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• Xavier Woods Performs With Elias, Oney Lorcan Hypes 205 Live

  17-07-2019 01:45 via mandatory.com
  A dream double act.
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• Randy Orton Shares 2011 Tweet Where He Called Cody Rhodes A Future World Champion

  06-05-2024 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton has the receipts to show that he saw big things for Cody Rhodes a long time ago.Cody Rhodes is the face of WWE now, and he is leading the company in a boom period as its Undisputed WWE Champion. Rhodes returned to the company in 2022, but his crowning moment did not come until he dethroned Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 40.On May 5, Randy Orton took to Twitter to pull up a tweet from April 2011, in which he said that Rhodes had improved 10 times since the last tim
  
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• Damian Priest Says His Win At WWE Backlash France Will Live Forever

  06-05-2024 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Damian Priest shares his thoughts following his win at WWE Backlash France.At WWE Backlash France, Damian Priest defeated Jey Uso to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, thanks to some help from his Judgment Day stablemates. This marked Priest’s first televised defense of the title since he won the gold at WrestleMania 40. Priest expressed his frustration with his stablemates Finn Balor and JD McDonagh after the match. He told them he did not need their help. He als
  
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• Powerhouse Hobbs Posts Statement About Injury

  06-05-2024 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Powerhouse Hobbs comments on his injury, saying that the only choice is to come back better.Former TNT Champion Powerhouse Hobbs has been sidelined with an injury, which seemingly occurred when he faced Jon Moxley on the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful then reported that Hobbs’ injury required surgery.In a post on Twitter, Powerhouse Hobbs shared his thoughts on his injury and looked ahead to his recovery. He wrote that injurie
  
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• Valentina Feroz Comments On WWE Release

  06-05-2024 01:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Valentina Feroz was among the group of talent WWE released on May 3, and she commented on her departure on social media.Feroz had been with WWE since 2019. She was in a tag team with Yulisa Leon, who was released in a wave of cuts in September. Feroz subsequently competed several times, but she last wrestled in December 2023.
  In a post on Instagram, Valentina Feroz commented on her WWE release.“With immense gratitude, I express my sincere thanks to everyone who has been p
  
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• Rey Fenix Not Medically Cleared To Compete At 5/5 HOG Event

  06-05-2024 01:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Fenix was unable to compete as advertised.AEW star Rey Fenix was set to compete at House of Glory’s Cinco de Mayo event on May 5. He was slated to face Penta El Zero Miedo. However, Penta came out and announced that Rey Fenix was not medically cleared to compete. Laredo Kid replaced him in the bout.
  Pentagon Jr just announced Rey Fenix is not medically cleared to wrestle him today ? pic.twitter.com/tKjQAPXa8h— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlo
  
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• Tiffany Stratton: I’ve Made The Most Of Every Opportunity, Imagine Where I’ll Be In Three Years

  05-05-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tiffany Stratton discusses her rapid rise in WWE.Former NXT Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton has quickly risen to the forefront in WWE. At WWE Backlash France, she competed in a high-profile bout as she challenged Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship. Bayley emerged victorious in a Triple Threat Match that included Naomi.In a digital exclusive, Tiffany Stratton discussed her loss. Byron Saxton noted that she first stepped foot in a WWE ring three years ago. She
  
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• Report: Details On WWE NXT Lead Producer After Kevin Dunn’s Departure

  05-05-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kevin Dunn left WWE in December, and while Lee Fitting has taken over for him on the main roster, someone else has filled his role in NXT.Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Lee Fitting’s role with production and presentation does not carry over to NXT. Kevin Dunn previously had the responsibility prior to his departure in December.
  Per Brennan, Vice President of Line Producing, Brian Fadem has filled the role following Dunn’s departure. Per sources, Fadem p
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Aix-en-Provence, France (5/5): Cody Rhodes, More

  05-05-2024 22:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On May 5, WWE held a live event at Arena du Pays d’Aix in Aix-en-Provence, France.Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Bayley, and other stars competed.The results, courtesy of Wrestling Bodyslam, are as follows:
  Bobby Lashley def. Santos EscobarWWE Tag Team Championship: Grayson Waller & Austin Theory (c) def. The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins)WWE Women’s Championship: Bayley (c) def. Naomi and Tiffany StrattonBayley, Naomi & Jade Cargill vs. Tiffany St
  
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• Jessika Carr Comments On Being First Female To Referee WWE Title PLE Main Event Match

  05-05-2024 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jessika Carr made history at WWE Backlash France.At WWE Backlash France, Jessika Carr refereed the main event match, where Cody Rhodes defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against AJ Styles. In doing so, she became the first female official to ever referee a WWE Championship main event match at a WWE premium live event.WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H took to Twitter to comment on the news. He wrote that Jessika Carr had been smashing through g
  
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• Dustin Rhodes: Cody Rhodes Is An Inspiration To Me In All Areas Of Life

  05-05-2024 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dustin Rhodes says Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is an inspiration to him, and he’s proud of his brother.In recent years, Cody Rhodes has become the face of WWE. He won the world title in WWE for the first time by defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.In a tweet, Dustin Rhodes shared some kind words about his brother. He wrote that Cody Rhodes has become the man that he always wanted to be.“Brother, there is nothing I want more for you than your h
  
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• AJ Styles Says He Spoke With Will Ospreay About Joining WWE, Wants The Best Talent To Come There

  05-05-2024 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles confirms that he spoke with Will Ospreay about potentially signing with WWE.In a recent interview, Will Ospreay noted that he talked to AJ Styles during his free agency, and “The Phenomenal One” tried to recruit him to WWE. Ospreay ultimately signed with AEW.In an interview with Mark O’Brien of Irish Wrestling and Entertainment, AJ Styles was asked about Will Ospreay and trying to recruit him. He was asked whether there was other talent“Sure, o
  
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• Report: Update On Tanga Loa’s Appearance At WWE Backlash

  05-05-2024 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new report shines some light on Tanga Loa’s appearance at WWE Backlash.At WWE Backlash, Tanga Loa made his surprise arrival by helping Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline beat Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. His appearance surprised many fans, as his NJPW departure had not been known.Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer addressed the situation. He states that Tama Tonga and Tanga Longa got a deal together. However, Loa’s NJPW departure did not get out, as the com
  
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• Swerve Strickland Credits Two Names As Having Pivotal Roles In His Development At AEW

  05-05-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland is always quick to give credit where it’s due when it comes to helping his development in the world of professional wrestling.AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland recently sat down with Raj Prashad of UPROXX. When asked who has played a pivotal role in his development in All Elite Wrestling, Strickland pointed to Dustin Rhodes and the company’s Wrestling Administration Coordinator, Will Washington.“(Washington is) very good at under
  
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• Sheamus Says Gunther’s Empire Is Falling Apart, Tells Giovanni Vinci To Call Him

  05-05-2024 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sheamus sends a message to Gunther ahead of their match on WWE RAW and tells Giovanni Vinci to call him.As announced during WWE Backlash, Sheamus will face Gunther in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament on the May 6 episode of WWE RAW. This will be a rematch of their classic bout at WWE Clash at the Castle 2022, where Gunther scored the win to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.Following the announcement, Gunther took to Twitter to note that Sheamus was “forever r
  
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• TNA IMPACT Spoilers From Albany, NY (Taped On 5/4)

  05-05-2024 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On May 4, TNA held their latest set of TV tapings from the Albany Armory in Albany, NY. The matches will air on future episodes of TNA IMPACT.The spoilers, courtesy of F4WOnline.com, are as follows:TNA Xplosion Taping
  TNA Xplosion: Tasha Steelz def. Allie KatchTNA Xplosion: KUSHIDA def. Steve GibkiKUSHIDA collapsed in the aisleway after the match and coughed up black ink, seemingly selling the effects of the black substance Jonathan Gresham choked him with at TNA Under Siege.
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• Jerry Lawler Says His Health Is Great Following 2023 Stroke

  05-05-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jerry “The King” Lawler shares some positive news, as he says his health is great following his stroke in 2023.In February 2023, Jerry Lawler suffered a stroke, and he underwent surgery. He was subsequently released from the ICU and sent home. Over the next few months, he dealt with some health problems as his recovery continued. Lawler made an untelevised appearance in front of the live crowd when WWE RAW was held in Memphis in
  
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• Baron Corbin On WWE Fans In France Chanting For Him: I’ll Be There Next Time

  05-05-2024 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The crowd chanted for Baron Corbin at WWE SmackDown and WWE Backlash, even though he wasn’t on shows. Their support did not go unnoticed.
  Baron Corbin previously proved that he was popular among WWE fans in France. At a WWE live event in Paris in April 2023, Corbin snapped his losing streak and beat Boogs. The crowd gave him a standing ovation, making it a night the former King of the Ring winner would likely remember for years to come.WWE returned to France with the May
  
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• CM Punk Got Locked Inside WWE HQ After WWE Backlash Kickoff (Updated)

  05-05-2024 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk was one of the hosts of WWE Backlash Kickoff, but his day took an unexpected twist.WWE held Backlash in France on May 4. The Kickoff pre-show was held at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. Former WWE Champion CM Punk was one of the hosts, alongside Big E and Jackie Redmond.In a series of posts on Instagram, CM Punk revealed that he got locked in WWE Headquarters after the show.CM PUNK GOT LOCKED INSIDE WWE HEADQUARTERS LMAO ?? pic.twitter.com/uRLvlxd2TZ— T
  
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• CM Punk Got Locked Inside WWE HQ After WWE Backlash Kickoff

  05-05-2024 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk was one of the hosts of WWE Backlash Kickoff, but his day took an unexpected twist.WWE held Backlash in France on May 4. The Kickoff pre-show was held at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. Former WWE Champion CM Punk was one of the hosts, alongside Big E and Jackie Redmond.In a series of posts on Instagram, CM Punk revealed that he got locked in WWE Headquarters after the show.CM PUNK GOT LOCKED INSIDE WWE HEADQUARTERS LMAO ?? pic.twitter.com/uRLvlxd2TZ— T
  
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• Report: What QR Codes On WWE Programming Are Leading To (Spoilers)

  05-05-2024 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In recent weeks, QR codes have been popping up on WWE programming, leading to various clues. A new report reveals what the ultimate direction is. Potential spoilers follow.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that the QR codes are leading to a group that will “play off of” Bray Wyatt. Per Johnson, the group is set to include Bo Dallas, Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan.The report notes that it’s unclear whether some of the talent involved will
  
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• Mustafa Ali vs. Lio Rush, Jack Perry In Action, More Added To NJPW Resurgence

  05-05-2024 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mustafa Ali will face Lio Rush at NJPW Resurgence; more matches have been added to the card.New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced more matches for NJPW Resurgence on May 11. TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali will face Lio Rush in a buzzworthy match.Plus, AEW’s Jack Perry will return to NJPW, as he will team up with Ren Narita and EVIL to face Rocky Romero, Tomohiro Ishii, and The DKC.Additionally, Tom Lawlor and Fred Rosser will take on the West Coast Wrecking Crew,
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• Drew McIntyre Calls Damian Priest A ‘BS Champ’ After Title Defense At WWE Backlash

  05-05-2024 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre was apparently not impressed by Damian Priest‘s victory at WWE Backlash.At WWE Backlash, Damian Priest defeated Jey Uso to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, thanks to some help from his Judgment Day stablemates.After the match, WWE promoted Priest’s win in a post on Twitter. Drew McIntyre responded by saying, “BS Champ, BS Number One Contender, BS Tactics, BS Finish, BS Theatrics.”BS Champ.BS Number One contender.BS Tactics.
  BS Fin
  
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• Minnesota SE President: WWE WrestleMania 41 Location ‘A Change In Direction By New Ownership’

  05-05-2024 17:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has confirmed that Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 41. For months, Minnesota had been viewed as a front-runner, but Las Vegas gained momentum in the weeks leading up to WWE Backlash.The Star Tribune reports that Minneapolis had been a finalist to host WrestleMania 41. Minnesota Sports and Events (MNSE) pitched to have the city host the two-night show at U.S. Bank Stadium. MNSE’s president and chief executive Wendy Blackshaw commented on the news that WrestleMania 41
  
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• Report: More Details On WWE Not Renewing Drew Gulak’s Contract

  05-05-2024 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides more information about Drew Gulak‘s looming WWE departure.At the WWE Backlash post-show press conference, Triple H stated that Drew Gulak was not released, but that his contract was not renewed. PWInsider previously reported that Gulak was among the talent that had been released.Sean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select) confirm that Drew Gulak is still with WWE. He was recently informed that the company would not be re-signin
  
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• Rikishi Releases Hulk Hogan Diss Track In Honor Of The Iron Sheik

  05-05-2024 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Legendary wrestler Rikishi is stepping into the world of rap, as the star recently released a song taking aim at Hulk Hogan.In a recent post on social media, Rikishi shared the track, titled “The Sulant,” that acted as a diss track to Hulk Hogan. In the post, Rikishi said that hip hop has always been a part of his life, and that as he started a “new adventure” into music, he wanted to honor it with the song.Rikishi also dedicated the song to the late The
  
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• Bianca Belair On The Evolution Of WWE’s Women’s Division: It’s Not The First Anymore, It’s The Norm

  05-05-2024 02:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill are proud of what the women have been able to accomplish in WWE as of late.Newly crowned WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill participated in the Backlash Post-Show Press Conference. When asked what it means to be a role model and show representation on an international level, Cargill said it means everything.
  “It means everything,” Jade Cargill said. “I have a seven-year-old at home, and I want her
  
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• QR Code At WWE Backlash Teases ‘The Time Of Secrets Has Come To An End’

  05-05-2024 02:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  During WWE Backlash, another mysterious QR code appeared, this time warning viewers that “the time of secrets” was over.
  The newest code led viewers to an audio file with an image of three sets of numbers, “888, 280, 3999” on it. A voice note from an unknown woman spoke about a mysterious person who “wants to help” and makes people feel like they’re wanted.
  “You think you’re so close to finding him, but do you even know what
  
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• Matt Hardy: I Feel Like WWE Is Where I Will Ultimately End My Career

  05-05-2024 02:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy recently entered free agency after leaving AEW. Since then, he has returned to TNA, but he remains a free agent. Fans continue to link him to WWE, given his history there.Speaking on an “Ask Matt Hardy Anything” edition of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the veteran was asked whether there was a company that he was drawn to sign with.“I must say, if things worked out, I feel like in a perfect world, AEW would be the best option becau
  
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• Cody Rhodes On Potentially Facing LA Knight: There’s A Flavor There, There’s Something About It

  05-05-2024 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes would love to step into the ring with LA Knight for the Undisputed WWE Championship in the near future.
  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes participated in the Backlash Post-Show Press Conference. When asked who he’d like to defend his championship against next, Rhodes offered some interesting names, including LA Knight and a future match with The Rock.
  “That’s a really great question,” Cody Rhodes admitted. “It’s almost a better
  
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