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• Impact Wrestling Re-branding As GFW, Jeff Jarrett & Ed Nordholm Comment

  30-06-2017 23:35
  
  As noted earlier this week, Impact Wrestling has acquired Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling (GFW) promotion.
  It looks like that was a bigger story than first anticipated.
  The Tennessean reported on Friday that Impact Wrestling is re-branding as GFW.
  According to The Tennessean report, the company will be re-branding as GFW in an effort to distance themselves from the stigma attached to the Impact Wrestling name following their highly publicized financial struggles and legal battles in
  
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• Impact Wrestling To Rebrand As GFW

  30-06-2017 23:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we noted earlier this week, Impact Wrestling has officially acquired Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling, and according to The Tennessean, TNA Wrestling has plans to rebrand itself as GFW.
  The report notes that the Thursday night show on POP TV will continue to be called Impact, however in order to distance itself from the old TNA name and the legal drama and financial issues the company had, parent company Anthem Sports will be rebranding TNA Wrestling as GFW, and Jeff Jarrett remai
  
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• Kurt Angle On If He Has Undergone Medical Testing for a WWE Ring Return, Seth Rollins’ Ability, Who in WWE He Wants to Face and More

  30-06-2017 23:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Raw General Manager Kurt Angle recently spoke with Channel Guide Magazine and below are some interview highlights:
  On returning to WWE:
  “I was thrilled to return to WWE earlier this year, be honored as a WWE Hall of Fame inductee and find a new home with the best in the business every Monday night as the Raw general manager,” he told media during a videoconference. “And now, I get to follow in the footsteps of many incredible names, like Bi
  
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• Impact Wrestling Viewership Sees Significant Decline Heading Into Slammiversary XV

  30-06-2017 23:03
  
  The Thursday, June 29th edition of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV finished with 268,000 viewers, according to Showbuzz Daily.
  Impact Wrestling this week saw a significant decrease in viewership for the Slammiversary XV “go-home” episode of the show. Last week’s show drew 342,000 viewers, marking a decrease of 74,000 viewers for Thursday’s program.
  Speaking of Slammiversary XV, don’t forget to join us here this Sunday evening for play-by-play results coverage of the pay
  
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• Seth Rollins in Trailer for New WWE Studios Movie, John Cena Teases Forthcoming Announcement, Naomi Reacts to Smackdown Title Match

  30-06-2017 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Naomi Reacts to Title Match
  Following the announcement that she will once again defend the WWE Smackdown Women’s Title against Lana on Smackdown Live next week, Naomi Tweeted the following:Seriously I need some real competition even I’m getting bored @LanaWWE I gave u 2 title matches that you didn’t deserve tues you’re done
  — Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) June 30, 2017John Cena Says He’s Had an “Interesting Few Days
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• Impact Wrestling Viewership Sees Big Drop Heading Into Slammiversary

  30-06-2017 22:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, which was the final show before this Sunday night’s Slammiversary PPV, averaged 268,000 viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 342,000 viewership average, and is the fourth lowest drawing Impact episode in 2017. Last week’s show drew the second best audience of the year so far.
  This week’s edition of Impact Wrestling ranked #114 on the Cable Top 150, down from last wee
  
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• Colons Possibly Leaving WWE

  30-06-2017 22:37
  
  – It’s recently been rumored that Epico and Primo Colon are looking to leave WWE.Acording to PWInsider.com, they are booked for this weekend’s live events on the Smackdown brand and are still, as of this moment, listed on the planned lineups for those shows.
  It was also noted there was no evidence to the departure rumor at this time.
  The post Colons Possibly Leaving WWE appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Former TNA Star Makes WWE NXT Debut (Photo)

  30-06-2017 22:31
  
  – Former TNA Star Gunner officially made his WWE NXT debut at last night’s NXT live event in St. Petersburg, FL. Gunner performed as Chad Lail from Charlotte, NC.
  Check out the photo below:Highlights of the night so far! @roderickstrong, the debut of Gunner, and @YaOnlyLivvOnce! #NXTStPetersburg pic.twitter.com/BZEP7HUhpa
  — Kent Klausner (@MichiKent83) June 30, 2017
  The post Former TNA Star Makes WWE NXT Debut (Photo) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Women’s Title Rematch Set For SmackDown

  30-06-2017 22:22
  
  – WWE officially announced that Lana will challenge SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi to a rematch at next week’s WWE Smackdown event, check out announcement below:BREAKING: After disputing last week's result, @LanaWWE gets one more #SDLive #WomensTitle opportunity THIS TUESDAY! https://t.co/cGDk7AHhZS
  — WWE (@WWE) June 30, 2017The post Women’s Title Rematch Set For SmackDown appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sean Waltman Describes The Scene Backstage At RAW Following LaMelo Ball’s Racially Sensitive Comments

  30-06-2017 22:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone proudly presented the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily earlier today. It features former WWE/WCW/NWO Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman as the co-host.
  Today’s episode also features an exclusive interview with one of the most talked about independent pro wrestlers in the world at the moment, “The Progressive Liberal” Daniel Richards.
  Waltman was backstage at this past week’s RAW in Los Ange
  
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• More On Upcoming SmackDown Live Title Match, Natalya Shares Story About Overcoming Fear

  30-06-2017 22:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More On Upcoming SmackDown Live Title Match
  As previously noted by WrestleZone, Daniel Bryan announced that Lana will once again face Naomi for the SmackDown Live Women’s Championship on the upcoming episode on July 4 due to a technicality of one of her shoulders not being on the mat.
  After Lana was defeated on the previous episode, she commented, “I’ll resiliently keep chasing my dreams no matter what people think & #CRUSH&n
  
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• Sheamus Anniversary, Unseen Footage of Big Cass Attacking Enzo on Raw, Undertaker – John Cena Video, How Old is Cody Rhodes Today?

  30-06-2017 20:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus Anniversary
  As seen below, today Sheamus is celebrating 8 years since his WWE main roster debut:8 years ago today I debuted on @WWE TV. And broke the glass ceiling for pale gingers  pic.twitter.com/UkRHZzdye3
  — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) June 30, 2017How Old is Cody Rhodes Today?
  In today’s wrestling birthday news, WWE star Alicia Fox turns 31 years old, Cody Rhodes turns 32, Scott Dawson turns 33, and
  
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• Two New Participants Added To “The Mae Young Classic,” Given New WWE Ring Names

  30-06-2017 20:27
  
  Kairi Sane announces that she will take part in the historic #MaeYoungClassic! #WWETokyo pic.twitter.com/LleJ4P9XHN
  — WWE (@WWE) June 30, 2017
  WWE has announced additional participants for the first-ever “Mae Young Classic” tournament this week.
  On Thursday, WWE took to their social media channels to confirm new competitors for the all-female tournament, which is scheduled to air on the WWE Network.
  WWE’s New Zealand Twitter account announced that Evie, who is from New Z
  
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• Exclusive: Unaired Footage Of Cody Rhodes’ ROH World Title Win

  30-06-2017 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This above, unaired, b-roll footage of Cody Rhodes‘ ROH World Championship win is being released by WrestleZone in conjunction with Ring of Honor as part of our ongoing Fridays of Honor series!
  Check back with WrestleZone every Friday for exclusive videos, photos and interviews from Ring of Honor!
  Related: Eric Bischoff Praises Cody Rhodes And His ROH World Title Win, ‘He Did What His Father Would Have Done’Ring Of Honor & WrestleZone Announce “Fridays Of Honor&
  
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• WWE Great Balls of Fire Preview, Current Match Card and Predictions

  30-06-2017 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Date: July 9, 2017, Sunday
  Place: American Airlines CenterDallas, Texas
  Time: 8 PM Eastern
  Where to watch: Live on the WWE Network
  The next installment in the Raw exclusive pay-per-views takes place in Dallas next week. Inspired by the famous Jerry Lee Lewis song, Great Balls of Fire has some solid match-ups and has the potential to be a first-class show. Here, we take a look at the match card in depth and give our predictions on what
  
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• WZ Daily 6.30.17 feat. Sean Waltman & The Progressive Liberal: KO’s Next Opponent, Lana’s Push, RAW Women’s Plans, Angle In 2K18, More

  30-06-2017 19:55 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 former WWE/WCW/NWO Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from the last twenty-f
  
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• Title Match Announced for WWE Smackdown Live Next Week

  30-06-2017 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Following Lana’s claim that she was not actually pinned on WWE Smackdown Live last week, WWE has announced she will get another shot at the Smackdown Women’s Title when she faces Naomi next week.I obviously did NOT get pined! I want a FAIR title match! Clearly the ref & all of @WWE are cheaters & favor @NaomiWWE over me! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/puUUrbWIap
  — CJ (Lana) Perry (@LanaWWE) June 28, 2017
  .@shanemcmahon & I have seen the p
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Elite 50 Shane McMahon (Photos)

  30-06-2017 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to Figure Friday! Today we look at Shane McMahon’s very first Elite figure from WWE Elite 50! I got mine from RingsideCollectibles.com and you can, too! This figure is based on Shane’s match against Undertaker at Wrestlemania 32. That being said, let’s take a look at him in the packaging.Leap of Faith ———————————————————- Check out my in-depth review on Wres
  
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• Eric Bischoff Praises Cody Rhodes And His ROH World Title Win, ‘He Did What His Father Would Have Done’

  30-06-2017 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released this past Wednesday!
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments regarding Cody Rhodes as the new Ring of Honor World Champion from the latest episode transcribed below.
  Eric’s full, in-depth comments can be heard in the embedded audio player at the top of the post.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunesEB: I am so happy for Cody. He
  
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• Kevin Owens Catches Renee Young Red-Handed (Video), CM Punk – MITB Anniversary, Dana White on If Ronda Rousey Will Fight in UFC Again

  30-06-2017 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dana White on Ronda Rousey’s UFC Future
  UFC President Dana White recently spoke with MMAJunkie.com, and during the interview White had the following to say on whether or not fans will ever see Ronda Rousey in the Octagon again:
  “I highly doubt it. I don’t know. I honestly don’t think that, and I can’t speak for him, you’d have to speak with Nick himself, but if you ask me – people ask me, &ls
  
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• NXT St. Petersburg Live Event Results (6/29): Drew McIntyre Headlines, Mae Young Classic Competitors In-Action, Photos of Several New NXT Talents

  30-06-2017 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT St. Petersburg Live Event Results
  6/29/17
  St. Petersburg, FL
  Results courtesy of WZ reader Tom Gibson
  No Way Jose beat Chad Lail. Even match with plenty of offense from Lail but No Way Jose getting the fall
  Liv Morgan beat Vanessa Born. Vanessa dominated much of the match but Liv came back for the win with a fall. Born looking pretty good.
  Heavy Machinery beat the Ely brothers. Heavy Machinery dominated the match with Knight and Dozovic working the crowd.
  Promo from Demetrius Bronson be
  
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• James Storm on What Triple H Told Him When He Left WWE, His Time in NXT, Backstage Changes in Impact Wrestling With New Management

  30-06-2017 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Impact Wrestling star James Storm recently spoke with Josh Barnett of USA Today’s “For the Win” section, and below are some interview highlights:
  Backstage changes in Impact Wrestling with Jeff Jarrett and Dutch Mantel back:
  “I think it’s very good and I’m not just saying that because of the new ownership. I always felt Impact Wrestling was the best when you had Dutch and Jeff. Even when had the crazy ideas of Vince Russo there, you
  
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• Ember Moon on How Her Shoulder Injury Occurred, Asuka Sending Her on a Downward Spiral, Getting a Welcome Back From the NXT Crowd, More

  30-06-2017 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Ember Moon recently spoke with WWE and below are some interview highlights:
  How her shoulder injury occurred:
  “I had a grade-one AC joint tear or, in layman terms, a separated shoulder. …When I hit the barricade, I knew that I was hurt. I heard something pop in my shoulder and I initially thought it was my collarbone. The pain didn’t hit until I rolled over onto my back. I remember telling myself that it hurts, but it won’t be too bad. As soon as the medica
  
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• Former TNA Star Makes NXT Debut

  30-06-2017 17:56
  
  Last night at the NXT house show in St. Petersburg, Florida featured a match between No Way Jose and the debuting Chad Lail, formerly known as Gunner in TNA.A closer look at Chad Lail c/o @MichiKent83 pic.twitter.com/mb60CdZljF
  — JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) June 30, 2017 
  In TNA Gunner was involved with the Immortal stable and would capture the TNA Tag Team Championships with former NXT star, James Storm. 
  What are your thoughts on Chad Lail?
  The post Former TNA Star Makes NXT D
  
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• Moose, Eddie Edwards & More Impact Wrestling Stars Participating in Slammiversary Live Chat, King Mo on Replacing Donald Trump (Video)

  30-06-2017 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  King Mo on Replacing Donald Trump
  As noted, Bellator MMA star King Mo discusses appearing in Bobby Lashley’s corner at Slammiversary this Sunday night, and he had the following to say on replacing Donald Trump, who was first invited to the PPV:
  “I know Bobby Lashley knows a lot of people, and I know Donald Trump is Lashley’s boy as well. I also heard that Donald Trump was supposed to be out there to help Bobby Lashley for his wrestling match. From what I see, Donald
  
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• WWE Tag Team Reportedly Request Release, Five Superstars From Lost NXT Season (Video), WWE Shop Sale On Winged Eagle WWE Championship

  30-06-2017 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Tag Team Reportedly Request Release
  Super Luchas is reporting that one of Smackdown Live’s tag teams The Colons have requested their release from WWE.
  According to Super Luchas some suspicions were raised when a shirt appeared on Pro Wrestling Tees for Orlando Colon (aka Epico).
  WWC based out of Puero Rico and owned by the Colón family retweeted the story.
  Five Superstars From Lost NXT Season
  WWE has released the following video 
  
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• Eddie Edwards Talks His Full Metal Mayhem Match At Slammiversary, Feud With Davey Richards, Impact’s India Tour, Winning the World Title

  30-06-2017 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit:Bill Pritchard
  Today is a double shot of IMPACT Wrestling superstars as The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion, Eddie Edwards and “The Namer Of Dummies”, Eli Drake. Catch IMPACT Wrestling’s SLAMMIVERSARY on Sunday, July 2nd LIVE on Pay Per View. In this excerpt, Edwards discusses his match with former partner Davey Richards, the inclusion of both of their wives into their feud and his singles career in IMPACT Wrestling.
  
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• WWE Releases 1st Mae Young Classic Qualifying Match On-Line: Bianca Blair vs Aliyah (Video)

  30-06-2017 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Releases 1st Mae Young Qualifying Match On-Line
  WWE has released their first Mae Young Qualifying Match on-line and you can watch it in the embedded player above.
  It features Bianca Blair taking on “The Cat’s Meow” Aliyah. The winner will earn a spot in the Mae Young Classic which begins August 28th on the WWE Network.
  Related: Three More Names Confirmed For Mae Young Classic Including Japanese Sensation Kairi Hojo; Competitors Get New WWE Names
  The post WWE Releases
  
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• Top Ten Rated WWE Network Shows, Behind The Scenes w/ The New Day On Morning Show (Video), WWE’s 4th Of July Weekend Schedule

  30-06-2017 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Christopher Forgie
  Top Ten Rated WWE Network Shows
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that these are the top ten most watched shows for the WWE Network in the last week:
  1. Ride Along with Jericho & Owens (which aired after Raw)
  2. Money in the Bank
  3. NXT on 6/21
  4. WrestleMania 33
  5. Table for 3 with Maryse, Eve Torres and Kelly Kelly
  6. Ride Along with Gallows, Anderson & R-Truth
  7. Extreme Rules PPV
  8. 1992 Beach Blast PPV Steamboat vs. Rude Iron Man,
  
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• The New Day Takes Over Good Mythical Morning (Video), Jim Ross Reveals He Nearly Signed w/ Impact

  30-06-2017 15:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The New Day Takes Over Good Mythical Morning
  WWE has released the above video on-line of The New Day hosting a special segment on Good Mythical Morning Extra. During the segment they try to, “sell Booty-o’s to Grandma.”
  You can watch the full episode of Good Mythical Morning below:Jim Ross Reveals He Nearly Signed w/ Impact
  Jim Ross revealed on the latest episode of his podcast The Ross Report that before he agreed to new terms to return to WWE his team was havi
  
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• SummerSlam Plans Change, Carmella Wins Again, Impact Slammiversary Preview

  30-06-2017 15:26
  
  This week’s All Night Long Wrestling Podcast discusses the recent rumors of a change in plans for SummerSlam and WrestleMania 34! How long will Brock Lesnar be the WWE Universal Champion and who will he face at SummerSlam? Also, reaction to Carmella’s second Money in the Bank victory on Smackdown Live! Plus, a preview and some predictions for Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary XV pay per view this weekend!The post SummerSlam Plans Change, Carmella Wins Again, Impact Slammiversary
  
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• Three More Names Confirmed For Mae Young Classic Including Japanese Sensation Kairi Hojo; Competitors Get New WWE Names

  30-06-2017 14:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier this week we reported that New Zealand wrestler Evie would be competing in the upcoming Mae Young Classic, and that she had been given the new name of Dakota Kai. WWE has now confirmed that three additional names have been added to the upcoming women’s tournament, with two of them bringing even more international flair to the already decorated lineup.
  The first competitor announced is none other than Japanese wrestling sensation Kairi Hojo, who will be taking the new ring nam
  
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• Details For This Weekend’s NJPW U.S. Specials; Final Match Cards, How to Watch, Wrestlezone Live Coverage Info & More (Updated)

  30-06-2017 09:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This weekend New Japan Pro Wrestling brings their roster to the United States for two nights of incredible action in Long Beach, California. The excitement for these events has been building for months, as tickets for the events sold out in just under two hours with no matches announced at that time.
  For those looking to watch or follow along with the NJPW G1 Specials, Wrestlezone will be providing complete and detailed live coverage on 7/1 and 7/2. For those in the United States, the only way
  
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• Impact Wrestling Results (06/29) – Go Home Show For Slammiversary

  30-06-2017 04:25
  
  We start off with a video package hyping Slammiversary this coming weekend, then we go…BACK TO INDIA!Jeremy Borash and Bruce Prichard are in the ring with a table full of contracts, and we see contract signings for the Rosemary-Sienna title unification match, the Richards-Edwards mixed tag in Full Metal Mayhem, the strap match between EC3 and James Storm, and last but not least, the title unification match between Alberto El Patron and Bobby Lashley.Everyone except the ladies stay out the
  
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• Former Impact Wrestling Star Debuts At Tonight’s NXT Live Event (Photos), Konnan On Why He Chose Santana & Ortiz For LAX

  30-06-2017 03:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT
  Former Impact Wrestling star Gunner (Chad Lail) made his NXT debut during tonight’s NXT live event in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  Gunner was billed as being from Charlotte, North Carolina and faced No Way Jose, with Jose picking up the win on tonight’s show. Gunner had been reported as one of NXT’s most recent signings by Pro Wrestling Sheet; Gunner had talked about retiring from wrestling during the past year but ended up changing his mind and
  
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• Cody Rhodes On The Prestige Of The IWGP Title, Chris Adonis & Eli Drake Train For Slammiversary, Face The Mumbai Cats (Videos)

  30-06-2017 03:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Cody Rhodes
  Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling. Cody commented on the value New Japan Pro Wrestling gives to the IWGP World Championship as he prepares to challenge Kazuchika Okada this weekend:
  “New Japan doesn’t hot potato its world title. It’s very prestigious, and the idea that it’s not been hot potato’d around [helps that prestige]. The champion has had real
  
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• Eddie Edwards On Facing Davey Richards At Slammiversary, Their Chemistry, Meeting His Wife, Work w/ Alzheimer’s Charity

  30-06-2017 02:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Eddie Edwards recently spoke with Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel in advance of this Sunday’s Impact Wrestling pay-per-view; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Edwards comments on being a spokesman and advocate for Alzheimer’s disease after losing his grandfather:  
  “I meet so many people affected by this disease, it’s astonishing. And it’s not just the people themselves – it’s the friends, the family, the caretakers
  
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• Impact Star Gives Injury Update From Hospital (Photo)

  30-06-2017 02:49
  
  – Impact star Bram will be released from the hospital after suffering injury during a match in Rome, Italy over the weekend. Nick Aldis, who worked the show with Bram, confirmed that Bram underwent surgery, no other details were released.Bram posted the following earlier this week from the hospital:
  Hey everybody…. cheers for the messages, I’ve an hour of wifi before am cut off from the world again! just so you know I’ve been in hospital in Italy the last three days! Am
  
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• James Storm On Preparing For Strap Match At Slammiversary, ‘Sorry About Your Damn Luck’ Origins, Fans ‘Jumping The Gun’ On HOF Induction

  30-06-2017 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
  James Storm recently spoke with Josh Barnett for USA Today’s For The Win while promoting Slammiversary on Sunday; you can read a few highlights below:
  James Storm comments on how you could possibly prepare for a strap match like the one he’s in at Slammiversary: 
  We did a thing where they handcuffed me to the ring rope and ripped my shirt off and strapped me 33 times and you can see the welts. These are the kinds of matches when you have
  
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• Full Content Listing And Cover Artwork Revealed For WWE’s “1997: Dawn Of Attitude” DVD And Blu-ray

  30-06-2017 02:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)
  WrestlingDVDNetwork.com has released the artwork and full content listing for WWE’s “1997: Dawn of Attitude” DVD and Blu-ray set, which comes out on October 3rd:
  DISC 1:
  DOCUMENTARY:
  Evolution & TransformationPulling the Curtain BackEpic StorytellingNo LimitationsRise of Stone ColdRAW is WARGuerrilla ProgrammingDivas EmergeCanadian PrideEvolution of HHHFaces of FoleyKnow Your RoleUncertaintyDevelopmental SwitchBSK & The Kliq?E
  
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• Official Announcement of Kurt Angle in WWE 2K18, Trailer to Be Revealed on WWE Raw, Angle Comments and More

  30-06-2017 02:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Kurt Angle will be the pre-order bonus character in WWE 2K18, and 2K Sports has issued the following:
  2K today announced that decorated Olympian, WWE Hall of Famer and current Raw General Manager, Kurt Angle, will return to WWE in-ring action for the first time in more than a decade – virtually – through WWE 2K18, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise.
  Best known for his remarkable in-ring accomplishments spanning nearly two decades, as well as h
  
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• Kurt Angle Reveals WWE 2K18 Bonus (Photo)

  30-06-2017 02:00
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle took to Twitter and revealed that he will be the pre-order bonus for the WWE 2K18 video game, currently set to be released October 17th for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.Angle wrote the following:It's damn true!Your Olympic Hero is the pre order bonus for WWE 2K18!! #ImBack pic.twitter.com/bHL7h767yH
  — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) June 29, 2017The post Kurt Angle Reveals WWE 2K18 Bonus (Photo) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ember Moon Comments On Her NXT Return And The Fan Reception, What She Learned From Her Shoulder Injury

  30-06-2017 02:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ember Moon recently spoke with WWE.com about her return to NXT; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Ember Moon comments on how she injured her shoulder: 
  When I hit the barricade, I knew that I was hurt. I heard something pop in my shoulder and I initially thought it was my collarbone. The pain didn’t hit until I rolled over onto my back. I remember telling myself that it hurts, but it won’t be too bad. As soon as the medical trainers tried to move me, I realized that it was wor
  
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• New Raw Brand Title Match Rumored For Summerslam *Possible Spoilers*, Nia Jax Shows Off Jump Rope Skills

  30-06-2017 01:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE Summerslam
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Nia Jax versus Alexa Bliss for the RAW Women’s Championship is likely to happen at WWE Summerslam.
  Bliss is currently scheduled to face Sasha Banks at WWE Great Balls Of Fire, and has had recent storyline friction with Jax over a promised title shot that could lead to the big match at Summerslam.
  Nia Jax
  On a related note, Nia posted the following video showing off some
  
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• Impact Wrestling Results (6/29) Huge Eight Man Tag Match Main Event, Final Hype for Slammiversary!

  30-06-2017 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling Results
  June 29th, 2017
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
  Share your thoughts on tonight’s show in the Disqus section below! You can also participate on social media by using the #wrestlezone hashtag to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show. We want you to share our exclusive coverage page by clicking the social media buttons at the bottom of the article!
  Impact kicks off with Josh Matthews welcoming us to the sh
  
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• New Zealand Talent Confirmed For Mae Young Classic Under New Name, James Storm, EC3 Hype Strap Match At Slammiversary (Videos)

  30-06-2017 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Team Kick
  New Zealand wrestling star Evie has been confirmed by WWE as another competitor in the Mae Young Classic that will begin taping on July 13th. She is the 12th confirmed name for the tournament so far; WWE tweeted the following, confirming she will also be working under the name Dakota Kai:EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand’s own Dakota Kai set to take part in the #MaeYoungClassic as our first ever Kiwi Competitor! https://t.co/3yHZoQ2pQq pic.twitter.com/ePgn7Xeiqw
  — WWE New Zealand (@W
  
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• Full Content Listing And Cover Art For WWE’s ‘1997: Dawn Of Attitude’ (Photo)

  30-06-2017 01:27
  
  – Thanks to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com for the following artwork and full content listing for WWE’s “1997: Dawn of Attitude” DVD and Blu-ray, set to be released on October 3rd:
  DISC 1:DOCUMENTARY:
  Evolution & TransformationPulling the Curtain BackEpic StorytellingNo LimitationsRise of Stone ColdRAW is WARGuerrilla ProgrammingDivas EmergeCanadian PrideEvolution of HHHFaces of FoleyKnow Your RoleUncertaintyDevelopmental SwitchBSK & The Kliq?Ensuring Success
  DISC 2:
  WWE
  
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• Jason Hervey & Eric Bischoff Produced Hour-Long Special ‘Dope Man’ Coming To A&E On July 31st

  30-06-2017 01:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following press release was just put out by A&E:A&E Network to Premiere New Season of Emmy Award-Winning Docuseries “Intervention” Followed by New Special “Dope Man” on July 31
  The special follows Tim, who while battling demons of his own, is on mission to help others overcome their addiction in an unconventional and inspiring way.
  [via press release from A&E]
  A&E NETWORK TO PREMIERE NEW SEASON OF EMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING DOCUSE
  
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• Spoiler On Next Week’s Independence Day Battle Royal

  30-06-2017 01:11
  
  – As noted, this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown Live will feature a Independence Day Battle Royal with the winner going on to face WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens at the July 23rd WWE Battleground Pay-Per-View.The only confirmed participant is AJ Styles, but we will keep you updated when new competitors are revealed.According to PWInsider, it appears Styles will get the nod to end up winning the battle royal. As previously reported, he was penciled in to face Owens for the ti
  
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• Kurt Angle Confirms WWE 2K18 Appearance, Teases Official Announcement Trailer

  30-06-2017 01:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: 2K Sports
  Kurt Angle posted the following on Twitter, confirming he is one of the pre-order bonuses for the WWE 2K18 video game that will be released on October 17th for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Angle also noted that an announcement trailer will debut on RAW.
  Seth Rollins is the cover athlete for this year’s game; fans who pre-order will also get to download and play the game four days early in addition to unlocking Angle’s character.It’s damn true! Your Olympi
  
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