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• Konnan Responds To Rumors That He Has Heat w/ WWE & Vince McMahon Over His Brief Run As Max Moon

  20-09-2017 23:25 via wrestlezone.com
  This week’s GFW Media Call featured current LAX members Konnan, Santana and Ortiz.
  WrestleZone was represented on the call and we have released the full audio via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes and WZ’s channel on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  You can find some of Konnan’s comments transcribed below:
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• Mae Young Classic Finalist Shayna Baszler Has Reportedly Signed With WWE

  20-09-2017 22:11
  It looks like WWE has signed one of MMA’s Four Horsewomen, as Mae Young Classic runner-up Shayna Baszler has reportedly signed with WWE.
  Fellow Horsewoman Jessamyn Duke recently confirmed during a Twitch broadcast that Baszler has signed with WWE.
  Baszler, who is 37 years old, is currently the reigning women’s champion in AIW, Premier Wrestling, and New Horizon Pro Wrestling, so she’ll likely need to drop those titles at some point before she’s a full-timer in W
  
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• Chuck Liddell Comments On Coming Out Of Retirement For Another MMA Fight

  20-09-2017 22:04
  On Monday, former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell appeared on the MMA Hour, where he was asked by Ariel Helwani about possibly coming out of retirement for one more fight.
  Liddell said that, as of right now, he’s not planning on fighting again. But, he also said that he hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of fighting again.
  “Not right now; no,” said Liddell when asked if he’s planning on coming out of retirement. “But I never put it out of
  
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• Possible Match For AJ Styles At WWE Hell In A Cell

  20-09-2017 21:50
  We know that the WWE, SD Tag Team, and SD Women’s Championship will all be on the line at next month’s Hell in a Cell show, but as of this writing, a US Title match hasn’t been announced for the show.
  On Tuesday’s SmackDown, Baron Corbin attacked AJ Styles before the bell, and Tye Dillinger came out to make the save. So, it looks like the US Title match at Hell in a Cell will be a triple threat, where AJ will defend against Tye Dillinger and Baron Corbin.
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• WWE Unhappy With Jinder Mahal’s Promo On This Week’s SmackDown Live?

  20-09-2017 21:44
  On Tuesday’s SmackDown, Jinder Mahal continued to mock Shinsuke Nakamura, saying that “you always rook the same,” which got a “that’s too far!” chant from the crowd.
  Apparently WWE wasn’t happy with Mahal’s promo, because they didn’t upload it to their YouTube channel, which is something they usually do after the show goes off the air.
  Mahal will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura at next month’s Hel
  
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• Terry Funk Talks To Jerry Lawler About Coming Out Of Retirement; Heenan, Starrcade v WrestleCade, More

  20-09-2017 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
  On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore welcome WWE Hall of Famer and hardcore legend Terry Funk to the show.
  Funk and Lawler go back and forth about their battles of the course of several decades, and preview their two matches this coming weekend. Longtime wrestling journalist and broadcaster Bill Apter also chimes in about the upcoming matches.
  Related: Jerry Lawler Interviews The Doctor Who Saved His Lif
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Comments On ‘Ripping Off’ Shawn Michaels On SmackDown Live

  20-09-2017 21:32
  On Tuesday’s SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler continued his impersonation gimmick, as he pretended to be both Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
  Following the segment, a fan on Twitter commented on Ziggler “ripping off” Shawn Michaels:Im sorry but @HEELZiggler spoofing hbk entrance on sd..wasnt that your whole gimmick for some time?— Nicole Green (@nicnakxo) September 20, 2017Ziggler’s response:No. When Im in shorts I'm copying Billy Gunn, but I do the exact same thing in pants,
  
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• GFW Media Call 9.20.17 feat LAX’s Konnan, Santana & Ortiz (Full Audio)

  20-09-2017 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
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  Global Force Wrestling just wrapped up their weekly media call. This week’s call featured the current members of LAX: Konnan, Santana and Ortiz.
  WrestleZone was represented on the call and we just released the full audio from the call via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes and WZ’s channel on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Puerto Rico and Mexico City updates following hu
  
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• Cris Cyborg Wants A WWE Match With Ronda Rousey

  20-09-2017 21:21
  New UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino has been calling out Ronda Rousey for several years, but due to the fact that Rousey’s MMA career is probably over, the fight can’t happen.
  But, that doesn’t mean they can’t have a WWE match.
  “When I wanted to fight her, it was because she was at the top of her game and she had all of the confidence in the world,” Justino said on her website. “She had not been KO’d twice
  
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• The Undertaker Scheduled To Make First Public Appearance Since WrestleMania 33

  20-09-2017 20:58
  On Tuesday, it was announced that the original founder of Wizard World, Gareb Sheamus, is launching a new pop culture convention called Ace Universe.
  The very first event will take place on the weekend of December 8 through December 10 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York.
  It was also announced that The Undertaker, who hasn’t been seen since losing to Roman Reigns back at WrestleMania 33, will be making an appearance at the event to sign autographs.The post
  
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• Updated WWE Hell In A Cell Lineup

  20-09-2017 20:48
  WWE’s annual Hell in a Cell pay-per-view will take place on October 8 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Michigan. As of right now, there are four announced matches for the card, three of which are title matches.
  Jinder Mahal (C) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (WWE Championship)
  Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens (Hell in a Cell)
  Natalya (C) vs. Charlotte Flair (SmackDown Women’s Championship)
  The New Day (C) vs. The Usos (SmackDown Tag Team Championship)The post Updated WWE Hell In A Cell Lin
  
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• WZ Daily: The Usos vs The New Day Feud, Charlotte As Natalya’s #1 Contender, Total Divas Season 7, More

  20-09-2017 20:43 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 via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes or WZ’s channel on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunesToday’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and features MLW One-Shot & UFC’s “Filthy” Tom Lawlor as his co-host.
  The pro wrestli
  
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• Update On Which Brand Paige Will Be On When She Returns

  20-09-2017 20:38
  On Monday, Paige posted a photo of the WWE Performance Center with the caption ‘Went to see an old friend today. Good to be back there!” Shortly thereafter, WWE.com ran a story about her, which teased her return.
  According to the article on WWE.com, Paige, who was originally drafted to Raw, is a free agent.
  “Paige is a two-time Divas Champion and became the youngest Superstar to hold the title when she captured it during her Raw debut at the age of 21. If her return his imminen
  
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• Kevin Owens Comments On His Angle With Vince McMahon

  20-09-2017 20:33
  – WWE SmackDown Live Superstar Kevin Owens recently participated in a interview with The Pueblo Chieftan to help promote his upcoming WWE live event in Pueblo, CO. Check out the highlights below:
  His segment with Vince McMahon on last week’s SmackDown:
  “That was my first time being in the ring with Vince McMahon. For a lifelong WWE fan, it was pretty special — definitely a moment in my career I never really thought would happen and one that I will remember for a very long
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reflects On Bobby Heenan’s Time In WCW

  20-09-2017 20:27
  – Check out episode 61 of the former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast where he spoke about the passing of Bobby Heenan:
  On what Bobby Heenan was like in WCW:
  “It was fun for me. I’ve been thinking about this for the last day or so knowing we were going to do this show. Bobby and I weren’t close friends. We were sociable, we socialized together after the shows quite frequently, actually. We never spent a lot of one-on-one time together. I think for Bobby…
  
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• The Rock Reveals Jumanji Movie Trailer (Video)

  20-09-2017 20:23
  – Former WWE Superstar The Rock recently took to Twitter and released the trailer for his new Jumanji movie that comes out on December 20th:
  This CHRISTMAS the hottest game isn’t one you play…it’s one that plays YOU. Enjoy my NEW @JumanjiMovie trailer.
  Love, Dwanta ClausThis CHRISTMAS the hottest game isn't one you play…it's one that plays YOU. Enjoy my NEW @JumanjiMovie trailer.
  Love, Dwanta Claus pic.twitter.com/1YDVqq3nRn
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) Septe
  
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• Jerry Lawler On The Passing Of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

  20-09-2017 20:15
  On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore welcome WWE Hall of Famer and hardcore legend Terry Funk to the show. Funk and Lawler go back and forth about their battles of the course of several decades, and preview their two matches this coming weekend. Longtime wrestling journalist and broadcaster Bill Apter also chimes in about the upcoming matches.
  They sent us these highlights from Lawler:
  On the passing of B
  
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• Ric Flair On Health Issues Due To Years Of Alcohol Abuse, Says He Will Never Drink Again

  20-09-2017 20:12
  People released the following today:
  PEOPLE Exclusive – Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Fighting for His Life After Decades of Alcohol Abuse: Health Scare Tamed ‘Nature Boy’
  (NEW YORK) – Wrestling legend Ric Flair may have once commanded the ring – but after the cameras turned off, things “just got out of control.”
  Decades of “social” drinking finally caught up with the 16-time pro wrestling world champion this year, landing him in the hospital an
  
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• Ric Flair Opens Up About Health Scare, Talks Years Battling With Alcohol Abuse

  20-09-2017 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  The following are excerpts and direct quotes from Ric Flair talking to People Magazine. As it has been reported, Ric Flair was facing some serious health issues and was told he was extremely close to losing his life. Below are comments and quotes from Ric himself and the entire article can be read here.
  “I crashed in an airplane and broke my back, I’ve been hit by lightning,” Flair tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “But this is t
  
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• Josh Mathews On Vince McMahon Being An Influence, Taking WWE Offer Over TNA

  20-09-2017 20:09
  – Impact Wrestling announcer Josh Mathews was a guest on Interactive Wrestling Radio this week, they sent us these highlights:
  Why he never worked that first TNA Wednesday PPV he was booked on:
  “Because i got an offer from WWE to work there and that was, at the time, my number one priority. I was able to tear up the contract that I had with this company and go and pursue the opportunity and the goal that I had set for myself from a very young age and get to experience my career there
  
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• Poor Attendance At Last Night’s SmackDown Taping (Photos)

  20-09-2017 20:04
  It’s been reported that the attendance at last night’s SmackDown Live taping at the Oracle Arena in Oakland was poor, with the arena being 30-40% full.
  Check out photos of the crowd at tonight’s SmackDown below:This is the Smackdown crowd…… it’s so depressing to look at…. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/RbgovdVcaJ
  — ??J??????? (@SashaAndSami) September 20, 2017@WWERoadDogg As much as i love smackdown How come the like Of Aj Have to Wrestle tonight in fr
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (09/19) – Enzo Vs. Neville Headlines

  20-09-2017 19:59
  Results courtesy of WWE.com:
  WWE 205 Live results, Sept 19, 2017: Enzo Amore goes low to take down Neville
  On the latest episode of WWE 205 Live, Enzo Amore used a low blow to take down WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville, sending him a message before their battle for the title at WWE No Mercy. Plus, the alliance between The Brian Kendrick and Gentleman Jack Gallagher grows in strength.
  Cedric Alexander def. The Brian Kendrick
  After their match last week ended abruptly thanks to an unexpected att
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reflects On Bobby Heenan’s Time In WCW & What Their Working Relationship Was Like

  20-09-2017 18:42 via wrestlezone.com
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released, for free, just now!
  You can find a portion of Eric’s lengthy comments regarding the passing of Bobby Heenan transcribed below.
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  On what Eric’s relationship with Bobby Heenan was like in WCW:EB: It was fun for me. I’ve been thinking about this for the last day or so knowing we were going to do this
  
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• Capitol Wrestling’s Matt Ryan & Marcus K Dowling Look At Last Night’s ‘Apologetic’ Smackdown Live Episode

  20-09-2017 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the latest episode of the Smackdown Rebellion! All WrestleZone podcasts will now be made available via Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “The Maharaja is Mistakenly Booked…Again”
  Smackdown Rebellion this week is hosted by Capitol Wrestling co-creators Matt Ryan and Marcus K Dowling!The post Capitol Wrestling’s Matt Ryan & Marcus K Dowling Look At Last Night’s ‘Apologe
  
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• WWE NXT Preview: Moustache Mountain Challenges Fish & O’Reilly, Aleister Black Breaks His Silence, Johnny Gargano In Action, More

  20-09-2017 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:
  Moustache Mountain challenge Fish & O’Reilly
  Aleister Black breaks his silence
  Johnny Gargano looks to go 2-0 against Moss & Sabbatelli
  Party-starter meets one-man wrecking crew
  NXT begins at 8/7 pm CST on the WWE Network. Be sure to check back to WZ all night long for results and news coming out of tonight’s episode.
  *Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results F
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Missing Star Power and Must-See Superstars”

  20-09-2017 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  Shane and Kevin Continue Feud
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  Shane McMahon kicks off Smackdown Live and talks about condemning Kevin Owens, talking about what he is going to do to him at WWE Hell in a Cell. Shane, talking in a serious and short tone, came out and got his point across in less than five minutes. No time was wasted and you felt the intensity and emotion with every word he spoke. Later in the night, Kevin Owens “apologized” for his actions on Vince McMahon. He then bla
  
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• The Rock Drops The Official Trailer For Jumanji On-Line, WWE Releases Unseen Flair Family Photo Gallery

  20-09-2017 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Rock Releases Official Trailer For Jumanji
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has released the official trailer for Jumanji which he stars in alongside Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black:Released: The Rock Presents ‘Women Of The Olympia’ (Video)
  WWE Releases Unseen Flair Family Photo Gallery
  WWE.com has posted a photo gallery featuring forty-seven unseen Flair family photos.
  You can view it HERE
  The post The Rock Drops T
  
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• Backstage Video Of Dolph Ziggler’s DX Entrance, Dudleyz React To Sheamus & Cesaro Hitting 3-D, Arn Anderson & Greg Valentine’s Birthday Today

  20-09-2017 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
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  Backstage Video Of Dolph Ziggler’s DX Entrance
  WWE released the following video via their Instagram account showing an alternate, backstage camera angle of Dolph Ziggler’s entrance last night on Smackdown Live mocking DX:…bow to the masters? @heelziggler does his best #DX entrance on #SDLive! #WWE
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Sep 19, 2017 at 6:40pm PDTRelated: Dolph Ziggler ‘Breaks It Down’ On SD! Live
  Dudleyz React To Sheamus &am
  
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• *Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results For September 20th

  20-09-2017 14:45 via wrestlezone.com
  The following are spoilers for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT, which airs on the WWE Network.
  1. Johnny Gargano defeated Tino Sabbatelli. Gargano was beaten down early by Tino, but would recover and pick up the win with the Gargano Escape.
  2. Bianca BelAir defeated Lacey Evans with an inverted powerbomb to pick up the victory.
  3. Lars Sullivan defeated No Way Jose. Lars controlled the entire match and pretty much tossed Jose around the ring like a rag doll.
  4. Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Re
  
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• Charlotte Discusses If She Is Ready For Natalya at Hell in a Cell, Poor Attendance Numbers in Oakland For Smackdown Live

  20-09-2017 14:32 via wrestlezone.com
  Charlotte Talks Hell in a Cell
  After earning the right to face Natalya at WWE Hell in a Cell, Charlotte Flair talks about her win and if she is ready to face the champion in under three weeks. Charlotte returned to Smackdown Live after close to two months off while she was with her father, Ric, during his illness. She won a Fatal Four Way match against Tamina, Becky Lynch and Naomi.Poor Attendance at Smackdown Live
  As seen in the photo below, WWE Smackdown from the Oracle Arena turned out less t
  
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• Carmella Has Ellsworth On A Short Leash, Bobby Roode Works Dark Match, Kendrick & Gallagher Attack Cedric Alexander (Videos)

  20-09-2017 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  The following video features Carmella showing off the ‘new and improved’ James Ellsworth, as she demonstrates how obedient he is on a leash:EXCLUSIVE: Ms. #MITB @CarmellaWWE has @realellsworth on a VERY short leash…LITERALLY! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/zr7PwHQjNG
  — WWE (@WWE) September 20, 2017Bobby Roode
  The dark match before tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live featured Bobby Roode facing and defeating Mike Kanellis
  
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• Women’s Championship Match Set For WWE Hell In A Cell, Updated PPV Card Following This Week’s Smackdown

  20-09-2017 04:03 via wrestlezone.com
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  Charlotte Flair is the new number one contender to the Smackdown Women’s Championship, and she will challenge Natalya at WWE Hell In A Cell next month.
  Charlotte defeated Becky Lynch, Naomi and Tamina in a Fatal 4 Way in the main event of tonight’s show, pinning Tamina after a big boot to the face. The fast paced finish saw Lana trip up Naomi outside as Charlotte kicked Tamina in the face before making the cover.It’s all about an opportunity a
  
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• Josh Mathews Talks Impact Wrestling’s Digital Growth, How He Started On Commentary, Lucha Underground, Advice For Announcers

  20-09-2017 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
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  Impact Wrestling’s Josh Mathews was recently a guest on Interactive Wrestling Radio; you can read a few highlights and listen to the interview below:
  Josh Mathews comments on Impact Wrestling’s growth on digital platforms: 
  “It is super exciting. In 2017 and going forward, I think you almost have to have a footprint and a presence on these OTT platforms. Not only will we have Global Wrestling Network, GWN, but we’ll also be on Pluto TV whic
  
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• Kevin Owens Comments On Attack On Vince McMahon, Makes An ‘Apology’ (Video)

  20-09-2017 03:29 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  Kevin Owens appeared via satellite and apologized for his actions last week, but said Shane McMahon made him do it, and he had it coming. Owens talks about respecting Vince, and he shook his hand, but all of the sudden, Vince ‘became’ Shane and he snapped and beat him up. Owens apologizes again for what he will do to Shane at Hell In A Cell, and he says Shane condemned him, but he won’t go to Hell. Owens says he’s going to
  
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• Kevin Owens Comments On Attack On Vince McMahon, Makes An ‘Apology’, Dolph Ziggler ‘Breaks It Down’ On SD! Live (Videos)

  20-09-2017 03:29 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  Kevin Owens appeared via satellite and apologized for his actions last week, but said Shane McMahon made him do it, and he had it coming. Owens talks about respecting Vince, and he shook his hand, but all of the sudden, Vince ‘became’ Shane and he snapped and beat him up. Owens apologizes again for what he will do to Shane at Hell In A Cell, and he says Shane condemned him, but he won’t go to Hell. Owens says he’s going to
  
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• Charlotte Flair Returns To Smackdown, Fatal 4 Way Contender’s Match Announced For Tonight’s Main Event

  20-09-2017 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  Charlotte Flair returned to WWE Smackdown Live tonight and talked about the past several weeks being life or death moments, and she promises to make every single moment from now on the biggest she can.
  Natalya comes out and says she is here to host a Celebration Of Women, and cites names like Florence Nightengale and Oprah Winfrey, and the athletes in the Mae Young Classic. She said it all goes back to celebrating one woman, and she unveils a big photo of hersel
  
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• Rusev Gets Revenge On Randy Orton For Summerslam (Video), Eli Drake Is Ready For Bound For Glory

  20-09-2017 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  As seen on tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live, Rusev challenged Randy Orton to an impromptu match and scored an upset win, getting a bit of revenge for his quick loss at WWE Summerslam.
  Orton defeated Aiden English on tonight’s show, then Rusev came out and talked about how Orton embarrassed him at Summerslam and he was going to get back at him. Orton agreed to a match on the spot, then Rusev rushed the ring as En
  
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• Title Match Announced For WWE Hell In A Cell

  20-09-2017 02:20
  – The Usos have announced that they invoke their rematch clause from SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day for a match at the October WWE Hell In a Cell pay-per-view.
  Hell In a Cell is a SmackDown exclusive event takes place on October 8th from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.The post Title Match Announced For WWE Hell In A Cell appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Live Results (09/19) – AJ Styles Vs. Baron Corbin!

  20-09-2017 02:17
  A video package runs highlighting Kevin Owen’s headbutt to Vince McMahon last week.
  We go live inside the Oracle Arena in Oakland.
  Here comes Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon to kick off the show.
  Shane McMahon opens Smackdown in Oakland
  No dancing around for Shane tonight as he heads to the ring all business. Shane says we all just witness the cowardly act by Kevin Owens last week, beating down his father in the middle of this ring. “One thing’s for sure, my old man is one
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Coverage ** IN PROGRESS ** – AJ Styles Vs. Baron Corbin

  20-09-2017 02:17
  A video package runs highlighting Kevin Owen’s headbutt to Vince McMahon last week.
  We go live inside the Oracle Arena in Oakland.
  Here comes Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon to kick off the show.
  Shane McMahon opens Smackdown in Oakland
  No dancing around for Shane tonight as he heads to the ring all business. Shane says we all just witness the cowardly act by Kevin Owens last week, beating down his father in the middle of this ring. “One thing’s for sure, my old man is one
  
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• Ed Nordholm Comments On Choosing Ottawa Venue For Bound For Glory, Impact’s Focus On In-Ring Action

  20-09-2017 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  IMPACT Wrestling President Ed Nordholm recently spoke with Tim Baines for the Ottawa Citizen; you can read a few highlights below:
  Ed Nordholm comments on choosing the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park to host Bound For Glory and Impact TV tapings, where they expect a smaller crowd than a normal arena would hold: 
  “We’re legacy people. It’s a great facility with a rich history. An arena would be a big place for us to sell. We want to have a venue with an intim
  
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• Possible #1 Contender’s Match On Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, Who Is Expected To Win *Spoilers*

  20-09-2017 01:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting WWE has plans for a triple threat number one contender’s match for the Women’s Championship planned for tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live.
  Related: Possible #1 Contender’s Match On Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, Who Is Expected To Win *Spoilers*
  Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Naomi are scheduled to face off on tonight’s show with the winner facing Natalya at WWE Hell In A Cell. PWInsider.com
  
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• New Title Match Confirmed For WWE Hell In A Cell PPV, Nakamura Gets A Hero’s Welcome In Japan (Videos)

  20-09-2017 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Hell In A Cell
  WWE confirmed The Usos will invoke their rematch clause and they will challenge The New Day for the Smackdown Tag Team Championship at WWE Hell In A Cell this month. Dasha Fuentes broke the news on WWE’s YouTube channel, and got comments from The Usos about picking their spot as seen in the video below:Shinsuke Nakamura
  The following video features Shinsuke Nakamura reflecting on his trip home to compete on the WWE live event tour of Japan as a Smackdown Superstar:The p
  
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• WWE Smackdown Results (9/19): Shane McMahon Returns to Confront Kevin Owens, Rusev Crushes Orton, Women’s 4-Way Main Event

  20-09-2017 01:47 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Smackdown Results
  September 19, 2017
  The show opens with a video package highlighting Kevin Owens’ attack on Vince McMahon last week, before Tom Phillips welcomes us to WWE Smackdown alongside Byron Saxton and Corey Graves.
  Getting right to business, Shane McMahon makes his way out with a very serious look on his face without the usual pomp and circumstance of his entrance. He called Owens’ actions last week cowardly and despicable, stating that he loved his father despite the f
  
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• Bobby Roode On His ‘Glorious Domination’ Theme Song, WrestleMania Debut

  20-09-2017 01:08
  – WWE Superstar Bobby Roode recently participated in a interview on 107.7 The Bone with Baby Huey & Bimbo Jimbo a week back, check out the highlights below:
  On having no issue with joining NXT before the main roster:
  “I was very excited to be a part of NXT actually because it was such a hot brand! At the time Finn Balor was down there. Shinsuke Nakamura was just starting out. Samoa Joe, Austin Aries, guys who I had the pleasure of working with in the past. So, I was extremely exc
  
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• Paige Tweets Day Two Update From WWE PC

  20-09-2017 01:07
  – WWE Superstar Paige took to Twitter announced that she was back at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando today as she works towards getting cleared to return to the ring.She tweeted the following on wrapping up day two:Day 2 done at the @WWEPerformCtr feeling great. Thanks for all the support. Appreciate it a lot.
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) September 19, 2017
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  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) September 19, 2017The post Paige Tweets Day Two Update From WWE PC app
  
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• Bobby Roode On Joining WWE At This Point In His Career, Why NXT Was Special

  20-09-2017 00:57
  – WWE Superstar Bobby Roode recently participated in a interview on 107.7 The Bone with Baby Huey & Bimbo Jimbo a week back, check out the highlights below:
  On joining the WWE at this point in his career:
  “I always wanted to be a part of WWE. I have been in this business for almost 20 years. 19 to be exact. Back in my early days I had many tryouts here, and tried to show my face as often as possible whenever WWE would come around. The timing wasn’t right for whatever reason
  
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• Five Things You Need To Know Before WWE Smackdown Live (Video), Sheamus / Cesaro Note, Olympian Erica Wiebe At WWE PC (Videos)

  20-09-2017 00:54 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Smackdown Live
  The above video features Cathy Kelley reviewing everything you need to know heading into tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live, including fallout from Kevin Owens’ attack on Mr. McMahon, AJ Styles’ title defense against Baron Corbin and more.
  Related: Baron Corbin Cuts Promo on AJ Styles on Tonight’s United States Championship Match, Audio Version of Ric and Charlotte’s Book Cancelled
  Dudley … Bar?
  On a related note, Kelley is featu
  
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• Total Divas Season 7 Premiere Date & Details Revealed, John Cena Copes With Invisibility (Video)

  20-09-2017 00:35 via wrestlezone.com
  Total Divas
  WWE.com confirmed the seventh season of Total Divas will premiere on Wednesday, November 1st at 9/8 Central on E! Network.
  Other notable details about this season include:
  Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Naomi, Natalya, Lana, Maryse, Carmella, Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss make up this season’s cast
  The season finale, airing January 31, 2018, will mark the show’s 100th episode.
  Storylines include:
  Natalya challenging Naomi’s title reign
  The Bellas explore new ventures during th
  
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• Upcoming NXT Live Event Cancelled, Enzo Amore Faces Off With Neville, More On Tonight’s 205 Live

  20-09-2017 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  NXT
  The NXT Twitter account posted the following announcement, revealing this weekend’s NXT live event in Saint Augustine, Florida has been cancelled:Due to the Nat’l Guard activating after Hurricane Irma, the 9/22 LE in St Augustine is cancelled. For tix info email [email protected]
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 19, 2017 
  205 Live
  WWE has announced Enzo Amore and Neville will meet face to face in the ring on tonight’s episode of 205 Live.
  Tonight’s show
  
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