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PWTorch News Summary - January 14-17, 2016 Weekend

(1) WWE wrapped up 11 shows in 4 days Sunday in Ohio. The tour included four NXT Midwest shows, three NXT Florida shows, two main roster shows in the Midwest, and two main roster shows in India. (Full Results & Reports & News)

(2) A.J. Styles teased entering WWE's Royal Rumble match at a Rev Pro show in England.

- Rev Pro Show Report
- PWTorch Report: How Styles ended up in WWE
- Current Royal Rumble Line-up

(3) Hulk Hogan addressed speculation that WWE might enlist his services for WrestleMania 32.

- Hogan tweets on speculation
- Gawker's motion to dismiss Hogan's suit denied; trial date set

(4) Jimmy Snuka's trial date was postponed indefinitely in the case of the death of Snuka's 1983 girlfriend, Nancy Argentino.

(5) UFC is close to determining C.M. Punk's first fight, date, and opponent.

- Details on Punk's potential debut fight
- Punk AP Interview Recap

(6) Jim Ross might replace Mauro Ranallo on New Japan AXS TV broadcasts.

- Ross addresses negotiations
- Ross headlines big Okla. independent show

(7) Smackdown TV Ratings fell hard Week 2 on USA Network.

- Parks's WWE Smackdown TV Report
- U.S. Title changes back to Del Rio on Smackdown
- Smackdown Ratings down

(8) TNA announced Kurt Angle's final three scheduled opponents on the U.K. Tour at the end of the month.

(9) Ring of Honor is getting the most out of the Bullet Club faction by booking them in three title matches next weekend.

- Atlanta Show Preview - Bullet Club Title Shots
- This Weekend's ROH Live Show Results

(10) PWG announced their next three show dates, including All-Star Weekend 12.

- NEW Collectibles Column - WWE goes "Mini" with new Toy Line

- Even More News & Reports at PWTorch.com.

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