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• Cody Rhodes On His Backstage Reputation, Ignoring His ‘Gut’ Feeling, More

  01-08-2017 23:25
  – ROH Champion Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Metro on a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On not going with his gut feeling:
  “I honestly think the more time I spend away from WWE the less it was WWE’s fault and the more it was my inability to go with my guts. There would have been a big difference if I had done that. And that would have meant saying no to a writer or correcting a few folks and maybe ruffling some feathers and stepping on some toes, but I
  
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• Cody Rhodes On His Backstage Reputation, His Inability To Go With ‘Gut’ Feeling

  01-08-2017 23:25
  – ROH Champion Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Metro on a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On not going with his gut feeling:
  “I honestly think the more time I spend away from WWE the less it was WWE’s fault and the more it was my inability to go with my guts. There would have been a big difference if I had done that. And that would have meant saying no to a writer or correcting a few folks and maybe ruffling some feathers and stepping on some toes, but I
  
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• Edge Jokes About The Great Khali Holding WWE Title, Jimmy John’s Deny ‘Brock Lesnar Discount’ Request

  01-08-2017 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
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  Edge Jokes About The Great Khali Holding WWE Championship
  On the recent E&C’s Pod of Awesomeness podcast, Edge & Christian discussed The Great Khali returning to the WWE to assist Jinder Mahal with retaining his championship. Edge thought it was hysterical that Khali held up the title as if it was his, stating that he was doing it to get a “photo-op in the Indian newspapers.”
  “My favorite part of the entire thing was Khali
  
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• GFW Star Possibly Departed From Company?

  01-08-2017 23:17
  – It appears Brandi Rhodes has possibly departed from Global Force Wrestling.
  The promotion recently updated its roster section on ImpactWrestling.com and she is no longer listed on the website, it seems her profile was deleted altogether.
  Rhodes has yet to address her status with Global Force Wrestling.She joined the promotion last September, we will keep you updated on this developing story.A night to remember @ringofhonor …finally able to show family pride and it feels good. I do
  
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• Big Spoiler For Tonight’s WWE SmackDown

  01-08-2017 22:54
  – As noted, tonight’s WWE SmackDown will feature the highly anticipated John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match for the first time, and the winner will face WWE Champion Jinder Mahal at the WWE SummerSlam in Brooklyn on August 20th.
  According to PWInsider, numerous backstage sources are reporting that the current plan is for Mahal to defend the title against Nakamura at SummerSlam later this month. Unfortunately for Cena fans, they won’t be seeing his reign as 17-time champion an
  
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• WWE NXT Star Changes His Look (Photo), Sin Cara Sporting New Mask (Photo)

  01-08-2017 22:47
  – Check out the following photo of WWE NXT star Sawyer Fulton, he appears to have changed up his look at this past Saturday’s WWE live event in Ft. Pierce, Florida:New look for @SFulton_WWE at #nxtfortpierce pic.twitter.com/3E0HCAkvqY
  — Kim of Hearts (@kim_love) July 30, 2017– WWE Superstar Sin Cara took to Twitter recently and posed this photo showing off a new mask he’s been wearing at recent WWE live events:Thank you #WWEDetroit for an amazing night! Gracias a to
  
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• Major Spoiler For Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live Main Event

  01-08-2017 22:40 via wrestlezone.com
  As noted, Shinsuke Nakamura will face John Cena on WWE Smackdown Live tonight, with the winner going on to face Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship at WWE SummerSlam.
  According to PWInsider.com, sources are reporting the current plan in WWE is for Shinsuke Nakamura to face Jinder Mahal at the PPV this month, meaning Nakamura will defeat John Cena on Smackdown Live tonight.
  Read Also: Is John Cena Moving To RAW Full-Time Following SummerSlam?
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• Batista On Suffering From Social Anxiety, Relationship With Parents, More

  01-08-2017 22:37
  – Check out the former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia’s new podcast interview with Dave “Batista” Bautista:
  On suffering from social anxiety:
  “Wrestling really brought me out of my shell…But I wish when I was younger I hadn’t been so ashamed. I wish I would’ve embraced it more because it’s okay, and I find out more, all the time, that a lot of actors are the same way. They get anxiety and get self-conscious, and get insecurities about thei
  
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• Cris Cyborg Calls Out Becky Lynch

  01-08-2017 22:31
  – UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg wants a SummerSlam match against Becky Lynch. Find out what The Irish Lass Kicker had to say about the challenge.The post Cris Cyborg Calls Out Becky Lynch appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kurt Angle vs. The Brooklyn Brawler: ECW, Aug. 1, 2006

  01-08-2017 22:30
  Kurt Angle vs. The Brooklyn Brawler: ECW, Aug. 1, 2006The post Kurt Angle vs. The Brooklyn Brawler: ECW, Aug. 1, 2006 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, July 31, 2017

  01-08-2017 22:29
  Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, July 31, 2017The post Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, July 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Reigns has no need to talk himself up en route to SummerSlam: Raw Fallout, July 31, 2017

  01-08-2017 22:28
  Reigns has no need to talk himself up en route to SummerSlam: Raw Fallout, July 31, 2017The post Reigns has no need to talk himself up en route to SummerSlam: Raw Fallout, July 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Big Show vs. Big Cass: Raw, July 31, 2017

  01-08-2017 22:28
  Big Show vs. Big Cass: Raw, July 31, 2017The post Big Show vs. Big Cass: Raw, July 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Batista Opens Up to Lilian Garcia On Suffering From Social Anxiety and Being Estranged From His Father

  01-08-2017 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images)
  The following press release has been issued regarding former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia’s new podcast:
  LILIAN GARCIA TO LAUNCH PODCAST ON PODCASTONE
  The Singer-Songwriter, Television Personality and Sports Host Premieres with Guest Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy)
  LOS ANGELES (August 1, 2017) – Multi-talented singer, songwriter, television personality, sports host and producer, Lilian Garcia, ventures far outside t
  
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• Jason Jordan And Kurt Angle’s Family (Photo), John Cena’s 2013 Maserati (Video)

  01-08-2017 22:24
  – As noted, Kurt Angle’s family was backstage for last night’s RAW in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Angle and storyline long-lost son, Jason Jordan, had some fun and posted the following photo on social media: My wife and kids! What a night in Pittsburgh. #itstrue #family #missingKyraAndKody #lovemyfamily
  A post shared by Kurt Angle (@therealkurtangle) on Jul 31, 2017 at 6:25pm PDT– Check out the latest episode of John Cena’s “Auto Geek” series from The Be
  
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• This Week’s WWE Raw Draws Highest Viewership in Over Three Months

  01-08-2017 22:17 via wrestlezone.com
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, featuring Big Cass vs. Big Show in the main event, as well as Roman Reigns vs Samoa Joe vs Braun Strowman, averaged 3.163 million viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 3.067 million viewership average, and is the most watched episode of Raw since April 17th.
  Below is the hourly breakdown for this week’s WWE Raw:
  -The first hour averaged 3.194 million viewers-The second hour a
  
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• WWE NXT Star Changes Up His Look (Photo), The Rock Names His Favorite ‘Ballers’ Moments, John Cena Shows Off His 2013 Maserati (Video)

  01-08-2017 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE NXT Star Changes Up His Look
  As seen in the photos below, WWE NXT star Sawyer Fulton changed up his look at this past Saturday’s WWE live event in Ft. Pierce, Florida:New look for @SFulton_WWE at #nxtfortpierce pic.twitter.com/3E0HCAkvqY
  — Kim of Hearts (@kim_love) July 30, 2017John Cena Shows Off His Maserati
  Below is the latest edition of “Auto Geek”, featuring John Cena showing off his 2013 Maserati GranTurismo C-MC Stradale:The Ro
  
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• Cody Rhodes On If He Was Ever Punished For Complaining About WWE Creative, How WWE Creative Should Be Restructured, His Indy Success

  01-08-2017 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  ROH Champion Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Metro, and below are some interview highlights:
  Your personality has really shined on the independent circuit, whereas in WWE it felt like sometimes you were stuck in a vacuum at times. What could have WWE done better for your character?
  I honestly think the more time I spend away from WWE the less it was WWE’s fault and the more it was my inability to go with my guts. There would have been a big difference if I had d
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE RAW “Detours Taken on The Road To Brooklyn”

  01-08-2017 21:12 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE RAW was live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Kurt Angle kicked things off. He talks about what to expect in tonight’s show and then out comes Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman. Heyman cuts a scathing promo on the odds stacked against Lesnar, going to the fullest in teasing a potential Ultimate leave if he loses at SummerSlam. Brock and Paul leave and their impact is made.
  I would have still given Brock Lesnar another segment, potentially attacking all the me
  
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• The Latest on Great Khali’s WWE Status, WWE Hall of Famer Making In-Ring Return, Jason Jordan with Kurt Angle’s Family at Raw (Photo)

  01-08-2017 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo credit NARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images)
  The Latest on Great Khali’s WWE Status
  In an update on The Great Khali’s status, it does indeed appear that his appearance at WWE Battleground was a one-time deal, as he has been removed from the Superstar page on WWE.com. Khali was listed for a short time on the page following the PPV, but has since been removed.
  As we noted last week, Khali is not being advertised for any upcoming WWE events.
  WWE Hall of Famer Making In-Ring Return
  Acco
  
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• Booking & Protecting John Cena Vs Shinsuke Nakamura

  01-08-2017 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
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  This fourth and final CSR video from this past weekend is all about John Cena vs Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown Live. Here’s an excerpt:
  Josh Isenberg: Even though it’s for No. contender, I think we know the outcome is going to be some sort of DQ. Neither are going to beat each other clean. So what’s the default? Count out? No contest? We saw that with AJ Styles in the past. Everyone is 500 record. Madden says that on your podcast and a lot
  
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• Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Preview: John Cena Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

  01-08-2017 20:08
  – Tonight’s WWE SmackDown and WWE 205 Live episodes will take place from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio as the road to SummerSlam continues.TONIGHT @JohnCena & @ShinsukeN battle for a #SummerSlam #WWETitle opportunity on #SDLive at 8/7c on @USA_Network! https://t.co/IFYfyPB8Ii
  — WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2017John Cena and Shinsuke Nakamura to clash in dream match for SummerSlam WWE Title opportunity tonight on SmackDown LIVEThe match the WWE Universe has been dreamin
  
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• ROH Issues Correction on Kenny Omega Title Defense, Mae Young Classic ‘Bracketology’ Details, Update on Connor’s Cure Meet & Greet

  01-08-2017 19:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  Mae Young Classic ‘Bracketology’ Details
  Immediately after WWE SummerSlam goes off the air on August 20th, Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Lita will be hosting the “Bracketology” special for The Mae Young Classic.
  ROH Issues Correction on Kenny Omega Title Defense
  As noted, Ring of Honor announced this week that Kenny Omega would be defending the IWGP U.S. Title at Global Wars: Chicago on Sunday, October 15
  
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• JBL On Reigns Kicking Enzo Amore Off WWE Tour Bus, Amore’s Backstage Heat

  01-08-2017 19:22
  On the latest episode of the WWE Network original series, "Bring It To The Table, longtime WWE Superstar JBL spoke at length about Enzo Amore's issues with backstage heat.
  To better understand what is going on with Enzo Amore right now, JBL told the story of the infamous "Wrestler's Court" setup behind-the-scenes in WWE over the past several years.
  "Yes, there's been a history of this," said JBL. "It's called wrestler's court, it's to mediate conflicts. Undertaker was the judge, I was the prosec
  
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• News for This Week’s Lucha Underground; Cueto Cup Quarterfinals, Dario Has a Warning for Matanza, More (Photos & Video)

  01-08-2017 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  El Rey Network has issued the following press release for this week’s Lucha Underground:
  Only eight remain on the new episode of “Lucha Underground.” As the Cueto Cup enters the quarterfinals, Dario has a warning for his brother Matanza, is blood truly thicker than water? Addicted to love is one way to put it, watch Marty “The Moth” Martinez’s obsession with Melissa Santos grow Wednesday, August 2nd at 8:00PM ET. Don’t miss new one-hour e
  
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• Update on Matt Cappotelli’s GoFund Me, WWE Raw Top 10, Kurt Angle vs Brooklyn Brawler Full Match (Videos)

  01-08-2017 19:04 via wrestlezone.com
  Update on Matt Cappotelli’s GoFund Me Campaign
  As noted, a GoFund Me campaign has been setup for WWE Tough Enough winner Matt Cappotelli, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. As of this writing, the campaign has almost $12K in donations, and it’s goal is to raise $500K total. You can donate by clicking here.
  WWE Raw Top 10
  Below is this week’s WWE Raw top 10 video:Kurt Angle vs Brooklyn Brawler Full Match
  Joey Styles calls the action as Kurt Angle forces Th
  
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• Steve Austin Explains Why Kenny Omega Could Be “The Next Big Thing” In WWE

  01-08-2017 18:50
  If you ask “The Texas Rattlesnake,” current IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega could very well be “the next big thing” in WWE.
  WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin recently welcomed longtime friend and fellow WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross to his “Steve Austin Show” podcast for an interview. During the show, the two spoke about the New Japan Pro Wrestling standout performer potentially joining WWE.
  “Hands down, he is one
  
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• Kids From Children’s Hospital Create Their Own Characters & Reveal To Finn Balor, The Miz & More (VIDEO)

  01-08-2017 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE made a regular stop at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh yesterday for a Connor’s Cure event. This event had Stephanie McMahon as the MC and introducing six kids who created their own wrestling characters. They had a little backstory for what their character stood for and were given an authentic WWE entrance complete with music and more.
  The Miz, Maryse, Finn Balor and Alexa Bliss were in the “crowd” watching and interacting with the
  
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• Sami Callihan Announced for ‘MLW One-Shot’ Event, GFW Confirms Top Lucha Underground Star and More Competing at NYC Live Events

  01-08-2017 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
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  GFW Confirms Top Lucha Underground Star and More Appearing at NYC Live Events
  Impact Wrestling has issued the following:
  Global Force Wrestling Announces Updates To Impact Live Events In New York On August 4-5, Including Rare, 5-Pack Trading Card Set
  NASHVILLE – The first-ever five-pack trading card set released by Global Force Wrestling (GFW) will be distributed to all fans attending the Impact Live Event this Saturday, August 5, in
  
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• Ryback Says WWE Leaks Match Plans to Gauge Fan Interest, Addresses Recent Dana Warrior Claim, New SummerSlam Matches Teased

  01-08-2017 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  Ryback Says WWE Leaks Match Plans to Gauge Fan Interest
  As noted, former WWE star Ryback claimed on a recent episode of his “Conversations with the Big Guy” podcast that there were plans in place at one point for Ryback to face The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania. Ryback had the following to say on the match plan:
  “Mark Carrano actually had showed me the WrestleMania card early. They kind of have an idea of what they want to do, obviously, ahead of
  
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• Corey Graves Admits That He Does Not Like Enzo Amore, Thinks He Should Be on WWE 205 Live, JBL Says Amore’s Backstage Heat Will Hinder Him

  01-08-2017 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  On the latest episode of Bring It to the Table on the WWE Network, Corey Graves and JBL were addressed with the topic of Enzo Amore having backstage heat. JBL stated that he has a good working relationship with Enzo, but there has been a problem with “him and the rest of the world.” When Peter Rosenberg asked Graves about his thoughts on Enzo, he stated that he “wants him on the team.” However, he added that he r
  
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• Corey Graves Admits That He Does Not Like Enzo Amore, Thinks He Should Be on 205 Live

  01-08-2017 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  On the latest episode of Bring It to the Table on the WWE Network, Corey Graves and JBL were addressed with the topic of Enzo Amore having backstage heat. JBL stated that he has a good working relationship with Enzo, but there has been a problem with “him and the rest of the world.” When Peter Rosenberg asked Graves about his thoughts on Enzo, he stated that he “wants him on the team.” However, he added that he r
  
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• SummerSlam #1 Contender’s Match and More on WWE 205 Live Tonight, WWE Reveals New Network Content (Video), Raw Social Media Score

  01-08-2017 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  Raw Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s Social Media TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #1 among series & specials for the night. Raw had 86,000 interactions with 20,000 unique authors on Twitter. This is up from last week’s 81,000 Twitter interactions with 18,000 unique authors.
  Raw also had 192,000 Facebook interactions with 137,000 unique authors, up from last week’s 172,000 interactions with 124,000 unique authors on Facebook.
  SummerSlam #1 C
  
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• WWE Announces Pete Dunne’s Next WWE UK Title Defense and Opponent, Austin Aries ‘Impact Legends’ PPV Airing Tonight (Videos)

  01-08-2017 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  Austin Aries Impact Legends PPV Airing Tonight
  Tonight at 8pm EST, The FITE App will be airing an “Impact Legends: Austin Aries” PPV. Below is the official description for the PPV, and you can download the FITE App free from The Apple App Store and Google Play at this link.
  A former World Heavyweight Champion, World tag Team Champion and 6-time X-Division Champion, Austin Aries’ career with IMPACT Wrestling is a story of challenge, triumph and great achievement. He a bold inno
  
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• WWE Smackdown Preview: John Cena vs Shinsuke Nakamura Dream Match, Kevin Owens Challenges AJ Styles For US Championship, More

  01-08-2017 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
  John Cena and Shinsuke Nakamura to clash in dream match for SummerSlam WWE Title opportunity tonight on SmackDown LIVE
  Kevin Owens challenges United States Champion AJ Styles tonight on SmackDown LIVE
  Naomi & Becky Lynch join forces for tag team action
  Chad Gable looks to break out against Rusev
  Will The Fashion Police finally crack the case?
  Be sure to join WZ tonight at 8p
  
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• WWE Reportedly Looking To Cut Costs In An Attempt To Boost 2017 Profits; Updates On Brand Specific PPVs, UK Expansion, Pyro & More

  01-08-2017 16:43 via wrestlezone.com
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  On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio Dave Meltzer stated that WWE, “promised everyone,” they were going to have bigger profits in 2017 than they had in 2016 and they’re not anywhere close.
  In an attempt to lower production costs this is believed to be the reason why there is no longer a pyro at WWE shows as well as why a lot of shows on the WWE Network are getting canceled.
  As we have been reporting there are major cut
  
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• Who is Favored to Be WWE Champion After Summerslam?, Betting Odds Shift For Tonight’s Shinsuke Nakamura vs John Cena Match

  01-08-2017 16:39 via wrestlezone.com
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  Here is an interesting prop bet and an update on the odds for tonight’s Smackdown match featuring Shinsuke Nakamura vs John Cena.
  There are currently odds on who will be the WWE Champion at the conclusion of this year’s Summerslam in Brooklyn. The current champion, Jinder Mahal, has the best odds at +195 and this is understandable with Mahal being rumored to in for a long championship reign.
  The other three possibilities that have odds are Sh
  
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• The Goldbergs To Get One More Goldberg, WWE Network August Spotlight (Video), Birthdays Today

  01-08-2017 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  ABC’s The Goldbergs To Get One More Goldberg
  PWInisder.com is reporting that Goldberg has booked a role on ABC’s popular comedy The Goldbergs.
  The sitcom is set in the 1980s and follows a family from the Philadelphia area. Goldberg will be playing the brother of Coach Mueller who is the gym teacher at the high school that the kids from the family attend.
  The creator of the show, Adam Goldberg, is a big pro wrestling fan. The episode is set to fil
  
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• Titus O’Neil Thinks Dana Brooke Is ‘Country Strong’ (Video), Who Had The Most Dominant Display On RAW?, #GiveEmmaAChance Continues

  01-08-2017 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Titus O’Neil Thinks Dana Brooke Is ‘Country Strong’
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line featuring Titus O’Neil talking to Dana Brooke about the possibility of joining Titus Worldwide.
  During their exchange Titus mentions that Dana needs to figure out who she is and says that she is, “country strong.” This could be a new moniker Dana uses going forward:#GiveEmmaAChance Continues
  Emma has posted the followi
  
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• Is John Cena Moving To RAW Full-Time Following SummerSlam?

  01-08-2017 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  While it has yet to be confirmed by WWE there are a few indications that John Cena will be moving off of Smackdown Live and on-to RAW full-time following SummerSlam.
  This would be in-line with the current storyline that John Cena is a “free agent” capable of moving between brands.
  Cena is scheduled for his first RAW pay-per-view since last year’s WWE Draft with WWE No Mercy on September 24th at the Staples Center
  
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• RAW Rebellion 8.1.17: Reigns v Joe v Strowman, Big Cass & Big Show Main Event, Jordan On MizTV, More

  01-08-2017 15:47 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the latest episode of the RAW Rebellion! All WrestleZone podcasts will now be made available via Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Related: Eric Bischoff Explains Why NJPW Should Stick To Owning The West Coast Market In The United States
  RAW Rebellion this week is hosted by Dinner w/ The King’s Glenn Moore and Octavarius’ Brian Wohl!
  You can listen to the latest episode of WZ Daily in the embedded audio player below:The p
  
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• Sting Comments On Whether He Can Still Wrestle, Roman Reigns Has No Need To Talk Himself Up (Videos)

  01-08-2017 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Sting Comments On Whether He Can Still Wrestle
  WWE Hall of Famer Sting recently experimented with Facebook live for the first time.
  During his live session he fielded a variety of questions from fans. During the Q&A he confirmed that he can still wrestle he just doesn’t want to. He also said that he would consider an on-air role in WWE.
  You can view the full Facebook Live session in the embedded player below:Related: Former WCW Ref Nick Patrick Breaks S
  
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• Was Bayley Injured on Raw?

  01-08-2017 13:18
  On this past Monday’s Raw, ex-WWE Raw and NXT Women’s Champion Bayley, who is set to challenge Alexa Bliss for the Women’s Title at SummerSlam, took on Nia Jax, and according to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the former NXT megastar might’ve suffered a pretty significant injury during the match.
  “Well, I gotta talk about this [Bayley vs. Nia Jax] match real quick. Maybe Bayley is just like a tremendous worker and she does a great job selling, b
  
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• WWE Was Expecting Jason Jordan to Get Booed During Miz TV Segment

  01-08-2017 13:12
  On Tuesday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer talked about the Miz TV segment from Monday’s Raw, which featured Jason Jordan as its guest. He also talked about how WWE was expecting the ex-American Alpha member to get booed during the segment.
  “That was so awkward when [Miz] did that. So, that tells you something. That tells you that [WWE] believes that they botched the angle so bad that they expected [Jason Jordan] to be booed. Instead he was met with indifference, but
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Results (Night 11): Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kota Ibushi, Hirooki Goto vs Tetsuya Naito – LIVE IN PROGRESS

  01-08-2017 10:30 via wrestlezone.com
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to the Kagoshima Arena for night eleven of the G1 Climax, featuring some of the most highly anticipated bouts of the entire tournament. Two of the best wrestlers in the world will clash as Hiroshi Tanahashi defends his lead in the A Block against Kota Ibushi. Plus, the rest of the block will fight to break a six-way tie for second place as we head into the final two weeks of competition.
  You can watch this morning’s event live on New Japan World a
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Results (Night 11): Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kota Ibushi, Hirooki Goto vs Tetsuya Naito & More A Block Action

  01-08-2017 10:30 via wrestlezone.com
   
  NJPW G1 Climax Results
  August 1, 2017
  Kagoshima Arena, Kagoshima, Japan
  UNDERCARD MATCHES
  Michael Elgin & Jushin Thunder Liger def. Katsuya Kitamura & Shota Umino
  The Young Lions were all fired up to start off the show and had some good back and forth exchanges. Umino got in some shots on Liger but was easily dispatched by Big Mike. This led to the hot tag and obligatory hoss fight between Elgin and Kitamura, with Big Mike hitting a deadlift powerbomb into a deadlift Elgin B
  
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• First Promo For Conor McGregor Vs. Floyd Mayweather Released

  01-08-2017 08:59
  Showtime has just released the first 30-second promo for the upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight, which is scheduled to take place on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  The post First Promo For Conor McGregor Vs. Floyd Mayweather Released appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Matt Hardy Tells WWE Fans That ‘Broken’ is Happening

  01-08-2017 08:43
  [VIDEO] @WWEUniverse, IT'S HAPPENING. #BROKEN #FTR #FTC #FTO https://t.co/QIOcsRJ7A6
  — REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 1, 2017Even though GFW president Ed Nordholm recently told Sports Illustrated that no longer negotiating with Jeff and Matt Hardy over the rights to the “Broken” gimmick, Matt Hardy is continuing to tease the gimmick on WWE TV.
  Furthermore, as you can see from the tweet at the top of this article, he’s not even being the least bit subtle about it
  
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• Rumor Killer on CM Punk Fighting Again

  01-08-2017 08:33
  On Monday, CM Punk’s head MMA coach Duke Roufus posted a photo on Instagram of his team’s remaining schedule for 2017, and the post featured CM Punk’s name, which was listed against “TBA.” You can see the post below. I am such a firm believer in #team Together Everyone Achieves More! Every year I strive to get better as a coach and build a great team culture. I am so proud of all of our team, staff and students. We Are Having Fun Getting It Done!I have the pleasure
  
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• Roman Reigns On Tonight’s Victory

  01-08-2017 06:56
  – Roman Reigns took to Twitter and delivered the following message after tonight’s win over Samoa Joe and Braun Strowman on RAW. As noted, Reigns, Stroman and Joe will face WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at the August 20th SummerSlam pay-per-view.I don't like to list my resume…
  That's why I go to the ring and explain through my actions. #SummerSlam #NeverLied #B2R
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) August 1, 2017
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