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• Cody Rhodes Didn’t Have A Plan After Leaving AEW, Believes He Could’ve Gone Back

  07-11-2024 19:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes was one of the founders of the Jacksonville-based promotion AEW. He was the Executive Vice President of the promotion. But in early 2022, Rhodes parted ways with the company. Later that year, at WrestleMania 38 Rhodes made an emphatic return to WWE. Now, he is the current WWE Undisputed Universal Champion.
  Recently, while speaking on The Flagrant podcast, Rhodes opened up about what his initial plans were once he had left AEW — he had no
  
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• Ring Of Honor Quick Results (11/7/24): Tomohiro Ishii & Sammy Guevara In Action

  08-11-2024 02:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor results – November 7, 2024Thursday’s Ring of Honor on HonorClub episode featured Athena, Tomohiro Ishii, Nick Wayne, Sammy Guevara, Katsuyori Shibata, EJ Nduka, and more in action.Here are the complete ROH on HonorClub results for the November 7 episode:
  The Infantry (Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo) (w/ Shane Taylor Promotions) defeated Tom Mitchell and Trace ParkerSpanish Announce Project (Serpentico and Angelico) defeated Shawn Donavan and LSGRing of Honor World Ta
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card For November 7

  08-11-2024 00:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our TNA iMPACT results for tonight include Speedball Mike Bailey defending the X-Division Championship against Moose, Rosemary taking on Wendy Choo, and we’ll see Masha Slamovich teaming up with Jordynne Grace to take on Alisha Edwards and Tasha Steelz.TNA iMPACT CardThe announced card is as follows:
  X-Division Championship: Speedball Mike Bailey (c) vs. MooseMasha Slamovich and Jordynne Grace vs. Alisha Edwards and Tasha SteelzRosemary vs. Wendy Choo
  
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• Karl Anderson Details Recent Surgery For Torn Rotator Cuff & Partially Torn Labrum

  07-11-2024 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karl Anderson will be sidelined from WWE for quite some time following recently successful surgery.
  Earlier this week, Karl Anderson took to social media to reveal that he recently underwent surgery and that we wouldn’t see him back on WWE programming until after WrestleMania 41.The WWE Superstar spoke about his recent surgery on his podcast Talk N’ Shop, Anderson revealed that his surgery was for a torn rotator cuff and a partially torn labrum. The Good Brother wil
  
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• WWE NXT Viewership Increases On 11/6, Demo Also Rises

  07-11-2024 23:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT saw a slight increase in viewership on November 6 with a move to Wednesday night against AEW Dynamite.According to Wrestlenomics, 619,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, drawing a 0.14 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is up from last week’s episode when 588,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also rose from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.17 rating in the same demographic.Last week’s episode of WWE NXT went head-to-head
  
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• AEW Dynamite Viewership Decreases On 11/6, Demo Also Drops

  07-11-2024 23:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Dynamite saw a decrease in viewership on November 6 against WWE NXT.According to Wrestlenomics, 523,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, drawing a 0.16 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week’s episode when 628,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also dropped from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.19 rating in the same demographic.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INAEW Dynamite last night on TBShttps://t.co/2gvxr9EulK— Wrestl
  
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• Report: Lance Anoa’i Signs With WWE

  07-11-2024 23:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It appears as if The Bloodline in WWE will only continue to grow with the reported signing of Lance Anoa’i.Lance Anoa’i, formerly of MLW, was a member of the Samoan SWAT Team with Jacob Fatu and Juicy Finau. Anoa’i and Finau are former MLW World Tag Team Champions. Anoa’i was granted his release from MLW in late 2023.According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Lance Anoa’i signed with WWE over the summer but is curre
  
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• MLW Announces AZTECA LUCHA For Chicago Return On 5/10

  07-11-2024 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MLW appears to be making Chicago one of their main markets moving forward as they have already announced their return to the city in 2025.Ahead of their event in Chicago this weekend, Major League Wrestling announced this afternoon in a press release that the company will return to the city on May 10, 2025, for AZTECA LUCHA at Cicero Stadium.
  Below is an excerpt regarding the match from Major League Wrestling’s press release:Following the overwhelming s
  
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• Mercedes Moné: Kamille Is In The Doghouse

  07-11-2024 21:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné is making her feelings for Kamille perfectly clear at the moment following her loss to Kris Statlander on AEW Dynamite last week.In the latest issue of the MonéMag, Mercedes Moné wrote that she was super embarrassed by Kamille not being able to get the job done against Kris Statlander.
  “Kamille couldn’t get the job done,” Mercedes Moné wrote. “I’m super embarrassed by her performan
  
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• Orange Cassidy Would Love To Be Part Of This Year’s AEW Continental Classic

  07-11-2024 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Orange Cassidy would love to compete in this year’s AEW Continental Classic if given the opportunity.All Elite Wrestling‘s Orange Cassidy was a recent guest on the Battleground Podcast. When asked about the possibility of competing in this year’s Continental Classic, Cassidy said he would definitely like to be part of it, but he’s nervous about who might be in it.“That is a tournament that will have to live up to what happened last year,” Ora
  
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• Tiffany Stratton Open To Storyline With Her Boyfriend Ludwig Kaiser If The Story Is Right

  07-11-2024 20:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There are a lot of real-life couples who are also WWE colleagues. Some of them include Jimmy Uso and Naomi, The Miz and Maryse, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, and many more. Not just married couples, but there are stars who are currently dating as well. Some of the stars include former NXT Men’s and Women’s North American Champions Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan and also Ms. Money In the Bank Tiffany Stratton and Ludwig Kaieser.Ther
  
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• Carmelo Hayes Reacts To The Lack Of Diversity On WWE PLE’s, Triple H Saying He Only Sees Talent

  07-11-2024 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes thinks that diversity isn’t an issue when it comes to rising to the top of the WWE.In recent months, there has been some controversy surrounding Triple H’s booking. There has been a perceived lack of Black talents on Premium Live Events, with the company noting this lack of diversity in their recent shows. Triple H drew more criticism when he said he didn’t see color, he only saw talent during the WWE Bad Blood Post-Show.
  However, this is not som
  
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• Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up: Liv Morgan Is WWE’s Crown Jewel, Massive 10-Woman Tag On NXT, Statlander vs. Moné At AEW Full Gear

  07-11-2024 19:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan makes history at WWE Crown Jewel. A massive 10-woman tag main-events WWE NXT. Kris Statlander vs. TBS Champion Mercedes Mone gets announced for AEW Full Gear, and more. Let’s break it down in this week’s episode of Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up!Liv Morgan Makes History At WWE Crown JewelAt WWE Crown Jewel, WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax battled for the right to be named the first-ever WWE Women’s
  
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• Katie Arquette Feels 2024 Has Been Her ‘Biggest Stride,’ PWI Women’s 250 Was Reminder Of That

  07-11-2024 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Katie Arquette looks back on her last year in wrestling.Last month, Pro Wrestling Illustrated released its 2024 Women’s 250 list, which honors the top women in the professional wrestling industry. One of the names recognized this year is “The Queen of the Silver Screen” Katie Arquette.
  Within the respective evaluation period, Arquette solidified her fourth reign as IWC Women’s Champion, while also building her name in singles and tag team competition. During a recent int
  
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• Johnny Gargano: Indi Hartwell Has Untapped Potential, She Has A Lot To Offer The Wrestling World

  07-11-2024 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Last week, the WWE Universe was caught by surprise when WWE Superstars Baron Corbin, Tegan Nox, and former NXT Women’s Champion Indi Hartwell left WWE. All three of their contracts had come to an end and they decided to not re-sign with the company. One-fourth of The Way, former NXT World Champion Johnny Gargano shared his thoughts on Hartwell’s departure.While speaking to Metro.co.uk, Johnny Gargano shared how close he and his wife Candice LeRae are with Indi Hartw
  
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• Trevor Lee Wants To Be A Top Talent Who Will Have A Direction Wherever He Works

  07-11-2024 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Trevor Leewas released from the Stamford-based promotion back in April, 2024. Since his release, Lee wrestled in multiple promotions such as RevPro Wrestling, Black Label Pro, Maple Leaf Pro, and many more.
  Recently while speaking to Denise Salcedo, Trevor Lee shared that he is open to wrestle in any promotion be it AEW, TNA, or any promotion on the independent wrestling scene. However, Lee does not want to wrestle just because they are paying him a lot of
  
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• Ricochet Reflects On Leaving WWE: I Was Always On TV, But It Was Never My Story

  07-11-2024 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the top stars who had recently parted ways with WWE and jumped ship to AEW is the former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ricochet.
  Recently, while speaking to Chris Van Vliet on his Insight podcast, Ricochet reflected on his WWE run and opened up on why he chose to leave the Stamford-based promotion.“Not even necessarily, no. So I knew my contract was ending in June, mid-June, give or take. But all the way up to that point there was never a point where I knew I was l
  
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• AEW Dynamite Review: Hits And Misses For November 6

  07-11-2024 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly AEW Dynamite hits and misses series.Last night’s Dynamite went down at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH. The show saw storylines and feuds progress on the road to Full Gear. The promotion ran an announcement for the 2024 Continental Classic Tournament.Here’s what went down on the November 6 episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.Video Credit: YouTubeHit – Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Cast
  
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• Malakai Black Says He’s Not Injured, Retiring, Or Leaving AEW

  07-11-2024 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Malakai Black has made it clear that he is not leaving AEW or retiring from wrestling.The former NXT Champion fuelled speculation about his AEW career after his match with Adam Cole on AEW Dynamite this week. He wrestled in his first singles match since May, losing to Adam Cole in 12 minutes.However, a post-match hug with his opponent before leaving the ring left fans wondering about Malakai Black’s future. Luckily, Black has swooped in to clear all that u
  
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• Bo Dallas Cites Stephen King’s The Stand As Wyatt Sicks Influence

  07-11-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bo Dallas has named Stephen King as an inspiration for himself and Bray Wyatt.Both Dallas and his brother Bray Wyatt were big horror fans, with their wrestling careers a testament to that. The Wyatt Sicks group was the brainchild of both men. However, it sadly didn’t come to pass until after Bray Wyatt’s untimely death.Bo Dallas spoke about the inspiration for their approach in wrestling in an interview with Collider. He named Stephen King’s The Stand as a mov
  
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• We’re Not Done Yet: The Hardys Address ‘One Last Run’ And Their Validating TNA Title Win

  07-11-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Hardys know their careers are winding down, but you shouldn’t count them out yet.Matt and Jeff Hardy spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard ahead of TNA’s television tapings in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Hardys have a Carolina “homecoming” of sorts, as TNA Tag Team Champions grew up in Cameron, about an hour away from the venue. The brothers called their Bound For Glory title win a validating moment for many reasons in their professional and per
  
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• Omos: I’m Ready To Stand Out By Myself

  07-11-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Omos is ready to have a run as a singles wrestler on his own for the first time.He recently appeared on a Patreon exclusive Q&A for Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast (H/T to Fightful for the transcription). He spoke about the evolution of his character, revealing what he learnt from people like MVP and AJ Styles during his career.However, the giant noted that he’s ready for a singles run and to stand out as a performer by himself for the first time. Omos is re
  
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• Seth Rollins: The Shield’s Break-Up Had A Butterfly Effect And Catapulted The Pro Wrestling Business To New Heights

  07-11-2024 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins has noted just how important The Shield’s break-up on the wrestling business.On the Raw after Battleground 2014, Seth Rollins turned on his teammates. While Triple H and Randy Orton confronted the trio, Rollins hit Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose with a chair, leaving the group in tatters.Seth Rollins spoke about the break-up with The Pivot. He noted how much of a key moment it was in the wrestling industry, given how poorly the business was doing in that time.
  
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• WWE NXT Review: Hits And Misses For November 6

  07-11-2024 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly WWE NXT hits and misses series.Last night’s NXT went down at the 2300 Arena (the former home of ECW) in Philadelphia. The NXT Universe witnessed a hardcore match and a great 10-woman tag team main event. A couple of legends swung by as well.Here’s what went down on the November 6 episode of NXT.Image Credit: WWEHit – Jaida Parker & Lola Vice go hardcoreThis was a great match to kick off NXT 2300. Jaida Parker and
  
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• The Dudley Boyz Give Trick Williams Pep Talk After NXT Loss

  07-11-2024 15:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Dudley Boyz gave a quick pep talk to Trick Williams after their big loss on NXT.Bully Ray teamed with Trick Williams in a special edition of NXT that took place in the old ECW arena. ECW legends like Rob Van Dam and Rhino made appearances, with D-Von Dudley helping out Bully Ray and Trick Williams in the main event.However, the duo lost to Ethan Page and Ridge Holland, when Holland pinned the NXT Champion. Trick Williams was beside himself backstage but was talked down by t
  
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• Big Bill Reveals Shannon Moore Helped Him Through Recovery, Calls Him A Godsend

  07-11-2024 15:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Bill revealed how Shannon Moore helped him recover from alcohol issues.In 2019, the former WWE star suffered a seizure during a match in House of Hardcore. This was the first sign of his issues, although it would take multiple years and stints in rehab to finally get to a comfortable place for the AEW star.That was, at least in part, to former WWE and TNA star Shannon Moore, who is an addict himself who sought help from the WWE.Big Bill appeared Talk Is Jeri
  
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• JBL Recalls Being Crushed By A Horse, Vince McMahon’s Reaction

  07-11-2024 14:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JBL told a hilarious story about being crushed by a horse and how Vince McMahon reacted.
  JBL and Gerald Brisco told the story on an episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw,. The episode also featured Ryan and Nic Nemeth as special guests. The WWE Hall of Famers recalled the tale of JBL claiming he could ride a horse for a TV segment. They quickly learned that was a lie, when the horse “took a bump” and lay on top of the former WWE Champion.The discussion began w
  
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• AJ Francis Hosting 8th Annual Canned Food Drive At University Of Maryland Football Game

  07-11-2024 14:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Francis is hosting his 8th annual food drive, recruiting Shawne Merriman to make Christmas a little bit better.The TNA star is hosting his eighth annual canned food drive in 2024. The University of Maryland is also advertising Francis’ event along with a coat drive with Shawne Merriman.
  These Maryland Football Community Drives have proved very popular over the years, with numerous charities benefitting. The pair featured together on TV earlier this year, where they joi
  
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• Johnny Gargano On Recent WWE Releases: They’re Going To Tear It Up, They Have So Much To Offer

  07-11-2024 14:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Johnny Gargano thinks the new WWE ID initiative can get the best out of wrestling’s future stars.Last month, WWE launched its new ID program. This is a new developmental program that will aid independent wrestling schools and talent in finding potential WWE Superstars. The program will support indie prospects and ID-designated schools with “world-class training, development and mentorship.”Johnny Gargano recently spoke with Gorilla Position. He was asked about
  
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• NOAH’s Yoshiki Inamura Visits WWE Performance Center As Part Of NXT-NOAH Relationship

  07-11-2024 06:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE and Pro Wrestling NOAH continue to work together, as Shawn Michaels welcomed Yoshiki Inamura to the WWE Performance Center.In a new video shared by Shawn Michaels on X, Inamura visited the Performance Center. Michaels said that he would be a problem for anyone he might step in the ring with. The visit marks the contination of the collaboration between WWE (specifically NXT) and Pro Wrestling NOAH. As of this writing, it’s unclear whether Inamura will ap
  
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