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• Zilla Fatu Picks A Side Ahead Of Tribal Combat Match Between Roman Reigns And Solo Sikoa

  30-12-2024 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zilla Fatu chooses his Tribal Chief.Roman Reigns will face Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat Match on the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere on January 6.Speaking with MuscleManMalcolm, Fatu was asked to pick a winner, and he named Roman Reigns. He did not elaborate on his answer.Zilla Fatu On The BloodlineDuring a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Fatu commented on the feud between the two sides of The Bloodline.“I might have to go with … Imma break it down why I have
  
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• Nic Nemeth Wants To Face Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi, And More In 2025

  30-12-2024 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth has his sights set on some major matches in 2025.In a tweet, Nic Nemeth responded to a fan who asked him to name his goals for 2025. He stated that he wanted to face Leon Slater, Jordynne Grace, Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Adam Cole, and Jeff Hardy.
  Fight: Leon Slater, Jordynne, KC, Omega, Tanahashi (again), Adam Cole & Jeff (tore it up with Matt a lot, already) https://t.co/FyXSM7dWfB— Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) December 30, 2024
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• Cody Rhodes Doesn’t Want To Wrestle Full-Time Past 45, Would Love To Be In Movies

  30-12-2024 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes comments on his future, both in wrestling and beyond.Speaking on 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Cody Rhodes was asked to comment on how far away his retirement was.“Well, 39 now, I’d say, my contract is running until…I don’t want to wrestle full-time definitely past 45,” he said. “Drop in, for sure, keep myself in shape. I could see [being involved in the wrestling world]. I would love to tell stories like we do in the
  
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• Best WWE Feuds Of 2024

  30-12-2024 21:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2024 set the bar incredibly high when it comes to WWE feuds. Vince McMahon’s departure from the company enabled Triple H to flex his creative muscles. What fans got were some incredibly well-done feuds.But before we get to the list, let’s give a shout to Bayley vs. IYO SKY, American Made vs. The Wyatts and Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens, which brought the legendary Winged Eagle Championship to WWE television.Now that we are done with our honorable mentions, let’s
  
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• Young Bucks Had To Change Plans For AEW Tag Title Run Because Of NXT

  30-12-2024 21:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks say they had to axe an idea for their run as AEW World Tag Team Champions because of NXT.Speaking on Tunnel Talk, the Young Bucks were asked about storylines that they wanted to do that they didn’t get the chance to pull off. Matt shared his idea for the EVP Roulette and said that they couldn’t do it because NXT did the Spin The Wheel, Make A Deal gimmick.“Originally, I wanted to do something called the Elite Roulette, or the EVP Roulette, and
  
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• Sami Zayn Claims Two Big Matches on Netflix Could Potentially Be WrestleMania Matches

  30-12-2024 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There is a little over a week left for the grand premiere of WWE Raw on Netflix. Among the matches announced for the show, Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will be facing each other in Tribal Combat. Also, the Best in the World CM Punk will be wrestling Seth Rollins in the show’s main event. Recently, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn shared his thoughts on the matches announced for the Netflix premiere.Sami Zayn was a special guest on the Battleground podcast. Du
  
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• Young Bucks: Creative Changed Multiple Times Before We Dropped AEW Tag Titles

  30-12-2024 21:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks say that they were supposed to drop the AEW World Tag Team Championships months before they lost the titles to Private Party.Speaking on Tunnel Talk, Matt Jackson notes that they like to plan creative somewhat far in advance. Nick then revealed that the plans changed multiple times in their recent title run before they dropped the gold.“It’s interesting, though,” Nick Jackson said. “For instance, with this last
  
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• WWE Wants To Make Characters More Relatable While Maintaining ‘Larger Than Life’ Aura

  30-12-2024 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Fee has managed to keep the Wyatt Sicks group grounded while remaining larger-than-life.He joined WWE as the director of long-term creative in 2022, coinciding with Bray Wyatt’s return to the company. He previously worked as a horror writer for Marvel and was on board with pitching ideas for Bray Wyatt and The Fiend in his role.However, since Wyatt’s death, he has had a big hand in the Wyatt Sicks storyline. Rob Fee appeared alongside Bo Dallas on Dead Meat Pres
  
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• Starlight Kid Looks To Elevate The Wonder Of Stardom Title

  30-12-2024 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Starlight Kid has big plans in store for her first reign as Wonder of Stardom Champion following her Dream Queendom victory.At STARDOM Dream Queendom 2024, Starlight Kid dethroned Natsupoi to capture the Wonder of Stardom Championship for the first time in her career. The day after, STARDOM held a press conference with some of the competitors from the show to gather their insights from the matchups. Starlight Kid was one of the participants in the press confere
  
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• Julia Hart Has A Great Reason For Being The ‘Princess Of The Black Throne’ Instead Of Its Queen

  30-12-2024 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Julia Hart puts things in perspective.
  Hart is set to make her in-ring return at AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen on Wednesday night. She will compete against Jamie Hayter, who she has been taunting for weeks in anticipation of her return to television. Hart spoke with Lauren Coates for Variety about her in-ring return and some of the inspirations for her character, the ‘Princess of the Black Throne.’
  The name is inspired by the House Of Black’s alternate na
  
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• Julia Hart Reflects On Her AEW Return, Says She Missed The Adrenaline Rush

  30-12-2024 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Julia Hart discusses her return to AEW programming.After Julia Hart lost the TBS Championship to Willow Nightingale at AEW Dynasty, she was absent from AEW programming for several months due to injury. Hart returned at AEW Collision Winter Is Coming, where she attacked Hayter. She is set to face Hayter at AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen on January 1.Speaking with Lauren Coates for Variety, Julia Hart commented on her return. She also noted that she had ideas
  
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• Erick Rowan and Bo Dallas Have Grown A Lot Closer In Wyatt Sicks Stable

  30-12-2024 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Erick Rowan and Bo Dallas grew closer after working together, following Bray Wyatt’s death.The former WWE Champion passed away in August 2023. Plans for his Wyatt Sicks faction were put on the shelf, although it was later revived by Bo Dallas the following year.Uncle Howdy made his first WWE appearance since Bray Wyatt’s death in June. He was portrayed by Bo Dallas, who led the faction which included Erick Rowan in a new role in the WWE.While appearing on Dead Meat
  
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• The New Day Gives A Kid Coal For Christmas At WWE Live Event

  30-12-2024 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The New Day turned their backs on Big E. They got kicked out of the RAW locker room, and Kofi Kingston’s mom even disowned him when WWE was in Boston.
  Most people would think they deserved coal for Christmas. They turned the tables on a fan at a WWE live event and gifted him coal instead.
  WWE was in Chicago on Sunday night for another live event on the company’s holiday tour. Ahead of their match, they gave one “lucky” fan a late Christmas gift wrapp
  
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• Orange Cassidy vs. Hangman Page Set For AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen

  30-12-2024 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new match has been announced for AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen.Tony Khan confirmed that Orange Cassidy will face “Hangman” Adam Page at the show, which will be AEW’s first simulcast on Max. Cassidy and Page both competed in the world title match at AEW Worlds End.Khan noted that this will be the first-ever singles match between Page and Cassidy.
  This Wed, Jan 1
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  Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
  8pm ET/7pm CT, on TBS + MAXFight for the Fallen@or
  
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• Ricky Starks Announced For DEFY Event In February

  30-12-2024 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricky Starks will be part of DEFY‘s eighth anniversary show.KENTA will defend the DEFY World Championship at their DEFY Hundredth event on February 7. This comes after Starks made a surprise appearance at DEFY Blueprint on December 29 and got in KENTA’s face after his match with Schaff.ON SALE ALERTDEFY : HUNDREDTH
  Come celebrate our 8th anniversary on February 7th at Washington Hall !
  Kenta defends the DEFY World Championship against Ricky Starks !P
  
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• Trish Stratus Is Grateful For Triple H Helping With WWE No Way Out 2001 Match

  30-12-2024 18:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trish Stratus was shocked at how generous Triple H was in helping her and Stephanie McMahon train for their match at Now Way Out 2001.The two women competed in one of their first big matches at the show. It came before the high McMahon showdown at WrestleMania X7, which also featured both women prominently.
  Trish Stratus recently spoke with Inside The Ropes about her match with Stephanie McMahon at No Way Out 2001. She explained that there were incredibly low
  
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• CM Punk Reflects On In-Ring Return At Allstate Arena, Calls Dominik Mysterio A Greasy Twat

  30-12-2024 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk reflects on competing at live events during WWE‘s holiday tour and takes a shot at Dominik Mysterio.Punk was part of WWE’s holiday tour, and he delivered some memorable moments. From running to the ring in a towel and shower cap to challenging Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, it was a special weekend.In a post on Instagram, CM Punk commented on his eventful weekend. He highlighted his match against Gunther at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. Pun
  
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• Kris Statlander Is Open to a Women’s Continental Classic Tournament

  30-12-2024 18:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It has become an AEW tradition to host a tournament to determine the next Continental Classic Champion. Last year, the inaugural champion was crowned and it was the Mad King Eddie Kingston. This year, the Grand Finale was between Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada. The Rainmaker won the match to retain his Continental Classic Title. Recently, former AEW TBS Champion Kris Statlander pondered over the thought of there being a Women’s Continental Classic tournament.While speak
  
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• Watch CM Punk And Other WWE Superstars Sing Taylor Swift’s ‘22’

  30-12-2024 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  I don’t know about you, but it seems like CM Punk is feeling “22.”A video of WWE Superstars singing karaoke songs at WrestleMania 29 weekend has resurfaced because the internet is forever (mostly), and old content always finds new life on social media.A video featuring WWE stars singing Taylor Swift’s “22,” one of the singles from Swift’s 2012 studio album, Red, is one of the latest to return. This clip originated on an epis
  
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• Celebrating The Evolution Of Philippine Women’s Wrestling

  30-12-2024 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Women’s wrestling saw a meteoric rise in the Southeast Asian region this past year, and the Philippines has been at its forefront. Though it remains to be a male-dominated industry, promotions such as PUSO Wrestling have taken major steps in raising the bar for women in the local scene.PUSO Wrestling celebrated the talents of Filipina wrestlers in their inaugural Pwersang Pinay Gauntlet Match to close out 2024. The match consisted of the promotion’s own female
  
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• Brian Myers On Tessa Blanchard TNA Return: Everyone Deserves a Second Chance

  30-12-2024 17:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the most controversial stars in the business of professional wrestling is former TNA Knockouts World Champion Tessa Blanchard. She had a lot of issues with the women’s locker room. She was accused of allegedly making racist remarks and for also being a bully backstage.
  Recently, Blanchard made a return to TNA at the Final Resolution pay-per-view. She showed up during the match between Jordynne Grace and Rosemary. She attacked Big Mama Pump and the match ended in a
  
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• El Hijo Del Vikingo Provides Update After Suffering Apparent Injury

  30-12-2024 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  El Hijo del Vikingo comments on his latest injury.Vikingo has dealt with injuries throughout 2024. He missed a few months after he suffered a ruptured ligament and torn meniscus in February. Vikingo also suffered an injury at the TNA tapings in October, but this setback only sidelined him for a few weeks. At PROGRESS Unboxing VII, Vikingo faced Kid Lykos II, but the match was stopped after he suffered an apparent injury.In a post on Instagram, El Hijo del
  
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• Sabu: If Drew Carey Is In The WWE Hall of Fame, That Means It’s Bullshit

  30-12-2024 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sabu doesn’t think he’s eligible for the WWE Hall of Fame but doesn’t want to go in anyway.The ECW legend was one of the most innovative wrestlers of the 1990s. His high-flying, death-defying style wowed fans in the US and Japan. He also helped make ECW one of the most exciting promotions in the world.Sabu trained with his uncle, the Original Sheik, before embarking on a career that would involve barbed wire, death matches and explosions. He di
  
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• JBL: Vince McMahon Saved WWE During COVID

  30-12-2024 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  JBL says Vince McMahon saved the WWE when the pandemic threatened the company’s future.In March 2020, the whole world shut down due to COVID-19. This virus forced all live sports to stop and threatened the future of wrestling promotions like AEW and WWE.JBL spoke on the Something To Wrestle podcast about how Vince McMahon saved the WWE during this trying time (H/T to WrestlingNewsCo for the transcription). He explained how McMahon running empty arenas helped save his TV contracts and save
  
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• Kenny Omega Sends Message To Gabe Kidd Ahead Of Wrestle Dynasty

  30-12-2024 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega cut a full-length promo in Japanese ahead of his match with Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty.Speaking on the NJPW YouTube Channel, the former AEW Champion spoke to Gabe Kidd directly through the camera lens.He said he felt like he had been reborn since his issues with diverticulitis and that his destiny was to beat Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty. Kenny Omega added that he doesn’t see the “spirit” Gabe Kidd claims he had, while also que
  
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• AJ Francis Addresses His Future In Wrestling

  30-12-2024 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Francis has addressed his future amid rumours he could be leaving TNA in the near future.With his TNA contract coming to an end and a backstage appearance at AEW World’s End, AJ Francis has taken to Twitter to address his future in wrestling.The former WWE star used the caption, “What’s Next for A.J. FRANCI$? You heard it here first… ” before addressing what his 2025 could look like.He teased signing for AEW and WWE before announcing his match
  
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• WWE RAW Preview For December 30: CM Punk & Seth Rollins To Appear, Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Semifinals

  30-12-2024 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The final WWE RAW of 2024 comes to you live from Houston’s Toyota Center in Texas. Tonight marks the end of an era as RAW officially moves to Netflix next Monday. Here’s what’s on tap for the final RAW on cable television.Video Credit: YouTubeChad Gable vs. Otis & R-Truth vs. Pete DunneFollowing American Made and Alpha Academy’s confrontation last week, Chad Gable and Otis will collide in singles match-up this week on WWE RAW. Plus, R-Truth takes on
  
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• Dax Harwood: Teaming Up With Adam Copeland Is Full Circle

  30-12-2024 16:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dax Harwood says teaming up with Adam Copeland will be a “helluva ride” following his return at AEW Worlds End.Copeland returned from injury at AEW Worlds End. He and FTR took the fight to AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. FTR and Copeland, collectively known as FTR, will face Moxley and the Death Riders at AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen.On December 29, Dax Harwood took to Twitter and commented on joining forces with Adam Copeland.“&lsquo
  
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• Tony Khan Addresses Online Criticism, Reflects On AEW’s Success In 2024

  30-12-2024 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan highlights the heights that AEW reached in 2024.AEW had a remarkable year in 2024; the company held AEW All In at Wembley Stadium for the second year in a row and later signed a new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Still, the company remains the target of plenty of negativity, especially on social media.During the AEW Worlds End post-show media scrum, Tony Khan was asked to comment on the negativity that AEW often faces online. (H/t Wrestling
  
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• Dominik Mysterio Costs CM Punk Match Against Gunther At WWE Live Event

  30-12-2024 06:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dominik Mysterio interfered in CM Punk‘s match at the WWE live event in Chicago on December 29.Punk headlined the show, which emanated from the Allstate Arena, as he faced Gunther in a Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. In the end, Dominik Mysterio interfered and cost Punk the match by slamming the cage door in his face.
  Dirty Dom costed CM Punk the World Heavyweight Championship ??What. A. Match. ? pic.twitter.com/4Hbtg38fPd— Teffo (@Teffo_01)
  
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• Double Title Match Confirmed For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19

  30-12-2024 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Konosuke Takeshita will defend the AEW International Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19.NJPW confirmed the news after Takeshita defended the title against Powerhouse Hobbs at AEW Worlds End. He will face NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi for both titles at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. The winner of that match will defend both championships against Tomohiro Ishii at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty.Official!
  After a defence last night on PPV, @takesoup will defend the @aew Int
  
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• Ricky Starks Confronts KENTA At DEFY Event

  30-12-2024 05:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricky Starks made a surprise appearance at DEFY Blueprint on December 29.In the main event, KENTA defeated Schaff to retain his DEFY World Championship. Ricky Starks crashed his post-match celebration. He got in KENTA’s face, making it clear that he wanted a shot at the title. KENTA left the ring, and Starks stared him down. Starks then played to the crowd as the show came to an end.
  KENTA VS. RICKY STARKS?!?!#DEFYBlueprint pic.twitter.com/9NmpDqO
  
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• Dax Harwood Addresses Criticism Of Adam Copeland Jumping Off Steel Cage

  30-12-2024 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dax Harwood says if Adam Copeland wants to jump off a cage, let him jump off a cage.Copeland suffered a fractured tibia at AEW Double or Nothing, where he jumped off the steel cage during his match against Malakai Black. Copeland returned at AEW Worlds End and joined forces with FTR.At the AEW Worlds End post-show media scrum, Dax Harwood commented on the criticism regarding Copeland’s jump off the cage.“If I could say something about Adam, it’s ha
  
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• Booker T Set To Compete At ROW Event In January

  30-12-2024 03:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer and NXT commentator Booker T is set for his first match in over two years.Booker T has not wrestled since ROW Summer of Champions VIII on July 9, 2022. This marked his first match since 2020. He briefly competed in the Men’s Royal Rumble in 2023, but he has not wrestled ever since.According to fans in attendance at the Reality of Wrestling Breakout event on December 29, he agreed to face Zilla Fatu at the January 11 event after a confrontation between th
  
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• Trish Stratus Looks Back On Working With Linda McMahon, ‘She’s Amazing’

  30-12-2024 02:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trish Stratus speaks highly of Linda McMahon and her work during their storyline in WWE.Stratus was memorably involved in a storyline with Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon that led to WWE WrestleMania X-7, where Linda got out of her wheelchair and low-blowed Vince.Speaking with Inside The Ropes, Trish Stratus was asked about working with Linda McMahon. She highlighted how Linda “knew the assignment”, and she was great at her character work.“She’s amazing.
  
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• Michael Oku Reflects On Chris Jericho’s Influence On His Career

  30-12-2024 01:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Michael Oku says he appreciates Chris Jericho.RevPro star Michael Oku previously faced Jericho in a ten-man tag team match at PWG Battle of Los Angeles 2023. He also appeared on Jericho’s podcast.Speaking with MuscleManMalcolm, Michael Oku was asked to comment on how important Chris Jericho has been to his career.“It’s weird because if you want to talk about my influences, anyone that knows me, it’s Chris Jericho and it’s T
  
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• Adam Cole: Winning AEW World Title Would Be A Dream Come True

  30-12-2024 01:20 via wrestlezone.com
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  Adam Cole wants to add the AEW World Championship to the list of world titles that he has held.Cole has held the top title in NXT and ROH, and he has held other championships as well. He joined AEW in 2021, and injuries have derailed his time in the company at different points. Cole returned at AEW WrestleDream and targeted MJF. Still, his goal remains the same.Speaking on Going Ringside ahead of AEW Worlds End, Adam Cole made it clear that he had his sights set on the AEW Worl
  
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• Report: Another Former WWE Star Backstage At AEW Worlds End

  30-12-2024 01:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another former WWE star was reportedly backstage at AEW Worlds End.As previously reported, AJ Francis, formerly known as Top Dolla, and Tom Pestock, formerly known as Baron Corbin, were backstage at the show.In an update, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Tyler Breeze was also visiting backstage, as he lives in the area. Sapp notes that Breeze has not wrestled recently, but sources say that
  
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