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• Watch CM Punk’s Heated Argument on MTV Show After He’s Told He Couldn’t “Make It” in Wrestling, Viewership Info for Week Two of Punk’s Show

  24-05-2017 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Viewership Info for Week Two of Punk’s Show
  Last night’s new episode of MTV’s The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros, which was week two of the show, averaged 535,000 viewers in the 9pm initial airing time slot. As noted, the show features CM Punk and other contestants competing for charity organizations.
  Watch CM Punk’s Heated Argument on New MTV Show
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• How Was This Week’s Post-Backlash SmackDown Viewership?

  24-05-2017 23:06
  
  – According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s post-Backlash episode of WWE SmackDown Live, featuring Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles facing off against Dolph Ziggler and Kevin Owens in the main event, drew 2.328 million viewers.This number is up 7% (2.175 million) from last week’s Backlash go-home show.
  For comparison, Monday’s RAW drew 2.615 million viewers.
  SmackDown finished 8th in viewership behind the NBA Playoffs, Inside the NBA, Tucker Carlson, Rachel Maddow, Hannity,
  
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• Jim Ross On Returning To WWE Full Time, Impact/Hardy Drama, More

  24-05-2017 22:56
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com discussing a wide variety of current wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On possibly returning to WWE full time:
  “At this stage of my career, I am much more interested in the quality of my work rather then the frequency of travel of it which translates to; I am not interested in going back on the road every week as I did for so many years. Working on events such as the U.K. special, the occasional NXT b
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on Impact President Leaking Matt Hardy Contract Details, If He Wants to Return to WWE Full Time and More

  24-05-2017 22:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below are some excerpts:
  “At this stage of my career, I am much more interested in the quality of my work rather then the frequency of travel of it which translates to; I am not interested in going back on the road every week as I did for so many years. Working on events such as the U.K. special, the occasional NXT booking, etc are right down my alley and are projects that I get to work with new partners and
  
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• NJPW Star Tetsuya Naito on Why He Has “No Interest” in Facing John Cena or Brock Lesnar, Says Bullet Club Is “Past Their Prime” and More

  24-05-2017 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Japan Pro Wrestling star Tetsuya Naito recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  On possibly facing the likes of John Cena and Brock Lesnar in his career:
  “Of course, I know of them, but, unfortunately, I have no interest,” said Naito. “To me, New Japan is the foremost pro wrestling in the world. Entering the ring here means you are the world’s best, so to be a New Ja
  
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• Randy Orton vs Jinder Mahal Takes Place After 205 Live, WWE Star Calls Out Fan For Using Cell Phone, Dillinger on What He’s Learned in WWE

  24-05-2017 22:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dillinger on What He’s Learned in WWE
  WWE Smackdown star recently spoke with Muscle & Fitness and had the following to say on what he has learned during his time in WWE:
  This is my second time signing with WWE and I have been around for six and half years in total. The second time around is much different. We have strength and conditioning coaches and on-site medical staff. WWE has gone to great expense to bring the best fitness experts in, all to ensure
  
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• Update on Mike Bennett and Maria WWE Debut

  24-05-2017 22:25
  
  Mike Bennett and Maria left Impact Wrestling in March, and the couple has silently signed with WWE. The original plan was for them to make their debut a few weeks ago but plans changed. They’re expected to appear on WWE TV this summer.
  The post Update on Mike Bennett and Maria WWE Debut appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jinder Mahal Celebration in Slow Motion, Xplosion 6 Way Match (Videos), Moose Defending Impact Title at Indy Events, SD! Social Score

  24-05-2017 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Smackdown Social
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live ranked #5 among series & specials for the night. Smackdown had 61,000 interactions on Twitter with 14,000 unique authors, up from last week’s 44,000 interactions and 11,000 authors.
  Smackdown also had 84,000 Facebook interactions with 55,000 unique authors last night, up from last week’s 69,000 interactions and 46,000 authors.
  Moose Defending Impact Ti
  
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• Tony Nese Calls Fan a Loser, William Regal in Japan

  24-05-2017 20:40
  
  – Tony Nese took offense to a fan being on their smartphone during the main event of last night’s WWE 205 Live between Akira Tozawa and Brian Kendrick. He went on Twitter and called the fan a “loser” for wasting a good seat.Why even leave your house and waste a good seat? Loser! pic.twitter.com/9McWn8YVET
  — Tony Nese (@TonyNese) May 24, 2017– William Regal posted a photo hanging out with Yuji Nagata. Regal is currently scouting talent in Japan, and will b
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “New Japan Dream Team and Jinder’s Celebration”

  24-05-2017 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Breezango vs. The Uso’sThe Uso’s took on Tyler Breeze and Fandango on Smackdown Live, but it was quite different that what we are used to seeing. Tyler Breeze defeated Jey Uso in singles action with a quick roll-up, which made Fandango vs. Jimmy Uso. Once again, another quick match and Fandango was able to pick up the win. After this, they were granted their championship rematch on Smackdown Live.
  Much to my enjoyment, both of these teams really worked well together on Sunday and on
  
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• Reason WWE Chose a Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules PPV

  24-05-2017 20:27
  
  Fans have been wondering why WWE decided to book a steel cage match at the Extreme Rules PPV with the Hardys and Sheamus/Cesaro. It’s believed that WWE officials felt with WrestleMania and NXT Takeover: Chicago both featuring a ladder match, and there’s the Money in the Bank ladder match taking place next month, that it would be too soon to air yet another ladder match on TV.
  The post Reason WWE Chose a Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules PPV appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jinder Mahal Talks Earning Respect From Fans, New “American Dream”, More

  24-05-2017 20:25
  
  – WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently spoke woth Josh Barnett for USA Today’s “For The Win” section this week, check out the highlights below:
  On earning the respect of WWE fans:
  “I see Randy and A.J. Styles (as opponents), but I’m hoping for Cena when he gets back (from hiatus). I know some people don’t see me as championship material. I haven’t fully gotten their confidence. Beating someone like Cena would solidify me in their eyes as champion.&rd
  
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• Update on WWE Presence at Licensing Expo, William Regal with Japanese Legend (Photo), Pete Dunne’s Theme, WWE Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  24-05-2017 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on WWE Presence at Licensing Expo
  As noted, Ric Flair, Kurt Angle and Charlotte Flair are all in Las Vegas representing WWE at the International Licensing Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mojo Rawley is also in attendance, as seen below:Just landed in Vegas….for a work trip. This should be different.
  — Mojo Rawley (@MojoRawleyWWE) May 24, 2017William Regal with Japanese Legend
  While in Japan scouting talen
  
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• Gerald Brisco On Advice For Roman Reigns, Attitude Era Segments, More

  24-05-2017 19:50
  
  – Episode #269 of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes a WWE Hall of Famer, a former 3x NWA World Tag Team Champion and one half of the legendary Brisco Brother’s tag team (alongside his brother Jack) as Gerald “Jerry” Brisco joins the show. Check out the highlights below:
  Could current WWE Superstars be successful in the previous generations of wrestling:
  “I tell that to guys now. There are guys in this era right here and now that could get over back in min
  
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• Jerry Lawler Recalls The Tragic Owen Hart Accident, Rushing To His Side, More

  24-05-2017 19:41
  
  – On a recent episode of The King podcast with WWE Hall of Famer, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and co-host Glenn Moore, reflect on Owen Hart’s tragic death, they sent us the following highlights:
  On the incident being 18 years ago (6:09 mark):
  “It just seems hard to believe it’s been 18 years since that night. Because that night is still so vivid in my mind. For some reason I was looking around as the promo was playing. I glanced up and was looking around. And as
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (05/23) – Brian Kendrick Vs. Akira Tozawa Headlines

  24-05-2017 19:28
  
  – Results courtesy of WWE.com:
  On the latest episode of WWE 205 Live, Akira Tozawa and The Brian Kendrick engaged in WWE 205 Live’s first-ever Street Fight. Also, Cedric Alexander made his long-awaited return to the Cruiserweight division.
  Rich Swann def. Ariya Daivari
  Last week on WWE 205 Live, the reunited Alicia Fox and Noam Dar seemed to be looking to exact revenge on Rich Swann for breaking them up. When a courier approached Swann with a package, the former Cruiserweight Champio
  
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• We Still Remember The Name …

  24-05-2017 19:15
  
  He hit our screens in 1995, so it’s very possible that if you’re reading this you weren’t even alive when the “Bizarre One” made his cinematic wrestling debut.  The vignettes, the entrance, Marlena and the wig left us confused, intrigued and well … uneasy.  The audience wasn’t quite sure what to make of Goldust when he entered the WWF, but over time he would become one of the most iconic characters in the company’s history, all
  
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• Speculation on Extreme Rules Plans and Brock Lesnar’s Future Opponents, Tommaso Ciampa Officially ‘Parts Ways’ with Johnny Gargano (Photo)

  24-05-2017 19:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Speculation on Extreme Rules Plans and Brock Lesnar’s Future Opponents
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Paul Heyman made his return to WWE TV and confronted Finn Balor. Heyman praised Balor as the most talented in-ring performer currently on the WWE roster, and teased a future Balor vs Brock Lesnar match.
  On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, host Dave Meltzer speculated that it makes the most sense for either Seth R
  
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• Mojo Rawley Reacts to Lack of WWE TV Time, Ric Flair Calls Out Lavar Ball, Canadian Official Recognizes Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title Win (Videos)

  24-05-2017 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mojo Rawley Reacts to Lack of WWE TV Time
  After not appearing at WWE Backlash or on Smackdown Live last night, Andre the Giant Battle Royal winner Mojo Rawley Tweeted the following:Patiently waiting…..
  — Mojo Rawley (@MojoRawleyWWE) May 24, 2017
  When preparation meets opportunity, it will yield greatness. I continue on unphased & await my opportunity. #ATGMBRChamp@WWE#SDLivepic.twitter.com/g2bRlc3yc9
  — Mojo Rawley (@MojoRawleyWWE) May 24, 20
  
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• Jerry Lawler on Owen Hart’s Tragic Death, Rushing to His Side in ’99, Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion, Jim Ross’ WWE Return and More

  24-05-2017 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On this week’s episode of Dinner With The King podcast with WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler and his co-host Glenn Moore, they talk about Owen Hart’s death, which is 18 years ago this week. The King was one of the first people to rush to Hart’s side in the ring in Kansas City after Hart fell from the rafters. Lawler also goes into detail about the incident from his perspective.
  Lawler on the incident being 18 years a
  
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• Jinder Mahal on How He Can Get Fans to Perceive Him as Championship Material, Why He’s Not Calling Himself the New “American Dream”

  24-05-2017 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently spoke with Josh Barnett for USA Today’s “For The Win” section and below are some interview highlights:
  How he can get fans to see him as championship material:
  “I see Randy and A.J. Styles (as opponents), but I’m hoping for Cena when he gets back (from hiatus). I know some people don’t see me as championship material. I haven’t fully gotten their confidence. Beating s
  
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• Pete Dunne Wants a Match with WWE Titleholder, Stephanie McMahon on Possibly Returning to the Ring, Cedric Alexander on 205 Live Return (Video)

  24-05-2017 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon on Possibly Returning to the Ring
  Stephanie McMahon recently spoke with The Sun in the UK, and had the following to say on a possible in-ring return in WWE:
  “I absolutely love the in-ring performance aspect to what we do. It’s such an honor to be able to get in there with some of those performers and actually take bumps or tell a story of the match. I’m not necessarily the best but I do love to get in there. If there’s e
  
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• Gerald Brisco On Advice He’d Give Roman Reigns, Playing A Stooge, Pairing With Pat Patterson, Favorite Mr. McMahon Segment and More

  24-05-2017 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Episode #269 of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes a WWE Hall of Famer, a former 3x NWA World Tag Team Champion and one half of the legendary Brisco Brother’s tag team (alongside his brother Jack) as Gerald “Jerry” Brisco joins the show. Discussing first what the Brisco name means in the world of wrestling, Jerry dives immediately into how he and his brother Jack made it a point to have a style that would be unique for
  
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• Seth Rollins Reacts To NJPW Star Using His Old Finisher, Preview For Tonight’s Post-Takeover NXT

  24-05-2017 16:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins Reacts To NJPW Star Using His Old Finisher
  NJPW star KUSHIDA posted the following on Twitter regarding his new finisher:@FrankieKazarian Hi Kazarian!Sorry my new finisher Smallpackegedriver i call it Back to the futureno ploblem?
  — KUSHIDA (@KUSHIDA_0904) May 24, 2017
  Seth Rollins used to use the move as his finisher on the independent scene and called it “God’s Last Gift.” Rollins then responded to KUSHID
  
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• When The Next NXT Tapings & Takeovers Take Place, Rolling Stone Looks At Breezango, Impact Viewing Party In Manchester Cancelled

  24-05-2017 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  When The Next NXT Tapings & Takeovers Take Place
  The next set of WWE NXT tapings will take place tomorrow in Winter Park, Florida. These episodes will be following up on the one just filmed before NXT Takeover: Chicago
  Also, the next scheduled Takeovers are Brooklyn this August and Houston this November.
  Rolling Stone Takes A Look At Breezango
  Rolling Stone has released an article looking at Breezango and how they are making wrestling fun again. Below is an excerpt:
  Just over
  
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• Randy Orton Taking Break From SD Live Events, First Look At John Cena’s American Grit Season 2 (Video)

  24-05-2017 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton Taking Break From SD Live Events
  Randy Orton is not advertised by WWE for house shows for the next two weekends.
  He will still be making TV tapings based on current advertising.
  Related: Randy Orton Takes Shot At Former WWE Star & Continues Rant on Recent “…Dive” Controversy; “Sorry To The Indy Marks and Old Timers”
  First Look At John Cena’s American Grit Season 2
  The following preview video has been release
  
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• Nakamura Announced For WWE RAW MSG Return; WWE Superstars Asked, ‘Can You Take Em?’ (Video); Updated NJPW Best Of Super Juniors Standings

  24-05-2017 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nakamura Announced For WWE RAW MSG Return
  WWE has added Shinsuke Nakamura vs Dolph Ziggler to the July 7th WWE RAW return to Madison Square Garden in New York City. This will be Nakamura’s debut on the RAW brand.
  Below is the currently announced line-up for that show:
  Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns
  Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins
  Finn Balor vs. Karl Anderson with Luke Gallows
  The Miz vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose
  Austin Aries vs. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville
  Cesaro & Sh
  
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• Update: Why WWE Isn’t Getting Involved In Hardy v Impact Situation

  24-05-2017 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Yesterday Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm sent out a detailed account of his interactions with Matt Hardy and his pursuit of the “Broken Universe” IP. Within the exchanges he reveals that WWE did not have an interest in buying the IP from him.
  Related: Impact Wrestling Releases Matt Hardy Contract Details and Log of Current Dispute, Reby Hardy Responds & Says Report Is Inaccurate
  On the most recent episode of Wrestling
  
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• Matt Hardy Responds to Impact Wrestling Phone and Contract Leak

  24-05-2017 15:38
  
  Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm leaked private logs with Matt Hardy yesterday that was related to the “Broken” gimmick. Hardy responded to the leak on Twitter and said his facts will come out in court.I tell the truth & I don't need to desperately overcompensate to prove my public credibility. My facts will be shared via the correct venue.
  — Matt Hardy #DTO (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 24, 2017The post Matt Hardy Responds to Impact Wrestling Phone and Contract Leak appeared
  
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• Reason WWE is Staying Away From Matt Hardy/Impact Battle

  24-05-2017 15:34
  
  Fans have been wondering why WWE has remained silent on the Matt Hardy and Impact Wrestling legal battle over the broken gimmick. The company doesn’t want to interfere as they don’t want wrestlers or other promotions to start thinking they are in the business of buying a gimmick or idea from someone else. Hardy is actively trying to acquire the rights to the gimmick by himself.
  WWE is interested in the broken gimmick, as they would’ve step in and told Hardy to stop doing the &l
  
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• McIntyre Answers Blake’s Challenge Tonight (Video), Who Will Win SD Live Women’s Elimination Match?

  24-05-2017 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  McIntyre Answers Blake’s Challenge Tonight
  WWE has released the following preview video on-line for tonight’s episode of NXT that was filmed in Chicago and features Drew McIntyre answering Wesley Blake’s challenge:
  Related: WWE NXT Manchester Live Event Reportedly Questionable Following Concert Attack, WWE Rep Comments
  Who Wins SD Live Women’s Elimination Match Next Week?
  WWE.com currently has a poll up asking fans, &
  
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• New Day Addresses Smackdown Tag Team Division, 205 Live Star Returns, Slow Motion Raw Main Event Footage (Videos), Shane McMahon Note

  24-05-2017 06:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Day Addresses Smackdown Tag Team Division
  As noted, The New Day appeared on WWE Talking Smack tonight, and addressed their arrival on Smackdown and the state of the Tag Team division on the Blue Brand. Below is more footage of the team on the show tonight, discussing who they are focused on in the tag team division, and the Champion Usos.
  It was also confirmed during the segment that Smackdown Live commissioner Shane McMahon will be appearing on Xav
  
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• 5/23 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: Money In The Bank Participants Announced, Jinder Mahal’s Celebration, And Much More

  24-05-2017 06:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen and Alex Del Barrio.
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• Baron Corbin Talks Attacking Sami Zayn on Smackdown, 205 Live Highlights (Videos), William Regal on Drew McIntyre Reinventing Himself

  24-05-2017 05:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  William Regal on Drew McIntyre Reinventing Himself
  WWE NXT General Manager William Regal recently spoke with The Daily Record and had the following to say on Drew McIntyre, who he kept in touch with following McIntyre’s 2014 WWE release:
  “You can only do so much for so long. Drew came into the WWE very young, he did quite a lot of stuff, but he had to reinvent himself. He completely changed the game for himself and a lot of other peop
  
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (5/23): New Day Appears, Tries to Silence JBL, Hosts Talk Jinder Mahal, Naomi on Next Week’s #1 Contender’s Match

  24-05-2017 05:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Renee Young and Shane McMahon are this week’s hosts of Talking Smack. They begin by talking about the Money in the Bank match. McMahon won’t give an early prediction on who he thinks will win. He believes all of the rivalries could end up canceling each other out. You never know who will end up on top.
  First Guests: New Day
  New Day interrupts the host singing a song. They each have a box of Booty O’s. They point out that JBL said during Smackdown Live that the Usos were the be
  
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• The Usos vs. Breezango – SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 05:10
  
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• AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kevin Owens & Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 05:10
  
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• Breezango & The Usos clash in singles competition: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 05:08
  
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• Matt Hardy Responds To Ed Nordholm’s Email Statement, Preview For Aries vs Neville At Extreme Rules, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  24-05-2017 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy
  Earlier tonight, we reported Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm issued a statement via email that reportedly outlined a log of communications between Matt Hardy and Impact Wrestling. Matt has since responded, posting the following Tweet:I tell the truth & I don’t need to desperately overcompensate to prove my public credibility. My facts will be shared via the correct venue.
  — Matt Hardy #DTO (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 24
  
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• Matt Hardy Responds To Ed Nordholm Leaking Contract Details, Preview Aries vs Neville At Extreme Rules, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  24-05-2017 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy
  Earlier tonight, we reported Impact Wrestling President Ed Nordholm issued a statement via email that reportedly outlined a log of communications between Matt Hardy and Impact Wrestling. Matt has since responded, posting the following Tweet:I tell the truth & I don’t need to desperately overcompensate to prove my public credibility. My facts will be shared via the correct venue.
  — Matt Hardy #DTO (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 24
  
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• Witness Jinder Mahal’s Punjabi Celebration: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 04:24
  
  Witness Jinder Mahal’s Punjabi Celebration: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017The post Witness Jinder Mahal’s Punjabi Celebration: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Promo For Next Week’s WWE RAW, Funniest Impact Star On ‘The Question Mark’ (Videos), Did You Enjoy This Week’s SD Live?

  24-05-2017 04:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW
  The following is a promo for next week’s episode of WWE RAW, highlighted by two main event matches featuring Finn Balor versus Samoa Joe versus Bray Wyatt, and Seth Rollins facing off with Roman Reigns..@WWERomanReigns vs. @WWERollins.@FinnBalor vs. @SamoaJoe vs. @WWEBrayWyatt.
  Don't miss #RAW, THIS MONDAY on @USA_Network! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/Kj8ZjE5n90
  — WWE (@WWE) May 24, 2017Pop Or Tap?
  This week’s show featured Sh
  
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• Who will challenge Naomi at Money in the Bank?: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 04:16
  
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• Injured Star Accidentally Seen Backstage On RAW (Video)

  24-05-2017 04:15
  
  – As noted, The Revival is currently out of action while Dash Wilder recovers from a broken jaw.
  Seen below, both Superstars were accidentally spotted at last night’s RAW in Grand Rapids walking in the background during a backstage segment with Sasha Banks:
  Check out the tweets below:TOP GUYS#RAW pic.twitter.com/CCOVKmP1fn
  — Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) May 23, 2017
  ¿The Revival quienes atacaron a Enzo Amore esta noche en #RAW?@ScottDawsonWWE@DashWilderWWE#TopGuys#RAW
  
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• Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 04:06
  
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• The Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants get fired up: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 03:58
  
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• Lana is joining Team Blue soon: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 03:57
  
  Lana is joining Team Blue soon: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017The post Lana is joining Team Blue soon: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Are The Fashion Police turning in their badges?: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 03:57
  
  Are The Fashion Police turning in their badges?: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017The post Are The Fashion Police turning in their badges?: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya & Carmella: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017

  24-05-2017 03:56
  
  Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya & Carmella: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017The post Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya & Carmella: SmackDown LIVE, May 23, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Fatal 5 Way Match For Women’s Title Match On WWE Smackdown Live Next Week, Nakamura Makes SD! In-Ring Debut, New Lana Promo (Video)

  24-05-2017 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Money In The Bank
  Shane McMahon announced Natalya, Carmella, Becky Lynch, Tamina and Charlotte will compete next week on WWE Smackdown Live in a Fatal 5 Way elimination match to determine who will challenge Naomi at WWE Money In The Bank.
  Natalya initially went to Shane McMahon and demanded a title shot after getting the win at WWE Backlash, then the rest of the women’s division entered the office and made their case for a title match. S
  
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