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• WWE Speed Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Set

  17-04-2024 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The semi-final matches in the WWE Speed Championship tournament are set, following the April 17 episode.The latest episode of the X-exclusive show, which features matches with three-minute time limits, aired on Wednesday. Johnny Gargano of DIY defeated Angel of Legado del Fantasma to move on to the semi-finals, where Bronson Reed is waiting for him. The winner of their match will face either Ricochet or JD McDonagh, who will clash in the other semi-final on April 24.FASTEN YOUR
  
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• NXT Women’s Title Match, Wes Lee In Action, More Set For 5/7 WWE NXT

  01-05-2024 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green will challenge for the gold on the May 7 episode of WWE NXT.As announced on the April 30 episode of WWE NXT, Chelsea Green will return to the NXT ring and challenge Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship. Green previously appeared at the end of the April 30 episode when Ava announced the news.
  WOAH ?@roxanne_wwe will defend her #WWENXT Women's Championship NEXT WEEK against…@ImChelseaGreen!#NXTSpringBreakin pic.twitter.com/DblWSEhID0— WW
  
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• QR Code Appears On 4/30 WWE NXT, Leads To ‘We Can Be Family’ Message

  01-05-2024 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new QR code appeared on WWE NXT.In recent weeks, QR codes have been shown on WWE programming, and they have led to various clues.The newest code appeared during NXT Spring Breakin’ Week Two on the April 30 episode of NXT. It featured various images, including a picture that read, “Give me your poor, your huddled the wretched.” Other images flashed in the video. As with other QR codes, it showed a piece of paper that read, “Remember who you are.”
  
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• Michin, The Street Profits, And More Main Roster Stars Appear On 4/30 WWE NXT

  01-05-2024 03:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Michin made a surprise appearance on the April 30 episode of WWE NXT.After Damian Priest and other main roster stars appeared on the first night of the Spring Breakin’ special, Michin followed suit on Tuesday. NXT General Manager Ava came to the ring and announced that the first NXT Women’s North American Champion would be crowned in a ladder match at NXT Battleground.
  Several members of the roster noted that they wanted the gold, and Michin joined the fray. She sai
  
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• NXT Women’s North American Champion To Be Crowned At NXT Battleground

  01-05-2024 03:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first-ever NXT Women’s North American Champion will be crowned at NXT Battleground.At NXT Stand & Deliver, general manager Ava announced the introduction of the NXT Women’s North American Champion, but further details were unclear.Ava came to the ring on the April 30 episode of WWE NXT and commented on the fact that some of the brand’s stars were selected during the 2024 WWE Draft. She stated that the brand must keep pushing forward, and with that in m
  
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• Fallon Henley Turns On Thea Hail On 4/30 WWE NXT

  01-05-2024 02:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thea Hail got betrayed by a friend again on the April 30 episode of WWE NXT.Previously, Jacy Jayne turned on Thea Hail after Jacy initially bonded with Thea. They were locked in a heated rivalry for several weeks, and they clashed in a singles match at NXT Spring Breakin’ Week two. Hail asked Fallon Henley to accompany to the ring, and she likely regrets that request in hindsight.Hail picked up the win against Jayne, but Henley turned on her and attacked her after the bel
  
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• Wes Lee Returns, Confronts Oba Femi On 4/30 WWE NXT

  01-05-2024 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wes Lee is back, and he has set his sights on the gold.On the April 30 episode of WWE NXT, which marked the second night of the Spring Breakin’ special, Oba Femi defended the NXT North American Championship against Ivar. The powerhouses battled it out, and Femi emerged victorious.The returning Wes Lee interrupted his celebration. Lee came to the ring and stared Femi down, making it clear that he was targeting the title he once held.
  WES LEE IS BACK!!!!!@WesLee_WWE #NXTSpr
  
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• Trick Williams Kicks Off ‘Whoop That Era’, Lash Legend Has Mysterious Envelope On NXT

  01-05-2024 02:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The opening of NXT left everyone wondering what was in the envelope.NXT Champion Trick Williams kicked off the April 30 episode of WWE NXT, which marked the second night of the Spring Breakin’ special. Williams thanked the man he beat for the title, Ilja Dragunov, for everything he did for him and NXT. He then wished Dragunov well on RAW, as he had been drafted to the red brand.Williams went on to christen the new era the “Whoop That Era” as he looked forward
  
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• Wendy Choo Returns At 4/30 WWE NXT Level Up Taping

  01-05-2024 01:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wendy Choo is back in action.Wendy Choo made her return at the NXT Level Up tapings on April 30. Choo had been on the injury list since May 19. Choo was in attendance at the WWE Draft parties at the WWE Performance Center.Corey Brennan of Fightful wrote that Choo got a huge ovation at the taping, and it made her “quite emotional.”Choo last wrestled at the NXT Level Up taping on May 16, 2023. There, she and Kelani Jordan beat Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice. She has not
  
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• Report: Dijak Has Not Re-Signed With WWE Yet, Update On Contract Negotiations

  01-05-2024 01:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dijak’s contract is set to expire soon, but negotiations are not underway yet.In the 2024 WWE Draft, RAW selected Dijak, so the NXT superstar will rejoin the main roster. As previously reported, his contract is set to expire in June. With him getting drafted, some fans took the move as a sign that he had agreed to a new deal.Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that, per sources in NXT, Dijak had yet to re-sign, at least as of Tuesday morning. The repor
  
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• WWE NXT Spring Breakin’ Results (4/30/24)

  01-05-2024 00:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Spring Breakin Results
  April 30, 2024
  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.comCheck Out Last Week’s Coverage: WWE NXT Spring Breakin’ Results (4/23/24)WrestleZone 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 Spring Breakin&rsquo
  
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• WWE RAW (4/29) Viewership Increases On Second Night Of 2024 WWE Draft

  30-04-2024 23:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW viewership increased on April 29.
  Per Wrestlenomics (via PWTorch), RAW averaged 1.683 million viewers on Monday. This is up last week, when the show averaged 1.597 million viewers. RAW was up against the NBA Playoffs on Monday night.In the 18 to 49 demographic, RAW averaged a 0.55 rating. This is also up from last week (0.52 rating).The April 29 episode of WWE RAW featured the second night of the 2024 WWE Draft.
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• Tony Khan On Goldberg Calling AEW Cheesy: That’s Not What He Said When He Talked About Working Here

  30-04-2024 23:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan responds to Goldberg and comments on their past conversations.WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg recently sparked some controversy when he said that AEW’s product was too cheesy. He also said there was “no chance” he would work there.Speaking with Josh Martinez on Superstar Crossover,Tony Khan was asked about Goldberg’s comments (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful for the transcription)
  “Bill wanted to wo
  
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• Cody Rhodes Looks Back On Leaving AEW, Says He Would Never Root Against Them

  30-04-2024 22:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes says he will never root against AEW.Cody Rhodes was a founding Executive Vice President of AEW, and he was arguably the face of the company. He left AEW in February 2022, and he returned to WWE. He has since become the face of WWE.Speaking on Cheap Heat, Cody Rhodes was asked whether he still pulls for AEW to do well.“The narrative changed a lot about my contributions to AEW,” Cody Rhodes said. “That was very disapp
  
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• The Rock To Exec Produce ‘Who Killed WCW?’ Docuseries, Premieres On June 4

  30-04-2024 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock is the executive producer for a new docuseries that will explore WCW’s downfall.Per Peter White of Deadline, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia of Seven Bucks Productions are executive producing Who Killed WCW?, a four-part documentary series. The show will premiere on Vice TV on June 4. White notes that the series will examine the downfall of WCW, and it will feature exclusive, in-depth interviews.The trailer can be seen here:
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• 5 Worst Moves Of The 2024 WWE Draft

  30-04-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The 2024 WWE Draft was a bag of mixed emotions. Yes, there were some major hits such as the sports-centric presentation and NXT’s getting featured. That said, WWE let down many fans with some underwhelming moves and announcements.So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the five worst moves of the 2024 WWE Draft. View this post on InstagramA post shared by WWE (@wwe)
  The curious case of Carlito & the LWOSantos Escobar exposed Carlito on WWE SmackDown last w
  
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• Darby Allin Discusses Getting Hit By A Bus, Jokes That It Broke His Dignity

  30-04-2024 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Darby Allin got hit by a bus, and he says it broke his nose and his dignity.Darby Allin was already recovering from a broken foot, but he suffered another injury when he was hit by a bus on April 27.During an appearance on the Daly Migs Show, Darby Allin was asked to comment on what happened. (H/t Joseph Currier of F4WOnline.com)“We’re in New York hanging out and he’s jaywalking,” Darby Allin said. “And I see this bus, it&r
  
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• SCRYPTS Confirms That He Will Be Available On June 1 After WWE Contract Expires

  30-04-2024 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
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  SCRYPTS confirms that he will be starting a new chapter.On April 30, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reported that SCRYPTS, formerly known as Reggie, was set to be a free agent, as his contract would be up in June, and he was informed that the deal would expire.SCRYPTS, who changed his handle to Sidney Akeem, then took to Twitter and seemingly confirmed the news. He shared his email for bookings, and the clip ended with a message that read, “Available Jun
  
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• Drew McIntyre: I Trust Triple H To Lead The Evolution Of Our Industry, Here’s To The Future

  30-04-2024 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre comments on re-signing with WWE.On April 27, The Rock announced that Drew McIntyre had re-signed with WWE. McIntyre’s contract was coming up, but he agreed to a new deal with just weeks to spare. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that the two sides agreed to a three-year contract.On April 30, Drew McIntyre took to Twitter and shared a picture of himself and WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H backstage at WWE RAW. He wrote that he trusted Triple
  
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• New Report Claims The Rock Was Consistently Late To Set On ‘Red One’, Other Projects

  30-04-2024 20:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report claims that The Rock was late to set on ‘Red One’ and other projects.Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become one of the top stars in Hollywood. He has starred in many movies, including Black Adam and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, among many others. He has been attached to Amazon MGM Studios’ Red One film for some time, but it has reportedly been a difficult process.
  Umberto Gonzalez of TheWrap reports that the movie, whic
  
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• Natalya Shares The Most Unusual Compliment She’s Received From A Fan

  30-04-2024 20:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Natalya got a huge (and perhaps a bit unorthodox) tribute from a fan.
  The Queen of Harts recently spoke with Bill Pritchard of WrestleZone. She was asked to name the weirdest compliment she ever received from a fan. Nattie gave it some thought and revealed that one fan said they named their baby after her.“Somebody said they once named their baby after me,” Natalya stated. “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh!’ [because I was taken back by it]. I was very flat
  
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• Shelton Benjamin: I’ve Never Been WWE Champion, But I’m Memorable; That Was My Goal

  30-04-2024 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ‘The Gold Standard’ Shelton Benjamin has been a part of the professional wrestling business for over two decades. A few months ago Shelton Benjamin was released from his WWE contract. Since then, he has competed once in the independent circuit.
  Recently, while speaking to Simon Miller of WhatCulture Wrestling, Benjamin reflected on his professional wrestling career. He mentioned that time flies when one is doing what they love.“Hey, the first time we can&rsquo
  
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• AEW Rampage Viewership Dips With Saturday Episode After AEW Collision On 4/27

  30-04-2024 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Rampage viewership decreased with a special Saturday episode on April 27.Per Wrestlenomics, 293,000 viewers tuned in. This marks a decrease from last week (397,000 viewers). Rampage aired after AEW Collision on April 27, rather than its typical time slot on Friday, due to TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs.In the 18 to 49 demographic, Rampage scored a 0.09 rating. This also marks a drop from last week (0.13 rating).
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• Tony Khan Teases Adding Authority Figure, Says ‘Power Struggle’ Will Be Addressed On AEW Dynamite

  30-04-2024 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan might have another ace up his sleeve.
  Khan recently spoke about his pending absence from AEW TV due to the (storyline) attack on him by Jack Perry and The Elite. AEW claims Khan is unable to travel due to multiple injuries he sustained last week, and he spoke about his status with Scott Fishman for TV Insider.
  Fishman asked Khan if fans should expect an authority figure of sorts while Khan stays in Jacksonville. Khan said
  
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• AEW Collision Scores Highest Viewership Since July 2023 With NBA Lead-In

  30-04-2024 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision viewership increased on April 27.Per Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, AEW Collision drew 621,000 viewers on Saturday, which marks its highest number since July 2023. The show had a strong lead-in from the NBA playoff game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. The April 20 episode of Collision drew 461,000 viewers.In the 18 to 49 demographic, Collision scored a 0.21 rating, which is also up from last week (0.13 rating). Meltzer wrote
  
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• Jinder Mahal On His Post-WWE Mindset: I Get A Chance To Be Myself

  30-04-2024 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jinder Mahal looks toward the future.On April 19, reports indicated that several WWE Superstars had been released from their contracts. One of the names affected by this move was former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, who, in total, spent 12 years with the company. Following his departure from WWE, Mahal was asked what his mindset looks like as he now moves beyond WWE. In response, Mahal noted that he is looking forward to showing the world a new side of him.&
  
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• Lyra Valkyria Says WWE Main Roster Call-Up ‘Does Not Feel Real’

  30-04-2024 19:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lyra Valkyria is in disbelief.On night one of their 2024 Draft, WWE revealed that WWE NXT talent Kiana James was officially moving up to their main roster as a part of the Raw brand. On night two, the company confirmed that former NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria would be following suit as a new member of the Raw brand as well.Following the confirmation of her main roster call-up, Valkyria spoke with Raw correspondent Jackie Redmond in a digital exclusive. There, Valkyr
  
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• Booker T’s ‘The Hall of Fame’ Podcast Making Its Nashville Debut

  30-04-2024 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T hosts a podcast called The Hall of Fame podcast that started in Booker’s hometown of Houston. Now, the show will be making its Nashville debut on 102.5 The Game. The Hall of Fame radio show’s debut episode will air on May 4th.
  Nashville’s The Game recently released a press release, which featured Booker T mentioning that he is excited to bring his show to the city of Nashville.
  “We’re beyond excited to bring ‘The Hall of Fame’
  
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• Marigold Reveals New Roster Members At Press Conference

  30-04-2024 18:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dream Star Fighting Marigold hosted a live press conference to provide updates on the company’s developing roster and upcoming shows.Livestreaming availabilityWrestle Universe will serve as Marigold’s home for streaming their live shows on the following occasions:
  Korakuen Hall – May 20thShinkiba 1st RING – May 26 (Day and Night)Korakuen Hall – June 11
  Marigold also announced that VOD distribution will be available for their Osa
  
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• CM Punk Meets Fan With ‘CM Poop’ Sign After WWE RAW

  30-04-2024 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk sees the lighter side of pro wrestling fandom.
  CM Punk has been called many things over the years: The Straight Edge Superstar, The ‘Voice of the Voiceless,’ and One Bill Phil, to name a few.
  Now… he’s CM Poop.
  WWE shared a video of Punk running into a couple of young fans who had a “CM Poop” sign at WWE RAW, complete with a poop emoji on it. Punk was in good spirits about it, as he initially laughed it off du
  
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