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• House Of Hardcore & Cruiserweight Classic Lineups

  07-08-2016 23:58
  
  – Here is the scheduled matches for episode five of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic set next week on the WWE Network. The episode will air on Wednesday, August 10 at 9PM EST.
  * Tajiri versus Gran Metalik* Cedric Alexander versus Kota Ibushi
  – House of Hardcore will make its Texas debut this weekend in Pasadena, Texas at the Pasadena Convention Center. The promotion is holding a convention today, and tomorrow evening there will be a live event. Here’s the updated lineup:
  * Texas D
  
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• Kurt Angle: ‘WWE Superstars Couldn’t Hang With Me In The Olympics!’

  07-08-2016 23:53
  
  TMZ Sports recently spoke to former WWE Superstar and Olympic gold medal winner Kurt Angle, who was asked if any current WWE Superstars could make it in the Olympic games today. Angle answered in the negative because the Olympics are real sports. You can check out the video below.100% LINK (PHOTOS): Velvet Sky Tweets Hot New ASS Pic Of Herself! **HOLY SH*T**!!
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• Sony Rumored To Acquire TNA’s Indian Television Partner – Details

  07-08-2016 23:15
  
  Ahmedabadmirror.com reports that Sony is rumored to be acquiring Ten Network in India. Sony Six is TNA’s partner in the country and airs their programs. It would be a big deal if Sony acquired the programming. However, the website also notes that Sony would also acquire the rights to WWE programming in the country through Ten.
  WWE usually has exclusive deals with TV partners. TNA and Sony Six announced a long term agreement last year that runs through 2022. If there are no outs, then TNA&r
  
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• Mick Foley Discusses Why He Loved Sasha Banks’ Women’s Title Win, Talks Charlotte

  07-08-2016 22:59
  
  Inan interview with Work of Wrestling, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley spoke about his love of the Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte match from RAW two weeks ago. Here are highlights:
  On if he’s pleased with the progression of women’s wrestling: “I am. There were definitely some bumps in the road. I think we can expect some more. But I think the victory for Sasha was really monumental, like a seismic shift. Hopefully, we will be seeing it as a statement.”
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• More WWE Superstars Respond To Conor McGregor’s Comments, Jesse Ventura Talks Donald Trump And More

  07-08-2016 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More WWE Superstars Respond To Conor McGregor
  Baron Corbin, Big E and AJ Styles are just some of the latest WWE Superstars to respond to Conor McGregor’s comments. You can read those tweets below:I beg to differ kid https://t.co/u6KmP7C1Sy
  — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) August 7, 2016I think McGregor could do well in the featherweight division……if the WWE had one. https://t.co/90XGpSICS9
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg)
  
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• More WWE Superstars Respond To Connor McGregor’s Comments, Jesse Ventura Talks Donald Trump And More

  07-08-2016 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More WWE Superstars Respond To Connor McGregor
  Baron Corbin, Big E and AJ Styles are just some of the latest WWE Superstars to respond to Connor McGregor’s comments. You can read those tweets below:I beg to differ kid https://t.co/u6KmP7C1Sy
  — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) August 7, 2016I think McGregor could do well in the featherweight division……if the WWE had one. https://t.co/90XGpSICS9
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOr
  
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• Ken Shamrock: ‘Working With The Rock Made Me Better!’, More

  07-08-2016 22:42
  
  Ken Shamrock recently appeared on the Brown and Scoop podcast, here are the highlights…
  On The State of The WWE When he Signed: “When I first came in, it wasn’t doing that well. The ratings weren’t there. Once I got there, I think Vince had this thought of trying to cross the lines… walk on the edge of what you can and can not do and say on TV. He pushed the envelope on that. He built characters that were no nonsense, badass characters. It really changed the face
  
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• Finn Balor To Work First WWE Live Events This Week For First Time Since Joining Raw, Ric Flair Fires Back At Conor McGregor

  07-08-2016 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor WWE Live Events
  This week Finn Balor is scheduled to work his first WWE live events as a member of Monday Night Raw. WWE will be overseas in Australia and New Zealand and Balor is scheduled to face Chris Jericho. 
  Ric Flair Comments on Conor McGregor
  Many current and former WWE superstars have fired back at Conor McGregor for his comments on the WWE. The UFC star tweeted that he would “slap the head off your entire roster.” Ric Flai
  
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• Finn Balor To Work First WWE Live Events This Week For First Time Since Joining Raw, Ric Flair Fires Back At Connor McGregor

  07-08-2016 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor WWE Live Events
  This week Finn Balor is scheduled to work his first WWE live events as a member of Monday Night Raw. WWE will be overseas in Australia and New Zealand and Balor is scheduled to face Chris Jericho. 
  Ric Flair Comments on Connor McGregor
  Many current and former WWE superstars have fired back at Connor McGregor for his comments on the WWE. The UFC star tweeted that he would “slap the head off your entire roster.” Ric Fl
  
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• VIDEO: Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano Issue Challange To The Revival

  07-08-2016 20:31
  
  As previously reported, Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano cut a promo after they defeated The Revival at Thursday night’s NXT house show in Pensacola, Florida and challenged the NXT tag team champion to a title match on August 20 at NXT TakeOver: Back 2 Brooklyn. You can check out a video clip of the promo that was posted on Twitter below.
  WWE NXT TakeOver: Back 2 Brooklyn is being held on August 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York during SummerSlam weekend:
  .@JohnnyGargano &am
  
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• Sasha Banks Responds to Conor McGregor, Zeb Colter Says Donald Trump Stole His Catchphrase (Video), Another WWE Raw Theme Song

  07-08-2016 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sasha Banks Responds to Conor McGregor
  WWE Womens Champion Sasha Banks is the latest to respond to Conor McGregor’s criticism of the WWE roster as she Tweeted the following:Bring it https://t.co/e9guQ9bi0f
  — $asha Bank$ (@SashaBanksWWE) August 7, 2016
  Another WWE Raw Theme Song
  While the song “Enemies” by Shinedown is the official WWE Raw theme song, WWE has announced that “Dreams That I Have” by Will Roush is also a Raw t
  
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• Roman Reigns & Kurt Angle Respond to Conor McGregor, Angle Appearing on Comedy Show, Former WWE Stars on WWE.com Free Agent List

  07-08-2016 19:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Stars on WWE.com Free Agent List
  WWE.com has published a new article on the 10 hottest free agents coming out of the WWE Draft and the names include The Undertaker, Nikki Bella, who are currently out of action, Bayley, The Rock and Cruiserweight Classic competitors The Brian Kendrick and Tajiri.
  Interestingly, the list also mentions former WWE stars Mickie James, The Great Khali, Carlito and Cryme Tyme.
  Roman Reigns & Kurt Angl
  
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• WWE Wellness Policy News, Taeler Hendrix Talks Evolution of Women in ROH, EC3 Pulled from Upcoming Event, Replaced By GFW Champ

  07-08-2016 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Wellness Policy News
  As noted, WWE will not be punishing Brock Lesnar for his UFC drug test failures, as WWE maintains the Wellness Policy does not apply to part-time performers like Lesnar. Below is an excerpt from the official WWE Wellness Policy which addresses the policy applying to talents:This policy, as it may be amended from time to time, is applicable and binding upon all WWE talent under contract to WWE who regularly perform in-ring services as a professional sports entertainer.Ta
  
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• WWE Stockton Live Event Results (8/6): Ambrose vs Styles for the WWE Title, Orton vs Wyatt, Footage of RKO Outta Nowhere, Rollins vs Reigns

  07-08-2016 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Stockton Live Event Results
  8/6/16
  Stockton, CA
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.comTop Pops:
  1 Cesaro (combo of him and first star the fans saw)
  2 Orton
  3 Ambrose
  1 – Cesaro def. Sheamus.
  2 – Jey Uso (No Jimmy at all) def. Fandango after failed interference from Tyler Breeze.
  3 – Intercontinental Title Match – The Miz def. Titus O’Neil & Darren Young in a Triple Threat Match.
  4 – Sami Zayn def. Baron Corbin.
  5 – Tag Team
  
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• Conor McGregor Clarifies His Harsh WWE Remarks, Former WWE Star Responds, Banks & Bayley Video, Stephanie McMahon Speaking in NYC

  07-08-2016 16:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon Speaking in New York City This Week
  Stephanie McMahon is one of the top speakers advertised for a conference in Brooklyn, NY next week. Stephanie will be speaking at the Beyond Sports United 2016 event at the Barclays Center, which is backed by the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and other organizations. The event is described as exploring the sports industry’s unique power and role.
  Conor McGregor Clarifies His Harsh WWE Remarks
  As we noted last
  
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• Foley Describes Backstage Reaction to Banks’ Title Win, Kevin Owens Pop-Up Powerbombs (Video), Who Tops This Week’s WWE Power Rankings?

  07-08-2016 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Foley Describes Backstage Reaction to Banks’ Title Win
  WWE Raw GM Mick Foley recently appeared on the Work of Wrestling podcast and had the following to say on the backstage reaction to Sasha Banks’ WWE Womens Title win:“There was this great moment where as soon as Sasha won, Big E was in the dressing room and said ‘let’s go’. The 3 New Day members literally ran out of the dressing room. It was important for people backsta
  
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• Big Update: Shelton Benjamin Not Returning to WWE At This Time

  07-08-2016 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Shelton Benjamin, who had previously been announced to be returning to the company on the Smackdown brand, noted on Twitter he will not be returning at this time as he will undergo surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff.
  Benjamin Tweeted the following:I am both disappointed & sadden to announce that due to a serious injury to my shoulder I will not be returning to @WWE at this time.
  — Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016
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• NXT New Orleans, LA Live Results (8/6): Nakamura & Andrade Almas vs Samoa Joe & Bobby Roode, Asuke Defends, More

  07-08-2016 06:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  (1) No Way Jose def. Riddick Moss
  (2) Ember Moon def. Daria Berenato
  (3) Oney Lorcan def. Murphy
  (4) Asuka def. Billie Kay to retain the NXT Women’s Championship
  (5) The Revival def. Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa to retain the NXT Tag Team Championships
  (6) Austin Aries def. Mojo Rawley
  (7) Shinsuke Nakamura & Andrade Cien Almas def. Samoa Joe & Bobby Roode. 
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• NXT New Orleans, LA Live Results (8/6): Nakamura & Andrade Almas vs Samoa Joe & Bobby Roode, Asuka Defends, More

  07-08-2016 06:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  (1) No Way Jose def. Riddick Moss
  (2) Ember Moon def. Daria Berenato
  (3) Oney Lorcan def. Murphy
  (4) Asuka def. Billie Kay to retain the NXT Women’s Championship
  (5) The Revival def. Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa to retain the NXT Tag Team Championships
  (6) Austin Aries def. Mojo Rawley
  (7) Shinsuke Nakamura & Andrade Cien Almas def. Samoa Joe & Bobby Roode. 
  The post NXT New Orleans, LA Live Results (8/6): Nakamura & Andrade Almas
  
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• Ricky Steamboat: ‘WWE Refused To Let Me Turn Heel’, The Rock News, & More

  07-08-2016 05:38
  
  – NBC is going to air a new preview for the upcoming Disney animated feature Moana, starring The Rock, during the Olympic Games on Sunday, August 7.
  –The Post and Courier recently interviewed WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat, who commented on WWE not allowing him to turn heel earlier in his career. Below are some highlights.
  Steamboat on WWE refusing to let him turn heel: “Pat [Patterson] simply told me that it would probably ruin my career… I just wanted to experience
  
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• PHOTOS: More Pics From Of Lana & Rusev Having Fun At St Carnival

  07-08-2016 05:28
  
  Below are some more photos of the newlyweds Rusev and Lana having fun at Carnival in Anguilla.
  A photo posted by CJ Perry (@thelanawwe) on Aug 6, 2016 at 7:48am PDT#VictoriasSecret #Angels in the building @trinity_fatu @reneeyoungwwe @ceblueanguilla #Thankyou #boomerang #squad !!!
  A video posted by CJ Perry (@thelanawwe) on Aug 6, 2016 at 11:00am PDT#HappyBirthday to my #sunshine & precious baby sister @smileypiley !!! I remember always singing to her when she was a baby "You are my sunshine
  
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• Jay Lethal Interested In A WWE Debut?, Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, ROH & More

  07-08-2016 05:12
  Jay Lethal recently appeared on The Ross Repot, here are the highlights…
  On Roderick Strong: “[Roderick Strong] to be honest, the best way I can describe him is one of the most finely tuned athletes that I’ve ever been in the ring with. It’s almost like he’s unreal; he’s a machine. That guy can go.” …. “We’re sad to lose him, but of course we’re happy to see him go on to bigger heights and new adventures.”
  On being a trave
  
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• Bret Hart Continues To Blast Seth Rollins For His Recklessness & Lots More

  07-08-2016 04:59
  
  In an interview with Forbes, Bret Hart continued to take aim at Seth Rollins for the injuries that John Cena and Sting suffered in matches against him. He called Rollins ‘reckless’ and compared him to Goldberg. Here are highlights:
  On Rollins injuring John Cena’s nose: “He [Rollins] knees him the face so hard, and so recklessly, and so dangerously. He could easily kill somebody with a knee like that to the face. It’s a testimony to John Cena. A, he finished the matc
  
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• Jay Lethal & Jim Ross Talk WWE Borrowing Bullet Club Gimmick, Roderick Strong Leaving ROH & More; Would Lethal Ever Go to WWE?

  07-08-2016 03:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor World Champion Jay Lethal was the most recent guest on the Ross Report with WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross. The two discussed everything from Lethal beginning his wrestling training at 16-years-old, his place as “the man” within Ring of Honor, the partnership between ROH and New Japan, Adam Cole, the Bullet Club, the Young Bucks and a whole lot more. 
  Check out the entire episode of Lethal’s interview on the Ross Report at PodcastOne.com. 
  Lethal also had h
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 26 Night 14 (8/6) Live Tonight Feat. Tetsuya Naito vs EVIL, Kenny Omega vs Nagata, Shibata, Elgin, More

  07-08-2016 02:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling rolls into Shizuoka, Japan tonight/early tomorrow morning for night fourteen of the G1 Climax, featuring a battle between the top heel stable in the promotion, Los Ingobernables de Japon. Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito takes on protege “King of Darkness” Evil, while the leader of the Bullet Club Kenny Omega looks to move into the top spot with a win over veteran Yuji Nagata. 
  Tonight’s show airs a bit earlier than normal, with our l
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Confirms Rumors, Says He Turned Down A WWE Contract

  07-08-2016 02:04
  Tommy Dreamer appeared on Busted Open Ratio this week with Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On a rumored return to WWE: “Rumors are true. They kind of grouped a bunch of people together and, so far, a lot of those rumors have come out. Yes, WWE has reached out to me. I was actually scheduled to be at the Draft and then, Dreamer’s travel subject to change, they switched it on me. The week before, I was there. They were in Michigan. I was vi
  
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• Bret Hart: ‘WWE Has Too Much Talking Now’, Talks Stardust Gimmick, More

  07-08-2016 01:27
  
  Bret Hart spoke with Forbes for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On the amount of non-wrestling segments on WWE TV: “If you watch wrestling like I do, you watch for the wrestling. There’s so much talking. There’s some ‘twit’ back there with a pencil behind his ear writing down all these things for wrestlers to say…It all starts to sound the same…I switch channels as soon as I hear someone going into a big monologue.”
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• Major NJPW Names Added to 8/19 ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV; Updated Match Card Feat. 8 Matches, Lethal vs Cole, Tanahashi, Okada, Naito, More

  07-08-2016 01:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor returns to pay-per-view live from Las Vegas on August 19th with Death Before Dishonor. The show will heavily feature nearly all of the top New Japan Pro Wrestling stars just a few days after the conclusion of a grueling, month-long G1 Climax tournament. 
  It looks like several ROH and NJPW talents will not be working the show, as they will be headed to Japan for the finals of the Super J Cup. That list includes, among others, the Young Bucks, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin,
  
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