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• Former Ring of Honor Star Reportedly Headed to WWE

  20-07-2017 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Following speculation earlier this week on the pro wrestling future of Donovan Dijak, F4WOnline.com is reporting the former Ring of Honor star is indeed heading to WWE.
  Dijak was one of a group of former ROH stars who WWE had interest in several months ago, along with Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish. WWE ended up rescinding contract offers to the group following legal threats from ROH, however since then WWE has successfully signed O’Reilly and Fish, and
  
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• WWE Launches Girls Product Line, Stephanie Comments (Photo), Shane McMahon Thanks Fans, GLOW Founder to Speak Out About Netflix Series

  20-07-2017 22:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shane McMahon Thanks Fans For Support
  Following his helicopter emergency landing yesterday, Shane McMahon Tweeted the following:I am humbled by the outpouring of love and good wishes. Feeling so blessed and grateful today.
  — Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) July 20, 2017WWE and Mattel Launch Girls Product Line
  WWE has issued the following press release:
  MATTEL AND WWE® LAUNCH GIRLS PRODUCT LINE 
  EL SEGUNDO, Calif., and STAMFORD, Conn., July
  
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• WWE Stars React to Shane McMahon Helicopter Emergency (Video), Kevin Owens Does Not Enjoy Wrestling AJ Styles, More WCPW Qualifiers

  20-07-2017 21:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens Does Not Enjoy Wrestling AJ Styles
  As noted, Kevin Owens did a mostly in-character interview with At The Shore to promote Saturday’s Smackdown live event at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ. Below is what Owens had to say about working with AJ Styles in WWE:
  “Yeah, I don’t enjoy it at all actually. I’d rather never having to work with him again. He has my title, and I have to go aft
  
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• Kevin Owens On Why He Doesn’t Like Working With AJ Styles

  20-07-2017 21:25
  
  – WWE Superstar Kevin Owens recently participated in a interview with At The Shore to promote Saturday’s SmackDown live event at the Wildwoods Convention Center, check out the highlight below:
  On working with AJ Styles in the ring:
  “Yeah, I don’t enjoy it at all actually. I’d rather never having to work with him again. He has my title, and I have to go after and it looks like we’re nowhere near done. Unfortunately, I have to step in the ring with him several m
  
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• John Cena On His Future: “I Know My Days Are Numbered”

  20-07-2017 21:03
  
  – Long-time WWE Superstar John Cena recently spoke with Complex about a wide variety of topics including that his days in the ring are numbered, check out the highlight below;
  “The reason that I wanted to be a free agent and the reason they kind of granted my request is because I don’t know if I’ll be available for Smackdown specific only or Raw specific only, and I also know that my days are numbered,” Cena told Complex. “I just turned 40 in April and we have
  
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• John Cena Reveals Why He Returned to WWE as a Free Agent, Says His Days in the Ring Are ‘Numbered’

  20-07-2017 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE free agent John Cena recently spoke with Complex, and during the interview, Cena discussed his future in WWE and why he returned to the company as a “free agent”. Below are some interview highlights.
  On why he returned to WWE as a free agent:
  “The reason that I wanted to be a free agent and the reason they kind of granted my request is because I don’t know if I’ll be available for Smackdown specific only or Raw specific only,
  
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• Mayweather-McGregor World Press Tour Host Ray Flores Talks Rumors There Is No Heat Between The Fighters

  20-07-2017 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone proudly presented the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily, earlier this morning.
  Today’s episode featured a surprise appearance by the host of the Mayweather-McGregor World Press Tour Ray Flores!
  You can find some of Ray’s comments transcribed below. His full comments can be heard in the embedded player at the top of the post.
  Related: Full WZ-IRW Network July Co-Host Schedule
  On whether there is actual heat between Floyd Maywe
  
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• Bret Hart Recalls One Of His Greatest Matches, Playing The Hero To Fans, More

  20-07-2017 20:50
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s “Extra Mustard” about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On the 1992 SummerSlam match against the British Bulldog:
  “I’ll always be partial to Wembley. It’s one of my greatest matches, and it was special to have an outdoor show at Wembley. Everyone was scared it was going to rain and ruin the show, and it was supposed to rain, but everyone cros
  
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• Details On New WWE Tap Mania Game, Official Trailer (Video)

  20-07-2017 20:33
  
  – Check out the following newly released trailer for WWE Tap Mania mobile card battle game by Sega and The Tap Lab. Tap Mania is available to download for free with in-app purchases on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and Google Play Store for Android devices.They sent us the following press release:
  “In WWE Tap Mania, the action is immediate as players can get right into the ring; tapping to unleash signature moves on opponents, and collecting Superstar cards in order to assemble t
  
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• Jeff Hardy’s ‘Broken’ Tease (Photo), Emma Bikini Photo Shoot

  20-07-2017 20:28
  
  – Check out the following behind-the-scenes look at Emma’s recent bikini photo shoot for WWE.com that we mentioned earlier, the full gallery can be found at this link.
  – Jeff Hardy continues to take to Twitter and has now posted a cryptic photo of broken glass without comment. This photo comes on the heels of Jeff wearing face paint, for the first time since his WWE return.
  Check out his latest ‘Broken’ update below: . . . .
  A post shared by #BrotherNero DELETED (@j
  
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• Former TNA Champion Finished With GFW

  20-07-2017 20:17
  
  Source: According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  – The report states Magnus, whose real name is Nick Aldis, has reportedly turned down GFW’s latest contract offer and is therefore no longer with the company. The reason for Magnus being at recent Impact TV tapings was to help protect the ‘lineage’ of GFW and to drop the title to Alberto El Patron.
  It was also noted that GFW is requiring new talents to give GFW 10% of revenue generated outside of GFW, they would also
  
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• WZ Daily 7.20.17: Brock Lesnar WWE & UFC Rumors, New Battleground Matches, Jordan-Angle Plans, Shane’s Scary Near Helicopter Crash, More

  20-07-2017 20:13 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: Full WZ-IRW Network July Co-Host Schedule
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Heated Conversations w/ Booker T’s Brad Gilmore as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from the last twenty-four hours that
  
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• Jim Cornette Rips Kenny Omega, Says It’s ‘Too Late’ for Him to Be Respected as a Wrestler, Omega Responds

  20-07-2017 19:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Cornette, who has publicly trashed Kenny Omega in the past, stemming from issues Cornette has with Omega missing Ring of Honor’s Final Battle back in 2009, continued to rip the NJPW on social media today, this time taking aim at Omega’s 2012 match against a young girl.
  Cornette Tweeted the following, which finally earned a response from Omega:I heard Dahmer quit eating people before he got caught. Fuck @KennyOmegamanX . If he wants to be respected as a
  
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• Moose On Why He Chose GFW Over NXT, Who He Thinks Is A Star, More

  20-07-2017 19:45
  
  – Moose recently spoke with the Wrestling Epicenter on a number of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On choosing Impact/GFW over WWE NXT:
  “I just felt like it was a better situation. That’s all I really want to say about that. I think it was just a better situation for me. That’s why I decided to come to Impact.”
  Thoughts On Eli Drake:
  “I think he’s a star, man. He’s definitely great on the mic. His in-ring skills are awesome also.
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reacts To Kurt Angle RAW Reveal; Talks Resenting Fans Who Judge Stories Too Quickly

  20-07-2017 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now! It features the full audio from today’s Bischoff on Wrestling One Year Anniversary LIVE, call-in special.
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments regarding Kurt Angle revealing Jason Jordan as his on-screen son transcribed below.
  Eric’s full, in-depth comments can be heard in the embedded audio player at the top of the post.
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• Sheamus Talks Origins Of Cesaro Team, Their Relationship On-And-Off Camera

  20-07-2017 19:34
  
  WWE RAW Tag-Team Champions Cesaro and Sheamus recently appeared as guests on Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On the origins of their tag-team:“It started with the draft, mate. It all started with the draft, after the draft. Well, it was weird because, like, what happened was Tony came back from the injury on fire, right? And I’m not just saying this because you’re here, but, like, to me, it was the most in
  
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• Sean Waltman Recalls Sky-Diving With Shane McMahon

  20-07-2017 19:34
  
  – On the most recent edition of AfterBuzz TV’s X-Pac 12360, show host Sean Waltman recalled the time he went Sky-Diving with Shane McMahon, check out the highlight below:
  “I went sky diving with Shane and Madusa (Alundra Blaze) I think I was 22. Shane and I are close to the same age. I was scared to death, and Shane was the first one out the door of the plane. He did a moonsault backwards. I watch the interview ( Helicopter accident) with the Pilot and Shane, he was unnerved an
  
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• El Patron No Longer President of Combate Americas

  20-07-2017 19:29
  
  – GFW Unified Champion Alberto El Patron is stepping down as President of Combate Americas. According to Fight Network, currently suspended GFW Unified Champion Alberto El Patron is stepping down as President of Combate Americas.
  CEO Campbell McLaren recently commented on the following situation
  “He’s probably stepping back his official roles from Combate and he’s going to focus on more on wrestling for the next year or two. It’s a very challenging enterprise and I
  
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• Kevin Owens On Who He Wants to Headline WrestleMania With, Behind-the-Scenes Video of Emma Photoshoot, WWE Returning to Dublin

  20-07-2017 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Kevin Owens On Who He Would Like to Headline WrestleMania With
  WWE Smackdown Live star Kevin Owens recently spoke with The Press of Atlantic City to discuss this Saturday’s WWE live event in Wildwood, New Jersey.
  During the interview, Owens had the following to say on who he would most like to face at WrestleMania:
  “I feel like Sami Zayn. It would be such a great chapter to add to our story. We’ve been at each other&
  
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• JJ Dillon On The Most Underrated Four Horsemen, Being A Wrestling Manager, More

  20-07-2017 19:20
  
  – JJ Dillon spoke with ESPN on a number of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  Working for Vince McMahon, Dusty Rhodes, and Eddie Graham:
  “I see Vince as one thing, Eddie as one thing and Dusty as another. I always regard Eddie Graham as my mentor, and maybe that’s because he was regarded in the industry as a true genius because of his attention to details. For example, during manager cheating situations, Eddie would make sure the cheating happened in a logical wa
  
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• Alberto El Patron No Longer President of Combate Americas

  20-07-2017 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fight Network is reporting that currently suspended GFW Unified Champion Alberto El Patron is stepping down as President of Combate Americas.
  Furthermore, CEO Campbell McLaren recently had the following to say on the situation in an interview with MMA Uno:
  “He’s probably stepping back his official roles from Combate and he’s going to focus on more on wrestling for the next year or two. It’s a very challenging enterprise
  
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• WWE NXT Results (07/20) – Drew McIntyre Vs. Killian Dain Headlines

  20-07-2017 19:07
  
  “WWE: Then. Now. Forever.”
  The NXT intro brings us to a packed crowd at Full Sail as commentary hypes the main event as Drew McIntyre takes on Killian Dain for a shot at the NXT Championship at Takeover. Back at ringside, Ember Moon makes her way to the ring for our opening match of the night. Out next is Ruby Riot, as we go back to two weeks ago to see the interaction between Ruby and Moon that set this match up. Back at ringside, the bell rings and this match is underway!
  Ember Moo
  
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• Sasha Banks Praises Two NXT Stars, Talks Wanting To Headline WrestleMania

  20-07-2017 18:57
  
  WWE Superstar Sasha Banks recently spoke with News.com.au while the company was in Australia and New Zealand last week. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On watching the WWE women’s division evolve: “It’s changed so much. I remember watching it as a kid and the women weren’t really featured like the guys. I was like no, I want to be in the WWE, but I don’t want to do what they’re doing at the moment. I kind of caught like the MTV era, ladie
  
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• Mark Henry Announces Retirement from In-Ring Competition

  20-07-2017 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Starting his career in 1996, Mark Henry went from representing the Olympics, to Sexual Chocolate, to channeling his “World’s Strongest Man” gimmick by folding frying pans, to creating his dreaded Hall of Pain, and everything in-between. Although his career has been up and down over the past 21 years, WWE executives can certainly say that Henry has been one of the most consistent members of the roster over the last two decades.
  Discussing his career with fellow Nation of Domina
  
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• Sean Waltman On Shane McMahon’s Helicopter Emergency Landing, Jeff Hardy’s Latest “Broken” Tease, Borash on His Input in Total Deletion

  20-07-2017 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sean Waltman On Shane McMahon’s Helicopter Emergency Landing
  On the most recent edition of AfterBuzz TV’s X-Pac 12360, show host Sean Waltman discussed Shane McMahon’s helicopter emergency landing which took place yesterday.
  Waltman also recalled the time he went Sky-Diving with Shane McMahon and had the following to say:
  I went sky diving with Shane and Madusa (Alundra Blaze) I think I was 22. Shane and I are close to the same age. I was sc
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax 27 Results (Night 2): Kenny Omega vs Minoru Suzuki, Okada in Action, Los Ingobernables Members Face Off

  20-07-2017 17:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It was opening night for the B-Block as New Japan Pro Wrestling returned to historic Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The show featured the first ever singles match between two great faction leaders, Kenny Omega and Minoru Suzuki, as well as IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada in tournament action, and two members of Los Ingobernables dueling it out.
  Kevin Kelly and Don Callis were in Japan providing English commentary, and you can watch the replay now on New Japan World. We will return early Frid
  
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• Former TNA Champion Already Finished with GFW

  20-07-2017 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, former TNA Champion Nick “Magnus” Aldis is already finished with GFW.
  Magnus reportedly turned down GFW’s latest contract offer, which is why he is no longer with the company, having only returned a short while back. As for why Magnus was at the last set of Impact TV tapings, he was there under a handshake deal with GFW to protect the ‘lineage’ of the GFW and to drop it to Alberto El Patron.
  The report adds many of th
  
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• You’re Nuts If You Think Lesnar Won’t Resign w/ WWE

  20-07-2017 17:19
  
  I’m not going to bother diving into all the facts around this Brock “situation”.  The suspension, the timing, the USADA testing pool, the event at MSG etc… As The Rock would say, it’s all a bunch of hot garbage, ya jabroni. None of it matters.  All you need to do is use a little common sense and realize that Brock Lesnar is a real life human being.  Sure, he’s a BEAST, a CONQUEROR, but despite all of that, at the end of the day he’s a big
  
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• Bret Hart On Losing ‘In the Exact Perfect Way’ to British Bulldog at SummerSlam in 1992, Playing Hero to the Fans and More

  20-07-2017 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
  WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s “Extra Mustard” and below are some interview highlights:
  The 1992 SummerSlam match against the British Bulldog:
  “I’ll always be partial to Wembley. It’s one of my greatest matches, and it was special to have an outdoor show at Wembley. Everyone was scared it was going to rain and ruin the show, and it
  
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• Donovan Dijak Hints At Next Pro Wrestling Move, ‘I’m An Eric Bischoff Guy’ T-Shirt Released, Sheamus & Rusev Lower The Bar (Photo)

  20-07-2017 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Donovan Dijak Hints At Next Pro Wrestling Move
  Donovan Dijak was a recent guest on the New Age Insiders podcast.
  During his appearance he noted that he is finishing up his independent wrestling dates before heading on to the next stage in his career. It is heavily implied that he will be heading to WWE NXT.
  You can listen to the full interview in the embedded player below:‘I’m An Eric Bischoff Guy’ T-Shirt Released
  In honor of Bischoff on Wr
  
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• Alex Riley on His Relationship with Vince McMahon and Triple H, If They Were Supportive of Him, His ‘Oh Crap’ Moment in WWE and More

  20-07-2017 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro Wrestler and Actor,  Kevin Kiley (Alex Riley) is the special guest on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 12360 this week and talks about his role on the Netflix Series “Glow”. Below are some interview highlights, along with the full show in the video player:
  Kevin Kiley Jr.  Mentions a Oh Crap Moment during his time with WWE:I’m in my suit going over the script and a producer told me “You need to change your suit, we need to get this
  
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• WWE Tap Mania Now Available for Mobile Devices, Official Launch Trailer and Screenshots Included

  20-07-2017 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following press release for the new WWE Tap Mania game, and you can check out the official launch trailer above:WWE® TAP MANIA NOW AVAILABLE ON MOBILE DEVICES 
  SAN FRANCISCO, LONDON, and STAMFORD, CONN.,  July 20, 2017 – SEGA Networks Inc. in partnership with WWE, today launched WWE Tap Mania, an action-packed mobile game that is now available worldwide* to download for free with in-app purchases on the App Store for iPho
  
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• How Sasha Banks Went From Being Shy To The Boss (Video), Pre-Sale Code For Upcoming NXT Shows, Jesse Godderz Soap Opera Appearance

  20-07-2017 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Sasha Banks Went From Being Shy To The Boss
  WWE has released the following “Now & Then” video on-line featuring Sasha Banks talking about going from being shy to being The Boss:Related: Sasha Banks On Her Main Goal in WWE, Which Two NXT Stars She Thinks Are the Future of WWE, Growing Up Watching WWE and More
  Triple H Releases Pre-Sale Code For Upcoming NXT Shows
  Triple H has posted the following announcing the pre-sale
  
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• Backstage Update On Brock Lesnar’s WWE Contract Status and Renewal Plans in 2018

  20-07-2017 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update On Brock Lesnar’s WWE Contract Status
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that, in regards to Brock Lesnar not wanting to renew his WWE contract past WrestleMania 34, Lesnar’s WWE deal has a renewal option.
  According to the the Observer, Lesnar’s contract with WWE does end in April 2018 but it renews if neither side informs the other they are ending the agreement. Brock has yet to tell WW
  
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• Pro Wrestler Appearances At SDCC Today, WWE Releases Emma Bikini Photo Gallery, Adam Rose Birthday

  20-07-2017 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro Wrester Appearances At San Diego Comic-Con Today
  PWInsider.com has released the following comprehensive list of pro wrestling related appearances, signings and events for San Diego Comic-Con today:
  WWE’s Mattel panel is today at 1 PM local at San Diego Comic Con time featuring the Bella Twins, Charlotte, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks moderated by Renée Young.
  Ric Flair and the former John Morrison will be at the Headlocked Comics
  
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• WWE and SuperSport Announce Multi-Year Agreement To Televise RAW & Smackdown In Africa

  20-07-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released the following:WWE® and SuperSport Announce Multi-Year Agreement to Televise Raw® and Smackdown®
  JOHANNESBURG & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE: WWE) and SuperSport, Africa’s premier sports broadcaster, today announced a new, multi-year agreement to broadcast WWE programming live for the first time in more than 50 countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Starting Monday, August 28, SuperS
  
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• Backstage News On When Jason Jordan Found Out He Would Be Kurt Angle’s Son, Possible Booking Plans, What Part May Be A ‘Rib’, More

  20-07-2017 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: YouTube.com
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Jason Jordan was only told about his role as Kurt Angle’s “illegitimate son” last week.
  This report explains why WWE has done nothing with American Alpha over the last few months. There had actually been hints about American Alpha getting a new storyline on SmackDown.
  Jordan being revealed as Angle’s son effectively breaks up American Alpha as a team. Chad Gable will remain on SmackDown
  
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• JJ Dillon On the Most Underrated Member of The Four Horsemen, Working for Vince McMahon, His Mentality as a Manager and More

  20-07-2017 14:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  JJ Dillon recently spoke with ESPN and below are some interview highlights:
  Working for Vince McMahon, Dusty Rhodes, and Eddie Graham:
  “I see Vince as one thing, Eddie as one thing and Dusty as another. I always regard Eddie Graham as my mentor, and maybe that’s because he was regarded in the industry as a true genius because of his attention to details. For example, during manager cheating situations, Eddie would make sure the cheating happened in a l
  
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• Moose on Why He Chose GFW Over NXT, If He Knew DeAngelo Williams Was Retiring After One Match, GFW’s New Management & Direction, More

  20-07-2017 07:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Tabercil
  GFW star Moose recently appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his Slammiversary match teaming with DeAngelo Williams:
  “It was awesome! DeAngelo Williams did great! He’s what professional wrestling social media has been talking about. For a first match, he did phenomenal. I can’t wait to keep the ball rolling!” He continues on Williams’ performance by saying, “Definitely the b
  
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• Former ROH Star Heading to WWE?, Mae Young Classic Talent Wants to Work for Bayley, NXT Stars Set for an Upcoming Rematch (Video)

  20-07-2017 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Stars Set for an Upcoming Rematch
  Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan are set to have a rematch following tonight’s NXT bout, after which the two superstars exchanged a mutual show of respect:Not only did @_StarDESTROYER and @strongstylebrit share a sign of respect after their match… the two agreed to a REMATCH! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/l93pEzXVyc
  — WWE (@WWE) July 20, 2017Former ROH Star Heading to WWE?
  Former Ring of Honor star Donovan Dijak, who has been on WWE’s radar al
  
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• Details on Why WWE Could Release Paige If She’s Charged With Battery

  20-07-2017 05:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted earlier today, police officers have determined that current WWE Superstar Paige should be charged with battery, regarding the domestic incident involving her current fiancee Alberto El Patron, which took place at the Orlando airport on July 9th. It will be up to the State Attorney’s office to make the final decision as to whether or not Paige is charged.
  Should Paige be charged with battery, she could be facing another WWE suspens
  
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• UFC Official Says There’s “Zero Truth” To Brock Lesnar Re-Entering USADA Drug Test Pool

  20-07-2017 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)\
  According to UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky, recent reports of Brock Lesnar re-entering the USADA drug testing pool are not true, and there has been no move on Lesnar’s part to do so at this time.
  When asked about the recent rumors that Lesnar would rejoin the testing pool, Novitzky told MMAJunkie.com:
  “(Lesnar) is not currently enrolled in the USADA testing pool, nor has there been any
  
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• Match Confirmed For Next Week’s NXT, CM Punk Sends Well Wishes To Competitive Gamer

  20-07-2017 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT
  Next week’s episode of NXT will feature Hideo Itami versus Kassius Ohno.Will the complicated “friendship” of @HideoItami & @KassiusOhno unravel NEXT WEEK when the two face off on @WWENetwork?! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/1fLvdBIcGu
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) July 20, 2017Related: Bobby Roode Called Out By New #1 Contender, More NXT Highlights, AJ Styles News, The Street Profits Are Ready To Take Over (Videos)
  Chin Up Punk
  Kenny Omega shared the following video of CM
  
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• Charlotte Flair On Excitement For The Mae Young Classic, Her New Goals, Dream Matches, GFW To Debut ‘After Impact’ Post Show

  20-07-2017 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charlotte
  Charlotte Flair recently spoke with APP.com’s Fan Theory podcast ahead of Saturday’s WWE live event in Wildwood, New Jersey; you can read a few transcribed excerpts (credit Bill Pritchard via Wrestlezone.com) and listen to the interview below:
  Charlotte on why the Mae Young Classic is exciting:I think it’s a great opportunity for people to learn about Mae Young, and her history and her influence on the world of women’
  
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• WWE Battleground Kickoff Match Confirmed, John Cena Wants Fans to Go to the PPV (Video)

  20-07-2017 03:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Battleground
  WWE.com confirmed Aiden English versus Tye Dillinger will take place on the WWE Battleground Kickoff show this Sunday in Philadelphia. The following preview was issued:
  At WWE Battleground, The Perfect 10 will once again attempt to topple The Drama King, when Tye Dillinger battles Aiden English at WWE Battleground Kickoff, streaming live on the award-winning WWE Network and on a free stream on WWE.com, the WWE App, YouTube, Twitter
  
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• WWE Battleground Kickoff Match Confirmed, John Cena Attempting to Help Sluggish PPV Ticket Sales (Video)

  20-07-2017 03:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Battleground
  WWE.com confirmed Aiden English versus Tye Dillinger will take place on the WWE Battleground Kickoff show this Sunday in Philadelphia. The following preview was issued:
  At WWE Battleground, The Perfect 10 will once again attempt to topple The Drama King, when Tye Dillinger battles Aiden English at WWE Battleground Kickoff, streaming live on the award-winning WWE Network and on a free stream on WWE.com, the WWE App, YouTube, Twitter
  
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• Bobby Roode Called Out By New #1 Contender, More NXT Highlights, AJ Styles News, The Street Profits Are Ready To Take Over (Videos)

  20-07-2017 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Street Profits
  The above video is a promo hyping the debut of NXT’s newest team, The Street Profits.
  Related: NXT Results For 7/19
  AJ Styles
  AJ Styles will be the special guest on this week’s new Edge and Christian’s Pod Of Awesomeness.
  NXT
  The following video features Drew McIntyre calling out NXT Champion Bobby Roode after he defeated Killian Dain tonight to earn a shot at the title:Moments after becoming the #1Contender to @REALBobbyRoode‘s #NXTTitle, @DMcIntyreWWE wa
  
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• Triple H Reveals New Takeover Themes, Cathy Kelley On Shane McMahon’s Helicopter Crash, Zayn vs Kanellis (Videos)

  20-07-2017 02:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo credit THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)
  Takeover III
  Triple H posted the following video, confirming the following themes for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III:
  “Bleeding in the Blur” by Code Orange
  “Poison Pens” by Creeper
  “No Fear” by Phil Ade featuring Saba Abraha & Tate Kobang.@WWENXT is new blood. @codeorangekids, @creepercultuk & @philademusic are #NXTLOUD. pic.twitter.com/DVsDUZkrHv
  — Triple H (@TripleH) July 19, 2017Shane McMahon
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• New Match Added To WWE Battleground

  20-07-2017 02:02
  
  – WWE has officially announced Sami Zayn vs. Mike Kannelis for Sunday’s WWE Battleground Pay-Per-View. After Sami accidentally interrupted the love fest between Mike and Maria Kanellis, the power of love retaliated by smashing a vase over Sami’s head, but all business will be settled this Sunday.
  Check out the official announcement below:BREAKING: @SamiZayn & @RealMikeBennett will have their rematch THIS SUNDAY at #WWEBattleground, LIVE on @WWENetwork! https://t.co/K0ePrcUU
  
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• WWE NXT Results (7/19) Moon Battles Riot, Dain Takes on McIntyre to Crown a New Number One Contender!

  20-07-2017 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Results
  July 19th, 2017
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
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  Ember Moon vs Ruby Riot
  Moon and Riot lock up. Riot locks in a
  
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