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• Lita’s Role Changing In WWE, Lawler’s New Gig, Wrestling Director/Healing

  23-07-2016 22:30
  
  - Hollymood Entertainment, the company that brought you “101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler” and “New Jack: Hardcore the Documentary,” will be releasing their new marijuana documentary featuring Rob Van Dam this year with a plan to release the documentary for free during the U.S. Presidential election voting week and the week of the major vote in the state of California regarding legalization of recreational marijuana.For updates on the movement, stay tuned to the Holl
  
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• Reaction To Cesaro Shooting On The WWE Draft & What Could Come Of It

  23-07-2016 22:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This second of three videos this weekend from CSR is talking the Cesaro shoot promo on the WWE Draft. Here’s some highlights from the conversation:Professional wrestler, Ronnell Hunt:
  I personally feel this was definitely a shoot. As a worker, you want to give your honest opinion and have your voice heard. But you don’t want to bite the hand that feeds you because at the end of the day, you don’t have a check. A lot of people say
  
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• Shields-Colbray wins fifth Fargo title, Parriott doubles up, Darmstadt OW at Junior Freestyle Nationals

  23-07-2016 21:46
  
  Pennsylvania takes team first team title at Junior Freestyle Nationals since 2009
  
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• MVP Responds to Teddy Long’s Claim That He is Returning to WWE, Bill Goldberg’s Social Media Hacked, Fans on New WWE GM Futures

  23-07-2016 21:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bill Goldberg’s Social Media Hacked
  According to The Huffington Post, Bill Goldberg’s instagram was hacked last night. Whomever hacked it posted a screenshot of their computer accessing the PR Email account which gave them access to the Instagram. As of 7:20pm EST the account is still hacked and Team Goldberg has reached out to Instagram for assistance.
  Read Also: Official Website Launches For Bill Goldberg’s New Action Film “Bauer”
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• Backstage Update on Paul Heyman’s SummerSlam Status Amidst Contract Holdup with WWE, What is Causing the Delay in Reaching a New Deal?

  23-07-2016 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Paul Heyman is amidst a contract holdup with WWE and as of this writing the Brock Lesnar advocate has yet to re-sign with the company. This has lead to speculation regarding Heyman’s WWE future, and according to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, Heyman is currently negotiating a new deal with WWE after his previous contract expired in May. The report added the negotiations should not, however, prevent Heyman fr
  
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• Final WWE Battleground PPV Card: 9 Announced Matches, Kickoff Match, Randy Orton Returns, Three Title Defenses, WZ Live Coverage, More

  23-07-2016 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially added The Usos vs. Tyler Breeze and Fandango to the WWE Battleground Kickoff Show live on the WWE Network. This brings the total match count for the show to nine, with two women’s matches and three title defenses.
  Read Also: WWE Battleground Betting Odds Released
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Battleground beginning Sunday night at 7pm EST with the Kickoff show so be sure to join us the
  
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• WATCH: Jeff Hardy Causes Fan Concern at Bloodymania 10, Destroys Tables, Ladders and Chairs in Bizarre Post-Match Behavior

  23-07-2016 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA star Jeff Hardy appeared at last night’s Bloodymania 10 Gathering of the Juggalos event, and WZ reader Raymond S. sent in the following recap of Hardy’s appearance, along with video footage which you can watch above and below:I attended Bloodymania 10 tonight at the Gathering of the Juggalos, and Jeff Hardy was involved in the main event. He botched several moves over the course of the match, including one that caused several people to be concerned for his well being. After the
  
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• The Club on the Latest Episode Of “Ride Along”, Full WWE Panel Video From San Diego Comic Con, Miz Blinds Mascot at Nationals Game (Videos)

  23-07-2016 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Full WWE Panel Video From San Diego Comic Con
  Courtesy of Ringside Collectibles, below is the full WWE panel from the San Diego Comic Con this weekend, featuring AJ Styles, Becky Lynch, Corey Graves and WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day:The Club on Ride Along
  The Club will be on the new episode of Ride Along on the WWE Network. The episode will air after Monday Night Raw and also will feature Chris Jericho and Mark Henry. You can read the description below:&ldqu
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Appears at NXT Live Event, Bayley Makes the Save (Photos), Mark Henry Wants to Ref Show vs Shaq, NXT Star Busted Open

  23-07-2016 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Henry Wants to Ref Show vs Shaq
  The following is the newest “What’s trending in WWE” video hosted by Cathy Kelley, and during the video Mark Henry says he’ll volunteer to referee the possible WrestleMania 33 match between Big Show and Shaq:NXT Star Busted Open
  WWE NXT star Patrick Clark was busted open in his loss to Hideo Itami and last night’s live event in Ocala, FL. You can check out a photo below:@HideoItamiNext Time It’s Your Turn. pic.twitter.com/WXdLy
  
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• Update on WWE Pre-Show Panels and Who Will Be Hosting Before Smackdown Live, Ricochet Talks Possibly Joining WWE and More

  23-07-2016 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Scott Stanford To Continue To Host Pre-Shows
  With many changes happening to the pre-shows, Scott Stanford will still continue to host the pre-shows on the WWE Network. With Smackdown now going Live, the Smackdown pre-show will now be a weekly show. So the entire panel for the pre-shows are Stanford, Lita, Jerry Lawler, and Booker T. Ricochet On The Steve Austin Show
  Ricochet was a recent guest on the Stone Austin Show. During the show Ricochet dis
  
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• Kurt Angle to Judge The Rock’s Wrestling Promo Contest (Video), Nakamura In-Action and Big Takeover Announcement on NXT Next Week

  23-07-2016 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nakamura In-Action and Big Takeover Announcement on NXT Next Week
  The following has been announced for next week’s edition of WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
  -Shinsuke Nakamura vs Blake
  -NXT GM William Regal will announced Samoa Joe’s NXT Takeover Back to Brooklyn opponent.
  Joe’s Takeover opponent was actually revealed at the last set of NXT TV tapings, and if you would like to know who it is, you can watch the spoiler video below:Kurt Angle to Jud
  
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• WWE Battleground Betting Odds Released: Who is Favored to Win the WWE Title?, Zayn and Owens in a Dead Heat, Big U.S. Title Favorite, More

  23-07-2016 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The sportsbooks have determined the lines for this Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV event. A simple explanation of the lines would be a – sign indicates the favorite and the + is for the underdogs. The number after the plus or minus represents how favored or unfavored a competitor is in the particular match. Right now better a dollar on Roman Reigns has the potential to win $5 as an example.
  WWE Championship Triple Threat Match:
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• WWE Star Off Live Event Following Backstage Fight, Kevin Owens Gets “KO’d” in the WWE Power Rankings, Orton’s Greatest RKO’s (Videos)

  23-07-2016 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Star Off Live Event Following Backstage Fight
  As we noted earlier in the week, a backstage fight took place before WWE Smackdown Live this week between Sin Cara and Simon Gotch. The fight was said to be pretty one-sided in favor of Cara, and interestingly, Simon Gotch was not at last night’s WWE live event in Newark despite being advertised. There is no confirmation that Gotch was pulled from the event because of the backstage fight, but
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results Ocala, Florida (7/22): Rich Swann vs Ho Ho Lun, Hideo Itami vs Patrick Clark, Shinsuke Nakamura vs Buddy Murphy

  23-07-2016 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWTorch
  WWE NXT Live Results
  July 22, 2016
  Ocala, Fla.Dory Funk, Jr., who runs his wrestling school in Ocala, made an in-ring appearance during the show. Mandy Rose interrupted Funk, then Bayley made the save. The show was sold out. First time running in the venue, which was an outdoors tent. Very hot.(1) Rich Swann beat Ho Ho Lun from the Cruiserweight tournament.
  (2) Riddick Moss beat Hugo Knox.
  Dory Funk came out to a standing ovation. He thanked Triple H and WWE for coming to O
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Newark, Delaware (7/22): Roman Reigns Returns From Suspension, Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins

  23-07-2016 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  WWE Live Show Results
  July 22, 2016
  Newark, Del.I would estimate a crowd of 3,500 fans turned out for the event at the Bob Carpenter Center on the campus of the University of Delaware. The B.O.B. is a small, intimate venue with no bad seats.
  We got there early and secured photos and autographs with Darren Young, Natalya, and referees Charles Robinson and Darrick Moore. 
  (1) The Usos beat The Club (Karl Anderson &
  
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• Lita Getting a New On-Air Role in WWE

  23-07-2016 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to PWInsider.com, Amy “Lita” Dumas will be shifting from a backstage producer in WWE to an on-air host of the Raw, Smackdown and PPV pre-game shows. Lita will begin her hosting duties this week, and she will join Renee Young, Booker T and Jerry Lawler on the pre-game shows.
  No word as of now as to who will replace Lita in a producing capacity, but as we noted weeks ago there has been talk of bringing some of the NXT producers up to the main roster
  
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• The Miz Talks IC Title Match Against Darren Young, Pride in Being the IC Champion, The Importance of the Battleground WWE Title Match, More

  23-07-2016 10:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz was interviewed by DC101 to promote this Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV, and the following interview highlights have been sent to WZ:
  The anticipation of walking through the curtain:“I’m a nervous wreck. I feel like I’m going to throw up, I feel like I’m going to faint. There’s just something about it, I get so amped up. I talk to myself in my mind and say, “Why am I doing this? What is wron
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling Draws Near-Record High Viewership in its First Thursday Night Airing

  23-07-2016 10:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, the first show on its new Thursday night day and time, averaged 362,000 viewers. This week’s show was up from last week’s, which averaged 358,000 viewers.
  This week’s show was also the second best number for a first-run episode of Impact Wrestling since its move to Pop TV, and the episode was second only to “The Final Deletion” episode which averaged 410,000 viewers.
  The post TN
  
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• Will Clash of the Champions Be a WWE Raw or Smackdown PPV?, Event Advertisement Hints at Titles Possibly Switching Brands

  23-07-2016 09:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, this year’s WWE Night of Champions PPV has been replaced in advertisements with the classic WCW event Clash of the Champions. The event will take place at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on September 25th, and according to the arena website the event will be a Raw brand PPV and all Raw titles will be on the line.
  Interestingly, Rusev is being advertised as the IC Champion, yet he currently holds the U.S. Title. Addition
  
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• WATCH: Roman Reigns Returns At Last Night’s WWE Live Event, Issues Statement to the Live Crowd

  23-07-2016 09:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As seen in the video below, suspended WWE Star Roman Reigns returned at tonight’s WWE live event in Newark, DE. After Dean Ambrose successfully defended the WWE Championship against Seth Rollins, Rollins attacked Ambrose. Reigns then made a surprise appearance and speared Rollins before picking up the title. After Ambrose got back into the ring, Reigns tossed the belt at him and walked away without a word.
  Reigns commented on his WWE re
  
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• Backstage Report: Will Ospreay Reportedly Signs With WWN Live

  23-07-2016 04:14
  
  Will Ospreay has reportedly signed an exclusive US deal with WWN Live. PWTorch via WZ) reports that WWN Live will pay for Ospreay’s work visa and that he will work for the company when his international dates allow.
  Ospreay has an exclusive international deal with NJPW. He will not be able to work for ROH at this point because of the WWN Live deal.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): The Undertaker Chilling With Some Fans!! WHOA!!!
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• Becky Lynch Recaps Her First San Diego Comic-Con Experience

  23-07-2016 03:28
  
  - The Irish Lass Kicker Becky Lynch soaks in the atmosphere, the Mattel reveals and the steampunk during her first trip to San Diego Comic-Con.
  On her experience:
  “This is my first time at any comic-con so this has been incredible, I didn’t know what to expect, I didn’t know would it would really be or what it would entail but like walking around and seeing all the different stands and all the different people and different characters and amazing cosplay its just been incredibl
  
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• Corey Graves’ First Action Figure Makes His Huge SD Comic-Con Week Even Better

  23-07-2016 03:26
  
  WWE announcer Corey Graves takes a look at his very first Mattel action figure at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 International.The post Corey Graves’ First Action Figure Makes His Huge SD Comic-Con Week Even Better appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Facebook Q&A Session: How Did Triple H Propose?

  23-07-2016 03:24
  
  Stephanie McMahon @StephMcMahon speaks about what she will reveal in her upcoming book, including how Triple H proposed. Tweet #Stephbook with your questions – you may even inspire a chapter in the new book!The post Stephanie McMahon Facebook Q&A Session: How Did Triple H Propose? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• AJ Styles reacts to his action figure at SDCC 2016

  23-07-2016 03:22
  
  The Phenomenal One is thrilled to check out the prototype for his debut Mattel action figure at San Diego Comic-Con International 2016.The post AJ Styles reacts to his action figure at SDCC 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Shockmaster makes his action figure debut at San Diego Comic-Con

  23-07-2016 03:21
  
  The Shockmaster attends his first San Diego Comic-Con and talks about the excitement surrounding the debut of his con-exclusive Mattel action figure.The post The Shockmaster makes his action figure debut at San Diego Comic-Con appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Who wants to be the guest ref for Big Show vs. Shaq?

  23-07-2016 03:20
  
  Big Show challenged Shaquille O’Neal to a giant match at WrestleMania 33, and one Superstar has volunteered for a special guest referee role in that dream match. Plus, Cathy Kelley looks at WWE’s Pokemon Go allegiances, Mick Foley’s new look and more of the latest WWE news and trends.The post Who wants to be the guest ref for Big Show vs. Shaq? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Network Pick of the Week: Jericho’s Big Gift

  23-07-2016 03:15
  
  WWE Network Pick of the Week: Jericho’s big giftThe post WWE Network Pick of the Week: Jericho’s Big Gift appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bayley, Nikki Glencross and others react to the post-Draft, new-look NXT Women’s division

  23-07-2016 03:14
  
  Bayley, Nikki Glencross and others react to the post-Draft, new-look NXT Women’s divisionThe post Bayley, Nikki Glencross and others react to the post-Draft, new-look NXT Women’s division appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage Update – Lita Current WWE Status

  23-07-2016 03:13
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, Lita is getting a new role in WWE.WWE is moving Lita out of her role as an agent/producer, and moving her to a full time panelist for the WWE Network pre & post shows. Lita had been working as an agent/producer for WWE since 2015.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): New, VERY **HOT** Pictures Of Maryse! (GO NOW >>)
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• 5 facts you didn’t know about The Shield

  23-07-2016 03:13
  
  Who was the first Shield member to be pinned or submitted in a Six-Man Tag Team Match? Who is the only one that hasn’t beaten John Cena? And who did the intro to their theme music? Corey Graves answers all in this must-see deep dive on The Hounds of Justice with 5 facts you didn’t know about The Shield.The post 5 facts you didn’t know about The Shield appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• New Match Revealed For This Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV

  23-07-2016 02:55
  
  - The WWE announced that the Mountain Dew sponsored kickoff show match for Battleground will consist of The Usos going against the team of Tyler Breeze and Fandango. Battleground takes place on Sunday, July 24th at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
  Here is current card for Battleground:
  Triple Threat Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Title– Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns
  Intercontinental Title Match– The Miz vs. Darren Young
  United States Title Match- Rusev vs.
  
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• Update – Will The NYSAC Suspend Brock Lesnar WWE SummerSlam?

  23-07-2016 02:54
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  While there has been a lot of speculation over whether WWE will suspend Brock Lesnar over his USADA drug test failures surrounding his bout at UFC, it is apparently not going to happen. The WON reports that WWW will definitely not suspend Lesnar and that his match against Randy Orton at SummerSlam will go on as planned.
  Lesnar failed two drug tests leading into the UFC 200 fight, one taken out of competition and one taken the day of the fight. While the substance h
  
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• This Week’s Lucha Underground (Season Two) Finale Ratings

  23-07-2016 02:47
  
  Lucha Underground brought in their best numbers since May for the Ultima Lucha Dos Finale. Last night’s finale garnered a 0.05 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 127,000 viewers, up a tenth and 18% from last week’s 0.04 and 108,000. The demo rating was the highest since the May 25th episode also had a 0.05 and tied for the second-highest of the season, while the viewership was the best since the May 4th episode had 138,000 viewers.
  Lucha Underground didn’t rank among t
  
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• Becky Lynch Goes Off on Women’s Wrestling in WWE Today: “We Can Wrestle Like the Lads!”

  23-07-2016 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Featured above is the complete WWE and Mattel panel at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con, thanks to our friends at RingsideCollectibles.com. The panel featured Corey Graves as host, Bill and Martin from Mattel, plus all three members of the New Day, AJ Styles and Becky Lynch. The crew announced a huge lineup of all their upcoming figures including several first-time stars, and had a big Q&A with all the WWE Superstars in attendance. 
  We’ll have more from SDCC soon, but right
  
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• Tag Team Match Announced For Sunday’s WWE Battleground Kickoff Show; Updated Card Including 9 Matches

  23-07-2016 01:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially added The Usos vs. Tyler Breeze and Fandango to the WWE Battleground Kickoff Show live on the WWE Network. This brings the total match count for the show to nine, with two women’s matches and three title defenses. 
  WWE Championship Match
  Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
  Intercontinental Championship
  The Miz (c) vs. Zack Ryder
  US Championship Match
  Rusev (c) vs. Darren Young
  John Cena, Enzo Amore &
  
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• The Club Has Not Been Disbanded & “No One Is Safe”; AJ Styles Talks New Action Figure & Expansion of The Club

  23-07-2016 00:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Tuesday night on the first ever WWE Smackdown Live we saw what looked like the end for The Club, as the “Phenomenal One” AJ Styles was drafted away from Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, who will be headed exclusively to Monday Night Raw. However, the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion took to Twitter to dispel any rumors, stating “some may think The Club has split up. We’ve expanded, no one is safe!” 
  Styles teams with his good brothers this Sunday at WWE Ba
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Talks Upcoming Book, Why She Loves Playing Heel, Being a Part of the WWE Creative Process, Triple H Proposal & More

  23-07-2016 00:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Stephanie McMahon did another Q&A with the official WWE Facebook page talking about the process behind her upcoming book. She noted that she does have a ghost writer for the autobiography, his name is Pablo, and he created a structure that Steph is currently going through and re-writing, filing in details and telling her story in her own words.
  You can check out the interview in its entirety above, which I actually recommend because it shows a very out-of-character Stephanie that’s ve
  
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