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• Alberto El Patron Speaks Out on His Drunken Periscope Rant, Continues to Take Shots at WWE and Triple H

  07-04-2017 23:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted earlier today, Impact Wrestling star Alberto El Patron conducted a drunken Periscope session while in Times Square with his fiancee and WWE star Paige.
  During the rant, Patron took aim at Triple H and WWE, referring to the company as “pu**ies”, and taking shots at Triple H’s nose.
  Patron is not backing down from his initial comments, as he conducted a second Periscope session during which he reiterated his sentiments
  
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• Olympian Jared Frayer joins Virginia Tech as assistant coach

  07-04-2017 23:49
  
  Head coach Tony Robie adds Olympian Jared Frayer to the Hokies coaching staff
  
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• Report on WWE Women’s Division Shake-Up Trades

  07-04-2017 23:48
  
  WWE is looking to shake up their Women’s Division and it is expected for Charlotte and Alexa Bliss to switch spots. There’s also the possibility of Sasha Banks moving to Smackdown, as she has suggested several times that she would like to compete for the Smackdown Women’s Title.
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• Latest on Raw Superstar Being Traded to Smackdown Live

  07-04-2017 23:42
  
  As we previously reported, WWE officials have consider moving AJ Styles from Smackdown Live to Raw. The move would be made to reunite Styles with Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. The most recent report is that Styles will remain on Smackdown, and it’ll be Anderson and Gallows who will be traded from Raw to Smackdown Live. Raw is heavy on talent with tag teams, and have been looking recently to strengthen that division on Smackdown.
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• Jim Ross Thoughts on Current WWE Smackdown Live Roster

  07-04-2017 23:36
  
  Jim Ross gave his thoughts on Smackdown Live current talent on his blog:
  “Ty Dillinger maximized his SDLIVE minutes in a nice debut. Dillinger seems like a fundamentally sound performer who the live audience supports. Hopefully their support will increase after the euphoria of the Canadian’s debut subsides and it gets down to business as usual.
  Loved seeing Shinsuke Nakamura debut on SDLIVE and I have ample optimism that the King of Strong Style will advance quickly into he main even
  
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• Details on How WWE Will Move Forward Without Mauro Ranallo

  07-04-2017 23:33
  
  With recent reports of SmackDown Live commentator Mauro Ranallo possibly leaving WWE, fans have wonder who would take his spot at the announcers table. If Ranallo does not come back, Smackdown will continue with Tom Phillips, JBL and David Otunga. Jim Ross is not expected to do weekly events for the company. Phillips will double up his work with Corey Graves on 205 Live.
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• Backstage News on Plans for the Upcoming WWE Superstar Shakeup, Possible Reuniting of The Club and Changes to the Women’s Division

  07-04-2017 22:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted earlier today, early rumors for next week’s WWE Superstar Shakeup indicate AJ Styles possibly moving to Raw and The New Day moving to Smackdown Live.
  According to PWInsider.com, there has been some talk of moving Styles to Raw so that he can reunite with Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows on WWE TV. Additionally, there has been talk of moving Gallows and Anderson over to Smackdown, and having The Club reunite on the Blue Brand.
  There has also been talk of
  
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• Maria Menounos on Wrestling in WWE Again, Beth Phoenix on Almost Inducting Beth Phoenix, Jimmy Uso a Bulgarian Bridesmaid? (Video)

  07-04-2017 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maria Menounos on Wrestling in WWE Again
  Maria Menounos recently spoke with TV Insider and below are some interview highlights:
  Almost inducting Beth Phoenix into the WWE Hall of Fame:
  “I was honored to be there for Beth, and I was honored knowing she and I shared a match at WrestleMania. I can’t believe I can say that out loud. I posted my final pin on her on Instagram. That was so surreal. She is one of the greatest of all time, and she let me pin
  
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• Paul Heyman Issues Statement on Brock Lesnar and the WWE Superstar Shakeup

  07-04-2017 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman issued the following statement on social media pertaining to next week’s WWE Superstar Shakeup and his client Brock Lesnar:
  While my client Brock Lesnar and I are looking forward to WWE’s #SuperstarShakeup this coming Monday, let’s be perfectly transparent. There is everyone else on the WWE #RAW and #Smackdown rosters, and then there is Brock Lesnar (along with his humble #Advocate) ..It is imperative for S
  
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• Miller seeks success at Greco-Roman World Team Trials in Las Vegas

  07-04-2017 22:37
  
  2011 Junior Freestyle World Team member Daniel Miller finds international success in Greco-Roman. 
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s Impact Wrestling Featuring the “Battle of the Announcers” Draft?

  07-04-2017 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, featuring Jeremy Borash and Josh Mathews announcing their teams for a 4 vs. 4 “Battle of the Announcers” match next week, averaged 309,000 viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 297,000 viewership average.
  This week’s Impact Wrestling ranked #104 on the Cable Top 150, up from last week’s #112 spot.
  Below is this week’s Impact in 60 video:The post How Was View
  
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• Corey Graves on When He Found Out About The Hardys WWE Return, The Rock to Star in New Movie, WWE Stars Thank Undertaker (Video)

  07-04-2017 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Corey Graves on When He Found Out About The Hardys WWE Return
  As noted, WWE and The Hardys made sure Matt and Jeff’s WWE return at WrestleMania was kept a secret, and they went so far as to have the brothers arrive well into the show so that they would be kept out of sight until their entrance. Corey Graves noted on Twitter that he was surprised just as the audience was to see The Hardys return:You heard it live. I found out when all of you did. http
  
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• 4/7 Edition of Impact Rebellion: Eddie Edwards v Davey Richards, DCC Break Up, Broadcast Battle Looms, More

  07-04-2017 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the latest episode of Impact Rebellion!
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  In this week’s edition of your Impact Rebellion Big Ray and Bin Hamin are your hosts!
  This week’s Impact featured:
  Gauntlet match to determine the number 1 contender for the Knockouts Championship
  Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards Last Man Standing
  The DCC break up as The Cowboy James Storm wants to stand alone
  JB and Josh Mathews pick teams for next w
  
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• Mr. McMahon fires SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle: SmackDown, July 22, 2004

  07-04-2017 21:23
  
  Mr. McMahon fires SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle: SmackDown, July 22, 2004The post Mr. McMahon fires SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle: SmackDown, July 22, 2004 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Big Show throws Kurt Angle off the balcony: SmackDown, April 15, 2004

  07-04-2017 21:22
  
  Big Show throws Kurt Angle off the balcony: SmackDown, April 15, 2004The post Big Show throws Kurt Angle off the balcony: SmackDown, April 15, 2004 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• A masked Kurt Angle costs Eddie Guerrero the WWE Championship: SmackDown, July 15, 2004

  07-04-2017 21:21
  
  A masked Kurt Angle costs Eddie Guerrero the WWE Championship: SmackDown, July 15, 2004The post A masked Kurt Angle costs Eddie Guerrero the WWE Championship: SmackDown, July 15, 2004 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle returns in a wheelchair: SmackDown, April 29, 2004

  07-04-2017 21:20
  
  SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle returns in a wheelchair: SmackDown, April 29, 2004The post SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle returns in a wheelchair: SmackDown, April 29, 2004 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kurt Angle announces himself as SmackDown’s new General Manager: SmackDown, March 25, 2004

  07-04-2017 21:20
  
  Kurt Angle announces himself as SmackDown’s new General Manager: SmackDown, March 25, 2004The post Kurt Angle announces himself as SmackDown’s new General Manager: SmackDown, March 25, 2004 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Superstars thank The Undertaker

  07-04-2017 21:19
  
  WWE Superstars thank The UndertakerThe post WWE Superstars thank The Undertaker appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kurt Angle on How Quickly Him & Brock Learned the Business, What Vince Told Him His Character Would Be, Who Helped Him Add Humor, More

  07-04-2017 20:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle was today’s guest on the ‘Talk is Jericho’ podcast. You can listen to the entire interview at this link. Below are a few of the highlights:
  On How Quickly Him and Brock Lesnar Started in WWE:
  It was tough. From the day I started to the day I began on TV it was all within a year of training. I know Brock [Lesnar] had two and a half years after that, but when he came in they put the title on him right away.
  
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• National Coach Matt Lindland gives update on USA's Greco-Roman program

  07-04-2017 20:27
  
  Greco-Roman National Coach Matt Lindland highlights 2017 so far and tell us who to look out for at World Team Trials this month. 
  
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• Alberto El Patron Goes On Drunken Rant About Triple H (Video)

  07-04-2017 20:17
  
  – Last night former WWE Superstar Alberto El Patron did a Periscope in Times Square and went on an apparent drunk rant his ex-bossr and much more, check out the highlights below:
  “If you’re wondering if I’m a little bit drunk? Yes, I’m a little bit drunk, and, you know that’s when the good stuff comes.”
  “You remind me of one of the bosses in WWE, with the big f–kin’ nose, big f–kin’ pu–ies.”
  “Ya know, I&rsq
  
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• Reason Behind WWE Bringing Jim Ross Back After Firing in 2013

  07-04-2017 19:53
  
  WWE decided to bring back Jim Ross after firing him in 2013 because they didn’t want a “familiar voice” to be the lead announcer for the upcoming ITV’s World of Sport Wrestling. The ITV show could be a huge success or a failure, and WWE officials did not want to take a chance so they offered Ross a two year contract, while ITV could only guarantee ten weeks.
  The current plan is to use Ross for the new WWE UK show or a talk show on the WWE Network. These plans could change
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Basic 71 Austin Aries (Photos)

  07-04-2017 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to another installment of Figure Friday and once again thank you to everyone who voted on my Twitter, I appreciate it! Today we take a look at “The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived” Austin Aries from WWE Basic 71! This figure is currently available on RingsideCollectibles.com, where I got mine!Last Chancery ———————————————————- Look for an in-depth review on WrestleZon
  
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• Update on WWE Superstar Shake-Up

  07-04-2017 19:43
  
  WWE updated their website with information on next week’s Superstar Shake-up. It will be a two-night event and will change the landscapes of RAW and Smackdown brands.
  Monday night marks the beginning of the two-night Superstar Shake-up, in which the landscapes of both Raw and SmackDown LIVE will change dramatically. Who will remain on Team Red, and which new Superstars will be added to the Raw roster?
  The post Update on WWE Superstar Shake-Up appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Removes WWE From Twitter Profile, Nikki Bella on If She’s Retired, Cracked Posts Comedy Recap of WrestleMania 33 (Video)

  07-04-2017 19:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mauro Ranallo Removes WWE From Twitter Profile
  WWE Smackdown Live announcer Mauro Ranallo, who has not been on WWE TV since March 14th, recently removed any and all mentions of WWE in his Twitter profile, which now reads “SHOWTIME Boxing/@rutten_ranallo/ COMBAT SPORTS CAROUSEL/ Mental Health Advocate”.
  Nikki Bella on If She’s Retired
  While doing media in New York City to promote the return of Total Divas, WWE stars Nikki Bella and Lana spoke with
  
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• Eric Bischoff Says That Andy Kaufman Does Not Belong In The WWE Hall Of Fame, “Sorry Andy!”

  07-04-2017 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released this past Wednesday and features newly inducted WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page as his guest!
  You can find some of Eric and I’s comments from the mailbag portion of the episode transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  EB: I do. To me the WWE Hall of Fame should be about wrestlers. It should be about the men and women who learn the cra
  
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• Jesse Ventura Speaks Out in the Wake of U.S. Attack on Syrian Base, Says The U.S. Government Never Admits to Any Wrongdoing

  07-04-2017 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In the wake of the United States’ air strikes on a Syrian base last night, Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura appeared on the Scoop B Radio Overtime Podcast with Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson. You can listen to the interview below, and below is an excerpt from a conversation between Ventura and the show host:Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson: And so when you said that just mentioning by names my grandmother often says “you know all thes
  
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• Alberto El Patron Films Drunken Rant on Marrying Paige, Keyboard Warriors, Takes Shot at Triple H & the “Pu**ies” in Stamford

  07-04-2017 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Impact Wrestling star Alberto El Patron did a Periscope session while recently in Times Square, NYC, and several readers have sent in the following comments made by an intoxicated Patron, who was also with his fiancee and WWE star Paige.
  On his state of mind during the Periscope video:
  “If you’re wondering if I’m a little bit drunk? Yes, I’m a little bit drunk, and, you know that’s when the good stuff comes.”
  On when he a
  
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• SmackDown Live Commentator Could Be Leaving WWE

  07-04-2017 19:22
  
  SmackDown Live commentator Mauro Ranallo removed WWE references from his Twitter profile earlier today. His bio used to read, WWE commentator, but now it states, “SHOWTIME Boxing/@rutten_ranallo/ COMBAT SPORTS CAROUSEL/ Mental Health Advocate.” He has also removed recent tweets that mentioned WWE.
  Ranallo has been on leave of absence from WWE due to a battle with depression."Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls;the most massive characters are seared with scars."-Khalil G
  
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• JBL Responds to Bullying Accusation Made By Justin Roberts, Says Roberts Was “Hated By the Whole Crew”

  07-04-2017 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, JBL responded earlier today to a fan on Twitter in regards to the rumors that he was bullying fellow commentator Mauro Ranallo and may somehow be responsible for his absence:@JoeCroninJCS No Joe, and I won’t-I shouldn’t commenting on Internet stuff. I play a heel. I sincerely wish Mauro nothing but the absolute best.
  — John Layfield (@JCLayfield) April 7, 2017
  JBL has also taken to Twitter to respond to a claim made by form
  
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• Brands, Gable, Warren, Lanham, Mayabb, Kasper among guests on Takedown Radio

  07-04-2017 19:14
  
  This week 9 a.m. Central- Dan Gable, Tom Brands, Glen Lanham, Dorthy Mayabb, Jacob Kasper, Greg Warren, and more.
  
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• AJ Lee on Why She Did Not Like the Term “Diva”, Wanting to Redefine the Term During Her WWE Run, Ongoing WWE and CM Punk Litigation

  07-04-2017 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star AJ Lee recently spoke with USA Today to promote her new book, Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts and Breaking the Rules. Below are some interview highlights:
  With the title of the book, you embrace labels like crazy. But one label that I know you didn’t embrace during your WWE career is diva. Why didn’t you like the term and what do you think about the company’s decision to use “s
  
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• Vince McMahon Comments on John Cena and Nikki Bella, Goldberg Lifts a Golf Cart Backstage at ‘Mania (Video), WWE Weekend Note

  07-04-2017 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Weekend Note
  The WWE crews will be off this weekend, as there are no live events scheduled until Raw next week.
  Vince McMahon Comments on John Cena and Nikki Bella
  Vince McMahon Tweeted the following congratulatory message to John Cena and Nikki Bella:Congratulations to @JohnCena and Nikki @BellaTwins. pic.twitter.com/hZvvzAm3JX
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 7, 2017Goldberg Lifts a Golf Cart Backstage at ‘Mania
  WWE has released the following
  
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• Fantasy Booking the Superstar Shakeup: 6 Trades That Benefit Both Brands

  07-04-2017 19:00
  
  Its clear RAW relies heavily on part-time talent. With feature stars like Chris Jericho, Goldberg and The Undertaker stepping away and Universal Champion Brock Lesnar seemingly back to his here one minute gone for two months routine, the “flagship” show doesn’t have much to offer SmackDown to make blockbuster deals. Would they trade Roman Reigns? There’s really no one left for him to feud with on RAW but after his win over Taker he could be their most valuable talent not
  
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• USA Wrestling rule modifications announced for 2017 freestyle and Greco-Roman season

  07-04-2017 18:16
  
  Select rule changes made for USA Wrestling regional and national events; Video presentation included
  
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• Mosh Talks The Headbangers Return To WWE, Their Superstar Shake-Up Status, Talking w/ Vince, More

  07-04-2017 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following release and above video were released earlier today by the Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling Podcast:
  Earlier this week The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling was joined by Headbanger Thrasher and now for episode #256 his partner Mosh slam-dances his way into his own show as we wrap up “Headbangers Week”. Promoting The Headbangers upcoming appearance in Leesburg, VA for Primal Conflict Wrestling (www.primalconflictwrestling.com) and their Flashpoint event on April 8, 2017,
  
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• JBL Responds to Bully Accusations from Former WWE Announcer

  07-04-2017 16:43
  
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts’ claimed in a new book that he was bullied by JBL. Here are some highlights from the book:
  Someone from Smackdown stole Justin’s passport from his bag on the final night of a tour to the UK. It was never returned. He had to go to the US embassy in London to get it reissued. “Stealing a passport out of someone’s bag is a pretty evil rib and not giving it back means it’s no longer a rib”.
  When they were in Japan on a tour
  
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• Four Things That WWE Fans Want To See At WM34 (Video), Saban Films Acquires Recent WWE Studios’ Film

  07-04-2017 16:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Four Things That WWE Fans Want To See At WM34
  WWE has released the following video on-line called Four Things We Want To See At WrestleMania 34:
  Related: New Wrestlemania 34 Promo
  Saban Films Acquires Recent WWE Studios’ Film
  The following press release was released earlier this morning:
  SABAN FILMS ACQUIRES JOHN STOCKWELL’S ARMED RESPONSE FROM WWE® STUDIOS,
  GENE SIMMONS AND EREBUS PICTURES FILM STARS WESLEY SNIPES, ANNE HECHE, GENE SIM
  
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• WWE Releases Shinsuke & The Revival Entrance Videos, Nikki Bella Poses w/ Lana While Promoting Total Divas

  07-04-2017 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Releases Shinsuke & The Revival Entrance Videos
  WWE has released the following entrance videos on-line for Shinsuke Nakamura and The Revival:Nikki Bella Poses w/ Lana While Promoting Total Divas
  WWE Superstar Lana has posted the following photo on-line of herself posing with Nikki Bella while promoting Total Divas in New York:Great media day with @thenikkibella !!! Amazing glam by @honeybeileen !!! #totaldivas is back !!!!!
  A post shared by CJ Perry (@thelanawwe)
  
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• The Latest On NXT Call Ups & The Superstar Shake-Up, Drew McIntyre Comments On His Return To NXT

  07-04-2017 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Latest On NXT Call Ups & The Superstar Shake-Up
  F4WOnline.com is reporting that NXT Superstar Elias Samson is expected to debut on RAW or Smackdown next week following his loss in a “Loser Leaves Town” match against Kassius Ohno on NXT.
  Andrade Cien Almas is another name they have heard will be getting called up to RAW or Smackdown.
  They also note that there were more changes made yesterday regarding top stars and brand moves for this Monday’s Superstar Shake-Up.
  Relat
  
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• The Big Show Appears On The Tonight Show w/ The Rock (Video), Mick Foley Arrives In UK For ComicCon

  07-04-2017 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Big Show Appears On The Tonight Show w/ The Rock
  WWE Superstar The Big Show appeared on The Tonight Show this week alongside The Rock in a segment called Phone Booth.
  The idea is that Fallon and The Rock had to answer trivia questions. Every time they got one wrong someone was put in their phone booth. At one point Fallon gets a question wrong and they put The Big Show in with him.
  You can watch the segment in the embedded video player above.
  Related: Sean Waltman Says Big Show Lashed
  
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• Undertaker Makes First Comments Since WM33 Loss (Video), JBL Responds To Question About Mauro Ranallo

  07-04-2017 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker Makes First Comments Since WM33 Loss
  Legendary country music performer George Strait has posted the following video on his personal Twitter account featuring The Undertaker talking about the influence Strait’s music has had on him:Fresh off his @WWE retirement, The Undertaker proves that George’s influence spreads way beyond country music! https://t.co/jKMTdDoPPD pic.twitter.com/kWp962ntzj
  — Geor
  
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• Reaction To The Hardy’s WWE Return & Does It Matter If They Are “Broken”

  07-04-2017 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My latest piece on upgruv.com, a site for trending stories, looks at The Hardy’s WWE return. Here’s an excerpt:
  Now back in WWE, The Hardy’s public battle with Impact Wrestling is not finished. The latter company feels it owns The Broken Hardy’s characters, even though the most viewed segments and episodes featuring Matt and Jeff were filmed and funded by the brothers on their personal property.
  Technically, The Hardy’s that appe
  
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• Matt Hardy Talks About Vince McMahon Getting Wasted and Challenging Kurt Angle

  07-04-2017 13:25
  
  In an interview with Inside the Ropes, Matt Hardy told a story that Vince McMahon was once wasted on a flight in 2002 and challenging Kurt Angle to a shoot wrestling match. Each time McMahon tried to wrestle Angle he would lose every time.
  McMahon demanded the Hardys to bring Angle into a room so he can surprise tackle him. Matt Hardy asked what would be in it for him to lure Angle, Vince said his paydays would be better for live events. Matt said to Kurt, “Hey, Jeff used to wrestle in hig
  
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• Wrestler Chooses to Sign With Impact Wrestling Over WWE

  07-04-2017 11:10
  
  Sonjay Dutt has agreed to return to Impact Wrestling and work full-time with the company. Dutt is part of Jeff Jarrett’s inner circle and is working as a Producer. He received an offer from WWE as he had several tryouts as a Producer and Guest Coach at the WWE Performance Center. Dutt turned down the offer as it would have required him to move his family to Florida. He didn’t want to interfere with his wife’s job and move his daughters. He also had a deal on the table as a wres
  
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• Impact Wrestling Results (4/6): Major Returns and Last Man Standing Match

  07-04-2017 07:29
  
  Eli Drake def Caleb Konley. No entrances Caleb Konley was on the top rope and got distracted and Eli Drake hit a superplex and then a new finisher that is similar to White Noise for the three count.
  Josh and JB are arguing. Josh says JB has a face made for standard definition. JB says he’s gonna knock Josh out. They argue and Bruce Prichard comes out and orders them into the ring to fix the issues. JB says Josh shouldn’t be compared to Jim Ross, but Bob Ross. Prichard orders both of
  
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• Jim Ross Comments On Reception At Wrestlemania 33, Interacting w/ Undertaker After His Match, Which WWE Star Intrigued Him At WM33

  07-04-2017 05:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with AV Club; you can read a few highlights below:
  Jim Ross comments on the reception he got from the Orlando crowd at Camping World Stadium for Wrestlemania 33:
  I was completely impervious. I was so focused on taking a step at a time, not wanting to trip and fall like an old fool and break my hip. It was a surreal, slow motion, distorted audio thing. I haven’t watched it back yet, but I will. I’m just preparing myself fo
  
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• ODB Explains Absence From Impact Wrestling, Which Knockout She’d Like To Face, Bayley Promotes Red Nose Day

  07-04-2017 05:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  BAM!
  Former Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion ODB recently spoke with Rodolfo Roman for the Roman Show over WrestleCon weekend at the Kevin Nash Presents: Shenanigans party. You can read some highlights, and watch the full interview below:
  ODB comments on which current Impact Wrestling Knockout she’d like to face: 
  “I’m looking forward to wrestling the ‘Knocked-Up’ champ Rosemary. I’ve never been in the ring with her; I&
  
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• Congress Asked Linda McMahon About WrestleMania 33 During Hearing

  07-04-2017 05:06
  
  Linda McMahon, head of the Small Business Administration, was asked about WrestleMania 33 during a recent hearing on Wednesday.
  Republican Congressman Rod Blum of Iowa asked McMahon about John Cena’s proposal.
  “Now that I only have 45 seconds left, I want to address the 800 pound gorilla in the room that no one has asked you so far, but I will, and some of my constituents want to know this is well, Administrator McMahon. Why did it take John Cena so long to propose marriage to Nikki
  
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