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Eric Bischoff Discusses The Recent Working Relationship Announced Between CMLL, ROH & NJPW

19-08-2016 23:28 via wrestlezone.com

The latest episode of Eric Bischoff’s new weekly podcast Bischoff on Wrestling is now available on iTunes & PodcastArena.com! A new episode will be available every Wednesday night.
You can listen to Eric’s comments from the transcription below in the embedded audio player above.
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On whether he thinks WWE is happy about the recently announced working relationship between CMLL, ROH & NJPW:EB: I would think it would make it

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How Was Viewership for This Week’s TNA Impact Wrestling Featuring a Big Fatal Four Way Tag Team Ladder Match?

19-08-2016 22:06 via wrestlezone.com

According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling episode, featuring a Fatal 4 Way Tag Team Ladder Match with BroMans vs. The Hardys vs. The Tribunal vs. The Helms Dynasty, averaged 355,000 viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s semi-live edition of Impact, which averaged 315,000 viewers.
This week’s TNA Impact Wrestling ranked #83 on the Cable Top 150, up from last week’s #115 rank.
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Burroughs Olympic medal hopes come to an end after shocking second loss

19-08-2016 22:00

Jordan Burroughs falls to Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (Uzbekistan) in repechage match, 11-1

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12 Man Tag Team Match Announced for WWE SummerSlam, Updated Card

19-08-2016 21:53 via wrestlezone.com

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WWE has announced that The Usos will team up with The Hype Bros and American Alpha to face the team of Breezango, The Vaudevillains and The Ascension on the WWE SummerSlam Kickoff show on Sunday night.
Below is the updated card for WWE SummerSlam, and be sure to join WZ for complete, LIVE coverage of SummerSlam beginning at a special time of 5pm EST on Sunday night!
-Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton
WWE Universal Championship Match:
-Seth Rollins vs.

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Booker T Discusses WWE SummerSlam’s Top Bouts, Talks Jerry Lawler Moving to Raw Kick-Off Show

19-08-2016 21:36 via wrestlezone.com

This WrestleZone Radio exclusive features WZ Daily’s Nick Hausman interviewing WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.
You can find more info about the interview as well as some transcribed quotes from it below.
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On how he thinks Jerry Lawler is doing on the WWE Monday Night RAW Kick-Off Show since being transitioned away from RAW commentary:BT: I hate to give my colleagues a grade or anything like that. You know what I mean? I have to work with them every

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Booker T Discusses SummerSlam’s Top Bouts & Jerry Lawler’s Transition To The RAW Kick-Off Show

19-08-2016 21:36 via wrestlezone.com

This WrestleZone Radio exclusive features WZ Daily’s Nick Hausman interviewing WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.
You can find more info about the interview as well as some transcribed quotes from it below.
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On how he thinks Jerry Lawler is doing on the WWE Monday Night RAW Kick-Off Show since being transitioned away from RAW commentary:BT: I hate to give my colleagues a grade or anything like that. You know what I mean? I have to work with them every

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More WWE NXT Stars Scheduled to Be at Takeover Brooklyn, WWE No Mercy Tickets Officially On-Sale, Updates on Brie and Nikki Bella

19-08-2016 21:35 via wrestlezone.com

More NXT Stars Scheduled to Be at NXT Takeover Brooklyn
In addition to Kota Ibushi, PWInsider.com is reporting Rich Swann, TM-61, The Authors of Pain, and Oney Locran are all expected to be at NXT Takeover Brooklyn II.
News on The Bella Twins
PWInsider is also reporting Brie Bella has been spotted in New York City, likely filming material for Total Divas and to be with Daniel Bryan for SummerSlam week.
As for Brie’s sister Nikki, she confirmed via Instagram that she has been cleared to re

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Dolph Ziggler Talks Never Having a Singles Match at ‘Mania, “Stealing” SSlam and More (Video), Bill Goldberg at Big WWE 2K17 Event Tonight

19-08-2016 21:34 via wrestlezone.com

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Bill Goldberg at Big WWE 2K17 Event Tonight
As we noted earlier in the week, Bill Goldberg is expected to be at the big WWE 2K17 event taking place tonight in New York City. It’s expected that Goldberg will be responding to Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman’s WWE 2K17 promo video in some fashion tonight, and Goldberg is also expected to be releasing his own WWE 2K17 promo video responding to Lesnar using Goldberg’s famous “you&r

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EVOLVE Returns to IPPV Tonight: Cody Rhodes vs Zack Sabre, Thatcher vs Riddle, Cruiserweight Classic Spotlights & More

19-08-2016 21:06 via wrestlezone.com

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Evolve returns to IPPV tonight, live from The MCW Arena in Joppa, MD. The show will be headlined by a double main event. First, former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes returns to the ring to take on one of the best in professional wrestling today, Zack Sabre, Jr. Second, Timothy Thatcher puts his 406 day streak as Evolve Champion on the line against UFC fighter-turned-pro wrestler Matt Riddle in what is sure to be a brutal No Holds Barred match.
Evolve 66 will be live on IP

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Sami Zayn and Neville to Team Up at WWE SummerSlam, Updated PPV Card, Kickoff Match Announced, WZ Live Coverage & More

19-08-2016 20:54 via wrestlezone.com

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WWE has announced that Sami Zayn and Neville will team up to face The Dudley Boyz at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday, and the bout will be featured on the SummerSlam Kickoff show.
Below is the updated card for WWE SummerSlam, and be sure to join WZ for complete, LIVE coverage of SummerSlam beginning at a special time of 5pm EST on Sunday night!
-Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton
WWE Universal Championship Match:
-Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor
WWE Championship M

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8/19 Edition of WZ Daily: SummerSlam Preview & Predictions, Eva Marie’s Suspension, Nikki Bella Cleared To Return, Hogan’s Win, More

19-08-2016 20:52 via wrestlezone.com

Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman, 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host and fans calling in from around the country!
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Some of the topics discussed include:
Eva Marie’s 30-day WWE suspension
Nikki Bella being cleared to return to WWE in-ring competition
Gawker shutting down
Sunny’s big legal break
Dixie Carter missing more TNA Impact Wrestling TV tapings
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Preview: Ring of Honor Returns to PPV Tonight w/ Stacked Card; Jay Lethal vs Adam Cole, Briscoe vs Fish, Top Stars of NJPW & More

19-08-2016 20:41 via wrestlezone.com

Ring of Honor returns to pay-per-view tonight with their annual Death Before Dishonor events, showcasing some of the biggest names of New Japan Pro Wrestling, a world title match years in the making, the return of Michael Elgin and so much more.
The show kicks off at 9:00PM EST (6PM PST) tonight, and Wrestlezone will have live coverage and a discussion area going up before the event. There are several ways to watch – as noted this will be the ROH return to PPV, but it is also availab

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Charlotte Talks Tattoo Honoring Reid Flair, Noelle Foley Offers SummerSlam Picks, Zack Ryder Unboxes Action Figures (Videos)

19-08-2016 20:39 via wrestlezone.com

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Noelle Foley Offers Her WWE SummerSlam Picks
Tune in as Noelle Foley gives her predictions on whats going to happen at SummerSlam 2016 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY:Zack Ryder Unboxes SSlam Action Figures
Join Long Island Iced-Z as he goes hands-on with Mattel’s exciting lineup of action figures celebrating the history of The Biggest Event of the Summer:Charlotte Talks Tattoo Dedicated to Reid Flair
In the following Superstar Ink video, Ch

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WZ Reader Poll & Wrestle Chat: Who Will Win the Roman Reigns vs Rusev U.S. Title Match at WWE SummerSlam?

19-08-2016 20:08 via wrestlezone.com

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The 2016 WWE SummerSlam PPV is less than one week away, and WZ will be posting event polls throughout the week asking who you think will come out on top this year.
Our next poll asks who will win the Roman Reigns vs Rusev United States Title match. You can vote in the poll below, and be sure to sound off with your opinions in the comment section!Who Will Win the U.S. Title Match at #WWE #SummerSlam?
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Sami Zayn Talks WWE Brand Split and Uncertainty Following Owens Feud, Recalls What Finn Balor Told Him About What Makes a Match Great

19-08-2016 19:38 via wrestlezone.com

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Myles Galloway recently spoke with WWE star Sami Zayn to promote WWE SummerSlam and you can watch the entire interview below. The following are some highlights:
On how he is feeling following the WWE brand split:It’s been interesting. Because of the timing of it all. So much of my mental energy and physical energy was going into this rivalry with Kevin Owens, and that came to a head at Battleground. But that was right at the time of the brand split, so kind of c

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JR, Foley, Shane, HBK & More Remember Their WWE SummerSlam Memories

19-08-2016 19:30

Jim Ross’ latest FOX Sports comments features both himself and other WWE alumni sharing their favorite Summerslam memories. Some highlights are below; you can read the whole thing here.
Jim Ross:“One of my favorite memories of broadcasting this classic actually did not come on television but rather on “Radio WWF” when the late Gorilla Monsoon and I called the 1994 version of SummerSlam, the first event held in the United Center in Chicago, on syndicated radio. Being able

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Adam Cole Discusses His Chemistry With Jay Lethal, Bullet Club, ROH & More

19-08-2016 19:19

Adam Colespoke with Slam Sports for a new interview. Some highlights are below:\
On his chemistry with Jay Lethal: “I think the skillset of me and Lethal allowed us to go down that road of traditional heel and babyface scenarios, whether it be promo-wise or in-ring angles, or even the in-ring matchups that we’ve had in tags and things like that.”
On fans helping the face/heel dynamic between the two work out: “Stuff with Ring of Honor, lots of times has happened naturally

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AJ Styles Says He Will Make John Cena “Despise” WWE After SummerSlam, Talks If He’s Obsessed with Cena, Post-SSlam Future and More

19-08-2016 19:04 via wrestlezone.com

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WWE star AJ Styles is the guest on this week’s sit down interview with Michael Cole, and below are some highlights.
Cole starts off by asking Styles why he is obsessed with John Cena, and Styles clarifies he’s obsessed with Cena still being in WWE. Styles adds if he can’t get rid of Cena, then he will make him “despise” WWE after SummerSlam Sunday night.
Cole asks if Styles is jealous of Cena, and Styles admits Cena has

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Finn Balor Talks Leaving NXT and Debuting on Raw, Being Labeled the “Poster Boy” of NXT, Reacts to Bryan & Shane Criticizing Universal Title

19-08-2016 18:56 via wrestlezone.com

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Myles Galloway recently spoke with Finn Balor to promote WWE SummerSlam, and you can watch the entire interview below. The following are some highlights:
On the long wait for his WWE main roster callup:It was a long wait. A lot of people said it might have been too long but for me it happened exactly the way it was supposed to happen, and without question worth the wait. If it had happened any sooner maybe I wouldn’t have been as prepared or as self assured or s

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Preview Tonight’s JBL – Sting Interview (Video), The Very Latest on Eva Marie’s WWE Suspension, Goldberg Teases as WWE Return

19-08-2016 18:41 via wrestlezone.com

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Preview Tonight’s JBL – Sting Interview
A new “Legends with JBL” will premiere tonight with special guest Sting, and below is a video preview for the episode:
Latest on Eva Marie’s WWE Suspension, Goldberg Teases as WWE In-Ring Return
In this episode of the WrestleTalk News, Goldberg teases his WWE return this Sunday atSummerslam, and an update on Eva Marie’s WWE suspension.
Eva Marie Suspension Update

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TNA Star Aiden O’Shea Talks His Pro Wrestling Career and Time in WWE, Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore Talks Being a Pageant Husband and More

19-08-2016 18:30 via wrestlezone.com

Vince Russo’s THE BRAND which could be both SEEN and HEARD daily on the RELMNetwork.com and PodcastOne.com, was highlighted this week by an interview with Current TNA Superstar Aiden O’Shea (Jay Bradley) and “Pageant Husband” Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore with his wife–current Mrs. South Dakota-Stephanie.
On this week’s episode of ANYTHING BUT FREAKIN’ RASSLIN’!, Vince is joined by Jay Bradley, who discusses his journey through the rings

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The Dynamic & Future Of All 3 Superstars Suspended By WWE, How Was It Handled?

19-08-2016 18:30 via wrestlezone.com

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My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is all about the 3 suspensions handed down by WWE. Here’s an excerpt:
As of Thursday, WWE announced Alberto Del Rio, Paige and Eva Marie have been suspended for 30 days for violation of the company wellness policy.
It starts with the suspensions announced Wednesday of Del Rio and hours later Paige. It’s not the first time a pair of talents has been suspended on the same day, but it is the first time

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Burroughs falls in clash of top contenders, Dennis knocked out in first men's freestyle session at Olympics

19-08-2016 18:27

Jordan Burroughs to wrestle back for bronze tonight at Olympic Games

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News on Paige and Total Divas, Noam Dar’s WWE Network Pick of the Week (Video), NXT Releases New Merch for Top Stars, Ziggler Note

19-08-2016 18:23 via wrestlezone.com

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News on Paige and Total Divas
PWInsider.com reports a lot of filming for the new season of “Total Divas” has been taking place in New York City this week while Superstars are in town for SummerSlam. The report adds prior to her WWE suspension, a lot of footage was being filmed documenting Paige recovering from injury, and it appears that will be featured on the show next season.
Dolph Ziggler Note
As a reminder, Dolph Ziggler will be signi

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Are the WWE Four Horsewomen Saving Wrestling?, Top WWE CWC Star in NYC This Weekend, Families of Conor Michalek and Warrior in NYC

19-08-2016 18:13 via wrestlezone.com

Top WWE CWC Star in NYC This Weekend
According to PWInsider.com, top WWE CWC star Kota Ibushi is scheduled to be in New York City this weekend, and while not confirmed, the feeling is he will be at NXT Takeover Brooklyn II in some fashion.
Families of Conor Michalek and Warrior in NYC
PWInsider is also reporting that the families of Connor Michalek and The Ultimate Warrior are in NYC for WWE Summerslam festivities. Conor Michalek is of course the namesake of Conor’s Cure, and Dana Warrior

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Richard Sherman Teases Post-NFL WWE Career, WWE Stars Read to NYC Kids (Photos), Enzo & Cass Say Jolly Rancher’s Aren’t Sawft (Video)

19-08-2016 18:03 via wrestlezone.com

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Richard Sherman Teases Post-NFL WWE Career
WWE.com has published a new article featuring various WWE mentions during the NFL preseason, and of note is the following quote from Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman when speaking at a press conference about his post-NFL career:“You never know what your second career is. I don’t know if I’m going to be a photographer, WWE star, commentator or journalist.”WWE Stars Read to NYC Kids
WWE s

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ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Taking Calls & Talking Eva Marie’s Suspension, Nikki Bella Being Cleared To Return, Gawker Shutting Down, Sunny, More

19-08-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com

WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
Today’s show also features open phone lines that fans are encouraged to call in to at 646-716-5344
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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

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Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on Recent WWE Suspensions, Who Will Win the Universal Title at WWE SummerSlam

19-08-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com

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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.The Seth Rollins vs Finn Balor bout for the first ever Universal title could be the show stealer on Sunday as both men have excellent skill sets, instincts and fundamental soundness. I

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Eva Marie’s Husband Posts Follow-Up Suspension Reaction, WWE Posts Ember Moon Hype Video, Big Cass Talks Returning to NYC for SSlam

19-08-2016 17:36 via wrestlezone.com

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Big Cass Talks Returning to NYC for SSlam
WWE star Big Cass was recently profiled by USA Today’s “For The Win” website to promote WWE SummerSlam. On returning to New York City for SummerSlam Cass had the following to say:“Going to events at the Garden and the Izod Center, I would sit there and wonder of I could ever be inside of that ring in front of these crowds. It is crazy that I get to do this week in, week out and live my dream

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Why Eva Marie Being Suspended Was Handled Poorly By WWE, Reaction To Paige & Del Rio

19-08-2016 16:55 via wrestlezone.com

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This first of three segments of CSR presented by WrestleRumble.com is all about the suspensions handed down by WWE. The following is highlights from the conversation:Justin LaBar:
WWE doesn’t make anything public other than they violated the policy, which sucks in a lot of ways. Yes, they are protecting privacy, but it sucks because people automatically think the worst. They think criminal. I don’t know what the deal is with Paige and Del Rio. I

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Finn Balor Doesn’t Believe In Waiting (Video), Will Coachman Be At SummerSlam?, WZ Daily’s Brian Wohl Featured In Buzzfeed Viral Video

19-08-2016 16:51 via wrestlezone.com

Finn Balor Doesn’t Believe In Waiting
WWE has released the above video featuring Finn Balor discussing his upcoming SummerSlam debut.
Will Jonathan Coachman Be At SummerSlam?
Former WWE RAW GM and current ESPN personality Jonathan Coachman had the following response to a fan asking if he would be at SummerSlam this Sunday:Unfortunately I will not be at Summerslam. our new great @wwe vertical website will have it completely covered https://t.co/2RmsjNoNLd
— Jonathan Coachman (@TheCoa

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6 WWE Superstars Who Are Undefeated At SummerSlam (Video), Cody Rhodes Begins Post-WWE Career On Tonight’s EVOLVE Live iPPV

19-08-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com

6 WWE Superstars Who Are Undefeated At SummerSlam
WWE has released the above video to their YouTube account taking a look at 6 WWE SuperStars Who Are Undefeated At SummerSlam.
The six talents listed in the video are:
Ultimate Warrior (5-0)
John Morrison (3-0)
Road Warriors (3-0)
Seth Rollins (2-0)
Roman Reigns (2-0)
Cody Rhodes Begins Post-WWE Career On Tonight’s EVOLVE Live iPPV
EVOLVE has released the following WWN Alert:EVOLVE returns to live iPPV tonight at 8pm EDT with a historic

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8/19 Edition of Impact Rebellion: Bobby Lashley Makes Major Decision, James Storm Snaps, Aron Rex Returns, Moose v Eddie Edwards, More

19-08-2016 16:11 via wrestlezone.com

WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the debut episode of Impact Rebellion!
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Impact Rebellion is hosted by Big Ray, Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) & Okayfabe.
This episode of WWE Monday Night RAW included:
James Storm snapping
Bobby Lashley making a major announcement
Aron Rex’s return to Impact Wrestling
Moose v Eddie Edwards
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WWE 24: Women’s Evolution Getting A WWE Network Replay, Finn Friday At Barclays Center (Photo)

19-08-2016 15:46 via wrestlezone.com

WWE 24: Women’s Evolution Getting A WWE Network Replay
WWE’s YouTube account has posted the above video promoting that the WWE 24: Women’s Evolution special will be replaying tomorrow night immediately following NXT Takeover: Back 2 Brooklyn.
Finn Friday At Barclays Center
WWE Superstar Finn Balor has posted the following photo to his Twitter account in anticipation of his SummerSlam debut:Happy #finnfriday #finnfreezeThe post WWE 24: Women’s Evolution Getting A WWE Netw

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Bobby Roode, Gargano & More Talk Competing in NYC (Video), HHH Confirms Takeover Start Time, WWE Stars Host Rally (Photos)

19-08-2016 06:55 via wrestlezone.com

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HHH Confirms Takeover Start Time
Triple H posted the following Tweet confirming the start time for NXT Takeover Brooklyn II:Doors @barclayscenter for @WWENXT #NXTTakeOver open at 6pm, show starts 7:30pm#NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn II goes LIVE on @WWENetwork at 8pm ET
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 19, 2016WWE Stars Host Anti-Bullying Rally
As seen in the photos below, earlier today WWE stars Dana Brooke, Darren Young, Sami Zayn, Sin Cara and Greg Hamilton hosted

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Hideo Itami Explains His Shoulder Injury, Talks Having to Watch the Success of Finn Balor and Kevin Owens While He Was Sidelined

19-08-2016 06:26 via wrestlezone.com

Hideo Itami recently did a Q&A with Byron Saxton for WWE.com and below are some highlights:
For those who were unfamiliar with your shoulder injury, what exactly happened?“I suffered a dislocated shoulder, which was a very tough injury. I have torn my ACLs in both knees and I’ve broken an ankle, but this is the longest I’ve ever been out of action in my entire career. It was the toughest injury of my life.”You joined NXT around the same time as Finn Bálor and

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Paul Heyman Lands a New “Paul Heyman Guy”, Hogan Continues to React to Gawker Shutting Down, Orton and Balor Appearances

19-08-2016 06:14 via wrestlezone.com

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Paul Heyman Lands a New “Paul Heyman Guy”
According to The Heyman Hustle website, chart-busting hip hop artist Desiigner (“Panda” “Tiimmy Turner”) is a Paul Heyman Guy, as the Bed Stuy native and prodigy of Kanye West‘s exploding GOOD Music label, associated with Def Jam Recordings.
As seen in the Tweet below, Heyman and Desiigner were spotted eating Korean BBQ while Heyman is in NYC for SummerSlam w

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Daniel Bryan Talks Challenges of Commentary, Still Having a Wrestling “Itch”, Does He Feel Responsible for Smaller WWE Main Eventers?

19-08-2016 06:13 via wrestlezone.com

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WWE Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan recently did a Q&A with Yahoo Sports to promote WWE SummerSlam and below are some highlights:Has traveling on the road again on a weekly basis as GM of “SmackDown” helped or hurt whatever wrestling itch you still might have?It’s kind of hurt it. It’s not the traveling part of it … I was doing OK, right. I was like, OK, this isn’t my jam anymore, I can’t do this. Until they had me sit

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Goldberg Responds to Brock Lesnar, Talks “Killing” Lesnar at WrestleMania, Possibly Returning to WWE, Heading to NYC This Weekend

19-08-2016 06:02 via wrestlezone.com

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As noted, Bill Goldberg made an appearance at Gamecom in Cologne, Germany today, and while he was there he participated in a fan Q&A which you can watch in full above. Below are some highlights.
On WWE 2K17, Goldberg says he should be on the cover of the game as he “killed the guy that’s on the cover,” referring to defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 20.
Read Also: Goldberg to Respond to Brock Lesnar’s Callout Video, News on How

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Gawker.com Officially Announces It Will Shut Down Next Week

19-08-2016 06:01

Gawker has officially announced that it will shut down next week. This comes after an auction took place Tuesday to sell Gawker Media, with Univision Communications winning the bid. They paid a reported $135 million for Gawker’s seven websites, including Gawker.com.
Here’s the statement: “After nearly fourteen years of operation, Gawker.com will be shutting down next week. The decision to close Gawker comes days after Univision successfully bid $135 million for Gawker Media&rsq

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Backstage News on Brock Lesnar’s WWE Raw Promo, Renee Young Injury Update, NXT Takeover Brooklyn II Pre-Show Panel

19-08-2016 05:53 via wrestlezone.com

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NXT Takeover Brooklyn II Pre-Show Panel
Mauro Ranallo, Lita and Renee Young have been confirmed for the WWE NXT”Takeover: Back 2 Brooklyn” pre-show on Saturday at 7:30pm EST on the WWE Network. Be sure to join us beginning at 7pm EST on Saturday night for complete Takeover coverage!
Backstage News on Brock Lesnar’s WWE Raw Promo
According to The Wrestling Observer, Brock Lesnar’s line on WWE Raw this week about

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Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch Avoids Jail in DUI Convictions – Details

19-08-2016 05:49

Tammy Sytch has dodged a bullet in her DUI convictions. TMZ reports that the former Sunny will not do any jail time, as according to her lawyer the judge in the case gave her a ninety-day sentence but gave her credit for the ninety-seven days she spent in a rehab center. Sytch also received a five year parole that requires bi-weekly alcohol testing, 125 hours of community service and fines totalling about $2,100.
Sytch was convicted in three separate DUI cases related to incidents that took plac

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Backstage Report – Nikki Bella Cleared To Return To The Ring

19-08-2016 05:31

Nikki Bella is now medically cleared for an in-ring return.Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that doctors have officially cleared her following her recovery from a neck injury that required surgery.
Bella returned to training at the WWE Performance Center in July while she awaited the green light from WWE’s doctors. She is expected to come back on only a part-time basis and has been told by WWE to take things slow when she does.
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Sasha Banks: ‘I Guarantees Women Will Headline A WrestleMania One Day!’, More

19-08-2016 05:22

Sasha Banks was the guest on this week’s Off the Top Rope segment of SportsCenter with Jonathan Coachman and talked about her match against Charlotte at SummerSlam. Banks was asked about the idea of women main eventing WrestleMania one day and said that it’s her biggest dream.
“We are not Divas anymore,” Banks said. “We are Superstars. We are equal. We are proving every single week that we can do it better than the guys and I prove it every time I go out there. My b

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Ring Of Honor Supercard of Honor XI Details, More Details On WWE / KFC Sponsor Placements, WWE Kicks Off Summerslam Week (Video)

19-08-2016 05:18 via wrestlezone.com

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Ring of Honor officially announced their Supercard of Honor XI event will take place on Saturday, April 1st in Lakeland, Florida, in addition to ticket on-sale dates for the big event next year.
ROH issued the following: Ring of Honor (ROH) recently announced that during the biggest weekend of the year for professional wrestling, they will be presenting their annual “Supercard of Honor” spectacular. The 2016 “shows took over Dallas, TX, and this year&r

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CONTEST: Feel The Power Of Positivity And WIN The New Booty O’s Cereal Shirt! (Details And Contest Rules)

19-08-2016 04:28 via wrestlezone.com

Wrestlezone is giving you the chance to FEEL THE POWER OF POSITIVITY and win the new FYE exclusive Booty O’s shirt on WWE Summerslam weekend!
Booty O’s has been a gimmick, t-shirt, a Wrestlemania entrance prop and has been featured in many other places, but now the official Booty O’s cereal is finally in stores. The cereal / shirt combo was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con last month before hitting the shelves last week; this is your chance to win the exclusive Booty

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Adam Cole Talks Facing Jay Lethal, Their Heel / Face Dynamic, How Joining Bullet Club Changes The Fans’ Response To Him

19-08-2016 04:09 via wrestlezone.com

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Ring of Honor star Adam Cole recently spoke with Greg Oliver for Canoe.ca / Slam Sports ahead of tomorrow’s ROH Death Before Dishonor XIV in Las Vegas. You can read a few highlights below:
Adam Cole talks about his opponent, Jay Lethal, and the chemistry they have working together:
“I think the skillset of me and Lethal allowed us to go down that road of traditional heel and babyface scenarios, whether it be promo-wise or in-ring angles

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WWE Ranks Top WWE Summerslam Matches Of All Time, Kofi Teases SSlam Surprise, Enzo And Cass Go Sneaker Shopping At Flight Club NYC

19-08-2016 03:18 via wrestlezone.com

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WWE Summerslam
WWE.com posted a new list of the top 25 WWE Summerslam matches of all-time, featuring matches from back in 1989 at the second event all the way up to last year’s event. WWE ranked each match based on editor’s picks; you can read the intro as well as the #25 entry below; click here for the complete list. So, what qualifies a match to be labeled as one of the 25 best in the history of SummerSlam?
To tabulate the ranki

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Eva Marie Suspended For A WWE Wellness Policy Violation

19-08-2016 03:17

UPDATE: Eva Marie’s WWE Wellness suspension is unjust, according to her husband. Jonathan Coyle, who has appeared regularly on Total Divas, posted the following to Twitter today following the announcement of Marie’s thirty-day suspension for her first Wellness Policy violation:
When the public finds out why my wife was unjustly suspended they will be absolutely outraged! Official statement and facts coming soon.
— Jonathan Coyle (@Jonathan_Coyle) August 18, 2016
Eva has yet to

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What To Do In Brooklyn The Day Of SummerSlam: Talk Is Jericho LIVE w/ Christian, Sheamus After Party, CSR Pre-Party & ManiaCrawl w/ Apter!

19-08-2016 02:43 via wrestlezone.com

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The biggest party of the summer goes down this Sunday in Brooklyn, NY when WWE presents SummerSlam!While SummerSlam may not start until 7 pm EST there are several other big pro wrestling events going on before and after. This post guides you through how you can fill your entire Sunday with other great pro wrestling fans and even some of your favorite WWE Superstars!
10-11 am: Brunch With Chris Jericho & Christian
Location: Carolines On Br

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