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• JoJo Thanks Fans For Support, Zelina Vega Talks Johnny Gargano vs Andrade Almas at NXT Takeover, Natalya Works with Vocal Coach

  17-08-2017 23:53 via wrestlezone.com
  Zelina Vega Talks Johnny Gargano vs Andrade Almas at Takeover
  WWE.com has published a new interview with Thea Trinidad, now known in NXT as Zelina Vega, and during the interview Vega had the following to say about the Andrade “Cien” Almas vs Johnny Gargano match at NXT Takeover Brooklyn:
  “It’s simple. Andrade had fame and popularity in Mexico, and he experienced that same fanfare when he made his NXT debut. Eventually that fanfare and support left Andrade and went t
  
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• Sting On Being ‘Satisfied’ With His Career, ‘Crow’ Gimmick Success

  17-08-2017 23:52
  – WWE Hall of Famer Sting was recently interviewed by NBC Elmira to promote his appearance for Big Time Wrestling in Syracuse, check out the highlights and video below:
  On his “Crow” Sting gimmick:
  “It was a different time, for sure. It was special. I don’t know how to describe. Wrestling fans were really, really changing. Wrestling was changing, and fans wanted to see something a little bit more gritty. A little darker, a little more mysterious. [As a result], my c
  
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• GFW Star Announces His Departure From The Company

  17-08-2017 23:42
  – ‘The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero took to Instagram earlier today and officially announced on social media that he is leaving GFW.
  Dinero worked for TNA as a wrestler from 2009-2013 and later returned as a color commentator in 2015 as ‘Da Pope’. He returned to action on the April 5th edition of Impact, losing to Lashley in a street fight.
  Dinero wrote the following on Instagram:
  “The clock is ticking, never standing still, yet memories will come, in floods th
  
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• Bayley Gets Emotional During Children’s Hospital Visit (Video), Southpaw Regional Wrestling Return Date, HHH Doing NXT Interview

  17-08-2017 23:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  Southpaw Regional Wrestling Return Date
  John Cena announced today the comedy WWE series “Southpaw Regional Wrestling” will return to the WWE website and YouTube on Friday morning at 10am EST. You can check out a preview of the new season below:It has returned.Friday. 10am. #SRW pic.twitter.com/pNgbynwfkz
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) August 17, 2017Triple H Doing Takeover Interview
  Triple H noted on Twitter that he will be
  
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• Drew McIntyre Is Out to Fulfill a Prophecy, Backstage Video of New GFW Tag Team Debuting Tonight, Jay Lethal Throws Out First Pitch (Videos)

  17-08-2017 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
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  Drew McIntyre Is Out to Fulfil a Prophecy
  Below is a new hype video for Drew McIntyre vs Bobby Roode at NXT Takeover Brooklyn:Backstage Video of New GFW Tag Team Debuting at Destination X
  Below is a backstage video of “oVe”, who will be making their debuts at GFW’s Destination X tonight:Jay Lethal Throws Out First Pitch
  ROH star Jay Lethal threw out the first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox game last week and below
  
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• Sting Explains Why His Character Changed in WCW, Says That He Has ‘No Complaints’ About Last WWE Match

  17-08-2017 23:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Sting was recently interviewed by NBC Elmira to promote his appearance for Big Time Wrestling in Syracuse. Sting talked his 45-minute match with Ric Flair at Clash of the Champions in 1988, his transition into the “Crow” Sting, his last match with Seth Rollins, and more.
  Here are the highlights.
  On becoming “Crow” Sting:
  “It was a different time, for sure. It was special. I don’t know how to describe. Wrestling fans were really, rea
  
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• WWE And Topps Announce Partnership For ‘Connor’s Cure’

  17-08-2017 23:11
  – WWE and Topps issued the following today:
  The Topps Company and WWE Partner to Benefit ‘Connor’s Cure’ to Support Pediatric Cancer ResearchTopps will Create Limited Edition Trading Cards and Feature Autographed Cards of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in Upcoming Products
  (August 17, 2017; New York City, N.Y.) – The Topps Company today announced a partnership with WWE to benefit Connor’s Cure, a charitable fund dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer researc
  
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• Bayley Gets Emotional At Hospital Visit, WWE UK Title Fatal 4 Way (Full Video)

  17-08-2017 23:09
  – Although she’s unable to compete at SummerSlam, Bayley still made her way to New York City to meet with kids at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in The Bronx:– As noted, WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne defeatedTrent Seven, BT Gunn and Wolfgang at Insane Championship Wrestling’s “Shugs Hoose Party 4” event to retain his title. Check out the 22-minute video of the match:The post Bayley Gets Emotional At Hospital Visit, WWE UK Title Fatal 4 Way (Full Vide
  
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• Injury Updates On Scott Dawson And Pete Dunne, Expected Return

  17-08-2017 22:04
  – According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE NXT Scott Dawson recently underwent surgery to repair a torn biceps this past week and it expected to be back in December.WWE is dumping responsibility for the injury on the Hardys but the injury actually happened while The Revival were battling RAW Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Sheamus. As noted, The Revival are set to face The Hardys on the WWE SummerSlam Kickoff pre-show this Sunday.
  – WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne suffered a cut that
  
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• Carmella on Winning MITB, Proving Her Doubters Wrong, Working With James Ellsworth, If She Will Cash-In at SummerSlam and More

  17-08-2017 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Ms. Money in the Bank Carmella recently spoke with Gorilla Position, and below are some interview highlights, with an h/t to Talk Sport for the transcription:
  Winning the MITB contract:
  “When I first found out that we were having a ladder match I was a little scared. I’m kind of a small girl so I was a little nervous about jumping of ladders and taking big falls, but I persevered and not only did I get to be part of the match but I go
  
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• Watch Pete Dunne’s Fatal Four Way WWE UK Title Defense, New Alexa Bliss SummerSlam Diary (Videos), News on JR NYC One Man Show

  17-08-2017 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  News on JR NYC One Man Show
  As seen below, Jim Ross noted on Twitter that his one man show, featuring Paul Heyman, taking place at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City on Friday night is sold out of General Admission tickets:THIS FRI NIGHT @GothamComedy – @JRsBBQ – No discussions in advance-No rehearsals -we’re winging it! Unmitigated disaster or instant classic? pic.twitter.com/TTIfrCHPnP
  — Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) August 17, 2017
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• Bayley gets emotional during a children’s hospital visit

  17-08-2017 21:55
  – Although she’s unable to compete at SummerSlam, Bayley still made her way to New York City to meet with kids at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in The Bronx.The post Bayley gets emotional during a children’s hospital visit appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Alexa Bliss mocks Sasha Banks during a Total Divas shoot: Alexa Bliss’ SummerSlam Diary

  17-08-2017 21:55
  Alexa Bliss mocks Sasha Banks during a Total Divas shoot: Alexa Bliss’ SummerSlam DiaryThe post Alexa Bliss mocks Sasha Banks during a Total Divas shoot: Alexa Bliss’ SummerSlam Diary appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 360° VIDEO – The New Day leads a SummerSlam field trip on The Ride

  17-08-2017 21:54
  360° VIDEO – The New Day leads a SummerSlam field trip on The RideThe post 360° VIDEO – The New Day leads a SummerSlam field trip on The Ride appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Watch alternate angles of Baron Corbin’s Money in the Bank contract cash-in: Aug, 15, 2017

  17-08-2017 21:53
  Watch alternate angles of Baron Corbin’s Money in the Bank contract cash-in: Aug, 15, 2017The post Watch alternate angles of Baron Corbin’s Money in the Bank contract cash-in: Aug, 15, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE 2K18 Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson entrance video

  17-08-2017 21:52
  WWE 2K18 Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson entrance videoThe post WWE 2K18 Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson entrance video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero – Ladder Match: SummerSlam 2005

  17-08-2017 21:52
  Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero – Ladder Match: SummerSlam 2005The post Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero – Ladder Match: SummerSlam 2005 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE 2K18 SAnitY entrance video

  17-08-2017 21:51
  WWE 2K18 SAnitY entrance videoThe post WWE 2K18 SAnitY entrance video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Alicia Fox Entrance Video

  17-08-2017 21:51
  – Check out Alicia Fox’s entrance video. WWE.com is your home for all your favorite WWE Superstar entrance videos.The post Alicia Fox Entrance Video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Relive the chaotic rivalry between SAnitY and The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, Aug. 16, 2017

  17-08-2017 21:50
  Relive the chaotic rivalry between SAnitY and The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, Aug. 16, 2017The post Relive the chaotic rivalry between SAnitY and The Authors of Pain: WWE NXT, Aug. 16, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sneak Peek At New GFW Title Belts (Photo)

  17-08-2017 21:31
  – GFW will reveal their new title belts at tonight’s Destination X special from Orlando, check out a newly released photo of the new tag team title belts.
  As noted, tonight’s show will feature GFW Executive Bruce Prichard making a major announcement on the vacant Unified World Heavyweight Title. Destination X will also see X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt in a Ladder Match against Trevor Lee. #SneakPeek at the new belts!! . . . #championships #belts #new #titles #knockouts #GFW
  
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• Lana On Signing With WWE, Workout Routine, Total Divas Season 7

  17-08-2017 21:23
  – WWE SmackDown Superstar Lana was recently participated in a interview on Facebook with Us Weekly to help promote the upcoming season of Total Divas, check out the highlights below:
  On signing with WWE:
  “I’ve been a fan since I was a little girl. I always watched like, of course The Rock, and [Hulk] Hogan, and Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon, but I never thought that it was a realistic thing that I could ever do. But, since I’ve been three years old, I wanted to entertai
  
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• First Look Photos of New GFW Title Belts Debuting at Destination X

  17-08-2017 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  After unifying the GFW and TNA Titles, GFW will be debuting new Title belts at tonight’s Destination X special in Orlando. As seen below, GFW has released the following photo of the new Titles via Instagram.
  Be sure to join us for complete Destination X coverage beginning tonight at 8pm EST:#SneakPeek at the new belts!! . . . #championships #belts #new #titles #knockouts #GFW #Impact #impactonpop #live #livewrestling
  A post shared by IMPACT (@impactwrestling) on Aug 17, 2017 at 11:14am PD
  
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• First Look Photo of New GFW Title Belt Debuting at Destination X

  17-08-2017 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  After unifying the GFW and TNA Titles, GFW will be debuting new Title belts at tonight’s Destination X special in Orlando. As seen below, GFW has released the following photo of the new GFW Tag Team Title.
  Be sure to join us for complete Destination X coverage beginning tonight at 8pm EST:#SneakPeek at the new belts!! . . . #championships #belts #new #titles #knockouts #GFW #Impact #impactonpop #live #livewrestling
  A post shared by IMPACT (@impactwrestling) on Aug 17, 2017 at 11:14am PDTT
  
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• WWE Warrior Award Recipient Eric LeGrand Talks His Current Health, Who In Sports Motivates Him, Current Hot Topics in Sports and More

  17-08-2017 21:12 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWERutgers legend and WWE Warrior Award recipient Eric LeGrand recently appeared on Scoop B Radio to discuss wrestling, sneakers, Christopher Reeves, Superman, The Rock, the current state of Rutgers football AND the time in high school he played against former Lakers center Andrew Bynum. Below are some interview highlights along with the full interview in the player above.
  B: So a report came out in the Asbury Support Press the other day that the foundation’s paralysis resour
  
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• Samoa Joe On His SummerSlam Fatal Four Way Match, More

  17-08-2017 21:06
  – WWE RAW Superstar Samoa Joe recently spoke with The New York Post to help promote WWE SummerSlam on Sunday, check out the highlights below:
  On this this fatal-four-way match for the Universal title on Sunday being the biggest of his career:
  Absolutely, I say it is. Obviously I’ve had big matches all around the world, but I think the biggest thing is [Sunday] at SummerSlam, one of the biggest kind of pay-per-view franchises in the industry, and I am in the main event. So yeah, by fa
  
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• GFW Signs Longtime Fan of the Company, Special Superstar Entrance Set for NXT Takeover Brooklyn, WWE Host Reveals New Show Set (Photo)

  17-08-2017 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
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  Special Superstar Entrance Set for NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Aleister Black is scheduled to have a special entrance at Saturday’s WWE NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn III” event. Black will be facing Hideo Itami at the event.
  WWE Host Reveals “Bottom Line” Set (Photo)
  Scott Stanford Tweeted the following photo of the set for the new “WWE Bottom Line” show, which air
  
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• Preview For Tonight’s GFW Destination X Special

  17-08-2017 20:52
  – Tonight’s GFW Destination X special will take place in Orlando, check out current line-up:
  * The “OVE” tag team debuts
  * Bobby Lashley vs. Matt Sydal with the winner earning a title shot of their choosing
  * Super X Cup Finals: Dezmond Xavier vs. Taiji Ishimori
  * Gail Kim vs. Unified GFW Knockouts Champion Sienna
  * Ladder Match: Trevor Lee vs. GFW X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt
  * Low Ki vs. Alberto El Patron
  * Bruce Prichard makes announcement on the vacant Unified GFW
  
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• Samoa Joe on His SummerSlam Fatal Four Way Match, His Backstage Relationship with Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman, His Opinion of Roman Reigns

  17-08-2017 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Raw star Samoa Joe recently spoke with The New York Post ahead of WWE SummerSlam on Sunday, and below are some interview highlights:
  Is this fatal-four-way match for the Universal title on Sunday maybe the biggest of your career, considering it is SummerSlam and for a title?
  Absolutely, I say it is. Obviously I’ve had big matches all around the world, but I think the biggest thing is [Sunday] at SummerSlam, one of the biggest kind of
  
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• Injury Updates on Scott Dawson and Pete Dunne, When Dawson Is Expected to Return

  17-08-2017 20:48 via wrestlezone.com
  As noted, one half of The Revival, Scott Dawson, suffered a torn biceps tendon, forcing WWE to scrap his planned match at SummerSlam against The Hardys.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dawson underwent surgery recently to repair the injury, and he is expected to be sidelined from in-ring action until December.
  In other injury news, we noted over the weekend that WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne was busted open during his match against Darius Carter at the August 11th Battle Club Pro e
  
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• Bayley Gives Update On Her Shoulder Injury And Return

  17-08-2017 20:46
  – WWE Superstar Bayley spoke with PWInsider on her shoulder injury and where she’s at inthe rehabilitation process. Bayley said the following:
  “I just started physical therapy. So, for right now, I’ve never had an injury before that’s kept me out before, so I’m kind of taking it day to day. I’m not really sure how long [I will be out]. If it’s a couple of [weeks] or if it’s a few months of what’s it going to be right now, but it’s
  
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• Roman Reigns on a Possible Match Against John Cena, His Post-WrestleMania Raw Promo After Defeating The Undertaker

  17-08-2017 20:41 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Raw star Roman Reigns recently appeared the “Off The Board” podcast, and below are some interview highlights, h/t to Sports Illustrated for the transcription:
  His post-WrestleMania 33 promo after defeating the Undertaker:
  “There’s a different type of appreciation that you have for a really good match, like a 30-minute bout, and taking the crowd on that roller coaster ride. I’ve been fortunate enough t
  
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• Eric Bischoff Finds The Silver Lining In WWE Creative Reportedly Not Having Anything For Dolph Ziggler

  17-08-2017 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released last night!
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments from the latest episode transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On WWE creative reportedly not having anything for Dolph Ziggler at the moment:EB: Physically I think he’s extremely gifted. He’s got a great look and I just think that there is a lot more than can be
  
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• Carmella On If She Cash In At WWE SummerSlam, Winning The MITB Contract

  17-08-2017 19:54
  – WWE Superstar Carmella spoke with Gorilla Position on a number of wrestling topics, check out the highlight below:
  On winning the MITB contract:
  “When I first found out that we were having a ladder match I was a little scared. I’m kind of a small girl so I was a little nervous about jumping of ladders and taking big falls, but I persevered and not only did I get to be part of the match but I got to be the winner – not once but twice. It was exciting, fun and scary all r
  
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• GFW Announces Full Schedule Of “Special Nights” For This Week Of Tapings

  17-08-2017 19:43
  GFW has announced a lineup of “Special Nights” for the week of tapings that kicks off this evening with the “Destination X” special.
  Featured below is the official GFW press release:
  Global Force Wrestling Announces Schedule Of Special Nights For Shows In Orlando, August 17-22
  Global Force Wrestling returns to Orlando, Florida, for 6 consecutive nights of in-ring action, Aug. 17-22, at The Impact Zone on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida. The wrestling action kicks
  
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• Bruce Prichard to Address Tyrus Situation at Destination X Tonight, Alternate Footage of Baron Corbin Cash-In, The Rock Begins New Movie

  17-08-2017 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
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  Bruce Prichard to Address Tyrus Situation at Destination X Tonight
  As noted, GFW star Tyrus announced via social media that he will not be working this week’s Impact TV tapings in Orlando because he is unhappy with the way the company has been booking him.
  GFW has announced that Bruce Prichard will address the Tyrus situation on the Destination X special edition of Impact tonight:Also tonight LIVE, @bruceprichard will address what is happening with Tyrus
  
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• Drew McIntyre Recalls Phone Call With Triple H, Talks “Chosen One” Name

  17-08-2017 19:32
  NXT Superstar Drew McIntyre recently spoke with Brian Fritz of The Sporting News for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On the telephone conversation he had with Paul “Triple H” Levesque that led to his NXT return: “After I got off the phone with him, one, I was very honored that he wanted me to be part of his baby in NXT and two, my mind was made up. I knew I had to be in NXT. I knew that was the next step for me and my family. And walking in the door, seeing all
  
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• Global Force Wrestling Announces Schedule Of Special Nights For Tapings In Orlando

  17-08-2017 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  GFW has issued the following:
  Global Force Wrestling Announces Schedule Of Special Nights For Shows In Orlando, August 17-22
  Global Force Wrestling returns to Orlando, Florida, for 6 consecutive nights of in-ring action, Aug. 17-22, at The Impact Zone on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida. The wrestling action kicks off Aug. 17 with Destination-X, which will air on Pop TV and in more than 120 countries.
  GFW also is hosting 5 Special Nights during the upcoming shows, further showing GFW&rs
  
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• The Pope D’Angelo Dinero Parts Ways With GFW?

  17-08-2017 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  According to Pope’s Instagram as of this morning, he left a somewhat cryptic message about his departure from GFW thanking them for his opportunity as well as stating “Thank You & Farewell.”
  The post reads:
  “The clock is ticking, never standing still, yet memories will come, in floods they will. This was no surprise as things began to click, when negotiations stalled because of arithmetics. In arriving hello is easy to say, in departing it’s different as some w
  
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• The New Day On Live NYC Tour, ‘Anatomy Edition’ of Bella Brains, Authors of Pain vs SAnitY Rivalry, NXT Takeover Contract Signing (Videos)

  17-08-2017 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
  Watch The New Day On a Live 360° Tour of NYC
  The New Day are currently amidst a live tour of New York City while in town for SummerSlam week, and you can watch the tag team on The Ride tour bus in the video below:‘Anatomy Edition’ of Bella Brains
  Below is a new “anatomy edition” of Bella Brains with The Bella Twins:Authors of Pain vs SAnitY Rivalry
  WWE has released the following video, looking at the rivalry between SAnitY and The Aut
  
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• Low Ki On Why He Returned to GFW, If He Feels Like His Talent Has Been Overlooked, His Hitman Gimmick Being a ‘Silent Protest’ Against NJPW

  17-08-2017 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  GFW star Low Ki recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio and below are some interview highlights:
  Ring Rust Radio: The 2017 edition of Destination X takes place LIVE Thursday at 8 pm ET on POP TV. While you were originally scheduled to face off against Alberto El Patron for the world title, he has been stripped of the belt. What are your thoughts on the situation and do you know what the company has planned for you now?
  Low Ki: Well my thoughts on the situation concerning Alberto are it’
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: Previewing NXT Takeover Brooklyn III

  17-08-2017 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  Saturday night, NXT takes over Brooklyn for the third straight year. With Bobby Roode leading the way, this card is all about the future of NXT and could include some history changing outcomes. Undefeated streaks are on the line, as well as egos and championships. This article is going to preview the five matches that will happen in the Barclays Center Saturday night.
  Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas
  With the injury to Tomasso Ciampa, NXT needed Johnny Wrestling to compete fo
  
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• Why Seth Rollins And Dean Ambrose’s Reunion Is A Great Thing For WWE

  17-08-2017 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
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  For weeks now, we have been teased with the possibility of a Shield Reunion on RAW as two of the three former members, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, have been saving each other from foes like Sheamus and Cesaro. In one of the best examples of epic storytelling in recent memory, the two former teammates had trouble trusting each other — which stemmed from Rollins’s betrayal a few years back. However, on RAW this week, their differences
  
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• Low Ki On El Patron/GFW, Atmosphere In The Company, Destination X

  17-08-2017 17:30
  GFW star Low Ki recently spoke with the folks at Bleacher Report to promote the GFW: Destination X special. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On his plans for Destination X now that his original opponent, Alberto El Patron, has been suspended and stripped of the GFW World Championship: “As far as plans for the company, I have no clue. My game plan has always been to go after Alberto, my training has been detailed or tailored more towards dealing with him, but as I am al
  
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• Lana Talks Her Training Regiment, How She Got Signed with WWE, Next Season of Total Divas

  17-08-2017 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE SmackDown Live women’s competitor Lana was recently interviewed on Facebook by Us Weekly. Lana promoted the upcoming season of Total Divas, explained her training regime, how she got signed with WWE, and more.
  Here are the highlights.
  On her training regiment:
  “It really is super intense. Right now, I’ve been doing a lot of power lifting and cross-fit training. Trying to build that muscle so I can beat some of these girls. Supl
  
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• Lana Talks Her Training Regime, How She Got Signed with WWE, Next Season of Total Divas

  17-08-2017 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE SmackDown Live women’s competitor Lana was recently interviewed on Facebook by Us Weekly. Lana promoted the upcoming season of Total Divas, explained her training regime, how she got signed with WWE, and more.
  Here are the highlights.
  On her training regime:
  “It really is super intense. Right now, I’ve been doing a lot of power lifting and cross-fit training. Trying to build that muscle so I can beat some of these girls. Suplex
  
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• Brie Bella Says Daniel Bryan Will Find His Way Back to the Ring, News on Big Show – SSlam Injury Angle, Austin Aries Teases Wrestling Return

  17-08-2017 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Brie Bella Says Daniel Bryan Will Find His Way Back to the Ring
  The Bella Twins recently appeared on the “From the Top Rope” podcast, and discussed a number of pro wrestling related topics.
  On the subject of Brie’s husband Daniel Bryan ever wrestling again, Brie noted that Bryan has begun hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat his current brain issues, stemming from an EEG reflex test administered by WWE, which revealed a lesion in his
  
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• Alexa Bliss On Getting Called Up To WWE Main Roster, Total Divas & More

  17-08-2017 17:19
  RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss recently spoke with ESPN to promote her title defense against Sasha Banks at this Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. Below are some of the highlights.
  On getting called up to the WWE main roster from NXT: “I didn’t feel that I was ready to leave NXT. When I was called up to SmackDown I was very nervous. I hadn’t done many of the things at NXT that I thought I was supposed to. I didn’t have a TakeOver match. I never held the
  
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• Gail Kim On WWE Focusing On Women’s Wrestling, Awesome Kong Feud

  17-08-2017 17:02
  Gail Kim recently spoke with The Sporting News for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On WWE putting emphasis on the women’s division after her second run with the company: “My honest opinion, and this is only my opinion and I don’t know this as fact, I just think Vince McMahon did not like women’s wrestling. With this whole revolution that happened in WWE these past couple of years, it’s because of the fans. Remember they were saying ‘Give Divas
  
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• Topps to Create WWE Trading Cards to Benefit ‘Connor’s Cure’ and Support Pediatric Cancer Research

  17-08-2017 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for The Giving Back Fund)
  The following press release has been issued:
  The Topps Company and WWE Partner to Benefit ‘Connor’s Cure’ to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
  Topps will Create Limited Edition Trading Cards and Feature Autographed Cards of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in Upcoming Products
  (August 17, 2017; New York City, N.Y.) – The Topps Company today announced a partnership with WWE to benefit Connor’s Cure, a charita
  
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