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• Indi Hartwell Speaks On WWE Release: I’m Looking On The Bright Side Of Things

  09-11-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Indi Hartwell has had some time to process her shocking WWE release last Friday.The former WWE Superstar took to her YouTube Channel earlier today to speak about her release and admits that she didn’t see it coming.
  “Okay, so a week ago today, I was released from my WWE contract and it’s been a weird week of different feelings and emotions. It’s still pretty fresh. But honestly, I can say that I’m doing well and I’m feeling good,&rdq
  
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• AEW Secures License For ‘November Rain’ By Guns N’ Roses To Promote AEW Full Gear

  13-11-2024 07:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW has licensed a classic song for promotional purposes heading into AEW Full Gear.In a tweet, Tony Khan announced that the company licensed “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses. He wrote that the company would use the song in videos promoting AEW Full Gear and November to Remember, the company’s slate of upcoming shows. He also stated that fans would not have to wait long to see “AEW November Rain”, as they could expect to see it by this weekend.
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• NXT’s Karmen Petrovic To Face Sumie Sakai At Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII

  13-11-2024 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT’s Karmen Petrovic will be in action at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII.Josh Barnett announced that Petrovic will face Sumie Sakai at Bloodsport XII on November 24. Barnett highlighted Petrovic’s background in karate and Sakai’s past in MMA.
  One wrestler'sskills as a Kareteka have been the backbone of what has made her successful in her short time in the Pro Wrestling ring.One wrestler's skills as a Judoka brought her to the realm of Pro Wrestling and M
  
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• Tony D’Angelo vs. Brooks Jensen, Mixed Tag Team Match, More Set For 11/19 WWE NXT

  13-11-2024 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Multiple matches have been announced for the November 19 episode of WWE NXT.During the November 11 episode, WWE announced that NXT North American Champion Tony D’Angelo will face Brooks Jensen. This comes after Shawn Spears and Jensen confronted D’Angelo on Tuesday’s show.
  This was INTENSE. ?@ShawnSpears made his intentions crystal clear with @TonyDangeloWWE…@BrooksJensenWWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/joxUKWKBnE— WWE (@WWE) November 13, 2024
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• 12/17 WWE NXT To Be Held In Lowell, Massachusetts

  13-11-2024 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT is hitting the road again in December.During the November 12 episode of NXT, the broadcast team announced that the December 17 episode would emanate from the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts.
  This will mark NXT TV’s return to the road for the first time since October. The first two episodes of the CW Network era were held outside of the WWE Performance Center. The CW premiere was held at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The October 8 ep
  
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• Je’Von Evans And Wes Lee Qualify For Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge On WWE NXT

  13-11-2024 03:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wes Lee and Je’Von Evans have qualified for the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge match at NXT Deadline, as they won qualifying matches on the November 12 episode of WWE NXT.Qualifying matches for the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge match began on the November 12 episode of WWE NXT. First, former NXT North American Wes Lee defeated Cedric Alexander. He scored the win by dropkicking Alexander into an exposed turnbuckle and hitting a Meteora that clinched the pinfall.
  
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• NOAH’s Yoshiki Inamura Appears On 11/12 WWE NXT, Says He’s On Excursion 

  13-11-2024 03:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NOAH’s Yoshiki Inamura made his WWE TV debut on the November 12 episode of WWE NXT.On November 6, Shawn Michaels welcomed Yoshiki Inamura to WWE NXT and noted that he would be a problem for anyone he stepped in the ring with. He was shown training at the WWE Performance Center, specifically with Josh Briggs. Michaels stated that he looked forward to growing NXT’s partnership with Pro Wrestling NOAH in the future.Inamura appeared alongside Briggs in a brief backstage
  
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• Ridge Holland vs. Andre Chase Set For 11/19 WWE NXT, Winner Gets NXT Title Shot

  13-11-2024 03:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The fate of Chase U will be on the line on the November 19 episode of WWE NXT.On the November 12 episode of WWE NXT, NXT Trick Williams came to the ring and called out Ridge Holland, who pinned him in a tag team match at NXT’s 2300 Arena event on November 6. Andre Chase answered instead and said that he still had beef with Holland. Holland previously beat Chase in an Ambulance Match at NXT Halloween Havoc.Williams highlighted Chase’s career in NXT up to this point a
  
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• Niko Vance Debuts On 11/12 WWE NXT

  13-11-2024 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Niko Vance debuted on WWE NXT and aligned with Shawn Spears.On the November 12 episode of WWE NXT, Shawn Spears and Brooks Jensen confronted NXT North American Champion Tony D’Angelo and The Family. Spears made it clear that he was hungry, and he wanted the title. Tensions rose, and Spears eventually left. He and Jensen got into their car, and Niko Vance was revealed as the driver.
  This was INTENSE. ?@ShawnSpears made his intentions crystal clear with @TonyDangeloWWE&hell
  
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• Sol Ruca Qualifies For Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Match On WWE NXT

  13-11-2024 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sol Ruca is going to WWE NXT Deadline, as she won a qualifying match on the November 12 episode of WWE NXT.On Tuesday’s, show, Ruca faced Cora Jade in a Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge qualifying match, and she clinched the win with a Sol Snatcher.
  Sol Snatcher out of nowhere!@SolRucaWWE is headed to #WWEDeadline!! ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/5vgIppjGJB— WWE (@WWE) November 13, 2024
  With the win, Sol Ruca became the first woman to qualify for the Women’s Ir
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Rises On 11/11, Demo Also Up

  13-11-2024 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW viewership increased on November 11.Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider) reports that WWE RAW averaged 1.564 million viewers and a 0.49 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. These numbers are up from last week, when RAW averaged 1.465 million viewers and a 0.48 rating.Per Wrestlenomics, Raw was ranked third in the demographic on cable. The Monday Night Football game on ESPN and its pre-game show took the top two spots.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INWWE Raw last night on USA Netwo
  
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• MVP On Hurt Syndicate In AEW: We Wanted To Give Our Story The Ending It Deserved

  13-11-2024 02:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MVP says The Hurt Syndicate‘s reunion is meant to give the group the ending that it deserves.MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and Cedric Alexander had a remarkable run together as the Hurt Business in AEW. WWE broke the group up, and they never got the reunion run that fans wanted to see. WWE released Shelton Benjamin in 2023. MVP and Lashley then left the company this past summer. MVP signed with AEW, and he was subsequently joined by Benjamin and Lashley. Together,
  
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• Trailer Released For Ted Turner Docuseries ‘Call Me Ted’

  13-11-2024 01:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The trailer for the new Ted Turner docuseries has been released.As previously announced, a Ted Turner docuseries titled “Call Me Ted” will premiere on Max on November 13. Keith Clarke is the writer and director, while Joni Levin is the producer. Executive producers include John C. Malone, Brian L. Roberts, Charles F. Dolan, and S. Taylor Glover.Max has released the official trailer for the docuseries. The video’s brief description is as foll
  
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• Gable Steveson Returning To University Of Minnesota For Fifth Season

  13-11-2024 01:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Gable Steveson is returning to the University of Minnesota for a fifth season.Minnesota Coach Brandon Eggum announced that Steveson would return for the 2024-2025 season. He will aim to win his third heavyweight championship as a heavyweight wrestler in the NCAA. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Minnesota Wrestling (@gopherwrestling)
  Per Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star Tribune, Gable Steveson will make his debut on November 24. This will mark his first time competing since h
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For November 12

  13-11-2024 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include Cedric Alexander battling Wes Lee in an Iron Survivor Challenge qualifying match, in women’s division action, Sol Ruca taking on Cora Jade in an Iron Survivor Challenge qualifying match, Adriana Rizzo seeking revenge against Nikkita Lyons, Stephanie Vaquer & Giulia vs. Meta-Four (Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend), Fallon Henley defending the NXT Women’s North American Championship against the former champion Kela
  
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• Carmelo Hayes: I Don’t Know What Trick Williams Can Do On Main Roster, It’s Yet To Be Seen

  12-11-2024 23:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes comments on NXT Champion Trick Williams potentially moving to the WWE main roster.Speaking with Gorilla Position, Carmelo Hayes was asked to comment on how he thought Truck Williams would do as a referee.“I don’t know what he can do on the main roster because it’s been yet to be seen,” Hayes said. “This is a whole different beast. NXT is one thing. When I got here, it was a brand-new thing for me. I had to figure it out on my own, so
  
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• Chris Sabin Suggests Motor City Machine Guns vs. Hardys, Matt Hardy Says ‘We’re Here For It’

  12-11-2024 22:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Sabin and Matt Hardy seem like they’re down for a match between the Motor City Machine Guns and The Hardys.Longtime TNA stars the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) quickly climbed to the top of the WWE tag team division following their debut. Three matches into their WWE run, they won the WWE Tag Team Championship. Meanwhile, The Hardys are having a resurgent run in TNA. They won the tag team titles at TNA Bound For Glory.Matt Hardy recently too
  
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• Brett Lauderdale Comments On Nick Khan Attending Bloodsport X, ‘My Experience Was Positive’

  12-11-2024 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale jokingly referred to WWE President Nick Khan as his good friend while discussing his attendance at Bloodsport X.Khan was in attendance at the WrestleMania week event, which featured multiple WWE talent. Shayna Baszler and Charlie Dempsey wrestled at the show. Pictures of Khan and Lauderdale made the rounds on social media, leading to some buzz about WWE potentially working with GCW.Brett Lauderdale recently appeared on Busted Open, and he comm
  
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• Tony Khan: Darby Allin Is One Of The Great Risk-Takers In The World Right Now

  12-11-2024 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan says Darby Allin takes the biggest risks in wrestling.Allin is known for taking remarkably risky bumps, and he frequently does stunts outside of the ring as well. He was going to climb Mount Everest, but an injury forced him to delay the attempt until next year.Speaking on Levack and Goz, Tony Khan highlighted Darby Allin and the “crazy” stunts he does.“Darby Allin is definitely one of the most exciting and interesting wrestlers,&rdqu
  
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• Mistico vs. Trevor Lee Announced For Eric Bischoff’s MLW One-Shot

  12-11-2024 21:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new match has been added to the card for MLW One-Shot on December 5.MLW announced that Trevor Lee, formerly known as Cameron Grimes in WWE, will challenge Mistico for the MLW World Middleweight Championship at the event. Eric Bischoff will have “total creative control” of the show.
  ?JUST ANNOUNCED: Trevor Lee (@trevorleeds) looks to make a BIG first impression in #MLW when he challenges Místico (@caristicomx) for the MLW Middleweight Championship at #MLWOne
  
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• Je’Von Evans To Face Lexis King In Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier On WWE NXT

  12-11-2024 21:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Match has been announced for the November 12 episode of WWE NXT.WWE announced that Je’Von Evans will face Lexis King in an Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Match on Tuesday. The show will also feature a qualifying match between Cedric Alexander and Wes Lee. The winners of the match will punch their tickets to NXT Deadline. There, they will compete in the Iron Survivor Challenge match, where the winner will earn a shot at the NXT
  
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• MVP: We Have Plans To Do Some Really Good Business At AEW

  12-11-2024 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MVP comments on his next chapter following his departure from WWE.MVP left WWE over the summer when his contract expired. He signed with AEW and debuted at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam.Speaking with Drop The Heat at Heels Have Eyes lll, MVP discussed the next chapter of his career.“The next chapter currently is AEW,” MVP said. “Got the boys back together, the Hurt Syndicate, so I want to end that chapter the way it should have been ended. So we have plans to do so
  
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• AEW Collision Viewership Dips With Taped Episode On 11/9, Demo Rating Rises

  12-11-2024 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Collision viewership dipped on November 9.Wrestlenomics reports that AEW Collision drew 332,000 viewers and a 0.10 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The total number is down from last week, Collision averaged 349,000 viewers. The demographic viewership is up from last week, which drew a 0.09 rating.Per Wrestlenomics, Collision ranked approximately #7 in primetime on cable in P18-49 for November 9. The show was up against College football games on ESPN and the Big 10 Network, Yellowstone o
  
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• Daphanie LaShaunn Comments On Making History As First Female To Referee WWE RAW Main Event

  12-11-2024 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn became the first female to officiate the main event of WWE RAW on Monday, and she commented on the news.The November 11 episode of WWE RAW was headlined by a tag team match where Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan. Daphanie LaShaunn officiated the match, and in doing so , she became the first woman to referee the main event of WWE
  
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• Daphanie LaShaunn Comments On Making History As First Female Main Event RAW Referee

  12-11-2024 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn became the first female to officiate the main event of WWE RAW on Monday, and she commented on the news.The November 11 episode of WWE RAW was headlined by a tag team match where Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan. Daphanie LaShaunn officiated the match, and in doing so , she became the first woman to referee the main event of WWE
  
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• Kurt Angle: Baron Corbin Is Underrated, I’m Disappointed WWE Didn’t Do More With Him

  12-11-2024 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle believes WWE could’ve done more with Baron Corbin.
  Earlier this month, Corbin confirmed that WWE would not be renewing his contract when it expired, ending his run with the company. Corbin had been with WWE since 2012, winning the United States Championship and NXT Tag Team Championship during his tenure. He was also a Money in the Bank Ladder Match and King of the Ring tournament winner, and for some time, it seemed like he was being built as a future star.
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• WWE Releases WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Poster

  12-11-2024 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released the official poster for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames.In a tweet on November 12, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H shared the poster for WWE Survivor Series. He wrote, “When a bloodline divides… the WarGames begin.” He noted that the show would begin at 6 p.m. ET.The poster features the original Bloodline and Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline.
  When a bloodline divides… the WarGames begin.#SurvivorSeries: WarGames streams live Nov. 30 from
  
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• Damian Priest Shares The Best Advice The Undertaker Has Given Him

  12-11-2024 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Damian Priest has been given a lot of helpful advice by The Undertaker.The former World Heavyweight Champion has catapulted himself into the main event in the last year. He won the Money in the Bank in 2023, going on to win the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 40.
  He has been inspired by The Undertaker on this journey, naming him as his number one favorite “tall guy” in history. The Deadman has given Damian Priest lots of advice over the years to help him get
  
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• Grayson Waller: I Don’t Want To Be A Babyface, I Can’t Stand The Fans

  12-11-2024 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller enjoys being a heel, and he doesn’t want to turn babyface and have to pretend to love the fans.Waller has been featured as a heel throughout his time in WWE, and he has shined in the role. However, the combination of his promo skills and in-ring work could make a potential babyface an easy shift.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Grayson Waller was asked whether he could ever be a babyface.“It’s possible, but I don’t really want to,
  
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• Francine Says She Was Offered Guest Referee Role For NXT 2300

  12-11-2024 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Francine could have had a larger role at NXT‘s 2300 Arena show on November 6.WWE brought in several ECW legends for the show, which was held at the former ECW Arena. Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, Nunzio, Dawn Marie, Rhyno, and Rob Van Dam all got involved. Francine briefly appeared in the crowd as well.Speaking on her Eyes Up Here podcast, Francine said she was asked about appearing on the show weeks ahead of time. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful)“‘Hi F
  
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