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• Steve Austin: I Haven’t Heard Anything About WrestleMania 39 Match

  19-03-2023 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin says he hasn’t heard anything about a potential match at WrestleMania 39.Austin came out of retirement in 2022, as he faced Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred Match at WrestleMania 38. He also appeared at the second night of the show and dropped Vince McMahon, Austin Theory, and Pat McAfee with Stunners. Fightful Select recently reported that WWE has made internal pitches to Austin for a match at WrestleMania 39.Speaking with The Wrestling Classic, A
  
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• Report: Randy Orton Set To Be In Los Angeles For WrestleMania Weekend

  23-03-2023 01:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Randy Orton is reportedly set to be in town for WWE WrestleMania 39.Orton has been sidelined with back issues since May 2022; he last wrestled on the May 20 episode of WWE SmackDown, where he and Matt Riddle lost to The Usos in a tag team title unification match. He previously had back surgery, and he was expected to miss a significant amount of time.
  PWInsider reports that Orton is set to be at WrestleMania 39. It has not been confirmed whether he will be appearing at WrestleMania or on the Apr
  
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• John Cena Starts Filming On ‘Grand Death Lotto’

  23-03-2023 00:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Cena is set to star in another film, with the star set to in the upcoming Amazon action comedy Grand Death Lotto alongside Simu Liu and Awkwafina.The film is set to be directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, will take place in California in the near future, and follow a lottery winner (Awkwafina) who has to live long enough to claim her prize, as a new rule allows people to kill lottery winners and legally claim their winnings.“New L
  
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• Alex Hammerstone vs. Real1 Announced For MLW Battle Riot V

  23-03-2023 00:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Alex Hammerstone will defend the MLW World Heavyweight Championship at MLW Battle Riot V.Major League Wrestling has announced that Hammerstone will put the title on the line against Real1 at the April 8 event.
  Real1 vs. Hammerstone World Title Fight in Philly April 8 https://t.co/XiAXe5c0oq— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) March 22, 2023
  Hammerstone recently retained the title against Jacob Fatu on the March 21 episode of MLW Underground. Real1 is set to face Microman on the March 28 ep
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (3/22/23): Kenny Omega vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo

  23-03-2023 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  All Elite Wrestling will deliver a star-studded episode of AEW Dynamite on March 22.Kenny Omega will face El Hijo del Vikingo in a buzzworthy bout. Plus, The Gunns will defend the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Top Flight. Elsewhere on the show, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin, and Sting will face The Butcher, The Blade, and Kip Sabian.
  #AEWDynamite TONIGHT at 8/7c on @TBSNetwork!
  •@KennyOmegaManX v @vikingo_aaa
  •@JonMoxley v @stu_dos
  •@[email protected][email protected] v Kip
  
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• Adam Cole: My Passion And Motivation To Get Back In The Ring Is At An All-Time High

  22-03-2023 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Adam Cole is looking forward to wrestling again.
  Cole has not wrestled since AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in June 2022, as two head injuries have kept him on the shelf. He returned on the January 11 episode of AEW Dynamite, and his first match back is set for the March 29 episode of AEW Dynamite.Speaking with Screen Rant, Cole shared his thoughts on his return to the ring. When asked what fans can expect to see from him, he stated that he’ll be better than ever.“Pro wrestling is somethi
  
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• Mercedes Moné: I’m A Free Agent And I Can Do What I Want, It Depends On The Bag

  22-03-2023 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mercedes Moné says it’s all about the bag.Moné made her NJPW debut at Wrestle Kingdom 17, and she beat KAIRI to win the IWGP Women’s Championship at NJPW Battle in the Valley on February 18.
  Speaking at Planet Comicon 2023 (via COOLTOY), Moné discussed her title win and stated that it still felt surreal to her. She stated that she wants her reign to be special, and she wants to be a world champion by defending the gold around the globe. Moné stated that sh
  
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• The Gunns Keep In Touch With Dominik Mysterio: We Support Each Other

  22-03-2023 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) are shining bright, but they’re not the only second-generation wrestlers who are thriving. As it turns out, they keep in touch with Dominik Mysterio, another legacy competitor who is having a remarkable run.Austin and Colten have broken out on their own over the past few months, and they reached a new level when they beat The Acclaimed to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship on the February 8 episode of AEW Dynamite. They later retained the titles in a
  
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• WWE NXT Viewership Decreases On 3/21, Demo Also Drops

  22-03-2023 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT viewership decreased on March 21.According to Wrestlenomics, 550,000 viewers watched this week’s show; this number is down from last week when 590,000 viewers tuned in. The demo rating in the 18-to-49 demographic also dropped, as this week’s show scored a 0.12 rating. NXT drew a 0.15 rating in the same demographic last week.NXT ranked #29 in the demographic among cable originals.
  WWE NXT last night on USA Network (8-10:08pm):
  550,000 viewers
  P18-49 rating: 0.12
  
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• Tyrus: I’m In My Prime, But The Clock Is Ticking

  22-03-2023 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tyrus discusses his future.Tyrus, 50, won the title at NWA Hard Times 2022, where he defeated Trevor Murdoch and Matt Cardona to win the gold. He has been wrestling since 2006, and he currently reigns supreme in the NWA, but he knows Father Time comes for everyone.Speaking on the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, the veteran stated that he’s determined to keep performing at a high level, but he knows his clock is ticking. He stated that he’s going to go
  
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• Rhea Ripley Recalls Being Followed When She Didn’t Sign Something At An Airport

  22-03-2023 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rhea Ripley details the concerning way some fans behave when they interact with WWE superstars and asks to be treated with respect.Ripley sparked some controversy when she tweeted that people need to respect that no means no, and she told fans not to follow her outside at airports.
  Speaking with Chris Phelan of USA Insider,Ripley opened up about her experience with traveling on the road.“We fly around so much and we travel so much,” Ripley said. “Right now I’m doing both
  
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• Shawn Michaels Provides Update On The Launch Of NXT Europe

  22-03-2023 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As more and more NXT UK talent make their way over to the States, many have been wondering when to expect the launch of WWE’s newest brand, NXT Europe.Upon the disbanding of NXT UK last summer, WWE announced they’d be instilling a new, and expanded, brand in its place. Entitled “NXT Europe,” the brand will filter its talent pipeline throughout the entire continent of Europe, rather than keeping it centralized in the United Kingdom. With the announcement, WWE also mad
  
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• Kenny Omega: Vikingo Is Something Special, He Deserves A World Stage

  22-03-2023 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kenny Omega shares his thoughts ahead of his match with El Hijo del Vikingo.
  Omega, a former AEW World Champion, will face El Hijo del Vikingo, the reigning AAA Mega Champion, on the March 21 episode of AEW Dynamite. The match will mark Vikingo’s AEW debut, and it will deliver the long-awaited match between the dynamic competitor and Omega; they were set to clash in 2021, but Omega was taken out of the bout because he had to take some time away due to a number of injuries.Speaking with Jus
  
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• Bobby Fish Comments On A Potential Return To Ring Of Honor

  22-03-2023 19:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bobby Fish would be interested in returning to Ring of Honor if the opportunity presented itself.Former All Elite Wrestling star Bobby Fish recently sat down with Lewis Carlan of PWMania to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked about a potential return to Ring of Honor in the future, Fish admitted that the company will always hold a space in his heart and that a possible return to the company would interest him.“Ring of Honor is definitely a place that will always hold some space
  
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• Alexa Bliss Is ‘All Clear’ After Skin Cancer Removal

  22-03-2023 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  There have been mixed reports regarding the reasoning behind Alexa Bliss‘ recent absence from WWE, but now, Bliss has set the record straight.
  Following her loss to Bianca Belair at the 2023 Royal Rumble, Alexa Bliss disappeared from WWE programming. PWInsider soon reported that Bliss was due to take some time away from the company, but never specified the reason. Earlier this month, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted Bliss was on a hiatus, but not long after that, Bliss ref
  
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• Ultra Pro Wrestling Aims To Be The Ultimate Sandbox Video Game

  22-03-2023 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The sandbox approach that Hyperfocus Games is taking with Ultra Pro Wrestling will only be limited by your imagination.Sam Vallely of Hyperfocus Games sat down with WrestleZone this week to discuss the upcoming Ultra Pro Wrestling video game and how it plans to be the spiritual successor to WWF No Mercy.
  The interview covers plenty of topics, including gameplay, the creation suite, career mode, online, and so much more.
  While the game has already been funded, there are very important stretch goa
  
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• All Elite Wrestling Partners With TFA And Tourbo To Extend Reach Of ‘House Rules’ Events

  22-03-2023 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  All Elite Wrestling has secured new partnerships to help extend the reach of its AEW House Rules events.Today All Elite Wrestling announced an exclusive partnership with The Feldman Agency and Tourbo Entertainment to help expand the reach of their AEW House Rules events across North America and Canada.The following is a press release from All Elite Wrestling regarding their new partnership for the AEW House Rules events:AEW Partners with TFA and Tourbo to Extend Reach of New Live Events Series:
  
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• WWE NXT Spoilers For 3/28 (Taped On 3/21)

  22-03-2023 17:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE taped the March 28 episode of WWE NXT following the conclusion of the March 21 episode of the show. The company held a double taping on Tuesday because the March 28 episode is during WrestleMana week.The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows:
  Axiom won a battle Royal to qualify for the five-way North American title match at Stand & Deliver by last eliminating Nathan Frazer.
  Apollo Crews, Bryson Montana, Charlie Dempsey, Dabba-Kato, Damon Kemp, Dante Chen, Dijak, Drew Gulak, Edr
  
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• FOCO WWE The Bushwhackers Limited Bobbleheads Up For Pre-Order (Photos)

  22-03-2023 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  FOCO, aka Forever Collectibles, has more new, limited WWE commemorative bobbleheads available now for pre-order! This tag team pairing features none other than The Bushwhackers, Butch and Luke!The Buschwhackers BobbleheadsFOCO just released another very limited WWE bobblehead pairing of  The Bushwhackers that is limited to only 223 pieces and costs $70. They’re expected to ship in September.These are The Bushwhackers’ first bobbleheads by FOCO as well.If you colle
  
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• Christopher Daniels: Ham And Pineapple Pizza, Heck Yeah It’s Delicious

  22-03-2023 17:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Christopher Daniels addresses a highly controversial topic.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Christopher Daniels about highlights from his wrestling career, which included an appearance in the Lucha Libre World Cup. Once the camera started recording, Daniels joked that he now had to “say something that’s worth recording.”“OK, no pressure,” Daniels added.
  After it was suggested that he say something controversial, Daniels didn’t h
  
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• NJPW Announces Cards For Road To Sakura Genesis Events

  22-03-2023 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The road to NJPW Sakura Genesis will feature two events ahead of the buzzworthy show on April 8.New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the cards for the Road to Sakura Genesis events on April 2 and April 3. The first will feature a KOPW Championship match where Aaron Henare will challenge Shingo Takagi for the gold. At the April 3 event, Minoru Suzuki, Ren Narita and El Desperado will put the NEVER Openweight Championship on the line against EVIL, SHO, andYujiro Takahashi.
  April 2 in Korakuen Hal
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Wants To Start His Own Wrestling Promotion In Austin, Texas

  22-03-2023 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dustin Rhodes is ready to take the Rhodes Wrestling Academy to the next level later this year.All Elite Wrestling‘s Dustin Rhodes recently sat down with the Sports Guys Talking Wrestling to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked about the Rhodes Wrestling Academy starting its own wrestling promotion, The Natural confirmed that it’s in the plans for later this year in Texas.“That is correct, and it’s probably going to happen sometime late summer I think, and it&rsq
  
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• Multiple Title Matches Set For NJPW Sakura Genesis

  22-03-2023 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Multiple championship matches have been announced for NJPW Sakura Genesis.New Japan Pro-Wrestling has confirmed that 2023 New Japan Cup winner SANADA will challenge Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at the event on April 8. Plus, Hiromu Takahashi will defend the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Robbie Eagles.
  Elsewhere on the show, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI will defend the IWGP Tag Team Championship against Aussie Open, and Zack Sabre Jr. will defend th
  
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• Wade Barrett Is On Board With A Nick Aldis Run In WWE

  22-03-2023 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As Nick Aldis continues to explore the free agency market, the question remains: where will he go next?Last month, the former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion revealed his plans to keep “a couple of irons in the fire” rather than dedicating himself to just one place right now. With that mindset, Aldis has crafted his schedule to include some international appearances as well, namely Australia and Canada so far. Though Aldis seems intent on riding the free agency road for a while, many
  
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• Steve Austin: Working With John Cena Would’ve Been A Real Highlight

  22-03-2023 15:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It’s not going to happen, but “Stone Cold” Steve Austin knows a match with John Cena could have been something special.
  Steve Austin appeared on Out Of Character with Ryan Satin, where the pair discussed Austin’s in-ring return and a potential match with John Cena.
  “Working with him would have been a real highlight. I had a bunch of highlights and it would have been a real special thing because John — there’s something about John where people get so inve
  
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• Trey Miguel Will Use Mario Kart Strategy To Win Next Title Defense

  22-03-2023 14:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Trey Miguel is going to make Lince Dorado slip up when he least expects it.
  Steve Fall of WrestlingNews.co recently spoke with Trey Miguel, who will defend his X Division Championship against Lince Dorado at IMPACT Wrestling’s Sacrifice event. Trey said that he’s good friends with Lince, but he still has a strategy to ensure he keeps his title.
  “I found out during yesterday’s interviews who I had. I had no idea. I didn’t see the Twitter posts, so it’s fresh ne
  
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• El Hijo del Vikingo Is Excited And Nervous For AEW Dynamite Debut

  22-03-2023 14:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  El Hijo del Vikingo is excited and nervous for his AEW Dynamite debut.This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite will feature a major dream match that fans have been waiting for over a year to see as Kenny Omega will square off with AAA’s El Hijo Del Vikingo. The two were slated to face each other in December 2021, but Omega’s injuries led to the match being scrapped. Now, Omega returns to singles action against a man he’s never faced before.Ahead of the bout, Vikingo spoke to J
  
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• Jeff Cobb Says He’s Going To Knock On Kenny Omega’s Door

  22-03-2023 13:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW star Jeff Cobb hints that he’s coming to AEW Dynamite to pay Kenny Omega a visit.Cobb has repeatedly teased his interest in facing Omega, the reigning IWGP United States Champion. He has brought the former AEW World Champion up in promos and even borrowed from his moveset in matches. These antics haven’t garnered a reaction from Omega, and Cobb is ready to take matters into his own hands.In a backstage promo in the aftermath of his match at the NJPW New Japan Cup event on March
  
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• Tony Khan: Goldberg’s Free Agency Is Interesting, It’s Something To Follow

  22-03-2023 12:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW CEO Tony Khan comments on Goldberg‘s reported free agency.Fightful Select recently reported that WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg is now a free agent, as his WWE contract expired.Speaking with Adrian Hernandez of The Bet Las Vegas & The Sporting Tribune, Khan was asked whether he believes Goldberg could potentially fit well with the AEW roster. Khan first responded by highlighting his respect for the legend and noting that he has a number of ties to the Jacksonville community. “I h
  
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• MLW Battle Riot V To Air On REELZ

  22-03-2023 07:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  MLW Battle Riot V will air on REELZ.Major League Wrestling announced that its 40-man battle royal, the Battle Riot, will air on REELZ this spring, though no exact date was given. The company confirmed the news during the March 21 episode of MLW Underground.
  BIG NEWS for #BattleRiotV in Philly! ?️ https://t.co/qFqQJOUqM3#MLWUnderground #HammerFatu2 @ReelzChannel @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/O1rRZ72eRA— Major League Wrestling (@MLW) March 22, 2023
  Variety has reported that MLW’
  
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