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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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• Fozzy To Perform Alongside Swerve Strickland & Flash Garments Ahead Of All In London

  22-05-2024 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fozzy is heading back to the United Kingdom.On Sunday, August 25, All Elite Wrestling will return to London, England for their second annual All In pay-per-view. Before the action unfolds at Wembley Stadium, though, FTW Champion Chris Jericho and special guests will treat fans to a night of live music.As announced by AEW, Fozzy — the heavy metal band voiced by Jericho — will be hosting a concert at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on Friday, A
  
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• SCRYPTS Reveals Unused Mask Gimmick With Rey Mysterio

  22-05-2024 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  SCRYPTS had an idea for a mask gimmick with Rey Mysterio before he was moved to NXT.The former WWE 24/7 Champion was released earlier this month, after a four-year run with the promotion. This included stints on the main roster and NXT, under different names.SCRYPTS recently spoke with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, and spoke about his pitch to work with Rey Mysterio in WWE.The former Reggie wanted to wear a mask. He planned for Rey Mysterio to give him a mask to calm his ner
  
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• AEW Dynamite Preview (5/22/24)

  22-05-2024 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s the final AEW Dynamite before Double or Nothing.Tonight’s show emanates from the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield. All Elite Wrestling has already announced a loaded card for this evening.Here’s what’s in store for the May 22, 2024, episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.
  Matt Sydal vs. Konosuke TakeshitaJon Moxley segmentBang Bang Gang will be in the buildingTBS Championship match previewBryan Danielson vs. Satnam Singh View this po
  
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• Austin Theory Responds To Praise From Randy Orton, Calls Out Conor McGregor

  22-05-2024 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Austin Theory is appreciative of the compliments given to him by Randy Orton.
  SmackDown Superstar Austin Theory was a recent guest on the Battleground Podcast. When asked about the recent praise from Randy Orton in an interview, Theory said he appreciates what Orton said and admits that he’s just speaking the truth.
  “Well, I know a thing about killing legends myself, but it’s Randy Orton,” Austin Theory admitted. “I mean, what has Randy Or
  
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• Matt Cardona Won’t Tell Anyone When His In-Ring Return Is Happening: I Don’t Want Anyone To Expect It

  22-05-2024 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Cardona is keeping his injury status a secret, and he doesn’t want you to see his eventual return coming.
  The Indy God Matt Cardona was a recent guest on the Battleground Podcast. While discussing his current injury and eventual return to the ring, Cardona teased that he won’t be out as long as people think, but people won’t know he’s back until it happens because he doesn’t want people to see it coming.
  “When I make my in-r
  
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• Natalya: I Need To Make Opportunities Count, I Don’t Take A Second Of This For Granted

  22-05-2024 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Natalya is taking any opportunity that comes her way in the WWE.Recent reports claimed her WWE contract was coming to an end soon, which would put an end to a 17-year career in the WWE. However, Natalya is having a fantastic run at the moment, with some brilliant matches in NXT showing just how good the 41-year-old truly is.After a lovely message, Natalya took to Twitter last night to reply to one fan. User @HatersKeep said that they’d “Really been enjoying your run
  
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• Tay Melo Addresses In-Ring Return After A Year Away

  22-05-2024 16:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tay Melo looks to be stepping back into the ring for the first time in a year.The AEW star has been out of action since May 2023, when she and her husband Sammy Guevara announced they were pregnant. Melo gave birth to a baby girl late last year, and looks to be training for a return to the ring based on recent social media posts.The Brazilian posted a video of herself training in an AEW ring on Instagram. The clip showed Tay Melo running the ropes, before practi
  
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• TNA Xplosion Results – May 17th, 2024

  22-05-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches and segments are from the May 17th episode of TNA Xplosion.The show opens with a match “From The Vault”. They showcase a reply of Christian Cage vs Jeff Jarrett from TNA Against All Odds 2006. This was the main event of the pay per view. It saw Jarrett defending his NWA World Heavyweight Championship against the former WWE Superstar.At the end of a match filled with false finishes and ref bumps, Cage reversed the Stroke into the Killswitch to win the NWA World
  
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• David Penzer Says He Was Not Interviewed For ‘Who Killed WCW?’ Documentary

  22-05-2024 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  David Penzer was surprisingly not interviewed for the “Who Killed WCW?” documentary,The former WCW announcer was present for every episode of WCW Nitro and Thunder. You’d think he would be the perfect man to be included in the show.David Penzer recently appeared on Fightful’s The Spotlight. The former WCW announcer revealed he was in talks with the production about appearing in the documentary. They were interested in having him interviewed about the company’s down
  
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• Mansoor and Mason Madden Fundraiser Results In Six Months Of Food For SGW Uganda

  22-05-2024 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mansoor has posted the details of the fundraiser MxM put on for Soft Ground Wrestling Uganda, and it sounds like a big success.
  The former WWE star helped raise of $28,000 for the promotion, which have gone viral recently. They wrestle in a ring made from mud in a field in Uganda, and have wowed fans with their outrageous gimmicks and unbridled passion for the sport.Mansoor and Mason Madden even appeared in Uganda for the promotion. They flew over on their
  
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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)
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• WWE NXT Results (5/21/24)

  22-05-2024 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Results
  May 21, 2024
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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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