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• Exclusive: Jack Swagger Discusses His WM 29 Match Against Alberto Del Rio, Talks Upcoming Re-Match

  05-04-2018 21:19 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released an exclusive interview with former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger.
  You can find some of Swagger’s comments transcribed in this post. The full interview can be heard in the embedded player at the top of this post or via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  Jack Swagger will be taking on Alberto el Patron (w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) on May 11th for Warrior Wrestling in Chicago, IL. Tickets can be purchased HERE
  Related: WWE Wishes Jack Swagger A Happ
  
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• AEW Rampage Spoilers For 6/14 (Taped On 6/12)

  13-06-2024 06:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On June 12, AEW taped matches and segments for the June 14 episode of AEW Rampage from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
  The spoilers (via PWInsider) are as follows:
  AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm defeated Alex Windsor.Brian Cage & Gates of Agony defeated Jay Marston, Kevin Gutierrez & Solomon Tupu.Shota Umino defeated Rocky Romero.Satnam Singh defeated Rosario Grillo.PAC defeated Jay Lethal.
  WrestleZone will have coverage of AEW Rampage as it airs on June 12.RELATED: AE
  
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• Young Bucks vs. The Acclaimed, Contract Signing Added To 6/19 AEW Dynamite

  13-06-2024 05:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks will compete on the June 19 episode of AEW Dynamite.As announced on the June 12 episode, AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks will face The Acclaimed in an eliminator match on June 19. With a win, The Acclaimed would earn a title shot.It was also announced that AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada would compete in an eliminator match, but his opponent was not named.
  Interim EVP Christopher Daniels has a special announcement regarding next week's epis
  
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• Lio Rush, TMDK, And Rocky Romero vs. BCC, Trios Match Added To 6/15 AEW Collision

  13-06-2024 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW continues to load up the card for the June 15 episode of AEW Collision.As announced on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, Blackpool Combat Club will be in action. Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta will face Rocky Romero, Lio Rush, and NJPW’s TMDK (Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls). Haste and Nicholls are the reigning IWGP and NJPW STRONG Tag Team Champions.
  Rush has competed for AEW twice in recent weeks. He previously lost to Roderick Strong on the Jun
  
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• Toni Storm Match Announced For 6/14 AEW Rampage

  13-06-2024 04:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Toni Storm will be in action on the June 14 episode of AEW Rampage.As announced on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will face Alex Windsor in a singles match on Friday. Windsor previously competed on the May 24 episode of AEW Rampage. There, she and Anna Jay lost to Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale.
  Windsor has held titles in Pro-Wrestling: EVE, RevPro, and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling.
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• Shingo Takagi, PAC Enter Owen Hart Foundation Tournament On AEW Dynamite

  13-06-2024 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shingo Takagi and PAC are set to compete in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.NJPW star Shingo Takagi appeared in a video package on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite. Takagi said his time was coming, as he introduced himself as the “Rampage Dragon.” Takagi, the reigning NEVER Openweight Champion, brought up the Owen Hart Tournament and said he was ready.The 'Japanese Dragon' is in America!
  Shingo Takagi is calling his shot.Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@Takagi
  
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• Shingo Takagi Appears In Video On AEW Dynamite, Enters Owen Hart Foundation Tournament

  13-06-2024 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shingo Takagi is set to compete in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.NJPW star Shingo Takagi appeared in a video package on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite. Takagi said his time was coming, as he introduced himself as the “Rampage Dragon.” Takagi, the reigning NEVER Openweight Champion, brought up the Owen Hart Tournament and said he was ready.The 'Japanese Dragon' is in America!
  Shingo Takagi is calling his shot.Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@Takagi__Shingo
  
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• MJF’s In-Ring Return Set For 6/19 AEW Dynamite

  13-06-2024 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF will return to the ring on the June 19 episode of AEW Dynamite.MJF had been sidelined since he lost the AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe at AEW Worlds End in December. He was recovering from injuries until he made his return at AEW Double or Nothing. There, he addressed his contract status and made it clear that he was not going anywhere.“The Generational Talent” then returned to AEW Dynamite on the June 5 episode, and he was interrupted by RUSH. They went ba
  
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• Jack Perry Qualifies For TNT Title Match At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

  13-06-2024 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jack Perry is going to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.At AEW Double or Nothing, TNT Champion Adam Copeland beat Malakai Black in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage match to retain the title. However, Copeland was forced to relinquish the title, as he suffered a fractured tibia in the match. AEW then announced that a new champion would be crowned in a Ladder Match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.The latest qualifier for the title match was held on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite. There, forme
  
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• The Elite Issue Challenge For Blood And Guts Match On 6/12 AEW Dynamite

  13-06-2024 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Elite want to face a team of AEW’s best in the company’s most violent match.In recent months, AEW EVPs The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, and Jack Perry have taken over AEW. The group beat Team AEW in a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing, so their reign has continued.On the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland took some shots at the EVPs. The Elite came out and, after highlighting their win at AEW Double o
  
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• AEW Blood And Guts Confirmed For 7/24 AEW Dynamite

  13-06-2024 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Elite want to face a team of AEW’s best in the company’s most violent match.In recent months, AEW EVPs The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, and Jack Perry have taken over AEW. The group beat Team AEW in a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing, so their reign has continued.On the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland took some shots at the EVPs. The Elite came out and, after highlighting their win at AEW Double o
  
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• AEW Blood & Guts Confirmed For 7/24 AEW Dynamite

  13-06-2024 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Elite want to face a team of AEW’s best in the company’s most violent match.In recent months, AEW EVPs The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, and Jack Perry have taken over AEW. The group beat Team AEW in a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing, so their reign has continued.On the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland took some shots at the EVPs. The Elite came out and, after highlighting their win at AEW Double o
  
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• Jim Ross Provides Medical Update, Set To Return At Next AEW PPV

  13-06-2024 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After being admitted to the emergency room last month, All Elite Wrestling commentator and wrestling legend Jim Ross has provided an update on his health.During a recent episode of Grilling JR (via Fightful), Ross was asked about his recent health issue, and alleviated fans by noting that he is continuing to recover well, and the cause of his initial emergency room trip was a virus that he had contracted while traveling home to Oklahoma.“I’m pretty g
  
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• WWE Announces Ricochet Will Be Out Of Action For Undisclosed Amount Of Time After Bron Breakker Attack

  13-06-2024 02:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE provides an update on Ricochet.On the June 10 episode of WWE RAW, Bron Breakker attacked Ricochet backstage and slammed him onto a car. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion was then loaded into an ambulance, as it was clear that the beatdown left him in rough shape.In a tweet on June 12, WWE announced that Ricochet would be out of action for “an undisclosed amount of time with upper body injuries” following the attack. No additional details were provided in
  
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• Rossy Ogawa: Negotiations For IYO SKY’s Marigold Appearance Started In March

  13-06-2024 01:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rossy Ogawa comments on negotiating with WWE to bring IYO SKY to Marigold.IYO SKY appeared in a taped message at Marigold’s Dream Star Fighting event, and she challenged Utami Hayashishita to face her at the Summer Destiny event on July 13.Speaking with Tokyo Sports, promoter Rossy Ogawa detailed the negotiations. Per Ogawa, the process started in March, and he met with WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H in April, as he attended WrestleMania 40 along with Giulia. It
  
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• Report: Scott D’Amore Believed To Have Non-Compete Following TNA Termination

  13-06-2024 01:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Don’t expect to see Scott D’Amore make the jump to WWE or AEW in the immediate future.Scott D’Amore was terminated by Anthem in February. The company named Anthony Cicione as the new President of TNA Wrestling. Since then, many fans and wrestlers alike have buzzed about D’Amore potentially joining WWE or AEW.As noted by Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Rhino recently stated that Scott D’Amore was being paid by Anthem/TNA through February 202
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (6/12/24): Mercedes Moné Defends Against Zeuxis Of CMLL

  13-06-2024 00:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite Results – June 12, 2024WrestleZone’s coverage of AEW Dynamite kicks off at 8 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.
  The post AEW Dynamite Results (6/12/24): Mercedes Moné Defends Against Zeuxis Of CMLL appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE NXT Viewership Dips On 6/11, Demo Stays Level

  12-06-2024 23:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT viewership decreased in the aftermath of NXT Battleground on June 11.Per Wrestlenomics, NXT drew 718,000 viewers on Tuesday. This number is down from last week, when 768,000 viewers tuned in.
  In the 18 to 49 demographic, NXT scored a 0.22 rating. This is level with last week (0.22 rating in the same demographic).? TV RATINGS ARE INWWE NXT last night on USA Networkhttps://t.co/Y7e4Bigdea— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) June 12, 2024
  The June 11 episode of NXT featured an appearance
  
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• Report: 120,239 Total Tickets Distributed For WWE WrestleMania 40

  12-06-2024 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The ticket distribution for WWE WrestleMania 40 is now available.
  Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics obtained new records from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, which show the ticket distribution information for the two-night event at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Per Thurston, Night One on April 6 sold 56,147 tickets, and WWE gave 3,889 away for free. Night On’s total count was 60,036. It was noted that WWE submitted these numbers, which might not include
  
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• Report: Grizzled Young Veterans Have Had Contract Talks With AEW

  12-06-2024 22:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Grizzled Young Veterans have had talks with AEW, according to a new report.
  The Grizzled Young Veterans had a lengthy run in WWE, as they were in the company together from 2018 until their departure in October 2023. During their time in WWE, they held the NXT UK Tag Team Championship. Since they left WWE, the duo have wrestled for TNA and other companies on the independent scene. They made their AEW debut on the April 27 episode of AEW Collision, where they lost to The Accl
  
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• Report: CM Punk Signs With Paradigm Talent Agency

  12-06-2024 22:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk is making moves.Matt Grobar of Deadline reports that CM Punk (real name Phil Brooks) has signed with Paradigm talent agency for representation in all areas. The report notes that the move comes “with an eye toward expanding his presence in entertainment.”Punk has ventured into acting multiple times before. He starred in Girl on the Third Floor and Jakob’s Wife. He also had recurring roles as Ricky Rabies in Heels and Paul in Mayans M.C.The former WWE C
  
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• Donald Trump To Appear On Logan Paul’s ‘IMPAULSIVE’ Podcast

  12-06-2024 22:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Donald Trump meets Logan Paul.
  WWE United States Champion Logan Paul announced that former President of the United States Donald Trump will be on the next episode of his IMPAULSIVE podcast, which will drop on June 12.
  United States Champion ? United States President @realDonaldTrumpPodcast drops tomorrow @impaulsive pic.twitter.com/h9X1sKMfiu— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) June 12, 2024
  Trump has made appearances for WWE over the years. He was fam
  
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• Orange Cassidy: My World Is Falling Apart Around Me, My Friends Have Left Me

  12-06-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Orange Cassidy is going through it.In recent months, Orange Cassidy’s friends Trent Beretta and Kris Statlander have turned on him, as Best Friends has imploded.
  Speaking with WHO 13’s Mark Freund, Orange Cassidy was asked to share his thoughts on where the storyline was going.“Hopefully, this story is going where I don’t get beat up anymore, but I know that’s not gonna happen,” he said. “My world is falling apart around me. All my frie
  
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• MVP Has Discussed Doing His Biopic With Dave Bautista’s Production Company

  12-06-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE United States Champion MVP has been absent from WWE television for a while now. He has had an illustrious career in the professional wrestling business. Throughout his career, he has competed in multiple wrestling promotions. Now, as he is nearing the time to hang his boots, MVP shared that he is in talks to create his own biopic.
  The former WWE United States Champion MVP took to Twitter to mention that he has discussed his plans to doing his own biopic. He also ment
  
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• Report: Update On Ricochet’s Future After Bron Breakker Attack On 6/10 WWE RAW

  12-06-2024 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Ricochet after he was seemingly written off WWE television.On the June 10 episode of WWE RAW, Bron Breakker attacked Ricochet backstage. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion was loaded into an ambulance, leaving his future unclear. The fan-favorite gave WWE his notice regarding his intention to leave the company when his contract expires this summer.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that the plan was indeed for Ricochet to be written off W
  
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• Drew McIntyre Reflects On The Ten Year Anniversary Of His WWE Release

  12-06-2024 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre reflects on his journey from “other” to main-eventer.On June 12, 2014, Drew McIntyre was released from his WWE contract. Ten years later, though, “The Scottish Warrior” now finds himself in line for a major world title match at WWE Clash at the Castle.In a new video posted to Twitter, McIntyre looked back on the WWE.com article that confirmed his exit from the company. In assessing it, McIntyre particularly focused on the headline, which hi
  
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• Jetta Looks Back On Her ‘Full-Circle’ Matches With Her Heroes, Manami Toyota and Jazz

  12-06-2024 20:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jetta fondly reflects back on some other pro wrestling royalty.Jetta, a member of wrestling royalty, has officially stepped down from her throne. Before she took off her proverbial crown, Jetta spoke with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay to look back on a pair of highlight moments from her legendary wrestling career.
  Known as “The Princess Diana of Pro Wrestling,” Jetta spent the majority of her in-ring career in the United Kingdom. In assessing her resume, though, it is clear that Jett
  
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• Je’Von Evans Provides Injury Update After 6/11 WWE NXT

  12-06-2024 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans is banged up.Je’Von Evans took a rough fall on the June 11 episode of WWE NXT. During his match against Shawn Spears, Evans went for a dive to the outside and landed hard rib-first on the commentary table. Evans bled from the mouth, and Spears went on to pick up the win.In a tweet, Je’Von Evans provided an update on his condition. He wrote that he was all good, but he had some “messed up” ribs. Evans stated that, according to his docto
  
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• Christopher Daniels On Interim EVP Role: I Think I Take A Better Beating Than Tony Khan

  12-06-2024 20:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Christopher Daniels explains what his interim Executive Vice President role currently entails.All Elite Wrestling‘s Christopher Daniels was the latest guest on Close Up with Renee Paquette. When asked what his status as interim EVP means and how much pull he actually has, Daniels said it basically comes down to him relaying decisions Tony Khan makes without the risk of being attacked.
  “Honestly, I think it means that I take a better beating than Tony
  
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• RD Evans Reportedly Joins AEW Following Departure From TNA Wrestling

  12-06-2024 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A recently departed TNA Wrestling official has reportedly now come aboard to All Elite Wrestling.According to PWInsider, Robert “RD” Evans, who previously served as the head of the TNA creative team, is now on the road with AEW. In addition to his creative role, Evans appeared on TNA (then IMPACT) TV as the barrister (lawyer) for Deonna Purrazzo.Evans’ AEW activity seems to have begun last week, with sources indicating that he worked on Saturday’s episode of AEW Collisio
  
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