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• WWE Raw Draws Best Rating Since MITB, Another Photo of Eva Marie’s New Look, Top Comedian Cast in New “GLOW” Netflix Series

  31-08-2016 23:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top Comedian Set for New “GLOW” Netflix Series
  In addition to Alison Brie, who will play the lead female character in the new Netflix series “GLOW”, comedian Marc Maron has been announced to play the male lead in the comedy series according to The Hollywood Reporter.
  WWE Raw Draws Best Rating Since MITB
  This week’s edition of WWE Raw finished with a 2.38 cable rating, which is up from last week’s 2.34 rating. This week’s number is the best rating R
  
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• Johnny Knockout On The ‘Big Sweaty Men’ Line From RAW, Facing Braun Strowman, More

  31-08-2016 23:43
  
  - Lee Sanders of The RCWR Show recently conducted an interview with #BigSweatyMen himself Johnny Knockout, who was victim no.4 to Braun Strowman last week on RAW. During the interview, he discussed working with Braun Strowman, the impact Johnny’s segment had on potenital LGBTQ characters and storylines, the passing of Mr. Fuji, his time at WWE’s FCW andmuch more. You can check out the show ever Tuesday night at 10pm ET after WWE SmackDown on Spreaker.com. You can listen to the full i
  
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• AJ Styles Talks Smackdown Being the “Underdog”, WWE Updates Samoa Joe’s Injury Status (Video), Kelly Kelly Magazine Photos and Video

  31-08-2016 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles Talks Smackdown Being the “Underdog”
  Prior to last night’s WWE Smackdown Live, WWE star AJ Styles spoke with CW 33 in Dallas and the following is what Styles had to say on Smackdown being the underdog following the WWE brand split:“I see Smackdown as the underdog because Raw has been live for so long. Monday Night Raw, everybody knows exactly what it is and Smackdown being the little brother! Well, now
  
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• Ric Flair Discusses Charlotte’s Success, AJ Styles In WWE, & More

  31-08-2016 23:30
  
  Ric Flair appeared on Main Event Radio, discussing Charlotte’s success and more. Here are the highlights…
  On Charlotte’s Success: “Well I couldn’t be prouder. I think she’s the foundation for the women’s division. She’s doing so well and she and her friends Sasha [Banks] and Becky [Lynch]. The whole division is strong, she’s right in the middle of it, having the time of her life and working hard. Couldn’t be prouder of her.”
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• Carmella On Being Welcomed Into WWE Locker Room, Help From Enzo & Cass, Being Drafted Last

  31-08-2016 23:25
  
  Scott Fishman recently interviewed WWE Superstar Carmella for Channel Guide Mag about a variety of topics, here are the following highlights:
  Enzo & Cass being on RAW:
  “They’ve been there for a few months, so they’ve been super helpful. Any questions I have, Cass is always there to give me advice. They are my boys no matter what. Even though we aren’t on the same brand, they are always going to be my boys. They are always helping me and doing what they can to help my
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Dean Ambrose Is Not World Championship Material”

  31-08-2016 23:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Miz and Dolph ZigglerThe Miz comes out and talks about what happened with Daniel Bryan last week on Talking Smack. He talks about the reality of how good he is, how he should be respected and how he is going to get everyone’s attention even more now. The Miz gets interrupted by Dolph Ziggler, who talks about how The Miz only wants to be famous, while everyone else is about the wrestling and about the passion. He says Miz does not want to be the best, but famous. He calls him soft and a
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown Live moments: WWE Top 10, Aug. 30, 2016

  31-08-2016 23:16
  
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• Health Slater and Rhyno get personal … well sort of: Talking Smack, Aug. 30, 2016

  31-08-2016 23:16
  
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• New NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura returns to NXT

  31-08-2016 23:15
  
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• Heath Slater thanks his “big ol’ refrigerator of an angel”: SmackDown Live Fallout, Aug. 30, 2016

  31-08-2016 23:14
  
  Heath Slater thanks his “big ol’ refrigerator of an angel”: SmackDown Live Fallout, Aug. 30, 2016The post Heath Slater thanks his “big ol’ refrigerator of an angel”: SmackDown Live Fallout, Aug. 30, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jim Ross On The Fatal 4-Way Match On RAW, Sheamus Being 2-0 In Best Of Seven Series, More

  31-08-2016 23:10
  
  - WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com, here are the following highlights:
  On this week’s Fatal 4-Way Match On RAW:
  “The four way was a good match leading into the title going to KO which I perceive as good booking as it certainly hits the reset button for WWE creatively. It also sets up an organic ‘turn’ for Seth Rollins whose in ring style is generally more of a fan favorite one than not.”
  On Sheamus being up 2-0 in the Best
  
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• WWE SmackDown Viewership On The Rise Again – Details

  31-08-2016 23:05
  
  - According to Showbuzz Daily, this week’s WWE SmackDown Live episode featuring Baron Corbin challenging WWE Champion Dean Ambrose in the main event, drew 2.835 million viewers.This is up 4.46% from last week’s show, which drew 2.714 million viewers, the best rating SmackDown Live has earned since the Draft episode on July 19th.
  SmackDown was #2 for the night in viewership, behind The Have & Have Nots, and #1 in the 18-49 demographic.
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• Lilian Garcia On Having Success In The WWE, Most Challenging Part, Funny WWE Story

  31-08-2016 22:57
  
  - Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia recently spoke with Naluda about her career in WWE. As noted, Lilian recently parted ways with WWE to be with her sick father, here are the following highlights below:
  On a funny and/or scary story about her WWE run:
  “Yes! Within 2 weeks of each other, during my entrance to the ring, one week my shoe strap broke where I had to take off my shoes and go barefoot to the ring, and the next one in London, I tripped over the pyro cannons that were not su
  
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• Rusev & Lana Set To Miss Next Week’s WWE RAW Broadcast

  31-08-2016 22:51
  
  Rusev and Lana will both be missing RAW as well as next week’s overseas tour in London, Manila and Shanghai.
  The couple is heading to Bulgaria this week for their second wedding. They were married in July, which was filmed for Total Divas, but this ceremony will be held in private for their families.
  The wedding will take place in a 1,000-year-old monastery.
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s WWE Smackdown Featuring Dean Ambrose vs Baron Corbin?

  31-08-2016 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring a main event of Dean Ambrose vs Baron Corbin, averaged 2.835 million viewers. This week’s number is up 4.46% from last week’s show, which averaged 2.714 million viewers.
  This week’s WWE Smackdown Live ranked #2 for the night in viewership, and is the best viewership number the show has drawn since the live draft special on July 19th.
  The post How Was Viewership for This Week&rs
  
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• ESPN Insider Takes Heat on Social Media After Going Full Heel On Video of Kevin Owens’ Son

  31-08-2016 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted earlier, Kevin Owens’ wife Karina posted a video on social media of their son reacting to Owens’ Universal Title win on Raw this week.
  ESPN Radio’s Amin Elhassan decided to heel on the video on Twitter, offering the usual “it’s scripted” remark. Elhassan’s comments drew a lot of heat from fans on social media and you can check out his responses below:Until someone told him it was scripted. https://t.
  
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• Bella Twins on Magazine Cover (Photo), Former WWE Star & Kevin Owens Trainer Talks KO’s Universal Title Win, WWE Smackdown Top 10

  31-08-2016 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
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  Former WWE Star & Kevin Owens Trainer Talks KO’s Universal Title Win
  On the latest episode of Main Event Radio, host Ryan Rider was joined by Kevin Owens’ former trainer, Jacques “The Mountie” Rougeau. Audio from the show can be downloaded at this link. Below are some interview highlights:Jacques Rougeau on Kevin Owens’ Universal Championship victory:I trained him for his first 5 years in the business. I’m not really
  
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• Bella Twins on Magazine Cover (Photo), Former WWE Star & Kevin Owens Trainer Talks KO’s Universal Title Win, Smackdown Top 10 Video

  31-08-2016 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
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  Former WWE Star & Kevin Owens Trainer Talks KO’s Universal Title Win
  On the latest episode of Main Event Radio, host Ryan Rider was joined by Kevin Owens’ former trainer, Jacques “The Mountie” Rougeau. Audio from the show can be downloaded at this link. Below are some interview highlights:Jacques Rougeau on Kevin Owens’ Universal Championship victory:I trained him for his first 5 years in the business. I’m not really
  
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• Backstage Update on Daniel Bryan Possibly Making a WWE In-Ring Return, Sasha Banks Talks Having to Be Patient and Unselfish in WWE

  31-08-2016 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage Update on Daniel Bryan Possibly Making a WWE In-Ring Return
  Despite a report from Forbes last week claiming WWE has not shut the door on a possible Daniel Bryan in-ring return, Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard is reporting there are currently no plans in WWE for Daniel Bryan to return to the ring.
  Read Also: Daniel Bryan Says He Would Quit WWE If He Had the “Guts”
  The report adds a Bryan WWE ring return
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on a Babyface Seth Rollins, Cesaro Down 0-2 Against Sheamus, Neville in the Cruiserweight Division and More

  31-08-2016 21:39 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 Jim Ross’ RINGSIDE with Jim Ross and Friends shows in Orlando during WrestleMania 33 weekend are currently on sale at TicketFly.com.“The four way was a good match leading into the title going to KO which I perceive as good booking as it certainly hits the reset button for WWE creatively. It also sets up an organic ‘tu
  
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• Kevin Nash Reveals His Top 10 Wrestling Opponents, Identity of The Milkman on Smackdown, Philly News Outlet Reviews Booty-O’s Cereal

  31-08-2016 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Nash Reveals His Top 10 Wrestling Opponents
  WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and during the interview Nash was asked to name his top 10 opponents in wrestling of all time. Numbers two and three are The Undertaker and Bret Hart, respectively, and number one is AJ Styles. Nash had the following to say on Styles:
  “AJ Styles is special. I’ve worked a lot with AJ, and I ne
  
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• Ric Flair Updates His WWE Status, Heath Slater & Rhyno Talk Becoming Friends, Are They Living Together? (Video), ECW on WWE Network

  31-08-2016 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ECW on WWE Network
  WWE Network has started adding early 1993 Eastern Championship Wrestling TV episodes covering the era before Paul Heyman became the company’s booker. WWE Network is also adding additional episodes of the WCW 6:05 PM Saturday TV from 1989.
  Ric Flair Updates His WWE Status
  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair appeared on Main Event Radio earlier this month and had the following to say on his current WWE status:“I’m waiting to hear. I&
  
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• 8/31 Edition of WZ Daily: Del Rio’s WWE Release, New Backlash Matches, Bryan’s Talking Smack Appearance, The Headbangers’ WWE Status, More

  31-08-2016 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman and 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as the co-host.
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  Some of the topics discussed on today’s show include:
  Alberto Del Rio’s WWE release
  Orton v Wyatt & Ziggler v Miz announced for Backlash
  Daniel Bryan’s latest Talking Smack appearance
  More…
  This episode also features an appearance from ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-In-Chief Ryan Satin who discusse
  
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• Vince Russo Rants on Kevin Owens as Universal Champ, Says Wrestling is at “Rock Bottom” & David Arquette Was More Over Than Owens Ever Will Be

  31-08-2016 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the latest edition of Vince Russo’s The Brand, Raw Then & Now, Russo spoke out on Kevin Owens winning the WWE Universal Championship on Raw this week. Below are some highlights, and you can listen to the entire show at this link.
  On Kevin Owens Being WWE Universal Champion:Ok bro, I am bombarded with the Kevin Owens people. Can I just say this? Let me just say this because we are going to talk about this for a while, ok? Listen, I’m going to say
  
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• Steve Austin Praises The Revival & Recent NXT Takeover Match, Fans Start Humorous Petition to “Demilitarize” Roman Reigns

  31-08-2016 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steve Austin Praises The Revival
  This week’s episode of the family-friendly version of The Steve Austin Show features the current reigning NXT Tag Team Champions Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, The Revival. The WWE Hall of Famer had incredibly high praise for their recent title match against Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II, which aired during SummerSlam weekend. “I’ll tell you what, when I started watching that match
  
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• Updated WWE Backlash PPV Card, Review of the WWE 2K17 Soundtrack, Jay Lethal Reveals Which WWE Legend Told Him to Do “Black Machismo”

  31-08-2016 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Review of the WWE 2K17 Soundtrack
  The Houston Press has published a positive review of the WWE 2K17 soundtrack, which was curated by P Diddy, and below is a review excerpt:
  For a Puff Daddy soundtrack, it’s actually a fairly diverse and eclectic selection of songs. There are two French Montana songs, by French’s request, which is the least shocking of the choices, but then you have Black Sabbath right alongside him. Travis Ba
  
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• Photos Of Heath Slater’s Real-Life Wife (Photos), AJ Styles Note, & More

  31-08-2016 18:44
  
  – The woman who was portrayed as Heath Slater’s signficant other on SmackDown was not actually his wife. You can see pics of Slater’s wife below, as well as the segment from Smackdown:
  What does the #SDLive Tag Team Tournament mean to @HeathSlaterOMRB and @Rhyno313? @ReneeYoungWWE pic.twitter.com/JPAlPDnyC9
  — WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2016
  See ya soon Clay County! #wvstrong @HeathSlaterOMRB pic.twitter.com/MkO3HLOR8o
  — stephie jean (@meanstephiejean) July 7, 2016
  Purple
  
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• Doi, Reyna, Miracle, Porter receive women's freestyle draws for Junior Worlds

  31-08-2016 18:41
  
  the first four U.S. women have received their draws for the Junior Worlds in France
  
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• Finn Balor Talks Seth Rollins Being Labeled a Dangerous Performer, His Condition Following Surgery, When He Might Be Able to Return, More

  31-08-2016 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Injured WWE star Finn Balor was the guest on the most recent episode of “The Ross Report” hosted by Jim Ross, and below are some interview highlights. You can listen to the full interview at this link.On How He is Currently Feeling:I am finally feeling like myself for the first time in seven days, so the smile is back. Going through the scans, it showed that I had a pretty good Labrum tear. When they went into the scope, I guess the tear was at 180 de
  
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• PHOTO: Finn Balor At The Performance Center Following Surgery

  31-08-2016 18:33
  
  Finn Balor took to Instagram to note he’s back at the WWE Performance Center following his shoulder surgery:One week down With Terry Taylor #finnfreeze #giantsling
  A photo posted by Finn Bálor (@finnbalor) on Aug 30, 2016 at 5:43pm PDT
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• CM Punk Makes the Media Rounds Before UFC 203 Fight (Video), Top Lucha Underground Set to Face His Own Girlfriend in October

  31-08-2016 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk Talks UFC 203 on Media Day
  Featured above, CM Punk makes the rounds during Media Day in Milwaukee to promote his upcoming debut fight against Mickey Gall at UFC 203 on September 10th. 
  Richochet Set To Face…His Own Girlfriend?
  New Japan star and current NEVER Openweight 6-Man tag champion Ricochet, who wrestles for Lucha Underground as Prince Puma, will be stepping into the ring against… his own girlfriend?
  Beyond Wrestling has officially confirmed that on O
  
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• Eva Marie Changes Her Hair Color (Photo), Preview for the Lucha Underground Season Premiere, WWE Crew Getting Time Off

  31-08-2016 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Crew Getting Time Off
  Following last night’s WWE Smackdown Live, the entire WWE crew is getting a break as there are no live events scheduled for this weekend. The next WWE event will be Raw next Monday night.
  Preview for the Lucha Underground Season Premiere
  The season three premiere of Lucha Underground will air next Wednesday at 8pm EST on El Rey Network, and below is the show synopsis. WZ will be releasing exclusive interviews with Lucha Undergr
  
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• Johnny Knockout On If His “Big Sweaty Men” Line Was Scripted, Calls Braun Strowman a “Total Pro”, Talks Political Correctness and More

  31-08-2016 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Johnny Knockout, most famously known for his “big sweaty men” line on WWE Raw a couple weeks ago prior to his match against Braun Strowman, recently spoke with Lee Sanders of The RCWR Show, which you can listen to via Spreaker.com. Below are some interview highlights:
  I got to ask you straight up man. How has it been for you with the recent reactions from the WWE fans? You gave them without a doubt a memorable segment there right before your fa
  
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• Curt Hawkins’ WWE Return Promo (Video), Rhyno Receives 8 Stitches, & More

  31-08-2016 18:21
  
  During WWE SmackDown Live!, Rhyno received eight stitches after his match with Heath Slater against The Headbangers from WWE medical staff.
  EXCLUSIVE: @HeathSlaterOMRB was thinking DOUBLE WIDE for #HeathsKids after he and @Rhyno313 won on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/ks153XkwIH
  — WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2016
  – Here is latest promo for Curt Hawkins’ return:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Torrie Wilson Beachin’ It In A !!!BIKINI!!!! *BRAND NEW*
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• The Miz & Maryse Speak Out – Will Maryse Return To The Ring?, The Locker-Room, More

  31-08-2016 18:00
  
  The Miz and Maryse spoke with Channel Guide Magazine for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  Maryse on getting to work together: “It’s great. I just wish he wouldn’t listen to Howard Stern on the rides at night. Besides that, it’s great. I get to see my husband, who is the best in the world.”
  Miz on getting to work together: “She is annoyed with me going, ‘Hey now!’ every five seconds. It’s amazing for me to have her and be around her
  
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Praises Dalton Castle, Talks Jay White Wanting to Wrestle Him, English in NJPW, Expanding Internationally, More

  31-08-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seven time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and the ace of New Japan Pro Wrestling Hiroshi Tanahashi conducted an interview prior to Ring of Honor’s “Death Before Dishonor” pay-per-view in Las Vegas earlier this month, which was recently added to New Japan World. Tanahashi discussed New Japan’s role internationally, the company expanding with English commentary, what he looks for in talent when visiting the U.S., and who he thinks could be the future
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Alberto Del Rio’s WWE Release, New Backlash Matches, Daniel Bryan Teasing A Return To The Indies, More

  31-08-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as the co-host.
  Today’s episode also features an appearance from ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Satin.
  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 f
  
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• Huge Name Teased For Live Podcast Before Clash Of Champions, Eric Bischoff Releasing Part One Of Hulk Hogan Interview Today

  31-08-2016 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Live Podcast With Huge Name Teased For Clash Of Champions
  Lifestyle Events is teasing a huge name for a  live podcast in Indianapolis on September 25th the morning before Clash of Champions:Can not wait to announce WHO will be featured at our NEXT live podcast event, which will be in Indianapolis before Clash of Champions!!
  — Lifestyle Events (@LifestyleAuthen) August 31, 2016
  Lifestyle Events is the company that produced the Talk In Jericho Live podcast the morning of WWE Summe
  
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• Top WWE Star Missing Television and Live Events Next Week, Footage of Kevin Owens’ Son Reacting to His Father’s Universal Title Win

  31-08-2016 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Top WWE Star Missing Television and Live Events Next Week
  WWE stars Rusev and Lana will be missing WWE events this coming week, including Raw on Monday night and the overseas tour next week, as the couple is heading to Bulgaria for a second wedding.
  The couple filmed its first wedding back in July and that will air on the upcoming season of Total Divas. The wedding ceremony being held next week at a 1,000 year old monestary in Bulgaria will be a private cer
  
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• Backstage Update on Alberto Del Rio Leaving WWE, Why His Main Event Push Might Have Been Halted and Where He Might End Up Next

  31-08-2016 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted last night, the currently suspended Alberto Del Rio is reportedly done with WWE.
  Del Rio was suspended by WWE on the 17th August for his first violation of their Wellness Policy. A few hours later, his real-life girlfriend Paige was also suspended – although they were reportedly not for the same substances.
  This came after months of rumours that Del Rio was very unhappy with his position in the company, and that he
  
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• Win/Loss Record for Every WWE Star Who Has Ever Competed at WWE Backlash, Daniel Bryan Teases In-Ring Return and New Japan

  31-08-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Win/Loss Record for Every WWE Star Who Has Ever Competed at WWE Backlash
  Courtesy of Chris Featherstone of Crave Wrestling, below is the win/loss record for every WWE star who has ever competed at the Backlash PPV:
  WWE BACKLASH WIN-LOSS STATISTICS FOR EVERY WRESTLER
  Steve Austin: 2-1
  The Rock: 0-2
  HHH: 4-4
  Hulk Hogan: 2-0
  Bill Goldberg: 1-0
  Chris Benoit: 4-1
  Shawn Michaels: 2-4
  Batista: 1-2-1
  John Cena: 2-3
  Edge: 4-4
  Randy Orton: 2-2
  JBL: 1-2
  Faarooq: 1-1
  Mideon: 1-0
  Christian: 2-2
  Gangrel: 0-1
  
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• How Does Kane Feel About Milkmen? (Video), Erik Rowan Posts Creepy Tweet, Special Dana Warrior Podcast

  31-08-2016 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  How Does Kane Feel About Milkmen?
  WWE has uploaded the above Smackdown Fallout video to their official YouTube page. It features Kane being asked about, “facing a man in tighty whities.”
  Erik Rowan Posts Creepy Tweet
  WWE Superstar Erik Rowan continues to roll out creepy tweets and here is the latest:“One may know your secret never a second. If three, a thousand will know.”
  Havamal pic.twitter.com/l6tAdQtxGl
  — Erick Rowan (@ERICKROWAN) August 31, 2016Special Da
  
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• Heath Slater Thanks His, “Big Ol’ Refrigerator Of An Angel” (Video), Early ECW TV Added To WWE Network

  31-08-2016 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Heath Slater Thanks His, “Big Ol’ Refrigerator Of An Angel”
  WWE has uploaded the above Smackdown Fallout video to their official YouTube page. Below is the description WWE leaves for it:Following their first round victory in the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament, Heath Slater and Rhyno address the WWE Universe, with Slater speaking from the heart.Early ECW TV Added To WWE Network
  The WWE Network has begun adding some of the early 1993 Eastern Championship Wr
  
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• U.S. falls short on second day of Greco-Roman competition at Junior Worlds

  31-08-2016 16:01
  
  U.S. wrestlers unable to qualify for a medal match at Junior World Championships in France
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Returns To WWE NXT Tonight (Video), Cruiserweight Classic Quarter Final Matches, NXT Star Celebrating Birthday Today

  31-08-2016 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shinsuke Nakamura Returns To WWE NXT Tonight
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their official YouTube page. It is promoting the return of new NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura to WWE NXT TV on tonight’s episode.
  Here is WWE’s official preview for Nakamura’s return tonight from their official NXT preview on their website:At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, we witnessed the crowning of a new NXT Champion after Shinsuke Nakamura prevailed over Samoa Joe in a grueling collision. For the
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Returns To NXT Tonight (Video), Cruiserweight Classic Quarter Final Matches, Female NXT Superstar Celebrating Birthday Today

  31-08-2016 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shinsuke Nakamura Returns To NXT Tonight
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their official YouTube page. It is promoting the return of new NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura to WWE NXT TV on tonight’s episode.
  Here is WWE’s official preview for Nakamura’s return tonight from their official NXT preview on their website:At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, we witnessed the crowning of a new NXT Champion after Shinsuke Nakamura prevailed over Samoa Joe in a grueling collision. For the firs
  
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• Daniel Bryan On ESPN This Week, Miz Replaces Del Rio, TLC Pre-Sale Password

  31-08-2016 06:49
  
  – WWE’s stock closed at $21.02, up $0.06 (0.29%) from the previous closing price.
  – Daniel Bryan will be Jonathan Coachman’s guest on WWE’s Off the Top Rope segment on Wednesday’s episode of SportsCenter. The segment airs during the 9 PM hour.
  – The pre-sale code for TLC is WWETLC. The presale begins tonight at Ticketmaster for the show, which takes place on December 4th in Dallas, Texas.
  – The Miz has replaced Alberto Del Rio in on the advertised
  
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• The Updated WWE Backlash Pay-Per-View Lineup

  31-08-2016 06:21
  
  Here is the updated WWE Backlash pay-per-view card:
  * WWE Title Match: AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose* Six Pack Challenge SmackDown Women’s Title Match: Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Bella vs. Carmella vs. Naomi vs. Becky Lynch* Finals of the SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament: Participants TBD* WWE Intercontinental Title Match: The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler* Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt
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• Daniel Bryan Apologizes To The Miz On ‘Talking Smack’, Claims Miz Was Right

  31-08-2016 06:15
  
  Daniel Bryan appeared on “Talking Smack” and addressed his argument with Miz on last week’s episode. Bryan apologized to The Miz for what he said and apologized to Renee Young for walking off the show.
  Bryan said that he and Miz can push each other’s buttons and said that he didn’t punch Miz in the fast last week because what upset him the most was that Miz was right. Bryan said he’d quit WWE if he had the guts and work the indy scene, although he said he woul
  
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• Sami Zayn and Why WWE Has Too Many Underdogs

  31-08-2016 06:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Throughout the history of the WWE – from Vince Mcmahon Sr’s Golden Age, stretching through to the Attitude Era, to the Ruthless Aggression Era and much of the so-called “PG Era” – the WWE locker room has been mostly populated by very big men with very imposing arm muscles, each of whom looked like they could quite easily snap off one of my legs and use it as a hairy toothpick. Even John Cena, who arguably looks like the most approachable
  
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