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• WWE Planning to Split Up Tag Teams in the Draft?, Top NXT Star Misses Event & TV Tapings, Bayley Recreates Her Entrance with a Fan (Video)

  15-07-2016 22:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Planning to Split Up Tag Teams for the Brand Split?
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE has plans to split up a few established tag-teams during next week’s live Smackdown roster draft. The report did not mention any specific tag-teams, however the more established a given team is as a unit, the more likely they are to be split up for the “shock value” factor.
  Top NXT Star Misses Live Event & TV Tapings
  For reasons unknown at the time, Austin Aries
  
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• Chris Jericho Talks Why We Will Not Be Seeing Any “Stupid Idiot” WWE Merch, His Current Run and Young Talent Pushing Him to a New Level

  15-07-2016 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Chris Jericho was recently interviewed by Ted Gruber of FanSided and below are some interview highlights:
  On his current run in WWE:“It’s always a blast coming back. I think the work I’m doing this year has been the best of my career. At least since 2008-2009. It’s fun being heel and being locked into something I haven’t been doing for years. I think it’s really grown on people.
  Let me tell you the guys I’m wo
  
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• Update: Cody Rhodes Says He Owns the Rights to the “Rhodes” Name

  15-07-2016 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Despite the “Rhodes” name being pulled from a t-shirt promoting the upcoming Cody Rhodes vs Kurt Angle match, Cody took to Twitter and noted he does indeed own the “Rhodes” name:I own Rhodes
  He was with me for my first breath and I was with him for his last
  There’s no piece of paper on Earth that takes my name away
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) July 15, 2016The post Update: Cody Rhodes Says He Owns the Rights to the “Rh
  
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• Update: Cody Rhodes Says He “Owns Rhodes”

  15-07-2016 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Despite the “Rhodes” name being pulled from a t-shirt promoting the upcoming Cody Rhodes vs Kurt Angle match, Cody took to Twitter and noted he “owns Rhodes”.
  The Tweet does not confirm, however, whether or not he will be able to continue using the name on the indy scene.
  For all of Cody’s announced upcoming matches on the indy scene, he is being billed as Cody Rhodes, however all of his Pro Wrestling Tees merchandise says only C
  
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• Top 15 NXT Wrestlers WWE Should Sign to the Main Roster For the Upcoming WWE Brand Split

  15-07-2016 22:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This July, WWE will once against be splitting their talent into two rosters, exclusive to the Raw and Smackdown brands. As WWE Smackdown shifts to a two-hour live format on Tuesday nights, the USA Network is looking to boost their numbers way up by setting the “blue brand” up with big names and a strong, independent focus to set it apart from the long-time flagship WWE Raw. 
  Here are our picks for the TOP 15 NXT WRESTLERS WWE SHOULD SIGN NEXT; the men and women of the Flor
  
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• WWE Questions Big Show vs Shaq at WrestleMania, Recalls Bischoff Becoming Raw GM, Kenneth Johnson Talks His WWE CWC Hopes (Videos)

  15-07-2016 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Questions Big Show vs Shaq at WrestleMania
  WWE has released the following video, questioning if we will see Big Show vs Shaquille O’Neal at WrestleMania 33:Recalls Bischoff Becoming WWE Raw GM
  The latest episode of This Week In WWE History looks at Eric Bischoff being named the new general manager of Monday Night Raw in 2002:Kenneth Johnson Talks His WWE CWC Hopes
  Detroit native Kenneth Johnson is hoping to use the Cruiserweight Classic as a platform to
  
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• **SPOILERS** – More TNA iMPACT! Wrestling TV Taping Results

  15-07-2016 21:46
  
  Credit: Wrestlinginc.com
  * Gail Kim defeated Allie and Knockouts Champion Sienna in a Handicap Match, made by Maria Kanellis.
  * TNA World and X Division Champion Bobby Lashley came out and issues an open challenge. DJ Zema Ion comes out to cash in his title shot.
  * Lashley retained the X Division Title over DJZ in a Ladder Match.
  * In-ring segment with Ethan Carter III that ends with him getting beat down by Moose and Mike Bennett.
  * Mahabali Shera and Grado defeated The Tribunal.
  * Matt Hardy c
  
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• Cody Rhodes Unable to Use the Name “Rhodes”?, Seth Rollins Says He Deserves to Be the #1 WWE Draft Pick, More Details on ESPY Rating

  15-07-2016 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins Says He Deserves to Be the #1 WWE Draft Pick
  Seth Rollins appeared on the Cheap Heat podcast this week and talked the upcoming WWE Draft, and he said he doesn’t care which show he ends up on, Raw or Smackdown. He said he would feel slighted if he’s drafted at #2 and would feel insulted if he’s drafted anything lower than #2. He added as he feels he is the best wrestler in WWE to build a brand around.
  More Details on ESPY Rating
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• Ariya Daivari Comments On His WWE CWC Match With HoHo Lun; Wrestling Sheet Radio Debut Episode On Dash Radio Now Available

  15-07-2016 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Yesterday Wrestling Sheet Radio officially started going live for two hours every week on Dash Radio.
  Each episode is hosted by ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief, former TMZ senior produer and WZ Daily regular Ryan Satin.
  During the debut episode Ryan and his co-hosts welcomed Cruiserweight Classic competitor Ariya Daivari as a guest. During his appearance he had the following to say about his CWC opponent HoHo Lun:“I don’t think the wrestling scene in China is very big. Even if
  
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• 7/15 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Who Should Be Smackdown Champ?, Nia Jax Being Called Up?, WWE Draft, Lesnar v Orton At SSlam, More

  15-07-2016 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman opening up the phone lines and talking to fans from around the world!
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  RAW and Smackdown talents futures on Superstars and Main Event
  Brock Lesnar getting tested by USADA
  Dean Ambrose defending his WWE Championship against Seth Rollins this Monday on RAW
  Nia Jax possibly being called up to the main roster
  The pos
  
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• Kevin Nash Discusses The Lack Of Roster Depth Going Into The Brand Split, ‘The Club’, Reigns

  15-07-2016 20:05
  
  Kevin Nash spoke with Sports Illustrated for a new interview. The highlights are below:
  On giving his blessing to The Club to use the “too sweet” gesture: “If you’re over enough to use that and the people don’t sh– on you, you’re over. I don’t mind it at all. I just didn’t like them bringing in Doc and Anderson, then having that six-man elimination match [against Roman Reigns and The Uso’s]. There is no reason to beat those two guys com
  
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• WWE Sends Cease & Desist Letters To Indy Promoters, Full WWE Summerslam Meet & Greet Details

  15-07-2016 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Sends Cease & Desist Letters To Indy Promoters
  PWInsider.com is reporting that a variety of independent pro wrestling promoters received cease and desist letters from WWE today. The letters informed the promoters that they are utilizing WWE owned photographs on advertising materials to promote former WWE contracted talents. After speaking with one of the promoters who has received the WWE’s request I can confirm that WWE is
  
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• Val Venis Talks How Marijuana Helped Him Overcome Drug Withdrawals, Christy Hemme Talks Her Road to Becoming a Hollywood TV Writer

  15-07-2016 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince Russo’s THE BRAND which could be both SEEN and HEARD daily on the RELMNetwork.com and PodcastOne.com, was highlighted this week by part two of my interview with WWE Diva Search Winner and Former TNA Superstar Christy Hemme, and the finale of my discussion with Sean Morley, formerly known as WWE Superstar Val Venis.
  In part two of VIXENS WHO RULE with Christy Hemme, the former winner of the WWE Diva Search and the first woman to ever be a part of the creative
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Talks How the U.S. Presidential Race is Like WWE, Who Are the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton of WWE?, How Will It End?

  15-07-2016 19:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dolph Ziggler recently spoke with FOX Business host Kennedy of “Kennedy Nation” as Ziggler will be covering the upcoming Republican National Convention for the program. Below are interview highlights:
  From your perspective, how is this race like pro wrestling?The great stories in this election are what make it like WWE and what make WWE a global phenomenon. There are so many characters that everyone can relate to. It’s not like 20, 30, 40 years ago an
  
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• Triple H Talks Bret Hart’s Recent Comments About Him, NXT and the Upcoming Brand Split, Brock Lesnar’s Crossover Ability, Nakamura & More

  15-07-2016 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H recently did a Q&A with ESPN to promote the WWE NXT edition of WWE 2K17 and more and below are some highlights:Brock Lesnar appears on the cover of “WWE 2K17,” and you recently praised his performance at UFC 200. What does his ability to cross over do for WWE’s brand?It’s huge. I think any time that you can have a WWE performer that can cross over into something else and have that kind of a night or a performance, whether that&rsquo
  
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• Kevin Nash Talks Bullet Club Using the “Too Sweet” Gesture, Roman Reigns Being Caught in a “Bad Time” Right Now, Lack of WWE Roster Depth

  15-07-2016 19:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard and below are some interview highlights:Giving his blessing to The Club to use the “too sweet” gesture:“If you’re over enough to use that and the people don’t sh– on you, you’re over. I don’t mind it at all. I just didn’t like them bringing in Doc and Anderson, then having that six-man elimination match [against Roman R
  
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• How Many Times Was Brock Lesnar Drug Tested for UFC 200?, Footage of Bobby Roode’s NXT Entrance Last Night, “Lucha Mexico” Now Open

  15-07-2016 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Many Times Was Brock Lesnar Drug Tested for UFC 200?
  According to PWInsider, Brock Lesnar was tested a total of 8 times for his UFC 200 fight against Mark Hunt. As noted, Lesnar is still under UFC contract and will continue to be drug tested by USADA as a part of UFC’s anti-doping policy until Lesnar informs them that he is retired from UFC competition.
  Footage of Bobby Roode’s NXT Entrance Last Night
  Below is
  
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• **SPOILERS** – Quarterfinal Matches For WWE Cruiserweight Classic

  15-07-2016 19:09
  
  Following last night’s Cruiserweight Classic taping, the following matches are set for the quarterfinals:
  * Gran Metalik vs. Akira Tozawa* Rich Swann vs. TJ Perkins* Noam Dar vs. Zack Sabre Jr.* Kota Ibushi vs. Brian Kendrick
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Brand **NEW** VERY REVEALING Nikki Bella Pics! **MUST-SEE**!!!
  The post **SPOILERS** – Quarterfinal Matches For WWE Cruiserweight Classic appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE/Xbox One WWE Network Statement + WWE Running RAW & SD! TV Tapings In Denver

  15-07-2016 19:04
  
  – WWE has announced RAW and SmackDown tapings in Denver at the Pepsi Center for October 17th and the18th.
  – WWE issued a statement in regard to technical issues with WWE Network on Xbox One on Wednesday, which reads as follows:
  “We apologize that you experienced technical difficulties while trying to watch WWE Network on Xbox One last night. The issue has been resolved and you can now watch programming you may have missed on demand. If you continue to have an issue, please full
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – The WWE Brand Split & Draft, The Lack Of Hype For Lesnar’s UFC Victory

  15-07-2016 18:58
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, here are the highlights…
  On WWE Authority Figures: Good to see WWE tweaking the authority figure presentation on RAW and Smackdown starting with next week’s WWE Draft. The presentation is in need of a ‘new coat of paint’ and this is good timing IMO. Curious to see who is cast as the new, figure heads and how they interact with the talents and into the new, storylines.
  On WWE’s Lack of Hype For Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Victo
  
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• Triple H Discusses The Booking Of WWE vs. NXT, Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Win

  15-07-2016 18:46
  
  Triple H recently spoke with ESPN, here are some highlights…
  On Booking NXT vs. WWE: “I think for me that was part of the goal when we were creating NXT, to not just recreate Raw or SmackDown and kind of have some variety and give them something different. To me, our industry is kind of like music. There are all different kinds of genres in music and with Raw and SmackDown you are trying to hit the most mainstream level of enjoyment of the product that you can, sort of like in pop m
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Speaks On His Match Against Finn Balor (Video), John Cena’s Only U.S. Live Events This Weekend, How Was ESPY Viewership?

  15-07-2016 18:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shinsuke Nakamura Speaks On His Match Against Finn Balor
  WWE has released a new video of Shinsuke Nakamura offering his WWE Network pick of the week, and it’s his NXT match against Finn Balor from this week. You can watch it at this link.
  John Cena’s Only U.S. Live Events This Weekend
  John Cena’s only currently scheduled U.S. WWE live event dates will be this weekend with Saturday’s live event at Madison Square Garden in a match against AJ Styles,
  
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• WWE & Topps Announce A New Digital Trading Card App – Details Inside

  15-07-2016 18:28
  
  WWE and Topps have officially announced WWE’s first digital trading card app, which is called SLAMSM. It will “bring WWE superstars to life with exclusive digital trading cards” that fans can collect and trade. The apple is available now for free on iOS and Android devices through the Apple App Store and Google Play.
  Here is the official press release:
  TOPPS AND WWE® LAUNCH“WWE SLAM” DIGITAL TRADING CARD APPNew York and Stamford, Conn. – The Topps Company,
  
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• TNA One Night Only X-Division Xtravaganza Taping Results *Spoilers*

  15-07-2016 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: TNAsylum.net
  One Night Only: Xtravaganza
  The six outside competitors for ONO appear in the ring for an introduction: JT Dunn, Shynron, David Starr, Marshe Rockett, Caleb Konley, Jonathan Gresham and Chuck Taylor. The winners of the qualifiers will face off for a title shot. There will also be a tag team Ultimate X Match on the show.
  * Chuck Taylor defeated Rockstar Spud.
  ​* DJ Z defeated Jonathan Gresham.
  * Marshe Rockett defeated Mandrews.
  * Braxton Sutter defeated JT Dunn.
  The p
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results for 8/4 *Spoilers*

  15-07-2016 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: TNAsylum.net
  -Gail Kim defeated Allie and Sienna in a handicap match. This was originally supposed to be Gail vs Allie but Maria came out and made it a handicap match.
  -Lashley came out and said he wanted to win all the singles gold in IMPACT Wrestling. He laid out an open challenge to anyone. DJ Z came out and cashes in his X Title shot. It will be a Ladder Match.
  -Lashley defeated DJ Z in a Ladder Match to retain the X Division Title after a Gorilla Press off the ladder.
  -In-ring conf
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Latest WWE Draft News, Brock’s UFC & WWE Deals, Possible New GMs, Battleground Matches, More

  15-07-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman.
  Today’s show is a call-in show and you are welcome to call in at 646-716-5344
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• WWE Scraps Upcoming ECW DVD Release, WWE Surveying Fans About Possible New WWE Network Benefits

  15-07-2016 17:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Scraps Upcoming ECW DVD Release
  WrestlingDVDNetwork.com is reporting that WWE has nixed the “OMG! ECW’s Top 50 Craziest Moments” DVD from the 2016 calendar. It was scheduled for November and is set to be replaced by a yet to be announced title. The set could be released in the future and it already had interviews ready to feature from Taz, Tommy Dreamer, Joel Gertner and more…
  WWE Surveying Fans About Possible New WWE Network Benefits
  WWE has issues a new fan survey
  
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• Christy Hemme Discusses Differences Between Hulk Hogan & Triple H, What It’s Really Like To Work For Stephanie McMahon, Funny Victoria Story, More

  15-07-2016 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE and TNA Wrestler Christy Hemme was live on “The Tomorrow Show” with Keven Undergaro, talking everything from her WWE departure to her opinions on some of the biggest wrestling stars ever. 
  Christy says HHH gives to everyone while Hulk Hogan is more about himself
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWYx0drpjhw&feature=youtu.be
  “Hulk is great for Hulk. Triple H is great for business. You know, as far as like, bringing people in, b
  
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• John Cena Reflects On The ESPYs (Video), Limited Number Of Tickets Released For Next WWE CWC Tapings

  15-07-2016 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Cena Reflects On The ESPYs
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their YouTube page featuring John Cena reflecting on hosting the ESPY awards.
  Limited Number Of Tickets Released For Next WWE CWC Tapings
  WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic Twitter account has just posted the following tweet regarding a limited number of tickets that have been released for the August 26th WWE CWC tapings:We just released a limited number of tix for the next #CWC on August 26. Head to https://t.co/ZfJSlZK0UF to g
  
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• WWE NXT Live Results (7/14): Blake Debuts New Gimmick, Huge 8-Man Tag Team Main Event, Bayley v Alexa Bliss, Asuka v Billy Kay, More

  15-07-2016 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following NXT Live results were submitted to WrestleZone courtesy of WZ reader Rich Abbott:Last night at #NXTIndy Blake debuted a new gimmick Beautiful Blonde Blake 
  Fans were also calling Angelo Dawkins D-lo Brown.
  Bayley & Alexa Bliss had some fun spots with Bayley chasing Alexa around the ring and then hiding and scaring Alexa.
  Results 
  No Way Jose defeated Hugo Knox
  Cien defeated Blake 
  Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss
  Hideo Itami defeated Angelo Dawkins
  American Alpha def
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Your Calls!; Call-In To 646-716-5344

  15-07-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman.
  Today’s show is a call-in show and you are welcome to call in at 646-716-5344
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• Top 10 Smackdown Moments (Video), WWE Superstar On Set For Mystery Project, Finn Balor Posts Photo With Fellow Top NXT Stars

  15-07-2016 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top 10 Smackdown Moments
  WWE has posted the above video taking a look at the Top 10 Moments from last night’s Smackdown.
  WWE Superstar On Set For Mystery Project
  WWE Superstar The Miz posted the following photo to Twitter noting that he was on set for a mystery project:For the 101st day of The Never Ending Miz Intercontinental Championship World Tour I’m in Austin on set for ????? pic.twitter.com/ub921JjLxe
  — The Miz (@mikethemiz) July 15, 2016Finn Balor Posts Photo With Fello
  
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• DDP Yoga 4 Mamas (Video), Brock Lesnar’s USADA Testing Note, Pro Athletes Who Have Appeared In WWE Universe (Video)

  15-07-2016 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  DDP Yoga 4 Mamas
  WWE Legend Diamond Dallas Page has uploaded the above video to YouTube featuring a funny vignette for his DDP Yoga 4 Mamas program.
  Brock Lesnar’s USADA Testing Note
  PWInisder.com is reporting that accoring to the USADA database Brock Lesnar has now been tested a total of 8 times. Meaning that he was at 6 on July 6th when the database was last updated. So, he was tested twice since that update until now. 
  Pro Athletes Appearing In WWE Universe
  WWE has posted the
  
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• TNA’s Next Impact Wrestling Tapings Set, WWE Superstar Thinking Of Launching A Podcast, John Cena Works On Project In The Desert (Photos)

  15-07-2016 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA’s Next Impact Wrestling Tapings Set
  PWInsider.com is reporting that TNA’s next set of Impact Wrestling tapings will be August 8th-14th at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL.
  They are reporting that the plan is for the August 11th episode to be “live” while the rest of the tapings will carry them until Bound For Glory in September.
  WWE Superstar Thinking Of Launching A Podcast
  WWE Superstar Goldust posted the following to T
  
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• Backstage Report – Superstars & Main Event To Be Affected By The WWE Draft?

  15-07-2016 06:45
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  RAW and SmackDown won’t be the only shows affected by WWE’s Brand Split. According to sources, WWE’s minor shows will also find themselves split across brand lines following the Draft next week.
  According to reports, Superstars will be aligned with RAW and Main Event will be aligned with SmackDown following the Draft. As such, only talent from that brand will be booked on the shows just like RAW and SmackDown.
  The WWE Draft goes down ne
  
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• Kevin Owens: ‘I’ve Become A Huge Fan Of John Cena’, Discusses Twitter, More

  15-07-2016 06:29
  
  Kevin Owens spoke with the Asbury Park Press for a new interview. A few highlights are below:
  On fans who are on Twitter: “For every intelligent comment, there’s five mind-numbing, head-shaking tweets.”
  On his own tweets: “I’m just honest. If I write something on Twitter, it’s not because somebody told me to tweet that. It’s how I feel.”
  On John Cena: “Wrestling John Cena was a pretty incredible experience. I’ve grown to become a huge J
  
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• **SPOILERS** – WWE Cruiserweight Classic TV Taping Results

  15-07-2016 06:23
  
  Credit: Wrestling Inc* Gran Metalik defeated Tajiri in a really good match that went about 10 minutes with some awesome highspots. Metalik wins with the Dorada Screwdriver after ducking a kick.* Kota Ibushi defeated Cedric Alexander in an amazing, amazing match. The crowd was absolutely electric for this and gave a standing ovation mid-match. Too much to recap. Ibushi kicks out of a brainbuster and wins after a brutal suplex, kick to the head and the sit-out powerbomb. After the match and off ca
  
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• Dolph Ziggler: ‘John Cena Is The Hillary Clinton Of WWE!’, & More

  15-07-2016 06:18
  
  Dolph Ziggler spoke with FOX News about covering the upcoming Republican National Convention for their Kennedy Nation. Some highlights are below:
  On how the presidential race is like pro wrestling: “The great stories in this election are what make it like WWE and what make WWE a global phenomenon. There are so many characters that everyone can relate to. It’s not like 20, 30, 40 years ago and it was us vs. Russia, like the Cold War with good vs. evil, now everyone can relate to someo
  
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• Why The WWE Cruiserweight Classic Is Most Unique On WWE Network, Should Only Be Once A Year & Who Wins

  15-07-2016 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review talks all about the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. Here’s an excerpt:The Cruiserweight Classic was the best representation to date of the potential the WWE Network has as the leading subscription service for sports entertainment and pro wrestling.
  Yes, wrestling. That “W” word talent on RAW and SmackDown have to tip-toe around saying with Vince McMahon listening. In a 52-minute broadcast with four match
  
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• WATCH: Live Reaction From WWE Cruiserweight Classic Round 2 Taping (Non-Spoiler)

  15-07-2016 05:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Wrestlezone’s Bill Pritchard reacts live to the second night of TV tapings for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic.
  This taping included all eight matches in the second round of the tournament airing this summer on WWE Network, in addition to a dark match featuring other WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitors previously eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
  Non-spoiler talk about what to expect from the second round of the tournament when it airs on WWE Net
  
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• Kevin Owens Says He’s Become A John Cena Fan, Talks Twitter Battles, Daniel Bryan & Mauro Ranallo’s YES! Chant At WWE Cruiserweight Classic (Video)

  15-07-2016 04:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens 
  WWE Superstar Kevin Owens recently spoke with the Asbury Park Press in advance of his appearance at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ this Saturday. You can read a few highlights below:
  Owens comments on how he handles himself on social media: “For every intelligent comment, there’s five mind-numbing, head-shaking tweets. I’m just honest. If I write something on Twitter, it’s not because somebody told me to tweet that
  
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• Cody Rhodes: ‘I Have No Current Deal With WWE’, Overlooking Dolph Ziggler

  15-07-2016 03:53
  
  In an interview with The Ric Flair Show, Cody Rhodes denied that his departure from WWE was an elaborate hoax to drop the Stardust character. Yes, that’s apparently a rumor that’s out there right now. Here are highlights:
  On his release from WWE: “There are a lot of motivations for my departure from WWE, but, certainly, like, wanting to prove something. I can tell you 100% that WWE and myself have gone separate ways. I saw even there was a rumor about, like, a merchandising con
  
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• Backstage News – Nia Jax To The Main Roster?, Trish Stratus Films WWE Content

  15-07-2016 03:47
  
  – Trish Stratus was recently filmed by WWE for content that will air on the WWE Network.
  – According to sources, Nia Jax is rumored for the main roster after she did not work last night’s NXT tapings.– WWE posted a Twitter poll, asking fans what they thought of last night’s episode of the Cruiserweight Classic. 76% voted “Thumbs Up”.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Bella Twins & Eva Marie Backstage At RAW!!
  The post Backstage News – Nia Jax To The M
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** WWE CWC Tapings Results From Full Sail University

  15-07-2016 03:42
  
  - Special thanks to contributor @willh94 for the following WWE Cruiserweight Classic spoilers from tonight’s tapings at Full Sail University:
  * Gran Metalik defeated Tajiri in a really good match that went about 10 minutes with some awesome highspots. Metalik wins with the Dorada Screwdriver after ducking a kick* Kota Ibushi defeated Cedric Alexander in an amazing, amazing match. The crowd was absolutely electric for this and gave a standing ovation mid-match. Too much to recap. Ibushi kic
  
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• Report – TNA To Move Their Bound For Glory PPV Due To WWE Backlash?

  15-07-2016 03:41
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  TNA may be forced to move Bound For Glory from its September 11th date due to a conflict with WWE Backlash. According to sources, TNA was planning to hold the event on the date before WWE announced that Backlash would take place then.
  When TNA began promoting Bound For Glory on TV this week, they didn’t mention a date and WWE will have priority with cable providers since it draws more than TNA, even with the WWE Network causing their pay-per-view b
  
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• *SPOILERS* All Third Round Matches Confirmed For WWE Cruiserweight Classic

  15-07-2016 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE taped the second round of the Cruiserweight Classic this Thursday at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida and we now have a complete SPOILER-filled look at the third round, which will be taped next month. 
  (1) Akira Tozawa vs. Gran Metalik
  (2) Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Noam Dar
  and…
  (3) Brian Kendrick vs. Kota Ibushi
  (4) TJ Perkins vs. Rich Swann
  Kota Ibushi and Zack Sabre Jr. are the two front-runners and odds-on favorites to win the tournament currently. Rich Swann has also been
  
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• Backstage Report – WWE Interested In Tommy Dreamer But There’s A Catch

  15-07-2016 03:27
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  As previously reported, Tommy Dreamer was backstage at this week’s SmackDown tapings.
  According to sources, WWE had contacted him about coming in for the brand split, but they wanted him to sign a contract that wouldn’t allow him to run his House of Hardcore promotion. There is no word on if this was WWE telling him that he couldn’t run his shows or if it is a case of him being too busy with the proposed schedule by WWE.
  There is no wor
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Compares Lesnar To Trump, How WWE Is Like The Presidential Race, More

  15-07-2016 02:35
  
  - WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler recently spoke with FOX Business to talk about a variety of topics including politics, pro wrestling and much more. Here are the following highlights, click here for the entire article.
  From your perspective, how is this race like pro wrestling?
  The great stories in this election are what make it like WWE and what make WWE a global phenomenon. There are so many characters that everyone can relate to. It’s not like 20, 30, 40 years ago and it was us vs. Russia,
  
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• Enzo Amore Gives Insane Freestyle Rant on Global Politics & Current Affairs (Video), WWE Selling Superstar Banners From Battleground Ads

  15-07-2016 02:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Enzo’s Insane Freestyle Rant on Current Affairs
  Enzo Amore was backstage at tonight’s Cruiserweight Classic tapings, and gave his pick to win the entire tournament: Rich Swann. When asked about his thoughts on the current landscape and the upcoming draft, Enzo… went on an insane freestyle rant about global politics. There’s a million WWE YouTube videos out there, but this one is actually worth your time. 
  WWE Battleground Banners For Sale Soon
  It looks like WWE is
  
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• Cody Rhodes Hypes ‘Arrow’ Appearance, Ryback To Launch Website, & More

  15-07-2016 02:05
  
  – Here is Cody Rhodes, hyping his appearance on the next season of Arrow…
  Gauntlet. Thrown. #ArrowSeason5 #TheHypeIsReal @StephenAmell @CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/8LXYnpShZn
  — ArrowWritersRoom (@ARROWwriters) July 13, 2016
  – Ryback posted the following on Instagram, noting that FeedMeMore.com is coming soon…I'm very excited to announce FeedMeMore.com is almost here! Working at Smokey Bones in Louisville, KY in 2007 a cook named Magellan always saw me eating on the
  
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