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• The Undertaker Appears At WWE RAW On Netflix Premiere

  07-01-2025 04:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker made an appearance tonight on WWE RAW on Netflix’s premiere, celebrating Rhea Ripley’s WWE Women’s World Championship win with her.
  The moment came after Ripley defeated Liv Morgan to win back the WWE Women’s World Championship. After winning the belt and hitting a Riptide on Dom Mysterio, Ripley took the belt and began walking up the ramp to celebrate, when all of a sudden, a gong sounded.
  The arena went dark and Ripely cou
  
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• MLW World Heavyweight Title Match Set For MLW SuperFight 6

  13-01-2025 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle will defend the MLW World Heavyweight Championship at MLW SuperFight 6.MLW announced that Matt Riddle will defend the world title against Satoshi Kojima and Alex Kane at MLW SuperFight on February 8.Riddle beat Kojima to win the title at MLW Kings of Colosseum. Kojima previously defeated Kane to win the gold at MLW SuperFight in 2024.
  BIG MATCH BOOKED FOR ATLANTA ? @SuperKingOfBros will defend his newly won MLW gold against @cozy_lariat and @Alex_kane11 at SuperFigh
  
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• Dakota Kai Reflects On WWE Journey Ahead Of Title Match On WWE RAW

  13-01-2025 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Dakota Kai says she hopes to make everyone proud when she faces Lyra Valkyria in the finals of the tournament for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on WWE RAW.Kai and Valkyria have advanced to the finals of the tournament. The two stars will clash in the finals on the January 13 episode of WWE RAW.In a post on Twitter, Dakota Kai shared her thoughts ahead of the match.“I’ve been about WWE for 7 and a half years,” Kai wrote. “This has be
  
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• Report: Tyler Bate Close To Returning From Injury

  13-01-2025 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Tyler Bate, who has been sidelined in recent months.Bate last wrestled on the July 2 episode of WWE NXT, where he and Pete Dunne beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. He subsequently announced on July 9 that he underwent surgery for a torn pectoral major and tendon.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Tyler Bate is “extremely close” to returning from his injury. Johnson notes that Bate is expected to return to the RAW brand once he i
  
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• Ricochet Segment Added To AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage

  13-01-2025 20:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new segment has been announced for AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage on January 15.Tony Khan announced that Ricochet would speak on Wednesday’s show. This comes after he brutally attacked Swerve Strickland with scissors at AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen.
  https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1878878591423004952
  The updated card is as follows:
  AEW Women’s Casino GauntletAEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Powerhouse HobbsHOOK vs. Christian CageKenny Omega vs.
  
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• Chelsea Green Wants To Hold The US Title Until WrestleMania

  13-01-2025 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green doesn’t know where she goes from here but will do her best to keep her title until WrestleMania.The Canadian star became the first-ever WWE Women’s United States Champion at the end of last year. Chelsea Green defeated Michin on Saturday Night’s Main Event to win the tournament and became the first holder of the WWE Women’s US champion.She has hosted celebrations for her win in the weeks following, although what the future holds for Chelsea
  
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• Mansoor: It Feels Like WWE Makes A Decision About You As Soon As You Walk Through The Door

  13-01-2025 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mansoor claims the WWE decide what they think of a talent as soon as they walk through the door.First impressions are always important, but they should not be limiting. A wrestler like Mansoor or Mason Madden having their career mapped out so soon gives them limited opportunity to progress in the company and makes fans less invested in their journeys.Mansoor and Mason Madden recently appeared on Talk Is Jericho (H/T to Fightful for the transcription). The duo revea
  
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• Matt Riddle Comments On The End Of His NJPW Run

  13-01-2025 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle explains why his run with New Japan Pro-Wrestling ended.After his WWE release in September 2023, Riddle appeared in a taped video at NJPW New Year Dash!! He then made his debut at NJPW Battle in the Valley. Riddle went on to win the NJPW World Television Championship. He dropped the title at NJPW Windy City Riot in April, and he hasn’t wrestled for the company since.Speaking with Shakiel Mahjouri for SHAK Wrestling, Matt Riddle was asked to comment on the end
  
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• NJPW Announces Upcoming Major Event Schedule

  13-01-2025 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced their major event schedule for the next few months.With Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty behind them, NJPW is now looking forward, and several major events are lined up for the next few months of 2025. In a post on their website, NJPW confirmed their upcoming major event schedule.The lineup is as follows:
  Tuesday, February 11: NEW BEGINNING in OSAKA, EDION Arena OsakaThursday, March 6: NJPW 53RD ANNIVERSARY, Ota-ku GymnasiumThursday, March 20: NEW JAPAN
  
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• Odyssey Jones Granted Order Of Protection Against Ex-Partner For Alleged Harassment

  13-01-2025 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE removed Odyssey Jones from television in September 2024 amid domestic violence allegations and released him though the company did not confirm his departure. Jones recently released a video addressing the allegations.
  Brandon Thurston of POST Wrestling has reported an update on the situation. Citing court records, Thurston writes that Jones, real name Omari Palmer, was granted an order of protection against his ex-partner in September 2024.
  Palmer petitioned the Ninth Judic
  
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• Oba Femi: I’m The New Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, Respect, And I’d Love To Face John Cena

  13-01-2025 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Champion Oba Femi says he is the new Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, and he wants to face John Cena.Femi won NXT’s top title at NXT New Year’s Evil, as he defeated Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe in a Triple Threat Match. In doing so, he continued his ascension and became the face of the brand.In an interview with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Oba Femi commented on winning the NXT Championship.“Everyone is looking for their moment. It almost passed me by,&
  
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• WWE Shop Selling Penta Merchandise Ahead Of WWE RAW Debut

  13-01-2025 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has seemingly confirmed the debut of Penta, as the company is already selling his merchandise.Vignettes for the luchador have aired on WWE RAW in recent weeks. The teasers have heavily teased that he is coming to WWE imminently. Chad Gable is set to face a mystery luchador on the January 13 episode of WWE RAW, and Penta is widely expected to be his opponent.WWE Shop advertised the new merchandise on social media with a picture of Penta himself.WWE is currently selling Penta
  
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• WWE Shop Selling Penta Merchandise

  13-01-2025 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has seemingly confirmed the debut of Penta, as the company is already selling his merchandise.Penta vignettes have aired on WWE RAW in recent weeks, and the teasers have heavily teased that Penta El Zero Miedo is coming to WWE. Chad Gable is set to face a mystery luchador on the January 13 episode of WWE RAW, and Penta is widely expected to be his opponent.WWE Shop advertised the new merchandise on social media with a picture of Penta himself.
  Cero Miedo! Penta has a NEW T-
  
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• Bad Bunny Wants To Compete In WWE One More Time

  13-01-2025 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bad Bunny wants to have one more match in WWE.Music superstar Bad Bunny previously worked with WWE in 2021, and he held the WWE 24/7 Championship. He competed at WWE WrestleMania 37 and later returned at WrestleMania 39. Bad Bunny and Damian Priest then faced each other in a San Juan Street Fight at WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny has not wrestled for WWE since then.Speaking with Rolling Stone, Bad Bunny was asked whether he would make another appearance for WWE.“I
  
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• Seth Rollins Believes He Has ‘More Than A Couple Of Years Left’ To Wrestle

  13-01-2025 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has been in the wrestling business for over two decades. He began his career in Ring of Honor and then got signed to WWE. He is a Grand Slam Champion in the Stamford-based promotion.
  Recently, while speaking to Chris Van Vliet on his Insight Podcast, Seth Rollins reflected on his career so far. He mentioned that considering his work schedule has lightened up now; he can wrestle for a lot more time than he previously planned.
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• Peacock Schedule Lists New WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Dates

  13-01-2025 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Two more WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event dates have been revealed.Peacock listings show that a Saturday Night’s special is set for May 24, which falls during Memorial Day weekend. A second show is scheduled for July 12, which will put the show head-to-head with AEW All In.AEW has not announced the date for AEW Double or Nothing 2025 yet, but the show is typically held on Memorial Day weekend. (H/t Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics)
  Peacock's WWE PLE schedule shows Saturday Night's M
  
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• Sami Zayn Highlights What WWE Means To Him On An Emotional Level

  13-01-2025 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn reveals what the WWE means to him, emotionally.
  The WWE Superstar was on hand on Raw’s debut on Netflix to help out the OG Bloodline. He ran in to help Roman Reigns beat Solo Sikoa, cementing him as the Tribal Chief in WWE.Sami Zayn spoke with Team JVS at the Raw on Netflix Premiere and was asked what the WWE means to him on an emotional level. Zayn spoke about how art grows with you and that it means something else as you age through life. He also added that ev
  
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• Drew McIntyre Wants To Win The Royal Rumble But He’s Focused On People Who Have Wronged Him

  13-01-2025 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre wants to win the Royal Rumble but his focus in getting revenge on the OG Bloodline.On Raw’s debut on Netflix last week, McIntyre suffered a shock defeat to Jimmy Uso. He was rolled up by the OG Bloodline member, although that did not signal the end for the Scotman’s quest for revenge against the group.Drew McIntyre recently appeared on The Babyfaces Podcast. The former WWE Champion revealed that his goal is to win the Royal Rumble, although his focus i
  
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• Buff Bagwell Wants A WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Or Job As Trainer

  13-01-2025 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Buff Bagwell wants to get back under the WWE umbrella, whether as a trainer or a WWE Hall of Famer.The former WCW star only wrestled two matches in the WWE. The first was a house show in July 2007, following a loss as he challenged for the WCW Championship on Raw the following night. Both matches were against Booker T.However, the match completely bombed. WWE presented it as a WCW match, complete with WCW referees and commentators. The fans rejected the match, wanting to see t
  
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• WWE RAW Preview For January 13: Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Final, CM Punk And Gunther To Appear

  13-01-2025 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The second episode of WWE RAW on Netflix comes to you live from San Jose’s SAP Center in California. For those who missed out on first episode of RAW on streaming, check out our review of the show here.Superstars advertised for tonight include Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, R-Truth, Dominik Mysterio, and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. Here’s what’s on tap for the January 13 episode of Monday Night RAW.Rhea Ripley to appear on WWE RAWRhea Ri
  
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• Sheamus Has A Point To Prove, Feels He Was Undermined Early In His Career

  13-01-2025 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the top stars in WWE is the Celtic Warrior Sheamus. He has been with the company for nearly two decades. Recently, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion shared that he was ‘undermined a lot.’
  During a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet on his Insight podcast, Sheamus mentioned that in the early stages of his career, he did not receive the appreciation and recognition he deserved. He believed that after having a good match, the people would say
  
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• Chelsea Green Wants To See Matt Cardona Back In WWE To Get Closure, The Ending He Deserves

  13-01-2025 15:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  Recently, the Hot Mess Chelsea Green made history by becoming the inaugural WWE Women’s United States Champion. By winning the title, she and her husband, Matt Cardona, also created history by becoming the first couple in professional wrestling history to have held the United States Title.
  Recently, while speaking to The Wrestling Classic, Chelsea Green mentioned that she wants to see Matt Cardona return to WWE. She mentioned that she is feeling a little guilty as Cardona
  
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• Cody Rhodes Collaborates With Dude Perfect In New Video

  13-01-2025 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes meets Dude Perfect.In a post on Instagram, Cody Rhodes commented on collaborating with Dude Perfect and congratulated them on the launch of DPHQ3. He said that he had a lot of fun with the crew, and he teased that he’d return to the Nerf battlefield when the time was right.In Dude Perfect’s video, Rhodes shoots Nerf guns at the crew. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Cody Rhodes (@americannightmarecody)
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• Triple H Comments On Eagles Players Attempting Pedigree During NFL Game

  13-01-2025 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Quinyon Mitchell paid tribute to Triple H during the Philadelphia Eagles game on January 12, and the WWE Chief Content Officer noticed.Triple H took to Twitter to respond to a clip in which Quinyon Mitchell went for a celebratory Pedigree on Cooper DeJean during the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFL playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. The execution of Triple H’s signature move wasn’t perfect, but it still sparked buzz among fans.In his post, Triple H noted that
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says He Wants Time On The Microphone With John Cena

  13-01-2025 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre is determined to get the opportunity to work with John Cena.Cena kicked off his farewell tour at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. There, he declared for the Royal Rumble match, as he made it clear that he wants to win the world title one last time.Speaking on The Babyfaces Podcast, Drew McIntyre was asked to comment on John Cena declaring for the Royal Rumble match and targeting the world title.“Good luck,” Drew McIntyre said. “All I care about i
  
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• Rika Tatsumi To Challenge Mizuki At TJPW Grand Princess ’25

  13-01-2025 02:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rika Tatsumi will challenge Mizuki for the Princess of Princess Championship at TJPW Grand Princess ’25 this March.Mizuki recently won the Princess of Princess Championship from Miu Watanabe at TJPW’s Ittenyon Show in Korakuen Hall. This marked Mizuki’s second reign as TJPW’s top champion.A week later on January 11th, TJPW held a battle royal to determine Mizuki’s first challenger. It featured six of TJPW’s top competitors in
  
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• EVIL Says He’s Not Going Back To Japan After Loss At NJPW Battle In The Valley

  13-01-2025 02:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW via Twitter
  EVIL says goodbye to NJPW.At NJPW Battle in the Valley, EVIL, SHO, and Sumie Sakai lost to Hiromu Takahashi, Yuka Sakazai, and Mayu Iwatani.In his post-match comments, EVIL stated that he would not be going back to NJPW.“Those damn punks are all full of themselves,” he said. “Listen up, I’m not going back to Japan. Goodbye New Japan. Don’t forget it.”
  Did EVIL really just walk out of NJPW after Battle in the Valley???#njpw #njbit
  
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• Sean Waltman: Fans Dealt With A Lot Of Bullshit Over The Years, Triple H Is Here For The Fans

  13-01-2025 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sean “X-Pac” Waltman discusses the Triple H era of WWE.Triple H took over WWE creative in the summer of 2022. Since then, the company has smashed records, and fans have consistently highlighted how the product is an improvement over the Vince McMahon era.Speaking with Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, WWE Hall of Famer Sean Waltman, one of Triple H’s close friends, made it clear that he was proud of him.“I’ll share somethin
  
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• Seth Rollins: It Feels Like Everything Is New And Fresh In WWE

  13-01-2025 01:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins comments on his goals in WWE.Rollins, 38, has done it all in WWE. He has held world titles, won the Royal Rumble, and faced numerous top stars in high-profile matches. With the company entering the Netflix era, Rollins remains one of WWE’s most decorated stars.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Seth Rollins was asked to comment on his goals in WWE at this point.“It’s a great question,” Rollins said. “I’ve asked myself this
  
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• 12-Man Tag Team Match Set For AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage

  13-01-2025 00:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has announced a star-studded tag team match for AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage on January 18th.Tony Khan announced that AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Chis Jericho, Bryan Keith, and Big Bill would face Cope, FTR, Powerhouse Hobbs, and The Outrunners.
  This Saturday, Jan 18
  8pm ET/7pm CT on TNT + MaxSaturday #AEWCollision@JonMoxley/@WheelerYuta/@ClaudioCSRO + @IAmJericho/@TheCaZXL/@bountykeith
  vs@TrueWillieHobbs/@TruthMagnum/@turbofloyd_/@Dax
  
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