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• Nia Jax Gear Inspired By ‘Game of Thrones’, New WCCW Content Added To WWE Network

  03-10-2017 23:50
  Credit: YouTube– WWE Raw Superstar Nia Jax recently took to Twitter and revealed that her new gear, seen on last night’s Raw episode, was apparently inspired by Game of Thrones character Cersei.
  Check out her tweet below:Channeling my inner #GameOfThrones character… Cersei ! My new gear is inspired by her pic.twitter.com/fgYph0pWFb
  — Nia Jax (@NiaJaxWWE) October 3, 2017– WWE announced the following content will be added to WWE Network:
  Just added to WWE Network: WC
  
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• Enzo Amore’s Cruiserweight Division Insults Get Ranked (Video), Ringside Fest Confirms WWE Superstar Lineup

  03-10-2017 23:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  Ringside Fest
  Ringside Fest posted the following announcement, confirming Braun Strowman, Finn Balor, Alexa Bliss and Big Cass as this year’s event guests:
  WWE® Superstars Braun Strowman™, Alexa Bliss™, Finn Balor®, and Big Cass™ Take Over NYC!
  NEW YORK, NY – RINGSIDE COLLECTIBLES, INC. presents the 14th annual RINGSIDE FEST scheduled for Sunday, October 29th at Car
  
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• Bayley On Needing a Change In The Ring, Feeling ‘Anxious’

  03-10-2017 23:11
  Photo Credit: YouTube– WWE Superstar Bayley recently participated in a interview with Metro.co.uk to help promote upcoming live events in the UK next month, check out the selected highlights below:
  Considering your storyline with Sasha Banks at the moment, a lot of fans are wondering if your character is going to get darker and meaner over the next few months. Are you comfortable if that happens?“It’s something I think about because I know anything is possible when you’re
  
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• Batista Talks ‘Bladerunner’, EVOLVE Teases the End, WWE 2K18 8-Bit Mode

  03-10-2017 23:10
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsBatista Talks ‘Bladerunner’
  Below is a new interview with former WWE Champion Dave “Batista” Bautista discussing the making of the new “Bladerunner 2049” film.
  In the film, Batista plays the role of Sapper Morton, and below is IMDB.com’s official movie synopsis:
  “A young blade runner’s discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who’s been missing for thirty
  
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• WWE TLC Poster Reveals Likely Main Event Match? (Photo)

  03-10-2017 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Source: Superfan Smilez (via Reddit) 
  The following image is the reported poster for the WWE TLC pay-per-view, and all but gives away that there is a Shield reunion coming next month:
  While the reunion isn’t official on TV (yet), the poster features Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose together billed as The Shield. Early reports had them facing The Miztourage, but Pro Wrestling Sheet said that was not set in stone. Judging by last night’s episode of RAW, we may end up s
  
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• AJ Lee Featured In New Mental Health Awareness PSA, What Made This Week’s Top Ten WWE RAW Moments? (Videos)

  03-10-2017 22:36 via wrestlezone.com
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  AJ Lee
  The following video from Chicago Mag is titled “Living with Mental Illness (and What to Know if You’re Not)”, in honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week.
  Former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee, Marty DeRosa and others are featured in the video talking about the stigmas attached to mental illnesses, hiding it from people, overcoming obstacles and more:
  What do a cheerleader, chef, wrestling champion, and Navy vet have in common?
  
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Viewership Sees Decrease, See The ‘Evolution Of Orton’ In Video Games (Video)

  03-10-2017 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW saw the show bring in 2.773 million viewers, which is down from 2.923 million last week.
  This week’s show saw an hourly breakdown of 2.945 million in the first hour, 2.756 million in the second hour, and 2.619 million in the final hour, which was highlighted by Enzo Amore’s address of the WWE Cruiserweight division. Last night’s show was 13th overall in total viewership for the night last night, and 4th
  
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• WWE Raw Viewership Decreases With Cruiserweight Main Event

  03-10-2017 22:24
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, which featured Enzo Amore and the cruiserweight division closing the show, averaged 2.773 million viewers, which is down from last week’s 2.923 million viewership average. WWE Raw ranked #13 on cable TV for the night, with the returning Monday Night Football game taking the #1 spot.
  Last night’s WWE Raw also featured previously hyped main events of The Miz vs Roman Reigns for the IC Title and Braun Strowman vs Set
  
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• Bayley On Being Comfortable With A Heel Turn, Being Seen As Equals, How She Handles Being Taunted

  03-10-2017 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
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  Bayley recently spoke with Metro UK while promoting WWE’s upcoming European tour; you can read a few highlights below:
  Bayley on fan speculation that her storyline with Sasha Banks will lead to a heel turn, if she’s comfortable with it: 
  It’s something I think about because I know anything is possible when you’re with WWE. I don’t know if I have to go to the dark side, although I do read all the tweets and I do kno
  
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• Cody & Brandi Rhodes To Appear On New Season Of E! Network’s “WAGS”

  03-10-2017 21:59 via wrestlezone.com
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  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting Brandi Rhodes will be a cast member on the next season of WAGS, and her husband and current Ring Of Honor World Champion Cody will be joining her.
  The report states production sources confirmed Brandi is heavily featured in the Atlanta based season of WAGS, and the show will focus on her wrestling career. Her ROH match against Kelly Klein at Atlanta’s Center Stage will also reportedly be featured in the series.
  WAGS Atlanta is an
  
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• Preview Of WWE 2K18’s New 8-Bit Mode, Can You Beat The Braun Strowman Chipotle Challenge? (Videos)

  03-10-2017 21:50 via wrestlezone.com
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  Uproxx‘s Tony Xypteras posted a new article about his ‘Braun Strowman Chipotle’ Challenge, stemming from a previous interview where Strowman revealed his go-to order at the restaurant.
  Strowman told The Masked Man Show podcast’s David Shoemaker what he orders at Chipotle, which he says he frequents enough that his local store knows his order and he ‘kinda eats like a cow’ and grazes all da
  
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• Mick Foley Comments On Lance Russell’s Passing

  03-10-2017 21:38
  – As noted, “The Voice of Memphis Wrestling”, Lance Russell, passed away last night at the age of 91.
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley took to social media and posted the following heartfelt thoughts regarding the recent passing of “The Voice of Memphis Wrestling” Lance Russell:
  GOODBYE LANCE
  The wrestling and this lost a true gentleman and one of its finest announcers ever with the passing of Lance Russell at age 91. Lance was the voice of Memphis wrestling dating all
  
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• WWE Stars in NYC for IGN Showdown, Top 10 Raw Moments

  03-10-2017 21:31
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsWWE Stars in NYC for IGN Showdown
  IGN has announced WWE stars AJ Styles, Kofi Kingston, Cesaro and Sasha Banks will be appearing at the eSports Showdown taking place in New York on October 5th.
  IGN noted the following regarding the event:
  “IGN is happy to announce that it will be hosting the WWE + IGN eSports Showdown in New York on Thursday, October 5, as well as a live stream of the event that night. WWE stars will go head-to-head as they virtually battle i
  
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• Xavier Woods Hypes WWE x IGN eSports Showdown (Video), This Week’s WWE RAW Social Media Score

  03-10-2017 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 107,000 uniques and 151,000 interactions on Facebook, which is down from 122,000 uniques and 173,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show had 44,000 uniques and 211,000 interactions on Twitter, which is an increase in uniques from 38,000, but down in interactions from 223,000 last week. Overall, this week’s show had 151,000 total uniques and 3
  
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• Mickie James To Be Inducted Into Native American Music Awards Hall Of Fame

  03-10-2017 21:26 via wrestlezone.com
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  Niagara Frontier Publications is reporting WWE star Mickie James will be inducted into the Native American Music Awards (N.A.M.A.) Hall of Fame during their 17th annual awards ceremony next week.
  The Native American Music Awards issued the following release today:
  WWE® SUPERSTAR MICKIE JAMES™
  TO RECEIVE SPECIAL HONORS AT THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL AWARDS
  Mickie James To Be Inducted Into The N.A.M.A. Hall of Fame
  October 2, 2017&
  
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• AJ Styles & Shane WWE 2K18 Videos, HHH Arrives in India

  03-10-2017 21:14
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comTriple H Arrives in India
  Below are photos and videos of Triple H arriving in Mumbai, India today to announce the WWE live events taking place in India in December.
  As we noted yesterday, current WWE Champion Jinder Mahal will be traveling to India for the events, despite them being Raw brand shows:
  Read Also: Will Jinder Mahal Still Be Champion When WWE Tours India?Been awhile since I’ve been in India…. immediately remembered why I love it.Thanks for the wa
  
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• Brandi and Cody Rhodes to Star in Spinoff TV Show

  03-10-2017 21:08
  Photo Credit: AXS TVAccording to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Ring of Honor star Cody Rhodes and his wife Brandi will be appearing on a spinoff show of the current reality show “WAGS”.
  The show will be titled “WAGS Atlanta”, and will be a spinoff of the show which featured former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly. The Sheet report notes Brandi Rhodes will be heavily featured in the new show, and her husband Cody will be involved.
  Read Also: Update on Cody Signing with Ring of Honor
  Additional
  
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• Stephanie McMahon on Rousey’s WWE Offer, SD Update

  03-10-2017 21:00
  Photo Credit: YouTube.com5 Things You Need to Know Before SD!
  WWE has released the following video, highlighting 5 things you need to know heading into WWE Smackdown Live tonight:Update on Ronda Rousey to WWE
  During a recent interview with TMZ.com, Stephanie McMahon revealed that there is an open offer on the table for Ronda Rousey to sign with WWE.
  During the brief interview, which you can check out below, McMahon said, “We’d love to have you in WWE.”The post Stephanie McMahon
  
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• WWE Comments On Lance Russell’s Passing

  03-10-2017 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE.com posted the following statement after Jerry Lawler confirmed legendary wrestling announcer Lance Russell passed away at age 91:
  WWE is saddened to learn that Lance Russell, the legendary voice of Memphis, Tenn., wrestling, has passed away at age 91.
  A fixture of the Memphis circuit, Russell’s career as an announcer began in the late 1950s and spanned nearly 40 years until his semi-retirement in 1997. His avuncular charm and steady hand guided fans who
  
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• Triple H Gets A Warm Greeting In Mumbai, SHIELD Members Convene At End Of RAW, EVOLVE Teases ‘The End’

  03-10-2017 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0729 — Pictured: Triple H “Thank You Notes” on August 18, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Triple H Gets A Warm Greeting In Mumbai
  Triple H has posted the following to Twitter:Landed in Mumbai and was warmly greeted. A beautiful country with wonderful cultures, excited for my visit. @WWEIndia pic.twitter.com/8xKrw2VPoN
  — Triple H (@TripleH) October 3, 2017
  Been awhile since
  
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• Shane McMahon & AJ Styles WWE 2K18 Entrances (Videos)

  03-10-2017 20:18 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE has released Shane McMahon and AJ Styles‘ WWE 2k18 entrance videos on-line.
  Related: WWE 2K18 Universe Mode Details Revealed: New Rivalry Types, Intensity, Power Rankings, More (Photos)
  The post Shane McMahon & AJ Styles WWE 2K18 Entrances (Videos) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Shayna Baszler Officially Joins WWE Performance Center; Steph McMahon Says Rousey’s WWE Offer ‘Still Stands’

  03-10-2017 19:38 via wrestlezone.com
  RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MARCH 21: Shayna Baszler of the United States punches Amanda Nunes of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Maracanazinho Gymnasium on March 21, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Shayna Baszler Officially Joins WWE Performance Center
  WWE.com has released an article announcing that former UFC competitor and member of the MMA version of The Four Horsewomen, Shayna Baszler, has officia
  
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• 5 Things You Need To Know Before Smackdown Live, Gregory Iron Groin Injury Fund Goal Met, WWE Wishes John Morrison Happy Birthday

  03-10-2017 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
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  5 Things You Need To Know Before Smackdown Live
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  With Hell in a Cell 2017 only days away, here is your preview of tonight’s SmackDown LIVE.Gregory Iron Groin Injury Fund Goal Met
  In an update from last night popular independent pro wrestling Gregory Iron’s GoFundMe goal of $4500 was met in less than twenty-four hours.
  Thank you to all who contributed, happy to know Greg will be alright!
  Greg has posted the
  
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• NXT Star Revealed as Sister Abigail?, WWE on Lance Russell’s Passing

  03-10-2017 19:17
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsAs seen on WWE Raw last night, Bray Wyatt teased the WWE debut of Sister Abigail, when he told Finn Balor that Abigail is “alive, and is dying to meet you.”
  Following the segment, WWE NXT star Sage Beckett, fka Rosie Lottalove, Tweeted the following, teasing a possible reference to the Sister Abigail mention:#RAW pic.twitter.com/q9GbhksI9u
  — Sage (@SageBeckettWWE) October 3, 2017
  As noted, “The Voice of Memphis Wrestling”, Lance Russel
  
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• That Wrestling Club Wrestling Merchandise Crate Unboxing (Photos)

  03-10-2017 19:10 via wrestlezone.com
  If you’re unfamiliar with That Wrestling Club you should check out their awesome mystery wrestling merchandise crates you can subscribe to every month! The awesome thing about theirs is that it’s not just focused on WWE, but also non-WWE wrestlers with exclusive merch and more!
  Photo courtesy of ThatWrestlingClub.com
  That being said, let’s take a look at the goodies I received in my crate this month.
  One of the many awesome items I received in my crate was an authentic autograp
  
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• WWE Officially Signs Top Mae Young Classic Competitor

  03-10-2017 19:06
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsWWE Officially Signs Top Mae Young Classic Competitor, Will Report to the WWE Performance Center
  WWE.com is reporting that WWE has signed Mae Young Classic finalist and former MMA fighter Shayna Baszler. Baszler is set to report to the WWE Performance Center.
  The WWE announcement reads as follows:
  “Shayna Baszler already made history as a finalist in the inaugural WWE Mae Young Classic. Now, The Queen of Spades is ready to embark on her new career in WWE
  
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• Smackdown Live Preview: Shane & Owens Face-Off, Nakamura & More

  03-10-2017 19:00
  Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s edition of Smackdown Live from The Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
  Announced for tonight is a face-off between Shane McMahon and Kevin Owens ahead of their Hell in a Cell match this Sunday night at WWE Hell in a Cell.
  Also on Smackdown tonight, a Shinsuke Nakamura interview will open the show, and Baron Corbin will battle Tye Dillinger in a singles match.
  Tonight’s edition of WWE 205 Live will feature the in-ring debut of new Cruiserwe
  
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• Ric Flair’s First Post-Surgery Appearance Announced

  03-10-2017 18:55
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsAs seen in the Facebook post below, The Heroes and Villains Fanfest has announced that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be appearing at their event in Atlanta.
  Read Also: Charlotte Flair Discusses Her Father’s Current Condition
  The appearance will be Flair’s first following his recent health scare which saw him hospitalized following surgery.The post Ric Flair’s First Post-Surgery Appearance Announced appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Smackdown Preview: Shane & KO Face-To-Face, Usos Read New Day Their Rights, Shinsuke Interview, Lone Wolf Battles Perfect 10, More

  03-10-2017 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO.
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
  Shane McMahon and Kevin Owens to stand face-to-face
  The Usos plan to read The New Day their rights
  Shinsuke Nakamura interview to kick off SmackDown LIVE
  The Lone Wolf to go back to war with Tye Dillinger
  The Fashion Police return in search of justice
  Be sure to join WZ tonight at 8pm EST f
  
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• Which Miz-SHIELD Imitation Was Most Disrespectful?, Brand New WWE Trivia Book Released Today (Video)

  03-10-2017 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
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  Which Miz-SHIELD Imitation Was Most Disrespectful?
  WWE.com has a poll running asking fans, “Which of The Miz’s Shield imitations was the most disrespectful?”
  Here are the current results:
  18%- Making his entrance through the crowd
  29%- Administering the Triple Powerbomb
  53%- Doing the Shield fist bump with Cesaro & Sheamus
  WWE RAW Results (10/2) Miz Defends Against Reigns, Huge Cruiserweight Division Debut, Shield
  
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• New Mattel WWE Wrestlemania Action Figures Revealed (Photos)

  03-10-2017 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  This morning RingsideCollectibles.com revealed a sneak peek at some of the upcoming Wrestlemania action figures from Mattel.A figure from each of their sets, the typical Basic, Battle Pack and Elite lines, were shown:
  Elite:
  Brutus Beefcake (Flashback)
  Basic: 
  Seth Rollins
  Battle Pack (2-pack):
  John Cena and Nikki Bella
  The rest of the figures in the three series have yet to officially be confirmed at this time although there are rumored lineups floating around on the web. These lineups sho
  
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• Ric Flair’s 1st Public Post-Surgery Appearance Announced, Cena v Orton: Hell In A Cell ’14 (Full Match)

  03-10-2017 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
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  Ric Flair’s 1st Public Post-Surgery Appearance Announced
  The Heroes & Villains Fanfest in Atlanta, GA has announced Ric Flair as appearing. This will be Flair’s first public appearance since his recent health scare and subsequent surgery:John Cena v Randy Orton: Hell In A Cell 2014
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  John Cena and Randy Orton battle inside Hell in a Cell for a future WWE World Heavyweight Title Match agai
  
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• John Cena Appears on DWTS, Is Nikki Still in the Running?

  03-10-2017 17:24
  Photo Credit: Flickr.comAs seen on “Dancing with the Stars” last night, WWE star John Cena joined Nikki Bella on the show to support her performance. WWE.com has published a new article on Cena’s appearance on the show, and below is an excerpt:
  “Nikki Bella is still in the running for the Mirror Ball Trophy on “Dancing with the Stars” after a surprise non-elimination week … and a visit from John Cena!
  After surviving a double-elimination last week and d
  
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• Mick Foley Reflects On Lance Russell, Dave Meltzer Breaks Down Ricochet vs Shane Strickland On MLW360° (Video)

  03-10-2017 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
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  Mick Foley Reflects On Lance Russell
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has posted the following on Facebook regarding “The Voice of Memphis Wrestling” Lance Russell who just passed away:Related: Jerry Lawler Announces That ‘The Voice Of Memphis Wrestling’ Lance Russell Has Passed Away At 91
  Dave Meltzer Breaks Down Ricochet vs Shane Strickland
  MLW has released the final chapter in the MLW360° series taking a look at thei
  
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• John Cena Joins Nikki Bella On DWTS, Triple H-No Way Jose WWE 2K18 Mash-Up, What Didn’t Rosemary Tell Bill Apter About Sexy Star?

  03-10-2017 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
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  John Cena Joins Nikki Bella On DWTS
  WWE.com has an article up right now looking at how Nikki Bella is doing on Dancing With The Stars. Including John Cena’s appearance last night to support her.
  Here is an excerpt:
  Before her dance, Nikki revealed her guilty pleasure is romance novels, such as “Fifty Shades of Grey.” She didn’t hold back during her seductive Viennese Waltz to “Love on the Brain&r
  
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• The Voice of Memphis Wrestling Lance Russell Passes Away

  03-10-2017 16:48
  WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler has announced on social media that legendary wrestling announcer, and the “voice of Memphis wrestling”, Lance Russell, has passed away at the age of 91.
  Below are the Tweets from Lawler, along with an announcement from Russell’s Twitter account:My dear friend and greatest wrestling commentator ever, Lance Russell passed away this morning. I would have never been without him. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/bD4AlK5dsF
  — Jerry L
  
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• Huge Segment Announced For Tonight’s SmackDown Live

  03-10-2017 16:35
  Photo Credit: Flickr.comA segment for tonight’s SmackDown Live has been announced, as the blue brand’s commissioner Shane McMahon will have a face-to-face meeting in the ring with Kevin Owens.Watch as @shanemcmahon and @FightOwensFight meet face-to-face TOMORROW NIGHT on #SDLive at 8/7c on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/rpk94XFGh2
  — WWE (@WWE) October 3, 2017Tonight’s SmackDown Live is the final show before this Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, where Shane McMah
  
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• WWE & Susan G. Komen Encourage You To ‘Unleash Your Warrior’ In The Fight Against Breast Cancer

  03-10-2017 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE released the following to WrestleZone last night following RAW:WWE® AND SUSAN G. KOMEN® ENCOURAGE YOU TO “UNLEASH YOUR WARRIOR” IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
  STAMFORD, Conn., October 2, 2017 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Susan G. Komen® will continue their partnership for the sixth consecutive year to celebrate everyday heroes making a difference in the fight against breast cancer, encouraging them to &ldquo
  
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• WWE Superstar Claims He Was Injured By Braun Strowman

  03-10-2017 16:23
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comOn last week’s Raw, Curt Hawkins was brutalized by Braun Strowman, as Strowman hit him with a running powerslam through the screens on the stage.
  Hawkins was left off of this past Monday’s Raw, and he’s claiming that, as a result of the Strowman attack last week, he wasn’t cleared to compete this week.
  Watch: Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman On RawDue to the injuries I sustained at the hands of @BraunStrowman last week I'm not medically cleared for
  
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• Jerry Lawler Announces That ‘The Voice Of Memphis Wrestling’ Lance Russell Has Passed Away At 91

  03-10-2017 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler posted the following early this morning announcing that “The Voice of Memphis Wrestling” Lance Russell has passed away at the age of 91:My dear friend and greatest wrestling commentator ever, Lance Russell passed away this morning. I would have never been without him. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/bD4AlK5dsF
  — Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) October 3, 2017
  Our sincerest condolences go out to Lance Rus
  
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• Ex-WWE Writer Says Brock Lesnar Vs. Batista Almost Happened In 2005

  03-10-2017 15:47
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsWrestling Inc recently interviewed ex-WWE writer Court Bauer to discuss Thursday’s MLW One Shot event, and during the conversation, Bauer mentioned that he pitched a Brock Lesnar vs. Batista match back in 2005.
  Ultimately, Vince McMahon and Brock Lesnar weren’t able to come to an agreement.
  “I really liked the Brock and Batista because of the parallels going back to OVW,” said Bauer. “It was a classic, traditional Vince McMahon collisi
  
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• Miz & The Bar Gloat After 3-on-1 Attack Of Roman Reigns (Video), How Old Is John Morrison Today?

  03-10-2017 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  Miz & The Bar Gloat After 3-on-1 Attack Of Roman Reigns
  WWE has shared the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  As Cesaro & Sheamus brag about laying out all three former members of The Shield on Raw, The Miz reminds the WWE Universe that he’s put down The Big Dog two week in a row.WWE RAW Results (10/2) Miz Defends Against Reigns, Huge Cruiserweight Division Debut, Shield Return Teased, More!
  How Old Is John Morrison Today?
  Today is the 38th
  
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• Complete WWE 2K18 Universe Mode Details Released

  03-10-2017 15:37
  Credit: WWE GamesWWE Games has issued the following regarding the Universe Mode for the upcoming WWE 2K18 video game:
  Potential Rivalries
  New for this year, rivalries are separated into two types: Potential Rivalries and Active Rivalries. As the Superstars compete in their matches, perform promos or perform run-ins on each other, a Potential Rivalry will be established between them. Looking at the Rivalries menu, you can see a meter for each Potential rivalry and the state it’s in. Th
  
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• RAW Rebellion: Miz Taunts SHIELD, Enzo Rips The Cruiserweights… Again, Braun On A Rampage, More

  03-10-2017 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the latest episode of the RAW Rebellion!
  All WrestleZone podcasts are available via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes and WZ’s channel on Eric Bischoff’s IRWNetwork.com!
  WWE Smackdown Preview: Shane Reacts To Owens’ Statement, Rusev ‘Pride Of Bulgaria’ Celebration, Will Nakamura Respond To Mahal?, More
  RAW Rebellion this week is hosted by Ross Berman and features WZ’s Executive Editor Nick Hausman as hi
  
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• Handicap Match Featuring The Shield Taking Place At WWE TLC?

  03-10-2017 15:17
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsOn last week’s episode of Raw, a match between The Miztourage and The Shield was strongly teased. However, after this past Monday’s show, it was pretty clear that WWE has something bigger in mind for the returning trio.
  According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE could end up doing a four-on-three match at TLC, which would feature Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and Roman Reigns taking on The Miz, Sheamus, Cesaro, and Braun Strowman.
  
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• Backstage News On When WWE Decided To Turn Enzo Amore Heel

  03-10-2017 15:04
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comEven though he’s one of the few babyfaces they have who is legitimately over, WWE decided to turn Enzo Amore heel shortly after his Cruiserweight Title victory at No Mercy.
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, plans for Enzo’s turn came about shortly before No Mercy on September 24. The Observer also noted that the decision could’ve been made after Enzo was booed on the final edition of 205 Live before the No Mercy PPV.
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• Will Jinder Mahal Still Be Champion When WWE Tours India?

  03-10-2017 14:32
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsAs previously noted, WWE Champion Jinder Mahal will join the Raw crew for their upcoming tour of India in December. It’s just a two-day tour, as WWE will head to New Delhi’s Indira Ghandi Indoor Stadium.
  According to Cageside Seats, Jinder Mahal will likely still be the WWE Champion when WWE heads to India on December 7 and December 8. So, expect him to come out on top at this Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view.
  Mahal will likely face Roman
  
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• Kevin Owens Advertised For Several Raw Shows After Hell In A Cell

  03-10-2017 14:13
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comThis coming Sunday, October 8, Kevin Owens will go one on one with SmackDown commissioner Shane McMahon inside Hell in a Cell, and during a recent edition of Live Audio Wrestling, Dave Meltzer said that there’s a good chance that Shane will end up defeating Owens at HIAC.
  On Tuesday, Cageside Seats reported that Kevin Owens is being advertised for several Raw shows that will take place after this Sunday’s show, which could mean that Owens is heading to Raw af
  
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• Possible Cruiserweight Title Match For WWE TLC

  03-10-2017 13:56
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comOn Monday, Raw general manager Kurt Angle added former WWE United States Champion Kalisto to the cruiserweight division during the show’s closing segment. The former US Champ ended up laying out current Cruiserweight Champ Enzo Amore as the rest of the division surrounded the ring.
  On Tuesday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer talked about Kalisto being added to the cruiserweight division, saying that he will likely be the one who challenges Enzo Amore
  
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• Backstage News On Why Ezno Amore Closed Out Raw

  03-10-2017 13:41
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comWWE decided to end Monday’s Raw by putting Enzo Amore on last, as Monday’s Raw went off the air after Kalisto joined the Cruiserweight division and laid out its champion.
  During Tuesday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer talked about why WWE had Enzo be in the main event segment of raw, saying that the company’s mentality is all about getting the important stuff on TV before 10:15, and that the last hour of the show will be used as filler to
  
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