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• A Video Of The Dudley Boyz’ ‘Farewell’ + Bubba Ray Dudley Reacts

  23-08-2016 23:58
  
  – WWE posted this video of the Dudleys leaving the ring during the commercial break onRAW, teasing it as “perhaps the last time”:
  See what happened as The #DudleyBoys left the #RAW ring, perhaps for the last time. @BubbaRayDudley @TestifyDVon https://t.co/LCcdtJZvjO
  — WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2016
  – Bubba Ray Dudley posted the following to Twitter last night following the Dudley Boys’ goodbye segment on RAW:
  Our work here is done. THANK YOU to @WWE @WWEUniverse a
  
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• Additional WWE Superstars Announced For The WWE 2K17, Goldberg’s Full Entrance (Video)

  23-08-2016 23:21
  
  - Seen below, IGN has announced an additional 29 Superstars for the upcoming video game and released the full WWE 2K17 entrance for Bill Goldberg.
  Here is the following updated list of announced names:
  Announced today: Alberto Del Rio, Big Cass, Big Show, Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar, Carmella, Chad Gable, Darren Young, Dash Wilder, Diamond Dallas Page, Earthquake, Enzo Amore, Bill Goldberg, Jason Jordan, JBL, Mark Henry, Paige, Razor Ramon, Ric Flair, Rusev, Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe, Sasha Banks, Scott
  
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• Two New WWE Titles Will Be Revealed On SmackDown Tonight

  23-08-2016 23:14
  
  - WWE General Manager Daniel Bryan revealed today on twitter that two new championships will be revealed on tonight’s episode of SmackDown live.
  As noted, the titles are expected to be the Women’s championship and Tag Team Championship for the SmackDown brand.Check out the following announcement below:
  It's a #NewEra for #SDLive and a new era needs NEW Championships! Tonight @shanemcmahon & I will debut TWO new titles exclusive to #SDLive!
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) A
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Discusses WWE, Drinking Beer After Matches, Any Regrets, More

  23-08-2016 23:12
  
  - NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura recently partiicpated in a interview with with Sports Illustrated about a variety of topics, here are the following highlights, click here for the complete interview:
  On his future goals with WWE:
  “I’d like to fight at WrestleMania… John Cena–that’s a great choice.”
  If he still drinks alcohol after his matches as he did in Japan:
  “After match, in WWE, I do not drink alcohol. I just drink a lot of water.”
  On needing
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Has Sizable Increase For Post-SummerSlam Show

  23-08-2016 23:00
  
  - According to Showbuzz Daily, last night’s WWE RAW episode featuring the fallout from Sunday’s SummerSlam event and Finn Balor relinquishing his WWE Universal Title, drew 3.315 million viewers.This number is up 13.7% from last week’s 2.915 million viewers.
  * First hour drew 3.462 million viewers* Second hour drew 3.370 million viewers and the* Final hour drew 3.113 million viewers.
  RAW was #4 on cable for the night in viewership, behind Major Crimes, The O’Reilly Factor
  
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• Jim Ross On Fans Calling Seth Rollins Dangerous, Lesnar And Jericho’s Backstage Altercation

  23-08-2016 22:49
  
  - WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com where goes in-depth about a wide variety of topics, here are the following highlights:
  Fans blaming Seth Rollins for being dangerous in the ring:
  “Two things that I am not buying into and that is 1. That Brock Lesnar went into business for himself (No Way!) nor does he need to be “fired.” Both those thoughts are insane.
  “Equally insane is the internet ramblings that Seth Rollins is “dangerous”
  
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• Two New Titles to Debut on WWE Smackdown Live Tonight

  23-08-2016 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Daniel Bryan has Tweeted the following, announcing two new titles, exclusive to Smackdown, will debut on tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live.
  Be sure to join us tonight at 8pm EST for complete Smackdown live coverage!It’s a #NewEra for #SDLive and a new era needs NEW Championships! Tonight @shanemcmahon & I will debut TWO new titles exclusive to #SDLive!
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) August 23, 2016The post Two New Titles to Debut on WWE Smackdown Live Tonight appea
  
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• Update: Sasha Banks’ Back Injury Not As Bad As Originally Feared?

  23-08-2016 22:38
  
  - It’s now believed former WWE Women’s Champion Sasha Banks is not expected to be out of action for very long.
  According to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com, Banks’ injury will fortunately not require surgery and will not keep her out of action as long as WWE had originally feared.
  Banks’ lower back issues are reportedly not a result of any one match or incident but an injury she’s had been dealing with for a while and needed to take time off.
  On Monday “The Boss
  
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• Orton’s Great Reaction Following SSlam Match (Photo), Foley on Bayley’s Debut, Rollins Thanks Balor, Goldberg Talks WWE 2K17 (Video)

  23-08-2016 22:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo by Steve Haag / Gallo Images
  Foley on Bayley’s Debut
  Mick Foley posted the following reaction to announcing Bayley’s Raw debut:“I GET TO DO THIS!
  I will always be grateful that I was given the privilege of announcing the debut of Bayley to Monday Night Raw!”Rollins Thanks Balor
  Seth Rollins Tweeted the following:Thank you, Finn.
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) August 23, 2016Orton’s Great Reaction Following SSlam Match
  It appears as if Randy Orton is m
  
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• Official WWE SmackDown Live Preview For Tonight: AJ Styles To Address WWE Universe

  23-08-2016 22:29
  
  - Tonight WWE SmackDown Live returns to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania featuring fallout from Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.
  No matches have been officially announced for the show but the WWE is advertising that AJ Styles will address WWE Universe along with the return of Nikki Bella.Here is the following statement from the WWE website:
  “In the wake of SummerSlam, will The Phenomenal One address John Cena’a post match actions? Plus, who will step up
  
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• Nikki Bella Reveals Surprise For WWE Superstars On Tour Bus At SummerSlam

  23-08-2016 22:25
  
  - WWE Superstar Nikki Bella revealed on social media that she was hidden on a tour bus prior to her return at Sunday night’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.As noted, on Saturday Bella flew to Brooklyn after making an appearance at a Wizard World event in Chicago, Illinois to help fill in for Eva Marie due to her suspension for violating WWE’s Wellness Policy.
  Bella wrote the following on her official Instagram page regarding her return:
  “This is me while I waited on a bus to surpr
  
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• WWE China Officially Reveals Debut Date For Shanghai, Bin Wang To Make In-Ring Debut

  23-08-2016 22:19
  
  - Seen in the video below, the WWE announced “WWE Live China” for the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China on Saturday, September 10, 2016 on Tuesday.
  The event will feature the WWE in-ring debut of the company’s first-ever Chinese recruit, Bin Wang, as he takes on Bo Dallas at the 9/10 event.
  “It will be a great honor to make my WWE debut in my home nation,” Wang told WWE.com. “I recognize I am not only representing myself, but everyone in China, and I am c
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Raw “Bayley’s Time, Roman Reigns Again”

  23-08-2016 22:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Seth Rollins vs. Sami ZaynThe first of four matches to determine who will go on to Houston next week and compete for the WWE Universal Championship. Raw starts hot with two great competitors in the ring. Albeit, we knew who would win they still gave us some great spots. Zayn and Rollins worked fast, worked effective and Sami is a great competitor for Seth. The DDT through the ropes and onto the floor gave Sami some much needed fire. He would work his ankle injury the entire match. Sami should ha
  
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• Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Aug. 22, 2016

  23-08-2016 22:13
  
  Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Aug. 22, 2016The post Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Aug. 22, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena autographs 3,000 photos for fans

  23-08-2016 22:12
  
  John Cena autographs 3,000 photos for fansThe post John Cena autographs 3,000 photos for fans appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Goldberg Talks About bout WWE 2K17

  23-08-2016 22:12
  
  Goldberg talks about being a bonus character for WWE 2K17The post Goldberg Talks About bout WWE 2K17 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking SummerSlam, NXT Takeover & Post-SSlam RAW!

  23-08-2016 22:08 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.
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• This Week’s WWE Raw Sees Big Viewership Increase Following WWE SummerSlam

  23-08-2016 22:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, which featured SummerSlam fallout, averaged 3.315 million viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 2.915 million viewership average.
  Below is the hourly breakdown for this week’s WWE Raw:
  -The first hour averaged 3.462 million viewers
  -The second hour averaged 3.370 million viewers
  -The final hour averaged 3.113 million viewers
  This week’s show ranked #4 on cable for the night in viewers
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on Lesnar Jericho SummerSlam Altercation, Fans Accusing Seth Rolling of Being Dangerous, More

  23-08-2016 22:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:“Two things that I am not buying into and that is 1. That Brock Lesnar went into business for himself (No Way!) nor does he need to be “fired.” Both those thoughts are insane.
  Equally insane is the internet ramblings that Seth Rollins is “dangerous” in the ring because X number of wrestlers have been injured during matches with him. I don
  
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• Brock Lesnar Temporarily Suspended By The Nevada Athletic Commission

  23-08-2016 21:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  The Nevada State Athletic Commission announced this morning that Brock Lesnar is temporarily suspended due to his two UFC 200 related drug test failures.
  Lesnar tested positive for Clomiphene in both failures, which is an estrogen blocker meant to increase testosterone, and its metabolite, hydroxy-clomiphene.
  The suspension issued today is temporary pending a formal hearing at a future date which has yet to be annou
  
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• Update on Finn Balor’s Surgery, WWE CWC Talent and Another Name Finished with EVOLVE, 2017 WrestleCon Tickets No On Sale

  23-08-2016 20:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  Update on Finn Balor’s Surgery
  Injured WWE star Finn Balor, who relinquished the WWE Universal Title on Raw last night, is already in Birmingham, AL, and is prepping for surgery to repair his torn labrum. As noted, Balor is expected to be out of action 4-6 months.
  WWE CWC Talent and Another Name Finished with EVOLVE
  Cedric Alexander and Tommy End completed their scheduled dates with EVOLVE this past Saturday at EVOLVE 67 in Brooklyn, NY and are contractually finished
  
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• VIDEO: Stephanie McMahon Says Brock Lesnar Will Be Punished, New WWE Poll

  23-08-2016 19:51
  
  – WWE posted the following video of Stephanie McMahon’s segment on RAW where she talked about Brock Lesnar’s F5 to Shane McMahon at SummerSlam. Stephanie said Lesnar crossed the line and there will be repercussions for his actions.
  Will there be punishment in store for @BrockLesnar after his actions last night at #SummerSlam? #RAW @StephMcMahon https://t.co/U2fvhtN7Ds
  — WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2016
  – WWE’s new poll asks who Noelle Foley, who’s training to
  
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• WATCH: Finn Balor Forfeits Title, Fatal Four Way Match Set, Bayley Debut and More – This Week’s WWE Raw Review…In About 4 Minutes

  23-08-2016 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The 8/22/16 edition of WWE Raw reviewed in about 4 minutes – including Finn Balor forfeiting his newly won WWE Universal Championship, and how he’ll be on the shelf for the next six months from injury, Bayley is called up to the WWE Raw roster, the Dudley Boyz leave the company and more…
  FINN-JURY
  WWE Raw opened with Steph-oley announcing that Finn Balor injured his shoulder at the previous night’s Summerslam, and that he’ll be out of
  
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• Rusev Suffers Minor Injury At SummerSlam + 2 SmackDown Segments Announced

  23-08-2016 19:24
  
  – WWE announced that Nikki Bella’s return and AJ Styles addressing the WWE Universe about his win over John Cena at SummerSlam are set for tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live! broadcast.
  – WWE.com reports that Rusev had bruised ribs after his SummerSlam match. The US Champion came out on RAW with his ribs taped up.
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• Daniel Bryan Reacts To Finn Balor’s Injury, Natalya Provides Tyson Kidd Update, WWE Poll

  23-08-2016 19:17
  
  – Daniel Bryan posted the following to Twitter after Finn Balor was forced to relinquish the WWE Universal Title on RAW due to his injury:
  Regardless of brand, my heart goes out to @FinnBalor. He worked so hard for so long and should've had these kinds of opportunities long ago.
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) August 23, 2016
  – A fan asked Natalya on Twitter about Tyson Kidd’s status as he recovers from the neck injury that’s kept him out over a year. She replied:
  
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• Update on Sami Zayn’s Status Following Raw, Who Was Braun Strowman’s Latest Victim?, Conor McGregor Likely Out the Rest of 2016

  23-08-2016 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org
  Update on Sami Zayn’s Status Following WWE Raw
  Following last night’s WWE Raw, PWInsider.com is reporting Sami Zayn did not suffer any injuries and the ankle injury which took place during his match with Seth Rollins was part of the bout’s story line.
  Who Was Braun Strowman’s Latest Victim?
  The man who lost to Braun Strowman on last night’s WWE RAW from Brooklyn was Northeast indie wrestler “Killer Instinct” Johnny Knockout. T
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura on What He Needs to Do to Excel on the WWE Main Roster, Praises Samoa Joe, Which Top WWE Star Does He Want to Face?

  23-08-2016 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his NXT Takeover Brooklyn opponent Samoa Joe:“Joe is special,” said Nakamura. “He is a real wrestler. He knows the real techniques of how to beat an opponent. He uses an MMA technique, so it’s real fighting. Also, I know that technique, so that’s what we show in the ring when we wrestle.”On what he nee
  
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• Watch the End of Last Night’s Raw Dark Match with Top SD! Stars, News on Cesaro vs Sheamus Winner, Slater Very Vocal on Social Media

  23-08-2016 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  News on Cesaro vs Sheamus Winner
  It was noted on WWE TV that the winner of the Best of 7 series featuring Cesaro vs Sheamus will receive a future title shot. It was not revealed, however, for which title the winner gets to challenge.
  Slater Very Vocal on Social Media
  Heath Slater was pretty vocal on Twitter during SummerSlam and Raw, as he posted the following addressing the crowd chants:“We Want Slater” chants on Summerslam! Give the people
  
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• AJ Styles Road to WWE Documentary Preview, John Cena Signs 3,000 Autographs (Videos), WWE Touts SummerSlam Social Media Success

  23-08-2016 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Touts SummerSlam Social Media Success
  WWE posted the following Tweet, touting this year’s SummerSlam social media success:DYK?: @WWE @SummerSlam was the most-social TV show last night, beating the Olympics Closing Ceremonies! #RAW pic.twitter.com/Qe5t3APdnO
  — WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) August 23, 2016John Cena Signs 3,000 Autographs
  With his never give up attitude, John Cena signs 3,000 photos for members of the WWE Universe. See more behind-the-scenes fo
  
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• 29 More Superstars Revealed for WWE 2K17, Watch Bill Goldberg’s Full Video Game Entrance (Video)

  23-08-2016 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  IGN.com has announced the following new superstars for WWE 2K17: Alberto Del Rio, Big Cass, Big Show, Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar, Carmella, Chad Gable, Darren Young, Dash Wilder, Diamond Dallas Page, Earthquake, Enzo Amore, Bill Goldberg, Jason Jordan, JBL, Mark Henry, Paige, Razor Ramon, Ric Flair, Rusev, Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe, Sasha Banks, Scott Dawson, Sheamus, The Miz, Titus O’Neil, Typhoon, Zack Ryder
  The above names join the following previously announced superstars:
  Alicia Fox, A
  
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• Backstage News on Bayley’s Raw Debut and Immediate Future on the WWE Main Roster, The Latest on Sasha Banks’ Return Timetable

  23-08-2016 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Bayley made her debut and is now officially a member of the WWE main roster and Raw. According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bayley was not originally planned to be a part of the Women’s Title picture upon being called up to the main roster, so it will be interesting to see if WWE immediately books her into a title feud against Charlotte. Sasha Banks taking time off might have had an impact on plans for Bayley, as a title Women’s Title c
  
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• Edge Talks Whether or Not the Draft is a Good Move for WWE, Talks Working with Lana in His Upcoming Movie “Interrogation”

  23-08-2016 17:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
  WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland recently spoke with Ted Gruber of Fansided.com to promote his upcoming movie “Interrogation,” in which Copeland stars alongside WWE star Lana. Below are some interview highlights:
  On working with Lana in the movie:“Working with Lana was enjoyable. I actually met her once before at a Raw taping. We were there and we met the new crop coming up to the main roster at th
  
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• WZ Daily DELAYED & Will Be Live At 4 PM EST feat. Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr)

  23-08-2016 17:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at 4 pm EST. 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. 
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• WZ Daily DEALYAED & Will Be Live At 4 PM EST feat. Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr)

  23-08-2016 17:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at 4 pm EST. 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. 
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• Paul Heyman Comments on Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam Actions, Even More Lesnar – Y2J News, Gallows & Anderson Talk Dudley’s Farewell

  23-08-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More Lesnar – Y2J News
  According to the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, host Dave Meltzer noted WWE did indeed want blood for the finish of the Brock Lesnar vs Randy Orton match, but not necessarily the amount that ended up being drawn, which as seen on TV was quite a lot.
  One of the reasons why Chris Jericho was so concerned with Randy Orton’s condition was due to the amount of blood drawn, and when he and Brock Lesn
  
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• News For Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, Another Possible Segment, Former WWE Tag Team Champion Talks JBL Incident (Video)

  23-08-2016 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News For Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live
  Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s edition of Smackdown Live from The Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
  WWE announced last night that tonight’s show will feature AJ Styles speaking out on his big win over John Cena at SummerSlam, and Nikki Bella will be making her Smackdown return tonight.
  Additionally, Mojo Rawley and Greg Hamilton noted on Twitter they filmed a “penthouse suite” segment with Mojo at th
  
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• Latest Backstage News on Jericho – Lesnar Altercation, What Was Not Planned About the Lesnar/Orton Finish, Is There Heat on Y2J or Lesnar?

  23-08-2016 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
  As noted, Chris Jericho and Brock Lesnar were involved in a backstage altercation at WWE SummerSlam following the conclusion of the main event on Sunday night. The story was first reported by Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com, and was subsequently confirmed by Pro Wrestling Sheet.
  PWInsider.com has since confirmed the story, and has provided some additional details.
  Many people backstage in WWE were unaware of how much of the finish of Brock Lesnar vs Randy Orton was
  
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• How Nikki Bella Remained Hidden at SummerSlam, 2016 WWE Hell in a Cell Details & Tickets, Lucha Underground Season 3 Pass Now Available

  23-08-2016 15:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2016 WWE Hell in a Cell Details
  WWE has announced the 2016 Hell In a Cell PPV will take place on October 30th from the TD Garden in Boston. An internet pre-sale will kick off at 10am today, and tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday at 11am.
  Lucha Underground Season 3 Pass Now Available
  El Rey Network has issued the following:SEASON PASS FOR SEASON 3 OF EL REY NETWORK AND MARK BURNETT’S HIGH-FLYING WRESTLING SERIES ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND&r
  
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• The Dudley Boyz Reportedly Free Agents Once Again, Backstage News on What Happened Following Their Raw Farewell

  23-08-2016 15:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As seen on WWE Raw last night, The Dudley Boyz retired and said goodbye to WWE and the WWE Universe.
  According to PWInsider.com, the Dudley Boyz are once again free agents, and their farewell on Raw last night was legitimate and not part of a story line.
  Despite reports that the decorated tag team had recently signed new WWE deals, they were set to sign new contracts, however in the past 7 days both The Dudleys and WWE amicably decided to part ways and the deals were
  
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• Update on Sasha Banks’ Injury Status, Will She Need Surgery?, Austin Aries Injured at NXT Takeover Brooklyn, New Holy Foley Clips

  23-08-2016 15:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Sasha Banks’ Injury Status
  According to F4WOnline.com, the good news coming out of Sasha Banks’ current injury situation is that she will not need surgery and will be returning to action much sooner than originally feared. As noted, Banks has been pulled from several upcoming live events due to a back injury.
  Austin Aries Injured at NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  In other injury news, Austin Aries Tweeted the following:Ruptured eardrum at #NXTTa
  
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• The First Five Members For WWE’s New Cruiserweight Division Announced

  23-08-2016 08:02
  
  The first five members of WWE’s new Cruiserweight division are set. Brian Kendrick, TJ Perkins, Noam Dar and Rich Swann were revealed on RAW as members of the division. We can also confirm that Cedric Alexander is signed for it as well.
  The division will debut on RAW on September 19th.
  Here is a promo for the WWE Cruiserweight division that débuts on September 19th on RAW:100% DIRECT LINK (*PICS*):The Bella Twins As Kids! **RARE**!!!
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• Bayley Debuts On RAW – Triple H Congratulates Her, Photos & Videos, More

  23-08-2016 07:54
  
  Bayley finally made her debut on the main roster at RAW last night. The former NXT Women’s Champion was announced as signed to the brand by Mick Foley, who introduced her. Bayley challenged Charlotte for the WWE Women’s Title got got a match against Dana Brooke instead.
  You can see video and a picture of the debut below:
  Welcome the newest member of the Monday Night #RAW roster…@itsBayleyWWE! @RealMickFoley https://t.co/qdaotpH9oY
  — WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2016
  'What do yo
  
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• Universal Title Match Set For Next Week’s RAW + The Dudley Boyz’ ‘Retirement

  23-08-2016 07:39
  
  – Following the qualifiers on last night’s RAW, the WWE Universal Championship match for next week’s RAW is set. The match will pit Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns and Big Cass against each other for the championship.
  RAW takes place next Monday from Houston, Texas.
  – WWE has posted the following videos of Neville and JBL discussing the rumors that the Dudleys would be retiring on RAW last night:
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• The Bella Twins Help Set Up Surprise Cake Prank On truTV’s Fameless, Cody Rhodes To Compete For Global Force Wrestling’s Nex-Gen Title

  23-08-2016 07:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Bella Twins 
  The Bella Twins were featured in this week’s new episode of truTV’s new prank show Fameless, setting up a big surprise prank for an unsuspecting participant who thinks she’s helping set it up, when she’s actually the one being pranked by everyone else. Nikki and Brie take part in a wrestling themed prank where an unsuspecting host thinks she is helping with a wrestling Hall of Fame induction
  
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• Cesaro Frustrated Backstage At RAW And Bayley On Her RAW Roster Debut (Videos)

  23-08-2016 07:01
  
  - As noted, the second match in the Best of 7 Series between Sheamus and Cesaro will take place next week in Houston with Sheamus taking the first match at SummerSlam last night.Seen in the video below from backstage at tonight’s RAW, Cesaro expresses frustration to Andrea D’Marco about taking a loss on the SummerSlam Kickoff card. Cesnaro also mentions not happy about being excluded from the series of matches that will determine the next WWE Universal Title. Instead of standing in t
  
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• WWE Universal Title Fatal 4 Way Scheduled For Next Week

  23-08-2016 06:52
  
  - It has been officially announced that a Fatal 4 Way match will be how the WWE crowns the new WWE Universal Champion on next week’s RAW from Houston.
  As noted, WWE Superstar Finn Balor relinquished the Universal Title earlier today after winning it less then 24 hours ago at WWE SummerSlam. Balor suffered a major shoulder injury and is expected to be out of action for 4-6 months after receiving a powerbomb into the barrier from Rollins.
  Next week’s match will feature Roman Reigns, Ke
  
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• NXT Takeover Back 2 Brooklyn, WWE SummerSlam & Post-SSlam RAW Breakdown Specials Now Available!

  23-08-2016 06:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  All of WrestleZone Radio’s WWE SummerSlam Brooklyn specials are now officially available in the WrestleZone Radio archives. 
  Smackdown & NXT Rebellion’s Jonathan Jansen hosted and took calls from around the country for the NXT Takeover Back 2 Brooklyn & WWE SummerSlam Breakdown After The Bell specials.
  RAW Rebellion’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman were joined by Andres The Announcer for the post-SummerSlam RAW Rebellion which also featured calls from around the c
  
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• First Names for WWE Raw Cruiserweight Division Revealed, Another Match Set for WWE Raw Next Week, Rusev Dealing with Minor Injury

  23-08-2016 06:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another Match Set for WWE Raw Next Week
  After Sheamus took the first match at SummerSlam, the best of 7 series featuring the Celtic Warrior vs Cesaro will continue next week. Match number two joins the Fatal Four Way WWE Universal Title match as another bout set for next week’s Raw.
  Rusev Dealing with Minor Injury
  As seen on WWE Raw tonight, WWE United States Champion Rusev came out with his ribs taped up, and WWE.com confirmed Rusev is suffering from brui
  
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• What Happened After WWE RAW Went Off The Air (Photos, Videos)

  23-08-2016 06:45
  
  - After the conclusion of tonight’s RAW from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, a dark main event featured SmackDown Superstars John Cena and WWE Champion Dean Ambrose teaming up against fellow SmackDown competitors Seth Rollins and AJ Styles.
  The finish came when Ambrose hit Dirty Deeds on Rollins with Cena looking on for the victory.
  Seen below are photos from the match:
  #RAW Dark Match: John Cena & Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles & Seth Rollins! pic.twitter.com/lqwSulWYLs
  — Riz.
  
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• Top Smackdown Stars In Action After WWE Raw Tonight, Bayley Reacts to Her Raw Debut, Cesaro Frustrated Backstage (Photos & Videos)

  23-08-2016 06:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top Smackdown Stars In Action After WWE Raw Tonight
  After tonight’s WWE Raw went off the air, top WWE Smackdown stars John Cena and WWE Champion Dean Ambrose teamed up to defeat Seth Rollins and Smackdown’s AJ Styles.
  The finish saw Ambrose hit Dirty Deeds on Rollins as Cena looked on, and below are some photos:#RAW Dark Match: John Cena & Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles & Seth Rollins! pic.twitter.com/lqwSulWYLs
  — Riz. (@johncenaAm) August 23, 2016
  Tonight’s
  
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