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• Mark Hunt Injured Heading Into UFC 200 Fight Against Brock Lesnar?

  09-07-2016 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesAccording to @FrontRowBrian, Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 opponent Mark Hunt might be heading into tonight’s fight with some sort of undisclosed injury. Brian Tweeted the following:
  “There’s some talk of a Mark Hunt injury. No details tho.”
  When asked by a fan on Twitter if the injury is serious enough for UFC to cancel the fight, Brian answered by saying “no.”
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• Mark Hunt Injured Heading Into UFC 200?

  09-07-2016 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesAccording to @FrontRowBrian, Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 opponent Mark Hunt might be heading into tonight’s fight with some sort of undisclosed injury. Brian Tweeted the following:
  “There’s some talk of a Mark Hunt injury. No details tho.”
  When asked by a fan on Twitter if the injury is serious enough for UFC to cancel the fight, Brian answered by saying “no.”
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• Sheamus Donating Ring Gear to Benefit UK Child, TNA Executive Appearing on Taz Show, Zayn and Owens Feud Gets Its Own T-Shirt

  09-07-2016 21:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zayn and Owens Feud Gets Its Own T-Shirt
  WWEShop.com has released a “Fight Forever” t-shirt featuring Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
  Sheamus Donating Ring Gear to Benefit UK Child
  WWE star Sheamus has donated items to an auction benefitting “Batman” Ben Farrell, a young boy from the UK who was diagnosed at Christmas time with a rare form of Wilms tumour. Farrell had a stage IV tumour and his family estimate his
  
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• Mainstream Press for Heath Slater in WV, John Cena Talks Nikki Bella, Extended Version of Final Deletion Airing on Big Impact Episode

  09-07-2016 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mainstream Press for Heath Slater in WV
  The Associated Press picked up on the story of Heath Slater returning to his home state of West Virginia to help with recent flood relief efforts.
  Read Also: Photos of Heath Slater Helping with WV Flood Relief
  John Cena Talks Nikki Bella
  John Cena was recently interviewed by Us Magazine and during the interview he discussed his relationship with Nikki Bella.
  Extended Version of Finale Deletion Airing on Big Im
  
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• Video/Audio: Get Ready For UFC 200 With WZ Radio’s 2016 PIZZA WARS! Featuring 2CW’s Bin Hamin vs 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam!

  09-07-2016 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This portion of the WZ Radio One Year Anniversary Party & Stage Show features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin squaring off against 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam in the inaugural WZ Radio PIZZA WARS! Pitting Bin’s New York style pizza against Kevin’s beloved Chicago style deep dish. Only one man can win this best of three competition to declare pizza supremacy!
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• Timing of UFC 200 & WWE Announcing Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam Opponent, John Cena on Why He’s Working a Lighter WWE Schedule

  09-07-2016 20:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Timing of UFC 200 and WWE Announcing Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam Oppponent
  It’s likely no coincidence that WWE announced Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam opponent this week, the same week as Lesnar is returning to the Octagon to face Mark Hunt at UFC 200.
  As we noted last night, Dana White addressed the cross promotion between UFC and WWE with Lesnar fighting tonight, and he had the following to say about the deal:“Yeah. The fact that they did this – I wanted to reciprocate
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Talks the Importance of WWE in India, CWC Competitor Talks Pressure of Representing France (Video), Mandy Rose Video

  09-07-2016 20:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alberto Del Rio Talks the Importance of WWE in India
  As noted, WWE star Alberto Del Rio has been doing promotional work in India, and he spoke with the International Business Times at the end of the tour and had the following to say about WWE’s presence in India:“India is one of the most important markets for the WWE and we want to make the already existing fanbase grow further. Several people from our company have come in the past and we have pla
  
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• Kevin Owens Takes Harsh Shot at Brock Lesnar at WWE Live Event (Video), Goldberg Talks Lesnar at UFC 200, WWE Cross Promoting with UFC

  09-07-2016 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Goldberg Talks Brock Lesnar at UFC 200 and WWE Cross Promoting with UFC
  Bill Goldberg recently spoke with Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald, and during the interview Goldberg had the following to say about Brock Lesnar at UFC 200:“If you look at the UFC business model, they’ve always professed that they put the best fighters out there, and I’m not saying this because we’re talking about Brock. I’m saying this as an e
  
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• Booker T Talking to Randy Orton Tonight, TNA Star’s Wife Is Pregnant, Noam Dar Talks Representing Scotland in the WWE CWC (Video)

  09-07-2016 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Booker T Talking to Randy Orton Tonight About SummerSlam
  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be interviewing Randy Orton tonight on Houston’s SportsRadio 610 to discuss Orton vs Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam.
  Noam Dar Talks Representing Scotland in the WWE CWC
  22-year-old Noam Dar, the youngest competitor in the Cruiserweight Classic, is ready to show that youth doesn’t mean inexperience in the historic tournament:TNA Star and His Wife Expecting Their Second Child
  TNA star Ja
  
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• The Lineup For Next Week’s TNA iMPACT! Broadcast

  09-07-2016 19:30
  
  TNA has announced the following for next week’s Destination X-themed episode of Impact:
  * TNA World Title Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Eddie Edwards* Knockouts Title Match: Sienna vs. Marti Bell vs. Gail Kim vs. Jade* X-Division #1 Contender’s Ladder Match: Rockstar Spud vs. DJ Z vs. Braxton Sutter vs. Mandrews vs. Andrew Everett vs. Trevor Lee* Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Carter* Matt Hardy discusses the consequences from The Final Deletion
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• Luke Harper Discusses His Character, Suffering A Broken Leg, & More

  09-07-2016 19:19
  
  Luke Harper spoke with Rue Morgue about his role in the currently-filming action-horror film Mohawk. The film is directed by Ted Geoghegan (We Are Still Here). Some highlights are below:
  On his character: “[He[ has a big heart of gold, even though he’s a tough guy at the same time. I feel like he’s the moral compass of Mohawk. His biggest crime is following, and not stepping up to stop the others from making these atrocities happen. It’s a fun role.”
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• Titus O’Neil Talks Racial Injustice in America, How We Can Effect Change, Biases From Law Enforcement Towards African Americans, More

  09-07-2016 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the heels of the Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile shootings, but before the tragic shooting in Dallas, WWE star Titus O’Neil spoke with Rapzilla about racial injustice in America, and below are some highlights:What are your thoughts about the recent events concerning Alton Sterling and Philando Castile?It’s not a new normal. This has been happening for years, since before I was born. It’s not just about the African American community. It’
  
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• Heath Slater Helps Out With Flood Relief In West Virginia – Photos

  09-07-2016 19:06
  
  WVVA reports that Heath Slater recently helped out with flood relief in his home state of West Virginia with his wife. He loaded supplies at the Sophia Fire Department Bingo Hall then gave the items to vicitms in Clay County with other volunteers. He grew up in Pineville. He was also a guest at a benefit concert at Muncheeze Bar & Grill last night.
  He said: >b>“To me, it was just heartbreaking to see the pictures, and knowing that I had time off to come up here and try to put som
  
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• Jim Ross Recalls Vince McMahon Meeting Brock Lesnar For the First Time, Talks Why Lesnar is the Best Combat Sports Athlete Ever

  09-07-2016 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steven Muehlhausen of Sporting News recently spoke with WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross ahead of tonight’s UFC 200 event, and below are some interview highlights:
  On Vince McMahon first meeting Brock Lesnar:“We were in Minnepolis and I had Gerry (Brisco) call Brock and Shelton Benjamin, who was a graduate associate and workout partner during Brock’s senior year,” Ross said. “Shelton had also wrestled at Minnesota, a great athlete. So we ha
  
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• Final Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 Betting Odds, WZ Live Coverage of the Fight Tonight, Latest Episode of UFC Embedded (Video)

  09-07-2016 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE and UFC Champion Brock Lesnar makes his return to The Octagon tonight at UFC 200, and his opponent will be Mark Hunt.
  Current betting odds for the fight have Lesnar as the underdog at +140, and Hunt as the favorite at -160. This means you would have to bet $160 to win $100 if you bet on Mark Hunt, and a bet of $100 for Brock Lesnar would win you $140.
  WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt at UFC 200 tonight, so be sure to join us then!
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• Latest News on Returning Names for the WWE Brand Split, Is Eric Bischoff Returning?, Brian Kendrick Talks Getting a Second Chance in WWE

  09-07-2016 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Bischoff On If He Will Return to WWE for the Brand Split
  With WWE bringing former General Managers back to TV recently to hype the upcoming brand split, one name that fans have been talking about is Eric Bischoff. Bischoff took to Twitter recently and shot down the idea of a possible WWE return:
  Focus on something else. Not going to happen. https://t.co/ntzXKCG4zf
  — Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 8, 2016Brian Kendrick Talks Getting a Second Chance
  
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• Braun Strowman Calls Out “Internet Nerds” (Photo), JR Blogs on Jon Jones – Brock Lesnar UFC 200, Kevin Nash and More Celebrating Birthdays

  09-07-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JR Blogs on Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Chances
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are his thoughts on the Jon Jones UFC 200 situation:“Brock Lesnar is now in the main event of UFC 200 vs Mark Hunt in a three rounder. Lesnar is the underdog versus the hard hitting Hunt who will be looking to KO Lesnar early and definitely Saturday night. The first 60 seconds of the fight are crucial for both heavyweights and this one will end
  
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• Bill Goldberg Talks Regretting Never Having a Heel Run in Wrestling, Possibly Moving to Canada Following the Presidential Election and More

  09-07-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Part two of Steve Austin’s interview with Bill Goldberg on “The Steve Austin Show” is now available via PodcastOne.com, and below are some interview quotes from Goldberg, with a H/T to WZ reader Jules Allen for the transcription:
  On his current condition and health:“I’m getting older and things are going to slow down, but I wouldn’t change anything for the world. If cardio’s the determining factor of my health, fitness lev
  
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• Possibility Of Wyatt Family vs New Day Outside The Arena, Is It Because Of TNA’s Final Deletion?

  09-07-2016 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This second of four videos from CSR is talking about the possibility of Wyatt Family vs New Day in a match that’s outside the arena. If this happens, does it have anything to do with the success off TNA’s Final Deletion match? Here’s some highlights from the conversation:Josh Isenberg:
  I liked The Final Deletion, you can read my thoughts on WrestleZone, but I think the comparisons are being drawn because of the timing. For the longest time WWE
  
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• WZ Photo Gallery: NXT Venice Live Event featuring Samoa Joe, Hideo Itami, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bayley, TM61, Carmella and More

  09-07-2016 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE NXT held a live event in Venice, FL last night, and it was headlined by Samoa Joe and Austin Aries vs Hideo Itami and Andrade “Cien” Almas.
  Below is a gallery of photos from the event, courtesy of WZ reader Tom Gibson. You can read full results from last night’s event at this link.
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• WWE Looks at the Top 10 Draft Day Shockers (Video), Moose Bids Farewell to Ring of Honor, Total Divas Filming in Las Vegas (Photo)

  09-07-2016 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Total Divas Filming in Las Vegas
  As seen below, the cast of Total Divas has been shooting this week in Las Vegas:Yesterday a few cast members from @WWE Total Divas out at @SMRacing! Thank you @JetpackAmerica & @rivierapaddle pic.twitter.com/pzFC4ysaJq
  — Spring Mountain (@SMRacing) July 8, 2016Moose Bids Farewell to Ring of Honor
  Ring of Honor star Moose officially bid farewell to the company as he posted the following on Twitter.
  As noted, Moose has offers on the table from several pr
  
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• Moose Officially Done with Ring of Honor, WWE Looks at the Top 10 Draft Day Shockers (Video), Total Divas Filming in Las Vegas (Photo)

  09-07-2016 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Total Divas Filming in Las Vegas
  As seen below, the cast of Total Divas has been shooting this week in Las Vegas:Yesterday a few cast members from @WWE Total Divas out at @SMRacing! Thank you @JetpackAmerica & @rivierapaddle pic.twitter.com/pzFC4ysaJq
  — Spring Mountain (@SMRacing) July 8, 2016Moose Bids Farewell to Ring of Honor
  Ring of Honor star Moose officially bid farewell to the company as he posted the following on Twitter.
  As noted, Moose has offers on the table from several pr
  
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• WWE Oshawa Live Event Results (7/8): Triple Threat WWE Title Match, Owens vs Zayn, The Miz vs Darren Young IC Title Match and More

  09-07-2016 17:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Oshawa Live Event Results
  7/8/16
  Oshawa, Ontario
  Results Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  The Usos beat Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows.
  Cesaro and Titus O’Neil beat Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel.
  Apollo Crews beat Sheamus.
  Sami Zayn beat Kevin Owens.
  Charlotte beat Natalya to defend the WWE Women’s Title.
  The Miz (with Maryse) beat Darren Young to defend the Intercontinental Title.
  Dean Ambrose beat AJ Styles and Seth Rollins to retain the WWE Ti
  
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• Who Tops This Week’s WWE Power Rankings? (Video), Paige Praises Alberto Del Rio, Finn Balor Shows Off His Drawing Skills (Video)

  09-07-2016 16:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor Shows Off His Drawing Skills
  Below is a new clip from WWE Game Night featuring Finn Balor showing off his drawing skills:Ever wonder how @wwebalor‘s drawing skills are? Look no further than this #WWEGameNight BONUS CLIP! https://t.co/lGxX3ZMRc9
  — WWE (@WWE) July 8, 2016Who Tops This Week’s WWE Power Rankings?
  Below is this week’s WWE Power Rankings video:Paige Praises Alberto Del Rio
  As Alberto Del Rio continues to do promotional wor
  
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• WATCH: Brock Lesnar Vs. Mark Hunt UFC 200 Weigh-Ins

  09-07-2016 10:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released the following video from Friday’s UFC 200 weigh-ins in Las Vegas.
  The Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt footage begins at the 30:57 mark, and Brock Lesnar weighs-in at 265.5 pounds, and his opponent Mark Hunt weighs-in at 264.5 pounds.
  WZ will be providing complete, LIVE play-by-play results coverage of Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt at UFC 200 on Saturday night so be sure to join us then!
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• First Round Match Listing for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic (Non-Spoiler), Tony Nese & TJ Perkins Talk Competing in the Tournament (Videos)

  09-07-2016 10:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE CWC News
  Next Wednesday, the WWE Cruiserweight Classic will kickoff on the WWE Network, and below are the first episodes matches, which are part of the first round of the tournament:
  -Clement Petiot vs. Cedric Alexander
  -Ariya Daivari vs. HoHo Lun
  -Alejandro Saez vs. Gran Metalik
  -Brian Kendrick vs. Raul Mendoza
  Tony Nese and TJ Perkins Talk Competing in the Tournament
  WWE has also released the following videos featuring Tony Nese and TJ Perkins talking the WWE CWC:The post First Round Matc
  
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• First Episode Match Listing for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic (Non-Spoiler), Tony Nese & TJ Perkins Talk Competing in the Tournament (Videos)

  09-07-2016 10:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE CWC News
  Next Wednesday, the WWE Cruiserweight Classic will kickoff on the WWE Network, and below are the first episode matches, which are part of the first round of the tournament:
  -Clement Petiot vs. Cedric Alexander
  -Ariya Daivari vs. HoHo Lun
  -Alejandro Saez vs. Gran Metalik
  -Brian Kendrick vs. Raul Mendoza
  Tony Nese and TJ Perkins Talk Competing in the Tournament
  WWE has also released the following videos featuring Tony Nese and TJ Perkins talking the WWE CWC:The post First Episode Mat
  
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• Updated Card for Next Week’s TNA Destination X Impact Wrestling: Ladder Match, Title vs Title, Matt Hardy to Address Final Deletion, More

  09-07-2016 10:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Below is the updated card for next week’s TNA Destination X edition of Impact Wrestling:
  TNA X Division Title vs. TNA World Heavyweight Title
  Eddie Edwards vs. Bobby Lashley
  TNA Knockouts Title Match
  Marti Bell vs. Jade vs. Gail Kim vs. Sienna
  X Division #1 Contender’s Ladder Match
  DJ Zema Ion vs. Mandrews vs. Trevor Lee vs. Andrew Everett vs. Rockstar Spud vs. Braxton Sutter
  Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Carter III
  Matt Hardy addresses The Final DeletionThe post Updated Card for Next Wee
  
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• NXT Venice Live Results (7/8): Hideo Itami Headlines With Samoa Joe, Nakamura vs Murphy, TM61, Bayley, Austin Aries & More

  09-07-2016 06:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following are house show results from tonight’s NXT Venice live event in Venice, Florida. 
  (1) Hugo Knox def. Wesley Blake with a swinging neckbreaker. 
  (2) Oney Lorcan def. Noah with a single-leg crab submission. 
  (3) Carmella def. Aliyah. 
  (4) The Authors of Pain def. Adrian Jaoude & Niko Bogojevic. 
  (5) Shinsuke Nakamura def. Buddy Murphy with the Kinshasa. 
  (6) TM61 def. Sawyer Fulton & Alexander Wolfe. 
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• Major Name Confirmed For WWE Raw Return on Monday; US Championship Match, #1 Contender Battle Royal & More

  09-07-2016 06:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released its official preview for this Monday’s edition of WWE Raw, live from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The biggest piece of news coming from WWE.com is that the Chairman himself, Vince McMahon, will be returning to the show to address the ongoing power struggle over Smackdown Live. 
  On the in-ring front, Rusev will defend the U.S. Championship against Long Island’s Zack Ryder, who has been on a hot streak lately, picking up a w
  
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• Vince McMahon Returning To RAW Next Week + 3 Big Matches

  09-07-2016 05:12
  
  WWE has announced that Vince McMahon will make his return on Monday’s episode of RAW. The preview for Vince’s appearance reads as follows:
  “Mr. McMahon gave his children, Shane and Stephanie, shared custody over Monday Night Raw, but ironically, it’s SmackDown Live that has caused friction between the two siblings. With both McMahons declaring their intentions to run SmackDown come Tuesday, July 19 (and fending off would-be usurpers ranging from Corporate Kane to John Lau
  
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• WWE Looking For Feedback For New Network Shows – Details

  09-07-2016 04:22
  
  WWE recently sent out a fan survey asking about possible new WWE Network shows. Here are the projects listed:* Ask Me Anything Live – Live, interactive Q&A with WWE talents.* Everyone Has A Price – Reality series scouring the country for the most memorable WWE memorabilia, the origin of the items and determining their price.* Extreme Eats – Tommy Dreamer and Bubba Ray Dudley tour the United States to show off their favorite food locations, sample odd and strange food combin
  
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• Dana White on WWE Negotiations For Brock Lesnar, Vince McMahon, WWE Promotion on UFC Shows, Ronda Rousey, GSP & More

  09-07-2016 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  UFC’s president Dana White spoke to members of the press tonight following the UFC 200 weigh-in for tomorrow’s massive event, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In a fight many assumed would never happen, the “Beast Incarnate” himself Brock Lesnar will return to the octagon, squaring up against the “Super Samoan” Mark Hunt. 
  When asked how negotiations went with WWE and who he had to work with to make it happen, White spoke openly and noted that
  
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• WWE SmackDown Rating Rises This Week – Details

  09-07-2016 04:16
  
  SmacDown rebounded from last week’s slip to hit the highest rating in a month and a half. Thursday night’s episode brought in a 0.68 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 2.241 million viewers. Those numbers are up 8% each from last week’s 0.63 demo rating and 2.08 million viewers. The numbers are the highest since the May 19th episode scored a 0.7 and 2.295 million viewers.
  SmackDown ranked #4 for the night among cable originals, behind midnight and 1 AM CNN coverage and
  
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• Moose Pulled From Show Taking Place During TNA Taping, ROH To England

  09-07-2016 04:01
  
  It’s still speculation at this point, but a new cancellation in Moose’s indy schedule suggests he may be signed with TNA. NOVA Pro Wrestling has announced that the ROH alum will no longer be appearing at their August 12th “One Crazy Summer” show due to a contractual obligation. TNA is set to do a set of TV tapings from August 11th through the 14th.
  ROH has announced that they will return to the UK for house shows on November 18th, 19th and 20th. These are the promotion&rs
  
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• JBL Posts A Facebook Blog On The Recent Shootings – Read His Blog

  09-07-2016 03:53
  
  JBL has posted an opinion piece to his Facebook page about the police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, as well as the shooting in Dallas on Thursday night during a protest that saw five police officers killed. Sterling and Castile were both fatally shot during encounters with police. The former was captured on video, while the latter saw its immediate aftermath streamed on Facebook by Castile’s fiancee. They sparked protests around the country. It was at one of these prote
  
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• Lucha Mexico To Get Theatrical And VOD Release – Details

  09-07-2016 02:57
  
  Lucha Mexico, the documentary about Mexican lucha libre, will be released in theaters and on VOD on July 15. It will screen in 25 markets, including Los Angeles and New York. The film was directed by Ian Markiewicz and Alexandria Hammond. It features Shocker, Hijo del Perro Aguayo, Blue Demon Jr, Tony Salazar, Arkangel, Jon Anderson and Fabian “El Gitano”, among others.Here’s a synopsis: “In Mexico, the fight between good and evil has been waged every week for decades, th
  
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• WWE Announces The Plans For Their San Diego Comic-Con

  09-07-2016 02:50
  
  WWE has announced their San Diego Comic-Con slate. The company announced on WWE.com that there will be a Q&A panel with the New Day, AJ Styles and Becky Lynch for new WWE action figures, as moderated by Corey Graves. The event will take place on July 21st at 1 PM.
  Also announced are the following signings at the Mattel booth:
  July 21st – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT: Kofi Kingston, Big E and Xavier Woods
  July 22nd – 11 AM – 12 PM PT: AJ Styles, Becky Lynch and The Shockmaster
  
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• Pat Patterson On Rejected WWE Talent: “You Were Just Not Good Enough!”

  09-07-2016 02:42
  
  - Newsweek has published an excerpt on WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson’s “Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE” book, which comes out in August:
  Patterson wrote the following excerpt:
  There are very good wrestlers who are never going to be the performer that Vince sees as the guy. The reality is: you have to convince the director of the movie that you’re right for the part. Some guys are just not good enough for WWE. It’s hard to meet with so many aspir
  
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• Cody Rhodes Confirms Project About His Late Father

  09-07-2016 02:18
  
  - As noted, former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes previously teased a project titled “The Last Cowboy” about his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, to be released in 2017.
  Cody revealed on “The Ric Flair Show” that the WWE recently offered him a deal related to a biography about his father. Cody has been working on the book since his father passed last year.
  Cody said he has been working on rights to the book so he will still be able to write it.
  Cody was reportedly upset
  
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• Becky Lynch On Her Match With Natalya, Stephanie Makes Media List, Titus O’Neil Tweets

  09-07-2016 02:06
  
  - WWE Superstar Becky Lynch recently took to Twitter to hype her upcoming match with Natalya at the Battleground Pay-Per-View. The two have been heavily feuding on WWE TV for the last few weeks.
  Becky Lynch tweeted the following:
  .@NatbyNature better go back to the dungeon & start training because I'm coming after you like a #straightfire breathing dragon. #Smackdown
  — Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) July 8, 2016- Multichannel News recently announced Authority member Stephanie McMahon has
  
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• Paul Heyman Comments On Brock Lesnar’s Fight At UFC 200

  09-07-2016 01:52
  
  - WWE Manager Paul Heyman recently posted a preview article on Brock Lesnar fighting Mark Hunt at UFC 200 on Yahoo Sports.
  Paul Heyman is a multi-talented writer, performer, marketer, promoter,occasional professional wrestler, manager and commentator. Heyman owned and was the original force behind Extreme Championship Wrestling. Heyman has managed a record five WWE World Heavyweight Champions including Brock Lesnar, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, and CM Punk.
  Here is the following excerpt fr
  
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• Vince McMahon Scheduled For Monday’s WWE RAW Episode

  09-07-2016 01:40
  
  - As noted, Stephanie and Shane McMahon are currently scheduled to appear on Monday’s episode of RAW. WWE Chairmen Vince McMahon will also appear to further the power struggle storyline between Shane and Stephanie.
  Also scheduled for RAW:
  * United States Title Match: Rusev vs. Zack Ryder* Singles Match: Sasha Banks vs Dana Brooke
  WWE RAW airs live Monday night in Detroit, MI from the famous Joe Louis Arena.Superstars scheduled to appear at the taping include Seth Rollins, John Cena, Dean A
  
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• Goldberg On Not Having A Great Heel Run, Leaving America, Current Physical Condition

  09-07-2016 01:32
  
  - Steve Austin’s two-part interview with former WCW Superstar Bill Goldberg is now available on the latest “Steve Austin Show” podcast. Here are the following highlights:
  On his current physical condition:
  “I’m getting older and things are going to slow down, but I wouldn’t change anything for the world.” Goldberg added, “if cardio’s the determining factor of my health [or] fitness level, f–k, I’m in the best shape of my life! If
  
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• Jim Ross On TNA’s “Final Deletion” Segment, Orton vs. Lesnar At SummerSlam, More

  09-07-2016 01:23
  
  - WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross addressed a variety of topics at JRsBarBQ.com including Brock Lesnar benefiting from recent UFC chaos, Randy Orton vs Lesnar and the “Final Deletion” segment. Here are the following highlights:
  On Brock Lesnar:
  “Brock Lesnar is now in the main event of UFC 200 vs Mark Hunt in a three rounder. Lesnar is the underdog versus the hard hitting Hunt who will be looking to KO Lesnar earl;y and definitely Saturday night. The first 60 seconds of the fight ar
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “Where Are The Mid Card Contenders At?

  09-07-2016 01:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Seth Rollins vs. Jey UsoSmackdown starts off with Seth Rollins in action against Jey Uso. Surprisingly, WWE gave these guys a lot of time to work in the ring, with Jey hitting plenty of his offense. Rollins has to worry about Dean Ambrose on the outside, which allows Jey for a superkick and then a Samoan Drop soon after. He would get a few two counts and then Seth took over. He hit the powerbomb into the corner and then ends his night with a Pedigree.
  I am not hating the idea of The Uso’s
  
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• Eddie Edwards Speaks Candidly About Option C

  09-07-2016 01:15
  
  Eddie Edwards Speaks Candidly About Option CThe post Eddie Edwards Speaks Candidly About Option C appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• UFC 200: Lesnar vs. Hunt Weigh-In: July 8, 2016

  09-07-2016 01:14
  
  UFC 200: Lesnar vs. Hunt Weigh-In: July 8, 2016The post UFC 200: Lesnar vs. Hunt Weigh-In: July 8, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• T.J. Perkins’ long road to the CWC: Cruiserweight Classic: Bracketology

  09-07-2016 01:13
  
  T.J. Perkins’ long road to the CWC: Cruiserweight Classic: BracketologyThe post T.J. Perkins’ long road to the CWC: Cruiserweight Classic: Bracketology appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Tyler Breeze asks the questions this week!: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #22

  09-07-2016 01:12
  
  Tyler Breeze asks the questions this week!: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #22The post Tyler Breeze asks the questions this week!: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #22 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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