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• Shawn Michaels Reveals What Made Him Clean Up His Life (Video), WWE Tweets Photo Advertising Bobby Roode Then Deletes Tweet (Photo)

  08-05-2016 23:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE Tweets Photo Advertising Bobby Roode Then Deletes TweetFor a brief time on Friday, WWE posted a Tweet from the WWE UK Twitter account announcing former TNA star Bobby Roode for the NXT UK tour coming up in June.We last reported that Bobby Roode had signed a deal with WWE NXT. He allegedly signed the deal with WWE NXT at the last set of WWE NXT tapings in Florida, as he was backstage at the tapings but did not appear on TV.Read Also: Has Eric Young Signed a WWE Contr
  
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• The Rock’s New App Sees Early Success, Rock on “Camp WWE”, Preview New Edge & Christian Show, William Regal Interview (Video)

  08-05-2016 22:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New WWE Network ShowsA new episode of Edge and Christian’s WWE Network show will premiere immediately after Raw tomorrow night and below is the show synopsis:“Thought this show was random before? From Board Games to Ring Bells you won’t believe what Edge and Christian get themselves into this week!”Also on the WWE Network tomorrow night is the latest episode of the original animated series “Camp WWE.” The new episode features The Rock and will be available in
  
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• Sasha Banks Discusses Wanting To Run RAW, Talks Chyna’s Death, WM32 – Audio

  08-05-2016 21:39
  
  What Culture recently interviewed WWE Superstar/”Diva” Sasha Banks. Below are some highlights for the interview:
  On Chyna’s recent passing: “It’s huge, she really changed the game for women and how we’re looked at differently. Never did you see a woman like that in WWE until she stepped in there. She was something special, so that news was so sad to hear. She was special.”
  Banks on her goals in WWE: “In NXT, I thought I achieved all I wanted. Chang
  
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• Kevin Owens & Tyler Breeze Team Up To Help The Fort McMurray Fire Victims

  08-05-2016 20:49
  
  Kevin Owens and Tyler Breeze have launched a new GoFundMe campaign, as they are trying to assist the victims of the massive forest fires in the Alberta city of Fort McMurray. The fires have displaced thousands of local residents and many of them have lost everything. Owens and Breeze will be donating all the money from the campaign to the Red Cross to assist in the relief effort, and will produce proof of the donation when the campaign is done. If you donate, you will receive a Twitter follow fr
  
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• Finn Balor’s Facebook Q&A (Video), Sasha/Kalisto Visit Eddie Guerrero’s Mural

  08-05-2016 20:32
  
  – Here is Kalisto and Sasha Banks, visiting an Eddie Guerrero mural this past week:
  Can't be in #WWELasCruces without seeing Eddie Guerrero's mural with @KalistoWWE #LegitJefa #Latinaheat #Luchaboss pic.twitter.com/0UkTP7kkFR
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) May 7, 2016
  – Here is a Facebook Q&A with NXT’s Finn Balor. In the interview, Balor discusses facing John Cena, a possible feud with Bray Wyatt and The Wyatt Family, getting to the main roster and more. Check it out
  
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• VIDEOS: Two New ‘UpUpDownDown’ Videos + A New John Cena Workout Video

  08-05-2016 20:28
  
  – Here are new videos from Xavier Woods’ “UpUpDownDown” YouTube channel. In the videos, he plays “Ultimate Chicken Horse” with Giant Bomb’s Ryckert and Kotaku’s Klepek:
  – Here is a new video from John Cena, showing that he’s back to bench pressing 375 pounds…
  1/16 = surgery. Bench max = 0.00lbs. 5/16 Bench max = 375lbs. @TapouT @WWE #ShowYourGrit #NeverGiveUp #ReturnToRaw pic.twitter.com/tE6zfDHJhC
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) M
  
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• Eva Marie Posts Workout Video, New Episode Of ‘Shootin’ The Breeze,’ Featuring Two NXT Superstars (Video)

  08-05-2016 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)
  Eva Marie WorkoutSpeaking of the Women in WWE, Eva Marie posted a workout video on her Instagram. You can see the video below:  100 GHD sit-ups for time…get it!! #EmbraceTheSuck Video: @ignaciosgram #AllRedEverything #LetsssWerkkkA video posted by Natalie Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) on May 4, 2016 at 8:06pm PDTShootin’ The BreezeWWE has released a new episode of Tyler Breeze’s show Shootin’ The Breeze. You can w
  
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• Two Stars Qualify For The WWE Cruiserweight Classic

  08-05-2016 20:18
  
  - Last night’s EVOLVE 61 event featured two qualifying matches for the upcoming Cruiserweight Classic, Drew Gulak defeated Tracy Williams and TJ Perkins (Manik) defeated Fred Yehi.
  Seen below, an updated list of confirmed names for the 32-man tournament:* TJ Perkins,* Drew Gulak,* Zack Sabre Jr.,* Jack Gallagher,* Noam Dar,* Rich Swann,* Tomasso Ciampa,* Johnny Gargano,* Akira Tozawa,* Lince Dorado* Ho Ho Lun.
  Gulak taps out Hot Sauce to advance to the cruiserweight classic! Both qualifier
  
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• WWE Superstars Launch GoFundMe To Benefit Forest Fire Victims

  08-05-2016 20:14
  
  - WWE Superstars Kevin Owens and Tyler Breeze started a GoFundMe campaign to help benefit the victims of the recent forest fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
  Owens and Breeze started the campaign by each donating $100 and noted everyone who matches their individual donations of $100 will get a personal video message both Superstars.
  Seen below, Owens thanked all fans birthday wishes and tweeted a link to the campaign.
  Thank you all for the birthday wishes, I truly appreciate it! If you can
  
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• New John Cena Gym Video, Stephanie McMahon And Susan G. Komen, Kalisto/Sasha Banks

  08-05-2016 20:09
  
  - Seen below, WWE Superstar John Cena recently mentioned on Twitter that he’s back to benching 375 pounds just a few months removed surgery:
  1/16 = surgery. Bench max = 0.00lbs. 5/16 Bench max = 375lbs. @TapouT @WWE #ShowYourGrit #NeverGiveUp #ReturnToRaw pic.twitter.com/tE6zfDHJhC
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) May 7, 2016- Seen below, WWE Superstars Kalisto and Sasha Banks visited the Eddie Guerrero mural in Las Cruces, New Mexico yesterday. As noted, Las Cruces was the birthplace of Eddi
  
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• Ethan Carter III On Triple H And WWE NXT at EVOLVE 61 Event

  08-05-2016 20:03
  
  Former TNA Champion Ethan Carter III made a surprise appearance at EVOLVE 61 in Queens last night, appearing with TNA Champion Drew Galloway.
  EC3 cut a promo knocking WWE NXT while mocking his time on the original NXT. EC3 referred to the success of himself and Galloway as two success stories that have succeeded despite “the machine” that is WWE. EC3 went on to apparently knock Bill DeMott. He also talked about how he and Galloway left WWE and went on to become World Champions, sayin
  
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• The Lineup For Tonight’s ROH ‘Global Wars’ Pay-Per-View Event

  08-05-2016 20:01
  
  Here is the updated card for the ROH “Global Wars” pay-per-view event, which takes place tonight at 8PM ET. We’ll have FREE and LIVE ongoing results here on the website later tonight::
  * The Addiction (Daniels and Kazarian) vs. Jushin Liger and Cheeseburger* Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Tama Tonga, Tanga Roa) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley), Kushida and Matt Sydal* Hiroshi Tanahashi and Michael Elgin vs. Kazuchika Okada and Moose* Four Cor
  
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• Steve Austin Tore His Rotator Cuff At WrestleMania 32?

  08-05-2016 19:59
  
  According to WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross’ latest blog, Steve Austin had major rotator cuff surgery days ago and isn’t ready to travel.
  “Steve is in a very restrictive sling on his right arm and only got the stitches removed from his shoulder a day or two ago,” wrote Ross. “There is no doubt that Mick Foley will do a stellar job going one on one with Shane in what should be a infotaining piece of business. Austin went into WM32 with a slight tear in his right shoulder
  
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• WWE Discounts All Ryback Merchandise, WWE Reporting First Quarter Financial Results, Lita Praises Current WWE Womens Division

  08-05-2016 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE Discounts Ryback MerchandiseIn what could be a sign that contract negotiations between Ryback and WWE haven’t made much headway, all of Ryback’s merchandise has been moved to the sale section of WWE.com.WWE Reporting First Quarter Financial ResultsPrior to the opening of the market on Tuesday, WWE will report its first quarter 2016 financial results.Vince McMahon and WWE CFO George Barrios will host a conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss
  
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• Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff Talks Relationship with NJPW, How Colt Cabana’s ROH Return Came to Be, More on a Possible WWE Relationship

  08-05-2016 19:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff recently spoke with Joshua Caudill of CraveOnline.com ahead of tonight’s Global Wars PPV, and below are some interview highlights.Read Also: Final Card for Ring of Honor’s Global Wars PPVBe sure to join WZ tonight for our complete, LIVE coverage of Global Wars beginning at 8pm EST!On ROH’s partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling:Joe Koff: It’s a very, very strong partnership. We have such similar styles and I think the credit for the relations
  
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• Renee Young On Her Transition To WWE, Being On Total Divas and Getting An Action Figure, WWE Superstars Celebrate Mother’s Day

  08-05-2016 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesRenee Young InterviewRenee Young was recently interviewed by Sportsnet. Young talks about getting her own action figure and also briefly talks about Total Divas. The interview took place at Wrestlemania Axxess.  You can see the video below: WWE Superstars Celebrate Mother’s DayWWE Superstars have posted pictures on social media to celebrate Mother’s Day. You can see a few of the photos below: To my wife Jana and my mother in law Joanna Perry I
  
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• Jim Cornette Comments Further on Shinsuke Nakamura’s Chances of Success in WWE, Explains the Booking Vince Needs to Avoid

  08-05-2016 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Jim Cornette recently spoke out on Shinsuke Nakamura’s chances in WWE and NXT, and he questioned the Japanese star’s potential in WWE given Vince McMahon’s history when it comes to promoting international talents.Read Also: Jim Ross and Jim Cornette Pick the WrestleMania 33 Main EventIn a new edition of the “Jim Cornette Experiene”, which you can listen to at this link, Cornette offered more comments on Nakamura in WWE and below are some quotes:“Nak
  
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• Backstage EVOLVE 61 News – TNA’s Ethan Carter III Debuts, New GCS Competitor

  08-05-2016 18:38
  
  Partial Source: Pwinsider.com
  At EVOLVE 61 last night, TJP defeated Fred Yehi and Drew Gulak defeated Tracy Williams to qualify for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic.
  TNA’s Ethan Carter III also appeared on the EVOLVE 61 broadcast as Drew Galloway’s surprise. The two attacked several members of the roster, and Carter cut a promo on WWE, noting that he succeeded without their help and became a world champion, just like Galloway did. The angle is that Galloway had turned on Johnny Gargano,
  
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• WWE Superstars Visit Eddie Guerrero Mural, Updated List of WWE Cruiserweight Classic Participants

  08-05-2016 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgBanks and Kalisto Visit Eddie Guerrero MuralSasha Banks and Kalisto visited the Eddie Guerrero mural while at Las Cruces, New Mexico for a WWE live event. Banks is a big Guerrero fan and posted a photo of the mural below:  Can’t be in #WWELasCruces without seeing Eddie Guerrero’s mural with @KalistoWWE  #LegitJefa #Latinaheat #Luchaboss pic.twitter.com/0UkTP7kkFR— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) May 7, 2016Updated List of WWE Cruiserweight Clas
  
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• WWE Superstars Visit Eddie Guerrero Mural in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Updated List of WWE Cruiserweight Classic Participants

  08-05-2016 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgBanks and Kalisto Visit Eddie Guerrero Sasha Banks and Kalisto visited the Eddie Guerrero mural in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Banks is a big Guerrero fan and posted a photo of the mural below:  Can’t be in #WWELasCruces without seeing Eddie Guerrero’s mural with @KalistoWWE  #LegitJefa #Latinaheat #Luchaboss pic.twitter.com/0UkTP7kkFR— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) May 7, 2016Updated List of WWE Cruiserweight Classic ParticipantsAfter Drew
  
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• Final Card For Tonight’s Ring Of Honor Global Wars PPV; Lethal Vs Cabana, The Young Bucks, Jushin Liger In-Action, WZ Live Coverage and More

  08-05-2016 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, at 8pm EST, Ring of Honor will return to PPV with its Global Wars event from Chicago Ridge, IL at the Frontier Fieldhouse. Below is the final event card.WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Global Wars tonight so be sure to join us then!-ROH champion Jay Lethal (with Taeler Hendrix) vs. Colt Cabana
  -IWGP champion Tetsuya Naito vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  -ROH TV champion Tomohiro Ishii vs. Bobby Fish
  -ROH Tag Team champions War Machine vs. Jay and Mark Briscoe
  -The Young Bucks &
  
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• How Much Is John Cena Benching?, 17 450 Splashes That’ll Make Your Head Spin on WWE Fury (Video), Tino Sabbatelli Talks NXT Goals

  08-05-2016 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesJohn Cena Bench PressJohn Cena posted the following video of his bench press. In the video Cena is seen benching 375 pounds. You can see the video below: 1/16 = surgery. Bench max = 0.00lbs. 5/16 Bench max = 375lbs. @TapouT @WWE #ShowYourGrit #NeverGiveUp #ReturnToRaw pic.twitter.com/tE6zfDHJhC— John Cena (@JohnCena) May 7, 2016Tino Sabbatelli Talks NXT GoalsThe Portland Tribune recently spoke with WWE NXT Superstar Tino Sabbatelli to promote the upcoming NXT
  
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• Why The Enzo Amore Injury Could End Up A Positive For His Team, Rusev Being Pushed Again, Owens/IC Title

  08-05-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)The third of four segments from Chair Shot Reality this weekend is reality checks with Josh Isenberg and Ronnell Hunt. The duo talk several topics in WWE while being filmed at the Squirrel Hill sports bar in Pittsburgh. Here’s some highlights of the conversation:Josh Isenberg on Rusev:One guy who has needed some fresh breath blown into him is Rusev. His path the past 16 months, he was a monster. Unstoppable, athletic guy. He can go. He can wr
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Rapid City, South Dakota (5/7): Dolph Ziggler vs Baron Corbin, Styles vs Owens, Roman Reigns vs Sheamus, More

  08-05-2016 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)Source: PWTorchWWE Live Event Results
  May 7, 2016
  Rapid City, S.D.(1) Dolph Ziggler beat Baron Corbin.(2) Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows beat Mark Henry & Darren Young.(3) Titus O’Neil beat Fandango.(4) Sami Zayn beat Stardust.(5) A.J. Styles beat Kevin Owens on his birthday.(6) “Big Cass” Colin Cassady beat Primo.(7) WWE Women’s champion Charlotte beat Natalya to retain the Women’s Title.(8) IC champion The Miz
  
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• RVD’s Acting Praised in New Movie Review, Eva Marie Fan Sign Rejected at WWE NXT Live Event, Womens Title on Canvas 2 Canvas (Video)

  08-05-2016 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)RVD’s Acting Praised in New Movie ReviewRob Van Dam co-stars in the new new movie “Sniper: Special Ops”, along with Steven Seagal, and BulletproofAction.com recently reviewed the film and wrote the following about Van Dam’s work in the movie:“Most Improved: I have to hand it to Rob Van Dam, his acting has improved greatly since his performance in Wrong Side of Town. I would chalk it up to experience and his opportunity to
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Las Cruces, New Mexico (5/7): Hype Bros. vs Social Outcasts, Kalisto vs Alberto Del Rio, Dean Ambrose vs Rusev, And More

  08-05-2016 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesSource: PWTorchWWE Live Event Results
  May 7, 2016
  Las Cruces, N.M.(1) Becky Lynch & Sasha Banks beat Emma & Lana.(2) Sin Cara beat Epico.(3) Goldust beat Viktor with R-Truth as special referee.(4) WWE tag champions New Day beat Kane & Big Show and The Wyatts (Erick Rowan & Braun Strowman) in a three-team match to retain the WWE Tag Titles.(5) Hype Bros. (Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley) beat Social Outcasts (Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel).(6) U.S. champion Ka
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results Tulsa, Oklahoma (5/7): Manny Andrade vs Chris Girard, Shinsuke Nakamura vs Tyler Breeze, Samoa Joe vs Finn Balor

  08-05-2016 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWTorchWWE NXT Live Results
  May 7, 2016
  Tulsa, Okla.(1) No Way Jose beat Murphy. Murphy lost a tooth during the match.(2) Manny Andrade beat Chris Girard (f/k/a Biff Busick) with double knees in the corner.(3) Bayley beat Eva Marie with Bayley to Belly. Bayley tried.(4) Austin Aries beat Tye Dillinger via roll-up.(5) NXT Women’s champion Asuka beat Alexa Bliss to retain the NXT Women’s Title. Bliss bled from her nose during the match. She was checked on by trainers after the
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results Orlando, Florida (5/7): Patrick Clark vs Dan Matha, The Vaudevillians vs The Revival, And More

  08-05-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWTorchWWE NXT Live Results
  May 7, 2016
  Orlando, Fla.(1) Nia Jax & Mandy Rose beat Aliyah & Daria from Tough Enough.(2) Josh Woods beat Kishan Raftar.– Alex Reyes interviewed The Mighty Don’t Kneel (Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste).(3) “The Drifter” Elias Samson beat Cezar Bononi.(4) Tino Sabbatelli beat Angelo Dawkins.(5) Patrick Clark beat Dan Matha. The Pants…(6) Adrian Reese beat Peyton Royce.(7) The Vaudevillians (Aiden English
  
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• UPDATE: Molinaro loses in quarterfinals at 2nd World Olympic Qualifier, will wrestle for bronze medal

  08-05-2016 15:38
  
  Frank Molinaro falls to Boris Novachkov (Bulgaria) 5-2 in 65 kg quarterfinals ending Rio bid
  
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• Full Transcript of EC3’s Controversial Promo at Tonight’s Evolve IPPV: The King of Kings “Blew It”

  08-05-2016 08:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we reported earlier tonight, top TNA star Ethan Carter III rushed the ring at tonight’s Evolve 61 IPPV event and, along with Drew Galloway, attacked Johnny Gargano ending the show’s main event. EC3 then cut a scathing promo on NXT, Triple H, independent wrestlers and more. Featured below is a full transcript of the promo, edited for clarity. “[Galloway] became a world champion on his own. I became a world champion on my own. So the way I look at it, you know who ki
  
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• Top TNA Star Makes Surprise Appearance at EVOLVE 61, Shoots on WWE and NXT, Takes Shots at Triple H, Bill DeMott and More

  08-05-2016 07:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWN LiveTNA star EC3 made a surprise appearance at tonight’s EVOLVE 61 event in NYC, and hit the ring during the Drew Galloway vs Johnny Gargano match.Things got interesting after the match as EC3 cut a promo in front of the live crowd and took shots at WWE, NXT, Bill DeMott and Triple H.During his promo EC3 knocked NXT and said him and Drew Galloway are success stories despite the “machine” that is WWE. He added some shots about Bill DeMott and then said the &ldq
  
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• Three WWE NXT Stars Banged Up at Live Event Tonight; Alexa Bliss Busted Open and Her Match Was Stopped, Murphy Loses a Tooth and More

  08-05-2016 07:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During tonight’s WWE NXT live events in Orlando and Tulsa, several NXT stars suffered minor injuries.During the event in Orlando, Aliyah was said to be “knocked loopy” in a tag team match when Nia Jax slammed her into the turnbuckle and appeared to be disoriented following the spot.During the event in Tulsa, Murphy lost a tooth during his loss to No Way Jose.NXT Womens Champion Asuka busted Alexa Bliss’ nose open during their match, and Bliss lost a significant amoun
  
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• Report – Chyna Found Passed Out On A Sidewalk Prior To Her Death

  08-05-2016 05:59
  
  According to a report by TMZ, Chyna was having some legal struggles some months before her tragic passing.
  Law enforcement sources claim that Chyna was found lying unconscious in Redondo Beach, California. Chyna was found apparently “slurring her speech” and with bloodshot eyes. Chyna reportedly admitted to drinking wine the night before and she was sleeping outside because she couldn’t find her keys. In addition, she was carrying about $20,000 in cash that she said she earned
  
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• The Honky Tonk Man Shoots On The Ric Flair Airport Incident, WWE’s Lackluster Ratings, More

  08-05-2016 04:46
  
  The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast former WWE Superstar and Intercontinental champion The Honky Tonk Man. Below are some highlights.
  On his Logan Airport incident with Ric Flair and his one man show: “It’s fun to do and it’s kind of like what we are doing right here for the last hour and I throw in a lot of humor. I can make it PG or I can make it X-Rated (the X-Rated Show is much better) but it’s fun and it’s a lot of interaction from the fans because it&r
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – How Adam Rose Handed His Suspension, Becky Lynch, Austin/WWE

  08-05-2016 04:39
  Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRSSBARBQ.com. Ross commented on Adam Rose’s recent WWE Wellness Policy violation and suspension, and Rose’s posting of a doctor’s note on social media. Below are some highlights.
  On Steve Austin not appearing on the next WWE Podcast: “Steve Austin is not doing the next post RAW ‘podcast’ with Shane McMahon because he’s not quite up to traveling after having major, rotator cuff surgery a few days ago. Steve is in a very r
  
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• Vince Russo Blasts Stephanie McMahon Over Her Treatment Of ‘Chyna’

  08-05-2016 04:19
  Vince Russo has published a new blog at Vince Russo Brand.com regarding the late Chyna titled, “Why Did Chyna Have to Die to be ‘SURE’ to Go in WWE HOF.” In the blog, Russo takes WWE, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to task for their poor treatment of Chyna and how only in her death she is “sure” to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Below is an excerpt for the blog:
  “And to think Stephanie—it was only a few short months ago when you wouldn&rsqu
  
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• Jim Cornette Discusses Nakamura Succeeding But It All Depends On Vince McMahon

  08-05-2016 04:08
  
  During a recent edition of The Jim Cornette Experience, Jim Cornette expanded on some earlier comments he made that Shinsuke Nakamura would only succeed in WWE if Vince McMahon allows it. Below are some more highlights from Cornette on the subjectL
  Cornette on Nakamura’s success being dependent on McMahon:“Nakamura’s going to be an instant star in NXT for as long as he’s there. His success on the main roster depends on the chairman, as [Jim Ross] says. How Vince McMahon s
  
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• Bill Dundee: “I Never Got Along With Eric Bischoff!’, Talks ‘Taker, Vince, Regal

  08-05-2016 03:53
  
  The Pancakes and Powerslams podcast recently interviewed former AWA wrestler Bill Dundee. Below are some highlights.
  On working with The Undertaker when he was in CWA as Mark Callous:“When The Undertaker was ‘Mean’ Mark Callous, he was just a big guy with freckles and red hair and white skin. He never looked anything like The Undertaker until he got that gimmick with Vince McMahon. He was a big ol’ boy, but he didn’t have the black hat and makeup on his face and rol
  
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• New Seth Rollins Workout Clip, Ric Flair Absent From WWE Live Events, Update on Injured Lucha Underground Star

  08-05-2016 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)Nature Boy Pulled From Live Events?Weekend live reports have indicated that “Nature Boy” Ric Flair was pulled from a few live events, and did not accompany WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte to the ring for her match against Natalya in Bismarck, ND on Friday or tonight’s show in Rapid City, SD. WWE Live comes to Souix Falls tomorrow before returning to Omaha, NE for Monday Night Raw, where the WWE Hall of Famer is expected to be
  
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• Finn Balor on Fighting Brock Lesnar, His Dream Opponent, Eva Marie, Bullet Club vs. Wyatt Family, More (Video)

  08-05-2016 03:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As seen above, NXT Superstar Finn Balor did a Q&A with Tom Phillips for the official WWE NXT Facebook account while backstage at a recent live event. Would you fight Brock Lesnar?“Absolutely. I had the opportunity to meet Brock when I was in New Japan way back in 2004, 2005. A lot’s changed since then” … “He was kinda on his way out when I was getting started, and we had done a couple shows together.” Who is your dream opponent? “John
  
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• Jim Cornette Blasts Kenny Omega, A New Video From ‘The Elite’, Lucha Underground

  08-05-2016 03:08
  
  – Suplex Apparel released an update on Lucha Underground’s Angelica, who was recently injured. He’ll be out of action for two months while he rehabs an elbow fracture-dislocation.
  – Kenny Omega and Jim Cornette recently had the following exchange on Twitter. Cornette responded to Omega and criticized him for his match with a blow-up doll. You can check out their exchange below.
  @KennyOmegamanX I never embarassed myself or my business wrestling blowup dolls, fuckwad, you s
  
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• Sasha Banks On Her WrestleMania 32 Attire, Chyna’s Passing, Her WWE Ascension And Goals

  08-05-2016 02:59
  
  - WWE Superstar Sasha Banks recently spoke with WhatCulture.com about a variety of topics, here are the following highlights below:
  On her goals in WWE:
  “In NXT, I thought I achieved all I wanted. Changing women’s wrestling, having people respect me, yadda yadda. I want to win the Women’s title. I want to wrestle in Japan, I want to be the GM of Raw. One day at a time.”
  On her Wrestlemania 32 attire:
  “I just knew Eddie was such an inspiration to me. He’s the r
  
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• WWE NXT Star Suffers Potential Serious Injury At Live Event

  08-05-2016 02:55
  
  - Reportedly WWE NXT Star Kenneth Crawford suffered a potentially serious injury during his match at the NXT live event in Citrus Springs, Florida.
  Crawford was injured while attempting a springboard move and didn’t make it all the way to the ropes, slipped and fell hard into the ring. The referee immediately threw up the “X” sign to signal for help as soon as the match was over after a quick pin from Noah.
  After the match, Crawford was taken out on a stretcher. Based on submit
  
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• Former TNA & CZW Champions Advance to WWE Cruiserweight Classic at Evolve 61

  08-05-2016 01:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  You can officially add TJ Perkins and Drew Gulak to the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, as both men won their qualifying round matches at tonight’s Evolve 61 IPPV event. TJ Perkins is 31-years-old and a long-time TNA talent, wrestling under the names Suicide and Manik, and is a former X-Division Champion. Drew Gulak is a 29-year-old long-time Combat Zone Wrestling talent, winning the promotions World Heavyweight Championship, tag team championship, and television title. The post
  
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• WWE Superstars Raising Money For Alberta Forest Fire Victims; Kevin Owens & Tyler Breeze Following All Donors on Twitter

  08-05-2016 01:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Superstars Kevin Owens and Tyler Breeze have created a crowd-funding campaign to support the victims of ongoing wildfires in Alberta, Canada. Anyone who matches their initial donations of $100 will receive a personal video message from the WWE stars, and the two will be following back everyone who donates on Twitter; just make sure to include your handle in the donation. Here’s a brief exerpt from the GoFundMe campaign: Last week, the community of Fort McMurray in Albert
  
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