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• Sam Adonis On Advice His Brother Corey Graves Gave Him, Pro-Trump Character

  26-08-2017 23:34
  Former WWE developmental star Sam Adonis, currently performing as a heel character with the tag-line, “Donald Trump’s Favorite Wrestler,” recently appeared as a guest on The Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling podcast for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On his controversial “pro-Donald Trump” character: “Honestly, people make it out to be more than it actually is and they want to call it a Donald Trump character or a Donald Trump gimmick and it is
  
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• Video: The Rock Responds To Fan Who Credits Him With Helping Save His Brother’s Life

  26-08-2017 23:20
  This weekend, reports made the rounds that a 10-year old boy saved his two-year old brother from drowning, using CPR techniques he claimed to have learned from watching Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the film, “San Andreas.”
  Touched by the story, the part-time WWE Superstar and full-time Hollywood A-list star took to social media to comment on it, inviting the boys to the set of his upcoming film, “Skyscraper.”
  “I gotta shake the hand of a real life 10 [ye
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Carbondale (08/25) – Roman Reigns Headlines

  26-08-2017 20:53
  – Check out the following results from last night’s WWE live event in Carbondale:
  * WWE RAW Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose defeated Sheamus & Cesaro
  * WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville defeated Akira Tozawa
  * Heath Slater, Rhyno, Kalisto, R-Truth, Titus O’Neil & Apollo Crews defeated Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Curt Hawkins & Goldust
  * John Cena pinned Samoa Joe
  * Alicia Fox & Mickie James defeated Emma & Nia Jax
  
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• Mae Young Classic Kicks Off This Week

  26-08-2017 20:49
  – Check out the schedule for the next week of WWE Network programming:
  *Monday following Raw, it will be the first episode of the “Mae Young Classic”, which In its description on the schedule lists the following :
  “The Mae Young Classic kicks off with Kay Lee Ray vs. Princesa Sugehit, Shayna Baszler vs. Zeda, Abbey Laith vs. Jazzy Gabert, and more!”
  *Tuesday at 10 PM Eastern, it will be a brand-new “205 Live”.
  Tuesday at 11 PM, it will be episode two of
  
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• WWE Network Schedule For Next Week Confirmed, Mae Young Classic Set To Dominate Programming

  26-08-2017 20:44 via wrestlezone.com
  The schedule for the next week of WWE Network programming has been released, and as you’d expect it is littered with the upcoming Mae Young Classic.
  *Monday following Raw, it will be the first episode of the “Mae Young Classic”, which In its description on the schedule lists the following :
  “The Mae Young Classic kicks off with Kay Lee Ray vs. Princesa Sugehit, Shayna Baszler vs. Zeda, Abbey Laith vs. Jazzy Gabert, and more!”
  *Tuesday at 10
  
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• Former WWE Star Entering Political Arena

  26-08-2017 20:32
  – Former WWE Matt Morgan has announced his campaign for Longwood City Commissioner, District 4, check out the following press release:
  Matt Morgan, former Pro Wrestler, Announces Candidacy for Longwood City CommissionerLongwood, FL – Matt Morgan, a former professional wrestler, has announced his campaign for Longwood City Commissioner, District 4.
  “As a candidate for Longwood City Commissioner, I am committed to build upon Longwood’s rich history.”
  “I have nev
  
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• Finn Balor Backs Conor McGregor Ahead Of Tonight, Dave Meltzer Hypes A Big Day For Pro Wrestling & Boxing

  26-08-2017 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
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  Finn Balor Backs Conor McGregor Ahead Of Tonight
  The world is buzzing ahead of tonight’s clash between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, with the bout being deemed the ‘biggest in combat sports history’. WWE superstar Finn Balor, unsurprisingly, has voiced his support for fellow Irishman Conor on Twitter.McGregor McGregorMcGregor McGregorMcGregor McGregorMcGregor McGregorMcGregor McGregor #IrishStand #Ireland
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• NXT Superstars Reveal Their Dream Opponents (Video), Naomi Breaks Kayfabe To Compliment Natalya (Photo)

  26-08-2017 19:47 via wrestlezone.com
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  NXT Superstars Reveal Their Dream Opponents (Video)
  In the latest edition of ‘Ask the WWE PC’, numerous NXT superstars were asked who their dream opponent would be. Many of those answering weren’t well-known talents, however, Roderick Strong did pop up to reveal that Shawn Michaels would be his pick.Naomi Breaks Kayfabe To Compliment Natalya (Photo)
  The art of kayfabe continues to die a slow death courtesy of social media, with WWE su
  
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• Charlotte Flair Talks About Returning On The Road With WWE This Weekend

  26-08-2017 19:40
  – The Hardy Boyz are scheduled to appear at the Wizard World Comic Con Chicago event at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Saturday, August 26th from 4-7pm local time.
  – Speaking of the Wizard World Comic Con Chicago event, Charlotte Flair was among those in attendance on Friday. The former Women’s Champion is now back on the road with WWE starting with the WWE live event scheduled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana later this evening. This will be Charlotte’s first WWE l
  
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• Why It Will Be A Huge Waste If Braun Strowman Doesn’t Beat Brock Lesnar

  26-08-2017 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
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  This first of four CSR videos is all about Brock Lesnar versus Braun Strowman at No Mercy in September. Justin LaBar and Josh Isenberg debate:
  Justin LaBar: I get it from the business point of needing something big to sell out Los Angeles but then I guess I wonder why they are going to Los Angeles in September for No Mercy? On the one hand I’m psyched to see it but I do have reservations with it because I’d be worried of Braun not winnin
  
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• Becky Lynch On Ronda Rousey & Other MMA Stars Coming To WWE

  26-08-2017 19:24
  WWE Superstar Becky Lynch recently spoke with the folks at Al Arabiya English while at the WWE 2K18 Kickoff event last weekend.
  During the interview, Lynch spoke about whether or not pro wrestling gives her the same sense of fulfillment now as it did when she first started her career in the business.
  “It’s actually even better now because I’m more comfortable,” said Lynch. “Not in a bad way, I’m just more comfortable in the ring and I’m more confident w
  
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• WWE Highlights Mae Young Classic’s Toni Storm (Video), Randy Orton Mocks Punjabi Prison In Brilliant Tweet

  26-08-2017 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Highlights Mae Young Classic’s Toni Storm (Video)
  As the Mae Young Classic prepares to hit the WWE Network, the company have decided to release a series of one-on-one clips with some of the competitors. The latest superstar to feature in one of these videos is Toni Storm, with the Australian running through a series of topics as seen below.Randy Orton Mocks Punjabi Prison In Brilliant Tweet
  We all remember the hell on earth that was t
  
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• Sam Adonis On His Pro-Trump Wrestling Gimmick, Heat He Gets In Mexico, Advice From Brother Corey Graves & More!

  26-08-2017 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo courtesy of Alexis Salazar
  Independent wrestler Sam Adonis recently conducted an interview with the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, during which he discussed a range of topics regarding both his in-ring career and the future.
  His controversial “pro Trump” persona:“Honestly, people make it out to be more than it actually is and they want to call it a  Donald Trump character or a Donald Trump gimmick and it is not any of those. I am basically just more abrasive of a h
  
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• Cesaro And TJP Feature On UpUpDownDown (Video), Charlotte Flair Set To Return To Live Events This Weekend

  26-08-2017 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
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  Cesaro And TJP Feature On UpUpDownDown (Video)
  WWE superstars Cesaro and TJP have featured in the latest edition of ‘Clash With Cesaro’, a series that regularly appears on the UpUpDownDown channel. The King of Swing seems to be firing on all cylinders right now, with his tag team work alongside Sheamus being arguably the highlight of his WWE career thus far.Charlotte Flair Set To Return To Live Events This Weekend
  As reported by F4WOnline, Charlo
  
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• Randy Orton vs Triple H From No Mercy 2007 Uploaded (Video), The Young Bucks Hype Appearance Tonight (Photo)

  26-08-2017 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
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  Randy Orton vs Triple H From No Mercy 2007 Uploaded (Video)
  As the build to No Mercy continues, WWE have uploaded a classic match from the 2007 edition of the event. In the bout Triple H faced Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, in what was the first of three matches for the title that night.The Young Bucks Hype Appearance Tonight (Photo)
  The Young Bucks are set to compete in Atlanta tonight for Ring of Honor, and the tag team have hyped up their
  
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• Former WWE & GFW Wrestler Running For Political Position

  26-08-2017 17:33
  Former WWE and GFW Superstar Matt Morgan announced this week that he is entering the political arena.
  Morgan announced his campaign for Longwood City Commissioner of District 4. Featured below is the official press release that was sent out this week.
  Matt Morgan, former Pro Wrestler, Announces Candidacy for Longwood City Commissioner
  Longwood, FL – Matt Morgan, a former professional wrestler, has announced his campaign for Longwood City Commissioner, District 4.
  “As a candidate for
  
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• WWE Posts Big Cass Update & Photos Following ACL Surgery

  26-08-2017 17:20
  WWE RAW Superstar Big Cass underwent a successful operation on Thursday evening to repair his torn ACL, which he suffered during his “Brooklyn Street Fight” with former tag-team partner Enzo Amore on this past Monday night’s episode of RAW.
  WWE.com posted an update following Cass’ surgery, which includes photos.
  Dr. Jeffrey Dugas performed the operation on Cass on Thursday and the RAW Superstar has already begun the rehabilitation process, which according to other report
  
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• WWE Hypes Braun Strowman’s Insane Strength (Video), Jim Ross Continues To Promote His New Book (Photo)

  26-08-2017 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Hypes Braun Strowman’s Insane Strength (Video)
  In the latest edition of WWE Top 10, the company have focused on the phenomenal strength of Raw superstar Braun Strowman. The former strongman competitor is currently gearing up to face Brock Lesnar at No Mercy, in a bout that could see Braun walk away with his first ever Universal Championship.Jim Ross Continues To Promote His New Book (Photo)
  Jim Ross continues to hype up his new “My L
  
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• WWE Carbondale Live Event Results (8/25): John Cena Battles Samoa Joe, Reigns vs Strowman Main Events & More! (Photos)

  26-08-2017 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Carbondale Live Event Results
  August 25th, 2017
  Carbondale, IL
  Results courtesy of Wrestling News World
  Fresh off of a strong post-SummerSlam Raw the red brand travelled to Carbondale, Illinois for a stacked house show that was main evented by Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns.
  Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose defeated Sheamus & Cesaro
  Neville defeated Akira Tozawa
  Titus O’Neil, Apollo Crews, Kalisto, R-Truth, Heath Slater &
  
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• WWE NXT Tampa Live Event Results (8/25): McIntyre Defends, SAnitY vs Heavy Machinery, MYC Talents In-Action, Gargano, More (Photos)

  26-08-2017 08:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE NXT Tampa Live Event Results8/25/17Tampa, FLResults courtesy of WZ reader Tom Gibson
  Cesar Bononi def Marcel Barthel by pinfall. Good opener, quite short
  6 woman tag. Taynara Conti, Vanessa Borne and Mandy Rose def Rhea Ripley, Zeda and Ruby Riot. Mandy got the pin after a fairly long match with all women getting a slice of the action. All looking pretty strong too
  Velveteen Dream def Raul Mendoza. Some high flying from Mendoza befo
  
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• WWE NXT Tampa Live Event Results (8/25): McIntyre Defends, SAnitY vs Heavy Machinery, MYC Talents In-Action, Gargano and More

  26-08-2017 08:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE NXT Tampa Live Event Results8/25/17Tampa, FLResults courtesy of WZ reader Tom Gibson
  Cesar Bononi def Marcel Barthel by pinfall. Good opener, quite short
  6 woman tag. Taynara Conti, Vanessa Borne and Mandy Rose def Rhea Ripley, Zeda and Ruby Riot. Mandy got the pin after a fairly long match with all women getting a slice of the action. All looking pretty strong too
  Velveteen Dream def Raul Mendoza. Some high flying from Mendoza befo
  
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• Backstage Update On Why Baron Corbin Unsuccessfully Cashed In His MITB Contract

  26-08-2017 08:20
  Prior to Sunday’s SummerSlam show, Baron Corbin became just the third man in WWE history to unsuccessfully cash in his Money in the Bank contract, which was something that nobody really expected to see.
  Earlier in the year we heard that Corbin would probably win the Money in the Bank contract, then go on to have a title run towards the end of the year. However, things changed, and now it looks like Corbin won’t be in the WWE Championship picture anytime soon.
  According to Justin Bara
  
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• Bayley On Her Current Injury Status, Reaction to the Mae Young Classic, WWE SummerSlam 2K Event

  26-08-2017 07:50 via wrestlezone.com
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  Injured WWE Raw star Bayley recently spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine, and below are some interview highlights:
  On the WWE 2K18 SummerSlam Kickoff Event:
  “Being a part of 2K event is really cool since I wasn’t on SummerSlam, and it sucks that I’m not actually wrestling. However, I still get to feel a part of something so huge as this. Visiting the children hospitals is one of the most rewarding things for us. So e
  
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• Booker T Predicts Mayweather vs McGregor Finish, Kairi Sane Talks MYC, NXT & Asuka Inspiring Her, Samoa Joe vs NFL Star in Madden (Videos)

  26-08-2017 07:37 via wrestlezone.com
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  Samoa Joe vs NFL Star in Madden
  The following video has been released via UpUpDownDown, and it features WWE Raw star Samoa Joe battling Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajay in a Madden ’18 All Star Challenge:Kairi Sane Talks NXT and Mae Young Classic
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Mae Young Classic Competitor and recent NXT signee Kairi Sane talking the tournament, her time so far in NXT and more.
  On NXT, she admits it has been a different t
  
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• Cody Rhodes Making AAW Debut in Chicago, Sami Callihan Defends Title, Lineup Announced For 2017 Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament

  26-08-2017 06:36 via wrestlezone.com
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  Cody Rhodes will be making his debut with AAW in Chicago next Friday, August 31st at Defining Moment. Tickets for the event are completely sold out, but you’ll be able to catch the show on-demand at SmartMarkVideo.com and Highspots.com in the coming weeks.
  The year-long war between Sami Callihan and Rey Fenix will finally come to an end at Defining Moment, as the self-proclaimed “Worldwide Desperado” puts his title on the line against Fenix’s c
  
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• WWE Provides Update on Big Cass Following Raw Injury & Successful Surgery; Rehab Begins & Timetable For Return

  26-08-2017 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE.com has provided a brief update on the medical status of Big Cass, who sustained a tear in his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a Brooklyn Street Fight against Enzo Amore this Monday night on RAW.
  “Big Cass underwent successful surgery to repair an ACL tear in his left knee, sustained during the Brooklyn Street Fight against Enzo Amore on Raw. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas Thursday night, and Cass has already begun r
  
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• WWE Provides Injury Update on Big Cass Following Raw Injury & Successful Surgery; Rehab Begins & Timetable For Return

  26-08-2017 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE.com has provided a brief update on the medical status of Big Cass, who sustained a tear in his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a Brooklyn Street Fight against Enzo Amore this Monday night on RAW.
  “Big Cass underwent successful surgery to repair an ACL tear in his left knee, sustained during the Brooklyn Street Fight against Enzo Amore on Raw. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas Thursday night, and Cass has already begun r
  
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• WATCH: The Cast of GLOW Joins Gronk, Terry Crews, The Mountain & More in Absurd New Katy Perry Music Video

  26-08-2017 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  America’s most panned Super Bowl performer and all-around pop goddess Katy Perry has dropped a brand new music video for her single “Swish Swish”. We already knew Nicki Minaj would be making an appearance, but what nobody expected was just how utterly ridiculous the actual video would be. And by Perry/Minaj standards, that’s truly saying something…
  The cast of hit Netflix series GLOW is featured as cheerleaders in the music video all about a basketball game m
  
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• WWE Studios “Birth of the Dragon” Hits Theaters to Major Criticism & Low Weekend Projections, Watch the Final Trailer (Video)

  26-08-2017 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  Birth of the Dragon, the latest film from WWE Studios and BH Tilt hits theaters across the country this weekend, but things are already looking bleak for this fictional Bruce Lee tale.
  The movie enters its opening weekend with a 27% consensus rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the average review only holding at around 4.3 out of 10. It’s not fairing much better on Metacritic, with a score of 38% indicating “generally unfavorable reviews”. Those numbers are expected to drop as mor
  
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• Cryptic Rusev Tweet Leads to Online Speculation, GFW Impact Viewership Info, NXT On Mauro Ranallo Calling Mayweather – McGregor Fight

  26-08-2017 02:58 via wrestlezone.com
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  GFW Viewership
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of GFW Impact, which featured Destination X fallout and the crowning of a new GFW Global Champion, averaged 296,000 viewers.
  This week’s number is down from last week’s 320,000 viewership average.
  NXT On Mauro Ranallo Calling Mayweather – McGregor
  WWE NXT Tweeted the following as Mauro Ranallo prepares to call Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor tomorrow n
  
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• Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor Have Heated Face-Off At Weigh-Ins

  26-08-2017 01:41
  Both Conor McGregor [153 pounds] and Floyd Mayweather [149.5 pounds] successfully made weight on Friday, as they both weighed-in under the 154-pound limit.Conor had this to say about Floyd following the weigh-in:
  [Mayweather] looks like dog sh*t, you know that,” McGregor said. “He looks blown up, full of water. He’s not going to keep my pace. Trust me on that. That’s the worst shape I’ve ever seen him. He looks blown out, out of shape. I’m going to breeze thro
  
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• Latest Details On Why Low-Ki and GFW Parted Ways

  26-08-2017 00:22 via wrestlezone.com
  As previously reported, Low-Ki and GFW have decided to part ways, despite him being heavily involved in recent storylines as a member of LAX. As seen on Impact, he was the last entrant in the Gauntlet for the Gold match for the vacant GFW Global Championship. This was given to him by Jim Cornette as a result of being initially scheduled to face Alberto El Patron for the title.
  Despite reports stating that the split was both creative and financial, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter sta
  
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