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• AJ Lee Reveals Little Kid’s ‘Filthy’ Response To Her WWE Heel Turn

AJ Lee recalls a shocking fan reaction to her 2012 heel turn in WWE. With every wrestling heel turn, typically comes negative reactions from the surrounding audience. For former Divas Champion AJ Lee, that sentiment especially rang true at WWE TLC 2012 as she betrayed John Cena in his Ladder Match against Dolph Ziggler. “I […] The post AJ Lee Reveals Little Kid’s ‘Filthy’ Response To H...2026
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• AJ Lee Recalls Foul-Mouthed Child’s Response To 2012 WWE Heel Turn

WWE TLC 2012 saw AJ Lee cost John Cena in a ladder match with Dolph Ziggler with the Show-Off’s Money in the Bank contract swinging in the balance. The betrayal of Cena, who had been an on-screen ally of AJ’s marked Lee’s first time working as a heel on WWE TV since her introduction two […]...2026
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• Nic Nemeth Admits He Stayed in WWE ‘Five Years Too Long’

TNA’s Nic Nemeth believes he stayed in WWE a bit too long. Nic Nemeth (FKA Dolph Ziggler) had a 19-year run in WWE from 2004 to 2023. He was one of the most decorated superstars in the promotion, winning 15 championships, including two world titles. He’s now with TNA Wrestling. During his recent appearance on Good […] The post Nic Nemeth Admits He Stayed in WWE ‘Five Years Too Lo...2026
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• Nic Nemeth – ‘I Stayed In WWE Five Years Too Long’

Despite Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler in WWE) having a great run in the company, he never reached his potential. Bad booking and lackluster feuds turned the once WWE Champion into a mid-carder. However, he reinvented himself after leaving the company. Did Nic Nemeth Stay Too Long In WWE? Speaking on a recent edition of the […]...2026
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• Nic Nemeth – ‘I Stayed In WWE Five Years Too Long’

Despite Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler in WWE) having a great run in the company, he never reached his potential. Bad booking and lacklustre feuds turned the once WWE Champion into a mid-carder. However, he reinvented himself after leaving the company. Did Nic Nemeth Stay Too Long In WWE? Speaking on the “Good Karma Wrestling” podcast, […]...2026
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• Nic Nemeth Reveals Political Aspirations

Nic Nemeth has revealed that his ambitions extend beyond the wrestling ring, noting that a future in politics is still very much on his radar. Speaking on a recent edition of the “Generation of Wrestling” podcast, Nemeth — best known to many fans as Dolph Ziggler — opened up about a wide range of personal […]...2026
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• Kurt Angle Hopes WWE Will One Day Give Bobby Roode 'The Push He Deserves'
Kurt Angle opens up about Bobby Roode in WWE. Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode wrestled often during their time together in TNA Wrestling. Kurt and Bobby competed at two Bound for Glory events against one another. Eventually, Bobby Roode would get his chance to be a WWE Superstar, joining the NXT brand in 2016. Roode eventually would be called up to the main roster and found a fair share of success, b...2023
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"A former multi-time champion has recalled Dolph Ziggler’s WWE release in September 2023, stating that it was a “tough one” for him."

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"Dolph Ziggler cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase in 2013 on the WWE Monday Night Raw after WWE WrestleMania 29."

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"Nic Nemeth, the former Dolph Ziggler, made his TNA debut at Hard To Kill just moments after Moose won the TNA World Championship."

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"Boogs was among those released by WWE last month, alongside the likes of Dolph Ziggler, Mustafa Ali, and Shelton Benjamin among others."

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"WWE news, rumors: Dolph Ziggler staying in WWE? Rey Mysterio's future"

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"WWE SmackDown results, recap: Dolph Ziggler drops U.S. title and walks out"

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"But Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel did snap a sweet pic with the WWE star, who actually hails from Ohio, before attending the latest edition of Monday Night "Raw" at Quicken Loans Arena:The Miz and fellow wrestler Dolph Ziggler were also in attendance for Game 4 of the NBA Finals last Thursday:This is just the latest celebrity Manziel's added to his growing A-list clique of bros."

• AJ Lee Recalls Foul-Mouthed Child’s Response To 2012 WWE Heel Turn
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• Nic Nemeth: “My Last WWE Contract Was To Keep Me From Going To AEW, That Was It …”
Nic Nemeth recently shared an interesting detail about the final contract he signed during his time with WWE. The former WWE Superstar, known to fans for many years as Dolph Ziggler, spoke about the situation while appearing on Off the Ropes with Jonathan Coachman (see video below). During the conversation, Nemeth revealed that he believed […] The post Nic Nemeth: “My Last WWE Contract...2026
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• Nic Nemeth Says WWE Paid Him Big To Keep Him Away From AEW
Nic Nemeth, formerly known to WWE fans as Dolph Ziggler, recently shared insight into how the wrestling pay landscape has shifted since the arrival of All Elite Wrestling. Speaking on the Off The Ropes podcast with Jonathan Coachman, Nemeth revealed that the final contract he signed with WWE appeared to...2026
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• Dolph Ziggler Says His WWE Contract Was Designed To Stop Him Joining AEW
Former WWE star Nic Nemeth recently discussed the financial impact that All Elite Wrestling has had on the industry. Speaking on the Off The Ropes podcast with Jonathan Coachman, Nemeth revealed that his final WWE contract was structured largely to prevent him from leaving for AEW. “My last contract was to keep me from going […]...2026
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• It sounds like WWE can’t stop TNA star Nic Nemeth from fighting MJF for the AEW world title

Last week, MJF called in to Busted Open Radio and offered TNA star Nic Nemeth (fka Dolph Ziggler in WWE) a shot at his AEW world championship. Nemeth quickly said he’s “on board” with the idea but is currently focused on winning the TNA world title. At the time, I assumed the match won’t happen […]...2026
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• Former WWE Star Dolph Ziggler Re-Signs With TNA Wrestling

Nic Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler, officially re-signs with TNA ahead of the promotion's debut on the AMC network....2026
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• Former WWE star Dolph Ziggler signs new TNA contract, plans to win world title on AMC debut
TNA has a new TV deal with AMC, and tonight (Jan. 15) is the premiere episode of Thursday Night Impact on the network. You can check out our full preview right here for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in the history of the promotion. TNA is getting the hype […]...2026
• Former WWE Star Signs New TNA Wrestling Contract

A former WWE champion has signed a new contract with TNA Wrestling ahead of its premiere on AMC this evening. Known to WWE fans as Dolph Ziggler, Nic Nemeth was […]...2026
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• The Miz: Honestly, Every Time There’s A Release, I’m Like ‘Oh No, Is It Me?’

The Miz reflects on wrestlers, including his close friend Dolph Ziggler, being released from WWE. During his twenty year career with WWE, The Miz has shared a locker room with wrestlers from all over the world, and has also seen his fair share of releases from talents WWE contracts, including some of his close friends. … The post The Miz: Honestly, Every Time There’s A Release, I’...2026
• Nic Nemeth Reflects On Vince McMahon Telling Him His World Title Win Would End His Losing Streak
Nic Nemeth reflects on cashing in his WWE Money in the Bank briefcase and realizing that WWE is Hollywood and there's only so much he could've controlled. Dolph Ziggler cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase in 2013 on the WWE Monday Night Raw after WWE WrestleMania 29. Defeating Alberto Del Rio for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Nic Nemeth believed that this was the moment that the c...2025
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• Nic Nemeth explains why TNA pulled him from MJF match, which one indie promoter says is ‘dog s**t’

TNA President Carlos Silva is being trashed on the internet over yesterday’s decision to pull TNA stars out of upcoming indie matches against AEW talent due to “partner conflicts.” As a result, MJF will no longer wrestle against TNA’s Nic Nemeth (fka Dolph Ziggler) at a CAP show next month, and the dream match between […]...2026
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• Moose Says Kazuchika Okada, Randy Orton, And Myles Borne Have The Top 3 Dropkicks In Wrestling
Dropkicks, ranked by TNA Wrestling's Moose, in response to a clip of his own Dropkick. The Dropkick is one of the most famous wrestling moves. Over the years, many wrestlers have hit the Dropkick with great success. Maven once eliminated The Undertaker from the 2002 Royal Rumble with the move. Dolph Ziggler, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Jerry Lawler, Bret Hart, and Randy Orton have all hit tremen...2025
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• Former TNA Employee Romy Glazer Explains How TNA Was Able To Grow In 2024
Romy Glazer was one of multiple employees fired by TNA on March 25 alongside Gail Kim, Ariel Shnerner, Rob Kligman, and Michael Shewchenko. Romy worked in marketing for TNA Wrestling. On his website, Romy explained how TNA was able to grow its audience in 2024. Romy revealed that TNA's change in marketing led to a "100% subscriber growth of TNA+ in year one," "80%+ increase in live event attendanc...2025
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• TNA champ Joe Hendry enters Royal Rumble, gets tossed by Roman Reigns

@WWE Two TNA Knockouts champions have entered WWE’s women’s Royal Rumble match. But no Impact/TNA World Heavyweight champion had even entered the men’s Rumble. Maybe they just didn’t believe enough. A lot of people in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium believed, and someone must have said his name. Because as the 15th entrant in the 2025 men’s Royal Rumble, Joe Hendry appeared... with the TNA...2025
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• Nic Nemeth To Face Matt Cardona At GCW The Coldest Winter 2
It's official. On Monday, January 15, GCW took to social media to confirm that Matt Cardona will face Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler) at 'The Coldest Winter 2', which is set to take place at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Saturday, February 3. A match between Cardona and Nemeth has been teased for days, as Cardona challenged Nemeth to face him back on January 12. Nemeth posted his response to Cardon...2024
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• Dana Brooke arrives to TNA with a new name

Raise your hand if you had Dana Brooke on your bingo card for surprise appearances at TNA Hard to Kill (Jan. 13, 2024). If so, then pat yourself on the back, because Brooke arrived in style. She also has a new name. TNA teased that you never know who will show up for this event. A blonde stepped out of an automobile dressed to impress. And no, it wasn’t Dolph Ziggler in disguise with a new hairsty...2024
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• WWE needs to fix a big problem with the new Raw roster
WWE.com Raw airs tonight (May 8) with a live show from Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the first episode of Raw during the three week build towards Night of Champions, which takes place on May 27 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new Raw roster needs a heel turn at the top Following last week’s draft, the new rosters for Raw and SmackDown go into effect ...2023
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• WWE is ending Belair’s title reign in the stupidest way
WWE.com Raw airs tonight (May 1) with a live show from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the final episode of Raw during the five week build towards Backlash, which takes place on Saturday (May 6) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bianca Belair’s championship reign is ending in the stupidest way Night two of the WWE Draft is upon us. You can catch up on the complete results from night o...2023
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• WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Bayley snaps, Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler fun soured
The fantastic main event lasted nearly 30 minutes and ended predictably on Monday night...2018
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• WWE SmackDown results, recap: Dolph Ziggler, Baron Corbin get the job done
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• MJF says TNA President Carlos Silva is ‘actively a dumb motherf***er’

TNA Wrestling was in the news yesterday for pulling its wrestlers out of upcoming indie matches against AEW stars. The two biggest matches that were canceled include MJF vs. Nic Nemeth (fka Dolph Ziggler) at Brian Myers’ CAP Monumental Moment event in May, and the dream match of Ricochet vs. Leon Slater at the Mark […]...2026
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• CJ Perry Reacts To Kissing Dolph Ziggler, Chelsea Green Reveals What She Wanted With Her WWE Return
CJ Perry recently reflected on her on-screen kiss with Dolph Ziggler on WWE television, recalling that the two even had to rehearse the moment in front of Vince McMahon. The segment took place on the May 18, 2015 episode of WWE RAW, during Perry’s run as Lana while she was feuding with Rusev. In the […] The post CJ Perry Reacts To Kissing Dolph Ziggler, Chelsea Green Reveals What She Wanted ...2026
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• WWE Fans In Saudia Arabia Chant For Matt Cardona During WWE Night Of Champions 2025 Post-Show
Matt Cardona may have some broskis in Saudi Arabia. During the Triple H portion of the WWE Night of Champions 2025 post-show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the raucous crowd began chanting for Matt Cardona. Those particular chants were not acknowledged, as the crowd had been chanting pretty much consistently throughout the post-show. Other chants included "OTC, "We love Mami," and "WrestleMania." Matt...2025
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• How John Cena recreated CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb promo and changed his farewell tour

WWE Nearly 14 years after CM Punk’s legendary Pipe Bomb promo, John Cena delivered a similarly masterful response that could reshape his final run. Nearly 14 years to the day after one of pro wrestling’s most iconic promos, John Cena finally got long-awaited payback on his most infamous rival, CM Punk. This past Friday night on SmackDown, the Undisputed WWE Champion put Punk through a tabl...2025
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• Joe Hendry, Moose, The Nemeths To Work AAA Triplemanía Regia
TNA stars are coming to AAA Triplemanía Regia. Jon Alba of Sports Illustrated reports that TNA World Champion Joe Hendry, TNA X Division Champion Moose, and TNA Tag Team Champions The Nemeths (Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth) will be a part of AAA Triplemanía Regia on June 15 at Arena Monterrey. “We’re thrilled to welcome these four incredible TNA stars to AAA,” Dorian Joaquín Roldán Peña, CEO of Mexico...2025
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• Shawn Michaels Says Selling Has Changed With The Times, Doesn’t Know How His Visual Selling Would Be Perceived Today
Shawn Michaels has gone down as one of the greatest "sellers" in the history of professional wrestling. In matches with wrestlers like Bret Hart, Triple H, The Undertaker, Diesel, Razor Ramon, Kurt Angle, and countless others, Michaels would "sell" offensive moves like he was being shot. Sometimes he was more animated than other times, like in his infamous matchup with Hulk Hogan at SummerSlam 20...2025
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• Former TNA Employee Romy Glazer Explains How TNA Was Able To Grow In 2024
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• TNA champ Joe Hendry enters Royal Rumble, gets tossed by Roman Reigns
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• Nia Jax Reflects On Being In 2019 Men’s Royal Rumble, ‘It Was A Big Deal To Have Randy Orton Bump For Me’
Nia Jax made history in 2019 as she became the fourth woman to enter the men's Royal Rumble. Jax eliminated Mustafa Ali in the match, and took an RKO for her troubles before being eliminated by Rey Mysterio. Speaking on Stay Busy with Armon Sadler, Jax looked back on her Rumble appearance. "I was in the men’s Rumble in 2019, and I was told when doors were opening that it was happening. I didn’t...2025
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• Nic Nemeth Reflects On Vince McMahon Telling Him His World Title Win Would End His Losing Streak
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• Rick Boogs – ‘I Don’t Have Any Fond WWE Memories, Wrestling Sucks’
Former WWE Superstar Rick Boogs has said that wrestling sucks but isn’t mad that he stepped foot in the ring. Boogs was among those released by WWE last month, alongside the likes of Dolph Ziggler, Mustafa Ali, and Shelton Benjamin among others. Speaking in his own YouTube video, Boogs made his views clear about his […] The post Rick Boogs – ‘I Don’t Have Any Fond WWE...2023
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• Johnny Manziel Attends WWE Monday Night 'Raw,' Hangs with the Miz
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• Ex-WWE Stars Matt Riddle and Dolph Ziggler Confirmed for Must-See 2024 Indie Event
Dolph Ziggler, known for his incredible in-ring skills during his WWE days, found himself on the chopping block when he was released from the company back in September. A couple of ......2023
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• Former WWE Star Dolph Ziggler’s Breaks Silence After Exit
Dolph Ziggler, a former WWE standout who was released from the company last month, has broken his silence on his departure and hinted at exciting plans for his future. As ......2023
• WWE Star Dolph Ziggler Reportedly Among Recent Talent Cuts

In perhaps the most surprising WWE release of today's unfortunate wave, former World Champion Dolph Ziggler has reportedly been let go....2023
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• Dolph Ziggler Released By WWE

Dolph Ziggler is no longer with WWE. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp is reporting Dolph Ziggler has been released by WWE. Dolph Ziggler (Nick Nemeth) had been with WWE since 2004. He originally worked under his birth name as a singles wrestler in OVW. He was later called up to RAW as the caddy of Kerwin […] The post Dolph Ziggler Released By WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone....2023
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• Kurt Angle Hopes WWE Will One Day Give Bobby Roode 'The Push He Deserves'
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• Moose Beats Alex Shelley For TNA World Title, Nic Nemeth Confronts Him At Hard To Kill

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• Ex-WWE Star Confirms Big Match With AEW Champion Is ‘Not Happening’

A few days ago, it was announced that on May 1, 2026, AEW World Champion MJF will face TNA star Nic Nemeth (fka Dolph Ziggler in WWE). The two men were scheduled to wrestle at Create A Pro Wrestling’s ‘Monumental Moment’ event. Recently, it was reported that WWE could be involved in TNA stars not […]...2026
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• How John Cena recreated CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb promo and changed his farewell tour
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• Joe Hendry, Moose, The Nemeths To Work AAA Triplemanía Regia
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• TNA uses classic WWE footage to hype Jeff Hardy vs. Nic Nemeth

WWE.com Another benefit of the partnership between the two promotions? The ability to incorporate a 2009 Raw match between Dolph Ziggler & Jeff Hardy in this 2025 Impact Wrestling feud. The most obvious benefit from the relationship between TNA and WWE is the talent exchange across companies, however, other perks pop up from time to time. TNA was able to dig into the WWE vault to air class...2025
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• Nic Nemeth vs. Jeff Hardy, NXT's Nikkita Lyons, Indi Hartwell's Debut Set For Next Thursday's TNA iMPACT!
Check out the announcements lineup for the May 15 episode of TNA iMPACT! During the May 8 episode of TNA iMPACT!, several matches and segments were made for the next episode. For starters, for only the second time ever, Nic Nemeth will wrestle Jeff Hardy. These former WWE and TNA World Heavyweight Champions only wrestled once on a 2009 episode of WWE Raw, back when Dolph Ziggler was getting his st...2025
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• Hank Walker And Tank Ledger Win NXT Tag Titles At NXT Stand & Deliver 2025
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger turned a journey for self-discovery into their first reign as WWE NXT Tag Team Champions. Hank and Tank defeated Nathan Frazer and Axiom to win the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025. After weeks of being unsure of themselves and trying to take on the identity of other tag teams in WWE, Hank and Tank embrace who they truly are, hitting a bel...2025
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• Shawn Michaels Says Selling Has Changed With The Times, Doesn’t Know How His Visual Selling Would Be Perceived Today
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• Former TNA Employee Romy Glazer Explains How TNA Was Able To Grow In 2024
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• Nic Nemeth Says He Asked WWE For His Release Several Times, Feels Ready To Go And Deliver In NJPW
Nic Nemeth, formerly Dolph Ziggler in WWE, talks about being ready to leave the sports entertainment juggernaut and credits Matt Cardona with helping him prepare for what awaits him. After nearly two decades on WWE's main roster programming, Nic Nemeth would be released by the company in 2023. Currently, he is focused on NJPW and TNA Wrestling. During a recent interview with New Japan Pro-Wrestl...2024
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• Dana Brooke arrives to TNA with a new name
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• AJ Lee Reveals Little Kid’s ‘Filthy’ Response To Her WWE Heel Turn
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• Dolph Ziggler Is His Own Harshest Critic, It Makes Him Keep Going

One of the biggest and most shocking WWE releases of 2023 was the one of Dolph Ziggler. He recently made his debut on NJPW under his real name Nic Nemeth. Ziggler was recently interviewed on the Busted Open Radio podcast. During the episode, Nemeth shared that when he looks back at his previous matches a […] The post Dolph Ziggler Is His Own Harshest Critic, It Makes Him Keep Going appeared ...2024
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• Dolph Ziggler to team with his brother for first post-WWE release gig

Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix It’s arguable whether Dolph Ziggler was the most surprising name on last month’s WWE cut list, but he was certainly the most decorated Superstar released after the company merged with UFC to form TKO Group once the Endeavor deal was finalized. Peers were quick to sing The Show-Off’s praises after his exit, but the man himself — whose real na...2023
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• Dolph Ziggler’s legend grows after WWE release

Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images We’ve seen quite a bit of praise for Dolph Ziggler since his was arguably the most shocking name on WWE’s cut list this past week. As you’d expect, most of its focused on his reputation as a great performer (especially but not exclusively between the ropes), and the impressive resume he’s compiled during his nearly two decades in WWE. But there’s also ...2023
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