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• New Jack To Release A Memoir In November

  09-07-2019 15:51
  It has been announced that ECW legend and controversial personality, New Jack has written a memoir which will be released in November this year.
  The bio, which will be entitled, New Jack: Memoir of a Pro Wrestling Extremist, was co-written by Jason Norman and features a forward from The Blue Meanie.
  Below is the description of the book:
  You may have cheered for New Jack. You may have booed him out of the building. You may have even feared him at times. But until now, you’ve never really kn
  
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• WWE Women’s Title Match Set For WWE Clash At The Castle

  01-06-2024 05:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley will defend the gold at WWE Clash at the Castle.WWE announced that Bayley will defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Piper Niven at Clash at the Castle on June 15. The event will be held in Glasgow, and Niven is from Scotland.
  Niven has attacked Bayley on SmackDown for the past two weeks. On the May 31 episode, Niven and Chelsea Geen beat Bayley and Naomi.
  The WWE Women’s Championship will be on the line when @itsBayleyWWE defends her title against Scot
  
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• AJ Styles Attacks Cody Rhodes After Teasing Retirement On 5/31 WWE SmackDown

  01-06-2024 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles had his Mark Henry moment.AJ Styles teased his retirement on the May 31 episode of WWE SmackDown, as he admitted that he did not have enough time to earn another shot at the world title following his loss to reigning champion Cody Rhodes at WWE Backlash France.After noting that it might be time for him to focus on his family, he shared an emotional moment with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, his longtime stablemates. Styles went on to call out Rhodes and highlighted h
  
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• Solo Sikoa Anoints Tonga Loa, Jade Cargill vs. Indi Hartwell, More Set For 6/7 WWE SmackDown

  01-06-2024 04:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is loading up the card for the June 7 episode of WWE SmackDown.As announced on the May 31 episode, Solo Sikoa will anoint Tonga Loa after Loa and Tama Tonga scored the win against The Street Profits in their in-ring debut as a duo on SmackDown.Additionally, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill will face Indi Hartwell. Cargill and Bianca Belair beat Harwell and Candice LeRae to retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WWE King and Queen of the Ring.
  
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• LA Knight Says He Wants Logan Paul’s WWE United States Title On 5/31 WWE SmackDown

  01-06-2024 03:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight has his sights set on Logan Paul.On the May 31 episode of WWE SmackDown, LA Knight spoke with General Manager Nick Aldis backstage. He asked Aldis where WWE United States Champion Logan Paul was. Aldis spoke with Knight, who later revealed that Paul was not present at the show. Knight said that while Paul was not there, he wanted the United States Championship."@LoganPaul, I want that United States Championship!"@RealLAKnight has a message for @LoganPaul ?#SmackDown p
  
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• QR Code Appears On 5/31 WWE SmackDown, Leads To New Message

  01-06-2024 02:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The QR codes keep coming.A new QR code appeared on the May 31 episode of WWE SmackDown. The link led to a message that read, “Behold, I have shown you signs and wonders. You believed. By your faith, you shall be spared. Destruction awaits those who do not heed. My wrath will be swift. All shall fall.”
  New entry in Uncle Howdy's journal. #SmackDown
  "My wrath will be swift. All shall fall." https://t.co/xXzikGZ7TF pic.twitter.com/3YSgHMyAbJ— ?????? (@WrestlingCo
  
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• Report: More Details On TNA Departures, Upcoming Events

  01-06-2024 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on the backstage changes in TNA.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that TNA is making changes. RD Evans and David Sahadi, among others, had left the company. Evans resigned and Sahadi and others were let go.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) confirmed the departures and noted that Sahadi would be replaced. Furthermore, Sapp confirmed that Lou D’Angeli was let go. D’Angeli had worked as the VP of Marketing at An
  
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• Chris Jericho Stepping Down As AEW Rampage Commentator, To Spend More Time On AEW Dynamite And Collision

  01-06-2024 01:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho is focusing more on his work on AEW Dynamite and Collision.On the May 31 episode of AEW Rampage, FTW Champion Chris Jericho announced that he was stepping down from his role as a commentator on AEW Rampage. He stated that he would be spending more time on AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision with multiple segments every week.
  #TheLearningTree and FTW Champion Chris Jericho, gives an update after last week's unprovoked attack!Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@IamJericho | @TheCa
  
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• Konosuke Takeshita Qualifies For TNT Title Ladder Match At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

  01-06-2024 00:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Konosuke Takeshita is going to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.TNT Champion Adam Copeland was forced to relinquish the TNT Championship due to injury, as announced on the May 29 episode of AEW Dynamite. The new champion will be crowned in a Ladder Match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.Qualifying matches began on the May 31 episode of AEW Rampage. There, Konosuke Takeshita clashed with Penta El Zero Miedo in a hard-fought match. In the end, Takeshita emerged victorious with a series of s
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results (5/31/24)

  01-06-2024 00:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  May 31, 2024
  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.comCheck Out Last Week’s Coverage: WWE SmackDown Results
  WrestleZone features weekly audio and video content on Facebook, YouTube, and your favorite podcast apps like Apple, Spotify, and SoundCloud. Subscribe now for hours of exciting wrestling content, including exclusive interviews, previews, reviews, and more!Subscribe Now:The post WWE SmackDown Results (5/31/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• AEW Rampage Results (5/31/24): Konosuke Takeshita vs. Penta El Zero Miedo, Toni Storm, More

  01-06-2024 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling will deliver a star-studded show with the May 31 episode of AEW Rampage.Rampage will air at a special start time of 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday. Among other matches, Konosuke Takeshita will face Penta El Zero Miedo. Plus, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will face Viva Van. Additionally, Rey Fenix will clash with Isiah Kassidy.
  Don't miss Friday Night #AEWRampage TONIGHT at the special time of 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/0aCMJ9W9C
  
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• Naomi: Women Are Proving That We Are Draws, We Deserve TV Time And Wages Equal To The Men

  31-05-2024 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Naomi discusses the state of women’s wrestling.Naomi previously walked out of WWE in 2022. After she had a successful run in IMPACT/TNA, she returned to WWE in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble. She has since joined the WWE SmackDown roster.Speaking with Fault Magazine, Naomi was asked to describe what changes or advances she wanted to see in the portrayal and representation of women in wrestling.“I think now is the best the business has ever been for a female wre
  
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• Naomi: Women Are Proving That We Are Draws, We Deserve TV Time And Waes Equal To The Men

  31-05-2024 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Naomi discusses the state of women’s wrestling.Naomi previously walked out of WWE in 2022. After she had a successful run in IMPACT/TNA, she returned to WWE in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble. She has since joined the WWE SmackDown roster.Speaking with Fault Magazine, Naomi was asked to describe what changes or advances she wanted to see in the portrayal and representation of women in wrestling.“I think now is the best the business has ever been for a female wre
  
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• Tiffany Stratton: Jade Cargill Is The Blueprint Of What A WWE Superstar Is

  31-05-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tiffany Stratton speaks highly of Jade Cargill.Former AEW star Jade Cargill has established herself as a force to be reckoned with since she arrived in WWE. At WWE Backlash France, Cargill and Bianca Belair won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. The duo beat the Kabuki Warriors to win the gold.Speaking on The Babyfaces Podcast, Tiffany Stratton was asked to name some of her dream matches. During her response, she highlighted Jade Cargill.“Some of my dream matche
  
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• Tama Tonga And Tonga Loa vs. The Street Profits Set For 5/31 WWE SmackDown

  31-05-2024 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The former Guerrillas of Destiny will make their WWE in-ring debut on the May 31 episode of WWE SmackDown.Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa have joined WWE in recent months, as they have been featured as members of The Bloodline. Before they came to WWE, they had a successful run in NJPW. There, they were eight-time IWGP Tag Team Champions, among other accolades.WWE announced that Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa will be in action on the May 31 episode of WWE SmackDown. The duo will face former
  
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• Tony Khan Says He’s Open To Potential Three-Hour Block For AEW Dynamite

  31-05-2024 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile for Collision via Getty Images
  Tony Khan says he wants to do at least five hours of AEW television every week, which could potentially include a three-hour block for AEW Dynamite.In recent weeks, AEW shows have been moved around the schedule due to TNT’s coverage of the NBA and NHL. At different points, Rampage has aired after Dynamite on Wednesday night, and it has also been bumped to run after Collision on Saturday.Speaking with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS Sp
  
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• Liv Morgan Comments On Attending ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Premiere

  31-05-2024 22:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan often says “watch me”, and she had the chance to watch the premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die.Liv Morgan took to Twitter to comment on attending the red carpet premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. She thanked Sony Pictures for the opportunity. Bad Boys: Ride or Die will hit theaters in the United States on June 5.
  “Bad Girl” at the @BadBoys movie premiere ?Thank you for having me @SonyPictures ?Im innocent y’all ? pic.twitter.com/A2CpG8QFXf
  
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• Jack Perry Spotted Driving Scapegoat Bus On Highway

  31-05-2024 21:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jack Perry has taken the Scapegoat bus on the road.At AEW Double or Nothing, Jack Perry and The Elite faced Team AEW in the Anarchy in the Arena match. At one point during the bout, Perry was seen driving a bus that had “Scapegoat” written on it. He seemingly tried to run over Darby Allin, but Allin escaped. Perry went on to score the win in the match, as he pinned Bryan Danielson.Twitter user REZI (@HeyTerezi) shared a clip in which Jack Perry could be seen driving
  
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• Mercedes Moné Got George Clooney To Send Tequila To Orange Cassidy

  31-05-2024 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Orange Cassidy got a special gift, thanks to some help from Mercedes Moné. AEW star and TBS Champion Mercedes Moné took to social media to note that she drank Orange Cassidy’s tequila over AEW Double or Nothing weekend, She returned the favor by having George Clooney send a case of his Casamigos tequila to Cassidy. (H/t Dark Puroresu Flowsion on Twitter)
  Mercedes Mone drank Orange Cassidy’s tequila this weekend.
  So she got George Clooney to gift a
  
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• Shawn Michaels: There’s Gonna Be Some Very Exciting Announcements Coming Down The Pipe

  31-05-2024 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Jordynne Grace on social media
  Hot off the heels of what went down on WWE NXT Tuesday night, Shawn Michaels is teasing some other big announcements coming soon.WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels recently spoke with KTNV Channel 13 in Las Vegas. When discussing the surprise of TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace appearing on NXT Tuesday night, Michaels teases other exciting announcements relating to cross-promotion that will be happening soon while slyly plugging next weekend’
  
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• Gable Steveson Signs With The Buffalo Bills

  31-05-2024 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Gable Steveson is transitioning to the NFL.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is signing with the Buffalo Bills, according to his agent Carter Chow. Schefter notes that, in doing so, Steveson will try to become the second Olympic gold medalist (after Bob Hayes) to win a Super Bowl.
  Steveson commented on the move and expressed his excitement, per Schefter.“I have been fortunate to compete at the highest level of competition in my sport but am looking fo
  
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• Report: Ricochet’s WWE Contract Set To Expire This Summer

  31-05-2024 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another WWE contract is set to expire soon.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) and PWN’s Viper report that Ricochet‘s WWE contract is set to expire this summer. The Wrestling Observer previously reported that Ricochet signed a five-year deal in 2019. The report notes that, per WWE sources, contract discussions are planned between the two sides.Ricochet has been with WWE since 2018. He is a former United States Champion and Intercontinental Champion, amo
  
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• Report: Injury Update On ROH Women’s World Champion Athena

  31-05-2024 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Athena is expected to return soon, according to a new report.The reigning ROH Women’s World Champion has not wrestled since she faced Viva Van at the ROH TV tapings on May 16. There, she reportedly suffered an injury, but further details were unclear.In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Athena’s ankle injury is not as bad as feared. The champion is expected back in a few weeks.As of this writing, there is no official word on when Athena w
  
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• Report: WWE Has Internal Belief That NXT Will Have Involvement At TNA Against All Odds

  31-05-2024 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace will compete at NXT Battleground. It is believed that NXT could cross over into TNA at TNA Against All Odds, according to a new report.On the May 28 episode of WWE NXT, Jordynne Grace was revealed as NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez’s opponent at NXT Battleground. Grace will compete on the June 4 episode of WWE NXT.
  Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that the deal to bring Jordynne Grace to NXT came together thr
  
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• Goldberg Refers To Bret Hart As ‘The Moron I Kicked In The Head’

  31-05-2024 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bret Hart / Twitter
  The ongoing bad blood between Goldberg and Bret Hart will seemingly never die.
  WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg was a recent guest on The Von Erich Podcast. While discussing how superstars of the past are so easily forgotten, the former WCW Champion took the opportunity to take a shot at his longtime rival Bret Hart and today’s generation of pro wrestlers.“Hey dude, you saw how easily it was that people forgot about me and the fact that I go out there and
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. Hopes His Dexcon DEKADA Match Is ‘First Step’ In Growing Filipino Pro Wrestling Scene

  31-05-2024 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Sabre Jr. is proud to contribute to the growth of Filipino pro wrestling.
  ZSJ competed at the recent Dexcon DEKADA event against Jake De Leon, in what was billed as a dream match for the promotion. Sabre Jr. was part of a panel that spoke with the press after the event, and he shared his thoughts on helping grow the local wrestling scene, and across the Asian continent in general.
  “I think it is amazing to see so many of you here. I think this is a re
  
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• LA Taylor Shares Excitement For TJPW Debut: It’s Helped Me Dream A Little Bigger

  31-05-2024 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  LA Taylor looks ahead at her Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling debut.On June 9, LA Taylor will head to the historic Korakuen Hall for her official debut in Japan. There, Taylor will challenge Yuki Arai for the TJPW International Princess Championship. For Arai, this will mark the third title defense in her reign. For Taylor, though, this opportunity marks the completion of a long-time dream.“Very much my pie in the sky, ‘Oh, that that might be nice one day if it happened,’ was going t
  
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• Ricardo Rodriguez Had Bret Hart’s Last Match On TV, Still Writing His Own Story

  31-05-2024 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Watch List looks at what matches you should be watching, and they are recommended by today’s professional wrestling stars.WrestleZone recently spoke with Ricardo Rodriguez, who was asked if he had a past match that he was proud of. Rodriguez, now known as Jesus Rodriguez in MLW, called out a match that his opponent might not be too fond of.
  Ricardo had Bret Hart’s last-ever match, as Hart teamed with John Cena to beat Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio on the September
  
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• Saweetie Makes Surprise Appearance At SUKEBAN In Los Angeles On 5/30

  31-05-2024 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The worlds of Hip-Hop and professional wrestling continue to come together this week, as Saweetie appeared last night at a SUKEBAN show in Los Angeles.
  Last night, SUKEBAN held an event at The Trinity in Los Angeles. The promotion’s official website describes it as a Japanese female wrestling league.During last night’s event, Saweetie was announced and brought out before the live crowd. She walked the aisle and waved to the fans before returning to t
  
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• Report: WWE Has Offered Natalya New Deal, She Has Yet To Sign It

  31-05-2024 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Natalya, as her WWE contract is set to expire soon.In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Natalya has been offered a new deal. However, she had not signed it as of this week. This came after Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported that the veteran had been approached about re-signing with WWE.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that with Natalya’s deal coming up early next month, one WWE source noted that the s
  
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