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• Apollo Crews Comments On His Short-Term Goals

  28-05-2016 23:25
  
  - WWE Superstar Apollo Crews recently spoke to The State Journal-Register to talk about a variety of topics including his short-term goals. Here is the following highlight:
  “As far as short-term goals, I think just being on TV on a weekly basis is amazing,” said Crews. “Eventually, hopefully, I can show people more of my character and let them know who I really am as a person. I’d love to hold gold here. I definitely see myself holding multiple titles in my career…
  
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• Backstage Update – Ryback’s Current Status With WWE

  28-05-2016 23:20
  
  According to sources, there has reportedly been no contact between Ryback and WWE. Vince McMahon sent him home after they had issues negotiating a new deal, with the feeling that WWE will either have him sit out his contract or release him.
  Unless there is a change of heart regarding the demands he made (“a significantly higher guarantee than he was offered, as well as a number of stipulations, one of which was said to be a deal breaker”), they would end the relationship and he would
  
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• Rob Van Dam And Wife Sonya Getting Divorced

  28-05-2016 23:18
  
  - TMZ.com is reporting that former WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam (Robert Szatkowski) and his wife Sonya are getting a divorce.
  According to TMZ, Van Dam and Sonya are divorcing due to “irreconcilable differences.” The two have reportedly been separated since December.
  Ex-WWE Star Rob Van Dam — Wife Files for Divorce … But We Don't Hate Each Other https://t.co/pVYAL6CyqO
  — TMZ (@TMZ) May 27, 2016The post Rob Van Dam And Wife Sonya Getting Divorced appeared first on ProW
  
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• Update On George “The Animal” Steele’s Health Issues

  28-05-2016 23:14
  
  - As noted, WWE Hall Of Famer George “The Animal” Steele is dealing with a “serious health issues” recently. Steele’s daughter took to social media this weekend to provide the following update:
  “I have news to report about my dad’s surgery. Let me begin by saying that my family is thrilled about the prayers and best wishes. My dad told me that he had a call from MSU’s assistant football coach last night and the head football coach got on the phone.
  
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• WWE NXT Events At The ‘Download Festival’, Vince McMahon Hypes SD! Going Live

  28-05-2016 23:09
  
  – WWE Total Divas has been nominated in the “Choice Reality TV Show” category for the 2016 Teen Choice Awards.
  – Several attractions have been added to the upcoming NXT events at the Download Festival.
  Heading to @DownloadFest this June? Check out the @WWENXT Network Zone, @WWENetwork lounge & #WWENXT photo booth! pic.twitter.com/lYo0gig6vT
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 25, 2016
  – Vince McMahon wrote the following on Twitter:
  We're bringing @WWE #SmackDown to Tu
  
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• John Cena Talks About Being Mocked On Camp WWE, Impressed With Enzo & Cass, More

  28-05-2016 23:06
  
  - WWE Superstar John Cena, who’s scheduled to return at Monday’s Memorial Day edition of RAW, recently spoke with IGN to promote a number of projects. Here are the following highlights:
  On being impressed by Enzo Amore, Big Cass and The Vaudevillains:
  “Like I said, I’m very happy to just be back. I’ve got my eye on Big Cass and Enzo Amore. I think they ooze everything that it takes to be a WWE superstar. They have so much energy. Those guys and the Vaudevillains are
  
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• Paul London On Working With WWE: “You’re Gonna Be Treated Like Garbage”

  28-05-2016 23:03
  
  - Veteran pro wrestler Paul London recently appeared as a guest on the Pancakes And Powerslams Podcast and spoke candidly about his time in WWE. Here are the following highlights:
  On getting heat for “stealing” someone’s move:
  “I remember we were working I think Matt [Hardy] and Shannon [Moore] in New York, and I decided that we could start doing something where Brian [Kendrick] is on all fours, and I run, jump off his back, and do a Shooting Star [Press] off his back. So
  
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• Stephanie McMahon On Injuring Herself At Rock Concert, Training With Vince, Favorite Wrestler

  28-05-2016 23:00
  
  - Authority member Stephanie McMahon recently appeared as a guest on “Joe DeFranco’s Industrial Strength Show” and spoke about a wide-variety of topics. Here are the following highlights:
  On the connection between business and training:
  “I think training helps me be successful in business and in life. And I think, in general, athletics. Right? A lot of people don’t make the connection between athletes and business and I think it is something that really needs to be
  
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• EVOLVE News – The EVOLVE 63 Lineup, Free EVOLVE 45 Match Released

  28-05-2016 22:59
  
  – Here is the updated card for EVOLVE 63, which is set to take place on June 11th and will air on iPPV. You can order EVOLVE on iPPV or VOD at this link.
  * WWE Cruiserweight Flashpoint – A Prelude To The TournamentElimination Match: Johnny Gargano vs. Drew Gulak vs. TJP with Stokely Hathaway vs. Lince Dorado vs. ??? (more names to be added)* Anything Goes: Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Page* Non-Sanctioned Match: Ethan Carter III has an open contract!* Non-Title Match: EVOLVE Champion Timo
  
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• Bayley Talks About Charlotte’s Main Roster Success, Who She Wants To Challenge Next, More

  28-05-2016 22:10
  
  - NXT Superstar Bayley recently spoke with talkSPORT’s “Gorilla Nation” podcast about a variety of topics including Charlotte’s success, who she would like to wrestle and more. Here are the following highlights:
  On WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte on the main roster:
  “I think she’s doing an amazing job, it’s been really cool to watch her grow because I was in FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) for her first match and NXT TV for her first match with
  
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• PHOTO: WWE Releases Redesigned John Cena Ring Gear After Canceling Pabst Inspired Gear

  28-05-2016 21:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  As noted, WWE has pulled the Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired John Cena ring gear after Pabst appeared to be threatening Cena and WWE with a cease and desist order.
  Read Also: WWE Cancels Sales of New Pabst Blue Ribbon Inspired Cena Gear
  WWE has released a redesigned version of the same gear which looks less like the Pabst Blue Ribbon logo and beer can, and you can check it out in the photo below. The new gear is already available for purchase at this link.
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• Jim Ross Offers Advice to Fans Who Already Think the WWE Brand Split Will Not Work, Talks Smackdown vs Impact on Tuesdays, NXT, More

  28-05-2016 21:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:“The WWE brand separation should be perceived by logical, non knee jerk, pro wrestling fans as a good thing IMO. For those who build their arguments against this matter by saying that “WWE always screws thins up, etc” I suggest that those individuals retreat to their room and engage in more social media.”
  Read Also: Top 5 Reasons Why the WWE Brand Split Should Return
  “My suggesti
  
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• Seth Rollins Returns & What The Future Booking Plans Will Be For Him In WWE

  28-05-2016 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This second of four videos for CSR this weekend at Squirrel Hill Sports Bar is talking all about how Seth Rollins returns to WWE and what the future plans are. Here’s some highlights of the conversation:Ronnell Hunt:
  He comes back so quick and easy to see outside the ring he’s a hard worker. Fans notice that. Let’s not smack them in the face and force something down their throat. They should have let him come back as a babyface, put it in their hands.
  
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• VIDEOS: TM-61’s Debut On WWE NXT + Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas/NXT Debut, More

  28-05-2016 18:45
  
  – A vignette ran on WWE NXT this past week hyping the debut of Andrade “Cien” Almas. Almas (aka La Sombra) will debut soon, though no specific date was given:– Here’s highlights from TM-61’s debut on WWE NXT this past week, losing to Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa:100% DIRECT LINK (**BRAND NEW** PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly In A Car Looking Good!
  The post VIDEOS: TM-61’s Debut On WWE NXT + Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas/NXT Debut, More appeared first on P
  
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• The Top Viewed WWE Network Shows For The Week Of May 12th

  28-05-2016 18:35
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  Here are the top 20 most viewed WWE Network shows for the week of May 12th….
  1. NXT (May 11)2. The Edge and Christian Show3. Table For 3 with The Kliq4. WWE Payback5. NXT (May 4)6. WrestleMania 327. Camp WWE8. The E&C Show (May 2)9. Beyond The Ring on The Kliq10. NXT Takeover: Dallas11. Table For 3 with Pat Patterson, Hillbilly Jim, Ricky Steamboat12. Making of Camp WWE13. RAW from mid-April14. NXT (April 27)15. Royal Rumble 201616. WrestleMania 3117. Ta
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: Brand Split and Five Steps For WWE To Succeed

  28-05-2016 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Well, the time has finally come where WWE is going to have a brand split up the roster and “shake things up again.” With this announcement surprising many in the WWE Universe, fans are going to voice their opinions to be heard loud and clear. The history of the brand split failed last time because it was not as thought out as it should have been. This time around is a great opportunity for WWE to develop new talent while relying on the veterans when they need to. Here are five steps
  
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• George “The Animal” Steele’s Daughter Provides Update on Her Father’s Health, Rob Van Dam and His Wife Divorcing, New Rollins Video

  28-05-2016 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
  George “The Animal” Steele’s Daughter Provides Update on Her Father’s Health and Recent Surgery
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele recently disclosed he is suffering from “serious health issues”, and Steele’s daughter recently posted the following on social media:“I have news to report about my dad’s surgery. Let me begin by saying that my family is thrilled about the pr
  
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• Hideo Itami Teasing NXT Return, Lana Continues to Train at WWE Performance Center, NXT Star Suffers Stinger at Live Event Last Night

  28-05-2016 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Star Suffers Stinger at Live Event Last Night
  According to live reports, Murphy suffered a stinger at last night’s WWE NXT live event in Cocoa Beach. After taking a knee and a superkick from Tye Dillinger, Murphy went down and was later checked on by a doctor and the referee. Murphy eventually made it back to his feet and was able to exit ringside on his own.
  Hideo Itami Teasing NXT Return
  Injured WWE NXT star Hideo Itami, who has not had a match in over
  
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• Big Update: WWE Cancels Sales of New Pabst Blue Ribbon Inspired John Cena Gear, WWE Rep Comments

  28-05-2016 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE will no longer sell John Cena‘s new Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired shirt, despite the company feeling they did nothing wrong in the first place.
  A rep for WWE says, “As a content creator, WWE respects trademarks and intellectual property, and therefore will not proceed selling the merchandise, despite it being an original design clearly within fair use.”
  WWE issued a Tweet featuring
  
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• Dan Severn On What Makes Him A “New & Improved” Beast, Still Being Bothered By Ken Shamrock’s Fight Cancellation, New Training Methods

  28-05-2016 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  UFC Hall of Famer and Pro Wrestling Superstar, Dan “the Beast” Severn speaks with John and Chad of the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast to discuss the recent craziness involving his return to fighting, what it takes to come out of retirement as well as why Ken “Sham”rock’s pulling out of their fight still bothers him in addition to highlights from his legendary career and future goals.Below are some
  
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• John Cena Talks Having Shane McMahon Back on WWE TV, Says He Has His Eye On a New WWE Tag Team, Offers His Thoughts on “Camp WWE”

  28-05-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)
  While at the NBC TV Upfronts in New York City, John Cena spoke with IGN and below are some interview highlights:
  IGN: Is it exciting for you to have Shane [McMahon] back? That’s something that so many of us just thought never was going to happen.Cena: I was in the company of the “never,” but I guess this goes to Vince McMahon’s old adage, “never say never.” It’s good to have Shane back. I think it’s a renewed energy
  
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• Seth Rollins and Golden Truth on This Week’s WWE Power Rankings, NXT Stars on Runway to Hope (Videos), WWE Smackdown Twitter Ratings

  28-05-2016 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  WWE Smackdown Twitter Ratings
  According to Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings, this week’s WWE Smackdown ranked #3 among series & specials for the night, behind NBC’s Red Nose Day special and the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Smackdown had 41,000 tweets with 12,000 unique authors, which is up from last week’s 35,000 tweets and 10,000 authors.
  NXT Stars on Runway to Hope
  WWE NXT stars Finn Balor, Carmella and Bayley represente
  
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• CM Punk Takes the “Running Man Challenge”, Ax of Demolition Talks Wrestling a Young Hulk Hogan (Videos), Eric Bischoff – WWE Network

  28-05-2016 17:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Eric Bischoff on WWE Network
  The WWE Network will be airing a “First Look” preview of the Eric Bischoff DVD and Blu-ray coming out on June 7th. The following is the synopsis for the preview show:“A First Look exclusive of WWE Home Video’s latest release, Eric Bischoff: Sports Entertainment’s Most Controversial Figure!”CM Punk Takes the “Running Man Challenge”
  Chicago’s United Center, which will host UFC on FOX July 23rd, has posted the
  
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• How Old is Seth Rollins Today?, Top 10 Cold-Blooded WWE Superstar Betrayals (Video), News on How the Brand Split Will Affect WWE Referees

  28-05-2016 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on How the Brand Split Will Affect WWE Referees
  According to Wrestling Observer Live, when the WWE brand split happens in July, there will be separate referee crews for both Raw and Smackdown.
  How Old is Seth Rollins Today?
  WWE star Seth Rollins is celebrating his 30th birthday today.
  Top 10 Cold-Blooded WWE Superstar Betrayals
  Some Superstars might betray an ally to get ahead in WWE, but it’s the ones lacking remorse who are the most v
  
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• WWE Brand Spilt News: Cross-Brand RAWs?, Double Announce Teams?

  28-05-2016 15:42
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  WWE is planning to have dual-brand episodes of RAW just for the two big PPVs of the year. The dual-branded Monday shows will be for the night after SummerSlam and the night after WrestleMania.
  WWE plans to have double announce teams at PPVs, with the RAW and SmackDown announcers calling their own brand’s matches similar to how it worked during the original brand extension.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): PHOTO: Nikki Bella & Her **SMOKIN HOT** Friends Show Off
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (05/27): Roman Reigns vs. AJ Styles, Enzo Amore, Bullet Club, More

  28-05-2016 09:21
  
  Thanks to contributor Foster Lephew for the following WWE live event results from Friday’s show in Springfield, Illinois. Here are the following highlights:
  * Enzo Amore and Big Cass defeated The Dudley Boyz
  * Titus O’Neil defeated Viktor
  * Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows defeated Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder
  * Goldust defeated Tyler Breeze
  * Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens
  * Apollo Crews defeated Sheamus
  * WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte retained over Natalya
  * WWE World Heavyweigh
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results (5/27): Shinsuke Nakamura And Finn Balor Team Up, Lana, More

  28-05-2016 09:18
  
  Thanks to contributor Tara for the following WWE NXT live event results from tonight’s show in Cocoa, Florida. Here are the following highlights:
  * Patrick Clark defeated Dan Matha with a missile dropkick finisher
  * “The Authors of Pain” Gzim Selmani and Sunny Dhinsa defeated Noah Kekoa and Chris Atkins. Selmani and Dhinsa attacked before the bell and continued to destroy for the win
  * Adrienne Reese defeated Mandy Rose. This was one of Mandy’s best outings in recent memo
  
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• WWE Superstars Results (05/26) – Zack Ryder vs. Viktor, Natalya vs. Summer Rae, More

  28-05-2016 09:13
  
  Natalya vs. Summer Rae
  Natalya catches a kick and throws Summer Rae face first into the ground before landing a couple of dropkicks. Summer gets to the ropes to avoid a Sharpshooter, then slams Natalya down by her hair. Summer works Natalya’s leg over with a deathlock, then follows up with a clothesline. A foot DDT from Summer doesn’t get the job done, so she kicks at the leg. Natalya reverses another deathlock with a Sharpshooter for the win.
  Winner: Natalya via submission (Sharpsho
  
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• New Match Announced For Upcoming Ring Of Honor Event

  28-05-2016 09:04
  
  ROH recently announced that Beer City Bruiser will wrestle ACH at the June 3rd ROH event in Collinsville, IL.ROH issued the following:
  We are officially on the ROAD TO BEST IN THE WORLD!Everything from now until June 24th leads straight to our next pay-per-view event headlined by the biggest rematch in ROH history: JAY LETHAL VS. JAY BRISCOE.The ROAD TO BEST IN THE WORLD begins with THREE huge nights of ROH action in Collinsville, Indianapolis, and Columbus.
  All your favorite ROH stars will be t
  
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• WWE NXT Cocoa Beach Live Event Results (5/27): Nakamura and Balor Team Up, Lana In-Action, WWE Legend Backstage and More (Photos)

  28-05-2016 05:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Flickr.com
  WWE NXT Cocoa Beach Live Results
  May 27, 2016
  Cocoa Beach, Fla.
  Results courtesy of PWTorch.com
  Pre Show Meet & Greet with Daria B., Tucker Knight, and Hugo Knox.
  (1) Patrick Clark beat Dan Matha.
  (2) Authors of Pain beat Chris Atkins & Noah Kekoa.
  (3) Adrienne Reese beat Mandy Rose.
  (4) Angelo Dawkins beat Tucker Knight.
  (5) Tye Dillinger beat Murphy.
  (6) NXT Women’s champion Asuka & Daria beat Nia Jax & Lana.
  (7) “The Drifter&rdquo
  
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• WWE Springfield Live Event Results (5/27): Enzo Amore Returns to Action, The Club vs The Hype Bros, Reigns vs Styles, Titus O’Neil (Videos)

  28-05-2016 05:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Springfield Live Results
  May 27, 2016
  Springfield, Ill.
  Results courtesy of PWTorch.com
  (1) Enzo & Big Cass beat the Dudley Boys.
  (2) Titus O’Neil beat Viktor.
  (3) Goldust beat Tyler Breeze – Fandango and R-Truth did a run-in.
  (4) The Club (Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows) beat the Hype Bros. (Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley).
  (5) Sami Zayn beat Kevin Owens.
  (6) Apollo Crews beat Sheamus.
  (7) Women’s champion Charlotte beat Natalya. I
  
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• Bayley Talks Charlotte’s WWE Main Roster Success, Who on the Main Roster She Wants to Face, Hugo Knox and Nikki Storm in The UK and More

  28-05-2016 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Bayley recently appeared on talkSPORT’s “Gorilla Position” podcast to promote the upcoming WWE NXT tour of The UK and below are some interview highlights:
  On Hugo Knox and Nikki Storm returning to The UK:“Hugo’s been here maybe two years, and he’s been working really hard. He just has a cool charisma about him that we only get to see here in Florida shows. I’m really excited to see him be able to go home, I’m sure he’ll hav
  
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• Impact Preview: IMPACT WRESTLING on Pop 5.31.16

  28-05-2016 02:59
  - What will transpire this upcoming week on Impact Wrestling? It all goes down on 5.31 at 9/8c. Josh Mathews has you covered with The IMPACT Preview now!The post Impact Preview: IMPACT WRESTLING on Pop 5.31.16 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Viewership for John Cena’s “American Grit” Reaches New Low, Pabst Unhappy with Cena’s New Ring Gear?, Drew Gulak Talks Competing in CWC

  28-05-2016 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Viewership for John Cena’s “American Grit” Reaches New Low
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, last night’s edition of “American Grit” with John Cena averaged 1.730 million viewers, which is down from last week’s 1.878 million viewership average and is a new low for the show.
  Read Also: John Cena Talks “Authenticity” Losing Its Flavor, Helping WWE Expand Into China
  “American Grit” was the second-le
  
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• WWE Studios Officially Announces The Marine 5

  28-05-2016 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially announced the following:WWE Studios and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions partner for ‘The Marine 5: Battleground’
  WWE Studios and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) today announced that the two studios will partner on the upcoming action film, “The Marine 5: Battleground.” Directed by James Nunn (“Eliminators”), the film will feature WWE Superstars The Miz, Maryse, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel
  
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• WWE SmackDown Ratings Decline Despite Seth Rollins’ Return

  28-05-2016 02:24
  - According to Showbuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, featuring Seth Rollins’ return, drew 2.112 million viewers. This number is down from last week’s 2.295 million viewers.
  SmackDown was #6 for the night in viewership, behind the NBA Playoffs, Inside The NBA, the NHL Playoffs, The Kelly File and The O’Reilly Factor.
  - Seen below, the WWE posted the following Top 10 Moments video, taking you back to this week’s SmackDown to revisit the show’s mo
  
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• PBR Beer Company Tweets John Cena, New Cryptic ‘#Hatch’ Teaser, Cesaro Tapout Video

  28-05-2016 02:16
  
  - As noted, WWE recently released new Pabst Blue Ribbon-inspired gear for John Cena in preparation of his return to RAW on Memorial Day. The beer company tweeted the following today:
  A message to @JohnCena & the @WWE: We have a chokehold called the Cease & Desist. Pretty sure we see you pic.twitter.com/AKWjUEXiUj
  — Pabst Blue Ribbon (@PabstBlueRibbon) May 27, 2016All-New @JohnCena Apparel: Hustle Loyalty Respect!
  See the full line at #WWEShop.https://t.co/yy4d5t89KK#WWE pic.twitter
  
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• “Stone Cold” Steve Austin drives Mr. McMahon to quit Camp WWE

  28-05-2016 02:05
  “Stone Cold” Steve Austin drives Mr. McMahon to quit Camp WWEThe post “Stone Cold” Steve Austin drives Mr. McMahon to quit Camp WWE appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Charlotte Credits Emma For Her Success, Hall of Famer At NXT Tonight, Summer Rae Note

  28-05-2016 02:03
  - WWE Superstar Charlotte was recently interviewed by The Advertiser to help promote the upcoming tour in the Australia this August. During the interview, Charlotte credits Emma for helping her early in her career, here is the following excerpt:
  “I’ve come up in this business because of Emma … when I started, she was the girl who really helped me get to where I am today, 100 per cent,” Charlotte said. “I remember watching Emma at a live special, just sitting there
  
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• John Cena On Shane’s Return To WWE, Monday’s Return To RAW, Surprise Appearance, More

  28-05-2016 01:54
  
  WWE Superstar John Cena recently spoke with IGN answering a variety of questions including his return to WWE TV on Monday’s episode of RAW and much more. Here are the following highlights:
  On his return May 30th:
  “I return May 30th, USA Network, Monday Night RAW. I’ve been ready for a while, but I can’t just show up and fight, so my formal return is May 30th on USA network.”
  On Shane McMahon returning to the WWE:
  “I was in the company of the “never,&rdqu
  
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• Steve Austin On WWE Not Having Enough Depth For Brand Split

  28-05-2016 01:45
  - WWE Hall Of Famer ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin talked about WWE’s upcoming brand split on episode 328 of The Steve Austin Show. During the podcast, Austin disagreed Vince McMahon’s assertion that WWE’s talent roster is very deep and noted that WWE SmackDown must be presented on equal footing as WWE Monday Night RAW. Here is the following excerpt:
  “I’m quoting Vince from the SmackDown stuff. It says, ‘WWE’s flagship programs will both leverage
  
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• DDP On Working This Year’s Andre the Giant Battle Royal, Wrestling With Shaq, More

  28-05-2016 01:28
  
  - Former WCW Superstar Diamond Dallas Page recently spoke with WrestingInc about a variety of topics including participating at WrestleMania, wrestling with Shaq and more. Here are the following highlights:
  “The only person who knew was my buddy was taking me to the arena and my wife. I didn’t tell Jake, I didn’t tell Scott. They liked to have everybody there at 12 o’clock. I wasn’t going to be done (with his DDP Yoga Workshop) at 12 o’clock. About three month
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs About WWE Brand Seperation

  28-05-2016 01:15
  
  - Former WWE Executive Jim Ross recently published a new blog entry at his website JrsBarBQ.com discussing the potential WWE brand separation and more. Here is the following excerpt:The WWE brand separation should be perceived by logical, non knee jerk,pro wrestling fans as a good thing IMO.For those who build their arguments against this matter by saying that “WWE always screws thins up, etc” I suggest that those individuals retreat to their room and engage in more social media.
  The
  
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• The Rock Starring In New Action Movie – Details

  28-05-2016 01:00
  
  - According to Deadline.com, Legendary has won the bidding war between movie studios for rights to “Skyscraper”, an action pitch set in China starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and to be written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
  Johnson would star in the movie being described as a “Die Hard in China” star vehicle where one man goes up against extraordinary circumstances.
  Its noted the current release date is scheduled for February 17, 2017 and will be t
  
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• Jim Ross Autobiography Set To Be Released In 2017

  28-05-2016 00:43
  
  - Former WWE Executive Jim Ross recently noted on his official twitter account he’s set to release an autobiography sometime in 2017.
  Paul O’Brien, author of the “Blood Red Turns Dollar Green” fictional wrestling trilogy, responded on Twitter that the book is nearing completion.
  Looks like 2017 release/escape date. @tweetpaulobrien @MattBialer https://t.co/KUPscPuopm
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) May 27, 2016@tweetpaulobrien looking forward to reading it
  — Ted Gruber (
  
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• John Cena Likely Debuting New Ring Gear on Raw, Cesaro Talks Always Delivering and Preparing for Matches, Sit Down Interview on NXT

  28-05-2016 00:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)
  Sit Down Interview on NXT
  In addition to the NXT Takeover: The End contract signing between Nia Jax and Asuka, Corey Graves will be conducting a sit down interview with Samoe Joe and Finn Balor ahead of their Takeover Title match.
  John Cena Likely Debuting New Ring Gear on Raw
  WWE has released new gear for John Cena which he will likely wear for his WWE Raw return Monday night:All-New @JohnCena Apparel: Hustle Loyalty Respect!
  See the full line at #WWESh
  
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