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• Samoa Joe Arrives For Tonight’s RAW, Xavier Woods On ‘Talking Smack’

  17-07-2017 23:55
  
  – The Samoan Submission Machine discusses his clash with Roman Reigns tonight on Raw, with the winner going on to battle Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at SummerSlam.– WWE Superstar Xavier Woods recently took to Twitter and publicly expressed disappointment over the cancellation of Talking Smack:Also, I turn around to play video games for two days and #TalkingSmack gets cancelled?!?! We shall miss you pic.twitter.com/syINzouImr
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• WATCH: 14 Year Old Abby Spencer Wrestles Her First Match Dedicated to Mick Foley

  17-07-2017 23:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted last week, Abby Spencer, a 14-year old girl from Henderson, Nevada, is known to many as the 11 year old girl who set up a social media campaign through Facebook called Abby’s Million Dollar Dream in which she attempted to raise $1,000,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Light.
  Abby toured Southern California while promoting her fund-raiser. She went to Beverly Hills to be recognized by their Mayor and accepted a $1,000 donation. She also made a s
  
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• Kevin Owens Applauds WWE’s Talking Smack Decision, Kurt Angle Arrives at WWE Raw (Video), More NXT Road Trip Live Events Announced

  17-07-2017 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More NXT Road Trip Events Announced
  Triple H has Tweeted the following:Be a part of the #NXTRoadTrip in#NXTRochester 9/7#NXTStCatharines 9/8#NXTToronto 9/9Tickets on sale Friday at 10am ET!#WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/1sTAl8cPGk
  — Triple H (@TripleH) July 17, 2017Kevin Owens Applauds WWE’s Talking Smack Decision
  WWE Smackdown Live star Kevin Owens is happy with WWE’s decision no longer to air Talking Smack as a weekly series, as he Tweeted the following:If true, I applaud @WWE&ls
  
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• Kevin Owens Applauds WWE’s Talking Smack Decision, Kurt Angle Arrives at WWE Raw (Video), More NXT Road Trip Events Announced

  17-07-2017 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More NXT Road Trip Events Announced
  Triple H has Tweeted the following:Be a part of the #NXTRoadTrip in#NXTRochester 9/7#NXTStCatharines 9/8#NXTToronto 9/9Tickets on sale Friday at 10am ET!#WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/1sTAl8cPGk
  — Triple H (@TripleH) July 17, 2017Kevin Owens Applauds WWE’s Talking Smack Decision
  WWE Smackdown Live star Kevin Owens is happy with WWE’s decision no longer to air Talking Smack as a weekly series, as he Tweeted the following:If true, I applaud @WWE&ls
  
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• Plans Revealed for The Hardys on Tonight’s WWE Raw, Big SummerSlam Angle Also Planned *Spoilers*

  17-07-2017 23:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, The Hardys will face The Revival on WWE Raw tonight. Additionally, a singles match between Bayley and Sasha Banks is expected to take place, with the winner facing Alexa Bliss for the WWE Raw Women’s Title at SummerSlam.
  As we previously reported, Dean Ambrose will kickoff Raw tonight, and the main event will feature Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns with the winner facing Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Title at SummerSlam.
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• More Spoilers For Tonight’s RAW

  17-07-2017 23:33
  
  – According to PWInsider, the Hardys will face The Revival on tonight’s episode of RAW. They also added that there will be an angle to setup a match between Sasha Banks and Bayley next week, with the winner facing Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam for the RAW Women’s Championship.
  Dean Ambrose is also set to open tonight’s show.As noted earlier, tonight’s main event will feature Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns with the winner getting a title match against WWE Universal Champion
  
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• Kevin Owens Applauds Dropping ‘Talking Smack’, WWE Stars In Tokyo

  17-07-2017 23:26
  
  – WWE Superstar Kevin Owens recently took to Twitter and applauded WWE for dropping Talking Smack on Tuesday nights, check out his tweet below:If true, I applaud @WWE's initiative to cancel #TalkingSmack and to no longer give @ReneeYoungWWE and @WWEDanielBryan's nonsense a platform.
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) July 17, 2017– WWE has released the following video, featuring Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, Sasha Banks, Sheamus and Cesaro discussing their recent trip to Tokyo:#RAW #
  
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• John Cena And Mom In New Hefty Commercial, Ambulance Match Reactions

  17-07-2017 23:17
  
  – WWE Superstar John Cena is once again promoting Hefty Ultra Strong campaign, he played a key role in the success of last summer’s Hefty Ultra Strong launch. This year, John Cena’s mother Carol, is now featured in two new Hefty commercials, check them out below:– WWE has released the following video featuring real time fan reactions to the Ambulance Match between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman:The post John Cena And Mom In New Hefty Commercial, Ambulance Match Reactions
  
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• Roderick Strong Wants To Compete Against Shawn Michaels, WWE Continues Shield Reunion Tease, Reaction Towards Mae Young Classic

  17-07-2017 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roderick Strong Wants To Compete Against Shawn Michaels
  Current NXT star Roderick Strong was asked on Twitter what legend he would like to face if given the opportunity. Strong stated that he would face Shawn Michaels. Michaels responded to Strong, “I’m not sure I could take all the backbreakers!!!”
  WWE Continues Shield Reunion Tease
  In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there was speculation that Dean Ambrose an
  
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• Triple H Reveals Future NXT Road Trip Dates

  17-07-2017 23:04
  
  – 14-Time World Champion Triple H took to Twitter and announced the following special WWE NXT Road Trip dates:
  * NXT event Rochester, NY – September 7th* NXT event St Catharines, ON – September 8th* NXT event Toronto, ON – September 9th
  Tickets on sale Friday at 10am ET! #WeAreNXTBe a part of the #NXTRoadTrip in#NXTRochester 9/7#NXTStCatharines 9/8#NXTToronto 9/9
  Tickets on sale Friday at 10am ET!#WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/1sTAl8cPGk
  — Triple H (@TripleH) July 17, 20
  
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• Kurt Angle Arrives For Tonight’s Big Reveal

  17-07-2017 22:44
  
  – Check out the following video fearturing Raw General Manager Kurt Angle speaking exclusively to WWE on arrival as he gets set to reveal his “personal matter” to the world.The post Kurt Angle Arrives For Tonight’s Big Reveal appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Big Matches Revealed For Next Week’s RAW

  17-07-2017 22:39
  
  – According to PWInsider, it’s believed that Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose will team up to take on The Miz, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel at next week’s Raw.
  * Finn Balor will take on Elias Samson in a NO DQ match at next week’s Raw.
  * The Hardys are set to take on The Revival tonight.
  * Also we will see Bayley and Sasha Banks for a match next week where the winner gets Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam with the Title on the line.The post Big Matches Revealed For Next Week’s RA
  
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• Backstage Update On ‘Talking Smack’ Being Dropped

  17-07-2017 22:31
  
  – As noted, according to The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, Vince McMahon was a big reason for the show being dropped on Tuesday nights. During last night’s episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer continued to weigh in on the subject:
  “If [Vince McMahon] was that against [Talking Smack] then why is he continuing the show twice a month instead of five times a month or whatever it was before?” Metlzer asked.
  “So I think that he just wants to do the high
  
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• VIDEOS: First Look at New Hefty Ultra Strong Commercials Starring John Cena and His Mother Carol

  17-07-2017 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar John Cena is once again promoting Hefty Ultra Strong in a multimedia campaign designed to showcase the line’s strength and low cost. Cena played a key role in the success of last summer’s Hefty Ultra Strong launch, helping to energize the brand by offering new product features consumers want at a lower price.
  This year, John is a having a proud son moment, as his mother Carol has long shown she
  
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• No DQ Match and More Rumored for Next Week’s WWE Raw, Roman Reigns Hypes Tonight’s Raw Main Event, WWE Polls Fans on Conor McGregor

  17-07-2017 21:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Polls Fans on Conor McGregor
  WWE.com has published a new poll asking fans which WWE Hall of Famer Conor McGregor reminds them of, and the choices are Ric Flair or Steve Austin. As of this writing, 75% went with Stone Cold.
  No DQ Match and More Rumored for Next Week’s WWE Raw
  According to PWInsider.com, word going around backstage in WWE is that next week’s Raw will feature Seth Rollins and De
  
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• Dean Ambrose Comments on a Shield Reunion

  17-07-2017 21:17
  
  WWE is clearly building towards a Shield reunion at some point, but the only question is, when will it happen?
  It looks like Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose could end up being on a team at SummerSlam, as they’ll likely take on the trio of The Miz, Bo Dallas, and Curtis Axel in a handicap match.
  Of course, Roman Reigns will likely be in the SummerSlam main event against Brock Lesnar.
  Who's missing from this ring?! #WWEMSG pic.twitter.com/DHXPZKqH0w
  — MSG (@TheGarden) July 8, 2017The pos
  
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• Possible Spoiler For Tonight’s Raw Main Event

  17-07-2017 21:06
  
  The main event of tonight’s Raw show, which will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, will be Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe, where the winner will become the number one contender for Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal Championship.
  Last week, there was a rumor going around which suggested that WWE might be thinking about doing a multi-man match for the title at SummerSlam. However, according to Cageside Seats, it looks like Reigns will pick up the win tonight, and get his one on one match with
  
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• Backstage Plan For The WrestleMania 34 Main Event

  17-07-2017 20:58
  
  It looks like we could end up getting a match between WWE’s two most polarizing figures at next year’s WrestleMania, as Cageside Seats is reporting that John Cena vs. Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship could end up being the main event of next year’s show in New Orleans.
  According to the site, John Cena will be in the Universal Championship match at next year’s WrestleMania, and whether or not he challenges Reigns, Lesnar, or someone else for that title remains t
  
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• Update on The Rock’s Status For WrestleMania 34

  17-07-2017 20:50
  
  Since returning to WWE in 2011, The Rock has been a major part of every single WrestleMania, with the exception of one — WrestleMania 33. Will he miss next year’s show too? Will he be able to wrestle on it? Does he even want to wrestle? Dave Meltzer answered all of these questions on Sunday’s Wrestling Observer Radio.
  “There’s insurance reasons which is the reason that Dwayne hasn’t wrestled a match in a couple of years. Because of the Hercules movie, which ha
  
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• Paige & El Patron Appear in Public, Ambulance Match Reactions on Next ‘Bring it to the Table’, Batista in New ‘Bladerunner’ Trailer (Videos)

  17-07-2017 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige & El Patron Appear in Public
  Paige and Alberto El Patron made their first public appearance at a soccer game this past Sunday, following the domestic incident which took place last week at the Orlando airport.
  As noted, GFW has indefinitely suspended El Patron until the conclusion of the investigation into the airport incident, and WAW has stripped El Patron of the World Title.
  Ambulance Match Reactions on Next ‘Bring it to the Tab
  
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• Dixie Carter Appearing on Tonight’s Raw?

  17-07-2017 20:33
  
  On Sunday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer talked about Kurt Angle’s upcoming big reveal, and whether or not it’ll end up being former TNA/Impact Wrestling president Dixie Carter.
  “It could be Dixie Carter. I don’t know, we’ll see. Nothing’s out of the question.”
  According to Cageside Seats, Dixie Carter will not appear on tonight’s Raw, which means that the big reveal will more than likely end up being Stephanie McMahon. Rumor has it
  
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• WWE Royal Rumble Travel Packages, When Will the Next WWE Talking Smack Episode Air?, Triple H and Vince McMahon Hype Mae Young Classic

  17-07-2017 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  When Will the Next WWE Talking Smack Episode Air?
  WWE has confirmed the next episode of Talking Smack will air after WWE Battleground on Sunday night. As noted, the show will no longer air every Tuesday night after Smackdown on the WWE Network.
  Triple H and Vince McMahon Hype Mae Young Classic
  Vince McMahon Tweeted the following, hyping this summer’s Mae Young Classic:32 competitors from 13 countries. Get ready @WWEUniverse for the #MaeYoungClassic. pic.twitter.com/RnDlbG1VWQ
  — Vinc
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Lexington (07/16): John Cena Headlines, Finn Balor In Action

  17-07-2017 20:23
  
  – Check out the following results from tonight’s WWE live event in Lexington, KY:
  * Apollo Crews, Heath Slater & Rhyno defeated Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson & Curt Hawkins
  * Goldust defeated R-Truth
  * Akira Tozawa defeated Brian Kendrick
  * Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose defeated The Miztourage (Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel)
  * Finn Bálor defeated Elias Samson
  * Mickie James & Dana Brooke defeated RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss & Nia Jax.
  * WWE RAW Tag Tea
  
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• Kurt Angle Comments On Tonight’s Big Reveal

  17-07-2017 20:16
  
  – As noted, tonight’s RAW from Nashville will feature the big reveal of Kurt Angle’s mystery storyline.
  Angle has been seen with Corey Graves in recent weeks discussing a highly sensitive personal matter that Angle thinks could ruin him. Angle is bringing a loved one with him to RAW tonight to help him make the big announcement.
  The RAW GM took to twitter and posted the following message:The announcement I make in 10 hours on Monday Night Raw will change my life and career 4eve
  
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• Kenny King On Impact Wrestling Pay Issues, MVP Firing, His Mom Beating Cancer

  17-07-2017 20:10
  
  Ring Of Honor (ROH) wrestler and “Bachelorette” contestant Kenny King recently sat down with wrestling legend Sean Waltman during a recent episode of X-Pac’s 12360 podcast. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On the difference in working for Impact Wrestling and ROH: “I get my damn check on time bro. Getting paid on time is a huge advantage and difference. That and also the culture at ROH. It’s always been we’re just going to blow this s&ndas
  
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• Tonight’s RAW Preview: Kurt Angle To Expose Controversy To Fans

  17-07-2017 20:05
  
  – Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
  Universal Champion Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam challenger to be determinedWith a Universal Championship opportunity on the line, Reigns vs. Joe will undoubtedly turn up the volume in this Music City melee.
  Kurt Angle to expose controversy to the world
  For the past several weeks, Corey Graves and Raw General Manager Kurt Angle have been secretly discussing some sensitive information that could not onl
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Tallahassee (07/16): Jinder Mahal Vs. AJ Styles

  17-07-2017 20:01
  
  – Check out the following WWE live event results from Tallahassee, Florida:
  * Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Dolph Ziggler
  * Sin Cara and American Alpha defeated Epico, Aiden English and Erick Rowan
  * Rusev defeated Zack Ryder
  * SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos retained over Breezango and The New Day
  * Baron Corbin defeated Sami Zayn
  * SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch defeated Tamina Snuka, Natalya and Carmella
  * WWE Champion Jinder Mahal retained ov
  
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• El Patron Stripped Of WAW Undisputed World Heavyweight Title

  17-07-2017 19:57
  
  Below is the official statement regarding the title:
  The WAW Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship has been declared vacant at last night’s Academy Show in Costessey, following a unanimous decision by the WAW Championship Committee. The WAWCC’s decision was announced by Zak Knight but no information was revealed regarding the crowning of a new champion. Since the announcement several individuals have announced their desire to compete for the title. Both European Heavyweight Champ
  
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• Paige’s Family’s UK Promotion Strips Alberto El Patron of Their World Title, Statement Issued Does Not Mention El Patron By Name

  17-07-2017 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  World Association of Wrestling out of The UK, which is owned by WWE star Paige’s father, Ricky Knight, issued the statement below, noting Alberto El Patron has been stripped of the WAW World Title.
  It’s worth noting Alberto El Patron is not mentioned by name in the statement, making it likely this is not part of a story line, and could be connected to the domestic battery incident involving El Patron and Paige, which took place at the Orland
  
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• WWE Stars Discuss Recent Trip to Tokyo, Bray Wyatt vs Kofi Kingston (Videos), Rusev Hypes Flag Match, Fans on Ronda Rousey in WWE

  17-07-2017 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans on Ronda Rousey
  WWE.com has published a new poll asking fans who they would want Ronda Rousey to face if she were to compete in a WWE ring. The choices are Charlotte Flair, Stephanie McMahon, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Lana, Nia Jax, Natalya, Becky Lynch, Naomi or Alexa Bliss.
  As of this writing, 31% voted for Flair while 28% went with McMahon, 15% for Jax, 7% for Becky, 7% for Sasha and 6% for Bliss. The rest received 2% or less.
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• Kurt Angle on Big Raw Announcement, New Naomi Bikini Shoot, Which Member of The Nation of Domination Did The Rock Prank? (Videos)

  17-07-2017 18:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle on Big Raw Announcement
  As noted, WWE Raw GM Kurt Angle will be making his big announcement, involving Corey Graves, on Raw tonight, and Angle Tweeted the following on the announcement:The announcement I make in 10 hours on Monday Night Raw will change my life and career 4ever. Be sure to tune in tonight. #RawGM @WWE
  — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 17, 2017Which Member of The Nation of Domination Did The Rock Prank?
  WWE has released the follo
  
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• WWE Issues Statement On ‘Talking Smack’ Being Cancelled

  17-07-2017 18:06
  
  – WWE confirmed that Talking Smack will no longer air on Tuesday nights but will continue to air after SmackDown pay-per-views
  They sent the following statement:
  “We continuously review WWE Network’s programming line-up based on a variety of factors, including viewership and subscriber research. Talking Smack and Raw Talk will air following pay-per-view events, and Tuesday will continue to feature 205 LIVE.”The post WWE Issues Statement On ‘Talking Smack’ Bein
  
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• GFW Expanding Its Relationship With Pro Wrestling NOAH, Top Talents Heading to Japan and Destination X

  17-07-2017 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  GFW has issued the following press release:
  Global Force Wrestling Welcomes Back Stars From Pro Wrestling NOAH
  Ishimori To Compete At Destination-X; GFW Stars Moose & Eddie Edwards Will Compete in Japan In October
  Nashville – Global Force Wrestling (GFW), a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., announced today that it is expanding its talent exchange with Tokyo-based Pro Wrestling NOAH.
  Taiji Ishimori, the three-time and reigning Global H
  
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• More Details on Overall Viewership of WWE Talking Smack, Where It Ranked on the WWE Network and If the Time Slot Change Killed the Show

  17-07-2017 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE issued a statement last week on the future of Talking Smack, noting the show will no longer as a weekly series, however WWE 205 Live will continue to air on WWE Network at 10pm EST on Tuesday nights. We later reported that the reason why the show was canceled was because Vince McMahon himself was not a fan of the unscripted nature of the show, and felt the show continuing to air on a weekly basis was not in the company’s best interests.
  We noted earlier today that up against
  
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• Report: Rey Mysterio Negotiating With WWE & GFW

  17-07-2017 17:28
  
  It looks like a familiar face could soon turn up in either WWE or GFW.
  Sports Illustrated is reporting that Rey Mysterio is currently negotiating with both North American-based wrestling promotions.
  Mysterio is currently under contract with the Lucha Underground promotion through their third season, which is scheduled to air in September via the El Rey Network. Following the expiration of that contract, Mysterio will have a 90-day no-compete clause.
  Rey Mysterio, who is currently 42 years of ag
  
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• Sasha Banks Talks Old “Butterfly” Title Belt, Ronda Rousey & More

  17-07-2017 17:10
  
  WWE Superstar Sasha Banks was interviewed by Stuff while on the WWE tour of Australia and New Zealand. Below are some of the highlights.
  On the women’s evolution in sports: “From Ronda Rousey, to the US soccer team, to Serena Williams, women are just killing it in sports around the world. Five years ago we weren’t given this opportunity that we’re having now to be equal to the men.”
  On the WWE Women’s division growing and changing over the past few years: &ld
  
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• Alexa Bliss & Nia Jax Given Team Name By WWE?, WWE Partners w/ International Sponsorship Ad Agency

  17-07-2017 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss & Nia Jax Given Team Name By WWE?
  WWE has released the following photo via Instagram where they refer to Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax as “Team Rude”. This could be a team name that the two use going forward when they tag:#TeamRude strikes again! #WWELexington
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Jul 16, 2017 at 5:40pm PDTWWE Partners w/ International Sponsorship Ad Agency
  WWE announced today that it has selected Lagard&e
  
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• Jeff Hardy Wears Classic Face Paint Again, WWE’s Top 10 Creative Cheaters (Video), Mick Foley Hosting ’90s Superstar Costume Contest

  17-07-2017 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Hardy Wears Classic Face Paint Again
  Jeff Hardy continues to rock his classic face paint at WWE Live events as seen in this photo WWE shared from their Lexington, KY WWE Live event last night:The #HardyBoyz still have one goal, and that’s #TagTeam #Gold! #WWELexington
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Jul 16, 2017 at 6:29pm PDTWWE’s Top 10 Creative Cheaters
  WWE has released the following video on-line taking a look at their top ten creat
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: What WWE SummerSlam Should Look Like From The Red Side

  17-07-2017 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tonight should be a very telling episode of WWE RAW, where we will learn who will face Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam for the Universal Championship. Samoa Joe and Roman Reigns will do battle to determine the fighter for Lesnar in just over a month. There is not one right answer, however. There are three right answers and all three of them need to be showcased tonight.
  The answer is simple. Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE
  
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• WZ Daily 7.17.17: Talking Smack Controversy, Latest On War For Broken Universe, Mae Young Classic News, Mayweather v McGregor, More

  17-07-2017 16:14 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! It was released and recorded early today due to the G-1 Climax.
  Related: Full WZ-IRW Network July Co-Host Schedule
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Ross Berman and Second City’s EJ Cameron as his co-host.
  The pro wrestl
  
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• Which Battleground Match Are You Most Excited For?, Former AAA Title Holder Threatens To Quit The Company, Mojo Rawley Birthday

  17-07-2017 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Which Battleground Match Are You Most Excited For?
  WWE.com currently has a poll up asking fans, “Which match are you most looking forward to at Batteground?”
  Below are the current results:
  45%- WWE Champion Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton (Punjabi Prison Match)
  10%- John Cena vs. Rusev (Flag Match)
  3%- SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos vs. The New Day
  9%- Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin
  23%- United State
  
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• Press Release: ROH Announces It’s Teaming Up w/ NJPW For United States Shows This Fall

  17-07-2017 15:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following has been released by Ring of Honor:
  This October, Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling team up again to bring the best wrestlers from around the globe to compete in the United States. If the past is any indication, you can bet that these will be some of the greatest bouts in wrestling history and you will not want to miss the chance to be there live!
  Three events in three days – October 12th in Buffalo, NY, October 13th in Pittsburgh,
  
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• Rey Mysterio Reportedly In Negotiations With WWE And GFW; Update On Lucha Underground Status

  17-07-2017 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso has just released the following regarding Rey Mysterio:
  There is a major name on the free agent market in professional wrestling, and Sports Illustrated has learned that WWE and GFW/Impact are negotiating with Rey Mysterio.
  Mysterio, 42, is currently seen on El Rey’s Lucha Underground. He is signed through the end of the third season, which is set to air in September, and would then be free
  
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• WWE RAW Preview: Kurt Angle To Expose His Controversy To The World, Dean Ambrose Kicks Off RAW, Big Cass Has No Problems w/ Big Show, More

  17-07-2017 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview.
  Tonight’s episode of RAW will be live from Phoenix, AZ.
  Below are the Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode:
  Universal Champion Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam challenger to be determined
  Kurt Angle to expose controversy to the world
  Dean Ambrose to kick off Raw
  The Hardy Boyz gain new enemies
  Will Bayley continue to gain momentum?
  Big Cass has a big problem with Big Show
  As always, WZ will be pro
  
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• News on WWE Talking Smack Viewership vs 205 Live and the Future of the Post-PPV Shows

  17-07-2017 14:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Last week WWE made the decision no longer to air WWE Talking Smack on Tuesday nights after WWE 205 Live, and the show will now air on a monthly basis following Smackdown brand PPV events on the WWE Network.
  WWE issued a statement noting that while Talking Smack will no longer air on a weekly basis, WWE 205 Live will still air in its regular time slot of 10pm EST on Tuesday nights immediately following Smackdown Live.
  Sports Illustrated then reported over the weekend that the decision to cancel
  
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• Update on WWE Battleground Ticket Sales and If the PPV Is Sold Out, John Cena on TV Today, Finn Balor Ranks His Top 5 Wrestler Entrances

  17-07-2017 14:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena on TV Today
  As a reminder, WWE Smackdown Live star John Cena will be on The View this morning with his mother, Carol. Cena will be promoting Hefty’s NEW #UltraStrongMom campaign and will appear during the 11a.m. hour.
  Finn Balor Ranks His Top 5 Wrestler Entrances
  WWE Raw star Finn Balor recently appeared on Sports Illustrated Now, and below are Balor’s top 5 wrestler entrances of all-time:
  “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 27 Results (Night 1): Tetsuya Naito vs Kota Ibushi, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Zack Sabre Jr, Bullet Club & Suzuki-Gun Collide

  17-07-2017 07:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  You can join in the discussion using the comments section below, and we’d love for you to spread the word using either of the shareable social media buttons at the bottom of this article. We’ll also be tracking #WZG1 on Twitter throughout the tournament, so make sure to use the hashtag if you want to see your questions and thoughts featured.
  NJPW G1 Climax 27 Results
  July 17, 2017 (Night 1)
  Hokkaido, Japan
  UNDERCARD MATCHES
  1. Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Jushin Thunder Li
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 27 Results (Night 1) LIVE IN PROGRESS! JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #WZG1

  17-07-2017 07:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling presents the opening night of the G1 Climax tonight, live AND FREE on New Japan World. There is no subscription required for tonight’s show, and English commentary will be provided by Kevin Kelly and Don Callis. Our live coverage begins at 2AM EST!
  You can join in the discussion using the comments section below, and we’d love for you to spread the word using either of the shareable social media buttons at the bottom of this article. We’ll also be tracki
  
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• Justin Roberts On If Daniel Bryan Was Really Choking Him During Infamous Tie Incident, How Vince McMahon Was as a Boss and More

  17-07-2017 06:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Gorilla Position Podcast
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts recently spoke with Cult Of Whatever and below are some interview highlights:
  Being choked out by Daniel Bryan during Nexus angle:
  “That was crazy, every week for years I would look around and the people around me would get beat down but they never got me. They would always get the timekeeper and I was always safe. On that night when the Nexus invaded Monday Night Raw Arn Anderson told
  
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• Earl Hebner On When He Found Out About His Role in the Montreal Screwjob, Talks ‘The Evil Twin Finish’ of Hogan vs Andre the Giant, More

  17-07-2017 06:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On a recent edition of “Sitting Ringside” with Dave Penzer, former WWF/WWE referee Earl Hebner discusses his time working for the McMahons. Earl talks about the Montreal “Screw job” and how he felt walking through the “gorilla position” that night. Below are some interview highlights:
  David asks Earl when he found out about what his role would be in the finish to the Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels Match at Survivor Series:
  “I fou
  
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