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• Fozzy To Perform Alongside Swerve Strickland & Flash Garments Ahead Of All In London

  22-05-2024 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fozzy is heading back to the United Kingdom.On Sunday, August 25, All Elite Wrestling will return to London, England for their second annual All In pay-per-view. Before the action unfolds at Wembley Stadium, though, FTW Champion Chris Jericho and special guests will treat fans to a night of live music.As announced by AEW, Fozzy — the heavy metal band voiced by Jericho — will be hosting a concert at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on Friday, A
  
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• Tony Khan: I’ve Never Met Shane McMahon, But He’s Always Welcome In AEW

  26-06-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan comments on the rumors about Shane McMahon.In recent weeks, fans have buzzed about Shane McMahon potentially coming to AEW, or at least making an appearance. Speaking on Grilling JR, Jim Ross said that it was so crazy that it would work, which led to Conrad Thompson saying he heard McMahon reached out to AEW talent about the possibility.
  Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Tony Khan commented on the rumors.“I heard the rumor he might be interest
  
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• Dax Harwood Got Bret Hart For His 40th Birthday

  26-06-2024 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dax Harwood got a special gift for his birthday.In a tweet on June 26, AEW star Dax Harwood noted that his wife, Maria, and his tag team partner, Cash Wheeler, got him a gift for his 40th birthday. He wrote that he never thought he would get to his point in his career.The post includes a video in which Harwood can be seen sitting at a table. He is then surprised when Bret Hart walks up to him. The WWE Hall of Famer shakes Harwood’s hand, and they embrace.M
  
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• WWE Confirms 2024 Next In Line Graduating Class

  26-06-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has officially confirmed the 2024 WWE Next In Line Graduating Class.On the June 11 episode of WWE NXT, WWE introduced the 2024 Next In Line class. In a tweet on June 26, WWE officially confirmed the group as the 2024 WWE Next In Line Graduating Class.The list is as follows:
  Jaiden Fields (Georgia, Softball)Sirena Linton (Arkansas, Gymnastics)Carlos Aviles (Ohio State University, Track & Field)Jeremy Cody (Miami (Florida), Track & Field)Darci Khan (Howard, Track & Field)Abby Jaco
  
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• Penta El Zero Miedo Believes The Lucha Bros Changed The Business

  26-06-2024 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Penta El Zero Miedo believes that the Lucha Bros changed the wrestling business.
  The Lucha Bros (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) have had a successful run in AEW. They have held the tag team titles. Alongside PAC, they also won the trios titles. The duo also won the ROH World Tag Team Championship.
  Speaking on COMIENDO CARNITAS, Penta El Zero Miedo discussed his run in AEW and how luchadors were treated. He noted that he focused on the positive. (H/t Lui
  
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• Matt Riddle: Randy Orton Asks Me About Potentially Returning To WWE

  26-06-2024 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle says Randy Orton has asked him about returning to WWE.Matt Riddle and Randy Orton had a memorable run as RK-Bro, and they won the RAW Tag Team Championship. Orton was sidelined by a back injury, and WWE released Riddle in September 2023. Orton then returned to WWE in November.
  Speaking with MuscleManMalcolm, Matt Riddle was asked to comment on the last time he talked to Randy Orton.“I talked to Randy probably a week and a half, two weeks ago about an arcade, w
  
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• Nyla Rose Recalls Her Initial Reaction To Oklahoma Athletic Commission Issuing A Warning To AEW

  26-06-2024 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nyla Rose is grateful for the support.In April, records from a 2024 Oklahoma State Athletic Commission meeting revealed that OSAC had issued a warning to AEW after the company sanctioned a match between Nyla Rose, who is transgender, and Alejandra Lion, her female-born opponent, in Oklahoma City. Noting this to be a violation of their rules, OSAC urged All Elite Wrestling to refrain from repeating these match dynamics, or else “punitive action” would
  
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• Tony Khan: I Think AEW Has The Best Women’s Wrestling In The World Right Now

  26-06-2024 21:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan is very proud of the current state of the AEW women’s division.
  All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan recently sat down with Iridian Fierro of WGN Radio before Forbidden Door. When asked about the criticisms the company has received over the years regarding the booking of the women’s division, Khan said he believes what we are seeing right now in the women’s division is the best stuff in the history of
  
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• Tetsuya Naito Raises The Stakes Of Forbidden Door Match With Jon Moxley

  26-06-2024 21:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tetsuya Naito isn’t afraid to put his money where his mouth is regarding his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match this Sunday at Forbidden Door.
  Back in April at NJPW Windy City Riot, Jon Moxley defeated Naito to capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship for the first time. But Naito intends to get his title back this Sunday.New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Tetsuya Naito recently spoke with Tokyo Sports. When asked about Jon Moxley’s exclusion from this ye
  
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• Nathan Frazer Advances In WWE Speed Tournament

  26-06-2024 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nathan Frazer is one step closer to more gold.With Ricochet expected to exit WWE soon, a new WWE Speed Champion was recently crowned. That distinction, of course, belongs to Andrade, who defeated Ricochet to claim the title on the June 14 episode of WWE Speed.
  Fresh off his win, Andrade will soon pivot his attention to first challenger.Last week, Xavier Woods beat Dijak in the first round of a mini number one contenders tournament. This week, Akira Tozawa squared off with NXT T
  
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• Cody Rhodes: Legends Saying They’re Just Here To Help The Young Guys Is A Red Flag

  26-06-2024 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes wants legends and veterans to be honest.Speaking on Behind The Turnbuckle, Cody Rhodes described how he likes when veterans have an open mind. He stated that hearing them say that they’re just there for younger talent is a major red flag.“I’ll tell you the number one red flag I hear,” Cody Rhodes said.”If you meet a guy who’s a legend who’s coming in on the roster, he’s gonna be active or a part
  
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• Bianca Belair Invites Caitlyn Clark To Enter The 2025 Royal Rumble

  26-06-2024 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bianca Belair hopes the 2025 Royal Rumble match has even more local star power.WWE recently confirmed Indianapolis will host the event at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 1st 2025. Bianca Belair spoke with Matt Aguilar for ComicBook Nation at the press conference, and he asked the EST about the potential of a “team up” with WNBA star Caitlin Clark.
  Clark has taken the WNBA by storm, bring new eyes on the product and drawing huge crowds nev
  
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• Jeff Jarrett: The Owen Hart Cup Is My Wembley

  26-06-2024 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett views simply being in the Owen Hart Cup as “his Wembley”.The WWE Hall of Famer was announced as part of the tournament bracket last week. On AEW Collision, they aired a sit-down interview with Jarrett, where he talked about Owen Hart and how much he meant to him.Jeff Jarrett spoke on his My World podcast about his inclusion in the Owen Hart Cup. The TNA founder also talked about the emotional promo video on AEW Collision.He revealed that
  
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• Brian Cage Is Hungry For More Big Matches After Loss To Will Ospreay

  26-06-2024 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brian Cage cut an impassioned promo on Twitter, following his impressive match against Will Ospreay last week.“The Machine” unsuccessfully challenged the English star for the AEW International Championship on Collision last week. However, his performance had fans once again talking about how good Brian Cage is in the ring.He congratulated Ospreay for his performance, and said he was the better man that night. However, Cage thinks that he showed he is
  
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• WWE 2K24 Receives Two Updates In 48 Hours With 1.10 and 1.11 Patch

  26-06-2024 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 2K24 has received a lot of updates this week to go with their latest DLC pack.
  Earlier this morning, 2K released the Post Malone & Friends DLC pack for WWE 2K24. However, two patch updates have also been released within the last 48 hours.
  2K and WWE Games announced on their official website that patches 1.10 and 1.11 have been released for WWE 2K24.WWE 2K24 Patch 1.10 Notes
  GeneralSeveral stability ImprovementsGameplayGeneral improvementsSupport for new moves of Superstars fro
  
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• Three Matches Announced For 7/3 AEW Dynamite: Beach Break

  26-06-2024 19:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW will kick off July with a star-studded “Beach Break” edition of AEW Dynamite.AEW announced that the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, which will emanate from Chicago, will be the “Beach Break” special, and it will be presented by Shark Week.
  The show will feature three major matches in the Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament. On the men’s side, Jeff Jarrett will face the Wild Card entrant. Plus, PAC will face the winner of the tournament bout bet
  
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• AEW Dynamite Preview (6/26/24)

  26-06-2024 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for the final AEW Dynamite before Forbidden Door!Tonight’s show goes down at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Superstars advertised for Dynamite this week include AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, TBS Champion Mercedes Moné and former world champion MJF.Here’s what’s in store for the June 26, 2024, episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.
  #AEWDynamite TONIGHT@KeyBankCtr | Buffalo, NY
  LIVE 8/7c | @TBSNetworkWe'll hear from CEO @
  
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• Wes Lee References The Rascalz, Zachary Wentz Says He Has Brothers Waiting To Go

  26-06-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zachary Wentz teases a Rascalz reunion in WWE NXT.In a tweet, Zachary Wentz responded to a clip in which Wes Lee said that he was known to be “a little rascal.” Wentz noted that, “Once a Rascal, always a Rascal.” He wrote that he has enjoyed seeing Lee thrive the way he has. Wentz also said that if Lee ever needed help, he had brothers “waiting to go.”
  Once a Rascal always a Rascal.Seeing you thrive the way you have has been the highlight of
  
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• Sinner & Saint Sign Contracts With TNA Wrestling

  26-06-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling confirms its latest signing.On Wednesday morning, TNA Wresting announced the signing of Sinner and Saint, better known as Judas Icarus and Travis Williams, respectively. The duo, both hailing from British Columbia, Canada, made their TNA debut last month when they faced The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) on the May 23 episode of TNA iMPACT. Following their introduction, Icarus and Williams returned for two more matches that later aired on TNA
  
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• Matt Camp Comments On Why He Was Let Go By WWE, The Perception Of WWE ‘Family’

  26-06-2024 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Camp has let slip about the details behind his WWE firing.The former host of The Bump was released from his role four months ago, with little fanfare. This ended nearly five years with the company. His dismissal was reported by Mike Johnson of PWInsider, while the WWE said very little about letting him go.Matt Camp spoke about being let go on his YouTube channel, The Wrestling Matt. He revealed an HR executive called him to say he had been let go. However, he soon rang up
  
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• Tony Khan Teases Huge Plans For AEW In July, Says It Starts In Chicago With Dynamite

  26-06-2024 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan sounds really excited about the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite in Chicago.
  All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan recently sat down with Iridian Fierro of WGN Radio before Forbidden Door. When asked what fans have to look forward to when AEW Dynamite returns to Chicago, Khan couldn’t put the show over enough, teasing huge plans for next week’s show.“I am going to aim to bring Chicago the best Dynamite we
  
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• Jim Ross: Mercedes Moné Has Been Impressive, Maybe Better Than I Thought She Was

  26-06-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross has been very impressed with Mercedes Mone in the ring since her debut.The former WWE star debuted at AEW Dynamite Big Business in March this year. Her first appearance was much hyped, but injury meant she couldn’t step in the ring for the next two months.This lowered her stock in the company, but she quickly became a fan-favorite after beating Willow for the TBS Championship in her debut match. Since then, Mercedes Mone has gone from strength-to-strength, and lo
  
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• Rikishi Pays Tribute To Sika Anoa’i

  26-06-2024 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rikishi remembers his Uncle Sika Anoa’i.This week, the wrestling industry received sad news when it was announced that WWE Hall of Famer Sika Anoa’i had passed away. Sika was one half of the legendary tag team The Wild Samoans and the father of Roman Reigns.WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi took to social media this morning to post a tribute to his Uncle, tweeting out:“Pola’ivao Leati Sika Anoa’iWhen I think of my Uncle Sika, the first
  
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• Thunder Rosa Comments On Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Omission

  26-06-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thunder Rosa will find a way to Wembley.
  One of the new annual traditions of All Elite Wrestling is the Owen Hart Foundation tournament. The first edition of the tournament took place back in 2022. The winner of the Women’s bracket was Britt Baker, while her boyfriend, Adam Cole, won the Men’s tournament. The following year Willow Nightingale and ‘Absolute’ Ricky Starks won their respective tournaments.
  This year, Tony Khan had decided to raise the stake
  
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• WWE 2K24 ‘Post Malone & Friends’ DLC Pack Released; Features Honky Tonk Man, The Headbangers, And More

  26-06-2024 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The second DLC pack for WWE 2K24 has dropped today across all consoles and PC.A press release from 2K announced this morning that past stars of WWE, such as Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Hart, and Sensational Sherri, are coming to the game via the “Post Malone & Friends” DLC pack today to help fill out the game’s ever-growing roster.The Post Malone & Friends Pack includes:
  Post MaloneSensational SherriHeadbanger MoshHeadbanger Thrashe
  
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• Rey Mysterio Comments On Rumor He Was In ‘Freddy vs. Jason’

  26-06-2024 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Did you know Rey Mysterio was a stunt double in Freddy vs. Jason? Well, it’s news to him.
  Mysterio has poured water on the longstanding rumors that he was a stunt double on the Freddy vs Jason movie. It has long been claimed that the former WWE Champion worked as a stunt double on the 2003 movie. Various people have claimed the lucha legend was the double for Robert Englund, who played Freddie Kruger, for the picture.However, with Englund noticeably taller than Mysterio,
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. Says It Is ‘Now Or Never’ To Win The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship

  26-06-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Sabre Jr. has been performing inside the squared circle for over two decades. Recently, Sabre Jr. mentioned that if he fails to capture the top prize in NJPW this year, then he would consider his entire career a failure.While speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Zack Sabre Jr. mentioned that he has to win both the G1 Climax and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship this year.“It’s probably somewhat dramatic to say that my career
  
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• Lacey Evans Says WWE Denied Request For A Release, Had To Wait For Contract To Expire

  26-06-2024 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lacey Evans was recently interviewed by Carlo Perruzza. During the interview, Lacey Evans reflected on her WWE career and what the future looks like.
  Evans (Macey Estrella) mentioned that she loved everything about her time in WWE, but at the same time, she always wanted to have a big family. She also mentioned that when she requested her release, WWE denied it and she had to wait for her contract to expire in August 2023.
  “I mean, it was incredible. I love the WWE. It wa
  
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• TNA Xplosion Results – June 21st, 2024

  26-06-2024 15:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches and segments are from the June 21st edition of TNA Xplosion.The show opens, unusually, with a match. Sinner & Saint take on Torero & Quintero in tag team action to kick off TNA Xplosion. In a short match, Judas Icarus and Travis Williams made up for their loss two weeks ago, and defeated Toerero & Quintero with a piledriver-dropkick combination.TNA Xplosion then showed a “From The Vault” match. They replayed Gail Kim vs Taryn Terrell from TNA Slammi
  
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• Natalya Shares Her Excitement For IYO SKY vs Utami Hayashishita Dream Match

  26-06-2024 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstars have recently been given more freedom to wrestle outside of the company. This has allowed top stars to have some of the dream matches that would not have been a possibility otherwise. Some of the stars that got to compete in matches outside of wrestling are Shinsuke Nakamura, AJ Styles, and also former WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY.
  Recently, Natalya reacted to the upcoming IYO SKY match in Marigold.
  Marigold had recently announced that former WWE Women&rsqu
  
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