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• Current Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 Betting Odds, WWE Raw Food Fight Leads to Kalisto vs Miz on Smackdown Tonight (Video)

  07-07-2016 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Current Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 Betting Odds
  Courtesy of www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV, below are the current Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 betting odds.
  Mark Hunt vs Brock Lesnar:
  Mark Hunt                     -180  (5/9)
  Brock Lesnar              
  
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• Current Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 Betting Odds, WWE Raw Food Fight Leads to Kalisto Stepping Up to the Miz (Video)

  07-07-2016 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Current Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 Betting Odds
  Courtesy of www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV, below are the current Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 betting odds.
  Mark Hunt vs Brock Lesnar:
  Mark Hunt                     -180  (5/9)
  Brock Lesnar              
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s WWE SummerSlam Opponent Revealed

  07-07-2016 23:18
  
  - WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar won’t be the only big names returning at SummerSlam, it was announced on SportsNet Canada that Lesnar will take on Randy Orton.
  It was revealed on Aftermath TV on SportsNet in Canada during their analysis show that Lesnar would challenge Randy Orton at SummerSlam.As previously noted, Orton is scheduled to return to action soon and is currently booked for WWE live events starting in August.Orton has been out of action since suffering a shoulder injury last Octob
  
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• The Rock And Taz Have Twitter Exchange Over Promo Contest

  07-07-2016 23:15
  
  As noted, WWE Superstar The Rock has recently launched a new pro wrestling promo contest to promote his new YouTube page. Former ECW Original Taz expressed an issue with the contest because of a similar contest on his online radio show.
  Taz took to Twitter and started tweeting about the situation, using the “#IStandWithTaz” hashtag and accusing Rock of stealing the idea.
  Here is the following exchange:
  Been doing #humpdaypromos for ONE YEAR on #TheTazShow rules NEVER changed (45 sec
  
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• World’s Largest Food Fight Has Kalisto Stepping Up To The Miz

  07-07-2016 23:11
  
  The final fallout of the world’s largest food fight leads to a confrontation between The King of Flight and the Intercontinental Champion.The post World’s Largest Food Fight Has Kalisto Stepping Up To The Miz appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Four Additional Wrestlers The WWE Is Interested In Signing

  07-07-2016 23:09
  
  - The WWE has reportedly expressed interest in bringing back Curt Hawkins and Jimmy Wang Yang.Wang was backstage at this Monday’s RAW and teased something big coming up on Twitter. Yang posted a photo from backstage at RAW, outside of Vince McMahon’s office waiting on his meeting.
  As noted, the WWE is potentially bringing back several former Superstars for the Brand Extension where veterans can help put over the younger guys.
  WWE is also interested in signing Lucha stars Volador Jr.
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling Viewership Jumps For The Final Deletion Match

  07-07-2016 23:02
  
  - According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of TNA Impact, featuring the much-hyped “Final Deletion” match between Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy, drew 410,000 viewers.
  This number is up from last week’s 322,000 viewers. The rating represents a new record for first-run Impact airings on POP TV, up from 359,000 viewers that an episode in May drew.
  This week’s show ranked #64 on the Cable Top 150.
  - Seen below, McKenzie Mitchell brings you the IMPACT Breakview, a re
  
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• Paul Heyman On Being General Manager, Heath Slater Helping Flood Victims, Corey Graves

  07-07-2016 22:58
  
  WWE is looking for general managers for RAW and SmackDown as the brand extension returns later this month. When it comes to former general manager Paul Heyman, he’s content managing Brock Lesnar.
  “[Being] general manager is a role that I had a blast with,” said Heyman to Talk Sport. “But, I would prefer to stay in the role that I have had for the past four years, which is to serve as the advocate for Brock Lesnar.”
  - Seen below, Heath Slater returned to his home sta
  
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• **SPOILERS** – WWE SmackDown Results For Tonight

  07-07-2016 22:47
  
  - Here are the following spoilers for tonight’s taped SmackDown event:
  * WWE Champion Dean Ambrose kicks off SmackDown as the special guest ring announcer for Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins.
  * Seth Rollins defeated Jey Uso. Ambrose trolled Rollins on the mic and made some funny announcements during the match to great reactions. Rollins won a lengthy match with a Pedigree. Ambrose and Rollins had words after the match. Ambrose called Rollins a jackass and Ambrose rushed the ring but Rollins ran a
  
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• Jim Ross Says Nobody Can Compare To Lesnar, Jerry Lawler’s Value, Brand Split, More

  07-07-2016 22:45
  
  - WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke about a variety of topics on the latest Ross Report podcast including the upcoming brand split, if Jerry Lawler is still an asset to WWE programming and more.
  Here are the following highlights:
  “When you’re getting ready to switch up brands, it’s not a bad time to reevaluate all your announce teams and how do you want to configure your announce teams for these brands,” Ross said. “I have a hard time seeing WWE without some
  
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• TNA Officially Announces Moving To Thursday Nights

  07-07-2016 22:40
  
  - TNA announced that they are officially moving back to Thursday nights starting July 21st, two nights after WWE SmackDown moves to Tuesday nights.
  TNA also revealed that Impact Wrestling will now start one hour earlier at 8/7 CT.
  We're moving home to THURSDAYS starting July 21 at 8/7C- an hour earlier! #IMPACTonPOP pic.twitter.com/3ETFTmuxGM
  — TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 7, 2016Pack up! #ImpactWrestling is moving to Thursdays. Starting July 21 watch #ImpactOnPop at 8P/7c on Pop.
  
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• IMPACT Breakview: The Final Deletion and The Ultimate Decision

  07-07-2016 22:30
  
  IMPACT Breakview: The Final Deletion and The Ultimate DecisionThe post IMPACT Breakview: The Final Deletion and The Ultimate Decision appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Hardy Vs. Hardy: The Final Deletion – FULL VIDEO as seen on IMPACT WRESTLING

  07-07-2016 22:29
  
  Hardy Vs. Hardy: The Final Deletion – FULL VIDEO as seen on IMPACT WRESTLINGThe post Hardy Vs. Hardy: The Final Deletion – FULL VIDEO as seen on IMPACT WRESTLING appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• PACK YOUR SH*T – IMPACT WRESTLING IS MOVING TO THURSDAYS STARTING JULY 21 at 8/7c

  07-07-2016 22:28
  
  PACK YOUR SH*T – IMPACT WRESTLING IS MOVING TO THURSDAYS STARTING JULY 21 at 8/7cThe post PACK YOUR SH*T – IMPACT WRESTLING IS MOVING TO THURSDAYS STARTING JULY 21 at 8/7c appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bret Hart Comments On Why He Enjoys Watching Bob Backlund Make Darren Young Great Again

  07-07-2016 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bret “The Hitman” Hart spoke  on the latest episode of The Sharpshooter Podcast on Bret Hart Radio about the rather oddball pairing of Darren Young and Bob Backlund. 
  Their comments can be heard starting at the 36:30 minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
  You can can find his comments transcribed below.
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  On the rather oddball pairing of Darren Young and Bob Backlund:
  BH: I kind of like them. I like both of them indiv
  
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• Corey Graves breaks down the world’s largest food fight and asks who pied Owens? #PieOwensPie

  07-07-2016 22:08
  
  Corey Graves breaks down the world’s largest food fight and asks who pied Owens? #PieOwensPieThe post Corey Graves breaks down the world’s largest food fight and asks who pied Owens? #PieOwensPie appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Why does everyone want to #BeatUpJohnCena?: July 6, 2016

  07-07-2016 22:07
  
  Why does everyone want to #BeatUpJohnCena?: July 6, 2016The post Why does everyone want to #BeatUpJohnCena?: July 6, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• VIDEO: Brock Lesnar Discusses His UFC 200 Fight With Mark Hunt

  07-07-2016 22:01
  
  Brock Lesnar spoke with the UFC’s Megan Olivi about his fight with Mark Hunt at UFC 200. You can see the video below. Lesnar said that he appreciated Vince McMahon signing off on the fight and that he thinks McMahon had more respect for him after he left WWE.When asked about what his conversation with Vince McMahon was like about returning to the Octagon, Lesnar said, “The devil’s in the details in the language; it’s not complicated when you have the right people who unde
  
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• Brock Lesnar Addresses Jon Jones Being Pulled From UFC 200 and Roman Reigns’ WWE Suspension, Calls Both Situations “Unprofessional”

  07-07-2016 21:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In the video below, Brock Lesnar speaks on Jon Jones being pulled from the main event of UFC 200, and also comments on Roman Reigns’ current WWE suspension.
  As noted, Jon Jones was pulled from UFC 200 for a possible doping violation, and Roman Reigns was suspended 30 days for violating the WWE Wellness Policy.
  Read Also: Jon Jones Speaks Out on Being Pulled From UFC 200, Addresses Doping Allegations
  When asked about both issues, Lesnar said on Jon Jones “it’s really
  
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• Breaking News: TNA Officially Announces New Night and Time for Impact Wrestling, Watch The Complete Final Deletion Match Online

  07-07-2016 21:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA has issued the following press release:THE SUMMER HEATS UP ON POP AS IMPACT WRESTLING BROADCASTS LIVE TUESDAY, JULY 12 AT 9/8c AND MOVES TO THURSDAY NIGHTS STARTING THURSDAY, JULY 21 AT ITS NEW TIME AT 8/7c  TUESDAY, JULY 12 AT 9/8C
  A special LIVE edition of IMPACT WRESTLING: Destination X.
  On Tuesday, July 12, IMPACT WRESTLING on Pop is LIVE from Universal Studios Florida with Destination X, as the Stars of IMPACT WRESTLING’s signature high-flying, no-limits X-Division take cent
  
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• Lucha Mexico Directors Alex Hammond & Ian Markiewicz Discuss Re-Editing The Film Following El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo’s Tragic Passing

  07-07-2016 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today WrestleZone Radio welcomed Lucha Mexico directors Alex Hammond and Ian Markiewicz as special guests on WZ Daily.
  You can listen to their appearance starting at the 25:19 minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
  The official press release for regarding the national release of the film as well as some of their transcribed comments can be found below.
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  On getting to work with and interview El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo for Lucha Mex
  
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• Noam Dar on Being WWE’s First Israeli Competitor, Dean Ambrose Recalls Being Fined For Using Nunchucks (Videos), JR Talks Lawler in WWE

  07-07-2016 21:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JR Talks Lawler
  On the most recent edition of The Ross Report Podcast, which you can listen to at this link, Jim Ross had the following to say on Jerry Lawler still being an asset to WWE:“When you’re getting ready to switch up brands, it’s not a bad time to reevaluate all your announce teams and how do you want to configure your announce teams for these brands. I have a hard time seeing WWE without some presence of Jerry Lawler on thei
  
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• WZ Photo Gallery: Brock Lesnar Face-to-Face with Mark Hunt at UFC 200 Press Conference, New Lesnar UFC Fighter Portraits

  07-07-2016 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ahead of tomorrow night’s big UFC 200 PPV, which be headlined by Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt, below is a photo gallery of images from the pre-fight UFC 200 press conference. Included in the gallery as well are new Brock Lesnar UFC fighter portraits.
  Read Also: Jon Jones Speaks Out on Being Pulled From UFC 200, Addresses Doping Allegations
  Be sure to join WZ tomorrow night as we will be providing complete, LIVE play-by-play fight coverage of Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt:LAS VEGAS, NV
  
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• 7/7 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Brock Lesnar v Randy Orton, New UFC 200 Main Event, TNA Moving Nights?, Moose’s Contract Status, More

  07-07-2016 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman as well as SHINE & EVOLVE personality Kid Cadet as the co-host. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Randy Orton being announced as Brock Lesnar’s opponent for SummerSlam
  Jon Jones failing a USADA test and being pulled from UFC 200
  TNA possibly moving back to Thursday nights
  WWE’s interest in Curt Hawkins and Jimmy Wang Y
  
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• 7/7 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, New UFC 200 Main Event, TNA Moving Nights?, Moose’s Contract Status, More

  07-07-2016 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman as well as SHINE & EVOLVE personality Kid Cadet as the co-host. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Randy Orton being announced as Brock Lesnar’s opponent for SummerSlam
  Jon Jones failing a USADA test and being pulled from UFC 200
  TNA possibly moving back to Thursday nights
  WWE’s interest in Curt Hawkins and Jimmy Wang Y
  
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• Behind the Scenes Video of Lana’s New Ravishing Bikini Shoot, Mickey Gall Talks Facing CM Punk, Metro NYC Looks at Lesnar vs Hunt

  07-07-2016 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Mickey Gall Talks Facing CM Punk
  CM Punk’s debut UFC opponent Mickey Gall recently appeared on the “Welcome to Connecticut” podcast by Ken Tuccio, and you can listen to the interview at this link.
  Metro NYC Looks at Lesnar vs Hunt
  As noted, Brock Lesnar appeared on the cover of Metro New York City today, and the photo was accompanied by a feature story on Lesnar vs Hunt at UFC 200 and you can check it out at this
  
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• Chris Jericho Reveals His Plans For The Jericho Network, Reigns’ Suspension

  07-07-2016 19:35
  
  Chris Jericho spoke with The International Business Times for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On his plans for The Jericho Network: “Over the course of the last few years with the success of “Talk is Jericho,” being one of the biggest podcasts in the world and airing that twice a week, I started thinking “how can I expand what ‘Talk is Jericho’ is all about?” I’m very interested in the podcasting medium. I think there’s a huge, hu
  
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• Jim Ross Praises TNA’s ‘Final Deletion’ On TNA iMPACT!!, Talks Lesnar/UFC 200/WW

  07-07-2016 19:23
  
  Jim Ross has posted his latest blog online. A couple of highlights are below:
  On the Final Deletion match from Impact: “Enjoyed the TNA presentation on Tuesday night on POP TV headlined by the unique and creative Final Deletion Match featuring brothers Matt and Jeff Hardy. This bout had some terrific production elements including no commentary and a ‘spot on’ music bed running throughout the presentation. This was fun to watch because it was original while still sticking to man
  
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• The WWE Cruiserweight Classic Series Brackets Revealed – Details

  07-07-2016 19:14
  
  WWE has revealed the brackets for the Cruiserweight Classic. You can see the brackets for the thirty-two man tournament in the video below.
  The tournament will air on the WWE Network and kick off next Wednesday.100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Nikki Bella In A Low-Cut Dress – HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!
  The post The WWE Cruiserweight Classic Series Brackets Revealed – Details appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Tons of Backstage News on Final Deletion Production, Who Edited & Directed?, Cody Rhodes Reveals Why He Had Recent Talks With WWE

  07-07-2016 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Cagesideseats
  Tons of Backstage News on Final Deletion Production, Which TNA Name Edited & Directed?
  As noted, this week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, which featured the much hyped Final Deletion match between Matt and Jeff Hardy, set a new viewership record for Impact on POP TV.
  According to PWInsider.com, all filming for the segment took place on location at Matt and Jeff Hardy’s homes in North Carolina. Jeremy Borash reportedly oversaw a small production cre
  
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• Taz Explains His Side of The Rock “Hacking” His Wrestling Promo Idea, Who Threw the Pie at Kevin Owens?, WWE Superstars React (Video)

  07-07-2016 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Taz Explains His Side of The Rock “Hacking” His Wrestling Promo Idea
  On this morning’s edition of The Taz Show on CBS Radio’s Play.it, Taz explained the situation with The Rock “hacking” one of the Taz Show concepts for the new YouTube channel wrestling promo contest. As noted, The Rock announcing the project sparked a back-and-forth between Taz and Rock on Twitter, and you can read the Twitter scrap at this link.
  Below is footage of
  
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• Brock Lesnar Lands the Cover of NYC Paper (Photo), More Details on Jon Jones Doping Violation, Update on Stephanie McMahon’s Memoir

  07-07-2016 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More Details on Jon Jones Doping Violation
  As noted, Jon Jones, who has been pulled from the UFC 200 card due to a possible doping violation, spoke out today at a press conference in Las Vegas regarding the issue.
  Read Also: Jon Jones Speaks Out on Being Pulled From UFC 200
  Jones noted that the recent failed drug test was not due to recreational drug use, and was an out-of-competition violation which is not considered “recreational”. Jones has been suspended from UFC in the pas
  
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• Ring of Honor Wrestling Returns to England in November on the “Reach For the Sky” Tour

  07-07-2016 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ring of Honor has issued the following:Ring of Honor Wrestling Returns to England in November on the “REACH FOR THE SKY” Tour.
  (Baltimore, MD) Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) is proud to announce the company’s return to England for three live events on November 18th, 19th and 20th, 2016.
  This marks the long-awaited return for Ring of Honor promoted events in the UK for the first time in a decade.
  More including ROH wrestlers scheduled to
  
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• Finn Balor Filming at WWE Headquarters, JR on If a Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Loss Will Hurt Him in WWE, WWE Hypes Lesnar vs Hunt (Video)

  07-07-2016 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JR on If a Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Loss Will Hurt Him in WWE
  During the latest edition of The Ross Report podcast, which you can listen to entirely at this link, host Jim Ross had the following to say on whether or not a loss at UFC 200 will hurt Brock Lesnar’s standing in WWE:“I think that, win or lose, he’s going to be a made man in WWE for as long as he wants to be there because there’s nobody vying for his role. There’s nobody that compa
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Lesnar’s SSlam Opponent, New UFC 200 Main Event, TNA Possibly Moving Nights, Moose’s Contract Status, More

  07-07-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as the co-host.
  This episode also features an appearance from the directors of the film Lucha Mexico.
  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. 
  You can also listen to the full archives of WZ Daily in
  
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• Jon Jones Speaks Out on Being Pulled From UFC 200, Addresses Doping Allegations, Apologizes to Daniel Corimer and UFC Fans

  07-07-2016 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Jon Jones has been pulled from the UFC 200 main event tomorrow night after a possible doping violation. As a result, Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt will be headlining tomorrow night’s big event.
  Jon Jones is currently speaking about being pulled from UFC 200 at a press conference in Las Vegas, and below are some highlights:B sample is being tested today. Jones says “it really hurts a lot”. Says he has been taking the same supplements his entire career #UFC200
  — Jona
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Kid Cadet & The Directors Of Lucha Mexico

  07-07-2016 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as the co-host.
  This episode also features an appearance from the directors of the film Lucha Mexico.
  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 #WZDaily. 
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• Everything You Need to Know About Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt, Y2J Hints At How Long His Current WWE Run Will Last, Heath Slater News

  07-07-2016 17:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Y2J Hints At How Long His Current WWE Run Will Last
  As noted, Chris Jericho recently spoke with The International Business Times to hype his new podcast Network and Roman Reigns’ suspension, and during the interview Jericho hinted at how long his current WWE run will last.
  Jericho noted he has nothing planned with Fozzy for the rest of the year, but they are releasing a new album in 2017 and then “it’s full-time bac
  
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• Batista Explains Why He Left WWE in 2010, WWE Legend Talks Booking Issues with Dusty Rhodes, Triple H Talks the WWE CWC (Videos)

  07-07-2016 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
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  Batista Explains Why He Left WWE in 2010
  Former WWE star Dave “Batista” Bautista recently appeared on MLW Radio’s “Writer’s Room”, and during the interview Batista had the following to say on why he left WWE back in 2010:“Basically, kind of mirror images of each other on our respective shows, but I’m getting afforded a lot less opportunities and that didn’t sit well with me and I wasn’t okay with that. I wa
  
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• Backstage News on Two Former Names WWE Is Interested in Re-Signing for the Brand Split, Two Lucha Underground Names Also Discussed

  07-07-2016 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE is interested in bringing former stars Curt Hawkins and Jimmy Wang Yang back to the company.
  As noted, Jimmy Wang Yang posted photos of himself backstage at Raw this week, and Tweeted a photo of himself in front of Vince McMahon’s office, teasing a return to the company.
  Read Also: Backstage Update on Two Top Names WWE Has Not Contacted For the Brand Split
  With WWE wanting to bring back talent to bolster the rosters for the upcoming brand spli
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling Potentially Moving to Thursday Nights

  07-07-2016 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to F4WOnline.com and Wrestling Observer Radio, when WWE announced Smackdown would be going live on Tuesday nights, talk began of TNA moving Impact Wrestling to Thursday nights on POP TV.
  TNA aired Impact Wrestling on Thursday nights beginning in April of 2006, and throughout its existence the show has aired on Saturday, Wednesday, Friday and Monday nights.
  An Impact Wrestling move to Thursdays has yet to be confirmed, however talks have intensified as of late, as the July 19th ed
  
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• The Unbelievable Origins of 6 NXT Stars, Rhyno Won’t Talk About Why He’s Back in NXT (Videos), Impact Wrestling Ranks on Twitter Again

  07-07-2016 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Impact Wrestling Ranks on Twitter Again
  According to Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings, Impact Wrestling once again made the rankings as this week’s show ranked #5 for the night among Series & Specials, under “Pretty Little Liars”, “Scream”, “America’s Got Talent” and “The Haves & The Have Nots”. Impact Wrestling averaged 22,000 tweets with 5,000 unique authors.
  The Unbelievable Origins of
  
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• Another Match Announced for TNA Destination X, Matt Hardy “Deletes” Jeff Hardy, TNA Star Gets Medical Attention After Match (Video)

  07-07-2016 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Another Match Announced for TNA Destination X
  As noted, TNA X Division Champion Eddie Edwards vs TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley will take place on next Tuesday’s semi-live “Destination X” edition of Impact Wrestling. Both titles will be on the line in the bout.
  Also announced for Destination X is EC3 vs Drew Galloway.
  Matt Hardy “Deletes” Jeff Hardy
  Matt Hardy has “commandeered” Jeff Hardy’s social media accounts following Final Dele
  
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• U.S. Title Match and More on WWE Smackdown Tonight, Ranallo & Bryan Discuss Strong Style (Video), Jericho Praises The Final Deletion

  07-07-2016 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  U.S. Title Match and More on WWE Smackdown Tonight
  WWE has taped the following matches for tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown:
  -Seth Rollins vs. Jey Uso
  -Zack Ryder vs. Sheamus
  -AJ Styles vs. Enzo Amore
  -Kalisto vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz
  -Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho
  Ranallo & Bryan Discuss Strong Style
  Below is a clip from WWE Network’s Bracketology special last night featuring Mauro Ranallo and Daniel Bryan discussing Strong Style:.@WWEDanielBryan explains STRON
  
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• This Week’s TNA Impact Wrestling Featuring The Final Deletion Sets New Viewership Record on POP TV

  07-07-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Cagesideseats
  It seems as if they hype surrounding The Final Deletion paid off for TNA, as this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling averaged a record 410,000 viewers for POP TV, according to ShowBuzzDaily.com.
  This week’s number is up from last week’s 322,000 viewership average and is a new record for first-run Impact airings on POP TV.
  Impact this week also set a new rankings record, as it came it at #64 on the Cable Top 50, and last week’s show ranked
  
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• Taz Has Issues with The Rock’s Wrestling Promo Challenge, Leads to Twitter Exchange Between the Two

  07-07-2016 15:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted yesterday, The Rock is launching a wrestling promo challenge, and former WWE star Taz feels it’s similar to what he has been doing for awhile now on his podcast.
  The following exchange was had on Twitter:Been doing #humpdaypromos for ONE YEAR on #TheTazShow rules NEVER changed (45 sec promo). We all worked hard, now @TheRock doing it. Wow.
  — TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) July 6, 2016
  My bro @TheRock straight up gimmick infringement o
  
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• Backstage Rumor – Brock Lesnar’s WWE SummerSlam Opponent Is?

  07-07-2016 07:51
  
  It was announced on Aftermath on SportsNet in Canada that, as previously reported, Brock Lesnar will face Randy Orton at WWE SummerSlam. You can see a picture of it posted to social media below.
  The reveal was made on the show after Smackdown, which airs on Wednesdays in Canada. It is expected that the announcement in the US will be made during a taped segment on tomorrow’s Smackdown.
  @BrockLesnar is facing @RandyOrton at @WWE #SummerSlam according to @Sportsnet post #WWE #Smackdown show #
  
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• Breaking News: Jon Jones Removed From UFC 200 For Possible Doping Violation, Lesnar vs Hunt Now Headlining the Event

  07-07-2016 06:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ESPN is reporting interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been pulled from his title unification bout against Daniel Cormier at UFC 200 on Saturday, after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency informed Jones of a potential doping violation on Wednesday.
  During a breaking news conference at the MGM Grand Hotel, UFC President Dana White announced the news that the main event bout has been called off, and you can watch White’s announcement in the video below.
  Jon
  
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• Backstage Report – Moose Offered A Contract With TNA Wrestling

  07-07-2016 05:48
  
  UPDATE: MLW has now posted the following, correcting their original report, now saying that Moose has stated he received an offer from TNA, but has not signed yet…
  UDPATE: @MooseNation69 has informed us he has an offer from @IMPACTWRESTLING but has NOT signed as of yet. A decision will be made shortly.
  — MLW (@MLW) July 6, 2016
  ORIGINAL: Last week it was reported that WWE did not sign Moose due to a 2009 domestic violence allegation, which led to Moose being suspended for a game. La
  
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• Batista On Being Upset Over His 2010 WWE Departure, Being A Heel, Scripted Promo Issues

  07-07-2016 05:23
  
  Batista appeared on v last week, here are the highlights…
  On Preferring To Be A Heel: “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 means something. I think a lot of people missed that point. I don’t know how they missed it, but what really bothers me about that run as well
  
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