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• Corgan Discuses His Role In TNA Wrestling

  16-08-2016 23:46
  
  Billy Corgan posted a new video statement on Facebook in which he spoke about his new job as the President of TNA and the status of the Smashing Pumpkins. Here are highlights:– He has been talking with bass player D’arcy Wretzky for the first time in years and there has been speculation that the original lineup would get back together. He said: “We’re not at that point and I think that’s a good thing. We’re not rushing.”– He said the band could reu
  
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• WWE SummerSlam Week Activities In The New York Area – Details

  16-08-2016 23:41
  
  WWE sent us the following today:
  WWE TAKES OVER NEW YORK CITY WITH SUMMERSLAMSTAMFORD, Conn., August 16, 2016 – WWE’s SummerSlam returns to the NYC-Metro area with a week-long lineup of events including interactive fan experiences and community outreach programs covering all five NYC boroughs. SummerSlam takes place this Sunday, August 21, live on WWE Network around the world at 7 p.m. ET from a sold-out Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The events begin today and include:
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• Billy Corgan Discuses His New Role In TNA Wrestling, & More

  16-08-2016 23:34
  
  Billy Corgan posted a new video statement on Facebook in which he spoke about his new job as the President of TNA and the status of the Smashing Pumpkins. Here are highlights:– He has been talking with bass player D’arcy Wretzky for the first time in years and there has been speculation that the original lineup would get back together. He said: “We’re not at that point and I think that’s a good thing. We’re not rushing.”– He said the band could reu
  
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• Booker T Talks New Era Talents He Thinks Will Be Big Stars in WWE, His New Role in WWE, Reacts to Conor McGregor’s Recent Comments

  16-08-2016 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T recently did an interview with Cody Dalton of Observer News Online, and below are some highlights:
  CD: In WWE, they are talking about this being “The New Era.” Who do you see out there wrestling now that you think will be the next big star in your business?BT: “I think it’s going to be more than just one guy. WWE finally opened up the door to the independent world, letting those guys come in and show exactly what they
  
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• Shane McMahon On Wrestling Another Match, Kurt Angle Possibly Returning, More

  16-08-2016 22:56
  
  - As noted, Shane McMahon appeared as a guest on the Cheap Heat Podcast to promote this coming Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view in Brooklyn, New York. Here are the following highlights:
  “If it’s the right scenario, I’m pretty much healed up from WrestleMania, but I’ll tell you what. At 46 [years old], it takes a whole lot longer to heal and get ready. But again, if everyone, if they want it, and if it’s warranted, then absolutely. I can dust off my stuff a
  
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• Shane McMahon Recalls Facing Kurt Angle, StreetFight, & More

  16-08-2016 22:53
  
  Shane McMahon recently appeared on the Cheap Heat Podcast, here are some highlights…
  On His 2001 Street Fight With Kurt Angle: “I was very proud of the match, first and foremost. [I] got in there with an amazing talent, which was Kurt and we went after it. One of the things that I always try to do is, I always try to go out and give my absolute best and I approach everything that this is my last match and I always did it that way. So, again, growing up in the [professional wrestling
  
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• Fan Who Jumped Barricade At RAW Arrested By Local Police – Details

  16-08-2016 22:53
  
  As noted, a fan jumped the guard rail and attempted to enter the ring during Seth Rollins’ promo segment on Monday night’s SummerSlam “go-home” edition of RAW in Corpus Christi, Texas. While he did make it to the ring apron, he was eventually aggressively yanked down by ringside security.
  According to TMZ.com, the fan has been identified as 23-year-old male Edward Ferrero.
  Ferrero was arrested and charged with assault and criminal trespassing as a result of the incident a
  
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• Dana White Says Jon Jones Didn’t Take The Drug Everyone Thought He Did, Could Be Back Real Soon

  16-08-2016 22:45
  When Jon Jones made the comments over the weekend that he is “expecting to be back in the Octagon really soon,” the MMA community was left scratching their heads in confusion. On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White made some sense of the situation and it goes without saying — this is one of the more crazy stories in recent MMA memory, and easily the biggest controversy to come out of UFC’s new Anti-Doping Policy through USADA.
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• Daniel Bryan Discusses WWE Total Bellas, SummerSlam, RAW & More

  16-08-2016 22:36
  
  Daniel Bryan recently spoke with IGN, here are the highlights…
  b>On Growing His Personality as a Wrestler: Yeah, it’s really really weird. It’s funny because the personality aspect of wrestling has always been a struggle for me. It’s not on my natural wheelhouse. It’s also the part that I enjoy the least. My favorite part of the entire thing, of course, is getting in the ring and wrestling. That’s what I love. So I had to work really hard to develop the ot
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s WWE Raw Featuring Reigns vs Rusev and Final WWE SummerSlam Hype?

  16-08-2016 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, last night’s edition of WWE Raw, which featured a main event of Roman Reigns vs Rusev and final WWE SummerSlam hype, averaged 2.915 million viewers. This week’s number is up slightly from last week’s 2.911 million viewership average, which as we noted was the lowest viewership for a non-holiday edition of Raw since the show moved to three hours.
  Below is the hourly breakdown for this week’s WWE Raw:
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• Shane McMahon Reunites With The Undertaker Last Night in Texas, Photo of the Two WrestleMania 32 Opponents Together at a Bar

  16-08-2016 22:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WrestleMania 32 opponents Undertaker and Shane McMahon reunited Monday night in Texas, and Shane reportedly tipped big.
  According to an employee at Clive Bar in Austin, the extremely cordial duo came in around midnight and stayed for a little over an hour. The employee added McMahon was not only chatting it up with other patrons, but he also bought them drinks. And at the end of the night, he hook
  
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• Jon Stewart Scheduled For This Sunday’s SummerSlam PPV

  16-08-2016 22:13
  
  - As noted, the announcement of Jon Stewart appearing at SummerSlam was made on Monday’s RAW by RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and RAW General Manager Mick Foley.
  WWE.com wrote the following about Jon Stewart’s appearance at this Sunday’s pay-per-view:
  “SummerSlam is getting another moment of Zen: Raw General Manager Mick Foley confirmed that Jon Stewart, who hosted last year’s SummerSlam and played a deciding role in one of its matches, would return to The Bigg
  
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• Sasha Banks On The Divas Revolution, Stephanie McMahon Behind The Scenes, More

  16-08-2016 22:09
  
  - Current champion Sasha Banks recently spoke with Sky Sports to promote the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view event from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Here are the following highlights:
  On the Divas Revolution taking longer than she had hoped:
  “I didn’t want to walk into WWE and be someone who just does bikini matches and played second fiddle to the guys. I wanted to stand out, make people excited to see women’s wrestling and show them we can be better than the men
  
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• The Nasty Boys Debate WWE’s Decision To Infuse More Cruiserweight Wrestling into Their Product

  16-08-2016 21:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This WrestleZone Radio exclusive features WZ Daily’s Nick Hausman interviewing former WWE Tag Team Champions The Nasty Boys. Brian Knobs starts the interview with Nick before Jerry Saggs joins the interview shortly after.
  You can find more information about the interview as well as some transcribed comments from it below.
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  On WWE’s decision to infuse more cruiserweight wrestling in to it’s product:JS: Once you stick yourself in that
  
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• Bray Wyatt on Why Smackdown Has the Better Brand Split Roster, American Alpha and More Visit Onnit (Photo), WWE Raw Top 10 Video

  16-08-2016 21:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bray Wyatt on Why Smackdown Has the Better Brand Split Roster
  The Austin Chronicle recently spoke with Bray Wyatt to promote tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live at the Frank Erwin Center. During the interview Wyatt had the following to say on why he thinks Smackdown has the better Brand Split roster:“Over here, we’re not going to sit on our couch. The mantra is war. They have more people, but we believe that we have the better roster.”WWE Raw Top 10 Video
  The followin
  
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• Triple H Conducting Takeover Media Call, WWE Releases More NXT Tickets, Preview New Movie Premiering This Week Starring Maryse (Video)

  16-08-2016 21:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H Conducting Takeover Media Call
  Tomorrow at noon EST, Triple H will be conducting an NXT Takeover Back to Brooklyn media call. WZ will be participating in the call and will be providing live coverage beginning at 12pm EST.
  WWE Releases More NXT Tickets
  In related news, WWE has released more tickets for the NXT TV tapings taking place on September 22nd at Full Sail University.
  Preview New Movie Premiering This Week Starring Maryse
  Below is the official trailer f
  
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• Will AJ Styles #BeatUpJohnCena for the last time at SummerSlam?

  16-08-2016 21:15
  
  Will AJ Styles #BeatUpJohnCena for the last time at SummerSlam?The post Will AJ Styles #BeatUpJohnCena for the last time at SummerSlam? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Preview For Tonight’s SmackDown Live: SummerSlam “Go-Home” Show

  16-08-2016 21:15
  
  - Tonight is SmackDown Live’s final stop on the road to this year’s SummerSlam and features a “go-home” edition of SmackDown Live.
  Tonight’s SmackDown Live show emanates from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas with the final angles and storylines wrapping up on the blue brand as we head into the biggest WWE event of the summer.
  Officially announced for tonight’s show thus far is a singles match that features John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio, as well as a spe
  
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• Seth Rollins comes face-to-face with The Demon King: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:14
  
  Seth Rollins comes face-to-face with The Demon King: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016The post Seth Rollins comes face-to-face with The Demon King: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Roman Reigns vs. Rusev: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:14
  
  Roman Reigns vs. Rusev: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016The post Roman Reigns vs. Rusev: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston spit some bars on Gallows & Anderson: Raw Fallout, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:13
  
  Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston spit some bars on Gallows & Anderson: Raw Fallout, Aug. 15, 2016The post Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston spit some bars on Gallows & Anderson: Raw Fallout, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Golden Truth vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:12
  
  The Golden Truth vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016The post The Golden Truth vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Seth Rollins reacts to his eerie encounter with The Demon King: Raw Fallout, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:12
  
  Seth Rollins reacts to his eerie encounter with The Demon King: Raw Fallout, Aug. 15, 2016The post Seth Rollins reacts to his eerie encounter with The Demon King: Raw Fallout, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Why Braun Strowman can’t be stopped: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:11
  
  Why Braun Strowman can’t be stopped: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016The post Why Braun Strowman can’t be stopped: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Alicia Fox vs. Charlotte: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:11
  
  Alicia Fox vs. Charlotte: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016The post Alicia Fox vs. Charlotte: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Seth Rollins hunts for The Demon King: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:10
  
  Seth Rollins hunts for The Demon King: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016The post Seth Rollins hunts for The Demon King: Raw, Aug. 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Heath Slater gets checked out by a WWE Trainer: Raw Fallout, August 15, 2016

  16-08-2016 21:08
  
  Heath Slater gets checked out by a WWE Trainer: Raw Fallout, August 15, 2016The post Heath Slater gets checked out by a WWE Trainer: Raw Fallout, August 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Billy Corgan Talks His New Role as TNA President, Challenges that Lie Ahead, Smashing Pumpkins’ Status, Defends His Work in Pro Wrestling

  16-08-2016 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New TNA President Billy Corgan went live on Facebook today to address his new role in TNA, and offer a “state of the nation” address to fans. You can watch the entire stream below.
  On the current state of his band Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan said he is committed to the band and his music, and he has been in touch with the band members and that makes life easier. He added the band is not at the point where they are getting back together, but they ar
  
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• WWE Takes Over NYC for SummerSlam: Events Include Miz at NYSE, Be-a-Star Rally, Yankees Visit, Owens at WTC, Meet & Greets, More

  16-08-2016 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following:WWE® TAKES OVER NEW YORK CITY WITH SUMMERSLAM® STAMFORD, Conn., August 16, 2016 – WWE’s SummerSlam returns to the NYC-Metro area with a week-long lineup of events including interactive fan experiences and community outreach programs covering all five NYC boroughs. SummerSlam takes place this Sunday, August 21, live on WWE Network around the world at 7 p.m. ET from a sold-out Barclays Center in
  
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• ON AIR NOW: Why WWE HAD To Have The Demon Appear On RAW, Roman Reigns’ Booking

  16-08-2016 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2pm EST #WrestlingReality on TribLIVE Radio in Pittsburgh…
  – Why WWE HAD to have The Demon appear on RAW and not wait until SummerSlam
  – Roman Reigns and the United States title booking
  – Brock Lesnar’s segment with Heath Slater
  – Your calls at 412-320-7925
  Download the TribLIVE Radio app for free or LISTEN/WATCH LIVE HERE!The post ON AIR NOW: Why WWE HAD To Have The Demon Appear On RAW, Roman Reigns
  
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• 8/16 Edition of WZ Daily: Shawn Michaels Possibly Joining The WWE PC, Rumors Of Goldberg At SummerSlam, Huge Wrestling Partnership, More

  16-08-2016 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman and features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Rumors that Shawn Michaels could be joining the WWE Performance Center as a trainer
  A potential appearance from Goldberg at WWE SummerSlam
  CMLL, ROH & NJPW announcing a partnership
  The Demon King’s RAW debut
  Reigns & Rusev impressing in the RAW main eve
  
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• WWE Fan Arrested After He Rushed the Ring at Raw Last Night

  16-08-2016 19:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, a fan rushed the ring on WWE Raw last night during Seth Rollins’ in-ring promo, and in the video below you can see the fan being taken down by security.
  According to TMZ.com, the fan, identified as 23 year old Edward Ferrero, was arrested and charged with assault and criminal trespassing, according to the Corpus Christi Police.
  The report adds that Ferrero actually bit one of WWE’s security guards who took him down, but the officer did not require medical attention.
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• Daniel Bryan Continues to Shoot On WWE, Talks Being Forced to Retire, Backstage “Conspiracy Theory” on Tom Phillips’ Height Explained

  16-08-2016 19:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In this episode of the WrestleTalk News, Daniel Bryan’s shockingly honest comments about how he disagrees with WWE’s decision not to clear him to wrestle, thus forcing him into retirement, and the latest backstage conspiracy theory about interviewer Tom Phillips’ height.
  Backstage Conspiracy Theory Revealed?
  Our top story is Daniel Bryan’s shoot comments on being forced to retire by WWE, but first…there’s another conspiracy afoot in the c
  
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• Kota Ibushi Reveals Whether or Not He Will Sign a Full-Time WWE Contract, This Week’s WWE Raw Social Media Ratings

  16-08-2016 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kota Ibushi Reveals Whether or Not He Will Sign a Full-Time WWE Contract
  As noted, WWE has offered Cruiserweight Classic competitor Kota Ibushi a full-time deal, however Ibushi has yet to sign the contract.
  Ibushi recently confirmed to Japanese media that he has indeed been offered the WWE deal, but will not be signing with WWE at this time. Ibushi did say that he might continue wrestling for WWE “as spot”, however he plans to continue wrestling in Japan.
  
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• LISTEN LIVE 2pm EST: Why WWE HAD To Have The Demon Appear On RAW, Roman Reigns’ Booking

  16-08-2016 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2pm EST #WrestlingReality on TribLIVE Radio in Pittsburgh…
  – Why WWE HAD to have The Demon appear on RAW and not wait until SummerSlam
  – Roman Reigns and the United States title booking
  – Brock Lesnar’s segment with Heath Slater
  – Your calls at 412-320-7925
  Download the TribLIVE Radio app for free or LISTEN/WATCH LIVE HERE!The post LISTEN LIVE 2pm EST: Why WWE HAD To Have The Demon Appear On RAW, Rom
  
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• 36 New WWE 2K17 Roster Names Revealed, Watch The New Day’s Video Game Entrance (Video)

  16-08-2016 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As seen in the video below, IGN has released the WWE 2K17 entrance for WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day. IGN also revealed 36 new Superstars confirmed for the game, and they are as follows:
  AJ Styles, Alexa Bliss, Alundra Blayze, Arn Anderson, Bam Bam Bigelow, Becky Lynch, Bo Dallas, Bubba Ray Dudley, Bushwhacker Butch, Bushwhacker Luke, Christian, Curtis Axel, D-Von Dudley, Dana Brooke, Dolph Ziggler, Emma, Eva Marie, Fandango, Kofi Kingston, Lita, “Macho Man” Randy Savage,
  
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• Cause of Death Revealed For ECW Legend Balls Mahoney

  16-08-2016 18:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to The Asbury Park Press, former WWE and ECW star Balls Mahoney, real name Jonathan Rechner, passed away from natural causes back on April 12th of this year.
  The Monmouth County, NJ Prosecutor’s Office furthers that Mahoney suffered a sudden death at home due to hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or a heart attack.
  Rechner was 44 when he passed, and was survived by his mother Suzanne, devoted companion of 13 years G
  
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• WATCH: When Vince McMahon is Gone, Will WWE Be Better?

  16-08-2016 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Royal Ramble returns as Stuart Wiggin discusses whether the WWE product will improve after Vince pops his clogs!The post WATCH: When Vince McMahon is Gone, Will WWE Be Better? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Raw “Demon King, Roman’s Still Reigning”

  16-08-2016 18:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rusev Kicks off Raw
  Rusev and Lana call out Roman Reigns, but Mick Foley comes out to address the champion. He says that they have a show to run and tells him to go to the back. Rusev says he needs his respect and will not leave. He says Foley sucks and he says to bring Stephanie McMahon to come to the ring. She says his behavior is unacceptable and says he should show respect to Foley. Rusev flips out and the Stephanie says she stands by Mick Foley. Roman comes out to the ring and he says he is
  
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• Jerry Lawler To Face Jeff Jarrett, Liger & Hardy Set For NEW Event, WrestleCon

  16-08-2016 18:24
  
  – An updated card for the Legends of Memphis Wrestling event has been released and features a main event between Jerry Lawler and Jeff Jarrett. You can see the full card below for the reunion event, which takes place on September 10th in Jonesboro, Arkansas:
  * Jerry Lawler vs. Jeff Jarrett* Bill Dundee vs. Dustin Starr (w/Maria)* Doug Gilbert vs. Austin Lane* Brandon Baxter vs. Derrick King* Also appearing: Randy Hales, Lance Russell, Jimmy Hart and more.
  You can find out more here.—
  
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• Roman Reigns On Top Again for SummerSlam, Rollins is the Demon Hunter and More on This Week’s WWE Raw Review…In About 4 Minutes

  16-08-2016 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The 08/15/16 edition of WWE Raw reviewed in about 4 minutes – including Roman Reigns dominating the show once again, SummerSlam approaching, Seth Rollins goes on a Demon hunt and Brock Lesnar attacks Heath Slater…
  SETH ROLLINS: DEMON HUNTER
  WWE Raw opened with Seth Rollins outside the arena talking about how he’s going to find the Demon King, looking everywhere but the camera, which made me just want to grab him and yell: WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO?!
  Late
  
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• Seth Rollins Captures a Special Moment in Sydney (Video), Rollins Hypes “Devitt vs Black”, Logo Revealed for New Smackdown PPV

  16-08-2016 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rollins Posts Final SummerSlam Hype
  Seth Rollins has Tweeted the following, final hype for his WWE SummerSlam match this Sunday night:Balor v Rollins. Demon King v The Man. Devitt v Black. Summerslam. Brooklyn. Universal Title. This is special. pic.twitter.com/OAEzrz51KC
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) August 16, 2016Seth Rollins Captures a Special Moment in Sydney
  In related news, Seth Rollins has posted the following video of him greeting fans at last week&rsq
  
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• World champs Stefanek, Aleksanyan headline finalists on last day of Greco-Roman wrestling in Rio

  16-08-2016 18:10
  
  Armenia pushes two into finals on Tuesday, Stefanek avenges 2015 Worlds loss, Cuba surprises at 98 kg
  
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• WWE Posts Lots Of Highlights From Last Night’s WWE RAW Broadcast

  16-08-2016 18:06
  
  WWE Posts Lots Of Highlights From Last Night’s WWE RAW Broadcast
  WWE posted the following highlight videos to YouTube and Twitter from RAW, including Finn Balor’s debut of his “Demon King” gimmick and more:This doesn't quite seem like a power outage due to lightning in Corpus Christi… #RAW #DemonKing pic.twitter.com/bSBLv0zaYr
  — WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2016
  The #DemonKing @FinnBalor is here to show @WWERollins EXACTLY what he'll be dealing with at #SummerSlam!
  
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• Becky Lynch Talks WWE Brand Extension Grief, Wanting a Women’s Title on Smackdown, Filming Tonight’s WWE 24 Special, More

  16-08-2016 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Becky Lynch recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard to promote tonight’s “WWE 24: The Women’s Revolution”, airing at 10:30pm EST on WWE Network, and below are some interview highlights:On the new WWE 24 special airing tonight after “Talking Smack” and the Womens’ Revolution in WWE:“They filmed this around WrestleMania, and followed me, Charlotte and Sasha,”
  
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• Who Was Nia Jax’s WWE Raw Opponent?, NXT Tapings Before Takeover, Top WWE CWC Talent Turns 27, WWE Polls Fans on Raw

  16-08-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Tapings Before Takeover
  Similar to last year, WWE will tape several NXT TV matches prior to NXT Takeover Back to Brooklyn this Saturday night in Brooklyn. The matches taped before the event will air on the August 24th edition of WWE NXT on the Network, which is one night before NXT holds another round of TV tapings at Full Sail University.
  Who Was Nia Jax’s WWE Raw Opponent?
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Nia Jax squashed a wrestler billed as Rachel Levy, and Levy is a Texas indy
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Shawn Michaels To WWE PC Rumors, Huge Wrestling Partnership, Goldberg In NY, The Demon King’s Debut, More

  16-08-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-host.
  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 hashtag #WZDaily. 
  WZRadio is on Mixlr
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• Match Cards & Live Coverage Info For All FOUR Major Shows This Weekend; WWE SummerSlam, NXT Takeover, ROH on PPV, NJPW Super J-Cup Finals

  16-08-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This is going to be a massive weekend for pro wrestling, with four – yes, FOUR – major events being broadcast in just three jam-packed days.
  In a span of 72 hours, Seth Rollins and Finn Balor will crown the inaugural WWE Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar will go to war with Randy Orton, Jay Lethal defends the ROH Championship against Adam Cole, an old rivalry will be restored between the Young Bucks and the Motor City Machine Guns, Samoa Joe defends the NXT Championship against Shins
  
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• WWE Re-Posts Video of Brock Lesnar Calling Out Bill Goldberg, Goldberg Responds, AJ Styles Talks Beating Up John Cena One Last Time (Videos)

  16-08-2016 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Re-Posts Video of Lesnar Calling Out Bill Goldberg
  As we noted yesterday, WWE posted, then removed, a video on Brock Lesnar’s Facebook page during which Heyman and Lesnar call out Bill Goldberg and talk WWE 2K17.
  WWE has re-posted the video, which you can watch below, and Goldberg has responded on Twitter:I’ve got a special message for @Goldberg regarding #WWE2K17. @WWEgames @HeymanHustlehttps://t.co/SMuc295Fc3
  — Brock Lesnar (@BrockLesnar) August
  
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• Smackdown Preview: Dean Ambrose & Dolph Ziggler Face Off On MizTV, Will Heath Slater Try Again?, Where Will The Viper Strike Next?, More

  16-08-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Smackdown Live Preview. Below are the five Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode:
  What will happen when Ambrose and Ziggler come face-to-face on ‘Miz TV’?
  Can ‘The Face that Runs the Place’ rise above Excellence itself?
  The Tag Team and Women’s divisions continue to heat up
  Will Heath Slater be back for another try at SmackDown Live?
  Where will The Viper strike next heading into SummerSlam?
  On&
  
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