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• Spoiler Update On New Tag Team Title Match At SummerSlam

  14-08-2017 23:55
  – If you’re waiting for Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins to finally break out The Shield salute, you could be in luck.
  According to PWInsider, during tonight’s RAW episode WWE will finally confirm that Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose will battle RAW Tag Team Champions Sheamus and Cesaro at SummerSlam this Sunday.The post Spoiler Update On New Tag Team Title Match At SummerSlam appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Samoa Joe Issues Warning for Raw Tonight, WWE Raw Star Reveals He Has a Botched Tattoo (Video), Triple H NXT Takeover Media Call

  14-08-2017 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
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  Triple H NXT Takeover Media Call
  Triple H will be conducting an NXT Takeover Brooklyn conference call on Wednesday afternoon this week. WZ will be on hand for the call and will be providing highlights in addition to full call audio on this week’s edition of our WZ Daily podcast.
  Samoa Joe Issues Warning for Raw Tonight
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Samoa Joe issuing a warning to the members of the SummerSlam Fatal Four Way match. Joe says if a
  
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• Ric Flair Out Of Surgery, Situation Remains ‘Extremely Serious’

  14-08-2017 23:43
  – According to F4WOnline.com, Ric Flair has undergone surgery but the situation is still “extremely serious.”
  It was revealed that Flair was scheduled to have surgery this week but it’s unknown whether the surgery today was the originally scheduled surgery or a new surgery. Very little has been confirmed at the moment but it’s believed Flair is dealing with a heart issue.
  As noted, earlier TMZ reported that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair had been placed in a medically
  
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• Spoiler on Title Match Being Added to WWE SummerSlam

  14-08-2017 23:36 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to PWInsider.com, WWE will confirm on Raw tonight that Cesaro and Sheamus will defend the WWE Raw Tag Team Titles against Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins at WWE SummerSlam. The tag match will join the following previously announced PPV bouts:
  Fatal 4 Way for the WWE Universal TitleRoman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar
  WWE Title MatchShinsuke Nakamura vs. Jinder Mahal
  SmackDown Women’s Title MatchN
  
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• Update: Ric Flair Reportedly Out of Surgery, Condition Described as “Extremely Serious”

  14-08-2017 23:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to F4WOnline.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has undergone surgery, and the situation is being described as “extremely serious.”
  The report added Flair was scheduled to undergo surgery sometime this week, but it’s unknown if today’s surgery was the originally planned surgery or a second surgery.
  As noted, Flair was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of an Atlanta, GA hospital over the weekend for issues that could be re
  
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• Full Match — Edge vs. Chris Jericho vs. Batista – Intercontinental Title Match: SummerSlam 2004

  14-08-2017 22:04
  Edge, Chris Jericho, and Batista battle for the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam 2004.
  The post Full Match — Edge vs. Chris Jericho vs. Batista – Intercontinental Title Match: SummerSlam 2004 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Braun Strowman Sends Warning (Video), Update On Tonight’s WWE RAW

  14-08-2017 21:54
  – Check out the following video featuring WWE Superstar Braun Strowman sending a warning to Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar ahead of their Fatal 4 Way match at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday.– WWE has released the following video featuring Cathy Kelley revealing 5 things you need to know before WWE Raw tonight:The post Braun Strowman Sends Warning (Video), Update On Tonight’s WWE RAW appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ric Flair Preparing For Surgery, In Medically Induced Coma

  14-08-2017 21:40
  – According to a TMZ report, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has been placed in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery, a representative from WWE told TMZ Sports. The 68-year-old wrestling icon was admitted to the hospital this weekend when the situation has gotten more serious.As noted, Flair was admitted to an Intensive Care Unit in Atlanta this weekend. It’s currently unknown what procedure he’s having but that it’s happening “momentarily.”
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• Former ROH Champion Signs With WWE

  14-08-2017 21:32
  – According to PWInsider.com, former ROH Champion Adam Cole has signed a deal with WWE and will be working the WWE NXT brand.
  It’s still unknown when Cole will make his NXT debut but he is scheduled to start training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando this week.The post Former ROH Champion Signs With WWE appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Cathy Kelley Provides Update on Tonight’s Raw, Braun Strowman Sends a Message to Samoa Joe (Videos), Jason Jordan – Kurt Angle in Boston

  14-08-2017 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jason Jordan – Kurt Angle in Boston
  The following has been posted on social media, as Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan do media in Boston ahead of Raw tonight:My son @JasonJordanJJ and I are doing a media day in Boston today for WWE Raw tonight. Going to be a great show. #itstrue pic.twitter.com/mfcxFaisVX
  — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 14, 2017
  A little #fatherson media this morning in Boston! @RealKurtAngle #wwe #boston pic.twitter.com/oawXEq4
  
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• Former Ring of Honor Champion Reportedly Signs with WWE

  14-08-2017 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to PWInsider.com, former Ring of Honor Champion Adam Cole has signed with WWE, and will be working on the NXT brand.
  As of this writing, there is no word on when Cole will be making his NXT debut, however he has been working at the WWE Performance Center for the past week.
  The post Former Ring of Honor Champion Reportedly Signs with WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Ric Flair Reportedly in Medically Induced Coma As He Prepares to Undergo Surgery

  14-08-2017 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to TMZ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery.
  Flair was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in Atlanta, GA on Saturday and the situation has worsened. As of this writing, it’s unknown the type of procedure Flair will be undergoing, but it will be happening “momentarily”.
  As noted, Flair is reportedly in the hospital for heart related issues, and his manager announced Flair is fa
  
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• John Cena Match Announced for WWE Smackdown Live This Week

  14-08-2017 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE has announced that John Cena will face WWE Champion Jinder Mahal in a non-title match on Smackdown Live this week.
  The match comes one week after Randy Orton defeated Mahal, also in a non-title bout:BREAKING: @catherinekelley has the scoop that @JohnCena will go one-on-one with @WWE Champion @JinderMahal TOMORROW NIGHT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/ptakzQMH4A
  — WWE (@WWE) August 14, 2017The post John Cena Match Announced for WWE Smackdown Live This Week app
  
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• Baron Corbin On Social Media Is The Heel WWE Needs Right Now

  14-08-2017 21:11 via wrestlezone.com
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  My latest column for upgruv.com, a site of all things trending, looks at Baron Corbin and his social media being the heel WWE needs. Here’s a sample of the column:
  If you don’t like Baron Corbin, it’s OK, because he doesn’t like you.
  What a breath of fresh heel air in 2017.
  There’s a lot of obstacles today in being a believable bad guy in professional wrestling:
  Social media showing guys break character.
  A large portion of fans wantin
  
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• WZ Daily 8.14.17: Brock Announced For SummerSlam Next Year, G1 Climax Finals, GFW Stripping El Patron Of Title, Jinder At UFC 215, More

  14-08-2017 21:03 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 former Second City Main Stage cast member Martin Morrow as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling
  
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• John Cena to Face Jinder Mahal on SmackDown Live This Tuesday

  14-08-2017 20:40
  WWE just uploaded the following breaking news update to their YouTube channel, as they announced that John Cena will go one-on-one with Jinder Mahal in a non-title match on Tuesday’s SmackDown Live.The post John Cena to Face Jinder Mahal on SmackDown Live This Tuesday appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• MVP Added To Major League Wrestling’s Upcoming “One-Shot” Event

  14-08-2017 20:05
  Major League Wrestling (MLW) officials issued a press release on Monday to announce the addition of a former WWE Superstar to their upcoming “One-Shot” event.
  Check out the MLW press release regarding MVP being added to their “One-Shot” event below.
  MVP (Montel Vontavious Porter) has come to terms to wrestle for MLW: One-Shot at Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, FL on Thursday night October 5th.
  The former WWE United States and IWGP Intercontinental Champion will square off aga
  
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• Referee For Undertaker Vs Shawn Michaels WM 25 Match Reveals Instructions Undertaker Gave Him Prior to the Bout

  14-08-2017 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Podcast Network
  Every Wednesday and Saturday is Wrestling Reality with Justin LaBar audio podcast presented by TicketKingOnline.com.
  Wednesday is top headlines and stories in WWE. On Saturday, a guest joins me for casual conversation and stories. This past Saturday I was joined by Marty Elias. He’s a former WWE ref, current Lucha Underground ref and working on the Netflix series GLOW.
  Here’s some excerpts of the interview with Marty Elias (transcribed by @P
  
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• Referee For Undertaker Vs Shawn Michaels WM 25 Match Reveals Instructions Undertaker Gave Him Prior

  14-08-2017 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Podcast Network
  Every Wednesday and Saturday is Wrestling Reality with Justin LaBar audio podcast presented by TicketKingOnline.com.
  Wednesday is top headlines and stories in WWE. On Saturday, a guest joins me for casual conversation and stories. This past Saturday I was joined by Marty Elias. He’s a former WWE ref, current Lucha Underground ref and working on the Netflix series GLOW.
  Here’s some excerpts of the interview with Marty Elias (transcribed by @P
  
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• Brutal Assaults With Steel Ring Steps: WWE Top 10

  14-08-2017 19:59
  Here are the 10 most brutal ringside assaults which involved steel ring steps.
  The post Brutal Assaults With Steel Ring Steps: WWE Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 5 Things You Need to Know Before Raw: Aug. 14, 2017

  14-08-2017 19:55
  From Seth Rollins rejecting Dean Ambrose’ fist bump to a match which will determine the number one contender for Alexa Bliss’ Raw Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, this is everything you need to know before the August 14, 2017 edition of Monday Night Raw.
  The post 5 Things You Need to Know Before Raw: Aug. 14, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• What Needs To Happen On Go-Home RAW Before SummerSlam, Future Of Big Cass

  14-08-2017 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
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  This third and final CSR video of the weekend episode starts off with the future of Big Cass and looking at his SummerSlam match against Big Show.
  Then, we toss it out to Josh Isenberg who talks about some of what we need to see tonight on RAW. Here’s an excerpt:
  Josh Isenberg: You gotta end it with the fatal four way feud and those involved. Who gets the upper hand? This past week Samoa Joe got it even though Braun won the match. Roman doesn’t ever n
  
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• WWE NXT Star Undergoes Rehab, WWE Stars With NBA Trophies (Photo)

  14-08-2017 19:01
  – Check out the following video featuring NXT’s Peyton Royce undergoing rehab for a case of lower back pain, as well as an acute neck strain she suffered during training:– Seen below, WWE Superstars Jinder Mahal, Chad Gable, Tye Dillinger and Sin Cara posted are seen with Championship trophies won by The Miami Heat, while in town for a live event: #SDLive makes a stop at #WWEMiami.Three potential #Future WWE Champions pose with the @miamiheat #Championships.
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• Backstage News on GFW Changing Creative Plans Heading Into Bound For Glory, Details on Current GFW Concerns With Alberto El Patron

  14-08-2017 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
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  As noted, GFW will hold another round of Impact tapings in Orlando, FL this week. These will be the final TV tapings before the big Bound for Glory PPV taking place in the fall.
  Due to GFW’s decision to strip Alberto El Patron of the Heavyweight Title, F4WOnline.com is reporting plans will have to change for GFW’s big PPV this year, as El Patron will likely not be the Champion heading into the event, if he indeed appears at the event at all.
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• Sasha Banks on New “WWE Music Power 10”, Cesaro and Renee Young Game (Videos), WWE Stars Pose with NBA Trophies (Photo)

  14-08-2017 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
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  Sasha Banks on “WWE Music Power 10”
  Below is a clip from this week’s “WWE Music Power 10” featuring Sasha Banks:Cesaro & Renee Young Game
  In the video below, Cesaro is joined by Renee Young as the two play some Clash Royal and talk about fears:WWE Stars Pose with NBA Trophies
  As seen below, WWE stars Chad Gable, Tye Dillinger and Sin Cara posted with The Miami Heat Championship trophies
  
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• Mick Foley Adds WWE TV Viewing Party to Charity Auction, Synopsis for Tonight’s New ‘Table for 3’, WWE NXT Star Undergoes Rehab (Video)

  14-08-2017 18:40 via wrestlezone.com
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  Mick Foley Adds Raw Or Smackdown Viewing Party to Charity Auction
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley is currently running The Mick Foley Memorabilia Auction, through 9pm EST on Monday, August 14.
  Mick has put some of his most prized possessions up for grabs. From clothing he’s worn in the ring, to in-person experiences and rare items personalized to winners, this is an exciting opportunity for fans to gain access to exclusive st
  
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• Breaking News: Alberto El Patron Stripped Of GFW Title

  14-08-2017 18:11
  – GFW has posted the following to their official website:
  “GFW has concluded its internal consideration of the events surrounding the suspension of Alberto El Patron. While it is apparent that initial reports unfairly characterized El Patron’s involvement in the incident in the Orlando airport, we are nonetheless disappointed with the manor in which he dealt with this situation; we expect more decorum from all on the GFW roster, especially the World Champion.
  We have communicat
  
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• WWE Reveals Details For Next Year’s SummerSlam & NXT TakeOver

  14-08-2017 18:04
  – WWE has officially announced that next year’s SummerSlam on August 19 will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Check out the full release below.
  WWE® SummerSlam® Returns to Barclays Center in 201808/14/2017 STAMFORD, Conn. & BROOKLYN, N.Y.– Barclays Center, NYC & Company and WWE today announced that SummerSlam Week will return to Brooklyn for the fourth consecutive year in August 2018 with SummerSlam,Monday Night Raw®,SmackDown® Liveand NXT&
  
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• Tonight’s WWE RAW Preview: Final Hype Before SummerSlam!

  14-08-2017 17:54
  – Tonight’s WWE RAW episode will take place from the TD Garden in Boston and will deliver the final hyper for Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.
  Here is the official preview from WWE:
  Every woman for herself
  Bayley’s out of contention with a separated shoulder, and so Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss will now field one of two challengers at SummerSlam: Sasha Banks, who The Huggable One is vocally backing as her replacement, or Nia Jax, who has become Little Miss
  
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• Frankie Kazarian On Which Top WWE Stars He Wants to Face, Wanting to Be World Champion, Taking Less Risks Now, If He’s Considering Retirement

  14-08-2017 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
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  WZ’s Harry Kettle recently spoke with Ring of Honor star Frankie Kazarian for CLICKON. The full interview can be heard in the video player below, and the following are some highlights:
  On being in a band alongside wrestling:
  “As a kid I wanted to be a rock star and I wanted to be a pro wrestler. I wanted it all. I just love having those two passions in my life and, at this point, they’re really balanced out.
  There’s this weird stig
  
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• Latest Update On Ric Flair’s Health Status

  14-08-2017 17:38
  – As noted, we recently learned that two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was hospitalized with a heart-related issue.
  ProWrestlingSheet.com originally reported that Flair was admitted to an intensive care unit on Saturday morning for heart-related issues. According to PWInsider.com, there’s been no confirmation on Flair’s exact issues, it was documented in his latest autobiography that he suffers from Alcoholic cardiomyopathy. The condition is a result of prolonged alcohol abu
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Hosting SummerSlam Facebook Live Q&A, MVP vs Sami Callihan Set for MLW One-Shot, Brutal Steel Step Assaults (Video)

  14-08-2017 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
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  Dolph Ziggler Hosting Live SummerSlam Facebook Q&A
  Cricket Wireless is inviting WWE fans from all over to tune-in to Cricket’s Facebook page for a livestream with WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler. Dolph will speak to fans about how he spent his summer and answer a few questions, too.
  Fans in the Brooklyn area are invited to come out and meet him during an in-store appearance where he’ll greet fans, take pictures and sign autog
  
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• News for Tonight’s WWE Raw; Final SummerSlam Hype, Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax #1 Contenders Match, The Miz- Jason Jordan, Brock Lesnar and More

  14-08-2017 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  Tonight, WWE will be airing the final Raw before SummerSlam from The TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
  As noted, tonight’s show will feature Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax with the winner facing WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam. No other matches have been announced for tonight, but Brock Lesnar is scheduled for the show.
  WWE.com is focusing on the following story line points for tonight’s Raw:
  -Every woman for herself: Sasha vs. Nia
  -Joe is go
  
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• Full Match — Ric Flair vs. Chris Jericho – Submission Match: SummerSlam 2002

  14-08-2017 17:10
  Former 16-time World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair battles the first-ever Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho in a submission match at SummerSlam 2002.
  The post Full Match — Ric Flair vs. Chris Jericho – Submission Match: SummerSlam 2002 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ronda Rousey Making WWE In-Ring Debut at Survivor Series?

  14-08-2017 16:47
  Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is reportedly training for a career in professional wrestling, as her days as a mixed martial artist are probably over. We already know, and have known for years that WWE wants her, so it’s probably pretty safe to assume that she’ll end up there. But, when will she make her in-ring debut?
  It would appear that WWE is interested in doing a Four Horsewomen vs. Four Horsewomen match [Becky Lynch, Bayley, Sasha Banks, and Charlot
  
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• Breaking: Alberto El Patron Stripped Of GFW World Championship

  14-08-2017 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
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  GFW has posted the following to the official Impact Wrestling website:
  GFW has concluded its internal consideration of the events surrounding the suspension of Alberto El Patron. While it is apparent that initial reports unfairly characterized El Patron’s involvement in the incident in the Orlando airport, we are nonetheless disappointed with the manor in which he dealt with this situation; we expect more decorum from all on the GFW roster, es
  
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• Jon Jones Willing to Sit Ringside at SummerSlam if WWE Approves

  14-08-2017 16:33
  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones really wants to fight Brock Lesnar, and he’s willing to sit ringside at WWE’s upcoming SummerSlam event to hype the super-fight, and apparently the only thing standing in the way of that is WWE.
  According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jon Jones would definitely show up at SummerSlam to confront Brock Lesnar if WWE approves of the angle.
  “Jon Jones would love to do it,” said Meltzer during
  
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• Mick Foley, Eric Bischoff, Road Dogg & More Tweet Positive Thoughts To Ric Flair & His Family Following His Announced Hospitalization

  14-08-2017 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
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  Earlier this morning it was reported that Ric Flair has been hospitalized with some kind of heart-related illness.
  Ric Flair’s Manager Says Flair Is Dealing With “Tough Medical Issues”, Asks Fans For Prayers
  Latest On Ric Flair’s Hospitalization; Possible Heart-Related Issue Flair Could Be Dealing With
  Since that time several pro wrestling personalities have left thoughts and prayers for Flair on Twitter. Below are a few:Sending po
  
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• Booker T Explains Why He Left TNA, Why He Refused to Put Over Matt Morgan, Advice He Gave Bobby Roode

  14-08-2017 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
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  On a recent episode of Heated Conversations, Booker T went into extensive detail about his run with TNA. Booker talked on topics such as his time in TNA being a “vacation,” why he left TNA, TNA’s bad hospitality, why he didn’t put over Matt Morgan, and more.
  Booker started with his schedule while working for TNA.
  “TNA was like a vacation. You know what I mean? That’s why I don’t give it a whole lot of props, man, beca
  
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• Who Will Cash In Their MITB Briefcase First?, The Miz’s WWE Entrance Video, Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  14-08-2017 16:03 via wrestlezone.com
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  Who Will Cash In Their Money In The Bank Briefcase First?
  WWE.com currently has a poll running asking the WWE Universe, “Who is more likely to successfully cash in their Money in the Bank contract first?”
  Here are the current results:
  56%- Mr. Money in the Bank Baron Corbin
  44%- Ms. Money in the Bank Carmella
  You can see the latest results and cast your vote by clicking HERE
  The Miz’s WWE Entrance Video
  WWE has released The Miz&r
  
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• Update on Why John Morrison is GFW Bound

  14-08-2017 15:50
  On Sunday’s Live Audio Wrestling show, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter said that Johnny Mundo, formerly John Morrison in WWE, is expected at the upcoming Global Force Wrestling tapings. He also made it seem like the former WWE star is going to replace the suspended Alberto El Patron, who is currently the GFW Champion.
  “So John Morrison is gonna be at the [GFW] tapings this week,” Meltzer said. As far as what’s gonna go on… if Alberto Del Rio is no
  
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• Press Release: WWE SummerSlam Returns to Barclays Center in 2018; Brock Lesnar Advertised As Appearing

  14-08-2017 15:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE released the following press release just now:WWE® SummerSlam® Returns to Barclays Center in 2018
  08/14/2017 STAMFORD, Conn. & BROOKLYN, N.Y.– Barclays Center, NYC & Company and WWE today announced that SummerSlam Week will return to Brooklyn for the fourth consecutive year in August 2018 with SummerSlam,Monday Night Raw®,SmackDown® Liveand NXT® once again ta
  
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• Latest On Ric Flair’s Hospitalization; Possible Heart-Related Issue Flair Could Be Dealing With

  14-08-2017 15:19 via wrestlezone.com
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  Earlier this morning Melinda Morris Zanoni, the head of Ric Flair’s management firm Legacy Talent, took to twitter asking fans for thoughts and prayers for Flair.
  Related: Ric Flair’s Manager Says Flair Is Dealing With “Tough Medical Issues”, Asks Fans For Prayers
  PWInsider.com’s Mike Johnson has since posted the following to PWInsider shedding some more light on Flair’s hospitalization and what Flair could be dealing w
  
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• WWE Confirms the Date & Location For SummerSlam 2018

  14-08-2017 14:47 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE has officially announced the date and location for next year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. As first reported by the New York Post, the hottest party of the summer will once again return to the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York on August 19, 2018.
  This will be the fourth consecutive year that WWE invades the New York area for SummerSlam weekend, off the heels of their six year run at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. NXT Takeover: Brookl
  
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• Ric Flair’s Manager Says Flair Is Dealing With “Tough Medical Issues”, Asks Fans For Prayers

  14-08-2017 14:37 via wrestlezone.com
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  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was admitted to the intensive care unit over the weekend, for what his rep said was “routine monitoring.”
  However, it appears the situation is more serious than originally believed to be, as CEO of Legacy Talent LLC Melinda Morris Zanoni Tweeted the following. It is unknown at this time exactly what type of medical issues Flair is dealing with:
  Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & p
  
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• Samoa Joe Winning WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam?

  14-08-2017 14:15
  With SummerSlam being only six days away, tonight's Raw show will be the final show for the red brand prior to WWE"s biggest event of the summer.
  The main event of this year's SummerSlam will be a fatal four way Universal Championship match between the champ Brock Lesnar, Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman. As of this writing, Lesnar is favored to retain the title when WWE heads to Brooklyn next month, which is the finish that everyone is expecting. But what if Lesnar loses? Will WWE pu
  
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• Update on Rey Mysterio’s Status With GFW

  14-08-2017 14:00
  Rey Mysterio to Global Force Wrestling is essentially a done deal, as WWE reportedly isn't interested in bringing back the former World Heavyweight Champion.
  During Sunday's Live Audio Wrestling podcast, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter gave us an update on Rey Mysterio's contract negotiations with Global Force Wrestling.
  "He doesn't have a deal, but I mean I guess if he got the OK from Lucha Underground I suppose he could go [to GFW] just like [John Morrison]. In the case with
  
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• Braun Strowman: I Feel Like The Days of Faces And Heels Are Coming to an End’

  14-08-2017 09:19
  While talking about his ongoing feud with Roman Reigns with CBS Sports, Braun Strowman said that he believes the days of heels and faces are coming to an end.
  “That has been brought up before, and I feel like the days of faces and heels are coming to an end. We are two superstars. We are just megastars going out there and doing what we do which is entertaining. It doesn’t matter who you love or who you want to cheer for; at the end of the match, you are on your feet, you are going cr
  
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• Who Will Cash-In at SummerSlam?

  14-08-2017 09:05
  While it’s possible that both Money in the Bank contract holders will cash-in at SummerSlam, it’s not exactly likely, nor is a Baron Corbin cash-in, according to Cageside Seats.
  According to the site, a Carmella cash-in at SummerSlam is far more likely than a Baron Corbin cash-in.
  SmackDown Live Women’s Champion Naomi will defend her title against Natalya at SummerSlam, but if there is a cash-in  there’s a good chance that neither of them will leave Brooklyn as the t
  
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• John Cena Expected to Appear on the First Raw After SummerSlam

  14-08-2017 08:56
  It looks like John Cena’s time on SmackDown Live will come to an end immediately following this Sunday’s SummerSlam.
  According to Cageside Seats, John Cena is expected to appear on the first Raw after SummerSlam, which will, of course, be next Monday’s show in Brooklyn.
  Furthermore, Cena is being advertised for the show on WWE’s website. However, there’s always a chance that just means that he’ll be in the post-show dark match, and not on the television portio
  
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