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• The Rock Claims His Daughter Is A “Badass” In The Ring

  26-05-2020 15:29
  
  Earlier this year it was announced that Simone Johnson had begun her WWE career, training at the WWE Performance Center. Of course, as the daughter of The Rock, there has been plenty of attention and during a recent interview with Access, the WWE legend discussed her joining the company.
  The Rock made it clear that it is a difficult situation for her due to the family name, but he spoke about her desire to be a big star and that she is a badass inside the ring.
  “Yes, I’m very proud o
  
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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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• Royalties From New Nyla Rose Shirt Will Go To Oklahoma LGBTQ Advocacy Group

  01-05-2024 20:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nyla Rose‘s newest AEW t-shirt is raising money for a good cause.
  In April, it was reported that the records from a January meeting of the Oklahoma Athletic Commission took issue with Nyla Rose wrestling in the state. Specifically, the commission (OSAC) called out AEW for allowing Nyla to compete against a female-born opponent during a December 23, 2023 Ring Of Honor taping in Oklahoma City.OSAC motioned to “warn” AEW that “punitive action”
  
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• WWE Speed Championship Tournament Finals Set For 5/3 WWE Speed

  01-05-2024 20:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The finals are set.Ricochet previously punched his ticket to the finals by scoring the win against JD McDonagh in the semi-finals. His opponent was determined on the May 1 episode of WWE Speed. There, Johnny Gargano won the other semi-final bout against “Big” Bronson Reed.Ricochet and Johnny Gargano beat Draogn Lee and Angel, respectively, in their first-round matches.
  BUCKLE UP! ?The #WWESpeed Semifinals are underway! Who do you think is heading to the WWE Speed Ch
  
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• Taz Reveals That He Needs Four Joint Replacements, Will Keep Trying Regenerative Procedures

  01-05-2024 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Taz provides an update on his health.Taz was one of ECW’s top stars, and he went on to have a memorable run in WWE. Injuries derailed his in-ring career, but he has transitioned into commentary. He has been with AEW since 2019, and he calls AEW Dynamite every week.On May 1, Taz took to Twitter and stated that he went to an orthopedic surgeon to discuss his knee, as it had been “brutal” for years. The legend wrote that he had testing and X-rays
  
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• Cash Wheeler Receives Pre-Trial Date In Aggravated Assault Case

  01-05-2024 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cash Wheeler has received a pre-trial date in his court case.Daniel Wheeler, also known as Cash Wheeler in AEW, was previously arrested in Florida in August 2023 and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, a third-degree felony in the state. Wheeler allegedly flashed a handgun in what was “believed to be a road rage incident.” Wheeer’s attorney subsequently said that he did not know the other parties involved. As reported in February, W
  
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• Picks & Predictions For Possible New Authority Figure On AEW Dynamite: Who Is The Best Choice?

  01-05-2024 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The ending to last week’s AEW Dynamite left most fans stunned. Jack Perry and the Young Bucks assaulted Tony Khan. The AEW head honcho took a TK Driver from his EVPs. Khan’s father, the billionaire Shad Khan, showed up with a look of concern and anger over what went down between his son and the wrestlers.Khan has been selling the injury since, wearing a neck brace to the NFL Draft the very next night while managing his how remotely. There’s no
  
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• AEW Revolution 2024 Grossed $1M In Ticket Sales

  01-05-2024 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
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  The 2024 AEW Revolution numbers are in.On March 3, 2024, All Elite Wrestling presented itself fifth annual Revolution pay-per-view from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. This event featured a total of 11 matches, including a triple-threat match for the AEW World Championship, Will Ospreay’s full-time AEW debut, and the official retirement match of the “The Icon” Sting. Sting, of course, was no stranger to the North Carolina area, as he spe
  
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• Cody Rhodes On Gunther: We’re Probably Destined To Clash At Some Point

  01-05-2024 19:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes knows there’s money in a future feud with Gunther in WWE.Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes recently participated in a Twitter Spaces Call. When asked who impresses him on the roster right now, The American Nightmare took time to heap some praise on former Intercontinental Champion Gunther.
  “So I’ll go ahead and say that Gunther is just out in the ether, and I do think that he and I are probably destined to clash at some point,” Cody Rhodes
  
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• Mike Santana Is Hosting ‘Puerto Rican Weekend’ Wrestling Show In New York City

  01-05-2024 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana is hosting his own wrestling show.Since leaving AEW earlier this year, Santana has kept himself incredibly busy. He returned to TNA earlier this month, and started a singles career for the first time since he began teaming with Ortiz.He debuted by beating Steve Maclin at TNA Rebellion, and looks to be onto even bigger things with his latest announcement.In a Twitter post, Mike Santana announced his latest venture. He revealed that he is hosting an event to celebrat
  
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• Report: Powerhouse Hobbs Requires Surgery Due To Injury

  01-05-2024 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Powerhouse Hobbs is set to be sidelined for some time due to injury, as he requires surgery.On the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, Hobbs challenged Jon Moxley for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Moxley won the bout, and Hobbs suffered an apparent injury, which was later confirmed by Fightful.
  In an update, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Powerhouse Hobbs requires surgery due to the injury. Sapp writes that the procedure w
  
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• Triple H: WrestleMania 41 Location Is Coming ‘Very, Very Soon’, Comments On Potential For WM42 In London

  01-05-2024 19:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H understands the demand for WWE events around the world, including WrestleMania.
  The WWE CCO took part in a call on Twitter/X Spaces, and a fan asked him about future plans for the next two WrestleMania events. The fan asked when the WrestleMania 41 location will be announced, and if there’s a chance that WrestleMania 42 could be held in London.“Well, everybody is always excited to know where WrestleMania is going to be. WrestleMania 41 announcement is coming very, very soon
  
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• AJ Styles Reflects On His Time In New Japan: The Creative Changed Everything For Me

  01-05-2024 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles is grateful for his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling before signing with WWE.SmackDown Superstar AJ Styles recently sat down with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. When asked about his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Styles said the company taking a chance on him and putting their IWGP World Championship on him immediately changed everything for him.“The creative changed everything for me,” AJ Styles said. “If I were bringing somebody over to be
  
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• Matt Hardy Believes Storied History With Bray Wyatt Could Lead To A WWE Return

  01-05-2024 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy is keeping an open mind when it comes to which wrestling company he’ll put pen to paper with next.
  Current TNA Wrestling star Matt Hardy recently sat down with Tom Campbell of Cultaholic. When asked about the possibility of returning to WWE to work with Bo Dallas in his upcoming storyline that will honor his brother, Bray Wyatt, Hardy said that because of his storied history with Wyatt, he would be in consideration for that.
  “I just have such a storied hi
  
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• Chris Jericho: As Knowledgeable As Fans Think They Are, They Still Don’t Really Know

  01-05-2024 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho comments on fans sometimes getting frustrated with storytelling.Speaking on Busted Open, Chris Jericho discussed storytelling in AEW, as Dave LaGreca noted that if you follow the story, eventually you will understand.“That’s the thing. I mean, it’s a story. You shouldn’t get the whole story in one show. There’s always little nuances, and we do have three shows a week, and we utilize all three of those for elements of t
  
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• Darby Allin: I Still Am Going To Climb Mt. Everest, You Can’t Stop Me

  01-05-2024 17:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A broken foot and getting hit by a bus will not deter Darby Allin from his goal of climbing Mount Everest in 2025.All Elite Wrestling‘s Darby Allin was a recent guest on The Daly Migs Show. During his appearance, Allin confirmed he still intends to climb Mount Everest next year despite everything that’s happened to him this year.
  “It’s been a crazy few months for sure,” Darby Allin said. “With Mount Everest having to be postpo
  
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• Cody Rhodes Would ‘Fully Understand’ If The Rock Hated Him: I Derailed One Plan, Created Another

  01-05-2024 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes admits his pettiness leads to him wanting to get his win back over The Rock.Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was a recent guest on Cheap Heat. When asked about his relationship with The Rock, Rhodes said the two had limited interactions prior to recently and said he would fully understand if The Rock hated him for altering his plans.“I feel like we knew each other really in a limited capacity prior to his return,” Cody Rhodes said. “I know proba
  
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• Swerve Strickland Opens Up About What It Meant To Dethrone Samoa Joe At AEW Dynasty

  01-05-2024 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland looks back on his massive win over Samoa Joe.After a hard-fought battle against Samoa Joe at AEW Dynasty, Swerve Strickland now stands as the new AEW World Champion. Before he looks ahead toward his first title defense, though, Strickland takes a moment to look back on the magnitude of his win over the aforementioned Samoa Joe.During an interview with Renee Paquette on AEW Close-Up, Strickland opened up about what it meant to dethrone “Th
  
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• Sami Callihan Announced For MLW Battle Riot VI

  01-05-2024 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Callihan is keeping himself incredibly busy in 2024.
  Last weekend, Sami Callihan surprised everyone by returning to TNA Wrestling at Rebellion. But that doesn’t mean his time with Major League Wrestling has ended.Major League Wrestling took to social media earlier this morning to announce that Callihan is the latest entrant into Battle Riot VI, tweeting out:“Sami Callihan declares he is IN the Battle RIOT June 1 in Atlanta
  MLW today announced
  
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• Afa Jr. Teases ‘Son Of Stalin’ Character, ‘Guest Wrestler Spot’ In The Last Match

  01-05-2024 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Last Match is being advertised to be one of the biggest shows of all time that is a mix of theatre and professional wrestling. Adding to this, The Last Match will also have guest wrestlers popping up at every show. Recently, while speaking to Wrestlezone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard, former WWE Superstar Afa Jr. shared some insight on the Guest Wrestler Spot.
  “The way the guest wrestler spot is designed is, you’re going to see pretty much new wrestlers. New guest wrestlers pop
  
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• Tony Khan: Having Adam Copeland As A Locker Room Leader Is Such A Special Thing For Us

  01-05-2024 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan has high praise for Adam Copeland‘s work in front of the camera and behind the scenes in AEW.All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan was a guest on Z100 with Josh Martinez yesterday. When asked about what it means to have Adam Copeland in his locker room, Khan said he believes Copeland is a great leader for AEW.“Adam Copeland is such a great leader for AEW,” Tony Khan said. “He’s a TNT champion, and having The Rated R Superstar as a locke
  
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• Shelton Benjamin: Billy Gunn Is The Greatest Athlete In Pro Wrestling, He’s Like The Hulk

  01-05-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There are a few Attitude Era veterans from the professional wrestling business that are still actively wrestling today. One such wrestling legend is WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn. Recently, the former WWE United States Champion Shelton Benjamin recently shared his thoughts on the current AEW wrestler.
  Shelton Benjamin was recently interviewed by Simon Miller of WhatCulture Wrestling. During the interview, the Gold Standard claimed that the WWE Hall of Famer was t
  
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• NXT Level Up Spoilers For 5/3 (Taped On 4/30)

  01-05-2024 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On April 30, WWE taped matches for the May 3 episode of WWE NXT Level Up before Tuesday’s taping of NXT from the WWE Performance Center.The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows:
  Wendy Choo def. Wren SinclairJosh Briggs def. Cutler James (Jonah Neisenbaum) The D’Angelo Family (Luca Crusifino and Channing Lorenzo [with Adrianna Rizzo]) defeated Dante Chen and Dion Lennox Je’Von Evans def. Riley OsborneRELATED: WWE NXT Spring Breakin’ Results (4/30
  
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• Wendy Choo Comments On NXT Return After One Year Away

  01-05-2024 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wendy Choo commented on her return to NXT after a year out of the ring.
  On Tuesday night, Choo wrestled her first match in a year. A knee injury kept her out of the ring for 12 months, with her last match taking place in May 2023.She returned, not on NXT, but on the NXT Level Up taping that also took place on Tuesday night. Wendy Choo worked with Wren Sinclair in a match that is set to air on Friday’s Level Up.Choo spoke about her return to the ring with a post on Twitter
  
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• Jimmy Smith: Ronda Rousey Wants All The Credit, None Of The Blame; People Couldn’t Stand Her In WWE

  01-05-2024 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jimmy Smith does not have good things to say about Ronda Rousey.The former Monday Night Raw commentator did not hold back when talking about the former Raw Women’s Champion on his Unlocking the Cage with Jimmy Smith podcast. Smith worked for WWE as a commentator on RAW in 2021. During that time, he heard bad things from the production staff about how they were treated by Rousey.SiriusXM Tweeted a clip of Smith talking about Rousey. Jimmy Smith claims that people behind th
  
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• R-Truth Savored The Moment At WrestleMania 40: ‘I Could Feel The Crowd’

  01-05-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  R-Truth and The Miz managed to finally capture the WWE World Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 40. Recently, while speaking on the Battleground podcast, the multi-time WWE 24/7 Champion reflected on his WrestleMania moment. The moment was special as he also got to win championship gold in front of his son.“Oh man! There was so much man. First, it being the biggest WrestleMania of all time, 40… Loaded, stacked card. The Final Boss, TKO, there were so many thing
  
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• Hulk Hogan Reveals The Most Draining Part Of His Wrestling Persona

  01-05-2024 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hulk Hogan and his need for approval was the most draining part of his wrestling persona.The legendary Hulkster is arguably the most famous professional wrestler of all time. He held world titles in WWE, WCW and NJPW, as well as starring in a number of hit Hollywood movies, including Rocky III and Gremlins 2.However, being “The Hulkster” is not without its issues.Hulk Hogan spoke with The 700 Club about his recent baptism a
  
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• Cody Rhodes On Potential Heel Turn In WWE: I Think Minimally About It, Never Say Never

  01-05-2024 15:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes doesn’t foresee himself turning heel in WWE anytime soon, but it is something he’s thought about.Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was a recent guest on Cheap Heat. When asked if he’s thought about turning heel in the future, Rhodes said it’s something that he’s thought about, but doesn’t seem likely. The American Nightmare eventually gave the tried the true wrestling answer of never say never.“I think I’m lying if I
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. To Compete In The Philippines For Dexcon DEKADA

  01-05-2024 15:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Reigning NJPW World TV Champion Zack Sabre Jr. will make his first appearance in a Philippine wrestling ring for Dexcon’s DEKADA show.Dexcon took to their official social media pages to break the news of Zack’s appearance. Their official podcast also confirmed Zack Sabre Jr. as the event’s main attraction.
  ZSJ is coming to Manila for Dexcon DEKADA!!Dexcon continues the celebration of 10 years of Philippine Wrestling with their show DEKADA!
  Chec
  
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• Tony Khan Responds To Report That Kamille Has Signed With AEW

  01-05-2024 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan has responded to recent reports that state former NWA Women’s World Champion Kamille is “All Elite.”All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan was a recent guest on Z100 with Josh Martinez. When asked about the recent report that states Kamille has signed with All Elite Wrestling, Khan played coy about her status but put her over as a great wrestler and said he believes she would be an asset to any wrestling company.
  “I think Kamill
  
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