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• Eric Bischoff Calls The WWE Product ‘Homogenized & Sanitized’; Praises Protecting SSlam Main Event Finish

  10-08-2017 23:52 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.Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On WWE closely guarding the finish to the WWE RAW SummerSlam Fatal 4-Way main event by not telling the competitors who is winning (except Brock):EB: I think it’s awesome. They should do it more often. I really think that, first of all, it makes
  
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• Injured WWE Star Cleared to Return, Charlotte – WWE Network Announcement, Paul Heyman Now on IG, Predicts Mayweather Fight

  10-08-2017 23:03 via wrestlezone.com
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  Injured WWE Star Cleared to Return to the Ring
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, injured WWE star Darren Young was evaluated earlier this week and has been cleared to return to the ring. No word on when WWE plans to bring Young back to TV, but he’s cleared to return whenever WWE wants him to.
  Paul Heyman is Coming to Instagram
  Paul Heyman has launched an official Instagram account, however he has yet to make any posts. You can check out the account at thi
  
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• Update On Top Indy Star To WWE, Big Show Trains For SummerSlam

  10-08-2017 22:52
  – As noted, top indy star Lio Rush will be working his final indy date this Saturday for MCW, as he is expected to with the company shortly after.
  According to PWInsider.com, Rush has most likely already signed a WWE deal, but is currently working out a final date with the MCWn so he can say farewell to the company, we will keep you updated.
  – WWE Superstar The Big Show took to Twitter and posted the following workout video as he prepares to face Big Cass at WWE SummerSlam:Curls conc
  
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• Triple H On 20 Year Anniversary of DX, Ric Flair Introduces 2017 PGA Championship

  10-08-2017 22:36
  – WWE Executive Triple H recently took to Twitter and recognized the Twenty Year Anniversary of DX, check out the following tweet below:.@ShawnMichaels & I formed DX w/ a bond built on:
  Desire
  Passion
  Drive& we kicked ass!
  20 yrs later it's still there & we still KICK ASS! pic.twitter.com/qYSB0pUEr9
  — Triple H (@TripleH) August 10, 2017– For all you golf fans, the 99th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC teed off this afternoon with a lively intro
  
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• Al Snow On Why He Thinks He Was Released From GFW, If He Would Do Tough Enough Again, Internet Negativity Towards GFW/TNA

  10-08-2017 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
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  Former WWE and GFW star Al Snow recently appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio, and the following highlights have been issued:
  His departure from GFW Impact Wrestling:
  “Yeah, I’m certain it was a budget thing. Jeff [Jarrett] brought his own group, his own guys that he brought with him and there are only so many spots financially and budget wise that you can afford to have as far as producers. And, have a necessity and need for to produce the se
  
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• Triple H on Twenty Year Anniversary of DX, WWE Stars Celebrate the Group, Unseen Footage of Raw Last Man Standing Match (Videos)

  10-08-2017 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  Triple H on Twenty Year Anniversary of DX
  Triple H Tweeted the following on twenty years of DX:.@ShawnMichaels & I formed DX w/ a bond built on:DesirePassionDrive& we kicked ass!20 yrs later it’s still there & we still KICK ASS! pic.twitter.com/qYSB0pUEr9
  — Triple H (@TripleH) August 10, 2017WWE Stars Celebrate the Group
  In related news, WWE has released the following video featuring WWE stars celebrating 20 years of DX. As noted, a new “F
  
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• Backstage News On Dolph Ziggler, Baron Corbin – Nikki Bella Update

  10-08-2017 22:23
  – According to the Wrestling Observer Radio, Ziggler has been absent from air time because the company has nothing for him creatively. The former World Heavyweight Champion now joins other SmackDown stars Erick Rowan, Luke Harper and Tye Dillinger, who also have nothing significant lined up.
  – As noted, Nikki Bella took to Twitter yesterday and announced she would be sitting front row at WWE SummerSlam for the Baron Corbin vs. John Cena match when responding tweet from Corbin. As see
  
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• Brandi Rhodes On Leaving GFW, Missed Opportunities In WWE, More

  10-08-2017 22:07
  – Brandi Rhodes recently spoke with CBS Local Sports on a wide variety of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On leaving GFW:
  “Unfortunately, that story is kind of a mess. There are some valid statements that I’ve seen, but it’s really not as dramatic as people want it to be. Basically, Cody and I were very candid with what we were doing after WWE as far as contracts go. People are confused. I never signed the contract that people think I signed with Global
  
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• Jinder Mahal On How Fans Treat Him, Finding Out About WWE Title Win

  10-08-2017 21:53
  WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently joined the Roz & Mocha show on Kiss 92.5 to promote this past Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown Live at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On whether or not you receive a new title belt each time you win a championship in WWE: “No, actually that’s the real one. Yeah they do, yeah (give you a commemorative one to keep once you lose it). So the name plates, they change
  
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• Brandi Rhodes on Why She Left GFW, Missed Opportunities For Her in WWE, Recent Tribute to Dusty Rhodes

  10-08-2017 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  ROH star Brandi Rhodes recently spoke with CBS Local Sports and below are some interview highlights:
  Leaving GFW:
  “Unfortunately, that story is kind of a mess. There are some valid statements that I’ve seen, but it’s really not as dramatic as people want it to be. Basically, Cody and I were very candid with what we were doing after WWE as far as contracts go. People are confused. I never signed the contract that people think I signed with G
  
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• GFW Ring Announcer Talks About Getting Injured By Kurt Angle On Impact Wrestling

  10-08-2017 21:31
  Global Force Wrestling (GFW) ring announcer David Penzer recently appeared as a guest on the Wrestling Inc Podcast for an in-depth interview. During the discussion, Penzer spoke about getting injured by Kurt Angle on an episode of Impact Wrestling back in 2008.
  “I can’t give away too much because I’ve been building it up on my own podcast,” said Penzer of the story. “Me and Jeff Jarrett are going to talk about it in detail the next time we’re at the Global ta
  
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• Jon Jones Continues Pushing for Brock Lesnar Fight, GFW Hypes Dutch Mantell on Impact, Nikki Bella Video

  10-08-2017 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  GFW Hypes Dutch Mantell Impact Segment
  As noted, tonight’s GFW Impact episode will feature a sitdown interview with Dutch Mantel, Bobby Lashley and Matt Sydal, and GFW has issued the following promoting the segment:
  Dutch Mantell Sits Down with Lashley and Matt Sydal
  This Thursday, in an effort to settle down the animosity between Lashley and Matt Sydal, Dutch Mantell will have a sit down with both men on #IMPACTonPop.
  The sit down aims to work through the issues that have lead to th
  
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• Backstage Update On Rey Mysterio Not Signing With WWE

  10-08-2017 21:24
  – As noted, according to Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso, former WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio will not be returning to WWE.
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter indicated that reports of Mysterio actually signing with the company were totally overblown, and talks were never said to be that serious between the two sides. The feeling was that Mysterio would end up in GFW because he prefers the lighter schedule and gives him the flexibility to do side projects. Mysterio is unlikely to s
  
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• Backstage News On Why Dolph Ziggler Has Been Absent From WWE TV, Gargano Talks Takeover, WWE Stars Praise Kurt Angle (Videos)

  10-08-2017 21:06 via wrestlezone.com
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  Backstage News On Why Dolph Ziggler Has Been Absent From WWE TV
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dolph Ziggler has been absent from WWE TV in recent weeks as the company has nothing for him creatively at the moment.
  Ziggler, along with Smackdown Live stars such as Luke Harper, Erick Rowan and Tye Dillinger, are currently in the same situation, as they are capable of returning to TV, but are not being used as creative has no story line pl
  
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• New Details On WWE Studios Movie (Photo)

  10-08-2017 20:36
  – RAW Tag Team Champion Sheamus took to Twitter and revealed that he’s filming for a role in the upcoming “Buddy Games” movie.
  According to Deadline, the WWE Studios movie “revolves around a group of thirty-something friends who reunite to play the Buddy Game — a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges. In the process, they heal old wounds, right past wrongs and figure out the true meaning of friendship — or die trying.”
  Sheamus tw
  
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• Baron Corbin vs Nikki Bella Twitter War Continues, NXT Coach Headed to WWN, New Title Matches Signed

  10-08-2017 20:21 via wrestlezone.com
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  Baron Corbin vs Nikki Bella on Twitter Continues
  The Twitter war of words between Nikki Bella and Baron Corbin continued today, after Nikki teased yesterday that will be seated ringside for Corbin vs John Cena at WWE SummerSlam:.@JohnCena insulting me makes you no better than all the losers on twitter. Way to be a role model. See you at #SummerSlam
  — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) August 9, 2017
  Front row? I’ll be sure to slam
  
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• Backstage Update on WWE Not Signing Rey Mysterio, His Future in Lucha Underground, Possibly Heading to GFW, Konnan Issues and More

  10-08-2017 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
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  As noted, WWE recently decided against signing former Champion Rey Mysterio, and one of the reported reasons for the decision was because of Vince McMahon’s feelings on Konnan, who represents Mysterio. Konnan did note recently that he never negotiated with WWE on Mysterio’s behalf, and that if anyone in WWE viewed Konnan negatively, he would stay out of negotiations and allow Mysterio to deal with WWE on his own.
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is repor
  
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• Ric Flair Introduces the 2017 PGA Championship (Video), Josh Barnett on Kassius Ohno Copying Him, Christian Lands Role on TV Show

  10-08-2017 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
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  Christian Lands Role on TV Show
  Former World Heavyweight Champion Christian revealed on Twitter that he landed a role on the “Murdoch Mysteries” TV show, which airs on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation every Monday. The 11th season is currently filming, and Christian is amidst shooting the role.
  Josh Barnett Questions Kassius Ohno Promo
  Josh Barnett, Sean Waltman and actor Crow Garrett were in attendance for last night’s WWE NXT
  
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• Update on Top Indy Star Heading to WWE, Big Show Trains For SummerSlam, Preview WWE’s New “Flashback Friday” Series (Videos)

  10-08-2017 19:11 via wrestlezone.com
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  Update on Top Indy Star Heading to WWE
  As noted, top independent star Lio Rush will be working his final indy date this Saturday for MCW, as he is expected to begin training with WWE imminently.
  According to PWInsider.com, Rush has likely already signed a WWE deal, but because he got his start in MCW, he wanted to add a final date with the promotion so he could properly say farewell to the company.
  Big Show Trains for SummerSlam
  Big Show Tweeted the following workout
  
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• WZ Daily 8.10.17: Vince McMahon Reportedly Furious, WWE Network Breaking Into China, Jon Jones Teasing SummerSlam Appearance, More

  10-08-2017 18:57 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 Octavarius’ Brian Wohl as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from over the l
  
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• RVD Says Johnny Gargano Move “Looks Familiar”, Shinsuke Nakamura Prepares for SummerSlam By Surfing, ACH on Super X Cup Match (Videos)

  10-08-2017 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
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  RVD Says Johnny Gargano Move “Looks Familiar”
  Former WWE Champion Rob Van Dam pointed out on Twitter that Johnny Gargano’s Slingshot DDT, which RVD posted a clip of Gargano using in the CWC, is similar to the move which people often credit RVD for inventing:#CWC #JohnnyGargano pic.twitter.com/uvn3e5fJ0z
  — WWEXStream.com (@WWEXStream) August 9, 2017
  Looks familiar. https://t.co/MBtzkeBZ79
  — Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) August 9,
  
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• Bobby Lashley On Recent GFW Changes: “There Are A Lot Of Insecurities”

  10-08-2017 18:35
  GFW wrestler and Bellator MMA fighter Bobby Lashley recently spoke with Jay Reddick of The Orlando Sentinel for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On working with Donald Trump in WWE back at WrestleMania 23:“I think a lot of people want me to say he was arrogant and pushed his weight around, but I can’t. The first time we met, he just came over, introduced himself, shook my hand and said ‘It looks like we’ll be working together.’ Then we just joked aro
  
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• GFW X Division Star Trashes WWE 205 Live, Calls It “Garbage”, Main Event Announced, “Sit-In” Segment and More for Tonight’s GFW Impact

  10-08-2017 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  GFW X Division Star Trashes WWE 205 Live, Calls It “Garbage”
  WZ participated in a media conference call yesterday with GFW talents Sonjay Dutt, Trevor Lee and Low Ki.
  During the call, Trevor Lee had some choice words for WWE 205 Live, calling the show “garbage”, and adding he is the X Division Champion at 225 pounds, and no one in WWE’s Cruiserweight Division could come close to doing what he does.
  Lee is not technically the X Division Champion, but GFW has been do
  
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• WWE Network Set To Finally Launch In China

  10-08-2017 18:15
  On Thursday, WWE sent out a press release to officially announce the launch of the WWE Network in China.
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  PPTV AND WWE® TO LAUNCH WWE® NETWORK IN CHINA
  SHANGHAI, CHINA and STAMFORD, Conn., August 10, 2017 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) and PPTV (a Suning Sports Media company) today announced that WWE Network will be available in China for the first time beginning on Friday, August 18, launching exclusively on PPTV as a subscription video-on-demand service featuring al
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs on Jinder Mahal vs Shinsuke Nakamura at WWE SummerSlam, Injuries Forcing Bayley and Scott Dawson Off the PPV, More

  10-08-2017 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com. Below are some excerpts:
  “Never a good time for injures in any endeavor, but it looks as both Bayley and Scott Dawson of Revival will miss SummerSlam with injuries. There’s no good time to be injured, but the key ingredient is how does one [prepare] and execute coming back better than when they were before they were injured? Mental preparation for one’s
  
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• More Details on Why The Harys Were Not Used on WWE Raw This Week

  10-08-2017 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  As noted, The Hardys were not on WWE Raw this week, a decision that was made after Scott Dawson went down with injury. The original plan in WWE was for The Hardys to face The Revival at WWE SummerSlam, but with Dawson’s injury, the bout has been scrapped.
  The match in which Dawson suffered the injury took place last weekend at the WWE live event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and it was against Cesaro and Sheamus. According to The Wrestling Observer, The bout feat
  
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• More Details on Why The Hardys Were Not Used on WWE Raw This Week

  10-08-2017 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  As noted, The Hardys were not on WWE Raw this week, a decision that was made after Scott Dawson went down with injury. The original plan in WWE was for The Hardys to face The Revival at WWE SummerSlam, but with Dawson’s injury, the bout has been scrapped, and PPV plans for The Hardys remain in limbo.
  The match in which Dawson suffered the injury took place last weekend at the WWE live event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and it was against Cesaro and Sheamus. Acco
  
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• FULL MATCH – The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton: SummerSlam 2005

  10-08-2017 18:06
  Randy Orton looks to get retribution on The Undertaker at WrestleMania 21.
  The post FULL MATCH – The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton: SummerSlam 2005 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bobby Lashley on Changes in GFW Management, Working with Donald Trump in WWE, His Destination X Match and More

  10-08-2017 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
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  GFW star Bobby Lashley recently spoke with Jay Reddick of The Orlando Sentinel and below are some highlights:
  Working with Donald Trump for WrestleMania 23:
  “I think a lot of people want me to say he was arrogant and pushed his weight around, but I can’t. The first time we met, he just came over, introduced himself, shook my hand and said ‘It looks like we’ll be working together.’ Then we just joked around and he introduced
  
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• Luke Gallows Gets Tattoo Honoring Club Members (Video), Billy Graham Sounds Off About Recent Vince Report

  10-08-2017 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
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  Luke Gallows Gets Tattoo Honoring Club Members
  WWE has released the latest episode of Corey Graves‘ Superstar Ink on-line featuring Luke Gallows getting a tattoo honoring some original Club members:Billy Graham Sounds Off About Recent Vince Report
  Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso recently released a story noting that Vince McMahon was furious with Shinsuke Nakamura for dropping John Cena on his head recently on Smackdown Live.
  Related: Vince McMah
  
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• Heath Slater Opens New ‘Face To Face’ Pro Wrestling Academy; Several Legends Attached As Trainers (Video)

  10-08-2017 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  Heath Slater was in Atlanta on Wednesday for the grand opening of his new Face 2 Face Wrestling school at 3201 Atlanta Industrial Parkway, Suite 306.
  Slater has enlisted several notable trainers to work with talents at the school including:
  WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons
  WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long
  Former WWE Women’s Champion Jazz
  Mr. “Curtis” Hughes
  Slater also has a few indie veterans working with him as trainers.
  Here is the description for the new school:
  “
  
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• Press Release: PPTV & WWE To Launch WWE Network In China

  10-08-2017 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
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  The following was just released to WrestleZone by WWE:PPTV AND WWE® TO LAUNCH WWE® NETWORK IN CHINA
  SHANGHAI, CHINA and STAMFORD, Conn., August 10, 2017 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) and PPTV (a Suning Sports Media company) today announced that WWE Network will be available in China for the first time beginning on Friday, August 18, launching exclusively on PPTV as a subscription video-on-demand service featuring all WWE live pay-per-vi
  
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• Jon Jones Teases Possible SummerSlam Appearance, Nakamura Pretends To Steal Fan’s Phone (Video)

  10-08-2017 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jon Jones Teases Possible SummerSlam Appearance
  UFC Lightweight Champion Jon Jones has posted the following to Twitter responding to a fan that asked him if he’d be sitting ringside for SummerSlam:It’s crossed my mind https://t.co/xlnbywH1y2
  — Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 9, 2017Related: Big Update on Brock Lesnar Returning to UFC, His 2018 WWE Schedule and How WWE Feels About Allowing Lesnar to Fight
  
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• Update On Sheamus & New WWE Studio Film, Kurt Angle’s Next AngleStrong Video Chat, Lana Tweets On Charlotte Laughing At Her

  10-08-2017 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  Update On Sheamus & New WWE Studio Film
  Sheamus has posted the following to Twitter confirming he is currently in Vancouver this week filming for the upcoming WWE Studios’ film Buddy Games:Hair sorted for #BuddyGames movie role shooting here in Vancouver… *ONLY* legit movie star in the #WWE. pic.twitter.com/2e9h30RyLP
  — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) August 9, 2017
  This is the WWE Studios movie that als
  
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• Update On Sheamus & New WWE Studio Film, Kurt Angle’s Next AngleStrong Video Chat Confirmed, Lana Responds To Charlotte Laughing At Her

  10-08-2017 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  Update On Sheamus & New WWE Studio Film
  Sheamus has posted the following to Twitter confirming he is currently in Vancouver this week filming for the upcoming WWE Studios’ film Buddy Games:Hair sorted for #BuddyGames movie role shooting here in Vancouver… *ONLY* legit movie star in the #WWE. pic.twitter.com/2e9h30RyLP
  — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) August 9, 2017
  This is the WWE Studios movie that als
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Sanity and Roderick Remain Strong”

  10-08-2017 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  Tag Teams Take OverThe leader of Sanity returns and they kick off WWE NXT. Authors of Pain come down and Young attacks one of them from behind. The other is being destroyed by Dain and Wolfe in the ring while Young zip ties the other on the barricade. They continue to beat the hell out of Rezar and Akam, to the point where Sanity stands tall and holds up the NXT Tag Team Championships.
  The following segment was a quick match from the debuting Street Profits, which was a fast and fun match. Monte
  
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• Jinder Mahal’s Entrance Video, WWE Cancels Another On-Line Show, Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  10-08-2017 15:21 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jinder Mahal’s Entrance Video
  WWE has released Jinder Mahal’s entrance video on-line and you can watch it in the embedded audio player below:Related: WWE Smackdown Live Results (8/8): Jinder Mahal Faces Randy Orton in a Grudge Match, and Much More!
  WWE Cancels Another On-Line Show
  Cathy Kelley has posted the following to Twitter announcing the cancelation of her NXT Insider show:RIP #NXTInsider i thought we were safe
  — Cathy Kelley (@catheri
  
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• Update on When Another Superstar Shake-Up Might Happen

  10-08-2017 13:25
  We’ve heard conflicting reports on when another WWE superstar shake-up will take place, as some are reporting that it’ll happen before the end of this year, while others are saying that it’ll be held off until after next year’s WrestleMania.
  As of this writing, WWE hasn’t mentioned anything about doing another superstar shake-up, but, according to Cageside Seats, they might make that announcement soon.
  The site noted that if WWE is actually going to do two superstar
  
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• Vince McMahon Was Furious With Shinsuke Nakamura Over Botched Suplex Spot With John Cena

  10-08-2017 13:20
  Last week, we heard that there wasn’t any heat on Shinsuke Nakamura for the botched suplex spot with John Cena, where the 16-time World Heavyweight Champion was thrown on his head. However, it appears that there was heat on Nakamura following what was clearly an accident.
  According to SI.com, Vince McMahon was furious with Shinsuke Nakamura for throwing Cena on his head, but the mistake didn’t cause the WWE chairman to lose faith in the ex-NJPW star. However, SI.com also noted that o
  
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• WWE Reportedly More Open to Using MMA Fighters

  10-08-2017 13:12
  Earlier this week, Fightful reported that Ronda Rousey is interested in doing some stuff with WWE, and that the company referred her to Brian Kendrick, who will help prepare her for her inevitable in-ring debut.
  WWE has also acknowledged two call-outs from UFC champions, one from Jon Jones to Brock Lesnar, and another from Cris Cyborg to Becky Lynch. So, they’re clearly more open-minded to using MMA fighters than they used to be, and on Thursday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltz
  
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• Update on The Undertaker Returning to WWE For Another Match

  10-08-2017 13:00
  On Thursday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer was asked about a potential in-ring return for The Undertaker. You can check out his response below.
  “I don’t know [if The Undertaker is returning]. It’s possible. The only reason to bring him back would be against Roman and I don’t see that [happening] at WrestleMania [34] at all. Maybe the next year at WrestleMania, but probably not. There’s a reason he retired. He needed a lot of surgeries, his body was r
  
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• SummerSlam Will Be Six Hours Long This Year

  10-08-2017 12:46
  This week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that this year’s SummerSlam will have a two-hour pre-show, followed by a four-hour main car, making the show six hours long in total.
  “With a two-hour pregame show and a four plus hour main card, the plan is to go just over six hours for SummerSlam.”
  As of this writing, these are the confirmed matches for this year’s SummerSlam.
  Universal Championship — Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa J
  
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• The Latest on Jon Jones Appearing at SummerSlam

  10-08-2017 12:37
  Earlier this week, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tweeted out that showing up at this year’s SummerSlam has crossed his mind. Of course, Jones recently called out Brock Lesnar, and the current WWE Universal Champion seems interested in taking the fight. However, as of this writing, Lesnar hasn’t re-entered the USADA drug testing pool, which has led many to believe that he is, once again, using a potential UFC return as a way to get more money from WWE.
  Nevertheless, people
  
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• Will The Hardys Be Left Off Of The SummerSlam Card?

  10-08-2017 12:24
  Earlier this week we learned that Scott Dawson of The Revival suffered a ruptured bicep, and as a result, the team has been taken off of the SummerSlam card.
  Originally, WWE was going to do a three way tag team match on the SummerSlam pre-show between The Revival, Gallows and Anderson, and The Hardys. So, the question now is, will WWE just go with Gallows and Anderson vs. The Hardys on the pre-show?
  On Thursday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said that we’ll find out what th
  
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• Where Has Dolph Ziggler Been?

  10-08-2017 12:12
  It’s been a while since we’ve seen Dolph Ziggler appear on SmackDown Live, and on Thursday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer talked about why the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion hasn’t been on TV lately.
  “He’s working house shows all the time, they just don’t have any programs for him. They’ve got people who will be on the pay-per-views that they’re pushing, and he’s not a guy they’re pushing, so that’s the deal
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 30

  10-08-2017 07:27
  
  
  Wil Lewis & Jason Calascibetta join Dan Ryno to talk missed conNXTions, GFW drama, Jon Jones/Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey in the WWE, Nakamura nearly crippling Cena, & more!  Listen here:https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Episode+30.mp3Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 30 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Shawn Michaels Explains Why He Returned to the Road with NXT, What Separates NXT From the Main Roster, His Acting Future and More

  10-08-2017 06:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels recently appeared on The Rack Radio Show and the following highlights have been issued:
  What attracted Shawn to being in the movie ‘Pure Country Pure Heart’:
  “I’m from Texas, so honestly any chance to wear Wranglers, boots and a cowboy hat, I’m in right away. And look, I don’t have the most experience; WWE offered me this opportunity. Last year, I did my first movie and thoroughly enjoyed it, enjoy
  
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• WWE NXT Results (08/09) – Andrade Almas Vs. No Way Jose Headlines

  10-08-2017 06:01
  We are at Full Sail University and your announcers are Mauro Ranallo, Percy Watson, and Nigel McGuinness.
  Nikki Cross is in the ring and she is screaming.Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain come through the crowd and join Nikki in the ring.
  The Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering appear on the stage.
  Akam and Rezar make their way to the ring and Eric Young attacks Rezar while Akam is worked over by Dain and Wolfe in the ring.Young wraps Rezar’s arm against the guardrail while Dain and Wolfe con
  
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• New WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn Match Announced, Next Week’s NXT Main Event Confirmed

  10-08-2017 05:02 via wrestlezone.com
  NXT
  Next week’s episode of NXT will feature Drew McIntyre versus Roderick Strong, with Strong getting a future NXT Championship match if he wins.
  Tonight’s show saw Strong interrupt Roode and McIntyre’s face off, demanding to fight Roode, and Roode seemed to agree. Roode said he had no problem fighting, and tried to say he’d face Strong after Takeover if he beat Drew next week, but Regal stepped in and said he still makes the matches. Regal weighed the options,
  
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• Zelina Vega Says Andrade Cien Almas Deserves The Spotlight (Video), New Takeover Match Teased, Eric Young Returns To NXT

  10-08-2017 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
  NXT
  Tonight’s episode of NXT teased a new match being added to the Takeover: Brooklyn III match card as Johnny Gargano stated he wants to compete, and he may have an opponent in Andrade Cien Almas.
  The match is not officially on, but Almas’ business associate Zelina Vega heard this and challenged Gargano to a match. She said Almas was deserving of a big spotlight, and NXT’s brightest are at Takeover, so if NXT’s ‘Golden Boy’ (Gargano) is still looking for an o
  
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