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• Carmelo Hayes Reflects On His ‘Rookie Year’ Thus Far On WWE SmackDown

  28-09-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes enjoyed a lot of success on NXT. He also knows you’re essentially starting over on the main roster.
  WWE Superstar Carmelo Hayes recently spoke with Steven Muelhausen of Sports Illustrated. When asked about how he would characterize his run on the main roster so far, Hayes said he believes in his rookie year.“It’s my rookie year, man,” Carmelo Hayes said. “It’s funny that you mentioned that because starting off with Cody. When yo
  
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• AEW Collision Grand Slam Results: Review, Grades, Card For September 28

  29-09-2024 02:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our AEW Collision Grand Slam results for tonight include some big matches, including Kazuchika Okada and Sammy Guevara in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match, an AEW World Trios Championship Match, Jeff Jarrett going at it with Hangman Page in a Lumberjack Strap Match, and much more.
  AEW Collision Grand Slam CardAEW TNT Championship: Jack Perry (c) vs. Minoru Suzuki
  Brody King vs. Action Andretti
  Tornado Trios Match: The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe
  
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• TNA Wrestling Tapings Canceled Due To Hurricane Helene

  29-09-2024 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling has canceled two scheduled shows that were set to take place in Spartanburg, South Carolina due to the ongoing weather-related issues caused by Hurricane Helene.The company announced on Saturday that their upcoming Impact! tapings, which were supposed to be held on September 27-28 this week. TNA also announced this week that they were rescheduling tapings to Monday (September 30) and Tuesday’s (October 1) shows, but the post announcing that was deleted, so it’s unclear
  
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• Darby Allin: Jon Moxley Is The Most Underrated Performer In AEW

  28-09-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Darby Allin praises Jon Moxley.Moxley is a three-time AEW World Champion, and he has been the face of the company throughout his time there. The company has often called on Moxley in times of need, and he has always been a constant.In an interview with Josh Martinez on Superstar Crossover, Darby Allin named Jon Moxley as the most underrated performer in AEW. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful)
  “It sounds kind of strange to say this, but I think it’s Jon Moxley,&rd
  
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• CM Punk: I Think I Could Do Some Pretty Great Television With Dominik Mysterio

  28-09-2024 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk names Dominik Mysterio among the WWE stars that he wants to work with following his feud with Drew McIntyre.CM Punk returned to WWE in November 2023. He worked two live events against Dominik Mysterio and competed in the WWE Royal Rumble. Punk suffered a torn triceps in the Royal Rumble, and he later returned to the ring at WWE SummerSlam, where he faced Drew McIntyre. Punk then faced McIntyre again at WWE Bash in Berlin,Speaking on 103.5 KISS FM, CM Punk was asked to c
  
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• Trick Williams On Carmelo Hayes: If He Needs My Help, I Got His Back

  28-09-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trick Williams teases that he and Carmelo Hayes could bury the hatchet at some point.Trick Williams rose to stardom as Carmelo Hayes’ hype man in NXT before he broke out on his own. Hayes later turned on Williams, and they had a heated rivalry. Williams emerged victorious, and he went on to win the NXT Championship, while Hayes joined the main roster.Speaking on Going Ringside, Trick Williams was asked whether about potentially reconciling with Carmelo Hayes. (H/t Andrew
  
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• The Undertaker Doesn’t Know If He Would’ve Lasted As Long As He Did Without Kane

  28-09-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There are many tag teams in the world of professional wrestling. But, there are only a handful that are Hall of Fame-worthy. One such tag team is the Brothers of Destruction.
  The team consisted of the Big Red Machine Kane and WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker. Recently, the Dead Man shared his honest thoughts on the Big Red Machine.
  While speaking on a Q&A session that was a Patreon Exclusive, The Undertaker claimed that without the presence of Kane, a huge part of The Deadm
  
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• Bron Breakker Says The Future Is ‘A Bit Unknown’ After Losing WWE IC Title

  28-09-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bron Breakker lost the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Jey Uso on the September 23 episode of WWE RAW. Moving forward, the former champion says the future is unclear.Bron Breakker recently appeared on WKDQ 99.5., and he was asked to comment on what was next for him in the aftermath of his loss. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling for the transcription)“You know, I don’t know, I don’t know (what’s next for me),” Breakker said. “I don&r
  
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• Will Ospreay Names Adam Copeland As One Of His Dream Opponents In AEW

  28-09-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW International Champion Will Ospreay wants to face Adam Copeland.Ospreay and Copeland have spoken highly of each other since Ospreay officially joined AEW in March. Copeland has expressed his interest in facing the fan-favorite star, and the feeling is mutual.Speaking with “Doc” Chris Mueller of Bleacher Report, Will Ospreay was asked whether he had any potential dream opponents in AEW. He named former TNT Champion Adam Copeland.“Adam Copeland is a big one,
  
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• Ricochet Would Have Signed With AEW In 2018 If It Was Possible

  28-09-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricochet would’ve signed for AEW in 2018, had it even been an idea at that point.After Lucha Underground ended, the former Prince Puma made the jump to the WWE. He signed for NXT in 2018, impressing fans with his incredible high-flying moves and fantastic wrestling matches.However, he wishes he could’ve joined AEW instead, which he did in 2024.Ricochet spoke with Chris Jericho on a recent episode of Talk is Jericho (H/T to Fightful for the transcription). He spoke a
  
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• Mick Foley Reunited With Former WCW Star Van Hammer

  28-09-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley has reunited with former WCW star Van Hammer.
  The former WWE Champion and Van Hammer both spent time together in World Championship Wrestling. Mick Foley wrestled for the promotion between 1991 and 1994. He was known as “Cactus Jack”, a gimmick he would later revisit in the WWE.Van Hammer also spent time in WCW during this period. The pair wrestled numerous times during this period, including at Clash of the Champions in 1992.The pair reunited rece
  
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• Rhea Ripley: WWE Live Events Are Where The Fun Really Is

  28-09-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley is all for fun.This weekend, WWE will continue its live event tour with a pair of shows in Columbus, Georgia and Huntsville, Alabama. While promoting the latter on WAAY 31 News, Ripley opened up about the unique experience that comes with a WWE live event, both for fans and the WWE Superstars themselves.According to Ripley, WWE premium live events (fka pay-per-views) and television are helpful in building one’s character; untelevised live events are where the
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa: It’s Cool WWE’s Tag Team Division Is Getting Some Prominence, But We Want More

  28-09-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tommaso Ciampa wants the tag team division to get a bigger spotlight in the WWE.Despite having some top teams in the division, tag teams have found themselves left off WWE PLEs this year. The men’s tag team belts haven’t been on the line at a WWE PLE since WrestleMania 40. While they have featured regularly on Raw and Smackdown, Tommaso Ciampa wants to see the tag team division showcased more.Tommaso Ciampa spoke with the Battleground Podcast about his hopes for WWE
  
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• Ken Shamrock Explains Mindset Behind Leaving WWE Over Uncomfortable Storylines

  28-09-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  If there is one event in WWE’s history that Canadians still despise, it’s the Montreal Screwjob. It was the night when Vince McMahon screwed WWE Hall of Famer Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart and gave Shawn Michaels the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Recently, former MMA fighter turned pro wrestler, Ken Shamrock shared his thoughts on the Montreal Screwjob.While speaking to Chris Van Vliet on his Insight Podcast, Ken Shamrock shared his thoughts on the Montre
  
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• Shawn Spears Says He’s Confident That He Will Retire In WWE

  28-09-2024 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Spears says he doesn’t want to go anywhere else.Shawn Spears previously spent several years with WWE, and he left the company in 2019. He had been with AEW since 2019, but he announced his departure at the end of 2023. He then returned to WWE and re-debuted on the February 27 episode of NXT.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Shawn Spears discussed his decision to bet on himself and return to WWE.“Maybe it’s human nature to always wonder if you mad
  
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• Swerve Strickland: WWE Asked About My Availability, They Contacted My Representation

  28-09-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland says WWE inquired about his availability.Swerve Strickland previously had a prominent run in WWE, especially in NXT, but he was released in a wave of cuts in November 2021. He then signed with AEW and debuted at AEW Revolution 2022. During his time with AEW, Strickland has held the AEW World Tag Team Championship, and he won the AEW World Championship earlier in 2024.Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Strickland was asked
  
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• Toni Storm To Make CMLL Debut At 10/11 CMLL Viernes Espectacular

  28-09-2024 07:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Toni Storm is coming to CMLL.During the CMLL Noche de Campeones event on September 27, CMLL announced that Toni Storm will make her debut for the company at their CMLL Viernes Espectacular event on October 11. There, she will face La Catalina.
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  Timeless! Toni Storm será la rival de La Catalina, La Campeona Universal del #CMLL 2023, en duelo mano a mano el próximo 11 de Octubre en la Arena México como parte del mes de las Amazonas. #AEW pic.twitter.com/X
  
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• TNA Reschedules TV Tapings Again Due To Hurricane Helene

  28-09-2024 07:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA again rescheduled their television tapings in Spartanburg, South Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene.After initially rescheduling the tapings, which were set for September 27-28, the company is again moving the tapings back. Now, they will be held on September 30-October 1 at the same venue.The official announcement, courtesy of TNA’s website, is as follows:“TNA Wrestling confirmed tonight that it again is re-scheduling the pro wrestling shows at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditoriu
  
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• Swerve Strickland Says AEW Is About To Get On FOX

  28-09-2024 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is coming to FOX, at least according to Swerve Strickland.Former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland appeared in QUEENZFLIP‘s newest vlog, and he briefly mentioned that AEW is “about to get on FOX.” He also referenced how WWE SmackDown recently left the network.“We’re about to get on FOX…’cause SmackDown’s leaving FOX, and then we’re taking FOX,” he said. “TNT, TBS, and FOX, we got three of them t
  
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• Cody Rhodes Accidentally Costs Kevin Owens And Randy Orton Match On WWE SmackDown

  28-09-2024 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tensions continued to rise between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens on the September 27 episode of WWE SmackDown.Randy Orton called out Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at the beginning of the show, asking why he was teaming up with Randy Orton. Kevin Owens interrupted, as did The Bloodline. Owens then challenged The Bloodline to a tag team match. Later in the show, Rhodes said that he and Owens had to talk. Owens said that they did, but it wasn’t the right time, and he got
  
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• Bianca Belair And Jade Cargill Announced As Hosts Of WWE Bad Blood

  28-09-2024 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill will be the official hosts of WWE Bad Blood.Belair and Cargill appeared in a vignette on the September 27 episode of WWE SmackDown and hyped up the upcoming premium live event. The duo said that they were coming to Atlanta, as they would be bringing the party and hosting the show. Belair also teased that they may have some “surprise VIP gifts.” They then said that it would be the biggest party of the year.Belair and Cargill are the rei
  
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• Kofi Kingston To Make Rare Indie Appearance With Photo Op At Ego Pro Chicago Show

  28-09-2024 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Kofi Kingston will make a rare appearance at an independent event.
  Ego Pro Chicago announced that Kofi Kingston will do a limited photo op at their Return To The Forge event on October 5. More information about the show is available here.
  It’s a NEW DAY on October 5th! Welcome to the Forge @TrueKofi https://t.co/VHKOlYAiVL pic.twitter.com/9APQdIYi0Y— Ego Pro Chicago (@EgoProChicago) September 27, 2024
  Kingston remains
  
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• AEW Rampage Results: Review, Grades, Card For September 27

  28-09-2024 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our AEW Rampage results for tonight include Malakai Black & Buddy Matthews teaming up to take on Lio Rush & Action Andretti, Konosuke Takeshita facing off against Aneglico, Willow Nightingale and Taya Valkyrie going at it, and more.
  AEW Rampage Card
  Malakai Black & Buddy Matthews vs. Lio Rush & Action Andretti
  Konosuke Takeshita vs. Angelico
  Willow Nightingale vs. Taya ValkyrieAnna Jay vs. Robyn Renegade
  The Acclaimed in action
  Don’t miss all the action TO
  
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• AJ Styles To Return On 10/4 WWE SmackDown

  28-09-2024 03:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles is returning to WWE SmackDown.Styles last wrestled on WWE programming at WWE Clash at the Castle, where he lost to Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. He then competed at NOAH Destination 2024 on July 13, where he beat  Naomichi Marufuji. Over the next few weeks, Styles wrestled at WWE live events, but he has otherwise been absent from WWE programming.On the September 27 episode of WWE SmackDown, WWE announced that AJ Styles would return on the October 4 episode
  
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• Nikkita Lyons Returns To The Ring At 9/27 WWE NXT Live Event

  28-09-2024 02:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikkita Lyons is back in action.Lyons last wrestled on the January 9 episode of WWE NXT. There, she lost to Blair Davenport. Lyons was then sidelined with an ACL that required surgery. She previously suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in January 2023 and made her return in December, so she was only back for a few weeks before her latest injury. Lyons had said that she hoped to be back by NXT Halloween Havoc.According to fans in attendance, Nikkita Lyons made her return to the rin
  
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• Bayley Beats Naomi On WWE SmackDown, To Challenge For WWE Women’s Title At WWE Bad Blood

  28-09-2024 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley had earned a rematch for the WWE Women’s Championship, and she will challenge for the gold at WWE Bad Blood.On the September 20 episode of WWE SmackDown, Bayley and Naomi faced WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton. If Naomi and Bayley won, the competitor who scored the victory would earn a shot at Jax at WWE Bad Blood. Bayley and Naomi emerged victorious, but they both scored the win. This led to some confusion about who would challenge Jax.Naomi
  
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• Randy Orton Asks Cody Rhodes For Explanation About Teaming With Roman Reigns

  28-09-2024 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton asked Cody Rhodes to explain himself on WWE SmackDown.Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes’ decision to team up with Roman Reigns at WWE Bad Blood has not been a popular decision with his allies. Kevin Owens has already hinted that he is not on board with it.On the September 27 episode of WWE SmackDown, Randy Orton came to the ring and questioned Rhodes, as he noted that while he trusted the champion, something did not sit right with him. He called Rhodes out,
  
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• Janel Grant’s Team Issues List Of Examples Of ‘Vince McMahon And WWE’s Toxic Culture’

  28-09-2024 02:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant’s PR team has issued a press release that highlights examples of “Vince McMahon and WWE‘s toxic culture.”Vince McMahon has been all over the news this week, as “Mr. McMahon”, the Netflix docuseries about the former WWE Chairman, premiered on September 25. This comes months after Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE, alleging sexual assault, sex trafficking, and emotional abuse. McMahon denied the
  
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• Report: Update On The Lucha Bros’ AEW Status

  28-09-2024 01:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on The Lucha Bros‘ AEW status as they continue to be linked to WWE.As previously reported, the contracts of both Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo were set to expire in 2024, and WWE was interested in the duo. Penta had claimed that he had been in contact with WWE. Sources said that he claimed he told the company that he and Fenix were a package deal, and they wanted to go to the main roster.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select)
  
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• Thunder Rosa: I Am Not Cleared, I Will Announce It When I Am

  28-09-2024 01:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thunder Rosa denies a recent report that she had been cleared to return to the ring.The former AEW Women’s World Champion has not wrestled since the August 31 episode of AEW Collision. There, she competed in a four-way match against Hikaru Shida, Serena Deeb, and Queen Aminata. She subsequently announced that she had suffered a concussion, and she would be out for a few weeks. On September 27, Dave Meltzer wrote that Rosa had been cleared when he commented on he
  
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