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• Tony Khan Reveals What He Believes Is The Greatest Thing AEW Has Done

  22-06-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There have been a lot of great moments in All Elite Wrestling over the past five years, but one thing in particular stands out to Tony Khan more than anything else.All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan recently sat down with Chris Mueller of Bleacher Report. When asked about Sting‘s retirement earlier this year at AEW Revolution, Khan called it the greatest thing they’ve done in AEW to this point.“The greatest th
  
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• MJF Explains Why He Re-Signed With AEW Instead Of Jumping To WWE

  22-06-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  MJF opens up about his decision to re-sign with All Elite Wrestling heading into next weekend’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
  All Elite Wrestling‘s MJF recently appeared on FOX 5 New York. When asked about his decision to re-sign with AEW when there was reported interest from WWE, Friedman answered like only he can.
  “Look, it was a very easy decision for me, mainly because Tony Khan is paying me an exorbitant amount of money,” MJF said. “But outside of that, I also
  
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• Jon Moxley Competes At Bloodsport Bushido, Defeats Josh Barnett

  22-06-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley returned to Bloodsport last night and got some long-awaited revenge on Josh Barnett.Overnight in Tokyo, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and All Elite Wrestling‘s Jon Moxley took part in Bloodsport Bushido.
  Jon Moxley defeated Josh Barnett, the only person to have defeated Moxley in a previous Bloodsport appearance. Afterward, the two men seemingly agreed on a rubber match at some point in the future.
  A bloody Moxley cut a promo to the live crowd following the
  
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• STARDOM The Conversion Results (6/22): Queen’s Quest, Oedo Tai, And More

  22-06-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  STARDOM hosted “The Conversion” event live from the National Yoyogi Stadium, Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, featuring high-stakes matchups.Full STARDOM The Conversion resultsThe full results from STARDOM The Conversion are as follows:
  Pre-Show Match: Fukigen Death def. RianGoddess of Stardom Championship Match: Hazuki & Koguma (STARS) def. Saya Iida & Hanan (STARS)Special Singles Match: Starlight Kid def. Mei SeiraTag Match: Mina Shirakawa &
  
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• WWE SmackDown Hits And Misses (6/21/24)

  22-06-2024 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly WWE SmackDown hits and misses series.The June 21, 2024, episode of SmackDown went down in Chicago at the Allstate Arena. CM Punk, The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and LA Knight were among the popular acts on the latest episode of the blue brand.Here’s what went down on 6/21 Friday Night SmackDown.Video Credit: YouTubeHit – Opening segment on WWE SmackDownCM Punk kicked off SmackDown. The Second City
  
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• Chris Jericho Comments On Social Media’s Impact On Wrestling

  22-06-2024 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Social media has changed the way that many industries work, and professional wrestling is no different, according to Chris Jericho.
  Speaking to MSN, Jericho opened up about social media. He shared his thoughts on how it both helps and hurts the development and popularity of professional wrestlers.“Back in those days, you could have really bad matches for years and you would learn,” Chris Jericho said. “Now, it’s all up for everyone to see.”
  On the
  
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• Kayla Braxton Announces She’s Departing WWE

  22-06-2024 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kayla Braxton is wrapping up her career with WWE next week.In a shocking turn of events, WWE backstage interviewer Kayla Braxton took to Instagram to announce that she will be departing the company. Revealing that next week’s SmackDown from Madison Square Garden will be her last show with the company. Braxton posted the following message:“After nearly 8 years holding the microphone on WWE television, I am setting it down to pursue my next chapter. Next week at the w
  
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• 49ers Star George Kittle Shares What His General Manager Said After He Got Physical At WrestleMania 39

  22-06-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Many celebrities show up to attend WWE’s biggest events of the year. At last year’s WrestleMania 39, San Francisco 49ers’ tight end, George Kittle, made a special appearance.
  During his appearance, George Kittle climbed over the barricade and got a bit physical by helping Pat McAfee against the A-Lister, The Miz. While speaking to ESPN, Kittle shared that his team did know that he was going to be at WrestleMania 39, but they were not aware of him getting invol
  
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• Skye Blue Wants to Be The First Woman To Compete In A Blood & Guts Match

  22-06-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Blood & Guts Match is one of AEW’s popular stipulation matches. With the special event coming up in July, Skye Blue has made it clear that she wants to be in one of them.While speaking on Wrestfriends, Skye Blue expressed her love for the Blood & Guts matches.“I love Blood and Guts so much. That is my favorite Dynamite to watch. This past one, I didn’t have… I was at work but I didn’t have to wrestle. So I went and like, there’s
  
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• Matt Hardy On A Potential AEW Return: I Never Say Never About Any Place

  22-06-2024 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy isn’t ruling out the possibility of returning to All Elite Wrestling in the future.On the latest episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the TNA Wrestling star was asked if he’s open to returning to All Elite Wrestling. Hardy responded by saying he can never say never about any place.
  “I mean, I never say never about any place. Like people say, ‘I would never go back there.’ I know Punk said that about WWE. ‘I wo
  
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• Kevin Nash Does Not Think There Is Any Upside To A ‘Kliq’ Documentary

  22-06-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the popular factions in the world of professional wrestling is The Kliq. The group includes WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Sean Waltman (a.k.a X-Pac), and Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.
  Recently, while speaking on the Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash shared that he has no interest in doing a documentary about The Kliq.
  “What’s the death (in the Death of The Kliq)? Yeah (Life of tThe Kliq), and then on the what?
  
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• John Cena Hopes To Be Physically Active Into His Late 80s Or 90s

  22-06-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Though John Cena’s career as a wrestler is set to end in the somewhat near future, the WWE star intends to stay physically active for years to come.While speaking to PEOPLE, 16-time world John Cena reflected on his journey. Cena mentioned that his goal is to be physically active until he is unable to do so.“When I was a young 12-year-old, it was to look muscular so I couldn’t get beat up. And then as a late teen, it was to be strong so I could play sports. And
  
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• The Undertaker Opens Up On Struggles With Being At Live Events Since He Retired

  22-06-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker explained how he felt when he knew he had to retire from wrestling.The Deadman hung up his boots after WrestleMania 36, beating AJ Styles in a Boneyard Match. He has appeared since then in non-wrestling roles, including in the main event of WrestleMania 40.His retirement was a long time coming, as he spent nearly a decade working part-time with the WWE. The Undertaker never knew exactly when he’d have to retire, having detailed his struggles with the idea i
  
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• Sami Zayn Explains Why He Initially Had Reservations About Return Of ‘Worlds Apart’ Theme

  22-06-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn had reservations about using his old theme song, but the timing made sense.The current WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn’s theme song has changed over the years. In 2023, Zayn brought back his original theme song, ‘World’s Apart,” after he had stopped using it for a few years.While speaking to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Sami Zayn stated that he feels having the song now makes sense. He noted that there were times when he felt a bit tired
  
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• Saraya Says Jon Moxley Helped Her With Her Promos In AEW

  22-06-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Saraya has credited Jon Moxley with helping her elevate her promo work in AEW.Saraya recently spoke with Izzy On Sports, and she cited the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion as the person who helped her a lot with her promos. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling for the transcription). She revealed that he told her to “stop trying to be a character” and to be more real.
  “Jon Moxley actually helped me a lot,” Saraya said. “One of my b
  
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• Tony Khan: I Believe This Could Be The Best Forbidden Door Yet

  22-06-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door is one of the biggest pay-per-views of the year for All Elite Wrestling. Heading into the third edition of the show, Tony Khan said he believes this one could be the best one yet.Speaking with Chris Mueller of Bleacher Report, Khan expressed how he enjoys getting to do shows like Forbidden Door because he likes working with NJPW, STARDOM, and CMLL.“I really enjoy working with CMLL and I expect we&rsqu
  
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• Bayley Expresses Her Interest In Testing Herself Against Jordynne Grace

  22-06-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s Champion Bayley is interested in potentially facing TNA’s Jordynne Grace.Jordynne Grace has been one of the faces of the crossover between WWE and TNA in recent weeks, leading many fans to buzz about potential matches between stars from the two companies.Speaking with Irish Wrestling & Entertainment, Bayley was asked about potential TNA crossovers and who she would like to face.“I would love to do that,” Bayley said. “There are so m
  
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• Mercedes Moné Confronts Stephanie Vaquer At CMLL Event

  22-06-2024 13:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The rivalry between AEW’s Mercedes Moné and CMLL star Stephanie Vaquer continues to heat up.
  Mercedes Moné made a surprise appearance at the CMLL x NJPW FantasticaMania Mexico event on June 21. Vaquer defeated La Catalina to retain the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship, and “The CEO” confronted her after the bell. They went back and forth on the microphone and briefly brawled before they were separated.
  The full segment can be seen here:
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• MJF Appearance Announced For 6/26 AEW Dynamite

  22-06-2024 07:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW continues to load up the card for the June 26 episode of AEW Dynamite.AEW announced that former world champion MJF will appear live on Wednesday’s show, which will be the go-home edition for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 30. MJF is set to face Hechicero at the pay-per-view.MJF had been absent since AEW Worlds End in December until he returned at AEW Double or Nothing. In his first bout back, he beat RUSH on the June 19 episode of AEW Dynamite before Hechicero chal
  
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• Willow Nightingale Advances In Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament On AEW Rampage

  22-06-2024 05:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale is going to the semifinals.In the main event of the June 21 episode of AEW Rampage, Willow Nightingale defeated Serena Deeb in a quarterfinal match in the Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament. In doing so, she advanced to the next round. There, she will face fellow former TBS Champion and former friend Kris Statlander. The two foes have been feuding in recent weeks, and their rivalry will come to a head when they meet in the semifinals..@willowwrestles pounces
  
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• Lio Rush Qualifies For TNT Title Match At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

  22-06-2024 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lio Rush will have a chance to win the gold at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.On the June 21 episode of AEW Rampage, Lio Rush beat Action Andretti to qualify for the TNT Championship Ladder Match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. He joins Konosuke Takeshita, Dante Martin, Mark Briscoe, and Jack Perry in the bout. One empty spot remains, and there is currently no word on who will compete in the last qualifier.There seems to be some uncertainty still between Lio Rush, Top Flight and Actio
  
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• Jacob Fatu Debuts, Joins The Bloodline On 6/21 WWE SmackDown

  22-06-2024 04:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jacob Fatu has arrived in WWE, as he debuted on the June 21 episode of WWE SmackDown.CM Punk kicked off Friday’s episode, and he was confronted by The Bloodline. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made the save when the group was about to attack Punk. Rhodes then challenged Sikoa to face him in the main event.Shortly after the match started, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa attacked Rhodes. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens made the save, and it looked like Sika was outnumbered. Howev
  
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• Three Money In The Bank Qualifiers Set For 6/28 WWE SmackDown

  22-06-2024 03:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is loading up the card for the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown in Madison Square Garden.
  As announced on the June 21 episode, LA Knight will face Santos Escobar and WWE United States Champion Logan Paul in a Money in the Bank qualifying match. Knight called Paul out on Friday, but Escobar answered instead. They went back and forth, and Knight stood tall after a brief brawl. Paul then blindsided Knight and dropped him with a knockout punch.
  Later in the show, WWE announced
  
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• Andrade, Carmelo Hayes Qualify For Men’s Money In The Bank Match On WWE SmackDown

  22-06-2024 03:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Qualifying matches for the Men’s Money in the Bank match continued on the June 21 episode of WWE SmackDown.
  First, Randy Orton clashed with Carmelo Hayes and Tama Tonga in a hard-fought Triple Threat match. The three stars went back and forth, but Orton took control with a double spike DDT. Tonga Loa came out, and Orton dropped him. Kevin Owens fought him off, but Hayes capitalized and pinned the distracted Orton for the win.
  Next Stop: #MITB@Carmelo_WWE don't miss!#Smack
  
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• AEW Rampage Results (6/21/24): Serena Deeb, Willow Nightingale, Lio Rush & More In Action

  22-06-2024 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling is back again with another star-studded show with the June 14 episode of AEW Rampage.Among other matches, Lio Rush will face Action Andretti in a TNT Championship Qualifying Match. The winner will advance to the ladder match for the vacant title at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.Plus, Willow Nightingale will face Serena Deeb in a quarterfinal match in the Owen Hart Foundation Cup Women’s Tournament.Elsewhere on the show, Private Party will face Metalik and
  
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• Chad Gable Cleared To Compete In MITB Qualifier On 6/24 WWE RAW

  22-06-2024 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable will compete on the June 24 episode of WWE RAW, despite getting attacked by the Wyatt Sicks.As announced on the June 17 episode of WWE RAW, Gable was set to compete in a Money in the Bank qualifying match on the June 24 episode. However, at the end of the night, Gable was shown bloodied during the violent debut of the Wyatt Sicks. WWE then announced that, due to the attack, Ilja Dragunov would take Gable’s place in the qualifying match on June 24.In an update,
  
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• Drew McIntyre Attacks And Bloodies CM Punk, Punk Stretchered Out On WWE SmackDown

  22-06-2024 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre didn’t wait long to get revenge, as he attacked CM Punk on WWE SmackDown.At WWE Clash at the Castle, Drew McIntyre challenged Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship in his home country of Scotland. CM Punk interfered and cost McIntyre the match, and “The Scottish Warrior” was so infuriated that he quit WWE on the June 17 episode of WWE SmackDown.CM Punk then appeared on the June 21 episode of WWE SmackDown. At the beginning of the s
  
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• Chelsea Green Qualifies For Women’s Money In The Bank Match On WWE SmackDown

  22-06-2024 02:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green is going to WWE Money in the Bank.On the June 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, Chelsea Green faced Bianca Belair and Michin in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Belair overpowered her opponents early on. Green gained momentum with a dive to the outside. Later in the match, WWE Women’s Champion Bayley was shown watching backstage. “The EST” showcased her impressive strength throughout the bout. Michin knocked her to the outside with the Eat Defeat
  
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• CM Punk Speaks With Paul Heyman, Gets Confronted By The Bloodline On WWE SmackDown

  22-06-2024 02:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk faced off with The Bloodline in his return to WWE SmackDown, and he got some help from Cody Rhodes.CM Punk kicked off the June 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, which was held in his hometown of Chicago. This came after Punk appeared at WWE Clash at the Castle and cost Drew McIntyre his world title match against Damian Priest.
  Welcome home, @CMPunk!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HUM7cneuUE— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 22, 2024
  The Chicago crowd happily welcomed CM Punk hom
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results (6/21/24)

  22-06-2024 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.comCheck Out Last Week’s Coverage: WWE SmackDown Results (6/14/24)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 SmackDown Results (6/21/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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