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• CM Punk On His Expectations For The Next Year: I’m Here To Enjoy The Ride

  23-11-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk is gearing up for another return to the ring just in time for the kickoff to WrestleMania season.WWE Superstar CM Punk recently spoke to Peter Rosenberg at ComplexCon. When asked if he has any expectations for the next year, Punk said he feels fortunate due to his injury that he gets to have another comeback on the road to WrestleMania 41.“I think we pick up where we left off,” CM Punk said. “The tricep injury really threw a monkey wrench into everythi
  
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• Zay Explains How Private Party’s Title Match At AEW Full Gear Is A Full-Circle Moment

  23-11-2024 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zay of Private Party explains how their title match at AEW Full Gear is a full-circle moment.At AEW Full Gear, Private Party will defend their titles against The Outrunners, Kings of the Black Throne, and The Acclaimed. This will mark their first defense of the titles.Speaking on The Mark Hoke Show on 101.5 FM KDAWN Las Vegas, Private Party were asked about their title match at AEW Full Gear. Quen explained that they had already been scouting their competition.
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• Orange Cassidy: If All Goes To Plan, I Should Leave AEW Full Gear With AEW World Title

  23-11-2024 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Orange Cassidy expresses his confidence heading into AEW Full Gear.In recent weeks, Cassidy has been feuding with AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. Cassidy will challenge Moxley for the title at AEW Full Gear.Speaking with amNewYork Metro, Orange Cassidy discussed his upcoming match against Jon Moxley.“I am tied to Jon Moxley forever,” Cassidy said. “He is the person that actually changes me. I am not the same wrestler after I get done going
  
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• Nick Aldis Loves His Dynamic With RAW GM Adam Pearce: There’s Always Potential There

  23-11-2024 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s been a lot of give-and-take between SmackDown and RAW General Managers Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce as of late.WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis was a recent guest on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet. When asked about RAW General Manager Adam Pearce, Aldis spoke about the dynamic we see on-screen between himself and Pearce.“I love the dynamic between Adam and I. It’s a lot of fun, and it’s something that you can go to, then get away from for a b
  
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• Montez Ford Is Glad To Be An Example Of Success Without Having An Indie Background

  23-11-2024 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Montez Ford is happy to show that you can be a success in the WWE without any wrestling experience.Ford signed a contract with the WWE in 2015, despite not having a background on the indie scene. He began teaming with Angelo Dawkins a year later and remains a part of The Street Profits to this day.Despite rumors that he is set to go solo and leave the tag team, Montez Ford is happy as part of the duo. He is also happy to be an example of how one can succeed in the WWE despite a
  
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• Ricochet on Leaving WWE: It’s Cool People Wanted Me To Stay, But AEW Feels Right

  23-11-2024 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricochet wants to show what he can really do.
  While speaking to Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, Ricochet shared why he chose not to re-sign with WWE. He mentioned that while WWE was doing great, it was not the best place for him. He shared that he is also really happy about signing with AEW.“WWE is killing it, they’re doing great,” said Ricochet. “For the Ricochet character, this was the right move. It’s not a knock on them. For me, being at AEW is
  
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• Jon Moxley: Marina Shafir Is Unf*ckwithable, She’s An Inspiring Person To Be Around

  23-11-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the top wrestlers in AEW is the current AEW World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley. He recently brought in former WWE Superstar Marina Shafir into his faction, The Blackpool Combat Club. The faction has been terrorizing the Jacksonville-based promotion.
  In an interview with TVinsider, Jon Moxley shared his thoughts on Marina Shafir.“Dude, Marina is great. I only surround myself with people I trust and people of the highest quality of character and integrity because
  
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• Mercedes Moné Addresses Online Criticism, ‘Things Don’t Get To Me Anymore’

  23-11-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné is often the target of line criticism. While she loves that people talk about her, she doesn’t let the negativity get to her.In an interview with Rick Ucchino of The Takedown on SI, Mercedes Moné shared her mindset regarding the criticism.“Oh, things don’t get to me at all anymore (laughs). I learned a long time ago to not let words affect me, because the internet used to affect me so much. Just the littlest things&
  
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• Liv Morgan Reveals Her Proudest Moments In Wrestling

  23-11-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan is proud of her time in The Riott Squad than anything else in WWE.She appeared on The Ringer and was asked which moments she was most proud of in her WWE career. Liv Morgan said that her time with Ruby Riot and Sarah Logan is what she is most proud of and the most fun she’s had in wrestling so far.She also mentioned interrupting the wedding of Rusev and Lana, revealing herself to be Lana’s lover. That was a storyline that fizzled out into nothing, but it
  
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• Trick Williams Teases 2025 Royal Rumble Appearance

  23-11-2024 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trick Williams teases being a surprise entrant in the 2025 Royal Rumble match,The NXT Champion has quickly become one of the most popular stars in WWE and is the top star in NXT. The Royal Rumble has a long history of NXT Champions appearing in the match, going all the way back to Bo Dallas in 2013.Trick Williams spoke with Ten Count Media and was asked about potentially appearing in the Royal Rumble match next year. This was asked due to his jacket, which was emblazoned by Roy
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Calls Tony Khan One Of His Greatest Bosses

  23-11-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dustin Rhodes thinks very highly of his boss Tony Khan in AEW.The former WWE star has worked for Tony Khan since joining the promotion in 2019. He came into the company for Double or Nothing 2019, wrestling his brother Cody Rhodes in one of the best matches in AEW history at the event.Since then, Dustin Rhodes has been a constant presence in AEW and ROH under Tony Khan. He currently holds the ROH Tag Team Championships and the ROH Six-Man Tag Team Championships.
  
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• The Undertaker: Omos Is a Modern-Day Andre The Giant

  23-11-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the largest WWE Superstars of the current era is the seven-foot-four Nigerian Giant Omos. Recently, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker shared his thoughts on the former WWE Raw Tag Team Champion.While speaking on a recent episode of his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker shared that there are not too many people on the roster that Omos should not just squash. He compared the Nigerian Giant to the late-great Andre The Giant.
  “You can’t not love that
  
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• Bayley: Royal Rumble Win Was Like A Fairytale

  23-11-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Bayley thought winning the Royal Rumble was like a fairytale.The former WWE Women’s Champion was the last woman standing at last year’s PLE. Bayley outlasted 29 other women to win the Royal Rumble for the first time. She entered third in the match, last eliminating Liv Morgan to earn herself a title shot at WrestleMania 40.Bayley went on to defeat her Damage CTRL teammate IYO SKY at WrestleMania 40, taking home the WWE Women’s Championship. The Royal Rumble wi
  
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• Xavier Woods Reflects On The Legacy Of The New Day

  23-11-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the most successful factions in WWE, The New Day is nearing its tenth anniversary. Recently one-third of the faction, Xavier Woods reflected on the legacy of the New Day and what impact it had on the fans and the budding generation of wrestlers.While speaking to Scott Fishman for TVinsider, Woods shared that he and the rest of the New Day made the right choice by being themselves rather than a character. He is confident it is the right choice as it inspired many wrestler
  
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• Tony Khan: The Costco Guys Have Shown Me The Power Of TikTok And Marketing To New Fans

  23-11-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Costco Guys have quickly become viral sensations, and in their brief time working together, AEW’s Tony Khan says he’s learned a lot about marketing from them.“Big Boom!” AJ will face QT Marshall at AEW Full Gear: Zero Hour. Heading into the match, AJ and QT have mostly promoted the match on social media. The Costog Guys also appeared on the go-home editions of AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage.Speaking on The
  
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• Gigi Dolin Returns From Injury At NXT Live Event

  23-11-2024 07:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gigi Dolin is back in action.According to fans in attendance, Gigi Dolin returned to the ring at the NXT live event on November 22.Dolin had been sidelined with a torn ACL since March; she had last wrestled on the March 12 episode of NXT, where she lost to Arianna Grace via disqualification.
  #NXTLakeland @CoraJadeWWE, accompanied by @roxanne_wwe, believes no one's strong enough to challenge her, much less the NXT Women's Champion. A returning @gigidolin_wwe begs to differ! pic.
  
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• Kenny Omega’s In-Ring Return Confirmed For NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty

  23-11-2024 07:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega‘s in-ring return has been confirmed for NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty.Former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega has not wrestled since December 2023, as he has been sidelined with diverticulitis. He got into a backstage altercation with Gabe Kidd at NJPW Power Struggle. Omega later agreed to face him atNJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. NJPW has now officially announced the match.The official announcement, courtesy of NJPW’s website, is as follows:“Kenny Omega&
  
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• WWE SmackDown Spoilers For 11/29 (Taped On 11/22)

  23-11-2024 06:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On November 22, WWE taped matches for the November 29 episode of WWE SmackDown from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.The spoilers (via PWInsider) are as follows:
  Michin defeated Piper Niven and Lash Legend, who replaced Jade Cargill, to advance to the next round of the WWE Women’s United States Championship Tournament. Chelsea Green came out with Piper Niven, and she attacked Michin, but B-Fab ran her off.Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Andrade. When LA Knight attempted to attack him a
  
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• Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser Added To 11/25 WWE RAW

  23-11-2024 06:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bron Breakker will be in action on the November 25 episode of WWE RAW.WWE announced that WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker will face Ludwig Kaiser on Monday’s show. This comes after Kaiser interfered in Breakker’s match against Sheamus on the November 18 episode. Kaiser took out Breakker and Sheamus and stood tall. In a digital exclusive promo, Breakker vowed to get revenge.The updated card is as follows:
  Women’s WarGames Advantage Match: Bianca Bela
  
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• Four-Way Match Announced For AEW Full Gear: Zero Hour

  23-11-2024 05:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new match has been announced for AEW Full Gear.AEW announced on social media that Buddy Matthews of The House of Black would face Top Flight’s Dante Martin, The Beast Mortos, and Komander in a four-way match at AEW Full Gear: Zero Hour. The post hyped up the match by calling the four competitors four of AEW’s “most dynamic athletes.”The Zero Hour pre-show will also feature a singles match between Deonna Purrazzo and Anna Jay. Plus, “Big Boom!&rdq
  
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• Paul Heyman Returns, Reveals CM Punk Is OG Bloodline’s Fifth Man For WarGames On WWE SmackDown

  23-11-2024 04:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman and CM Punk both returned on the November 22 episode of WWE SmackDown.Heading into Friday night, Roman Reigns and the OG Bloodline had come up empty in their search for a fifth man for their WarGames match against The Bloodline. Seth Rollins had rejected the group, and Reigns also shot down the idea of teaming with Cody Rhodes.At the end of the show, Sikoa and his Bloodline called out Reigns and his group and demanded their surrender. Before Reigns could say anythin
  
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• Cody Rhodes vs. Carmelo Hayes, Women’s US Title Tournament Match Set For WWE SmackDown

  23-11-2024 04:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two matches have been announced for the November 29 episode of WWE SmackDown.After a confrontation backstage on the November 22 episode, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will face Carmelo Hayes. Hayes talked trash after Rhodes’ argument with Kevin Owens, and Rhodes told Nick Aldis to reevaluate his first-round draft pick.
  YIKES!That was cold, @Carmelo_WWE ?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/v3Gw1rwFzn— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2024
  Plus, the WWE Women’s United State
  
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• Rhea Ripley Appears On 11/22 WWE SmackDown

  23-11-2024 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley made a surprise appearance on WWE SmackDown as tensions continued to rise heading into WWE Survivor Series: WarGames.On the November 22 episode of WWE SmackDown, Bayley and Naomi faced Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae. WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax interfered and attacked Naomi and Bayley. Jax, Stratton, and LeRae ganged up on Bayley and Naomi. IYO SKY tried to make the save, but she was outnumbered.SKY kept fighting, but Raquel Rodriguez and WWE Women’
  
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• AEW Rampage Results: Review, Grades, Card For November 22

  23-11-2024 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our AEW Rampage results for tonight include action between The Dark Order and The Conglomeration, Juice Robinson and The Butcher, and more. Also in store for tonight is a tag team match between Mariah May & Mina Shirakawa and Nyla Rose and Harley Cameron. Big Boom! AJ and QT Marshall will also be on hand for their AEW Full Gear Zero Hour weigh-in, and AEW will debut its AEW version of “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses.
  AEW Rampage CardDark Order vs. The Conglomeration
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• Kevin Owens Agrees To Face Cody Rhodes On WWE SmackDown

  23-11-2024 03:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens explained why he has a problem with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and Cody challenged him to a fight.On the November 15 episode of WWE SmackDown, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes called Kevin Owens out after Owens took Randy Orton out with a piledriver. Nick Aldis said that the matter had to be handled internally.Rhodes then went to the ring on the November 22 episode and called out Owens. Owens appeared in the crowd and noted that he was frustrated becaus
  
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• Jade Cargill Attacked Backstage, Taken Out In An Ambulance On WWE SmackDown

  23-11-2024 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jade Cargill was attacked backstage on WWE SmackDown.On the November 22 episode of WWE SmackDown, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair faced Chelsea Green and Blair Davenport in a WWE Women’s United States Championship Tournament match. During the bout, Belair’s tag team partner, Jade Cargill, was found attacked backstage. She was laid out on a car, and she was clearly hurt. Belair left the match to go check on Cargill.What happened?!@Jade_Cargill was f
  
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• Chelsea Green Advances In WWE Women’s US Title Tournament On WWE SmackDown

  23-11-2024 02:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Women’s United States Championship continued on the November 22 episode of WWE SmackDown.On the November 15 episode of WWE SmackDown, the tournament began with a Triple Threat Match where Bayley defeated B-Fab and Candice LeRae to advance to the next round. The tournament continued with another Triple Threat Match on the November 22 episode, where Bianca Belair faced Chelsea Green and Blair Davenport.The three competitors battled it out in a hard-fought match. Bel
  
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• Report: Michael Hayes Backstage At WWE SmackDown Following Absence

  23-11-2024 01:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Michael Hayes is reportedly back following a temporary leave of absence.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Hayes is backstage at WWE SmackDown. He is listed as the producer for a number of segments at the WWE SmackDown double taping on November 22. As previously reported, Hayes was on leave for personal reasons. However, he was expected to return.Per Sapp, Hayes has immediately resumed his work on the Bloodline angles/segments. Hayes has be
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For November 22

  23-11-2024 01:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes going face-to-face with Kevin Owens, the Women’s United States Championship Tournament continues when Bianca Belair meets Chelsea Green and Blair Davenport in a triple threat match, LA Knight defending the United States Championship against Santos Escobar, Naomi and Bayley vs. Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo vs. Anna Jay Set For AEW Full Gear: Zero Hour

  23-11-2024 01:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Deonna Purrazzo will be in action at AEW Full Gear: Zero Hour.AEW announced that Deonna Purrazzo will face Anna Jay on the Zero Hour ahead of the Full Gear pay-per-view on November 23.
  The match comes after Jay rejected Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie, who offered Jay their “services” last week.
  #AEWFullGear ZERO HOUR
  TOMORROW NIGHT, 11/23
  6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PThttps://t.co/kaIQz5XGqA@DeonnaPurrazzo vs @annajay___After Anna Jay refused #TheVendetta's offer for their "serv
  
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