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• HOOK Announces FTW Title Is Officially Retired At AEW Dynamite Grand Slam

  26-09-2024 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The FTW Championship has been retired.At AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam, HOOK defeated Roderick Strong to retain the FTW Championship. After the bell, Tony Schiavone interviewed HOOK, who thanked the fans and all the wrestlers who had held the FTW Championship. He then announced that the FTW Championship had been retired. HOOK handed the title to his father, AEW commentator Taz, and they embraced.
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• Bayley Advances In WWE Women’s US Title Tournament On WWE SmackDown

  16-11-2024 02:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley has advanced to the next round of the WWE Women’s United States Championship Tournament.The WWE Women’s United States Championship Tournament began on the November 15 episode of WWE SmackDown. In the opening match, Bayley faced B-Fab and Candice LeRae. The three women battled back and forth in a hard-fought match. Bayley nearly scored the win with the Bayley-to-Belly, but she was sent out of the ring. B-Fab slammed Bayley, but Bayley rolled her up for the win
  
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• Cody Rhodes Calls Out Kevin Owens, Nick Aldis Says The Situation Needs To Be Handled Internally

  16-11-2024 02:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes wants to get payback on Kevin Owens, but Nick Aldis says the matter needs to be handled internally.Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes came to the ring on the November 15 episode of WWE SmackDown. He called out Kevin Owens, but SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis came out instead. He explained that Owens crossed the line by hitting Randy Orton with a piledriver the previous week, and until they figured it out, he could not have Owens there.
  Rhodes said that Aldis w
  
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• WWE Announces Women’s United States Title Tournament Bracket

  16-11-2024 01:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first WWE Women’s United States Champion will be crowned at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.On the November 8 episode of WWE SmackDown, Nick Aldis introduced the Women’s United States Championship. The tournament to crown the inaugural champion will begin on the November 15 episode of SmackDown.Triple H announced that the bracket for the Women’s United States Championship Tournament was set. The finals will be held at WWE Saturday Night’s Main
  
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• Mustafa Ali Signs With Gray Talent Group For Representation In TV, Film, And Commercials

  16-11-2024 01:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mustafa Ali announced that he has signed with Gray Talent Group for representation in TV, films, and commercials.Ali shared the official announcement on Twitter:“Known worldwide for his electrifying presence in the WWE ring and captivating storytelling, Adeel brings his charisma, dedication, and unique perspective to the world of television, film, and commercials. With a career spanning over two decades in professional wrestling and a reputation for breaking bar
  
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• Paradigm Talent Agency Launches The Sports Group

  16-11-2024 01:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paradigm Talent Agency has officially launched a new sports division called The Sports Group. They already have a stable of WWE superstars under their wing.Matt Crobar of Deadline reports agents Nick LoPiccolo and Brett Hansen will lead up the division, which consists of a “specialized team of agents across Paradigm’s departments, offering full-service representation.”WWE superstars CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Tiffany Stratton, Liv Morgan, and m
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For November 15

  16-11-2024 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicking off the show, WWE Women’s United States Championship Tournament starting with B-Fab vs. Bayley vs. Candice LeRae facing off in a triple threat match, Motor City Machine Guns defending the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Street Profits, Naomi challenging Nia Jax for the WWE Women’s Championship. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from Fiserv Forum A
  
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• All Star Eight-Man Tag Team Match Announced For 11/20 AEW Dynamite

  15-11-2024 23:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A star-studded match has been announced for the November 20 episode of AEW Dynamite.Tony Khan announced an All Star Eight-Man Tag Match for the show. Will Ospreay, Ricochet, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Mark Davis will face AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Brian Cage, and Lance Archer. The two teams squared off on the November 13 episode of AEW Dynamite.Ospreay will face Fletcher at AEW Full Gear, while Ricochet has been targeting Takeshita in recent weeks
  
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• Seth Rollins To Face Bronson Reed At WWE’s Madison Square Garden Holiday Show

  15-11-2024 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins will be in action at WWE’s holiday show at Madison Square Garden.As previously announced, WWE will return to Madison Square Garden for their annual holiday live event on December 26.In a tweet, Madison Square Garden confirmed that Seth Rollins would face Bronson Reed in a Steel Cage Match at the event.
  ? BREAKING ?Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. 'Big' @BRONSONISHERE in a steel cage match at the annual @WWE Live Holiday Tour at The Garden on Dec 26!
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• Gabe Kidd To Wrestling Fans Who Argue On Twitter: Walk Outside, Pick Up Some Dog Sh*t

  15-11-2024 22:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd has some advice for wrestling fans who argue on Twitter.Kidd is often outspoken in his interviews, and his latest discussion with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful was no exception. In one highlight, Kidd commented on wrestling fans arguing on Twitter. He encouraged them to find something else to do.“I don’t even know the names of these people, it just pops up,” Gabe Kidd said. “I don’t know. Wi
  
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• Matt Hardy: Mike Bailey Is An Ideal Fit For AEW

  15-11-2024 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy believes that Mike Bailey will do great in AEW.On November 14, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reported that Mike Bailey’s TNA contract had expired, and he was expected to be bound for AEW.Speaking on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt Hardy commented on Mike Bailey reportedly coming to AEW. He said that he was an ideal fit for the company.“I think he is an ideal fit for AEW, especially with their style and kind of the matches they are
  
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• Women’s United States Title Tournament To Begin On 11/15 WWE SmackDown

  15-11-2024 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The road to crowning the inaugural WWE Women’s United States Champion will begin on the November 15 episode of WWE SmackDown.In a tweet, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that the tournament would begin with a first-round match where Candice LeRae would face Bayley and B-Fab. He also said that Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes would kick off the show.
  .@RealNickAldis gets us ready for a HUGE night in Milwaukee including the start of the Women's United State
  
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• Kenny Omega On A Potential In-Ring Return At Wrestle Dynasty: I Would Like To Take Baby Steps Into That Role Again

  15-11-2024 21:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega has his sights set on an in-ring return at Wrestle Dynasty, but he’s not certain that it’s going to happen.All Elite Wrestling‘s Kenny Omega recently sat down with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful. When asked about his training to return to the ring, Omega spoke about the potential return date of January 5 at Wrestle Dynasty, which is a co-promoted show between New Japan and AEW.“So how’s it going to look when January 5 rolls
  
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• Report: Scott D’Amore Visited WWE Performance Center

  15-11-2024 21:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Scott D’Amore was at the WWE Performance Center recently, according to a new report.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that former TNA President Scott D’Amore was at the WWE Performance Center on November 8. He was said to be visiting, and he was given a tour of the facilities. Sources that that there were some “informal conversations” along the way as well. Sapp writes that there is no word of anythin
  
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• Kenny Omega Details His Hardships With Diverticulitis

  15-11-2024 20:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s been a long journey for Kenny Omega for the past year after being diagnosed with Diverticulitis.
  All Elite Wrestling‘s Kenny Omega recently sat down with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful. When asked about his issues with Diverticulitis that has resulted in missing out on a year of in-ring action, Omega reflects on how it all came about.
  “Yeah, who knows the amount of matches I had worked in that condition,” Kenny Omega admitted. “
  
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• Matthew Justice Loves Fighting Krule: He’s A Real-Life Monster, And A Crazy Motherf*cker

  15-11-2024 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Watch List looks at what matches you should be watching, and they are recommended by today’s professional wrestling stars.WrestleZone spoke with Matthew Justice, who feels like his casket match against Krule is one of the best matches of his career.
  “Me and Krule had a casket match for Circle 6 in LA and it’s on their YouTube channel in full,” Justice explained. “It’s an amazing piece of work and it’s something I’m most proud of that I&rs
  
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• Grayson Waller Jokingly Says He Can’t Remember Where MCMG Worked Before WWE

  15-11-2024 20:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller takes a shot at the Motor City Machine Guns.Former TNA stars the Motor City Machine Guns made their WWE debut on the October 18 episode of WWE SmackDown. They won the WWE Tag Team Championship three matches into their WWE career, as they beat The Bloodline on the October 25 episode of SmackDown.Speaking on The Mason Crosby Show, Grayson Waller commented on the Motor City Machine Guns‘ title win. He jokingly said that he couldn’t remember where the duo
  
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• Costco Guy AJ On Potentially Having More Matches In AEW: The Door Is Open

  15-11-2024 20:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Costco Guy AJ says he would be honored to have more matches in AEW.At AEW Full Gear, Costco Guy AJ will face QT Marshall in his return to the ring. AJ previously signed a one-match deal, but he has expressed his interest in doing more.Speaking with Tim Battle on the Battleground Podcast, Costco Guy AJ was asked whether his match at AEW Full Gear would be a one-off or if there would be more.“I think there’s gonna be more [laughs],” Costco Guy AJ said. “Li
  
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• Blue Meanie On Big Boom AJ As A Wrestler: His Positivity Is Infectious, He Adds So Much

  15-11-2024 20:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There are several people who have tested their luck in the world of professional wrestling and then moved on to pursue other ventures. One such personality is A. J. Befumo. Better known in the wrestling universe as Eric Justice. Recently, wrestling veteran The Blue Meanie shared his thoughts on A. J. Befumo.While speaking to the Archive.is, Blue Meanie [also known as Brian Heffron] mentioned that Eric Justice was a very positive person. Both stars had
  
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• Damian Priest Reveals What Paul Heyman Told Him After Recent WWE RAW Promo

  15-11-2024 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The character of Damian Priest in WWE has continued to evolve into a true version of himself throughout 2024.
  WWE Superstar Damian Priest was a recent guest on Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg. When asked about his recent promo with Gunther on the November 11 episode of RAW, Priest said he felt comfortable just to be himself and Paul Heyman told him as such afterward.“I felt good, I felt comfortable,” Damian Priest said. “I was flowing, I just went in, and it j
  
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• WWE Announces Latest WWE Performance Center Class, Lance Anoa’i And Others Included

  15-11-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has confirmed multiple new signings.In a tweet, NXT confirmed the members of the newest WWE Performance Center Class with a group picture. Lance Anoa’i and Elijah Holyfield, alongside ZARIA, are in the picture. Anoa’i is the son of Samu and the grandson of Afa the Wild Samoan. He has wrestled for MLW, and he is a former MLW World Tag Team Champion. He has also wrestled for NOAH.Elijah is the son of legendary boxer Evander Holyfield. He played college football fo
  
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• Booker T Believes Chelsea Green Is A Female Version Of The Miz

  15-11-2024 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Booker T makes an interesting comparison between WWE Superstars Chelsea Green and The Miz.
  On the latest episode of The Hall of Fame Podcast, NXT commentator Booker T praised the work that Chelsea Green has been doing on WWE programming as of late and compared her to a female version of The Miz.“She’s like The Miz, a female version,” Booker T said. “She’s all about getting the script and going out there, and going out there, enhancing the scri
  
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• Nixon Newell (Tegan Nox) Pulled From Post-WWE Appearance

  15-11-2024 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nixon Newell has been pulled from her first post-WWE appearance.ATTACK! Pro Wrestling announced that Nixon Newell, formerly known as Tegan Nox, would no longer be appearing at their Under The Mistletour events in December. ATTACK! apologized to their fans and wrote that they were looking into suitable replacements.
  Additionally, ATTACK! wrote that they hoped to bring Newell back in 2025. They also thanked WWE for its support “over the past several weeks
  
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• Ari Emanuel Explains Why WWE RAW Moving To Netflix Is A Huge Win For Both Companies

  15-11-2024 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ari Emanuel is very excited about WWE RAW moving to Netflix in 2025.Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel recently spoke to Emily Chang of Bloomberg. When asked about WWE RAW moving to Netflix in January on a massive ten-year deal, Emanuel said he believes this is a huge win for both WWE and Netflix.“You can see that Netflix wants to be in the live sports business — in live period. I think they will perform very well for them,” Ari Emanuel said. “Ther
  
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• Steve Maclin: I’ll Be With TNA For A While

  15-11-2024 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steve Maclin confirms he’ll be a member of the TNA roster for the foreseeable future.
  TNA Wrestling‘s Steve Maclin was a recent guest on The A2theK Wrestling Show. When asked about his current contract status with the company, Maclin wouldn’t put a timeframe on it, but confirmed he’ll be with them for a while.“I’ll be here for a little bit of the future,” Steve Maclin said. “We don’t need to put a timeframe on i
  
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• Report: Becky Lynch Expected ‘Back In The Mix’ With WWE Soon

  15-11-2024 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch is reportedly expected to return to WWE soon.Former WWE Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch has been absent from WWE since she lost to Liv Morgan on the May 27 episode of WWE RAW. Lynch then entered free agency. Her future has been up in the air ever since. As previously announced, Lynch will make her first public appearance since her WWE departure at the 2024 Vulture Festival on November 17.In an update, Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that sources within WW
  
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• The Rock Loves The Message Behind ‘Red One,’ Had Great Chemistry With Chris Evans

  15-11-2024 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock is thrilled to work with Chris Evans in his upcoming movie.This holiday season, The Rock is teaming up with the Captain America star for their new film, Red One. The movie sees the former WWE Champion as Santa’s head of security, teaming up with Evans to save Father Christmas after being kidnapped in the run-up to Christmas.To promote the movie, The Rock appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy Fallon asked The Rock if he played &ldq
  
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• Report: Undisputed WWE Championship Match Slated For Saturday Night’s Main Event

  15-11-2024 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cody Rhodes will reportedly have a big title defense next month on WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC.The storyline between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens has been building for months now. And it appears that things will come to a head next month in primetime at the Nassau Colosseum.
  According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Cody Rhodes is slated to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens on Saturday Night’s Main Event.Without a main roster
  
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• WWE SmackDown Preview For November 15: Tag Team Title Match, Women’s Title Bout

  15-11-2024 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for WWE SmackDown!This week’s SmackDown will go down at the Fiserv Forum Arena in Milwaukee, WI. Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Bayley, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and LA Knight are advertised to appear.Here’s what’s on tap for the November 15 episode of Friday Night SmackDown.Image Credit: WWEMotor City Machine Guns (c) vs. The Street Profits – WWE Tag Team ChampionshipMCMG will have their first televised tag team title defense tonig
  
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• Mercedes Moné on Tony Khan: He’s An Awesome Billionaire, I Get To Learn From Him Every Week

  15-11-2024 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné loves getting a chance to work with Tony Khan in AEW.
  While speaking on the Battleground Podcast, Mercedes Moné shared that AEW President Tony Khan is the most amazing person ever.“He’s an awesome billionaire. Oh my god! I get to learn from him every single week and just how he gets to treat people alone. Legit. Leaving the arena, he will say bye to every single worker that’s working backstage. He is just the most amazing person eve
  
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