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• New Article Parallels Donald Trump as President and Top Antiheroes in Pro Wrestling

  05-07-2017 23:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Detroit Free Press has published a new article drawing parallels between Donald Trump’s Presidential “character” and the antihero heels of the professional wrestling world.
  Following the highly controversial – now known to be hacked – video which was published from Trump’s personal Twitter account, depicting him beating up a CNN employee outside of a wrestling ring, the link between wrestling and Trump’
  
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• John Cena Reveals His Secret To Being A “Scene-Stealer” In Comedy Films

  05-07-2017 22:42
  
  John Cena, who returned as a “free agent” at last night’s special Fourth of July edition of WWE SmackDown Live in Phoenix, Arizona, recently spoke with CBS News for a brief interview about his acting career.
  Cena, who has been a “scene-stealer” in comedy films such as Trainwreck, Sisters and Daddy’s Home, spoke with CBS about his secret to stealing said-scenes.
  “I think a lot of the reason that stuff has made people laugh is because I’m OK not tak
  
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• Justin Roberts On Infamous Daniel Bryan Tie Incident, Working For Vince & More

  05-07-2017 22:27
  
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts recently appeared as a guest on the Cult Of Whatever podcast. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On what it’s like working for WWE Chairman Vince McMahon: “He is on top of everything; he makes sure everything goes the way he wants it to go. He micromanages everyone and everything. Sometimes he isn’t clear on direction and what he wants you to do, sometimes his direction doesn’t make sense, sometimes he will tell
  
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• Unseen Roman Reigns – Braun Strowman WWE Raw Video, Aiden English On Beating Randy Orton, Ask The Miz and Maryse Anything

  05-07-2017 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ask The Miz and Maryse Anything
  Roku is doing a Q&A with The Miz and Maryse heading into WWE SummerSlam, as seen below:If you could ask @WWE‘s @mikethemiz & @MaryseMizanin anything before #SummerSlam, what would it be?
  Tweet us questions using #AskTheMiz! pic.twitter.com/4EiRsbn2mi
  — Roku (@RokuPlayer) July 5, 2017Aiden English On Beating Randy Orton
  After his No DQ win over Randy Orton on Smackdown Live last night, Aiden English Tweeted t
  
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• DeAngelo Williams On If He Has A Future In Wrestling, Slammiversary Experience

  05-07-2017 22:13
  
  Following his appearance at this past Sunday night’s Slammiversary pay-per-view, where he competed alongside Moose in tag-team action, NFL running back DeAngelo Williams appeared as a guest on NFL reporter Adam Schefter’s ESPN podcast to discuss competing in the ring on a high-profile pro wrestling pay-per-view.
  While talking about his experience at the event, podcast host Schefter asked Williams if Slammiversary XV was a one-time thing for the NFL free agent, or if he will be pursu
  
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• Seth Rollins on a Possible Match Against The Rock, Latest NXT Insider with Cathy Kelley (Video), WWE Raw Social Media Score

  05-07-2017 22:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Raw Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #2 among series & specials for the night. Raw had 84,000 interactions with 21,000 unique authors on Twitter. This is down from last week’s 199,000 Twitter interactions with 76,000 unique authors.
  Raw also had 172,000 Facebook interactions with 174,000 unique authors, down from last week’s 255,000 interactions with 173,000 unique authors on Facebook.
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• Bret Hart Blogs on the Passing of His Brother Smith Hart

  05-07-2017 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Bret Hart’s brother Smith Hart passed away at the age of 68 on July 2nd. Earlier today Bret Hart posted the following blog about his brother on Instagram:
  “I want to thank everyone for your messages of love and support over these last few days.It is with a heavy heart that I write my final goodbye to my eldest brother Smith. I know that the gates of heaven will open up and welcome one of the most unique and original characters ever. One can only st
  
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• EVOLVE Star Returns From Injury, Updated EVOLVE 88 and 89 Cards, Samoa Joe vs Baron Corbin Full Match, WWE Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  05-07-2017 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  EVOLVE Star Returns From Injury, Updated EVOLVE 88 and 89 Cards
  WWN Live has issued the following:
  July 5th: You can get tickets for all upcoming EVOLVE events now at TicketFly.com. This includes this Saturday’s EVOLVE 88 in Charlotte, NC and this Sunday’s EVOLVE 89 in Atlanta, GA. Only your support can make this weekend’s events a success! You can print tickets at home or show the barcode on your cell phone so there is no need to worry about will call or
  
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• Jerry Lawler Talks Wale Going Off-Script on WWE Smackdown Live, Defends His Retweet of Controversial Donald Trump Video

  05-07-2017 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On this week’s edition of ‘Dinner With The King’, co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk about Wale going off-script on Smackdown. The King also defends retweeting Donald Trump’s video that has caught fire over the past couple days.
  On Wale’s off-script reference:
  “You say Vince [McMahon] would have not been pleased, but I’m sure that’s not what
  
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• Jerry Lawler Talks The Usos Going Off-Script on WWE Smackdown Live Segment, Defends His Retweet of Controversial Donald Trump Video

  05-07-2017 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On this week’s edition of ‘Dinner With The King’, co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk about The Usos going off-script on Smackdown. The King also defends retweeting Donald Trump’s video that has caught fire over the past couple days.
  On Wale’s off-script reference:
  “You say Vince [McMahon] would have not been pleased, but I’m sure that’s not w
  
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• Matt Riddle on Why He Is Not Currently In WWE, If He In Interested in Signing with NXT, Which WWE Star Should Never Have Been Hired

  05-07-2017 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former UFC star Matt Riddle recently spoke with Metro and below are some interview highlights:
  You’re asked this question a lot, but is the main reason you’re not in WWE right now because you simply don’t fancy it at the moment?
  It’s not that I don’t fancy it, WWE is the biggest company in the world for professional wrestling. At the end of the day, that’s where everybody wants to be, but some people get there s
  
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• Justin Roberts on The Daniel Bryan Tie Choking Incident, Working For Vince McMahon, the Most Nerve-Racking Part of His WWE Job and More

  05-07-2017 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE announcer Justin Roberts recently spoke with Cult of Whatever and below are some interview highlights:
  Working for Vince McMahon:
  “He is on top of everything; he makes sure everything goes the way he wants it to go. He micromanages everyone and everything. Sometimes he isn’t clear on direction and what he wants you to do, sometimes his direction doesn’t make sense, sometimes he will tell you one thing but he wants something else. It
  
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• News for Tonight’s Lucha Underground; Final First Round of the Cueto Cup and More (Video)

  05-07-2017 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for tonight’s Lucha Underground:
  Is the pressure too much? Watch Dante Fox relieve his time as a POW on the all new “Lucha Underground.” Time is ticking as Rey Mysterio and Johnny Mundo continue to prepare for their ultimate battle. The final first round of the Cueto Cup begins this Wednesday, July 5th at 8:00PM ET. Don’t miss new one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®
  
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• WZ Daily 7.5.17: NJPW’s Big United States Expansion Plans, Universal Title Plans, Broken Universe Update, Enzo v Cass & Ciampa’s Recovery

  05-07-2017 19:00 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’s Kevin Kellam as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from the last forty-eight hours that Nick & Kevin d
  
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• Kurt Angle On Who In WWE Has Approached Him For Advice, In-Ring Style & More

  05-07-2017 18:22
  
  WWE Hall Of Famer and current RAW General Manager Kurt Angle recently spoke with The Dallas Observer to promote this Sunday’s WWE Great Balls Of Fire pay-per-view at the American Airlines Center. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On which current WWE Superstars have approached him looking for advice: “Well, it’s not only the wrestler’s responsibility but also the writing staff. There are guys today that I love. Sami Zayn and the Fashion Police are a co
  
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• Fight Network Announces Broadcast Partnership with Smash Wrestling, How Naomi Made Her Title Glow (Video), Jericho Podcast News

  05-07-2017 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jericho Podcast News
  On this week’s edition of “Talk is Jericho”, Corey Taylor returns to discuss his latest project. He also mentions how he was close to making an appearance at Wrestlemania and his involvement in a Samoa Joe versus Baron Corbin live event match.
  Fight Network Announces Broadcast Partnership with Smash Wrestling
  The following press release has been issued:
  Fight Network Announces
  
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• Kurt Angle on Who In WWE Has Approached Him For Advice, In-Ring Action Today Compared To His First Run, GLOW on Netflix Success

  05-07-2017 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Raw General Manager Kurt Angle recently spoke with the Dallas Observer and below are some interview highlights:
  Who in the WWE has approached him for advice:
  “Well, it’s not only the wrestler’s responsibility but also the writing staff. There are guys today that I love. Sami Zayn and the Fashion Police are a couple examples of guys who approached me for advice on how to improve their characters. It’s about taking c
  
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• Big Changes In Store for WWE 2K18?, The New Day Celebrates Rap Battle Win (Video), News on WWE TV Rights Fees and Upcoming Renewal

  05-07-2017 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on WWE TV Rights Fees and Upcoming Renewal
  The Wall Street Journal has published a new article on how WWE is continuing its efforts to grab the attention of TV advertisers, and the article noted “around two-thirds of WWE’s revenue is tied to TV rights fees, subscriptions and advertising, while the rest comes from selling live events tickets and products”.
  WWE’s next TV rights renewal will take place in 2019.
  Big Changes In Store for WWE 2K18?
  
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• NXT TV Preview (7/5): Bobby Roode vs. Roderick Strong World Title Match

  05-07-2017 17:35
  
  WWE returns this evening with the latest episode of NXT TV on the WWE Network, featuring a NXT World Championship main event.
  Headlining tonight’s edition of NXT TV will be “The Glorious One” himself, as Bobby Roode is scheduled to defend the NXT World Title against Roderick Strong.
  WWE.com wrote the following regarding tonight’s show:
  WWE NXT preview, July 5, 2017: The Glorious One defends against Roderick Strong
  Roderick Strong looks to defend his name, his honor and, m
  
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• *Spoilers* Impact Wrestling/GFW Taping Results For 7/13 (Orlando, Florida)

  05-07-2017 17:25
  
  Following Sunday night’s Slammiversary XV pay-per-view and Monday night’s post-PPV television tapings, Impact Wrestling / GFW taped additional material for future episodes of Impact Wrestling on Tuesday night at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
  Featured below are spoiler results from the tapings, which are expected to air as part of the July 13th broadcast on Pop TV. The report was written by @this_is_marc and WrestlingInc.com, with help from Tommy & Vanessa DeSocio.
  IMPACT
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: Predicting WWE Great Balls of Fire

  05-07-2017 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This Sunday is the first, and hopefully last, WWE Pay-Per-View called Great Balls of Fire. Live from Dallas, WWE RAW will give feuds that have been brewing, bosses who are trying to dethrone the goddess and a beast taking on a submission machine. Below are my predictions for WWE Great Balls of Fire.
  The Hardy Boyz vs. Sheamus and Cesaro
  A 30 Minute Iron Man Match for the RAW Tag Team Championships at WWE Great Balls of Fire is a match tha
  
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• AJ Styles Wins Independence Day Battle Royal, Earns U.S. Title Shot At Battleground

  05-07-2017 17:05
  
  As we reported as a spoiler last week, AJ Styles will be challenging Kevin Owens once again for the WWE United States Championship at the upcoming WWE Battleground 2017 pay-per-view later this month.
  “The Phenomenal One” ended up participating in the Independence Day battle royal at Tuesday night’s special Fourth Of July episode of SmackDown Live, advancing to the match by defeating American Alpha’s Chad Gable in a qualifying bout.
  The former WWE Champion would go on to
  
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• Video: John Cena & Rusev Return, Flag Match Set For WWE Battleground PPV

  05-07-2017 16:46
  
  As advertised, longtime top WWE Superstar and emerging Hollywood actor John Cena made his long-awaited return to WWE at the special Fourth of July episode of SmackDown Live.
  During the show, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday evening, Cena came out to wish America a happy birthday and discuss his “Free Agent” status, however he would end up being interrupted by another returning WWE Superstar.
  Rusev came out during Cena’s return segment last night, setting up a Fl
  
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• Kofi Kingston Realizes His Rap Battle Mistake, Kevin Owens Tells Great Story About His DVD, Behind-the-Scenes John Cena Tapout Video

  05-07-2017 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens Tells Great Story About His DVD
  As noted, the new Kevin Owens WWE DVD has been a hot item, and Owens posted the following story on Twitter regarding his father purchasing the set:In 1995, my dad rented a VHS of WrestleMania 11 at this video store in my hometown of Marieville. Today, my parents bought my DVD there. pic.twitter.com/cVtXGiHoiF
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) July 4, 2017Behind-the-Scenes John Cena Tapout Video
  See how John C
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (7/4/2017): Phoenix, Arizona

  05-07-2017 16:34
  
  In addition to SmackDown Live, WWE presented the latest episode of 205 Live on the WWE Network on Tuesday evening.
  Featured below are complete results for the 7/4 edition of the show. The following report was written by @Jeremy_Peeples and F4WOnline.com.
  205 Live Results (7/4/2017)
  Titus O’Neil started things off walking backstage in a red shirt and wacky hat. He yelled and told Akira Tozawa that he’s going to make tons of money after the pay-per-view. He then chatted with Ariya Daiv
  
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• Huge Updates On NJPW’s United States Expansion: Tours Being Planned, LA Offices & Dojo, More

  05-07-2017 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling Owner Takaaki Kidani recently spoke with Tokyo Sports about the G1 Special they hosted this past weekend in Long Beach, CA.
  Some of the big highlights coming out of the interview are:
  NJPW considers both shows to have been a huge success
  They would like to try a touring styled show in the United States no later than March or April 2018
  NJPW will be opening offices in Los Angeles within the year
  NJPW will be opening a dojo in Los Angeles in early 2018
  Thank you
  
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• Punjabi Prison Toys Selling for Surprising Amounts of Money on EBay, Latest BellaBody Video, Neville Takes a Shot at Americans on the 4th

  05-07-2017 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Neville Takes a Shot at Americans
  Neville took the following shot at America yesterday as the country celebrated the Fourth of July:Traitors. Spineless SWINE.
  ANYWHERE >
  HAVE A MISERABLE 4TH.
  — KING (@WWENeville) July 5, 2017Punjabi Prison Toys Selling for Surprising Amounts of Money on EBay
  Billi Bhatti of The Dirty Sheets podcast has released the following video, during which he reveals the surprising amount of money toy Punjabi Prisons a
  
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• The Hype Bros Tease Dissension On Twitter, SD Live Independence Day Battle Royal (Video)

  05-07-2017 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Hype Bros Tease Dissension On Twitter
  Last night’s episode of Smackdown Live was main evented by an Independence Day Battle Royal to determine the #1 Contender to Kevin Owens‘ United States Championship.
  During the match Mojo Rawley eliminated his Hype Bros tag team partner Zack Ryder from the match. The two were teasing dissension before the match on Smackdown Live and they continued to do so after the match on Twitter:Wow…&hell
  
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• Wale Signs With Titus Worldwide (Video), WWE Producer Praises 205 Live Match, Pro Wrestling Birthdays

  05-07-2017 15:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wale Signs With Titus Worldwide
  WWE has released the above video on-line featuring Grammy nominated hip-hip star Wale signing with Titus Worldwide on last night’s episode of 205 Live.
  Related: Did The Usos Go Off Script With Paige Reference on Smackdown?
  WWE Producer Praises 205 Live Match
  Last night’s episode of 205 Live saw an incredible match between Rich Swann and TJ Perkins. Swann would ultimately win the match but fans on-line quickly began spreading word of it’s aw
  
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• AJ Styles Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: Here’s When It’ll Happen

  05-07-2017 10:49
  
  It looks like we probably won’t have to wait much longer to see AJ Styles take on Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE.
  According to Cageside Seats, in an effort to make this year’s SummerSlam as big as possible, WWE is seriously considering the idea of putting a Nakamura vs. AJ Styles match on the Brooklyn card.
  This echoes what Dave Meltzer said a few weeks ago on Wrestling Observer Radio.
  “I don’t know for sure [if it’ll happen at SummerSlam], but it’s for sure a plann
  
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• Updated Match Card For WWE Great Balls Of Fire

  05-07-2017 10:30
  
  On this past Monday’s Raw, it was announced that the Hardys vs. Sheamus and Cesaro match for the Tag Team Titles will be a 30-minute Iron Man match. Also, the Akira Tozawa vs. Neville match for the Cruiserweight Title has been moved to the pre-show. So, with those two changes, here is the full match card for this Sunday’s Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view.
  Brock Lesnar (C) vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Universal Championship)
  Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman (Ambulance Match)
  Sheamus and Cesaro
  
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• Ex-WCW Referee Finally Breaks Silence On Controversial Starrcade ’97 Finish

  05-07-2017 10:11
  
  WCW’s Starrcade event in December of 1997 ended up being the biggest event in the history of the company, as it marked the payoff to the year long angle between Sting and the New World Order.
  To say that the Sting vs. Hogan match didn’t live up to the hype would be a massive understatement, and one of the reasons for that was the wonky finish.
  Originally, referee Nick Patrick was supposed to screw Sting out of the match by fast-counting when Hogan covered him. But instead, the WCW of
  
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• Video: Roman Reigns Calls Out The Undertaker At WWE Live Event

  05-07-2017 09:50
  
  During a recent WWE live event in Singapore, Roman Reigns called out The Undertaker for a rematch. Of course, The Undertaker didn’t respond.
  Prior to Reigns’ SummerSlam announcement, Cageside Seats reported that WWE, for whatever reason, wanted fans to think that it was going to be The Undertaker. As we all know by now, it won’t be The Undertaker.
  It really does look like The Undertaker is actually done for good this time. Of course, we’ll only really know for sure if he
  
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• Backstage Update On A Potential Brock Lesnar Vs. Finn Balor Feud

  05-07-2017 09:42
  
  Prior to the Extreme Rules pay-per-view back in June, WWE heavily teased a Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor feud, which led many to believe that the match was going to happen at some point before next year’s WrestleMania. However, it doesn’t look like the match is going to happen at all, or at least anytime soon.
  According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, a Balor vs. Lesnar feud is no longer in the cards, which could mean that the Lesnar vs. Joe feud will continue fol
  
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (7/4): Naomi On Who She Wants to Face at Battleground, Mike & Maria Talk Love, Styles vs Owens Eating Contest?

  05-07-2017 07:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Renee Young and Daniel Bryan are again the hosts for WWE Talking Smack. They start by wishing everyone a happy Independence Day before jumping into the events on Smackdown Live. The general manager was tired of James Ellsworth interfering with the Women’s Division. He decided to let Carmella keep her Money in the Bank briefcase. However, he felt he had to discipline Ellsworth.
  First Guest: Naomi
  They start by admiring the glowing championship the Naomi is carrying. The Women’s Champ
  
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• Did The Usos Go Off Script With Paige Reference on Smackdown?, Tag Team Star Teases Going Solo (Video), AJ Styles on Becoming #1 Contender

  05-07-2017 06:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles on Becoming #1 Contender
  After winning the Independence Day Battle Royal on Smackdown Live tonight to earn the right to face Kevin Owens for the U.S. Title at WWE Battleground, AJ Styles Tweeted the following:Happy 4th of July everyone. I’m bringing that #USTitle back where it belongs. #NumberOneContender #SDLive
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) July 5, 2017Did The Usos Go Off Script With Paige Reference on Smackdown?
  As noted, The Usos made a r
  
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• John Cena In-Action After Tonight’s WWE 205 Live (Photos and Video)

  05-07-2017 06:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Following tonight’s WWE 205 Live, John Cena and Shinsuke Nakamura teamed up to defeat Rusev and Baron Corbin in the dark match main event of the night.
  On Smackdown Live tonight, Rusev interrupted John Cena’s return promo, and it was later announced that Rusev vs John Cena in a Flag Match will take place at WWE Battleground in July 23rd.
  Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin appears likely for Battleground after Nakamura w
  
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• Promo Video for Bobby Roode vs Roderick Strong on NXT, Lana Forms Alliance on Smackdown?, Retro GLOW Ad in Star Magazine (Photo)

  05-07-2017 05:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lana Forms New Alliance on Smackdown?
  After Lana lost her third straight Smackdown Women’s Title match loss to Naomi tonight on Smackdown Live, Tamina Snuka came out and offered Lana a pep talk. Snuka encouraged Lana to get up off the mat, and the two left the ring together, indicating a possible new alliance for Lana on the Blue Brand.
  GLOW Ladies Takeover Star Magazine (Photo)
  Star Magazine is running the following ad for GLOW on Netflix:The Gorgeou
  
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• Paige’s Leaked Private Videos Referenced on Smackdown Tonight, Update on The Colons WWE Status, John Cena Says He’s “Far From Done”

  05-07-2017 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige’s Leaked Sex Tape Referenced on Smackdown Live Tonight
  During the rap battle between The New Day and The Usos on Smackdown Live tonight, Paige’s private video that was leaked a few months back was referenced by The Usos when they said the following:
  “Let’s just keep it PG, you know what’s good… don’t get all Rated R like ya boy Xavier Woods.”
  Update on The Colons WWE Status
  As noted, Primo did not work WWE wee
  
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• Updated WWE Battleground PPV Match Card, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split?, The Rundown w/ McKenzie Mitchell (Video)

  05-07-2017 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Battleground
  The following matches are confirmed for this month’s WWE Battleground pay-per-view after tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live:
  WWE Championship (Punjabi Prison Match)Jinder Mahal (c) vs Randy Orton
  SmackDown Tag Team ChampionshipThe Usos (c) vs The New Day
  United States ChampionshipKevin Owens (c) vs AJ Styles
  Flag MatchJohn Cena vs Rusev
  Brand Split War
  This week’s episode of RAW featured the f
  
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• Who Won The Smackdown Independence Day Battle Royal?, Impact Wrestling Preview (Video), Did You Enjoy SD! Live?

  05-07-2017 04:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  AJ Styles will challenge Kevin Owens for the United States Championship after winning the Independence Day Battle Royal – and a match to get into the battle royal in the first place.
  Styles beat Chad Gable earlier tonight, then won the battle royal, last eliminating Sami Zayn in the main event of tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live. Kevin Owens ran in and attacked Styles but it was shortlived however as Styles made a comeback and connected
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (7/4): TJ Perkins vs Rich Swann, Titus Brand Hypes Cruiserweight Title Match & More

  05-07-2017 04:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 205 Live Results
  7/4/17
  Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
  – Titus O’Neil kicks off the show in the backstage area, screaming at the top of his lungs into his phone because he thinks Akira Tozawa can’t hear him all the way in Japan. He continues shouting as he walks through the back, trying to talk to Airya Daivari about his fancy clothes. Titus finds Mustafa Ali and says that if he keeps up winning they’ll have to call him Muhammad Ali. He screams “floa
  
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• Flag Match Added To WWE Battleground PPV, Styles vs Gable Highlights, Around The Ring With Da Pope (Videos)

  05-07-2017 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Battleground
  Following the challenged issued by John Cena at the start of tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, Daniel Bryan confirmed Cena would face Rusev in a Flag Match at WWE Battleground this month.
  Related: John Cena Addresses The WWE Smackdown Live Crowd, Injured WWE Star Returns To Interrupt His Speech (Photos / Video)
  Rusev interrupted Cena’s return tonight and the two traded barbs before Cena called for a fight, but Rusev backed
  
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• Smackdown Crowns Rap Battle Winner, James Ellsworth Suspended And Fined, Lilian Garcia Sings Star Spangled Banner (Video)

  05-07-2017 03:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rap Battle
  Wale declared The New Day the winners of tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live Rap Battle after The Usos attacked New Day for their final verse.
  The battle consisted of references to The Usos being in dark matches, Rikishi’s butt, Xavier Woods’ scandalous incident with Paige, Big E’s chest, and Kofi losing his Jamaican accent. The final line came from Woods, who said Jimmy was nothing until Naomi got him on Total Divas, and that they sh
  
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• GFW Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results For 7/4 *Spoilers*

  05-07-2017 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s Impact Wrestling TV taping results from tonight’s television tapings at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida:
  Xplosion
  Tyrus defeated Caleb Konley
  Taiji Ishimori defeated Andrew Everett
  Impact
  Konnan introduces Alberto El Patron as the newest member of LAX, but Alberto asks what he is doing because he’s not joining them. Konnan then asks him to join and talks about what other companies have done to Alberto, but they will protect him he
  
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• Free Agent John Cena Addresses The WWE Smackdown Live Crowd, Injured WWE Star Returns To Interrupt His Speech (Photos / Video)

  05-07-2017 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena made his return to WWE Smackdown Live, but it didn’t go without interruption as Rusev also made his return and took issue with the fanfare surrounding Cena’s comeback.
  Cena kicked the show off and talked about how good it was to be back, he keeps hearing people talk about him going Hollywood, and how he’s a part timer. Cena said he is going to make great use of his time in WWE, and named Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Sh
  
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• Backstage News On Possible Upcoming PPV Main Event Being Scrapped *Potential Spoiler*

  05-07-2017 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  When WWE placed five of their top stars of Raw – Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, Samoa Joe, and Bray Wyatt – in the main event of the Extreme Rules pay-per-view, the plan was to eventually have just about every participant face Brock Lesnar in a singles match leading into WrestleMania 34, with Reigns competing against Lesnar in New Orleans.
  Samoa Joe is vying for the WWE Universal Championship at G
  
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• Footage Of Alberto El Patron’s Post Slammiversary Speech, Okada Joins Balor Club? (Photo), Big Show & Angle Recall Hair vs Hair Match

  05-07-2017 01:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Slammiversary
  The following video features footage of new Unified Global Force Wrestling / Impact Wrestling Champion Alberto El Patron’s post-show speech to the fans in the Impact Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
  As noted previously, Alberto spoke to the fans and praised Bobby Lashley for giving him the fight of his life, and knocked WWE for being ‘sports entertainers’, but Impact was full of wrestlers: (*Warning: video does c
  
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• John Cena In New Tapout Body Spray Ad, Jeremy Borash Takes Tacks Out Of His Hands After Slammiversary (Videos)

  05-07-2017 00:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Slammiversary
  The following video features a post match look at Jeremy Borash removing thumbtacks from his hands after he and Joseph Park / Abyss defeated Scott Steiner and Josh Mathews at Slammiversary.
  As noted previously, Borash had 25-35 puncture wounds on his hands after hitting a top rope splash onto a pile of thumbtacks which required medical attention. Borash also had to have his hands taped up, which could be seen when he came back out later on in the show.
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• Wale On How He’ll Call Tonight’s Rap Battle, John Cena Comments On Being Bullied As A Kid, Advice To Overcome Negativity In Your Life

  05-07-2017 00:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Smackdown Live
  The following video features rapper Wale talking to WWE about how he will officiate tonight’s rap battle between The New Day and The Usos. Wale says he expects a fair battle and will stay impartial, and hopes the fans will pick a true winner.
  Related: News for Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live and 205 Live; John Cena Returns, Big Battle Royal, Title Match, Rap Off, WZ Live Coverage and More
  John Cena
  John Cena recently spoke with CBS News about his participation in the &ld
  
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