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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Draw Low Viewership, Does JR Think Ambrose Should Be the Locker Room Leader?, Ric Flair’s Podcast Returning

  01-07-2016 23:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Week’s WWE Smackdown Draw Low Viewership
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown averaged 2.08 million viewers, which is down from last week’s 2.145 million viewership average.
  This week’s Smackdown ranked #3 for the night in the 18-49 demographic and ranked #6 for the night in overall viewership.
  Does JR Think Ambrose Should Be the Locker Room Leader?
  Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of JRsBarBQ.com and below is what J
  
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• Big Update: WWE Lifts Jerry Lawler’s Suspension

  01-07-2016 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted earlier today, all charges against Jerry Lawler stemming from his June 17th domestic assault arrest have been dismissed.
  Subsequently, WWE has issued the following statement noting Lawler’s WWE suspension has been lifted:“Jerry Lawler’s legal matter has been resolved and his suspension has been lifted, effective immediately.”Lawler, 66, and his fiancee Lauryn McBride, 27, were arrested following and charged with domestic assault
  
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• Steve Austin Slams WWE’s Current Product, Kurt Angle Talks a Possible WWE Return, The Very Latest Backstage WWE Brand Split Updates

  01-07-2016 23:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In today’s WrestleTalk News, Kurt Angle talks about the rumours of his WWE return, a whole load of news about the brand split – including new sets, belts, music and who will be the *other* world champion – and Stone Cold Steve Austin has some very critical words for the current WWE product.
  Kurt Angle Reveals Recent WWE Talks
  Our top story today is all about the big revelations for WWE’s brand split – including which show will
  
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• Johnny Gargano Reacts To WWE’s Cruiserweight Series, Cesaro On SD! ‘Fallout’ (Video)

  01-07-2016 22:38
  
  – WWE’s latest poll asks who the hardest member of the Social Outcasts is. The results are currently as follows:
  Curtis Axel: 52%Heath Slater: 26%Bo Dallas: 21%
  – Johnny Gargano wrote the following on Twitter:
  Very proud of what myself and 31 other extraordinarily talented guys accomplished yesterday. I can't wait for you to see it. July 13th. #CWC
  — Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) June 24, 2016
  – Here is this week’s episode of SmackDown Fallout, featuring Ces
  
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• The Club Talks Returning to Japan, the Crowd Booing Them, More (Video), Mike Tyson Celebrating Milestone B’Day, Rock Posts New F8 Pic

  01-07-2016 22:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Club Talks Returning to Japan, the Crowd Booing Them, More
  Today is the 50th anniversary of WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson:Happy 50th birthday to the one and only @MikeTyson. #StillTheBaddestHallOfFamer @WWE pic.twitter.com/BUSHvj3GMd
  — Triple H (@TripleH) July 1, 2016Rock Posts New F8 Pic
  The Rock posted the following photo from “Fast and Furious 8”:
   
  Freight trains don’t fit in muscle cars. So they express their dominance with a warm
  
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• Brock Lesnar Responds to Allegations of PED Use, Jokes About Arm Wrestling Vince McMahon, Talks Paul Heyman as His “Agent”, UFC 200 & More

  01-07-2016 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Brock Lesnar participated in a media conference call this week to promote UFC 200, and you can listen to the entire call above via Submission Radio. Below are some highlights.
  On recent PED allegations made by Lesnar’s UFC 200 opponent Mark Hunt, Lesnar responded by saying “What do you want me to say? I’m a white boy, and I’m jacked! Deal with it.”
  On Paul Heyman being Lesnar’s agent, Lesnar distinguished Heyman as his agent on “fake television&rdq
  
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• Triple H & John Cena Meet NBA Star + WWE Stock Rises, RAW On Sling TV

  01-07-2016 22:13
  
  – WWE fans can now watch RAW (and will have SmackDown soon) on the Sling TV streaming subscription service. Sling, a web-based service that streams broadcast and cable networks, announced that they’ve added USA Network to their $25 a month Sling Blue service.Sling Blue gives access to networks like FOX, NBC, AMC, FX, CNN, HGTV, Comedy Central as well as USA and other networks.
  – WWE’s stock closed at $18.41 on Thursday, up $0.34 (1.88%) from the opening price. It’s
  
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• Burroughs, Snyder among six receiving day one draws for Grand Prix of Germany

  01-07-2016 22:06
  
  Olympians Molinaro, Burroughs, Cox, Snyder and Marines Wilson, Miller get draws for Grand Prix of Germany
  
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• Why The Roman Reigns Apology To Locker Room Might Not Have Actually Happened

  01-07-2016 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This first segment of Chair Shot Reality filmed at the Squirrel Hill Sports Bar is talking about the reports of a Roman Reigns apology to the locker room about his suspension. A report came out yesterday on WZ claiming the apology didn’t take place. Here’s an excerpt of the conversation:Josh Isenberg:
  I don’t think the Roman Reigns apology happened. Multiple sources I’ve talked to are saying it didn’t. Dave Meltzer is very credible
  
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• 7/1 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Orton’s Return Being Delayed, Reigns’ Apology Update, Lesnar’s Comments On Steph & WWE, Goldberg, More

  01-07-2016 20:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman as well as RAW Rebellion’s Ross Berman as the co-host. It also features the phone lines being opened up and fans from around the world calling in with their pro wrestling thoughts!
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Randy Orton‘s return to WWE being delayed
  The Roman Reigns‘ apology that apparently never happened
  American A
  
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• The Latest on Neville’s WWE Return, The Rock’s “Central Intelligence” Breaks Record, Rock and Kevin Hart Impersonate Each Other (Video)

  01-07-2016 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Latest on Neville’s WWE Return
  As noted, injured WWE star Neville is nearing his return to WWE, and he has been added to the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand, and is scheduled to face Chris Jericho. Neville suffered his injury in a match against Jericho in March, and his been out of action ever since.
  Read Also: Neville Comments on His Ankle Injury
  Below are the dates for the upcoming tour, which will also feature AJ Styles, John Cena, Roman Reigns
  
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• Video of the Wild Reaction For Shinsuke Nakamura’s Japan Return, Roderick Strong’s First Post-ROH Opponent, Foley On Fans Being “Rude”

  01-07-2016 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roderick Strong’s First Post-ROH Opponent
  EVOLVE has announced that former ROH star Roderick Strong, who finished up with ROH last week, will face Matt Riddle at the July 16th event in Queens, NY. Strong is also scheduled to wrestle at PWX Wrestling’s Another Level event on July 24th in Charlotte, NC. Tickets are available at this link.
  Foley On Fans Being “Rude”
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley Tweeted the following regarding the fan rea
  
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• Bret Hart Reveals Where The Hart Foundation’s Pink & Black Came From

  01-07-2016 19:57
  
  Bret Hart had Dylan Post (aka Hornswoggle) on the latest episode of the Sharpshooter Podcast and answered a question about the origin of his famous black and pink color scheme. Post asked him what caused him to initially choose the colors, to which Bret said it wasn’t intentional.
  “Well, the pink came pretty much by fluke,” Hart said. “We were trying in those days to mostly wear gear with sort of an alternate stripe. We wore light blue with a white stripe. The we had blac
  
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• Adam Rose: ‘My Character Was Rushed To The WWE Main Roster!’, Future Plans

  01-07-2016 19:48
  
  Adam Rose spoke with the Pancakes and Powerslams Show for a new interview. The highlights are below:
  On his character being rushed to the main roster: “We produced him rather quickly on to NXT, and then on to the main roster. I think in NXT the character was closer to what me and Dusty has visioned. And once it got to the main roster, I think it became somebody else’s vision and we unfortunately had went from having sort of an edgy vibe to it, to being Sesame Street. And I said that
  
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• WWE Tokyo Live Event Results (7/1): Triple Threat WWE Title Match, Nakamura vs Jericho, Cena vs Styles, Asuka and More (Photos Included)

  01-07-2016 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Tokyo Live Event Results
  7/1/16
  Tokyo, Japan
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  -WWE Tag Team champions New Day defeat Anderson & Gallows of The Club, Jey & Jimmy Uso and The Vaudevillains.
  -Dolph Ziggler defeated Curtis Axel.
  -Baron Corbin defeated Titus O’Neil.
  -NXT Women’s champion Asuka made her WWE Japan debut, forcing Natalya to tap out with Asuka Lock.
  -AJ Styles defeated John Cena after Anderson and Gallows get involved.  Usos save Cen
  
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• Seth Rollins Mocks Roman Reigns, Y2J Calls Nakamura a Future WWE Champ (Videos), Jarrett Talks Tonight’s GFW Show, ROH Contract Expires

  01-07-2016 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins Mocks Roman Reigns
  During last night’s WWE live event in Tokyo, Seth Rollins vs Dean Ambrose vs Kevin Owens took place, and at one point in the match Ambrose and Rollins worked together against Owens, and it included Rollins mocking Roman Reigns. You can check it out below:Y2J Calls Nakamura a Future WWE Champ
  Also at last night’s live event Chris Jericho faced Shinsuke Nakamura, and after the bout Jericho grabbed a mic and praised Nakamura
  
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• The Issues With WWE Having 2 World Titles

  01-07-2016 18:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is the issues I have with WWE having 2 world titles. Here’s an excerpt:
  I can’t think of anything I’m more opposed to in pro wrestling than two world titles in an organization.
  There is a lot of excitement for the brand extension that will happen when SmackDown goes live July 19. There are a lot of positives to draw from all that’s happening. However, two world titles is not one of those, and it causes inevitable effects
  
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• WATCH: Is the Wyatt Family Still Scary?, What Happened to Them and What Do They Need to Do to Get Us “Quaking in Our Boots” Again?

  01-07-2016 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest edition of Royal Ramble looks at the return of the Wyatt Family, and asks are they still scary? If not, what happened to them and what needs to happen to the WWE universe quaking in its boots again?The post WATCH: Is the Wyatt Family Still Scary?, What Happened to Them and What Do They Need to Do to Get Us “Quaking in Our Boots” Again? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• ROH Stars Visit Jeff Gordon’s Children’s Hospital (Photos), New NXT Announcer Reacts to Her Debut, WCW Content Added to WWE Network

  01-07-2016 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WCW Content Added to WWE Network
  The final episode of WCW Monday Nitro episode is now available on the WWE Network and below is a promo for the new WCW content:“Now, for the first time ever, you can watch every WCW Nitro episode ever, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network. More than 80 new episodes of WCW’s Monday night staple, spanning 1999 through 2001, are now available on-demand on WWE Network. Relive WCW’s final days, including Booker T’s championship as
  
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• Paul Heyman Wants Joey Styles in WWE 2K17, El Torito Talks WWE Run, Brian Kendrick Talks WWE CWC, Cesaro’s Pick of the Week (Videos)

  01-07-2016 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Paul Heyman Wants Joey Styles in WWE 2K17
  Brock Lesnar’s advocate Paul Heyman recently spoke with Games Radar to hype Lesnar on the cover of WWE 2K17, and during the interview Heyman had the following to say about former ECW announcer Joey Styles appearing in the video game:“Why? Because I would like to see Brock Lesnar ‘F5’ Joey Styles. I’d love to hear what it sounds like when you’re in midair and you’re coming crashing down to the mat and y
  
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• Goldberg Talks How His WWE 2K17 Deal Came Together, Brock Lesnar at UFC 200, Does 2K17 Open the Door for a HOF Induction?, More

  01-07-2016 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: 2K Sports
  Former WCW and WWE Champion Bill Goldberg recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio and below are some interview highlights:
  Ring Rust Radio: You have a starring role in the movie Check Point, which is about terrorism right here in the United States. What made you want to be part of the project originally and what are some of the lessons that can be taken from the film to help protect America?Goldberg: I think vigilance is the first thing you need to take from it. The reason I
  
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• Update on Jerry Lawler’s Domestic Assault Case: All Charges Against Lawler Dismissed

  01-07-2016 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to The Commercial Appeal, all charges against WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler stemming from a domestic assault incident on June 17th have been dismissed.
  Read Also: Jerry Lawler Arrested and Suspended By WWE
  As noted, Lawler, 66, and his fiancee Lauryn McBride, 27, were arrested following and charged with domestic assault when Lawler had returned home from a wrestling event called “A Night At The Slammer.” Lawler told W
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking WWE Return Updates, Reigns’ Apology Never Happening, Brock Lesnar’s Recent WWE & UFC Comments, More

  01-07-2016 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features RAW Rebellion’s Ross Berman as the co-host.
  Today’s show is a call-in show and you are welcome to call in at 646-716-5344
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio player below. Tweet questions and comments for the show us
  
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• Jake Roberts Rips WWE Hall of Famer, New WWE Game Night Clip with The Miz and Maryse, Top 10 Smackdown Moments (Videos)

  01-07-2016 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hideo Itami and Balor Comment on Itami’s NXT Return
  As noted, Hideo Itami made his NXT return at the live event in Winter Park, FL last night, and below are reactions from both Itami and Finn Balor:I’m back.#thankyou #NXTWinterHaven
  — Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) July 1, 2016
  He’s BACK! @HideoItami #WelcomeBackHideo pic.twitter.com/hYvjxtHdgE
  — Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 1, 2016New WWE Game Night Cl
  
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• Hideo Itami & Balor Comment on Itami’s NXT Return, Jake Roberts Rips WWE HOF’er, New WWE Game Night Clip, Top 10 Smackdown Moments

  01-07-2016 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hideo Itami and Balor Comment on Itami’s NXT Return
  As noted, Hideo Itami made his NXT return at the live event in Winter Park, FL last night, and below are reactions from both Itami and Finn Balor:I’m back.#thankyou #NXTWinterHaven
  — Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) July 1, 2016
  He’s BACK! @HideoItami #WelcomeBackHideo pic.twitter.com/hYvjxtHdgE
  — Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 1, 2016New WWE Game Night Cl
  
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• Bret Hart Tells Hornswoggle A Crazy Story About Giving Vince McMahon The Hart Attack In A Strip Club

  01-07-2016 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today the latest episode of Hart Family Vault was released by Bret Hart Radio.
  This episode features part two of Bret’s interview with former WWE Superstar Hornswoggle (aka Dylan Postl).
  You can find some of their comments transcribed below. You can hear the story in Bret’s own words starting at the 18:20 minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
  Subscribe to Bret Hart Radio on iTunes
  On a crazy night involving Vince McMahon and some wrestlers in a strip club:DP: I&rsq
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Ross Berman & Your Calls!; Call-In To 646-716-5344

  01-07-2016 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features RAW Rebellion’s Ross Berman as the co-host.
  Today’s show is a call-in show and you are welcome to call in at 646-716-5344
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio player below. Tweet questions and comments for the show us
  
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• Will Chris Nowinski Will Be Deposed In WWE Concussion Case?, New NXT Ring Announcer Debuts (Photos)

  01-07-2016 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Chris Nowinski Will Be Deposed In WWE Concussion Case?
  PWInsider.com has an article up right now taking an in-depth look at all of the existing concussion related lawsuits that WWE is dealing with. You can read it by clicking HERE.The article notes that on June 28th Judge Vanessa L. Bryant gave a final ruling on whether or not Chris Nowinski would be deposed in the lawsuit filed by former WWE talent Vito LoGrasso
  
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• Did Rusev Prove To Be Cesaro’s Kryptonite? (Video), Finn Balor & Hideo Itami React To His Return

  01-07-2016 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Did Rusev Prove To Be Cesaro’s Kryptonite?
  WWE’s YouTube account has uploaded the above video featuring Cesaro reacting to losing his US Title match to Rusev on Smackdown following a grueling fatal four way to get the shot.
  Finn Balor & Hideo Itami React To His Return
  At last night’s WWE NXT Live event Hideo Itami returned to action.
  NXT Live Event Results (6/30) – Winter Haven, FL: Hideo Itami Returns, Austin Aries In Action, American Alpha vs Authors Of Pain
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• John Cena Wears All Plaid Suit (Video), Bischoff vs Flair And The Fall Of WCW Announced For Montreal Comic Con

  01-07-2016 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Cena Wears All Plaid Suit
  TMZ Sports caught up with John Cena at an airport recently and he was wearing an all plaid suit. The camera guy peppers his with some questions about suits and his upcoming gig as the host of the ESPYs. You can watch the video above.
  Face Off: Bischoff vs Flair And The Fall Of WCW Announced For Comic Con
  Montreal Comiccon has announced a special “Face Off” discussion between Eric Bischoff and Ric Flair for July 9th. Below are the full details:Montreal
  
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• Roderick Strong Returning To EVOLVE This Summer, Opponent Announced, New WWE Cruiserweight Classic Spotlight Match Announced

  01-07-2016 14:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWN Live issued the following alert, announcing Roderick Strong will be returning to EVOLVE at EVOLVE 64, and his opponent will be Matt Riddle. 
  Related:  Ring Of Honor Announces Top Star is Leaving the Company
  Additionally, EVOLVE announced Tony Nese versus Zack Sabre Jr in a WWE Cruiserweight Classic Spotlight Match, in addition to website updates and updated match cards for the upcoming EVOLVE events in New York, Massachusetts and Maryland this summer.The
  
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• TNA Talents Reportedly Unhappy w/ Being Pulled From Outside Bookings, Hardy vs Hardy, Ultimate X Featured In New Impact Wrestling Preview

  01-07-2016 07:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling 
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting there is a lot of unhappiness in regards to TNA’s scheduled August TV tapings. 
  Although the tapings weren’t announced publicly yet, talents have been informed of them, and several talents were pulled from bookings during that timeframe, including Abyss, Drew Galloway, Jade and Andrew Everett on a U.K. tour. It was noted by the Observer that the talents could have made a lot more than
  
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• Man Shot At WWE PC Ruled Competent To Stand Trial, Shinsuke Nakamura Defeats Kevin Owens At WWE Live Event With Kinshasa (Video)

  01-07-2016 07:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Performance Center 
  ClickOrlando.com / News 6 is reporting Armando Montalvo, the man shot by deputies at the WWE Performance Center last September, has been ruled competent to stand trial. 
  Montalvo did not attend the court hearing today, but a judge ruled that after a doctor’s examination: “It indicates that Mr. Montalvo has a diagnosis constant with personality disorder not otherwise specified that polysubstance abuse affects him and disruptive mood disregulatio
  
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• Sling TV Adds USA Network, More NBC Programming To Live Streaming Channel Lineup, Miz vs Ambrose, More Smackdown Highlights (Videos)

  01-07-2016 06:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sling TV
  CNet is reporting Sling TV has added a number of new channels, including USA Network to its lineup, allowing WWE fans a chance to live stream RAW and Smackdown without a cable contract. 
  Sling, which already features El Rey Network / Lucha Underground, introduced two new programming tiers; Sling Orange (base service) and Sling Blue, which will include USA Network and other NBC Universal channels, as well as BBC and regional sports channels. 
  Sling Orange will remain at $20 (l
  
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• Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch To Be Sentenced Next Week – Details

  01-07-2016 06:38
  
  Tamara “Sunny” Sytch will be sentenced for multiple DUI arrests on July 5 at 1:15 PM at Carbon County Court in Pennsylvania. She was supposed to be sentenced months ago but that was postponed so she could receive treatment for her personal issues. She’s now over ninety days sober. WWE paid for several months of her rehab. This goes back on what they said in 2013, declaring they would cut her off from assistance after she criticized the treatment centers they sent her to when sh
  
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• Backstage Update – Ricochet Headed To WWE Early Next Year

  01-07-2016 06:30
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  Ricochet may be headed to WWE after all. The wrestler, who finished up his commitments to Lucha Underground with the season three tapings, will be taking a WWE offer rather than re-signing with Lucha Underground.
  According to sources, Ricochet was offered a big deal by Lucha Underground but will be taking the WWE deal instead. He will be working in New Japan through the end of the year and could appear for WWE next year. While the standard Lucha Underground contrac
  
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• Chris Jericho: ‘I’ll Never Be A Full Time Performer Again!’, Talks Lesnar/UFC 200, Reigns’ Suspension

  01-07-2016 06:20
  
  Chris Jericho recently spoke with For The Win, here are the highlights…
  On His Schedule: Absolutely. You look at my WWE activities since 2010 — and when I come back I’m not a part-time performer – but if you look at the overall schedule over the last six years, it’s part time. I’ll never be a full-time performer again and who knows how much longer I’ll do it for. Ten years ago, I foresaw my own future and didn’t want to be at the mercy of the wres
  
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• This Week’s Lucha Underground Viewership Information, Hideo Itami Comments On Return, Note On New NXT Event Host

  01-07-2016 06:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground Viewership
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s Lucha Underground viewership saw the first-run airing of the show bring in 116,000 viewers, which is up from 104,000 viewers last week. 
  Additionally, the replay of the show saw 103,000 more viewers, which is up from 62,000 viewers last week. The show brought in 219,000 total viewers last night, which is up from 166,000 last week. 
  Hideo Itami
  Hideo Itami posted the following Tweet after returning at tonight&r
  
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• Backstage Update – Which WWE NXT Names Will Likely Be Called Up?

  01-07-2016 06:05
  
  According to the WON, Finn Balor and American Alpha are both considered likely to be called up to the main roster as part of the WWE Draft.
  Bayley is expected to stay with NXT until NXT Takeover: Back to Brooklyn during SummerSlam weekend. Things were “back and forth” over the past week about whether Bayley would be called up but that as of now she is expected to face Asuka at NXT Takeover before heading to the main roster.
  As previously reported, there are rumors that there will be
  
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• Brock Lesnar: ‘I Don’t Care If A UFC 200 Loss Will Hurt My WWE Drawing Power!’, More

  01-07-2016 05:57
  
  Brock Lesnar spoke on a media call today (via MMA Fighting) about his fight with Mark Hunt at UFC 200 and more. Some highlights are below:
  On Stephanie McMahon saying WWE is “not supporting the fight necessarily”: “I don’t know, I don’t care what she says.”
  On how a loss to Hunt may affect his WWE drawing power: “I really don’t give a s–t.”
  On why he’s returning to the Octagon: “This isn’t about my fans. This is about
  
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• Cesaro vs. Rusev – United States Championship Match: SmackDown, June 30, 2016

  01-07-2016 05:55
  
  Cesaro vs. Rusev – United States Championship Match: SmackDown, June 30, 2016The post Cesaro vs. Rusev – United States Championship Match: SmackDown, June 30, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• NXT Live Event Results (6/30) – Winter Haven, FL: Hideo Itami Returns, Austin Aries In Action, American Alpha vs Authors Of Pain

  01-07-2016 05:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s NXT live event results from Winter Haven, Florida. Tonight’s show saw the return of injured NXT star Hideo Itami, who had been sidelined with a shoulder injury since May 2015. 
  Related: Injured NXT Star Teases Return Date
  No Way Jose defeated Josh Woods
  Oney Lorcan defeated Dan Matha
  Andrade “Cien” Almas defeated Steve Cutler
  Ember Moon defeated Billie Kay
  – Ember Moon is the new gimmick for Athena / Adrienne Reese
  Amer
  
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• Did Rusev prove to be The Swiss Superman’s kryptonite?: SmackDown Fallout, June 30, 2016

  01-07-2016 05:53
  
  Did Rusev prove to be The Swiss Superman’s kryptonite?: SmackDown Fallout, June 30, 2016The post Did Rusev prove to be The Swiss Superman’s kryptonite?: SmackDown Fallout, June 30, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• “Miz TV” with special guest WWE Champion Dean Ambrose: SmackDown, June 30, 2016

  01-07-2016 05:52
  
  “Miz TV” with special guest WWE Champion Dean Ambrose: SmackDown, June 30, 2016The post “Miz TV” with special guest WWE Champion Dean Ambrose: SmackDown, June 30, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sasha Banks vs. Summer Rae: SmackDown, June 30, 2016

  01-07-2016 05:51
  
  Sasha Banks vs. Summer Rae: SmackDown, June 30, 2016The post Sasha Banks vs. Summer Rae: SmackDown, June 30, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• PHOTOS: Hideo Itami Returns At Tonight’s WWE NXT Live Event

  01-07-2016 05:51
  
  Hideo Itami made his return at Thursday’s WWE NXT house show. Itami, who has been out since May of 2015 due to a shoulder injury, returned at tonight’s live event in Winter Park, Florida.
  You can see pics from social media below. Itami teamed up with TM 61 to face Tino Sabbatelli, Wesley Blake and Samoa Joe.
  Welcome back to NXT's savior. @HideoItami #NXTWinterHaven pic.twitter.com/0RJgMwT17q
  — JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) July 1, 2016
  So fired up for @HideoItami #NXTWinterHaven
  
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• Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz – Champion vs. Champion Match: SmackDown, June 30, 2016

  01-07-2016 05:51
  
  Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz – Champion vs. Champion Match: SmackDown, June 30, 2016The post Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz – Champion vs. Champion Match: SmackDown, June 30, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage Update On Moose’s Status With Ring Of Honor / WWE, Was Rusev The ‘Kryptonite’ To Cesaro On Smackdown? (Video)

  01-07-2016 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Moose
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting WWE has backed off on signing Moose right now due to a past domestic violence allegation with he was in the NFL, given the timing of recent issues with Jerry Lawler and Adam Rose.
  It was noted that Moose was told the door is still open for him in the future; he was reportedly expected to be a part of the Fall class at the WWE Performance Center. Moose has also had offers from Lucha Underground a
  
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• Adam Rose Talks Wanting To Debut As A Heel In WWE, His WWE Departure, Wanting To Compete Against Ricochet

  01-07-2016 05:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Aldo f.k.a. “Adam” Rose was the latest guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. He had much to say about his run with the WWE, and a number a mistakes made by the company regarding his character. An optimistic Rose also talked about his excitement in competing in the indies for the first time ever in the United States, and one wrestler who he would like to compete against. Here are some highlights:
  Adam Rose talks about rushing his chara
  
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• WWE Hires A Show Host, Chris Jericho Launches A New Podcast Network, More

  01-07-2016 04:29
  
  – Chris Jericho and PodcastOne have announced a new agreement to produce, distribute and market a new podcast network. The network is known as The Jericho Network, and Konnan will be the first host to debut on the Network. All podcasts on the Network will be available at PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne app and on iTunes.
  “I’m stoked to bring some of the most talented, interesting and hilariously ridiculous hosts to PodcastOne via The Jericho Network!” said Jericho. “
  
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