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• Paige Comments on New Season of Total Divas, WWE on Punjabi Prison Fan Reactions (Video), Vince McMahon on Triple H’s Birthday

  27-07-2017 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
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  Paige Comments on New Season of Total Divas
  As noted, the Total Divas cast recently filmed content for the show down in Cabo, Mexico, and Paige posted the following on Twitter regarding the cast. As noted, Paige will not be featured on the new season of the show:Waking up to a funny video from my girls miss you!! @BellaTwins @NatbyNature @NaomiWWE @LanaWWE @CarmellaWWE @AlexaBliss_WWE c ya soon!!
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) July 27, 2017
  Also good luck to
  
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• Jeremy Borash Talks About Working With Scott Steiner At Slammiversary XV

  27-07-2017 23:00
  GFW broadcast team member Jeremy Borash recently took part in a promotional media conference call. During the call, the longtime employee was asked by our friend Raj Giri at WrestlingInc.com about his experience working with Scott Steiner at the recent Slammiversary XV pay-per-view.
  “I’ve known Scott Steiner for years,” said Borash. “Going back to WCW. If I hadn’t known Scott Steiner for years, I would have been petrified with the whole situation. You know back in
  
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• Backstage Heat On Two Top WWE Stars (Contains Spoilers)

  27-07-2017 22:49
  – According to The Dirty Sheets Podcast, there’s reported backstage heat on both Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins following this week’s win over The Miztourage on RAW this week.
  As we noted, the current plan is for Rollins and Ambrose to face Cesaro and Sheamus for the Raw Tag Titles at SummerSlam, WWE is currently working towards a “fist bump” moment between Rollins and Ambrose signaling Ambrose has finally forgiven Rollins for turning on The Shield.
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• Vince McMahon Wishes HHH Happy Birthday, Finn Balor Meets Footballer

  27-07-2017 22:41
  – WWE Superstar Triple H is celebrating his 48th birthday today and received the following Twitter messages from wife Stephanie McMahon and father-in-law Vince McMahon:Happy Birthday to my husband @tripleH! I would wait lifetimes to find you again. Thank you for making every dream come true. ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/5cV469bZVC
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) July 27, 2017
  He’s a champion in the ring, in the office and as a father. Hap
  
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• GFW Impact Wrestling Preview For Tonight (7/27)

  27-07-2017 22:32
  GFW returns this evening with the latest episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV from the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida.
  Tonight’s show is scheduled to feature the following:
  GFW: IMPACT WRESTLING (7/27)
  * LAX vs. Alberto El Patron [Gauntlet Match]* Sienna vs. Rosemary [Last Knockout Standing Match]* Davey Richards vs. Taiji Ishimori [Super X Cup Tournament Match]* Ethan Carter III & Eli Drake & Chris Adonis vs. Moose & Eddie Edwards & Naomichi Marufuji* Bobby Lashley call
  
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• WWE NXT Results (07/26) – Kassius Ohno Vs. Hideo Itami Headlines

  27-07-2017 22:31
  “WWE: Then. Now. Forever.”
  The NXT intro brings us into a packed crowd at Full Sail as commentary hypes the main event, as Kassius Ohno takes on Hideo Itami, along with a message from Drew McIntyre later tonight. Back at ringside, Ember Moon makes her way to the ring for our opening match of the night. Out next is Lei’D Tapa, last seen in Global Force Wrestling and TNA. The bell rings, and this match is underway!
  Ember Moon vs. Lei’D Tapa
  Tapa charges at Ember, knocking h
  
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• WWE Extends Mattel License, Mattel Talks About Future WWE Toys/Figures, WWE 2K18 Exclusive John Cena Figure (Photos)

  27-07-2017 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Extends Mattel License
  According to the latest WWE revenue report they will be extending their license with Mattel through 2021.
  Extended Mattel’s global master toy licensing agreement through 2021. WWE action figures continued to rank among the top three action figure properties in the U.S.
  Mattel Talks Future WWE Toys/Figures
  At San Diego Comic Con last week RingsideCollectibles.com and Noelle Foley spoke to lead WWE Toy Designer Bill Miekina about upcoming WWE toys and ac
  
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• Jim Ross Reveals the Number of WWE Dates He’ll Be Working and Status with NJPW

  27-07-2017 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Jim Ross was recently a guest on the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast to discuss life after his wife passed, his status with New Japan, role in WWE, and more.
  Ross stated that is working 40 dates a year for the WWE, and he is happy with the schedule they agreed upon. He also stated that he enjoys staying busy since his wife passed away shortly before WrestleMania 33.
  Regarding his relationship with New Japan, Ross cleared the air on his status with the compa
  
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• Austin Aries’ Final Interview Before WWE Release; Talks Criticism of the Cruiserweight Division, Almost Walking Away from Wrestling, More

  27-07-2017 22:13 via wrestlezone.com
  Austin Aries’ final interview as a WWE employee is featured on the latest episode of the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Podcast.
  Talking to PWI Senior Writer Al Castle on the day before WWE announced his release, Aries, while promoting his new book “Food Fight,” talked about critics of the WWE cruiserweight division, his goals outside the wrestling ring, and some frustrations with WWE’s marketing of unhealthy food to children.
  Here are some highlights:
  Aries when asked about
  
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• WWE Reveals What Was Painted on Aiden English’s Tights at Battleground, GFW Announces Live Destination X, Total Divas in Cabo

  27-07-2017 22:04 via wrestlezone.com
  GFW Announces Live Destination X Impact
  GFW has confirmed Destination X 2017 will air live on Thursday, August 17th, as a special edition of Impact on POP.
  WWE Reveals What Was Painted on Aiden English’s Tights at Battleground
  WWE has issued the following:
  What’s that painting on Aiden English’s tights?
  If you have an art history degree and tuned into WWE Battleground Kickoff, then first of all, congratulations for being a well-rounded consumer of modern and classica
  
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• John Morrison’s Debut GFW Match Revealed, Mike Kanellis Takes Shot at GFW Pay Issues, Promo Video for Debuting GFW Tag Team

  27-07-2017 21:52 via wrestlezone.com
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  John Morrison’s Debut GFW Match Revealed
  The following matches have been announced for the GFW Impact live event on Friday, August 4th from the Sports Arena on Long Island:
  -Bryce Donovan & Pat Buck vs. Johnny Clash & Max Caster (Create-A-Pro/WrestlePro Showcase Match)
  -Trevor Lee vs. X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt
  -Mario Bokara & Fallah Bahh vs. GFW Tag Team Champions The LAX
  -KM vs. Braxton Sutter
  -Lo
  
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• Live Audio Wrestling’s Wai Ting Talks Ed Nordholm’s Broken Battle w/ The Hardys; Rumored Superstar Shake-Up

  27-07-2017 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone proudly presented the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily, earlier today. It features Live Audio Wrestling’s Wai Ting as the co-host for the pro wrestling news discussion at the top of the show
  You can find some of Wai’s comments transcribed below. Tomorrow’s episode of WZ Daily will feature Sean “X-Pac” Waltman as the co-host.
  Related: Al Snow On Which Is A More Ridiculous Gimmick Match: T
  
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• Eric Bischoff On If UFC Is Regretting Letting McGregor Fight Mayweather While They’re Having A Down Year

  27-07-2017 20:54 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released just now!
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments transcribed below.
  Eric’s full, in-depth comments can be heard in the embedded audio player at the top of the post.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On the recent report that UFC is having a down year financially and whether or not they regret letting Conor McGregor go box Floyd Maywe
  
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• HBK and WWE NXT Stars Sing Happy Birthday to Triple H, Slow Motion Footage of Raw Main Event (Videos), Drew McIntyre Taunts Bobby Roode

  27-07-2017 20:39 via wrestlezone.com
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  HBK and WWE NXT Stars Sing Happy Birthday to Triple H
  As noted, Triple H is celebrating his 48th birthday today, and the following video has been posted featuring the NXT roster singing happy birthday to The Game:Dear @TripleH,A message from @WWENXT and @ShawnMichaels.Enjoy your birthday and send us any left over cake! pic.twitter.com/6fc2R0c4W4
  — Matt Bloom (@NXTMattBloom) July 27, 2017Drew McIntyre Taunts Bobby Roode
  Ahead of their WWE NXT Takeover
  
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• AJ Styles Wants Long-Term Feud and WrestleMania Match with Current ‘SmackDown Live’ Star

  27-07-2017 20:32 via wrestlezone.com
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  AJ Styles was recent a guest on the Edge & Christian podcast, E&C’s Pod of Awesomeness. Styles talked about his run in TNA, New Japan, his debut at the Royal Rumble, and more.
  One of the topics addressed was Styles’ match against Nakamura in Japan. Much to the shock of both Edge and Christian, Styles revealed that the two only competed one time ever, which was Wrestle Kingdom 10 for the IWGP Intercontinental Champi
  
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• Sneak Peek at Tonight’s Kurt Angle DVD First Look, WWE Immortals Update Announced, John Cena vs Batista Full Match (Video)

  27-07-2017 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Immortals Update Announced
  The following update to WWE Immortals has been announced:
  WWE Immortals update 2.5 available now
  Claw your way up the ladder in the new update for WWE Immortals.
  Introducing the all-new Ladder Match mode — pick your difficulty and battle your way up the ladder, rung by rung. You’ll earn rewards along the way, and when you finish the ladder, you’ll earn the new Platinum Pack, which is the only way to get Platinum
  
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• Paul Heyman Hypes Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe This Weekend, Last Knockout Standing Match, Gauntlet Match & More on GFW Impact Tonight

  27-07-2017 20:11 via wrestlezone.com
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  Paul Heyman Hypes Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe This Weekend
  As noted, Samoa Joe vs Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Title will take place at this Saturday night’s WWE Live Event in Detroit. It will be WWE’s final event at Joe Louis Arena, before the venue closes. Paul Heyman has hyped the bout with the following Tweets:NEW @BROCKLESNAR MERCHANDISE — LAST THROW AT THE JOE! Collectors Edition – 1 Night Only &ndash
  
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• WZ Daily 7.27.17: Another Superstar Shake-Up?, Nordholm vs Hardys, WWE’s 2017 Q2 Report, Ambrose ‘Feeling Like Crap’, More

  27-07-2017 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone is proud to present the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily!
  The WZ Daily is released 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 Live Audio Wrestling’s Wai Ting as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from the last twenty-four hours that Nick & Wai d
  
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• Reported Backstage Heat on Two Top WWE Stars Following Raw This Week (Contains Spoilers)

  27-07-2017 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to The Dirty Sheets Podcast, in association with SportsKeeda, there is backstage heat on both Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins following their Raw win over The Miztourage this week.
  As we noted yesterday, the current plan in WWE is for Rollins and Ambrose to face Cesaro and Sheamus for the Raw Tag Titles at SummerSlam, and the idea of the match is to build to a “fist bump” moment between Rollins and Ambrose signaling Ambrose has
  
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• Braun Strowman Reportedly Apologizes to Karen Jarrett After Incident at Nashville Bar

  27-07-2017 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
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  As noted, several WWE Raw stars, including Braun Strowman, met up with some GFW talents at a Nashville bar following Raw on July 17th.
  According to The Wrestling Observer, Karen Jarrett approached Strowman at one point in the bar, and told him that he is one of her son’s favorite wrestlers, and then asked the big man for an autograph for him. Strowman apparently didn’t know who Jarrett was and was reportedly rude to her and might have ev
  
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• Cody Rhodes On Preparing For His WWE Departure, His Lucky Charm & More

  27-07-2017 19:28
  Cody Rhodes recently spoke with the folks at The Charlotte Observer for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On preparing for his WWE departure months in advance: “I was just talking about this and it’s made the difference. When guys leave – whether they decide to leave or they’re forced out – there’s usually this period of time we see them around the world and they can ride that WWE wave and use it, and then it goes away. It loses its luster after
  
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• Police Report Released From Alberto El Patron and Paige Domestic Incident, El Patron Listed as the Victim, Attorney Comments

  27-07-2017 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
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  As seen in the Tweet below, Keith McMahon, the attorney for Alberto El Patron in his recent domestic incident with fiancee Paige, released the police case report for the incident, and it lists Alberto as the victim and the weapon as being “Hands/Fist/Feet.”
  “This last month was marked false reports by ‘untrained reporters’ not doing their due diligence. Now the official report stating what actually happened”,
  
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• Jason Jordan’s WWE SummerSlam Opponent Revealed, News on Kurt Angle’s Next Big Story Line *Spoilers*

  27-07-2017 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  Source: YouTube.com
  According to The Dirty Sheets breaking news podcast, in association with SportsKeeda, Kurt Angle’s next non-wrestling feud on WWE TV has been revealed.
  The report, which you can watch below, is noting The Miz is currently scheduled to face Jason Jordan for the Intercontinental Title at WWE SummerSlam, and as of now Jordan is scheduled to win the bout.
  Creative plans then call for The Miz to blame Kurt Angle for the title loss, accusing Angle of nepotism in the company,
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Friendship Finally Turns Volatile”

  27-07-2017 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  Ember Moon Challenges AsukaEmber Moon took on the debut of Lei’D Tapa, who had a pretty decent run in TNA. Moon works a faster pace, but Tapa tossed her around early in the match. A few foot stomps and boot, but Moon fires back with one of her own and a dropkick. A superkick combination and a shot to the chest gives Moon the upper hand. She hits Eclipse for the win.
  Ember calls out Asuka after the match and says she wants her at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn. Ember is talented, without a doubt, b
  
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• Finn Balor Talks Meeting Legendary Footballer (Video), GFW Impact Star Destroys Band in New Music Video, Stephanie McMahon vs Brie Bella

  27-07-2017 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
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  Stephanie McMahon vs Brie Bella
  Below is the full match between Stephanie McMahon and Brie Bella at the 2014 SummerSlam PPV:GFW Impact Star Destroys Band in New Music Video
  Louisville based indie/post-punk band Quiet Hollers has released a new video featuring GFW Impact star Kongo Kong destroying the band members in the ring for their new music video for the song “Pressure”.
  You can check out the video below:Fi
  
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• Vince McMahon and WWE Execs Talk WWE Earnings, The Mae Young Classic, Big Digital Video Numbers, Raw & Smackdown, China and More

  27-07-2017 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, Chief Strategy and Financial Officer George Barrios, Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer Michelle Wilson and SVP Financial Planning & Investor Relations Michael Weitz are hosting a Second Quarter 2017 earnings call today and below is live coverage of the call.
  Earlier today, WWE released its full quarter 2 earnings results along with the updated WWE Network subscriber count, and you can read that at this link.
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• Madusa on the Real Reason For Dropping the Women’s Title in the Trash Can, the Last Time She Spoke to Chyna, If She Can Still Wrestle

  27-07-2017 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
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  Pro Wrestler and Monster Truck Driver, Madusa is the special guest on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 12360 this week and talks about her wrestling career and her experience with Chyna. You can check out the full interview below, and the following are some highlights:
  Madusa’s Real Reason for Dropping WWF Women’s Title in Trash Can:I was so hurt, oh my God and I had a lot of come to Jesus talks with myself. You know those lonely nights by yourself crying
  
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• Dean Ambrose Tells Reporter ‘I Feel Like Crap’, John Cena Competes In You Can’t See Me Match (Video), Mojo Rawley Does Pit Shark Pause Squats

  27-07-2017 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
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  Dean Ambrose Tells Reporter ‘I Feel Like Crap’
  The Fayetteville Observer recently interviewed Dean Ambrose. He was promoting last weekend’s RAW live event at the Crown Coliseum.
  During the interview, Ambrose began to talk about the toll that his styles has been taking on his body. He said that he is, “a very old 31 years old,” and can’t ever remember waking up in the morning and feeling good.
  
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• How Jeff Hardy’s Tattoos Tell The Story Of His Demons (Video), Pre-Sale Code For WWE Denver Double Header

  27-07-2017 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
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  How Jeff Hardy’s Tattoos Tell The Story Of His Demons
  You can watch the latest Superstar Ink in the embedded video player below. In this episode Corey Graves talks to Jeff Hardy about the meaning behind his tattoos:Pre-Sale Code For WWE Double Header In Denver
  WWE will be returning to the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado for a RAW and SmackDown TV taping double header on Monday, October 2nd and Tuesday, October 3rd, respectively.
  The pre-sale ends today, you
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Results (Night 8): Kenny Omega vs Michael Elgin, Okada’s Undefeated Streak Continues

  27-07-2017 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  NJPW G1 Climax Results
  July 27, 2017 (Night 8)
  Nagaoka City Hall, Niigata, Japan
  UNDERCARD MATCHES
  – Zack Sabre Jr. & Desperado def. Shota Umino & Ren Narita
  – Togi Makabe & Ryusuke Taguchi def. Yuji Nagata & Hirai Kawato
  – Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi & Chase Owens def. Kota Ibushi, Tomoyuki Oka & Katsuya Kitamura
  – Tetsuya Naito & Bushi def. Tomohiro Ishii & David Finlay
  B BLOCK TOURNAMENT MATCHES
  Tama Tonga (2) def. Juice Robinson (2
  
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• Cody Rhodes Discusses Why He Left WWE, Working The G1 Special In Long Beach, His Lucky Charm, More

  27-07-2017 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Cody Rhodes was recently interviewed by The Charlotte Observer.
  Some highlights have been included below. You can read the full interview by clicking HERE
  Exclusive: Unaired Footage Of Cody Rhodes’ ROH World Title Win
  Preparing when he left WWE:
  I was just talking about this and it’s made the difference. When guys leave – whether they decide to leave or they’re forced out – there’s usually this period of time we see them around
  
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• Mick Foley Weighs In On America’s Healthcare Debate, Wall Street Reacts To WWE Q2 Report, Awesome Kong Hangs With GFW Producers

  27-07-2017 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  Mick Foley Weighs In On America’s Healthcare Debate
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley posted the following to Twitter yesterday giving his heartfelt thoughts on the current healthcare debate going on in America.
  Mick notes that if the Affordable Healthcare Act is repealed he could be one of the millions of Americans to lose his insurance:Wall Street Reacts To WWE Q2 Report
  The New York Stock Exchange had an interesting response to WWE’s Q2 report th
  
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• The Prospect of Kyle O’Reilly In NXT

  27-07-2017 15:55
  On July 12th at an NXT TV taping a Full Sail University, Kyle O’Reilly made his WWE debut. The former Ring of Honor World Champion lost his debut match against Aleister Black. However at this point it should be noted that O’Reilly is yet to sign a WWE contract.
  On the other hand, former tag team partner Bobby Fish was confirmed to have signed with NXT. Fish officially signed with WWE on July 12th, upon making his televised debut. During Fish’s tenure in Ring of Honor he was par
  
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• The Risk Of Kurt Angle & Jason Jordan Story, The Swerve That’s Needed

  27-07-2017 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  Source: YouTube.com
  My latest column for upgruv.com, a site of all things trending, is about the Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan storyline. Here’s an excerpt:
  Generating a rub with actual pedigree in wrestling is always a risky gamble. Those who are legitimately related have had a tough time because of the shadows and expectations cast upon them. See: Curtis Axel, Ted DiBiase Jr., and Cody Rhodes, among others.
  Carrying a family name, let alone a family gimmick, sets a performer on a
  
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• WWE Reports Record Revenue & Q2 2017 Results, Updated WWE Network Subscriber Count

  27-07-2017 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE has released the following:WWE® Reports Record Revenue and Q2 2017 Results
  07/27/2017
  Second Quarter 2017 Highlights
  Revenue increased 8% to a record $214.6 million as WWE’s Live Event and Network segments achieved their highest quarterly revenue in Company history
  Operating income was $10.7 millionand Adjusted OIBDA1 of $18.1 million was essentially in line with the Company’s guidance
  WWE Network averaged mor
  
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• Matt Hardy Accuses Ed Nordholm Of Lying In Interview, Which New Total Divas Cast Member Most Excites You?, Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  27-07-2017 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
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  Matt Hardy Accuses Ed Nordholm Of Lying In Interview
  Matt Hardy has posted the following to Twitter accusing Anthem President Ed Nordholm of lying in a recent Sports Illustrated interview he did:.@EdNordholm did an interview in which he BLATANTLY LIED to defame me. I have this entire convo recorded for proof. Checking with lawyers. pic.twitter.com/pTaFvnKOf1
  — REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 27, 2017
  Related: GFW President Ed Nordholm on
  
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• 2K Announces “Cena (Nuff)” WWE 2K18 Collector’s Edition Inspired by John Cena, Watch the Official Trailer, Screenshots Included

  27-07-2017 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  The following press release has been issued:
  2K Announces WWE® 2K18 Collector’s Edition Inspired by Unparalleled 15-Year Career of John Cena
  WWE Superstar honored through limited worldwide offering, including an exclusive action figure, unique hand-signed item, robust digital content and more
  New York, NY – July 27, 2017 – 2K today announced plans for the Cena (Nuff) Edition of WWE® 2K18, the forthcoming release in the
  
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• Chris Jericho Making Non-WWE Appearance, Update on Thea Trinidad’s NXT Ring Name, Promo Video for the Debuting Street Profits

  27-07-2017 14:45 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Mick Hutson/Redferns)
  Chris Jericho Making Non-WWE Appearance
  Chris Jericho will be doing a meet and greet at Northeast Wrestling’s “Wrestling Under The Stars” event taking place on Sunday, August 27th in Wappingers Falls, NY.
  Also scheduled for the event are Ryback, Jerry Lawler and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. The event will be headlined by Cody Rhodes vs Rey Mysterio, and you can get more information at this link.
  Update o
  
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• Backstage News on WWE Holding Another Superstar Shakeup and Talents Possibly Being Sent Back to NXT

  27-07-2017 14:37 via wrestlezone.com
  According to both PWInsider.com and The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there has been talk of WWE doing another Superstar Shakeup after SummerSlam next month. The first roster shakeup took place after WrestleMania 33.
  While it might seem early for the company to do another shakeup so soon after WrestleMania, The Observer is reporting there is definite talk to make some roster changes in the fall. That talk has included the possibility of sending one or more current main roster talents to WWE NX
  
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• Backstage News on WWE Holding Another Superstar Shakeup & Talents Possibly Being Sent Back to NXT

  27-07-2017 14:37 via wrestlezone.com
  According to both PWInsider.com and The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there has been talk of WWE doing another Superstar Shakeup after SummerSlam next month. The first roster shakeup took place after WrestleMania 33.
  While it might seem early for the company to do another shakeup so soon after WrestleMania, The Observer is reporting there is definite talk to make some roster changes in the fall. That talk has included the possibility of sending one or more current main roster talents to WWE NX
  
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• Dana White Comments on the Brock Lesnar Vs. Jon Jones Rumor

  27-07-2017 13:59
  During Wednesday’s UFC 214 press conference, UFC president Dana White was asked about Brock Lesnar’s rumored UFC return, and whether or not the current WWE star will take on Jon Jones upon his return.
  “It’s crazy, I don’t even know where that thing came from,” White said. “First of all, I haven’t talked to Brock Lesnar. So, I don’t know if you [Jon Jones] have talked to Brock Lesnar because I haven’t talked to Brock Lesnar. He said &ls
  
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• Jon Jones Says He’ll Deal With Brock Lesnar After UFC 214

  27-07-2017 13:52
  On Wednesday, the UFC held a press conference for Saturday’s UFC 214 event, which will feature a light heavyweight championship fight between the champ Daniel Cormier, and the challenger Jon Jones.
  Earlier in the week, we heard that the UFC is trying to put together a Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar fight for their December pay-per-view, and during the presser, Jones was asked about the potential super-fight.
  “I’ll deal with Daniel, and then I’ll deal with Brock Lesnar.&rdquo
  
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• AJ Styles is Pushing For A Match With Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE

  27-07-2017 13:44
  AJ Styles recently appeared on the Edge and Christian podcast, where he talked about the match that everyone wants to see, which involves himself taking on Shinsuke Nakamura.
  Styles said that he’s been pushing the idea of the match to Vince McMahon, saying that he told the WWE chairman that he wants a long-term storyline with the King of Strong Style.
  Originally, it looked like there was at least a chance that WWE was going to do Styles vs. Nakamura at SummerSlam. But now it looks like Na
  
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• Another Superstar Shake-Up Could Happen After SummerSlam

  27-07-2017 13:37
  It hasn’t even been four months since the last superstar shake-up, and WWE is already talking about doing another one.
  According to Mike Johnson of PW Insider, the idea of doing another superstar shake-up has been talked about by WWE, and if they do it, they’ll do it immediately following SummerSlam.
  The post Another Superstar Shake-Up Could Happen After SummerSlam appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Is Chris Jericho Back Full Time?

  27-07-2017 13:29
  Chris Jericho made a surprise return on this past Tuesday’s SmackDown, which led to many asking, is Y2J back full time? And on Thursday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer gave us an update on Jericho’s upcoming schedule.
  “Jericho’s return came out of nowhere,” Meltzer said. “I’m not sure what his schedule is right now. I mean, he’s not advertised or listed for any shows going forward, but the reaction was certainly like he’s back
  
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• Backstage Update on Sasha Banks Turning Heel

  27-07-2017 13:22
  In this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer talked about Sasha Banks potentially turning heel in the near future.
  Meltzer said that a Banks heel turn was originally planned for the spring, which was obviously pushed back, so the turn could take place after Bayley wins the Raw Women’s Championship at SummerSlam.
  “Bayley beat Sasha Banks on the 7/24 Raw show to get the title shot. It felt like the start of a Banks heel turn, which had been talked ab
  
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• Shane McMahon Returning to the Ring at SummerSlam?

  27-07-2017 13:13
  It looks like Shane McMahon might be returning to the ring at next month’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, according to Cageside Seats.
  The site has noted that WWE wants everyone to think that there’s going to be a match between Shane McMahon and ex-Universal Champion Kevin Owens on August 20.
  The post Shane McMahon Returning to the Ring at SummerSlam? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Title Triple Threat Happening at SummerSlam?

  27-07-2017 13:08
  Next week’s SmackDown will feature a match between John Cena and Shinsuke Nakamura, where the winner will go on to face Jinder Mahal for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. However, the official SummerSlam poster may have already given away the result of next week’s “dream match.”
  You can check out the poster below:We already know that the Universal Championship match will be a fatal four way between Brock Lesnar, Samoa Joe, Braun Strowman, and Roman Re
  
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• Jason Jordan To Challenge For The Intercontinental Title at SummerSlam?

  27-07-2017 12:59
  There’s some talk of doing Jason Jordan vs. The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam, according to SportsKeeda. The site also noted that the match will be set up during Jordan’s appearance on Miz TV next week.
  WWE is now trying to give Jason Jordan a singles push as Kurt Angle’s son, so if he does challenge for the IC Title at SummerSlam, he’ll probably end up winning it.
  The post Jason Jordan To Challenge For The Intercontinental Title at SummerSlam?
  
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• Daniel Bryan Says Yes Movement Part 2 Is Coming, Hideo Itami on Attacking Kassius Ohno (Video), NXT Star Returning to the Ring Next Week

  27-07-2017 04:10 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Gorilla Position Podcast
  Daniel Bryan Says Yes Movement Part 2 Is Coming
  As noted, Daniel Bryan debuted “Smacking Talk” last night, and WWE published an article calling the show “bewildering”. Daniel Bryan posted the following on Twitter after the show’s strong debut:After 5,000+ retweets and 15,000+ likes, @wwe finally acknowledged #SmackingTalk, then called it “bewildering.” #YesMovementPart2 is coming! https://t.co/LFYaO5xa2F
  — Dan
  
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