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• Zack Sabre Jr On Being Chosen For The G1 Climax

  31-08-2017 23:31
  – Zack Sabre Jr recently spoke with New Japan Pro Wrestling on a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  Zack Sabre Jr reacts to being chosen to compete in the G1 Climax?I knew if I wanted to wrestle in Japan, being a part of the G1 was really important. My aspiration was to be involved in the biggest opportunities from the get-go. So if I wasn’t in the G1 this year, I would have been really disappointed. I feel like my previous time in Japan gave me my foundation, an
  
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• How Much Did Dr. Wagner, Jr. Get Paid for Losing His Mask at TripleMania?

  31-08-2017 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  This past weekend AAA collaborated with Global Force Wrestling to host the 25th TripleMania event in Mexico City, Mexico. This event has been in many headlines due to the incident between Sexy Star and Rosemary.
  One of the marquee matches of the evening was a Lucha de Apuestas mask vs. mask match between AAA legend Dr. Wagner, Jr. and Psycho Clown. In the end, Psycho Clown was able to defeat Wagner, Jr., forcing him to remove his mask after over 30 years as that character. Wagner
  
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• UFC And FITE TV Announce New Television Distribution Partnership

  31-08-2017 22:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  FITE TV issued the following press release detailing their new digital partnership with UFC starting with UFC 215 next Saturday, September 9th:UFC® AND FITE TV ANNOUNCE NEW TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP
  Las Vegas – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a new digital partnership with combat sports network FITE TV, to broadcast the global brand’s Pay-Per-View events on its streaming platform to cus
  
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• Nikki Bella On Returning To WWE, Working A Part-Time Schedule

  31-08-2017 22:08
  – WWE Superstar Nikki Bella recently spoke with Inside The Ropes on a wide variety of topics prior to SummerSlam weekend, check out the highlights below:
  On wanting to make a comeback with Brie:
  “Definitely coming back. I want to come back when I have my sister by my side. It’s been over two years since the Bella Twins have been in the ring together, so I definitely want to make a comeback with Brie. I’m obviously still waiting for my neck to heal, so I’m hoping 20
  
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• Triple H On Mayweather – McGregor, Ronda Rousey Coming To WWE

  31-08-2017 21:56
  – Triple H was a guest on ESPN First Take today; you can read a few transcribed highlights below, and watch the interview in the above player:
  Triple H on the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight:
  I think from a promotional standpoint, they did a lot of things right. They found two personalities, and that is really what this is all about. Floyd will be the first guy to tell you a personality is what sells fights. It’s what he does. He changed himself from ‘Pretty Boy Floyd
  
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• Nikki Bella On When She’ll Return To WWE, Working A Part-Time Schedule, New WWE Network Collections Feat. Sting & Undertaker (Videos)

  31-08-2017 21:55 via wrestlezone.com
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  Fearless Return?
  Nikki Bella recently spoke with Inside The Ropes during Summerslam weekend in Brooklyn. During the interview, Nikki addressed when we might see her return to WWE:
  “Definitely coming back. I want to come back when I have my sister by my side. It’s been over two years since the Bella Twins have been in the ring together, so I definitely want to make a comeback with Brie. I’m obviously still waiting for my neck to heal, so I&rs
  
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• Sexy Starr Talks About Shoot Incident With Rosemary In New Video Interview

  31-08-2017 21:46
  By now, the majority of the pro wrestling world has been made aware of the shoot incident that took place between Sexy Starr and GFW Knockout Rosemary at the recent AAA TripleMania pay-per-view, one that resulted in the latter suffering arm injuries.
  Since the incident went down at the PPV show last weekend, Rosemary has come out with a lengthy statement giving her side of the situation, while Starr has remained silent for the most part.
  Until now.
  This week, Sexy Starr finally broke her silenc
  
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• Triple H On What To Take From Mayweather vs McGregor, The Chance Ronda Rousey Comes To WWE, Big Personalities Drawing Interest

  31-08-2017 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  Triple H was a guest on ESPN First Take today; you can read a few transcribed highlights below, and watch the interview in the above player:
  Triple H on what he learned from watching the promotion of the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight, if the fight delivered:
  I think from a promotional standpoint, they did a lot of things right. They found two personalities, and that is really what this is all about. Floyd will be the first guy to tell you a personality is what sells fights. It&r
  
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• Sexy Star Makes First Comments Following TripleMania Incident Involving Rosemary

  31-08-2017 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
  Sexy Star recently appeared on Bailadísimo and made her first comments addressing her ‘shoot’ attack on Rosemary at TripleMania:
  Related: Global Force Wrestling Issues Statement On Rosemary / Sexy Star Incident At TripleMania, Rosemary Announced For Upcoming Appearance
  She made the following statements (roughly translated from Spanish via SuperLuchas.com‘s Ernesto Ocampo) during her appearance (host questions are italicized for clarity):
  “The t
  
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• Batista Reveals How He Came Up With His WWE Name, Talks Transition To Acting

  31-08-2017 20:16
  Former WWE Superstar and emerging Hollywood actor Dave Bautista recently spoke with the folks from Uproxx for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On coming up with his WWE name: “I actually didn’t. All right, here’s the funny thing about that, because when I was …when I went up, when I was called up from OVW, which was our training facility, they changed my name and changed it to ‘Batista.’ I didn’t realized they changed the spelling of it.
  
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• Booker T Reveals Who He Would Like To Face If He Returned For One More Match

  31-08-2017 19:54
  WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T recently appeared as a guest on Ring Rust Radio for an interview. Below are some of the highlights.
  On his Reality Of Wrestling promotion debuting as a new weekly program on the FITE TV streaming service beginning in September: “Aw, man, it’s huge to actually have a platform and let the world see Reality of Wrestling as well as to be able to compete with all the other independent companies around the world. You’re only going to get better if you&rsqu
  
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• WWE NXT Results (08/30) – Roderick Strong Vs. Bobby Roode Headlines

  31-08-2017 19:43
  “WWE: Then. Now. Forever.”
  The NXT intro brings us to a strange scene outside Full Sail, as we find Alexander Wolfe among others laid out. Regal is brought to see what’s going on, before we head to ringside as new NXT Champion Drew McIntyre makes his way to the ring, the crowd fully behind him as he gets into the ring and gets a mic from ringside.
  Drew McIntyre addresses the NXT Universee
  Drew says this is his life: all the work, the dreams, the bumps and bruises, the sacrifice
  
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• WWE Network’s Most Watched, Zack Ryder Unboxes Ninja Superstars Series 2, Alexa, Nikki & Naomi’s Stunning NYC Photoshoot (Videos)

  31-08-2017 19:38 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Network
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the following shows made up this week’s top ten most watched shows on WWE Network, with all four first round episodes of the Mae Young Classic taking up the top four spots:
  MYC – Episode 1
  MYC – Episode 1
  MYC – Episode 1
  MYC – Episode 1
  Summer Slam
  Mae Young Classic bracketology
  NXT from 8/23
  NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  WrestleMania 33
  205 Live for 8/22 featuring Enzo’s debut
  WWE NYC
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• Nikki Bella, Alexa Bliss & Naomi’s Stunning NYC Photo Shoot

  31-08-2017 19:31
  – Go behind the scenes with Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss, Nikki Bella and Naomi as they take part in a WWE.com photo shoot in New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood.The post Nikki Bella, Alexa Bliss & Naomi’s Stunning NYC Photo Shoot appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Undertaker: Dawn of The Deadman

  31-08-2017 19:30
  – Get a preview of “Undertaker: Dawn of The Deadman ” collection, available exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.The post Undertaker: Dawn of The Deadman appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sting: The Icon Defined

  31-08-2017 19:29
  – Get a preview of “Sting: The Icon Defined” collection, available exclusively on the award-winning.The post Sting: The Icon Defined appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• FULL MATCH — Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy – WWE Title Match: WWE No Mercy 2008

  31-08-2017 19:28
  FULL MATCH — Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy – WWE Title Match: WWE No Mercy 2008
  The post FULL MATCH — Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy – WWE Title Match: WWE No Mercy 2008 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Watch the FULL war of words between John Cena and Roman Reigns: Raw, Aug. 28, 2017

  31-08-2017 19:26
  Hear every blistering insult from John Cena and Roman Reigns’ intense and controversial confrontation.What will happen between these larger-than-life Superstars next week? Watch Monday Night Raw at 8/7c!The post Watch the FULL war of words between John Cena and Roman Reigns: Raw, Aug. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage News On Why Braun Strowman Was Not On WWE RAW This Week, Watch Bobby Roode’s 2K18 Entrance (Video)

  31-08-2017 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  Braun Strowman
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Braun Strowman was not on this week’s episode of WWE RAW because of a creative decision to keep him apart from Brock Lesnar.
  It was noted that creative wanted to keep them apart after last week’s physical segment, and you couldn’t have both of them on the show without some kind of interaction. Lesnar and Heyman appeared to cut a promo, but will not appear next week, so Strowman will be back. After that, both Strowm
  
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• Where did Carmella work before she became fabulous?: WWE My First Job

  31-08-2017 19:24
  – Carmella reveals where she worked as a teenager in the WWE digital series “My First Job.”The post Where did Carmella work before she became fabulous?: WWE My First Job appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bianca Belair celebrates her victory over Sage Beckett: Exclusive, Aug. 28, 2017

  31-08-2017 19:23
  Bianca Belair celebrates her victory over Sage Beckett: Exclusive, Aug. 28, 2017The post Bianca Belair celebrates her victory over Sage Beckett: Exclusive, Aug. 28, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr Talks Competing In The G1 Climax, Facing Ibushi, Why He Joined Suzuki-Gun

  31-08-2017 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  Zack Sabre Jr recently spoke with New Japan Pro Wrestling; you can read a few highlights below:
  Zack Sabre Jr reacts to being chosen to compete in the G1 Climax? 
  I knew if I wanted to wrestle in Japan, being a part of the G1 was really important. My aspiration was to be involved in the biggest opportunities from the get-go. So if I wasn’t in the G1 this year, I would have been really disappointed. I feel like my previous time in Japan gave me my foundation, and it’s helped me
  
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• Kavita Devi On Being The First Female Indian Competitor In WWE, Facing Dakota Kai, The Next Step In Her Career

  31-08-2017 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Mae Young Classic competitor Kavita Devi recently spoke with Sportskeeda; you can read a few highlights below:
  Kavita Devi comments on being the first Indian woman to make it to WWE: 
  I’m proud to have represented India at such a massive level. The whole country is proud of me because people really liked me there. India is proud of the fact that a woman from the country came to such a massive stage. It fills me with a sense of honour.
  Devi reveals some o
  
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• Davey Richards vs Keith Lee, Updated Match Card For EVOLVE 93, Confirmed Participants For Style Battle 7

  31-08-2017 18:49 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWNLive issued the following alert, announcing Davey Richards versus Keith Lee has been signed for EVOLVE 93 in Chicago and more:August 31st: WWN Champion Matt Riddle vs. Tracy Williams has been a long standing rivalry in EVOLVE, even during the days when they were both in Catch Point. It’s heated up this year. Williams feels he should be WWN Champion, but was ripped off when his one-on-one WWN Title Match at EVOLVE 91 was changed to a Fatal Four Way. Catch Point&rsq
  
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• Robbie E Talks ‘Dad Bod Destroyer’ Series, His Status w/ GFW, The Recent Incident Between Sexy Star & Rosemary

  31-08-2017 18:42 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Mirror.co.uk
  Impact Wrestling star Robbie E recently spoke with Scott Fishman for Channel Guide Magazine; you can read a few highlights below:
  Robbie E talks about his new ‘Dad Bod Destroyer’ series for Muscle & Fitness and how you can still work out without sacrificing time away from your family: 
  “I show how you can stay fit while entertaining your kids. You can get a workout in while keeping your kids happy and you don’t have to go to the gym to
  
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• PWI Releases Top 500 Wrestlers Of 2017 List; Kazuchika Okada Comments On Being The First Japanese Wrestler To Be Ranked #1

  31-08-2017 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Pro Wrestling Illustrated released their annual list of Top 500 wrestlers in the world yesterday, and Kazuchika Okada topped this year’s list, making him the first Japanese wrestler to ever win the top spot.
  PWI noted Okada’s reign as IWGP Champion during the entire evaluation period (July 2016 through July 2017) helped solidify his place on the top; Okada (speaking through a translator) commented on the honor, saying:
  “Well, I think I did what those other
  
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• Booker T Talks Reality Of Wrestling’s Future On FITE TV, His Success On Commentary, Who Would Be His Dream Match

  31-08-2017 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Booker T was a recent guest on Ring Rust Radio; you can read a few excerpts, and listen to the interview below:
  Booker T comments on Reality Of Wrestling coming to Fite TV and what it means for the future of his promotion:Aw man, it’s huge to actually have a platform and let the world see Reality of Wrestling as well as to be able to compete with all the other independent companies around the world. You’re only going to get better if you’re actually c
  
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• What Does Eric Bischoff Think Of WWE’s Decision To Have Asuka Vacate The NXT Women’s Championship?

  31-08-2017 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released, for free, last night!
  You can find a portion of Eric’s comments from the latest episode regarding Asuka relinquishing the NXT Women’s Championship transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunesEB: To me the way it was presented, based on what I read, I thought it made sense. It felt legitimate. Granted it happened
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “A New Era Begins and a Glorious One Ends”

  31-08-2017 17:12 via wrestlezone.com
  Peyton Royce defeated Ruby RiotWWE NXT featured Ruby Riot battling Peyton Royce in what was a really good match. Ruby Riot was in control for a lot of the match, working a nice offense that combined her kicking and submission holds. She continuously stayed on top of Royce.
  Royce used a distraction to hit a Death Valley Driver. Riot fought back, hitting a powerbomb and then diving to the outside to take out both Iconic women. The referee got distracted by the ring apron and then Peyton,
  
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• Triple H Talking Mae Young Classic On ESPN Today, Velvet Sky Competing In Maxim Magazine Contest

  31-08-2017 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
  Triple H Talking Mae Young Classic On ESPN Today
  Triple H has posted the following to Twitter announcing that he’ll be appearing on ESPN SportsCenter today to discuss the Mae Young Classic:Just arrived @espn. Headed to @SportsCenter and @FirstTake to discuss the #MaeYoungClassic… #GameTime @WWEonESPN pic.twitter.com/sEdEueS5bF
  — Triple H (@TripleH) August 31, 2017
  Related: Triple H Comments On The Mae Young Classic, The Amount Of Work P
  
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• WWE 2K18 Reveals 3rd Installment Of Official Roster; 43 Additional WWE Superstars Announced (Photo Gallery)

  31-08-2017 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  The following was sent to WrestleZone early today by 2K Games:
  The third installment of the WWE 2K18 Official Roster Reveal is here and features 43 additional WWE Superstars announced for inclusion in the forthcoming franchise’s worldwide release. WWE Superstar Kevin Owens joined WWE’s Renee Young and WWE Raw commentator Corey Graves to reveal the third group of Superstars confirmed to appear in WWE 2K18.
  The installment brings the following WWE Superstars to WWE
  
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• Chris Jericho Talks His New Book On FOX Business (Video), Mick Foley Comments On WWE 2K18 Inclusion

  31-08-2017 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Christopher Forgie
  Chris Jericho Talks His New Book On FOX Business
  Chris Jericho was recently a guest on FOX Business to discuss his new book No Is A Four Letter Word.
  You can view his appearance in the embedded player below:
  Watch the latest video at <a href=”//video.foxbusiness.com”>video.foxbusiness.com</a>
  Related: Chris Jericho Comments On Reigns’ Mixed Reaction From Fans, Why Reigns Doesn’t Need To Reinvent Himself (Video)
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• Impact Wrestling On Pop TV Preview For Tonight (August 31st)

  31-08-2017 16:00
  Global Force Wrestling (GFW) returns on Pop TV tonight with the latest weekly episode of Impact Wrestling.
  Tonight’s show is scheduled to feature the in-ring return of “The Canadian Destroyer” Petey Williams after an eight-year absence from the promotion, as well as the “Championship Celebration” of the new GFW World Champion Eli Drake.
  Additionally, Impact Wrestling this evening will feature the latest on Bobby Lashley and American Top Team (ATT), and a tag-team c
  
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• GFW Hypes Up Taya Valkyrie’s Upcoming Impact Wrestling Debut

  31-08-2017 15:58
  As noted, Taya Valkyrie will soon be making her promotional debut in Global Force Wrestling (GFW) on a future episode of Impact Wrestling.
  The promotion released the above video and the following press release to continue hyping up her arrival on the scene in the GFW Knockouts division.
  Taya Valkyrie Set To Make IMPACT Debut Soon
  There is a buzz amongst the Knockouts in GFW about the arrival of Taya Valkyrie to IMPACT. What is she planning upon her arrival? Who will she target once she arrives?
  
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• Kane Talks About Undertaker’s Future In WWE, His Thoughts On Attitude Era & More

  31-08-2017 15:31
  Longtime WWE Superstar Kane recently appeared as a guest on WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross’ podcast, “The Ross Report,” which is available now at Podcast One. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On the infamous WWE “Attitude Era” being the “Golden Age” of wrestling: “That was the golden age. So much of life is timing and the timing just worked out. I mean, you had the right people at the right time and just everything worked. And when
  
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• Roman Reigns Addresses Whether His WWE Character Is A Heel Or Babyface

  31-08-2017 15:12
  WWE Superstar Roman Reigns recently spoke with ESPN for an in-depth discussion on his current WWE character, and whether he is a heel or babyface right now in his opinion.
  As Reigns explained during the interview, he feels right now he is neither a heel or babyface, but instead claims to be the “first of his type.” Reigns described himself as “the first true gray-area guy” in WWE history.
  “To me, I’m neither,” said Reigns about whether he considers hims
  
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• Has John Cena’s Move To Raw Hurt SmackDown’s Viewership?

  31-08-2017 11:54
  It’s only been two weeks since John Cena jumped from SmackDown to Raw, and the ratings for the blue brand have already taken a significant hit due to the former 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion’s departure.
  This past Tuesday’s SmackDown did the lowest number since Cena’s last hiatus, and on Thursday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer explained why this isn’t a coincidence.
  “Actually, the last time SmackDown had a rating this low is when John
  
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• Kevin Owens Vs. Shane McMahon Could Happen At Hell In A Cell

  31-08-2017 11:38
  On Thursday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez noted that the long-rumored match between Kevin Owens and SmackDown Live commissioner Shane McMahon could happen in some form at October’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view.
  Whether or not Shane vs. Owens ends up being inside Hell in a Cell remains to be seen, but we’ll probably find out the stipulation sometime soon, as the HIAC pay-per-view is a little over a month away.
  In case you missed it, Kevin Owens aired
  
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• Promo For Brock Lesnar Vs. Braun Strowman At No Mercy

  31-08-2017 10:27
  On September 24, Brock Lesnar will defend the WWE Universal Championship against Braun Strowman at the No Mercy pay-per-view. It’ll be their first one on one encounter on pay-per-view.
  On Wednesday night, WWE released the first promo for the upcoming Universal Title match at next month’s pay-per-view. You can check it out below:.@BrockLesnar will defend his #UniversalTitle against @BraunStrowman at #WWENoMercy, LIVE on @WWENetwork! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/2QaeKPssjm
  — WWE (@WWE
  
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• Backstage News On The John Cena/Roman Reigns ‘Shoot Promo’ From Raw

  31-08-2017 10:18
  The most talked about thing in the world of WWE this week has been the “shoot” promo segment from Monday’s Raw between Roman Reigns and John Cena.
  In this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer explained that everything that was said during the Cena/Reigns contract signing, with the exception of Reigns forgetting his line and Cena mocking him for it, was scripted well in advance.
  Meltzer also noted that WWE wanted the segment to feel like one of
  
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• Alberto El Patron Returning To GFW Soon?

  31-08-2017 10:08
  According to PW Insider, former Global Force Wrestling Champion Alberto El Patron, who was just recently stripped of the title, will be making his way back to GFW either before or at the Bound For Glory show on November 5.
  Alberto was supposed to do an angle at AAA’s TripleMania event, which would setup his return to Global Force Wrestling. However, the promotion angered the ex-GFW Champion when they trademarked his name in Mexico, and because of that, he refused to do the angle.The post A
  
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• Will Vince McMahon Ever Willingly Leave WWE?

  31-08-2017 09:57
  The WWE main roster has been subject to some pretty awful booking over the last several years, and in the end, when the booking is bad, and even when it’s good, all the blame/praise should go to one man; Vince McMahon.
  McMahon, who just turned 72 last week, is still heavily involved in the creative process in WWE, as nothing ever appears on WWE television without the chairman’s blessing.
  On Wednesday, Dave Scherer of PW Insider was asked about life after Vince McMahon in WWE, an
  
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• Backstage News On Who Could Headline The 2018 WWE Hall Of Fame Class

  31-08-2017 09:34
  Next spring’s WrestleMania 34 will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, and, as of right now at least, it looks like the show will be headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship.
  But, who will headline next year’s WWE Hall of Fame class?
  In this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer noted that Batista’s name has been floated around as a potential headliner for next year’s Hall
  
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• Backstage Update On Why Baron Corbin Lost The MITB Briefcase

  31-08-2017 09:26
  Baron Corbin is just one of three men in WWE history who has unsuccessfully cashed in their Money in the Bank briefcase, joining the likes of John Cena and Damien Sandow.
  Many believe that John Cena and backstage politics are to blame for Corbin losing the MITB briefcase, however, in this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer said that Cena had nothing to do with Corbin’s failed cash-in.
  “Regarding Corbin and his losing the briefcase and having the l
  
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• The Undertaker’s Visit To NYC Had Nothing To Do With WWE Or 2K

  31-08-2017 09:18
  Prior to this year’s SummerSlam, word got out that The Undertaker was in New York, the site of the event, which led many to believe that The Deadman was going to appear on the show.
  He didn’t.
  Following the event, Jerry “The King” Lawler was asked why The Undertaker was in New York during SummerSlam weekend, and the WWE Hall of Famer said that it might’ve had something to do with the WWE 2K video game. But, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newslet
  
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• Backstage Update On Why Asuka Relinquished The NXT Women’s Championship

  31-08-2017 09:10
  Asuka suffered a broken collarbone during her match with Ember Moon at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III, and she’ll be out of action for the next two months.
  WWE decided to have Asuka relinquish the NXT Women’s Championship at the latest set of TV tapings, and she’s heading to the main roster as soon as she recovers from her injury.
  As previously mentioned, Asuka will be back in action in two months, and the next NXT Takeover show isn’t until November, so she could’ve hel
  
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• Backstage News on the GFW Return of Alberto El Patron

  31-08-2017 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo credit: THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)
  Former GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron is currently under suspension from the company due to the negative media received after an incident with him and fiancee, Paige. El Patron was not at the recent set of tapings, which indicated that he would not return again until after Bound for Glory.
  According to PWInsider, El Patron was scheduled to take place in a major segment at AAA’s TripleMania, which would be aired on GFW Impact a
  
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• Chris Jericho Comments On Reigns’ Mixed Reaction From Fans, Why Reigns Doesn’t Need To Reinvent Himself (Video)

  31-08-2017 04:37 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo credit: Dean Fardell / Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
  Chris Jericho recently appeared for Sports Illustrated while promoting his new book; you can read a few transcribed highlights, as well as watch a clip of his appearance below:
  Chris Jericho comments on the mixed reaction Roman Reigns gets from WWE fans, if it matters in the long run:It doesn’t. I mean, obviously there becomes a point where you want to steer people in the right direction. And, for whatever rea
  
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• Backstage News on the In-Ring Future of The Undertaker

  31-08-2017 03:58 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
  At WrestleMania 33 in Orlando, Florida, The Undertaker seemingly retired after losing to Roman Reigns. Following the loss, the Undertaker ceremonially disrobed, leaving his hat, gloves, and trench coat in the middle of the ring before descending into smoke from the ramp. Although this was expected to be his last match, primarily due to health issues, commentators over the past few months have left a shade of doubt regarding his retirement.
  On Raw, J
  
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• Drew McIntyre Delivers His Mission Statement, Roderick Strong Focuses On The NXT Title, Iconic Duo Brag About Win Over Ruby Riot (Videos)

  31-08-2017 03:32 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
  Drew McIntyre
  The following video features Drew McIntyre making his first official speech as NXT Champion on tonight’s show. Drew talks about the NXT Championship being his life’s work, but he knows there’s a big target on his back. He says he won’t waste any time and puts Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly, Adam Cole and everyone else on notice that this is his world now.
  Drew says if anyone wants a shot at him, they ju
  
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