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• Kurt Angle Would Put A Match With GUNTHER Up There With Eddie Guerrero And Chris Benoit: ‘He’s That Good’

  16-09-2024 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle has given some high praise to Gunther.One all-time great has nothing but great things to say about the World Heavyweight Champion. Kurt Angle has faced most of the top wrestlers in WWE history, and sees Gunther as up there with the best of them.The pair had a brief confrontation at Raw XXX, teasing a match between Kurt Angle and Gunther. However, luckily (for Angle’s sake), the bout never took place. However, it is a match that the fans and Kurt Angle would hav
  
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• Ricochet To Challenge Will Ospreay For AEW International Title On 10/2 AEW Dynamite

  19-09-2024 04:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ricochet and Will Ospreay will clash on the fifth anniversary of AEW Dynamite.Since Ricochet arrived in AEW, he has been on a collision course with Will Ospreay, as the two stars have plenty of history. Ospreay confronted Ricochet at AEW All Out and told him to get some wins. Since then, Ricochet has defeated Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos.After Ricochet defeated The Beast Mortos on the September 18 episode of AEW Dynamite, he spoke with Ospreay backstage. He noted that it
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Says He’s Going To Kick Hangman Page’s Ass On AEW Dynamite

  19-09-2024 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett vowed to kick “Hangman” Adam Page’s ass on AEW Dynamite.Page appeared on the September 18 episode of AEW Dynamite and took issue with anyone who supported his rival, Swerve Strickland. He started to target Tony Schiavone, but Jeff Jarrett came out. He tried to brawl with Page, but “Hangman” gained the upper hand and started to attack the legend until officials separated them. Jarrett again took the fight to Page until they were held ap
  
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• Jon Moxley Smashes Isiah Kassidy’s Hand With A Hammer On AEW Dynamite

  19-09-2024 03:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley isn’t pleased with Private Party, and took his frustrations out on Isiah Kassidy tonight.On Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Kassidy and Marq Quen accepted a challenge to fight PAC, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli at AEW Grand Slam for the AEW World Trios Championships. The duo said they’d find a partner, and in the process, Kassidy called out Moxley.During the show, Kassidy and Quen tried to get the jump on Moxley, PAC, and Castagnoli as t
  
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• Mina Shirakawa Responds To Mariah May, Says She’s Coming On AEW Dynamite

  19-09-2024 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May has asked Mina Shirakawa to come back for her championship celebration, and Shirakawa has answered.In a video on the September 18 episode of AEW Dynamite, Mina Shirakawa responded to Mariah May.“Mariah May, I have not heard from you in months,” Shirakawa said. “I watched you win the AEW Women’sWorld Championship at Wembley Stadium. And now, you say you want Mina? You have changed, Mariah. I don’t know if
  
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• Jeff Jarrett: I Heard It Costs $20 Million To Run An Event At The Sphere

  19-09-2024 01:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett heard running an event at The Sphere is very expensive.Wrestling fans continue to buzz about the possibility of a company holding an event at the venue. Fightful Select previously reported that promotions inquired about it, and UFC 306 emanating from The Sphere sparked the excitement. The event generated $22 million in ticket sales, leading some to again consider the prospect of wrestling coming to The Sphere. But doing so mig
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (9/18/24): Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy, Young Bucks, Ricochet, More

  19-09-2024 01:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling will deliver an action-packed show with the September 18 episode of AEW Dynamite.The updated card for Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite is as follows:Orange Cassidy vs. Chris JerichoThe Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) & Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke TakeshitaYuka Sakazaki & Queen Aminata vs. Mariah May & Serena DeebRicochet vs. The Beast MortosJon Moxley appearsWe’ll hear from “Hangman&r
  
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• WWE NXT Draws Highest Viewership Since June

  19-09-2024 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT viewership increased on September 17.Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider) reports that NXT drew 677,000 viewers on Tuesday and a 0.21 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. These numbers are up from last week, when 628,000 viewers tuned in and the show scored a 0.19 rating.NXT ranked #1 in the demographic among cable primetime on Tuesday.The total viewership on Tuesday marked NXT’s highest since June 18, and the demographic rating marked NXT’s highest since
  
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• Dave Bautista cree que podría haber hecho a la parte superior de la Lucha Libre Mundo si se quedó más tiempo

  19-09-2024 00:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dave Bautista es uno de los luchadores más exitosos convertido en actores. Él es un WWE World Heavyweight Champion de seis veces.
  Mientras habla con Chris Van Vliet en su podcast Insight, Dave Bautista comparte si siente que ha llegado a la cima del mundo de la lucha libre.“No, creo que si me hubiera quedado más tiempo, podría haberlo hecho. Hay una parte de mí que siempre piensa en el ho
  
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• Myles Turner Comments On Attending WWE NXT, ‘Definitely Understand The Hype’

  18-09-2024 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Myles Turner says his first WWE experience was “dope”.NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers appeared on the September 17 episode of NXT, and several of his teammates were shown in the crowd. Haliburton also cut a brief promo at the end of the show.
  "I would boo too if I had to be an Orlando Magic fan."@TyHaliburton22 came with some backup in the form of some @Pacers teammates and then let the NXT crowd hear it! ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/bvfeXNw7Ja&mdas
  
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• Bobby Steveson (Damon Kemp) Wishes He Picked Roderick Strong’s Brain More

  18-09-2024 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bobby Steveson reflects on working with Roderick Strong during his time in NXT.During his WWE run, Bobby Steveson, formerly known as Damon Kemp, worked with Roderick Strong in Diamond Mine. He later joined No Quarter Catch Crew after Strong left WWE and joined AEW. Steveson has since departed WWE, as the company opted not to renew his new contract.In an interview with Fightful, Bobby Steveson discussed working with Roderick Strong. He said that he wished he aske
  
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• Jon Moxley And Hangman Page Segments Added To 9/18 AEW Dynamite

  18-09-2024 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new segment has been confirmed for the September 18 episode of AEW Dynamite.AEW announced that Jon Moxley will appear live on the September 18 episode of AEW Dynamite. This comes after he and Darby Allin agreed to face each other at Grand Slam on September 25. There, Allin’s world title shot will be on the line.Moxley previously turned on AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson at AEW All Out and suffocated him with a bag. He has also aligned with Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, an
  
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• Report: Update On Dustin Rhodes’ AEW/ROH Contract Status

  18-09-2024 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Dustin Rhodes‘ contract status.As previously reported, Dustin Rhodes’ AEW contract runs through September 2024. In recent months, Rhodes has been on a remarkable run, as he has won both the ROH World Tag Team Championship and the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. This led some fans to assume that he had re-signed or agreed to an extension.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that, as of AE
  
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• Otis Is Unsure If There Was A Plan After His Money In The Bank Win

  18-09-2024 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Otis revealed that there was no plan for him to become world champion after winning Money in the Bank.During the pandemic, Otis shocked the world by becoming Mr Money in the Bank. The match that took place in WWE headquarters and ended on the roof. Both the men and women fought simultaneously for their respective briefcases.The men’s match ended in AJ Styles and Baron Corbin fighting over the contract at the top of a ladder. As the briefcase slipped out of their
  
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• Janel Grant Brings On PR Firm SKDK Ahead Of Vince McMahon Docuseries Release

  18-09-2024 21:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant has retained a PR firm ahead of the premiere of the Vince McMahon docuseries.Grant previously filed a lawsuit against McMahon in which she alleged that she was the victim of sex trafficking, emotional abuse, and sexual assault. McMahon denied the allegations. He then resigned from WWE and TKO. McMahon remains under federal investigation.
  In a press release, SKDK announced that attorneys for Janel Grant retained the services of SKDK’s Kendra Barkoff Lamy ahead
  
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• Kota Ibushi Says He And Kenny Omega Are Far From Done

  18-09-2024 21:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kota Ibushi teases his plans for the future.Ibushi has been absent from AEW since November 2023. He was sidelined with a right tibiofibular ligament tear and a right ankle lateral ligament injury, which he suffered at NOAH The New Year 2024, but he has since returned to the ring for GLEAT and DDT.In a post on Instagram, Kota Ibushi shared a picture of himself and Kenny Omega standing next to a ring, so it seems like they trained together. He also wrote that they
  
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• Orange Cassidy: AEW Has The Best Women’s Division Ever Assembled

  18-09-2024 21:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Orange Cassidy highlights the depth of AEW‘s women’s division.Orange Cassidy recently spoke with Brandon F. Walker on Barstool Rasslin’. In one highlight, he said that he thinks AEW has the best women’s division ever assembled. He named Mercedes Moné and other stars. (H/t Ian Carey of F4WOnline.com for the transcription)“I also think AEW right now probably has the best women’s division ever assembled,” Cassidy said. “I feel
  
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• Ryan Nemeth Has Great Material For His New Podcast, Excited For Future In TNA

  18-09-2024 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ryan Nemeth is excited to show fans what being a traveling pro wrestler is really about.
  Nemeth spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about the launch of The Nemeth Bros podcast. Ryan and his brother, Nic Nemeth, partnered with PodcastOne for a new project that promises to be a “must listen” show.The podcast market is already saturated with pro wrestling shows, but this isn’t just going to be another wrestling show. Ryan and Nic are adding a personal touch and
  
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• Tony Khan To Be Featured On ‘NFL Films Presents’

  18-09-2024 20:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan will be featured on NFL Films Presents.AEW CEO Tony Khan also serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Jacksonville Jaguars. This has led to some crossover between the two; Khan previously appeared at the 2024 NFL Draft wearing a neck grace after The Elite attacked him on AEW Dynamite.Khan will be featured on “NFL Films Presents: The Beauty of Football”, which will premiere on September 18. The show will ta
  
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• Nigel McGuinness Clarifies The Real Reasoning Behind His 2011 Retirement

  18-09-2024 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nigel McGuinness clarifies the circumstances surrounding his original retirement.
  In 2011, Nigel McGuinness made the decision to step away from in-ring competition — something that many attributed to a series of health concerns, including Hepatitis B and concussions. As McGuinness recently revealed, though, this move actually stems other reasons.“There is a lot of confusion and misinformation,” McGuinness told Scott Fishman of TV Insider. “The truth
  
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• Kairi Sane Advances In WWE Speed Women’s Title Tournament

  18-09-2024 19:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Speed Women’s Championship Tournament continues.Previously, Naomi and IYO SKY advanced to the semifinals by beating Lyra Vakyria and Blair Davenport, respectively.
  The road to determining the other semifinal match began on the September 18 episode of WWE Speed, where Elektra Lopez took on Kairi Sane. Sane ultimately emerged victorious as she clinched the victory with the Insane Elbow. Her opponent in the next round will either be Piper Niven or Candice LeRae, who
  
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• Bryan Danielson On Swerve Strickland: Who Would Ever Let Go Of This Guy?

  18-09-2024 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson praises Swerve Strickland and wonders how WWE could have let him go.Strickland previously had a run in WWE, but the company released him in a round of cuts in November 2021. His career has reached new heights since then, as he won the AEW World Championship and headlined AEW All In against Bryan Danielson.Speaking with Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, Danielson reflected on working with Strickland at AEW All In.“Swerve was perfe
  
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• AEW Dynamite Preview For September 18

  18-09-2024 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for AEW Dynamite!All Elite Wrestling debuts at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA, for tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite. The Elite, Will Ospreay, Dr. Britt Baker, and Jon Moxley are advertised for the show.Here’s what’s on tap for the September 18 episode of Dynamite.Video Credit: YouTubeOrange Cassidy vs. Chris Jericho on AEW DynamiteLast week, OC and his friends in The Conglomeration destroyed The Learning Tree’s new car.
  
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• Wade Barrett Can’t Really Blame John Cena For Beating The Nexus

  18-09-2024 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wade Barrett doesn’t blame John Cena for beating The Nexus at Summerslam 2010.At the biggest event of the summer that year, the main event saw a huge 14-man elimination tag team match. Wade Barrett led The Nexus against Team Cena, which included legends like Edge, Chris Jericho and Bret Hart.Despite impressing early on, The Nexus fumbled a 3-1 lead as John Cena won the match for his team. While this has been considered a poor booking move by Vince McMahon, Wade Barrett do
  
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• Nia Jax Says Rhea Ripley Has A Stink Face Coming Her Way

  18-09-2024 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nia Jax plans to avenge herself.In March 2024, “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley introduced a new move to her in-ring arsenal, much to the dismay of Nia Jax, at a series of WWE live events. The move in reference was a signature of Jax’s uncle and WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi — the stink face.
  During a recent appearance on Unlikely With Adrian Hernandez , Jax addressed Ripley’s usage of the stink face. In doing so, Jax also revealed her intention to pay Ripley back for it.&
  
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• Otis Reveals That Mandy Rose Pitched Their Romance Storyline: She Was The Ignition

  18-09-2024 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the most notable storylines in the Dozer Otis’ WWE career was his relationship with former NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose.While speaking on Chris Van Vliet’s Insight Podcast, Otis mentioned that the romantic storyline was in fact pitched by Mandy Rose.“She was definitely the ignition for sure. Because you can it pitch all day long. But again, like with Mandy, she’s like, I’ll talk to Vince. Like, okay. Because I was just kidding aroun
  
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• Eric Young Believes TNA’s Current Success Has Been Years In The Making

  18-09-2024 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Young knows the hard work TNA Wrestling has put in over the last several years is the key reason for the success they’re enjoying right now.TNA Wrestling‘s Eric Young recently sat down with Denise Salcedo. When asked about the current success the company is having in 2024, Young said he believes this success came from the work they’ve been putting in for a number of years.
  “Yeah, I don’t think it’s something that’s happen
  
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• WWE NXT Review: Hits And Misses For September 17

  18-09-2024 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly WWE NXT review series.Last night’s episode continued the build-up to NXT’s move to the CW Network. WWE RAW Superstar CM Punk made an appearance to announce a stipulation for the upcoming title match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams.Here’s what went down on the September 17 episode of NXT.Video Credit: YouTubeHit – Women’s tag team match on WWE NXTLyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley reunited for tag team a
  
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• Rhea Ripley Explains Decision Behind Licking Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan’s Faces

  18-09-2024 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley knows a lot of things she does inside the squared circle will cause her to go viral on social media.WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley was a recent guest on Casual Conversations with The Classic. When asked about her viral moments such as her pins, her stinkface at a live event, and licking people like Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan on TV, Ripley admitted she’s usually not fully committed to those things until she’s out there in the ring.“A lot of it&rsquo
  
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• Stephen Amell Didn’t Appreciate ‘Brony’ Jab On ‘Peacemaker’

  18-09-2024 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephen Amell thinks John Cena’s joke about Arrow was unnecessary and unappreciated.In an episode of the first season of Peacemaker, John Cena’s character took an unprovoked jab at Amell’s Green Arrow character.The former WWE Champion claimed that the character Oliver Queen “Goes to Brony conventions dressed as the back half of Twilight Sparkle, with a four-inch butthole drilled in the costume”.This clearly annoyed Stephen Amel
  
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