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• Bobby Roode On HBK Mentoring Him, His NXT Run Being Best Of His Career

  25-08-2017 23:34
  Former NXT World Champion and current SmackDown Live Superstar Bobby Roode recently spoke with the folks at Channel Guide Magazine for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On being “mentored” by WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels: “I had the opportunity over the last several months to sit down and be mentored by Shawn Michaels himself. So, it has been a really cool experience. Even though I’ve been in this business for almost two decades, this last year has been
  
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• ‘Viva La Rasslin 2: Big Ass BBQ Bash’ This Sunday In Chicago, Malort Drunken Deathmatch, Two Live Bands, Burlesque, BBQ Buffett, More

  25-08-2017 23:32 via wrestlezone.com
  Viva La Rasslin Big Ass BBQ Bash This Sunday In Chicago
  Following the success of their debut rock-and-wrestling show Viva La Rasslin will return to Reggie’s in Chicago, IL this Sunday, August 27th, with… VLR2: Big Ass Summer BBQ Bash!
  VLR2 will feature:
  A Malort Drunken Deathmatch Main Event
  Markus Crane vs Gramm Schulz
  Each wrestler and the referee must take a shot of Malort every two minutesThe Clusterf*ck Cup Title Match
  Six of Chicago’s premiere wrestlers will c
  
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• Impact Wrestling Viewership Drops This Week Following Last Week’s Destination X Special

  25-08-2017 23:21
  The Thursday, August 24th episode of GFW: Impact Wrestling on Pop TV saw a decline in viewership following last week’s special Destination X edition of the show.
  This week’s edition of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV finished with 296,000 viewers, dropping from last week’s Destination X special, which drew a total of 320,000 viewers, marking a decline in viewership for this week’s show by 24,000 viewers.
  Impact Wrestling on Pop TV, which featured Eli Drake winning Gauntlet fo
  
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• Kurt Angle Teases In-Ring Return In WWE, Possible Opponents

  25-08-2017 23:11
  WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle spoke with Myles at the WWE 2K18 Kickoff this past weekend.
  While at the event, the current RAW General Manager was asked about the possibility of a return to the ring for another match, which Angle teased could be coming sooner rather than later.
  “Well, you can talk to Vince McMahon about that,” Angle said. “No, but I think it will happen, I’m guessing end of this year, early next year. It ultimately is up to Vince McMahon, he’s gonna
  
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• Eric Bischoff On Why Brock Pinning Roman At SSlam, ‘Doesn’t Matter’

  25-08-2017 23:03 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released, for free 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 whether Brock Lesnar pinning Roman Reigns makes their rivalry more intriguing:EB: People have a tendency to just analyze the sh*t out of things. A lot of the analyzation of situations like th
  
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• Eric Bischoff On Why Brock Lesnar Pinning Roman Reigns At SummerSlam ‘Doesn’t Matter’

  25-08-2017 23:03 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released, for free 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 whether Brock Lesnar pinning Roman Reigns makes their rivalry more intriguing:EB: People have a tendency to just analyze the sh*t out of things. A lot of the analyzation of situations like th
  
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• No Way Jose on Bobby Roode NXT Departure, The Usos Want Raw Tag Team Titles, Mauro Ranallo – Mayweather vs. McGregor

  25-08-2017 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
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  No Way Jose on Bobby Roode NXT Departure
  As WZ reported, despite debuting this week on SmackDown Live, Bobby Roode will still be competing on NXT live events in the month of September. He is scheduled to compete in Rochester on 9/7, St. Catharines on 9/8, and his hometown of Toronto on 9/9.
  NXT talent No Way Jose praised Roode for his tenure, stating that he made NXT “Glorious”.
  Love him or hate him, he helped keep NXT #Glorious! #ThankYou @REALBobbyRoode
  
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• Rich Bocchini Explains The Very Negative Reaction He Had To Hearing Asuka Is Moving To RAW Or SD Live

  25-08-2017 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily featured former Smackdown Commentator Rich Bocchini (aka Rich Brennan) as the co-host!
  You can find some of Rich’s comments transcribed below. His full appearance in the embedded player above.
  Related: Punishment Martinez Discusses His Human Skull Collection, Recent Bout w/ Flip Gordan, Why He Is Going To Punish Jay White, More
  On Asuka relinquishing the WWE NXT Women’s Championship and getting moved to either RAW or Sm
  
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• Randy Couture Compares His Fight With James Toney To McGregor Vs. Mayweather

  25-08-2017 22:14
  Back on August 28 of 2010, James Toney, who at the time had a professional boxing record of 73–6–3, decided to try out MMA against one of the sport’s all-time greats; Randy Couture.
  Prior to Toney vs. Coture at UFC 118, no one gave James Toney a chance, and those people turned out to be right, as he was submitted in 3 minutes and 19 seconds with an arm triangle choke.
  Earlier this week, Couture appeared on the MMA Hour, and he compared his fight with James Toney to this Sa
  
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• Punishment Martinez Discusses His Human Skull Collection, Recent Bout w/ Flip Gordan, Why He Is Going To Punish Jay White, More

  25-08-2017 22:14 via wrestlezone.com
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features an exclusive interview with Ring of Honor’s Punishment Martinez!
  Punishment’s appearance in in conjunction with our weekly feature with Ring of Honor, Fridays of Honor.
  You can find some of Punishment’s comments transcribed below. His full appearance in the embedded player above.
  Related: The Young Bucks v Motor City Machine Guns ROH TV Preview (Video)
  On his collection of human skulls:
  PM: I am actually looki
  
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• Current Mayweather vs McGregor Odds, Comprehensive Prop Bet List with Everything You Can Think Of, WWE Stars Predict the Fight (Video)

  25-08-2017 21:51 via wrestlezone.com
  Who are YOUR favorite Superstars picking to win tomorrow night’s fight between @FloydMayweather & @TheNotoriousMMA? #MayweathervsMcGregor pic.twitter.com/fiG6AKK2oP
  — WWE (@WWE) August 25, 2017
  Courtesy of Bovada, www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV), below are the current Mayweather vs McGregor betting odds, plus a complete list of prop bets for the fight. Above is a new video featuring WWE stars predicting the fight winner.
  Be sure to join us tomorrow night for complet
  
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• Slow Motion Video of Bobby Roode’s Smackdown Debut, Serena Deeb Talks MYC (Videos), The Miz Surpasses Ultimate Warrior Title Reign

  25-08-2017 21:50 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Miz Surpasses Ultimate Warrior Record
  WWE has issued the following:
  The Miz passes The Ultimate Warrior on list of longest-reigning Intercontinental Champions
  The Miz’s Intercontinental Championship comeback tour just earned some serious credibility after the titleholder reached a very impressive milestone.
  The self-proclaimed A-lister shared on his Instagram account that he has passed WWE Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior to move into sixth pla
  
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• Natalya Says She Nearly Broke Character At SummerSlam

  25-08-2017 21:39
  After capturing the SmackDown Live Women’s Championship from Naomi at this past Sunday’s SummerSlam show, Natalya got so emotional that she nearly broke character.
  During a recent interview with the Calgary Sun, the new SmackDown Live Women’s Champion talked about her title win at SummerSlam, and she explained why she nearly broke character after she won the title.
  “I can’t stop myself from replaying that moment when Naomi tapped out to the Sharpshooter an
  
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• Big Cass Undergoes Knee Surgery

  25-08-2017 21:32
  WWE Raw superstar Big Cass underwent knee surgery on Thursday, and while we still don’t have an official prognosis on the seven footer, it looks like everything went well, and the surgery was a success.
  Carmella posted the following post-surgery photos of Big Cass:He's in more agony over the lack of pizza than he is over the surgery ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/5RtidhMmDX
  — MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) August 25, 2017
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• WZ Daily 8.25.17: Asuka Relinquishes NXT Championship, Big Plans For The New Day?, New NXT Stable, Mayweather v McGregor, More

  25-08-2017 21:26 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone is proud to present the latest episode of our signature daily pro wrestling news podcast, WZ Daily!
  The WZ Daily is released Monday-Friday around Noon EST on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Related: Full August WZ-IRW Network Schedule: WZ Daily, RAW Rebellion, Smackdown Rebellion & Breakdowns
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and features former Smackdown Commentator Rich Bocchini (aka Rich Brennan) as his co-host.
  The pro wres
  
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• Steve Austin On If Roman Reigns Would’ve Been Successful In The Attitude Era

  25-08-2017 21:23
  Former WWE Champion “Stone Cold” Steve Austin recently did an interview with Jimmy Traina on the Off The Board podcast, where he talked about several things, including whether or not Roman Reigns would’ve been successful during the Attitude Era.
  According to Austin, Reigns would’ve been “lights out” in the Attitude Era:
  “You put that guy in that line up during the Attitude Era, with that roster of Hall of Famers, guys that have yet to be in the Hall
  
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• Why Kurt Angle Is Bummed About Shelton Benjamin Return (Video), Former WWE Star Enters Political Race, Roman Reigns & Make-A-Wish

  25-08-2017 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Roman Reigns Helps Make-A-Wish
  As seen below, with the help of WWE star Roman Reigns, Jimmy’s Seafood in Baltimore has raised over $12,000 for Make-a-Wish:For every “like” this tweet receives by noon Thursday (8/24), we will donate $1 to @MakeAWish! #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork pic.twitter.com/U2XkPZnQ6B
  — Jimmy’s Seafood (@JimmysSeafood) August 23, 2017
  We did it! Thanks to you, we will be donating $12,200.00 to @MakeAWish on behalf of
  
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• AJ Styles On When The Young Bucks Will Be In WWE

  25-08-2017 21:10
  AJ Styles is convinced that The Young Bucks will end up in WWE someday.
  During a recent interview with PW Insider, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion talked about the popular tag team, saying that they’ll be in WWE within the next five years.
  “Oh man, that is a tough question. For guys who know to do what they do and they’ve got it done before they even get here….so, I would say….oh, that’s a tough question, man….I give them five years, at the
  
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• Triple H Welcomes Adam Cole To NXT

  25-08-2017 20:59
  Adam Cole made his NXT debut at this past Saturday’s NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III show, as he joined forces with fellow former Ring of Honor stars Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish.
  On Thursday, WWE COO and former multi-time World Champion Triple H welcomed Cole to NXT. He also gave NXT’s newest star a little bit of advice on how to get to the top in WWE.Don't be afraid to make a few enemies…it's the only way to the top. Welcome to @WWENXT, @AdamColePro. #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.c
  
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• Shield Reunion At No Mercy?, Stupidity Of Beach Ball Mania, Shane Vs Owens To Get Personal

  25-08-2017 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
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  The latest episode of “Wrestling Reality with Justin LaBar” came out on Wednesday. Here’s some topics that were discussed:
  Shield reunion:
  Braun is fighting Lesnar. Looks like Cena and Samoa Joe, so what does Roman Reigns do? We saw interaction this past week with Miz. What if, since we need something big on this card in LA at the Staples Center in addition to the title match, so what if the reunion of The Shield up against the Miztourage?
  Shane McMa
  
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• Braun Strowman Recalls WWE Debut, Promises To Shut The Mouths Of Naysayers

  25-08-2017 20:50
  Braun Strowman made his debut on the WWE main roster two years ago as the newest member of the Wyatt Family.
  In an Instagram post made on Thursday, which was the two year anniversary of Strowman’s main roster debut, The Monster Among Men reflected on his debut, and promised to “continue to shut the mouths of naysayers.” And on this day two years ago I introduced #TheMonsterAmongMen to the world!!!! It's crazy to look back at this photo because this was maybe the 9th time I'd ev
  
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• John Cena Says He Is Back to Being ‘the Root of All WWE Evil’ on the Internet, Responds to Recent Corbin Report?, Cena Praises Nikki Bella Project

  25-08-2017 19:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  John Cena Praises Nikki Bella Project
  As noted, WWE star Nikki Bella will be on the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars”, which premieres on September 18th. John Cena Tweeted the following on Bella’s latest accomplishment:Continually inspired by @BellaTwins as Nicole embarks today on another amazing adventure.Time apart is tough,but I love u and support U %!
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) August 25, 2017
  John Cena Says He Is Back to Being &l
  
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• Who Tops This Week’s WWE Power Rankings? (Video), News on When Shelton Benjamin Signed His WWE Deal, Reigns and Bliss Appearance

  25-08-2017 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
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  Reigns and Bliss Appearance
  WWE Raw stars Alexa Bliss and Roman Reigns will be appearing at the Wizard World Comic Con Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center later today.
  News on When Shelton Benjamin Signed His WWE Deal
  As seen on WWE Smackdown Live this week, Shelton Benjamin made his return to WWE on the Blue Brand, and while he had been rumored to return for quite sometime now, The Wrestling Observer notes Benjamin did not officially sign his cont
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Then, Now, Forever Elite Seth Rollins (Photos)

  25-08-2017 19:31 via wrestlezone.com
  Welcome to Figure Friday! Today we take a look at the Walmart Exclusive WWE Elite Then, Now, Forever Elite Seth Rollins figure! This series is just starting to hit Walmart shelves and has been quite challenging to find for many as of this point, including myself. It should start appearing more prevalent soon so keep checking your local Walmart stores if they haven’t shown up yet.Pedigree ——————————————
  
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• Seth Rollins and Rhyno in Southpaw Regional Wrestling Bonus Clip (Video), Update on Mick Foley’s New Book, Kenny Omega Note

  25-08-2017 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Kenny Omega Note
  NJPW United States Champion Kenny Omega will be the guest on Edge and Christian’s podcast tomorrow.
  Update on Mick Foley’s New Book
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will be narrating the audio version of his next book Saint Mick, due out in October.
  Seth Rollins & Rhyno in Southpaw Regional Wrestling Extra Clip
  WWE has released the following clip from the new season of Southpaw Regional W
  
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• Seth Rollins and Rhyno ‘Butcher’ Southpaw Regional Wrestling Bonus Clip (Video), Update on Mick Foley’s New Book, Kenny Omega Note

  25-08-2017 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Kenny Omega Note
  NJPW United States Champion Kenny Omega will be the guest on Edge and Christian’s podcast tomorrow.
  Update on Mick Foley’s New Book
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will be narrating the audio version of his next book Saint Mick, due out in October.
  Seth Rollins & Rhyno in Southpaw Regional Wrestling Extra Clip
  WWE has released the following clip from the new season of Southpaw Regional W
  
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• Scottish Mae Young Classic Competitor Talks Smash Mouth Style, WWE Stars ‘Try Not to Laugh’ (Videos), WrestleCon Tickets Officially On Sale

  25-08-2017 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
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  WrestleCon Tickets Officially On Sale
  Tickets for a three day pass to next year’s Wrestlecon events in April went on sale today via www.Wrestlecon.com.
  WWE Stars ‘Try Not to Laugh’
  The following video has been released by SMOSH Games and features various WWE stars taking the “try not to laugh” challenge while watching humorous videos:Scottish Mae Young Classic Competitor Talks Smash Mouth Style
  As she gears up for her WWE Network debut as
  
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• WWE Announces Bobby Roode’s Farewell NXT Tour Dates, Kalisto in WWE Supercard Confessional (Videos), News on Weekend WWE Live Events

  25-08-2017 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  News on Weekend WWE Live Events
  This weekend, the WWE Raw brand will be running live events as follows:
  Tonight in Carbondale, ILTomorrow night in Jonesboro, ARSunday in Tupelo, MS on SundayWWE Raw Monday night will take place in Memphis
  The Smackdown side of this weekend’s live events is as follows:
  Tomorrow night in Baton Rouge, LASunday in Monroe, LAMonday in Texarkana, TXSmackdown Live next week takes place in North Little Rock, AR
  WWE Announces Bobby Roode’s Farewell NXT Tour D
  
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• More GFW Talents Confirmed for Triplemania, X-Division Stars Competing in Four Way Tag Match, OVE & Grado on ‘Last Word’ (Videos)

  25-08-2017 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  X-Division Stars in Four Way Tag Team Match
  According to PWInsider.com, it has been announced that X-Division stars Andrew Everett and DJ Z will be competing in a four-way Tag Team match at Triplemania. The GFW stars will be facing Scoria and Cuervo, Drago and Aerostar as well as AAA Tag Team Champions Monster Clown and Murder Clown.
  More GFW Talents Confirmed for Triplemania
  GFW has confirmed the following talents will be at this year’s Triplemania event:Many are packing for #Triplemania
  
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• Edge Reveals He Considered Leaving WWE For TNA In 2008 Or 2009

  25-08-2017 17:25
  During the latest episode of Edge and Christian’s new podcast, E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness, WWE Hall Of Famer Edge revealed an interesting tidbit dating back to his career as an active pro wrestler.
  According to “The Rated-R Superstar,” when his WWE contract was coming up in either 2008 or 2009, he was courted by the folks at what was then known as Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling, now known as Global Force Wrestling (GFW).
  “Interesting little tidbit here that
  
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• The Miz Wraps Filming Mysterious Project, WWE Touring Schedules For This Weekend, Who Were The Ring Announcers For NXT Last Night?

  25-08-2017 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Miz Wraps Filming Mysterious Project
  The Miz posted the following video on Instagram this morning teasing an upcoming film project that he is finishing shooting today. He does not say what the project is but wants fans to guess and gives them a clue at the end:What have I been shooting this past month???? Watch the video for a hint.
  A post shared by Mike “The Miz” Mizanin (@mikethemiz) on Aug 25, 2017 at 6:16am PDTWWE Touring Sched
  
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• Carmella Shares Photos Of Big Cass In The Hospital, 5 Things Dean Ambrose Did Before The SHIELD (Video)

  25-08-2017 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
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  Carmella Shares Photos Of Big Cass In The Hospital
  Carmella posted the following photos to Twitter last night of her and Big Cass in the hospital for his ACL surgery. As we have noted on the site, Cass could be out for up to nine months:He’s in more agony over the lack of pizza than he is over the surgery pic.twitter.com/5RtidhMmDX
  — MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) August 25, 2017
  Related: New Update On Big Cass’ Knee Injury
  
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• The Young Bucks v Motor City Machine Guns ROH TV Preview (Video); Punishment Martinez On WZ Daily

  25-08-2017 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  Yesterday afternoon WrestleZone released the above clip from this weekend’s ROH TV main event featuring The Motor City Machine Guns taking on The Young Bucks exclusively via the WZ Facebook page.
  It’s release ties into our regular Fridays of Honor series that we run in conjunction with ROH every Friday on WZ.
  Later today ROH Star Punishment Martinez will be the special guest on WZ Daily. It will be released on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com around 3 pm EST. Today&rsq
  
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• Steve Austin Comments On Roman Reigns’ WWE Push, His Future, The Attitude Era vs Modern Era, More

  25-08-2017 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin joined the latest episode of Off The Board with Jimmy Traina to promote the upcoming season of Broken Skull Challenge.
  Below are some transcribed highlights courtesy of Sports Illustrated.
  You can find the full episode HERE or by listening in the embedded player above.
  Related: Steve Austin Says a Match Against CM Punk is ‘Never Gonna Happen’, Talks Roman Reigns, Dangerous Alliance
  On Roman Re
  
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• New Report Suggests That WWE Has Plans For The New Day To Break Another Major WWE Tag Team Record

  25-08-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
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  The New Day losing the SmackDown tag team titles at WWE SummerSlam to The Usos looks to be part of a much larger plan to help establish The New Day as the all-time greatest WWE tag team.
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods already hold the record for the longest championship reign of any tag team but company officials have eyes on New Day breaking another record.
  Meltze
  
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• Update On Bobby Roode’s NXT Future, Kevin Owens Gives Major Compliment To Cruiserweight, Nia Jax Discusses Her ‘I’m Not Like Most’ Tagline

  25-08-2017 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Update On Bobby Roode’s NXT Future
  Following his debut on Smackdown Live Bobby Roode will have one more match on NXT TV.
  Roode wrestled Roderick Strong at last night’s tapings and it looks like that match will air next Wednesday, August 30th.
  Roode will also be working all NXT live event dates that he’s been advertised for.
  Related: AJ Styles On WWE Now Being His “Home”, Bobby Roode On Being a Locker
  
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• SmackDown Star Being Advertised For Upcoming Raw Pay-Per-View

  25-08-2017 07:55
  The Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, which is the site of the upcoming Raw exclusive pay-per-view No Mercy, is advertising that a SmackDown Live star will appear on the show.
  Sami Zayn is being advertised for Raw’s No Mercy show on the official website for the Staples Center. You can check out their ad below:
  “WWE NO MERCY will broadcast from STAPLES Center on Sept 24th. This RAW exclusive PPV brings a day of reckoning to the City of Angels. See: Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns,
  
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• Backstage Update On Why Brock Lesnar Pinned Roman Reigns At SummerSlam

  25-08-2017 07:41
  Prior to Sunday’s SummerSlam, many believed that the fall guy in the show’s main event would end up being Samoa Joe, but that didn’t end up being the case, as Brock Lesnar pinned Roman Reigns to retain the Universal Championship.
  Earlier in the week, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that the main event for next year’s WrestleMania is still Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship, which is why Reigns ended up being the one to take the pin.
  Accor
  
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• MVP vs James Storm, Jeff Jarrett, EC3 and More at Benefit Show, ‘After Impact’ with Scott D’Amore (Video), Taz Posts Surgery Update

  25-08-2017 06:56 via wrestlezone.com
  ‘After Impact’ with Scott D’Amore
  Below is tonight’s “After Impact” episode hosted by Josh Mathews and Scott D’Amore:Update on Taz’s Surgery
  As noted, former ECW Champion Taz underwent hand surgery yesterday and he posted the following audio update on the procedure:Better late than never. #surgery #thetazshow
  A post shared by @taztalk on Aug 24, 2017 at 11:02am PDTMVP vs James Storm, Jeff Jarrett, EC3 and More In-Action for Benefit Show
  The follow
  
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• Watch Johnny Impact Make GFW TV Debut, Why Did Lars Sullivan Attack No Way Jose on NXT Tonight? (Videos), Adam Cole – NXT Update

  25-08-2017 06:50 via wrestlezone.com
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  Adam Cole – NXT Update
  After making his official NXT debut at Takeover Brooklyn, Adam Cole is now being advertised to work NXT live events. As of this writing, Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish have yet to be advertised for the road.
  Johnny Impact Makes GFW TV Debut
  Below is footage of Johnny Impact, fka John Morrison, making his GFW TV debut on Impact tonight:Why Did Lars Sullivan Attack No Way Jose on NXT Tonight?
  Below is tonight’s WWE NXT fallout
  
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• Asuka Vacates NXT Women’s Title, Headed To The Main Roster

  25-08-2017 05:56
  Asuka vacated the NXT Women’s Championship during Wednesday’s NXT tapings, bringing her dominant reign of over 500 days to an end, and according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, she’s likely heading to the main roster.
  It was reported by WWE that Asuka suffered a broken collarbone during her match with Ember Moon at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III, which will likely end up being her final match in WWE’s developmental promotion.
  As of right now, we don’t know how WWE
  
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• Kurt Angle Says Ric Flair Saved Him From Signing With WCW

  25-08-2017 05:42
  Earlier in the week, Raw general manager Kurt Angle spoke with TMZ, and he told the publication that he owes his entire professional wrestling career to Ric Flair because the Nature Boy advised him to sign with WWE instead of WCW.
  “I learned a lot from Ric Flair,” Angle said. “He’s the guy that pushed me to go to WWE instead of the WCW.
  “I was ready to do a deal with WCW and he said, ‘No, go to WWE because Vince McMahon will know what to do with you.'”
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• Breaking News: Asuka Relinquishes the NXT Women’s Title, WWE Teases Her Main Roster Debut

  25-08-2017 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  After suffering a collarbone injury at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III last Saturday, which could keep her out for six to eight weeks, NXT Women’s Champion Asuka relinquished her title during tonight’s TV tapings at Full Sail University.
  NXT GM William Regal announced that “due to negotiations with Raw and Smackdown”, Asuka has chosen to relinquish the title to pursue other opportunities in WWE. So it appears the company is using her eventual main roster debut, as oppose
  
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• Complete WWE NXT TV Taping Results From 8/24 – Shows to Air in September and October *Spoilers*

  25-08-2017 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  Below are complete spoiler results from tonight’s WWE NXT TV Tapings. The shows will air in September and October, and the results are courtesy of PWInsider.com.
  Dark match: Jazzy Gabert def. Leah Nox
  Week 1– A video is played where Sanity and several members of security are laid out in the parking lot as Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish are walking away. William Regal comes out to see what happened.
  – Drew McIntyre comes out and says everything over the last 17 y
  
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• New GFW Global Champion Crowned on Impact (Videos)

  25-08-2017 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  As seen on tonight’s GFW Impact, Eli Drake won a 20 man Gauntlet for the Gold match to become the new GFW Unified Heavyweight Champion.
  Drake was the first entrant in the match, and he was able to make it through the entire Gauntlet and defeat Low Ki, who was the final entrant.
  Drake’s win comes after GFW made the decision last week to strip the suspended Alberto El Patron of the title.#IMPACTonPOP was just fantastic tonight awesome and amazing #GauntletForTheGold #MainEvent match #
  
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• Jim Ross On Jon Jones Being A ‘Huge WrestleMania Attraction’

  25-08-2017 02:44
  – WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross updated the blog section of his official website, JRsBarBQ.com,below are some of the highlights from J.R.’s latest entry.
  “It is a legit head scratcher as to how this train wreck of a development could occur in a fighter’s camp who has already had multiple brushes with authorities. Many insiders are expecting Jones to be suspended for two years but the penalty could be longer. A four year suspension would essentially be the death penalty for J
  
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• ** SPOILERS ** WWE NXT Tapings For August And September

  25-08-2017 02:31
  – Check out the following WWE NXT TV spoilers from tonight’s tapings at Full Sail University:
  August 30th:
  * We are show the Takeover recap video that aired to kick off this past week’s NXT.
  * We are shown SAnitY and various roster members laid out on Full Sail’s backlot, while Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, and Kyle O’Reilly are shown walking away. NXT General Manager William Regal is shown surveying the scene seething
  * New NXT Champion Drew McIntyre out. Says the past 17
  
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• WWE Announces New TV Deal In Caribbean

  25-08-2017 02:25
  – WWE issued the following:
  Flow and WWE® Announce Multi-Year Agreement to Televise Raw® and SmackDown®across the Caribbean
  08/24/2017 Flow Customers Get More World-Class Content
  MIAMI & STAMFORD, Conn.– WWE(NYSE:WWE) and Flow 1 – the Caribbean’s go-to channel for leading local, regional and global content – today announced a multi-year agreement to televise WWE’s flagship programmes Raw and SmackDown live beginning this Monday, August 28. Flow
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Wishes Vince Happy Birthday, Superstar Reactions To Bobby Roode

  25-08-2017 02:16
  – Today is Vince McMahon’s 72nd birthday and his beautiful daughter Stephanie offered the following on Twitter, #HappyBirthday Dad! Thank you for always being there for me, even when I wanted to cause a little trouble. ❤️ @VinceMcMahon#HappyBirthday Dad! Thank you for always being there for me, even when I wanted to cause a little trouble. ❤️@VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/15RZ2xMfMJ
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 24, 2017– Check out
  
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• Sami Callihan on Wanting to Kill the Term ‘Indy Wrestling’, Why WWE Isn’t the ‘End-All-Be-All’, Working with Triple H, His Time in WWE

  25-08-2017 02:07 via wrestlezone.com
  Former WWE NXT star Sami Callihan recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet, and below are some interview highlights, via PWTorch.com:
  WWE isn’t the “end-all, be-all”:
  “Everyone wants a WrestleMania moment but at the end of the day it ain’t just about WWE. There are wrestlers out there that don’t work for WWE making six figure contracts. People don’t even want to go into what I made last year because it was more than I made in WWE. There’s those di
  
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