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• Becky Lynch Talks Charlotte vs Sasha Banks at WWE SummerSlam, Fans Giving Eva Marie “Flack”, Marie’s Work Ethic, Working With Her & More

  13-08-2016 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Becky Lynch recently spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine to promote WWE SummerSlam and the WWE 24: Women’s Revolution special airing on WWE Network next week, and below are some interview highlights:
  On Charlotte vs Sasha Banks at WWE SummerSlam:“It’s an inspiration and really shows where we want to really go. Everyone wants that top spot and they are getting it. They are making the most out of it and are just not in that spot
  
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• Reaction To Roman Reigns Still Being Booked As Babyface and His Performance Since Returning From Suspension

  13-08-2016 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This is the second of four videos from Chair Shot Reality this weekend. Reaction to Roman Reigns still being booked as a babyface and his performance. Here’s some highlights:Justin LaBar:
  They set Reigns up for success on Monday with the wedding cake, blonde with cake on her face. Had some swagger to him and got a good pop at the end of the night. Here’s the issue, the moment the feud is over, unless he’s is feuding with Rusev, S
  
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• Reaction To Roman Reigns Still Being Booked As a Babyface in WWE and His Performance Since Returning From Suspension

  13-08-2016 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This is the second of four videos from Chair Shot Reality this weekend. Reaction to Roman Reigns still being booked as a babyface and his performance. Here’s some highlights:Justin LaBar:
  They set Reigns up for success on Monday with the wedding cake, blonde with cake on her face. Had some swagger to him and got a good pop at the end of the night. Here’s the issue, the moment the feud is over, unless he’s is feuding with Rusev, S
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on Ambrose Calling Lesnar “Lazy”, Damien Sandow’s TNA Debut, WWE Incorporating LGBT Characters on TV

  13-08-2016 22:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights.
  As a reminder, tickets for JR’s two shows during Wrestlemania weekend in Orlando will go on sale the day after Summer Slam on Monday August 22 at www.ticketfly.com.I find it refreshing that @WWE is gong to likely include LGBT content in future storylines. It’s the world that we live in and all people of all races, colors, creed, religious persuasion and sexual orientation should be
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura: ‘My Character Took Inspiration From Michael Jackson!’

  13-08-2016 22:18
  
  Shinsuke Nakamura appeared on Talk is Jericho for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On his transition after moving to the US: “Not so strange. I already had a lot of friends in the United States and I was looking for something new, like a new stimulation. So finally, I did a lot of things at New Japan. [I said] ‘okay, I need more, I need more, maybe I have to go to the United States, yeah’ because I needed something new, a new challenge. A big challenge.”
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• Luke Harper Unhappy About Being Overlooked On WWE’s Hottest Free Agents List

  13-08-2016 22:00
  
  - Luke Harper was not happy about being overlooked when WWE released their list of who they feel are the “10 Hottest Free Agents” in the wrestling business today. Harper recently spoke with The Chad Dukes Wrestling Show about being excluded from the list.Here is the following excerpt:
  “It was a bit of a slap in the face.”
  “When you put a list of the ten hottest free agents available in today’s market, and I mean no offense to them, but when Cryme Tyme ranks ab
  
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• Triple H On Character Development, NXT Allowing Tag Team Resurgence, Wins And Losses

  13-08-2016 21:27
  
  WWE Superstar Triple H recently spoke with ESPN to promote their new WWE subsite and spoke about a wide variety of topics. Here are the following highlights, click here for the complete interview:
  On wins and losses:
  “Do I keep track of the exact wins and losses of talent? No. To me, all of this stuff is a feel. All of it is a feel. Sometimes you’re beating a talent because you want to beat them and that’s the sympathetic reaction you’re trying to elicit. There are some t
  
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• Which WWE Star Has Mick Foley Shortlisted as This Year’s MVP?

  13-08-2016 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley has posted a new blog on Facebook shortlisting Kevin Owens as this year’s WWE MVP. You can check out Foley’s blog below:
  Although @FightOwensFight has been talking smack about me, he's still on my short-list for @WWE MVP. Find out whyhttps://t.co/giuFEpzWoz
  — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) August 13, 2016
  The post Which WWE Star Has Mick Foley Shortlisted as This Year’s MVP? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• McGregor On Cena: “He’s A Big Fat 40 Year Old Failed Mr. Olympia Mother F*cker”

  13-08-2016 21:02
  
  - Conor McGregor spoke more about the WWE and some of its’ talent during his official UFC 202 Media Day Q&A. McGregor seemed to zero in on the most was John Cena, the top star of the promotion for well over ten years. Here are the following highlights:“What’s the main guy? John Cena. He’s 40. He’s 40 years of age. He’s walking around in a luminous orange t-shirt and a headband talking about nobody can see him. We can see him right there. He’s a big f
  
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• Nakamura On Living With Daniel Bryan, Being Influenced By Michael Jackson, NXT Talent

  13-08-2016 20:52
  
  - NXT star Shinsuke Nakamura recently appeared as a guest on Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, which is available for download right now at PodcastOne.com. Here are the following highlights:
  On how strange it was moving to the United States:
  “Not so strange. I already had a lot of friends in the United States and I was looking for something new, like a new stimulation. So finally, I did a lot of things at New Japan. [I said] ‘okay, I need more, I need more,
  
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• WWE Announces Big Match For SmackDown Live, Special Miz TV Segment, More

  13-08-2016 20:30
  
  - Earlier today the WWE made a couple of announcements regarding this coming week’s edition of SmackDown Live. It was announced that John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio is scheduled for singles action.The official WWE website made the following announcement:
  “John Cena will be in action on Tuesday night, squaring off against longtime rival Alberto Del Rio. In case you don’t remember, Del Rio just so happens to be the guy who ended Cena’s historic reign as United States Champion
  
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• How to watch wrestling at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  13-08-2016 20:29
  
  NBC Olympics to provide live stream of every match from Olympic Games.
  
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• Dixie Carter On Billy Corgan’s TNA Promotion, Big Impact Match Announced, More

  13-08-2016 20:27
  
  - As noted, it was announced on Friday that Billy Corgan is replacing Dixie Carter as the new TNA President. With Corgan taking her old spot, Dixie will now serve as the TNA Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer.
  The former TNA President took to social media to post a congratulatory message to Corgan. You can check out the tweet below.
  So excited to have Billy Corgan as a true partner and our new Prez. @Billy @ Universal Orlando https://t.co/QqsmrVUhh6
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) August 13, 2
  
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• Titles vs. Title! Lashley vs. James Storm

  13-08-2016 20:14
  
  A thrilling and monumental main event. James Storm against Lashley. World and X Titles vs. The King of The Mountain Championship.The post Titles vs. Title! Lashley vs. James Storm appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Aron Rex Talks About His Arrival To Impact Wrestling

  13-08-2016 20:14
  
  Aron Rex talks about his arrival to IMPACT WRESTLINGThe post Aron Rex Talks About His Arrival To Impact Wrestling appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• TNA Wrestling | An In-Depth Look At James Storm

  13-08-2016 20:13
  
  As he prepares for a historic Titles vs. Title match against Lashley, we get to learn a little more about The Bearded Outlaw, James Storm. Can he defeat Lashley? What are his thoughts on this match?The post TNA Wrestling | An In-Depth Look At James Storm appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kevin Owens: ‘Finn Balor Got NXT To Where It Is Today!’, Praises Tye Dillinger

  13-08-2016 20:13
  
  Kevin Owensspoke with Sky Sports promoting SummerSlam. Some highlights are below:
  On Finn Balor being called up to the main roster: “When Finn, myself and Hideo Itami started there the brand was definitely on the rise – not just because of us, let me make that clear, but because every performer and coach, plus the management team, were working so hard to make it something pretty special. Then Hideo and Zayn got hurt, and myself and Neville got called to the main roster, so without Fi
  
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• Drew Galloway has a Challenge for EC3

  13-08-2016 20:12
  
  Drew Galloway is not messing around with how he feels about EC3. At one point these two were friends and that seems like a long time ago. Drew has an interesting proposition for EC3.The post Drew Galloway has a Challenge for EC3 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Which new tag team debuted on WWE Power Rankings?: Aug. 13, 2016

  13-08-2016 20:11
  
  Which new tag team debuted on WWE Power Rankings?: Aug. 13, 2016The post Which new tag team debuted on WWE Power Rankings?: Aug. 13, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sting vs. The Demon: WCW New Blood Rising 2000

  13-08-2016 20:11
  
  Sting vs. The Demon: WCW New Blood Rising 2000The post Sting vs. The Demon: WCW New Blood Rising 2000 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• NXT Venice Live Event Results (8/12): Asuka Headlines Against Ember Moon, No Way Jose vs Patrick Clark, Jeet Rama In-Action (Photos & Videos)

  13-08-2016 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Venice Live Event Results
  8/12/16
  Venice, Florida
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Jeet Rama beat Noah Kekoa.
  Tucker Knight and Niko B. won a squash.  They demanded a shot at The Revival, who accepted.
  Billie Kay beat Daria B.
  Murphy beat Adrian Jaoude.
  Tino Sabbatelli beat Angelo Dawkins.
  No Way Jose beat Patrick Clark.
  The Revival won to retain the Tag Titles.
  Asuka beat Ember Moon to retain the NXT Women’s Title.That was an awsome main event!!! @WWEAsuka vs @WWEEmberMoon !!!
  
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• Aron Rex Talks His TNA Impact Wrestling Debut, ROH Releases Classic Daniel Bryan Match (Videos), Hall of Famer Throwing Out First Pitch

  13-08-2016 19:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Hall of Famer Throwing Out First Pitch
  WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi will be throwing out the first pitch at the Potomac Nationals game on Friday, August 19th at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, VA. You can get more details at this link.
  Aron Rex Talks His Impact Wrestling Debut
  In the following video, Aron Rex discusses his TNA debut on Impact Wrestling this past Thursday night.
  Read Also: Highlights And Video From Damien Sandow’s Impact Wrestling Debut 
  ROH Releases Classic Daniel
  
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• Who Are Kurt Angle’s Favorite Wrestler’s In WWE Right Now?, Praises Chris Hero

  13-08-2016 18:53
  
  Kurt Angle did a Q&A on his Facebook page on Friday. A couple highlights are below:On the WWE Cruiserweight Classic: “Didn’t see much of it, but I’m happy Sabre Jr was in it. Very talented!”On his favorite independent wrestler in the world today: “Chris Hero. He can deliver for his size. The kid is gifted!”
  Ohis favorite WWE superstar right now: “Right now? Rollins. Styles. Cesaro. Rusev. They’re all gifted wrestlers. Fave Vets- Taker. Lesnar.
  
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• Another WWE Sydney Live Event Report: Owens & New Day Get Big Reactions, Big E Appears, Banks vs Charlotte, More Photos & Videos

  13-08-2016 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Sydney Live Event Results
  8/13/16
  Sydney, Australia
  Report Courtesy of WZ Reader Steven Jenkins
  Apollo Crews def. Sheamus.
  Braun Strowman def. Jey Uso.
  The New Day def. Gallows and Anderson with the Big E distraction.
  Rusev def. Titus O’Neil in a squash match.
  Finn Balor def. Chris Jericho
  John Cena def. AJ Styles with an AA.
  Sasha Banks def. Charlotte with the Bank Statement.
  Sami Zayn def. Kevin Owens with the Blue Thunder Bomb.
  Roman Reigns def. Set
  
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• The Miz Says Tim Tebow Would Be the Greatest Bad Guy Ever in WWE (Video), New WWE 24 Next Week, “Holy Foley” Preview Show Airing After Raw

  13-08-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New WWE 24 This Week
  Following next week’s edition of “Talking Smack” on WWE Network, a new WWE 24 will air at 10:30pm EST and it will focus on the Women’s revolution in WWE. The following is the show synopsis:“This episode of WWE 24, The Women’s Revolution details the confluence of forces that have elevated the Women’s Division to main event status.”“Holy Foley” Preview Show Airing
  In other WWE Netw
  
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• Complete WWE SummerSlam NYC Week Schedule; Meet & Greets, EVOLVE Event, Takeover Brooklyn, SummerSlam, WZ Live Coverage, More

  13-08-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following is a complete list of events taking place during WWE SummerSlam week in New York City.WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT Takeover Back 2 Brooklyn, WWE SummerSlam, and Monday Night Raw on August 22nd, so be sure to join us for all three nights of exclusive event coverage!
  WEDNESDAY 8/17
  The Dudley Boyz signing
  2-4 p.m.
  Toys“R”Us Staten Island
  2845 Richmond Ave.
  Staten Island, N.Y. 10314
  Eva Marie signi
  
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• Backstage News on Billy Corgan Becoming New TNA President, Corgan Addresses Roster, News on Morale Following the Announcement

  13-08-2016 17:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we noted yesterday, TNA officially announced that Billy Corgan is the new President of Impact Ventures, the parent company of TNA Wrestling. Impact Ventures was created after Panda Energy stopped financing TNA, and following the divesting of Panda, Impact Ventures became its own company. The appointing of Billy Corgan as new Impact Ventures President is legitimate and is not part of a story line, reports PWInsider.com.
  PWInsider is also reporting an official announcement took place in Orland
  
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• Bullet Club Reunites in WWE (Photo), WWE Hall of Famer on Next “Legends with JBL”, Dean Ambrose Hypes WWE SummerSlam Match (Video)

  13-08-2016 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer on Next “Legends with JBL”
  The next “Legends with JBL” episode will air this coming Friday night at 9pm EST on the WWE Network and JBL’s guest will be WWE Hall of Famer Sting. The following is the official show description:“JBL interviews the Icon Sting in a rare interview that covers the Hall of Famer’s WCW career as well as his shocking retirement from WWE.”Dean Ambrose Hy
  
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• UFC’s Lorenz Larkin Blasts CM Punk Fighting Because He’s “Famous”, Says He Doesn’t Respect Punk and Wrestling Fans Are Like “Cults”

  13-08-2016 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Heck of The SFLC Podcast recently spoke with UFC Welterweight Lorenz Larkin, and during the interview Larkin addresses TMZ Sports comments he made during UFC 200 week regarding CM Punk. Below are some interview highlights.
  Talking about the response he got from his comments about CM Punk on TMZ:“Nah man, I didn’t think I’d have all these little wrestling freaks after me, dude. Those people are like cults…t
  
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• Who Topped This Week’s WWE Power Rankings? (Video), WWE Cancels SummerSlam Concert, New Dana Brooke – Tapout Video

  13-08-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Cancels SummerSlam Concert
  Ticketmaster has sent an email announcing the WWE SummerSlam concert, which was scheduled for next Thursday at the Barclays Center, has been canceled. The concert was set to benefit Conor’s Cure and feature Flo Rida.
  New Dana Brooke – Tapout Video
  WWE has posted the following Dana Brooke – Tapout video:See how @DanaBrookeWWE gets in the zone before EVERY match with @tapout! @JCPenney https://t.co/DXR37MHz7Y
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• John Cena Hypes Match Against Raw Star at WWE Manila Live Event, Top 10 WWE Weddings Gone Wrong (Videos), Another New Ryback Project

  13-08-2016 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena Hypes Match Against Raw Star at WWE Manila Live Event
  As noted, John Cena will be facing Raw star Big Show at the upcoming WWE Manila live event taking place on September 9th in the Philippines.
  WWE has released the following video featuring Cena hyping the match:Top 10 WWE Weddings Gone Wrong
  WWE has released the following video featuring the top 10 WWE weddings gone wrong:Another New Ryback Project
  Recently released WWE star Ryback posted the following
  
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• Big John Cena Match and MizTV Segment Announced for WWE Smackdown Live Next Week

  13-08-2016 16:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced that John Cena vs Alberto Del Rio will take place on WWE Smackdown Live next week.
  Also on the show, which will be the final broadcast before WWE SummerSlam, a MizTV segment will take place with special guests Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler.
  The post Big John Cena Match and MizTV Segment Announced for WWE Smackdown Live Next Week appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Sydney Live Event Results (8/13): Reigns vs Rollins, Cena vs Styles, Tons of Heat for Sheamus, Balor vs Y2J & More (Photos & Video Included)

  13-08-2016 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Sydney Live Event Results
  8/13/16
  Sydney, Australia
  Report courtesy of WZ reader Ben Newton
  -Apollo Crews d Sheamus by rollup. Sheamus had a ton of heel heat.
  -Braun Strowman d Jey Uso via modified powerbomb. Jimmy and Jey hit double superkicks on him after the match.
  -New Day d The Club via Woods running high knee after Big E surprise distraction to a big pop. Crowd were hot for New Day but their entrance being different than usual and without Big E took a lot
  
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• Nikki Storm Talks Signing with WWE, the WWE Match Featuring NXT Coach Matt Bloom Which Inspired Her to Become a Wrestler and More

  13-08-2016 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Recent WWE signee Nikki “Storm” Glencross recently spoke with Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald and below are some interview highlights:
  On a July 2000 WWE Fully Loaded match featuring Lita and The Hardy Boyz against Trish Stratus and Test and Albert inspiring her to become a wrestler:“I actually haven’t [told them that story], but I probably should mention it to them,” she chuckled.
  “The action, the glamour, the characters. I never had seen anything li
  
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• Randy Orton Getting a WWE Title Shot Tonight, Top Stars Wrapping Up Overseas Tour, Refusals Issued for New WWE Trademark Applications

  13-08-2016 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Refusals Issued for Several New WWE Trademark Applications
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE recently filed to trademark the names Royal Rumble, CWC, Cruiserweight Classic, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, and Colin Cassady. However, on 8/11, The USPTO issued initial refusals for the WWE trademark applications. WWE has 6 months to respond with changes to the applications or they will be abandoned.
  Top Stars Wrapping Up Overseas Tour
  Following this week’s WWE live
  
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• Enzo & Cass Talk How Not to Be “Haters”, Take Shots at Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho (Video), Another Top NXT Star Praises Tye Dillinger

  13-08-2016 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Another Top NXT Star Praises Tye Dillinger
  As we noted last night, Kevin Owens recently praised NXT star Tye Dillinger, calling him one of the best stars WWE currently has right now, and Owens isn’t the only one singing the praises of the “veteran” NXT star.
  Shinsuke Nakamura is the latest guest on the Chris Jericho hosted “Talk is Jericho” podcast, and during the interview Nakamura had the following to say on who he likes to work with in NXT:“Tye Dillinger h
  
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• Triple H Talks What He Thinks Was the Turning Point for NXT as a Brand, Does He Think the WWE Draft Has Hurt WWE?

  13-08-2016 15:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Triple H recently spoke with ESPN to promote WWE SummerSlam and ESPN.com’s new WWE section. Below are some more interview highlights:
  On the turning point for NXT as a brand:“To me, the turning point is when we did the first TakeOver — Arrival — and it was so well-received and so wildly successful, not only for NXT, the brand, but for the WWE Network. It just changed everything for us, because now, in the United States as well a
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 26 Day 18 Results (8/13): B Block Finals, Naito & Omega Work Another MOTY Candidate, Elgin vs Nakajima, More

  13-08-2016 10:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan for Day 18 of the G1 Climax 26 tournament, featuring the final night of action for the B-Block.
  Hot off the heels of the A-Block finals early Friday morning, an event that featured a Match of the Year front runner, Kenny Omega, Tetsuya Naito, NEVER Openweight Champion Katsuyori Shibata and IWGP Intercontinental Champion Michael Elgin will go to war as the final competitors left in the running. One man will advance to the G1 Finals thi
  
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• WATCH: WZ TV Reviews “Scooby Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon”, Is the Movie Worth Seeing?

  13-08-2016 07:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In the following video, Outside Interference and WZ TV review the new animated film “Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon”, which is now available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray at this link.
  More Outside Interference on WZ TV can be found at this link.
  Presented by Outside Interference for WZ TV (Wrestlezone)
  Soundtrack: “Donors” by Letter BoxThe post WATCH: WZ TV Reviews “Scooby Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon&r
  
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• Conor McGregor Shoots on John Cena, Says “He’s a Big Fat 40 Year Old Failed Mr. Olympia Motherf**ker”, Calls New Era of WWE Stars “Dweebs” & More

  13-08-2016 06:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  UFC star Conor McGregor is continuing his tirade against WWE, and in the following McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 hype video, McGregor speaks on recent comments made towards him by Ric Flair and numerous WWE wrestlers.
  Read Also: Conor McGregor Says He Doesn’t Respect Brock Lesnar, Adds Lesnar is “Juiced Up to the Eyeballs”
  On Ric Flair, McGregor says he is a legend, but he says the new era of WWE stars are &ldq
  
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• Kevin Owens Talks Finn Balor’s WWE Main Roster Call Up & His Importance to NXT, Reveals Which NXT Talent He Thinks is One of WWE’s Best Stars

  13-08-2016 06:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Kevin Owens recently spoke with Sky Sports to promote WWE SummerSlam, and below are some interview highlights:
  On Finn Balor’s WWE main roster call up:“When Finn, myself and Hideo Itami started there the brand was definitely on the rise – not just because of us, let me make that clear, but because every performer and coach, plus the management team, were working so hard to make it something pretty special. Then Hideo and Zayn got hur
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 26 Day 18 Live This Morning Ft. English Commentary, B Block Finals, Omega vs Naito, Top ROH Stars in Action, More

  13-08-2016 06:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan for Day 18 of the G1 Climax 26 tournament, featuring the final night of action for the B-Block.
  Hot off the heels of the A-Block finals early Friday morning, an event that featured a Match of the Year front runner, Kenny Omega, Tetsuya Naito, NEVER Openweight Champion Katsuyori Shibata and IWGP Intercontinental Champion Michael Elgin will go to war as the final competitors left in the running. One man will advance to the G1 Finals thi
  
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• Will Ospreay & Big Van Vader End Twitter War in the Ring; Complete 8/12 Revolution Pro “Uprising” Results Ft. Ricochet, Sabre, Scurll, More

  13-08-2016 05:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A feud that began on social media back in June finally met its end in the wrestling ring, as New Japan Pro Wrestling star Will Ospreay faced Twitter rival and wrestling legend Big Van Vader at this Friday’s Revolution Pro “Uprising” event in London, England. 
  Their beef dates back to a match earlier this summer between Ospreay and Ricochet (Lucha Underground fans may know him as Prince Puma) that received rave reviews from critics and fans
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Discusses The Divas Revolution, WWE NXT, & More

  13-08-2016 05:31
  
  Stephanie McMahon recentlyspoke with ESPN.com, here are the highlights…On The Growth in Women’s Wrestling: “We started slowly but surely featuring our female [talent] a little bit more prominently,” Stephanie McMahon said. “All you had to do was look at what was happening in NXT with the ‘Four Horsewomen’ of Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Bayley and Sasha Banks and what they were doing and how they were elevating women’s wrestling. It was to the point th
  
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• Kurt Angle Talks Favorite WWE Stars Past & Present, Cruiserweight Classic & Most Importantly, His Peanut Butter Preference

  13-08-2016 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar, TNA Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle conducted a Q&A session with through his official Facebook page late Friday morning. Featured below are some of the better questions and answers from the session. Make sure to check out Angle’s official Facebook page as well for more. 
  Q: Who is your favorite independent wrestler in the world today?
  A: Chris Hero. He can deliver for his size. The kid is gifted!
  
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• Enzo Amore Discusses His Concussion At WWE Payback, Getting His Start In WWE

  13-08-2016 03:32
  
  Enzo Amore spoke with FOX Sports promoting SummerSlam. Some highlights are below:
  On how he got his start in WWE: “My athletic trainer when I was playing high school football, college football was a guy named Joe DeFranco out of New Jersey and Triple H, you know he’s got the craziest schedule in the world, he was looking for a new athletic trainer that could work with him around his schedule, and Joe was a guy near the area – probably, if not the best, one of the best in the co
  
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• Triple H Comments On Braun Strowman’s Push, 50/50 Booking, Vince McMahon

  13-08-2016 02:46
  
  Triple H spoke with ESPN for a new interview on the site’s dedicated subsite to WWE. Some highlights are below:
  On bringing back enhancement matches: “Anytime you do a match, you’re trying to get personalities over. Because for the most part, people appreciate great wrestling, but if they don’t care about the performers and they don’t care about the story between the two performers, they don’t care about the match. They just don’t. They’ll get to t
  
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• RVD Raising Money For Sabu For Hip Surgery, Free Danielson vs. McGuinness Match (Video)

  13-08-2016 02:13
  
  – Here is the updated card for AAW: Showdown. AAW: Showdown takes place at 115 Bourbon Street (3359 W 115th Street Merrionette Park, IL), with the first four rows already sold out. AAW has been dong standing room only shows for most of the year, so if you want tickets you’ll want to get on that ASAP. You can get tickets here.
  * John Morrison vs. Sami Callihan* AAW Heritage Championship Match: Champion AR Fox vs. Jack Evans* Outlaw Inc (Eddie Kingston & Homicide) vs. The Hooligans
  
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• Reasoning For Conor McGregor Slamming WWE, Reaction To Ambrose’s Comments To Lesnar, Sandow To TNA & More

  13-08-2016 01:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Wynn Las Vegas)
  This first of four videos from CSR is a fast-pace reaction to the headlines in the world of pro wrestling. Here’s some highlights:
  On Conor McGregor slamming WWE:Justin LaBar:
  I don’t even think it has anything to do with WWE, it’s all about attention for him for his next UFC fight which is the night before SummerSlam.
  Ronnell Hunt:
  Bad PR, good PR, it’s all great in his book. In a total of 5 years, he’s had 15
  
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• Nebraska-Kearney coach Marc Bauer resigns, Dalton Jensen to step in

  13-08-2016 00:44
  
  Bauer steps down to pursue a Doctorate. 
  
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