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• Ken Shamrock Signs Legends Deal With WWE

  19-09-2024 18:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ken Shamrock has signed a Legends contract with the WWE.The WWE and UFC legend was a big star during the Attitude Era. Despite only spending two years with the WWE, Ken Shamrock had some huge feuds during this time.He had big matches with star like Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart and The Undertaker, and was a part of Vince McMahon’s “The Corporation” stable. Shamrock won the Intercontinental and Tag Team titles in the WWE, while also becoming the King of the Ring in
  
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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.
  Ku
  
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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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• QT Marshall Says DDP Turned MJF Down For Using The Diamond Cutter

  12-11-2024 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  QT Marshall discusses the Diamond Cutter.While his in-ring career may now be in the rearview mirror, the spirit (or at least part) of Diamond Dallas Page continues to live on through QT Marshall, who’s adopted his popular finishing maneuver known as the Diamond Cutter. On the latest episode of Hey! (EW), Marshall explained how his usage of the Diamond Cutter came to be. Marshall also noted that a former AEW World Champion was denied the opportunity to use it.&ldq
  
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• Kurt Angle Is Raising Money To Help USA Athletes Achieve Their Olympic Dreams

  12-11-2024 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kurt Angle wants to help United States athletes achieve their dream of reaching the Olympics.
  Angle has partnered with USA Wrestling to raise money for the athletes on its men’s and women’s Olympic wrestling teams. In many countries, Olympic athletes are paid by their local governments to train and don’t need other jobs. However, United States athletes don’t have the same luxuries. Angle says the more he can help US athletes, the easier it would be for them to focus on t
  
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• Report: AEW Planning To Hold AEW Collision Taping At Hammerstein Ballroom

  12-11-2024 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW is reportedly planning on holding an AEW Collision taping at the Hammerstein Ballroom.On November 11, Beyond the Bell and Mat Men Radio‘s Andrew Zarian and Fightful Select‘s Sean Ross Sapp reported that ROH Final Battle was planned for the Hammerstein Ballroom in December.
  In an update, Zarian reported that AEW Collision will air live from the Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, December 21. This would be the day after the reported date for ROH Final Battle from the same venue.&nb
  
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• The Rock Gets Into A Pillow Fight With Jimmy Fallon

  12-11-2024 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock got physical with Jimmy Fallon during his interview last night.The WWE legend was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to promote his movie Red One. The film puts The Rock and Chris Evans together in an attempt to rescue Santa Claus and save Christmas after he was kidnapped from the North Pole.After showing a clip from the film, Jimmy Fallon was inspired to give The Rock a Christmas gift. Inspired by the season of giving, he handed th
  
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• Jon Moxley: ‘Hard Reset And Complete Restart’ Of AEW Has Begun

  12-11-2024 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley says everything that has happened in AEW so far doesn’t matter, as a “hard set” has begun.Moxley returned to AEW in August after a brief absence. Since then, he has formed a new faction, and he has captured the AEW World Championship again. He has also led a forceful shift on-screen as his group has taken over.Speaking with Joseph Staszewski of the New York Post, Jon Moxley called his return “Day Zero” and stated that it started a &ldquo
  
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• Rob Van Dam: Its An Awesome Time To Be A Legend In WWE

  12-11-2024 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Van Dam thinks now is an awesome time to be a legend in wrestling.The former ECW Champion appeared in NXT last week, helping Je’Von Evans in his match at the old ECW Arena.Rob Van Dam appeared on Busted Open Radio ahead of his appearance in NXT, speaking about how good of time it is to be a legend in the WWE today.He noted how the company puts more focus on the stars of the past in a way the company wouldn’t have a few years ago.The former WWE Champion added tha
  
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• WWE NXT Preview For November 12: Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifiers, Trick Williams Speaks

  12-11-2024 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for WWE NXT!Tonight’s episode of NXT will take place at the Performance Center. The show will feature the fallout from NXT 2300. Fans can check out our recap of the show here. The road to NXT Deadline begins tonight as well.Here’s what’s on tap for the November 12 episode of NXT.Video Credit: YouTubeNikkita Lyons vs. Adriana RizzoAdrianna Rizzo was attacked in the lead-up to Tony D’Angelo versus Oba Femi III. The attacker was never
  
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• Baron Corbin Embraced Being A Hated Heel, Says You Need Thick Skin To Handle It

  12-11-2024 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin revealed how he struggled to deal with being a true heel in the WWE.The former Mr Money in the Bank was consistently one of the most hated heels throughout his run in the company.However, his run came to a shocking end this year. He was released from his contract at the start of the month, ending over a decade spent in the company.Before he was let go, Baron Corbin spoke with Metro about the struggles of being a heel in WWE. He explained it’s hard to get fans
  
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• Liv Morgan Wants To Wrestle Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B: ‘The Offer Still Stands’

  12-11-2024 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan wants to face Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B in a tag team match at Summerslam.The WWE has been inundated with guest appearances from some of the biggest music stars in recent months.Cardi B appeared in a recent WWE video, and Megan Thee Stallion sings the official Smackdown theme song.Liv Morgan has spoken about these stars appearing in WWE during a conversation with Billboard, revealing she wants to face them in the ring. She was asked how she feels about celebrit
  
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• Austin Theory Shares Backstage Reaction After Taking A Stunner From Steve Austin at WrestleMania 39

  12-11-2024 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the most iconic finishing moves in professional wrestling is the Stone Cold Stunner. In recent history, one of the most talked about Stunners is the one that the former WWE United States Champion Austin Theory received at WrestleMania 39.
  Recently, while speaking to Chris Van Vliet on his Insight Podcast, Austin Theory reflected on getting Stunned by Stone Cold Steve Austin.“I guess I just really to live for everything. So at the time of WrestleMania, gett
  
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• The Undertaker: WWE Is On The Level Of The NFL, MLB & NBA

  12-11-2024 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker is amazed at how much the WWE has grown over the past few years.The company has become a global juggernaut in entertainment. The Saudi Arabia deal netted them a billion dollars over ten years before a merger with the UFCturned TKO into a $20 billion company.Meanwhile, the recent deal to bring Raw to Netflix will net the company at least $5 billion in what is the biggest deal for a wrestling company in history. While speaking on his Six Feet Under Podcast, The Und
  
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• WWE RAW Review: Hits And Misses For November 11

  12-11-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly WWE RAW hits and misses series.Last night’s episode of RAW emanated from Grand Rapids, MI. WWE also taped several matches and segments for the November 18 episode of RAW from the same arena.Before we get to the spoilers for next week, here’s what went down on the November 11 episode of Monday Night RAW.Video Credit: YouTubeHit – Damian Priest & Gunther segmentPriest seems to have got his mojo back on the road to
  
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• The Rock: WrestleMania 40 Was Like Being Home, Sitting On TKO Board Is Full-Circle Moment

  12-11-2024 15:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock felt like he was home after his appearance at WrestleMania 40.The People’s Champion was a huge part of the build-up to WrestleMania this year as he prepared to wrestle a tag match on Night 1. Before teaming with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, The Rock took part in some all-time great segments alongside The American Nightmare.This included whipping him with his weight belt to build to their match. The Rock then went on to pin Cody Rhodes in the
  
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• Low Ki Pitched Rey Mysterio Clone Gimmick

  12-11-2024 15:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Low Ki pitched for him to be a “bad Rey Mysterio Clone” for a feud in WWE.The controversial star had a short stint in the WWE between 2008 and 2010. He was a part of the NXT game show in its second season. He infamously mentioned TNA in a promo segment, which greatly annoyed Michael Cole on commentary.Low Ki recently appeared on on Thats Wrestling! where he discussed a pitch he made for a rivalry with Rey Mysterio (H/T to Fightful for the transcription).
  
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