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• Sasha Banks on the “Odd” Looking Great Balls of Fire Logo, Finn Balor Arrives in Japan (Video), Retro Pic of Reigns & Usos in High School

  07-06-2017 23:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Retro Pic of Reigns & Usos in High School
  Below is a viral photo of Roman Reigns and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos signing their letters-in-intent for Georgia Tech and West Alabama back in February 2003:Roman Reigns, Jimmy & Jey Uso sign their college football letters of intent, February 2003. @WWEUsos @WWERomanReigns #WWE #ExtremeRules pic.twitter.com/lSrrqwxFpX
  — Denny Burkholder (@DennyBurkholder) June 4, 2017Sasha Banks on the &ldqu
  
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• How Was This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Viewership with Two Big Main Events?, Who Won the Brand Split Ratings War?

  07-06-2017 23:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring Kevin Owens vs Shinsuke Nakamura and a rematch between AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler, averaged 2.349 million viewers. This is down from last week’s 2.350 million viewership average.
  Comparatively, WWE Raw won this week’s brand split ratings war, as the show averaged 2.994 million viewers, up from last week’s 2.613 million viewership average.
  This week’s WWE Smackdown Live r
  
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• Why is Elias Samson doing better than Shinsuke Nakamura?

  07-06-2017 22:44
  
  Maybe a controversial argument but it is undeniable that Elias Samson is now getting some genuine heel heat with his concerts and just creepy heel attitude. At the same time, Shinsuke Nakamura hyped everyone up when he debuted on Smackdown and is now competing in the Money in the Bank match. But why doesn’t Nakamura feel special anymore?
  Nakamura is an integral part in the Money in the Bank match feud and before this, he won his feud with Dolph Ziggler at Backlash. Meanwhile, Sam
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “To Look Like a Champion Is Different Than Booked Like a Champion”

  07-06-2017 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Women’s MITB Ladder Match Participants
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  The women of Smackdown Live kicked off the night with a solid 30 minutes that combined in-ring promos with a six woman tag team match. It was not just about the competitors, Naomi came out and talked about being champion and always having her eyes on the opponents. Lana made her way out to the ring during the promo, debuting in a blue gown and saying she wants included in the match. All of the women laugh at her and then
  
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• WWE Helping Talent Prevent Cyber Threats

  07-06-2017 22:06
  
  – According to PWInsider, WWE officials reportedly held a meeting backstage after this week to help prevent private content from being leaked online.The meetings were described as a class on cyber security threats.A cyber security firm helped teach company talent different methods a person might find themselves tricked into allowing their security to be compromised.
  It was also noted that WWE officials gave out an amendment to their company social media policy for talents to sign, no word
  
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• John Cena On His Reputation For ‘Burying Younger Talent’

  07-06-2017 21:52
  
  – WWE Superstar John Cena recently participated in a new interview with The Wrap to help promote the return of his reality competition “American Grit,” check out the highlights below:
  “If you look at my existence in WWE, I have never asked anyone and will never ask anyone to pull any punches,” Cena explained. “I believe that it’s a ‘Strong Survive’ environment, and accept nothing less. I think people forget my [history] in WWE sometimes and t
  
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• Jim Ross Reflects On WWE Extreme Rules, Compares Alexa Bliss To Legend, More

  07-06-2017 21:44
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com, check out the highlights below:
  On Samoa Joe’s win at WWE Extreme Rules:
  “Samoa Joe getting his long awaited bout with Brock Lesnar is a stellar booking IMO and one that I endorsed at our RINGSIDE Show the night before WM31 in San Jose when Joe was my guest at our RINGSIDE Show. Some naysayers are already questioning this booking which is a head scratcher as some feel that Joe is being positioned for merely
  
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• Hideo Itami On If He’s Going Back to Japan After Takeover Loss (Video), The Miz & WWE Hall of Famer at NBA Finals Tonight, Rusev’s Cryptic Tweet

  07-06-2017 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Miz and WWE Hall of Famer at NBA Finals Tonight
  According to local news media, WWE star The Miz and Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be in attendance at tonight’s NBA game 3 of the finals. The Miz confirmed the news on a local sports talk show earlier today.
  Hideo Itami On If He’s Going Back to Japan
  In a new interview with Christy St. Cloud, WWE NXT star Hideo Itami is asked if he will return to Japan after he failed to win the NXT Title
  
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• Eric Bischoff Describes Ric Flair Attacking Him Backstage In WWE In ’03; Says Flair Threw Worked Punches

  07-06-2017 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now! It features an in-depth look at the recent Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard episode about Eric and his time in WWE.
  You can find an excerpt from the latest episode transcribed below. Featuring some of Eric’s memories of the alleged incident between he and Ric Flair backstage at a WWE event in St. Louis on March 17, 2003
  Eric’s fu
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (06/06) – Cruiserweight Champion Neville Defends!

  07-06-2017 21:29
  
  WWE 205 Live results, June 6, 2017: Did Neville assert his dominance against TJP?
  On the latest episode of WWE 205 Live, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville defended his title against his former ally TJP, while Cedric Alexander showed Noam Dar exactly how he feels about Dar and Alicia Fox’s relationship.
  Cedric Alexander def. Noam Dar
  There’s little wonder why Cedric Alexander would harbor animosity toward Noam Dar – after all, The Scottish Supernova essentially stole Alicia Fox
  
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• More on John Cena’s WWE TV Return, Slow-Mo Video of Styles vs Ziggler, Smackdown Top 10 Video and Social Media Score, Daniel Bryan News

  07-06-2017 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More on John Cena’s WWE TV Return
  WWE has issued the following on John Cena’s TV return on July 4th:
  John Cena to return to SmackDown LIVE on the Fourth of July
  The Fourth of July, a time for family, friends, fireworks … and JOHN CENA!
  The Cenation Leader will return to WWE when SmackDown LIVE airs on Independence Day. Cena has not been seen on WWE television since WrestleMania 33, when he famously proposed to Nikki Bella.
  What will the 16-
  
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• John Cena Addresses Accusations of Burying Younger Talent, Being “Protected” in WWE, Fans Not Wanting to See His ‘Mania 33 Match

  07-06-2017 20:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live star John Cena, who will be returning to WWE TV on July 4th, recently spoke with The Wrap to hype the new season of “American Grit”, and below are some interview highlights:
  On the notion that he is “protected and coddled” in WWE:
  “If you look at my existence in WWE, I have never asked anyone and will never ask anyone to pull any punches. I believe that it’s a ‘Strong Survive’ en
  
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• WZ Daily 6.7.17 feat. Kid Cadet: Is Undertaker Retired?, Lana’s Title Shot, WWE Theme Park, Mae Young Classic Updates & Baby Hardy #2

  07-06-2017 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone is proud to present the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily!
  The WZ Daily will be made available Monday-Friday around Noon EST on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Related: WZ-IRW June Content Schedule w/ Full List Of Co-HostsToday’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and features SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling topics from the last twenty-four hours that they grapple with include:
  Mich
  
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• Smackdown Stars Added to Raw WWE MSG Event, Women’s MITB Briefcase Unveiling in Slow Motion, Seth Rollins Gets Madden Trophy (Videos)

  07-06-2017 19:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Smackdown Stars Added to WWE MSG Event
  Despite the upcoming WWE MSG live event on July 7th technically being a Raw brand event, WWE is loading up the card with superstars from Smackdown Live as well. As of this writing, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura are all being advertised for matches, and below is the updated event card:
  -Roman Reigns vs Bray Wyatt
  -AJ Styles vs Kevin Owens in a U.S. Title Match
  -Dean Ambrose vs The Miz (with Maryse) for the IC Title
  -The Hardy
  
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• Seth Rollins Talks Being in the Ring with The Undertaker, His WWE Theme Song & If He Ever Plans to Change It

  07-06-2017 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Raw star Seth Rollins recently spoke with Bandwagon.asia to promote the upcoming WWE live events in Singapore, and below are some interview highlights:
  What was the experience like being in the ring with The Undertaker?
  Yeah, I got into step into the ring with the Undertaker one time before he retired – it was a six-man tag match on Monday Night RAW in London. It was one of those nights I didn’t really get to fully grasp what
  
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• Lana on Upcoming Title Shot, Shinsuke Nakamura to Headline New WWE Japan Event, WCW Nitro Announcer Doing One Man Show

  07-06-2017 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WCW Nitro Announcer Doing One Man Show
  Former WCW Monday Nitro announcer Tony Schiavone will be performing a one-man matinee show in Dallas on July 9th, prior to the WWE Great Balls of Fire PPV. The show will be over by 5pm, so that fans can get to the arena for the WWE PPV. The show will also feature a meet and greet starting at 1pm, with the show beginning at 3pm. You can purchase tickets at WHWLive.com.
  Shinsuke Nakamura to Headline New W
  
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• Jeremy Borash on Returning to India with Impact Wrestling, Impact’s Future Plans in the Country, What Fans Can Expect From Slammiversary

  07-06-2017 18:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling’s Jeremy Borash recently spoke with Sportskeeda and below are some interview highlights:
  PG: So this isn’t your first time in India. You were here before for Ring Ka King and now you’re back with Impact. How are you liking it so far?
  JB: Great. I love it here. Every time we come here we see different things. I got to see more of Mumbai this time than last time we were here. Last time we were based in Pune. It’s an amazing city and there are about 75
  
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• Update Of The Hardys’ WWE Schedule, Matches & Segments Taped For Tonight’s Episode Of NXT, Jerry Lawler On Great Balls Of Fire PPV

  07-06-2017 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update Of The Hardys’ WWE Schedule
  The Hardys were backstage at RAW this week but did not appear on TV this week after losing the RAW Tag Team Titles to Cesaro and Sheamus at Extreme Rules.
  PWInsider.com is reporting that The Hardys are set to work a reduced schedule over the next few weeks as Matt Hardy and his wife Reby Sky are set to welcome their second child soon.
  There is currently no word yet on when The Hardys will get their rematch against
  
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• Mojo Rawley Comments On SD Live Loss, Exclusive Live Q&A w/ NXT Superstars At Download Fest

  07-06-2017 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mojo Rawley Comments On SD Live Loss
  Mojo Rawley finally got his wish and was allowed to compete again last night on Smackdown Live. He lost a WWE Money In The Bank qualifying match against WWE Champion Jinder Mahal.
  Rawley has since posted the following to Twitter:I worked hard and asked for an opportunity. I came up short. But that’s life. Sometimes a loss is the best thing for you. I’ll be back. @WWE
  — Mojo Rawley (@MojoRawleyWWE) June 7,
  
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• Could Akira Tozawa Be Joining The Titus Brand?, WWE PC Coaches Blind Taste Test Chinese Foods (Video), Full Card For WWE Live In Puerto Rico

  07-06-2017 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Could Akira Tozawa Be Joining The Titus Brand?
  WWE has released the following clip from last night’s 205 Live on-line featuring Titus O’Neil approaching Akira Tozawa about joining The Titus Brand:Could @TozawaAkira be joining the #TitusBrand? @TitusONeilWWE has an offer for the #StaminaMonster… #205Live @WWENetwork @WWE205Live pic.twitter.com/w08EqAAaeW
  — WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2017WWE PC Coaches Blind Taste Test Chinese Foods
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• Does Lana Deserve A SD Live Women’s Title Match? (Video), Identity Of 205 Live Enhancement Talent, Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  07-06-2017 15:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Does Lana Deserve A SD Live Women’s Title Match?
  WWE has released the following video from last night’s Talking Smack on-line featuring Lana making her case about why she deserves a Smackdown Live Women’s Title match at WWE Money In The Bank:
  Identity Of 205 Live Enhancement Talent
  As seen on last night’s WWE 205 Live Mustafa Ali picked up a win over a wrestler named Louie Valle.
  Louie Valle was played by CHIKARA wrestler Kodama
  
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• Jim Ross Wants To Do Commentary For Brock Lesnar Vs. Samoa Joe Match At WWE Great Balls Of Fire

  07-06-2017 07:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  At Extreme Rules, Samoa Joe won the Fatal 5-Way match to become the No. 1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship and face Brock Lesnar at Great Balls of Fire. On Raw, Joe heated things up when he attacked Lesnar’s advocate, Paul Heyman, locking him in the Coquina Clutch. As a result, Lesnar is now booked to appear for retribution on next week’s episode of Raw.
  This match is one that Jim Ross has expressed his desire to see. In his
  
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• Ryback Clarifies India Statement, Jerry Lawler Throwing First Pitch, Eva Marie New Movie Trailer (Video)

  07-06-2017 07:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ryback Clarifies India Statement
  On a recent episode of his podcast, Conversations with The Big Guy, Ryback shared his thoughts on Jinder Mahal winning the WWE Championship. Although Ryback felt that there is no problem with Mahal vying for the title, and even winning it, he did not understand why the WWE is making such a strong effort to reach to the India market, because there is not a lot of money to be made there.
  This comment stirred a great deal
  
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• 6/6 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: Mojo Rawley Returns To TV, Lana Finally Debuts, Exclusive Interview With WWE Hall of Famer JJ Dillon

  07-06-2017 06:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  This week’s episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen and Alex Del Barrio.
  The episode also includes an exclusive interview with WWE Hall of Famer JJ Dillon. A special thanks to Gimmick Tree Entertainment and Modern Vintage Wrestling for helping to setup the interview.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
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• AJ Styles Talks MITB and Possibly Cashing In, Former WWE Divas on Next “Table for 3”, Baron Corbin on Attacking Shinsuke Nakamura

  07-06-2017 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AJ Styles Talks MITB and Possibly Cashing In
  AJ Styles was the final guest on tonight’s edition of WWE Talking Smack, and he discussed this year’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.
  Styles said he is the most worried about Dolph Ziggler in the match, because Ziggler has won the bout before and he needs to figure out what Ziggler did to win.
  Styles was then asked when he would cash in Money in the Bank if he won the match, and he said it’s all about timing. He said he would have t
  
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• What Happened After Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings With Randy Orton?, Lana On Proving Her Doubters Wrong at Money in the Bank (Videos)

  07-06-2017 06:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What Happened After Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings With Randy Orton?
  After WWE 205 Live went off the air tonight, Randy Orton faced Jinder Mahal in a non-title match. Before the match got underway, The Singh Brothers cut a promo saying the bout would be non-title because Jinder’s presence alone is worth it for the fans.
  The match was brief, and it was saw Jinder Mahal and Orton fight outside the ring, before The Singh Brothers interfered to cause the DQ.Afte
  
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• WWE Hypes John Cena’s Return To Smackdown, Orton Responds To Jinder’s Harsh Warning, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  07-06-2017 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Randy Orton
  The above video features Randy Orton’s response to Jinder Mahal’s promo about their Money In The Bank rematch.
  Related: New Title Match Confirmed For WWE Money In The Bank, Jinder Mahal Will ‘Cure’ The WWE Universe (Video)
  John Cena
  As noted, John Cena posted a Tweet that said ‘7/4 can’t come fast enough’ and said it would be his WWE return date.
  WWE aired the following promo tonight, confirming Cena will make his first appearance on WWE TV
  
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• Mojo Rawley vs. Jinder Mahal: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017

  07-06-2017 04:24
  
  Mojo Rawley vs. Jinder Mahal: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017The post Mojo Rawley vs. Jinder Mahal: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Updated Match Card For WWE Money In The Bank Following Tonight’s Smackdown, Will It Be Tamina’s Time At MITB? (Video)

  07-06-2017 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Money In The Bank
  The following matches make up the match card for the WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view, which is a Smackdown-exclusive event and takes place on June 18th in St. Louis, Missouri.
  WWE ChampionshipRandy Orton vs Jinder Mahal (c)
  Money In The Bank Ladder Match (WWE World Championship) AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin vs Sami Zayn vs Dolph Ziggler vs Kevin Owens
  Money In The Bank Ladder Match (Women’s Championship)Charlotte Flair vs Carmella
  
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• AJ Styles vs. Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017

  07-06-2017 04:23
  
  AJ Styles vs. Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017The post AJ Styles vs. Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Title Match Announced For WWE Money In The Bank

  07-06-2017 04:19
  
  – As noted, Lana made her long-awaited return to WWE TV on tonight’s SmackDown Live episode.
  Lana requested SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon to her be part of the first-ever women’s Money In the Bank Ladder Match but that was a no go. She later attacked SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi, this lead to her being pinned. Naomi then asked for a match against Lana at MITB and was granted her wish, the title will be on the line.This will be Lana’s main roster in-ring d
  
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• Baron Corbin Attacks Shinsuke Nakamura, NXT Stars Visit Manchester Attack Victim (Videos), Did You Enjoy SD! Live?

  07-06-2017 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT
  The above video features Bobby Roode, Nikki Cross and Mark Andrews visiting with 8-year-old Lily Harrison, who was hospitalized after the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande concert last month.
  Pop Or Tap?
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live featured Lana’s Smackdown debut, Shinsuke Nakamura versus Kevin Owens, AJ Styles versus Dolph Ziggler and more. Did you enjoy this week’s show? Let us know in the poll and in the comments section below:Di
  
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• The New Day try to bribe Breezango in the latest “Fashion Files”: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017

  07-06-2017 04:00
  
  The New Day try to bribe Breezango in the latest “Fashion Files”: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017The post The New Day try to bribe Breezango in the latest “Fashion Files”: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Naomi, Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya, Carmella & Tamina: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017

  07-06-2017 03:59
  
  Naomi, Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya, Carmella & Tamina: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017The post Naomi, Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya, Carmella & Tamina: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lana arrives as the Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase is revealed: SmackDown LIVE, June 6, 2017

  07-06-2017 03:59
  
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• New Title Match Confirmed For WWE Money In The Bank, Jinder Mahal Will ‘Cure’ The WWE Universe (Video)

  07-06-2017 03:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Money In The Bank
  Lana will get a shot at the Smackdown Women’s Championship against Naomi at WWE Money In The Bank after she attacked the current Women’s Champion in her Smackdown Live debut tonight.
  Lana asked for and was denied a spot in the Women’s Money In The Bank ladder match, and was mocked by Naomi and the other roster members for her request. Later in the night, Lana attacked Naomi, costing her team a win in their six woman
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (6/6): Neville Defends Cruiserweight Title Against TJ Perkins, Noam Dar vs Cedric Alexander & More

  07-06-2017 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 205 Live Results
  June 6, 2017
  Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
  Naom Darr is out to start the night, and announces that Alicia Fox isn’t here tonight. He goes on rambling about Alicia Faaaawwwwks until Cedric Alexander mercifully cuts him off for our first match of the evening. Looks like we’re going to get some minor amount of payoff to their old love triangle program.
  NOAM DAR vs. CEDRIC ALEXANDER
  Cedric starts out in control, but Dar begs off into the ropes to force a
  
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• Shane McMahon Unveils Women’s Money In The Bank Briefcase, The New Day On ‘The Fashion Files’ (Videos), Eight Man Dark Match Before SD! Live

  07-06-2017 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Money In The Bank
  Tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live kicked off with Shane McMahon unveiling the briefcase the women’s competitors with fight for, as seen in the video below:With great RISK, comes great REWARD! @ShaneMcMahon has revealed the FIRST-EVER WOMEN’S #MITB briefcase!!! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/9YjKJGjTgO
  — WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2017
  WWE Smackdown Live Results For 6/6
  WWE Smackdown Live
  The dark match before tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live TV tapings saw Luk
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results ** IN PROGRESS ** – Nakamura Vs. Owens Headlines

  07-06-2017 02:05
  
  – Thanks for joining us, live coverage will begin tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET, tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live takes place from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY.
  As noted, it was announced that Shinsuke Nakamura will challenge WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens in a non-title main event tonight.The familiar two-step of #SDLive Commissioner @shanemcmahon kicks things off RIGHT NOW LIVE on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/M61aEcvINP
  — WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2017The show opens with a v
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results (06/06) – Lana Returns, Nakamura Vs. Owens Headlines

  07-06-2017 02:05
  
  – Thanks for joining us, live coverage will begin tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET courtesy of Adam Martin, tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live takes place from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY.
  As noted, it was announced that Shinsuke Nakamura will challenge WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens in a non-title main event tonight.The familiar two-step of #SDLive Commissioner @shanemcmahon kicks things off RIGHT NOW LIVE on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/M61aEcvINP
  — WWE (@WWE) June 7, 201
  
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• Paul Heyman On Joe’s Attack, Title To FC Bayern, Hall Of Famer Gets Down

  07-06-2017 01:56
  
  – Paul Heyman took to twitter and issued the following comment regarding last night’s attack from Samoa Joe on RAW. As noted, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will appear next week on RAW to confront Samoa Joe before their match at WWE Great Balls of Fire on July 9th.Soak in the moment, @SamoaJoe. It's your moment in the spotlight. You've wanted this notoriety. Now you have it! https://t.co/kOaykFEImM
  — Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 6, 2017– Seen below, Triple H wil
  
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• Kevin Owens Suffers Thumb Injury (Photo)

  07-06-2017 01:42
  
  – WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens recently took to twitter and revealed to WWE fans that his thumb was recently broken, but also noted that he’s not expected to miss any time.He tweeted the following earlier today:
  Sad to report that #TheThumbOfAmerica is broken but fear not! I am in fact the toughest man alive and will not be missing any ring time.Sad to report that #TheThumbOfAmerica is broken but fear not! I am in fact the toughest man alive and will not be missing any ring
  
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• Raven On Regretting Leaving WCW, Turning Down Offers From WWE, More

  07-06-2017 00:44
  
  – Former WCW Superstar Raven recently spoke to ESPN and discussed a wide variety of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On regrets about leaving WCW:
  “I really wish I would’ve stayed. That’s one of my regrets. I didn’t stay because the idea he told me did nothing for me. I was gonna lose stock as a character, so I didn’t but I wish I would’ve [stayed] because the way things worked out with [Vince] Russo coming in six months later and Russo
  
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• DJZ Provides Status Update, Kevin Owens Reveals Hand Injury (Photo), Brackets Announced For Style Battle 5

  07-06-2017 00:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  DJZ
  Impact Wrestling star DJZ posted the following update on his return from injury after suffering a fractured colon in a match for The Crash: Lucha Libre in April. DJZ underwent emergency surgery to repair the injury and stop internal bleeding; as seen in the post below he is preparing to return to the ring this Saturday for IWC Wrestling.
  Related: DJZ Comments On Injury In Detail, Condition Following Surgery, Jeff Jarrett Sings ‘With My Baby Tonight’ (Video)
   Thanks to every
  
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• The Miz’s Intercontinental Title Comeback Tour Kickoff Celebration in slow-motion: June 6, 2017

  07-06-2017 00:29
  
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• Chilling slow-motion footage of Samoa Joe and Paul Heyman’s confrontation: Exclusive, June 6, 2017

  07-06-2017 00:28
  
  Chilling slow-motion footage of Samoa Joe and Paul Heyman’s confrontation: Exclusive, June 6, 2017The post Chilling slow-motion footage of Samoa Joe and Paul Heyman’s confrontation: Exclusive, June 6, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. dances with No Way Jose and Roderick Strong

  07-06-2017 00:27
  
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