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• Paige Posts Injury Recovery Update (Video), WWE Pulls Lesnar – Goldberg Video, WWE Combating NXT Ticket Scalpers?, Foley Talks DDP Yoga

  15-08-2016 23:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Combating NXT Ticket Scalpers?
  Tickets went on-sale today for the next WWE NXT TV tapings taking place on September 15th at Full Sail University, and interestingly the “print at home” option is no longer available for tickets. Ticket purchasers must now either pick up their tickets at will call or have them mailed to their home. The removal of the “print at home” feature might be WWE’s way of combating tickets sca
  
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• The Miz Mocks Letter From Apollo Crews’ Mother, Irate Rusev Wants Roman Reigns on Raw Tonight (Video), Rock Takes #22PushUpChallenge

  15-08-2016 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Irate Rusev Wants Roman Reigns on Raw Tonight
  WWE has posted the following video of Rusev arriving at Raw tonight:EXCLUSIVE: An irate #USChampion @RusevBUL and wife @LanaWWE have arrived at #RAW with a message for @WWERomanReigns! https://t.co/zGdIUh2ZgW
  — WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2016The Miz Rips Letter From Apollo Crews’ Mother
  Earlier today we posted the video below, featuring Apollo Crews revealing a letter from his mother. Crews’ Summer
  
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• Power Goes Out at WWE Raw Arena in Corpus Christi, Update on the Status of Tonight’s Show (Video)

  15-08-2016 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today the power went out the arena in Corpus Christi, Texas, the site of tonight’s WWE Raw.
  There were concerns earlier today about Raw being able to proceed as normal, but power has since been restored and it appears everything is a go for Raw tonight.
  Todd Phillips posted the following video earlier today noting that the American Bank Center was struck by lightning, causing the power outage:EXCLUSIVE: @TomPhillipsWWE reports from a dark @AmericanBankCtr in Corpus Christi! Good t
  
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• WWE Officially Announces SummerSlam Week Programming: Network Specials, Takeover Brooklyn, CWC, JBL Show, SummerSlam & More

  15-08-2016 23:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following. Be sure to keep it locked to WZ all week for the latest news and notes heading into SummerSlam, as well as complete, live coverage of all of this week’s events including Raw, Smackdown, NXT Takeover Back to Brooklyn, SummerSlam and Raw next Monday night!
  WWE NETWORK® UNVEILS SUMMERSLAM® WEEK PROGRAMMING
  STAMFORD, Conn., August 15, 2016 – WWE Network unveiled its SummerSlam Week programming lin
  
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• WWE SummerSlam Set To Be Four Hours + A Two Hour Pre-Show Set

  15-08-2016 23:23
  
  Be prepared to block off a lot of time for SumemrSlam, because if you want to watch everything, you’ll be investing six-hours.
  According to the WWE Network schedule, the SummerSlam kick off show will be two hours long (5PM ET to 7PM ET). The SummerSlam PPV will be four hours long, running from 7PM ET to 11PM ET.
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• Daniel Bryan Discusses Being The SmackDown General Manager & The Hardest Part

  15-08-2016 23:18
  
  In an interview with FOX Sports, Daniel Bryan spoke about the hardest part of being Smackdown GM and more. Here are highlights:
  On the hardest part of his new role: “The hardest part actually is not the task of being the GM, it’s moreso being around wrestling and not being able to actually wrestle. That’s the hardest part. The other stuff is …. I feel like I’m not the greatest general manager in the history of general managers, but I do OK and I’m learning as
  
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• WrestleZone Hosting SummerSlam Viewing Party At WWE Blast Area Duffy’s Bar In Chicago; WWE Prizes Announced For Pick ‘Em Game

  15-08-2016 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone is proud to announce that we will be returning to Chicago WWE Blast Area Duffy’s Bar & Grille this Sunday to host their WWE SummerSlam Viewing Party!
  This event is FREE and doors will open at 4 pm CST.
  Fans who show up before SummerSlam begins will have a chance to enter WZ’s official WWE SummerSlam Pick ‘Em Game! WZ Radio’s Ross Berman will be serving as the Master of Fun for the night and will have Pick ‘Em sheets available for fans
  
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• Bill Goldberg To Make WWE Appearances During SummerSlam Weekend

  15-08-2016 23:13
  
  Bill Goldberg is scheduled to make his first appearances under a WWE banner since departing the company in March 2004. These appearances will take place over SummerSlam weekend in New York City.
  The appearances are likely for the WWE 2K17 videogame. 2K Sports is doing a major launch and media event this Friday in NYC. He is scheduled to be in town for the whole weekend, but at this time, there is no word on if he will make any appearances on WWE TV.
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• ROH Confirms New Relationship With Mexican-Based Promotion CMLL

  15-08-2016 23:12
  
  On Monday, Ring Of Honor (ROH) announced a new partnership agreement with Mexican-based pro wrestling promotion CMLL.
  ROH and CMLL have always had a natural working relationship due to their ties with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). CMLL had fans talking when they made an announcement late last week regarding a potential working relationship with ROH.
  Below is the press release ROH issued on Monday to make the news regarding their partnership with CMLL official.
  THREE COMPANIES, ONE GOAL
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• Major Changes To WWE Developmental – HBK Signs On To Coach

  15-08-2016 23:07
  
  Source: Pwinsider.com
  According to sources, Shawn Michaels has joined the coaching staff at the WWE Performance Center. Michaels is relocating to Orlando, and is taking over the “finishing class” previously run by Terry Taylor. Taylor recently had neck surgery and was unable to continue coaching the class as he recovered.
  WWE NXT coaches Sara Del Rey and Adam Pearce will be leaving their positions at the WWE Performance Center. They will be taking producer positions with the main ros
  
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• WWE Announces No Mercy As Second Brand-Exclusive PPV For SmackDown

  15-08-2016 23:06
  
  - It looks like plans for the second brand-exclusive SmackDown pay-per-view are in the works, as an official page for WWE No Mercy has popped up on WWE’s official website.
  As noted, WWE has already announced WWE Backlash as the first SmackDown-exclusive pay-per-view event since the WWE Draft and brand extension. The WWE Backlash show is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 11st in Richmond, Virginia.
  Scheduled for October 9th in Sacramento, California at the Golden 1 Center, the WW
  
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• Update On The New ROH/CMLL Working Relationship – Details

  15-08-2016 22:56
  
  Ring of Honor sent out the following press release, discussing the new relationship with CMLL and how it works along with the relationship both companies has with NJPW…
  “In a coordinated announcement, Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH), Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) have pledged to work with each other to create a superior blend of styles and athletes found nowhere else in the wrestling world. NJPW has had working relationships with ROH and CMLL
  
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• Puff Daddy On Performing In Front of WWE Crowds, Snoop Dog Inspiring Him To Reach Out

  15-08-2016 22:46
  
  - Following his appearance as guest host of RAW last Monday night, hip-hop star and actor Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs spoke with ESPN about his relationship with WWE. Here are the following highlights:
  On performing in front of WWE crowds:
  “I think it’s just the energy level of the WWE fans — they are one of a kind. They are already so excited and it gets you excited. I can honestly say I get a little nervous before I come out and perform on a WWE stage because you can
  
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• Daniel Bryan: It’s Hard To Be Around WWE Again Without Actually Wrestling

  15-08-2016 22:43
  
  - SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan recently spoke with FOX Sports to help promote the upcoming WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view and his new role with the company. Here are the following highlights:
  On how hectic his life has become since joining WWE again as the SmackDown Live GM:
  Yeah it’s been really crazy. So my wife and I were actually planning on spending the summer in Washington State, and like I had signed up for this horticulture design class course which is like a sustainable agr
  
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• Official WWE RAW Preview For Tonight’s SummerSlam “Go-Home” Show

  15-08-2016 22:37
  
  - The road to Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view makes its’ final Monday stop tonight in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the “go-home” episode of RAW emanates live from the American Bank Center.
  In addition to the advertised appearance by Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, WWE.com is also advertising the following five points for tonight’s show:
  Lesnar to address The Viper
  Can Roman Reigns spoil Rusev’s night yet again?
  Seth Rollins to deconstruct The Demon King
  How wi
  
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• Raw’s back up and running after being struck by lightning: Aug. 15, 2016

  15-08-2016 22:35
  
  Raw’s back up and running after being struck by lightning: Aug. 15, 2016The post Raw’s back up and running after being struck by lightning: Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Rusev vows to crush Roman Reigns tonight: Aug. 15, 2016

  15-08-2016 22:34
  
  Rusev vows to crush Roman Reigns tonight: Aug. 15, 2016The post Rusev vows to crush Roman Reigns tonight: Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Team WWE reveals their final team member before battling The Nexus at SummerSlam 2010

  15-08-2016 22:33
  
  Team WWE reveals their final team member before battling The Nexus at SummerSlam 2010The post Team WWE reveals their final team member before battling The Nexus at SummerSlam 2010 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Dana Brooke trains before entering the squared circle: “Pre-Match Moments”

  15-08-2016 22:33
  
  Dana Brooke trains before entering the squared circle: “Pre-Match Moments”The post Dana Brooke trains before entering the squared circle: “Pre-Match Moments” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• New WWE Smackdown Brand PPV Revealed, The Onion Reacts to Stephanie McMahon’s LGBT Comments, Rollins’ SSlam Promise

  15-08-2016 20:48 via wrestlezone.com
  New WWE Smackdown Brand PPV Revealed
  The old WWE No Mercy PPV will be returning to the company for the brand split, and will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California on Sunday, October 9th. The event will be a Smackdown brand PPV, and tickets will officially go on sale this weekend. No Mercy last took place in WWE in 2007.
  The Onion Reacts to Stephanie McMahon’s LGBT Comments
  The Onion has posted an “American Voices” comedy reaction to Stephanie McMahon&rsqu
  
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• WWE Pulls Cody Rhodes’ Network Credentials, Rhodes “Borrowing” Network From WWE Star, Undertaker Photo, WWE – ESPN Guest Revealed

  15-08-2016 20:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Pulls Cody Rhodes’ Network Credentials
  Cody Rhodes recently appeared on Straight Shoot, which you can check out below, and during the interview Rhodes revealed WWE stripped him of his WWE Network credentials when he was released, and he had the following to say:“Of all the other legal things I figured they would hit first, one of the first things they took away was my Network credentials,” Rhodes said (h/t to Sportskeeda for the transcription). &l
  
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• WATCH: Brock Lesnar Sends a Message to Goldberg, Tells Him “You’re Next” (Updated)

  15-08-2016 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has posted the below video to Brock Lesnar’s Facebook account, and it features Lesnar and Paul Heyman hyping WWE 2K17.
  The video features Heyman congratulating Goldberg on being a “supporting player” in the video game which “stars” Brock Lesnar. Lesnar then adds Goldberg’s trademark catchphrase, “you’re next.”
  As we noted earlier today, Bill Goldberg will be in New York City thi
  
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• WATCH: Brock Lesnar Sends a Message to Goldberg, Tells Him “You’re Next”

  15-08-2016 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE has posted the below video to Brock Lesnar’s Facebook account, and it features Lesnar and Paul Heyman hyping WWE 2K17.
  The video features Heyman congratulating Goldberg on being a “supporting player” in the video game which “stars” Brock Lesnar. Lesnar then adds Goldberg’s trademark catchphrase, “you’re next.”
  As we noted earlier today, Bill Goldberg will be in New York City thi
  
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• 8/15 Edition of WZ Daily: Billy Corgan As TNA President, Cruiserweight Division Updates, Kenny Omega’s G1 Climax Win, RAW Preview, More

  15-08-2016 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman and features comedian Jamie Campbell as the co-host.
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  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Billy Corgan being named the President of TNA Wrestling
  Updates on the Cruiserweight Division
  Kenny Omega’s historic NJPW G1 Climax win
  DDP retiring the Diamond Cutter
  The official WWE RAW preview
  More…
  Today’s show also features an appearance from Chair Shot Reality, Pit
  
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• Complete Details on New Ring of Honor, CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling Working Relationship, Talent Exchanges, More

  15-08-2016 19:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, ROH, CMLL and NJPW have entered a new working relationship, and the following press release has been issued providing complete details on the new relationship:THREE COMPANIES, ONE GOAL
  Details of Agreement
  (BALTIMORE, MD) In a coordinated announcement, Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH), Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) have pledged to work with each other to create a superior blend of styles and athletes found nowhere else in the wrestling world.
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• Undertaker Rumor Killer, HHH vs HBK Added to WWE Network, Ticket Info for JR – WrestleMania Week Events, Punk/AJ Lee Doc Photos

  15-08-2016 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Undertaker Rumor Killer
  Apparently a photo has been floating around the internet featuring The Undertaker posing with a cane alongside a fan, and it has lead to speculation that Undertaker might be injured in some form. Undertaker is not currently using a cane, and was just posing with the nearby prop for the photo.
  Ticket Info for JR – WrestleMania Week Events
  Tickets for WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross’ Wrestlemania 33 weekend events in O
  
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• VIDEOS: Eva Marie’s ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’, ROH

  15-08-2016 19:22
  
  – Ring of Honor posted the following August 14 ROH Update video following the G-1 Climax, recapping the event.– WWE has released this week’s Canvas 2 Canvas video, which showcases Team RAW vs. Team SmackDown. You can check out the video below.– WWE released a video on Eva Marie’s wardrobe malfunction during Smackdown last week, which has drawn over 3.6 million views since it was released. That video is available in the player below.100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Dean Am
  
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• Samoa Joe Talks Facing Shinsuke Nakamura at Takeover, the Current State of WWE, WWE Trusting His Abilities and Allowing Him to Flourish

  15-08-2016 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Champion Samoa Joe recently spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine to promote NXT Takeover Back to Brooklyn, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his NXT Takeover opponent Shinsuke Nakamura:“I think Nakamura’s talent speaks for itself. I think it’s a match that I’ve very much been looking forward to. Very much like Finn, I have a ton of history with Nakamura. I’ve seen him develop form being a New Japan green boy to being the superstar th
  
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• Samoa Joe Talks Facing Shinsuke Nakamura at Takeover, the Current State of WWE, WWE Trusting His Abilities & Allowing Him to Flourish

  15-08-2016 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE NXT Champion Samoa Joe recently spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine to promote NXT Takeover Back to Brooklyn, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his NXT Takeover opponent Shinsuke Nakamura:“I think Nakamura’s talent speaks for itself. I think it’s a match that I’ve very much been looking forward to. Very much like Finn, I have a ton of history with Nakamura. I’ve seen him develop form being a New Japan green boy to being the superstar th
  
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• DDP Retires The ‘Diamond Cutter’, McMahon Wishes Backlund A Happy Birthday

  15-08-2016 19:12
  
  – Diamond Dallas Page officially retired the Diamond Cutter at Saturday night’s Pro Wrestling Blitz WrestleFest 7 event. Matty Star was the last man to receive the Diamond Cutter from DDP.
  – WWE Chairman Vince McMahon posted the following tweet, wishing WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund a happy birthday. Backlund turned 67 years old on Sunday.
  Happy Birthday to WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund! pic.twitter.com/H2kE2KOu1u
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) August 14, 2016
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• This Week’s WWE CWC Matches, Taz Podcast Airing After SummerSlam, Balor and Styles Congratulate Kenny Omega, Ziggler in Brooklyn

  15-08-2016 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ziggler in Brooklyn
  Dolph Ziggler will be signing autographs and taking photos at the Cricket Wireless store this Friday at 5410 5th Ave. in Brooklyn, N.Y. from 2 to 4 p.m.This Week’s WWE CWC Matches
  This week’s edition of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, airing on Wednesday night on the WWE Network, will feature the following second round matches:
  -Akira Tozawa vs. Jack Gallagher
  -Noam Dar vs. Ho Ho Lun
  -Brian Kendrick vs. Tony Nese
  Taz Podcast Airing Afte
  
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• Various News – ROH’s Cheeseburger Speaks Out, Roa & Tonga Update, More

  15-08-2016 19:08
  
  – Sports Illustrated recently interviewed Tanga Roa and Tama Tonga, who are the Guerrillas of Destiny in NJPW. Roa previously worked in WWE as Camacho. Below are some highlights from the interview with Roa:
  On his father Haku teaming with Andre the Giant to face Demolition at WrestleMania 6: “I remember the match with my dad and Andre the Giant against Demolition at WrestleMania VI. We sat really high, away from everybody, and got to watch the match. They lost, but I remember they ro
  
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• ROH’s Cheeseburger Speaks Out, Roa/Tonga

  15-08-2016 18:54
  
  – Sports Illustrated recently interviewed Tanga Roa and Tama Tonga, who are the Guerrillas of Destiny in NJPW. Roa previously worked in WWE as Camacho. Below are some highlights from the interview with Roa:
  On his father Haku teaming with Andre the Giant to face Demolition at WrestleMania 6: “I remember the match with my dad and Andre the Giant against Demolition at WrestleMania VI. We sat really high, away from everybody, and got to watch the match. They lost, but I remember they ro
  
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• WWE Laredo Live Event Results (8/14): Triple Threat WWE Title Match, Orton vs Wyatt, 8 Man Tag Match & More (Photos & Video Included)

  15-08-2016 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Laredo Live Event Results
  8/14/16
  Laredo, TX
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Enzo Amore and Big Cass beat the Dudley Boyz.
  Neville beat Bo Dallas.
  Zack Ryder beat Heath Slater.
  Cesaro, Sin Cara and Golden Truth beat The Shining Stars and Breezango.
  Randy Orton beat Bray Wyatt.
  Becky Lynch and Naomi beat Natalya and Summer Rae.
  Baron Corbin beat Jack Swagger.
  Kane beat The Miz by DQ.
  Dean Ambrose beat Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio to retai
  
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• Provisor and Smith suffer first round defeats, out of medal running at Olympic Games

  15-08-2016 18:02
  
  U.S. Olympians Ben Provisor and Robby Smith falter on day two of Greco-Roman competition in Rio
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Billy Corgan As TNA President, Cruiserweight Division Updates, Kenny Omega’s G1 Climax Win, More

  15-08-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Jamie Campbell as the co-host.
  Today’s show also features an appearance from Chair Shot Reality, Pittsburgh Tribune Review & 120 Sports’ Justin LaBar.
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• The Latest on Paige’s WWE Status, TNA Taping More TV This Week, Details on SSlam Ticket Giveaway, WWE Stars Visiting The Yankees

  15-08-2016 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Latest on Paige’s WWE Status
  Despite being off WWE TV with shoulder and back injuries, WWE star Paige is still on the road with the company as she continues to film material for the upcoming season of “Total Divas”.Read Also: Backstage News on Paige’s Current Injury Issues
  TNA Taping More TV This Week
  TNA will resume taping TV tomorrow night and Wednesday night in Orlando, FL. The company will be taping enough TV to carry them th
  
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• Top WWE Hall of Famer Joins the Performance Center as Full-Time Coach, Two NXT Coaches Making the Move to the WWE Main Roster

  15-08-2016 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has joined the WWE Performance Center and will be working full-time as a coach at the facility.
  Michaels will reportedly be taking over the “finishing class” previously run by Terry Taylor. Taylor recently underwent neck surgery, and Michaels will be acting as his replacement while he recovers. Michaels will be relocating from Texas to Florida for his new position.
  Additional Performance Center ch
  
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• Shawn Michaels Lands New Full-Time Role in WWE, Two Top NXT Coaches Moving to the WWE Main Roster

  15-08-2016 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has joined the WWE Performance Center and will be working full-time as a coach at the facility.
  Michaels will reportedly be taking over the “finishing class” previously run by Terry Taylor. Taylor recently underwent neck surgery, and Michaels will be acting as his replacement while he recovers. Michaels will be relocating from Texas to Florida for his new position.
  Additional Performance Center ch
  
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• Major Name Heading to New York City for WWE SummerSlam Weekend

  15-08-2016 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to PWInsider.com, former WWE and WCW Champion Bill Goldberg will be in New York City for SummerSlam weekend, and will likely be with WWE doing WWE 2K17 promotional work.
  Read Also: Goldberg Talks How His WWE 2K17 Deal Came Together
  2K Sports is doing a major launch and media event this Friday in NYC, and while Goldberg will be in town for the entire SummerSlam weekend he is not scheduled to appear at WWE TV this week. It’s also unknown at this time wh
  
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• Daniel Bryan Talks the Hardest Part of Being Smackdown GM, Calling the WWE CWC with Mauro Ranallo, Returning to WWE TV and More

  15-08-2016 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Paul Warner/Getty Images)
  WWE star Daniel Bryan recently spoke with FOX Sports to promote his new role as Smackdown Live GM, and below are some interview highlights:A few months ago you were crafting barn doors and now you’re back on multiple shows each week. How hectic has your life become over the last couple of months?Yeah it’s been really crazy. So my wife and I were actually planning on spending the summer in Washington State, and like I had signed up for this horticul
  
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• Aron Rex Discusses His TNA Debut, Talks His “Former Employer”, Being “Too Entertaining”, Scripted vs Non-Scripted Promos, TNA Goals, More

  15-08-2016 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star Aron Rex, fka Damien Sandow, appeared on Ring Rust Radio this week and below are some interview highlights:Ring Rust Radio: On Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling on POP TV, you made your debut and created a genuine buzz around the product. What was that moment like for you and did you feel any nerves getting back on television?Aron Rex: Ok, so this is funny, as a performer I would never get nervous. When I first started, I was a teenager and of cour
  
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• Hall of Famer Appearing on New “WWE 24”, “Holy Foley” Preview Airing Tonight, Which Finishing Moves Would WWE Fans Want to See Return?

  15-08-2016 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Which Finishing Moves Would WWE Fans Want to See Return?
  WWE.com has published a new poll asking fans which finishing move they would like to see used again by a current WWE Superstar – Lex Luger’s Torture Rack, Bill Goldberg’s Jackhammer, Razor Ramon’s Razor’s Edge or Steve Austin’s Stunner. As of this writing, 52% went with the Stunner while 29% voted for the Jackhammer and 14% went with the Razor’s Edge.
  “Holy
  
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• WATCH: What’s The Best Story WWE Is Telling Right Now?, Reality Of 3 Hour RAW

  15-08-2016 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This final video from CSR this weekend starts off with Justin LaBar and pro wrestler, Ronnell Hunt debating what is the best story being told right now on WWE programming. Finally, the video ends with Josh Isenberg talking about RAW being 3 hours.
  Watch the full video below:The post WATCH: What’s The Best Story WWE Is Telling Right Now?, Reality Of 3 Hour RAW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• News on Tonight’s WWE Raw: Lesnar To Address The Viper, Can Reigns Spoil Rusev’s Night Again?, Rollins To Deconstruct The Demon King, More

  15-08-2016 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview. Below are the five Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode:
  Lesnar to address The Viper
  Can Roman Reigns spoil Rusev’s night yet again?
  Seth Rollins to deconstruct The Demon King
  How will The New Day retaliate against Gallows & Anderson?
  Do cheaters prosper?
  Charlotte goes solo
  On Seth Rollins deconstruction of The Demon King tonight:After brazenly dismissing Finn
  
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• Videos: 9 Signs You Grew Up In The Attitude Era, Apollo Crews’ Mom Knows Best & The New Day Dance Their Way In To Back To School Season

  15-08-2016 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  9 Signs You Grew Up In The Attitude Era
  WWE has released the above video on their YouTube page taking a look at 9 Signs You Grew Up In The Attitude Era.
  When It Comes To The Miz, Apollo Crews’ Mom Knows Best
  WWE has released the following video on their YouTube page called When It Comes To The Miz, Apollo Crews‘ Mom Knows Best:The New Day Dance Their Way Into Back To School Season
  The third video WWE released this morning features The New Day dancing their way back to scho
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live at Noon EST feat. Jamie Campbell & Justin LaBar

  15-08-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Jamie Campbell as the co-host.
  Today’s show also features Chair Shot Reality, Pittsburgh Tribune Review & 120 Sports’ Justin LaBar.
  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 quest
  
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• Shane McMahon Goes Sneaker Shopping, Compares Himself to Michael Jordan, Talks Kanye West & John Cena’s Signature Sneakers

  15-08-2016 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In the latest episode of Sneaker Shopping, WWE legend and SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon joins Joe La Puma at Flight Club in NYC. McMahon has found enormous fame and success as a professional wrestler and executive, and is known for his impressive collection of Air Jordan sneakers in the ring.
  At Flight Club, McMahon talks about his WWE comeback after a seven-year hiatus and reveals why he wanted to wear the “Chicago” Jordan 1s for that special moment. He also discusses h
  
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• Christian Hypes Live SummerSlam Talk Is Jericho Podcast (Video), CM Punk UFC Doc Debuts Tonight

  15-08-2016 15:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Watch as @Christian4Peeps gives you all the details about next Sunday’s event with @IAmJericho at @CarolinesonBway pic.twitter.com/ZD2JFe4AZY
  — Lifestyle Sports (@LifestyleSEG) August 14, 2016Christian Hypes Live SummerSlam Talk Is Jericho Podcast
  Lifestyle Authentic’s official Twitter account has released the above video featuring former WWE Superstar Christian. In the video Christian gives fans all the details about what they can expect from this Sunday’
  
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• Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Update: Hogan’s Lawyers Freeze Former Gawker Editor’s Assets, Another Courtroom Hearing Scheduled

  15-08-2016 07:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by John Pendygraft-Pool/Getty Images)
  Hulk Hogan vs Gawker continued in court this past Thursday, as Hogan’s attorneys attempt to claim the $115 million in compensatory damages and another $25.1 million in punitive damages awarded to Hogan back in March of this year.
  According to The Tampa Bay Times, Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Pamela Campbell ruled this past Thursday that Hogan is entitled to former Gawker editor A.J. Daulerio’s indemnity rights, as Daulerio is the
  
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