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• WWE Monday Receive Best Viewership In Months

  08-08-2017 23:59
  – According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW, featuring Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing main event, drew 3.240 million viewers.This number is up 2.4% from last week’s 3.163 million viewers.* First hour drew 3.263 million viewers* Second hour drew 3.314 million viewers* Final hour drew 3.144 million viewers
  RAW finished #1 in viewership for the night on cable.The post WWE Monday Receive Best Viewership In Months appeared first on ProWrestl
  
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• Who Has The Most Viewed WWE Profile on ESPN?, Sheamus Compares Michael Cole to Cable (Photo), Sheamus–Shield Statistic (Video)

  08-08-2017 23:33 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
  Who Has The Most Viewed WWE Profile on ESPN?
  Despite his polarizing character, Roman Reigns is not losing steam in the buzzworthy department. According to Andrew Feldman of WWE on ESPN, Roman Reigns has been the most viewed profile since WWE became a feature on the site nearly a year ago. Number 2 and 3 are Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks, respectively.
  Sheamus Compares Michael Cole to Cable
  WWE Raw Tag Team Champion She
  
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• Will Ferrara on ROH vs GFW Growth, the Door Being Open for a CM Punk ROH Return, Working with Roderick Strong, NJPW Talent and More

  08-08-2017 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  Ring of Honor star Will Ferrara recently appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio and below are some interview highlights.
  On turning on Cheeseburger:
  “Oh, I’ve been having a lot more fun beating him up than when he was tagging with me, I’ll tell you that! It was fun teaming with him but I felt like the next step was with just me. So, Cheeseburger is in my crosshairs. I’ll kick his butt every show! It is fun on my end (laughs)”.
  On his experience with ROH thus far:
  
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• HBO Renews ‘Ballers’, The Rock Comments, What You Need Know Heading into Smackdown Tonight, Bella Twins Launch Birdiebee (Videos)

  08-08-2017 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for HBO)
  HBO Renews ‘Ballers’, The Rock Comments
  HBO announced today that the series “Ballers”, currently in its third season, has been renewed for a fourth season:
  “We’re thrilled that the summer lineup of Ballers and Insecure connected with our viewers out of the gate,” said HBO Programming Executive Vice President Amy Gravitt, also commenting on Insecure being renewed for their third season. “We’re so
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week WWE Raw Featuring a Last Man Standing Match?

  08-08-2017 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, featuring a Last Man Standing match between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman, averaged 3.240 million viewers. This is up from last week’s 3.163 million viewership average. It was also announced ahead of time, albeit only a few hours before Raw, that Bayley would be appearing on the show to comment on her injury and being pulled from WWE SummerSlam.
  Below is the hourly breakdown for this week’s WWE Raw:
  -The first h
  
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• News on Currently Discussed WWE SummerSlam Kickoff Show Matches

  08-08-2017 22:20 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to PWInsider.com, original WWE SummerSlam plans called for The Hardys vs The Revival to take place on the Kickoff pre-show. However, with Scott Dawson suffering an injury, the match has been scrapped altogether. The belief is that The Hardys will face the team of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson on the pre-show instead.
  There are also plans to run a tag team match on the pre-show, and that could be The Usos vs The New Day for the Smackdown
  
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• Backstage Update On Plans For WWE SummerSlam 2017 Kickoff Show Matches

  08-08-2017 22:00
  WWE is currently looking at two tag-team matches for the WWE SummerSlam Kickoff Show later this month.
  According to a report at PWInsider.com, the plan was for The Hardy Boys vs. The Revival to compete in tag-team action on the pay-per-view pre-show, however due to the biceps injury Scott Dawson sustained, the match is likely scrapped.
  In its’ place, WWE is eyeing a match pitting The Hardys against the team of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
  Additionally, there is talk of the SmackDown Li
  
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• News For This Week’s Lucha Underground; Cueto Cup Continues, the FBI Speaks with Dario, Vasquez’s Visitor & More (Photos & Video)

  08-08-2017 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for this week’s Lucha Underground:
  Chaos reigns supreme on the all new “Lucha Underground.” No disqualifications, no limitations as the Cueto Cup enters the second round of the quarterfinals. Find out what happens when an FBI agent arrives to speak to Dario Cuteo. Plus, meet Captain Vasquez’s unexpected visitor Wednesday, August 9th at 8:00PM ET. Don’t miss new one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrest
  
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• Matt Hardy Responds To Legendary Musician’s WWF Diss

  08-08-2017 21:15
  – Legendary musician David Crosby took to Twitter and issued a cheap shot at WWF while playing the “Words With Friends” game, he wrote the following:WWFto those of us who can read and write isWords With Friends
  Not wrestling
  — David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby) August 8, 2017Matt Hardy responded to Crosby’s tweet:This tweet is 20+ years outdated, incorrect & OBSOLETE.
  The WWF is not pro wrestling org, it's a conservation org.
  I suggest you…. pic.twitter.com/I
  
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• EVOLVE On WrestleMania 34 Weekend Plans, Mae Young Classic Competitor On Surviving in the Tournament, DDP on New Food Show (Videos)

  08-08-2017 21:12 via wrestlezone.com
  Mae Young Classic Competitor On Surviving in the Tournament
  WWE has released the video above, featuring Sarah Logan talking making it to The Mae Young Classic, and how her grandmother was influential in getting her into pro wrestling.
  DDP on New Food Show
  As seen below, WWE Hall of Famer DDP recently appeared on Fuse TV’s Fluffy’s Food Adventures, which features Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and other comedians traveling the country while balancing big meals w
  
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• Backstage News on Plans for Another WWE Superstar Shakeup, Matt Hardy Confirms WWE Return, Responds to Music Legend’s Shot at WWE

  08-08-2017 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  Backstage Update on Plans for Another WWE Superstar Shakeup
  As noted, there has been talk in WWE of holding another Superstar Shake Up in the fall, similar to how it was done after WrestleMania 33. PWInsider.com is reporting there has been discussion of replacing the annual WWE Draft with two Superstar Shakeups per year.
  Matt Hardy On WWE Return, Responds to Music Legend’s Shot at Wrestling
  As noted, WWE kept The Hardys off Raw this week as the brothers’ SummerSlam plans are now in
  
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• Backstage Note On WWE Superstar Shakeup, Mick Foley Judging Costume Contest

  08-08-2017 20:41
  – As previously noted, there’s been on-going speculation of doing another Superstar Shakeup after the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. According to PWInsider, notes that the idea is for two shakeups taking place per year instead of just one major WWE Draft.WWE’s last roster Shakeup went down in April after WrestleMania 33.
  – WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley took to Twitter and noted that Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall in Wantagh, New York will be hosting a WWE Night event
  
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• Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, August 7, 2017

  08-08-2017 20:36
  – WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s Monday Night Raw to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.The post Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, August 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Survivalist Sarah Logan knows what it takes to make it in the Mae Young Classic

  08-08-2017 20:36
  Coming from a long line of subsistence hunters, Sarah Logan was raised to fight for everything she has – a survivalist instinct that could lead her to success in the Mae Young Classic.The post Survivalist Sarah Logan knows what it takes to make it in the Mae Young Classic appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena vs. Edge: Unforgiven 2006 – WWE Championship TLC Match

  08-08-2017 20:35
  John Cena vs. Edge: Unforgiven 2006 – WWE Championship TLC MatchThe post John Cena vs. Edge: Unforgiven 2006 – WWE Championship TLC Match appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• See The Ultimate Warrior compete as the Dingo Warrior: WCCW, Aug. 8, 1986

  08-08-2017 20:33
  See The Ultimate Warrior compete as the Dingo Warrior: WCCW, Aug. 8, 1986The post See The Ultimate Warrior compete as the Dingo Warrior: WCCW, Aug. 8, 1986 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Carmella Entrance Video

  08-08-2017 20:32
  – Check out Carmella’s entrance video. WWE.com is your home for all your favorite WWE Superstar entrance videos.The post Carmella Entrance Video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Dana Brooke crashes a Titus Worldwide press conference: Raw Fallout, Aug. 7, 2017

  08-08-2017 20:31
  As Titus Worldwide celebrates Akira Tozawa’s momentum heading into SummerSlam, Dana Brooke makes an unexpected appearance.The post Dana Brooke crashes a Titus Worldwide press conference: Raw Fallout, Aug. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sasha Banks is out for retribution next Monday night: Raw Fallout, Aug. 7, 2017

  08-08-2017 20:30
  – The Boss candidly discusses facing Nia Jax in a high-stakes match on Raw, two weeks after the imposing Superstar injured her best friend, Bayley.The post Sasha Banks is out for retribution next Monday night: Raw Fallout, Aug. 7, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Eric Bischoff Discusses The Importance Of Pyro At Pro Wrestling Shows In Light Of WWE’s Cost Cutting

  08-08-2017 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling had a special release this past Friday! A brand new episode will be released this Wednesday.
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments transcribed below.Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On whether pyro is important to a wrestling show:EB:  Yes, it is. Sometimes you have to make decisions to make money but by not having pyro in every show it also gives you the
  
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• Finn Balor Apologizes For Fidget Spinner, WWE Edits Paul Heyman

  08-08-2017 20:08
  – WWE Superstar Finn Balor took to Twitter and apologized to a fan who did not appreciate the brand new Balor fidget spinner, check out the exchange below:Apologize for this – https://t.co/rFnKz2tT2p
  — John Bain (@Totalbiscuit) August 8, 2017
  John… i was not aware, sorry. My apologies https://t.co/uwlPDkP0m8
  — Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 8, 2017– WWE recently edited out Paul Heyman saying “as a Jew” in a recent WWE TV promo. Check out th
  
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• Braun Strowman On His RAW Win, John Cena Shows Off Rare Ferrari (Video)

  08-08-2017 20:01
  – As noted, Braun Strowman defeated Roman Reigns in a Last Man Standing match at last night’s RAW main event in Toronto. Braun took to twitter after the match and dropped the following blurb:Told you!!!!!!! #LastMonsterStanding #raw
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) August 8, 2017– Check out the latest episode of John Cena’s “Auto Geek” series from The Bella Twins’ YouTube channel. This week features a closer look at Cena’s historical 2007 Fe
  
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• Cody Rhodes On His WWE Departure, Why He Went To TNA, Joining ROH

  08-08-2017 19:55
  – Former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes recently caught up with Raj Prashad of FanBuzz.com and spoke about his WWE departure and much more. They sent us these highlights:
  Leaving WWE, Dustin “Goldust” Runnels finding out about it on Twitter:
  “He [Goldust] didn’t hear about it. I didn’t really share it with him, I don’t know why. He found out like everyone else did that day.”
  Why he left WWE:
  “That was a decision where I can’t stay with WWE b
  
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• RAW Women’s Title No. 1 Contender Match Set For Next Week’s WWE RAW

  08-08-2017 19:48
  On Monday night, the wheels were put in motion to determine the next challenger to the RAW Women’s Championship.
  As noted prior to RAW, it was confirmed by WWE that Bayley suffered a separated shoulder last week and as a result, has been pulled from her scheduled title match against reigning champion Alexa Bliss at this month’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.
  On RAW last night, Sasha Banks defeated Alicia Fox and Emma, while Nia Jax beat Dana Brooke and Emma in Triple-Threat matches. On
  
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• Finn Balor Apologizes for Fidget Spinner, MLB Star Ringside at Raw, Watch Cena vs Edge Full WWE Title Match, WWE Raw Top 10 (Videos)

  08-08-2017 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  MLB Star Ringside at Raw
  Toronto Blue Jays star Marco Estrada was shown seated at ringside for WWE Raw last night.
  Finn Balor Apologizes for Fidget Spinner
  Finn Balor has apologized to a fan on Twitter who did not take too kindly to the new Balor fidget spinner:Apologize for this – https://t.co/rFnKz2tT2p
  — John Bain (@Totalbiscuit) August 8, 2017
  John… i was not aware, sorry. My apologies https://t.co/uwlPDkP0m8
  — Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 8, 2017
  Watch Cen
  
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• John Cena’s SummerSlam Opponent Revealed, Luke Harper Wears Mask (Photo)

  08-08-2017 19:34
  – As previously noted, the current plan is for John Cena to reportedly face Baron Corbin at the upcoming SummerSlam Pay-Per-View on Sunday August 20th.
  On last week’s WWE Smackdown Live, John Cena and Baron Corbin brawled off-air, leading to speculation that Cena vs Corbin will take place at WWE SummerSlam. According to PWInsider.com, it’s been confirmed Cena vs The Lone Wolf will officially take place at WWE SummerSlam.
  – As noted, two new WWE SmackDown tag teams were fo
  
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• Ric Flair On Charlotte Facing Ronda Rousey In WWE

  08-08-2017 19:23
  – Check out the following video featuring WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair at the recent San Diego Comic Con speaking with Noelle Foley.
  Flair talks about the possibility of Charlotte Flair facing Ronda Rousey. He noted that Charlotte could give Rousey “all she wants” if she had 6 months to prepare, because of her size and strength over Rousey.The post Ric Flair On Charlotte Facing Ronda Rousey In WWE appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• GFW Knockout Calls Out WWE Star On Twitter

  08-08-2017 19:18
  – Unified GFW Knockouts Champion Sienna called out Charlotte Flair on Twitter yesterday for copying her makeup, feathers and mannerisms. Flair has yes to directly respond but she did post a photo with a “#TeaTime” hashtag, check out the photos below:I ignored the feathers & the makeup, but the pinky? Really? If you need anything else from me, let me know. @MsCharlotteWWE #PinkiesUp ☕️ pic.twitter.com/xfLjkMcy3O
  — Sienna the Savage(@Sienna) August 8, 2017C
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Kingston (08/07): Jinder Mahal Defends WWE Title

  08-08-2017 19:10
  – Check out the following WWE live event results from Monday’s show in Kingston, Ontario, Canada:
  * SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day retained over The Ascension
  * Natalya defeated Charlotte Flair
  * Rusev defeated Tye Dillinger
  * WWE United States Champion AJ Styles retain over Kevin Owens, Baron Corbin and Sami Zayn in a Fatal 4 Way
  * Sin Cara and Luke Harper defeated Aiden English and Erick Rowan
  * SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi retained over Carmella
  * WWE Champion
  
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• Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Preview: Orton Vs Mahal In Grudge Match!

  08-08-2017 19:08
  – Tonight’s WWE SmackDown and WWE 205 Live will take place from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, check out the preview below:#TheViper @RandyOrton seeks payback against @WWE Champion @JinderMahal TONIGHT on #SDLive at 8/7c on @USA_Network! https://t.co/UaZOkxmzAV
  — WWE (@WWE) August 8, 2017Orton and Mahal collide in non-title Grudge MatchMany thought their rivalry would be put on the back burner with both men focusing on separate matches at SummerSlam —
  
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• WZ Daily 8.8.17: Bayley & Dawson’s Injuries, Enzo’s Backstage Heat, WWE’s RAW SummerSlam Main Event Plans, Jim Ross’ WWE Deal, More

  08-08-2017 18:50 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 August WZ-IRW Network Schedule: WZ Daily, RAW Rebellion, Smackdown Rebellion & Breakdowns
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from over the
  
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• Ric Flair on Charlotte Possibly Facing Ronda Rousey in WWE (Video), Raw Social Media Score, Nia Jax and The Good Brothers Backstage Video

  08-08-2017 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  Raw Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #2 among series & specials for the night. Raw had 94,000 interactions with 21,000 unique authors on Twitter. This is up from last week’s 86,000 Twitter interactions with 20,000 unique authors.
  Raw also had 142,000 Facebook interactions with 100,000 unique authors, down from last week’s 192,000 interactions with 137,000 unique authors on Facebook.
  Nia Jax and T
  
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• Shane McMahon As Special Ref & Future Match With Kevin Owens

  08-08-2017 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)
  This fourth and final video of the episode of Chair Shot Reality is all about Shane McMahon as a special referee at SummerSlam. The conversation also talks about the potential with him and Kevin Owens in a feud. Here’s an excerpt:
  Justin LaBar: Kevin Owens can really be a good heel when he wants. I’ve always been fascinated with the dynamic of how he’s this heel but open about how great of a family man he is and willing to do anything, stab his
  
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• John Cena’s WWE SummerSlam Opponent Revealed, WWE Returning to Toronto, WWE Tough Enough Winner Returns to Training (Photo)

  08-08-2017 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
  John Cena’s WWE SummerSlam Opponent Revealed
  Following last week’s WWE Smackdown Live last week, John Cena and Baron Corbin brawled off-air, leading to speculation that Cena vs Corbin will take place at WWE SummerSlam. PWInsider.com has since confirmed Cena vs The Lone Wolf will indeed take place at WWE SummerSlam.
  WWE Returning to Toronto
  WWE announced on Raw last night that the company will return to Toronto on Saturday, December 30th for
  
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• Cody Rhodes On His Short Time in GFW, Why It Was Misleading, When Goldust Found Out He Left WWE, His Goals in 2018, ROH and More

  08-08-2017 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  ROH Champion Cody Rhodes recently spoke with FanBuzz.com on his WWE departure, as well as his successes with ROH, NJPW, and the indy scene. Below are some interview highlights:
  On leaving WWE, it wasn’t simply a moment of frustration or an off-the-cuff decision to leave — it was something Rhodes had planned, created a list of goals and accomplishments he hoped to achieve on the independent scene and put into action. It also wasn’t something he shared
  
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• DDP Says WCW Should Have Become nWo, John Cena Reveals How Often He Goes to the Gym (Videos), Bayley Tweets, Ambrose – Rollins Note

  08-08-2017 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
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  DDP Says WCW Should Have Become nWo
  Below is a new clip from last night’s new episode of “Table for 3”, during which WWE Hall of Famer DDP suggests WCW should have become nWo during the Monday Night Wars. Scott Hall added he thought the group were going to be under their own brand:Was there going to be a SEPARATE show for the #NWO?!? It almost happened… #TableFor3@SCOTTHALLNWO@RealDDP@[email protected]/y74AxmihDx
  
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• “Sit-in” Demonstration to Open GFW Impact This Week, Title Match and More Taking Place (Video), GFW Media Call Guests Revealed

  08-08-2017 17:51 via wrestlezone.com
  GFW Impact Matches
  The following matches have been taped for this week’s GFW Impact on POP:
  -The Veterans of War vs. Unified GFW World Tag Team Champions Santana & Ortiz of The LAX
  -Super X Cup tournament semi-final match featuring ACH vs Taiji Ishimori to determine who faces Dezmond Xavier at Destination X
  GFW Media Call Guests Revealed
  Wednesday’s weekly GFW media conference call will take place at 1pm EST and will feature X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt, Low Ki and
  
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• News for Tonight’s WWE 205 Live, Matt Hardy Comments on Scott Dawson’s Injury, Note on James Ellsworth & Carmella For Tonight

  08-08-2017 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Forbes.com
  Note on James Ellsworth & Carmella For Tonight
  Carmella vs Naomi in a non-title match will be taking place on WWE Smackdown Live tonight, and it will be interesting to see if James Ellsworth plays a part in the match as his 30 day story line suspension ended on August 4th.
  Matt Hardy Comments on Scott Dawson’s Injury
  As noted, WWE decided against bringing The Hardys in for Raw last night as they were scheduled to face The Revival at WWE SummerSlam, but with Sco
  
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• GFW Knockout Calls Out Charlotte Flair For Copying Her Look and Mannerisms

  08-08-2017 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
  Current GFW Knockouts Champion Sienna took to Twitter to call out Charlotte Flair, as Sienna feels Flair is copying her in-ring look and mannerisms. Sienna Tweeted the following, and while Charlotte has yet to respond, she did post another #teatime photo this morning:I ignored the feathers & the makeup, but the pinky? Really? If you need anything else from me, let me know. @MsCharlotteWWE #PinkiesUp pic.twitter.com/xfLjkMcy3O
  — Sienna the Savage (@Sien
  
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• Update On Why The Hardys Were Not On RAW Last Night, Capitol Wrestling Episode 18 Sneak Peak (Video)

  08-08-2017 16:53 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Update On Why The Hardys Were Not On RAW Last Night
  The Hardys were noticeably absent from last night’s episode of RAW and there has been some speculation as to why.
  WrestleZone can confirm that the reason The Hardys were not on RAW is because WWE had planned on having The Hardys face The Revival at SummerSlam.
  Scott Dawson of The Revival recently suffered a bicep injury and is not allowed to do anything physically. For that reason The
  
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• Stevie Richards’ Joins UFC Star Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington’s Fight Camp As Strength & Conditioning Coach

  08-08-2017 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Stevie Richards
  The following press release has been sent to WrestleZone:For Immediate Release
  COCONUT CREEK, FL USA
  #8 World Ranked UFC Welterweight star Colby “Chaos” Covington (12-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has enlisted professional wrestler and fitness expert Stevie Richards of Stevie Richards Fitness (stevierichardsfitness.com) to join his camp as a strength and conditioning coach. 
  Stevie Richards is known for his tremendous work ethic and in-ring shape for over 26 year
  
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• WWE Smackdown Preview: Orton v Mahal Non-Title Grudge Match, Shane To Explain Rules To Owens & Styles, Naomi Clashes w/ Carmella, More

  08-08-2017 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
  Orton and Mahal collide in non-title Grudge Match
  Shane McMahon to explain SummerSlam rules of engagement to Styles and Owens
  Naomi clashes with Ms. Money in the Bank
  Will Lana prove herself against Charlotte Flair?
  Will Tyler Breeze solve the mystery in return to “Fashion Peaks”?
  Be sure to join WZ tonight at 8pm EST for live coverage of the show!
  Related: Jind
  
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• RAW Rebellion 8.8.17: Braun v Roman Last Man Standing, Brock v Miztourage, Bayley Gets Booed, More

  08-08-2017 16:26 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 Ross Berman and features Capitol Wrestling’s Matt Ryan as his co-host!
  You can listen to the latest episode of WZ Daily in the embedded audio player below:T
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE RAW “Toronto Loves Lesnar, Boos Bayley and Believes in Balor Club”

  08-08-2017 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  Brock Lesnar Destroys MizTV
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  A smart way to kick off WWE RAW, as Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman were guests on Miz TV. The Miz, who works a mic like a veteran, talks about how this is his show and that Paul Heyman’s mouth needs to be shut when his hand goes up. Miz goes on to talk about being disrespected on his show and basically runs down Lesnar. Paul Heyman finally gets to talk, saying that he loves role playing. He says Brock Lesnar is going to show all thr
  
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• Braun Strowman Comments On Last Man Standing Win, Scott Hall Thanks DDP On Table For 3 (Video)

  08-08-2017 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Braun Strowman Reacts To Last Man Standing Win
  Braun Strowman has posted the following to Twitter following his big win over Roman Reigns last night in their Last Man Standing Match:Told you!!!!!!! #LastMonsterStanding #raw
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) August 8, 2017
  Related: Latest on Braun Strowman – Karen Jarrett Bar Incident & What Strowman Reportedly Said to Ignite Conflict
  Scott Hall Thanks DDP For Saving His Lif
  
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• Dana Brooke Crashes Titus Worldwide Press Conference (Video), Zack Ryder Trains w/ Santino Marella, Sable Celebrates Milestone Birthday Today

  08-08-2017 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Dana Brooke Crashes Titus Worldwide Press Conference
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line featuring Dana Brooke crashing Titus O’Neil’s post-RAW Titus Worldwide press conference:Zack Ryder Trains w/ Santino Marella
  While in Toronto Zack Ryder stopped by Santino Marella’s Battle Arts Academy to train. He has posted the following photo to Twitter featuring himself and Marella:Great to see @TheMilanMiracle! And tha
  
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• Major Update Regarding Planned Finish For WWE RAW SummerSlam Fatal 4-Way Main Event

  08-08-2017 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that WWE is working especially hard to keep the finish of the RAW SummerSlam Fatal 4-Way match under wraps.
  Related: Samoa Joe On If His PPV Match Against Brock Lesnar Lived Up to Expectations, Why Lesnar Is Such a Savvy Businessman and More
  They note that no one on the writing team, the production team or the participants will be given the finish until the last minute… except Brock Lesnar. Brock
  
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• Sasha Banks Is Out For Retribution Next Monday Night (Video), Emma Vents Following RAW Loss, Which Superstar Is A Bigger Threat To Alexa?

  08-08-2017 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Sasha Banks Is Out For Retribution Next Monday Night
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line featuring Sasha Banks talking about her #1 Contender’s Match next week on RAW against Nia Jax:Emma Vents Following RAW Loss
  Emma has posted the following to Twitter following her #1 Contender’s Qualifying Match loss last night on RAW:You gotta be kidding me! I had that match won tonight! #RAW #WWE #GiveEmmaAChance pic.twitter.com
  
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• Jon Jones Says That The Brock Lesnar Fight Won’t Happen Anytime Soon

  08-08-2017 13:30
  Everybody was talking about a potential super-fight between Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar prior to Jones’ fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 214, and after the event, they were talking about it even more, as Jon Jones challenged the current WWE Universal Champion to a fight.
  Some outlets predicted that Lesnar’s UFC return was imminent. Most were predicting that he’d return on the December 30 show, but that’s clearly not going to happen.
  On Monday, Jones appeared on Good Mor
  
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• WWE Planning A Big Entrance For Shinsuke Nakamura at SummerSlam

  08-08-2017 13:22
  On August 20, former NXT Champion and NJPW star Shinsuke Nakamura will challenge for the WWE Championship for the first time in his pro wrestling career, as he’s set to take on Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam.
  Cageside Seats is reporting that WWE is planning a big entrance for Shinsuke Nakamura at SummerSlam, which will include the return to violinist Lee England, Jr, who played Nakamura’s theme at last year’s NXT Takeover: Brooklyn.The post WWE Planning A Big Entrance For Shinsuke
  
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