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• Jim Ross Talks Brock Lesnar And Samoa Joe’s Big Match

  14-06-2017 23:21
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with Busted Open about Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar’s upcoming match at Great Balls of Fire, check out the highlights below:
  “I believe those two guys are gonna have a whole hell of a lot to say about their presentation in Dallas. I really do. I also believe that each guy is an alpha male. They’re going to bring each other their best, there’s gonna be locks up that would make some people leave wrestling school. So, I believe
  
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• Update: Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor Fight Reportedly Finalized

  14-06-2017 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on 6/14/17 at 5:30pm EST: Yahoo Sports is reporting a well-placed source has confirmed that Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor will take place, and Mayweather is expected to make the announcement on social media as early as Wednesday.
  Terms of the deal were not available, but it will either be at the MGM Grand Garden or T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday approved the request from Maywea
  
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• Update: Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor Fight Officially Announced

  14-06-2017 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on 6/14/17 at 5:30pm EST: Yahoo Sports is reporting a well-placed source has confirmed that Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor will take place, and Mayweather is expected to make the announcement on social media as early as Wednesday.
  Terms of the deal were not available, but it will either be at the MGM Grand Garden or T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday approved the request from Maywea
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Thank God Money in the Bank Always Delivers”

  14-06-2017 22:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tag Division Takes Over Smackdown LiveKicking off Smackdown Live was The New Day, with a brass band around them in New Orleans. They would be interrupted by The Uso’s and The Fashion Police. Even The Colons got involved, where it set up back and forth banter before an 8 man tag team match took place. The match itself was really smooth and effective, giving The New Day a slower and methodical way in the ring. The Fashion Police, specifically Tyler Breeze, hit some innovative moves on The Co
  
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• WWE Smackdown Live Viewership Reaches a New Low For 2017

  14-06-2017 22:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, in addition to this week’s WWE Raw reaching a new viewership low in 2017, Smackdown Live also reached a new year-low, averaging 2.072 million viewers. The, show, which featured final hype for this Sunday night’s WWE Money in the Bank PPV, is down from last week’s 2.349 million viewership average and is a new low for 2017.
  Comparatively, this week’s WWE Raw averaged 2.542 million viewer, down from last week’s 2.994 million viewer
  
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• Jim Ross Says Lesnar vs Joe Will Be a “Classic”, New Video of Paige Training for Her In-Ring Return, WWE Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  14-06-2017 22:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross Says Lesnar vs Joe Will Be a “Classic”
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross joined Busted Open with Dave Lagreca and Larry Dallas and talked about the build up to the WWE Universal Championship match between Champion Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe. Ross said he thinks both wrestlers will bring each other to their best, and he added he thinks the match is going to be a classic. As we noted last week, Ross says he wants to call the match, which will take place on July 9
  
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• First Names Revealed for the Mae Young Classic *Spoilers*

  14-06-2017 21:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, the following names will be appearing in the 32 woman Mae Young Classic, taping at Full Sail University on July 13th and 14th:
  -Zhao Xia, who has a martial arts background and has competed in martial arts and fitness competitions. Xia is the first Chinese woman to sign a developmental deal with WWE and was brought over as part of a group of Chinese trainees who have been working out in the WWE Performance Center.
  -Mary Kate, formerly known as Rosie Lottalove in TNA.
  
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• Marty Scurll vs KUSHIDA and More Added to ROH Best in the World, Tamina on What MITB Means to Her (Video), GNW Lands Reality TV Deal

  14-06-2017 21:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  GNW Lands Reality TV Deal
  It has been confirmed that Great North Wrestling will be getting a reality style documentary TV show that will be on “Channel  Z” available on many cable systems across Canada.  The first live events that will be recorded for the series will be June 30 in Pembroke & August 5 Ottawa.  Channel Z  will follow GNW at 8 events thorough March 2018 with the series airing in the fall of 2018.
  Scurll vs KUSHIDA and More Added to ROH Best in t
  
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• Impact To Honor Victims Of Pulse Nightclub Shooting

  14-06-2017 21:34
  
  – Impact Wrestling announced that they will honor the victims of the mass murder at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida last year in a special ceremony scheduled for July 3rd.
  Check out the release below:
  Orlando United Day
  As the world remembers the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, IMPACT Wrestling stands alongside the survivors and honors the 49 victims of the shooting on this, the 1-year mark.
  For most of the past 15 years, IMPACT Wrestling has called Or
  
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• Wildest fan reactions to Jinder Mahal’s shocking defeat of WWE Champion Randy Orton

  14-06-2017 21:25
  
  – Watch WWE Universe members react as Jinder Mahal upsets Randy Orton to become WWE Champion at WWE Backlash 2017 in this exclusive Bring it to the Table footage.The post Wildest fan reactions to Jinder Mahal’s shocking defeat of WWE Champion Randy Orton appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Why Money in the Bank will be emotional for Tamina

  14-06-2017 21:24
  
  – Tamina discusses the personal importance of WWE Money in the Bank taking place on Father’s Day and how she plans to honor her late father by making history.The post Why Money in the Bank will be emotional for Tamina appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Will Charlotte make history again at WWE Money in the Bank?

  14-06-2017 21:23
  
  – The Queen has been a part of the biggest moments for women in WWE history. Will she add becoming the first ever Miss Money in the Bank to her already impressive resume?The post Will Charlotte make history again at WWE Money in the Bank? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena vs Mark Henry – WWE Title Match: Money in the Bank 2013

  14-06-2017 21:21
  
  – WWE Champion John Cena defends his title against Mark HenryThe post John Cena vs Mark Henry – WWE Title Match: Money in the Bank 2013 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Alternate angles of Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe’s brawl: Exclusive, June 15, 2017

  14-06-2017 21:20
  
  – See the chaotic clash between Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe from an entirely new perspective.The post Alternate angles of Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe’s brawl: Exclusive, June 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Goldberg, Shawn Michaels & Maven vs. Evolution: Raw, Sept. 1, 2003

  14-06-2017 21:19
  
  – Goldberg, Shawn Michaels & Maven battle Evolution in a heated Six-Man Tag Team Match.The post Goldberg, Shawn Michaels & Maven vs. Evolution: Raw, Sept. 1, 2003 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Is Sami Zayn ready for Money in the Bank?: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, June 13, 2017

  14-06-2017 21:18
  
  – The Underdog from The Underground reflects on pinning Baron Corbin in the Six-Man Tag Team Match on SmackDown LIVE, and looks ahead to the Money in the Bank Ladder Match this Sunday.The post Is Sami Zayn ready for Money in the Bank?: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, June 13, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Noam Dar avoids FaceTime lecture from Alicia Fox: 205 Live Exclusive, June 13, 2017

  14-06-2017 21:10
  
  Noam Dar avoids FaceTime lecture from Alicia Fox: 205 Live Exclusive, June 13, 2017The post Noam Dar avoids FaceTime lecture from Alicia Fox: 205 Live Exclusive, June 13, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Austin Aries addresses his future: WWE 205 Live, June 13, 2017

  14-06-2017 21:09
  
  – In his first appearance since WWE Extreme Rules, Austin Aries is confronted by Tony Nese.The post Austin Aries addresses his future: WWE 205 Live, June 13, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Road Dogg Responds to Criticism of Shinsuke Nakamura’s Entrance Not Airing on Smackdown Live, Lana Talks Title Shot, David Otunga Note

  14-06-2017 20:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Road Dogg Responds to Criticism of Shinsuke Nakamura’s Entrance Not Airing on Smackdown
  As seen on WWE Smackdown Live last night, Shinsuke Nakamura’s entrance did not air for the main event of the night, and Smackdown Producer Road Dogg responded to online criticism with the following:No sir, we can’t. You guys never cease to amaze me. It was NOT a mistake nor a poor decision. Business decisions are unpopular at times.
  — Brian G. James (@WW
  
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• Update on 2017 WWE No Mercy PPV, Former WCW and WWE Star Announces Retirement Tour, Smackdown Social Media Score

  14-06-2017 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update on 2017 WWE No Mercy PPV
  Tickets for the 2017 WWE No Mercy PPV, taking place on September 24th in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, will go on sale on July 15th. An online pre-sale will take place a few days earlier.
  Smackdown Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown ranked #3 among series & specials for the night. Smackdown had 47,000 interactions on Twitter with 12,000 unique authors, down from last we
  
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• Jada Toys WWE Metals: Summer Slam Finn Bálor, AJ Styles + WWE Metals Minis: Cena, Banks, Bálor, Paige & Lesnar (Photos)

  14-06-2017 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to a bonus review this week! Today we take a look at some of the newest WWE Metals Die Cast figures from Jada Toys as well as a first look at the all-NEW WWE Metals Minis line! The only one in stores right now is the 4″ Bálor with white tassels, which is variant to the older one you can see here. He is just starting to hit Walmart shelves and should be hitting more retailers very soon. The Minis are supposed to be hitting Toys R Us stores soon as well so keep an eye out
  
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• WWE Hosts Look at Wild Fan Reactions to Jinder Mahal, Cena Reveals New Movie Trailer, Charlotte on Stealing the Show at MITB (Videos)

  14-06-2017 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cena Reveals Trailer for New Animated Movie
  As seen below, WWE star John Cena tweeted the trailer for his upcoming animated movie, “Ferdinand”, which comes out on December 15th. Cena voices the movie’s title character:Watch the new #Ferdinand trailer! In theaters December 15. pic.twitter.com/A2UeTIGSB5
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) June 14, 2017WWE Hosts Look at Wildest Fan Reactions to Jinder Mahal
  WWE has released the following video fr
  
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• WZ Daily 6.14.17 feat. Shane Douglas: Angle v Triple H?, Plans For Cena & Reigns At SSlam, Mauro-Bellator, Aries Taking A Break & RAW Ratings

  14-06-2017 19:29 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 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news stories from the past twenty-four hours that they grapple with t
  
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• WWE Announces Live Event in China, Top Names Appearing

  14-06-2017 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following press release has been issued:
  WWE returns to China with first-ever Live Event in Shenzhen
  SHANGHAI, China and STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE announced today that it will bring a Live Event to Shenzhen, China for the first time, as WWE Live China comes to the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 17. This event marks WWE’s return to China following last year’s successful show at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.
  Tickets for WWE Live China a
  
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• Matches Taped for Tonight’s WWE NXT, WWE Announcer Teases New Film Project with His Son, Bullet Club Hypes G1 Special (Videos)

  14-06-2017 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Matches Taped for Tonight’s WWE NXT
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s WWE NXT on WWE Network:
  -Kassius Ohno vs. Aleister Black-Ember Moon returns vs. Peyton Royce-The Velveteen Dream vs. Raul Mendoza-Drew McIntyre vs. Rob Ryzin-NXT Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain vs. enhancement talents Beastly Brody and Malken-Ruby Riot vs. Nikki Cross vs. NXT Women’s Champion Asuka in a Triple Threat Elimination Match
  WWE Announcer Teases New Film Project
  As seen bel
  
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• Is WWE Money in the Bank Sold Out?, Update on Paige Nearing Her Ring Return, Becky Lynch on MITB (Video)

  14-06-2017 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Is WWE Money in the Bank Sold Out?
  According to TicketIQ, Sunday’s Money In The Bank from the Scottrade Center is not yet sold out. Hundreds of seats are still available on TicketMaster with prices ranging from $50-$1,005. On the secondary market, the average sale price is $155 with cheapest seats starting at $47.
  At this rate, prices are very similar to the last PPV held at Scottrade Center. At the same time frame, 2015’s Battleground featured an average
  
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• Daniel Bryan Discusses Fatherhood (Video), Luke Harper Teases Upcoming Film Debut, Donald Trump’s Birthday

  14-06-2017 16:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Daniel Bryan Discusses Fatherhood
  Daniel Bryan has released the following video, featuring the Smackdown General Manager discussing fatherhood and its ups and downs. During the video, Bryan notes one his favorite things about his daughter Birdie Joe is the way that she smiles, and he adds he’s not a huge fan of changing diapers:Luke Harper Teases Upcoming Film Debut
  Breaking his habit of only tweeting the day of the week followed by, “you know w
  
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• Another Injured WWE Star Reportedly Cleared to Return to the Ring

  14-06-2017 16:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we have been noting throughout the week, several injured WWE stars have received clearance to return to the ring, and yet another name has been added to that list.
  As seen on Raw and Smackdown this week, injured stars Emma and Zack Ryder made their TV returns, and we reported yesterday that both Braun Strowman and The Revival’s Dash Wilder have been cleared to return.
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is now reporting that Smackdown Live star Rusev has been cleared t
  
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• Roman Reigns Continues Lashing Out on Twitter, Samoa Joe Sends Message to Lesnar, More Photos of Jarrius “JJ” Robertson at SD Live, JJ at ESPY’s

  14-06-2017 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns Lashing Out on Twitter
  As noted yesterday, Roman Reigns took to Twitter and ripped a fan who criticized his position in the company. Below is the full exchange Reigns had with the fan, as well as other Twitter users:Do you wrestle , do you stay in the Ring 24/7 ? To say/judge that ? A lot Wrestlers he had Matches with say otherwise and praise him !
  — RomanReigns-Empire (@RREmpire_) June 10, 2017
  Yeah i know, but you couldn&rsquo
  
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• Alternate Angles of Samoa Joe & Brock Lesnar Raw Brawl, John Cena Interviews Bill Gates (Videos), WWE Praises Scott Hall for Recent Selfie

  14-06-2017 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Praises Scott Hall for Recent Selfie
  As noted, Scott Hall posted a photo on social media which is generating a lot of buzz online. The photo shows the 58 year old Hall of Famer in great shape, and WWE even commented on the photo by releasing the following:
  “Hey, yo … Scott Hall is ripped! The WWE Hall of Famer and nWo cofounder turned heads on Twitter this past weekend when he showed off his incredibly transformed body. Hall, who credits muc
  
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• Asuka’s NXT Title & Undefeated Streak On The Line Tonight (Video), Lucha Underground Couple Engaged

  14-06-2017 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Asuka’s NXT Title & Undefeated Streak On The Line Tonight
  WWE has released the following preview video for tonight’s episode of NXT featuring a look at Asuka’s triple threat elimination match title defense against Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross:
  Related: New Asuka Shirt For Her Undefeated Streak
  Lucha Underground Couple Gets Engaged
  Lucha Underground’s Taya Valkyrie has posted the following to Instagram noting that she is now engaged to fellow Lucha Underground star
  
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• Surprising Name Currently Favored to Win Women’s Money in the Bank Match, Who is Favored to Win Men’s?, Orton vs Mahal Odds, More

  14-06-2017 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Taking an updated look at the betting odds for WWE’s Money in the Bank PPV this Sunday reveals slight line moves, new matches with odds available and some interesting prop bets. The MitB match itself still has Baron Corbin as the favorite to win and these odds have become even more favorable and now sit at -190. In addition there are odds for how long this match will last in the form of an over/under. Under 24 minutes is slightly more favored at -137 compared to 24 minutes or more at -110
  
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• Huge Update On Kurt Angle’s In-Ring WWE Future

  14-06-2017 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio WWE officials are planning on doing a match between Triple H and WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle in the near future.
  Meltzer did not comment on when the match will take place, or how they will get there, but it should be noted that there is currently a storyline WWE has been doing with Angle and Corey Graves.
  Also, it was noted that RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon should be returning t
  
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• Noam Dar Avoids Facetime Lecture From Alicia Fox (Video), Scott Hall Posts Latest Ripped Photo, Hacksaw & Sean Mooney Launch New Podcast

  14-06-2017 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Noam Dar Avoids Facetime Lecture From Alicia Fox
  WWE has released the following 205 Live Fallout video on-line featuring Noam Dar trying to avoid a Facetime lecture from his girlfriend Alicia Fox:Scott Hall Posts Latest Ripped Photo
  Scott Hall recently shared a photo of himself looking in incredible shape. WWE even took note of the photo congratulating the Hall of Famer for being in such good shape.
  Hall has since posted the following updated photo and noted that he ha
  
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• Do The Hype Bros Deserve A SD Live Tag Title Shot? (Video), Is The WWE Universe Underestimating Lana?

  14-06-2017 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Do The Hype Bros Deserve A SD Live Tag Title Shot?
  WWE has released the following video from last night’s Talking Smack featuring The Hype Bros making their case for why they deserve a shot at the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championships:
  Related: Curt Hawkins Trashes Mojo Rawley on Twitter, Says “You Only Exist Because You’re Friends With Rob Gronkowski”
  Is The WWE Universe Underestimating Lana?
  WWE.com currently ha
  
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• Ryback Reveals the Top 5 New Gimmick Ideas For His Indy Run, Explains Issue with Alberto El Patron and Recent India Comments

  14-06-2017 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the most recent edition of “Conversations with the Big Guy,” hosted by former WWE star Ryback, The Big Guy and co-host Pat Buck run down the top 5 new gimmicks for Ryback’s run on the independent scene. Below are some highlights, and you can listen to the full podcast at this link.
  Ryback:5. This is very simple, very effective, it gets the crowd behind you and I feel like—I look around all the rosters and you know what, I really don’t
  
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• Is Sami Zayn Ready For Money In The Bank? (Video), Addition To The 205 Live Announce Team, Eva Marie Comments On Her Hollywood Progress

  14-06-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Is Sami Zayn Ready For Money In The Bank?
  WWE has released the following Smackdown Live Fallout video on-line featuring Sami Zayn discussing whether he’s ready for this Sunday’s Money In The Bank:Addition To The 205 Live Announce Team
  Last night’s episode of 205 Live featured new WWE commentary hire Vic Joseph sitting in for Tom Phillips alongside Corey Graves.
  Phillips has posted the following to Twitter since then indicating that the move may be permanent:Very excited for @V
  
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (6/13): Shinsuke Nakamura Talks Facing AJ Styles in WWE, Hype Bros Reunite, Jinder Mahal Talks MITB Match

  14-06-2017 06:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Renee Young is joined by John Bradshaw Layfield. They talk briefly about Layfield’s experience in a Money in the Bank match before welcoming Shinsuke Nakamura to the show.
  First Guest: Shinsuke Nakamura
  Nakamura tells the hosts that climbing to the top of the ladder on Smackdown was his first time going on top of the ladder. He says he did not feel the effects of the ladder during the match put after the match he could feel the pain.He believes that the Money in the Bank match will be goo
  
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• Finn Balor on a WWE Universal Title Shot, Why The “Demon” Has Been Absent From TV, Possibly Reuniting The Club in WWE and More

  14-06-2017 05:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Raw star Finn Balor recently spoke with News.com.au to promote the September WWE live events in Australia and New Zealand, and below are some interview highlights:
  On the WWE Universal Title:
  “Perhaps considering the fact I never actually lost the Universal Title, maybe at some point I’ll be granted a rematch — maybe against Samoa Joe or Brock Lesnar.”
  Missing WrestleMania 33:
  “It was quite an interesting sce
  
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• Austin Aries Confirms He Will Take Time Off From WWE, Drew Gulak Discusses Mustafa Ali (Video)

  14-06-2017 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Austin Aries
  Austin Aries confirmed he will be taking some time off from WWE to heal up from some leg and neck injuries because he’s not currently cleared to compete.
  Aries made the announcement on tonight’s episode of 205 Live, saying he isn’t medically cleared until WWE gets some test results back, and he’s not sure what his future holds. Aries referenced possibly taking time off last week during press interviews for his new book “Food Fight”; during his ap
  
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• Zack Ryder Comments On SD! Return, Jarrius “Little JJ” Robertson Is Named A WWE Hero (Video), Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  14-06-2017 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hero
  The following video features Jarrius “Little JJ” Robertson receiving a WWE Hero award for his courage, perseverance and dedication to helping others at tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live TV tapings in New Orleans.
  Zackdown Live
  Following his return on tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live, Zack Ryder posted the following comments on Twitter:I’m back bro #SDLive #ReturnOfTheZack
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) June 14, 2017
  Hey @MojoRawleyWWE…I know I al
  
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• Remembering Comical Weekend Partying & Managing Kevin Nash On iPPV At Indy Event

  14-06-2017 04:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Every Wednesday is a new episode of “Wrestling Reality with Justin LaBar” audio podcast. Last week’s featured a range of topics including why Samoa Joe made the most sense to be a challenger to Brock Lesnar.
  The show ended with a story time per fan request. This episode featured me remembering my first big independent wrestling event angle where I got to manage Kevin Nash. The event occupied a weekend for promotion and more which got me in ove
  
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• WWE Hypes Roman Reigns’ Summerslam Announcement, Fandango Finds A Fallen Breeze On ‘Fashion Files’, Did You Enjoy SD! Live?

  14-06-2017 04:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns
  WWE.com posted the following after the announcement that Roman Reigns will have some big news for Summerslam next week on RAW:
  The Big Dog has some big plans for The Biggest Party of the Summer.
  Live on Raw next Monday night, Roman Reigns will make an announcement concerning his involvement in this year’s SummerSlam, which will emanate from Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Barclays Center on Sunday, Aug. 20.
  Although Reigns was unsuc
  
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• Jim Ross Comments On Cody Rhodes vs Okada At NJPW’s G1 USA Special, Says Cody Needs This Match, Talks Pressure On Okada

  14-06-2017 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE HOF Announcer Jim Ross joined Busted Open with Dave Lagreca and Larry Dallas today to talk about NJPW G1 Special in USA and more.
  Ross talked about the main event of Day 1 of the NJPW G1 Special in USA between Cody Rhodes and Kazuchika Okada; you can read a few transcribed highlights below:“It’s hard to make a bad booking, Larry, with Okada. You and I could probably have a handicap match with him and get two and a half stars, or maybe one and three-quarters.
  
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• Zack Ryder Returns On WWE Smackdown Live (Video), Promo For Austin Aries’ Future, More On 205 Live (Video), WWE Invests In Drone Racing

  14-06-2017 03:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWWYKI
  Zack Ryder made his on-air return on tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live, appearing in a backstage segment with Mojo Rawley.
  It was reported earlier tonight that Ryder was expected to appear on tonight’s show, and did by approaching Rawley to give him a pep talk and said they have unfinished business as a tag team. Check out footage of Ryder’s return in the embedded video below:Related: Injured WWE Smackdown Live Star Reportedly
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (6/13): TJ Perkins vs Akira Tozawa, Austin Aries Addresses His Future, Cedric Alexander in Action & More

  14-06-2017 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 205 Live Results
  June 13, 2017
  Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
  Cedric Alexander kicks off the show this week, as they roll footage from Monday Night Raw of his altercation with Noam Darr, and the drama with Alicia Fox that he’s still trying to get as far away from as humanly possible.
  CEDRIC ALEXANDER vs. ARIYA DAIVARI
  Daivari threw a few stiff knees and backed things into the corner, lighting his opponent up with half a dozen shops. Alexander came out of nowhere with a head
  
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• Former NXT Star Posts Long Letter On How To Save WWE

  14-06-2017 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credi
  Former NXT star Marcus Louis, who was also know as Baron Dax for a short time in Impact Wrestling, has recently started to passionately watch wrestling again. He has been very vocal of what the good and bad elements of the current product are.
  In a recent Facebook post, he penned a long, expressive letter of how the WWE can recover from historically low ratings as of late.
  You can read the full letter below.
  “In my quest for wrestling inspiration, I watched Raw which I hadn&rsq
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Live Results (05/13) – Money In The Bank Go-Home Show!

  14-06-2017 03:02
  
  The Smackdown opening hits.
  We go live to New Orleans with a close up shot of a series of ladders. Tom Phillips talks about being just days away from the Money in the Bank PPV this Sunday.
  The New Day is out first to kick off the show tonight. Big E, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston walk to the ring with a live band called the Soul Rebels and join them at ringside. Kofi praises the band on the mic. He brings up New Orleans being the home of WrestleMania next year. Woods says when they beat The Uso
  
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• Luke Harper Works Tonight’s Dark Match, WWE & PUMA Releasing MITB Themed Sneakers, Watch The New Day’s Epic SD! Entrance (Video)

  14-06-2017 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  The dark match before tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live tapings saw Luke Harper defeat Aiden English.
  Money In The Bank
  WWE and Puma will be releasing a new limited edition “Money In The Bank” edition pair of Clyde sneakers inspired by this Sunday’s pay-per-view and “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase.
  The shoes (seen below) come packaged in a gold case, and there will also be special t-shirts featuring DiBiase, Macho
  
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• Joey Ryan Comments On Getting A Reaction w/ His Gimmick While Still Being Himself, WWE Smackdown Live Takes Over New Orleans (Video)

  14-06-2017 00:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joey Ryan
  Joey Ryan recently spoke with Scott Fishman for Channel Guide Magazine; you can read a few highlights below:
  Ryan comments on getting over with his gimmick and having fun in wrestling: 
  “It’s really hard to do when you are first starting because you want to do everything the right way. You want to come up properly in the business. I tell those coming up now not to be afraid to be themselves. I tell them not to be afraid to try new things bec
  
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