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• Nick Hausman Named The New Executive Editor Of WrestleZone

  22-09-2017 23:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  WrestleZone is proud to announce that Nick Hausman has just been named the new Executive Editor for WrestleZone.com.
  A formal “Letter From The Editor” with more info about the move will be released by Hausman on Monday morning.
  WATCH: WZ’s Nick Hausman Interviews Jerry Lawler as Iconic Andy Kaufman Character at C2E2
  Here is a little more information about Nick:
  Nick has been one of the core contributors for WrestleZone for the past two years. He is a
  
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• WZ Daily 9.22.17: WWE’s Statement On Mahal Controversy, FloSports’ Lawsuit Against WWN Live, Rumored Four Horsewomen Feud Plans, More

  22-09-2017 22:15 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 Live Audio Wrestling’s Wai Ting as his co-host.
  The pro wrestling news topics that Nick & Wai&
  
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• Rob Van Dam On Possibly Returning To WWE

  22-09-2017 21:13
  Ex-WWE superstar Rob Van Dam was recently interviewed by Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso to promote his appearance at Booker T’s upcoming charity event, which will be a show for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
  During the interview, Van Dam was asked about a possible WWE return. RVD said that he has spoke with WWE recently, but it hasn’t been about a return. However, he is open to returning to the company under the right circumstances.
  “I’m looking at 24 matche
  
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• Sasha Banks Says MMA’s ‘Phony’ Horsewomen Can’t Hang With WWE’s Horsewomen

  22-09-2017 21:08
  Bleacher Report recently interviewed ex-WWE Raw and NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks, and while speaking about the MMA Four Horsewomen being at the Mae Young Classic, she said that Ronda Rousey’s stable is “phony” while adding that they couldn’t hang with herself, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, or Bayley in a WWE ring.
  “I got to see the picture of our Horsewomen versus the phony Four Horsewomen. They’re fans of us. That’s why they’re called th
  
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• Charlotte Flair On Ronda Rousey Being At The Mae Young Classic

  22-09-2017 21:02
  If Ronda Rousey does end up coming to WWE, she’ll likely face one of two people: Stephanie McMahon or Charlotte Flair.
  During a recent interview with 107.7 The Bone, Charlotte was asked about possibly being Rousey’s first opponent, and she explained why it was great to have the former UFC champion at the Mae Young Classic.
  “Absolutely! For sure, and I think it’s great she was around the Mae Young Classic whether she’s interested in coming to WWE or not. It just crea
  
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• John Cena On The Current WWE Roster: ‘The Amount Of Complacency Is Staggering’

  22-09-2017 20:54
  John Cena was recently a guest on Edge and Christian’s podcast, and while he thinks that the current WWE roster is loaded with talent, he also thinks that the current WWE roster doesn’t take enough chances.
  In short, he thinks the current WWE roster is far too complacent:
  “The amount of complacency is staggering. I mean, these guys are all so gifted and there’s never been a better time, ever, to make a name for yourself in WWE. With all of the platforms that we have, with
  
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• John Cena Explains Why He Loves Working With New Talent

  22-09-2017 20:46
  Former 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena was recently a guest on Edge and Christian’s podcast, where he expressed his passion for working with new WWE signees and main roster call ups.
  In recent years, Cena has had amazing matches with guys like Kevin Owens and AJ Styles, both of which had been wrestling for quite a while, but they were new to the WWE system and audience, which is why Cena wanted to work with them.
  “AJ was kinda the culmination for years we began recru
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 35

  22-09-2017 20:41
  
  
  Dan Ryno, Wil Lewis, & Jason Calascibetta preview No Mercy, remember Bobby Heenan, talk racist Jinder Mahal promos, Starrcade, the WWE Network survey, and answer your emails!Listen here:
  https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Episode+35.mp3
  Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 35 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Update On The Undertaker’s In-Ring Future

  22-09-2017 20:36
  Even though an official announcement was never made, many assume that The Undertaker has retired from pro wrestling, although some are still hoping to see him wrestle again.
  On Thursday, Michelle McCool, who is The Undertaker’s wife, posted a photo of her and her husband on her Instagram page, and she used the hashtag “#RetiredLife” in the caption.
  Here’s the photo: Lunch room/school store monitor for day = spying on our kid/s (my kids' friends, by default, get spied on a
  
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• Thank You For The Past Seven Years of My Life on WrestleZone

  22-09-2017 20:29 via wrestlezone.com
  I feel like writing about something important in that moment always brings out the raw emotions and what you are truly feeling, instead of sugar coating it and writing a fluff article a few weeks later. That is why I decided to use this platform to discuss the phone call I received earlier today. Justin LaBar gave me the news that WrestleZone, a website that I have been working for since 2009, is letting us go. My first instinct was shock, seeing a lot of my hard work go to waste and end with v
  
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• Jim Cornette On Why He’s Chosen To Leave GFW

  22-09-2017 20:29
  Last month, Jim Cornette made his return to Global Force Wrestling/Impact as the promotion’s new on-screen authority figure, replacing Bruce Prichard.
  But, a little over a month after his return, Cornette has decided to part ways with Global Force Wrestling, and on a recent edition of his podcast, he explained why he’s chosen to leave GFW.
  You can check out his explanation below: 
  The post Jim Cornette On Why He’s Chosen To Leave GFW appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jim Ross On Paige Returning To WWE

  22-09-2017 20:18
  As previously noted, former WWE Divas Champion Paige, who has been out of action for quite some time due to a neck injury, is preparing for her in-ring return at the WWE Performance Center.
  In his latest blog post over at JRsBarBQ.com, Jim Ross talked about Paige’s impending WWE return, saying that she has too much talent to not be fully invested in WWE.
  “Happy to see WWE’s Paige back in the Performance Center getting ready to make her return to the ring on the main roster,&rdq
  
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• Chris Jericho On His Relationship With Vince McMahon

  22-09-2017 20:13
  Chris Jericho recently spoke with Monster to promote his new book, and during the interview Y2J talked at length about his relationship with WWE chairman Vince McMahon.
  “The relationship I have with Vince now — and I think of us as friends — took years to develop. When you’re working with someone who’s at the top of their game, they are really complex, and it’s not possible to gain their trust and respect overnight. You can’t rush it.
  “It helps to
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Network Spotlight Elite TJ Perkins (Photos)

  22-09-2017 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Welcome to Figure Friday! Today we take a look at the all-NEW WWE Network Spotlight Elite TJ Perkins, only available at Toys R Us! This is TJ’s very first figure in the Mattel WWE line. You can order him on the Toys R Us website here.TJP Clutch ———————————————————- Check out my in-depth review on WrestleZone.com’s #FigureFriday tomorrow featuring the Mattel WWE Network Sp
  
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• How Brock Lesnar vs Braun Strowman Is Booked, Win $ Answering Questions About What Happens At No Mercy

  22-09-2017 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
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  WrestleRumble.com has a first prize of $500 and more for getting the most points by predicting what happens at No Mercy. Go on to WrestleRumble.com and you’ll see the types of questions they ask about No Mercy and what happens. You can also see the prize list.
  WrestleRumble.com presents pay-per-view weekend of Chair Shot Reality which kicks off with Brock Lesnar vs Braun Strowman and how it gets booked. Here’s an excerpt:
  Josh Isenberg: Braun Strowman
  
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• WWE Releases Exclusive Interview w/ Goldberg Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of His WCW Debut

  22-09-2017 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE has released an exclusive interview with Goldberg commemorating the 20th anniversary of his in-ring, televised debut for WCW.
  We have included some excerpts below. You can read the full interview HERE.
  Related: Five Forgotten Goldberg RivalsWWE.COM: What was your first meeting like with the people who ran WCW?
   
  GOLDBERG: [Laughs] I met them years ago, you know? I had played at the Falcons and I went to University of Georgia; it was home base in Atlanta.
  
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• Five Forgotten Goldberg Rivals, Smackdown Live Tag Team Star Has A Baby, WWE Gets Ready For The First Day Of ‘Fall’ (Video)

  22-09-2017 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
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  Five Forgotten Goldberg Rivals
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  You’ve seen Goldberg’s legendary showdowns with Brock Lesnar and Triple H, but do you remember his other rivals in WWE and WCW?Smackdown Live Tag Team Star Has A Baby
  Konnor of The Ascension has posted the following to Instagram noting that he just had a boy named a Elijah:Happiest day of my life! #Elijah #fatherhood
  A post shared by Ryan Parmeter (@konnor_ascension_
  
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• WWN Live Issues Statement Regarding FloSlam’s Lawsuit Against Them

  22-09-2017 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
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  PWInsider.com reached out to to WWN Live for a comment on the recent lawsuit that has been filed against them by FloSlam.
  Related: FloSlam Suing WWN Live Over Breach Of Contract, Negligent Misrepresentation Over Past PPV & VOD Figures
  The attorney representing WWN Live, Samuel Heller, responded to them with the following:
  While we prefer not to litigate cases in the media, it is clear that FloSports is attempting to use the press to create leverage in this dispute
  
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• Former WCW Star Makes Surprise Debut During ROH Honor Rumble

  22-09-2017 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  Happy Friday of Honor! Every Friday WrestleZone and Ring of Honor like to treat pro wrestling fans to some exclusive ROH content!
  Today WZ is happy to present this exclusive sneak peek at this weekend’s episode of ROH TV featuring the surprise debut of a former WCW Superstar. Enjoy!Photo Credit: Taylor Armstrong Photo Credit: Taylor Armstrong Photo Credit: Taylor Armstrong Photo Credit: Taylor Armstrong Photo Credit: Taylor ArmstrongThe post Former WCW Star Makes Surpr
  
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• The Bella Twins Returning To WWE In 2018?, How Many F5s Will Brock Lesnar Use Against Braun Strowman?

  22-09-2017 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Bella Twins Returning To WWE In 2018?
  The Bella Twins were recently interviewed by In Touch Weekly and had the following to say about a potential WWE return:
  Even with their busy lives, they have plans to get back in the WWE ring. “We miss it terribly,” Brie says. “I think about it every day. Once you have the passion for wrestling, you can’t forget it,” Nikki adds. “I say we make our comeback in
  
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• Confirmed Matches For PWG All Star Weekend 13, Eli Drake Defends His World Championship At AAA In Mexico (Video)

  22-09-2017 05:38 via wrestlezone.com
  PWG ASW 13
  Pro Wrestling Guerrilla announced the following matches for both nights of the PWG All Star Weekend 13, which takes place on October 20th and 21st in Reseda, California:
  Night One
  Adam Brooks vs Mark Haskins
  Joey Janela vs Trevor Lee
  Jeff Cobb vs Jonah Rock
  Flash Morgan Webster vs Travis Banks
  Keith Lee vs Matthew Riddle
  Ricochet vs WALTER
  REY FENIX vs Sammy Guevara vs Rey Horus vs Flamita
  Night Two
  Rey Horus vs Matt Sydal
  Adam Brooks vs Jonah Rock
  Travis Banks vs Trent?
  Joey Janela
  
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• Steve Austin Talks Broken Skull Challenge, Being ‘Stone Cold’ Compared To Hosting, Which WWE Stars Would Excel On The Show

  22-09-2017 05:24 via wrestlezone.com
  Stone Cold Steve Austin recently spoke with Scott Fishman for TV Insider while promoting the new season of his Broken Skull Challenge show on CMT; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Steve Austin comments on the differences in playing the ‘Stone Cold’ character compared to hosting Broken Skull Ranch: 
  “Being ‘Stone Cold’ was a lot of fun. That was a guy who was in his element talking a lot of trash…That was the business of pro wrestling. It was entertain
  
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• This Week’s After IMPACT, Drew McIntyre Comments On Title Defense (Videos)

  22-09-2017 04:41 via wrestlezone.com
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  NXT Live
  The following video features NXT Champion Drew McIntyre commenting on his title defense at tonight’s NXT live event in Lowell, Massachusetts.
  Drew talks about his excitement to be in Lowell as NXT Champion, and it’s mentioned that last time they were there the NXT title changed hands, but Drew says that’s not happening tonight. The title change mentioned is when Samoa Joe defeated Finn Balor for the title back on April
  
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• Preview For Next Week’s Victory Road Edition Of Impact Wrestling, Current Advertised Matches

  22-09-2017 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  The following matches are being advertised for next week’s ‘Victory Road’ themed episode of Impact Wrestling on POP TV:
  GFW Global Championship
  Eli Drake (c) vs Johnny Mundo
  GFW World Tag Team Championship
  LAX (c) vs oVe
  GFW X Division Championship
  Trevor Lee (c) vs Petey Williams
  Taya Valkyrie, Taryn Terrell & Sienna vs Gail Kim, Rosemary & Allie
  Related: GFW Impact Results (9/21) Eli Drake Defends in Mexico, Johnny Impact Does Double Duty, Final Hype for Victory Road
  
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• Mia Yim vs Santana Garrett Set For MLW One-Shot On October 5th; Updated Event Card

  22-09-2017 02:13 via wrestlezone.com
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  MLW issued the following:MIA YIM VS. SANTANA GARRETT SET FOR MLW ONE-SHOT ON OCTOBER 5TH IN ORLANDOORLANDO, FLORIDA – Mia Yim has signed to compete against fellow Mae Young Classic competitor Santana Garrett in just 2 weeks at MLW: One-Shot at Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, FL on Thursday night October 5th.Following 2 dominating rounds in the Mae Young Classic, Mia Yim looks to showcase her explosive striking
  
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• GFW Impact Results (9/21) Eli Drake Defends in Mexico, Johnny Impact Does Double Duty, Final Hype for Victory Road!

  22-09-2017 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  GFW Impact Results
  September 21st, 2017
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
  Share your thoughts on tonight’s show in the Disqus section below! You can also participate on social media by using the #wrestlezone hashtag to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show. We want you to share our exclusive coverage page by clicking the social media buttons at the bottom of the article!
  Backstage, Johnny Impact is searching for Eli Drake. Impact
  
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• FloSlam Suing WWN Live Over Breach Of Contract, Negligent Misrepresentation Over Past PPV & VOD Figures

  22-09-2017 01:03 via wrestlezone.com
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  PWTorch is reporting FloSports has filed a lawsuit against WWN, the parent company of EVOLVE, due to WWN misrepresenting financial data for iPPV and VOD events.
  PWTorch says the lawsuit, filed on September 15 in Travis County, Texas, claims FloSlam was induced into paying WWN hundreds of thousands of dollars, but were told data and spreadsheets containing the VOD and PPV numbers had been lost. FloSlam then claimed they finally got the data, but inaccuracies
  
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• Roman Reigns On His Relationship w/ John Cena, Responding To Cena’s Broken Zipper Dig, Advice From Fandango

  22-09-2017 00:51 via wrestlezone.com
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  Roman Reigns was a recent guest on the In This Corner podcast; you can read a few transcribed highlights (courtesy of CBS Sports) and listen to the interview below:
  Roman Reigns comments on his relationship with John Cena: 
  “I’ll be completely honest: Me and John have always been cordial, but I would not say we are close friends by any means. There is a business respect, but I think that’s what makes this so special that we’r
  
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• AJ Styles Writes Comic Book About His WWE Debut, Cathy Kelley Comments On Paige’s Likely WWE Return (Video)

  22-09-2017 00:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  AJ Styles
  CBS Sports’ Brian Campbell is exclusively reporting AJ Styles has authored an upcoming issue of BOOM! Studios’ WWE comic book to relive his WWE debut.
  Styles, along with co-writer Michael Kingston (Headlocked) and BOOM! shared a behind-the-scenes look at the new story, which is titled “The Debut of AJ Styles.” and talked about some of Styles’ rookie year highlights, including his Rumble debut being kept a secret, and who mig
  
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• Sasha Banks On Wanting Time Off, Not Knowing What To Expect Coming To Raw, Missing Mae Young Classic

  22-09-2017 00:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  Sasha Banks was recently interviewed by Bleacher Report to promote the upcoming Raw Women’s Championship at No Mercy. Banks discussed wanting to take time off, NXT vs. Raw, missing Mae Young Classic, and more.
  Here are the highlights.
  On if she ever feels like taking time off:
  “Honestly, sometimes. Like, a week like this. We just got back from Australia yesterday, and every single day, we had a flight. There’s the ti
  
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• Current WWE Star Replacing Davey Richards At EVOLVE This Weekend, Updated Match Cards For Events In Michigan & Illinois

  22-09-2017 00:18 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWN Live issued the following alert, announcing Cedric Alexander is replacing Davey Richards at this weekend’s EVOLVE live events, and much more:
  Related: Former ROH Champion & TNA Superstar Davey Richards to Undergo Knee Surgery, Cancels All Remaining Bookings For 2017BREAKING NEWS: WWE Superstar Cedric Alexander to replace Davey Richards at EVOLVE this Friday in the Detroit area and this Saturday in the Chicago area. Let’s get to it&h
  
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• Johnny Impact On Decision To Sign w/ GFW, Lucha Underground’s Future, Taya Valkyrie, Ignoring Rumors Of GFW’s Status

  22-09-2017 00:14 via wrestlezone.com
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  IMPACT Wrestling and Lucha Underground star Johnny Impact was a recent guest on Ring Rust Radio; you can read a few transcribed highlights and listen to the interview below:Johnny Impact on what went into his decision to sign with IMPACT Wrestling:So I’ve been in talks with people from TNA and GFW for a long time. Big John Gaburick, Taz, Lagana, Jarrett, and really what it came down to was it was a great opportunity and it didn&rsquo
  
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• Hulk Hogan Featured On FOX New Channel’s ‘Objectified’

  22-09-2017 00:12
  – The following was sent out today:
  FOX NEWS CHANNEL’S OBJECTIFIED TO FEATURE HULK HOGAN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th
  Wrestling Icon to Open Up About His Victory in the Courtroom Against Gawker Media
  This weekend on FOX News Channel’s (FNC) brand new series OBJECTified host Harvey Levin will feature an intimate interview with wrestling icon Hulk Hogan on Sunday, September 24that 8PM/ET. Throughout the hour, Hogan will open up about his legendary career in the ring, the possibility
  
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• Ric Flair On His Recent Health Scare, Social Drinking Habits, Hospital Stay And More

  22-09-2017 00:08
  – WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently called into the Dan LeBatard Show to talk about his current health and recovery, check out the highlights below:
  Ric Flair talks about when he started to feel sick, and how bad his condition was in the hospital:“I got sick. I had eaten some raw oysters and I told Wendy I didn’t feel right,” said Flair. “She took me over to the hospital on the eleventh of August, and by the 14th I was on life support.”
  “They told my
  
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• WWE Reveals NXT Stars In-Ring Debut

  22-09-2017 00:05
  – As noted, after TakeOver: Brooklyn III, Adam Cole has been accompanying fellow “Undisputed” members Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly to the ring, as well as attacking Drew McIntyre..
  WWE’s Cathy Kelley has revealed that Cole will be making his NXT in-ring debut next week against Eric Young.
  Check out the video below:BREAKING: @catherinekelley has learned that @AdamColePro's in-ring debut in @WWENXT will take place NEXT WEDNESDAY against @TheEricYoung! pic.twitter.com/
  
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