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• Cody Rhodes: International Crowds Vibing With Me Has Been Eye-Opening

  24-06-2024 23:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is having the experience of a lifetime when he performs at international premium live events.Speaking on Behind The Turnbuckle, Cody Rhodes discussed how much he has enjoyed competing at WWE’s recent international premium live events.“One of the things I’m enjoying most post-WrestleMania is all of these international PLEs. Backlash in France, we’re going to Berlin, going to Scotland,” Cody Rhodes said. “I h
  
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• Xavier Woods Says He Doesn’t Want To Come Into Work Because Of The Wyatt Sicks

  24-06-2024 22:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Xavier Woods is apparently scared of The Wyatt Sicks, so much so that he said he did not want to come into work.In a tweet on June 24, Xavier Woods said that he did not want to come into work. He noted that he was concerned about The Wyatt Sicks. Woods detailed how assault is clearly part of WWE contracts, as people get jumped all the time. That being said, he pointed out that “murder” was nowhere to be found in them. He claimed that it was clear that Chad Gable got
  
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• Report: Update On Potential Timeline For Rhea Ripley’s Return

  24-06-2024 22:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on the potential timeline for Rhea Ripley‘s return.Rhea Ripley was forced to relinquish the WWE Women’s World Championship due to injury on the April 15 episode of WWE RAW. Earlier in June, Dave Meltzer reported an update in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, noting that Ripley was rehabbing her shoulder injury.
  Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that the internal hope is that Rhea Ripley will be back before
  
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• Joe Coffey vs. Wes Lee Announced For 6/25 WWE NXT

  24-06-2024 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE continues to load up the card for the June 25 episode of WWE NXT, as a new match has been announced.In a tweet, WWE announced that Wes Lee will face Joe Coffey on Tuesday. Lee will aim to gain momentum with a match for Oba Femi’s NXT North American Championship on the horizon.
  TOMORROW on #WWENXT @WesLee_WWE will go one-on-one with @Joe_Coffey!
  ? 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/yaSb4FB7oQ— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 24, 2024
  The lineup for the June 25 episode of
  
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• Triple H: Chad Gable Is Still Alive After Getting Attacked By Wyatt Sicks

  24-06-2024 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H sets the record straight.After The Wyatt Sicks attacked Chad Gable backstage, some fans quipped that the WWE RAW star was “dead”, given the way that he was shown bloodied and unconscious on the June 17 episode of WWE RAW. Gable is set to compete on the June 24 episode of WWE RAW, but there has been some skepticism about Gable’s condition.
  During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Triple H confirmed that Chad Gable was indeed still alive.“He&r
  
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• Shotzi Made A PowerPoint Presentation So Her Mom Would Give Permission For Her First Tattoo At 15

  24-06-2024 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shotzi has spilled the beans on how she got the first of her many tattoos as a child.The green-haired wrestler is one of the most instantly recognizable stars in the WWE. With her heavily-tattooed body and entrance in a mini tank, Shotzi is one of the most unique wrestlers in the world.Her first tattoo was inspired by her love of musical theatre. Shotzi had the Melpomene and Thalia masks, which are the muses of tragedy and comedy. They are a common sight in musical theatre, so
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Makes Surprise Appearance at Absolute Intense Wrestling Show

  24-06-2024 21:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the legends in the business of professional wrestling is WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett. Double J is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. Recently, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion made an appearance on an independent promotion, Absolute Intense Wrestling.During one of the AIW shows, Karen Jarrett showed up and created a distraction. She managed to distract Josh Bishop, Nathan Zegura, and ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor. This allowed WWE Hall
  
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• Michael Cole Jokes Pat McAfee Might Soil Himself Because Of The Wyatt Sicks On WWE RAW

  24-06-2024 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Wyatt Sicks have seemingly targeted Pat McAfee, as they have interrupted his daily talk show three times in the past week. Heading into the June 24 episode of WWE RAW, McAfee is apparently in their sights.During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Michael Cole asked Pat McAfee about the Wyatt Sicks seemingly targeting him.Michael Cole: “So you’re not nervous at all heading into the show tonight, live on the USA Network, with these sickos running around after w
  
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• Triple H Calls Jacob Fatu A Game-Changer, Teases Roman Reigns’ Return

  24-06-2024 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H speaks highly of Jacob Fatu.Jacob Fatu made his WWE debut on the June 21 episode of WWE SmackDown. There, he attacked Cody Rhodes and joined The Bloodline. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns remains absent from WWE, as The Bloodline continues to evolve. Fans continue to buzz about Reigns potentially coming back.Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H was asked about Roman Reigns’ potential return.“Yeah, so I would just say this. When you ta
  
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• Nick Aldis: WWE Would Benefit From Being Able To Use TNA History To Tell The Full Story

  24-06-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the most talked about crossovers in recent times is the one between WWE and TNA, Recently, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis shared his thoughts on the collaboration.Recently, while speaking to Gorilla Position, Nick Aldis shared his thoughts on the partnership between WWE and TNA. He believes that TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace played a key role in making this partnership happen.“I feel good about it. I don’t know much about it, truthfully. So I ca
  
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• Triple H: WWE Will Not Have Censor Issues With Move To Netflix

  24-06-2024 19:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H says WWE will not have issues with censoring once RAW’s move to Netflix officially begins in 2025.Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H was asked whether has he thought about how he might tweak things for Netflix with the programming not being on traditional television.
  “We spend large chunks of our time every day, when we’re not thinking about business at hand now, we’re thinking about those moments, so in the fall, as the shows sh
  
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• KENTA To Make MLW Debut At MLW Blood & Thunder

  24-06-2024 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  KENTA will compete in the MLW Opera Cup. This will mark his debut for the company.
  As announced during MLW Anniversary ’24, NJPW star KENTA will make his MLW debut at MLW Blood & Thunder on July 12. There, he will face Bobby Fish in a first-round match in the Opera Cup.
  KENTA. 71224.#MLW BloodThunder.
  ?July 12 ?St Petersburg, FL
  ? https://t.co/W0ZDzOjtw8 ? @YouTube | 9 PM ET pic.twitter.com/dTHtT6VANU— MLW (@MLW) June 23, 2024
  MLW then officially announced the n
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. Says He’s Not Done With Bryan Danielson Yet

  24-06-2024 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Sabre Jr. looks back on his matches with Bryan Danielson and expresses his interest in facing him again.
  NJPW star Zack Sabre Jr. and AEW’s Bryan Danielson are widely viewed as two of the best wrestlers in the world. They first clashed in 2008, but they met on a major stage when they faced off at AEW WrestleDream 2023. The two competitors had a rematch at NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka in February.In an interview with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illus
  
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• Kasey Catal Knew Her In-Ring Return Had To Be A Deathmatch: It’s My Bread And Butter, Where I Thrive

  24-06-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kasey Catal looks back on her comeback.After eight months on the shelf, Kasey Catal made a triumphant in-ring return at GCW’s March 2024 So Much Fun event. During a recent interview with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay, Katal reflected on her return match, which saw her boast a win over a hardcore legend in John Wayne Murdoch.
  Despite previously being sidelined with a broken nose, Katal noted that she was keen on seeing her official comeback take form in a death match. As such, the stag
  
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• Kayla Braxton Reacts To WWE Exit Rumors, Reported AEW Talks

  24-06-2024 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kayla Braxton has shot down rumors about her WWE exit and potential future in wrestling.
  The backstage interviewer announced her shocking departure on Sunday, ending nearly eight years with the WWE. She has received new opportunities on the West Coast, and looks to be moving away from wrestling.Braxton has worked on numerous shows in the WWE since 2016, as an interviewer for NXT and main roster shows and PPV’s. She also hosted The Bump and Talking Smack.F4WOnline.com&rsqu
  
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• Bully Ray Highlights How Humanizing The Wyatt Sicks Will Help Them

  24-06-2024 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For several weeks, WWE had been teasing the debut of the late Bray Wyatt’s faction, The Wyatt Sicks. Last week on Monday Night Raw, the group finally made their debut. Their debut received a lot of attention and praise from fans and professional wrestling veterans. One such veteran is WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray.
  As last week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, the Wyatt Sicks made their first appearance on WWE TV. They people were, Abby the Witch (Nikki Cross), Rambling
  
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• Jim Ross Wishes CM Punk Was Still In AEW, Thought He ‘Contributed Greatly’

  24-06-2024 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross misses CM Punk and wishes he was still in AEW.The former AEW Champion’s exit from the company was highly publicized. He was fired after a backstage fight with Jack Perry at Wembley Stadium. This was the second such incident, and he was let go in September last year.Jim Ross recently spoke to Conrad Thompson on his Grilling JR podcast. He began discussing CM Punk’s current run in WWE, accusing fans of not knowing how to accept heat these days.
  JR complimente
  
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• Rikishi Shares New Rap Song Dedicated To Yokozuna

  24-06-2024 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rikishi drops some bars.In a tweet on June 24, the WWE Hall of Famer revealed that he had released another rap, titled “Down with the Kish.” He wrote that hip-hop had always been a part of his life, and now he was starting a new adventure in music. Rikishi also stated that the song was dedicated to the late, great Yokozuna.“This song is dedicated to my Uce Rodney Anoa’i (a.k.a.) the late great Yokozuna,” Rikishi wrote. “We used to ride from c
  
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• Bruce Campbell Reflects On Working With Randy Savage On Spider-Man: ‘You Were Beautiful Too, Randy’

  24-06-2024 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bruce Campbell had some kind words to say about “Macho Man” Randy Savage, after a clip of the late wrestler resurfaced.The actor starred alongside the WWE Hall of Famer in Sam Raimi’s 2002 movie Spider-Man. Bruce Campbell played the wrestling ring announcer who coined the name “Spider-Man” for Peter Parker in the film.
  Meanwhile, Randy Savage played Parker’s wrestling opponent, Bonesaw. It was a memorable role for Savage, who clearl
  
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• Hulk Hogan Weighs In On ‘Who Killed WCW?’ Debate

  24-06-2024 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hulk Hogan has given his opinion about the death of WCW.The WWE and WCW legend was conspicuous by his absence in the Vice documentary series “Who Killed WCW?”. As one of the company’s top stars, he seems like the obvious voice to discuss what led to the promotion’s demise.Sadly, he did not appear, with the creators confirming on Talk Is Jericho that the deal with Hulk Hogan broke down over money. However, the WWE Hall of Famer hasn’t let t
  
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• WWE Confirms Indianapolis Will Host 2025 Royal Rumble, Future WrestleMania And SummerSlam

  24-06-2024 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  After much speculation, Indianapolis has been revealed as the host of WWE WrestleMania, Summerslam and the Royal Rumble.It was previously reported that the city was in talks with the WWE over hosting these major events. A a report from WrestleVotes said that WWE was close to agreeing a multi-year deal with Indiana Sports Corp. It was slated to begin with next year’s Royal Rumble event, followed by two more huge shows.That has now been confirmed in a recent press release from the WWE, whic
  
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• Tsukasa Fujimoto Suffers Dislocated Elbow At Ice Ribbon Show

  24-06-2024 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  At this past Ice Ribbon “Ribbon After The Rain” show at Korakuen Hall, Tsukasa Fujimoto sustained a dislocated elbow during her match.She challenged for Mayu Iwatani‘s IWGP Women’s Championship at the event. The match was highly anticipated as it was the first defense of the IWGP Women’s Title outside of NJPW and STARDOM. Unfortunately, the challenger, Tsukasa, dislocated her elbow about ten minutes into the bout. Referee Barb Sasaki immediately
  
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• WWE RAW Preview (6/24/24)

  24-06-2024 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for WWE RAW!The June 24, 2024, episode of RAW goes down at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, and others are scheduled to appear on the show.Former champion Drew McIntyre teased a WWE RAW appearance after he took out CM Punk on SmackDown this past Friday. So, without further ado, here’s what’s in store for the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW.Video Credit: YouTubeKa
  
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• The Undertaker Reacts To Fans Fact-Checking Him During Shows

  24-06-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker has fans correcting him a lot during his shows now.The WWE Hall of Famer has switched the ring for the microphone in recent years. Despite never being famed for his work on the microphone, usually just uttering “Rest in Piece” occasionally, he has started his own podcast and embarked on speaking tours around the world.During these shows, The Undertaker sometimes makes mistakes. While the stories are true, he forgets the exact dates and times of events
  
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• Karrion Kross Accuses Kofi Kingston Of Being A Psychopath

  24-06-2024 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karrion Kross has accused Kofi Kingston of being a psychopath as he prepares to face him on Raw this week.While the New Day previously refused to ever break up, recent reports indicate it could happen sooner rather than later. Karrion Kross could be the man to facilitate the change for Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, as he released a full character study on Kingston recently.Karrion Kross released a 13-minute “case study” on Kofi Kingston on Twitter. The leader of &
  
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• ICP’s Violent J Explains Why He Hates CM Punk So Much

  24-06-2024 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Violent J has opened up about where his dislike of CM Punk came from.The Insane Clown Posse member recently took to social media, showing his distaste for the WWE star. He claimed on Twitter that CM Punk refused to shake his hands when the pair were in TNA together, while also calling out Punk’s recent beef with Colt Cabana.
  Fuck @CMPunk for life. You wouldn’t shake our hands in TNA lil bitch and you clown on the only real friend you ever had in
  
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• Blink-182 Enter To Undertaker’s Theme Song, The Deadman Reacts

  24-06-2024 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker has given Blink-182 his approval to use his iconic entrance music.The legendary American rock band is currently embarking on their “One More Time” tour. They are performing a series of dates across the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Ireland between now and November.Blink-182 performed the opening night of the tour on June 20th at the Kia Center in Miami, Florida. The band entered the arena to a song that is very familiar to wrestling fans. They dimmed
  
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• 2 Cold Scorpio Arrested After Stabbing A Man At Gas Station, Claims Self-Defense

  24-06-2024 15:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2 Cold Scorpio was arrested after his role in a stabbing incident at a Kansas City truck stop.
  According to TMZ, 2 Cold Scorpio (Charles Scaggs) was arrested on June 15 after he violently stabbed a man. The incident took place at a Love’s Travel Stop in Kansas City, MO. Scaggs claimed he was working as a security guard and saw a man light his cigarette inside the building.
  The incident escalated after the man, who told TMZ he did not light up in the store, allegedly got u
  
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• WWE Announces Participants In Tag Turmoil Match On 6/25 WWE NXT

  24-06-2024 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As previously announced, a Tag Team Turmoil match on the June 25 episode of WWE NXT will determine the challengers for the NXT Tag Team Championship at NXT Heatwave.NXT took to Twitter to confirm the competitors in the bout. Chase U (Duke Hudson and Andre Chase) will face Malik Blade and Edris Enofe, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne), and Angel and Berto.
  Who will become the new No. 1 Contenders to the NXT Tag Titles when Tag Team Turmoil goes down T
  
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• AJ Francis: I’m The Best Promo In The World, I Have Been For A Long Time

  24-06-2024 03:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis, formerly known as Top Dolla, says he’s the best promo in the world.Speaking with Zack Heydorn of Brass Ring Media, AJ Francis was asked whether it took a while to emphasize and accentuate his personality in a wrestling promo or if he always had that.“No, I’ve always had it,” AJ Francis said. “A lack of opportunity is not the same thing as a lack of ability. When I first signed at WWE, it was the pandemic. In t
  
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• Eric Bischoff: TNA Working With WWE Is A Hell Of An Opportunity

  24-06-2024 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Eric Bischoff believes WWE working with TNA and other companies is a reaction to MLW’s lawsuit against them.
  Speaking on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff was asked to comment on whether he was surprised to see WWE working with TNA and other companies now. The WWE Hall of Famer shared his belief that this collaboration was a reaction to MLW’s anti-trust lawsuit, in which WWE was accused of being a monopoly.
  “Yes and no. Actually no,” Eric Bischoff said. “I think it makes sen
  
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• Último Guerrero Comments On Issues With Mask During Match On 6/22 AEW Collision

  24-06-2024 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Último Guerrero addresses the negative feedback.CMLL legend Último Guerrero faced Kazuchika Okada on the June 22 episode of AEW Collision. Many fans were surprised to see Guerrero wrestling with a mask, as he previously lost it at the CMLL Anniversario card in 2014. At the end of Guerrero’s match against Okada, Okada pulled the mask, and the CMLL star put it back on. Fans in attendance also noted that Guerrero’s mask came off at multiple poin
  
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• Report: Update On Shane McMahon’s Status With WWE, AEW Rumors

  24-06-2024 01:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Shane McMahon‘s status and the rumors about him potentially coming to AEW.On a recent episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross noted that McMahon coming to the company was so crazy that it might work.Conrad Thompson subsequently cited a friend who said that McMahon had talked to AEW wrestlers about potentially coming in. Tony Khan was then quoted as saying that he had never spoken with McMahon.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) rep
  
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• Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser, More Added To 6/24 WWE RAW

  24-06-2024 01:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two new matches have been announced for the June 24 episode of WWE RAW.In a tweet, WWE announced that Bron Breakker will face Ludwig Kaiser on Monday. This comes after Kaiser interfered in Breakker’s match against Sheamus on the June 17 episode of WWE RAW.
  Will @wwe_kaiser gain a measure of payback or does the @bronbreakkerwwe rampage roll on?Find out TOMORROW NIGHT on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/iIe0WO0y5w— WWE (@WWE) June 23, 2024
  WWE also announced that WWE Women&rs
  
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• Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser Added To 6/24 WWE RAW

  24-06-2024 01:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new match has been announced for the June 24 episode of WWE RAW.In a tweet, WWE announced that Bron Breakker will face Ludwig Kaiser on Monday. This comes after Kaiser interfered in Breakker’s match against Sheamus on the June 17 episode of WWE RAW.
  Will @wwe_kaiser gain a measure of payback or does the @bronbreakkerwwe rampage roll on?Find out TOMORROW NIGHT on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/iIe0WO0y5w— WWE (@WWE) June 23, 2024
  The updated card is as follows:
  Money in
  
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• Karmen Petrovic Recalls Shawn Michaels Giving Her Advice After Her First Match

  24-06-2024 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karmen Petrovic is becoming a breakout star in WWE NXT. She says that Shawn Michaels gave her a key piece of advice after her first match.Speaking on The Wrestling Classic, Karmen Petrovic discussed receiving advice from Shawn Michaels. Specifically, she recalled how he gave her some feedback after her first match. She noted that it stuck with her forever. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful for the transcription)“After my very first match on Level Up with Ivy, I came back an
  
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