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• Paige Deletes Del Rio From Instagram, New Summer Rae Bikini Shoot, New Day Milestone

  21-07-2016 23:43
  
  - It has come to our attention that Paige has removed all photos with Alberto Del Rio from her official Instagram page.
  As noted, Paige and Del Rio have been romantically linked for a couple of months now. Both superstars were drafted to different brands this past Tuesday during the WWE Draft special on SmackDown Live. Paige was drafted to RAW, while Del Rio was drafted to SmackDown.
  - WWE posted this video from a recent Summer Rae bikini shoot.- Congratulations to The New Day for becoming the l
  
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• The Latest Updates On The Major Lawsuit Filed Against WWE This Week

  21-07-2016 23:29
  
  Here is the latest on the lawsuit filed this week by Konstantine Kyros against WWE on behalf of fifty-three former talent and dug up a selection of claims and stories contained within. You can see the quotes from the lawsuit below.
  WWE issued a statement on Monday in regard to the lawsuit that read, “This is another ridiculous attempt by the same attorney who has previously filed class action lawsuits against WWE, both of which have been dismissed. A federal judge has already found that th
  
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• Bischoff On Goldberg Returning To WWE, Talking With Hogan, Ultimate Warrior Faxes, More

  21-07-2016 23:23
  
  - Former WCW Executive Producer Eric Bischoff recently spoke with Jim Ross about his time in control of WCW, working for Vince McMahon and much more. Here are the following highlights:
  On working with The Ultimate Warrior:
  “He was one of, if not the most passionate person I’ve ever come across when it came to his character. His character. It doesn’t mean the [professional wrestling] business in general. It doesn’t mean working with everybody else. It didn’t mean, ne
  
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• Moose Comments On His TNA Deal, Departure From ROH, WWE Interest In Him, More

  21-07-2016 23:10
  
  - Former ROH star Moose recently spoke with SI.com about his departure from Ring of Honor, his deal with TNA and interest WWE expressed in him. Here are the following highlights:
  On his deal with TNA:
  “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 to take
  
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• Kevin Nash’s Return As Dolph Ziggler’s Bodyguard?, Cena Grants Wish, Titus O’Neill Note

  21-07-2016 23:05
  
  - Former WCW Champion Kevin Nash was recently a guest on Vince Russo’s Podcast One show was asked about if he would ever return to wrestling. Nash entertained the idea of returning as Diesel to play Dolph Ziggler’s bodyguard.
  “He does the same thing Shawn Michaels did,” Nash said of Ziggler. “He takes every bump and beating, and usually they beat him. But to me, his in-ring work is as good as anyone’s in the business right now. He works so hard.”
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• WWE Undisputed Title Triple Threat Match: Vengeance 2002

  21-07-2016 22:48
  
  WWE Undisputed Title Triple Threat Match: Vengeance 2002The post WWE Undisputed Title Triple Threat Match: Vengeance 2002 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Go behind the scenes of the WWE Battleground commercial shoot

  21-07-2016 22:48
  
  Go behind the scenes of the WWE Battleground commercial shootThe post Go behind the scenes of the WWE Battleground commercial shoot appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Summer Rae’s Bikini Bonanza

  21-07-2016 22:47
  
  Summer Rae’s Bikini BonanzaThe post Summer Rae’s Bikini Bonanza appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lince Dorado vs. Mustafa Ali – First Round Match: Cruiserweight Classic, July 20, 2016

  21-07-2016 22:46
  
  Lince Dorado vs. Mustafa Ali – First Round Match: Cruiserweight Classic, July 20, 2016The post Lince Dorado vs. Mustafa Ali – First Round Match: Cruiserweight Classic, July 20, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• How “awesome” was Dorado’s victory?: CWC Exclusive, July 20, 2016

  21-07-2016 22:46
  
  How “awesome” was Dorado’s victory?: CWC Exclusive, July 20, 2016The post How “awesome” was Dorado’s victory?: CWC Exclusive, July 20, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• SoCal Val On The Use Of Maxel Hardy In Final Deletion, “Get Your Children Off TV”; Talks About Not Enjoying Working With Kids In TNA, More

  21-07-2016 21:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today’s former TNA Knockout and current FITE.tv personality SoCal Val was a special guest on WrestleZone Radio’s WZ Daily. 
  During her appearance she spoke with host Nick Hausman and co-host Kid Cadet about some of the reasons she is not a fan of the presentation of the Final Deletion storyline. 
  You can find some of Val’s comments from her appearance transcribed below. You can listen to them starting at the 1:10:25 minute mark in the embedded audio playe
  
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• New Day Reaches Milestone, WWE Backlash Details, Airs During TNA PPV, Kevin Owens Featured On New Episode of Superstar Ink (Video)

  21-07-2016 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Day Reaches Milestone
  New Day has reached a new milestone as WWE Tag Team Champions. Yesterday the tag team champions broke Brian Kendrick and Paul London’s record of 331 days as champs. 
  WWE Backlash Details
  WWE Backlash will take place September 11th at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia. Also on the same date is the TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view, but it may be rescheduled. Tickets will go on sale via Ticketmaster on July 27th.
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• 7/21 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Heyman’s WWE Status, Reigns’ Suspension Updates, Original Bryan GM Plans, Slater As A Free Agent, More

  21-07-2016 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman as well as SHINE & EVOLVE’s Kid Cadet as his co-host.
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  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Paul Heyman possibly not being under WWE contract anymore
  What substance Roman Reigns may have tested positive for
  How Reigns & Lesnar’s wellness issues affected the WWE Draft order of picks
  Original plans for Daniel Bryan’s ret
  
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• John Cena: ‘I Learn From Vince McMahon Every Day!’, Talks Hip-Hop/Rapper Gimmick, More

  21-07-2016 20:18
  
  John Cena appeared on Billboard’s Ballin’ Out podcast for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On his love of hip-hop: “Beastie Boys’ ‘License To Ill’ [and] Fat Boys’ ‘Crushin” were the first two CDs I got, hip hop CDs I got in 1985, 1986.” Cena continued, “I’ll play ‘Illmatic’ till the tape breaks, the Wu Tang stuff. I love Jay-Z. I just think you listen to his evolution as a human being through his art.
  
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• Johnny Gargano Now A Full-Time NXT Superstar, Comments On His New Status And When His Last Independent Match Will Be

  21-07-2016 19:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Johnny Gargano Full-Time NXT Superstar
  Johnny Gargano is now a full-time NXT superstar. Since debuting in NXT, Gargano has still been working the independent wrestling scene and specifically with EVOLVE. The NXT superstar is also a competitor in the Cruiserweight Classic.
  Gargano commented on his new status and stated that his last independent match will be in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio on September 23rd. EVOLVE released a mini documentary which you can watch below, as well as comments fro
  
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• Edge & Christian Discuss Roman Reigns’ WWE Wellness Policy Suspension

  21-07-2016 19:14
  
  Edge and Christian spoke with 120 Sports for a new interview. You can watch it below and see both stars’ take on Roman Reigns’ suspension for his Wellness Violation:
  Christian: “You don’t like to see stuff like that happen to anybody. Especially when they work hard. I don’t know what the circumstances are. I don’t want to comment on it in that respect. It’s a tough thing. You don’t want to see anybody in that situation. Like I said, it’s kind
  
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• Former WWE Superstar And Current NXT Star Returning To The WWE Main Roster

  21-07-2016 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhyno and Curt Hawkins Returning to the Main Roster
  According to PWInsider, former WWE superstar Brian Myers, aka Curt Hawkins, and current NXT star Rhyno are scheduled to return to the main roster. Rhyno returned to NXT TV recently and took on NXT champion Samoa Joe in the latest episode. Hawkins was released from WWE in 2014 and since has been working in the indies under his real name. 
  The plan is for the both to be on Smackdown Live, but PWInsider
  
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• Matt Striker: ‘Lucha Underground Isn’t Trying To Compete With WWE!’, & More

  21-07-2016 18:43
  
  Matt Striker spoke with Bonnerfide Radio’s “The Faction” for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On if Lucha Underground is planning to compete with WWE: “As far as rivaling Vince, I don’t think that’s the mindset. In good business, competition creates cash. Eric Bischoff wrote a book about that, so you don’t want to crush them. You just want to be present. I don’t think they want to go into that road.”
  On whether filming in seasons i
  
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• VIDEOS: Mojo Rawley & Alexa Bliss React To Being Drafted, Top 10 SD! Moments

  21-07-2016 18:38
  
  WWE continues to post videos stemming from Tuesday night’s WWE Draft. In the following videos, Mojo Rawley and Alexa Bliss react to their being drafted to SmackDown and RAW, respectively
  WWE posted the following “Inside Look” at Tuesday night’s WWE Draft with noteworthy picks and more:Also, here is this week’s Top 10 SmackDown Moments video:100% DIRECT LINK (**BRAND NEW PHOTOS**): The Rock With His SMOKIN’ Hot Girlfriend!
  The post VIDEOS: Mojo Rawley & Ale
  
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• Go Behind The Scenes of WWE Battleground’s Commercial Shoot (Video), When Is Carmella And Mojo Rawley’s Last Event In NXT?

  21-07-2016 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Behind The Scenes Of WWE Battleground Commerical
  WWE has posted the following video featuring a behind the scenes look at the WWE Battleground commercial shoot. You can watch the video below:  Carmella and Mojo Rawley’s Final NXT Event
  The WWE NXT twitter account has posted that Carmella and Mojo Rawley will be at the NXT live event in Cocoa, Florida July 23rd. The tweet indicates that this may be their last event in NXT before heading to Smackdo
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Heyman’s WWE Status, Reigns’ Suspension, Bryan’s Return, Slater As A Free Agent, Nikki Cleared, More

  21-07-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZRadio is on Mixlr
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features SHINE & EVOLVE’s Kid Cadet as the co-host.
  Today’s episode also features appearances from MLW’s Court Bauer & FITE’s SoCal Val.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily. 
  You can also listen to the full ar
  
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• Summer Rae’s Bikini Bonanza (Video), Meet Apollo Crews In Florida, Paige Deletes Alberto Del Rio From Her Social Media?

  21-07-2016 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Summer Rae’s Bikini Bonanza 
  WWE has posted the following video featuring Summer Rae’s Bikini Bonanza. You can watch the video below: Apollo Crews Appearance
  Apollo Crews will make an appearance in Sanford, Florida today. Crews will be at the Walmart from 11 am-1 pm as part of Smackdown Your Hunger. You can see your tweet below:  Head to @Walmart in Sanford, FL to meet @WWE Superstar @ApolloCrews at 11 AM ET! #SmackDownYourHunger #HungryMan p
  
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• Has Broken Matt Hardy Broken The Confidence Of Jeff Hardy? (Video), Big Show Appearance In Florida

  21-07-2016 16:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Has Broken Matt Hardy Broken The Confidence Of Jeff Hardy?
  TNA Impact Wrestling has posted the latest preview for this week’s episode featuring Broken Matt Hardy attempting to break the confidence of his brother Jeff.
  Upcoming Big Show Appearance In Florida
  This Friday at the Walmart on 19501 NW 27 Ave. in Miami Garden, FL fans can meet WWE Superstar The Big Show. He will be there from 11 am-1 pm.Big Show and Randy Orton BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: WWE wrestler Randy Orton (L) and Prof
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Kid Cadet, Court Bauer & SoCal Val

  21-07-2016 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 SHINE & EVOLVE’s Kid Cadet as the co-host.
  Today’s episode also features appearances from MLW’s Court Bauer & FITE’s SoCal Val.
  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. 
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• Charlotte Hits Major Women’s Championship Milestone, Ryback Prints Shirts For His Latest Endeavor

  21-07-2016 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Charlotte Hits Major Women’s Championship Milestone
  On Monday Night RAW this week Charlotte officially surpassed Nikki Bella as the longest reigning Diva/Women’s Champion at 302 days. The WWE may not have mentioned it because technically Nikki held the Diva’s Championship longer than her and the longest reigning WWE Women’s Champion of all time is The Fabulous Moolah at 10,170 days! Moolah held the belt for 28 years starting September 18, 1956 before finally lo
  
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• Roderick Strong Says Goodbye To ROH Fans (Video), Nikki Bella Cleared To Return To In-Ring Competition?

  21-07-2016 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roderick Strong Gives His Final Farewell To ROH Fans
  Ring of Honor has posted the above exclusive video to their YouTube channel today showing Roderick Strong’s farewell to Ring of Honor.
  Nikki Bella Cleared To Return To In-Ring Competition?
  WWE Superstar Nikki Bella has posted the following photo of the WWE Performance Center to Instagram with the caption, “Good news from Doc! Next stop…” Seeming to imply that she has been cleared to return to in-ring competi
  
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• Paul Heyman No Longer Under WWE Contract?, Roman Reigns’ 30 Day WWE Suspension Ends Today

  21-07-2016 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Paul Heyman No Longer Under WWE Contract?
  Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Paul Heyman’s name not being mentioned during the WWE Draft may have been by design. They claim that Heyman’s WWE contract has expired and that both sides have not been able to reach an agreement to renew his contract. 
  Nothing is said to be certain at this point but with Brock’s recent suspension this could be a wait and see tactic on WWE’s part to see what kind of d
  
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• If WWE Enforces a Weight Limit for the Cruiserweights, Which Currently Contracted Raw Stars Are Eligible for the Returning Division?

  21-07-2016 12:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  With the announcement of the return of the Cruiserweight Division on WWE Raw, and the likely return of the Cruiserweight Championship, if WWE does in fact follow the 225lb weight limit that has applied to the title in the past, there are currently 10 Raw Superstars and 2 undrafted superstars who qualify for that weight limit.
  The following weights are based on WWE.com’s roster stats:
  Seth Rollins 217lbs
  Finn Balor 190lbs
  Kofi Kingston 212lbs
  Xavier Wo
  
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• More Backstage News on Roman Reigns’ Suspension and Why the Substance He Tested Positive for is Banned in WWE

  21-07-2016 12:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As Bill noted last night, word backstage in WWE, according to The Wrestling Observer, is that Roman Reigns violated the WWE Wellness Policy after testing positive for the banned substance Adderall.
  You might recall this is the same substance for which Adam Rose tested positive, also resulting in a suspension by WWE.
  The Observer report noted that while Adderall is a legal drug used to treat ADHD, it is banned by most sports leagues, including the
  
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• Backstage Report – Which Drug Did Roman Reigns Test Positive For?

  21-07-2016 06:52
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to the WON, Roman Reigns’ Wellness suspension was due to a positive drug test for Adderall. Adderall is best known as a drug used to test ADHD but is banned by most sports organizations because it can can mask fatigue and pain and make people more alert and is used recreationally by some.
  WWE does not reveal what drugs people test positive for, and performers are “strongly encouraged not to publicly talk about it and just take their
  
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• Backstage Update – Was Cesaro’s Post-WWE Draft Promo A Shoot?

  21-07-2016 06:40
  
  UPDATE: According to sources, Cesaro’s rant during his interview with JoJo about being drafted to RAW and the amount of focus being placed on Commissioners and General Managers was indeed a shoot. As you’d imagine, there are some members of WWE management who weren’t pleased with the promo while others (mostly talent) gave him “kudos and respect” for “having the balls” to speak up. Cesaro has reportedly been “frustrated” with his WWE position
  
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• What Roman Reigns Reportedly Failed His Drug Test For, Brock Lesnar / SD! Note, Post Match Comments From Tonight’s CWC Competitors

  21-07-2016 05:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Roman Reigns was suspended for violating the WWE Wellness Policy after he tested positive for Adderall. 
  It was noted that it’s not an official report since WWE doesn’t release the substances a performer failed a Wellness test for, but this was reportedly confirmed by multiple sources that this was what was being said around the WWE locker room. 
  
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• WWE Cruiserweight Classic Results (7/20) – Dorado/Ali, Tozawa vs Johnson, Tajiri Returns

  21-07-2016 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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• Backstage News On Bayley’s NXT Status, More Possible NXT Callups, Rumored Names Offered Deals By WWE, WWE CWC Highlights (Videos)

  21-07-2016 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bayley 
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting there will be another round of call-ups from NXT this fall, with Bayley possibly being one of those names. 
  It was said even though Sasha Banks said Bayley won’t be her WWE Battleground partner, there’s still an outside possibility that teaming would still happen. If Bayley isn’t Banks’ partner, she would be expected to be called up around September. 
  WWE Cruiserweights 
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• Backstage News On Original WWE Draft Plans, Including Order Of Draft Choices, Who Was Supposed To Go First Overall?

  21-07-2016 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  Last night’s WWE Draft went according to plan as far as having the top programs see Roman Reigns versus Seth Rollins on RAW and John Cena versus AJ Styles on Smackdown. 
  The original plan had these two matches being title matches for each respective brand at WWE Summerslam. A lot changed leading up to last night, including Reigns’ failed WWE drug test and Brock Lesnar’s failed UFC drug test, in addition to Cena&rsq
  
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• Bayley vs. Nia Jax: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016

  21-07-2016 04:03
  
  Bayley vs. Nia Jax: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016The post Bayley vs. Nia Jax: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• No Way Jose gets serious: July 20, 2016

  21-07-2016 03:59
  
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• Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Announces BOLA Night 1 & 2 Matchups, Tajiri / CWC Trivia, Cody Rhodes Reveals EVOLVE 67 Opponent

  21-07-2016 03:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pro Wrestling Guerrilla 
  Pro Wrestling Guerrilla made a number of announcements tonight for their 2016 “Battle Of Los Angeles” event this fall. 
  Cedric Alexander is replacing Adam Cole in the BOLA tournament after Cole withdrew himself. Cole will instead team with The Young Bucks against Dalton Castle and The Boys in a non-tournament match on night one. Other matchups announced for the first two nights are: 
  Night One 
  Matt Sydal vs John Hennigan
  Ricochet vs Jeff
  
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• American Alpha vs. The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016

  21-07-2016 03:58
  
  American Alpha vs. The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016The post American Alpha vs. The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Hideo Itami returns in two weeks: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016

  21-07-2016 03:56
  
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• Rhyno vs. Samoa Joe: WWE NXT, July 20, 2016

  21-07-2016 03:55
  
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• Jason Lee is ready for CWC: Cruiserweight Classic

  21-07-2016 03:55
  
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• WWE NXT Report (07/20) – Rhyno vs. Samoa Joe, Bayley vs. Nia Jax, American Alpha, More

  21-07-2016 03:53
  
  We are in Winter Park, Florida and your announcers are Corey Graves and Tom Phillips.
  Match Number One:Rhyno versus Samoa Joe in a Non Title Match
  They lock up and Rhyno tries to push Joe away.They lock up again and Rhyno with a side head lock and shoulder tackle but Joe does not move.Joe has something to say to Rhyno and he tells him to try again.Rhyno has no success on the second attempt.Rhyno goes for a third one and he takes Joe down.Rhyno with a punch and chop followed by another punch.Rhyn
  
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• Koelzer, Wittlake still in Triple Crown hunt after first day of Cadet Freestyle Nationals

  21-07-2016 03:50
  
  Jace Koelzer of Kansas and Travis Wittlake of Oregon make Cadet freestyle quarters, three wins from Triple Crown
  
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• Report – Last-Minute WWE Draft Changes?, Cesaro & Sasha Banks Upset?, Shoot?

  21-07-2016 03:38
  
  Last weekend, touring announcements for after the draft featured Cesaro on SmackDown, along with Enzo and Cass. They were featured on Tour 1, which was SmackDown, with RAW as Tour 2. All of the other names were in line with the draft except for those three.
  WWE previously posted a video of Cesaro before the draft, in which he said he was hoping to be on SmackDown. He said that with Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon in charge, SmackDown will focus on wrestling and talent. He called RAW “the ba
  
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• Backstage Report – When Did Daniel Bryan Agree To Return To WWE?

  21-07-2016 03:27
  
  According to Prowrestlingsheet.com, Daniel Bryan agreed to return to the WWE back in May. The site reports that the brand split was originally going to be announced the night after Money in the Bank, and that was going to be the night Bryan returned. They were also going to originally have Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon running RAW and Bryan butting heads with them.
  The site did not have details on when the direction changed or when Foley was brought back into the mix.
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• The Rock Announces New TV Show, Hideo Itami Return Promo, More NXT Highlights From Tonight (Video)

  21-07-2016 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock
  The Rock posted the following on Instagram, revealing plans for a new USA Network series called “Muscle Beach” through his Seven Bucks Productions company and Flynn Pictures: BIG NEWS: Our @sevenbucksprodalong with our producing partner Beau Flynn’s @flynnpictureco sell a script titled “MUSCLE BEACH” to USA Network! Written by Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer. An original hour long drama series
  
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• Roman Reigns’ WWE Wellness Policy Suspension Ends Today – Details

  21-07-2016 03:22
  
  Roman Reigns’ WWE Wellness Policy suspension ends today. He can start making WWE appearances again starting tomorrow.
  Reigns is currently advertised for Saturday’s WWE Live Event in Wildwood, New Jersey and Sunday’s Battleground PPV.
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• Jushin Liger Talks Working With Daniel Bryan, His NXT Appearance Last Year, What Is His Favorite Wrestling Memory?

  21-07-2016 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wrestling legend Jushin “Thunder” Liger recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling. 
  Liger took part in this week’s ‘Five Questions’ segment of the article; you can read some highlights below: 
  Jushin Liger talks about working with NXT last summer against Tyler Breeze:Wherever I am, I feel the crowd when I’m in the ring. Wrestling for NXT showed me the skill of the wrestlers in WWE is huge,
  
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• Heath Slater Talks ‘Free Agent’ Status, WWE Teases Slater in Talks with EVOLVE, Smackdown Venue Advertising Match with Top Raw Stars

  21-07-2016 02:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown 
  The First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York (host of next week’s WWE Smackdown) is running the following ad on their website: WWE SMACKDOWN
  7/26/2016 7:00:00 PM – BUY TICKETS NOW
  WWE announced that for the first time ever, SmackDown will air LIVE and move to Tuesdays every week beginning July 19. Experience one of the very first WWE Smackdown LIVE broadcasts from right here at First Niagara Center!
  The WWE landscape dramatically changed on T
  
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