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• The Rock Creates Pro Wrestling Promo Contest

  06-07-2016 23:31
  
  - WWE Superstar The Rock is promoting a new YouTube channel by launching a pro wrestling promo contest towards his fans. Anyone interested will submit wrestling promos and Johnson will take the best 32 promos and create a bracket to determine the best promo.The promos will be judged by Rock and a collection of wrestling legends in a weekly competition series.
  “You have the once in a lifetime opportunity to be featured on our new YouTube channel and judged by some of the greatest wrestling
  
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• The Rock Launches Wrestling Promo Contest, WWE Signs Deal to Produce Graphic Novels and Comic Books

  06-07-2016 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock Launches Wrestling Promo Contest
  The Rock has announced the following contest on Instagram:You ain’t ready for this level of FUN.. FINALLY…#RockThePromo has arrived! A weekly competition series that’s featured on our new YouTube channel. It’s YOUR turn to deliver the greatest wrestling promo of all time. Take that epic tongue lashing you’ve been practicing in front of your bathroom mirror, record it, then send it to me at rocktheprom
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Drops Under 3 Million For 4th Of July Holiday

  06-07-2016 23:19
  
  - According to Showbuzz Daily, this Monday’s WWE RAW episode drew 2.658 million viewers and is down from last week’s 3.093 million viewers.
  * First hour drew 2.663 million viewers* Second hour drew 2.668 million viewers* Final hour drew 2.643 million viewers
  RAW was #1 on cable for the night in viewership and #1 in the 18-49 demographic
  - WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s Monday Night Raw to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.The
  
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• Johnny Mundo Talks Preparing for Ultima Lucha, Pressures of Being a Top Star in Lucha Underground, How LU Differs From WWE and More

  06-07-2016 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lucha Underground star Johnny Mundo recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio, and below are some interview highlights. You can listen to the entire interview at this link.
  Ring Rust Radio: Ultima Lucha Dos begins Wednesday, July 6 and runs through July 20. You and Worldwide Underground will defend the Trios Championships against Fenix, Drago and Aerostar. How are you preparing differently for this bout and what should fans expect from the titl
  
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• John Cena On Trending Hashtag, Hornswoggle’s Nickname, Xavier Woods’ In Fear

  06-07-2016 23:02
  
  - WWE Superstar John Cena managed to flip the current “#BeatUpJohnCena” hashtag into a motivational tweet today. Check out the following message below:
  Strength; the ability to resist being broken by force. Everyday life will #BeatUpJohnCena never waiver, never collapse, #NeverGiveUp @WWE
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) July 6, 2016- Seen below, Former WWE star Hornswoggle, who now uses “The Big Deal” as his nickname, will make his CHIKARA debut on July 23rd.
  #TheBigDeal de
  
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• Was Viewership for the Fourth of July Edition of WWE Raw As Bad As Expected?

  06-07-2016 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s Fourth of July edition of WWE Raw averaged 2.658 million viewers which is down from last week’s 3.093 million viewership average.
  The hourly breakdown for this week’s show is as follows:
  -The first hour averaged 2.663 million viewers
  -The second hour averaged 2.668 million viewers
  -The final hour averaged 2.643 million viewers
  While this week’s Raw rating dipping below 3 million viewers is of course not ideal, given the ho
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Under 3 Million For 4th Of July Holiday

  06-07-2016 22:48
  
  - According to Showbuzz Daily, this Monday’s episode of WWE RAW drew 2.658 million viewers. This number is down from last week’s 3.093 million viewers.
  * First hour drew 2.663 million viewers* Second hour drew 2.668 million viewers* Final hour drew 2.643 million viewers
  WWE RAW was #1 on cable for the night in viewership and #1 in the 18-49 demographic.
  - Seen below, the WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s Monday Night Raw to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physic
  
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• WWE Comic Books To Be Published By Boom Studios

  06-07-2016 22:48
  
  - Boom Studios recently told the L.A. Times that they will be producing WWE comic books and graphic novels. WWE Superstar John Cena is the only talent that has been confirmed for the series but WWE is expected to announce more names for the series shortly.
  “Here at Boom! we’re thrilled to be a part of WWE’s return to the comic book medium,” said Boom! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “The WWE Universe is a passionate fanbase, and we aim to provide them with the
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Event Results For Tonight

  06-07-2016 22:01
  
  - Here are the following WWE NXT event spoilers for tonight, join us later for the complete report:
  * Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss. Bayley and Nia Jax had words after
  * Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley vs. Blake and Murphy barely started when Rhyno interrupted. He gored everyone but Murphy escaped
  * The Revival retained the WWE NXT Tag Team Titles over American Alpha in a 2 of 3 Falls Match
  The post ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Event Results For Tonight appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Rockstar Spud Needed Medical Attention For His Teeth

  06-07-2016 21:55
  Rockstar Spud Needed Medical Attention For His TeethThe post Rockstar Spud Needed Medical Attention For His Teeth appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Drew & EC3 Fight, Causing 1 Week Suspension

  06-07-2016 21:54
  
  Drew & EC3 Fight, Causing 1 Week SuspensionThe post Drew & EC3 Fight, Causing 1 Week Suspension appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Rosemary and…. Huh?

  06-07-2016 21:53
  
  It seems like Jessie Godderz is bringing his Big Brother tactics to Impact!! Rosemary got caught kissing Bram!!! How will Crazzy Steve & Abyss feel?The post Rosemary and…. Huh? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lashley vs Edwards: Title vs Title Next Week at Destination X!

  06-07-2016 21:51
  
  Lashley vs Edwards: Title vs Title Next Week at Destination X!The post Lashley vs Edwards: Title vs Title Next Week at Destination X! appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• EC3 Watches “The Final Deletion” for the First Time

  06-07-2016 21:48
  
  EC3 Watches “The Final Deletion” for the First TimeThe post EC3 Watches “The Final Deletion” for the First Time appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Reactions from “The Final Deletion” Sneak Preview Screening!

  06-07-2016 21:47
  
  Reactions from “The Final Deletion” Sneak Preview Screening!The post Reactions from “The Final Deletion” Sneak Preview Screening! appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• SummerSlam Meet & Greets are coming to Brooklyn!

  06-07-2016 21:46
  
  SummerSlam Meet & Greets are coming to Brooklyn!The post SummerSlam Meet & Greets are coming to Brooklyn! appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Charly Caruso co-hosts her first NXT Live Event

  06-07-2016 21:45
  
  Charly Caruso co-hosts her first NXT Live EventThe post Charly Caruso co-hosts her first NXT Live Event appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Batista On Why He Left The WWE, Fans Turning On Him, Heel Or Babyface, More

  06-07-2016 21:35
  
  - Former WWE Superstar Dave Bautista was recently interviewed by the MLW Radio’s “Writers Room” podcast and spoke about a variety of topics. Here are the following highlights:
  On if he prefers being a heel or babyface:
  “I love being a heel. I feel confident as a heel. I feel comfortable as a heel. People like to see me as a heel. But I can’t be a heel if they’re constant beat me! I’ve got to be a strong heel, so when I put somebody over, it actually mean
  
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• WWE Announces SummerSlam Meet and Greet Dates, Footage of New WWE NXT Announcer Arriving, Top WWE Stars At Chicago Comic Con

  06-07-2016 21:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Announces SummerSlam Meet and Greets
  WWE has announced SummerSlam meet and greets will take place on August 19th and 20th, and you can check out a video announcing the events at this link.
  Footage of New WWE NXT Announcer Arriving
  WWE has released a new video of new WWE NXT personality Charly Caruso making her debut at last week’s NXT live event in Winter Haven, FL. You can check it out at this link.
  Top WWE Stars At Chicago Comic Con
  WWE Champion Dean Ambrose, John Cena, Seth Ro
  
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• Bret Hart & His Sons Give Their Final Predictions For Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt At UFC 200

  06-07-2016 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bret “The Hitman” Hart spoke with his sons Blade & Dallas on the latest episode of The Sharpshooter Podcast on Bret Hart Radio about Brock Lesnar’s chances against Mark Hunt at UFC 200. 
  Their comments can be heard starting at the fourteen minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
  You can can find his comments transcribed below.
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  On their predictions for Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt at UFC 200:Dallas: I thin
  
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• Rumor Killer on Mark Henry Possibly Leaving WWE Due to Upcoming Independent Appearance

  06-07-2016 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE star Mark Henry is not planning to leave WWE by the end of next month. Henry recently accepted an independent booking at Harley Race’s WLW event “Night of Champions 2” and the appearance sparked speculation that Henry was leaving or finished with WWE.
  A rep for WLW tells The Sheet “many people are getting the wrong idea” and he won’t be participating in any sort of wrestling ca
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s SSlam Reveal Kept Off SD! + Enzo’s ‘Bad Fall’ At The SD! Tapings

  06-07-2016 21:02
  
  – CMT is now casting for the fourth season of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge. Prospective cast members can apply here.
  – Brock Lesnar’s opponent for SummerSlam was not announced at the live SmackDown tapings, and thus will likely be edited in. It was said on RAW that Lesnar’s opponent would be revealed on SmackDown this week.
  – Sports anchor Brandon Arroyo was at the SmackDown taping on Tuesday night and said Enzo Amore had a “horrible fall”
  
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• Wade Barrett, Dolph Ziggler, Santino Marella and More All Talk What the WWE Intercontinental Title Means to Them and If It Has Lost It’s Shine

  06-07-2016 20:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard recently spoke to former WWE Intercontinental Champions Wade Barrett, Santino Marella, Dolph Ziggler, Ricky Steamboat and more. Barrasso asked each talent what the IC Title means to them and if it has lost its shine, and below are some highlights:
  • Santino Marella:
  What does the Intercontinental championship mean to you?When I decided I wanted to become a professional wrestler in 1998, the title I actual
  
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• Cody Rhodes To Write A Book About His Father Dusty Rhodes – Audio

  06-07-2016 20:15
  
  Cody Rhodes has revealed that he is writing a book about his father’s life. Rhodes spoke with Walker Nation and said that he is set to write the book, which WWE has signed off on.
  Rhodes said, “I don’t know if they’re ever gonna announce it, but WWE has given me the go-ahead to write my dad’s book. They didn’t have to do that, especially after leaving, and that’s helpful in the relationship as we move forward.”
  You can listen to the full interview
  
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• 7/6 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Final Deletion, WWE Squeamish About Some Former Superstars, Rusev’s Latest US Title Competition, More

  06-07-2016 20:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman as well as 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) & Octavarius‘ Brian Wohl as the co-host. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  TNA’s Final Deletion match between Matt & Jeff Hardy
  WWE being squeamish about bringing back wrestlers that could be considered controversial
  Zack Ryder as Rusev’s next op
  
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• VIDEOS: Lana & Rusev Reveal Their Wedding Dates + Top 10 RAW Moments

  06-07-2016 18:57
  
  – Lana and Rusev spoke with BCSN promoting last night’s WWE SmackDown taping in Toledo, OH. In the video, which you can see below, Lana reveals the dates for their weddings. Their ceremony in the US will be on July 29th and the Bulgarian one is on September 4th.– Here is this week’s Top 10 RAW Moments video:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTO): Batista’s *NEW LOOK* Revealed!!! **WHOA**!! ((BRAND NEW))
  The post VIDEOS: Lana & Rusev Reveal Their Wedding Dates + Top 10 RAW Mom
  
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• John Cena Responds To Hashtag On Twitter, Former WWE Superstar Gets New Nickname For Chikara

  06-07-2016 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  #BeatUpJohnCena
  Since their promo on Monday Night Raw, the hashtag #BeatUpJohnCena has become a trend on twitter. The Club even used the hashtag after Raw and John Cena responded to the trending hastag. You can see the tweet below:Strength; the ability to resist being broken by force. Everyday life will #BeatUpJohnCena never waiver, never collapse, #NeverGiveUp @WWE
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) July 6, 2016
  Hornswoggle’s New Nickname
  Hornswoggle wil
  
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• Asuka Works Main Roster WWE Live Event In Japan (Video), WWE Stock Drops, More

  06-07-2016 18:51
  
  – WWE’s stock slipped $0.16 (0.88%) from the opening price to close at $17.96.
  – WWE.com has a new interview with Hydeia Broadbent and Tyler Small, who appeared with Scott Hall on The Jerry Springer Show in 1996. Hydeia and Tyler were both born with HIV/AIDS and as part of the appearance they received a trip to WrestleMania and more. They talked about what they’ve been up to since then; you can read it at the link.
  – WWE posted the following video of Asuka returning
  
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• Big E. Discusses Accidentally Hitting AJ Lee, The New Day/Wyatt Family Feud, More

  06-07-2016 18:44
  
  Big E. spoke with Rappler.com for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On accidentally hitting AJ Lee before his RAW debut match: “That was, at the time, probably the most frightening moment in my career. It probably still is. I remember swinging back and knowing that I hit her, and I was expecting to turn around, see this tiny woman on the ground in a pool of blood. I don’t know what I would have done after that, probably just walk straight to the back. But thankfully, she&rs
  
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• Cody Rhodes Comments On His Appearance On Ric Flair’s Podcast, Bob Backlund Shows Off His Strength (Video)

  06-07-2016 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes
  Cody Rhodes is scheduled to appear on Ric Flair’s new podcast on MLW radio. When he first left WWE Rhodes stated that he would not be making any “tell all” podcast appearances. A fan tweeted at Rhodes about this and Rhodes commented back. You can read the tweets below:Avoiding “tell all” podcasts, yes. Not avoiding the chance to chat with Ric about my Father and the future. https://t.co/cjhmqWvVww
  — Cody Rhodes
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking WWE Being Squeamish About Some Wrestlers, Rusev’s Latest US Title Opponent, Moose’s Status, More

  06-07-2016 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZRadio is on Mixlr
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Octavarius’ Brian Wohl and 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-hosts.
  This episode also features an appearance from ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Satin.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily. 
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• Xavier Woods Talks Going to The Wyatt Compound, Bray Wyatt & More (Video), Which WWE Superstar Thinks He Deserves To Face Brock Lesnar?

  06-07-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Xavier Woods Talks Bray Wyatt
  Xavier Woods was featured on a sit down interview with Michael Cole. Woods talks about Bray Wyatt and going to the Wyatt Family’s compound. You can watch the video below:
  Curtis Axel Wants To Face Lesnar?
  Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam opponent is going to be revealed tomorrow night on Smackdown. In a reply to a fan on twitter, Curtis Axel said that he deserves to face “The Beast” at SummerSlam. You
  
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• UFC Fighter Roy Nelson Predicts Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt, Talks Wanting to Face Lesnar in UFC, Interest in Crossing Over to WWE, More

  06-07-2016 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ahead of UFC Fight Night this week, UFC fighter Roy Nelson spoke with the media and discussed who in UFC he would like to face, UFC 200 and more. You can watch the entire interview at this link.
  With regards to UFC 200, Nelson said he would like to face Brock Lesnar if Lesnar sticks around in UFC beyond this weekend. On Lesnar vs Mark Hunt, Nelson said the fight is over if Hunt gets his hands on Lesnar. But Nelson also said a big takedown from Lesnar could very well gi
  
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• Bray Wyatt Talks the Wyatt’s Earning Respect in WWE, Wanting to Face The Rock at WrestleMania 33, Working with The Undertaker at ‘Mania, More

  06-07-2016 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Wyatt Family were the guests on last night’s ESPN Off the Top Rope segment hosted by Todd Grisham. Grisham was filling in for Jonathan Coachman as Coach is in Las Vegas for UFC 200.
  During the appearance, Bray Wyatt talked about the forming of The Wyatt Family, and how they were misunderstood in WWE for awhile. He added after they progressed as a group, however, they started earning more respect in WWE and now fans pay to be one of their “firefl
  
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• 2 Out of 3 Falls Match and More on WWE NXT Tonight, WWE CWC “Bracketology” Special Airing Tonight, Another Cody Rhodes Appearance

  06-07-2016 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Another Cody Rhodes Date
  Cody Rhodes has been announced for the final WrestleCade event this November in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
  2 Out of 3 Falls Match and More on WWE NXT
  WWE has taped the following matches for tonight’s NXT on the WWE Network:
  -Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss
  -Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley vs. Blake and Murphy
  -NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival vs. American Alpha in a 2 of 3 Falls Match
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT beginning tonight at
  
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• The Technology Behind Tyler Breeze’s Entrance (Video), Bill Apter Talks Andy Kaufman & Brock Lesnar’s Upcoming UFC 200 Fight On 120Sports

  06-07-2016 17:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Technology makes Tyler’s selfies a “Breeze”… @devryuniv #WWEDeVry @MmmGorgeoushttps://t.co/JeRxbx4Cpk
  — WWE (@WWE) July 6, 2016The Technology Behind Tyler Breeze’s Entrance
  WWE’s Twitter account has shared the above video in conjunction with DeVry University taking a look at the technology used behind the scenes for Tyler Breeze’s WWE entrance.
  Bill Apter Talks Andy Kaufman & Brock Lesnar On 120Sports
  1Wrestling.com’s Bill Apter wa
  
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• Brock Lesnar Arrives In Las Vegas For UFC 200 (Video), Moose Signs Multi-Year Deal With National Promotion?

  06-07-2016 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Brock Lesnar Arrives In Las Vegas For UFC 200
  UFC has uploaded the above UFC 200 Embedded video to their official YouTube channel featuring various fighters preparing for UFC 200. Towards the end of the video Brock Lesnar is shown arriving in Las Vegas and getting ready for his fight. There’s a funny part at the beginning of his segment where Brock has difficulty making his 4X sized glove fit his hand.
  Be sure to join WZ on Saturday night as we provide complete, LIVE coverage of
  
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• WWE Live SummerSlam Heatwave Tour Comes To MSG (Video), Tammy “Sunny” Sytch DUI Sentencing Update

  06-07-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Live SummerSlam Heatwave Tour Comes To MSG
  WWE’s official YouTube channel has released the above video promoting WWE’s return to Madison Square Garden on July 16th. In the video WWE is promoting the following for the show:
  WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
  Dean Ambrose (c) vs Seth Rollins
  First Time Meeting At Madison Square Garden
  John Cena vs AJ Styles
  Tickets for the show are available by clicking HERE
  Tammy Sytch DUI Sentencing Update
  PWInsider.com is reporting that W
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Brian Wohl, Bin Hamin & Ryan Satin

  06-07-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Octavarius’ Brian Wohl and 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-hosts.
  This episode also features an appearance from ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Satin.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZ
  
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• Cesaro Promotes All WWE PPVs On The WWE Network (Video), Would You Visit The Wyatt Family Compound?

  06-07-2016 16:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cesaro Promotes All WWE PPVs On The WWE Network
  WWE’s official YouTube channel has released the above video featuring Cesaro promoting that fans can get every WWE PPV, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam, on the WWE Network.
  Would You Visit The Wyatt Family Compound?
  WWE.com currently has a poll running asking fans, “Would you accept an invitation from Bray Wyatt to visit their family compound?”
  Below are the current results:
  Absolutely. How scary could it be?&ndas
  
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• Ariya Daivari Talks About Competing In The CWC (Video), Mick Foley Comments On TNA’s Final Deletion

  06-07-2016 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  .@AriyaDaivari411 just another competitor ready to tear it up in the @WWE #CruiserweightClassic! @WWE_CWC https://t.co/iYzaeAUHPn
  — WWE (@WWE) July 6, 2016Ariya Daivari Talks About Competing In The CWC
  WWE’s Twitter account has released the above video featuring Cruiserweight Classic competitor Ariya Daivari. In the video Ariya discusses competing in the Cruiserweight Classic as well as working to move out from his brother’s shadow. 
  Mick Foley Comments On TNA’
  
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• Preview Part One of Tonight’s “Ultima Lucha” Season Finale of Lucha Underground, Exclusive Photo and Video Included

  06-07-2016 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for tonight’s Lucha Underground, which is part one of the “Ultimate Lucha” three part season finale.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Lucha Underground beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!It’s the beginning of the three-week, massive season two finale! In the newest episode of “Lucha Underground,” Son of Havoc, Cage, Texano and the Mack face off for a mysterious &ldq
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On The Lesnar vs. Orton Rumors, WWE ‘Food Fights’ On TV, WWE’s CC

  06-07-2016 06:39
  
  Jim Ross has posted his latest blog online. Some highlights are below:
  On rumors of Brock Lesnar’s WWE Summerslam opponent: “Rumor has it that Brock Lesnar will likely face the returning Randy Orton at Summer Slam. Not sure if the rumor is true but if it is I hope Orton is ready for some suplexes on his repaired shoulder that has been problematic for Randy for a good while. Obviously the outcome of the Lesnar-Hunt UFC 200 fight could potentially alter Lesnar’s appearance in Bro
  
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• Bret Hart: ‘Triple H Could Never Lace My Boots Up!’, & More

  06-07-2016 06:22
  
  Bret Hart spoke on the latest episode of the Sharpshooter Podcast about WWE 2K16, his thoughts on Triple H and more. Some highlights are below:
  On WWE 2K16: “I like the new one. I have some discrepancies with the game a little bit. I went to a thing last Fall when the latest 2K game was coming out. They were telling me how I’m an 85 or something like that and Triple H is a 98. I remember I was like, ‘Why would he be a 98?’ And they go, ‘Well because he’s the b
  
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• New Zack Ryder Music Note, PWTees Opens Hardys Store, “The Final Deletion”, Impact Trends Worldwide

  06-07-2016 05:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Ryder 
  As noted earlier, Zack Ryder mentioned he would be getting a new theme song starting this week on WWE Smackdown. 
  Related: Zack Ryder Gets New Music
  He mentioned the band Downstait, who (in addition to recording tracks for The Miz, Dolph Ziggler and Alex Riley) recorded a version of his ‘Oh Radio’ theme a few years ago, but it was never used on air. While it is always possible there could be a newer mix for this w
  
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• WZ Reader Poll & Wrestle Chat: What Did You Think of The Final Deletion Tonight on Impact Wrestling

  06-07-2016 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tonight on Impact Wrestling, the Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy feud came to an end with The Final Deletion, which took place at Matt’s compound in North Carolina.
  What did you think of the unorthodox match? Vote in the poll below and sound off with your opinions in the comment section below!What Did You Think of #TheFinalDeletion Tonight?
  — WrestleZone.com (@WRESTLEZONEcom) July 6, 2016The post WZ Reader Poll & Wrestle Chat: What Did You Think of The Final
  
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• WZ Reader Poll & Wrestle Chat: What Did You Think of The Final Deletion on Impact Wrestling Tonight?

  06-07-2016 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Cagesideseats
  Tonight on Impact Wrestling, the Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy feud came to an end with The Final Deletion, which took place at Matt’s compound in North Carolina.
  What did you think of the unorthodox match? Vote in the poll below and sound off with your opinions in the comment section!What Did You Think of #TheFinalDeletion Tonight?
  — WrestleZone.com (@WRESTLEZONEcom) July 6, 2016The post WZ Reader Poll & Wrestle Chat: What Did You Think of The Final Deleti
  
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• TNA Destination X Main Event Confirmed, New Women’s Match Made For RAW, What Happened After This Week’s WWE Smackdown Taping?

  06-07-2016 04:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Destination X
  As seen on tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling, Eddie Edwards became the new X Division Champion, and later cashed in on ‘Option C’ to challenge TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley in a ‘title versus title’ match at Destination X next week. 
  Mike Bennett started the night as the X Division Champion, but a confrontation between Bennett, Maria, Dixie Carter and Billy Corgan ended up with Dixie booking Bennet
  
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• AUDIO: Stephanie McMahon Discusses Shane’s WWE Return, NXT’s Success, WWE CC, More

  06-07-2016 04:42
  
  Stephanie McMahon spoke with The Wrestling Compadres Slamcast for a new interview. Some highlights and the full video are below:
  On having Shane back on WWE TV: “It [has] been pretty cool, I have to say. Shane and I grew up in WWE and not having him around for seven years was unusual, so it’s awesome having him back. We’re having a lot of fun together.”
  On making inroads into China: “China [has] been on our map for, on our radar, rather, for a really long time. Cert
  
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• Joey Ryan Takes A Shot At TNA + Matt Hardy Cuts A Promo On CM Punk (Video)

  06-07-2016 04:36
  
  – Joey Ryan took to Twitter today to claim that he sold more merchandise than TNA as a whole during Pro Wrestling Tees’ 4th of July sale:
  3 years ago this week, TNA released me from my contract and this week, I outsold their entire brand during PWTs 4th of July sale.
  — Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) July 5, 2016
  – TMZ Sports posted the following video of Matt Hardy cutting a promo on CM Punk’s UFC debut and relating it back to his match with Jeff Hardy tonight on TNA i
  
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