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• A Live Report From Last Night’s WWE SmackDown & Draft

  20-07-2016 23:57
  
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  -It’s very hard to tell what is live and what is during commercial breaks. If the arena lights go dark, it’s obviously a commercial, but it’s hard to tell what entrances are picked up live and which ones happen during commercials. I.E. Rusev’s entrance was during commercial, they show a video package in the arena, they go back to Rusev’s entrance music, which means they are live again?
  -The Titantron doesn’t show all the wrest
  
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• Matt Hardy Takes Shot at Wyatt Angle, Inside Look at the WWE Draft, Top 10 Smackdown Moments, Most Noteworthy Draft Picks (Videos)

  20-07-2016 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy Continues Wyatt Feud
  Matt Hardy continues to take shots at the Wyatt Family and New Day Raw angle as he Tweeted the following:Only thing worse than @MELANIATRUMP plagiarizing @MichelleObama is the #BrotherNeroWyatts echoing my #BROKEN brilliance. #TheFinalDeletion
  — #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 19, 2016More WWE Draft Videos
  WWE has released the following video giving fans an “inside look” at last night’s WWE Draft, 
  
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• Update on Cesaro’s Draft Rant Being a Work or Shoot, BFG Playoff Match Announced for Impact, Shawn Michaels on Ric Flair Podcast

  20-07-2016 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Michaels on Ric Flair Podcast
  Tonight, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will be the guest on Ric Flair’s podcast The Ric Flair Show. You can listen to the show at this link.
  Update on Cesaro’s Draft Rant Being a Work or Shoot
  As noted, Cesaro cut a very shoot sounding promo after the WWE Draft last night and vented his frustration with his draft pick number and the focal point of Raw and Smackdown being the authority figures and not the talents. Dave Meltzer was asked on Twitte
  
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• WWE Announces New Roles for Booker T and Jerry Lawler

  20-07-2016 22:32
  
  As noted, WWE announced new commentary teams earlier today, Lawler and Booker T will be key analysts on WWE Network pre-shows and Kickoff specials.Here is the following announcement on the announcer changes:
  It’s a New Era for the entire landscape of WWE, which continues to change and evolve with the WWE Brand Extension Draft. That includes the announce teams for WWE programming. The teams for Raw, SmackDown, “WWE Superstars” and WWE Main Event are all experiencing a major shak
  
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• John Cena On Lesnar’s Failed Drug Tests, Nikki Bella Update, Inside The WWE Draft

  20-07-2016 22:29
  - WWE Superstar John Cena appeared on ESPN with former WWE broadcast member Jonathan Coachman for the weekly “WWE Off The Top Rope” segment last night. Cena commented on Lesnar’s two failed drug tests with USADA, here is the following highlight:
  “There’s no way that people aren’t going to perceive Brock Lesnar differently, and when something like this happens, you set yourself a long, hard road ahead of you.”- WWE Superstar Nikki Bella is scheduled for a
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Taping Results For Tonight

  20-07-2016 22:19
  
  - Here are the following spoilers for tonight’s episode of NXT, which air at 8 PM EST on the WWE Network. The show was taped weeks ago and features some of the newest additions to the main roster.
  * NXT Champion Samoa Joe defeated Rhyno
  * The Authors of Pain defeated American Alpha
  * Bayley defeated Nia JaxThe post ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Taping Results For Tonight appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Carmella & Mojo Rawley React with Bayley and Other NXT Stars to WWE Draft (Videos), Cody Rhodes Confirms WWE No-Compete End Date

  20-07-2016 22:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes Confirms WWE No-Compete End Date
  WWE has confirmed the date his WWE no compete clause expires as he has posted the following Tweet:The day my 90 day non-compete ends
  I compete. In a big way. @zacksabrejr @BookItGabe https://t.co/cuojrECYJD pic.twitter.com/z711BdazXP
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) July 20, 2016Carmella and Mojo Rawley React to WWE Draft
  WWE has released the following video featuring Carmella at the WWE Performance Center reacting with Bay
  
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• JR Blog: Lesnar’s Drug Tests, Foley And Daniel Bryan’s Return, CTE Lawsuits

  20-07-2016 21:53
  - WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross updated his official blog at JRsBarBQ.com about a variety of topics, here are the following highlights:
  On Brock Lesnar’s drug test situation:
  “I don’t enjoy getting called out on my own website regarding the Q&A’s that are submitted to us. Got one up now regarding the drug testing of Brock Lesnar. Some people want to take things out of context to seemingly stir the pot of controversy. Lesnar was drug tested by USADA many times during his
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Confirms WWE Draft Rumors & Makes HOH Announcement, LaBar Reacts To Draft

  20-07-2016 21:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wrestling Reality with Justin LaBar is now every Tuesday and Wednesday at 2pm EST on TribLIVE Radio. Can listen on their website or app. 
  At the very start of the show kicked off with me reacting to the draft and each show’s roster. I also explain to Bayley fans why they shouldn’t worry and the positive that could be ahead for her.
  From 26:37 to 40:00: Tommy Dreamer joins the show and confirms he was supposed to be in the WWE Draft but things changed. H
  
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• Edge & Christian Give Their Take On Roman Reigns’ WWE Wellness Policy Violation & Suspension

  20-07-2016 21:49 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 Roman Reigns‘ WWE suspension for a wellness policy violation:Christian: You don’t like to see stuff like that happen to anybody. Especially whe
  
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• What were the WWE Brand Extension Draft’s most noteworthy picks?

  20-07-2016 21:43
  
  What were the WWE Brand Extension Draft’s most noteworthy picks?The post What were the WWE Brand Extension Draft’s most noteworthy picks? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Carmella shares a special moment with the NXT locker room: July 19, 2016

  20-07-2016 21:43
  
  Carmella shares a special moment with the NXT locker room: July 19, 2016The post Carmella shares a special moment with the NXT locker room: July 19, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jason Jordan and Chad Gable react to being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016

  20-07-2016 21:42
  
  Jason Jordan and Chad Gable react to being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016The post Jason Jordan and Chad Gable react to being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mojo Rawley is at a loss for words upon being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016

  20-07-2016 21:41
  
  Mojo Rawley is at a loss for words upon being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016The post Mojo Rawley is at a loss for words upon being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Alexa Bliss is overcome with emotion upon being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016

  20-07-2016 21:41
  
  Alexa Bliss is overcome with emotion upon being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016The post Alexa Bliss is overcome with emotion upon being drafted to SmackDown Live: July 19, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Edge vs. Triple H – WWE Title Match: The Great American Bash 2008

  20-07-2016 21:40
  
  Edge vs. Triple H – WWE Title Match: The Great American Bash 2008
  The post Edge vs. Triple H – WWE Title Match: The Great American Bash 2008 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Cesaro vents about Raw management: July 19, 2016

  20-07-2016 21:40
  
  Cesaro vents about Raw management: July 19, 2016The post Cesaro vents about Raw management: July 19, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mustafa Ali fears no man in CWC: Cruiserweight Classic

  20-07-2016 21:39
  
  Mustafa Ali fears no man in CWC: Cruiserweight ClassicThe post Mustafa Ali fears no man in CWC: Cruiserweight Classic appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Anthony Bennett ready to break out: Cruiserweight Classic

  20-07-2016 21:39
  
  Anthony Bennett ready to break out: Cruiserweight ClassicThe post Anthony Bennett ready to break out: Cruiserweight Classic appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Harry Smith On His Uncle Bret Hart’s Recent Outspoken Comments About Triple H & Triple H Denying To ESPN That He Had Seen Them

  20-07-2016 21:03 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.
  Related: Bret Hart, “I Don’t Care How Many Titles Triple H Wins. He Could Never Lace My F*cking Boots Up. Period.”
  On Triple H denying to ESPN that he had seen Bret’s most recent comments
  
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• 120 Sports Breaks Down The RAW & SD Brand Split, The Impact Of Brock Lesnar’s UFC-USADA Issues & Who Deserves The WWE Championship?

  20-07-2016 20:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Each week fellow WrestleZone pro wrestling analyst Justin LaBar and I are featured in a variety of short videos for 120 Sports breaking down the big news of the week from the world of pro wrestling.
  120Sports is the official all video sports coverage app presented by the Sports Illustrated Network. It is available for download in the Google Play and iTunes App Store and features.
  All of Justin & I’s videos, as well as videos covering all major sports, can be found
  
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• 7/20 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking WWE Draft Results, Finn Balor To RAW, New Commentary Teams, Factions Broken Up, Brock In Trouble… Again, More

  20-07-2016 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman as well as 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray Hernandez 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 failing a second USADA test
  Brock & Reigns being drafted to RAW
  Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon’s chemistry
  Finn Balor being drafted from NXT to RAW
  All of the NXT talent that was drafted to RAW & SD
  The Club bei
  
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• WATCH: 5 Worst WWE Draft Moments

  20-07-2016 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  After months of anticipation, the WWE Brand Split has finally arrived with the first Smackdown Live broadcast and the eagerly awaited WWE Draft! Which was…kind of disappointing. Here’s 5 reasons why…
  5. FREE HUGS?
  In Raw’s last fifth round draft pick – their 15th overall – Stephanie McMahon built up her next pick with talent acquisition with: “there’s no woman quite like her from NXT…”
  Th
  
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• Wrestlers Claim Racist Gimmicks in New WWE Lawsuit, Another Video of Alexa Bliss’ Emotional Draft Reaction, Smackdown Live Twitter Ratings

  20-07-2016 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wrestlers Claim Racist Gimmicks in New WWE Lawsuit
  As noted, a new lawsuit has been filed against WWE by numerous pro wrestlers, and the suit alleges WWE failed to care for wrestlers’ repetitive head injuries “in any medically competent or meaningful manner.
  You can check out the full lawsuit at this link, and it’s interesting to note that in addition to the brain injuries cited in the suit, there are other claims listed in the suit ranging from wrestler pay to how wrestle
  
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• WWE Announces New Roles for Jerry Lawler and Booker T

  20-07-2016 19:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Jerry Lawler was left off the new commentary teams when WWE announced the commentary changes following last night’s WWE Draft. WWE has since announced the following new roles for Jerry Lawler and fellow Hall of Famer Booker T:It’s a New Era for the entire landscape of WWE, which continues to change and evolve with the WWE Brand Extension Draft. That includes the announce teams for WWE programming. The teams for Raw, SmackDown, &ldquo
  
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• Backstage News on When Daniel Bryan Accepted the Role of WWE SD! GM, Original WWE Brand Split Plans for Bryan, Stephanie & Shane, More

  20-07-2016 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, Daniel Bryan agreed to return to WWE back in May, and initially the company wanted Bryan to return to TV much sooner than Raw this week.
  Additionally, original WWE Brand Split plans called for Vince McMahon to announce the brand split and WWE Draft the night after Money in the Bank, and Daniel Bryan’s return would have been announced at that time as well.
  Vince then would have an
  
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• Moose Talks Finalizing His Deal with TNA, Negotiations with WWE, Leaving Ring of Honor, Facing Lashley, Will He Keep His Name in TNA?, More

  20-07-2016 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA newcomer Moose recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard and below are some interview highlights:On when he finalized his TNA deal:“When I decided to go with TNA, it just happened that the taping was on Tuesday and I signed that day.
  “I didn’t know how I was going to be taken by the crowd. I was nervous just because of that–it was a brand new company and you never know how they’re going
  
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• Update on Luke Harper and Status of the Wyatts, Brandi Runnels Blogs, Steamboat & Flair Appearance Postponed, New Xavier Woods Video

  20-07-2016 19:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steamboat & Flair Appearance Postponed
  WWE Hall of Famers Ricky Steamboat and Ric Flair were scheduled for a Q&A this Saturday at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA but it has been postponed until December 17th.
  Update on Luke Harper and Status of the Wyatts
  It seems as if The Wyatt Family was split up during last night’s WWE Draft, although Luke Harper went undrafted due to injury so his return could be the deciding factor in the fate of the Wyatt Family.
  
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• LISTEN LIVE 2pm EST: Reaction To WWE Draft & Who Won, NXT Talent Not Picked, Tommy Dreamer Joins The Show

  20-07-2016 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
  2pm EST #WrestlingReality on TribLIVE Radio in Pittsburgh…
  – Reaction to the WWE Draft and which brand won
  – NXT stars who did and didn’t get picked
  – Tommy Dreamer joins the show and has an announcement
  – Your calls at 412-320-7925
  Download the TribLIVE Radio app for free or LISTEN/WATCH LIVE HERE!
  To hear yesterday’s show featuring Kofi Kingston talking New Day & Matt Hardy addressing Bray Wyatt Twitter exchange—CLICK HERE.Th
  
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• Cody Rhodes Confirmed For The ROH ‘Final Battle’ Pay-Per-View Event In NYC

  20-07-2016 18:47
  
  Cody Rhodes took to Twitter to announce that he will be at ROH Final Battle. Rhodes posted the following revealing his appearance. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 AM ET and can be bought at the link in the Tweet:
  THEY CAN HAVE THE PAINT…I'LL TAKE THE HONOR
  12/2 #FinalBattle Tickets 10am Tomorrowhttps://t.co/B6pShHPp1k pic.twitter.com/BELKMzeO8c
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) July 20, 2016
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  The post Cody Rhodes Confirme
  
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• Can WWE Draft Picks Be Traded?, News on Del Rio and Paige’s Draft Outcomes, Sasha Banks Responds to Cesaro’s Post-Draft Shoot Promo

  20-07-2016 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Note on Del Rio and Paige’s Draft Outcomes
  Some of you might have caught this, but if not, Booker T did say during the Smackdown Live pre-show that talents might “be traded” before the night is over, seeming to indicate that trades can take place between Raw and Smackdown. This simply could have been a case of Booker T being uninformed, or trades might be a concept introduced following last night’s draft.
  Can WWE Draft Picks Be Trade
  
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• Reaction to Smackdown Live & WWE Draft Hype; Why Were Big Show & Henry Drafted?, Teams Split Up, Will Bayley Debut at Battleground?

  20-07-2016 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
   For my first column with Wrestlezone, I thought I would spend the time to talk about what every professional wrestling fan was looking forward to the most today: the 2016 WWE Draft.While the show in itself wasn’t anything to be optimistic about, the hype did the trick and all of us fell for it.There were a few questions that came over me as Draft night was completed:Why couldn’t the WWE have waited a few months to bring Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin over instead of having them
  
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• Backstage News on Mojo Rawley Being Drafted, Nikki Bella Scheduled for an MRI, New Fast & Furious Rock Photo, Heath Slater a Free Agent?

  20-07-2016 18:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage News on Mojo Rawley Being Drafted
  According to PWInsider.com, some people in WWE were surprised to see Mojo Rawley get called up to the main roster during the Draft last night, as some in NXT were under the impression that No Way Jose would get called up instead. With Rawley and Zack Ryder now on Smackdown, it opens the door for The Hype Bros to reunite.
  Heath Slater the Hottest Free Agent in Wrestling?
  After WWE failed to draft him last night, Hea
  
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• Olympic Games preview in Greco-Roman at 59 kg/130 lbs.

  20-07-2016 18:26
  
  Four past World and Olympic champion headline 59 kg Olympic Games field
  
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• John Cena Comments on Brock Lesnar’s Possible USADA Violation, Says Lesnar Has “Long, Hard Road Ahead”, Talks NXT, WWE Draft, More

  20-07-2016 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As Nick noted earlier, John Cena was the guest on last night’s ESPN Off the Top Rope segment on SportsCenter. You can watch Cena’s appearance in the videos below, and the following are some highlights.
  -Cena called last night’s WWE Draft a historic night for WWE, and said it’s the best time for WWE right now since the company has never had a roster like it currently does.
  -On hosting the ESPY’s, Cena said it was “nerve wracking&
  
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• Cesaro Appears to Shoot on His Frustration with Draft Pick Number, Says Raw Should Be About the Superstars Not the Authority Figures

  20-07-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, WWE uploaded several post-Draft reaction videos from superstars, and they ranged from showcasing superstar excitement to superstar frustration.
  Perhaps the most “shoot” feeling promo of them all came from Cesaro, and it’s worth noting his post-Draft reaction video is the only one WWE did not upload to its YouTube account.
  During the video, Cesaro talks about how he would have been a better fit for the Smackdown brand, si
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking WWE Draft Fallout, NXT Superstars To RAW & SD, Factions Broken Up, More Bad News For Brock Lesnar, More

  20-07-2016 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 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray Hernandez as the co-host.
  Today’s episode also features an appearance from ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Satin.
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• Ryback Reveals When His WWE Contract Expires – Details Inside

  20-07-2016 17:13
  
  Ryback could be free from his WWE as soon as August 8th…or maybe not. The WWE star, who is at home due to his contract dispute with the company, posted the update on Twitter. He also posted to Instagram noting that he has a motivational book, Wake Up! It’s Feeding Time coming out before the end of the year.
  For weights. Contract up August 8th or Oct 17th depending on certain circumstances. The future is going to be great! #FeedMeMore
  — The Big Guy (@Ryback22) July 19, 2016Very
  
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• VIDEOS: EC3, Eli Drake & Drew Galloway Discuss The Bound For Glory Playoffs

  20-07-2016 17:03
  
  Here are EC3, Eli Drake and Drew Galloway, commenting on the Bound For Glory Playoffs, which begins Thursday on TNA iMPACT! Wrestling…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly & Her HOT Mom In Their Bikinis! HOLY SH#@#*#$!! **MUST-SEE-NOW**!!!
  The post VIDEOS: EC3, Eli Drake & Drew Galloway Discuss The Bound For Glory Playoffs appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Anthony Bennett Ready To Break Out In CWC (Video), Mick Foley Wants To Know How He Did At The WWE Draft

  20-07-2016 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Anthony Bennett Ready To Break Out In CWC
  WWE’s YouTube page has uploaded the above video looking at Anthony Bennett getting ready to break out tonight on episode two of WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic.
  Mick Foley Wants To Know How He Did At The WWE Draft
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has posted the following to Facebook following last night’s WWE Draft asking fans how he and Stephanie McMahon did with their draft picks:The post Anthony Bennett Ready To Break Out In CWC (Video
  
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• Mustafa Ali Fears No Man In The CWC (Video), Karl Anderson Says The Club Is On RAW & SD, Mojo Rawley Note

  20-07-2016 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mustafa Ali Fears No Man In The WWE CWC
  WWE’s official YouTube page has uploaded the above hype video for Mustafa Ali’s debut match tonight on the Cruiserweight Classic.
  Karl Anderson Says The Club Is On RAW & SD
  WWE Superstar and member of The Club Karl Anderson has posted the following to Twitter this morning in regards to he and Luke Gallows being drafted to RAW and AJ Styles to Smackdown:Not sad at all.When we came to @Wwe we said we were taking it over. #TheClub is on #raw
  
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• WWE Battleground Betting Odds Revealed: Which SHIELD Member Is Favored?, Will Zayn Topple Owens?, Can Young Be Great Again?, More

  20-07-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bovada.lv has released the most recent betting odds for this Sunday’s WWE Battleground following last night’s WWE Draft:
  WWE Championship Triple Threat Match
  Dean Ambrose              1/3
  Roman Reigns              3/1
  Seth Rollins                &nbs
  
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• Creepy New Erick Rowan Promo Released Post-Draft, Another NXT Talent Drafted To RAW This Morning

  20-07-2016 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  …………….. pic.twitter.com/WL7GHdN0HC
  — Erick Rowan (@ERICKROWAN) July 20, 2016Creepy New Erik Rowan Promo Released Post-Draft
  Following last night’s WWE Draft new Smackdown Superstar Erick Rowan posted the above creepy promo video on his personal Facebook page.
  Another NXT Talent Drafted To RAW This Morning
  WWE NXT referee Shawn Bennett took to Twitter this morning to announce that he has also been drafted from NXT to RAW:So as of last night, my 3+ y
  
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• Triple H Comments On All The NXT Talent Drafts, Which Real Life WWE Couples Were Affected By Draft?

  20-07-2016 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H Comments On All The NXT Talent Drafts
  Triple H has posted the following to Twitter in regards to all of the NXT talent that was drafted to either RAW or Smackdown last night:They’ll be on #Raw and #SmackdownLive now…
  …but they’ll ALWAYS be @WWENXT. #WeAreNXT #NXTProud pic.twitter.com/fff4bPMNVM
  — Triple H (@TripleH) July 20, 2016
  Which Real Life WWE Couple Affected By Draft?
  PWInsider.com is noting that Alberto Del Rio and
  
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• Samoa Joe vs Rhyno and More on WWE NXT Tonight, Bayley Comments on Not Being Drafted, Finn Balor Says He Should Have Been the #1 Pick

  20-07-2016 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Samoa Joe vs Rhyno and More on WWE NXT Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s WWE NXT:
  -NXT Champion Samoa Joe vs. Rhyno-The Authors of Pain vs. American Alpha-Bayley vs. Nia Jax
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT beginning tonight at 8pm so be sure to join us then!
  Bayley Comments on Not Being Drafted
  Bayley Tweeted the following after last night’s WWE Draft:You win some, you lose some. I’m so proud of @CarmellaWWE. Love yo
  
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• John Cena Talks To ESPN About Brock’s Possible USADA Violations, Nikki Bella In-Ring Return Update

  20-07-2016 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena Talks To ESPN About Brock’s USADA Violation
  Last night following the WWE Draft John Cena was a guest on ESPN with Jonathan Coachman. When Coachman asked Cena about Brock Lesnar’s possible USADA violations he had the following to say:There was certainly a lot of hype. I was actually on SportsCenter hyping that fight myself. My thoughts were in Brock Lesnar’s corner as he was put as the underdog in that fight. He ended up doing well.
  
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• A Complete List Of The WWE Draft Results – Details Inside Here

  20-07-2016 07:44
  
  Here is the complete list of WWE draft picks…
  RAW DRAFT PICKS* Seth Rollins* Women’s Champion Charlotte* Finn Balor* Roman Reigns* Brock Lesnar* WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day (Xavier Woods, Big E and Kofi Kingston)* Sami Zayn* Sasha Banks* Chris Jericho* US Champion Rusev w/Lana* Kevin Owens* Enzo and Cass* The Club (Anderson and Gallows)* The Big Show* Nia Jax* Neville* Cesaro* Sheamus
  —-PICKED POST SMACKDOWN ON THE NETWORK—-:
  * The Golden Truth (Goldust & R-Tr
  
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• Major Changes Announced For WWE Commentary Teams Following WWE Brand Split

  20-07-2016 06:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE issued the following details about major changes for the WWE commentary teams going forward; the changes will affect RAW, Smackdown, Main Event and Superstars. It’s a New Era for the entire landscape of WWE, which continues to change and evolve with the WWE Brand Extension Draft. That includes the announce teams for WWE programming. The teams for Raw, SmackDown, “WWE Superstars” and WWE Main Event are all experiencing a major shakeup, including one major voice changin
  
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• Major Changes Announced For WWE Commentary Teams Following Draft, Big Name Done With Commentary?

  20-07-2016 06:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE issued the following details about major changes for the WWE commentary teams going forward; the changes will affect RAW, Smackdown, Main Event and Superstars. Noticeably absent from the announcement is Jerry Lawler:It’s a New Era for the entire landscape of WWE, which continues to change and evolve with the WWE Brand Extension Draft. That includes the announce teams for WWE programming. The teams for Raw, SmackDown, “WWE Superstars” and WWE Main Event are all experiencing
  
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• List of Names Left Off Tonight’s WWE Draft Due to Injury or Special Circumstances, Watch Dana White’s RNC Speech (Video), Main Event

  20-07-2016 06:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  List of WWE Names Left Off Tonight’s Draft
  The following is a list of WWE.com roster names who were left off tonight’s draft due to injury or special circumstances:
  Emma (out with a back injury)
  Heath Slater
  Luke Harper (Injured with a torn ACL)
  Nikki Bella (out with a neck injury)
  The Rock (Only makes special appearances)
  Rosa Mendes (Currently on maternity leave)
  Ryback (Currently amidst a contract dispute)
  Tamina Snuka (Injured with torn ligaments)
  T
  
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