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• Final Card For WWE NXT ‘Takeover: Brooklyn III’, Live Coverage Tonight

  19-08-2017 23:15
  – As noted, WWE NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn III” goes down tonight from the Barclays Center, be sure to join us for live coverage and updates! Below is the card for tonight:
  * XT Title MatchDrew McIntyre vs. Bobby Roode
  * NXT Women’s Title MatchEmber Moon vs. Asuka
  ( NXT Tag Team Title MatchSAnitY vs. The Authors of Pain
  * Aleister Black vs. Hideo Itami
  * Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas with Zelina Vega
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• Hardcore Holly Reveals His Incident With Rene Dupree, Al Snow’s Recent Comments, More

  19-08-2017 23:10
  – Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes the one and only “Hardcore” Bob Holly. Holly sits down with John and Chad to discuss a wide array of topics including his 15+ years in the WWE, his attempt to be cast on the History Channel’s series ALONE and how he likes to spend his free time away from the wrestling business. But we also get to a story that occured this past June at a wrestling convention where Bob confronted Rene Dupree over Dupree’s ongoing cl
  
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• Braun Strowman Talks Being In WWE 2K18, His Rise In The Last Two Years & His Overwhelming Strength (Video)

  19-08-2017 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
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  Braun Strowman recently conducted an interview during the WWE 2K18 Launch Party, speaking with Brian Fritz of Between The Ropes on a number of different topics.
  On being in WWE 2K18:
  “It’s crazy to take a step back out of the hustle and bustle of what we do to see myself as a video game character. I grew up watching WWE and playing video games, idolizing these guys, and now I’m part of history. It’s a surreal opportunity to b
  
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• Kurt Angle On Wrestling At SummerSlam, Jason Jordan Angle

  19-08-2017 23:01
  – Brian Fritz of Between The Ropes interviewed WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle at the WWE 2K18 event last night in New York City, check out the highlights and video below:
  “I get that feeling that I want to get back in that ring and go at it,” Angle said. “Hopefully down the road I take the physical and we get moving in that direction, but right now I’m very happy in being the GM.”Angle was also asked about the rumors that he would be wrestling at SummerSlam. Thi
  
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• Seth Rollins Comments On Past WWE 2K Cover Stars & The Crowd Reaction To Ambrose Reunion (Video)

  19-08-2017 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
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  At last night’s WWE 2K18 Launch Party, cover star Seth Rollins conducted several interviews including one with Between The Ropes’ Brian Fritz as seen below.
  On his initial reaction to being on WWE 2K18 cover:
  “Well my first thought, I’ve got to admit, was ‘finally’. Past cover athletes, taking nothing away from them, aren’t out there grinding so for me to represent our group of folks makes me say ‘fi
  
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• Ember Moon Arrives with Her Family for Takeover (Video), Dana Brooke on Who Should Win Raw Womens Title, MLB on WWE Stars at Mets Game

  19-08-2017 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
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  MLB on WWE Stars at Mets Game
  MLB.com has published a new article on The Hardys, Carmella and Curt Hawkins attending last night’s New York Mets game at Citi Field. When asked about WWE stars in baseball, The Hardys commented that Braun Strowman “could probably throw a 120-mph fastball.”
  Ember Moon Arrives with Her Family for Takeover
  Alongside her family and fiancé, Ember Moon arrives to Barclays Center in Brooklyn ready f
  
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• Sunny Talks About Turning Down Playboy, Getting Hired By WWE At Young Age

  19-08-2017 21:36
  WWE Hall Of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch recently appeared as a guest on fellow WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross’ weekly “Ross Report” podcast for an in-depth interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On getting hired by WWE at a young age: “After six and a half years, I was working at Smoky Mountain and I was in the apartment with Chris [Candido]; the phone rings and I pick it up, and I hear, ‘Hi, this is Bruce Prichard from the WWF.’ I went and called
  
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• Jinder Mahal Talks About His Edgy Character, Title Defense In Calgary vs. India

  19-08-2017 21:24
  WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently spoke with Yahoo! Sports ahead of his title defense against Shinsuke Nakamura at this Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On how he walks the fine line between portraying a character and doing something that could be considered appropriation of Indian culture, and if that is something he thinks about: “Yeah, absolutely. I know that’s something
  
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• Jim Cornette Talks At Length About His GFW Return At “Destination X” Special

  19-08-2017 21:12
  On his podcast, pro wrestling legend Jim Cornette spoke about his appearance on GFW: Impact Wrestling during the Destination X special on Thursday evening on Pop TV. Below are some of the highlights.
  On not being a member of the GFW roster:“I’m not a member, let’s clear a few things up, I’m not a member of the Global Force Wrestling (GFW) roster. Even though I have been on the roster page since two years ago when I did some ball park shows, but as everybody knows, I&rsqu
  
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• 3 Major Things That Must Happen At WWE SummerSlam

  19-08-2017 20:45 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE’s Biggest Party Of The Summer is almost upon us, and you can bet that the superstars of RAW and SmackDown LIVE are ready for battle. But when WWE SummerSlam airs tomorrow night, the eyes of the world will be watching to see if it delivers. After all, it is the company’s second-biggest PPV.
  However, there are a number of things that need to happen in order for WWE SummerSlam to truly deliver. Let’s take a look at what they are.
  1. Baron Corbin
  
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• Braun Strowman On Growth Spurt As A Kid, Roman Reigns & More

  19-08-2017 20:43
  Ahead of his participation in the Fatal-4-Way match for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam, Braun Strowman appeared on the Cheap Heat podcast to promote this Sunday’s WWE pay-per-view. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On Roman Reigns: “I solely trust my partner going out there, and especially the guy I’m working with, Roman [Reigns]. There’s not another talent on this planet like him. He is the best, if not the best in the ring, hands down.
  
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• Bobby Roode On His Children Reacting to Him in WWE 2K18, Returning to NYC For NXT Takeover, Drew McIntyre’s Road To Redemption (Video)

  19-08-2017 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  NXT champion Bobby Roode recently attended the WWE 2K18 Launch Party in New York City as part of this weekend’s SummerSlam festivities. During the evening he took part in a number of interviews, including one with Between The Ropes’ Brian Fritz.
  On his kids’ reaction to him being in a game:
  “I’m sure they’d probably be someone like John Cena or Bray Wyatt and try to beat me up. I don’t think they’d wanna be their dad
  
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• Bruce Prichard Talks About Vince McMahon Being Worried Big Show Would Die Young

  19-08-2017 20:27
  Former longtime WWE executive and current GFW executive Bruce Prichard recently spoke at length about Big Show’s early days in WWE during his “Something To Wrestle With” podcast. Below are some of the highlights.
  On Big Show’s lack of effort early in his WWE career: “The Big Show was immature at that time and he felt that he was a giant and just felt that he simply had to show up and be a giant and that was enough. And we needed more. We needed a working giant. We
  
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• PHOTO: NYC Protestors Handing Out Flyers Demanding Donald Trump Be Removed From WWE Hall of Fame

  19-08-2017 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
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  As noted, yesterday a group of protestors gathered in front of The Barclays Center, the site of this weekend’s NXT Takeover and SummerSlam events, demanding that Donald Trump be removed from the WWE Hall of Fame.
  One of the protestors, 30 year old Brooklyn resident and WWE fan, John Stevens, told Gothamist that he and a group of friends had enough of Donald Trump’s association with WWE, and decided to voice their opinions.
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• ROH: War Of The Worlds U.K. iPPV Lineup

  19-08-2017 20:11
  Ring Of Honor returns to the internet pay-per-view arena today, as the promotion streams their “ROH: War of the Worlds U.K.” iPPV live from Liverpool, England.
  Featured below is the final lineup for today’s iPPV from the U.K.:
  ROH: WAR OF THE WORLDS U.K. 2017
  ROH World Championship– Cody Rhodes (C) vs. Sanada
  ROH World Tag-Team Championship– The Young Bucks (C) vs. Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian
  ROH TV Championship– Kushida (C) vs. Hiromu Takahash
  
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• Alexa Bliss Helps A Fan Propose To His Girlfriend, WWE Remembers Shane – Booker T Segment, WWE Stars Film Basketball Shootout (Videos)

  19-08-2017 20:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  Alexa Bliss Helps A Fan Propose To His Girlfriend (Video)
  As the SummerSlam festivities continue, one couple has another reason to celebrate after they got engaged courtesy of Alexa Bliss’ assistance. The Raw Women’s Champion confirmed in the below video that she agreed to assist a male fan in proposing to his girlfriend, which was done during a meet & greet session that also involved Asuka and Naomi.WWE Remembers Shane McMahon &am
  
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• Bully Ray Reveals Who He’d Like To Work With, Talks About His Latest WWE Run

  19-08-2017 19:38
  Earlier this week, former WWE Superstar and current Ring Of Honor wrestler Bully Ray (aka Bubba Ray Dudley) took part in a Q&A with his fans on his official Twitter page. Below are some of the highlights.
  On whether or not a singles run was ever considered during his latest WWE stint:Yes. https://t.co/C8f85LlO6m
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) August 16, 2017On if he and D-Von ever thought of ways to get heat or if it was improvised:Like all of my best stuff….off the top of
  
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• Hideo Itami Hypes His NXT Takeover Match Tonight, Seth Rollins Joins Forces With Make-A-Wish in NYC

  19-08-2017 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
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  Hideo Itami Hypes His NXT Takeover Match Tonight
  NXT superstar Hideo Itami continues to hype his match with Aleister Black at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III tonight, with many people expecting it to be one of the best matches on the entire card. Itami, who has been treading water for quite some time since returning, seems to have rejuvenated his current run courtesy of his recent heel turn.My motivation is
  Frustration …Jealousy …Haters…
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  Believers.#NXT
  
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• GFW: Impact Wrestling Viewership For 8/17 (Destination X Special)

  19-08-2017 19:07
  The Thursday, August 17th edition of GFW: Impact Wrestling on Pop TV, which was the special “Destination X” episode this week, finished with 320,000 viewers. The show featured a main event between Bobby Lashley and Matt Sydal.
  By comparison, last week’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV finished with 277,000 viewers, marking an increase of 43,000 viewers for this week’s “Destination X” special.
  Impact Wrestling came in at number 115 on this week’s C
  
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• Backstage News on Neville Losing the Cruiserweight Title on Raw, UFC Fighter Appears in GFW, Alexa Bliss on Talking Smack’s Impact on Her Career

  19-08-2017 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
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  News on Neville Losing Cruiserweight Title on Raw
  As seen on WWE Raw this past Monday night, a surprise title change took place when Akira Tozawa defeated Neville to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion. The two will have a rematch on the WWE SummerSlam Kickoff show tomorrow night.
  Dave Meltzer noted on the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that the decision to have Neville lose the Title on Raw this week was made at the last minu
  
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• Jim Cornette Teases Alberto El Patron Is Finished with GFW, Wishes Patron the ‘Best in His Future Endeavors’

  19-08-2017 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  As seen at Destination X this past Thursday night, Jim Cornette made his GFW return and cut a promo announcing a 20 man Gauntlet Match will take place on Impact next week to crown a new GFW Unified Champion.
  Dave Meltzer pointed out on Wrestling Observer Radio that Cornette “totally buried Alberto El Patron” this week, referencing Patron recently being stripped of the GFW Title, and Patron’s subsequent claim that he suggested to GFW offici
  
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• GFW Teases Alberto El Patron Is Finished with the Company, Wishes Him the ‘Best in His Future Endeavors’

  19-08-2017 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  As seen at Destination X this past Thursday night, Jim Cornette made his GFW return and cut a promo announcing a 20 man Gauntlet Match will take place on Impact next week to crown a new GFW Unified Champion.
  Dave Meltzer pointed out on Wrestling Observer Radio that Cornette “totally buried Alberto El Patron” this week, referencing Patron recently being stripped of the GFW Title, and Patron’s subsequent claim that he suggested to GFW offici
  
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• **SPOILERS** GFW Impact Tapings For August 24th

  19-08-2017 18:55
  GFW taped a portion of the August 24th episode of Impact Wrestling after their Destination X special concluded on Friday evening in Orlando, Florida.WrestlingInc.com.
  GFW: IMPACT WRESTLING SPOILERS (8/24/2017)
  * Taryn Terrell cut a promo on GFW Hall of Famer Gail Kim and said she’s here to send her into an early retirement. Gail ran out to attack but Taryn retreated
  * OVE defeated indie tag team The Heatseekers
  * Grado came out to give his farewell to America with Joseph Park. Laurel Van
  
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• Jinder Mahal Discusses Great Khali’s Return, Watch John Cena vs Randy Orton At SummerSlam 2009 (Videos)

  19-08-2017 18:55 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jinder Mahal Talks About Great Khali’s Return (Video)
  With SummerSlam just around the corner, many WWE superstars have been conducting interviews with various members of the media, and that includes WWE champion Jinder Mahal. In the below clip Mahal talks about the return of The Great Khali at Battleground, including the bizarre moment in which Khali decided to grab the belt off of Jinder after he had won the match.John Cena vs Randy Orton At SummerSlam
  
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• Hulk Hogan Provides Update on Ric Flair’s Condition, Bully Ray Wants to Face Randy Orton, Sasha Banks & Neville Talk Rocket League (Video)

  19-08-2017 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  Hulk Hogan Provides Update on Ric Flair’s Current Condition
  TMZ Sports obtained a comment from Hulk Hogan at The Newark Airport on Friday regarding Ric Flair’s condition following surgery, and Hogan offered the following comment:
  “Ric is doing better, man. He’s doing very well—better today. Thank you God.”
  As we noted moments ago, Dave Meltzer reported on yesterday’s Wrestling Observer Radio
  
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• Becky Lynch Calls Out Cris Cyborg At SummerSlam Press Event (Video)

  19-08-2017 18:29 via wrestlezone.com
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  Becky Lynch Calls Out Cris Cyborg At Press Event (Video)
  As SummerSlam approaches, Becky Lynch continues to hype up a potential confrontation between herself and UFC champion Cris Cyborg. The ‘beef’ between the two women started just over a month ago now, with many feeling as if it would lead to a match at the biggest party of the summer.
  As you can see in the video below, Lynch is certainly up for some kind of altercation this Sunday, as she ca
  
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• Tyrus Parts Ways With GFW

  19-08-2017 18:28
  It appears that another GFW star has parted ways with the company.
  After posting videos via social media this week to declare that he would not be working the GFW television tapings in Orlando, Florida, Tyrus (aka Brodus Clay) announced in a tweet posted on Saturday morning that he has been granted his release from the promotion.
  “Thank you to [Ed Nordholm] and [GFW} for granting me my release,” wrote Tyrus via Twitter. “Wishing the roster and crew all success. #TyrusSmash #Nu
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reacts To Brock Lesnar Being Advertised For SummerSlam Next Year; If It Has UFC Implications

  19-08-2017 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released this past Wednesday!
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments from the latest episode transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On WWE announcing Brock Lesnar for next year’s SummerSlam is WWE sending a signal that he won’t be going to UFC:EB: I tend to think that they probably don’t send signals. I never sa
  
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• Corey Graves Talks Returning to NXT at Takeover Tonight, Tye Dillinger on Competing at TakeOver Brooklyn I & II

  19-08-2017 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
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  Corey Graves on Returning to NXT
  Corey Graves will be returning to NXT, as he will join Lita, Charly Caruso, and Sam Roberts for the NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III Pre-Show.
  Graves commented on making his return, “That old, familiar feeling… NXT, I’m coming home.”
  Tye Dillinger on Competing at TakeOver: Brooklyn I & II
  Tye Dillinger also commented on tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, “Proud that I was apart of
  
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• The Very Latest on Ric Flair’s Condition Following Surgery, News on His Heart Function and More

  19-08-2017 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
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  As we noted yesterday, Sports Illustrated‘s Justin Barrasso is reporting Ric Flair’s recent surgery involved removing part of his bowel, a procedure that was originally thought to be an intestinal blockage.
  During yesterday’s edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer added the following regarding Flair’s current condition following surgery:
  “[Flair] had an external pacemaker put in to help his heart, and the last
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 31

  19-08-2017 18:10
  
  
  SummerSlam Review with Guest, Wil Lewis!  Listen Here:https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Episode+31.mp3Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 31 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ring of Honor War of the Worlds UK Night One Results (8/18): Los Ingobernables de Japon vs Bullet Club, Bully Ray In-Action and More

  19-08-2017 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  Below are results from night one of Ring of Honor’s War of the Worlds UK, which took place in London, England. As noted, ROH will be airing night two tonight from Liverpool, England, and you can get more details on how to watch at this link.
  -Mark Briscoe defeated Ryan Smile
  -The Addiction (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) defeated Rey Bucanero & Ultimo Guerrero
  -Jay Briscoe defeated Kenny King
  -Bully Ray defeated Sha Samuels, Jay Lethal, and Silas
  
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• What Airs After WWE SummerSlam Tomorrow Night?, Watch Natalya’s Olympic SSlam Training Regimen (Video), WWE Hosts Yoga Event

  19-08-2017 17:43 via wrestlezone.com
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  What Airs After WWE SummerSlam Tomorrow Night?
  Immediately after WWE SummerSlam tomorrow night, WWE Network will be airing the Mae Young Classic Bracketology special, hosted by Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Lita. The Mae Young Classic Bracketology special will feature an in-depth breakdown of first-round matches, competitor profiles and interviews, plus appearances by special guests Triple H and Alundra Blayze.
  Watch Natalya’s S
  
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• ROH War of the Worlds UK PPV Airing Today; Cody vs Sanada Title Match, Young Bucks, Bully Ray and More In-Action, Details on How to Watch

  19-08-2017 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  Today at 1pm EST, The FITE App will be airing Ring of Honor’s “War of the Worlds” PPV live from Liverpool, England. Below is the updated event card, along with a preview for the show in the video above. You can download The FITE App free via The Apple App Store and Google Play at this link. You can also order the PPV in the player below, and return to this page later today to watch the show!
  ROH War of the Worlds UK Card:
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• Rusev Messes with The Media (Photo), Bad Weather Delays NXT Crews Heading into NYC (Videos), Shawn Michaels Traveling to Dublin

  19-08-2017 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  Bad Weather Delays NXT Crews Heading into NYC
  PWInsider.com is reporting a lot of the WWE NXT crew did not make it to Brooklyn, from Orlando, until 4am this morning, due to bad weather. While delayed, numerous NXT stars made some videos as seen below:On the eve of #NXTTakeOver and a 13 hr delay, Superstars @JohnnyGargano, @BillieKayWWE and @WWEPeytonRoyce try and find their flight to NY! pic.twitter.com/8LrgiJKDhs
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 19
  
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• Alexa Bliss and Breezango in New Commercial, Top 10 WWE SummerSlam Triumphs, Kenny Omega on The Road to Gold (Videos)

  19-08-2017 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  Alexa Bliss and Breezango in New Commercial
  As seen below, Alexa Bliss and Breezango are in a new Dominos commercial:@MmmGorgeous @WWEFandango The Fashion Police go undercover only to find a Goddess eating @dominos bread sticks @AlexaBliss_WWE pic.twitter.com/bldwtcYAGC
  — frank (@TheNextBlGThing) August 19, 2017Top 10 WWE SummerSlam Triumphs
  Below is the latest WWE top 10 video, featuring SummerSlam triumphs:Kenny Omega on The Road to Gold
  Below are NJPW&r
  
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• Kurt Angle Calls AJ Styles “The Standard”, Bayley Taped Up at 2K18 Event, White House Correspondent Watches NJPW (Photos)

  19-08-2017 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
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  Kurt Angle Calls AJ Styles “The Standard”
  WWE Hall of Famer and Raw GM Kurt Angle recently did a Q&A on his Facebook page and offered the following response when asked about AJ Styles:
  “AJ is the best today. He’s the standard. He sets the bar very high. I had some of my best matches with AJ. Maybe one more?”
  CNN White House Correspondent Watches NJPW
  CNN’s Senior White House Correspondent Jim Acosta Twe
  
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• NXT Takeover Brooklyn Results Coverage Tonight & Final Card; Bobby Roode vs Drew McIntyre for the Title, Asuka Defends The Streak, More

  19-08-2017 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  Tonight, WWE will be airing NXT Takeover Brooklyn III from The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
  The event will air on the WWE Network beginning with the Kickoff pre-show at 7pm EST.
  As always, WZ will be presenting complete, LIVE NXT Takeover Brooklyn results coverage beginning with the pre-show at 7pm EST, so be sure to join us then!
  Below is the final card for tonight:
  NXT Championship Match:-Bobby Roode (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
  NXT Women’s Championship Match:-Asuka (c) vs. Ember Moo
  
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• Ric Flair Reveals He Was Originally Supposed to Main Event the First WWE SummerSlam

  19-08-2017 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
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  Prior to his hospitalization and surgery this past week, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair spoke with Sports Illustrated on August 9th, and the interview has just been published.
  During the interview, Flair revealed original plans for the 1988 WWE SummerSlam PPV called for Randy Savage to defend the Title against Flair.
  “It’s true,” Flair said. “I was on my way to work for Vince [McMahon] and wrestle Savage at the Garden. My contract was up a
  
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• Another GFW Star Finished with the Company

  19-08-2017 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  As we noted earlier this week, GFW star Tyrus took to Twitter to express his frustration with how he was being booked in the company. Tyrus added he would not be attending this week’s Impact TV tapings, and that he would “hold out” from GFW unless he was treated right by the company.
  Tyrus has since noted on Twitter that he was granted his release from GFW after signing with the company back in September of 2014:Thank you to @EdNordholm and @IMPACTWRESTLING for granting me my
  
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• Hardcore Holly Reveals Recent Incident With Rene Dupree, Truth Behind Matt Cappotelli Incident, Talks Al Snow’s Recent Comments

  19-08-2017 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
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  Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomes the one and only “Hardcore” Bob Holly. Holly sits down with John and Chad to discuss a wide array of topics including his 15+ years in the WWE, his attempt to be cast on the History Channel’s series ALONE and how he likes to spend his free time away from the wrestling business. But we also get to a story that occurred this past June at a wrestling convention where Bob confronted Rene Dupree ov
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** GFW Impact Tapings For September 7th

  19-08-2017 07:02
  – Alie and Gail Kim vs Sienna and Taryn Terrell kicks off the show. The Match finish saw Sienna reverse a flying cross body from Allie into the pin. After the match, Sienna and Terrell beat down Allie and Gail Kim, and Rosemary hit the ring to make the save, however it’s to no avail. Sienna and Taryn continue to beat down the three women until Taya Valkyrie makes her GFW TV debut to make the save. However, she turns on Allie and Gail, and joins in on the attack, laying out Rosemary w
  
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• The Undertaker On Plane To New York City? (Photo)

  19-08-2017 06:59
  – Check out the following photo circulating social media, you can see The Undertaker on a plane bound for New York City, the site of Sunday’s SummerSlam Pay-Per-View.
  As noted, Undertaker last appeared at WrestleMania 33, at which he lost to Roman Reigns.t:Report:
  The Undertaker Has Been Spotted At A TX Airport Headed To NYC Where SummerSlam Is Being Held We'll Keep You Posted As This Develops pic.twitter.com/dVOcW9YPnJ
  — SW (@SliceWrestling) August 18, 2017The post The Underta
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** GFW Impact Tapings For August 31st

  19-08-2017 06:53
  – The show opens with Eli Drake coming out for his celebration as the new GFW World Champion. He is accompanied by Chris Adonis. Drake cuts a promo, while in a suit and smoking a cigar, about him finally winning the World Title. He said people would think he would be happy with his title win, but he’s not, he’s pissed that it took 14 years for his talent to be recognized.
  Johnny Impact, aka Johnny Mundo, then interrupted, but was immediately interrupted by Eddie Edwards. Edward
  
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• Seth Rollins Reveals Why He Stopped Using The Pedigree

  19-08-2017 06:50
  – WWE Superstar Seth Rollins recently participated in a interview with The Mirror to help who promote WWE SummerSlam this Sunday, check out the highlights below:
  For two years you were arguably WWE’s top villain, but when you returned from injury in May 2016, we started to see a slow change in direction for you. How have you found making that transition and has it been more difficult than you anticipated to win fans over?
  “No it’s actually been very natural, it’s no
  
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• Jim Ross On Undertaker: ‘He Could Return And Wrestle At Any Time’

  19-08-2017 06:47
  –WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently caught up with Nick Hausman of WrestleZone and spoke about whether we’ve seen the last of the Undertaker, check out the excerpt below:
  On if he thinks we have seen the last of The Undertaker:
  “Until he says he’s done he’s not done. I think Vince McMahon is a marketing genius. He’s not going to miss any opportunity to monetize and maximize this amazing investment in this legacy of The Undertaker. Until The Undertaker says he
  
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• 2K Reveals The Rock’s Involvement In WWE 2K18

  19-08-2017 06:40
  2K has issued the following:
  2K Announces Dwayne Johnson as WWE® 2K18
  Executive Soundtrack Producer; Now Streaming on Apple Music
  Global entertainment icon and legendary WWE Superstarto deliver unique track list comprised of high profile artists from several music genres
  New York, NY – August 18, 2017 – 2K today announced the in-game soundtrack details for WWE® 2K18, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. Executive produced and personally curated by
  
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• Jim Ross: “Undertaker Is Active, Could Return & Wrestle At Any Time”

  19-08-2017 05:47 via wrestlezone.com
  WZ’s is on the ground and Brooklyn for SummerSlam weekend! Our latest on-site interview features WZ’s Nick Hausman chatting with WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross. The interview took place just before Jim took the stage for his Ringside show with Paul Heyman.
  You can find some of Jim’s comments transcribed below. The full audio interview can be listened to in the embedded player at the top of the post.
  Related: PHOTO: The Undertaker Heading to New York City?On if he th
  
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• Band to Perform at NXT Takeover, Video of HHH Bodyslamming Fallon Through Desk, Can SAnitY End AOP’s NXT Tag Title Reign? (Videos)

  19-08-2017 05:46 via wrestlezone.com
  Band to Perform at NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  Busted Open Sirius Radio Tweeted the following, noting Code Orange Kids will be playing during tomorrow’s NXT Takeover Brooklyn special:If you’re not aquatinted with @codeorangekids you’re about to be…#NXTTakeOverhttps://t.co/zE7sFHyc3T
  — SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) August 19, 2017
  Video of Triple H Bodyslamming Fallon Through Desk
  As noted, Triple H appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” t
  
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• Paul Heyman Treats the Audience at JR Show, Triple H Posts Photo From Inside Barclays Center, Bodyslams Jimmy Fallon Through Desk (Photos)

  19-08-2017 05:45 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Paul Heyman Treats the Audience at Jim Ross Show
  As noted, Paul Heyman was the special guest for tonight’s Jim Ross one man show, which took place at Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan. Towards the end of the show, which was attended by WZ’s Nick Hausman, Heyman treated the entire audience to shrimp tempura from a sushi restaurant next door:.@HeymanHustle just bought & had delivered shrimp tempura from next door for everyone at @JRsBBQ‘s show .
  
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