‘Man, I miss having you here
  
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• Christopher Daniels Already Built His ROH Legacy, But Opportunities Still Exist

  31-03-2023 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Christopher Daniels has firmly cemented himself in the Ring of Honor history books, but what does his outlook look like on the “new era” of the company?For three decades, Christopher Daniels has risen to become one of the most respected in-ring performers, with notable runs in Ring of Honor, IMPACT, NJPW, and AEW. It was through his work in Ring of Honor run, though, that Daniels truly soared. There, he became the first ever Grand Slam Champion in the company’s history. Wi
  
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• Report: CM Punk And AEW Agreed To Reconciliation Before Instagram Post

  31-03-2023 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk and All Elite Wrestling reportedly agreed to reconcile, but the situation is murky following Punk’s recent comments on Instagram.The former AEW World Champion has been absent from AEW since the aftermath of AEW All Out 2022. At the show, he defeated Jon Moxley to win the world title, but he suffered a torn triceps. Punk made heated comments about The Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks) at the post-show press conference, leading to a physical altercation between the two sides. E
  
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• Logan Paul: WWE Is Going To Renew My Contract, It’d Be Silly Not To

  31-03-2023 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Logan Paul is confident that WWE will renew his contract.Paul first worked with WWE ahead of WrestleMania 37 in 2021, as he was involved with the feud between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. He returned on the road to WrestleMania 38, and he paired up with The Miz in a rivalry with Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Paul and The Miz defeated the duo at WrestleMania 38, and Paul went on to sign with WWE. He defeated The Miz at WWE SummerSlam 2022, and he then challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Univ
  
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• Pretty Deadly: Hosting Stand & Deliver Is A Better Fit Than Meryl Streep In Sophie’s Choice

  31-03-2023 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pretty Deadly discuss how they feel about hosting NXT Stand & Deliver.WWE NXT will be part of WrestleMania once again with their marquee Stand & Deliver event, and former NXT Tag Team Champions Pretty Deadly will have the honor of hosting this year. During a recent interview with Jim Varsallone, the duo opened up having the extra power.“It’s an honor,” Elton Prince said before Kit Wilson chimed in, “You know what else I’d say it is? Awesome.”Prince con
  
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• Vince McMahon Signs Employment Agreement With WWE

  31-03-2023 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Vince McMahon officially works for WWE again.The former WWE CEO retired on July 22 amid a WWE board investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and hush money. He returned to the company on January 6, and he was voted theExecutive Chairman of the Board on January 10. McMahon is also the majority shareholder of WWE.In an update to McMahon’s return, a new SEC filing states that McMahon has entered into an employment agreement with WWE, which is effective as of March 29. The filing al
  
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• Lacey Evans Wants To Work For A Title, Doesn’t Want Anything Handed To Her

  31-03-2023 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lacey Evans wants to earn herself some championship gold, rather than having it handed to her.After months of inactivity, Lacey Evans made her official return to the ring on the January 27 episode of SmackDown. There, she defeated indie star Jazmin Allure, and unleashed a new, more aggressive character, adding Sgt. Slaughter’s signature Cobra Clutch to her repertoire. Since her resurgence, Evans has gone 2-2 in in-ring competition.Recently speaking with Denise Salcedo, Evans was asked what
  
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• Cathy Kelley: Returning To WWE Was Always Meant To Happen

  31-03-2023 15:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cathy Kelley explains how her WWE return came together.
  More than two years after her exit from the company, Cathy Kelley made her official return to WWE in October 2022. Upon her resurgence, Kelley settled into the RAW brand as a backstage interviewer. Recently speaking with Denise Salcedo, Kelley revealed that an email from then Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon ignited the conversation for her return.“It started with just an email to Steph. We always talk catch up on where I was at in life, and
  
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• Freddie Prinze Jr: Dave Bautista Gets Significantly Better Each Movie He Does

  31-03-2023 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Freddie Prinze Jr. has nothing but love and respect for Dave Bautista and what he has been able to accomplish as an actor.Freddie Prinze Jr. was once a writer for WWE, and during his tenure, Batista was one of the company’s top Superstars. Since then, both Batista and John Cena have followed in Dwayne Johnson’s footsteps and entered the realm of acting.On The Movie Dweeb podcast, Prinze praised Batista for being the least “seasoned” of the three WWE alums turned actors an
  
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• Updated Card For 4/6/23 IMPACT Wrestling

  31-03-2023 08:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Here’s everything that’s on tap for next week’s episode of IMPACT on AXS.Following a special episode of IMPACT Wrestling on AXS TV, two major segments were announced for next week’s episode.First, Jody Threat will make her debut. Her inclusion in the Knockouts division was announced during IMPACT Sacrifice 2023, and during her latest vignette, it was not made clear who she would face, only that she would be making her debut next week.Also set for next week, Josh Alexander
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo Added To Knockouts Title Match At IMPACT Rebellion

  31-03-2023 08:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Deonna Purrazzo is back in the IMPACT Knockouts Title picture.After defeating Gisele Shaw, Miyu Yamashita, and Masha Slamovich at IMPACT x NJPW Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive, Purrazzo will now meet Jordynne Grace in the Knockouts Championship match at IMPACT Rebellion 2023. The match will be a Triple Threat featuring current champion Mickie James if she is able to defend the gold. Currently, she is sidelined with a broken rib.From IMPACT:
  Following an injury to Mickie James that wou
  
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• IMPACT x NJPW: Multiverse United Results (3/30/23): Mike Bailey vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

  31-03-2023 04:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  IMPACT x NJPW: Multiverse United Results – March 30, 2023Welcome to WrestleZone’s live coverage of IMPACT x NJPW: Multiverse United! The following matches are advertised for tonight:
  Mike Bailey vs. Hiroshi TanahashiKUSHIDA vs. Lio RushJeff Cobb vs. MooseSTRONG Openweight Championship: KENTA (c) vs. Minoru SuzukiIMPACT X-Division Championship – Scramble Match: Trey Miguel (c) vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Rich Swann vs. Kevin Knight vs. Clark Connors vs. Rocky RomeroIMPACT World Tag
  
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• Ring Of Honor Results (3/30/23): El Hijo del Vikingo In Action

  31-03-2023 02:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor Results – March 30, 2023Ring of Honor Wrestling coverage kicks off here at WrestleZone at 9 PM EST. This is the final episode of ROH before Supercard of Honor tomorrow night.Please keep refreshing for live coverage of this week’s episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling.
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• Rey Mysterio Is Ready To Give Dominik A Beating At WrestleMania 39

  31-03-2023 02:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  If Rey Mysterio has taught us anything, it’s that the beating he’s about to give his son Dominik Mysterio is long overdue.SmackDown Superstar Rey Mysterio was a recent guest on The Jason Show to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked about his upcoming match against his son Dominik at WrestleMania 39, Rey spoke about the story that’s taken place over the last year that’s brought them to this point.“It is confirmed I will face my son for the very first time,&
  
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• Charlotte Flair Believes Match With Rhea Ripley Could Become Her Favorite WrestleMania Moment

  31-03-2023 01:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Charlotte Flair has some high hopes for her WrestleMania 39 match with Rhea Ripley this weekend.SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair recently spoke with Denise Salcedo about a wide variety of subjects. When asked to rank her WrestleMania matches and moments over the last seven years, Flair teased that this weekend has the potential to top everything she’s previously done.“WrestleMania 34 Asuka, number one,” Charlotte Flair stated. “WrestleMania 32 Triple Threa
  
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• Cody Rhodes Admits It Wasn’t His Plan To Sign With WWE When He Met With Vince McMahon in 2022

  31-03-2023 00:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Had Cody Rhodes not heard what he did in his meeting with Vince McMahon, he may have never returned to WWE.The American Nightmare recently sat down with David Dennis Jr. of ESPN to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked about his meeting with Vince McMahon in early 2022, ahead of his WWE return, Rhodes admitted that he wasn’t going into that meeting with the intention of signing a deal.“I wasn’t going in there to sign,” Cody Rhodes remembers. “And I left thi
  
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• Tony Khan On Helping Bandido Deal With His Visa Issues

  30-03-2023 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tony Khan has gone into detail as to why we haven’t seen much of Bandido on All Elite Wrestling programming as of late.With Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor taking place Friday night, Tony Khan sat down with the media this afternoon for a media call to discuss a variety of topics related to Ring of Honor and All Elite Wrestling. While discussing scouting international talents, Khan spoke of Bandido and the recent visa issues he’s been going through.“Bandido is one of the great
  
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• Tony Khan Says He Will Have A ‘Huge Announcement’ On 4/5 AEW Dynamite

  30-03-2023 23:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Let the speculation begin.AEW CEO Tony Khan spoke at the media call ahead of ROH Supercard of Honor, and he discussed a number of topics related to both companies. He looked ahead to the April 5 episode of AEW Dynamite and stated multiple times that he would have a “huge announcement” on the show.Previously, Khan stated that he had a huge announcement ahead of ROH.WrestleZone will provide more information as it becomes available.
  The post Tony Khan Says He Will Have A ‘Huge Ann
  
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• Bruce Prichard: Vince McMahon Has Not Given Any Input On Creative Yet

  30-03-2023 23:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bruce Prichard comments on Vince McMahon’s return.McMahon retired from WWE in July 2022 amid a WWE board investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and hush money. He had been the head of creative, and upon his departure, Triple H took over; he was later named WWE’s Chief Content Officer. McMahon returned to WWE on January 6 and was voted the Executives Chairman of the WWE Board of Directors on January 10. Despite his return, Triple H continues to lead the WWE creative team.
  
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• Cody Rhodes: I Came Close To Getting Into A Fist Fight With Seth Rollins

  30-03-2023 22:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cody Rhodes says he almost got into a fist fight with Seth Rollins.Rhodes returned to WWE at WWE WrestleMania 38, where he was revealed as Rollins’ mystery opponent. He defeated the former world champion at WrestleMania, and their feud continued over the next few months. Rhodes beat Rollins at both WrestleMania Backlash and WWE Hell in aCell.During an appearance on the Dan LeBatard Show, Rhodes revealed that he almost got into a fist fight with Rollins backstage, though it ultimately didn&
  
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