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• CM Punk Says He’d Turn Down An Invitation To The White House, The Miz Gets Into Heated Debate Over The NBA Finals (Video)

  07-06-2018 23:52 via mandatory.com
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  CM Punk
  The following video features CM Punk doing media rounds in advance of UFC 225 this weekend, and Punk was asked by Sports Illustrated / Fansided’s Jose Youngs if he’d accept an invitation to the White House to meet Donald Trump, and Punk said not only would he not be invited, but he wouldn’t attend. Punk said:
  “No. If David Duke invites me over for tacos, I’m not going to David Duke’s house, you know what I
  
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• Backstage Update on the Status of Rey Mysterio WWE Talks, Watch a Fired Up Sasha Banks Reply to Twitter Trolls

  07-06-2018 23:47
  Despite things seeming to cool off on the Rey Mysterio WWE front, with Mysterio set to compete for NJPW at Dominion this weekend, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Live that talks between Mysterio and WWE are in fact ongoing.
  Meltzer noted that as of a week ago, there was no deal made between WWE and Mysterio, however, the general feeling is that he could return to the company in September, as he has other wrestling commitments up until that point which he intends to fulfill.
  Mysterio has
  
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• New Match Being Considered For WWE Money In The Bank, Colt Cabana Discusses ‘The Trial’ On Art Of Wrestling (Audio)

  07-06-2018 23:42 via mandatory.com
  WWE Money In The Bank
  PWInsider.com is reporting there has been talk of adding Sin Cara versus Andrade “Cien” Almas to the Money in the Bank pay-per-view card.
  WWE Invites You To Relive All The Money In The Bank Cash-Ins, Top 10 Video Game Ladder Spots (Video)
  Colt Cabana Discusses ‘The Trial’
  The following is the latest episode of The Art Of Wrestling with Colt Cabana, where Colt discusses winning his trial against Dr. Chris Amann:
  EXCLUSIVE: Colt Cabana’s 1st
  
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• Braun Strowman Reveals What He Eats For Breakfast, Comments On The Impact Teaming With NICHOLAS Had In WWE (Video)

  07-06-2018 23:27 via mandatory.com
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  Braun Strowman recently spoke with Denise Salcedo for Red Carpet Report while attending last night’s WWE For Your Consideration event; you can read a few transcribed highlights and watch the video below:
  (Transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com)
  Braun Strowman on what he likes to eat for breakfast: Braun: It just depends a lot of the times on where I’m at and what’s going on, but I’m a big eater. My usual&mdash
  
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• CM Punk Says He Would Not Accept an Invite to the White House, Calls Donald Trump a Racist? (Video)

  07-06-2018 23:08
  During media appearances this week hyping his UFC 225 fight on Saturday night, CM Punk was asked about the recent news of President Donald Trump uninviting the SuperBowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles to the White House. Punk was also asked if he would accept an invitation to White House, and Punk said he would not.
  “Number one I would not be invited,” Punk explained. “And number two, no, I would not go. [If] David Duke invites me over for tacos, I’m not doing to David Duke
  
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• Nikki Bella Gets Rattled When She Sees Ex-John Cena (Video), Relive MITB Cash-Ins, Enzo Amore Appearance Announced

  07-06-2018 23:07
  E! Entertainment has released the following preview video, featuring Nikki Bella encountering John Cena after their breakup, for this week’s new “Total Bellas” episode.
  “Total Bellas” stars Nikki & Brie are ready to make history at WWE Royal Rumble by kicking butt, but Nikki gets rattled when she sees ex-fiance John Cena. Watch!
  Relive MITB Cash-Ins
  WWE has released a new photo gallery containing photos from classic Money in the Bank cash-ins, and you can check
  
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• Jerry Jarrett On Bruce Prichard’s Animosity Towards Him, What He Thinks Of Bruce’s ‘Well, You Know…” Impression Of Him

  07-06-2018 23:06 via mandatory.com
  On the latest edition of “The Matt Riviera Show” podcast, hosted by 3x NWA World Tag Team Champion & Reality TV star, “The LVR Boy” Matt Riviera, Matt welcomes legendary wrestling promoter, Jerry Jarrett. Jerry’s upcoming podcast, “Booking Memphis Wrestling” will be debuting in the next few weeks; check out a few transcribed highlights below:
  Jerry Jarrett on Bruce Prichard’s claims that Jerry was not brought to the WWE in the early 90’s
  
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• Mark Andrews Pulls Out Of WWE UK Tournament Event, Enzo Amore Confirmed For Upcoming Appearance

  07-06-2018 22:58 via mandatory.com
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  Mark Andrews
  Mark Andrews posted the following on Twitter, revealing he will not compete at the WWE United Kingdom tournament event at Download Festival due to injury:Disappointed to say I won’t be at @DownloadFest for @WWENXT this weekend due to an elbow injury.
  Have a great time if you’re going, and make sure to check out the NXT tent throughout the weekend!
  — Mark Andrews (@MandrewsJunior) June 7, 2018WWE Announces A General Ma
  
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• Masked Republic Luchaverse Comics Set To Release In 2018 Featuring Rey Mysterio, Konnan, Lucha Brothers, Blue Demon, More

  07-06-2018 22:52 via mandatory.com
  Chido Comics and LuchaCentral.com issued the following press release, announcing new details on Masked Republic Luchaverse comics:
  CHIDO COMICS IS TAG-TEAMING WITH MASKED REPUBLIC TO BRING A TRUE MAIN EVENT TO THE COMIC BOOK INDUSTRY!  THE MASKED REPUBLIC LUCHAVERSE™ COMICS WILL DEBUT IN 2018 STARRING REY MYSTERIO, BLUE DEMON JR, KONNAN, LOS CADETES DEL ESPACIO (SOLAR & SUPER ASTRO) AND THE LUCHA BROTHERS (PENTA ZERO M & REY FENIX). 
  The production team behind the Lucha
  
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• Breaking News: CM Punk Emphatically Declares “I’m Done With Professional Wrestling”

  07-06-2018 22:39
  As we noted earlier this week, while speaking with Ariel Helwani in an interview hyping his UFC 225 fight, CM Punk revealed that he had not received any offers to wrestle from pro wrestling promotions. Punk also said he will not completely rule out a possible return to pro wrestling, but indicates it is unlikely to happen.
  In a new interview conducted today with Aaron Bronsteter, Punk clarified his comments from the Helwani interview and emphatically stated “I’m done. I’m done.
  
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• CM Punk Reveals He Was ‘Crying Out for Help’ at the End of His WWE Run

  07-06-2018 22:27
  Former WWE and current UFC star CM Punk, who is preparing to face Mike Jackson at UFC 225 in his second MMA fight, has been making the media rounds this week to promote this Saturday’s fight.
  During an interview with The Associated Press, Punk spoke about his historic 434-day WWE Title reign but admitted that he was not in a good place at the end of his run in WWE:
  “I was crying out for help. I wasn’t finding it,” Punk said. “I really needed to focus on me. Some peo
  
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• Impact Media Call feat. Josh Mathews & Alisha Edwards Talking Eddie Edwards’ ‘War’ w/ Sami Callihan, More

  07-06-2018 22:20 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone participated in the Impact Wrestling Media Call earlier today featuring Impact Wrestling’s Josh Mathews and Alisha Edwards.
  You can find some of WrestleZone’s live tweeted coverage from the call embedded in this post.
  The full audio from the call can be found in the embedded audio player at the top of this post or via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  Related: Exclusive: Eddie Edwards On Wanting To End Callihan’s Career, If An Apology Would Stop Edward’s Rage
  
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• Cody Rhodes Tells Wrestlers ‘Get On My Level’, More On Shane Helms ROH Debut, Impact Call with Alisha Edwards (Audio)

  07-06-2018 22:13
  Above is full audio from today’s Impact Wrestling conference call featuring Alisha Edwards. Topics discussed on the call include the following:
  IMPACT Knockouts ChampionshipHer healthTrue feelings on the Eddie-Sami feudFamily storiesBaseball bats, broken heartsLife outside of wrestlingShort-term goals for IMPACT WrestlingLong-term goals for IMPACT WrestlingBoston CelticsTraining from Bobby RoodeWomen’s wrestling overall, circa 2018
  Cody Rhodes Tells Wrestlers ‘Get On My Level&r
  
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• Enzo Amore Meets A Young Fan In A Wheelchair (Video)

  07-06-2018 21:48 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Enzo Amore returned to Instagram and posted this following video of him meeting a young, inspirational fan in a wheelchair:A post shared byR E I N C A R N A T E D(@real1) on Jun 7, 2018 at 10:58am PDTRelated: Other Reasons Why Enzo Amore Was Released From WWEEnzo AmorePhoto Credit: Wikimedia CommonsEnzo AmorePhoto Credit: Wikimedia CommonsEnzo AmoreSACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 24: WWE Nxt wrestler Enzo Amore performs at Gibson Ranch County Park on October 24, 201
  
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• Watch a Rare Batista vs Kane Match featuring Batista As ‘Leviathan’, WWE – Graduation Video, Angle Gets New Funko

  07-06-2018 21:25
  WWE has released the above video, which is a new “Hidden Gem” match recently added to WWE Network.
  The match took place back in 2001 in Ohio Valley Wrestling, back when OVW was the developmental territory for WWE, and features Batista vs Kane.
  Back in his OVW days, Batista competed under the ring name Leviathan, and in the clip above you can see he was in tremendous shape and is a match for the monstrous size of Kane.
  From 2000-2002, Leviathan spent his time in OVW, and at the e
  
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• WWE Invites You To Relive All The Money In The Bank Cash-Ins, Top 10 Video Game Ladder Spots (Video)

  07-06-2018 21:18 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  WWE Invites You To Relive All The Money In The Bank Cash-Ins
  WWE tweeted the following:Relive some of your FAVORITE #MITB cash-in moments!https://t.co/jSHXtBKulH
  — WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018Related:Why WWE Is Right For Keeping Daniel Bryan Out Of The Money In The Bank Ladder MatchTop 10 Video Game Ladder Spots (Video)
  WWE took to YouTube to share the following fun video:
  With Money in the Bank just around the corner, ladders have been showing up more and more on
  
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• Sean Waltman Breaks Down The CM Punk/Colt Cabana vs Dr Amann Trial w/ WZ’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman

  07-06-2018 21:04 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone’s Nick Hausman and Ross Berman were former WWE/WCW Superstar Sean Waltman’s guests this week on his podcast, X-Pac 12360. Along with Sean they offer an in-depth break down of the recent CM Punk and Colt Cabana versus Dr. Chris Amann trial.
  Waltman’s team sent the following transcribed highlights from the episode to WrestleZone. You can hear the full episode in the embedded player at the top of this post or via the links at the bottom of this post.
  Related: Verdict
  
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• Seth Rollins Shares Custom Shirt, WWE Lists Best Graduation Caps (Video)

  07-06-2018 20:56 via mandatory.com
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  Seth Rollins Shares Custom Shirt
  Seth Rollins tweeted the following:Eat your heart out MJ. https://t.co/B5hV3J5YFw pic.twitter.com/gXB2LMYEvn
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) June 6, 2018Related: How Well Do You Know Seth Rollins?
   
  WWE Lists Best Graduation Caps (Video)
  WWE’s Official YouTube posted:
  These high school and college graduates walked the aisle with WWE flair. Share your WWE-themed mortarboards with #WWEGrads #SpeakWWE.The post Seth Rollin
  
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• Who Is Brock Lesnar Currently Scheduled to Defend the Universal Title Against at WWE SummerSlam?

  07-06-2018 20:55
  As noted, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is set to have his next title defense at this year’s WWE SummerSlam event on August 19th at The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
  As of this writing, Lesnar is not scheduled to compete at WWE Money in the Bank on June 17th, or at Extreme Rules next month, and Sports Illustrated recently reported the expectation is that Lesnar will be dropping the title at SummerSlam, ending what will be a historic title reign in WWE, surpassing the current
  
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• WWE Women vs. The Cast of GLOW on ‘Drop The Mic’ Preview (Video), WWE Asks You To Caption Kofi Kingston Photo

  07-06-2018 20:39 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Mintaha Neslihan Erolu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
  WWE Women vs. The Cast of GLOW on ‘Drop The Mic’ Preview (Video)
  The Bella Twins Official YouTube posted this video:
  Brie and Nikki will join WWE Superstars Carmella and Alicia Fox in a rap battle against the cast of Glow on Drop the Mic, airing this Sunday at 10:30/9:30C on TBS. It will be hosted by Method Man and Hailey Baldwin and features WWE Superstars vs. the cast of Glow and Chris Jericho vs. Laila Ali.Related:&n
  
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• WWE Recaps ‘For Your Consideration’ Event, UK ‘Bracketology’ Airs Tonight, Bellas In-Ring Chemistry Is Off (Video)

  07-06-2018 20:29
  WWE has released the above video preview for this week’s new episode of Total Bellas:
  While training for the Women’s Royal Rumble Match, Nikki and Brie Bella realize that their harmony as twins in the ring isn’t what it used to be.
  WWE Recaps ‘For Your Consideration’ Event
  WWE.com has provided the following recap of Wednesday’s Emmy ‘For Your Consideration’ event held in Los Angeles:
  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – WWE held its first For Your
  
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• Exclusive: Eddie Edwards On Wanting To End Callihan’s Career, If An Apology Would Stop Edward’s Rage, Their Unsanctioned Match Tonight, More

  07-06-2018 20:10 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  WrestleZone’s Lovell Porter was granted the opportunity today to speak with Impact Wrestling superstar Eddie Edwards.
  You can find some highlights from WrestleZone’s interview with Eddie Edwards below.
  Be sure to tune into Impact Wrestling this Thursday night at 8 pm EST on PopTV. You can follow our live coverage of the show starting at 7 pm EST on WrestleZone.com
  Related: Exclusive: Dezmond Xavier On Legends Criticizing Current Talent, Tonight&rsq
  
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• Kenny Williams Stays Lucky (Video), What Happened Between Big Show And Undertaker On This Day 19 Years Ago?

  07-06-2018 19:57 via mandatory.com
  Kenny Williams Stays Lucky (Video)
  WWE’s Official YouTube video hyped up yet another competitor for the upcoming UK Championship Tournament:
  When you’re a risktaker like Scottish Superstar Kenny Williams, it helps to have a touch of luck on your side.Related: WWE Announces A General Manager For The UK BrandWhat Happened Between Big Show And Undertaker On This Day 19 Years Ago?
  WWE posted this video on Instagram of what happened 19 years ago today between Big Show and The U
  
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• WWE UK Star Pulled From Download Fest Due to Injury, WWE Signs Another Top Athlete, Updated List of New PC Recruits

  07-06-2018 19:56
  As noted, WWE has signed a new batch of Performance Center recruits, and leading the pack is former WWN Live Champion and independent standout Keith Lee. Lee has competed in the past for EVOLVE and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and wrestled his first WWE match at WrestleMania 34 AXXESS, defeating NXT star Kassius Ohno.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has also signed former English rugby player Luke Menzies, and Sky Sports has corroborated the signing report. The English born Menzi
  
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• WWE Recaps Last Night’s ‘For Your Consideration’ Red Carpet Event; Are They Campaigning For An Emmy?

  07-06-2018 19:46 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE
  WWE.com has just released an article recapping WWE’s For Your Consideration event last night in Los Angeles.
  It is noted by Emmys.com that the attendees are members of the Television Academy National Active, the academy that decides who is up for an Emmy award.
  The official website for the Emmy’s listed the following description for the event:ABOUT THE EVENT
  WWE invites Television Academy National Active members and a guest to a panel d
  
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• Kevin Kelly Calls Chris Jericho’s NJPW Run a ‘Throwback’ to More Violent Times; Hypes Dominion Match w/ Naito

  07-06-2018 19:30
  New Japan Pro Wrestling will hold their second biggest event of their year this Saturday, Dominion at Osaka-Jo Hall, headlined by one of the biggest “double main events” in professional wrestling history. The first of these two blockbuster matches will feature one of the greatest WWE legends of all time, Chris Jericho, taking on the most popular superstar in Japan today, Tetsuya Naito.
  This week on the Voice of Wrestling, Chris Cash and ProWrestling.com Managing Editor Nick Paglino s
  
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• Is WWE Interested In Signing Eli Drake?, News On Drake’s Slammiversary Status, Rollins Gives Personal Trivia Quiz (Video)

  07-06-2018 19:23
  WWE has released the above video.
  Think you know everything there is to know about Seth Rollins? Well, The Kingslayer is putting your knowledge to the test with his own personal trivia quiz.
  Is WWE Interested In Signing Eli Drake?, News On Drake’s Slammiversary Status
  As of this writing, Impact Wrestling star Eli Drake is not booked for the July Slammiversary PPV, and The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports the reason is that Drake has yet to re-sign with the company.
  Drake’s contr
  
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• WWE Hypes Ligero For The UK Tournament, How Well Do You Know Seth Rollins? (Video)

  07-06-2018 19:18 via mandatory.com
  WWE Hypes Ligero For The UK Tournament
  WWE took to Twitter to hype another competitor for the upcoming UK Championship Tournament.@Ligero1 explains why his mask sets him apart from other @WWE U.K. Championship Tournament competitors! #WWEUKCT pic.twitter.com/B14AB0fMZd
  — WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018Related: WWE Announces A General Manager For The UK BrandHow Well Do You Know Seth Rollins? (Video)
  WWE’s Official YouTube posted the following trivia game:
  Think you know everything
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion: Edwards Gets Unsanctioned Fight Against Callihan In The Woods, Z&E Defend Tag Titles Against Luchadores, More

  07-06-2018 18:59 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets will appear in our l
  
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• New Match Being Added to WWE Money in the Bank?, Preview WWE vs GLOW on ‘Drop the Mic’ (Video), Foley’s B’Day

  07-06-2018 18:50
  The Bella Twins have released the following video.
  Brie and Nikki will join WWE Superstars Carmella and Alicia Fox in a rap battle against the cast of Glow on Drop the Mic, airing this Sunday at 10:30/9:30C on TBS. It will be hosted by Method Man and Hailey Baldwin and features WWE Superstars vs. the cast of Glow and Chris Jericho vs. Laila Ali.
  New Match Being Added to WWE Money in the Bank?
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE is considering adding Andrade “Cien” Almas vs Sin Cara to WW
  
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• Unsanctioned Fight & More On Impact Tonight, Don Callis Teases Impact vs ROH, Slammiversary Press Conference Video

  07-06-2018 18:39
  Impact Wrestling has released the above video.
  Fans and media descended upon Toronto for the official IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary XVI press conference!
  Unsanctioned Fight & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling:
  Unsanctioned Fight in the Woods:-Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan
  -Impact Tag Team Champions Andrew Everett & DJZ vs. Drago & Aerostar
  -LAX (with Eddie Kingston) will be in-action
  -The return o
  
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• WWE Wishes Hall of Famer A Happy Birthday, Impact Takes A Look At Su Yung (Video)

  07-06-2018 18:35 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty, Mick Foley at The Ice House Comedy Club on August 12, 2014 in Pasadena, California.
  WWE Wishes Hall of Famer A Happy Birthday
  WWE took to Twitter to wish Mick Foley a happy birthday. Mick is 53 today:Happy birthday to @RealMickFoley! pic.twitter.com/aWgDCBNrtw
  — WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018Related: WWE Wishes Top Raw Superstar A Happy BirthdayImpact Takes A Look At Su Yung (Video)
  Impact Wrestling‘s YouTube page posted the following preview for tonight’s ep
  
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• Backstage News On Why WWE UK Events Are Not Selling Well and Why WWE Is Not Airing Them Live

  07-06-2018 18:09
  As noted, ticket sales for the upcoming WWE UK Title Tournament events are said to be underwhelming, which is why WWE has bolstered the event by announcing marquee matchups and adding WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels.
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there are two reasons why ticket sales for the events, taking place on June 18th and June 19th, are subpar. The first being that the cheapest ticket to each event is 60 British Pounds, which is about $80 U.S. For WWE fans in The UK th
  
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• Kane Talks The Toxic World Of Politics, Vince McMahon & The Potential Of Being A Running Mate With The Rock

  07-06-2018 18:01 via mandatory.com
  Photo credit: MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images
  Knox County mayor hopeful Kane sat down with William Steakin of IJR and “The Big Red Machine” had a lot to say about the country’s current political landscape, his differences with Donald Trump, the support he received from the McMahons, and if he’d ever consider running for office with The Rock.
  On the current world of politics and Donald Trump:
  “[Trump] and I definitely have different personalities,” he to
  
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• CM Punk On Ronda Rousey, Kenny Omega & If He Currently Watches Wrestling

  07-06-2018 17:39 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images
  MMA Fighting recorded a press interview with CM Punk at open workouts before his fight against Mike Jackson Saturday at UFC 225. During the interview, Punk touched upon his relationship with Ronda Rousey and what advice he gave to her before she made her in-ring debut at WrestleMania 34:
  “The only thing I told her was to just have fun,” said Punk, who fights Mike Jackson in his second UFC fight Saturday. “I don’t
  
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• CM Punk Comments On A Return To Wrestling & His Perceived Reputation In MMA (Video)

  07-06-2018 17:33 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  CM Punk has been making the MMA media rounds this week due to his upcoming fight against Mike Jackson at UFC 225. One of his stops included a 22 minute sit-down interview with Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com where he discusses the pressure of his court case with WWE doctor Chris Amann, his perceived reputation in the fighting world, and yes, if he foresees a return to the wrestling ring (transcript credit goes to Wrestling Inc.):
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• The Miz Cuts Promo Before NBA Finals Game & Appears On ESPN, WWE 2K18 Ladder Attacks (Videos), Finkel B’Day

  07-06-2018 17:21
  WWE has released the above video.
  With Money in the Bank just around the corner, ladders have been showing up more and more on Raw and SmackDown LIVE! Watch as your favorite Superstars risk their careers to put away their opponents using the unforgiving steel!
  How Old Is Howard Finkel Today?
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, WWE Hall of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel turns 68 years old.
  The Miz Cuts Promo Before NBA Finals Game
  As seen in the video below, WWE star The Miz, who is a
  
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• CM Punk Reveals Advice He Gave Ronda Rousey Before Her WWE Debut, Did He Watch Her WrestleMania Match?

  07-06-2018 17:04
  Ahead of his fight at UFC 225, CM Punk participated in a media scrum and below are some highlights, via MMAFighting.com You can watch more in the video player above.
  On advice he gave Ronda Rousey before her WWE debut:
  “The only thing I told her was to just have fun. I don’t know what it’s like [in WWE]in this current environment. I know she’d probably get treated differently, just as I know I probably get treated differently [in UFC]. The only thing I ever told her is, &
  
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• Emmy Event Speaks Volumes About Who WWE Feels Are the Current Top Stars in the Company

  07-06-2018 16:54
  As noted, WWE held an Emmy “For Your Consideration” event at the TV Academy Saban Media Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
  The event was attended by names such as Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, The Bella Twins, Ronda Rousey, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair and more. Also in attendance was WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Braun Strowman, The New Day and others.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the lineup of talents at the Emmy event was interesting
  
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• Chris Jericho Lands In Japan, Pt. 2 Of The Usos v. The New Day On UpUpDownDown (Video)

  07-06-2018 16:31 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Ollie Millington/Redferns via Getty Images)
  Chris Jericho Lands In Japan
  Chris Jericho has officially landed in Japan for his big New Japan Dominion match against Tetsuya Naito this Saturday: I’m baaaack…. @njpw1972 #Dominion #JerichoVsNaito
  A post shared byChris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Jun 7, 2018 at 2:08am PDTRELATED: Impact Wrestling Officially Joins The Cruise Of Jericho (Video)
  The Usos v. The New Day Part Two On UpUpDownDown (Video)
  UpUpDownDown pos
  
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• Backstage News On Character Plans for Lio Rush On WWE 205 Live, Current WWE Champion Working with Minor Injury

  07-06-2018 16:31
  WWE United States Champion Jeff Hardy has been working with a pinched nerve as of late, which is causing him numbness in his fingers. Hardy recently returned from torn rotator cuff surgery which kept him out of action since the fall of last year.
  Backstage News On Character Plans for Lio Rush On WWE 205 Live
  As noted, WWE announced earlier this week that NXT star Lio Rush will soon be making his main roster debut on WWE 205 Live.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, plans are for Rush
  
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• Why Managers Matter Now More Than Ever

  07-06-2018 16:26 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  The following editorial was written by Sean Mikhail and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Sean’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post and follow him on Twitter @seanrmikhail 
  Watch any major pro wrestling show from the 80’s. Then, watch something current. What sticks out? Guys are looking directly into the camera when they cut a promo, there seem to be fewer bumps on t
  
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• Shane Douglas Speaks Out On The Shocking “Rockin’ Rebel” Chuck Williams Murder / Suicide

  07-06-2018 16:20
  On Episode 50 of his Triple Threat Podcast with The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, Shane Douglas shared his reaction to the news that Charles Williams (FKA The Rockin’ Rebel) had murdered his wife Stephanie before taking his own life last Friday inside their Pennsylvania home. In this excerpt from the podcast (available via Podomatic.com) The Franchise expresses a deep concern for the children Williams left behind and the longterm trauma they may experience. The full episode can be downl
  
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• Jim Cornette Proposes Way to Get Roman Reigns Over Using Daniel Bryan, WWE Trademark Hints at Possible New Show

  07-06-2018 16:13
  Above is a video clip featuring WWE Hall of Famer Jim Cornette appearing on Busted Open Radio, and during the appearance Cornette offers an idea, involving Daniel Bryan, to get Roman Reigns over as a babyface in WWE. The discussion begins at the 1:20 mark in the video above.
  Cornette essentially boils the “Roman Reigns problem” down to the WWE fans not disliking Reigns, but “revolting” against the “evil empire” that is WWE, and the company’s insiste
  
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• WWE Announces A General Manager For The UK Brand

  07-06-2018 16:04 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE has announced that legendary British wrestler, Johnny Saint, will be the official general manager of the UK brand. WWE has written the following:
  Johnny Saint, one of the most revered competitors in British wrestling history, has been named the General Manager of WWE’s United Kingdom brand.
  As first reported by the Daily Star, Saint will lead the charge as WWE grows its U.K. division, including the back-to-back United Kingdom Championship Tournament events being held
  
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• PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 71: F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. Preview, Full Match Card

  07-06-2018 16:01
  This Sunday PROGRESS Wrestling puts on its latest Chapter event as Chapter 71 takes place from Sheffield, England with a stacked card.
  The show takes place at the O2 Academy in Sheffield and will be headlined by Jinny’s first Women’s Championship defence against WWE NXT star, Nixon Newell who is making a rare appearance for the UK company. Tickets are still available and can be purchased, here.
  Below is the full match card for the show:
  -Michael Dante vs Damien Corvin
  Death Matc
  
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• Viper Beats Up Morning TV Presenter (Video), WWE UK Stars React To Johnny Saint, Banks Hypes Video

  07-06-2018 15:40
  UK independent wrestler and Mae Young Classic competitor, Viper (a.k.a Piper Niven) has been promoting her new documentary today.UK independent wrestler and Mae Young Classic competitor, Viper (a.k.a Piper Niven) has been promoting her new documentary today.
  Viper appeared on the morning news show to promote the upcoming programme and ended up locking the presenter into a submission move.Beating up morning telly presenters seems to be a reoccurring thinghttps://t.co/BHLg6VAZ2s
  — Viper/Pipe
  
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• Complete Content Listing For ‘30 Years Of SummerSlam’ WWE DVD, Reigns On Emmy ‘For Your Consideration’ Event

  07-06-2018 15:23
  The official and complete listing of the upcoming 30 Years Of SummerSlam DVD has been released, with the PPV’s greatest matches on display.
  The DVD, which will be released this August as WWE prepares for its annual SummerSlam event will feature three discs and plenty of content. Below is the full listing for the DVD courtesy of Wrestling DVD Network:
  DISC 1This is SummerSlam!
  Intercontinental Championship MatchThe Honky Tonk Man vs. The Ultimate WarriorSummerSlam • August 29, 1988
  Bes
  
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• JR’s Sound Advice For Big Cass Includes ‘Out-Of-The-Ring’ Practice

  07-06-2018 15:22 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ringside w/ Jim Ross
  On the latest episode of The Ross Report, Jim Ross was giving his feedback and observations on the WWE happenings this week and had some sage advice for Big Cass, who JR sees a lot of potential in (transcription credit to Dominic DeAngelo at Wrestlezone):
  “What this kid has gotta do in my opinion is continue to be aggressive. I don’t need a seven-footer that’s a finesse guy, a style guy. I need physicality. And he also
  
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• Exclusive: Tessa Blanchard On All In, Mae Young Classic, PCW Ultra, Wrestling Goals, Her Future & More

  07-06-2018 15:08 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Last night I conducted an interview with the one and only Tessa Blanchard for WrestleZone Radio, just 48 hours prior to her appearing at PCW Ultra’s upcoming show this Friday.
  You can find some transcribed highlights from the interview below. The full interview can be found via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes or in the embedded player at the top of this post.
  RELATED: Impact Media Call feat. Josh Mathews & Tessa Blanchard (Audio & Highlights)
  On All In:
  
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