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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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• 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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• Shawn Michaels Responds To Madusa Saying She’s Unsure If The Women Train At AEW

  03-07-2024 22:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Madusa recently sparked some controversy when she said it seemed like some of the women at AEW felt like they did not have to train, and Shawn Michaels was asked to comment.Speaking on her Paving the Way podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Madusa discussed attending training sessions at AEW and recalled how they were voluntary, so attendance was low. She recalled how some of the women noted that it was practice, so they did not have to go. The legend shared her belief that it seemed lik
  
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• Cole Karter Provides Injury Update After Undergoing Surgery

  03-07-2024 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cole Karter is on the road to recovery.
  In a tweet on July 3, Cole Karter announced that he had surgery. He stated that he would be back soon, and he would be better than ever.“First ever surgery on a broken arm in the books,” Karter wrote. “I’ll be back soon & better than ever.”
  First ever surgery on a broken arm in the books!I’ll be back soon & better than ever? pic.twitter.com/gwm96qAx7G— Cole Karter (@realcol
  
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• Shawn Michaels On NXT Heatwave, Brooks Jensen, Potential For More TNA Crossover

  03-07-2024 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shawn Michaels spoke with the media ahead of the NXT Heatwave Premium Live Event. Michaels spoke about the Heatwave match card, more potential TNA appearances, Drew Gulak and Gable Steveson’s departures, potentially seeing NXT on the road more, his social media presence, the Brooks Jensen storyline blurring lines, and more.
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• Maria Kanellis Clarifies ROH Status, Says She’s ‘Just Not Being Brought In’ For Tapings

  03-07-2024 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maria Kanellis comments on her absence from ROH programming.Kanellis has been absent from ROH TV in recent weeks. She had been managing Cole Karter and Griff Garrison.In a post on Twitter, Kanellis responded to a fan who asked whether she had retired, as they noted that Maria had not been on television in a while. Kanellis responded, “No, just not being brought in for the tapings.
  No, just not being brought in. https://t.co/D65eOIsnXl— MariaKanellisB
  
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• New WWE x PRIME Bottle Available At Walmart

  03-07-2024 20:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The crossover between WWE and PRIME continues.PRIME announced that a new limited edition WWE x PRIME bottle is now available at Walmart. The announcement noted that the collaboration between Logan Paul, KSI, and WWE “brings fans a unique hydration experience with a collector’s twist.”PRIME highlighted how the bottle “captures the energy of WWE while delivering the distinct flavors created by Logan Paul and KSI. This release marks a significant milestone in
  
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• Shawn Michaels Comments On The Releases Of Drew Gulak & Gable Steveson

  03-07-2024 20:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Michaels is no stranger to WWE releasing talent he oversees in NXT.WWE Vice President of Talent Development Shawn Michaels recently participated in the NXT Heatwave Media Call. When asked about the recent releases of Drew Gulak and Gable Steveson, Michaels explained that both men were kind of in the same situation.“So from my understanding, nothing on anyone’s part, other than contracts being up,” Shawn Michaels said. “Certainly in the place o
  
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• WWE Speed Championship Match Set For 7/5 WWE Speed

  03-07-2024 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Andrade will defend the WWE Speed Championship on the July 5 episode of WWE Speed.The #1 Contender’s Tournament continued on Wednesday’s episode. After Xavier Woods and Nathan Frazer previously defeated Dijak and Akira Tozawa, the two stars faced off on July 3, and a title shot was on the line. Woods emerged victorious, as he clinched the win with the Limit break Elbow.
  In doing so, he earned a shot at Andrade’s title. The match was announced for the July 5 ep
  
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• Carmelo Hayes Explains How The WWE Performance Center Helped Him Get Rid Of His Bad Habits

  03-07-2024 19:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes has high praise for his time at the WWE Performance Center as an NXT Superstar.SmackDown Superstar Carmelo Hayes recently sat down with Jim Varsallone. When asked how important it was to him as an independent wrestler to train and learn in the WWE Performance Center, Hayes said his time at the PC was very important as he came in with a lot of bad habits.“My development was very important,” Carmelo Hayes said. “Because you come from the Indies, an
  
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• NJPW Announces Reorganization Of IWGP Governing Body

  03-07-2024 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NJPW announced a significant change at a joint press conference with STARDOM on July 3.In a post on their official website, New Japan Pro-Wrestling recapped the press conference, where NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi announced steps for “the reorganization of the IWGP governing body for title matches and tournaments within NJPW.”Per NJPW, the IWGP Committee will be composed of former IWGP Champions and NJPW executives. The company will make more announcements soon
  
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• AEW Dynamite Preview (7/3/24)

  03-07-2024 18:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for AEW Dynamite!All Elite Wrestling comes to Chicago’s Wintrust Arena for 7/3 Dynamite: Beach Break and Rampage tapings. The promotion has already announced a loaded card for tonight’s event.Here’s what’s on tap for Wednesday Night Dynamite.Video Credit: YouTubeJeff Jarrett in action on AEW DynamiteJeff Jarrett returns to action to Dynamite this week. Double J takes on a wild card entrant inserted by The Young Buck
  
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• Willow Nightingale And WGN’s Larry Potash Take Down News Writer On Morning Show

  03-07-2024 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale is taking her talents outside the ring to promote the upcoming AEW Dynamite taping in Chicago.The former TBS Champion is getting ready for a huge match-up this Wednesday. After picking up a victory alongside Tam Nakano at Forbidden Door on Sunday, she is set to face off with rival Kris Statlander on Dynamite. The winner will advance in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, with a title match at Wembley Stadium on the line for the winner.However, before she fac
  
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• Cody Rhodes Reveals What He Looked Up And Said To Dusty Rhodes At WrestleMania XL

  03-07-2024 18:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes honored his father, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, in Madison Square Garden last week following SmackDown.Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was a recent guest on The Pivot Podcast. When asked about the moment he had in Madison Square Garden on Friday night following SmackDown, where he got to hold up his championship in the same place his father did, Rhodes said that pro wrestling is at its best when it’s real.
  “Well, you’ll hear
  
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• NJPW Announces Schedule For Wrestle Kingdom Week

  03-07-2024 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW has announced the action-packed schedule for Wrestle Kingdom week.At a joint press conference on July 3, NJPW and STARDOM announced the schedule for Wrestle Kingdom week. The lineup will kick off on December 29 and conclude on January 6. As announced during AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, NJPW will hold a new event, Wrestle Dynasty, on January 5.
  Sunday December 29 STARDOM, Ryogoku Sumo HallThursday January 2 Pro-Wrestling Matsuri, Bellesalle HanedaFriday January 3 Wrestle Kingdo
  
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• Natalya and TJ Wilson Reveal An Unknown Secret Behind His Headphones In WWE

  03-07-2024 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the unique factors about TJ Wilson‘s WWE tenure was that he wore headphones during his entrance.
  While speaking on McKenzie Mitchell’s Threads, Natalya mentioned that her husband was so sick of his own theme song (as Tyson Kidd) that he adopted headphones as part of his gimmick.
  “TJ [Wilson] said that he didn’t want to hear his theme music. He said he was sick of hearing his own entrance music,” Natalya said.She then called up TJ, who expand
  
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• Tarlee Recalls ‘Fantastic’ In-Ring Moment With Victoria At 2024 HER Event

  03-07-2024 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tarlee reflects on one of her recent celebrations.At the HER event, Tarlee defeated five other women to secure a future shot at the OPW Women’s Championship. It’s what happened after her win though, that was perhaps the true highlight of Tarlee’s night
  On this particular occasion, Tarlee competed in the first-ever Victoria Classic, named after former WWE Women’s Champion Victoria (aka Lisa Marie Varon). As such, Victoria intently watched the action from ringside while al
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. Wants Another Match Against Bryan Danielson, Specifically In England

  03-07-2024 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Sabre Jr. looks back (and ahead) on his rivalry with Bryan Danielson.With two wins each, Zack Sabre Jr. and Bryan Danielson are currently at a stalemate in their singles encounters. As such, many fans have proposed the idea of a rubber match. The question is — where would it be?“I think we were talking about the North Pole,” Sabre Jr. joked at the Forbidden Door media scrum. “What’s the weather like this time of year?”Looking back on th
  
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• Billy Gunn Reached Out To Chuck Palumbo For AEW’s Daddy Ass Birthday Bash

  03-07-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Billy Gunn has tried to get Chuck Palumbo to appear in AEW.The pair were one of the most controversial tag teams in WWE history in the mid-2000s. “Billy and Chuck” portrayed the pair as gay partners, which was progressive for the time. However, it was later revealed at their “wedding” that it was all a ruse, and the pair weren’t actually gay.There have been calls for Palumbo to appear alongside Daddy Ass in AEW, but the former WWE star has failed t
  
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• Rob Van Dam Wants To Face Christian Cage, Adam Copeland, Or Chris Jericho

  03-07-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Van Dam wants to mix it up with some veterans from his generation.
  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has wrestled occasionally for AEW in recent months. The roster includes a number of legends, and RVD recently named a few that he wants to work with.Speaking on 1 of a Kind with RVD, Rob Van Dam expressed his interest in facing veterans he has shared the ring with before.
  “I would really like to work with one of my peers that I’ve worked with before.
  
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• Tony Khan Teases 7/3 AEW Dynamite Will Deliver Fireworks Ahead Of The Fourth Of July

  03-07-2024 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan teases that the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite will be a special show.AEW is set to deliver a star-studded “Beach Break” episode of AEW Dynamite on July 3, just days after the Forbidden Door pay-per-view.Speaking with Good Karma Wrestling’s Jonathan Hood, Tony Khan previewed the July 3 episode of AEW Dynamite.“It’s gonna be tremendous. We have so many great things,” Tony Khan said. &ldqu
  
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• PCO Gets His Own Burger At La Belle et La Boeuf

  03-07-2024 15:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA have teamed up with La Belle et La Boeuf to create the new PCO Burger.The former TNA World Champion is being honored in meat form in order to promote the upcoming TNA Slammiversary 2024 show in Quebec. PCO is a wrestling legend in Quebec. He was a part of the legendary tag team “The Quebecers” in the WWE in the 1990s.While PCO doesn’t have a match on the show yet, he does have a burger named in his honor. The Canadian chain has partnered with TNA to create
  
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• TNA Xplosion Results – June 28th, 2024

  03-07-2024 15:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following segments and matches are from the June 28th episode of TNA Xplosion.The show opens, like last week, with a match recorded for Xplosion. This opening bout saw Gisele Shaw taking on Laynie Luck in a Knockouts Division match. It was a short match, which seemed to be to showcase Gisele Shaw more than anything. She pinned Luck following a running knee to pick up a win to start the show.This was followed by a “From The Vault” match. TNA showed the six-way ladder match from T
  
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• Zelina Vega And Rey Mysterio Have Mixed Emotions After WWE Raw

  03-07-2024 15:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On this week’s episode of Raw, Rey Mysterio wrestled and defeated his son Dominik Mysterio. Before the WWE Hall of Famer got his revenge on Dirty Dom, LWO’s Zelina Vega had a Women’s World Title match against the champion Liv Morgan. Unfortunately, Vega could not get the job done due to an unexpected interference from Dominik Mysterio.Following the show, Cathy Kelly caught up with both Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega. Vega mentioned that she would have been champ
  
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• RJ City Reacts To A Fan Getting A ‘Hey! (EW)’ Tattoo

  03-07-2024 15:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  RJ City had a… fitting reaction for a fan getting a “Hey! (EW)” tattoo.The former indie wrestler has been the host of the AEW YouTube show since the first episode debuted in 2022. The comedy interview show showcases RJ City’s brand of irreverent comedy, while welcoming stars like Jon Moxley, Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson to the show.This has become a fan-favorite segment for AEW fans, and RJ City has made over 100 epi
  
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• Mercedes Moné: Getting Time Off From WWE For The Mandalorian Was ‘Like Pulling Teeth’

  03-07-2024 15:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné had to fight WWE to get time off to film The Mandalorian.The TBS Champion appeared in five episodes of the Star Wars-adjacent show between 2020 and 2023. She played the role of Koska Reeves, who was part of a group of Bounty Hunters. It was a huge role for the then-WWE star. However, the company was not thrilled with her taking the role and missing wrestling events.Mercedes Moné spoke to HOT 97, where she talked about how hard it was t
  
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• JBL: The Undertaker Was The Best (Everything) I Was Ever Around

  03-07-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JBL has nothing but praise to heap on The Undertaker in a recent social media interaction.The former WWE Champion shared a locker room with The Deadman for close to two decades. They teamed together in 1998 as part of the Ministry of Darkness, thrusting JBL into a main event program for the first time in his WWE.They had numerous matches against one another, with The Undertaker usually picking up the win over JBL. This was generally the correct decision, especially given the re
  
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• Donovan Dijak: I Was Never Told About WWE Not Renewing My Contract In Any Official Capacity

  03-07-2024 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Donovan Dijak says WWE did not wish him the best in his future endeavors.Dijak entered free agency on June 28, as WWE opted not to renew his contract. He was drafted to WWE RAW in April, but he never appeared on the red brand.
  Speaking on Respect The Craft, Donovan Dijak discussed his WWE departure and noted that he had not received official word that his contract was not being renewed.“I was not wished good luck in what comes next, by the way [laughs]. I was not told in
  
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