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• Edge & Christian Discuss The WWE Brand Split, Cruiserweight Classic & More

  18-07-2016 23:56
  
  Edge & Christian recentlyappeared on 120 Sports, and discussed the WWE Brand Split. Here are some highlights of the conversation…
  Christian:C Give them fresh matches that they haven’t seen. A lot of times with WWE being live every single week a lot of the times you get the same matchups and that sort of thing. I just want new, fresh matchups that we haven’t seen. I think the brand split will help that a little bit. It will also give guys that need a little bit of extra air
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – The WWE Brand Split, The Use Of Free Agents, & More

  18-07-2016 23:49
  
  On a recent edition of The Ross Report, Jim Ross spoke about the WWE draft and brand split. Here is what he had to say…
  On Structuring The Split: “If you are going to have true brand separation, then one brand doesn’t exist to the other except in a very structured and promoted manner.” Ross added, “I’d like to see the brands separated and stay clean, stay pure. And I really think that’s important.”
  On Keeping it Pure: I’m really thinking tha
  
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• Heath Slater Suffers Gruesome Cut At WWE Live Event (Graphic Photo, Video)

  18-07-2016 23:42
  
  - WWE announced that Heath Slater suffered a gruesome eye injury during his match at the non-televised live event in Bangor, Maine on Saturday evening.
  Slater received a giant gash over his right eye from Titus O’Neil, the match was immediately stopped with O’Neil being declared as the winner.
  Stephen Daquino, the ringside physician who treated Slater, told WWE.com, “Heath has a six centimeter laceration above his right eye. It was quite open, right down to the bone. He got 18
  
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• Jimmy Snuka, Chavo Guerrero, Road Warrior Animal, Marty Jannetty, Paul Orndorff and 19 Other Wrestlers Suing WWE Over Brain Injuries

  18-07-2016 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Bloomberg.com, Jimmy Snuka, Road Warrior Animal and numerous other former WWE stars are all plaintiffs in a lawsuit against WWE alleging the company failed to care for wrestlers’ repetitive head injuries “in any medically competent or meaningful manner.”
  WWE is also accused in the lawsuit of misrepresenting and concealing the nature of long-term neurological injuries they suffered during their careers. The following is a list of plaintiffs who have joined the laws
  
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• 2016 WWE Mock Draft Part Two: General Managers, NXT Talent and Undertaker

  18-07-2016 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Like Mel Kiper, you always need your Todd McShay. Instead of going with the usual people, I went outside of the box and completed a mock draft with one of the smartest and dedicated fans of wrestling. I have known Bryan Flory (@bflow82) for the better part of two decades and he could be the smartest guy in the room. (How you doin?) Let’s have some fun and draft for RAW and Smackdown. As you know, the fans make this website and he might be the biggest fan of Wrestlezone, Josh Isenberg and B
  
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• The Lucha Dragons Officially Announce They Are Splitting Up

  18-07-2016 23:23
  
  - It’s now been confirmed that tag team duo ‘The Lucha Dragons’ will be officially splitting up in the WWE Draft.
  WWE Superstars Sin Cara and Kalisto went live on Facebook to announce that they are entering tomorrow’s Draft as singles competitors. Kalisto said they will always be brothers and will now display their art on either RAW or SmackDown.
  Seen below, video of The Lucha Dragons talking about their split:
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• Jim Ross On WWE Draft: Creating Competition Between Brands, Financial Incentives, More

  18-07-2016 23:15
  
  On the latest edition of his “Ross Report” podcast, which is available right now at PodcastOne.com, WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross shared his thoughts regarding the upcoming WWE Draft. Here are the following highlights:
  On hoping WWE does a “pure” brand split:
  “If you are going to have true brand separation, then one brand doesn’t exist to the other except in a very structured and promoted manner.” Ross added, “I’d like to see the brands separate
  
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• Vince Russo Reveals Why He Feels Responsible For The Montreal Screwjob, What He Told Vince McMahon and Why It Was Not a Work

  18-07-2016 23:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This is a clip from the July 18, 2016 edition of WrestleZone Daily featuring the host of The Brand, former WCW World Heavyweight Champion and former WWE Head Writer Vince Russo discussing his memories of and involvement in the infamous Montreal Screwjob.
  Vince is joined in the interview by WZ Daily host Nick Hausman and the director of the documentary The Montreal Theory, Joe Dombrowski.
  You can find some of Vince’s comments transcribed below.
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• Vince Russo Discusses Why He Feels Responsible For The Montreal Screwjob & Why It Wasn’t A Work

  18-07-2016 23:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This is a clip from the July 18, 2016 edition of WrestleZone Daily featuring the host of The Brand, former WCW World Heavyweight Champion and former WWE Head Writer Vince Russo discussing his memories of and involvement in the infamous Montreal Screwjob.
  Vince is joined in the interview by WZ Daily host Nick Hausman and the director of the documentary The Montreal Theory, Joe Dombrowski.
  You can find some of Vince’s comments transcribed below.
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• WWE “Swerved”: The Dudley Boyz Have Plumbing Problems

  18-07-2016 23:02
  
  WWE “Swerved”: The Dudley Boyz Have Plumbing ProblemsThe post WWE “Swerved”: The Dudley Boyz Have Plumbing Problems appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The night ECW fought off outlaw invaders

  18-07-2016 23:01
  
  Learn the story of the Heatwave 2000 incident, when The Extreme Originals banded together to eject wrestlers from a rival promotion.The post The night ECW fought off outlaw invaders appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Heath Slater receives stitches on six centimeter laceration over eye: July 17, 2016

  18-07-2016 23:00
  
  Heath Slater receives stitches on six centimeter laceration over eye: July 17, 2016The post Heath Slater receives stitches on six centimeter laceration over eye: July 17, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lince Dorado always lands on his feet: Cruiserweight Classic

  18-07-2016 22:58
  
  Lince Dorado always lands on his feet: Cruiserweight ClassicThe post Lince Dorado always lands on his feet: Cruiserweight Classic appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Akira Tozawa’s WWE dreams come true in CWC: Cruiserweight Classic

  18-07-2016 22:57
  
  Akira Tozawa’s WWE dreams come true in CWC: Cruiserweight ClassicThe post Akira Tozawa’s WWE dreams come true in CWC: Cruiserweight Classic appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Triple H Hypes WWE NXT Talent in the Draft, Drew Gulak Talks WWE CWC (Video), Warrior Book Wins an Award, Dolph Ziggler to Talk RNC & Draft

  18-07-2016 22:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H Hypes WWE NXT Talent in the Draft
  Triple H has Tweeted the following, hyping the 6 WWE NXT talents who will be eligible for tomorrow night’s WWE draft:6 draft picks for @WWENXT…
  …Each with an opportunity to change the landscape of @WWE.#WWEDraft #WeAreNXT
  — Triple H (@TripleH) July 18, 2016Warrior Book Wins an Award
  The WWE Publishing Twitter account has noted the book “Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived ‘Forever'” has won a Best Biography award:
  
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• **SPOILER** – The WWE SmackDown General Manager Revealed?

  18-07-2016 21:55
  
  Last week it was reported that the WWE App possibly spoiled the identity of the SmackDown GM as Daniel Bryan.
  According to sources, the plan is for Bryan to take the role. He is booked for RAW tonight and also for tomorrow’s draft edition of SmackDown.
  At this time, the identity of the RAW GM is not known, but there has been no talk of WWE bringing in outside names for the role.
  EXCLUSIVE (*TOP POST NOW*) – The WWE RAW General Manager REVEALED – Who Is It?!
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• WWE Draft: Possible Top Stories, Picks & Surprises Coming This Week

  18-07-2016 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This final video of CSR this weekend is all about the WWE Draft. Possible top stories, picks and surprising coming this week. Here’s some highlights from the conversation:Josh Isenberg:
  It’s going to be one thing I’m going to be frustrated with and that’s the second world title. That’s a big reason I think the brand split failed last time They had two world champions.. Yes, it quote gives “credibility” to a guy being named the world champion. One world
  
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• The Current Post-WWE Draft Live Event Rosters Being Advertised, & More

  18-07-2016 21:28
  
  As usual, this should not be taken as gospel because the card is always subject to change. But a new updated list of talent for WWE’s tours following SummerSlam give an updated insight to how the rosters might look following Tuesday’s draft. You can see the two tours below, which are not identified as to which is RAW or SmackDown:
  Tour 1: Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, The Miz, Cesaro, Alberto Del Rio, Enzo & Big Cass, The Dudley Boyz, Becky Lynch and Natalya
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• Kevin Owens & Rusev React To The WWE NXT Draft Picks Announcement, Cena/TCA Promo

  18-07-2016 21:23
  
  – Kevin Owens and Rusev both took to Twitter to opine on the announcement that six picks in the WWE Draft are coming out of the NXT roster:
  6 NXT people will be drafted. Good , very good. Advice : stretch your back , the ACCOLADE is stiff.
  — Rusev MACHKA (@RusevBUL) July 18, 2016
  6 people from @WWENXT will be drafted on Tuesday. You know how I know? 90% of their roster tweeted about it at the same time.
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) July 18, 2016
  – John Cena posted the
  
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• Big Spoiler Update on the WWE Smackdown General Manager and Possible Names for WWE Raw GM

  18-07-2016 21:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we noted last week, WWE might have spoiled the Smackdown general manager announcement as they posted a blurb on the WWE App noting “The Yes Movement” is coming to Smackdown, indicating a TV return for Daniel Bryan.
  According to PWInsider.com, the current plan is indeed to announce Daniel Bryan as the Smackdown GM on Raw tonight. Bryan is currently booked for both tonight’s Raw and the WWE draft edition of Smackdown tomorrow night.
  As for the Raw GM, there remains no confirm
  
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• WWE Tag Team Announces They Are Officially Splitting Up, Will Enter WWE Draft as Singles Competitors

  18-07-2016 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/LatinContent/Getty Images)
  The Lucha Dragons have announced they are splitting up as a tag team for the upcoming WWE brand split.
  Kalisto and Sin Cara went live on Facebook today, which you can watch below, to announce they will enter tomorrow’s WWE draft as singles competitors:The post WWE Tag Team Announces They Are Officially Splitting Up, Will Enter WWE Draft as Singles Competitors appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• 7/18 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking WWE Draft Rules, Brock’s Potential USADA Violation, Ambrose vs Rollins, More

  18-07-2016 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman as well as Joe Dombrowski as his co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Brock Lesnar’s potential USADA violation
  The WWE Draft rules
  Vince McMahon’s reaction to Roman Reigns’ suspension
  Dean Ambrose defending the WWE Championship on RAW tonight against Seth Rollins
  More…
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• The Possible Reason Why Trish Stratus Filmed New WWE Network Content

  18-07-2016 20:07
  
  As previously reported, Trish Stratus recently filmed some new content for the WWE Network.
  It looks like WWE is developing a new “Where Are They Now?” TV series for the WWE Network. The WWE makeup team revealed in an Instagram post that they worked with Eve Torres’ for her appearance on the show last Friday, July 15. @makemeblush_mua enjoyed a day of glam on Friday with @evetorresgracie and @sageallard for WWE's new where are they now series. @tartecosmetics @serpentinebeauty
  
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• What Did Jon Jones Test Positive For?, WWE – ESPN Segment Changing Nights, First Look at Zack Ryder’s WWE Battleground Gear (Photo)

  18-07-2016 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE – ESPN Segment Changing Nights
  With WWE Smackdown going live this week, the ESPN WWE Off the Top Rope segment will be airing on Wednesday nights beginning next week.
  First Look at Zack Ryder’s WWE Battleground Gear
  Zack Ryder has Tweeted the following photo of his ring gear at WWE Battleground:My gear for #WWEBattleground is gonna be sick! @gwrestlewear pic.twitter.com/sQX72p1V4F
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 18, 2016
  What Did Jon Jon
  
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• Dean Ambrose Talks WWE Brand Split Creating Competition, Former WWE Writer on WWE Stealing From TNA in the Wyatt Family – Raw Segment

  18-07-2016 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dean Ambrose Talks WWE Brand Split Creating Competition
  WWE Champion Dean Ambrose was a recent guest on 98.5 The Sports Hub, and during the interview Ambrose had the following to say on the upcoming WWE brand split:“It’s gonna give a chance to differentiate and have two different products, which just expands the WWE product.
  That will create an exciting environment. It will lead to people thinking outside the box and getting creative, and wo
  
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• Nakamura Reacts To NXT/Draft News, Ansari At WWE/MSG Live Event, & More

  18-07-2016 19:30
  
  – Following the announcement that six NXT stars will be brought to the main roster as part of the WWE Draft, Shinsuke Nakamura posted the following:
  6 NXT draft picks? Is the WWE ready for The King of Strong Style?
  — Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) July 17, 2016
  – Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Master of None creator and star Aziz Ansari was in the front row at Saturday night’s Madison Square Garden house show. You can see a quick video of Big E. interacting with Ansari
  
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• Jim Ross Breaks Down the WWE Draft: Does The Shield Need to Stay Together?, Building to Lesnar vs Samoa Joe, 2 Champions, New Talent

  18-07-2016 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard recently spoke with Jim Ross to break down the upcoming WWE Draft, and below are some quotes from Ross:
  On if The Shield needs to remain on one show:I would not base my draft on keeping The Shield together or not. If it happens that all three guys end up on the same roster, that would be great, but I wouldn’t go miles out of my way to make that happen. If it’s part of a bigger picture idea, then it would be ni
  
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• VIDEOS: WWE Releases New Cruiserweight Classic Videos – Dorado & Tozawa

  18-07-2016 19:23
  
  – WWE released a new promo video for the Cruiserweight Classic featuring Lince Dorado. You can check out the video in the player below.– Here’s another promo video featuring tournament competitor Akira Tozawa.100% DIRECT LINK (*NEW* PHOTOS): The Bella Twins *SWEATY & WORKING OUT*! (Must-See – SMOKIN’ HOT!!!)!!
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• VIDEOS: Chris Jericho At WWE/MSG Live Event + Joey Styles Talks WWE Draft

  18-07-2016 19:20
  
  – Here’s video of Chris Jericho cutting a promo at Saturday night’s WWE house show in Madison Square Garden:– Here’s Joey Styles talking about this week’s WWE Draft:#JoeyStyles gives his unique perspective on the upcoming #WWEDraft backstage at #WWEBridgeport.
  A video posted by WWE (@wwe) on Jul 15, 2016 at 6:35pm PDT
  100% DIRECT LINK (*NEW* PHOTOS): The Bella Twins *SWEATY & WORKING OUT*! (Must-See – SMOKIN’ HOT!!!)!!
  The post VIDEOS: Chris Je
  
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• What Will Open Tonight’s WWE Monday Night RAW Broadcast?

  18-07-2016 19:14
  
  WWE has announced that tonight’s episode of RAW will open with the reveal of the RAW and SmackDown General Managers. Vince McMahon is expected to be on tonight’s show.
  BREAKING: Tonight's #RAW will kick off with the reveal of the RAW & #SmackDown Live GMs! @StephMcMahon @shanemcmahon pic.twitter.com/SZdCW3sbyq
  — WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2016
  WWE is in Providence, RI at the Dunkin Donuts Center for tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW. It’s rumored that Daniel Bryan
  
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• Big Opening Segment Announced for WWE Raw Tonight

  18-07-2016 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced that tonight’s edition of Raw will kickoff with Shane and Stephanie McMahon announcing their respective General Managers for Smackdown and Raw.
  Be sure to join WZ tonight at 8pm EST for complete, LIVE WWE Raw coverage!BREAKING: Tonight’s #RAW will kick off with the reveal of the RAW & #SmackDown Live GMs! @StephMcMahon @shanemcmahon pic.twitter.com/SZdCW3sbyq
  — WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2016The post Big Opening Segment Announced for WWE Raw Tonight appeared fir
  
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• WWE CWC Competitor Mustafa Ali Talks Being Given a Terrorist Gimmick, His First WWE Tryout, Being the First Pakistani in WWE and More

  18-07-2016 19:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  The Express Tribune recently interviewed WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Mustafa Ali and below are some interview highlights:
  On his first WWE tryout back in 2013:“I was told that I wrestle well, but I don’t look like what they needed at that moment.”On being given a terrorist gimmick as part of “Team Taliban” on the independent circuit:“That was actually the idea of a promoter who wanted me to play a terrorist type of a chara
  
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• WWE Glens Falls Live Event Results (7/17): New Day vs Wyatts, Cena & Usos vs The Club, Owens Uses Double Chinlock (Photos and Video)

  18-07-2016 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Glens Falls Live Event Results
  7/18/16
  Glens Falls, NY
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  The New Day beat The Wyatt Family in a six man match.
  Alberto Del Rio beat Zack Ryder.
  Jack Swagger and Mark Henry beat Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel.
  Apollo Crews beat Sheamus.
  John Cena and The Usos beat The Club in a six man match.
  Becky Lynch beat Natalya.
  Neville beat Chris Jericho.
  Dean Ambrose beat Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins to retain the WWE Title.@AJStylesOrg trie
  
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• Update on John Cena’s WWE Live Event Status, Dudley Boyz Have Plumbing Problems on Swerved (Video), Big Show Heading Overseas

  18-07-2016 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on John Cena’s WWE Live Event Status
  Following the two live events at Madison Square Garden and Glens Falls, NY over the weekend, John Cena is currently not scheduled for any U.S. live events. On Saturday night John Cena defeated AJ Styles at the WWE MSG live event, and on Sunday in Glens Falls he teamed with The Usos to defeat The Club in a six man tag team match.
  Cena will be working the upcoming WWE tours of Australia and China, but aside from thos
  
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• VIDEO: Bayley Hits Bobby Roode With A ‘Belly To Bayley Suplex’

  18-07-2016 18:04
  
  Below is some footage that was posted on Twitter from the 10-person tag team match that headlined Saturday night’s NXT house show in Louisville, Kentucky. The clip actually shows Bayley hitting Bobby Roode with the Belly to Bayley Suplex. Here’s the video clip:
  Absolutely epic finish to the main event at #NXTLouisville @itsBayleyWWE hits the Bayley to belly on Bobby Roode! pic.twitter.com/ExPezhFxFT
  — Justin Bailey (@JustinBaileyIND) July 17, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Und
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Brock’s Potential USADA Violation, WWE Draft Rules, NXT Curtain Call, Shane’s WWE TV & Backstage Roles, More

  18-07-2016 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 Joe Dombrowski as the co-host.
  Today’s episode will also feature appearances from Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar and The Brand’s Vince Russo.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
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• PHOTOS: UFC Champion Chris Weidman Backstage At WWE’s MSG Live Event

  18-07-2016 17:46
  
  Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman was backstage at Saturday night’s WWE house show in Madison Square Garden. Below is a picture with Weidman and former WWE champion Seth Rollins at the event.Watched a dream come true tonight for my son and nephew and @nickypolanco41 son. Can't explain that feeling. Thanks @wwe @madisonsquaregarden especially @artie41 always taking care of me and the fam @wwerollins
  A photo posted by Chris Weidman (@chrisweidmanufc) on Jul 16, 2016 at 8:29pm PD
  
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• Can New York State Prevent Brock Lesnar From Appearing at WWE SummerSlam If He’s Suspended By USADA?, More on Lesnar’s PPV Status

  18-07-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The question of whether or not Brock Lesnar will be able to wrestle at WWE SummerSlam has been a hot topic since Lesnar was flagged for a potential USADA anti-doping violation.According to PWInsider.com, another sample must be collected by USADA, and until that happens, along with a proven test failure, nothing will happen to Lesnar in terms of suspensions and/or fines. That process might take long enough that SummerSlam comes and goes, and if that’s the case
  
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• TNA Sale Reportedly “Closer” Than Ever, WWE and TNA Stars Clash Over Final Deletion and Wyatt Family WWE Raw Segment

  18-07-2016 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In this episode of the WrestleTalk News, the sale of TNA reportedly “closer” than ever, and WWE & TNA stars Matt Hardy, Reby Sky, Bray Wyatt and Senor Benjamin have a heated Twitter exchange over WWE’s Compound Match allegedly copying TNA’s Final Deletion segment…
  WWE & TNA Stars Clash Over Final Deletion!
  Our top story today is the latest development in the sale of TNA, but first – Brother N
  
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• Harry Smith Talks About The Current Wave Of Japanese Wrestlers In WWE, Who Does He Credit For The Influx Of Japanese Talent In WWE?, More

  18-07-2016 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This WrestleZone Radio exclusive features WZ Daily’s Nick Hausman chats with former WWE Superstar Harry Smith (aka The British Bulldog Jr.)
  You can find some of Harry’s comments transcribed below and listen to the full interview in the embedded audio player above.
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  On why he thinks Japanese wrestlers and the Japanese pro wrestling style is resonating right now with WWE:HS: I think that it has to do with, to be honest, Giant Bernard. I remember
  
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• Learn the Story of the ECW Heatwave Incident in 2000 (Video), WWE Star Returning with New “Epic” Look (Photo), Owens on NXT – Draft

  18-07-2016 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Owens on NXT – Draft
  Kevin Owens posted the following reaction to 6 WWE NXT stars being eligible for the WWE Draft:6 people from @WWENXT will be drafted on Tuesday. You know how I know? 90% of their roster tweeted about it at the same time.
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) July 18, 2016WWE Star Returning with New “Epic” Look
  WWE star Naomi noted the following on Twitter regarding her impending WWE return:I’ll be back soon @WWE & I are still working out a few lo
  
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• Edge & Christian Discuss What They Would Like To See From RAW Or Smackdown If They Were GMs

  18-07-2016 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Over the weekend I had the pleasure of getting to interview former WWE Superstars Edge & Christian (Adam & Jay) for 120 Sports.
  Some of their comments from the interview have been transcribed below. You can watch the full interview in the embedded video player above.
  Related: Official Rules Announced for the Upcoming WWE Draft
  On what they would like to see from RAW or Smackdown if they were the GMs:Christian: Give them fresh matches that they haven’t seen. A lot of times
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Joe Dombrowski, Justin LaBar & Vince Russo

  18-07-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Joe Dombrowski as the co-host.
  Today’s episode will also feature appearances from Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar and The Brand’s Vince Russo.
  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. 
  WZRadio is on
  
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• Olympic Games preview in men’s freestyle at 57 kg/125.5 lbs.

  18-07-2016 16:21
  
  World champions Khinchegashvili, Rahimi, Aliev, Lebedev headline 57 kg Olympic bracket
  
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• Reaction To Wyatt Family vs New Day Fight On RAW, How Far Zack Ryder Will Be Pushed, Darren Young

  18-07-2016 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)
  This third of the four videos from CSR is a segment of Heel or Face where the hosts react to three different topics. Here’s some highlights:Josh Isenberg on Wyatt’s vs New Day fight outside:
  The video production was pretty good, but it left an undesirable taste in my mouth. Nothing came out of it. Wyatt Family looked at the New Day. Lights of cars came on and that was pretty much it. There was a little bit of physicality. The Wyatt Family should hav
  
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• RAW Preview: Who Will Be The RAW & SD GMs?, Ambrose Defends WWE Championship Against Rollins, More

  18-07-2016 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview. Below are the five Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode:
  Will a new WWE Champion be crowned on Raw?
  Who will be the General Managers of Raw and SmackDown Live?
  Who will help Sasha Banks against Charlotte & Dana Brooke at WWE Battleground?
  Wyatts to New Day: Come out, come out wherever you are
  Will The Bulgarian Brute crush a Broski?
  Here is what the preview has to say about Shane and Stephanie choo
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 26 Opening Night Results: Two Top Stars Suffer Major Upsets, Marufuji vs Okada, Tanahashi vs SANADA, More

  18-07-2016 06:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling is live with opening night of the 26th G1 Climax tournament, from Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center. Here are tonight’s tournament matches: 
  IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada vs. Naomichi Marufuji
  Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. SANADA
  Hirooki Goto vs. Bad Luck Fale
  Togi Makabe vs. Tama Tonga
  Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Tomohiro Ishii
  JUSHIN LIGER, TIGER MASK, MANABU NAKANISHI & KATSUYORI SHIBATA vs. CAPTAIN NEW JAPAN, RYUSUKE TAGUCHI, KUSHIDA & TOMOA
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 26 Opener Live Results & Discussion Area IN PROGRESS: Okada vs Marufuji, Tanahashi vs Sanda & More

  18-07-2016 06:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling is live with opening night of the 26th G1 Climax tournament, from Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center. Here are tonight’s tournament matches: 
  IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada vs. Naomichi Marufuji
  Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. SANADA
  Hirooki Goto vs. Bad Luck Fale
  Togi Makabe vs. Tama Tonga
  Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Tomohiro Ishii
  Wrestlezone will have full coverage of tonight’s show beginning at 1:30 a.m. ET. Discuss tonight’s show in the com
  
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• More Possible Post-WWE Draft Roster Names Advertised, John Cena Hypes Hosting Gig & Smackdown Live, New Battleground Promo (Videos)

  18-07-2016 06:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More Possible Post-WWE Draft Roster Names Advertised
  As we noted last week, WWE has begun advertising talents for post-draft live events taking place after SummerSlam, and one touring roster is listing Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt, The Miz vs. Cesaro and Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles.
  New advertisements have been released featuring another touring roster with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and The New Day. As always, live events are
  
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• Brock Lesnar & The Impact Of His Potential Doping Violation

  18-07-2016 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My Monday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is all about Brock Lesnar and the impact of his potential doping violation. Here’s an excerpt:We learned on Friday that Brock Lesnar is potentially guilty of an anti-doping violation of U.S. Anti-Doping Agency testing which puts a lot of business in jeopardy.
  A key word is potentially. That’s all we know at the moment as an investigation is in progress into the results of a
  
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