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• Shane Douglas Sends Heartfelt Wishes To Ric Flair

  15-08-2017 23:48
  – Episode #10 Of The Triple Threat Podcast features The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling and “The Franchise” Shane Douglas as he comments on the medical condition of Ric Flair and the very heartfelt words Shane has for “The Nature Boy”.
  Shane Douglas On Ric Flair’s Severe Health Issues:
  “Any wrestling fan knows the differences that he and I have had, professional differences. But my Mom used to say with age comes wisdom and you don’t get to be 52 wi
  
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• WWE Superstars Visit Yankee Stadium (Photos, Videos)

  15-08-2017 23:38
  – As noted previously, WWE Superstars Big Cass, Braun Strowman and RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss visited Yankee Stadium to participate in batting practice before tonight’s Subway Series between New York Yankees vs. New York Mets.A custom WWE Title was presented to this year’s MLB Home Run Derby Champion Aaron Judge, while custom New York Yankees jerseys were presented to WWE Superstars.
  Check out the photos and videos below:The @WWE Superstars arrive at Yankee Stadium.
  
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• WWE Unveils SummerSlam Week Programming

  15-08-2017 23:28
  – WWE sent us the following this afternoon:
  WWE NETWORK UNVEILS SUMMERSLAM WEEK PROGRAMMING
  WWE Network unveiled its SummerSlam Week programming line-up filled with a series of all-new episodes, specials and live events beginning today, Tuesday, August 15, including the biggest event of the summer, SummerSlam, on Sunday, August 20 at 7pm ET.
  In addition to SummerSlam, WWE Network programming will include new episodes of 205 Live and NXT, the premiere of the Mae Young Classic: Bracketology
  
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• Ric Flair In Critical Condition Following Colon Surgery

  15-08-2017 23:16
  – According to F4WOnline.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair remains in critical condition at an Atlanta hospital, following colon surgery yesterday to remove a blockage. The blockage is the cause of a number of health issues which followed him, including kidney failure.
  It was also noted that Flair is currently on kidney dialysis as medical professionals are looking to get his kidneys back and functioning properly. As we noted yesterday, the surgery was considered a success, however there ar
  
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• Brie Bella On Training For Her Return, Dolph Ziggler Reveals Schedule

  15-08-2017 23:06
  – WWE Superstar Brie Bella recently spoke with E! Online while at the Teen Choice Awards this past weekend and commented on returning to the ring to train for her comeback, check out the following highlight:
  “I actually just got back in the ring last week. We went in and trained. I feel like I’m a little far back, but I was able to do some of my missile drop kicks, which felt good. It was weird to land on these boobs, because I was never used to that. … It felt so good t
  
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• How Was This Week’s WWE RAW Viewership Before SummerSlam?

  15-08-2017 22:47
  – According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW, featuring the go-home show for Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, drew 3.233 million viewers.This number is down from last week’s 3.240 million viewers.* First hour drew 3.419 million viewers* Second hour drew 3.293 million viewers* Final hour drew 2.988 million viewers
  RAW also finished #1 in viewership on cable and #1 in the 18-49 demographic.The post How Was This Week’s WWE RAW Viewership Before Summer
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Springfield (08/14): Last Man Standing Match, More

  15-08-2017 22:42
  – Check out the following WWE live event results from Springfield, MA:
  * SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day retained over The Usos, Breezango and The Hype Bros
  * Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Baron Corbin
  * Luke Harper, Sin Cara and Tye Dillinger defeated Erick Rowan, Epico and Aiden English
  * WWE United States Champion AJ Styles retained over Chad Gable and Dolph Ziggler in a Triple Threat
  * WWE Champion Jinder Mahal retained over Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match
  * SmackDown Wo
  
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• This Week’s WWE Raw Sees Viewership Decline Heading into SummerSlam

  15-08-2017 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, featuring final WWE SummerSlam hype, averaged 3.233 million viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 3.240 million viewership average.
  Below is the hourly breakdown for this week’s WWE Raw:
  -The first hour drew 3.419 million viewers-The second hour drew 3.293 million viewers-The final hour drew 2.988 million viewers
  This week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #1 in viewership for the night on cab
  
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• Ric Flair Remains in Critical Condition Following Surgery, Details On What Kind of Procedure Flair Underwent and What Caused the Health Issues

  15-08-2017 22:33 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to F4WOnline.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair remains in critical condition at an Atlanta hospital, following colon surgery on Monday to remove a blockage. The blockage was reportedly the catalyst for a number of health issues which followed for Flair, including kidney failure.
  The report adds Flair is currently on kidney dialysis and doctors are looking to get his kidneys back and functioning properly. As we noted yesterday, the surgery was consider
  
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• Top 10 Raw Moments: WWE Top 10, August 14, 2017

  15-08-2017 22:21
  Here are the top 10 moments from this past Monday’s episode of Raw.
  The post Top 10 Raw Moments: WWE Top 10, August 14, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Everything You Need To Know Before SmackDown Live: Aug. 15, 2017

  15-08-2017 22:18
  Here’s everything you need to know before tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live.
  The post Everything You Need To Know Before SmackDown Live: Aug. 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Current GFW Title-Holder Reveals He Turned Down WWE Offer To Sign With GFW

  15-08-2017 22:16
  Apparently when Sonjay Dutt inked his latest contract with Global Force Wrestling (GFW), he did so after turning down an offer from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
  Dutt spoke about the situation during a recent GFW media call. When asked by Raj Giri of WrestlingInc.com about the decision to sign with GFW over WWE, the reigning X-Division Champion admitted that a lot of factors played into it.
  “A lot of factors played into that,” said Dutt. “I’m 35, I’ve got a
  
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• X-Pac Hosting Seminar At Shawn Daivari & Ken Anderson’s Wrestling Academy

  15-08-2017 22:01
  The following press release was issued this week to promote a training seminar hosted by former WWE Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman at The Academy School in Minnesota on October 30th.
  The Academy: School of Professional Wrestling is proud to announce that our next training seminar will feature former WWE, WCW, GFW/TNA Impact Wrestling Superstar and nWo/D-Generation X member Sean “X-Pac” Waltman on Monday October 30th, 2017.
  Sean “X-Pac” Waltman brings 28 mind b
  
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• WWE Clash Of Champions Location Revealed, WWE Roadblock Cancelled?

  15-08-2017 21:41
  This week, new information regarding the WWE 2017 pay-per-view calendar was made official.
  The WWE Clash Of Champions 2017 pay-per-view is scheduled to take place from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday, December 17th.
  The Ticketmaster.com pre-sale password for tickets to the event, which also airs on the WWE Network, is CHAMPIONS.
  It’s worth noting, although still unconfirmed by WWE, there doesn’t appear to be plans for a WWE Roadblock pay-per-view this year.
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• Will Adam Cole Be In Brooklyn For SummerSlam Weekend?, Cathy Kelley Provides Update on Smackdown Tonight, Maryse – Network (Videos)

  15-08-2017 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
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  Will Adam Cole Be In Brooklyn For SummerSlam Weekend?
  As we noted yesterday, former Ring of Honor Champion Adam Cole has signed with WWE, and will be working the NXT brand.
  Cole has been working down at the WWE Performance Center since last week, and WZ has since confirmed that Cole will be traveling to Brooklyn, NYC for SummerSlam weekend on Friday. It has yet to be confirmed whether or not Cole will be making his NXT debut at Takeover Brooklyn III, which takes p
  
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• John Cena Reveals ‘Bromance’, WWE Stars Host Basketball Game (Photos)

  15-08-2017 21:07
  – WWE SUperstars Sheamus & Cesaro, Big Show, Sasha Banks, WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel and WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior were at the Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club: P.S. 64 Clubhouse in New York City today for a Unified Basketball Game with the Special Olympics.We're got our fans in the stands! #PlayUnified pic.twitter.com/mo3gksZEJa
  — Special Olympics (@SpecialOlympics) August 15, 2017
  Post-game pics with @SashaBanksWWE @WWECesaro @WWESheamus @DanaWarriorWWE! #PlayU
  
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• WWE Congratulates The Rock On Award, Lawler And Jim Ross Reunite

  15-08-2017 21:02
  – WWE Superstar The Rock won the Teen Choice Award for “Choice Fantasy Movie Actor” this past weekend, for his role as Maui in “Moana” from Disney. WWE sent The Great One props with the following message:Congrats to @TheRock who was named the "Choice Fantasy Movie Actor" at the 2017 @TeenChoiceFOX Awards! #TeenChoice https://t.co/4HjSYjvLzz
  — WWE (@WWE) August 14, 2017– Check out the following photos of WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler appear
  
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• Paige Comments On Returning To WWE (Video)

  15-08-2017 20:53
  – WWE Superstar Paige appeared with Alberto El Patron for the Malik Rose Bowling Tournament on Monday in San Antonio, Texas. The event helped raise money for the Salvation Army’s Emergency Family Shelter.
  Seen below, Paige and asked her for an update:
  “Hopefully within the next couple of months, fingers crossed,” Paige said. “Now I have to get cleared by WWE doctors.”
  Check out photos of Paige and Alberto at the event:Alright @RealPaigeWWE FANS @JaviPerezKENS5
  
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• WZ Daily 8.15.17 feat. Bobby Lashley GFW Media Call: Adam Cole-NXT Rumors, Mike Kanellis’ Push, Cena vs Mahal Tonight On SD Live, More

  15-08-2017 20:46 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 CZW Commentator Joe Dombrowski as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics from over the
  
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• AJ Styles On Who He Wants To Face At WrestleMania 34

  15-08-2017 20:46
  – WWE Superstar AJ Styles recently spoke with ScreenGeek.net on a wide variety of topics including wanting to face Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania 34 next year, check out the highlight below:
  Check out Styles’ comments below:
  “There’s a couple guys that I’m looking forward to getting into the ring with whether it’s Shinsuke or Finn or Seth,” said Styles. “You know, guys like that – or even going back to Roman. I love wrestling those guys.&r
  
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• John Cena Reveals the One Time Dean Ambrose Has Talked to Him, Mahabali Shera Xplosion Match (Videos), Lawler And JR Reunite

  15-08-2017 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  Lawler And JR Reunite
  As seen below, WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler appeared together at the Icons of Wrestling signing in Philadelphia:Thx to all who attended Icons of Wrestling Sat in #Philly. @JerryLawler & I had a great time. @tonyschiavone24 too! pic.twitter.com/ySibX8tdO8
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 13, 2017
  Business is about to pick up!! Thanks King @JerryLawler & Good Ol’ @JRsBBQ!! pic.twitter.com/
  
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• John Cena Recalls the One Time Dean Ambrose Has Talked to Him, Mahabali Shera Xplosion Match (Videos), Jerry Lawler & Jim Ross Reunite (Photos)

  15-08-2017 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  Lawler And JR Reunite
  As seen below, WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler appeared together at the Icons of Wrestling signing in Philadelphia:Thx to all who attended Icons of Wrestling Sat in #Philly. @JerryLawler & I had a great time. @tonyschiavone24 too! pic.twitter.com/ySibX8tdO8
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 13, 2017
  Business is about to pick up!! Thanks King @JerryLawler & Good Ol’ @JRsBBQ!! pic.twitter.com/
  
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• Details On SummerSlam Week In New York City

  15-08-2017 20:38
  WWE issued the following today:
  WWE takes over New York City with SummerSlam WeekSummerSlam returns to the NYC-Metro area with a week-long lineup of events, including interactive fan experiences and community outreach programs. SummerSlam takes place this Sunday, Aug. 20, streaming live around the world on WWE Network with a special start time of at 7 ET/4 PT from a sold-out Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The events begin today and include:
  Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game – Tuesday
  
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• GFW Executive to Make Major Announcement at Destination X, WWE Raw Social Media Score, Promo Video for Super X Cup Finals

  15-08-2017 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Raw Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #1 among series & specials for the night. Raw had 106,000 interactions with 24,000 unique authors on Twitter. This is up from last week’s 94,000 Twitter interactions with 21,000 unique authors.
  Raw also had 251,000 Facebook interactions with 178,000 unique authors, up from last week’s 142,000 interactions with 100,000 unique authors on Facebook.
  WWE Exec t
  
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• GFW Exec to Make Major Announcement at Destination X, WWE Raw Social Media Score, Super X Cup Finals Promo Video

  15-08-2017 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Raw Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #1 among series & specials for the night. Raw had 106,000 interactions with 24,000 unique authors on Twitter. This is up from last week’s 94,000 Twitter interactions with 21,000 unique authors.
  Raw also had 251,000 Facebook interactions with 178,000 unique authors, up from last week’s 142,000 interactions with 100,000 unique authors on Facebook.
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• Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live Preview: John Cena Vs. Jinder Mahal Tonight!

  15-08-2017 20:31
  – Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live episode will take place from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island with the final hype for Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.#WWEChampion @JinderMahal must shift his attention from @ShinsukeN to his opponent TONIGHT on #SDLive: @JohnCena! https://t.co/jRH9aML3sY
  — WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2017Check out tonight’s Smackdown preview from WWE.com:
  John Cena faces Jinder Mahal tonight on SmackDown LIVEThe final edition of Sma
  
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• Update on Plans for Tonight’s WWE 205 Live, WWE Releasing Brooklyn Balor Club Shirt (Photo), WWE Stars Host Basketball Game (Videos)

  15-08-2017 20:12 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Stars Host Basketball Game
  As seen below, WWE Raw Tag Team Champions Sheamus & Cesaro, Big Show, Sasha Banks, WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel and WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior were at the Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club: P.S. 64 Clubhouse in New York City today for a Unified Basketball Game with the Special Olympics.We’re got our fans in the stands! #PlayUnified pic.twitter.com/mo3gksZEJa
  — Special Ol
  
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• MVP on Brock Lesnar Fighting Jon Jones or Bobby Lashley, Current Indy Wrestling Scene, NYC Kids Predict WWE SummerSlam Matches (Video)

  15-08-2017 19:06 via wrestlezone.com
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  MVP on Brock Lesnar Facing Jon Jones or Bobby Lashley
  MVP recently spoke with the Miami Herald and below are some interview highlights:
  The Young Bucks and the independent scene:
  “It’s a beautiful time on the independent scene because for the first time since the territories you can make a living on the circuit without having to be in WWE. I was at the House of Hardcore tour with Tommy Dreamer, and the Young Bucks were there. They had nev
  
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• Sean Waltman On New Age Outlaws Joining DX, Embarrassing Attitude Era Moments

  15-08-2017 19:02
  Former WWE Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman recently spoke with the folks at Uproxx for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On whether or not he is embarrassed by anything he did while he was part of the D-Generation X faction during WWE’s Attitude Era: “Actually the only thing that I can honestly say I really regret now is the blackface thing. I did not understand. Here’s the thing: I consider myself pretty well, for somebody that didn’t go to high
  
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• Seth Rollins Reveals Favorite SummerSlam Moments, Talks Outside Stars In WWE

  15-08-2017 19:01
  WWE Superstar Seth Rollins recently spoke with Sky Sports to promote this Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. Below are some of the highlights.
  On big stars from other sports and forms of entertainment crossing over to WWE: “I think we have maybe the most talented roster of all time. I don’t think we need anybody to help or crossover. If they want to come over to our world and have some fun then that’s cool but we’re happy doing our thing on our own.”
  On hi
  
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• Brooklyn Artist Creates Ric Flair Tribute / Get Well Piece (Photo), Dolph Ziggler Reveals SSlam Weekend Schedule, WWE – Rocket League Video

  15-08-2017 18:40 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
  Dolph Ziggler Reveals SSlam Weekend Schedule
  WWE Smackdown Live star Dolph Ziggler, who as of now is not booked in a match for WWE SummerSlam, Tweeted the following on his PPV weekend plans:8/17 roast battle judge @NewYorkComedy8/18 @Cricketnation Brooklyn8/19 @MakeAWish event8/21 #WWEAlbany8/22 @KennedyNation @FoxBusiness
  — Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) August 13, 2017WWE Rocket League Tournament
  Below is a new “UpUpDownDown” video fr
  
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• WWE Reveals Clash of Champions PPV Date and Location, Another Brand Only PPV Being Scrapped?

  15-08-2017 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE has announced that the company will return to the TD Garden in Boston, MA on December 17th of this year.
  The event will be the Clash of Champions PPV, which last year replaced WWE Night of Champions, and took place in September following SummerSlam and Backlash.
  The event could also be replacing the WWE Roadblock: End of the Line PPV, which aired on December 18th last year, and was a Raw brand PPV. The first Roadblock PPV, however, aired on Ma
  
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• WWE Running Injury Angle For SummerSlam Match, WWE Pulls ‘Table for 3’ With Ric Flair, Mia Yim Talks Mae Young Classic (Video)

  15-08-2017 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Pulls ‘Table for 3’ With Ric Flair
  A new episode of WWE’s “Table for 3”, featuring guests Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat and Sting, was set to air last night after Raw, however WWE pulled the episode. It’s unknown at this time why the episode was pulled, but it’s likely due to Flair’s recent hospitalization.
  WWE Running Injury Angle For SummerSlam Match
  It appears as if WWE will be running an injury story line head
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: Previewing WWE SummerSlam From The RAW Side

  15-08-2017 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Final RAW before SummerSlam certainly delivered on a plethora of feuds, some that needed more energy and some that just needed a tease to what is expected on Sunday. This article is to preview the RAW side of SummerSlam, which currently has 5 confirmed matches. (I expect the rematch between Neville and Tozawa to be added, but I am going to leave that off of here for now). Let’s break down the five matches from WWE RAW, with predicted winners and outcomes.
  
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• News for Tonight’s WWE 205 Live, WWE Congratulates The Rock on Award Win, John Cena Movie Released

  15-08-2017 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  News for Tonight’s WWE 205 Live
  Tonight’s edition of WWE 205 Live will feature a Titus Worldwide celebration for new WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa, who defeated Neville for the title on WWE Raw last night.
  WWE Congratulates The Rock on Award Win
  Over the weekend, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson won the Teen Choice Award for “Choice Fantasy Movie Actor” for his role as Maui in “Moana”, and WWE offered its congratulations as seen below:Congrats
  
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• Shane Douglas Sends Heartfelt Get Well Wishes To Ric Flair (Video)

  15-08-2017 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
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  Episode #10 Of The Triple Threat Podcast featuring “The Franchise” Shane Douglas and The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is NOW available and streaming on the IRW Network. This week, Shane, Chad and John Poz discuss the emotional weekend spent at the ECW Arena by the entire show team and Shane’s extremely passionate promo before House of Hardcore this past Saturday night and how in 2017 the spirit of ECW is
  
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• AJ Styles Reveals Which WWE Smackdown Live Star He Wants to Face at WrestleMania 34

  15-08-2017 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Smackdown Live star AJ Styles recently spoke at the Wizard World Columbus event, and below is what Styles had to say, h/t to Screen Geek, when asked who he wants to face at WrestleMania 34:
  “There’s a couple guys that I’m looking forward to getting into the ring with whether it’s Shinsuke or Finn or Seth. You know, guys like that – or even going back to Roman. I love wrestling those guys.”
  “I’m picking Shinsuke.
  
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• Seth Rollins on WWE Not Needing Crossover Stars, Favorite SummerSlam Moments, Dean Ambrose – SummerSlam Statistic

  15-08-2017 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  WWE Raw star Seth Rollins recently spoke to Sky Sports and below are some highlights:
  High-profile stars from other sports (like UFC) coming to the WWE:
  “I think we have maybe the most talented roster of all time. I don’t think we need anybody to help or crossover. If they want to come over to our world and have some fun then that’s cool but we’re happy doing our thing on our own.”
  His favorite SummerSlam moments:
  
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• Paige Speaks Out on Her Current WWE Status and Return (Videos)

  15-08-2017 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE star Paige made an appearance, alongside Alberto El Patron, for the Malik Rose Bowling Tournament on Monday in San Antonio, Texas. The event raised money for the Salvation Army’s Emergency Family Shelter.
  As seen below, KENS5’s Chelsey Hernandez approached Paige and asked her for an update on when she will be back to TV, and the injured WWE star had the following to say:
  “Hopefully within the next couple of
  
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• WWE Smackdown Preview: Cena vs Mahal, AJ Styles To Apologize To Shane, Natalya Battles Becky, One Last Breezango Fashion Peaks, More

  15-08-2017 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
  John Cena faces Jinder Mahal tonight on SmackDown LIVE
  AJ Styles to apologize to Shane McMahon
  Natalya battles Becky Lynch before SummerSlam title showdown
  Breezango returns to “Fashion Peaks” one last time
  Be sure to join WZ tonight at 8pm EST for live coverage of the show!
  Related: Jinder Mahal Comments On Being Indo-Canadian, Being Released In 2014, Bringing
  
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• RAW Rebellion 8.15.17: SummerSlam Main Event Pull Apart, Wyatt v Balor, Emma Gets A Chance, Miztourage v Jordan/Hardys, Epic Fist Bump, More

  15-08-2017 16:50 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 former NXT Commentator Alex Del Barrio as his co-host!
  You can listen to the latest episode of WZ Daily in the embedded audio player
  
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• Full List Of WWE SummerSlam Week Events: Takeover, RAW, SD Live, Make-A-Wish, NYSE, Special Olympics, Mets & Yankees Batting Practices, More

  15-08-2017 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  WWE released the following earlier this morning:
  WWE takes over New York City with SummerSlam Week
  SummerSlam returns to the NYC-Metro area with a week-long lineup of events, including interactive fan experiences and community outreach programs. SummerSlam takes place this Sunday, Aug. 20, streaming live around the world on WWE Network with a special start time of at 7 ET/4 PT from a sold-out Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The events beg
  
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• Who Is More Intimidating: Bray Wyatt or The Demon?, What Happened After RAW Went Off The Air?, Bobby Lashley GFW Media Call Today

  15-08-2017 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
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  Who Is More Intimidating: Bray Wyatt or The Demon?
  WWE.com has a poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Who is the more intimidating Superstar?”
  Here are the current results:
  37%- Bray Wyatt
  63%- “The Demon” Finn Bálor
  You can view the poll and cast your own vote by clicking HERE
  Related: Bray Wyatt Gives Finn Balor A Bloodbath On RAW (Video), Balor Says He Has ‘Demons’ For Bray, Summerslam Rematch Con
  
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• WWE Springfield Live Event Results (8/14): Cena v Rusev, Mahal Battles Orton In Last Man Standing Match, Ziggler Gets US Title Shot, More

  15-08-2017 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Live Event Results
  Date: August 14, 2017
  Location: Springfield, MA
  Brand: Smackdown Live
  Results Courtesy: PWInsider.com
  The New Day beat The Usos, The Hype Bros and Breezango to retain the Tag Team Titles.
  Shinsuke Nakamura beat Baron Corbin.
  Luke Harper, Sin Cara and Tye Dillenger beat Erick Rowan, Epico and Aiden English.
  AJ Styles beat Dolph Ziggler and Chad Gable to retain the US Title.
  Jinder Mahal beat Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match to retain t
  
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• Charlotte Flair Breaks Silence Following Ric Flair’s Surgery

  15-08-2017 16:02
  On Tuesday morning, Charlotte Flair, the daughter of Ric Flair, posted an update on her Instagram account, where she thanked everyone for their continued love and support both prior to, and following her dad’s surgery. Hi guys, On behalf of my family and I, we want to THANK everyone for the prayers, texts, calls and support. Our Dad is a FIGHTER and your continued thoughts and prayers MEAN THE WORLD to us.We will update everyone when we have more information. ❤️
  A post shared
  
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• Charlotte Thanks Fans For Thoughts & Prayers, Akira Tozawa Celebrates Title Win In Two Languages (Video)

  15-08-2017 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
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  Charlotte Thanks Fans For Thoughts & Prayers
  Charlotte has posted the following to Instagram thanking fans for their support as her dad Ric Flair has struggled with health issues the past few days:Hi guys, On behalf of my family and I, we want to THANK everyone for the prayers, texts, calls and support. Our Dad is a FIGHTER and your continued thoughts and prayers MEAN THE WORLD to us. We will update everyone when we have more information.A post shared
  
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• Mike Kanellis Releases Detailed Post Describing His Battle w/ Prescription Drugs; Credits Maria For Help

  15-08-2017 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  Recently debuted WWE Superstar Mike Kanellis released the following post last night discussing how he beat his battle with prescription drugs:
  This picture was taken this year. It symbolizes my decision to get clean from an addiction to prescription drugs. A problem I kept hidden from my wife, my family, my friends, everyone. It has haunted me for almost 3 years, ever since I dislocated my knee cap. It really started to spiral out of control this past year and a half. I almost lost everything.
  
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• Alexa Bliss Talks About Her Legitimate Heat With Sasha Banks

  15-08-2017 15:14
  Current Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss recently appeared on the Cheap Heat podcast, where she discussed her very real heat with her opponent at this Sunday’s SummerSlam, Sasha Banks.
  “I’ve always been the person to say ‘business is business, personal is personal,’” Alexa said. “I will never let my personal feelings about somebody get in the way of business.
  “I want to have a productive match, I want to have a safe match, I want to have a gr
  
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• Alberto El Patron Says He Asked to Be Stripped of GFW Title, Wants to Be Champion Again

  15-08-2017 15:05
  On Monday, we learned that the suspended Alberto El Patron had been stripped of the Global Force Wrestling Championship. If you’d like to read GFW’s official statement on the matter, click right here.
  Shortly following the news of him being stripped of the title, Alberto posted the following statement on his Instagram page. This is a positive guys I promise. Please treat it like such! God bless everyone and I hope you all have a great day!A post shared by Alberto El Patron (@prideofm
  
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• WWE Decided to Not Air Table For 3 Episode Featuring Ric Flair

  15-08-2017 14:57
  On Monday’s post-Raw edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said that WWE was planning on airing a Table for 3 episode featuring Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, and Sting immediately following this week’s show, but because of what’s going on with Flair right now, WWE decided to not air the episode.
  “He was supposed to be on the Table for 3 they cancelled. They didn’t advertise it all or anything, and they didn’t play it. I don’t know when they&rsq
  
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