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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s TNA Impact Wrestling Featuring the Debut of Aron Rex?

  12-08-2016 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, featuring the TNA debut of Aron Rex, fka Damien Sandow in WWE, averaged 315,000 viewers. This week’s number is down slightly from last week’s 317,000 viewership average.
  Impact Wrestling this week ranked #115 on the Cable Top 150, up from last week’s #129 spot.
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• Eric Bischoff Explains Why Fans Shouldn’t Make A Big Deal Out Of RAW’s Recent Historically Low Ratings

  12-08-2016 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of Eric Bischoff’s new weekly podcast Bischoff on Wrestling is now available on iTunes & PodcastArena.com! A new episode will be available every Wednesday night.
  You can listen to Eric’s comments from the transcription below in the embedded audio player above.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On whether or not RAW’s historically low ratings this past week are cause for concern:EB: I think way too many times “pundits” or p
  
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• LGBT in WWE: Can They Tell Good Stories?

  12-08-2016 21:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to NBC News, while speaking at a “Beyond Sport United” event, everybody’s favorite scary lady Stephanie McMahon mentioned that the WWE has always been considered a safe-haven for “out” superstars. Mentioning Pat Patterson’s coming out on the WWE Network she told NBC OUT that “when it makes sense … absolutely we will integrate LGBT storylines into our programming.”Now, with current atti
  
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• ROH Star Cheeseburger Talks Chris Jericho Tweeting Him, His Start in ROH, Japanese Fans, Working with Delirious, Brutal Bob Evans and More

  12-08-2016 21:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Of Honor standout Cheeseburger appeared on episode 97 of The Kevin Gill Show this week, and talks about New Japan, Talk Is Jericho, influence of Delirious, Shinsuke Nakamura, training in the ROH system, Anime, Sushi, WrestleKingdom, Zubaz and more!!  Plus KG breaks it down on Jeff Hardy, The Gathering, and Keepin It 100 with Konnan.
  The Kevin Gill Show is a weekly podcast interview series available on iTUNES , STITCHER , SoundCloud , and TuneIn and www.KevinGi
  
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• Mickie James Returning to WWE?, News on Post-Draft WWE TV Ratings, WWE Stars in Adelaide (Photos), Seth Rogen in “PokeRock” Video

  12-08-2016 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Stars in Adelaide
  The following photos have been posted featuring WWE stars visiting Port Adelaide in Australia:
  .@TitusONeilWWE @DanaBrookeWWE @MsCharlotteWWE spent the afternoon with @PAFC! #WWEAdelaide #WWE pic.twitter.com/IXedtfPnCE
  — WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) August 12, 2016
  Big @TitusONeilWWE comes to grips with @KDangerMitchell at @PAFC today. @theTiser @TheTiserSport #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/rdgb4StvfZ
  — Sean Few
  
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• WWE Adelaide Live Event Results (8/12): Cena vs Styles, Reigns & Balor Team Up, Crews vs Sheamus, Zayn vs Owens (Photos & Videos Included)

  12-08-2016 20:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Adelaide Live Event Results
  8/12/16
  Adelaide, Australia
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Apollo Crews def. Sheamus with the roll up.
  Braun Strowman def. Jey Uso with the reverse Chokeslam.
  New Day def. Gallows and Anderson with the Big E distraction.
  Rusev def. Titus O’Neil with the Accolade.
  Roman Reigns and Finn Balor def. Seth Rollins and Chris Jericho with the Spear.
  Sasha Banks def. Charlotte with the Bank Statement.
  Sami Zayn def. Kevin Owens with the
  
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• Billy Corgan Named New TNA President, Dixie Carter Gets New Role in the Company, No Longer Focusing on Day to Day Operations

  12-08-2016 20:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following press release has been issued:IMPACT VENTURES NAMES BILLY CORGAN AS ITS NEW PRESIDENT, CURRENT PRESIDENT DIXIE CARTER BECOMES CHAIRMAN
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — IMPACT Ventures [IMPACT], the parent company of TNA Wrestling and IMPACT WRESTLING, today announced the appointment of Billy Corgan as its new President. Current President Dixie Carter becomes Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of IMPACT.
  As President, Billy Corgan will be responsible f
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Talks WWE SummerSlam Match, It Possibly Being His Last Opportunity, Says He Felt Like Fans Stopped Believing in Him

  12-08-2016 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Dolph Ziggler is the guest on this week’s sit down interview with Michael Cole, and below are some highlights.
  Cole brings up Ziggler’s over 10 year run in WWE, and says it seemed like the fans had lost confidence in Ziggler’s ability to win the “big one.” Ziggler said the fans lost their confidence because he himself lost confidence. He added he wasn’t in the show-stealing matches and wasn’t deli
  
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• John Cena Addresses Australian Live Crowd (Video), News on NXT Takeover Brooklyn Kickoff Show, Steve Austin’s Network Pick of the Week

  12-08-2016 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on NXT Takeover Brooklyn Kickoff Show
  WWE has confirmed a thirty minute NXT Takeover Back 2 Brooklyn pre-show will begin airing at 7:30pm EST hosted by Renee Young and her panel.
  John Cena Addresses Australian Live Crowd
  WWE has released the following video of John Cena addressing the Australian fans after his win over AJ Styles in Melbourne this week:After not being able to join @WWE down under last year, @JohnCena addressed the @WWEUniverse in #W
  
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• 8/12 Edition of WZ Daily: Aron Rex’s Impact Wrestling Debut, The Big Show’s Retirement Announcement, Steph’s LGBT-WWE Comments, More

  12-08-2016 20:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
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  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Aron Rex debuting on Impact Wrestling
  Bobby Lashley winning all the TNA titles
  Matt Hardy “breaking” his brother Jeff
  The Big Show commenting that he will be retiring in the next year
  MVP & WWE’s contract negotiations breaking down
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• WWE Planning Cruiserweight Classic Medals, 5 Superstars Who Kicked Out of the F5 (Video), Update on Mark Henry at The Olympics

  12-08-2016 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Planning Cruiserweight Classic Medals
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE has commissioned medals to be made for the finalists in the Cruiserweight Classic. The medals will coincide with eventual debut of the new Cruiserweight Title in WWE.
  Read Also: Backstage News on When the Cruiserweight Division Will Debut on Raw
  Update on Mark Henry at The Olympics
  Mark Henry Tweeted the following as he is currently serving as the WWE ambassador for the Olympics:Checked out #TeamUSA and met Silver Me
  
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• Matt Hardy: ‘Mr. McMahon Would Be Terrified Of My Broken Universe!’, More

  12-08-2016 18:25
  
  Matt Hardy appeared on Talk is Jericho in character for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On the potential for more matches in the vein of Final Deletion: “I am going to take my broken universe in that direction more for sure. You cannot have every match, obviously, in that setting, in that circumstance. That is not wise. It is just time to change wrestling from, especially when I talk about the Impact Wrestling, the TNA universe, when I address it, it has to change. It has been
  
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• ROH COO Joe Koff Discusses The Long & Short-Term Goals For ROH TV, Destination America

  12-08-2016 18:16
  
  Inan interview with Ring Rust Radio, Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff spoke about the television goals for the company and where the product could improve. Here are highlights:
  On how the ROH product could improve: “Well that’s a very good question. I would tell you that from a talent perspective, from an excitement perspective, the pure product, the craft, the art of our wrestlers, the sensibility of our fans and our relationship to the fans overall, I think we can always improve. I would
  
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• Fatal Four Way Tag Team Ladder Match Announced for Impact Wrestling Next Week, Bray Wyatt Talks Why He Entered Pro Wrestling

  12-08-2016 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bray Wyatt Talks Why He Entered Pro Wrestling
  The Austin Chronicle has posted a new featured article on WWE star Bray Wyatt, who is promoting Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown Live taping at the Frank Erwin Center.
  During the interview, Wyatt noted that he has a “rap sheet with [Dean Ambrose] a mile long,” and talked about why he wanted to become a professional wrestler.“If you have a voice like mine, that I want to project and I want people to hear, millions and million
  
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• WATCH: Full Joey Styles “Shoot” Interview Which Might Have Contributed to His Release From WWE

  12-08-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Joey Styles was recently released from WWE but the reason for Styles’ release is not yet known.
  Coincidentally, Styles stopped Tweeting on July 29th, which was right after he conducted a controversial Facebook Q&A hosted by Cathy Kelley which some could speculate might have had something to do with his release, or at least garnered Styles some backstage heat in WWE. The interview was later deleted from Facebook.
  It’s worth noting Style
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Taking Calls & Talking Aron Rex’s TNA Debut, The Big Show’s WWE Future, MVP & WWE Talks Breaking Down, More

  12-08-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Today’s show is a call-in show and you are welcome to call in at 646-716-5344
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio player below. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashta
  
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• Backstage News on When the Cruiserweight Division Will Debut on Raw, Talent Deals Being Offered, Kota Ibushi’s WWE Status and More

  12-08-2016 17:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  As we noted last week, a new title has been commissioned for the debuting Cruiserweight Division on WWE Raw, and it will debut along with the division.
  According to PWInsider.com, the new division is expected to debut on Raw sometime in September, and WWE is in the process of reaching out to talents and getting them signed for the new division. WWE is reportedly offering talents various types of deals, and they range from full-fledged deals, to NXT/developmental deal
  
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• Backstage News on Paige’s Current Injury Issues, Paige Shows Off Her Del Rio “Papi” Tattoo and More (Video)

  12-08-2016 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, WWE star Paige is currently out of action with reported back and shoulder issues.
  According to the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer, Paige might have actually suffered some nerve damage in her back and shoulder, and Dave Meltzer compared her injuries to a common issue a lot of wrestlers deal with. “What a lot of the guys have had that had serious problems where the problem has led to weakness in the right arm which was the first stage for
  
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• Bill Apter Talks His Past Heat with Vince McMahon Jr and Sr, Marti Bell Talks Dealing with Negative Rumors About TNA’s Future and More

  12-08-2016 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince Russo’s THE BRAND which could be both SEEN and HEARD daily on the RELMNetwork.com and PodcastOne.com, was highlighted this week by an interview with Current TNA Knockout and original member of the Doll House, Marti Belle and the ORIGINAL wrestling journalist, the ONE and ONLY Mr. Bill Apter.
  On this week’s episode of Vixens Who Rule, Vince is joined by the beautiful, talented and VERY EXOTIC Marti Belle for the second part of her exclusive in
  
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• Jim Ross Reacts to Dean Ambrose Speaking Out on Brock Lesnar’s “Laziness”, Roman Reigns Vows to Leave SummerSlam U.S. Champ (Video)

  12-08-2016 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross Reacts to Dean Ambrose Commenting on Brock Lesnar’s “Laziness”
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below is what Ross had to say regarding Ambrose’s Steve Austin podcast comments labeling Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania 32 “laziness”:“Interesting comments made this week by Dean Ambrose and by Daniel Bryan regarding Brock Lesnar being ‘lazy.’ If true, and I’m not saying that it is as I’m not ar
  
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• Jim Ross Reacts to Dean Ambrose Speaking Out on Brock Lesnar’s “Laziness”, Roman Reigns Vows to Leave SSlam as US Champ (Video)

  12-08-2016 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross Reacts to Dean Ambrose Commenting on Brock Lesnar’s “Laziness”
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below is what Ross had to say regarding Ambrose’s Steve Austin podcast comments labeling Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania 32 “laziness”:“Interesting comments made this week by Dean Ambrose and by Daniel Bryan regarding Brock Lesnar being ‘lazy.’ If true, and I’m not saying that it is as I’m not ar
  
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• Luke Harper Talks Being Snubbed in WWE’s Free Agents Article, the Brand Split, Conor McGregor’s Comments, Is the “WWE Style” Still a Thing?

  12-08-2016 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Luke Harper joined CBS Radio’s The Chad Dukes Wrestling Show this week for an hour-long interview in which he discussed his recovery from injury, his career goals, thoughts on the brand split, Conor McGregor, and the world of wrestling in 2016 and much more. Below are some interview highlights. The show is available weekly as a podcast on iTunes, Play.it, and http://chaddukeswrestlingshow.com.
  On being snubbed in WWE’s 10 Hottest Free Age
  
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• Breaking Down Why Enzo & Big Cass Are So Good & Their Future

  12-08-2016 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is all about Enzo & Big Cass. Here’s an excerpt:Enzo Amore and Big Cass are the best thing going on WWE television.
  I was contemplating what topic to discuss. Thought maybe I could talk about Dean Ambrose’s odd but honest interview with Steve Austin. Well, we didn’t need an interview to know he was odd. I experienced the same uniqueness myself when interviewing Ambrose.
  What about how much I love
  
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• Kurt Angle Responds To Conor McGregor’s Controversial WWE Comments, Challenges Conor & Dana White To Step In To Wrestling Ring

  12-08-2016 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso recently spoke with Kurt Angle for SI’s Wrestling Week In Review.
  You can read the full article by clicking HERE. Some excerpts from it are available below.
  Related: Eric Bischoff Critiques Conor McGregor’s Ability To Be A Heel & Create Controversy, “I Think He Could Have Done A Much Better Job”
  On Conor McGregor’s comments about WWE Superstars being, “Messed up p*ssies&rdquo
  
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• AJ Styles Snubs Famous Australian Football Player (Video), Could Rob Gronkowski Be A WWE Superstar?

  12-08-2016 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AJ Styles Snubs Famous Australian Football Player Brent Harvey
  The North Melbourne Football Club has released the above video from WWE Live’s event in Melbourne, Australia this week. It features John Cena giving legendary Australian Football Player Brent Harvey a handshake before his match with AJ Styles only for Styles to then offer a handshake to Harvey and remove his hand last second.
  Could Rob Gronkowski Be A WWE Superstar?
  Patriots.com current has an article up looking at a recent po
  
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• Roman Reigns Injury In Melbourne (Photos), Shane McMahon Makes A Podcast Appearance, The Bellas Making Magazine Cover History

  12-08-2016 16:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns Injury In Melbourne
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Roman Reigns received two stitches after the WWE Live event in Melbourne, Australia. They injury occurred during his match against Chris Jericho and Seth Rollins where he was tagging with Finn Balor.
  WWE.com current has photos available of the injury which you can view HERE
  Shane McMahon Makes A Podcast Appearance
  New Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon is a special surprise guest on this week&rsquo
  
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• Noelle Foley Reveals Holy Foley WWE Network Special, First Set Of WWE 2K17 Details Released

  12-08-2016 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Noelle Foley Reveals Holy Foley WWE Network Special
  Noelle Foley has posted the following to Twitter noting that there will be a First Look WWE Network special for Holy Foley featuring herself, her Dad Mick, Cathy Kelley and Corey Graves:
  Had a blast filming First Look at #HolyFoley with @WWEGraves @catherinekelley and @RealMickFoley pic.twitter.com/ydzvPBgTUI
  — Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) August 11, 2016
  First Set Of WWE 2K17 Details Released
  2K ha
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax A Block Finals – LIVE RESULTS IN PROGRESS: English Commentary, Okada vs Tanahashi, Jay Lethal vs Bullet Club, More

  12-08-2016 11:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW G1 Climax 26
  Day 17: A Block Finals
  August 12, 2016
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan for Day 17 of the G1 Climax 26, featuring a stacked card, the A-Block Finals, the top stars of Ring of Honor and more. Kevin Kelly and Steve Corino will be on hand for English commentary, joined by six-time IWGP Jr. Tag Team Champion and three-time ROH Tag Team Champion Rocky Romero. 
  Along with the final matches of the A-Block to determine who advances to the G1 Fi
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 26 Day 17 Results (8/12): A Block Finals, Tanahashi vs Okada, Top ROH Stars in Action, Bullet Club vs Bullet Club, More

  12-08-2016 11:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW G1 Climax 26
  Day 17: A Block Finals
  August 12, 2016
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan for Day 17 of the G1 Climax 26, featuring a stacked card, the A-Block Finals, the top stars of Ring of Honor and more. Kevin Kelly and Steve Corino will be on hand for English commentary, joined by six-time IWGP Jr. Tag Team Champion and three-time ROH Tag Team Champion Rocky Romero. 
  Along with the final matches of the A-Block to determine who advances to the G1 Fi
  
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• **SPOILERS** TNA iMPACT! Results For Next Week & ONO Results

  12-08-2016 07:02
  
  Credit: TNAsylum
  TNA One Night Only PPV:
  * The Tribunal defeated The Bromans
  * EC3 defeated Trevor Lee
  * Drew Galloway defeated Andrew Everett
  TNA iMPACT! Wrestling (Airing On 8/18/16):
  * Eli Drake comes out and cuts a promo, saying he’s mad that he didn’t get featured on Impact Wrestling live last week, but Aron Rex had the red carpet rolled out for him. Mahabali Shera comes out and tells him to shut up and fight and mocks him with a ‘dummy, yeah!’
  * Eli Drake defeated M
  
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• ESPN Launching A New Vertical Covering Pro Wrestling

  12-08-2016 05:11
  
  According toThe Wrap, ESPN announced today that they have launched a new vertical, which is “dedicated to delivering comprehensive coverage of WWE and the world of professional wrestling.” The site boasts that they will serve as a “one-stop destination for content including match results, features, wrestler profiles, rankings, international wrestling and videos.” Chad Millman, ESPN Vice President, Editorial Director, Domestic Digital Content had the following to say about
  
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• The Big Show: ‘I’m In My Last Year With WWE!’, & More

  12-08-2016 05:07
  
  
  UPDATE: The Big Showspoke with 790 The Ticket in Miami and doubled down on comments that he’s winding up his career soon. Show said that this year will be his last with WWEk.
  The WWE star noted that he feels better now at forty-four than he did at thirty-four and wants to be in the best shape he can for his match with Shaquille O’Neal at WrestleMania 33.
  ORIGINAL: While doing media in Shanghai, The Big Show noted that at age 44 his career is coming to a close. He said that he had ear
  
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• Photos & Videos – Damien Sandow Debuts On TNA iMPACT! Wrestling

  12-08-2016 05:03
  
  Aaron Stevens, the former Damien Sandow, made his TNA debut on TNA iMPACT! tonight as Aron Rex. You can see a pic of Rex in the ring below. Rex took to Twitter to comment on his debut, posting:
  Tonight I'm going to say a LOT of things I have been wanting to say watch #IMPACTonPOP
  — Aron Stevens (@AronRexTNA) August 11, 2016
  Scoop #9 pic.twitter.com/qguvXun31C
  — Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) August 11, 2016
  @ImpactWrestling got the man, the myth, the legend @AronRexTNA on the roster! #I
  
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• Damien Sandow Comments On Signing With TNA Wrestling & Creative Freedom

  12-08-2016 04:54
  
  Damien Sandow spoke with Rolling Stone about his decision to sign with TNA. Here are the highlights…
  On Signing with TNA: ”TNA just seemed like the perfect spot for me. They are a growing company with a proven track record. I really believe that they have their finger on the pulse of what the audience wants, and they will gear their product towards that.”
  On Not Planning to Sign so Soon: “I really was not planning on signing with anybody this soon, I was serious about th
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results For 8/18 and One Night Only PPV *Spoilers*

  12-08-2016 04:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: TNAsylum.net 
  The following results are tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling TV taping results that took place after tonight’s ‘live’ episode of Impact on POP. The results consist of content taped for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, as well as content for a future TNA One Night Only taping: 
  TNA One Night Only PPV
  The Tribunal defeated The Bromans
  EC3 defeated Trevor Lee
  Drew Galloway defeated Andrew Everett
  Impact Wrestling (scheduled to air 8
  
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• WWNLive Announces Their WrestleMania Weekend Schedule – Details

  12-08-2016 04:47
  
  WWNLive has released the following schedule of WrestleMania weekend shows for next year. The shows are traditionally all available live on iPPV, which can be purchased at this link…
  Thursday, March 30* 8PM – EVOLVE
  Friday, March 31 2017
  * Noon – PROGRESS Wrestling* 4PM – EVOLVE* 8PM – CHIKARA* Midnight – Kaiju Big Battle
  Saturday, April 1 2017
  * 2PM – SHIMMER* 4PM CHIKARA* 8PM – WWN Supershow EVOLVE vs. PROGRESS* Midnight – Beyond Wrestling
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax A Block Finals: English Commentary, Okada vs Tanahashi, Jay Lethal & Los Ingobernables vs Bullet Club, More

  12-08-2016 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW G1 Climax 26
  Day 17: A Block Finals
  August 12, 2016
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan for Day 17 of the G1 Climax 26, featuring a stacked card, the A-Block Finals, the top stars of Ring of Honor and more. Kevin Kelly and Steve Corino will be on hand for English commentary, joined by six-time IWGP Jr. Tag Team Champion and three-time ROH Tag Team Champion Rocky Romero. 
  Along with the final matches of the A-Block to determine who advances to the G1 Fi
  
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• Drew Galloway Issues Challenge With Big BFG Implications, Jeff Hardy is Now “Broken”, Knockouts Match on Impact Wrestling Next Week

  12-08-2016 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling Fallout
  As seen on Impact Wrestling tonight, Drew Galloway challenged EC3 for his spot in the main event at Bound for Glory. EC3 is set to challenge for the TNA World Title at BFG, but that could change if he accepts Galloway’s challenge.
  Also on Impact Wrestling tonight, Jeff and Matt Hardy faced The Tribunal in a tag team match, and after The Hardy Boyz won, Jeff put coach Al Snow through a table. Following that, Jeff said no one punishes him except for Jeff himself, an
  
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• New Champion Crowned On Impact Wrestling, Ring Of Honor Champions To Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitches

  12-08-2016 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Impact Wrestling 
  Bobby Lashley defeated James Storm in a “Titles vs Title” match in tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling main event to win the King of the Mountain Championship.
  Lashley is now the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, TNA X Division Champion and KOTM Champion. Storm’s reign as KOTM champion ends at seven days (*on-air; Storm won the title on July 14th but the title win aired on tape delay on August 4th) 
  Ring Of Honor 
  
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• The Top 10 WWE Network Shows Of The Week – Details Inside

  12-08-2016 03:31
  Here are the top 10 WWE Network shows of the week. The Ambrose podcast was a big hit, as by Tuesday morning it was watched more than anything on the network over the prior week.
  1. Austin podcast with Ambrose2. Cruiserweight Classic3. NXT4. Battleground5. Superstar Inked with Page6. WrestleMania 327. Ride along with Chris Jericho, Mark Henry, A.J. Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson8. Last week’s Cruiserweight Classic9. JBL interviews Booker T part one10. JBL interviews Booker T part tw
  
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• WWE To Integrate LGBT Content Into Programming, The Rock’s New Project

  12-08-2016 03:22
  
  – During a recent interview with NBC News, Stephanie McMahon stated that WWE will be integrating LGBT characters/content into their programming…
  “We will integrate LGBT characters into our programming … and I do think there will be an opportunity to integrate some of those storylines in the near future. We’ve had GLAAD come in and speak to our entire writing team and give a whole tutorial on sensitivities, the right words, the wrong word [and] why those words matt
  
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• Highlights And Video From Damien Sandow’s Impact Wrestling Debut

  12-08-2016 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Aaron Stevens, formerly known as Damien Sandow in WWE, made his TNA Impact Wrestling debut tonight and will be known as ‘Aron Rex’.Related: Damien Sandow’s TNA Ring Name Revealed, Photo of His Impact Wrestling Debut Included
  Rex made his debut by cutting a promo, talking about Impact Wrestling giving him a chance, and doing what people were afraid to do, and that’s give him a live mic. You can read a summary below from our exclusive l
  
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• Backstage Report – Ryback In Talks With NJPW + Booking Fee Revealed

  12-08-2016 03:17
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to reports, Ryback is planning to work a full time schedule now that he has been released by WWE. He is charging $4,500 for independent appearances, but is offering a lowered fee if a promotion books him for multiple dates. He is charging $5,000 for promoters with a less than good reputation.
  He is also in talks with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Both sides are said to be interested, and it is now down to the sides agreeing on dates and money.
  100%
  
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• Big Show Reveals When He Will Leave WWE, New WWE Summerslam Trivia Challenge, MVP / WWE Update

  12-08-2016 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Big Show
  During a recent appearance on 790 The Ticket in Miami, WWE Superstar Big Show revealed this year will be his last with WWE.
  During the interview, Show (heard starting at the 8:30 mark) says he is getting into shape and is training for his match with Shaquille O’Neal at Wrestlemania 33 in Orlando. Show says he feels better at 44 than he did ten years ago, and he wants to be in the best shape he can and go out with a bang in his last year. 
  
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• Backstage Report – Vince McMahon Misses Multiple TV Tapings

  12-08-2016 02:53
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  Vince McMahon has not been at TV for the past two weeks.
  At this time he is not expected to be at TV next week and will not be around until SummerSlam weekend. He is still very involved with the production of both TV shows, as he was on the phone during production meetings and “micro-managed every single detail of RAW and SmackDown.”
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• Damien Sandow’s TNA Ring Name Revealed, Photo of His Impact Wrestling Debut Included

  12-08-2016 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star / new TNA signee Aaron Stevens (Damien Sandow) will be going by the ring name “Aron Rex” with Impact Wrestling, starting with his debut tonight. 
  Several fans in attendance noted the new name on social media, and Stevens has now changed his Twitter handle to reflect the name change.
  After Rolling Stone first teased a new signing by TNA yesterday, they released a new interview with the newest TNA roster member, talking about his decision to
  
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• Drew Galloway Talks Success After WWE, Reinventing Himself, How He Ended Up Signing With TNA

  12-08-2016 02:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Impact Wrestling star Drew Galloway recently spoke with Kevin Eck for Press Box Online, talking about his post-WWE success in TNA and around the world, how he reacted to his release from WWE, and more. You can read a few excerpts below: 
  Drew Galloway comments on his reaction to his WWE release: “I was surprised, but I literally sat down within the first hour and came up with a mission statement. The mission statement was to show the world
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling Results (8/11): Aron Rex Debuts, Galloway Lays Out a Challenge to EC3, New Champion Crowned!

  12-08-2016 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  August 11th, 2016 
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• 120 Sports Discusses Reigns vs Rusev At SSlam, Eva Marie’s ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’ & Backlash From Conor McGregor’s WWE Comments

  12-08-2016 01:15 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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• Triple H Talks Character Development, Enhancement Matches Returning, Why The Tag Team Division Is On The Rebound

  12-08-2016 01:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, ESPN.com officially launched a WWE section on their website this morning, featuring news and editorials, title histories, and much more.
  The WWE section of the site will also feature the Cheap Heat wrestling podcast, rankings and much more. The subsection of the site launched with a new interview with Triple H conducted by KC Joyner, and Shane McMahon appearing on the Cheap Heat podcast.  
  Triple H talks about character development, booking decisions inc
  
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