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• Shinsuke Nakamura Says He Wants To Show His Passion In WWE

  30-06-2024 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shinsuke Nakamura says he’s going to keep challenging.Shinsuke Nakamura has not wrestled on WWE programming since April. He has continued to compete at live events, and he has had some dark matches. However, he still wants to show his passion.Speaking with Aaron Bronsteter of Sportsnet, Shinsuke Nakamura was asked to comment on what his wrestling career was looking like and whether his role in WWE was changing.“I’ve been wrestling [with them for] over eight ye
  
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• Liv Morgan Isn’t ‘Just Happy To Be Here’ Anymore, Used Time Off For Injury To Re-focus

  02-07-2024 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan used her time off while injured well.The WWE Superstar has been killing it since coming back from injury. She suffered an injury in July 2023, being written off following an attack from Rhea Ripley. She returned at the 2024 Royal Rumble, and quickly targeting Ripley.Her attack on the Women’s World Champion put Ripley out of action for an extended period of time. This led to Liv Morgan eventually winning the title, and being involved in a main event-level storyl
  
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• WWE RAW Hits And Misses (7/1/24)

  02-07-2024 16:36 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 went down at Boston’s TD Garden. Fans were treated to some very good matches including the men’s triple threat Money in the Bank quarterfinals among other action.Here’s what went down on 7/1 RAW.Video Credit: YouTubeMiss – Opening segmentJey Uso kicked off WWE RAW. Uso said he’ll win Money in the Bank this year. Chad Gable interrupted. Both men wen
  
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• Mark Haskins: I Owe A Lot To Jay Briscoe

  02-07-2024 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Haskins owes Jay Briscoe for the match they had together in Ring of Honor.The pair battled at ROH Honor United in 2018. The event took place in England, and Haskins was the hometown boy for the clash. He was only 28-year-old at the time, while facing a man who was already 16 years into his ROH run.While Jay Briscoe ended up winning the match, it was Haskins who walked about the happier man. This put him more on ROH’s radar, and he became
  
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• Hulk Hogan On LA Knight: There Are No Holes In His Boat, WWE Needs To Launch Him

  02-07-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Currently, a WWE Superstar who is hugely over among the fans is the Megastar LA Knight. According to WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, the Megastar needs to be given the perfect opponent who can help him move up to the next level.While speaking to Bill Apter of Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, Hulk Hogan mentioned that LA Knight has no flaws and needs to be pushed.“Yeah, I’m just getting on his [LA Knight’s] role. I see that there’s no holes in his boat. He’s
  
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• Daniel Garcia: You Deserved The Main Event, But I Need This Way More Than Will Ospreay

  02-07-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Daniel Garcia is ready to take on Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite.The AEW star is set to battle Ospreay for the AEW International title on Wednesday. If the English had beaten Swerve Strickland at Forbidden Door, then that match would also have been for the AEW Championship.Sadly, Daniel Garcia was in the stands as he watched Swerve retain his title in the UBS Arena. After the event, Daniel Garcia cut an impassioned promo on AEW’s Twitter account., warning Ospreay that he ne
  
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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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• Ludwig Kaiser: Bash In Berlin Is The First Big Highlight That I Am Working Towards

  02-07-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ludwig Kaiser is looking forward to Bash in Berlin later this year.The WWE announced its first ever premium live event to take place in Germany this year. Bash in Berlin is set for August 31, 2024, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany. It will be only the second-ever PLE in mainland Europe, following May’s Backlash France.As the only German currently wrestling on the main wrestler, Ludwig Kaiser could not be happier to return home for a major show.Kaiser spoke wi
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr: The ‘Forbidden Door’ Is Slightly Naughty Now, I Want To Be Involved As Much As Possible

  02-07-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After competing in four different AEW pay-per-views, the Best Technical Wrestler in the World Zack Sabre Jr. finally picked up his first AEW PPV victory last night at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view. He defeated Orange Cassidy in a one-on-one match-up.
  Following the show, at the post-event Media Scrum, Zack Sabre Jr. shared his appreciation for the unique pay-per-view Forbidden Door. He also wanted to be a part of the PPV in the future as well.“
  
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• Jey Uso vs. Chad Gable, More Set For 7/8 WWE RAW

  02-07-2024 06:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two matches have been announced for the July 8 episode of WWE RAW.WWE announced that Jey Uso will face Chad Gable in a singles match. Gable confronted Uso on the July 1 episode, and they went back and forth. Uso gained the upper hand and stood tall. Gable and Uso will compete in the Men’s Money in the Bank match at WWE Money in the Bank.Plus, Damage CTRL will face Lyra Valkyria, Katana Chance, and Kayden Carter. Valkyria has been feuding with Damage CTRL in recent weeks.
  
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• The Bloodline Segment Added To 7/5 WWE SmackDown

  02-07-2024 05:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Bloodline will appear on the July 5 episode of WWE SmackDown.WWE announced that The Bloodline — now led by Solo Sikoa — will appear on Friday’s show after they took out Paul Heyman with a vicious attack last week. The group slammed Heyman through the broadcast table, and he was taken away in an ambulance.
  What will happen on #SmackDown one night before #MITB??? TORONTO
  ?️ https://t.co/kXU75fNFXn pic.twitter.com/AuvMB7V19U— WWE (@WWE) July 2, 2
  
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• Drew McIntyre Qualifies For Money In The Bank Match On 7/1 WWE RAW

  02-07-2024 05:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre has qualified for the Men’s Money in the Bank match, so the field is set.On the July 1 episode of WWE RAW, Drew McIntyre faced Ilja Dragunov and Sheamus in the Money in the Bank qualifying match. The three hard-hitting competitors threw everything they had at each other. Dragunov and Sheamus were both on the verge of victory at different points, and Sheamus even caught Dragunov with the Brogue Kick. In the end, McIntyre hit Sheamus with a Claymore to score t
  
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• The Creed Brothers To Compete At Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XI

  02-07-2024 05:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE stars Brutus and Julius Creed will be in action at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XI.As announced by Josh Barnett, former NXT Tag Team Champions The Creed Brothers will both make their Bloodsport debuts at Bloodsport XI on July 28. Barnett highlighted how the Creed Brothers were amateur wrestlers before they arrived in WWE.WWE star Shayna Baszler is also set to compete at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XI.
  From the amateur wrestling mats, to the ring of the @WWENXT, this
  
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• Bo Dallas Speaks With Uncle Howdy On WWE RAW, Targets ‘False Profits’

  02-07-2024 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For the second week in a row, Bo Dallas shared a message on WWE RAW.The Wyatt Sicks gave Michael Cole a VHS tape on the July 1 episode of WWE RAW. This marked the second time in two weeks that the group gave him a tape, as Dallas opened up about losing Bray Wyatt in a video on the June 24 episode of WWE RAW.The newest tape featured another conversation between Bo Dallas and Uncle Howdy. Dallas said that the Wyatt Sicks were the ones people abandoned, but they made everyone noti
  
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• Zoey Stark Qualifies For Money In The Bank Match On 7/1 WWE RAW

  02-07-2024 03:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zoey Stark is going to WWE Money in the Bank, as she won a qualifying match on the July 1 episode of WWE RAW.On the go-home show ahead of WWE Money in the Bank, Dakota Kai faced Zoey Stark and Ivy Nile in a qualifying match. Nile showcased her power throughout the bout.Stark drilled Kai with a knee, and Nile dumped her with a German suplex. Kai rallied with a back-breaker. Kairi Sane ran down and distracted Nile. Kai capitalized and stomped Nile. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn ran in
  
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• Ludwig Kaiser Says He’s Recovering From Broken Ribs On WWE RAW, Sends Message To Sheamus

  02-07-2024 03:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ludwig Kaiser has been sidelined with an injury, but he vowed to get revenge on WWE RAW.Ludwig Kaiser faced Bron Breakker on the June 24 episode of WWE RAW, and the match ended in a disqualification when Sheamus attacked Kaiser.On the July 1 episode of RAW, Michael Cole noted that Kaiser had suffered an injury, but he would be back soon. Kaiser then appeared in a video message and said that Sheamus broke ribs ribs when he attacked him. Kaiser made it clear that he would be targ
  
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• Damian Priest Tells Dominik Mysterio Rhea Ripley Is ‘Pissed’ On 7/1 WWE RAW

  02-07-2024 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Damian Priest warns that “Mami” doesn’t like what’s going on between Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan.Liv Morgan has made it her mission to take everything from Rhea Ripley. She attacked Ripley backstage, and Ripley was forced to relinquish the WWE Women’s World Championship due to injury. Morgan later won the gold by beating Becky Lynch. Since then, she has flirted with Dominik and played games with him on a practically weekly basis. She has even k
  
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• Report: Mercedes Moné Seen Speaking With Shane McMahon, They Had A Conversation About AEW

  02-07-2024 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Mercedes Moné was seen catching up with Shane McMahon, according to a new report.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that the two were spotted at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, and they were speaking with each other while on their way to their respective flights. Johnson cites a source who confirmed that McMahon and Moné had a conversation about All Elite Wrestling.Rumors of Vince McMahon’s son potentially making an appearance in AEW have been
  
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• AEW Rampage Viewership Decreases On 6/28, Demo Also Down

  02-07-2024 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Rampage viewership was slightly down on June 28.Per Programming Insider, 303,000 viewers tuned in on Friday. This is down from last week, when 328,000 viewers watched the show.In the 18 to 49 demographic, Rampage drew a 0.09 rating in the demographic. This is down from last week (0.12 rating).
  The June 28 episode of AEW Rampage featured a singles bout between Shingo Takagi and Dalton Castle. Plus, El Phantasmo faced AR Fox in a qualifying match for the TNT Championship bout at AEW x NJPW Fo
  
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• WWE SmackDown Viewership Dips On 6/28, Demo Also Down

  02-07-2024 02:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE SmackDown‘s viewership dipped on June 28.According to Programming Insider, an average of 2.256 million viewers watched the show on Friday night, and it drew a 0.66 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The numbers are down from last week’s episode, when 2.34 million viewers tuned in and SmackDown drew a 0.73 rating in the same demographic.What happened on WWE SmackDown this week?This week’s show kicked off with The Bloodline being attacked by Cody Rhodes,
  
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• Mercedes Moné Celebration, Britt Baker Segment Added To 7/3 AEW Dynamite

  02-07-2024 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW continues to load up the card for the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite.Tony Khan announced that Mercedes Moné will have a double championship celebration on Wednesday’s “Beach Break” special. Moné beat Stephanie Vaquer to win the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
  This Wednesday, July 3Chicago @WintrustArena#AEWDynamite Beach Break
  Presented by #SharkWeekAfter her #ForbiddenDoor win,
  TBS Champion + NEW NJPW Str
  
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• Report: Natalya Not Backstage At 7/1 WWE RAW, Update On WWE Status

  02-07-2024 01:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Natalya is not backstage at the July 1 episode of WWE RAW, according to a new report.The veteran’s contract has been set to expire, and substantive updates have been few and far between.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Natalya is not backstage at WWE RAW on July 1, and she is not planned for the show. Per Sapp, the two sides have been in talks about an extension. Natalya not being backstage is not an indication of how the talks have gone. The report cites WWE
  
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• Northeast Wrestling Legend Bull Butcher Passes Away At 73

  02-07-2024 01:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone is sad to share the news that northeast independent wrestling legend Bull Butcher passed away at the age of 73 on June 30, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.Butcher was trained by the late Ted Petty, and he worked with a number of legends throughout his career, including Jack Victory, Ox Baker, Dr. Death David Schultz, Mad Dog DC Drake, Iron Man Tommy Cairo, Johnny Rodz, Chris Candido, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ric Flair, Maniac Mac Magee, Ivan Putski, Afa and Samu
  
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• WWE Raw Results (7/1/24)

  02-07-2024 00:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.comCheck Out Last Week’s Coverage: WWE Raw Results (6/24/24)WrestleZone features weekly audio and video content on Facebook, YouTube, and your favorite podcast apps like Apple, Spotify, and SoundCloud. Subscribe now for hours of exciting wrestling content, including exclusive interviews, previews, reviews, and more!Subscribe Now:The post WWE Raw Results (7/1/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Report: TNA-NXT Connection Expected To Continue At TNA Slammiversary

  01-07-2024 23:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT and TNA are expected to continue working together heading into one of TNA’s biggest shows of the year.Fans have seen stars from TNA compete on NXT programming in recent weeks, and some NXT talent have crossed over as well. Jordynne Grace challenged for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT Battleground, and Tatum Paxley faced Grace at TNA Against All Odds. The connection continued when Joe Hendry and Frankie Kazarian competed on the June 18 episode of WWE NXT.Mike Johnson of PWIns
  
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• Joe Alonzo, Missa Kate Announce Departures From NWA

  01-07-2024 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Two former champions announced that they had left the NWA.Missa Kate announced that she had left NWA, and she thanked the company for her time there. Kate, a former NWA World Women’s Tag Team Champion, had been with the promotion for two years, and she had not competed there since January 2024.
  & I'm Not Gonna Write A Long Sappy Post, So Instead I'll Just Say This…I'm Forever Appreciative Of The Endless Moments, Memories & Lessons Made Along The Way?Thank You @nwa ?…
  
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• Je’Von Evans Highlights His Friendship With Trick Williams, Says They Give Each Other Advice

  01-07-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans discusses his friendship with NXT Champion Trick Williams.At NXT Heatwave, Trick Williams will defend the NXT Championship against Je’Von Evans, Shawn Spears, and Ethan Page.Speaking on Under The Ring, Je’Von Evans was asked about Trick Williams, and he discussed their friendship.“That’s my brother. For my tryout, I came, I went to him, I shook his hand. I thought he didn’t know who I was. He was like, I know who you are, bro. Ju
  
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• Will Ospreay Wants Bryan Danielson To Use ‘Final Countdown’ For Potential Rematch At AEW All In

  01-07-2024 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay wants to run it back with Bryan Danielson when AEW returns to Wembley Stadium.Will Ospreay defeated Bryan Danielson in a dream match at AEW Dynasty. AEW All In is rapidly approaching, and Ospreay has his sights set on a rematch.Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Will Ospreay said that he wanted to face Bryan Danielson at AEW All In.“I would love to do Bryan Danielson again, just because he is in the Owen Hart Cup,” Will Ospreay said. “It fee
  
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• Sidney Akeem (Reginald) Calls Ricochet The Greatest High-Flyer Ever

  01-07-2024 21:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sidney Akeem, formerly known as Reginald or SCRYPTS, thinks Ricochet is the greatest high-flyer ever.
  Before his time in WWE, Akeem performed for Cirque du Soleil. With this athletic background, he often impressed fans with his flips during his WWE run.Speaking with MuscleManMalcolm, Sidney Akeem was asked to name the most athletic people in WWE history, and he highlighted Ricochet, who recently entered free agency.
  “All time? You can’t have a list without putting R
  
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• Liv Morgan: I’m Just Entering My Prime, We Haven’t Even Scratched The Surface Yet

  01-07-2024 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan says the best is yet to come.Liv Morgan’s career has reached new heights in recent months. She beat Becky Lynch to win the WWE Women’s World Championship at WWE King and Queen of the Ring. Morgan has been involved in a buzzworthy storyline with Dominik Mysterio ever since.Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Liv Morgan commented on her current run.“This is something I created–that I didn’t
  
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