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• Former WWE Executive Rob Kligman Named Chief Revenue Officer Of Anthem Sports Group

  17-06-2024 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rob Kligman has a new role with Anthem Sports Group.
  Kligman was named Chief Revenue Officer of Anthem Sports Group on Monday. Kligman worked for WWE for seven years as the company’s Vice President of Global Digital & Integrated Sponsorship Sales. In his new role, he will be responsible for “driving revenue across all aspects of the businesses, with an emphasis on sales and advertising, sponsorship opportunities, and strategic partnerships for Anthem’s TNA Wrestling, one o
  
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• EJ Nduka Reflects On WWE Release, ‘Vince McMahon Wanted To Spend That Money On Hush Money’

  27-09-2024 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  EJ Nduka opens up about his WWE departure.
  EJ Nduka had a brief run in WWE; he had a tryout in 2018 after his football career and his impressive performances as an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder. Nduka had another tryout in 2019, and then signed with WWE in August that year. He started training at the WWE Performance Center, and he was renamed Ezra Judge. WWE then released Nduka in a wave of cuts in September 2021.Years later, Nduka has landed in AEW and ROH following a successful run in
  
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• Report: Thunder Rosa Cleared To Return After Suffering Concussion

  27-09-2024 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa is cleared to return after she recently suffered a concussion, according to a new report.While speaking on Busted Open Radio, Rosa previously noted that she suffered the injury. She noted that she would be sidelined for a few weeks. Rosa has not wrestled since the August 31 episode of AEW Collision, where she faced Hikaru Shida, Queen Aminata, and Serena Deeb.In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer provided
  
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• Shawn Michaels Teases Big Changes To NXT’s Look For CW Network Premiere

  27-09-2024 20:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Michaels says NXT will have some big changes for their CW Network premiere.In an interview with Bill Jones of the Chicago Tribune, Shawn Michaels, who works as the Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative, discussed NXT’s CW Network premiere. The buzzworthy show will be held in Chicago, whereas NXT is typically taped at the WWE Performance Center.“What you can expect is one of the best shows NXT has ever offered,” Shawn Michaels said. “
  
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• Nic Nemeth: You Can’t Say Enough Positive Things About Matt Cardona, He’s The Machine Behind Himself 

  27-09-2024 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nic Nemeth is excited for the chance to renew his rivalry with Matt Cardona. This time, however, they are doing it with a bigger spotlight on television.
  Nemeth spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard to promote his new Nemeth Bros podcast. Nemeth mentioned the ‘yin and yang’ relationship he shares with his brother, Ryan, which prompted a look back in time at one of the other ‘yin and yang’ in his life.
  Matt Cardona (then Zack Ryder in WWE) and Dolph Z
  
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• MJF Joins ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Cast

  27-09-2024 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF in AEW, will be in “Happy Gilmore 2”.Justin Kroll of Deadline reported the news, writing that MJF is joining Adam Sandler in the Netflix movie. Kroll writes that details regarding MJF’s role and the plot itself are unclear. The cast also includes Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald. Per Kroll, Sandler teased that NFL star Travis Kelce might have a cameo, while Bad Bunny has joined the cast as well.Regarding MJF’s rol
  
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• The Rebel Starbuck: Tajiri Was Almost Snake-Like, Nobody Moves Like Him

  27-09-2024 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
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  “The Rebel” StarBuck is excited to share the ring with Tajiri one more time.StarBuck (Michael Majalahti) spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard to promote his match with Tajiri at his 30th Anniversary Show on September 28.
  StarBuck runs his own promotion, Slam Wrestling, in Finland, and the pair struck up a friendship in 2010. The two have shared the ring more than a dozen times since then, as opponents and partners. They&rsquo
  
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• Oba Femi Had Something To Prove, Names The Match That Showed What He’s All About

  27-09-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Watch List looks at what matches you should be watching. They are recommended by today’s professional wrestling stars.WrestleZone spoke with Oba Femi, who reflected on his run in NXT as the North American Champion. Oba has been champion for 244 days so far, winning the title by cashing in his NXT Breakout Tournament contract on January 9. However, Oba said his rematch with Dragon Lee at Vengeance Day made a statement and showed people what he was all about.
  “As mu
  
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• Matt Taven Says Wardlow Is Out With A Knee Injury, Comments On Adam Cole’s Recovery

  27-09-2024 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Taven provides updates on Wardlow and Adam Cole amid their ongoing absences from AEW programming.Wardlow last wrestled on the March 13 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he lost to Samoa Joe. Adam Cole has been sidelined with an injury since September 2023. Though he continued to make some appearances, he has been absent since AEW Double or Nothing.Speaking on the Stick to Wrestling Podcast, Matt Taven was asked for an update on Wardlow.“Wardlow’s out with a knee i
  
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• Shazza McKenzie Explains How TNA Wrestling Debut Came Together

  27-09-2024 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shazza McKenzie reflects on her TNA debut.Upon moving to the United States in March 2023, Shazza McKenzie made it a personal goal to wrestle in TNA. In May 2024, that goal materialized through a pair of matches at the TNA television tapings in Newport, Kentucky.
  During a recent interview with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay, McKenzie explained how these matches came together, with the help of TNA producer and Talent Relations figure Gail Kim.“I feel like TNA
  
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• WWE Announces Nine Events As Part Of Holiday Tour

  27-09-2024 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced several events as part of their Holiday Tour.On September 27, WWE officially announced nine new events, including RAW and SmackDown tapings, as well as their Live Holiday Tour shows.The list of events, courtesy of WWE’s website, is as follows:Thursday, Dec. 26WWE Live Holiday Tour
  Vystar Veterans Memorial Coliseum
  Jacksonville, FLFriday, Dec. 27Friday Night SmackDown
  Amalie Arena
  Tampa, FLWWE Live Holiday Tour
  PPG Paints Arena
  Pittsburgh, PASaturday
  
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• Baron Corbin Wants To Add ‘World Champion’ To His Resume, Get In The Mix With Cody Rhodes

  27-09-2024 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Baron Corbin wants to keep climbing the ladder.
  Corbin spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his role in the WWE locker room. Corbin has been with WWE for 12 years, and is considered a veteran in some circles.
  Carmelo Hayes credited Corbin for taking NXT wrestlers under his wing and mentoring them as they were called up to the WWE main roster. Corbin says it’s an interesting situation to be in because he feels like his career is still getting started.
  Does Baron Corb
  
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• Report: WWE Interested In Bringing Malakai Black Back, Update On His AEW Contract Status

  27-09-2024 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Malakai Black’s AEW contract is expiring sooner than expected, and WWE wants to bring him back, according to a new report.Raj Giri recently reported that Malakai Black’s AEW contract was expiring soon. He stated that Black’s deal is up early in 2025, and AEW was working to re-sign him. He also noted that there was “major interest” in Black outside of AEW.
  In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported an update. He note
  
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• Report: AEW Adding Injury Time To Rey Fenix’s Contract, Update On Penta El Zero Miedo

  27-09-2024 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on The Lucha Brothers (Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo), as their status has been unclear in recent weeks.As previously reported, both Fenix’s and Penta’s AEW contracts were set to expire, and they have been expected to sign with WWE. A recent report stated that the duo had not yet signed with WWE.In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer provided an update on the situation. He wrote that Penta’
  
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• CM Punk Assumes John Cena Might Want To ‘Pass The Baton’ To Someone New As His Final Opponent

  27-09-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk isn’t sure he’d be standing across the ring from John Cena for his final WWE match.RAW Superstar CM Punk recently sat down with Brady of 1035 KISS FM. When asked if he had the pencil who he’d book John Cena against in his final match, Punk said that would be something he’d have to ask Cena as he feels it should be his decision.“Oh gosh. I’d have to ask John,” CM Punk admitted. “Everybody’s gonna have their two cents
  
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• Sol Ruca Teams With Jordynne Grace On TNA Impact

  27-09-2024 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sol Ruca was revealed as Jordynne Grace’s surprise partner on TNA Impact this week.In the build up to the show, the TNA Knockout was advertised to be teaming up with a surprise partner. This was for her match against NXT’s Wendy Choo and TNA’s Rosemary.Fans were thrilled when another NXT star showed up, as Sol Ruca was revealed to be Jordynne Grace’s partner for the evening.Arianne Grace announced the mystery partner and “one of my best friends&rdq
  
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• WWE SmackDown Preview (9/27/24)

  27-09-2024 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for WWE SmackDown!WWE returns to the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for tonight’s SmackDown. Cody Rhodes, Nia Jax, Bayley, Tiffany Stratton, LA Knight, and Kevin Owens are advertised for the show.Here’s what’s on tap for the September 27 episode of Friday Night SmackDown.Video Credit: YouTubeCarmelo Hayes vs. Andrade
  Andrade took his acclaimed series against Melo to 3-2 by beating HIM two weeks ago on WWE SmackDown. El Idolo, however, fa
  
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• Saraya Re-Signs With All Elite Wrestling

  27-09-2024 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Saraya is still All Elite.
  Fightful (via Fightful Select) is reporting Saraya has re-signed with All Elite Wrestling. It was noted that the former AEW Women’s Champion agreed to a new one-year deal.
  Fightful reports that AEW had an option year on Saraya, but it was implied that her new deal might have been a deal that was separate from her original one. Her current contract runs through September 2025.
  Saraya will face off with Jamie Hayter on AEW Collision Grand Slam, wh
  
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• Young Bucks’ Matthew Jackson: Kazuchika Okada Is A Future AEW World Champion

  27-09-2024 15:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matthew Jackson has high praise for his Elite stablemate, Kazuchika Okada.All Elite Wrestling EVPs the Young Bucks recently sat down with Justin Barrasso of Undisputed. When asked about the work Kazuchika Okada has done since joining the company, Matthew Jackson believes The Rainmaker is a future AEW World Champion.“I feel like Okada is definitely a future world champion and it would elevate the title to new heights,” Matthew Jackson said. “Nobody does big mat
  
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• Diamond Dallas Page: Randy Orton Is The Most Underrated Mega Superstar Of All Time

  27-09-2024 15:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton is already a bonafide WWE legend, but according to a fellow icon in the world of professional wrestling, he’s even more underrated than that.Speaking during a recent interview on the Drinks with Johnny podcast (via Wrestling Inc.), Diamond Dallas Page praised Orton for still being as good as he is, and called him “the most underrated mega superstar of all time” in the process.“I love Randy Orton, and I love the fact that he took it to a
  
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• Hazuki Comments On Devastating Wonder Of Stardom Title Match Loss

  27-09-2024 15:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hazuki has not been the same following her sixth unsuccessful challenge for the Wonder of Stardom Championship.She competed for the prestigious white belt against the reigning champion Natsupoi at STARDOM‘s recent Namba Grand Fight event this past September 14. Unfortunately for the “Wildheart” of STARS, Natsupoi got the better of a fast-paced roll-up pinfall sequence to retain her title. After the match, Hazuki refused to shake the champion&r
  
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• Lei Ying Lee (FKA Xia Li) Makes Her TNA Debut

  27-09-2024 15:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lei Ying Lee has crossed the line.
  It was announced a couple of weeks ago that Lei Ying Lee, formerly known as WWE Superstar Xia Li, will be making her TNA Wrestling debut soon. She finally arrived at the Nashville-based promotion Thursday night on TNA iMPACT!
  Lei Ying Lee wrestled a rising star in the independent wrestling scene, Hyan. The match as a whole was short, but it gave enough time for the former WWE Superstar to showcase her skills.
  .@TheLeiYingLee leaves @_thehyan f
  
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• Vince McMahon: People Confuse Who My Character Was On Television And Who I Am

  27-09-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince McMahon has struggled to separate himself from his on-screen character.Since debuting on commentary for the company in 1971, the former WWE Chairman has been playing a character in the WWE. This ramped up in 1996, where he transitioned to the evil “Mr McMahon” character, following the Montreal Screwjob.After that incident, he became a more regular fixture of television. This led to Vince McMahon in more and more deplorable acts on screen, settl
  
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• Joe Hendry Set to Challenge Nic Nemeth at Bound for Glory

  27-09-2024 14:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Hendry is Bound For Glory.
  One of the fan-favorite stars in the world of professional wrestling is Joe Hendry. Hendry is popular not only in TNA Wrestling but also in WWE. On Thursday night’s episode of TNA iMPACT, The Global Hero got one step closer to calling himself a World Heavyweight Champion.Frankie Kazarian and the Prestigious One Joe Hendry wrestled each other in a Number One Contender’s match for the TNA Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship. The cur
  
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• Ken Shamrock Reflexiona Sobre Ser Uno De Los Primeros Luchadores A Tomar El Codo Del Pueblo

  27-09-2024 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Uno de los movimientos más icónicos de la lucha libre en el mundo es del Popular Campeón, el movimiento final de La Roca (The Rock) El Codo del Pueblo. Hasta la fecha, ha recibido un gran pop del universo de WWE.Una de las primeras estrellas que ha caído víctima del Codo del Pueblo es “El hombre más peligroso del mundo” Ken Shamrock. Mientras hablaba con Chris Van Vliet en su podcast Insight, Ken Shamr
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card For September 26

  27-09-2024 01:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our TNA iMPACT results for tonight include Joe Hendry facing Frankie Kazarian for the right to challenge Nic Nemeth for the TNA Championship at Bound For Glory, the in-ring debut of Lei Ying Lee, and Jordynne Grace teaming up with NXT’s Sol Ruca to take on Rosemary and NXT’s Wendy Choo. Hammerstone, Jonathan Gresham, and ABC will also be in action.TNA iMPACT CardThe announced card is as follows:
  Hammerstone vs. Cody DeanerJonathan Gresham vs. Lar
  
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• Ricochet Reveals What Samantha Irvin Told Him When He Told Her He Wanted To Jump To AEW

  27-09-2024 01:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricochet discussed things with his fiance Samantha Irvin before making the jump from WWE to AEW.All Elite Wrestling‘s Ricochet was a recent guest on Talk is Jericho. When asked about his decision to jump from WWE to AEW with his fiance Samantha Irvin still working for WWE, Ricochet said she asked him what would make him happiest as that would make them happiest as a group.“It definitely was a thought, but we have a really good relationship,&rdquo
  
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• John Cena Guest Stars On Season Premiere Of ‘The Simpsons’ On 9/29

  27-09-2024 00:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena is set to follow in the footsteps of WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart as he will guest star this Sunday on the season premiere of The Simpsons.The official account of The Simpsons took to social media this afternoon to announce Cena’s appearance on the show this Sunday, tweeting out:“A big episode needs even bigger guest stars. Don’t miss @JohnCena and more on the season premiere of #TheSimpsons this Sunday on @FOXTV! Next day on @hulu,” The Simpson
  
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• Report: WWE NXT Set To Go Head-To-Head With AEW Dynamite In November

  26-09-2024 23:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It seems October 8 won’t be the only date when WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite will go head-to-head in 2024.Due to TBS’s coverage of the MLB Playoffs, AEW Dynamite will move to Tuesday, October 8, and go head-to-head with WWE NXT for their “Title Tuesday” special. NXT will also be stacking that event with names like SmackDown Superstar Randy Orton and A-Town Down Under. But now it sounds like NXT is looking to move to Wednesday for one night only in Novembe
  
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• AEW Dynamite Viewership Increases On 9/25, Demo Also Rises

  26-09-2024 23:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite saw an increase in viewership on September 25.According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, 702,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, and drew a 0.23 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is up from last week’s episode when 687,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also rose from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.22 rating in the same demographic.
  AEW did 702K/0.23 last night against Caitlin
  
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