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• Rey Mysterio Reflects On Teaming With Rob Van Dam In WWE

  26-04-2024 00:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio has fond memories of his time teaming with Rob Van Dam.SmackDown Superstar Rey Mysterio recently sat down with Rumor & Innuendo. When asked about his time teaming with Rob Van Dam in WWE, Mysterio said he loved teaming with RVD and spoke about all the unique moves the duo would come up with.“I loved teaming up with Rob,” Rey Mysterio admitted. “We were very excited; he was more explosive than I was. But the fact that we would come up with thes
  
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• Rikishi Releases Hulk Hogan Diss Track In Honor Of The Iron Sheik

  05-05-2024 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Legendary wrestler Rikishi is stepping into the world of rap, as the star recently released a song taking aim at Hulk Hogan.In a recent post on social media, Rikishi shared the track, titled “The Sulant,” that acted as a diss track to Hulk Hogan. In the post, Rikishi said that hip hop has always been a part of his life, and that as he started a “new adventure” into music, he wanted to honor it with the song.Rikishi also dedicated the song to the late The
  
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• Bianca Belair On The Evolution Of WWE’s Women’s Division: It’s Not The First Anymore, It’s The Norm

  05-05-2024 02:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill are proud of what the women have been able to accomplish in WWE as of late.Newly crowned WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill participated in the Backlash Post-Show Press Conference. When asked what it means to be a role model and show representation on an international level, Cargill said it means everything.
  “It means everything,” Jade Cargill said. “I have a seven-year-old at home, and I want her
  
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• QR Code At WWE Backlash Teases ‘The Time Of Secrets Has Come To An End’

  05-05-2024 02:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  During WWE Backlash, another mysterious QR code appeared, this time warning viewers that “the time of secrets” was over.
  The newest code led viewers to an audio file with an image of three sets of numbers, “888, 280, 3999” on it. A voice note from an unknown woman spoke about a mysterious person who “wants to help” and makes people feel like they’re wanted.
  “You think you’re so close to finding him, but do you even know what
  
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• Matt Hardy: I Feel Like WWE Is Where I Will Ultimately End My Career

  05-05-2024 02:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy recently entered free agency after leaving AEW. Since then, he has returned to TNA, but he remains a free agent. Fans continue to link him to WWE, given his history there.Speaking on an “Ask Matt Hardy Anything” edition of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the veteran was asked whether there was a company that he was drawn to sign with.“I must say, if things worked out, I feel like in a perfect world, AEW would be the best option becau
  
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• Cody Rhodes On Potentially Facing LA Knight: There’s A Flavor There, There’s Something About It

  05-05-2024 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes would love to step into the ring with LA Knight for the Undisputed WWE Championship in the near future.
  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes participated in the Backlash Post-Show Press Conference. When asked who he’d like to defend his championship against next, Rhodes offered some interesting names, including LA Knight and a future match with The Rock.
  “That’s a really great question,” Cody Rhodes admitted. “It’s almost a better
  
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• Carmelo Hayes: I’m Coming For It All On WWE SmackDown

  05-05-2024 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes showed the WWE Universe what he could do when he faced Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown. Now, the former NXT Champion is ready to put everyone on notice.Speaking on WWE’s The Bump, Carmelo Hayes shared his thoughts on facing Cody Rhodes and getting drafted to WWE SmackDown.“I’m feeling like I see what I could have did to beat Cody Rhodes after I watched the match back,” Carmelo Hayes said. “There’s a couple of slip-ups that we could
  
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• D-Von Dudley: I Would Love To Get A Crack At Doing The Triple H Era Of WWE

  05-05-2024 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  D-Von Dudley would love to get an opportunity to come back and work for Triple H in the new WWE era.WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley recently spoke to Simon Miller of WhatCulture. When discussing doing behind-the-scenes work with WWE in the past, Dudley noted that he has, but he would love to get an opportunity to do it under the new Triple H regime.“Yes, but I haven’t done the Triple H era,” D-Von Dudley said. “I’ve been through the Vince era, but I
  
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• Drew McIntyre On CM Punk Feud: We’re Grown-Ass Men, We’re Going To Handle It Grown-Ass Ways

  05-05-2024 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has been antagonizing Drew McIntyre for the better part of a month now. Despite the constant jabs, McIntyre’s focus remains the same.During a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, McIntyre was asked about Michael Cole’s comments on whether he was being too obsessed with Punk after Punk and McIntyre’s feud came to a head at WrestleMania 40. McIntyre said that his issues with Punk go back a long time, and he won’t let them go.“Maybe if Mi
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 41 Announced For Las Vegas

  04-05-2024 23:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The date and location for WWE WrestleMania 41 has finally been revealed.
  Over the last several months, it seemed like a lock that WrestleMania would be heading to the home of the Minnesota Vikings in 2025. But in recent weeks, it appeared that Las Vegas had moved into the frontrunner position; we now know that to be the case.This afternoon, during the Kentucky Derby, WWE announced that WWE WrestleMania 41 will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20, 2025.
  
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• WWE SmackDown Hits And Misses (5/3/24)

  04-05-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It was an extremely loud night as French fans welcomed WWE SmackDown superstars to Lyon’s LDLC Arena.
  The May 3, 2024, episode of the blue brand featured multiple matches as well as segments.Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and WWE Women’s Champion Bayley worked the show as well. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest hits and misses from the final SmackDown before Backlash France.Video Credit: YouTubeHit – A star-studded opener on WWE SmackDownThis
  
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• Triple H: Drew Gulak Was Not Released, His Contract Wasn’t Renewed

  04-05-2024 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H speaks on the recent WWE departure of Drew Gulak.
  WWE CCO Triple H participated in the Backlash Post-Show Press Conference. When asked about the recent reports from PWInsider and Fightful regarding Drew Gulak’s release and whether that had anything to do with the backstage incident with Ronda Rousey, Triple H set the record straight like only he can.
  “First of all, if you’re going to cite news sources, pick good ones; that’s where I would start,
  
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• WWE Backlash: Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles Result

  04-05-2024 22:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes was able to retain his Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of WWE Backlash against AJ Styles.The finish saw Cody Rhodes hit AJ Styles with Cross Rhodes to score the pinfall victory in a great main event.This atmosphere is INSANE right now!!!#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/EbVUP6tyqV— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2024
  WWE Backlash resultsCheck out a recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page:WWE Universal Championship Match:
  
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• WWE Announces King and Queen Of The Ring 1st Round Matchups For RAW

  04-05-2024 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The 2024 King and Queen Of The Ring tournaments have some impressive matches set for the opening round.
  WWE announced the first round matches for RAW during the WWE Backlash event. The first round matches on RAW include:Queen Of The RingZoey Stark vs. Ivy NileShayna Baszler vs. Zelina Vega
  Lyra Valkyria vs. AsukaIYO SKY vs. Natalya
  King Of The RingDrew McIntyre vs. Finn BalorKofi Kingston vs. Rey MysterioRicochet vs. Ilja Dragunov
  Gunther vs. Sheamus
  The 2024 WWE King and Queen Of The Ring tour
  
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• WWE Backlash: The Kabuki Warriors vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill Result

  04-05-2024 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Despite being a team for only a short time, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair were able to capture the Women’s Tag Team Titles at WWE Backlash.The finish saw Jade Cargill hit Jaded on Kairi Sane, followed by Bianca Belair hitting KOD on Asuka to score the pinfall victory for her team.What a showing by JADE CARGILL at #WWEBacklash! pic.twitter.com/wFCKw6GUA4— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2024
  WWE Backlash resultsCheck out a recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage pa
  
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• WWE Backlash: Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso Result

  04-05-2024 20:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Damian Priest managed to survive the onslaught of Jey Uso‘s yeets this afternoon at WWE Backlash, thanks to a lot of help from The Judgment Day.The finish saw Damian Preist hit Jey Uso with the South of Heaven chokeslam from the top rope to secure the pinfall victory. Uso had the title won on numerous occasions but was thwarted by Finn Balor and JD McDonagh.He's waited FOURTEEN YEARS for this!!!#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/42ZhmUHQtC— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2024
  Despite
  
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• WWE Backlash: Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton Result

  04-05-2024 20:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The odds were stacked against Bayley at WWE Backlash, but the champion still managed to come out on top.The finish saw Bayley reverse a pinfall attempt from Naomi to score the pinfall victory and retain her championship.
  THIS IS AWE-SOME!#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/uvAt9iYGDp— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2024
  WWE Backlash resultsCheck out a recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page:WWE Woman’s Championship Match: Bayley (c) vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany StrattonStr
  
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• Tanga Loa Debuts At WWE Backlash

  04-05-2024 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It looks like Tanga Loa is part of the Bloodline.
  Tanga Loa made an appearance at the conclusion of the Randy Orton and Kevin Owens vs. Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga match. He ran in and broke up a pin by Orton, then helped Solo and Tama pick up the win.
  Tanga Loa is the brother of Tama Tonga. Together, the pair won the IWGP Tag Team Championship 7 times as the Guerrillas of Destiny. Tanga Loa was also a 3-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
  While “Tanga
  
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• WWE Backlash: Kevin Owens & Randy Orton vs. The Bloodline Result

  04-05-2024 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Solo Sikoa‘s Bloodline got a bit bigger and a lot more dangerous today at WWE Backlash.Due to referees and management being unable to control both teams early on, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made the match a Street Fight with no countouts and no disqualifications.The finish saw Tama Tonga’s brother Tanga Loa of the former New Japan Pro-Wrestling tag team, the Guerrillas of Destiny, get involved and turn the tide for The Bloodline. Solo Sikoa hits Kevin Owen
  
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• WWE Backlash 2024 Preview And Predictions

  04-05-2024 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Backlash 2024 goes down live tonight. The company’s first Premium Live Event since WrestleMania XL also happens to be their first international event in France, emanating from the LDLC Arena (Décines-Charpieu) in the bustling Lyon Metropolis.The main show begins live on Peacock in the United States (and WWE Network elsewhere) at 1pm ET with the kickoff set to take place an hour earlier. Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque has booked a fiv
  
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• NJPW Dontaku Night Two Results: David Finlay Defeats Nic Nemeth To Win IWGP Global Championship

  04-05-2024 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The IWGP Global Championship reign of Nic Nemeth came to an abrupt end earlier this morning at NJPW Dontaku night two.Bullet Club War Dogs leader David Finlay recaptured the IWGP Global Championship by defeating Nic Nemeth earlier this morning. Nemeth had successfully defended the title against Hiroshi Tanahashi the night before.
  ?レスリングどんたく 2024?IWGP GLOBALヘビー級選
  
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• Report: Gable Steveson Released By WWE

  04-05-2024 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson has reportedly been released by WWE.According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Gable Steveson was among the names released by WWE yesterday afternoon.
  The former college athlete from Minnesota signed a multi-year deal with WWE back in 2021. During that time, Steveson only had a handful of matches with WWE, with the only televised one being against Baron Corbin at NXT Great American Bash last year.
  Steveson worked four dark matches on SmackDown in 2
  
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• Braun Strowman Thought His Career Was Over After Spinal Stenosis Diagnosis

  04-05-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Braun Strowman thought his career was over after a spinal injury.The Monster Among Men recently returned to WWE for the first time since August. He hadn’t wrestled since May last year, and had fears that his career could be coming to an abrupt end.Braun Strowman spoke with Chris Van Vliet about is injury issues. He stated that he was “terrified” of what happened, and thought his career could be over in that moment.“I didn’t know I had stenosis of t
  
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• WWE Backlash France Results (5/4/24)

  04-05-2024 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Backlash France Results
  May 4, 2024
  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.comWrestleZone 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 Backlash France Results (5/4/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Christian Cage On Teaming Up With Adam Copeland: I’m Done Carrying Him, He’s A Loser

  04-05-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Christian Cage dismisses the possibility of teaming up with Adam Copeland again.Christian Cage has cemented his status as one of AEW’s top heels over the past year-plus. His former tag team partner, Adam Copeland, joined the company in October 2023. They feuded for months, and Copeland ultimately beat Cage to win the TNT Championship on the March 20 episode of AEW Dynamite.Speaking at Steel City Con (via Fandom Spotlite), Christian Cage was asked whether h
  
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• Tiffany Stratton Reveals Which WWE Superstar Inspired Her To Pursue Wrestling

  04-05-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Buff Barbie Tiffany Stratton is one of the popular stars in WWE. She is looking to win the WWE Women’s Championship at the Backlash Premium Live Event. The former NXT Women’s Champion recently mentioned that she was inspired by Charlotte Flair.While speaking on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Tiffany Stratton reflected on how her WWE tryout went. She also mentioned that the person that caught her eye, and inspired her was Charlotte Flair.“So I&rs
  
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• Swerve Strickland On Stepping Into Role Of AEW Champion: It Feels Like Fitting Into A Perfect Shoe

  04-05-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland came prepared.As the AEW World Champion, Swerve Strickland has the added responsibility of representing the company not only on their own television programming, but also in several other facets. While speaking with Renee Paquette on AEW Close Up, Strickland opened up about the process of stepping into the shoes of an AEW World Champion.
  In this role, Strickland now finds himself as the go-to guy for AEW-related media appearances, such as promotional
  
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• AJ Styles On Facing Cody Rhodes At Backlash: It’s My Chance To Show I Can Still Be The Guy

  04-05-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles knows there’s a lot more on the line than just the Undisputed WWE Championship this Saturday at Backlash.SmackDown Superstar AJ Styles recently sat down with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. When asked about his upcoming shot at Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash, Styles said it’s an opportunity to show management that he can still be the guy.
  “It’s my opportunity to show I can still be the guy, make sure eve
  
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• Matt Riddle: ‘Riddle OG’ Cannabis To Drop At Row House Dispensary On May 10

  04-05-2024 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Matt Riddle is set to release his own cannabis strain.In a recent tweet, Riddle revealed that the strain, titled “Riddle OG,” is set to make its debut on May 10, 2024, at The Row House Dispensary in San Bernardino, California. In a video on the news, Riddle said that he hopes to see fans there. He noted that there will also be a meet and greet with him.
  The drop of Riddle OG is finally here!!!! May 10th at The Row House Dispensary in San Bernardino C
  
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• NWA Partners With WWC For WWC Honor vs. Traición Event

  04-05-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The National Wrestling Alliance announced that they are partnering with the World Wrestling Council.NWA confirmed that they will join forces with WWC for the WWC Honor vs. Traición event. The show is set to be held on May 11, 2024, at the Cancha Pepin Cestero in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The show will pay homage to the history of WWC, a promotion that is legendary in Puerto Rico.The official announcement for the event also promises a “star-studded” lineup. NWA World Women&
  
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