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• Brie Garcia On Success Of Women’s Wrestling: It’s What We All Fought For So Many Eras And Generations

  25-06-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The current era of professional wrestling has given the opportunity for a lot more female stars to compete than in the olden days. The fans are also appreciating the women for their efforts in the business. Recently, WWE Hall of Famer Brie Garcia (f.k.a Brie Bella) shared her thoughts on the growth of Women’s wrestling.While speaking to Gamertag Radio, Brie Garcia mentioned that the current era of women’s wrestling is what the women in the business, past and present
  
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• Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up: Roxanne Perez vs. Lola Vice Set For NXT Heatwave, Shayna Baszler Returns To Bloodsport, Tarlee Interview

  28-06-2024 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roxanne Perez will defend the WWE NXT Women’s Championship at NXT Heatwave. Shayna Baszler is set to return to Bloodsport. AEW adds two new matches to the Forbidden Door pre-show. Tarlee chats with WrestleZone, and more!
  Let’s break it down in this week’s edition of Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up!Roxanne Perez vs. Lola Vice Set For NXT HeatwaveOn July 7, WWE NXT will present the 2024 Heatwave premium live event in Toronto. Earlier this week, the brand confirm
  
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• Triple H Shares First Two Minutes Of ‘WrestleMania XL: Behind The Curtain’

  28-06-2024 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H shares a sneak peek at WrestleMania XL: Behind The Curtain.WWE’s “WrestleMania XL: Behind The Curtain” documentary was set to premiere in April, but it was delayed. WWE recently announced the new premiere date as July 3.In a tweet on June 28, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H shared an exclusive look at the first two minutes of WrestleMania XL: Behind The Curtain.
  You can’t always predict the road that will bring you to your destination…
  
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• Will Ospreay On 6/19 AEW Dynamite’s Low Rating: It’s Motivation To Come Back Swinging

  28-06-2024 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay says AEW has growing pains to go through, and setbacks are motivation to come back swinging.
  The June 19 episode of AEW Dynamite drew a historically low rating for a non-preempted episode of the show, which prompted plenty of criticism.Speaking with Shakiel Mahjouri for CBS Sports, Will Ospreay shared his thoughts on the low rating.“That one did suck to see when it came out because, for me, that was a home run Dynamite,” Will Ospreay said. “I
  
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• Mercedes Moné: Getting Time Off From WWE To Film The Mandalorian Was Like Pulling Teeth

  28-06-2024 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné recalls the struggles to get time off from WWE to film the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian.All Elite Wrestling‘s Mercedes Moné was a recent guest on WFAN. When asked if there were restrictions in her WWE contract that prevented her from doing things she wanted outside of the company, Moné said there were, and even doing The Mandalorian was like pulling teeth.
  “Oh yes,” Mercedes Moné said. “That’s definitely
  
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• Matt Hardy Legitimately Weighs Less Now Than He Did For WWE ‘Cruiserweight’ Angle

  28-06-2024 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy revealed his 2003 weight loss angle was legitimate – and he’s in better shape today!
  The former WWE Cruiserweight Champion took part in a memorable angle in 2003. Hardy was battling for the Cruiserweight Championship, with Shannon Moore as his “Mattitude” follower. He wanted to win the coveted title, but had to drop weight to make the 215 lb weight limit.This led to some entertaining segments, with Matt Hardy frantically trying to lo
  
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• Bully Ray Reflects On Concrete Crypt Match: Worst Idea Ever, But A Pleasure Working With The Undertaker

  28-06-2024 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bully Ray is taking a glass-half-full approach to one of his most infamous matches.The Undertaker wrestled Bully Ray and D-Von Dudley in a two-on-one Handicap “Concrete Crypt” Match at the 2004 WWE Great American Bash. If Taker lost, Paul Bearer would have been buried alive in a glass case filling with concrete because… reasons?After a hard-fought battle, The Phenom managed to hit the Tombstone Piledriver on D-Von Dudley and got the win. After that, the Under
  
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• Vince Russo Said Bro 353 Times During “Who Killed WCW?” Interview

  28-06-2024 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The count is in, and it’s official: Vince Russo says “bro” too much.The former WWE, WCW and TNA writer is still a controversial figure in wrestling history. He is lauded for his work in the WWE, bringing the edginess from the WWE Magazine onto the TV shows for the first time ever. With him working under Vince McMahon, WWE battled against WCW with some of the most memorable TV shows of all time.However, his work in WCW and TNA was less well received. He mad
  
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• Nathan Frazer Reacts To Being Compared To Will Ospreay

  28-06-2024 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the rising stars on WWE programming is one-half of the current NXT World Tag Team Champions, Nathan Frazer. Frazer is only 25 years old. He signed with WWE back in 2020 and in that time, he has been able to capture the NXT UK Heritage Cup. As mentioned earlier, he is one-half of the NXT World Tag Team Champions along with his partner, Axiom.Recently, Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer compared Frazer to AEW wrestler Will Ospreay. Meltzer claimed that Frazer reminded
  
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• WWE SmackDown Preview (6/28/24)

  28-06-2024 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It’s almost time for WWE SmackDown!WWE returns to the historic Madison Square Garden for SmackDown this week. Superstars advertised for the show include Cody Rhodes, Bayley, LA Knight, and Logan Paul.Here’s what’s on tap for the June 28, 2024, episode of Friday Night SmackDown.Image Credit: WWELA Knight vs. Logan Paul vs. Santos Escobar – Men’s Money in the Bank qualifying matchThe lead-up to WWE Money in the Bank continues on SmackDown. LA Knight, Logan Paul and S
  
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• AJ Francis Declares Himself As The New International Heavyweight Wrestling Champion

  28-06-2024 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Francis has seen a lot of success since getting released by WWE.
  Francis is currently signed with TNA Wrestling. A few weeks ago, at TNA 20th Anniversary show, Francis challenged Laredo Kid to a one-on-one match for the TNA Wrestling Digital Media Championship. Francis managed to defeat Kid to capture his first singles title in TNA Wrestling.
  This past Thursday night on TNA Impact, DJ Whookid showed up to give a small present to AJ Francis. It was the Canadian International
  
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• Salina de la Renta Will Reveal Her Baby Daddy At MLW Blood & Thunder

  28-06-2024 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Who will be the father?
  Salina de la Renta announced that she was pregnant a few weeks ago at the MLW Anniversary show. She also later shared via Twitter that she was five months pregnant. But the father of her child still remains a mystery. Major League Wrestling revealed that the Baby Daddy of Salina de la Renta will be revealed at the Blood & Thunder special event on July 12.
  “Who is Salina’s Baby Daddy? Find out live at MLW Blood & Thunder ’24, fro
  
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• Booker T And Brad Gilmore’s Hall Of Fame Coming To ESPN Radio

  28-06-2024 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Many wrestling veterans have a podcast of their own. Among the list, one of the most popular podcasts in the world of professional wrestling is the Hall of Fame podcast. The hosts of the podcast are Booker T and Brad Gilmore.
  Both Booker and Brad have been hosting the podcast for several years. Now, they are going to take the podcast to the next level. Their show is going to be featured on ESPN Radio. From this Saturday, June 29th, the Hall of Fame podcast will be airing on ESPN Radio. The Hall
  
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• TNA Announce Two Major Title Matches for Slammiversary

  28-06-2024 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  One of the biggest pay-per-views of TNA Wrestling is the Slammiversary pay-per-view. The event will be taking place on the 20th of July. The special event will be telecasted live from the Verdun Auditorium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Following this week’s episode of Impact, two major championship matches have been announced for the event.Jordynne Grace kicked off the show this week. As she was speaking, Ash By Elegance and her manager showed up. Elegance’s manager revealed that the
  
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• Report: WWE Initially Wanted Jacob Fatu To Debut Under A New Name

  28-06-2024 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jacob Fatu made his WWE debut last Friday night on SmackDown, but it sounds like he almost came in under a different name.
  The Samoan Werewolf Jacob Fatu made his long-awaited WWE debut last week during the closing minutes of SmackDown, saving Solo Sikoa from Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens.
  Fatu’s debut on SmackDown was heavily praised by the WWE Universe on social media. However, a new report suggests that if WWE had initially had its way, t
  
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• Report: AEW’s New Media Rights Deal Expected To Be Announced Imminently

  28-06-2024 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It seems that we should hear about AEW‘s new media rights deal with Warner Bros Discovery very soon.The ongoing negotiations between AEW and WBD have been a hot topic of conversation for well over a year now. Tony Khan stated on the Forbidden Door Media Call that they’re in the “red zone” and are about to score a touchdown.
  In an update from Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the expectation is that AEW’s new media rights deal will be announced immi
  
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• Ring Of Honor Results (6/27/24): Mark Briscoe Defends Against Kyle Fletcher

  28-06-2024 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor results – June 27, 2024Tonight’s episode of Ring of Honor on HonorClub featured Mark Briscoe, Kyle Fletcher, Taya Valkyrie, Lance Archer, Billie Starkz, and more in action.Here are the complete ROH on HonorClub results for the June 27 episode:
  Lee Johnson defeated Alex Reynolds of Dark Order (w/ Evil Uno)Marina Shafir defeated Erica LeighLance Archer and The Righteous (Dutch and Vincent) defeated Duke Davis, Ganon Jones Jr., and Victor BenjaminTaya Valkyrie defeat
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results (6/27/24): Nic Nemeth Takes On Rich Swann

  28-06-2024 01:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA iMPACT Results – June 27, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of TNA iMPACT kicks off at 8 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of TNA iMPACT!
  The post TNA iMPACT Results (6/27/24): Nic Nemeth Takes On Rich Swann appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Tony Khan Provides An Update On Britt Baker’s AEW Status

  28-06-2024 00:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan hopes to have Britt Baker back on the AEW active roster sooner rather than later.All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan recently participated in a Forbidden Door Media Call. When asked about the status of former AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker, Khan said that Baker has been dealing with an injury and hopes that she’ll be cleared to return to the ring soon.
  “Yes, I’m really excited about Britt Baker being close to ready f
  
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• WWE And Manchester City Launch Exclusive Merchandise Collaboration

  27-06-2024 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE lands another big merchandising deal.
  Manchester City issued a press release this afternoon to announce a collaboration with WWE to produce a new collection of six new t-shirts. The following WWE Superstars now have Manchester City shirts for sale:
  Roman ReignsCM PunkStone Cold Steve AustinJohn CenaBecky Lynch
  The sixth shirt is just a generic WWE t-shirt.
  Director of Integrated Fan Experience and Retail and Licensing at Manchester City, Serena Gosling, said the
  
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• Tony Khan Talks Forbidden Door, MJF’s New Character, Staying Active In Free Agency

  27-06-2024 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tony Khan spoke with the media ahead of the 2024 Forbidden Door pay-per-view about the match card, MJF’s new character and return, still being active with free agency signings, wrestling promotions collaborating being a good thing, Britt Baker’s status and more!Check out the full call below:The post Tony Khan Talks Forbidden Door, MJF’s New Character, Staying Active In Free Agency appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Ace Steel: The Rascalz Have A Bright Future, I’m Floored By What They Can Do

  27-06-2024 22:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ace Steel recently teamed up with Joe Hendry, but there are other TNA stars he has his eye on.Steel recently spoke with WrestleZone about his on-air pairing with Hendry. Hendry already has fan support, but Steel wants him to adopt a “killer instinct” that many past world champions and his mentors had.Steel, who also works as a producer backstage in TNA, was asked who else he wants to work with on the TNA roster. He touted the Rascalz (Zach Wentz
  
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• AEW Dynamite Viewership Increases On 6/26, Demo Also Rises

  27-06-2024 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite saw an increase in viewership on June 26.According toWrestlenomics, 680,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, drawing a 0.22 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is way up from last week’s episode, when 502,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also rose from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.16 rating in the same demographic.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INAEW Dynamite last night on TBShttps://t.co/vWbb06Edcq&mdas
  
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• Trish Stratus: What Is Retirement? I’m Not Familiar With This Word

  27-06-2024 21:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trish Stratus has been wrestling for nearly four decades and has no plans of stopping just yet.Speaking during a recent appearance on the News 4 Jax program Going Ringside (via Fightful) alongside fellow WWE legend Lita, Stratus was asked about her wrestling career and if she thinks it’s time to retire following her most recent stint in the ring in 2023. The WWE legend joked that she didn’t even know what “retirement” was.“Retirement? What is retir
  
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• Serpentico Suffered Injury At Ring Of Honor Tapings On 6/8

  27-06-2024 21:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Serpentico revealed that he was injured on June 8 during the Ring of Honor television tapings.
  Following the June 8 episode of AEW Collision in Council Bluffs, Iowa, several matches were taped for Ring of Honor on HonorClub. One particular match saw Serpentico on the losing end of a six-man tag match. Serpentico hasn’t performed in the ring since.
  The Ring of Honor star took to social media this morning to reveal he was injured during his match on June 8, but th
  
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• Ric Flair: I Try To Stay Relevant, Involved In So Many Different Things

  27-06-2024 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair is all about staying busy and in the limelight.
  There are a handful of talent in the professional wrestling business who still try to stay relevant and active in the sport. One such star is the 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. The Nature Boy is currently under contract with All Elite Wrestling.Recently, while speaking in an interview for SBNation, Ric Flair opened up about his current run and being prominently featured on television.
  
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• Tony Khan: Mercedes Moné Is One Of The Greatest Free Agent Signings In History

  27-06-2024 21:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan is very, very pleased with the signing of Mercedes Moné.The former Sasha Banks made her debut for AEW back in March. In the TD Gardens in her hometown of Boston, AEW ran “Big Business”, a show designed specifically for her debut in AEW.While her first few weeks fell flat due to a lack of in-ring action, once she finally started wrestling she became a key part of the company. Mercedes Moné quickly defeated Willow Nightingale for the TBS Champi
  
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• Triple H: WWE Is Not A Sport, We’re A Movie Or TV Show About A Sport

  27-06-2024 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H explains how WWE leans more into entertainment than sports.
  During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H was asked about WWE’s ability to produce so much content, ranging from seven hours of TV to the various social media platforms they serve.
  Triple H said there’s nothing like WWE, and the fanbase is constantly craving more. He said that WWE isn’t a sport, but compared it to a movie or TV series “about a sport
  
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• Joe Hendry Credits Matt Cardona For Creating A Blueprint For His Current Run

  27-06-2024 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Hendry believes in Matt Cardona.
  One of the most popular stars in professional wrestling of the current era is Joe Hendry. It seems like everyone believes in him. But Hendry recently shared that the person he believed in was Matt Cardona.
  While speaking on a recent episode of the Busted Open Radio podcast, Joe Hendry revealed that he took inspiration from Matt Cardona and his “Z! True Long Island Story” web series. Hendry looked up to him and implemented similar
  
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• Eric Bischoff Would Thin Out The Talent Roster, Clearly Define A Strategy To Help Turn AEW Around

  27-06-2024 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  If there is one thing that WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff constantly criticizes, it is the way AEW television is produced. Not only Bischoff, but many veterans question the quality of AEW’s weekly television shows.
  On the recent episode of the 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff shared his constructive criticism on how he would carry AEW moving forward. Bischoff mentioned that he would release wrestlers who are not being featured regularly on television.
  “Re-
  
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