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• Wrestlemania 34 Breaks Records As The Mercedes-Benz Superdome’s Highest Grossing Event

  09-04-2018 22:14 via mandatory.com
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  NEW ORLEANS, LA – April 8, 2018 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced tonight that WrestleMania 34 broke the record for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome’s highest grossing entertainment event. WWE’s annual pop-culture extravaganza grossed $14.1 million, surpassing the venue’s previous record of $10.9 million set by WrestleMania 30 in 2014, as a sold-out crowd of 78,133 fans from all 50 states and 67 countries converged
  
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• AEW Rampage Spoilers For 5/18 From Portland, OR

  17-05-2024 07:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On May 16, AEW taped episodes of AEW Rampage and Collision at the Moda Center in Portland, OR. These matches will air on this Saturday’s episode.The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows:AEW Rampage for May 18:
  Kyle O’Reilly defeated Lee MoriartyRush defeated Cody ChhunDeonna Purrazzo defeated Robyn RenegadeThunder Rosa came out post-match, but Purrazzo once again escaped her by going through the audience.
  Brian Cage defeated Anthony Bowens of The Acc
  
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• AEW Collision Spoilers For 5/18 From Portland, OR

  17-05-2024 06:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On May 16, AEW taped episodes of AEW Collision and Rampage at the Moda Center in Portland, OR. These matches will air on this Saturday’s episode.The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows:AEW Collision for May 18:
  Will Ospreay defeated Shane TaylorThe Undisputed Kingdom tried to attack following the match, but Ospreay got away.FTR and Bryan Danielson defeated Lance Archer and The RighteousFTR was attacked by the trio following the match and was saved by Daniel Garcia and Bry
  
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• Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita Announced For AEW Double Or Nothing, Updated Card

  17-05-2024 05:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley will be in action at AEW Double or Nothing.All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan took to social media to announce that there will be an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator match between Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita, tweeting out:“Sunday, May 26#AEWDoNLas Vegas @MGMGrand@njpw1972 IWGP World Title Eliminator
  @JonMoxley vs @Takesoup
  5 years after he arrived at AEW’s first ever event, IWGP Worl
  
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• Ring Of Honor Results (5/16/24): Athena And Kyle Fletcher In Action

  17-05-2024 02:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor Results – May 16, 2024Tonight’s episode of Ring of Honor on HonorClub featured Athena, Kyle Fletcher, Anna Jay, and more in action.Here are the complete Ring of Honor results for the May 16 episode:
  ROH World TV Champion Kyle Fletcher defeated Mentallo in a Proving Ground MatchJay Lethal and Satnam Singh (w/ Sonjay Dutt) defeated Dark Order (w/ Alex Reynolds)Anna Jay defeated Tara ZepSkye Blue defeated Rachael ElleringDarius Martin and Action Andretti defeate
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results (5/16/24): Champions Challenge Match

  17-05-2024 02:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA iMPACT Results – May 16, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of TNA iMPACT kicks off at 8:30 PM ETKeep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of TNA iMPACT!
  The post TNA iMPACT Results (5/16/24): Champions Challenge Match appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• AEW Dynamite Viewership Decreases On 5/15, Demo Also Drops

  16-05-2024 23:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite saw a decrease in viewership on May 15.According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer, 672,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, drawing a 0.23 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week’s episode, when 711,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also dropped slightly from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.24 rating in the same demographic.
  AEW numbers not good, even with the playoff com
  
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• Gunther: I Always Saw Brock Lesnar As My Final Boss

  16-05-2024 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gunther hasn’t given up hope that he will stand across the ring from Brock Lesnar in the future.
  WWE RAW Superstar Gunther recently sat down with Alex McCarthy of Mail Online. When asked about never getting to step in the ring with Brock Lesnar after reports suggested he was his scheduled opponent for WrestleMania 40, Gunther said he always saw The Beast Incarnate as his final boss.
  “Of course, I heard something about it,” Gunther admitted. “I a
  
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• David Penzer: TNA Exit Was Not My Call; In-Ring Sendoff Was Special And ‘Really Means A Lot’

  16-05-2024 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  David Penzer is happy with the respectful sendoff he got from TNA Wrestling.
  Penzer spoke with WrestleZone while promoting his new book, Sitting Ringside: Volume 1. The long-time WCW ring announcer’s tenure in TNA spanned ten years across three stints, from 2006–2010, again in 2017 and from 2020-2023. His latest run ended in December 2023 at the Final Resolution tapings, as he “passed the torch” to new ring announcer Jade Chung.
  Penzer shared more insight on his departur
  
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• David Penzer Says TNA Exit Was Not His Call; In-Ring Sendoff Was Special And ‘Really Means A Lot’ To Him

  16-05-2024 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  David Penzer is happy with the respectful sendoff he got from TNA Wrestling.
  Penzer spoke with WrestleZone while promoting his new book, Sitting Ringside: Volume 1. The long-time WCW ring announcer’s tenure in TNA spanned ten years across three stints, from 2006–2010, again in 2017 and from 2020-2023. His latest run ended in December 2023 at the Final Resolution tapings, as he “passed the torch” to new ring announcer Jade Chung.
  Penzer shared more insight on his departur
  
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• Five Consecutive AEW Collision Tapings Set For Arlington, Texas As Part Of Path To All In Summer Series

  16-05-2024 22:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  If you live in the Arlington, Texas area, you’ll have the opportunity to experience a lot of live episodes of AEW Collision later this summer.All Elite Wrestling announced via press release this afternoon that the company will partner with the city of Arlington, Texas, for the AEW Path to All In Summer Series at the Esports Stadium starting July 20.The following dates have been announced for this venue for later this summer:
  Saturday, July 20 – Colli
  
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• Noam Dar Is Convinced Glasgow Fans Can Have The Same Energy As France Did For Backlash

  16-05-2024 22:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For about five to six years, WWE has been conducting events in Saudi Arabia. But over the past couple of years, WWE has been traveling all around the globe to conduct its Premium Live Events. They have been to England, Wales, Australia, Puerto Rico, and most recently, Lyon, France for WWE Backlash.
  Now, the Clash at the Castle Premium Live Event is set to return. This time around, it will be in Glasgow, Scotland. During an interview with Kenny McIntosh of Inside The Ropes, form
  
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• Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up: Sol Ruca & Lash Legend Advance To NXT Battleground, WWE Queen Of The Ring Continues, Damage CTRL Interview

  16-05-2024 21:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  Sol Ruca and Lash Legend qualify for WWE NXT Battleground. WWE continues their Queen of the Ring tournament. Dakota Kai and IYO SKY chat with WrestleZone, and more. Let’s break it down in this week’s edition of Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up!Sol Ruca & Lash Legend Advance To NXT BattlegroundOn June 9, six women will compete for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship at NXT Battleground. So far, two of these competitors have been confirmed.E
  
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• WWE Announces Injury To Ivar, Replaced In Multiple Upcoming Matches

  16-05-2024 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Following an attack by a returning Gallus on NXT Tuesday night, WWE has announced that Ivar has suffered an injury.
  WWE NXT took to social media this afternoon to announce that due to the attack by Gallus Tuesday night, Ivar is now injured and will be out indefinitely, tweeting out:“BREAKING: As a result of the heinous attack by #Gallus at the end of #WWENXT, @Ivar_WWE has suffered an injury and will be out of action indefinitely,” WWE NXT said in a post.Ivar respon
  
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• David Penzer Is ‘Sitting Ringside’, Blessed To Live His Dream In The Wrestling Business

  16-05-2024 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  David Penzer was Sitting Ringside for some of the biggest moments in WCW history, and now he’s giving fans an unprecedented look behind-the-scenes with his new book.
  Penzer spoke with WrestleZone while promoting his new book, Sitting Ringside: Volume 1. Penzer’s book offers new insight into his days in WCW, including some of the show formats that he held on to over the years.
  For many years, Penzer hosted a Sitting Ringside podcast, and he was asked what led him to switch formats an
  
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• Alex Shelley On Scott D’Amore: TNA Lost Not Just A Boss, But A Mentor And Family

  16-05-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alex Shelley is proud of how the TNA roster rebounded after Scott D’Amore’s exit.
  During a recent interview with Mark O’Brien for WrestleMobs/BodySlam.net, former TNA World Champion Alex Shelley shared his thoughts on the departure of Scott D’Amore.
  Shelley said that it’s a sad and scary situation, but he had to commend the roster for continuing to put out their best work despite feeling down about D’Amore&rsquo
  
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• Matthew Rehwoldt Still On Handshake Deal With TNA, Comments On Role In ‘Arachnid’

  16-05-2024 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: TNA ; Arachnid Film via Twitter
  Former WWE Superstar and current TNA Wrestling commentator Matt Rehwoldt was interviewed by Wrestlezone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. During the interview, the Drama King opened up about his upcoming film Arachnid.
  Arachnid is an upcoming film directed by Luke Paron. It is a psychological thriller about a man whose life falls apart after witnessing a dance performance. Matthew Rehwoldt and former TNA Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team Champion Killer Kel
  
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• AEW Dynamite Hits And Misses (5/15/24)

  16-05-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite returned to Washington last night. The show emanated from Everett’s Angel of the Winds Arena. The Elite, Swerve Strickland, Mercedes Moné, and Adam Copeland among others worked this week’s episode.From a red-hot opener featuring Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley to a surprise return in the main event, these are the biggest hits and misses from the May 15, 2024, edition of Dynamite.Image Credit: All Elite WrestlingHit – Tag team action kicks of
  
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• Drew McIntyre Asserts That He Alone Is ‘Setting The Bar’ On WWE Raw

  16-05-2024 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Much like Sheamus and Cesaro previously, Drew McIntyre believes he is “the bar” of WWE Raw.Recent months have seen the beloved, mild-mannered Drew McIntyre gradually transform into a more aggressive, and trollish version of himself. Through this character change, McIntyre has catapulted himself back into the main event scene, where he briefly held the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Even without the title, though, McIntyre asserts that he has elevated all of the
  
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• 5 TNA Stars Joe Hendry Needs To Write A Song About

  16-05-2024 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Say his name, and he appears…
  Joe Hendry is all over social media these days. The TNA star has found massive success with his entrance theme. “I Believe In Joe Hendry” broke into the UK iTunes Chart, peaking at number six in the last week. Hendry recently thanked the fans for making the song a chart-buster.“People had always liked my entrance song,” he said. “On Tik Tok, people were making videos with it, getting literally millions
  
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• Tammy Sytch Fears She Will Die In Prison Due To Blood Clot, Lack Of Medical Care

  16-05-2024 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tammy Sytch is not happy with the state of the medical treatment in prison.The women formerly known as Sunny was sentence to 17 years in prison for a DUI crash that killed a 75-year-old man. She had been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence previously, and this was the last straw.Tammy Sytch spoke with TMZ Sports about her medical issues while serving her prison sentence.The WWE Hall of Famer spoke about suffering from a sw
  
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• Liv Morgan Provides Details On 2023 Shoulder Injury, Why Surgery Was Recommended

  16-05-2024 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan discloses the details of her recent injury.After spending six months on the shelf, Liv Morgan made her grand return to WWE as the final entrant in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match. In storyline, Morgan’s absence was attributed to a shoulder injury sustained during a brutal beatdown at the hands of Rhea Ripley. In actuality, though, Morgan says her injury occurred in a prior match against Ripley.During a recent interview with Insight With Chris Van Vlie
  
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• The CW Releases Fall 2024 Schedule, NXT Will Remain On Tuesday Nights

  16-05-2024 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The CW has announced its new fall schedule, featuring NXT.Last year, WWE announced a new TV deal for NXT. They revealed that they signed a five-year deal to air NXT on The CW. The agreement starts this October, as part of The CW’s new fall schedule recently announced.They are not the only wrestling company on the network. Billy Corgan’s NWA signed a streaming deal with The CW, although NWA Powerrrrr is not being shown on broadcast televisionDeadline revealed the new fall schedule, w
  
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• Bodycam Footage Of Liv Morgan’s December 2023 Arrest Released

  16-05-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The bodycam footage from Liv Morgan‘s December 2023 arrest has been released online.
  The former WWE Women’s Champion was arrested in December 2023 for possession of marijuana (not more than 20 grams), as well as possession of other drugs. She posted bail, and she reportedly had no heat from the WWE over the incident.Nearly six months later,the footage of the incident has been released. The Law & Crime Network released a 26-minute video of the bodycam video from
  
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• Willow Nightingale Highlights Why She Embraced Having Curly Hair, How It Resonated With Fans

  16-05-2024 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale is proud of her bout with Athena in Ring of Honor.The TBS Champion is one of the most popular women in AEW right now. She is set to face Mercedes Moné at Double or Nothing 2024, looking to get another win over the former Sasha Banks in the process.However, she has been looking back at another iconic match from her career. Willow Nightingale recently spoke with Bleacher Report, and discussed how she felt in their match at ROH Death Before Dishonor.That
  
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• Christopher Daniels Reacts To Being ‘Fired’ From AEW

  16-05-2024 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Last night on AEW Dynamite, former Ring of Honor World Heavyweight Champion Christopher Daniels was ‘fired’ by the EVPs, Matt and Nick Jackson, the Young Bucks. Following the shock firing, Christopher Daniels was interviewed backstage to know what was on his mind.
  Daniels shared that he was certain that is future was set when he signed with AEW but now getting fired changes things. Throughout the interview, Christopher Daniels was in tears.
  “Yo
  
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• Alex Shelley On Working With Kevin Nash In TNA: I Was So Lucky To Have His Mentorship

  16-05-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  One of the most popular segments in TNA Wrestling was the Paparazzi Production series involving Former TNA star Alex Shelley and WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash. During a recent interview with Mark O’Brien for WrestleMobs/Bodyslam.net, Alex Shelley opened up about his experience working with a legend such as Kevin Nash.
  “I got a call to come back to TNA, and I thought to myself, okay let’s learn from my mistakes the first time around. But now I’m going to wrestle the way I
  
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• Ricky Starks Addresses Rumors That He Is Injured, Says He’s ‘Perfectly Fine’

  16-05-2024 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recently, there were several concerns about the health of former FTW World Champion Ricky Starks. People were worried that he was injured and would be forced to step away from wrestling at last for a few months. Recently, Starks revealed that he was not injured.
  During a recent interview with WhatCulture Wrestling, Starks spoke about what started the rumors, stating that he’s now perfectly healthy.
  “It was… You know, there wasn’t any lik
  
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• Steve Austin Is A Cat Dad Now, And He Named One After Randy Savage

  16-05-2024 15:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After years of being a dog man, Steve Austin is now a cat dad.The Texas Rattlesnake was iconic, and one of the most fierce wrestlers in the world during his peak. His battles with Vince McMahon, The Rock and Triple H were legendary, cementing him as an all-time great WWE superstar.However, he has mellowed since retirement. Steve Austin has always had animals on his Broken Skull Ranch, which included dogs. Hershey the Wonder Dog was a fixture of his “Steve Austin Show&rdqu
  
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• TNA Xplosion Results – May 10, 2024

  16-05-2024 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches and segments are from the May 10th, 2024 edition of TNA Xplosion.The show opens with a match “From The Vault”. This week, TNA Xplosion showcases one of the most iconic matches from history, as Jeff Hardy battles Matt Hardy in a “Final Deletion” match. This came about at the peak of the “Broken Matt” storyline, as the pair fought in the Hardy Compound for the right to the Hardy name.After a fierce battle, Matt Hardy set a fire, causing Je
  
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