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• Swerve Strickland Shares Why Black Panther’s Killmonger Resonates With Him

  01-05-2024 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland looks back on his Killmonger-inspired attire.
  At AEW Dynasty, Swerve Strickland was faced with the demanding task of challenging the ever-aggressive Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship. As such, Strickland headed into the title match with not just the mindset of a warrior, but also the physical ensemble of one — specifically that of the Marvel villain Erik Killmonger.
  “I went through a lot of pain to get to this moment,” S
  
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• NJPW’s Francesco Akira To Miss Rest Of Best Of Super Juniors Due To Injury

  22-05-2024 06:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Francesco Akira will miss the rest of the Best of the Super Juniors 31 tournament due to injury.
  NJPW announced the news on May 21 after Akira was previously deemed unable to compete at the May 21 event. In the announcement, NJPW stated that Akira underwent an evaluation for his left knee injury, and it was decided that he would not compete for the rest of the tournament. His opponents in his upcoming league matches will receive points via forfeit.Francesco Akira to miss remainder of #BOSJ31 du
  
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• NWA Powerrr Results (5/21/24): NWA Crockett Cup Begins

  22-05-2024 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On May 21, the National Wrestling Alliance delivered an action-packed show with the newest episode of NWA Powerrr. The episode featured first-round matches in the Crockett Cup tournament.The results are below.NWA Powerrr Results
  Tiffany Nieves & Reka Tehaka def. Ruthie Jay & Lauren Rosa NegraAt the podium, the Southern 6 and Pretty Empowered hype up their upcoming matches. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Alonso def. Damian FenrirIn a post-match interview, Joe Alonzo looks
  
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• NWA Powerrr Results (5/21): NWA Crockett Cup Begins

  22-05-2024 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On May 21, the National Wrestling Alliance delivered an action-packed show with the newest episode of NWA Powerrr. The episode featured first-round matches in the Crockett Cup tournament.The results are below.NWA Powerrr Results
  Tiffany Nieves & Reka Tehaka def. Ruthie Jay & Lauren Rosa NegraAt the podium, the Southern 6 and Pretty Empowered hype up their upcoming matches. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Alonso def. Damian FenrirIn a post-match interview, Joe Alonzo looks
  
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• Sexyy Red, Women’s North American Title Qualifiers, Trick Williams, More Set For 5/28 WWE NXT

  22-05-2024 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sexyy Red is coming to WWE NXT.Sexyy Red previously tweeted that she would be coming to the May 28 episode of WWE NXT. WWE then confirmed the news on the May 21 episode.
  In a tweet, Sexyy Red commented on the news and joked that she might RKO someone.
  I can’t wait to go to NXT next week yall I might RKO somebody ?? @WWE #nxt— Sexyy Red (@SexyyRed314_) May 22, 2024
  Red is a popular rapper, and she is known for her hit song “Pound Town.” She has been nomin
  
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• NXT Underground Match Announced For NXT Battleground

  22-05-2024 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An NXT Underground match has been added to the card for NXT Battleground.The alliance between Lola Vice and Shayna Baszler imploded on the May 21 episode of WWE NXT. The duo lost in the main event, where they faced Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. After the bout, Vice dropped Baszler with a cheap shot, and Baszler put Vice in the Kirifuda Clutch. They started brawling, and Ava told them that they could have the match at NXT Battleground.Baszler upped the stakes by saying she wanted
  
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• Jaida Parker, Fallon Henley Qualify For Women’s North American Title Match At NXT Battleground

  22-05-2024 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fallon Henley and Jaida Parker are going to WWE NXT Battleground.Thea Hail faced Fallon Henley in a qualifier for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. They felt each other out early on. Henley gained the upper hand, but Hail rallied. Henley went to get a chair, but Ridge Holland stopped her. The referee ejected Holland and Chase U from ringside. Henley slammed Hail and overpowered her.They kept going back and forth, and in the end, Hail scored the win with a kick.
  
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• NXT North American Title Match Set For NXT Battleground

  22-05-2024 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi will defend the gold at WWE NXT Battleground.On the May 21 episode of WWE NXT, Ivar was set to face Wes Lee and Josh Briggs in a Triple Threat match to determine who would challenge Femi for the NXT North American Championship at NXT Battleground. However, Gallus took Ivar out with a backstage attack on the May 14 episode. Joe Coffey of Gallus then took Ivar’s place in the bout.The three contenders battled it out throughout the match. Briggs took control by showi
  
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• Brandi Rhodes Announces She Had Successful Surgery After Stage 4 Endometriosis Diagnosis

  22-05-2024 02:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brandi Rhodes is recovering from surgery.In a tweet on May 21, Brandi Rhodes noted that she had been dealing with pain for three years, but she finally had an answer. She stated that, after many appointments, she was diagnosed with stage four endometriosis. Brandi wrote that she had successful surgery on Tuesday.Rhodes encouraged women to listen to their bodies and advocate for themselves. Brandi cited Maryse, who has been open about her health, as an example. She also said tha
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Rises 9% With 5/20 Episode, Demo Also Up

  22-05-2024 01:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE King of the Ring semifinals led to an increase in RAW viewership.According to Wrestlenomics, the May 20 episode of WWE RAW averaged 1.733 million viewers. This marks a 9% increase from last week. This marks RAW’s highest viewership since April 15. The show was up against Game 7 of the NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks (1.656 million viewers). The May 13 episode averaged 1.589 million viewers.In the 18 to 49 demographic, RAW avera
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Rises 9% With 5/20 Episode

  22-05-2024 01:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE King of the Ring semifinals led to an increase in RAW viewership.According to a source, the May 20 episode of WWE RAW averaged 1.733 million viewers. This marks a 9% increase from last week. The show was up against Game 7 of the NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks (1.656 million viewers). The May 13 episode averaged 1.589 million viewers.
  Good news for WWE RAW viewership – this week’s show was up nearly 10% compared to last w
  
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• WWE Main Event Spoilers For 5/23 (Taped On 5/20)

  22-05-2024 01:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On May 20, WWE taped matches for the May 23 episode of WWE Main Event alongside WWE RAW from the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, North Carolina.The spoilers, courtesy of Cagematch, are as follows:
  Kiana James def. NatalyaThe Authors Of Pain (Akam & Rezar) def. The Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed & Julius Creed)
  RELATED: WWE Raw Results (5/20/24)
  The post WWE Main Event Spoilers For 5/23 (Taped On 5/20) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE NXT Results (5/21/24)

  22-05-2024 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Results
  May 21, 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 NXT Results (5/21/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Report: Updating On Giulia Joining WWE After Suffering Injury At Marigold Show

  21-05-2024 23:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Giulia’s upcoming move to WWE.As previously reported, former STARDOM star Giulia has agreed to join WWE. She was set to make the move after she wrapped up her dates. However, she suffered a fractured wrist at the Marigold debut show on May 21. Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select) previously reported that the belief was that she would make her in-ring debut at NXT Heatwave on July 7.In an update, Brennan reports that, per WWE a
  
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• Report: Update On Giulia Joining WWE After Suffering Injury At Marigold Show

  21-05-2024 23:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Giulia’s upcoming move to WWE.As previously reported, former STARDOM star Giulia has agreed to join WWE. She was set to make the move after she wrapped up her dates. However, she suffered a fractured wrist at the Marigold debut show on May 21. Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select) previously reported that the belief was that she would make her in-ring debut at NXT Heatwave on July 7.In an update, Brennan reports that, per WWE a
  
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• Karl Anderson Sees The OC Retiring In WWE

  21-05-2024 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karl Anderson says The OC are with WWE until the end, at least in his mind.Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, also known as The OC, returned to WWE in 2022 after they were released in 2020. They have held tag team titles in WWE, TNA, and NJPW, and they have had prominent runs in each promotion.On the latest episode of Talk’N Shop, The OC answered questions from fans. In one highlight, they were asked whether they would return to Japan or retire in WWE. (H/t Jeremy Lambe
  
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• Liv Morgan Would Like Acting To Be Her Next Step, Says She’s Working On It

  21-05-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Liv Morgan wants to transition into acting at some point.Liv Morgan previously made a brief appearance on Chucky, and she was also in The Kill Room. Additionally, she appeared in multiple episodes of Total Divas.Speaking on Open Thoughts, Liv Morgan was asked about potentially getting into acting.“I’d like to,” Liv Morgan said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to do some projects outside of WWE in TV and film, and I definitely think that I woul
  
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• Austin Theory: WWE Is At An All-Time High, We’ve Topped The Attitude Era

  21-05-2024 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Austin Theory says WWE is at an all-time high.WWE continues to break records in various ways, as WrestleMania 40 set new highs. The company continues to tour the world with their premium live events as well.Speaking with Tim Battle on the Battleground Podcast, WWE Tag Team Champion Austin Theory was asked about how things have changed under Chief Content Officer Triple H.“It’s really cool, man. With Triple H in charge, it’s been such an excit
  
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• Tony Khan: Social Media ‘Makes For Healthy Competition’ In Wrestling

  21-05-2024 21:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan comments on WWE and AEW taking shots at each other and highlights the impact of social media in wrestling.The wrestling world is known to be divisive, particularly among the fanbases of WWE and AEW. Some people involved with the companies themselves have taken shots at the competition in a variety of ways as well.While speaking on The Rocker Morning Show, AEW CEO Tony Khan was asked to share his thoughts as to whether
  
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• Cody Rhodes: I Would Love To Have A Rematch With Drew McIntyre

  21-05-2024 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes wants to settle the score with Drew McIntyre.Cody Rhodes has rarely lost since he returned to WWE in 2022. Drew McIntyre became one of the few men to beat him when they clashed on the February 19 episode of WWE RAW.Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Cody Rhodes was asked to describe what kind of opponents he wanted to face in his title reign.“AJ is probably a really great example,” Cody Rhodes said. “First-time-ever situations a
  
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• MLW World Title Match Announced For MLW Battle Riot VI

  21-05-2024 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new title match has been announced for MLW Battle Riot VI.Major League Wrestling has confirmed that Tom Lawlor will challenge Satoshi Kojima for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship at the June 1 event. Lawlor, a former champion, will aim to regain the gold in what will be the latest step in Kojima’s feud with the World Titan Federation.
  Kojima vs Lawlor MLW World Heavyweight Title Fight signed for Battle RIOT VI in AtlantaMLW today announced an MLW World Heavyweight
  
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• Aron Stevens: The NWA Has Persevered, Kept Its Core Fanbase By Sticking To Its Vision

  21-05-2024 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Aron Stevens gives his all in the ring, no matter what the circumstances are.
  Recently, WrestleZone Managing Editor spoke with former NWA World Tag Team Champion Aron Stevens. During the interview, Stevens was asked about the NWA putting more focus on its streaming deal with The CW and moving away from the traditional pay-per-view format.
  Stevens said the shift doesn’t affect his character inside the ring. He will remain the same wrestler he has always been, which is doing everything he c
  
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• Sidney Akeem (SCRYPTS) To Make GCW Debut, Announced For Three Shows

  21-05-2024 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sidney Akeem, formerly known as SCRYPTS or Reggie in WWE, is coming to Game Changer Wrestling.GCW announced that Sidney Akeem will make his GCW at their June 15 event in Los Angeles. This will be the first of three shows he is set to compete at for GCW.Akeem commented on the news by saying that it was time.
  It’s time ?? https://t.co/dMrmoGbqqf— Sidney Akeem (@scryptswwe) May 21, 2024
  Sidney Akeem recently confirmed that he would be a free agent on June 1, as WWE opt
  
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• AEW Rampage Viewership Increases With Saturday Episode On 5/18, Demo Also Up

  21-05-2024 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Image Credit: All Elite WrestlingAEW Rampage viewership was up on May 18, when the show aired following AEW Collision.
  Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider and SpoilerTV ) reports that 391,000 viewers watched the show on Saturday. This is up from last week, when Rampage drew 324,000 viewers.In the 18 to 49 demographic, Rampage scored a 0.13 rating, which also marks an increase from last week (0.11 rating in the same demographic). Wrestlenomics notes that Rampage ranked #10 in the key
  
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• AEW Collision Viewership Rises On 5/18, Demo Also Up

  21-05-2024 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision viewership increased on May 18.Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider and SpoilerTV) reports that 523,000 viewers tuned in on Saturday. This number is up from last week, when 378,000 viewers tuned in.In the 18 to 49 demographic, Collision scored a 0.15 rating. This number also marks an increase from last week (0.12 rating).Wrestlenomics noted that Collision ranked fifth in the demographic among cable originals on Saturday. The show was up
  
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• AEW All Out Moved To September 7

  21-05-2024 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is moving the date of All Out this year.All Elite Wrestling announced that the All Out pay-per-view at NOW Arena in Hoffman States, IL, has been moved to Saturday, September 7. The event was initially scheduled for Sunday, September 1.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that, per AEW sources, the company moved the show as a result of fan concerns about All In and All Out being too close together. AEW’s decision to run AEW All In and All Out in con
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Is Still Waiting For His ‘God Of War’ Action Figure

  21-05-2024 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tommaso Ciampa is still waiting for one specific action figure.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard recently spoke with Ciampa about his on-air aesthetic and how action figures might influence it. Ciampa previously told Ringside Collectibles the meaning behind his NXT War Games 2020 attire, which he’s only worn once. Ciampa said he designed with a sentimental element, but also hoped it’d be turned into an action figure.“This was a one-off. The only time I ever wore
  
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• A24 Provides First Look At Dwayne Johnson In ‘The Smashing Machine’

  21-05-2024 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dwayne Johnson is in full character.In December 2023, reports indicated that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would be taking on the role of Mark Kerr, a legendary MMA fighter, in a new biographical sports drama film. The film, titled, The Smashing Machine, will cover Kerr’s various struggles with addiction, love, and friendship as his MMA career took center stage.
  With production for the film now underway, A24, the distribution company, has now shared a first g
  
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• WWE Returning To Japan With Three Shows In July 2024

  21-05-2024 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is returning to Japan for the first time in five years.On May 21, WWE announced that they would return to Japan with three live events in July. The trip will kick off at the Edion Arena in Osaka on Thursday, July 25. The second show will be held at Ryoguko Arena in Tokyo, Japan on July 26. The third event will be held at Ryoguko Arena on July 27.Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, IYO SKY, the Kabuki Warriors, and other s
  
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• WWE NXT Preview (5/21/24)

  21-05-2024 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for WWE NXT.This week’s episode will feature a couple of Women’s North American Championship qualifying matches. Plus, we’ll learn who will challenge Oba Femi for the North American title.Read this and more in our WWE NXT preview below.Video Credit: YouTubeJaida Parker vs. Brinley Reece – NXT Women’s North American Championship qualifierThe qualifiers began last week on WWE NXT. Sol Ruca and Lash Legend both punched their tic
  
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