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• Matthew Rehwoldt Still On Handshake Deal With TNA, Comments On Role In ‘Arachnid’

  16-05-2024 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: TNA ; Arachnid Film via Twitter
  Former WWE Superstar and current TNA Wrestling commentator Matt Rehwoldt was interviewed by Wrestlezone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. During the interview, the Drama King opened up about his upcoming film Arachnid.
  Arachnid is an upcoming film directed by Luke Paron. It is a psychological thriller about a man whose life falls apart after witnessing a dance performance. Matthew Rehwoldt and former TNA Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team Champion Killer Kel
  
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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
  
  Photo Credit: Logan Paul (@LoganPaul on Twitter)
  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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• Swerve Strickland Segment Added To 6/12 AEW Dynamite

  12-06-2024 19:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  Fans will hear from AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite.
  In a tweet, AEW announced that Swerve Strickland will speak on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite. Strickland is set to defend his title against Will Ospreay at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. He retained the gold against Roderick Strong on the June 5 episode of Dynamite.#AEWDynamite TONIGHT
  Des Moines, IA
  TBS, 8pm ET/7pm CT
  We'll hear from #AEW World Champion @swerveconfident LIVE toni
  
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• WWE Speed Title Match Set For 6/14 WWE Speed

  12-06-2024 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricochet will defend the WWE Speed Championship on June 14.As seen on the June 12 episode of WWE Speed, Andrade beat Tommaso Ciampa in the #1 Contender’s Tournament finals. Andrade picked up the win with The Message, and in doing so, he earned the right to challenge Ricochet for the WWE Speed Championship. That match will air on the June 14 episode.
  TODAY on #WWESpeed!@AndradeElIdolo squares off against @CiampaWWE! Who will leave victorious? ? pic.twitter.com/YQc37zJi5U&m
  
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• Bryan Danielson: My Wife (Unsuccessfully) Tried To Convince Our Kids That Blood From Strap Match Was Ketchup

  12-06-2024 19:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brie and Bryan Danielson (unsuccessfully) tried to keep it kayfabe.
  Danielson has been a part of this business for more than two decades. Now, that he has a family, he seems to be finding it a bit harder to balance work and his family.
  Recently, Danielson sat down for an interview with Chris Kelly for The Washington Post. During the conversation, Danielson mentioned that his busy schedule is making it hard for his children and also for his wife Brie Garcia.
  “It’s no
  
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• Darby Allin Has New Collaboration With Tony Hawk, Proceeds To Benefit The Skatepark Project

  12-06-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Darby Allin via Instagram
  Darby Allin is expanding his partnership with Tony Hawk.In April 2024, Darby Allin had planned to make the long trek up Mt. Everest with an additional goal of raising funds for Tony Hawk’s Skatepark Project. Unfortunately, Allin’s climb up the snowy terrain would be postponed due to a foot injury. Despite this, Allin and Hawk collaborated to create a special commercial outlining the initiative behind The Skatepark Project.
  While speaking with W
  
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• Will Ospreay Wants To Be Part Of AEW For A Long Time, Feels Like He Could Still Be Wrestling When He’s 50

  12-06-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay looks down the road and notes that he wants to be part of AEW as far as 20 years from now.Former NJPW star Will Ospreay has continued to cement his status as one of the top wrestlers in the world. He fully joined AEW in March 2024, and he won the AEW International Championship at AEW Double or Nothing.In an interview with  Justin Walker, Will Ospreay discussed the future of AEW and noted that he wanted to be a part of it for a long time to come. He stated that
  
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• Jordynne Grace: My Pie-In-The-Sky Dream Is A WWE/TNA Worlds Collide PPV

  12-06-2024 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jordynne Grace wants to see WWE and TNA hold a Worlds Collide pay-per-view together.TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace challenged Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT Battleground. Ash By Elegance also made an appearance at the show. Fans continue to buzz about more potential crossovers in the future. Some wrestlers have also teased appearing in the other company.
  In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Jordynne Grace discusse
  
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• Kevin Nash Reflects On The Time He Ripped Off Mad Dog Vachon’s Prosthetic Leg

  12-06-2024 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has been a part of several iconic moments in professional wrestling’s history. One such moment was when he shockingly ripped off the prosthetic leg of Mad Dog Vachon.
  This heinous act took place in the main event of In Your House 7. Kevin Nash was wrestling Shawn Michaels in a No Holds Barred Match for the WWE Championship. In the closing stages of the match, Nash pulled Vachon from the crowd and ripped off his prosthetic leg to attack Michaels. But his plan f
  
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• Dominik Mysterio Reacts To Latest Liv Morgan Encounter

  12-06-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dominik Mysterio is confused about his latest encounter with Liv Morgan.The pair had quite the encounter on this week’s episode of Raw, in multiple segments. She visited him in the Judgement Day clubhouse, leaving him her hotel room key. Liv Morgan called the younger Mysterio a “Gorgeous man”, before leaving him witht he rest of the group. She also said she wouldn’t be “afraid to call him Daddy”, which was a clear shot at Rhea Ripley.
  What sh
  
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• Tony Khan On Ricochet: ‘I’d Rather Not Get Into Wrestlers That Still Work For Someone Else’

  12-06-2024 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan refuses to be drawn in talks about Ricochet‘s future while he’s technically employed somewhere else.The WWE star looks to be on his way out of the company very soon. The former Intercontinental Champion reportedly handed in his notice with the company. His final appearance in WWE was said to be on Raw this week.Ricochet ended his WWE career by being slammed through a car windscreen by Bron Breakker. It was something CM Punk will probably be furious about.
  
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• Dave Bautista’s ‘My Spy: The Eternal City’ Trailer Released

  12-06-2024 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Dave Bautista‘s next movie, My Spy: The Eternal City, will launch on Prime Video next month.This morning, Prime Video released the trailer of the sequel to Bautista’s 2020 film My Spy. While the original movie had a limited theater release, the sequel is going straight to streaming.
  An excerpt from the press release regarding the movie states:“My Spy The Eternal City reunites a beloved cast led by Dave Bautista and Chloe Col
  
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• Carmella Was Devastated Not Being Called Up With Enzo And Cass, But It All Worked Out In The End

  12-06-2024 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmella was devastated when Enzo Amore and Big Cass were called up to the main roster without her.The Princess of Staten Island made her debut on NXT as a hairdresser who was recruited by the pair to become a wrestler. Carmella’s identity was tied to the tag team, and they were a package deal for a long time in NXT.However, when Enzo and Cass debuted on the main roster after WrestleMania 32, they did so without Carmella. She remained in NXT, becoming a singles star for t
  
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• TNA Xplosion Results – June 7th, 2024

  12-06-2024 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches and segments are from the June 7th episode of TNA Xplosion.The show opens with a “From The Vault” match. It shows Kurt Angle against Yuji Nagata from TNA Global Impact 2008. This was a replay of their bout from Wrestle Kingdom II in the Tokyo Dome. Angle’s IWGP Third Belt was on the line, which was the same IWGP title Brock Lesnar won, but took from NJPW before moving to the Inoki Genome Federation.After a hard-hitting bout, TNA star Angle caught a kick a
  
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• Adam Copeland Released As DLC For AEW Fight Forever

  12-06-2024 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Image Credit: AEW Games
  Adam Copeland might be sidelined from in-ring action, but you can play as him starting today in AEW Fight Forever.
  AEW Games took to social media this morning to announce that Adam Copeland has been added to the Fight Forever roster with the Rated Gold Superstar DLC pack, tweeting out:“He was told he would never do this again. But now @RatedRCope is standing in an AEW ring! The Rated R Superstar is in AEW Fight Forever! The Rated Gold Superstar Pack includ
  
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• MVP Reveals That Ricochet Was One Of His Choices To Be In The Hurt Business

  12-06-2024 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Throughout his wrestling career, former WWE United States Champion MVP has been a part of many multiple stables. He has teamed up with the World’s Strongest Man Mark Henry, he has held the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Matt Hardy as well.
  But one of his most talked about factions is one of his most recent ones, The Hurt Business. The faction comprised of MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and Cedric Alexander.
  The faction was one of the most successful groups in
  
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• Ric Flair Apologizes To Vince Russo, Eric Bischoff And Jim Herd For ‘Who Killed WCW?’ Remarks

  12-06-2024 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair wants to put the past behind him.
  On Monday, The Nature Boy got into a verbal altercation with former WCW writer Vince Russo. Flair blamed Russo, Eric Bischoff and Jim Herd for killing WCW. This seemed like a bit of stretch, especially considering Herd left the company in 1992, nine years before WCW was sold to Vince McMahon.The pair went back-and-forth online, with Russo subtly suggesting Flair was drunk during his rant. He must have taken this to heart, as Ric Flair
  
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• AEW Dynamite Preview (6/12/24)

  12-06-2024 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for AEW Dynamite!This week’s episode of Dynamite goes down at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA. All Elite Wrestling has advertised The Elite, Swerve Strickland, Mercedes Moné, and Samoa Joe among others for their flagship show this week.Here’s what’s on tap for the June 12, 2024, episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.Video Credit: YouTubeWill Ospreay (c) vs. Rey Fenix – AEW International ChampionshipWill
  
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