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• Zilla Fatu Doesn’t Want To Break The Family Cycle Of Competing In WWE

  14-05-2024 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zilla Fatu is thankful for those who helped build the “family business.”The Samoan is a member of the legendary Fatu family in wrestling. With family members like Roman Reigns, The Usos and Tama Tonga already in the WWE, he has big hopes for his future in the wrestling business.Zilla Fatu spoke with Joey Franchize about his family in wrestling. He was asked how it feels being a part of his family, following the incredible success of the Bloodline in
  
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• Mike Bailey: I’d Love To Stay In TNA, Who Knows What The Future Holds?

  09-06-2024 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Bailey comments on his future, as his TNA contract is set to expire at the end of 2024.Bailey has been with TNA since late 2021. He has been a featured member of the roster during his time there. As previously reported by Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Mike Bailey’s TNA contract runs through the end of 2024. If he hits the open market, the former X-Division Champion would be a buzzworthy free agent.
  Speaking on Talk Is Jericho, Mi
  
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• NJPW Announces Upcoming Big Event Schedule For Remainder Of 2024

  09-06-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  At their recent Dominion event, NJPW announced their second co-promoted event with their sister promotion STARDOM.NJPW & STARDOM Historic X-Over 2024 will emanate live from the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on Sunday, November 17th. The two companies confirmed the news at a joint press conference in October last year. However, details on the second Historic X-Over were only revealed at NJPW Dominion. Alongside the announcement, NJPW also confirmed the following
  
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• Report: Gigi Dolin Sidelined Due To Injury

  09-06-2024 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Gigi Dolin has been out of action due to an injury, according to a new report.Gigi Dolin last wrestled on the March 12 episode of WWE NXT. There, she lost to Arianna Grace via disqualification. She then appeared in taped segments on NXT TV as part of her storyline with Grace. However, the program was seemingly dropped, and Dolin has been absent ever since.Sean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select) report that Gigi Dolin has been out of action
  
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• Lola Vice: I’m Going To Be The Best Crossover Of MMA To WWE In History

  09-06-2024 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lola Vice says she looked up to Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey. However, she vows to become the best crossover from MMA to WWE of all time.Former UFC fighters Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey have transitioned to WWE and had prominent runs in the company. Lola Vice is following in their footsteps, as the former Bellator MMA fighter is becoming a breakout star in NXT. Vice will face Baszler in an NXT Underground match at NXT Battleground.Speaking with Phil Strum on Under The Rin
  
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• Jordynne Grace Is Feeling ‘100% Pressure’ Ahead Of NXT Battleground: I Don’t Want To Disappoint Anyone

  09-06-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jordynne Grace is set to appear at NXT Battleground in a match that promises to be a special one, and heading into the event, Grace knows just how important her moment is.Speaking to Fightful recently, Grace opened up about how she was feeling ahead of this weekend’s Battleground. The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion acknowledged that she has to constantly remind herself to not try and outdo herself in the ring.“I’ve been going back and forth about this w
  
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• Jeff Cobb Issues Open Challenge For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

  09-06-2024 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Cobb has issued a challenge for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.At NJPW Dominion, Jeff Cobb defeated Tomohiro Ishii to retain the NJPW World TV Championship.
  In his post-match comments, Cobb issued an open challenge for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.“Anybody that wants to step up and challenge for this championship, you are more than welcome to send me a DM on Twitter, or tag me on X, tag me on Instagram, tag me on Facebook, friends with benefits, I don’t know what it&r
  
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• Report: More Details On WWE/TNA Crossover, WWE Talent Interested In Appearing On TNA

  09-06-2024 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides more information about WWE working with TNA.TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace competed in the 2024 WWE Women’s Royal Rumble. She followed Mickie James, who did the same thing as the Knockouts Champion in 2022.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Grace made a great impression, per WWE sources. There was almost immediate interest in bringing her back. The re
  
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• Roxanne Perez On Her Reaction To Jordynne Grace’s NXT Appearance: ‘Oh Shit’

  09-06-2024 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roxanne Perez was caught by surprise when Jordynne Grace appeared on WWE NXT.On the May 28 episode of WWE NXT, TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace was revealed as NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez’s challenger at NXT Battleground. The appearance marked an exciting collaboration between WWE and TNA.Speaking with Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture, Roxanne Perez was asked to discuss the buzz surrounding her match against Jordynne Grace.“It’s been
  
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• NJPW Announces G1 Climax 34 Tournament Format

  09-06-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NJPW is making some changes to the format of the G1 Climax tournament in 2024.At NJPW Dominion, a video package highlighted the format for the G1 Climax 34 tournament. The competition will return to the two-block, 20-entrant format, starting on July 20 and 21.Further details from the announcement regarding the NJPW G1 Climax format, courtesy of NJPW’s website, are as follows:
  “18 entrants will be revealed in their blocks next week at New Japan Soul June 16. But two
  
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• Jon Moxley To Defend IWGP World Title At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

  09-06-2024 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley will defend the gold at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.At NJPW Dominion, Jon Moxley defeated EVIL in a Lumberjack Match to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, he issued an open challenge for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Tetsuya Naito answered the challenge, setting the stage for a buzzworthy bout at the pay-per-view.
  Tetsuya Naito has picked up a gauntlet offered by Jon Moxley- do we have an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match set for For
  
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• Multiple Titles Change Hands At NJPW Dominion

  09-06-2024 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New champions were crowned at NJPW Dominion.New Japan Pro-Wrestling presented NJPW Dominion on June 9, and the show featured multiple title changes. Most notably, TMDK (Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls) won both the IWGP and NJPW STRONG Tag Team Titles. They faced NJPW STRONG Tag Team Champions Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo and El Phantasmo) and IWGP Tag Team Champions Bullet Club (Chase Owens and KENTA) and Bishamon (Hirooki-Goto and YOSHI-HASHI) in an elimination match.In the
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says He’s Never Called Himself A Locker Room Leader, Takes Shot At Damian Priest

  09-06-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre doesn’t view himself as a locker room leader, but he appreciates comments from TNA’s Joe Hendry.In a recent post on social media, McIntyre reacted to comments made by Hendry regarding McIntyre’s recent praise of him. Hendry called Drew a “credit” to the wrestling business and called him a leader of the locker room when he and Hendry both worked in ICW. McIntyre said he simply does the best job he canand offers advice when asked.&ldquo
  
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• NJPW Crowns Winner Of NJPW Best Of Super Juniors 31

  09-06-2024 15:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The winner has been crowned.At NJPW Dominion on June 9, El Desperado defeated Taiji Ishimori to win the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 31 tournament. In doing so, he won the tournament for the first time. As a result, Desperado has earned a shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, which is currently held by SHO. He challenged SHO to face him in a Steel Cage match for the title..@ElDesperado5 "Reverse Tiger Driver"Sign up Now & Stay tuned to https://t.co/CcdQ1X9P52
  
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• NJPW Dominion Results (6/9/24): Jon Moxley Defends Against EVIL

  09-06-2024 15:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On June 9, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their NJPW Dominion event at Osaka Castle Hall in Osaka, Japan. In the main event, El Desperado faced Taiji Ishimori in the finals of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament. Plus, Jon Moxley defended the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against EVIL.NJPW Dominion ResultsThe results, courtesy of Fightful, are as follows:
  Tetsuya Naito def. Callum NewmanTMDK (Kosei Fujita, Zack Sabre Jr. & Robbie Eagles) def. BU
  
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• Report: Ricochet Gives Notice To WWE, Won’t Be Renewing His Contract

  09-06-2024 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE superstar Ricochet has reportedly informed the company that he will be leaving the company when his contract expires over the summer.According to a recent report from PWInsider, Ricochet has already informed WWE of his plans, and will be soon be written out of any WWE storylines involving him as a result. While it’s not exactly known when Ricochet’s contract will expire, it’s said that it will end sometime in the summer.A source close to WWE told PWInsider
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Takes On Jack Perry In TNT Qualifier On 6/12 AEW Dynamite, Updated Card

  09-06-2024 04:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite just got even bigger, with an AEW TNT Championship Qualifying Match taking place.
  As confirmed during the Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, it was confirmed that Dustin Rhodes and Jack Perry would take part in a qualifying match for the AEW TNT Championship. The winner of the match will be added to the Ladder Match for the title planned at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
  The full card as of now for June 12’s ep
  
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• Christian Cage Father’s Day Special & More Announced For 6/15 AEW Collision

  09-06-2024 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Next week’s episode of AEW Collision will be the program’s one-year anniversary show, and in celebration, Christian Cage will host a Father’s Day Special.While not too much is known about the “special,” it’s likely Cage will be looking to rile up any and everyone he can. Elsewhere in the night, Deonna Purrazzo will take on Thunder Rosa in a no disqualification match.
  Lee Moriarty and Dante Martin will also compete in an AEW TN
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. Challenges Orange Cassidy To Forbidden Door Rematch

  09-06-2024 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Sabre Jr. is ready to face off against Orange Cassidy, and wants to do it at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.During Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, a vignette played featuring Sabre issuing a challenge to Cassidy for the upcoming pay-per-view. In the video, Zack said that he some unfinished business with Cassidy, stemming back to last year when Cassidy beat Sabre and three other superstars in a match to retain the AEW International Championship at the
  
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• Three Names Announced For Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament

  09-06-2024 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Three women have officially entered the 2024 Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament.During Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, Stokely Hathaway announced that Kris Statlander would enter the tournament, and also introduced the star to a batch of new theme song. Statlander wouldn’t be the only star to join the tournament, however, as shortly after her, Willow Nightingale arrived to the building and declared her intention to join.Nightingale is no strang
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says Singing Following Clash At The Castle Was The Worst Moment Of His Life

  09-06-2024 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre clearly hopes that this year’s Clash at the Castle event will end differently this time around.
  WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre recently sat down with Cultaholic. When asked about his previous match at Clash at the Castle against Roman Reigns, McIntyre said having to sing “American Pie” with Tyson Fury after the loss was the worst moment of his life.
  “I was so happy getting Clash in Wales and getting the first stadium show since SummerSlam 92&r
  
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• AEW Collision Results (6/8/24): Blackpool Combat Club Take On FTR

  09-06-2024 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision Results – June 8, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of AEW Collision kicks off at 8 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Collision.
  The post AEW Collision Results (6/8/24): Blackpool Combat Club Take On FTR appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Mark Henry Reflects On His Time In AEW; Wishes Tony Khan Would Have Let Him Help Him More

  09-06-2024 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Henry‘s time with All Elite Wrestling has come to an end.WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry recently sat down with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp. While discussing his time with All Elite Wrestling, Henry spoke about his relationship with Tony Khan and said he wishes Khan would have let him help him be more of a boss.“People are going to say negative things about Tony, but communication is the key,” Mark Henry said. “Like, I was able to c
  
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• Spoiler: New WWE Speed Champion Crowned Following 6/7 SmackDown

  08-06-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Speed Championship changed hands for the first time last night following last night’s episode of SmackDown.
  Last night, following WWE SmackDown, Andrade defeated Ricochet to win the Speed Championship. He’s now the second man to have held this title.
  After tonight's SmackDown, Andrade defeated Ricochet to win the WWE Speed Championship pic.twitter.com/CjjDRoawl8— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) June 8, 2024
  This match is seemingly weeks away from airing,
  
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• Cody Rhodes Doesn’t Want To Compare His Title Run To Roman Reigns

  08-06-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes is in the middle of his reign as Undisputed WWE Champion. But despite ending Roman Reign‘s legendary run, Rhodes doesn’t want to compare the two.WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes was a recent guest on The Babyfaces Podcast. When asked how he views his current title run compared to the likes of Roman Reigns, Rhodes said that even if his moment at WrestleMania 40 were the peak of his current title run, it would still be an incredible one for him personally. Despit
  
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• Rossy Ogawa Calls Kenny Omega’s Recent Claims About Him False

  08-06-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rossy Ogawa has responded to Kenny Omega‘s recent comments regarding the former owner of STARDOM.
  Back in April, All Elite Wrestling‘s Kenny Omega spoke in depth about his feelings toward Ogawa and cautioned those who speak highly of him that the truth will eventually come out.
  Marigold owner Rossy Ogawa recently spoke with Sports Graphic Number Web. When asked about Kenny Omega’s recent comments about him, Ogawa called
  
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• Drew McIntyre Says Clash At The Castle 2024 Might Be The Biggest Match Of His Career

  08-06-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In two weeks in Scotland, the WWE Clash At The Castle Premium Live Event will be making a return. At the PLE, hometown hero Drew McIntyre will finally get his rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He will be wrestling the current champion Damian Priest. Recently, the Scottish Warrior opened up about his match.McIntyre was interviewed by The Indian Express. During the interview, the Scottish Warrior shared his thoughts on his upcoming match. He also compared it to
  
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• Lola Vice Reveals The Moment She Decided To Become A Pro Wrestler

  08-06-2024 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lola Vice believes she was born to be a professional wrestler.NXT Superstar Lola Vice recently sat down with Scott Fishman of TVInsider. When asked what moment made her want to take the leap from MMA to professional wrestling, Vice pointed to the first time she saw WrestleMania and began to train. She felt like she was born to do it.“I think the moment I saw WrestleMania, I fell in love with WWE,” Lola Vice said. “Also, when I started training there I just kne
  
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• Chuck Taylor Has A College Degree In Television Production, Says It Was His ‘Fall Back’ Plan

  08-06-2024 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  While his in-ring future is up in the air, Chuck Taylor still has a lot to offer All Elite Wrestling.Chuck Taylor was a recent guest on AEW Close Up with Renee Paquette. When asked about wanting to learn more about backstage television production and match producing, Taylor said it’s something he’s really enjoyed doing so far and revealed he has a college degree in television production.“I’ve really enjoyed it,” Chuck Taylor said. “I mea
  
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• WWE SmackDown Hits And Misses (6/7/24)

  08-06-2024 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to our weekly WWE SmackDown review series, where we look at the blue brand’s biggest hits and misses.The June 7, 2024, episode of SmackDown went down at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center in Kentucky. The show featured Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, AJ Styles, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, and LA Knight, among others.Here’s what went down on WWE SmackDown this week. View this post on InstagramA post shared by WWE (@wwe)
  Hit – Opening segm
  
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