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• Chris Jericho Discusses Current Run In ROH, Says Tony Khan Has A Plan

  20-12-2024 23:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ROH World Champion Chris Jericho is in his second reign as the ROH World Champion, and he teases that Tony Khan has a plan for the company.ROH is paying tribute to its past at ROH Final Battle, as the event will emanate from the Hammerstein Ballroom for the first time in years.
  During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Chris Jericho discussed the nostalgic aspect of ROH Final Battle and the company possibly leaning more in that direction. He highlighted ROH’s
  
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• Jim Smallman Announces WWE Departure

  20-12-2024 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jim Smallman is leaving WWE.
  In a post on Instagram, Jim Smallman announced that he was resigning from his position. Smallman had worked as a member of the NXT creative team, and he was the Senior Writer and Producer. He stated that he was moving back to the United Kingdom to be with his family. View this post on InstagramA post shared by JD Smallman (@jimsmallman)
  Smallman, who previously worked for NXT UK, stated th
  
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• WWE SmackDown Expanding To Three Hours In 2025

  20-12-2024 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has confirmed that WWE SmackDown will expand to three hours in 2025.On December 2, WWE highlighted WWE RAW’s premiere on Netflix on January 6 on their official website.
  In the post, the company highlighted how fans can watch WWE’s shows and premium live events. WWE confirmed that SmackDown would expand to three hours, starting with the January 3 episode of the show:“SmackDown continues to air on USA Network every Friday night at 8/7 C in the U.S.,” W
  
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• Six-Man Tag Team Match Announced For WWE SmackDown

  20-12-2024 22:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new match has been announced for the December 20 episode of WWE SmackDown.In a post on Twitter, WWE announced that The Bloodline trio of Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga would face LA Knight, Apollo Crews, and Andrade on Friday. This comes after Knight faced Sikoa last week, and Fatu attacked him.
  .@RealLAKnight, @WWEApollo and @AndradeElIdolo will join forces to take on The Bloodline in a Six-Man Tag Team Match TONIGHT on #SmackDown!
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• Jim Ross Explains Why He Recently Reached Out To Drew McIntyre Publicly

  20-12-2024 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling commentator Jim Ross recently reached out to WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre in a very public forum.Drew McIntyre was recently a guest on Busted Open Radio’s Holiday Party, after going off on the online wrestling fanbase, the former WWE Champion stormed out of the interview. This clip went viral in a matter of hours and it led to Jim Ross reaching out to McIntyre on social media.On the latest episode of Grilling JR, Ross spoke about re
  
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• Matt Cardona: ROH Final Battle Is The Opportunity I’ve Been Waiting For

  20-12-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Cardona says his match at ROH Final Battle is the opportunity he has been waiting for.Cardona has widely been praised for his run on the independent scene since his WWE release in 2020. He has had runs in TNA and NWA, but before his recent return to AEW, he had yet to land a sustained opportunity with AEW or WWE, aside from his one-off match against Adam Copeland earlier this year. Cardona has appeared on both AEW and ROH programming leading into his match against Chris Je
  
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• Frankie Kazarian Is Proud Of His Longevity In Wrestling, Feels More Inspired By Tom Brady

  20-12-2024 21:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Frankie Kazarian hopes fans appreciate he’s still performing at a high level as he gets closer to almost thirty years as a pro wrestler.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Kazarian ahead of TNA’s Mega On-Sale day. Kazarian returned to TNA in January 2023. He also worked for AEW, WWE and ROH in his 26 years (and counting) career. That longevity and reliability, he says, is something he still takes pride in and hopes fans appreciate what h
  
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• Davey Boy Smith Jr. On Potentially Reuniting With Lance Archer: Maybe It Would Be A Fresh Breath Of Air For AEW If I Came

  20-12-2024 21:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Davey Boy Smith Jr. isn’t ruling out the idea of reuniting with Lance Archer at some point in All Elite Wrestling.All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Davey Boy Smith Jr. was a recent guest on Hannibal TV. When asked about a potential reunion with his former tag team partner, All Elite Wrestling‘s Lance Archer, in the future, Smith Jr. didn’t rule it out as a possibility.
  “Yeah, that’s a good question,” Davey Boy Smith Jr. admitted. &ld
  
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• Report: Former ROH Champion In Town For AEW/ROH Hammerstein Ballroom Shows

  20-12-2024 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A former ROH World Champion is in town for ROH Final Battle weekend.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Bandido is in town for AEW’s eventful weekend at the Hammerstein Ballroom. AEW/ROH will hold ROH Final Battle, AEW Collision, and AEW Dynamite at the venue over the next three days.Bandido has been featured in vignettes on AEW Dynamite in recent weeks, as his return is seemingly imminent. The former ROH World Champion has been sidelined since June 2023 due to i
  
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• Joe Hendry Has A Hot Take: The Greggs Sausage Roll Is Awful

  20-12-2024 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Hendry shares a hot take.As previously announced, Hendry is looking to solidify “I Believe In Joe Hendry” as the Christmas number one song of 2024. For five of the last six years, UK YouTube couple LadBaby has claimed the distinction with parody covers like “I Love Sausage Rolls,” “Don’t Stop Me Eatin,” and “Sausage Rolls for Everyone.” According to Hendry, though, sausage rolls aren’t that good.“You don&rsqu
  
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• Rey Misterio Sr. (Uncle Of WWE’s Rey Mysterio) Passes Away

  20-12-2024 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rey Misterio Sr., the uncle of WWE‘s Rey Mysterio, has passed away.AAA announced the news on December 20, and one of his sons confirmed his passing. Misterio (real name Miguel Ángel López Díaz) had a legendary career as a wrestler/trainer. He also trained his nephew and permitted him to use the name Rey Misterio Jr.Misterio Sr. started wrestling in the 1970s. He later won titles in AAA, WWA, Tijuana Wrestling, and other promotions. He memorably appeared at WCW Starrca
  
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• Maya World Called Them Out, Still Wants Tag Team With Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend

  20-12-2024 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maya World opens up about her partnership with Jada Stone.Maya World and Stone started 2024 as spontaneous tag partners when they took on Leah Night and Ameera Roze at United Pro Wrestling’s Locked In Event in January. Fast forward seven months, the former pair solidified themselves as the first-ever Reality of Wrestling Women’s Tag Team Champions by defeating Kalientita and Londyn Dior at ROW Summer of Champions. Now, they head into 2025 eager to continue thei
  
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• Report: WWE LFG Replacing NXT Level Up Moving Forward

  20-12-2024 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Level Up is reportedly coming to an end, and it will be replaced by WWE LFG.Cory Hays of Bodyslam.net reports that WWE taped the final episodes of NXT Level Up at the NXT taping on December 19. On Thursday, WWE also taped future episodes of WWE LFG (Legends & Futue Greats). Hayes writes that this will be replacing NXT Level Up.The report also notes that Brayden Ray and Anthony Luke will be among the talent involved with WWE LFG, which is set to premiere on A&E i
  
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• Mercedes Moné Reflects On Main Eventing Against Hazuki At NJPW Strong Style Evolved

  20-12-2024 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné is still riding a high from her match with Hazuki in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.In the latest issue of the MonéMag, Mercedes Moné wrote about her recent match against Hazuki at Strong Style Evolved. Moné reflected on the match and what main eventing this show meant to her.“What an incredible whirlwind of a week it has been for me in the world of professional wrestling. Let me take you on the journey, starting with the electrifyi
  
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• Ivar Says He Has Permanent Nerve Damage, Dodged A Bullet With Neck Injury

  20-12-2024 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ivar opens up about his injury and his recovery.Ivar of The War Raiders was sidelined for several months in 2024 due to a neck injury. He and Erik returned in October, and they went on to win the WWE World Tag Team Championship on the December 16 episode of WWE RAW.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Ivar opened up about his injury. He noted that it started before WrestleMania, and he later lost his strength in his arm during a match.“Then it got to that match with
  
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• Lance Storm: I Think TNA Is Still In Really Good Shape

  20-12-2024 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lance Storm believes TNA has a bright future in 2025 despite all the impending departures.TNA Wrestling producer Lance Storm was a recent guest onFigure Four Daily. When asked about what’s going on right now behind the scenes in the company, Storm insists that based on all metrics TNA is doing quite well.“From all the accounts I have heard business has been going up,” Lance Storm said. “Our attendance has been going up, our TNA+ subscriptions have been g
  
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• WWE EVP Says Fans Can Expect More International PLEs In 2025

  20-12-2024 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE held multiple international live events in 2024, and one of the company’s executive vice presidents says this will likely continue in the new year.The company held Elimination Chamber, King and Queen of the Ring, Clash at the Castle, Bash in Berlin, Crown Jewel, and Survivor Series outside of the United States in 2024. They have already announced that the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event will be held i
  
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• WWE NXT Spoilers For 12/31 (Taped On 12/19)

  20-12-2024 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On December 19, WWE taped matches and segments for the December 31 episode of WWE NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.Full spoilers courtesy of Fightful via Fightful Select, can be seen below:
  Kelani Jordan def. Lola Vice. Cora Jade tried to attack Lola Vice after the match, but Stephanie Vaquer made the save.Ethan Page def. Cedric AlexanderJakara Jackson & Lash Legend def. Gigi Dolin & Shotzi and Katana Chance & Kayden CarterIzzi Dame def. Sol RucaWes Lee, Tyriek
  
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• Report: WWE Has Discussed Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk For WrestleMania 41

  20-12-2024 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A major WrestleMania match has been heavily discussed, according to a new report.After a brief absence, CM Punk returned to WWE programming in November, as he was revealed as the fifth member of the OG Bloodline’s team at WWE Survivor Series. Punk then said that Paul Heyman owed him a favor for agreeing to team up with the group. Roman Reigns and Punk struggled to coexist, but the team ultimately emerged victorious. Punk and Reigns working together led many fans to buzz a
  
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• QT Marshall Hopes ROH Final Battle Provides Some Closure, Explains Why Wrestling Isn’t Just About ‘Getting Flowers’

  20-12-2024 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  QT Marshall hopes to make some new memories at Final Battle.
  Marshall will compete against Jay Lethal at ROH Final Battle on Friday night. The match is billed as Lethal’s return to ROH. Lethal has not competed in ROH since May, but Final Battle also marks his first ROH pay-per-view since ROH Death Before Dishonor 2022.Marshall also has plenty of history in Ring Of Honor and at the Hammerstein Ballroom, the site of Friday’s Final Battle event. He learned of his ROH debut match, a tag
  
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• Report: Charlotte Flair On The Cusp Of WWE Return

  20-12-2024 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charlotte Flair‘s return to the ring is reportedly imminent.Flair has been sidelined since December 2023, as she suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus. She underwent surgery, and she has been on the road to recovery ever since. She has been training in recent weeks, leading to speculation about her looming in-ring return.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Charlotte Flair is “on the cusp” of returning to the ring. Johnson also writes that Flair wa
  
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• Sami Zayn Understands Some Of Kevin Owens’ Actions, But Doesn’t Necessarily Agree With Them

  20-12-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn addresses Kevin Owens.After seeing Cody Rhodes team with their long-time enemy Roman Reigns at WWE Bad Blood, Kevin Owens attacked Rhodes both physically and verbally in the following weeks.
  During a recent interview, WWE broadcaster Michael Cole pointed out that another of Owens’ friends, Sami Zayn, had also teamed with Reigns this year, to which Owens responded that he’d “cross that bridge” with Zayn whenever he got around to it.While appeari
  
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• Triple H Calls Rhea Ripley And Bianca Belair Superheroes: If They’re Not, I’m Not Sure Who Is

  20-12-2024 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Business is booming in the world of professional wrestling. Especially when it comes to WWE, the company has been seeing huge profits in recent years. One of the key factors in this sudden surge in popularity is the fact that Triple H has taken charge. It is also to be noted that now wrestling is not the only profession for wrestlers. The art of professional wrestling also paves the way for talents to enter into the acting business.Recently, WWE’s Chief Conten
  
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• Big E Says He Still Hasn’t Been Cleared For In-Ring Return

  20-12-2024 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E says he has still not been cleared to compete.Former WWE Champion Big E has not wrestled since March 2022, as he fractured two cervical vertebrae. He has appeared on WWE pre-show panels and other programming, but he remained absent from WWE television until the December 2 episode of WWE RAW. There, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods turned on him. The appearance led some fans to wonder whether Big E could return to the ring in the near future.Big E recently spoke on The
  
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• Shelton Benjamin Compares The Hurt Syndicate To The Avengers

  20-12-2024 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  All Elite Wrestling’s Shelton Benjamin compares The Hurt Syndicate to Earth’s mightiest heroes.Shelton Benjamin was a recent guest on AEW Unrestricted. When asked about the best way to describe the members of The Hurt Syndicate, Benjamin compared the trio to Marvel’s supergroup The Avengers.
  “I guess the best way I would describe us that would make sense to people if you’re watching the Avengers, MVP is clearly Tony Stark,” Shelton Benjamin said. “I wou
  
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• Kevin Nash Shares What He Credits For Increase in WWE’s Fanbase In 2024

  20-12-2024 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2024 has been a great year for WWE. The Stamford-based promotion has been able to sell-out arenas week after week. Their social media interactions have been on the rise as well. Recently, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash commented on the increase in the number of WWE fans.While speaking on the latest episode of his Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash shared that he believes that the change in management and Endeavor’s involvement are the two main factors that have
  
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• WWE SmackDown Preview For December 20: Women’s Tag Team Title Match, Kevin Owens To Appear

  20-12-2024 15:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The December 20 episode of WWE SmackDown was taped last week at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Before we get to spoilers, here’s what’s on tap for the show.Video Credit: YouTubeBraun Strowman vs. Carmelo Hayes on WWE SmackDownBraun Strowman showed up unannounced last week on SmackDown. The Monster Among Monsters picked a quick win over Carmelo Hayes. Tonight, they’ll run it back in singles action.Video Credit: YouTubeJohnny Gargano vs. Alex ShelleyAfter betraying Moto
  
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• John Cena Reacts To James Gunn’s Superman Trailer

  20-12-2024 15:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena believes the DCU is in good hands under James Gunn’s direction.
  Gunn, CEO of DC Studios and director of the new Superman film, released the trailer for his upcoming project on Thursday morning. The reception has been overwhelming so far, if not a bit polarizing. Many fans appreciate Gunn bringing the character closer to his comic book counterpart, while others still champion Zack Snyder’s Man Of Steel as their definitive pick for what Superman should be.
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• Athena Explains Why Main-Eventing ROH Final Battle Is Cool And Nerve-Wracking

  20-12-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Athena is excited to make history once again.At Ring of Honor Final Battle, “The Forever Champ” Athena will defend her ROH Women’s World Championship in what the promotion is advertising as a “double main event.” According to Fightful Select, Athena and her challenger Billie Starkz are planned to close the event, which emanates from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Athena herself reiterated this during a new interview with Denise Salcedo.
  
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• Drew McIntyre On AEW: I’m Happy To See So Many Friends Making A Full-Time Living

  20-12-2024 14:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre is glad AEW has been such a success, as it allows other wrestlers to work full-time in the industry.The former WWE Champion was released by the WWE in 2014. With AEW still five years away, McIntyre worked in the UK with promotions like ICW and WCPW before returning to the United States with TNA.He eventually returned to the WWE to become a multi-time world champion, but Drew McIntyre is still thrilled that Tony Khan made a new promotion to help grow the industry i
  
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• Ring of Honor Announce Multiple Matches for Final Battle: Zero Hour

  20-12-2024 14:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This Friday night, December 20th, Ring of Honor will be making its return to the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City for the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view. As per the norms of All Elite Wrestling and ROH, there will be a special Zero Hour before the final Ring of Honor pay-per-view of the year. The Philadelphia-based promotion has now announced four matches for the Zero Hour.The first match will feature Harley Cameron’s return to Ring of Honor. She will be wrestling STA
  
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• ‘Dynamite Kid’ Tommy Billington vs. Katsuyori Shibata Added To ROH Final Battle

  20-12-2024 14:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Friday night, is the final pay-per-view of the year for Ring of Honor, Final Battle. The event will be taking place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Adding to the matches previously announced, last night on ROH TV, a couple more matches have been announced.Former ROH Pure Champion Katsuyori Shibata will be in action as he will be taking on the up-and-coming star ‘Dynamite Kid’ Tommy Billington.“Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tommy Billington The former #ROH Pure Champ
  
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• Moose Decries ‘Fake News’ About X-Division Title Retirement Rumors

  20-12-2024 14:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Moose has warned fans to stop getting their news from Twitter.The former TNA World Champion became the X-Divison Champion on November 8 when he beat “Speedball” Mike Bailey on TNA Impact.Despite claims that TNA retired the X-Division championship at a TV taping, Moose has taken to Twitter to dismiss the “fake news” on display. He also denied there was any bad morale in the TNA locker room, with rumors stemming from the re-introduction of former TNA World Champion Tessa B
  
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• Ring Of Honor Quick Results (12/19/24): Athena & Billie Starkz In Action

  20-12-2024 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor results – December 19, 2024Thursday’s Ring of Honor on HonorClub episode featured Athena, Dark Order, Shane Taylor Promotions, Billie Starkz, Grizzled Young Veterans, Queen Aminata, and more.Here are the complete ROH on HonorClub results for the December 19 episode:
  Lee Johnson (w EJ Nduka) defeated Bishop Kaun (w/ Toa Liona)Queen Aminata defeated Lady FrostRing of Honor World Television Champion Brian Cage and Lance Archer (w/ Don Callis) defeated Iron Savages (w
  
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• Kevin Owens Called Out By Drew McIntyre For Copying Him, KO Responds In Hilarious Fashion

  20-12-2024 02:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre now understands if you come for Kevin Owens you best not miss.Yesterday at WWE Headquarters, Kevin Owens decided to deface the imagery of Cody Rhodes as the Undisputed WWE Champion and placed of image of himself over Rhodes instead.pic.twitter.com/wjSpWj9jFQ— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) December 18, 2024
  While most found this to be hilarious, RAW Superstar Drew McIntyre took exception to it and took to social media to call out Owens for copying him
  
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• Report: When Kenny Omega Is Expected To Return To AEW

  20-12-2024 01:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  We hear the battle cry as Kenny Omega is on his way back to All Elite Wrestling.Last night on AEW Dynamite, a video package for Omega played during the show and it was mentioned he’ll return to action at Wrestle Dynasty next month. But when is he returning to AEW programming? It appears we now have our answer.
  According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), people within the company and close to Kenny Omega claim Omega’s return to
  
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• Chris Jericho Says Matt Cardona Reminds Him Of A Certain WWE Hall Of Famer

  20-12-2024 00:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho has high praise for his opponent this Friday at ROH Final Battle, Matt Cardona.All Elite Wrestling‘s Chris Jericho was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio. When asked about his upcoming title defense against Matt Cardona at Final Battle this Friday, Jericho spoke highly of Cardona and said he reminds him of WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart.“Just the fact that we are doing this is special,” Chris Jericho admitted. “The fact that it’s in Ham
  
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• AEW Dynamite Viewership Increases On 12/18, Demo Also Rises

  20-12-2024 00:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Dynamite saw an increase in viewership on December 18 for their Holiday Bash special.According to Wrestlenomics, 625,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, drawing a 0.19 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is up from last week’s episode when 594,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also rose from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.17 rating in the same demographic.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INAEW Dynamite last night on TBShttps://t.co/l0Y5lRr6YP&m
  
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