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• Mick Foley Drops 83 Pounds In The Last Eight Months – Details

  06-09-2016 23:57
  
  Mick Foley has posted the following on his Facebook, announcing that he is down 83 pounds in the last eight months. Foley weighed 338 pounds eight months ago, and is now down to 255 after sing DDP Yoga and making better eating choices. He hopes to get down to 238 (a total loss o 100 pounds) by December…The post Mick Foley Drops 83 Pounds In The Last Eight Months – Details appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• VIDEO: What Happened After Last Night’s WWE RAW Broadcast?

  06-09-2016 23:50
  
  Here is a video from after last night’s RAW, featuring Roman Reigns spearing Seth Rollins…
  Roman Reigns spears Seth Rollins After RAW went off the air. Credit to trishprice002 #RAW #RomanReigns #SethRollins pic.twitter.com/x0cvAlhIgF
  — Roman Reigns (@WWETeamReigns) September 6, 2016
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• Tenemos nuevo Campeón Universal de WWE!

  06-09-2016 23:22
  
  Esta semana en RAW tuvimos una lucha fatal de cuatro esquinas por eliminación para determinar el nuevo Campeón Universal de WWE!The post Tenemos nuevo Campeón Universal de WWE! appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Sept. 5, 2016

  06-09-2016 23:21
  
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s Monday Night Raw to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.The post Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Sept. 5, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Report – Scott Hall Kicked Out Of An Airport Bar Due To Being Intoxicated

  06-09-2016 23:20
  
  According to TMZ, Scott Hall was reportedly kicked out of a T.G.I. Friday’s in the Atlanta airport on Sunday. The report claims that Hall was drinking Coors Lights and tequila shots, and allegedly hit on the bartender and called her a bitch. The bartender’s father was there, and he took issue with Hall’s behavior. Hall reportedly did not believe that the man was really her father, and the manager stepped in and asked Hall to leave. When he refused, someone called the police.
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• WWE Possibly Changing the Names of Two Raw Titles, WWE Hosts A Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game, WWE Raw Top 10 (Videos)

  06-09-2016 23:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hosts A Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game
  WWE has released the above video featuring WWE Superstars playing a Special Olympics basketball game at Brooklyn’s Navy Yard Boys & Girls Club during SummerSlam weekend.
  WWE Possibly Changing the Names of Two Raw Titles
  With Smackdown Live creating the Smackdown Women’s Title and the Smackdown Tag Team Titles, it appears as if WWE might be changing the names of two Raw titles as well. Over at WWE.com, the WWE Women’s Cha
  
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• Stephanie McMahon’s Memoir Delayed Until 2020

  06-09-2016 22:47
  
  It appears Stephanie McMahon’s memoir has been pushed back until 2020. As noted, the book was announced this year for a release next month and Stephanie noted in late summer that she finished the book.
  Amazon has the book listed with a release date of August 25th, 2020. The hardcover is also no longer listed for pre-sale but the e-book download can be purchased for $12.99.
  Below is the synopsis for “UNREAL: Inside the Crazy, Fun Show Business World of WWE”:
  An entertaining, emp
  
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• The Rock Does NSFW Q&A: Says He’s Not Good at “Making White Babies”, Lays Verbal Smackdown on a Mean Tweeter, Talks His DJ Name, More

  06-09-2016 22:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock has been “hiding” in the YouTube comments section as somebody named “DJ” and he’s here to react to your burning thoughts, questions, and meanest comments in a new “not safe for work” Q&A. You can check out some highlights below and you can watch the Q&A provided video player:
  When asked if there is anything he is not good at, The Rock says he’s not good at golf and he’s not go
  
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• Scott Hall Kicked Out Of Airport Restaurant After Incident With Bartender (Video)

  06-09-2016 22:21
  
  - TMZ is reporting that last Friday Scott Hall was ejected out of a T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant at the Atlanta airport.
  According to a witness, Hall was at the bar drinking Coors Lights and tequila shots. He allegedly hit on the bartender and called her a b—h, which caused problems with the bartender’s father, who was at the bar. Hall reportedly didn’t believe the man was the bartender’s father and refused to leave when asked by the manager. Police were eventually ca
  
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• Lita Says Raw Went “Off the Rails” Last Night, Football Coaches Have Cena vs Miz Tables Match (Video), Stephanie McMahon’s Book Delayed

  06-09-2016 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon’s Book Delayed
  As noted, it appears as if the release of Stephanie McMahon’s new book has been delayed, and it could be quite a significant delay as Amazon is now listing the book, at this link, with a release date of August 25th, 2020. The hardcover is also no longer listed for pre-sale but the e-book download can be purchased for $12.99. The book looks to be 272 pages. The book was originally scheduled to be released next
  
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• Goldberg Blows Nose Into Lesnar Shirt, Cesaro On Defeat, Kevin Owens/Jericho Mashup Pic

  06-09-2016 22:06
  
  - The video seen below was passed along by Fanatics View with their interview with Goldberg. When asked if he would return to the ring, Goldberg admitted that “it’s getting close to the clock kind of stopping on me,” but to “never say never.” He was then given a Brock Lesnar shirt. Goldberg blew his nose into it and then tore it up and said that Lesnar was “next.”- Chris Jericho posted the following mash-up photo below of himself and Owens on his Instagr
  
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• Sheamus: “League of Nations Wasn’t Everyone’s Cup Of Tea For Those Of Us Involved”

  06-09-2016 21:58
  
  - Over WWE SummerSlam weekend, Inside The Ropes got a chance to chat to the Celtic Warrior, Sheamus and he was asked about the Best of 7 Series. Here are the following highlights:
  “I feel great about it,” Sheamus admitted. “We all go through situations, we’re on a journey. I’ve achieved so much in the time I’ve been in WWE so far, four time WWE World champion, stuff that people can only dream of but i feel like I’ve floundered the last couple of months.
  
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• Minor League Baseball Team Held NWO Night At Baseball Game (Photos)

  06-09-2016 21:53
  
  - The Bridgeport, Connecticut Bluefish held “nWo Night” over the weekend and featured members Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman on hand for the game. As seen below, Players from the team wore nWo jerseys:
  Hey Yo….are you ready? pic.twitter.com/hRDalXabOG
  — Bridgeport Bluefish (@BPTBluefish) September 2, 2016@BPTBluefish guest managers for the night #NWO #wolfpack @SCOTTHALLNWO @TheRealXPac pic.twitter.com/Z89CIpOird
  — Frozen Moments Photo (@FrozenMomentsCT) S
  
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• Finn Balor On If Seth Rollins Is Unsafe In The Ring, Thought’s On His Injury, NJPW, More

  06-09-2016 21:45
  
  - WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross welcomed former WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor on this week’s Ross Report to talk about a variety of topics. Bálor talked about whether Seth Rollins is a dangerous worker, whether he watches New Japan Pro-Wrestling any longer, and feeling reassured in knowing that WWE brass wanted him to be Universal Champion prior to going down to injury. Here are the following highlights:
  “Well, people are entitled to their opinions, but as far as my opinion g
  
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• Backstage News – How Long Rusev & Lana Will Be Off WWE TV?

  06-09-2016 21:39
  
  While not a confirmation from WWE, it appears that Lana & Rusev will be off of WWE TV for a while. Lana posted the following on Twitter this morning, noting that she and Rusev were starting their 23-day honeymoon. This would place them off of TV through the 29th of this month. The couple recently held their second wedding, for family and friends, in Bulgaria.
  The first wedding was held as part of Total Divas and cameras were filming the event.
  23 day honeymoon starts now! #Seychelles @LanaWW
  
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• Report: Paige On Her Way Out Of WWE

  06-09-2016 21:35
  
  - It appears WWE Superstar Paige’s days in WWE may be numbered.According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio on Monday, things are looking really unpleasant for Paige in the company and expects WWE will negotiate her release in the near future.
  As noted, it was reported Paige had “significant” issues with company management. Earlier this month, MLW Radio reported that a WWE executive approached both Paige and Alberto Del Rio and indicated that the office wanted them to
  
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• Backstage News On The WWE Cruiserweight Division. & More

  06-09-2016 21:32
  
  Last night on RAW, Gran Metalik, Akira Tozawa and Jack Gallagher were announced for the RAW Cruiserweight Division. According to sources, the initial launch of the division was planned for 10 wrestlers.
  Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann, Brian Kendrick, Noam Dar and TJ Perkins were already announced, so with Gran Metalik, Akira Tozawa and Jack Gallagher announced last night, that appears to be the first 10 to kick off the division.
  The Cruiserweights will work RAW TV,
  
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• EVOLVE Talent Confirmed For Raw Cruiserweight Division, TNA Star Done with EVOLVE, Ricochet News, More Photos of “nWo Night” at Ball Game

  06-09-2016 21:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWN Live Confirms EVOLVE Talent in WWE Raw Cruiserweight Division
  WWN Live has issued the following:Things are getting intense as we head to EVOLVE 68 this Saturday in Deer Park, NY and EVOLVE 69 this Sunday in Queens, NY. As we say goodbye to Johnny Gargano, we say hello to many new faces. It’s do or die time for members of the EVOLVE roster to step up and take Gargano’s top spot, or move aside for the new faces. We have a look at the new additions to the EVOL
  
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• Carmella’s Reaction To The Lesnar/Orton Finish, Being Away From Enzo And Big Cass, More

  06-09-2016 21:24
  
  - WWE Superstar Carmella recently spoke with Mike Jones of DC 101 to promote the upcoming WWE live event at the Eagle Bank Arena on September 12th. Here are the following highlights:
  On being away from Enzo Amore & Big Cass:
  “It was bittersweet because I love my boys, and being with them was such a blast, we had so much fun for a few years. But I’m ready to be on my own and breakout. I was a cheerleader in the NBA and NFL, on the sidelines, I’ve done that. I’m ready f
  
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• Vince Russo Responds To Sasha Banks Promo From WWE RAW

  06-09-2016 21:22
  
  Vince Russo took to Twitter tonight to respond to Sasha Banks’ comments about bra & panties matches on RAW:
  Vince Russo ✔ @THEVinceRussoThe GREAT women wrestlers before Sasha didn’t book the bra-n-panties matches–Ed and I did to HELP WIN A WAR. A WAR that saved the company.
  Vince Russo ✔ @THEVinceRussoI’m a Sasha Banks fan, but I think she just slighted some GREAT female athletes who performed at top levels while drawing huge ratings.
  Vince Russo ✔
  
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• Three New Talent WWE Developmental Deals Signed (Photos)

  06-09-2016 21:16
  
  - According to Casey of SquaredCircleSirens.com, who’s broke multiple stories on WWE talent signings in the past, the WWE has signed Alvin Abitz, Max Wessell and Victoria Gonzalez to developmental deals with the company.
  * Abitz is a 6’7”, 290-pound athlete who also sports a 1-1 MMA record* Wessell is a 24-year-old amateur wrestler who was scouted by Gerald Brisco* Gonzalez is a 6’1” second generation wrestler and former college basketball player
  The three new devel
  
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• SmackDown Live Preview For Tonight’s WWE Backlash “Go-Home” Show

  06-09-2016 21:12
  
  - As noted, WWE hyped an outburst between AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose for tonight’s edition of SmackDown Live from the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  Also confirmed for tonight is American Alpha challenging The Usos and The Hype Bros challenging Heath Slater & Rhyno in the two semifinal matches of the SmackDown Live World Tag-Team Title Tournament.
  WWE.com is focusing on the following five points for tonight’s show:
  * Who will battle for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at
  
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• WWE hosts a Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game

  06-09-2016 21:08
  
  WWE hosts a Special Olympics Unified Basketball GameThe post WWE hosts a Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sasha Banks addresses her back injury: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016

  06-09-2016 21:07
  
  Sasha Banks addresses her back injury: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016The post Sasha Banks addresses her back injury: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• ‘Eddie Guerrero: Viva La Raza!’ Collection trailer

  06-09-2016 21:07
  
  ‘Eddie Guerrero: Viva La Raza!’ Collection trailerThe post ‘Eddie Guerrero: Viva La Raza!’ Collection trailer appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016

  06-09-2016 21:06
  
  Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016The post Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Shining Stars’ victory over Enzo Amore & Big Cass was no upset: Raw Fallout, Sept. 5, 2016

  06-09-2016 21:05
  
  The Shining Stars’ victory over Enzo Amore & Big Cass was no upset: Raw Fallout, Sept. 5, 2016The post The Shining Stars’ victory over Enzo Amore & Big Cass was no upset: Raw Fallout, Sept. 5, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Roman Reigns confronts Kevin Owens: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016

  06-09-2016 21:05
  
  Roman Reigns confronts Kevin Owens: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016The post Roman Reigns confronts Kevin Owens: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sin Cara vs. Braun Strowman: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016

  06-09-2016 21:04
  
  Sin Cara vs. Braun Strowman: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016The post Sin Cara vs. Braun Strowman: Raw, Sept. 5, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bayley has a bold message for Charlotte: Raw Fallout, Sept. 5, 2016

  06-09-2016 21:04
  
  Bayley has a bold message for Charlotte: Raw Fallout, Sept. 5, 2016The post Bayley has a bold message for Charlotte: Raw Fallout, Sept. 5, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Scott Hall Reportedly Kicked Out of Airport Bar For Being Intoxicated and Calling Bartender a B**ch (Video)

  06-09-2016 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  According to TMZ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall was disqualified from a T.G.I. Friday’s for being drunk, rowdy and disrespectful to the bartender.
  A witness claims Hall was at the Friday’s in the Atlanta airport on Saturday drinking Coors Lights and tequila shots. Hall allegedly hit on the bartender and called her a bitch, and that’s when trouble started brewing with the bartender’s father who was at the bar.
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• 9/6 Edition of WZ Daily: Cody Rhodes Heading To TNA, NXT Event In Japan, Clash Of The Champions Main Event, Sasha Banks’ Early Return, More

  06-09-2016 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman and 2CW/OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  Some of the topics discussed on today’s show include:
  Cody Rhodes allegedly heading to TNA
  WWE announcing that NXT is headed to Japan
  Kevin Owens vs Seth Rollins announced for Clash of The Champions
  Sasha Banks returning to the ring sooner than expected
  More…
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• Post-Raw Footage of Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins, More News on Tonight’s Smackdown Live, What Would JeriKO’s Baby Look Like? (Photo)

  06-09-2016 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)
  More News on Tonight’s Smackdown Live
  WWE.com is hyping the following story line points for tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live:
  -Who will battle for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at Backlash?
  -Will Ambrose and Styles bring the chaos en route to their WWE World Title showdown?
  -Who will seize momentum heading into the Six-Pack Challenge for the SmackDown Women’s Title?
  -Talking Smack breeds Intercontinental Title opportunity
  -Will
  
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• A Big Segment For Next Week’s WWE RAW TV Tapings

  06-09-2016 19:22
  
  It was announced at the end of RAW that Roman Reigns will face Kevin Owens next week in a non-title match. If Reigns wins, he will be part of the main event at Clash of Champions, joining Owens and Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat match for the Championship.
  Video of the announcement is below:
  GM @RealMickFoley just gave @WWERomanReigns a HUGE opportunity next week on #RAW vs. @FightOwensFight! pic.twitter.com/DhMUvw0njJ
  — WWE (@WWE) September 6, 2016
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• VIDEOS: WWE Posts Highlight Videos From Last Night’s WWE RAW Broadcast

  06-09-2016 18:50
  
  Here are highlights from tonight’s WWE RAW, including the opening segment with Kevin Owens and more:
  Balloons are in the air for Monday Night #RAW LIVE RIGHT NOW on @USA_Network…and it's all for @FightOwensFight! pic.twitter.com/8EoKODrol3
  — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 6, 2016
  Yep, the celebration is indeed UNDERWAY for @WWE #UniversalChampion @FightOwensFight! #RAW pic.twitter.com/DTlcxyX6Y7
  — WWE (@WWE) September 6, 2016
  This coronation has gotten a little ou
  
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• TNA Bound for Glory VIP Packages, New Day – Raw Shirts, Who Should Cody Rhodes Face in TNA?, Updated ROH All Star Extravaganza Card

  06-09-2016 18:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Updated ROH All Star Extravaganza Card
  The following is the updated card for Ring of Honor’s All Star Extravaganza PPV taking place on September 30th:
  -ROH Champion Adam Cole vs. Michael Elgin
  -ROH TV Champion Bobby Fish vs. Donovan Dijak
  -ROH Six Man Tag Team tournament: The Briscoes & Toru Yano vs. ACH & Jay White & Lio Rush
  TNA Bound for Glory VIP Packages
  The following video has been released featuring Josh Mathews speaking on the TNA Bound for Glory VIP packages:Experienc
  
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• The Dark Matches Set For Next Week’s RAW & The 11/1 SmackDown

  06-09-2016 18:33
  
  The dark matches were advertised locally for next week’s RAW in Baltimore, Maryland and the November 1st SmackDown taping in Newark, New Jersey.
  The Baltimore RAW will see a six-man tag match putting Enzo, Big Cass and Roman Reigns against Kevin Owens, Rusev and Chris Jericho. Meanwhile, the November SmackDown has AJ Styles & Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton & Dean Ambrose advertised.
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• Mick Foley’s Latest Accomplishment, CM Punk Featured on UFC “Embedded”, Preview Eddie Guerrero WWE Network Collection (Videos)

  06-09-2016 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk Featured on UFC “Embedded” Episode
  Ahead of Saturday’s UFC 203 card this Saturday at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, the latest installment of “Embedded”has been released, and CM Punk is featured. The video features Punk training at Roufusport along with Fabricio Werdum and Travis Browne.
  Be sure to join WZ on Saturday night as we will be providing complete, play-by-play results of Punk vs Gall, plus match results from U
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Cody Rhodes To TNA Report, NXT Japan Show, Clash Of Champions Main Event, Sasha Banks’ Return, More

  06-09-2016 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio player below. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily. 
  WZRadio is on Mixlr
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• Details on Huge Pro Wrestling Weekend in Baltimore Area Feat. Jim Ross, Bret Hart, Rikishi and More, Ringside with JR and Jim Cornette

  06-09-2016 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Jackson Laizure/Getty Images
  The following press release has been issued:September 23rd & 24th is going to be a weekend to remember If you are a fan of Pro Wrestling! Make sure you mark off your calendars right now!! This Huge weekend is every Professional Wrestling Fans Dream weekend!!
  The weekend starts off on Friday Night September 23rd with a very intimate and special experience for long time fans as MCW Pro Wrestling presents “Ringside with Jim Ross & Jim Cornett
  
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• WWE Raw Crew Headed Overseas, Update on Stephanie McMahon’s Book, Band Covers Seth Rollins Song, Sam Roberts Talks to WWE Stars

  06-09-2016 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage)
  WWE Raw Crew Headed Overseas
  As noted, WWE Raw will be holding a live event tomorrow night in London, England at the O2 Arena, and the Raw crew is already en route to the event. Match number 4 in the best of 7 series between Sheamus and Cesaro will be taking place at the event. If you are attending and would like to submit a live fan report please email us at [email protected]!
  Update on Stephanie McMahon’s Book
  Amazon has pushed back the release d
  
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• News for Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, How Old is Braun Strowman?, Sasha Banks on Her Current Health, Kevin Owens on Y2J Podcast

  06-09-2016 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News for Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live
  Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s edition of Smackdown Live from The Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Announced for tonight is a final confrontation between Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles prior to their bout at WWE Backlash Sunday night.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Smackdown Live beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
  Kevin Owens on Y2J Podcast
  WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owe
  
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• Preview for CM Punk vs Mickey Gall, RVD & Sabu on Viceland, Stan Hansen Shoots, Does Meltzer Think Montreal Screwjob Was a Work? (Videos)

  06-09-2016 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  RVD & Sabu on Viceland
  ECW legends Rob Van Dam and Sabu will be on the next episode of “Traveling the Stars: Ancient Aliens with Action Bronson and Friends”, and you can check out a preview below:On #ActionAliens @ActionBronson wrassles with Super Genie (@melissalcoates), Sabu, and @TherealRVD, Thursday 9pm. pic.twitter.com/qVpaPqNa41
  — VICELAND (@VICELAND) September 5, 2016
  Preview for CM Punk vs Mickey Gall
  
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• Ryback Says He Predicted He’d Be Released From WWE NXT, Reveals Original Feud Plans with Lesnar, What Does He Think of Bill DeMott?, More

  06-09-2016 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, former WWE star Ryback has launched his own podcast called “Conversation with The Big Guy”, co-hosted by Pat Buck. Below are some highlights from the second episode, which you can listen to above and also subscribe to via iTunes and SoundCloud.
  On His Mentality During Developmental:My mindset was just survive, survive, survive. I was so mentally fragile with my time in Deep­ South. Just a quick story on that; my first day in OVW, I remember when they transferred me from
  
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• WWE Names Former ESPN and FOX Executive as New Senior Vice President, Communications

  06-09-2016 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
  WWE has issued the following press release:STAMFORD, Conn., September 6, 2016 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Chris Bellitti as Senior Vice President, Communications. Bellitti, who previously held senior positions at FOX Sports and ESPN, will report directly to Brian Flinn, WWE Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications. 
  As head of WWE’s Communications divisio
  
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• WWE Signs Tough Enough Hopeful, Watch Her Audition Tape (Video)

  06-09-2016 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  According to SquaredCircleSirens, WWE has signed 6-foot-1, 24 year old Victoria Gonzalez, an indy wrestler from Texas.
  Gonzalez is a second-generation wrestler as her father Rick was a Texas indie wrestler. He used the name Speedy Gonzalez or Rick “Desperado” Gonzalez for years. The Mirror recently did a profile on Gonzalez, who began training under her father and at America’s Academy of Pro Wrestling in Austin, TX and Rudy Boy Gonzalez of the Texas
  
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• Goldberg Rips Up and Blows His Nose Into a Brock Lesnar Shirt, Shining Stars Say Raw Win Was No Upset (Videos), Rusev / Lana Return Update

  06-09-2016 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Goldberg Rips Up and Blows His Nose Into a Brock Lesnar Shirt
  Check out Fanatics View’s exclusive interview with WWE legend Goldberg as he discusses a possible return to the ring, rips & blows his nose in a Brock Lesnar T-shirt & Calls out Brock Lesnar as “next”. Interview by Jonny Gayle, Shot by Anthony Guerriero, Edited by Nathan Boutilier:Shining Stars Say Raw Win Was No Upset
  Im the following WWE Raw fallout video, The Shining Stars react
  
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• Backstage News on the WWE Raw Cruiserweight Division, Current Roster and Future Plans

  06-09-2016 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  As of last night’s edition of WWE Raw, the following names are confirmed for the Raw Cruiserweight division, debuting on TV on September 19th Raw in Memphis:
  Gran Metalik
  Akira Tozawa
  Jack Gallagher
  Johnny Gargano
  Tommaso Ciampa
  Cedric Alexander
  Rich Swann
  Brian Kendrick
  Noam Dar
  TJ Perkins
  According to PWInsider.com, the above ten names appear to the the entire Cruiserweight roster for now, and it’s likely more names will be added to the division over ti
  
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• Bayley Sends a Bold Message to Charlotte (Video), Backstage News on Sasha Banks’ Raw Return, Cesaro Reacts to His Third Series Loss

  06-09-2016 15:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Backstage News on Sasha Banks’ Raw Return
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Sasha Banks made her WWE TV return and will be challenging Charlotte for the WWE Womens Title at Clash of Champions.
  According to the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Sasha returning early from injury is due to the fact that she did not require surgery. Initially, WWE officials thought Banks would be out of action longer, which is why she dropped the title to Charlotte at SummerSlam, however she received e
  
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• Three Matches Set For WWE’s Clash Of Champions Pay-Per-View Event

  06-09-2016 07:08
  
  Mick Foley announced Monday night on RAW that the main event of WWE Clash of Champions will see Kevin Owens defend the WWE Universal Championship against Seth Rollins.
  Clash of Champions takes place on September 25th in Indianapolis, Indiana and airs on the WWE Network.
  Here is the updated lineup for the show:
  * WWE Universal Championship Match: Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins* WWE Women’s Championship Match: Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks* WWE Tag Team Championship Match: New Day vs. Luke Gallows
  
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