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• Roman Reigns Feeling Good

  18-07-2019 22:49
  Roman Reigns recently spoke with the Pensacola News Journal about wrestling on WWE’s schedule, while still recovering from Leukemia treatment.
  Man, I’ve been killing it lately as far as my nutrition and my training so I feel really good right now, but, yeah man, there was definitely that transition getting back, just before (WrestleMania). And I think that’s why you saw me kind of leaning on The Shield at the time, in that very first match back. I mean, it’s live out
  
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• Flash Garments Shares The Origin Of Swerve Strickland Signature Shoe

  15-05-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Lee South/AEW
  New AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland teamed up with Flash Garments to create his own signature shoe.The shoe was announced late last month, although no release date has been announced just. It was made in collaboration with Swerve Strickland, Flash Garments and Mache, and he is one of the first wrestlers to get their own signature shoe.Swerve Strickland and Flash Garment recently appeared on the Wrestling With Freddie podcast. They spoke to Freddie Prinze Jr,where
  
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• #1 Contender’s Bout, Qualifying Matches, More Set For 5/21 WWE NXT

  15-05-2024 06:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Multiple matches have been confirmed for the May 21 episode of WWE NXT.WWE announced that Wes Lee would face Ivar and Josh Briggs in a Triple Threat match. The winner of the match will challenge Oba Femi for the NXT North American Championship at NXT Battleground.Plus, qualifiers for the NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match will continue. Thea Hail will face Fallon Henley, and Jaida Parker will face Brinley Reece.Elsewhere on the show, Natalya and Karmen P
  
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• Gallus Returns On 5/14 WWE NXT

  15-05-2024 04:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gallus is back with a vengeance.At the end of the May 14 episode of WWE NXT, the cameras cut backstage to show Wes Lee, Ivar, and Josh Briggs laid out backstage. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and Wolfgang) were revealed as the attackers. They angrily said that they couldn’t be stopped, and this was just the start."This is just the start!"Gallus is back and just sent a message to EVERYONE ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/FqOnh1D8id— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2024
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• New NXT Heritage Cup Champion Crowned On 5/14 WWE NXT

  15-05-2024 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The NXT Heritage Cup has changed hands.In the main event of WWE NXT on May 14, Tony D’Angelo won his first singles title by beating Charlie Dempsey to capture the NXT Heritage Cup. D’Angelo became the first non-European Heritage Cup Champion in NXT history.Here’s how the match broke down, courtesy of our play-by-play:
  Round One: Tony D’Angelo scores the first fall with a victory roll.Round Two: Charlie Dempsey has a cross-arm breaker on D’Angelo as
  
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• WWE Responds To Janel Grant Lawsuit, Files Motion To Compel Arbitration

  15-05-2024 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE responds to Janel Grant’s lawsuit and supports Vince McMahon’s push for the case to go to arbitration.
  In January, Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE. She alleged that McMahon and Laurinaitis engaged in sexual assault and sex trafficking of her. McMahon denied the allegations, but he resigned from WWE and TKO, and he is under federal investigation.
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• Noam Dar ‘Out Indefinitely’ After Getting Attacked On 5/14 WWE NXT

  15-05-2024 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Noam Dar was set to face Je’Von Evans on the May 14 episode of WWE NXT. Instead, a backstage attack took him out of action.At the beginning of Tuesday’s episode, Noam Dar was found in the aftermath of an attack backstage. The identity of his assailant was left unknown, but it was clear that Dar was in rough shape. Many accused NXT Champion Trick Williams, as Dar dropped Williams with a cheap shot last week.Woah what just happened?! @NoamDar got attacked right before
  
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• Lash Legend, Sol Ruca Qualify For NXT Women’s North American Title Match At NXT Battleground

  15-05-2024 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lash Legend and Sol Ruca are going to WWE NXT Battleground.On the May 7 episode of WWE NXT, a combine determined the competitors in qualifiers for the NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match at NXT Battleground.
  The qualifying matches began on the May 14 episode of WWE NXT. First, Sol Ruca took on Izzi Dame, and she showcased her athleticism throughout the bout. Ruca scored the win with the Sol Snatcher.ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!@SolRucaWWE just punched her ticket
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Drops Against NBA, NHL Playoffs On 5/13

  15-05-2024 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW viewership dipped on May 13, as the show was up against the NBA and NHL playoffs on Monday.Per Wrestlenomics via SpoilerTV, RAW averaged 1.589 million viewers on Monday. This marks a drop from last week (1.619 million viewers) and the show’s lowest number since January 15.In the 18 to 49 demographic, RAW averaged a 0.53 rating. This is in line with last week’s rating (0.53 rating).
  RAW was up against the NBA playoffs on Monday. The Thunder vs. Mavericks game
  
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• NWA Powerrr Results (5/14): Mims vs. Zyon, Crockett Cup Play-In Matches

  15-05-2024 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On May 14, the National Wrestling Alliance presented an action-packed episode of NWA Powerrr.In the main event, Mims faced Zyon to determine the number one contender for the NWA National Heavyweight Championship.The results are as follows:
  A video package hypes up the match between Zyon and Mims.NWA Crockett Cup Play-In:  The Cheese & Mike Orlando def.  The Heavenly ButterfliesKnox and Murdoch and The Immortals discuss the Crockett Cup.Thom Latimer and Kenzie
  
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• Vince McMahon’s Attorneys File New Statement To Support Motion To Compel Arbitration In Janel Grant Case

  15-05-2024 01:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There has been an update in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon.In January, Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, alleging that they engaged in sexual assault and sex trafficking of her. McMahon denied the allegations, but he resigned from WWE and TKO, and he is under federal investigation.Per John Pollock of POST Wrestling, On Tuesday, Vince McMahon’s legal team submitted a new statement as they continue to push
  
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• NWA Announces Teams For 2024 Crockett Cup

  15-05-2024 01:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The NWA has confirmed which teams will compete in the 2024 Crockett Cup.During the May 14 episode of NWA Powerrr, the National Wrestling Alliance confirmed that the following teams will compete in the Crockett Cup:
  #1 Blunt Force Trauma vs. #16 Play-In#8 The Fixers vs. #9 Max The Impaler & Judais#4 The Immortals vs. #13 The Kidz#5 Daisy Kill & Talos vs. #12 Stew Crew#2 Trevor Murdoch & Mike Knox vs. #15 Miserably Faithful#7 Tim Storm & Jax Dane vs. #10 LTK#3 Southern 6 vs. #14 S
  
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• WWE NXT Results (5/14/24)

  15-05-2024 01:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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• LVCVA Approved $5 Million For WWE To Sponsor WrestleMania 41

  14-05-2024 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Las Vegas hosting WWE WrestleMania 41.As previously announced, WrestleMania 41 will emanate from Allegiant Stadium on April 19 and 20, 2025.Justin Walker of KLAS-TV cited the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and reported about Las Vegas hosting WrestleMania 41. Lisa Motley, Vice President of Sports and Special Events for the L.V.C.V.A, discussed WrestleMania weekend coming to Las Vegas and noted that it would include multiple televi
  
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• Jesse Ventura Says He Is In Talks With WWE About Legends Deal

  14-05-2024 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jesse Ventura offers more details about his talks with WWE.In April, Jesse Ventura teased that he was in talks with WWE. Ventura is a WWE Hall of Famer, and he had a memorable run as both a wrestler and a commentator. He transitioned into a career in acting and later shifted to politics. In 1999, Ventura returned to WWE while he was the governor of Minnesota, as he was the special referee for the main event of SummerSlam. He last appeared on WWE programming i
  
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• STARDOM President: AEW Wanted To Do TBS Title Match Right Away

  14-05-2024 22:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  STARDOM President Taro Okada comments on working with AEW.Willow Nightingale will defend the TBS Championship against Tam Nakano at the Flashing Champions event on May 18.At a press conference, Taro Okada discussed the match and how it came together. He detailed reaching out to AEW. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling)“I am sure everyone was surprised at the TBS Title match, and I too was surprised,” Okada said. “Because after traini
  
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• Lilian Garcia Comments On Surprise Appearance On 5/13 WWE RAW

  14-05-2024 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lilian Garcia says thank you.Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia made a surprise appearance on the May 13 episode of WWE RAW. Samantha Irvin introduced her and asked her to announce the next match. Garcia thanked Irvin and shared a special moment with the fan-favorite announcer.The next day, Garcia took to social media to thank the fans for the welcome they gave her. She wrote that it felt amazing, and she loved them.
  Sooooo it’s been a minute since I have been on her
  
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• AEW Collision And AEW Rampage Viewership Drop On 5/11

  14-05-2024 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Collision and AEW Rampage viewership decreased when they aired in a three-hour block on May 11.Per Wrestlenomics, 378,000 viewers tuned in for Collision on Saturday, and the show drew a 0.12 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. There was not a new episode on May 4, but the April 27 episode drew 621,000 viewers. The April 27 episode scored a 0.21 rating in the key demographic.
  AEW Rampage aired following Collision on Saturday, and it drew 324,000 viewers and a 0.11 rating in the key demograph
  
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• Eddie Edwards Compares Scott D’Amore’s TNA Exit To Losing A Father In A Divorce

  14-05-2024 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Scott D’Amore was the former President of TNA Wrestling. Shortly after the company was bought by Anthem, he was terminated from the Nashville-based promotion. There have been several wrestlers who voiced out their frustrations about their former Head Booker’s termination. Recently, former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eddie Edwards also shared his thoughts on Scott D’Amore.During a recent appearance at the K & S Wrestlefest for a Virtual Signing
  
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• Chelsea Green Compares NXT To Middle School: ‘They Have Life Lessons To Learn About WWE’

  14-05-2024 21:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green recently returned to NXT and wrestled Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship. Unfortunately, Green was unsuccessful in her attempt to win her first singles title in WWE.
  Prior to her match on NXT, she showed up on Busted Open Radio. During the interview, Chelsea Green claimed that NXT was more like middle school according to her. While she believes she cannot do the majority of things that the women at NXT do, Green
  
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• Joe Hendry On His Theme Song’s Recent Success: Life’s Been An Absolute Rollercoaster Since Then

  14-05-2024 21:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the top stars of TNA Wrestling is former Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry. His entrance theme song is one of the most trending wrestling songs in recent history.
  During a recent interview with BBC, Joe Hendry discussed the reason behind his theme song becoming a huge hit. Hendry thanked the fans and their constant support for making his theme song enter the top 20 on the iTunes Chart.“People had always liked my entrance song. On Tik Tok, people were making videos
  
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• Ilja Dragunov After Loss To Jey Uso: When I’m In Pain, I’m An Entire Monster

  14-05-2024 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The main event of last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw was a first-time-ever match between Main Event Jey Uso and the Mad Dragon Ilja Dragunov. It was the quarter-final match in the King of The Ring tournament. Despite giving everything he had, Dragunov was unable to get the win. Following his tough loss, he was interviewed backstage by Cathy Kelly.
  During the Digital Exclusive interview, Ilja Dragunov mentioned that it is frustrating that he has lost the match and is
  
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• Drew McIntyre Opens Up About Re-Signing With WWE

  14-05-2024 20:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre discusses re-signing with WWE.Former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre’s contract was coming up, but the two sides recently reached a new multi-year agreement. McIntyre has been featured on WWE programming in recent months. He briefly captured the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40. He has also been feuding with CM Punk.Speaking with Alex McCarthy for Mail Sport, Drew McIntyre was asked to comment on what was important to him about his new deal.&lsqu
  
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• Charlotte Flair Lands Role in Horror/Thriller ‘You Lose You Die’

  14-05-2024 20:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charlotte Flair is set to star in a movie.Per Rosy Cordero of Deadline, Charlotte Flair and Freddy Rodriguez have been cast in You Lose You Die. The indie horror/thriller is written by Carlos “Spiff TV” Suarez, who will also direct.
  Cordero writes that the film follows Mr. Fantastik (Rodriguez), Ms. Perfect (Flair) and Mr. Creep (Anthony Alvarez), three sociopathic tech experts who run a popular show on the dark web. In the show, prisoners partic
  
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• AJ Styles Is Interested In Facing The Rock, Under One Condition

  14-05-2024 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles wants “The Final Boss.”
  Following his interference in the WWE WrestleMania 40 main event, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson informed fans that he had to “go away for a little while,” referring to his ongoing commitments outside of the wrestling realm. Before he left WWE, though, The Rock asserted that he’d return there sometime in the future, and that WrestleMania 40 marked only beginning of the “Final Boss Cinema.”Wheneve
  
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• Alexa Bliss Calls Out Scammer Impersonating Her On Social Media

  14-05-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss is tired of people impersonating her on social media.The former WWE Women’s Champion has been out of action since last year. She left WWE to go on maternity leave, giving birth to a baby girl late in 2023.However, she is still being kept busy by social media trolls. The WWE star has had to get in touch with Dyson over an impersonator pretending to be her. They were trying to scam the company using her name and photos.Alexa Bliss posted multiple Tweets
  
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• Billy Corgan Says NWA Has Signed Another TV Deal

  14-05-2024 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The NWA continues to grow, as Billy Corgan says the company has landed another TV deal.In February, Billy Corgan announced that NWA signed a streaming deal with The CW. The deal confirmed The CW as the new home of NWA Powerrr.Speaking with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Billy Corgan discussed his work with the NWA. He said that he signed another TV deal.“I just signed another TV deal, which I haven’t announced yet,” Billy Corgan said. “I saw someone in wrestling media wave
  
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• Sami Zayn Wants To Win The World Title Before He Retires

  14-05-2024 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn wants to win the world title before he wraps up his career as a wrestler.Sami Zayn has had a remarkable career in WWE. He has held the WWE Intercontinental Championship multiple times, and he is also a former tag team champion. Zayn’s career has reached new levels since Triple H took over as WWE’s head of creative in July 2022.In an interview with Alex McCarthy for Mail Sport, Sami Zayn discussed how he might have a better chance of being a world champion
  
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• Billy Corgan: The CW Did Not Have A Problem With Cocaine Spot At NWA Samhain

  14-05-2024 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NWA President Billy Corgan dismisses the rumors that The CW had an issue with the cocaine spot at NWA Samhain.At NWA Samhain, James Mitchell snorted something off a spoon, and it was clearly meant to be cocaine. Nick Hausman of Haus of Wrestling reported that the spot could have a negative impact on NWA’s TV deal with The CW.
  In an interview with Jeremy Lambert & Joel Pearl on In The Weeds, Billy Corgan discussed the controversial spot and NWA’s relationship with CW. He stated t
  
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• Jey Uso On Defeating Ilja Dragunov: Welcome To ‘MonJey’ Night RAW, We’ll Cross Paths Again

  14-05-2024 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Last night on Monday Night Raw, the Quarter-Finals for the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. The main event of the night was Main Event Jey Uso versus Ilja Dragunov. After a hard fought battle, Mr. Main Event Jey Uso hit a Spear and his signature Uso Splash to get the pinfall victory. Now, Uso will wrestle Gunther next week on Raw in the Semi-Finals.
  Following his win last night, Jey Uso was interviewed by Jackie Redmond backstage. During the Digital Exclusive interview,
  
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