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• Slow Motion Women’s MITB Video, Gail Kim’s Husband Gets Involved at Slammiversary, Nikki Bella Does Hot 4th of July Photoshoot (Photos)

  03-07-2017 23:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Bella Does Hot 4th of July Photoshoot
  Nikki Bella posted the following preview of a Fourth of July photoshoot video she will be releasing tomorrow:Celebrating the 4th continues! Can’t wait for tomorrow!N #4thOfJuly2017 pic.twitter.com/G8wtbfUS7F
  — Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) July 3, 2017Gail Kim’s Husband Gets Involved at Slammiversary
  Below is footage of Gail Kim’s husband, chef Robert Irvine, g
  
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• Former WWE Star on Wanting to Face Brock Lesnar, Why the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor Fight is Bad For Boxing and More

  03-07-2017 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Ken Shamrock recently appeared on the Primo Nutmeg podcast, and below are some interview highlights:
  On the upcoming Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight:“I think it’s good for the fight world. It’s given people a reason to complain or to be excited. As long as people are all talking, then you’ve got something.”
  “I think it’s good for Mayweather. He’s got a fight that
  
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• Jeremy Borash Injured at Slammiversary, PPV Attendance, More On a New Member Joining LAX, DeAngelo Williams Slow-Mo Video

  03-07-2017 22:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More On a New Member Joining LAX
  Following LAX unifying the GFW and Impact Wrestling tag team titles at Slammiversary, Konnan announced they have a new member coming to the group soon and once he arrives, their takeover will be complete.
  Earlier today, we reported that Impact Wrestling possibly spoiled the name of the talent who will be joining LAX, and you can find out who it is at this link.
  PPV Attendance News
  Slammiversary was a legit sellout in Orlando last night, as the Impact Z
  
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• Shane Douglas On Bayley Using His Finishing Move, Her Main Roster Progress, Original Idea For His WWF Debut in 1990, His ECW Music, More

  03-07-2017 22:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In Episode #3 Of The Triple Threat Podcast featuring “The Franchise” Shane Douglas and The Two Man Power (available and streaming on the IRW Network),  Shane Douglas continues to take fan questions via the “Ask Franchise Anything” segment. Enclosed are highlights of recent weekly A.F.A segments. New episodes of The Triple Threat Podcast will be available every Monday exclusively on www.irwnetwork.com.
   
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• Bruce Prichard on Vince McMahon Not Understanding CM Punk’s Straight Edge Gimmick, How Being an Indy Star Worked Against Punk in WWE

  03-07-2017 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the latest edition of “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard”, podcast host Bruce Prichard spoke about CM Punk, and the following are some quote highlights:
  On His Impression of His Straight Edge Lifestyle:The biggest one, and it came from a discussion with everybody on the plane. We would travel from place to place and we would travel from Connecticut to TV and in between TV and so forth. People would ask, “I do
  
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• Jeff Hardy CD Release Party and Musical Performance Taking Place After Upcoming WWE Raw (Photo)

  03-07-2017 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following press release has been announced:
  JEFF HARDY TO HOST CD RELEASE AFTER PARTY
  Bigg Vinny and Jared Blake to Open for Hardy
  Nashville, TN (July 3, 2017) – Legendary professional wrestler and singer/songwriter Jeff Hardy will be hosting a CD release after party in honor of his band’s latest album, “Precession of the Equinoxes.”
  The show will take place after the WWE: RAW event on Monday, July 17th at The Valentine in Nashvill
  
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• Aleister Black on Who Came Up with His NXT Name, His Dream WrestleMania Opponent, What to Expect at Takeover Brooklyn III, More

  03-07-2017 20:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Aleister Black recently appeared on the Card Subject To Change podcast, which you can listen to in full on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. The following highlights have been issued:
  Transitioning to NXT:
  “The transition to WWE has been an incredible road. It’s been great, it’s been difficult, it’s been motivating, and it has allowed me as a person to just completely see myself diff
  
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• Fans Chant ‘Thank You Roman’ in Tokyo, Falcon Arrows on ‘WWE Fury’, Big E Raps for The Usos (Videos)

  03-07-2017 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans Chant ‘Thank You Roman’ in Tokyo
  After the final night of a two night tour in Tokyo, Japan, Roman Reigns cut a promo for the live crowd, to which he was met with “Thank you Roman” chants:“The hospitality that we have received from you, from the fans, from the city, it’s unbelievable!” – @WWERomanReigns#WWETokyopic.twitter.com/E2a0MYdsh2
  — WWE (@WWE) July 3, 2017
  Big E Raps for The Usos
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• Booker T Unhappy With SmackDown Live Segment Involving The New Day, Calls it One of the “Worst Moments” for African Americans

  03-07-2017 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On last week episode of SmackDown Live, The New Day was involved in a segment with the Usos, demanding that they get a title shot. During the segment, Big E started talking, and was cut off after stating, “We comin’ for you!” This was obviously a pun on Booker T’s infamous promo which started with the same line and ended with the “n word.”
  On his recent Heated Conversations podcast, Booker T shared his thoughts on the segme
  
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• Aleister Black On His Name & Character, NXT Brand, Dream Opponents

  03-07-2017 20:38
  
  NXT Superstar Aleister Black recently appeared as a guest on the Card Subject To Change podcast. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On the Aleister Black name and character: “I think Aleister Black is the most Tommy End name you will get within WWE and NXT. I had some say in it. The whole Aleister Black character is a creation of my influences, Triple H and NXT, and everyone combined. I always try to compare my previous instalment with being a seed, and within NXT and WW
  
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• WWE Issues Statement Regarding Smith Hart’s Passing

  03-07-2017 20:18
  
  As we reported here Sunday evening, Smith Hart of the famous wrestling Hart Family, passed away at age 68 following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
  WWE.com issued the following statement regarding Smith Hart’s passing:
  WWE is saddened to learn that Smith Hart, member of the storied Hart wrestling family and uncle of WWE Superstar Natalya, has passed away at age 68.
  The oldest of the 12 Hart family children, Smith made a notable name for himself in the sports-entertainment industry a
  
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• Bobby Roode Talks WrestleMania Aspirations, Dream Opponents & More

  03-07-2017 20:05
  
  NXT World Champion Bobby Roode recently appeared as a guest on E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On learning patience is one of the most useful virtues and wanting to be called up to the WWE main roster and work WrestleMania:“Well, I mean, obviously, I would like to see myself at WrestleMania, but I think that’s everybody’s goal. Honestly, at this point, NXT is an amazing place to work. I mean, I don’t think a lot of p
  
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• Samoa Joe’s Booking Against Lesnar, Goldberg Having Match At SummerSlam, Return Of Punjabi Prison

  03-07-2017 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This third video of the weekend from CSR looks at the two world title pictures. Here’s an excerpt of the conversation about Samoa Joe’s booking:
  Justin LaBar: As long as it’s not a squash, his [Samoa Joe] credibility will be increased having the match with Lesnar. Joe sneak attacked Lesnar and that’s smart. Joe is the heel role in this, why would you not sneak attack him. Maybe this is the match where if Joe comes out first…Joe just
  
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• Samoa Joe’s Booking Against Brock Lesnar, Goldberg Having SummerSlam Match, Return Of Punjabi Prison

  03-07-2017 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This third video of the weekend from CSR looks at the two world title pictures. Here’s an excerpt of the conversation about Samoa Joe’s booking:
  Justin LaBar: As long as it’s not a squash, his [Samoa Joe] credibility will be increased having the match with Lesnar. Joe sneak attacked Lesnar and that’s smart. Joe is the heel role in this, why would you not sneak attack him. Maybe this is the match where if Joe comes out first…Joe just
  
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• Figure 2 Photo: Shane McMahon’s Leap of Faith to AJ Styles on WWE SmackDown Live!

  03-07-2017 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our new episode of Figure 2 Photo features Shane McMahon’s Leap of Faith to AJ Styles on WWE SmackDown Live!
  A new episode of Figure 2 Photo will be released every Monday via WrestleZone’s Facebook and YouTube platforms.
  Every Friday is Figure Friday on WrestleZone! As part of it Matt Goldberg recreates a notable pro wrestling moment in high quality action figure photo form. He also provides in-depth reviews of the latest professional wrestling action figures
  
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• WZ Daily 7.3.17 feat. Kid Cadet’s GLOW Review: Omega As IWGP US Champ, Impact Rebranding As GFW, Wale On SD Live, Trump’s WM Tweet, More

  03-07-2017 18:40 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 SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from the last twenty-four hours that Kid 
  
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• 4 Times Kane Could Have Been A Legitimate WWE Champion

  03-07-2017 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Big Red Machine known as Kane has destroyed everything in his path for almost two decades. While the man behind the mask — Glenn Jacobs — is busy with his mayoral campaign in Knox County, Tennessee, that doesn’t change the fact that he is an undisputed legend of wrestling.One of the reasons why he is considered among the all-time greats is his selfless attitude to the business — highlighted by the fact that he’s ne
  
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• Cathy Kelley Reveals July WWE Network Additions, Edge vs Lesnar in The UK (Videos), Slammiversary Trends, New GFW Title Belts

  03-07-2017 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New GFW Title Belts
  As noted, GFW / Impact Wrestling has ordered new title belts following last night’s unification matches, and PWInsider.com is reporting it’s likely those belts will debut on Impact Wrestling this week. Alberto El Patron will be celebrating his big Slammiversary title win on Impact this week.
  Cathy Kelley Reveals July WWE Network Additions
  Cathy Kelley highlights what’s coming to WWE Network this July, including the first-ever WWE Great Balls of Fire pay-per
  
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• How Jeff Jarrett Is The Most Resilient Man In Pro Wrestling & The Need For GFW Success

  03-07-2017 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My latest column for upgruv.com, a site of all things trending, looks at Jeff Jarrett and the rebranding of TNA to GFW. Here’s an excerpt:
  Jeff Jarrett is the most resilient man in professional wrestling.
  His resiliency doesn’t represent star power. As a performer, his name has never been the biggest or brightest on the marquee. But the marquee is temporary. His resiliency is job security.
  Jarrett has held key positions in key places at key times.
  Sund
  
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• New Japan Pro Wrestling presents first ever shows in the USA

  03-07-2017 17:59
  
  On July 1st and 2nd 2017, New Japan Pro Wrestling hosted two shows in Long Beach, California as a prelude to the prestigious G1 Climax tournament. These were the first ever shows in the USA hosted independently by the company. Most of the NJPW roster have wrestled on many occasions in the country because of their working relationship with the American promotion Ring of Honor. However, this event was sure to draw new western fans to the company, an important step in the company’s global exp
  
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• Bayley on Asuka Working Stiff, Who She Travels With on the Road, Pros & Cons of Being Called Up From NXT, Importance Of Being Herself in WWE

  03-07-2017 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Bayley was the most recent guest on the ‘Steve Austin Show’ podcast. You can listen to the entire interview and podcast at this link, and below are some highlights:
  On Working in the Japanese Culture and Her Battles with Asuka:I know how the crowds are. That is why I am kind of nervous; I know Asuka is going to be on our team so she can kind of help us with that. She is an awesome person. I always mess around with her
  
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• Cody Rhodes Teases Bullet Club Turn, Top Prospect Josh Woods Challenges Jay Briscoe on ROH TV (Videos), NJPW Returning to The U.S. in 2018

  03-07-2017 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes Teases Bullet Club Turn
  As noted, Kenny Omega became the first IWGP United States Champion at the G1 Climax special in LA over the weekend, when he defeated Tomohiro Ishii in the finals.
  Following the match, when Omega was presented the title in the ring, fellow Bullet Club member Cody Rhodes snatched it away from him, teasing a potential turn. The two ended up embracing following the tease, and celebrated Omega’s Title win, but the seeds were plante
  
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• Paul Heyman Taunts Samoa Joe Ahead Of RAW, New Episode Of Ride Along Airing Tonight After RAW

  03-07-2017 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman Taunts Samoa Joe Ahead Of RAW
  Paul Heyman has posted the following to Twitter taunting Samoa Joe before tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW:GET READY FOR @WWE #RAW – @BrockLesnar Conquers @TheRock https://t.co/nmSbEBOf13Psssst … @SamoaJoe, are you paying attention?
  — Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) July 3, 2017
  GET READY FOR @WWE #RAW –@BrockLesnar Conquers The Undertaker’s Undefeated Streak at @WrestleMania https://t
  
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• Paige Watches Slammiversary Main Event Ringside Wearing a Mask (Photo), El Patron Trashes WWE in PPV Promo, Says It Is Full of “Losers”

  03-07-2017 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Alberto El Patron cut a promo in front of the live crowd after Slammiversary last night, following his GFW and Impact Wrestling World Title Unification match.
  According to WZ’s Bill Pritchard, who was in attendance for Slammiversary, the promo was filled with “f-bomb”, and at one point El Patron referred to himself as a “bad a** motherfu**er.” He then praised his PPV opponent, Bobby Lashley, for giving him the match of his l
  
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• Steve Austin Addresses Rumors Of Being Backstage At WWE RAW Last Week

  03-07-2017 16:48
  
  Despite rumors to the contrary, WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was not backstage at last Monday night’s episode of WWE RAW at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
  “The Rattlesnake” caught wind of the rumors about being backstage at last week’s show and acknowledged them on a recent edition of his “Steve Austin Show” podcast.
  “There has been word on the street, on my Twitter account, on all the sheets, ‘Stone Cold
  
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• WWE RAW Preview: ‘Go Home’ Episode Before Great Balls Of Fire, How Will Enzo Amore Rebound?, More

  03-07-2017 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview.
  Tonight’s episode of RAW will be live from Los Angeles, CA.
  Below are the Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode.
  Samoa Joe scorches Brock Lesnar before WWE Great Balls of Fire
  Can The Boss knock “The Goddess” off her pedestal?
  Will Roman Reigns get payback against Braun Strowman?
  How will Enzo Amore rebound?
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Raw beginn
  
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• Backstage News From Slammiversary, OUCH! Nikki Bella Cuts Her Finger! (Video), Eric Bischoff Squaring Off w/ The Progressive Liberal

  03-07-2017 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Backstage News & Notes From Slammiversary
  PWInsider.com is reporting the following coming out of Slammiversary last night:
  Global Force Wrestling/Impact Wrestling turned away more fans for last night’s Slammiversary than they have for a Universal Studios event in a long time
  GFW has ordered new unified belts which will most likely debut at tonight’s TV tapings
  Bruce Prichard was not at the show last night as he was dealing with a family issue
  Jeremy Borash received 20-25 punctur
  
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• Maria Menounos Reveals That She Recently Had A Brain Tumor Removed

  03-07-2017 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Television personality and former Wrestlemania competitor Maria Menounos recently spoke with People Magazine and revealed that she had been dealing with a benign brain tumor.
  Menounos said that she underwent surgery on June 9th in order to remove the tumor. The doctors have told her that there is a 6-7% chance that the tumor will return.
  On top of that, while Menounos is dealing with this medical issue her mother is dealing with st
  
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• Update Paige & Del Rio’s Relationship, Ten Times Superstars Threw Rivals From Insane Distances (Video), Latest On The Colon’s WWE Status

  03-07-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update Paige & Del Rio’s Relationship
  Wrestling Observer Radio noted on Saturday night’s episode that while Paige and Alberto Del Rio did break up about a week ago they got back together this past Wednesday.
  Paige tweeted the following before last night’s Slammiversary seeming to confirm the two are back together:I tell him he’s handsome. He says “I know”. typical @PrideOfMexico he’s like the Rona
  
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• WWE Releases Official Statement On The Passing Of Smith Hart

  03-07-2017 15:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released the following statement in regards to the passing of Smith Hart:
  WWE is saddened to learn that Smith Hart, member of the storied Hart wrestling family and uncle of WWE Superstar Natalya, has passed away at age 68.
  The oldest of the 12 Hart family children, Smith made a notable name for himself in the sports-entertainment industry around the globe. Throughout the 1970s and ’80s Smith competed across Japan, the National Wrestling Alliance and his fa
  
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• Spoiler News on Hall of Famer Returning to GFW to Make Big Announcement, Top Star Joining LAX?, New Talent Possibly Debuting

  03-07-2017 13:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we noted several hours before GFW / Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary last night, TV Guide posted a listing for this week’s post-PPV edition of Impact, spoiling last night’s main event. The ad noted new Unified Champion Alberto El Patron will be holding a celebration following his big title win last night.
  TV Guide has also published a preview for the July 13th edition of the show, potentially spoiling the return of TNA Hall of Famer Gail Kim and more story line details. The
  
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• Steve Austin on If He Was at Raw in Los Angeles, More Names Backstage at Slammiversary, Ricochet Takes a Shot at Lucha Underground (Video)

  03-07-2017 12:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steve Austin on If He Was at Raw in Los Angeles
  There were rumors last week that Steve Austin might have been at WWE Raw at the Staples Center in LA, but the Hall of Famer cleared up his status on the most recent edition of his podcast:
  “There has been word on the street, on my Twitter account, on all the sheets, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin has indeed been spotted at the Staples Center. Well I can vouch for you or I can clarify that right now; if somebo
  
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• Matt Hardy Is Teasing That He’ll Be ‘Broken’ In WWE Soon

  03-07-2017 09:25
  
  Matt Hardy is once again teasing that he’s going to be broken in WWE, as he recently posted the following image and description on his Instagram page. My URGES are actively becoming more difficult to contain.
  A post shared by #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@matthardybrand) on Jul 1, 2017 at 1:32pm PDTThen there’s this:A MASSIVE "Thanks" to all the Wrestling Fans that backed #HouseHardy in the latest #GreatWar.. We are days away from winning. KEEP FIGHTING!
  — REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAN
  
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• NJPW Star Asks CM Punk To Join The Bullet Club

  03-07-2017 09:16
  
  CM Punk hasn’t done anything wrestling-related since he left WWE in January of 2014, but if Nick Jackson of the Young Bucks has his way, that’ll change in the near future.
  Jackson recently tweeted out a photo of the Bullet Club faction, where he at mentioned CM Punk, and judging from the post, it looks like he’s asking the ex-WWE superstar to be a part of the NJPW faction. You can check out the tweet below.@CMPunk pic.twitter.com/8k3bOJNwRK
  — The Young Bucks (@NickJackson
  
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• Alberto El Patron Knocks WWE After Slammiversary Goes Off The Air

  03-07-2017 08:56
  
  After Slammiversary went off the air on Sunday night, Alberto El Parton, formerly known as Alberto Del Rio, shook Bobby Lashley’s hand, and he put over the fact that he and Lashley had just gone to war for 30 minutes. He also noted that he should shake Lashley’s hand every day.
  But, it appears that Alberto doesn’t share that same feeling when it comes to the WWE locker room, as he referred to his former employer as “That f***ing company full of losers.” He then adde
  
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• Bayley Explains Why She’s In A ‘Weird Spot’ In Her Career

  03-07-2017 08:34
  
  To say that Bayley hasn’t been booked well since her main roster call up would be a massive understatement. Somehow, WWE has managed to take someone who was arguably the most popular superstar down in NXT, and make them one of the worst, and most unlikable characters on WWE television.
  During her appearance on the Steve Austin Show podcast, Bayley was asked about her main roster experience so far, and she explained why she’s in a “weird spot” in her career at the moment.
  
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• CM Punk Once Did A Shot Of Alcohol Out Of Respect For Harley Race

  03-07-2017 08:18
  
  For years, CM Punk has made it a point to tell people that he’s straight edge, which means that he doesn’t drink, he doesn’t smoke, and he doesn’t do drugs. However, he did make an exception to that rule when a WWE Hall of Famer asked him to do a shot.
  During the latest episode of his podcast — Something to Wrestle With — former WWE executive Bruce Prichard recalled the time where CM Punk did a shot of alcohol out of respect for pro wrestling legend Harley Ra
  
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• Rusev Set To Return On This Week’s SmackDown Live

  03-07-2017 08:02
  
  It looks like former United States Champion Rusev will finally return to WWE television this week, as Cageside Seats is reporting that the Bulgarian Brute is expected to be on this week’s episode of SmackDown Live.
  This week’s episode of SmackDown will be on July 4, and in honor of the holiday, WWE is doing an Independence Day battle royal, which is where Rusev will likely make his return.
  Of course, as we all know by now, John Cena is also schedule to be on this week’s episode
  
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• Kurt Angle’s WWE In-Ring Return Could Happen Sooner Than You Think

  03-07-2017 07:44
  
  After being away from the company for more than a decade, Kurt Angle finally returned to WWE earlier this year via the Hall of Fame, and while we’re all happy that our Olympic Hero is a regular character on television, there’s still one thing that we’re dying to see: one more match.
  Most assume that WWE will hold off on Kurt Angle’s in-ring return until next year’s WrestleMania. However, it looks like his next match, which will be his first match in WWE in over 10 y
  
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• Kenny Omega Becomes First Ever IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Champion; Will “Scout The Entire Planet” Looking For Competition

  03-07-2017 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega defeated Tomohiro Ishii in the main event of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s two day tour in Long Beach, California Sunday night to become the first ever IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Champion.
  The final match in an eight-man tournament to crown a brand new United States Champion was a brutal affair, with both men emptying the tank in a 31-minute war of attrition. Both Omega and Ishii had competed earlier in the night, with the Cleaner moving past Jay Lethal and Ishii d
  
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• Alberto El Patron Cuts Promo After Slammiversary, Mentions Leaving WWE, Was Paige at Tonight’s PPV?

  03-07-2017 06:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After Slammiversary went off the air tonight, new Impact Wrestling and GFW Heavyweight Champion Alberto El Patron cut a promo for the live crowd in Orlando.
  Patron said Lashley gave him the fight of his life and he wanted to shake his hand. He then talked about both of them leaving WWE and said they are not sports entertainers, but they are wrestlers.
  Del Rio then exited the ring and posed with some fans before leaving with his family.
  It should al
  
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• Smith Hart Dies At Age 68 Following Lengthy Battle With Prostate Cancer

  03-07-2017 04:04
  
  On Sunday, news broke that Smith Hart of the famous Hart wrestling family, which includes WWE Hall Of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart, passed away at age 68 following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
  The following was posted on the official Facebook page of Smith Hart this weekend:
  “On November 28, 1948, Stu and Helen Hart, welcomed what would be the first of an eventual brood of 12 children when Smith Stewart Hart was welcomed into the world in Long Island, New York. Smith
  
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• Impact Wrestling Holding Tribute Show For Pulse Nightclub On Monday Night

  03-07-2017 03:55
  
  On Sunday, Impact Wrestling (GFW) issued the following press release to announce a tribute show, “Remembering Pulse Nightclub: 1 Year Later,” at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida on Monday, July 3rd.
  GFW/IMPACT Wrestling Reveals Plans For “Remembering Pulse Nightclub, 1 Year Later”
  Survivor Tony Marrero To Attend Tribute In The Impact Zone
  July 2, 2017
  GFW/IMPACT Wrestling presents “Remembering Pulse Nightclub, 1 Year Later” on Monday, July 3, at The Impact
  
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• GFW / Impact Wrestling Reveals Plans For “Remembering Pulse Nightclub, 1 Year Later”

  03-07-2017 01:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  GFW/Impact Wrestling has issued the following:
  GFW/IMPACT Wrestling Reveals Plans For “Remembering Pulse Nightclub, 1 Year Later”
  Survivor Tony Marrero To Attend Tribute In The Impact Zone
  For Immediate Release
  July 2, 2017
  GFW/IMPACT Wrestling presents “Remembering Pulse Nightclub, 1 Year Later” on Monday, July 3, at The Impact Zone on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida. The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m., before taping begins for an upcoming episode of IMPACT
  
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• Impact Wrestling (GFW): Slammiversary XV Results (7/2): Orlando, Florida

  03-07-2017 01:09
  
  Impact Wrestling, which as noted earlier this week is re-branding as GFW following the company’s acquisition of Global Force Wrestling, will return to the pay-per-view arena this evening, as the promotion puts on their stacked Slammiversary XV event from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
  We will be providing live play-by-play results coverage of the Slammiversary XV PPV this evening right here on this page. Make sure to refresh this page often to view the latest results.
  SLAMMIVERSAR
  
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• SLAMMIVERSARY RESULTS COVERAGE LIVE IN PROGRESS! Join the Discussion, Use #WrestleZone

  03-07-2017 01:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Slammiversary Results7/2/17Orlando, FLReport by Mike Killam for WrestleZone.com
  In addition to our live coverage below, you can order tonight’s PPV in the video player above, and watch the show directly in this page! You can also scroll down in the player and click expand for a fullscreen experience!
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• Slammiversary Results (7/2): Lashley & El Patron Unify World Titles, Full Metal Mayhem Match, Sonjay Dutt vs Low-Ki and More

  03-07-2017 01:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Slammiversary Results7/2/17Orlando, FLReport by Mike Killam for WrestleZone.com
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• Slammiversary Results (7/2): Lashley & El Patron Unify World Titles, Full Metal Mayhem Match, Sonjay Dutt vs Low-Ki & More

  03-07-2017 01:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Slammiversary Results7/2/17Orlando, FLReport by Mike Killam for WrestleZone.com
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• Smith Hart Passes Away at the Age of 68

  03-07-2017 01:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Following a battle with prostate cancer, Smith Hart, the brother of WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, has passed away.
  The following has been posted on Facebook:
  On November 28, 1948, Stu and Helen Hart, welcomed what would be the first of an eventual brood of 12 children when Smith Stewart Hart was welcomed into the world in Long Island, New York. Smith was not only loved by Stu and Helen but was the treasured nephew of Helen’s 3 adoring sisters who dotted upon Smith
  
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• Former Pro Bowl Football Player to Be In Moose and D’Angelo Williams’ Corner for Slammiversary Tonight

  03-07-2017 00:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZ has learned Gary Barnidge will be in Moose and DeAngelo Williams’ corner tonight for their match at Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary.
  Barnidge Played in the NFL from 2008-16, is currently a free agent, and made the Pro Bowl in 2015.
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