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• Update On CBS-Dish Network Dispute Affecting Impact, WWE Wishes Beth Phoenix A Happy Birthday, Wrestling Observer Black Friday Sale

  24-11-2017 23:49 via wrestlezone.com
  Update On CBS-Dish Network Deal Affecting Impact
  CBS and Dish Network have recently been involved in a contract dispute that has affected Impact Wrestling’s distribution. Apparently, last week’s episode was not played for Dish Network costumers because of it.
  Dish Network issued the following response to WZ reader @TheClassicMark yesterday confirming the dispute had been resolved:
  Good Morning! We are happy to announce effective Thursday, 11/23/17, that we have reached an agreement
  
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• Flair, Sting & Steamboat In Upcoming ‘Table For 3’; Guess The Superstar Based On Their Silhouette (Video), Aries & Waltman In Australia

  24-11-2017 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
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  Flair, Sting & Steamboat In Upcoming ‘Table For 3’
  WWE has announced a brand new episode of Table For 3 will be airing this Monday night after RAW.
  Here is the description:
  Legends Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky Steamboat – Rivals in the NWA and WCW – reunite to recall their favorite tales from their great careers.
  Guess The Superstar Based On Their Silhouette
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Test your knowledge of WWE and see if y
  
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• Kane Says Braun Strowman Will Be ‘One Of The Great Big Men Ever’; What Does He Think Of Jinder Mahal?

  24-11-2017 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
  World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler Kane poses during a promotional event in New Delhi on June 10, 2009. (Photo credit should read MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE Superstar Kane (aka Glenn Jacobs) was recently interviewed as part of an article for the Times of India ahead of WWE’s Supershow in New Delhi on December 9th.
  You can find some of Kane’s comments from the interview below.
  You can read the full article HERE
  Related: Braun Strowman Slams Kane Through The
  
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• Nia Jax Reveals Alexa Bliss’ Real Height, Latest ‘Being the Elite’, Guess the WWE Superstar (Videos)

  24-11-2017 21:50
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comLatest Episode of “Being the Elite”
  Below is the latest episode of “Being The Elite” featuring The Elite visiting the Hightspots HQ:Nia Jax On Alexa Bliss’ Real Height
  WWE Raw star Nia Jax recently did a Q&A with 9Go!, and below is what Jax had to say on Alexa Bliss’ real height:Had fun with the @9Go fam answering questions! Yes @AlexaBliss_WWE is 4’11don’t let her fool you, the hair gives her another inch https://t.co/
  
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• Being The Elite Ep 81: Highspots

  24-11-2017 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  Here is the latest episode of Being The Elite:
  The guys visit Highspots HQ & then finally meet the famous guy from those viral videos.
  Related: Cody Comments On Zack Ryder Possibly Joining Bullet ClubROH Global Wars: Chicago 2017The iPPV replay of Ring of Honor's "Global Wars: Chicago" iPPV is now available via ROHWrestling.com & Fite.tv!Photo Credit: WrestleZoneROH Global Wars: Chicago 2017The iPPV replay of Ring of Honor's "Global Wars: Chicago" iPPV is now available via ROHWrest
  
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• WWE Asks Fans Who Should Face Brock Lesnar, Brie Celebrates Bellas’ Birthday w/ Cake To Bryan’s Face

  24-11-2017 21:23 via wrestlezone.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 22: Professional wrestler Finn Balor leaves the ‘Good Morning America’ taping at the ABC Times Square Studios on August 22, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images)
  WWE Asks Fans Who Should Face Brock Lesnar Next
  WWE.com has a poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Which Raw Superstar would you like to see challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title next?”
  Here are the current results:
  24%- Braun Strowman
  5%- Br
  
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• Jerry Lawler Discusses Undertaker Backstage At Survivor Series, A Tidbit About The ‘Jim & Andy’ Doc, More

  24-11-2017 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
  The following was sent to WrestleZone by Dinner With The King:On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk in-depth about numerous topics surrounding professional wrestling.
  The King talks about sexism in wrestling, and if there would ever be accusations of sexual harassment or assault from WWE superstars. He also opens up about how people today perceive his commentary from the Attitude Era.
   
  He also g
  
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• The Latest on Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn Heat, Lio Rush’s NXT Status, Most Watched Network Shows

  24-11-2017 20:59
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comBackstage Update on Kevin Owens Sami Zayn WWE Heat
  As noted, both Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn garnered a considerable amount of backstage heat in WWE when they “went into business” for themselves at the WWE Smackdown TV tapings in Manchester, UK. The two were subsequently sent home from the remainder of the WWE overseas tour.
  Read Also: Owens and Zayn Tease a Jump to WWE Raw
  In an update on the situation, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting
  
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• Jerry Lawler On How Undertaker Looked Backstage at Survivor Series, Why He Doesn’t Think WWE Is PG

  24-11-2017 20:46
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comOn this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk in-depthy about numerous topics surrounding professional wrestling.
  The King talks about sexism in wrestling, and if there would ever be accusations of sexual harassment or assault from WWE superstars. He also opens up about how people today perceive his commentary from the Attitude Era.
  He also gives an update about Kamala, talks about wh
  
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• Natalya On How Setbacks Can Become Victories, Cathy Kelley Looks At 10 Must-Have Gifts For WWE Fans

  24-11-2017 20:45 via wrestlezone.com
  NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 25: WWE wrestler Natalya Neidhart discusses “Total Divas” at Build Studio on October 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
  Natalya On How Setbacks Can Become Victories
  Former WWE Smackdown Live Women’s Champion Natalya has penned a new article for the Calgary Sun titled “Natalya Neidhart: Setbacks can stink, but they can turn into victories”.
  The full article can be found HERE. An excerpt has been included be
  
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• Update Regarding Backstage Heat On Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn; How Did Kevin Owens ‘WWE 365’ Special Do?

  24-11-2017 20:39 via wrestlezone.com
  DUESSELDORF, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 22: Sami Zayn arrives during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Dave Meltzer is reporting in the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Kevin Owens‘ WWE 365 special on the WWE Network did, “huge numbers”.
  Meltzer also notes that the backstage heat on Kevin Owens in WWE after being sent home from their recent South A
  
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• Starrcade Headlines Weekend WWE Events, Stephanie on Raw ‘Dominance’, Black Friday (Videos)

  24-11-2017 20:21
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comStarrcade Headlines Weekend WWE Events
  WWE has tonight off live events due to yesterday’s Thanksgiving holiday, but both Raw and Smackdown are back in action beginning tomorrow night.
  The Smackdown brand is presenting Starrcade tomorrow night in Greensboro, NC. That show is being headlined by two Steel Cage title matches, featuring AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal and Charlotte Flair vs Natalya. You can check out the rest of the WWE Starrcade event card at this link. Smac
  
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• Eli Drake vs El Patron Announced, Postponed ‘Table for 3’ Set to Air, Update on Impact – Dish Network

  24-11-2017 18:53
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia CommonsAlberto El Patron vs Eli Drake Announced
  Wrestle Pro will be holding a joint event alongside Impact Wrestling on December 9th, with some of the event’s content being filmed for future Impact TV shows. Below is the updated card for the event:
  -Impact Wrestling Champion Eli Drake vs. Alberto el Patron.
  -Colt Cabana vs. CPA.
  -WrestlePro Silver Champion Dan Maff vs. Anthony Bowens.
  -Maria Bokara vs. Bobby Wayward.
  -Sienna vs. Kasey Catal.
  -LAX vs. the Apple Corps
  
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• Backstage News on WWE Women Nervous About Recent NXT Call-Ups

  24-11-2017 18:38
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comAs seen on WWE TV this week, the women of NXT made a huge impact on the future of the WWE Women’s division, as Ruby Riot, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville all made their WWE main roster debuts. In addition to the NXT debuts, former Champion Paige made her return to WWE TV on Raw.
  Riot, Logan and Morgan all debuted on Smackdown Live, and made their presence felt by attacking Naomi and interrupting the Women’s Title match featuring Charlott
  
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• Watch Braun’s New ‘Gun Show’, Ryder ‘Unboxed’, DX Wins Tag Titles (Videos), William Regal Seminar

  24-11-2017 18:22
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comWilliam Regal at WWN Live
  WWN Live has issued the following update on William Regal appearing for an EVOLVE seminar:
  “Click here for all the info on the very special all day WWN Seminar/Tryout in two weeks with WWE Talent Scout & NXT General Manager William Regal. This is your chance to be scouted and be given advice from WWE’s top talent scout and one of the most esteemed veterans anywhere in wrestling. Normally you would have to be in the WWE system to
  
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• WWE Looks At Jinder Mahal vs Triple H, Stephanie McMahon’s WWE Network Pick Of The Week (Video)

  24-11-2017 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Looks At Jinder Mahal & Triple H’s Upcoming Match
  WWE.com has an article up right now looking at Jinder Mahal’s upcoming match with Triple H in India.
  You can read the full article HERE. An excerpt can be found below:
  Jinder Mahal took to social media late Tuesday night with a simple but direct message for his opponent at WWE Live’s Supershow in New Delhi on Saturday, 9 December:
  “Triple H … you will bow down
  
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• WWE On Grand Slam Champions, NXT Call-Up Unblocks Carmella, Cody on ROH Final Battle Poster

  24-11-2017 18:03
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comWWE On Grand Slam Champions
  Following Roman Reigns’ big WWE Intercontinental Championship win on Raw this week, WWE.com has published a new article looking at 9 Grand Slam Champions in the company, and below is an article highlight on Roman Reigns:
  “Not to be outdone, Reigns followed his brother-in-arms into the ranks of Grand Slam Champions only three months later. Having claimed the WWE Tag Team Titles with Seth Rollins in 2013, three WWE Championships betw
  
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• Lana Comments On Continuing To Wrestle In WWE, Ryder’s Obsessions Collide w/ TMNT Ninja Ghostbusters

  24-11-2017 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Lana Comments On Continuing To Wrestle In WWE
  The current season of Total Divas featured a storyline about whether Lana would be allowed to continue wrestling for WWE after concerns about her work.
  A fan asked her about how it feels to still be wrestling after almost being told she couldn’t anymore with the following:Yes ! Every time I watch the episode back when I was told that WWE creative didn’t want me to wrestle anymore… thank God I
  
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• Are Female Superstars Worried About Recent Call-Ups?; Balor Jokes About Recent Rumors ‘I’M AM NOT OVER…’

  24-11-2017 17:51 via wrestlezone.com
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  Are Female Superstars Worried About Recent Call-Ups?
  Dave Meltzer is reporting the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the recent return of Paige, as well as the call-ups of five female Superstars from NXT, has left some of the “marginal” female talent on RAW and Smackdown Live nervous about their spots.
  The logic being that if WWE is adding more women to the roster it is because they will be subtracting some soon too.
  R
  
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• Bullet Club Members Battle In NJPW World Tag League, Legion Of Doom v New Age Outlaws: RAW ’97 (Video)

  24-11-2017 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Bullet Club Members Battle In NJPW World Tag League
  Here are the results from last night’s NJPW World Tag League in Kobe, Japan (Results courtesy of F4WOnline.com):
  Bad Luck Fale & Chase Owens (2-0) beat Hangman Page & Yujiro Takahashi (1-1)
  Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan (1-1) beat Yuji Nagata & Manabu Nakanishi (0-2)
  Minoru Suzuki & Takashi Iizuka (1-1) beat Evil & Sanada (0-2)
  Juice Robinson & Sami Callihan (2-0) beat Yoshi-Hashi &
  
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• WWE Reportedly Meets with Networks As TV Negotiation Window Nears, Revenue From NBC Revealed

  24-11-2017 17:31
  Credit: WWEAs we noted earlier today, WWE has met with several top networks to begin a feel out process before the company is legally able to begin TV negotiations.
  World Wrestling Entertainment’s television deal with NBCU will expire in the fall of 2019, and the negotiating window is drawing near should the company look to discuss potential deals wit other networks. As of now, NBCU has an exclusive negotiating window with WWE, which expires at the end of the spring of 2018, meaning WWE is
  
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• Major Name Reveals He’s Been Talking to Vince McMahon About a Possible WWE Comeback

  24-11-2017 17:31
  Credit: Wikimedia CommonsMajor Name Reveals He’s Been Talking to Vince McMahon About a Possible WWE Comeback
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross sat down with both Jerry “The King” Lawler and Dave Bautista on this week’s edition of his podcast, The Ross Report. During the interview, Big Dave dropped a bombshell in revealing that he’s actually been talking to Vince McMahon about a possible return to WWE!
  “I’ve talked to Vince recently. He knows what I want, and I&
  
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• WWE Looks At The 9 Grand Slam Champion Superstars, Beth Phoenix’s Birthday Today, Relive The Chaos Of NXT’s 1st Ever Wargames (Video)

  24-11-2017 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  Schaben, Allen J. –– B58646663Z.1 LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 16, 2010 Canadian professional wrestler Edge peers into a live video feed as he taunts his opponent during the Monday Night Raw event at the Staples Center. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
  WWE Looks At The 9 Grand Slam Champion Superstars
  WWE.com has a new article up looking at the nine WWE Superstars who are “Grand Slam Champions” following Roman Reigns joining the club with his Intercontinental Cham
  
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• The Latest On WWE’s TV Deal Going Into 2019, Who Are The 5 Youngest Superstars On RAW & SD Live? (Video)

  24-11-2017 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE)
  The Latest On WWE’s TV Deal Going Into 2019
  The Business Journal has a new article up looking at the possibility that UFC could be leaving Fox Sports 1 next year after their seven year agreement with FS1 comes up. They note that UFC is looking for a huge increase in media right’s fees.
  They go on to say that WWE’s George Barrios and Triple H (Paul Levesque) met with FOX executives thid past summer. If FS1 is not able to keep UFC then
  
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• Jinder Mahal Has Words for Triple H, Samoa Joe’s Stance on ‘Net Neutrality’, How Old Is NXT’s Aliyah?

  24-11-2017 17:09
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comSamoa Joe’s Stance on ‘Net Neutrality’
  As the subject of Net Neutrality continues to be a hot topic, with a vote taking place on December 14th to potentially repeal it, WWE Raw star Samoa Joe issued the following comment on social media:WhatiftheInternetwassoslowitloadedonewordatatime?Defend #NetNeutrality https://t.co/GwaLroDhpR
  — Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) November 22, 2017How Old Is NXT’s Aliyah?
  As seen below, WWE NXT Aliyah celebrated her 23
  
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• Charlotte Flair Reveals Which Top Star She Wants to Face at WrestleMania, Dream ‘Last Match’

  24-11-2017 16:54
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comWWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair recently spoke with Uproxx to promote WrestleMania’s return to New Orleans next year, and below are some interview highlights:
  Can you give me a non-Charlotte prediction or something on your WrestleMania wishlist, as a fan of the WWE?
  “Honestly, for a women’s singles match. I know that WrestleMania is a day that we try to get everyone involved because it is the biggest day of the year. It’s such
  
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• Ethan Page On If He’s Signed an Impact Contract, Wanting to Work for WWE, His Attitude & More

  24-11-2017 16:44
  Photo Credit: Paste Magazine“All Ego” Ethan Page recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  On his attitude towards wrestling:
  “Wrestling owes me nothing, so I do not take any opportunity for granted,” said Page. “Even in that tough spot, I was grateful to have worked in front of a great crowd for CZW. And, 20 hours later, I finally made it home just in time for my wife’s baby showe
  
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• 5 Names Announced for Upcoming Knockouts Title Tournament, Long-Time TNA Star Returning

  24-11-2017 16:29
  As you may know, women’s wrestling trailblazer Gail Kim recently announced her in-ring retirement from Impact Wrestling, vacating the Knockouts Championship she recently won at the company’s annual Bound For Glory pay-per-view.
  A six-way tournament was then announced to crown a new champion, which will kick off next Thursday night on Impact Wrestling.
  So far we know that Rosemary, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness will be competing in the tournament, and you can officially add one lon
  
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• Update On A Potential New TV Deal For WWE, 5 Youngest Superstars On Raw and SmackDown Live (Video)

  24-11-2017 15:52
  Photo Credit- YouTube.comPotential New TV Deal For WWE
  According to reports by PWInsider.com, WWE has begun looking at new deals for television that would be outside traditional outlets.
  The report states that the Sports Business Journal believes WWE has spoken with Fox earlier in the summer, but that isn’t the only outlet.
  Disney, CBS, Amazon, and YouTube are all also options but any meetings are simply in the preliminary phase as the company is still in the exclusive negotiating win
  
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• Jeff Hardy Injury Update, Finn Balor References ‘Not Over’ Reports On Twitter

  24-11-2017 15:26
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comJeff Hardy Injury Update
  Jeff Hardy was recently at the WWE WrestleMania 34 promotional event in New Orleans and he provided an update on his injury, stating that he hopes to be back in time for the event.
  NOLA.com also reported on the story of Hardy’s come back and said the following:“Jeff Hardy’s tattooed right arm was in sling, as he recovers from shoulder surgery necessary because of repeated overextension. But, he said, he plans to be back in
  
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• Ryback Comments on Recent WWE Releases, Brie Bella Celebrates Thanksgiving (Video)

  24-11-2017 14:59
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comRyback Comments on Recent WWE Releases
  On the latest episode of his podcast, Ryback discussed WWE’s recent releases of both Darren Young and Emma.
  Below are some highlights from the podcast with a h/t to NoDQ.com for the transcription.
  Darren Young’s Release
  “Darren Young, I have known for a long, long time, and he loves professional wrestling. That was the one for me–being a former Nexus, we all came in together, and I just know&nb
  
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• Backstage Update on Plans For Drew McIntyre Before Injury, Is He Main Roster Bound?

  24-11-2017 14:32
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comDrew McIntyre suffered an injury to his left arm during last weekend’s NXT Takeover: WarGames special, which is believed to be either a full or partial biceps tear. We should have more information soon as McIntyre is evaluated by doctors.
  The best case scenario, if indeed the injury was to his biceps, is a partial tear that has an estimated recovery time of 3-6 weeks. A full tear would set him back in the neighborhood of 4-6 months. Scott Dawson of The Revival suff
  
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• Young Bucks Hot Topic Record, Lacey Evans Performance Center Workout (Video)

  24-11-2017 14:26
  Photo Credit: YouTube.comYoung Bucks Hot Topic Record
  Matt Jackson revealed on social media that the popular tag team officially have the number one selling t-shirt in Hot Topic.
  This is an incredible feat given that they are now bigger sellers than the likes of Rick and Morty and all the band t-shirts that Hot Topic supply.Young Bucks officially have the top selling shirt in @HotTopic, beating Rick & Morty & every single band tee in the store. Blown away. Thanks everyone!
  — The Yo
  
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• Sami Callihan On Impact Wrestling Getting Attention, His Relationship With oVe, CZW, What Makes Him Different

  24-11-2017 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Sami Callihan recently spoke with Interactive Wrestling Radio; you can read a few transcribed highlights or listen to the show in the embedded player:
  Sami Callihan on the negative media about Impact Wrestling, his experience so far: 
  “Well, the first week I was there man, it is pretty bad ass. They are pretty much giving us the opportunity. I think the big thing is management hasn’t always been the best. The best way I can describe it is if you w
  
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