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• UFC Champion Daniel Cormier Thinks Brock Lesnar Should Be WWE Champion; “To Hell With Randy Orton”

  10-07-2016 22:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier was interviewed following last night’s massive UFC 200 pay-per-view, and was asked about Brock Lesnar’s upcoming WWE SummerSlam with Randy Orton. Cormier, well known for being a huge pro wrestling fan, thinks WWE needs to make the “Beast Incarnate” even more unstoppable than he already is. “I think I’d make him more unbeatable. In WWE they call him the ‘conqueror’, the ‘beast incarnate&rsquo
  
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• Will Randy Orton Return As A Heel, Possible Fatal Four Way At SummerSlam and NXT Superstar Drafted

  10-07-2016 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another weekend and another set of questions from the most passionate fans in the world. After last night’s Ufc 200 event, where Brock Lesnar looked as dominant as ever, there are plenty of questions heading into the hottest parts of the summer. You can get your questions featured here by simply tweeting it to @JoshIsenberg4 on Twitter. Below are some of the best questions sent my way this weekend.
  @JoshIsenberg4 @WRESTLEZONEcom #AskIsenberg how excited are you f
  
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• Dana White Addresses Brock Lesnar Having Another UFC Fight, Reveals Ronda Rousey’s UFC Future, WWE Issues Statement on Lesnar Win

  10-07-2016 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Issues Statement on Lesnar Win
  After Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 win WWE issued the following statement:“LAS VEGAS — Brock Lesnar made a successful return to MMA at UFC 200, defeating Mark Hunt by unanimous decision. Despite an extended absence from the sport, Lesnar showed no signs of rust as he pressured the veteran Hunt with multiple takedowns, dominating strength, and destructive punches.”Dana White Addresses Brock Lesnar’s Future in UFC
  
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• UFC Promotes WWE 2K17 & SummerSlam At UFC 200 Last Night

  10-07-2016 19:21
  As most expected once it was revealed that Brock Lesnar was fighting at UFC 200, the UFC did some WWE promotional work at the big event.
  During the show, they aired several video packages, featuring Lesnar and WWE 2K17. They also promoted his SummerSlam match with Randy Orton.
  100% DIRECT LINK (VIDEO): THE COMPLETE UFC 200 – BROCK LESNAR VS. MARK HUNT FREE FIGHT LEAKED ONLINE >>>>!!!
  The post UFC Promotes WWE 2K17 & SummerSlam At UFC 200 Last Night appeared first on ProWres
  
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• Brock Lesnar Wins His MMA Return At UFC 200

  10-07-2016 19:14
  
  Brock Lesnar returned to MMA last night at UFC 200, facing UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt. In the fight, Lesnar took round one finding success by getting Hunt to the ground. Lesnar did not do a ton of damage, but considering his near five-year absence, looked good. In round two, Hunt did well to keep the fight on the feet, trying to establish his striking and largely avoiding Lesnar’s takedowns. Hunt looked relaxed and was constantly center cage, pressing Lesnar back but not doing much in what
  
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• Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt Highlights, Zack Sabre an Early WWE CWC Favorite?, Kota Ibushi Talks How He Ended Up in the CWC (Videos)

  10-07-2016 19:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lesnar vs Hunt Highlights
  Below is highlight footage of last night’s Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt UFC 200 fight:WWE CWC Videos
  WWE has posted the following Cruiserweight Classic videos, featuring Zack Sabre, Jr, Kota Ibushi and more:
  Will @ibushi_kota‘s passion for professional wrestling help the #GoldenStar shine in the @WWE_CWC? https://t.co/J3N1dHjb0M
  — WWE (@WWE) July 9, 2016
  EXCLUSIVE: Will @ibushi_kota‘s lo
  
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• Vince McMahon and Triple H Issue Statements to ESPN Praising Brock Lesnar Following UFC 200

  10-07-2016 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As seen in the video below, Vince McMahon and Triple H issued statements to ESPN following Brock Lesnar’s unanimous decision victory over Mark Hunt at UFC 200 last night.
  Triple H had the following to say:“To come back after all the time and put on that kind of performance speaks to the once in a lifetime type of athlete that Brock is.”Vince McMahon proclaimed the following:“Brock is the most formidable combat athlete in the history of the
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Fight Purse Revealed to Be the Biggest Guaranteed Pay in UFC History

  10-07-2016 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar’s purse for defeating Mark Hunt in the co-main event of UFC 200 last night was $2.5 million, according to Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports.
  This is not only Lesnar’s biggest UFC payday but the highest guaranteed pay for any UFC fighter in history. Conor McGregor was previously guaranteed $1 million in March for UFC 196.
  On top of his guaranteed purse, Lesnar will also receive money for pay-per-view sales.
  The post Brock Lesnar’s UFC 2
  
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• The Realest Guys On The Canvas (Video), Bayley Getting Ready For Another NXT Women’s Title Run?

  10-07-2016 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Canvas 2 Canvas
  WWE has posted the following Canvas 2 Canvas video featuring Enzo and Big Cass. You can watch the video below: Bayley Challenging For NXT Women’s Championship
  Bayley is getting ready for another title run after teasing that she would be challenging for the NXT Women’s Championship. The former champion said that this year could be bigger than 2015. You can see the tweet below: This road to the championship seems all too familiar. If you thought 2015 was
  
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• Nikki Bella Injury Update, Will Paul Heyman Be On Monday Night Raw Tomorrow?, WWE Fury: 15 Super-sized Slams (Video)

  10-07-2016 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Bella Injury Update
  Former WWE Diva’s Champion Nikki Bella posted an update on her recovery from neck surgery. Bella posted that she is going in for her final CAT scan in a few weeks. You can read the post below: Final CAT scan on neck in a few weeks… So can’t wait!  N #stayfearless
  — Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) July 9, 2016
  Paul Heyman On Raw Tomorrow?
  Since Brock Lesnar earned a victory in his return
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results Tampa, Florida (7/9): Hideo Itami vs Josh Woods, Austin Aries vs Hugo Knox, Samoa Joe vs No Way Jose

  10-07-2016 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWTorch
  WWE NXT Live Results
  July 9, 2016
  Tampa, Fla.
  (1) Steve Cutler beat Dan Matha via submission. Great opening match. Matha controlled much of it with Cutler getting in some offense. Cutler reversed Matha’s hold to set up the submission and get the tap.
  (2) Ember Moon (Athena) beat Billie Kay. Fairly long back and forth match before Ember Moon got the pin. She is looking very talented.
  (3) Angelo Dawkins beat Patrick Clark. Several comedy moments during the initial
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Danville, Illinois (7/9): Baron Corbin vs Dolph Ziggler, Rusev vs Jack Swagger, Big Show vs Bray Wyatt

  10-07-2016 14:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  WWE Live Show Results
  July 9, 2016
  Danville, Ill.
  (1) Enzo Amore & Big Cass beat The Dudleys.
  (2) Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler (no result reported).
  (3) Golden Truth (Goldust & R-Truth) beat Tyler Breeze & Fandango.
  (4) Becky Lynch beat Eva Marie via submission to the Dis-armer.
  (5) U.S. champion Rusev (w/Lana) beat Jack Swagger to retain the U.S. Title.
  (6) Sasha Banks beat Dana Brooke.
  (7) Big Show beat Bray Wyatt in the main event.
  The
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Tronto, Ontario (7/9): Apollo Crews vs Sheamus, AJ Styles vs Cesaro, Seth Rollins vs Dean Ambrose

  10-07-2016 14:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  WWE Live Show Results
  July 9, 2016
  Toronto, Ont., Canada(1) WWE tag champions New Day (Big E. & Xavier Woods w/Kofi Kingston) beat The Wyatts (Erick Rowan & Braun Strowman).
  (2) Apollo Crews beat Sheamus.
  (3) Sin Cara & Titus O’Neil beat Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas).
  (4) Darren Young beat IC champion The Miz (w/Maryse) via DQ; Miz retained the Intercontinental Title.
  (5) The Usos beat The Club (Luke Gal
  
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• WWE Superstars & Legends React to Brock Lesnar’s Win at UFC 200; Randy Orton Comments on His WWE SummerSlam Opponent’s Big Win

  10-07-2016 07:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The praise and congratulations have been pouring in for the “Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar after his dominating return to the octagon this weekend at UFC, downing the “Super Samoan” Mark Hunt by unanimous decision. Even Randy Orton, who will face Brock at this year’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, sent a message of good will to the former WWE and UFC World Heavyweight Champion. Great job kid!! @Bro
  
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• ”Moose’ Says Goodbye To ROH + Adam Rose Posts New Training Video

  10-07-2016 07:01
  
  – Indy pro wrestler Moose posted the following message on his Twitter account yesterday, bidding farewell to Ring of Honor. As previously reported, Moose had received several offers from the likes of TNA, Ring of Honor and AAA. It’s not yet been confirmed he’s signed a deal with TNA yet.
  Thank you @ringofhonor for the last two years and all the Memories…… See you down the Road…… #moosemoosemoosemoose
  — Quinn Moose Ojinnaka (@MooseNation69) July
  
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• Brock Lesnar Victorious in Return Fight at UFC 200; Addresses Fans in Passionate Post-Fight Speech

  10-07-2016 06:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  The “Beast Incarnate” is back, and he is NOT messing around. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion of the world returned to MMA this weekend at UFC for his first fight since 2011, defeating “Super Samoan” Mark Hunt by unanimous decision after three rounds. 
  Wanting to avoid the stand-up game of a knock-out specialist, Lesnar spent the majority of the fight taking Hunt to the ground, reigning down with rights
  
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• Cody Rhodes Jokes About Running For Office, Booker T Interviews Randy Orton

  10-07-2016 06:32
  
  – Booker T is set to interview WWE Superstar Randy Orton for SportsRadio 610 in Houston, Texas. Orton will discuss his upcoming match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam next month.
  – Former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes posted a jokey tweet about running for the Texas Senate in 2018. You can check out his tweet below. TheHill.com later published an article about Rhodes posting the tweet.
  "Vote Rhodes"
  Texas Senate 2018(not a drill)
  ((Well kinda')) pic.twitter.com/6pnN1OpEMp
  — Cody Rho
  
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• John Cena Says He Hasn’t Earned A Lighter Schedule Yet, & More

  10-07-2016 05:42
  
  John Cena posted the following tweet regarding the topic of working a lighter WWE schedule. According to Cena, he hasn’t “earned” a slower schedule. Instead, he says he’s earned an opportunity to challenge his own limits of “work capacity.”
  I have not "earned" a slower schedule, I have "earned" an opportunity to challenge the limits of work capacity. #NeverGiveUp #HUSTLE
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) July 9, 2016
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• Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Fight Takes Place Tonight + 7/12 iMPACT! Broadcast, More

  10-07-2016 05:08
  
  – As Brock Lesnar is set to make his MMA return later tonight at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt, Cena also posted this picture of his former opponent in Lesnar on his Instagram account.
  A photo posted by John Cena (@johncena) on Jul 9, 2016 at 8:50am PDT— WWNLive and EVOLVE announced the following on Friday…We are very excited that the new www.WWNLive.com will begin beta testing next week. It will undergo extensive testing before we make it public. We hope to have this done in a fe
  
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• James Storm & His Wife Announce Pregnancy – Details

  10-07-2016 04:58
  
  The wife of TNA Superstar James Storm, Dani Cox, has revealed in a video on Instagram that she and Storm are expecting their second child together. You can check out their announcement posted on Instagram below.
  ProWrestlingSheet.com is reporting that Dani’s pregnancy was quite difficult as she was reportedly getting fertility shot treatments and was informed by doctors that it would be difficult for her.We have an announcement to make!@jamesstormbrand
  A video posted by Dani Cox (@themrsst
  
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• Goldberg Discusses Lesnar’s 200 Fight, WWE 2K17

  10-07-2016 04:38
  
  The Miami Herald recently interviewed former WWE and WCW Superstar Bill Goldberg. Below are some highlights.
  On being in WWE 2K17: “Is it [a] precursor to me doing something else with WWE in the future? That’s not for me to say. I can’t speak for them, but as far as I’m concerned, this wasn’t my way to weasel into another match. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t happen, so be it.”
  On Lesnar’s fight at UFC 200: “If you look at the UFC b
  
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• Jushin Thunder Liger, Zack Sabre & More Added to PWG BOLA; All Names Announced Including Adam Cole, Cody Rhodes, Johnny Mundo, More

  10-07-2016 02:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jushin Thunder Liger, Zack Sabre, Jr., Will Ospreay and Pentagon Jr. have been named as the final participants in this year’s PWG Battle of Los Angeles, rounding out the list of names at 24. 
  The tournament takes place September 2-4 in Reseda, California and is looking to be the biggest BOLA in promotion history. The three-day show will feature talent from all around the world, including former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and names from Lucha Underground, Ring
  
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• Jushin Liger, Zack Sabre & More Added to PWG Battle of Los Angeles, James Storm & Wife Expecting Second Child in 2017

  10-07-2016 02:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  PWG Battle of Los Angeles Lineup is Complete!
  Jushin Thunder Liger, Zack Sabre, Jr., Will Ospreay and Pentagon Jr. have been named as the final participants in this year’s PWG Battle of Los Angeles.
  The tournament takes place September 2-4 in Reseda, California and is looking to be the biggest BOLA in promotion history, featuring the likes of Cody Rhodes and talent from Lucha Underground, Ring of Honor, New Japan, Europe, Mexico and more! Here’s the complet
  
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• PWG News – Jushin “Thunder” Liger Joins Battle Of Battle Of Los Angeles.+ Competitors

  10-07-2016 01:18
  
  Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has announced on Twitter that Jushin “Thunder” Liger has joined the lineup for this year’s PWG Battle of Los Angeles. You can check out the announcement tweet below.
  Jushin "Thunder" Liger is the twenty-fourth and final entrant in the 2016 Battle of Los Angeles!
  — PWG (@OfficialPWG) July 9, 2016
  Liger is the final entrant for the tournament. You can find the updated list of entrants below.
  1) Cody Rhodes2) Kamaitachi3) Jeff Cobb4) Mark Haskins5) Da
  
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• John Cena: ‘Nikki Bella Is The Love Of My Lifre, Talks Crying Over Pat Summitt’s Death

  10-07-2016 00:48
  
  Us Weekly recently interviewed WWE Superstar John Cena, who spoke about his relationship with Nikki Bella. Below are some highlights.
  On Nikki being the love of his life: “She’s truly the love of my life, and she deserves to be treated as such. Because we’re in the same industry, she truly understands that there will be fans that are looking for a different sort of admiration, but it takes two to be disrespectful, and I would like to think that in most every encounter, I try to
  
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• Backstage Update – WWE Contacting Multiple Indy Talents & Former Superstars

  10-07-2016 00:34
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
  Here is an update on names that have been rumored to make a return for the upcoming WWE brand extension. Previously, Forbes claimed that WWE contacted former top names to return for the brand split. The list included the likes of Bill Goldberg, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, and Rey Mysterio. A short time later, Goldberg confirmed to 4111 wresting, “WWE has not called me to be a part of any roster.” Angle himself said that here have not been any talks
  
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• UFC 200 Results: Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes, Brock Lesnar Returns to MMA, Anderson Silva vs Cain Velasquez, More

  10-07-2016 00:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Welcome to Wrestlezone’s live coverage and discussion area for tonight’s massive UFC 200 pay-per-view, live from the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Early prelims start on UFC Fight Pass at 6:30PM ET. 
  Prelims start on FS1 at 8PM ET. 
  The main card starts on PPV at 10PM ET. 
  UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims
  Jim Miller (25-8) vs. Takanori Gomi (35-11)
  R1: Gomi went for a kick early on, missed it, and
  
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• UFC 200 Live Results & Discussion Area: Tate vs Nunes, Brock Lesnar Returns, Daniel Cormier vs Anderson Silva, Aldo, Velasquez & More

  10-07-2016 00:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Welcome to Wrestlezone’s live coverage and discussion area for tonight’s massive UFC 200 pay-per-view, live from the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 
  Early prelims start on UFC Fight Pass at 6:30PM ET. 
  Prelims start on FS1 at 8PM ET. 
  The main card starts on PPV at 10PM ET. 
  UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims
  Jim Miller (25-8) vs. Takanori Gomi (35-11) in progress… 
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