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• Jack Perry Cuts Scathing Promo After TNT Title Win

  02-07-2024 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jack Perry isn’t going anywhere after winning the TNT Championship.The former Jungle Boy out wrestled five other men at Forbidden Door to take him the gold. He won the TNT Championship in a ladder match at the event, winning his first piece of singles gold since losing the FTW Championship at All In.Immediately after that loss, Jack Perry got into a fight with CM Punk. This ended in Punk losing his job and Perry being suspended for months. He has a chip on his shoulder because of that, an
  
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• Mercedes Moné Fell Into ‘A Spiral Of Depression’ After Reaction To Saraya Injury

  04-07-2024 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné was deeply affected by the fan’s reaction after Saraya‘s neck injury in 2017.The English star was forced to retire in April 2018. This was due to a neck injury, suffered following a kick from Mercedes Moné at a WWE house show.Saraya spent four years on the sidelines before coming out of retirement. She debuted for AEW at Grand Slam 2022, setting up a feud with Britt Baker. Now, both women are in AEW together, with Mercedes Moné deb
  
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• Wade Barrett Explains How WWE Has Changed Under Triple H’s Leadership

  04-07-2024 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wade Barrett has high praise for the way Triple H is running things right now in WWE.SmackDown commentator Wade Barrett recently spoke with The Ring Report (via AceOdds). When asked what he sees as the biggest difference in WWE right now with Triple H in charge, Barrett said there have been a lot more surprises in programming nowadays.
  “Well, I’ve noticed that, and I’ll compare my time as a commentator to my time in the ring. And I think there are a lot more s
  
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• Billy Gunn Has Two Stress Fractures In His Back, Has No Problem Just Being The Acclaimed’s Sidekick

  04-07-2024 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  When Billy Gunn finally retires, will it be at the hands of the current AEW International Champion, Will Ospreay?All Elite Wrestling‘s Billy Gunn was a recent guest on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet. When asked how he feels about Will Ospreay, Gunn says he doesn’t know what it is about Ospreay, but he loves him.
  “I don’t know what it is about that kid; I love him,” Billy Gunn said. “I tell everybody that’s my retirement ma
  
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• Tarlee On Meeting Her ‘Hero’ Alicia Fox: She Was Everything I Needed Her To Be

  04-07-2024 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tarlee recently found herself in a full circle.The 2024 HER event proved to be quite a memorable one for Tarlee as she outmaneuvered five other women to win the first-ever Victoria Classic, and later celebrate with Victoria herself. The memories didn’t just stop there, though.
  While speaking with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay, Tarlee reflected on a notable backstage moment that brought her face-to-face with one of her heroes, Vix Crow (aka Alicia Fox).“I was so nervo
  
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• Billy Gunn Reflects On ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch’ Guest Role

  04-07-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Billy Gunn said his time on Sabrina the Teenage Witch is not exactly what he expected.The WWE Hall of Famer famously appeared on one episode of the hit TV show. He appeared in one episode of the show in 2000, playing Xavier “The Avenger” Prescott. Billy Gunn had scenes fighting against Sabrina, in a memorable appearance for the AEW star.Gunn recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet about his appearance on the show. Gunn revealed he didn’t know much about the show. He was also shocked
  
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• EC3 Previews 4th Of July Plans, Reflects On Chicks And America

  04-07-2024 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  EC3 previewed his 4th of July weekend plans, which include two NWA title defenses in France and Italy.We spoke about what the 4th symbolizes and looked back on “Chicks And America” (shoutout to Derrick Bateman!)Stay tuned for our full interview on Friday!
  The post EC3 Previews 4th Of July Plans, Reflects On Chicks And America appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Cody Rhodes Hopes Match Against The Rock Will Take Place In The Next Year

  04-07-2024 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes is ready to get his hands on The Final Boss.
  Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was a recent guest on The Pivot Podcast. When asked when he expects to go one-on-one with The Rock, Rhodes said he is hopeful the match will take place within the next year.
  “There’s this old quote, there’s a wrestling — I think I’m getting this right? Booker promoter, he used to have a plaque on his wall that said, ‘Personal issues draw money,'&rdquo
  
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• Johnny Gargano Reflects On His Meaningful Connection With SmackDown Venue

  04-07-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former NXT World Champion Johnny Gargano and his tag team partner Tommaso Ciampa are the number one contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships. They have been feuding with the current champions, A-Town Down Under, the team of Grayson Waller and Austin Theory.
  DIY will be challenging A-Town Down Under this Friday night on the final SmackDown before the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event.
  This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown will be taking place live from Toro
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr.: AEW Has Changed The Entire Industry

  04-07-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Sabre Jr. explains why he’s thankful that a large-scale American wrestling company like AEW exists right now.New Japan Pro-Wrestling‘s Zack Sabre Jr. recently participated in the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Media Scrum. When asked what it means to him to be the face of British technical wrestling, Sabre spoke about how AEW has changed the world of professional wrestling for the better.“I debuted at a very interesting time for British wrestli
  
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• Jim Ross: Dustin Rhodes Is A WWE Hall of Famer, Without A Doubt

  04-07-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross believes that Dustin Rhodes deserves to be in the WWE Hall of Fame.The legendary wrestler is nearing the end of his career, having wrestled in five different decades since his debut in 1988. While he’s wrestled in multiple promotions, he found his greatest success as the iconic Goldust character in the WWE.As Goldust, Dustin Rhodes won numerous titles, including the Intercontinental and Tag Team championships. He was involved in memorable storylin
  
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• Carmelo Hayes Invites The Wyatt Sicks To Take Out Chad Gable During Money In The Bank

  04-07-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes is counting his blessings heading into Money in the Bank this Saturday night.
  WWE Superstar Carmelo Hayes recently sat down with Jim Varsallone. When asked what he’s out to prove this Saturday at Money in the Bank, Hayes said he hopes to prove everyone right that decided to bring him up to the main roster.“I mean, for my mindset, it’s been the same thing since I got to the main roster. It’s just proving everybody right,” Carmelo Hayes
  
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• Swerve Strickland Segment Set For 7/10 AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 06:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland will appear on the July 10 episode of AEW Dynamite after he was absent from the July 3 episode.Strickland defended the AEW World Championship at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 30, as he beat Will Ospreay to retain the gold. He was absent from the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, where his bitter rival “Hangman” Adam Page made his return. It’s fair to say that Strickland will have plenty to say when he makes his return to Dynamite.
  
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• AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/5 (Taped On 7/3)

  04-07-2024 06:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW taped matches and segments for the July 5 episode of AEW Rampage from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, on July 3.The spoilers (via PWInsider) are as follows:
  RUSH defeated KomanderKyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita def. Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen)Kyle O’Reilly def. GPAMariah May defeated Hikaru Shida to advance to the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament.
  WrestleZone will have full coverage of AEW Rampage as it airs on July 5.RELATE
  
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• ‘Hangman’ Adam Page vs. Jay White, Toni Storm Match Added To 7/6 AEW Collision

  04-07-2024 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW is loading up the card for the July 6 episode of AEW Collision.As announced on the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, “Hangman” Adam Page will face Jay White in the semi-finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Page returned on Wednesday and beat Jeff Jarrett in a quarterfinal match. The winner of the match between White and Page will face Bryan Danielson in the finals on the July 10 episode of AEW Dynamite.Plus, AEW Women’s World Champion Tonu Storm will face Trish Ado
  
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• Mariah May vs. Hikaru Shida, RUSH vs. Komander Set For 7/5 AEW Rampage

  04-07-2024 05:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two matches have been confirmed for the July 5 episode of AEW Rampage.As announced on the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, Mariah May will face Hikaru Shida in the semi-finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament. The winner will face Willow Nightingale in the finals on the July 10 episode of AEW Dynamite. The winner of the tournament will earn a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW All In.Plus, RUSH will face Komander in a singles bout.Wrestle
  
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• MJF Turns On Daniel Garcia, Garcia Taken Out On Stretcher On 7/3 AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF made a statement on the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite.The former world champion was in Daniel Garcia’s corner for the main event match, in which he challenged AEW International Champion Will Ospreay for the gold. MJF played a part in the outcome, as he gave Garcia his diamond ring and told him to hit Ospreay with it. Garcia chose not to, and Ospreay hit him with the Hidden Blade for the win.Initially, MJF comforted Garcia and helped him up to his feet. However, he ki
  
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• ‘Hangman’ Adam Page Returns, Advances To Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Semi-Finals On AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  “Hangman” Adam Page is back with a vengeance.
  On the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, “Hangman” Adam Page made his return, as he was revealed as The Elite’s hand-picked Wild Card in the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament. Page faced Jeff Jarrett in a quarterfinal match in the tournament.Page had new entrance music, and he had a more aggressive demeanor, as it was clear that he was a man on a mission.
  The Elite chose HANGMAN ADAM PAGE as the
  
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• Will Ospreay Says He Wants Out Of The Don Callis Family On 7/3 AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 03:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay said he wanted to leave The Don Callis Family, and Callis agreed to let him go.On the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW International Champion Will Ospreay appeared backstage and addressed his loss to Swerve Strickland at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. He told Callis that the loss was his own fault, and he could not bring himself to hit the Tiger Driver ’91, but he was not that guy anymore. Ospreay then thanked Callis for everything he had done for him before h
  
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• Britt Baker Opens Up On AEW Absence, Challenges Mercedes Moné To Face Her At AEW All In

  04-07-2024 03:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Britt Baker is back, and she has her sights set on Mercedes Moné.During the July 6 episode of AEW Dynamite, Baker spoke for the first time since her return at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Baker addressed her lengthy absence and noted that she had dealt with two herniated disks and an injured hip labrum. She also revealed that she was hospitalized, as she had a transient ischemic attack, which she was told was a warning sign for a stroke. Baker said that she told Tony Khan
  
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• Willow Nightingale Advances To Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals On AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale has advanced to the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament.Willow Nightingale defeated former friend and tag team partner Kris Statlander in a semifinal match on the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite. Stokely Hathaway tried to interfere by giving Statlander a chain, but Willow persevered and pinned Statlander to clinch the win. In doing so, she advanced to the finals.Nightingale won the tournament in 2023, and she will aim to repeat.
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• Mark Briscoe Declares For Team AEW In Blood & Guts Match Against The Elite On AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 02:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Briscoe will fight for AEW.On the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe came to the ring and brought up how Jack Perry won the TNT Championship at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. He then looked ahead to the Blood & Guts match where Team AEW will face The Elite on the July 24 episode of AEW Dynamite. Briscoe officially declared that he was a member of Team AEW.
  #ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe the first member of Team AEW for #BloodAndGuts!Watch #AE
  
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• Bryan Danielson Advances To Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals On AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 02:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bryan Danielson is going to the finals.On the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, Bryan Danielson faced PAC in a semi-final match in the tournament. The two competitors battled it out in a thrilling bout, which was just the third time that they clashed in singles action. They traded stiff shots, and PAC took control with a dive to the outside.
  PAC locked in the Brutalizer, but Danielson reached the ropes. He continued to control the bout. Danielson rallied, but PAC spiked him with a piledriver. They
  
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• Shark Boy And Chompie Promote Shark Week Ahead Of 7/3 AEW Dynamite

  04-07-2024 01:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shark Boy helped AEW promote Shark Week ahead of the “Beach Break” episode of AEW Dynamite on July 3.In a tweet, AEW shared a video of the AEW Dynamite Pre-Show, where Shark Boy spoke with RJ City and Shark Week mascot Chompie.
  It's a Shark-flavored #AEWDynamite Beach Break Pre-Show ? as we celebrate @SharkWeek with @RJCity1, Chompie and @SharkBoy24_7! Tune into @TBSNetwork LIVE at 8pm ET/7pm CT TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/tTS9hKrTOA— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) J
  
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• WWE NXT Viewership Drops To Lowest Number In Nearly A Year, Demo Also Down

  04-07-2024 01:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT viewership dropped on July 2.Per Wrestlenomics, 542,000 viewers tuned in on Tuesday. This marked NXT’s lowest number since July 4, 2023. The June 25 episode drew 611,000 viewers.In the 18 to 49 demographic, NXT drew a 0.15 rating, which marked the lowest demo number since April 30, 2024. Last week’s episode scored a 0.18 rating.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INWWE NXT last night on USA Networkhttps://t.co/G11ENCs30F— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) July 3, 2024
  The July 2 episode of
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (7/3/24): Will Ospreay Defends Against Daniel Garcia

  04-07-2024 00:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite Results – July 3, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of AEW Dynamite kicks off at 8 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.
  The post AEW Dynamite Results (7/3/24): Will Ospreay Defends Against Daniel Garcia appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Watch: WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain

  04-07-2024 00:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released the WrestleMania XL: Behind The Curtain documentary.The documentary was initially set to be released in April, but it was delayed. Over two months later, the video has been posted to WWE’s YouTube channel.The video description is as follows:“WWE Documentaries brings you behind the scenes of the chaotic build to WrestleMania XL, featuring The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Seth “Freakin” Rollins and Triple H.”The video can be seen
  
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• Chad Gable: I May Have Tried To Go To Hollywood To Make Films If I Didn’t Re-Sign With WWE

  03-07-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ahead of WWE Clash at the Castle, Chad Gable confirmed that he re-signed with WWE. His contract was coming up, and Gable decided to stay with the company.
  Speaking with Peter Rosenberg on Cheap Heat, Chad Gable explained how it was great to have options. He opened up about how he was open to anything for a while before he re-signed. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful for the transcription)“It’s great for everybody to have options,” Chad Gable said. “Ev
  
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• Report: Update On Daniel Garcia’s AEW Contract

  03-07-2024 23:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Daniel Garcia’s contract status with AEW.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that, per sources, Daniel Garcia’s contract was set to expire in the fall of 2024, at least as of earlier this year. Sapp cites one top AEW name who said that they didn’t believe he was going anywhere. This source indicated that they thought that Garcia had re-signed.The report notes that, according to sources close to Daniel Gar
  
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• Willow Nightingale Discusses Honoring Owen Hart’s Legacy With Owen Hart Cup

  03-07-2024 22:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2023 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament winner Willow Nightingale aims to repeat in 2024. Win or lose, she will help AEW continue to honor Hart’s legacy.Speaking with Iridian Fierro on 720 WGN Radio, Willow Nightingale discussed competing in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. She highlighted how she saw herself as a good fit due to her pure heart and reverence for wrestling.“Me, when I think about Owen Hart or the Hart legacy in general, I really thin
  
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