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• Steve Austin, Sheamus and Seth Rollins Talk WWE 2k16, Overview of New Game Features Including New Reversal & Pin Systems

  26-08-2015 23:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Brian Fritz of SportingNews.com caught up with Steve Austin, Sheamus and Seth Rollins during the WWE 2k16 media event in New York City over SummerSlam weekend, and the following are some quotes from the WWE stars on the upcoming game:
  Steve Austin:“[WWE 2k16] is the biggest, baddest, coolest video game that’s ever been put together.”
  “These days when you pick up a video game and do the same stuff that I was doing back in the day, you’ll get a sense of some of the sh
  
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• Video Promo for Sting at WWE Night of Champions, AJ Styles Talks Possibly Heading to WWE, When Does He Plan to Retire?

  26-08-2015 23:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AJ Styles Talks Possibly Heading to WWE
  Former IWGP and TNA Champion AJ Styles recently did an interview with The Wrestling Observer, which you can listed to at this link.
  During the interview, Styles talked about possibly working with WWE, despite the very successful run he is currently enjoying in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Styles said he love NJPW, but if WWE made him an offer he couldn’t refuse, then he would of course have to take it.
  On the subject of retirement, Styles noted that in 5
  
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• “TRN Wrestling” is LIVE & ON THE AIR! Nick Hausman & Ross Berman Discussing All The Pro Wrestling News From This Past Week For TWO FULL HOURS & Chatting With NXT Regular Mr. 450 On WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago

  26-08-2015 23:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today from 6-8 EST/5-7 pm CST, TRN Wrestling, a terrestrial pro wrestling radio show on WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago, WILL GO LIVE!
  TRN Wrestling is hosted by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman. Midway through the show they will be replaying their interviews from earlier this week with Greg Valentine and Filsinger Games owner Tom Filsinger!
  Nick & Ross will also be joined at the end of the show by WWE NXT regular & new WWC World Cham
  
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• Reigns in New TapouT Promo Video, Preview Santino Marella Documentary, Miz Gives His Assistant a Hard Time, SSlam Catering

  26-08-2015 22:33 via wrestlezone.com
  SSlam Catering
  Stephanie McMahon posted the following on Twitter, thanking the Brooklyn Brewhouse for providing catering during SummerSlam weekend:Thank you @BkBrewhouse 4 the incredible food and service while we were in Brooklyn for #NXT #Summerslam and #RAW! We can’t wait 2 come back!
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 26, 2015Reigns Featured in New TapouT Promo Video
  WWE has released the following new promo video for their upcoming partnership with TapouT:Preview Santino M
  
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• Reigns Featured in New TapouT Promo Video, Preview Santino Marella Documentary, Miz Gives His Assistant a Hard Time, SSlam Catering

  26-08-2015 22:33 via wrestlezone.com
  SSlam Catering
  Stephanie McMahon posted the following on Twitter, thanking the Brooklyn Brewhouse for providing catering during SummerSlam weekend:Thank you @BkBrewhouse 4 the incredible food and service while we were in Brooklyn for #NXT #Summerslam and #RAW! We can’t wait 2 come back!
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 26, 2015Reigns Featured in New TapouT Promo Video
  WWE has released the following new promo video for their upcoming partnership with TapouT:Preview Santino M
  
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• Video Promo for Sting’s Upcoming UK Tour, Who Paid for Alex Shelley’s Shattered Teeth?, Hot Summer Rae Photoshoot Preview Pic

  26-08-2015 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  Who Paid for Alex Shelley’s Shattered Teeth?
  As noted, Alex Shelley shattered some of his teeth during the Ring of Honor Field of Honor event this past weekend. Shelley noted the following on Twitter regarding the injury:I should add that Ring of Honor is an extremely honorable company. No pun intended. Was informed several times they will be covering…
  — Alex Shelley (@fakekinkade) August 23, 2015
  The cost of maintenance on my teeth completely because it happened in their ring
  
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• This Week’s Tough Enough and Total Divas Viewership Info: How Were the Numbers for the Tough Enough Finale?

  26-08-2015 22:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, last night’s episode of WWE Tough Enough on the USA Network, which was the season finale, took in 981,000 viewers. This number is down 1.7% from last week’s 998,000 million viewership average.
  Similarly, last night’s episode of WWE Total Divas on the E! channel took in 920,000 viewers, which is down 11% from last week’s 1.031 million viewership average.
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• Exclusive: Greg Valentine, “My Wife Gave Me A Big Chop On The Chest And Told Me To Wash The Dishes” (Audio Included)

  26-08-2015 21:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
  Below is the audio from an exclusive interview Greg “The Hammer” Valentine granted to WrestleZone. It features Greg talking with WrestleZone Daily host Nick Hausman.
  In the full interview Greg talks candidly about the outspoken comments he made about women’s wrestling on The View presented by Filsinger Games at Wrestling Geekfest. He also chats about his memories of Andy Kaufman, women wrestlers from the past, the book he has written about his fath
  
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• LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: 8/26 Edition of “WZ Daily”; Cena-Nikki As Heels, The Tough Enough Finale, Backstage News On Rollins-Sting Plans, Joe-Balor As A Tag Team, Max Landis’ SD! Idea, Virgil’s “F Money” & MORE

  26-08-2015 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at NOON EST/11 am CST, WrestleZone Daily, WrestleZone’s official daily pro wrestling news web radio show, aired on Mixlr.com/TRNRadio!
  Host Nick Hausman is joined today for the first time by CSRWrestling’s Josh Isenberg & 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr)!
  Nick & Josh discuss the Wrestling Observer’s comments about John Cena politicking for Nikki Bella’s title reign, the Tough Enough Finale, backstage news on the plans
  
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• WWE Studios to Adapt Kevin Laue Basketball Documentary Into a Feature Film, WWE Studios President Comments, More

  26-08-2015 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following press release:WWE® STUDIOS TO ADAPT KEVIN LAUE BASKETBALL DOCUMENTARY INTO FEATURE FILM
  Long Shot To Spotlight The One-Armed NCAA Division 1 Player
  LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AUGUST 26, 2015) – WWE Studios announced today that they have acquired the rights to adapt Franklin Martin’s 2013 documentary Long Shot: The Kevin Laue Story to a feature film, following the young man who defied all odds to become the first player missing a limb to play NCAA Division 1
  
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• Guest Editorial: Examining How to Book The Dudley Boyz in WWE

  26-08-2015 19:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Monday Night Raw created a very special moment for fans when the rockets fell from the rafters and the Titantron welcomed us all back to Dudleyville. In that moment, I was still speaking to a friend of mine about how fast the New Day had won our hearts. So when I turned back to the TV, saw the pyro erupt, and recognized what was going on I had to take a second to make sure I hadn’t accidentally switched the TV input over to the WWE Network – which I was using to watch a Dudley match
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Talks WWE 2k16, NXT’s Growing Popularity, His Decision to Re-Sign with WWE, Which NXT Star Would He Like to Face?

  26-08-2015 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald recently spoke with WWE star Dolph Ziggler to promote the WWE Smackdown tapings taking place at The American Airlines Arena on September 1st. Below are some interview highlights:
  On his inclusion in WWE 2k16:“They make it so much more realistic, and I don’t know how,” Ziggler said. “They literally do like a hundred body scans of us. It blows my mind when I see myself. Some years I see myself with better abs, and it’s not because of
  
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• Updated: How WWE Transported Sting into the Ring on WWE Raw This Week and Why His Face Paint Was Smeared

  26-08-2015 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, the idea of Sting vs Seth Rollins at WWE Night of Champions was something officials finalized a few days before SummerSlam. The idea was brought up about a week ago, as there were original plans for Sting to be featured at SummerSlam this year.
  As for the final segment on Raw this week, WWE crew members brought the statue box out on a forklift during a commercial break. Some of the lighting boards around the ring were then lifted to make way, and the covered box was b
  
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• The New Day Talks About The Dudley Boyz Returning to WWE on Raw, Says They Respect Nothing, Dance Around Michael Cole & More

  26-08-2015 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This week’s guests on the sit down interview with Michael Cole are the WWE Tag Team Champions, The New Day. Below are some highlights:
  Cole begins the interview by introducing The New Day, but they don’t like his intro, so they do one of their own, which is of course much more intense.
  Cole then talks about The New Day’s impressive title win at SummerSlam, and the team says they deserve the tag team titles since they’ve worked very hard for them. Woods says they are all t
  
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• Vince Russo Reacts to WWE RAW, Watch Chair Shot Reality LIVE On Periscope This Thursday

  26-08-2015 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  Watch Chair Shot Reality On Periscope
  We’re happy to announce that every Thursday at 4:30pm EST, behind the scenes of Chair Shot Reality filming will be shown on the WZ Periscope account. You’ll be able to see the final prep for the show as well as some of the first segment being filmed! Be sure to follow @WrestleZoneCom & @CSReality on Twitter for details and the Periscope link. The first Periscope begins tomorrow, August 27th, at 4:30pm EST.Vince Russo On RAW
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• Backstage News on Ric Flair’s WWE TV Status & Future, Was the WWE Raw Birthday Celebration for Vince McMahon Scripted?

  26-08-2015 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  Backstage News on Ric Flair’s WWE TV Status & Future
  WWE has plans to use Ric Flair on TV in the coming weeks. As now, Flair is not scheduled to be on Raw next week, but he should be brought back to TV before September is over.
  Details on Vince McMahon Raw Birthday Song
  With regards to the birthday song and celebration held at the end of Raw this week, featuring Triple H and Stephanie McMahon singing happy birthday to Vince McMahon, that was not scripted into the
  
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for This Week’s SummerSlam Fallout Edition of WWE Smackdown, The Dudleys Return, WZ Coverage & More

  26-08-2015 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches were taped last night in Providence, Rhode Island for this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown:
  -Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus.
  -The Dudley Boyz vs. The Ascension.
  -Kevin Owens vs. Neville.
  -Becky Lynch and Charlotte vs. The Bellas Twins.
  -Dolph Ziggler and Ryback vs. Rusev and Big Show.
  For complete WWE Smackdown spoilers for this week, including the results of a match taped for the NXT Dusty Rhodes Classic, CLICK HERE!
  As always, WZ will be presenting complete, LIVE coverage
  
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• Survivor Series Tickets On Sale This Weekend, New Culture Shock Preview, Who Stole Undertaker’s Urn? (Videos), News on HBK’s TV Show

  26-08-2015 18:37 via wrestlezone.com
  News on HBK’s TV Show
  The episode of Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures, featuring WWE announcers JBL and Michael Cole participating in the Bermuda Billfish Blast and Marlin World Cup, will air on The Outdoor Channel today at 12:30pm and then three times this Saturday – 7am, 10:30am and 8:30pm.
  JBL also commented on the episode to The Bermuda News:“I had been after Shawn and Keith [Mark] to come to Bermuda because of the incredible fishing here. They bot
  
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• 2 Title Match, Melendez’s Leg on the Line, Jeff Jarrett & More on Tonight’s Impact Wrestling, Hot New TNA Knockouts Video Released

  26-08-2015 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling:
  -James Storm vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Bobby Roode in a #1 contenders match for the King of the Mountain Title
  -Velvet Sky vs. Brooke Tessmacher for the Knockouts Title
  -The Revolution vs. The Wolves for the TNA Tag Team Titles
  -Chris Melendez vs. Eric Young with Melendez’s leg on the line
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Impact Wrestling beginning tonight at 9p
  
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• Samuel Shaw Discusses Training in OVW, the Pros of the TNA Gut Check Challenge and WWE Tough Enough, His Supporters & More

  26-08-2015 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former TNA wrestler Samuel Shaw recently took some time to participate in an interview with Marc Madison of The News Hub. Shaw reveals his work with Gunner, training under Curtis Hughes and the WWA4 Wrestling School and what he believes the benefits of either the Gut Check Challenge or Tough Enough. Check out excerpts of the complete interview below and the complete interview at this link:
  About the pros of the Gut Check Challenge/Tough Enough:I really feel like in the long run, I feel like
  
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• AJ Lee Working on a New Project, Darren Young Receives Fan Backlash to Recent Twitter Drama, Continues to Elaborate on the Situation

  26-08-2015 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  AJ Lee Working on a New Project
  Former WWE Diva AJ Lee is teaming up with PAWS Chicago to help shelter animals, as seen in the Tweet below:Working on a project with @PAWSChicago & designer @BDrocks to help shelter animals. Follow those good people & stay tuned. #NationalDogDay
  — A.J. (@AJBrooks) August 26, 2015Darren Young Continuing Twitter Drama
  As noted over the weekend, WWE star Darren Young took to Twitter to air some dirty laundry involving him and a Total Divas cameraman, an
  
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• Mick Foley “Gets Mad” at Tough Enough Finalist Amanda, Goes Off on Her “Slut Shaming” on the Finale Last Night, More

  26-08-2015 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Hall of Famer was not at all pleased with Amanda “slut shaming” Sara Lee last night during the Tough Enough finale, and accusing Lee of “sleeping her way” to get to the top in WWE.
  On his Facebook page, Foley posted the following:
   
  THE NIGHT MICK GOT MADYes, I kind of lost it for a few minutes while watching the season finale of WWE #ToughEnough….
  Posted by Mick Foley on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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• Mick Foley Furious at Tough Enough Finalist Amanda, Goes Off on Her “Slut Shaming” on the Finale Last Night, More

  26-08-2015 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Hall of Famer was not at all pleased with Amanda “slut shaming” Sara Lee last night during the Tough Enough finale, and accusing Lee of “sleeping her way” to get to the top in WWE.
  On his Facebook page, Foley posted the following:THE NIGHT MICK GOT MADYes, I kind of lost it for a few minutes while watching the season finale of WWE #ToughEnough….
  Posted by Mick Foley on Wednesday, August 26, 2015The post Mick Foley Furious at Tough Enough Finalist Amanda, G
  
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• Police Searching for a Man Who Murdered a Reporter That Interviewed WWE Stars, Big E Comments on the Tragedy

  26-08-2015 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  Police in Virginia are currently looking for a man who murdered Alison Parker, a news reporter, and her cameraman, Adam Ward, live on the air in Franklin County this morning.
  Last November, Parker interviewed The New Day, as seen in the Tweet below, and Big E commented on the tragedy as well:On @WDBJ7 I got to meet some WWE wrestlers at the @BerglundCenter! Bringing out my inner fighter pic.twitter.com/HYw5G6pU25
  — Alison Parker (@AParkerWDBJ7) November 17, 2014
  Shaken by the news of the t
  
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• “WZ Daily” is LIVE & ON THE AIR!; Discussing Tough Enough Finale, 90 Minutes Of NXT Brooklyn Tonight, Tyson Kidd Update, Backstage Sting VS Rollins News, Cena Politicking, Max Landis’ SD! Idea & MORE

  26-08-2015 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily, a new web radio addition to the site, WILL GO LIVE!
  Host Nick Hausman is joined today for the first time by CSRWrestling.com’s Josh Isenberg!
  Nick & Josh will be discussing Josh & Sara’s Tough Enough victory, tonight’s 90 minute edition of NXT, Nattie’s update on Tyson Kidd, backstage news on when Sting vs Rollins was decided, more on John Cena’s involvement in the Diva’s Revolution, M
  
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• “WZ Daily” Web Radio Show is LIVE today at Noon EST; Discussing Tough Enough Finale, 90 Minutes Of NXT In Brooklyn Tonight, Tyson Kidd Injury Update, Backstage News On Rollins VS Sting, Cena Politicking For Nikki & MORE

  26-08-2015 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  Host Nick Hausman is joined today for the first time by CSRWrestling.com’s Josh Isenberg!
  Nick & Josh will be discussing Josh & Sara’s Tough Enough victory, tonight’s 90 minute edition of NXT, Nattie’s update on Tyson Kidd, backstage news on when Sting vs Rollins was decided, more on John Cena’s involvement in the Diva’s Revolution & MORE
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• Fallout from NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, Preview of tonight’s NXT (Video), Neville Comments on the Feud with Stardust Not Being Finished After SummerSlam

  26-08-2015 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  NXT Takeover Fallout
  WWE has posted the following video of which is a preview of tonight’s NXT episode. You can see the video below:Neville Comments on Stardust
  Neville comments on the ongoing saga with Stardust in a video posted on WWE’s twitter. You can see the tweet and video below:#WWE #Raw EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: @WWENeville thought the war with @StardustWWE was finished after @SummerSlam… http://t.co/86QsyfCI0f
  — WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2015The post Fallout from NXT Takeove
  
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• Tonight’s Schedule for the 90 Minute Edition of NXT *Non-Spoiler*

  26-08-2015 15:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Special Edition of NXT Tonight
  The following is the lineup of NXT tonight, which was filmed before NXT Takeover: Brooklyn. Tonight’s episode will be 90 minutes. Schedule below:
  *Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch vs. Emma vs. Dana Brooke.
  *Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady & The Hype Bros vs. Chad Gable & Jason Jordan & Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder.
  *Eva Marie vs. Carmella.
  *Bull Dempsey vs. Elias Sampson.
  The post Tonight’s Schedule for the 90 Minute Edition of NXT *Non-Spoiler* a
  
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• “Ballers” Season Finale Viewership, Josh and Sara Crowned Tough Enough Champions (Video)

  26-08-2015 15:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ballers Season Finale
  Variety is reporting that the season finale of “Ballers” averaged 1.43 million viewers. This is down from last weeks 1.57 million viewers. The show averaged a gross weekly multi-platform audience of 8.8 million viewers, which is third all-time behind “Sex and the City” and “Hung.” According to Variety, “Ballers” is the most watched comedy on HBO in six years. 
  Josh and Sara are TE Champions
  Josh and Sara were crowned as T
  
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• WZ Reader Polls and Wrestle Chat: Will Tonight’s 2015 Tough Enough Winners Succeed in WWE?

  26-08-2015 07:07 via wrestlezone.com
  Now that the new season of WWE Tough Enough is in the books, WZ wants to know how you feel about the winners, Sara Lee and Josh.
  Will they have WWE main roster success? Vote in the polls below and be sure to voice your opinions in the comment section!
  The real question is, will anyone remember who these two are once they are ready to debut on NXT TV? With the level of talent in NXT and on the WWE main roster right now, these two are at the very least a year or so away from even competing in a te
  
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• What Happened After Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Tapings?, Trailer & Synopsis Revealed for New Young Bucks Documentary

  26-08-2015 06:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  What Happened After Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Tapings?
  After tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings ended, Dean Ambrose called out Bray Wyatt. Instead of Wyatt coming out, Seth Rollins attacked Ambrose from behind then got on the mic and cut a promo about how he is the man in WWE after his big SummerSlam win.
  Rollins then went for the Pedigree, but Ambrose countered it and hit Dirty Deeds to end the show.
  Trailer & Synopsis Revealed for New Young Bucks Documentary
  Highspots.com has releas
  
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• WWE Smackdown Taping Results For 8/27 *Spoilers*

  26-08-2015 06:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following was sent in by Wrestlezone reader Mike Bertoncini, and they are full results from tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings in Providence, Rhode Island: Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper start off SmackDown in the ring with a promo, Harper talks about the lies we’ve been told, and we are already dead. He says Bray’s truth will give new life, Bray says family means everything to him, and he calls Braun Strowman the little black sheep. Roman Reigns 
  
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• WWE Diva Natalya Talks Being on the Sidelines of the Divas Revolution, Provides Big Tyson Kidd Injury Update, Talks Shelter Cats Cause & More

  26-08-2015 05:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Rust Radio recently interviewed WWE Diva Natalya, and the following are some interview highlights:
  YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/wRxlf9JGjBs
  Blog Talk Radio Episode: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ringrustradio/2015/08/25/ring-rust-radio–aug-25-w-wwe-diva-natalya-and-summerslam-nxt-takeover-talk
  Ring Rust Radio: You are part of the grand opening celebration for the Friskies Create & Taste Kitchen in New York City today. In addition to using the hashtags #TEAMSAUCY AND #TE
  
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• Complete WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results For 8/27 *Spoilers*

  26-08-2015 05:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following was sent in by Wrestlezone reader Mike Bertoncini, and they are full results from tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings in Providence, Rhode Island: Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper start off SmackDown in the ring with a promo, Harper talks about the lies we’ve been told, and we are already dead. He says Bray’s truth will give new life, Bray says family means everything to him, and he calls Braun Strowman the little black sheep. Roman Reigns 
  
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• Detailed WWE Main Event Taping Results, Including Dark Match, Dusty Classic Match Results *SPOILERS*

  26-08-2015 05:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results were sent in by Wrestlezone reader Mike Bertoncini and they are results from tonight’s WWE Main Event tapings, including a dark match and a NXT “Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic” match. 
   
  Note: Jimmy Uso on commentary; the Dunkin’ Donuts Center was almost 100 percent sold out. A “New Day Rocks” chant broke out before the taping even started. 
   
  Prime Time Players defeated Los Matadores
  - Pretty solid back and f
  
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• Detailed 8/25 WWE Main Event Taping Results, Including Dark Match, Dusty Classic Match Results *Spoilers*

  26-08-2015 05:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results were sent in by Wrestlezone reader Mike Bertoncini and they are results from tonight’s WWE Main Event tapings, including a dark match and a NXT “Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic” match. 
   
  Note: Jimmy Uso on commentary; the Dunkin’ Donuts Center was almost 100 percent sold out. A “New Day Rocks” chant broke out before the taping even started. 
   
  Prime Time Players defeated Los Matadores
  - Pretty solid back and f
  
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• Watch Tonight’s Tough Talk Episode, TE Winners & Losers React, Photo of HHH w/TE Winners, ZZ & Amanda React to Tonight’s Results

  26-08-2015 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo of HHH w/TE Winners
  The following photo has been posted, featuring Triple H with tonight’s WWE Tough Enough winners and their newly won WWE contracts:
   
  Congratulations to Sara and Josh….welcome to the beginning of your journey. #ToughEnough #WWEPerformCtr
  A photo posted by Paul “Triple H” Levesque (@tripleh) on Aug 25, 2015 at 6:40pm PDT
  Watch Tonight’s Tough Talk Episode
  Below is tonight’s edition of Tough Talk, featuring the winners and losers o
  
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• NXT United Kingdom Tour Ticket Info, Matches Taped For This Week’s WWE Main Event (Non-Spoiler)

  26-08-2015 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT United Kingdom Tour
  The UK Ticketmaster blog recent announced details for ticket on sale dates for the newly announced NXT United Kingdom tour. 
  The Ticketmaster Blog posted a “need to know” blog with quotes from Triple H and NXT Champion Finn Balor, as well as presale and public on sale ticket dates. 
  Live Nation, O2 and WWE customers will be eligible for a presale starting at 09:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26th and through Thursday, August 27th. The public ticket on
  
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• PHOTOS & VIDEOS: WWE Tough Enough Finalists Debut New Gimmicks on the Finale, Cut Final Pre-Match Promos

  26-08-2015 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  As seen on the WWE Tough Enough finale tonight, Sara Lee debuted her new gimmick, “Hope”, Amanda debuted her new gimmick, “Mandy Rose”, ZZ debuted his new gimmick, “The King of the Bayou,” and Josh debuted his new gimmick, “The Yeti”.
  Below are photos and video footage of the finalists with their new gimmicks, cutting final promos before their matches against Cesaro and Alicia Fox:#MandyRose @ToughAmanda HAS ARRIVED! What do you think, @WWEUniverse
  
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• Big Match Taped for WWE NXT Dusty Rhodes Classic (*Spoiler* Photos Included), Updated Card for WWE Network MSG Special feat. Lesnar

  26-08-2015 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Updated Card for WWE Network MSG Special feat. Lesnar
  The following is the updated advertised card for WWE’s live event at Madison Square Garden on October 3rd, being broadcast as a WWE Network special:
  -John Cena vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Title
  -Sheamus vs. Randy Orton
  -Dolph Ziggler vs. Rusev
  -Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens
  Brock Lesnar will also be appearing, and Chris Jericho will be celebrating his 25th anniversary as a pro wrestler on that night.
  Big Match Taped for WWE NXT Dusty Rh
  
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• Backstage News on When Sting vs Rollins Plans Came About, How WWE Transported Sting into the Ring on Raw & Why His Paint Was Smeared

  26-08-2015 04:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, the idea of Sting vs Seth Rollins at WWE Night of Champions was something officials finalized a few days before SummerSlam. The idea was brought up about a week ago, as there were original plans for Sting to be featured at SummerSlam this year.
  As for the final segment on Raw this week, WWE crew members brought the statue box out on a forklift during a commercial break. Some of the lighting boards around the ring were then lifted to make way, and the covered box was b
  
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• Bayley Comments On Title Win, Match Advertised For Smackdown (Non-Spoiler), WWE HOFer Attempting To Quit Smoking

  26-08-2015 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Smackdown Match
  It was noted that the returning Dudley Boyz would make their WWE in-ring return on this week’s Smackdown.
  During tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings in Providence, Rhode Island that match was announced as the Dudleys taking on The Ascension in the opening contest of the night.
  We will have full spoilers for tonight’s show after it concludes. 
  Jake Roberts
  WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts recently noted that he was trying to quit smoking ci
  
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• WWE Tough Enough Results; Which Two Competitors Won Contracts On The Finale?

  26-08-2015 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight’s season finale of WWE Tough Enough saw competitors Josh and Sara Lee win the $250,000 WWE contracts. 
  As noted, tonight’s show featured each contestant facing a WWE Superstar in a match; the men faced WWE Superstar Cesaro and the women faced WWE Diva Alicia Fox. Amanda’s gimmick was ‘Mandy Rose’ and Sara Lee debuted ‘Hope’, but both lost their matches. On the men’s side, ZZ debuted “The King Of The Bayou”, and Josh’s
  
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• NXT Stars At Smackdown Tapings; Will Their Match Be Televised? New Wrestle Reaction Talks Summerslam, Sting’s Return (Video)

  26-08-2015 02:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Stars At Smackdown Tapings
  According to fan reports sent in to Wrestlezone, current NXT Champion Finn Balor and Samoa Joe were present at tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings in Providence, Rhode Island.
  Finn and Joe defeated The Lucha Dragons in a match that took place in between the Main Event and SmackDown tapings. It was noted that NXT graphics were on display in the arena; it was likely a dark match, but one fan noted he thought something was announced for
  
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• WWE Superstar Changes Twitter Handle; Is He Going On Hiatus?, FarCry 4 Kills Austin… A Lot On UpUpDownDown (Video)

  26-08-2015 02:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Superstar Hiatus? 
  For what it’s worth, WWE Superstar Wade Barrett, aka King Barrett/Bad News Barrett, recently reverted back to his real name, Stu Bennett, on his Twitter account.
  Barrett recently noted he was “headed home” and it wasn’t a “moment too soon”. Fans have been asking if this means a WWE departure or hiatus; Barrett is currently scheduled to film a WWE Studios film in September and that at least could explain him being written off TV. The
  
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• Press Release: WWE Tough Enough Crowns Winner In Season Finale Tonight On USA Network

  26-08-2015 01:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE issued the following release in advance of tonight’s WWE Tough Enough finale, airing live on USA Network tonight at 8 p.m. EST: WWE TOUGH ENOUGH CROWNS ITS WINNERS IN THE SEASON FINALE TONIGHT ON USA NETWORK
  STAMFORD, Conn., August 25, 2015 – The WWE Tough Enough season finale airs tonight at 8/7C on USA Network, as one man and one woman will be crowned “Tough Enough.” Following the live season finale is an all-new episode of the hit reality series Total Di
  
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• Chris Jericho Talks Hulk Hogan; Says He Doesn’t Condone Hogan’s Comments, Still Considers Hogan His Friend (Video)

  26-08-2015 01:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE Superstar and Tough Enough host Chris Jericho has been making media appearances this week to promote tonight’s ‘Tough’ finale, and one subject continuing to come up has been Hulk Hogan‘s WWE status. 
  During his appearance with FOX News, Jericho initally ignored the topic, and instead focused on the positive spin The Miz has brought to the show.
  Read More: Chris Jericho Dodges Question About Hulk Hogan, Talks Tough Enough Finale
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Ratings and Neilsen Twitter TV Ratings; Loaded Post Summerslam Show Drops In Viewership Rise In Social Media Activity

  26-08-2015 01:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE RAW Ratings
  Source: ShowBuzzDaily.com
  Last night’s episode of WWE RAW, drew 3.721 million viewers, which is slightly down from last week’s 3.777 million viewers.
  This week’s show, a “loaded” post-Summerslam edition of RAW, drew 3.606 million viewers, 3.794 million viewers and 3.764 million viewers in each respective hour of broadcasted content. 
  Read More: WWE RAW Results (8/24) – Wyatt Family Grows, Cena Confronts Jon Stewart, Dud
  
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• Top Ten WWE RAW Moments (Video), ‘Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling’ Posts Idea For Smackdown Reboot

  26-08-2015 00:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top Ten WWE RAW Moments
  The following is the latest episode of Top Ten WWE RAW Moments on the WWE YouTube channel. 
  This week features the WWE return of the Dudley Boyz, Sting, John Cena confronting Jon Stewart, the debut of Braun Strowman and much more. You can watch this week’s video in the player below: 
  Read More: WWE RAW Results (8/24) – Dudley Boyz & Sting Return!SD! Reboot? 
  ‘Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling‘ director/writer Max Landis r
  
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• Top Ten WWE RAW Moments (Video), ‘Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling’ Posts Idea For SD! Reboot

  26-08-2015 00:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top Ten WWE RAW Moments
  The following is the latest episode of Top Ten WWE RAW Moments on the WWE YouTube channel. 
  This week features the WWE return of the Dudley Boyz, Sting, John Cena confronting Jon Stewart, the debut of Braun Strowman and much more. You can watch this week’s video in the player below: 
  Read More: WWE RAW Results (8/24) – Dudley Boyz & Sting Return!SD! Reboot? 
  ‘Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling‘ director/writer Max Landis r
  
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