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• Hundreds Gather For Shad Gaspard Beach Memorial, Wrestlers Attend

  23-05-2020 14:00
  
  More than 500 individuals came out to celebrate the life of the late Shad Gaspard this Friday night at a beach memorial in Los Angeles, according to Bryan Alvarez of Figure Four Online.
  The former WWE Superstar lost his life after an unexpected rip tide caught him and his 10-year-old son last Sunday afternoon. Lifeguards were able to save the boy, but Gaspard was dragged under by the current and his body was not recovered until early Tuesday morning.
  Among the wrestlers in attendance at the beac
  
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• Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo, Parking Lot Fight Set For 4/27 AEW Rampage

  25-04-2024 05:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is loading up the card for the April 27 episode of AEW Rampage.AEW announced that Thunder Rosa will face Deonna Purrazzo on the special Saturday episode of AEW Rampage. Rosa unsuccessfully challenged Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW Dynasty. Purrazzo and Rosa got into a heated confrontation on the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite.
  Thunder Rosa comments on her #AEW Women's World Title match at #AEWDynasty.Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@thunderr
  
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• Trios Title Match, Toni Storm vs. Anna Jay Set For 4/27 AEW Collision

  25-04-2024 05:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two matches have been announced for the April 27 episode of AEW Collision.AEW confirmed that Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and The Gunns) will defend the Unified World Trios Championship against Top Flight and Action Andretti on Saturday. Bullet Club Gold beat The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn to unify the AEW World Trios Championship and the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship at AEW Dynasty.Plus, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will face Anna Jay in a non-title match
  
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• Jack Perry And The Young Bucks Comment On Attacking Tony Khan On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jack Perry and The Young Bucks want to put AEW back on track.In a shocking end to the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, The Elite (Jack Perry, The Young Bucks, and Kazuchika Okada) attacked AEW CEO Tony Khan. Perry, Okada, and the Young Bucks, who are AEW EVPs, then stood tall together.In a tweet, AEW shared The Elite’s backstage comments following the attack.“You took eight months of my career, and you just got what was coming to you,” Perry said.Matthew Jack
  
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• Swerve Strickland’s AEW Double Or Nothing Opponent To Be Revealed On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland’s first major challenger will be revealed on the May 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.During the April 24 episode of Dynamite, the broadcast team stated that Strickland’s challenger for the AEW World Championship at AEW Double or Nothing would be revealed on May 1. Strickland won the title at AEW Dynasty, where he beat Samoa Joe.Swerve defeated Kyle Fletcher in a hard-fought match on the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite.
  Swerve's opponent for Double or No
  
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• Jack Perry And The Elite Attack Tony Khan On 4/24 AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Elite took out Tony Khan on AEW Dynamite.Jack Perry, who was previously suspended following a backstage incident at AEW All In, made his return at AEW Dynasty. There, he helped the Young Bucks beat FTR to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship.On the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, Perry arrived alongside the Young Bucks. They later met with Tony Khan, and it was announced that Khan would meet with Perry in the ring during the show.
  In the closing minutes, Perry came to
  
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• Big Bill Tells Chris Jericho He Wants To Sit Under The Learning Tree On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Bill wants to learn from Chris Jericho.In recent weeks, Chris Jericho has been calling himself “The Learning Tree” on AEW programming. HOOK rejected Jericho’s mentorship, and they clashed at AEW Dynasty. There, Jericho beat HOOK to win the FTW Championship.On the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho came to the ring with a new theme song, and the video screen read, “The Learning Tree”.
  Grab your notebooks, it’s time to sit unde
  
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• AEW International Title Match Set For AEW Double Or Nothing

  25-04-2024 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In tonight’s #1 Contender’s match for the AEW International Championship, Will Ospreay walked out on top and with a brand new chance at the belt at AEW Double or Nothing.During tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite, in a Casino Gauntlet match, it was Ospreay, Dante Martin, Jay Lethal, Jay White, Komander, Kyle O’Reilly, Lance Archer, and Penta el Zero M. In the end, it was Ospreay who would walk out with the win.
  Toward the end of the match, Ospreay was caug
  
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• Kenny Omega’s Return Confirmed For 5/1 AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega will officially appear on the May 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.The Canada Life Centre previously advertised former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega for the May 1 taping of AEW Dynamite. However, AEW had not confirmed the news.During the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, the broadcast team announced that Kenny Omega would return on the May 1 episode, which will be held in his hometown of Winnipeg. Further details were not provided.
  KENNY OMEGA RETURNS NEXT WEEK #AEWDynami
  
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• Chuck Taylor Sides With Orange Cassidy, Wants To Fight Trent Beretta On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The downfall of the Best Friends continues.On the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, Chuck Taylor was set to pick a side between Trent Beretta and Orange Cassidy. Beretta previously turned on Cassidy, leaving Taylor in the middle, as Chuck was friends with both men.
  Cassidy’s music played to open the show, but Beretta attacked him from behind. He kept up the beatdown, and once they got in the ring, Trent called Chuck Taylor out.
  WHAT THE HELL, TRENT?!Watch #AEWDynamite LIV
  
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• Janel Grant Files Motion To Strike Vince McMahon’s Preliminary Statement

  25-04-2024 01:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant and her attorneys have responded to Vince McMahon’s statement.Vince McMahon and his lawyers on April 23 filed a motion in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against him, seeking to go to private arbitration. McMahon also denied Grant’s claims; Grant previously alleged that McMahon engaged in sexual assault and sex trafficking of her.Grant responded to the filing on April 24 and motioned to strike McMahon’s preliminary statement, which called Grant’s
  
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• Ari Emanuel Received $65M Pay Package In 2023, Mark Shapiro Received $16

  25-04-2024 01:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The pay figures for some of the top executives of TKO have been disclosed.Jill Goldsmith of Deadline has shed some light on the payments that some of TKO’s higher-ups, including CEO Ari Emanuel, received in 2023.Citing TKO’s proxy statement filed with the SEC last year, Goldsmith writes that Emanuel received a substantial pay package in 2023, valued at $65 million. The package was made up of a $911,000 base salary, a cash bonus of $24 million, and $40 million i
  
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• Report: Jimmy Uso Sidelined With Undisclosed Injury

  25-04-2024 01:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jimmy Uso is out of action due to an injury.WWE announced the pools for the 2024 WWE Draft on April 24, and Jimmy Uso was conspicuous by his absence.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Jimmy Uso has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury. There is no word on how long he will be out. However, Sapp writes that the injury was enough to keep him out of the WWE Draft pool.
  Uso last appeared when Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga attacked him on the April 12
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (4/24/24): Jon Moxley Defends Against Powerhouse Hobbs

  25-04-2024 01:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite Results – April 24, 2024WrestleZone’s live 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 (4/24/24): Jon Moxley Defends Against Powerhouse Hobbs appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Jon Moxley: I’m On A Handshake Deal With NJPW, AEW’s Relationship With NJPW Is Very Important To Me

  24-04-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley discusses working with NJPW while being a top star in AEW.AEW’s Jon Moxley won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Windy City Riot. He has been a key part of AEW’s working relationship with NJPW since the companies started collaborating.Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Jon Moxley confirmed that he signed with NJPW before he joined AEW in 2019.“That’s true, I signed a contract wit
  
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• WWE NXT Draws Highest Viewership Since January On 4/23

  24-04-2024 22:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT viewership increased on April 23.Wrestlenomics reports that 661,000 viewers tuned in for the Spring Breakin’ special on Tuesday. This is up from last week (625,000 viewers) and marks NXT’s highest number since January 16, 2024.In the 18 to 49 demographic, NXT scored a 0.20 rating. This also marks an increase from last week (0.17 rating) and marks NXT’s highest number since January 9, 2024.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INWWE NXT last night on USA Networkhttps://t.co/tjEQrgc0Vr&mdas
  
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• Tony Khan Respects Eric Bischoff’s Accomplishments, ‘He Has A Podcast Largely Devoted To Taking Shots At Us’

  24-04-2024 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan comments on why he and Eric Bischoff don’t seem to get along.WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has made a few appearances on AEW programming in the past. But in recent years, both on social media and on his podcasts, he has harshly criticized the company on a regular basis. Khan has responded to Bischoff’s comments occasionally.Speaking on K&C Masterpiece, Tony Khan was asked why he and Bischoff don’t s
  
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• Report: Details On Cameron Grimes’ WWE Release

  24-04-2024 22:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Cameron Grimes’ WWE release.On April 23, Cameron Grimes, also known as Trevor Lee, announced that he had been released by WWE. He shared the news in an emotional video on social media. Grimes’ release came amid a wave of cuts over the past week. Jinder Mahal, Veer, Xia Li, and other stars were also released.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Cameron Grimes’ release was unexpected by many in WWE. giv
  
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• Billy Corgan’s Reality Show Sets Premiere Date With The CW

  24-04-2024 22:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  If you were looking for an update on Billy Corgan‘s upcoming CW reality show, look no further.The Nacelle Company issued a press release this afternoon to announce that the reality show Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland will premiere on The CW app and CW’s website on May 14.According to the release, the eight-episode series will examine how Billy Corgan manages to be a wrestling promoter, a rock star, and a dedicated family man at the same
  
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• TNA Officially Signs Mike Santana

  24-04-2024 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana has signed with TNA.TNA Wrestling announced that Mike Santana officially signed with the company; terms of the deal were not disclosed. This comes after he made his surprise return at TNA Rebellion on April 20. There, he defeated former world champion Steve Maclin.
  BREAKING: TNA Signs @Santana_Proud!Read more: https://t.co/BEtZruCuvz pic.twitter.com/BBBmcojgV1— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 24, 2024
  Santana is a four-time TNA World Tag Team Champion as a m
  
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• Mike Santana Is Dedicating Himself Fully To TNA, In It ‘For The Long Haul’

  24-04-2024 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana is sticking with TNA.
  Santana returned to the company at TNA Rebellion last week. He spoke with WrestleZone earlier today about his status with the company, telling Managing Editor Bill Pritchard that he plans to focus on TNA and wants to be a pillar of the promotion.“I’m dedicating myself fully to TNA,” Santana said. “I’m still going to be moving around on the indies as much as I can, as much as my schedule allows. I always love to tr
  
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• Report: Update On Jacob Fatu’s WWE Debut

  24-04-2024 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report states that Jacob Fatu is no longer set to debut during the WWE Draft.As previously reported, Jacob Fatu was expected to debut on WWE television this week, possibly as early as the April 26 episode of WWE SmackDown. Friday’s show marks the opening night of the WWE Draft, so some surprises are expected. Fatu was rumored to be one of them.In an update, Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Jacob Fatu is not slated to be at WWE’s televi
  
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• Willow Nightingale Reacts To Speculation About Mercedes Moné’s Attacker In AEW

  24-04-2024 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale wants to make it clear that she was not the person who attacked Mercedes Moné on AEW Dynamite.TBS Champion Willow Nightingale recently sat down with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. When asked who she believes was behind the attack on Mercedes Moné several weeks ago on AEW Dynamite, Nightingale said she knows fingers are being pointed at her, but she was also attacked from behind recently.
  “So, I’ll say this
  
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• Jon Moxley On Speculated WrestleMania Appearance: It’s Cool, I Was Asleep in Japan

  24-04-2024 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley was asleep in Japan during WWE WrestleMania 40.In the main event of WWE WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. John Cena, The Rock, and The Undertaker got involved in the chaotic match. When The Shield’s theme music hit, some fans expected to see AEW star Jon Moxley, formerly known as Dean Ambrose, make an appearance. However, he did not, and Seth Rollins ran in instead.Speaking with Justin Barrasso o
  
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• Sabu Believes He’ll Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall Of Fame Once He’s Passed On

  24-04-2024 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sabu contemplates the possibility of WWE inducting him into their Hall of Fame.Earlier this month, WWE officially inducted Paul Heyman into the 2024 Hall of Fame class. Heyman, of course, is known for taking on various roles in the wrestling industry, including his run as the head booker of Extreme Championship Wrestling.
  With Heyman now formally welcomed into these hallowed halls, many fans have wondered if even more ECW alumni will follow suit.During a recent
  
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• WWE Announces Rules, Draft Pools For 2024 WWE Draft

  24-04-2024 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Draft will begin on the April 26 episode of WWE SmackDown, and the rules have been revealed.On April 24, WWE announced the rules for the 2024 WWE Draft. There will be four rounds and 16 total picks on the April 26 episode of WWE SmackDown. The April 29 episode of WWE RAW will feature six rounds and 24 total picks.Champions on each brand are protected, but the Women’s Tag Team Champions are eligible. SmackDown will pick first on April 26, and RAW will pick first on
  
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• Swerve Strickland To Grayson Waller: AEW Is The Best Wrestling In The World

  24-04-2024 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland responds to Grayson Waller.WWE star Grayson Waller recently took a shot at AEW when promoting WWE’s upcoming show in Jacksonville, which is widely considered to be AEW’s home. Waller said that it had been years since fans had seen good wrestling in Jacksonville. He noted that’s what WWE would be bringing.Speaking with News4JAX, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland was asked about Grayson Waller’s comments. The host no
  
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• Mandy Rose Clarifies Details About Her WWE Release, Comments On Not Having Title Reign Recognized

  24-04-2024 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recently, the NXT Women’s title picture has been garnering a lot of attention. At NXT Stand & Deliver Roxanne Perez managed to win the championship for the second time in her career. Before her there have been many stars who have had good runs with the championship. One such person is Mandy Rose.
  Recently, there have been multiple promos where the previous champions had been mentioned. But one name that has not been mentioned is Mandy Rose. Her 413-day reign seems to
  
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• Logan Paul Responds To Recent Accusations Against PRIME

  24-04-2024 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul isn’t putting up with any lies and slander regarding his PRIME hydration drink.
  WWE United States Champion Logan Paul took to social media today to address the allegations that his PRIME hydration drink contains PFOs. Paul responded strongly to all accusations and made it clear that legal action would be taken in 48 hours if the TikToker doesn’t respond for lying about his brand.
  “Alright, let’s talk about this,” Logan Paul began. &ldquo
  
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• First Semi-Finalist Set In WWE Speed Championship Tournament

  24-04-2024 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Speed Championship Tournament continues.The April 24 episode of WWE Speed, the X-exclusive series featuring three-minute matches, delivered a fast-paced match between Ricochet and JD McDonagh. Ricochet won the match and punched his ticket to the tournament finals by hitting him with a Destroyer.
  THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
  Who do you think is punching their ticket to the #WWESpeed Championship Match? @KingRicochet or @jd_mcdonagh? ? pic.twitter.com/iYjCoDiD00— WWE (@WWE
  
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