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• Shotzi Made A PowerPoint Presentation So Her Mom Would Give Permission For Her First Tattoo At 15

  24-06-2024 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shotzi has spilled the beans on how she got the first of her many tattoos as a child.The green-haired wrestler is one of the most instantly recognizable stars in the WWE. With her heavily-tattooed body and entrance in a mini tank, Shotzi is one of the most unique wrestlers in the world.Her first tattoo was inspired by her love of musical theatre. Shotzi had the Melpomene and Thalia masks, which are the muses of tragedy and comedy. They are a common sight in musical theatre, so
  
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• CM Punk: Is This The Best Drew McIntyre’s Ever Been? Yeah, That’s What CM Punk Does

  30-09-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  CM Punk says he eats up anyone who gives less than their best, and that’s what fans are seeing in his feud with Drew McIntyre.Punk and McIntyre have been feuding throughout 2024. They clashed at WWE SummerSlam and WWE Bash in Berlin. They will also battle it out at WWE Bad Blood.Speaking on 103.5 KISS FM, CM Punk was asked whether the current version of Drew McIntyre was the best that fans had seen. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling)“God. I’m obviously th
  
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• Jeff Jarrett: Bobby Lashley Would Be A Fantastic Addition To AEW

  30-09-2024 05:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett thinks that Bobby Lashley would be a fantastic addition to AEW.Bobby Lashley and MVP left WWE in August. They have both been linked to AEW in recent weeks. MVP made his AEW debut at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam. This led to plenty of speculation that Lashley could potentially follow suit.Speaking on a recording of his My World podcast, Jeff Jarrett was asked to share his thoughts on Bobby Lashley potentially coming to AEW The WWE Hall of Famer spoke highly of the forme
  
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• John Cena Helps Deliver A Baby On ‘The Simpsons’

  30-09-2024 04:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena made an impact in his appearance on “The Simpsons”.16-time world champion John Cena crossed over to Springfield as he appeared on the season premiere of “The Simpsons”. The episode aired on September 29, and fans on social media shared a clip of Cena’s appearance.Cena walks in when a woman is having a baby in Comic Book Guy’s store. Comic Book Guy notes that they need a doctor, and Cena arrives just in time. He calls himself a licen
  
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• Layla Says ‘Never Say Never’ About Potential WWE Royal Rumble Appearance

  30-09-2024 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Layla teases potentially returning to WWE.Former WWE Divas Champion and WWE Women’s Champion Layla retired from the ring in 2015. Since then, she has remained fairly absent from the wrestling world. However, she recently revealed that she was asked to return for a Royal Rumble.
  Speaking on They Made Their Way To The Ring, Layla noted that she was asked to return for the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful)“I was asked to one. I do r
  
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• Report: Mark Davis Still Recovering, No Timetable For His Return

  30-09-2024 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Davis continues to recover, but details remain few and far between.Mark Davis of Aussie Open last wrestled at AEW WresteDream 2023, where he and Kyle Fletcher lost to AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR.
  Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Mark Davis is still recovering, but he is progressing well. The report notes that what specifically put him out of action is unclear, and sources say that they would prefer if it was his story to tell.Per
  
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• Shawn Spears: Cassie Lee Is Still Getting The Itch, ‘She Plans On Getting Back Into It’

  30-09-2024 02:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Spears says Cassie Lee plans on getting back into wrestling.Cassie Lee, formerly known as Peyton Royce in WWE, has not wrestled since October 2023. This marked her return to the ring for the first time since April 2022. Spears and Lee welcomed their first child in January 2023 and a second in June 2024. Spears returned to WWE in February 2024, leading to some speculation about Lee potentially coming back.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Shawn Spears was a
  
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• TNA To Hold Tapings At Skyway Studios, All Proceeds Going To Hurricane Helene Relief

  30-09-2024 01:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA officially announced their return to Skyway Studios.TNA was set to hold tapings in Spartanburg, South Carolina this week. However, after multiple delays due to Hurricane Helene, the company canceled the shows. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful then reported that the promotion planned to hold tapings at Skyway Studios instead.In an official announcement, TNA confirmed that they will be holding “The Road To BFG” shows at Skyway Studios on October 2-3. Tickets for both shows will be $10 e
  
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• Pat McAfee Joining ‘NFL GameDay Morning’, Starting In Week Eight Of NFL Season

  30-09-2024 00:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pat McAfee has a new role.Rich Eisen announced that Pat McAfee will be joining NFL GameDay Morning, starting with Week Eight of the NFL season (October 27). The NFL Network team will be overseas due to international games for the next week weeks, and McAfee will join them when they return.
  "By the way, I've been told some great news. Pat (McAfee), once we're back from the London fortnight,Pat's going to join us once a week. Once a week here on (NFL) GameDay Morning." &
  
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• Utami Hayashishita Wins Marigold Dream Star Grand Prix 2024

  29-09-2024 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Marigold officially crowned Utami Hayashishita as the winner of their inaugural Dream Star Grand Prix tournament.The final night of the Dream Star Grand Prix took place at the Nagoya International Conference Center this September 28. Utami Hayashishita secured her spot in the finals by defeating Kouki Amarei to top the Dream League at 10 points. On the other hand, Mai Sakurai took first place in the Star League block at 11 points following a victory over Mis
  
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• Sareee Demands Bozilla To Challenge For Her Marigold World Title

  29-09-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Marigold World Champion Sareee is urgently demanding for a title defense against Bozilla following their Dream Star Grand Prix encounter.Marigold’s inaugural Dream Star Grand Prix officially concluded this past September 28th. Utami Hayashishita went on to win the tournament by defeating Mai Sakurai in a tough battle, earning her a future shot at Sareee’s belt. However, Sareee competed that same night against her former tag partner Bozilla. Unfor
  
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• ‘Mr. McMahon’ Producer Says Vince McMahon Is Not A Reliable Narrator In The Series

  29-09-2024 21:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  “Mr. McMahon” producer Matt Maxson discussed Vince McMahon‘s interviews in the docuseries about the former WWE Chairman.The Netflix docuseries premiered on September 25, and it features interviews with Vince McMahon that were recorded before his initial retirement in 2022. McMahon discusses various topics about his life and career in the docuseries.In an interview with Kevin Iole, “Mr. McMahon” producer Matt Maxson discussed working with Vince
  
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• Kota Ibushi Teases He And Kenny Omega Are ‘Tuned Up For AEW, Which Will Be Soon’

  29-09-2024 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kota Ibushi teases his return to AEW, possibly with Kenny Omega by his side.Kenny Omega has been out of action since December 2023 due to diverticulitis, and he underwent surgery. Ibushi went down with injuries of his own, as he was sidelined with a right tibiofibular ligament tear and a lateral ligament complex injury in his right ankle following his match at NOAH The New Year 2024 on January 2. He has since returned to the ring for DDT and GLEAT.
  In recent weeks, Ibushi
  
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• Report: TNA To Hold Tapings In Nashville After Canceling Spartanburg Shows

  29-09-2024 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA canceled their tapings in Spartanburg, South Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. According to a new report, the company will instead hold tapings in Nashville.Hurricane Helene forced TNA to postpone and ultimately cancel their tapings in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports an update on the situation, writing that TNA went above and beyond to get the tapings in Spartanburg done, but issues with travel, power outages, and overall safety led to t
  
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• NXT’s Tatum Paxley And Javier Bernal Get Married

  29-09-2024 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT’s Tatum Paxley and Javier Bernal are now married.In September 2023, Paxley and Bernal announced that they were engaged. A year later, the duo have officially tied the knot.On Instagram, both Tatum Paxley and Javier Bernal shared pictures from their wedding. Many NXT stars, including Nikkita Lyons and Lola Vice, were in attendance.
  ? @TatumPaxley @javierbernalWWE pic.twitter.com/78AM5s2Frf— Sonya Bayley – WWE Fan ?? (@SDevilleLive) Septem
  
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• JBL: It’s Not Good Business To Discuss My Contract, The Speculation About Me Is Wrong

  29-09-2024 20:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JBL says the speculation about him is wrong.In recent weeks, WWE Hall of Famer JBL has made surprise appearances at AAA, TNA, MLW, GCW, and OVW. This has sparked some controversy about JBL’s contract status with WWE. Mike Johnson of PWinsider reported that JBL was signed to a WWE Legends Deal, and he was able to make appearances elsewhere.During a live Q&A with Sportskeeda Wrestling, JBL was asked whether he was still with WWE.
  “I’m gonna answer this as po
  
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• Report: WWE To Make Some Changes To NXT Set

  29-09-2024 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Changes are reportedly coming to the NXT set as the show prepares to enter a new era.WWE has been taping NXT at the WWE Performance Center since 2020. The company has been using the same NXT set since the NXT 2.0 debut episode in September 2021. NXT will kick off a new era on October 1, as the show will premiere on the CW Network. The October 1 and October 8 episodes will be held in Chicago, Illinois, and Chesterfield
  
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• Liv Morgan: Having A Story That Isn’t So Centered On The Title Is Special In Its Own Way

  29-09-2024 19:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan says it’s special to have a story that isn’t so centered on the championship.In recent months, Liv Morgan has been involved in a dynamic storyline with Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley. Morgan formed a buzzworthy pairing with Mysterio and worked her way into the Judgment Day. She then beat Ripley to retain the title at WWE SummerSlam, as Dominik turned on “Mami.” The feud has continued to escalate, and Morgan w
  
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• Swerve Strickland Comments On Report That WWE Believes AEW Paid Him Above Market Value

  29-09-2024 19:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland responds to the report that WWE believed that AEW paid above market value with his new contract.WWE released Strickland in a wave of cuts in 2021. He then signed with AEW and debuted at AEW Revolution 2022. Strickland’s career reached new heights in 2024, as he won the AEW World Championship.At AEW All In, All Elite Wrestling announced that Swerve Strickland had signed a new contract with the company. Fightful Select then reported that it was
  
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• Logan Paul And Nina Agdal Announce Birth Of First Child

  29-09-2024 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul is now a dad.In a post on Instagram, Logan Paul shared a picture of his fiancée, Nina Agdal, and their newborn child.“Esmé Agdal Paul has entered the chat,” Paul wrote. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Logan Paul (@loganpaul)
  Paul and Agdal got engaged in July 2023. In April 2024, they announced that they were expecting their first child together in the fall.In WWE, Paul has been absent since he lo
  
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• Report: Powerhouse Hobbs Cleared For In-Ring Return

  29-09-2024 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Powerhouse Hobbs has been cleared to return to the ring, according to a new report.AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has been sidelined in recent months. He suffered a knee injury in his match against Jon Moxley on the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite. Hobbs then underwent surgery, and he has been recovering ever since.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Hobbs was cleared to return to the ring in the last few weeks. Per Sapp, the former TNT Cha
  
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• Shawn Michaels Teases ‘Big Surprises’ Are Coming To WWE NXT

  29-09-2024 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Michaels teases that more additions are coming to WWE NXT.In recent weeks, both Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer have made their debuts on NXT programming. Giulia arrived at NXT No Mercy, and she will challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship on the October 1 episode of NXT. Meanwhile, Vaquer appeared via satellite on the September 24 episode.Speaking with Rick Ucchino of The Takedown on Sports Illustrated, WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Develop
  
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• Shingo Takagi Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW Destruction In Kobe

  29-09-2024 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shingo Takagi regained the gold at NJPW Destruction in Kobe.At NJPW Destruction in Kobe, Shingo Takagi challenged HENARE for the NEVER Openweight Championship. They battled it out, and Takagi ultimately emerged victorious by hitting the Last of the Dragon.Later in the show, Takagi expressed his interest in challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. TMDK member Ryohei Oiwa then challenged him to a title match, which was confirmed for NJPW King of Pro Wrestlin
  
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• NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results (9/29): Tetsuya Naito Defends IWGP World Heavyweight Title

  29-09-2024 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On September 29, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their NJPW Destruction in Kobe event at Kobe World Hall in Kobe, Japan.
  In the main event, Tetsuya Naito defended the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Great-O-Khan. Elsewhere on the show, Shingo Takagi challenged HENARE for the NEVER Openweight Championship. Plus, David Finlay defended the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against YOSHI-HASHI.The results, courtesy of F4WOnline.com, are as follows:
  Shota Umino, Ryusuke
  
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• CM Punk And Drew McIntyre To Speak On WWE RAW, Six-Man Tag Also Announced

  29-09-2024 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is loading up the card for the September 30 episode of WWE RAW.WWE announced that, days ahead of their Hell in a Cell match at WWE Bad Blood, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre will both speak on Monday.The announcement, courtesy of WWE’s website, is as follows:“CM Punk and Drew McIntyre are just days away from competing inside Hell in a Cell and both Superstars are set to appear on Raw to discuss it.What will happen when these two bitter enemies hit the ring with a mic?
  
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• Hangman Page vs. Juice Robinson Set For 10/2 AEW Dynamite

  29-09-2024 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  “Hangman” Adam Page will be in action on the October 2 episode of AEW Dynamite.Page defeated Jeff Jarrett in a Lumberjack Strap Match at AEW Collision: Grand Slam. He attacked Robinson after the match, and AEW announced that they would clash on Dynamite.
  #AEWDynamite 5th Anniversary
  THIS WEDNESDAY@Petersen_Events | Pittsburgh, PA
  LIVE 8/7c | TBS#HangmanAdamPage vs. #JuiceRobinson
  Juice Robinson wants revenge after being attacked by the merciless Adam Page following
  
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• AEW Collision Grand Slam Results: Review, Grades, Card For September 28

  29-09-2024 02:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our AEW Collision Grand Slam results for tonight include some big matches, including Kazuchika Okada and Sammy Guevara in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match, an AEW World Trios Championship Match, Jeff Jarrett going at it with Hangman Page in a Lumberjack Strap Match, and much more.
  AEW Collision Grand Slam CardAEW TNT Championship: Jack Perry (c) vs. Minoru Suzuki
  Brody King vs. Action Andretti
  Tornado Trios Match: The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe
  
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• TNA Wrestling Tapings Canceled Due To Hurricane Helene

  29-09-2024 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling has canceled two scheduled shows that were set to take place in Spartanburg, South Carolina due to the ongoing weather-related issues caused by Hurricane Helene.The company announced on Saturday that their upcoming Impact! tapings, which were supposed to be held on September 27-28 this week. TNA also announced this week that they were rescheduling tapings to Monday (September 30) and Tuesday’s (October 1) shows, but the post announcing that was deleted, so it’s unclear
  
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• Darby Allin: Jon Moxley Is The Most Underrated Performer In AEW

  28-09-2024 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Darby Allin praises Jon Moxley.Moxley is a three-time AEW World Champion, and he has been the face of the company throughout his time there. The company has often called on Moxley in times of need, and he has always been a constant.In an interview with Josh Martinez on Superstar Crossover, Darby Allin named Jon Moxley as the most underrated performer in AEW. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful)
  “It sounds kind of strange to say this, but I think it’s Jon Moxley,&rd
  
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• CM Punk: I Think I Could Do Some Pretty Great Television With Dominik Mysterio

  28-09-2024 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk names Dominik Mysterio among the WWE stars that he wants to work with following his feud with Drew McIntyre.CM Punk returned to WWE in November 2023. He worked two live events against Dominik Mysterio and competed in the WWE Royal Rumble. Punk suffered a torn triceps in the Royal Rumble, and he later returned to the ring at WWE SummerSlam, where he faced Drew McIntyre. Punk then faced McIntyre again at WWE Bash in Berlin,Speaking on 103.5 KISS FM, CM Punk was asked to c
  
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