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• Watch the Official NJPW Dominion Post-Show, New Title Match Teased For NJPW G1 Special at the Cow Palace

  09-06-2018 23:56
  Oficial NJPW Dominion Post-Show
  New Japan’s English broadcast team held a post-show immediately following today’s NJPW Dominion at Osaka-Jo Hall. The two run down the card and give their feelings after sitting ringside for Okada vs. Omega IV, Chris Jericho winning the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, the incredible bout between Will Ospreay and Hiromu Takahashi, and a whole lot more. Check out the video above.
  Links: Watch Rey Mysterio’s NJPW Debut
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• Karl Anderson Shares Secret To Six Pack Success (VIDEO); Tyson Kidd Works Out W/ Cats

  09-06-2018 23:55 via mandatory.com
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  Karl Anderson Shares Secret To Six Pack Success (VIDEO)
  The WWE released the following video featuring Karl Anderson discussing what it takes to have a sensational six pack of too sweet abs:RELATED: Finn Balor Praises Karl Anderson
  Tyson Kidd Works Out w/ Cats
  Tyson Kidd shared the following feline friendly photo to his Instagram, proving that there are no longer any legitimate excuses for missing a workout: No time for the gym?You can always find something to do.No exc
  
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• CM Punk Continues To Distance Himself From Pro Wrestling, Odds For Tonight’s UFC Fight

  09-06-2018 23:36 via mandatory.com
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  CM Punk Continues To Distance Himself From Pro Wrestling
  MMA reporter David Martin recently caught up with former WWE Superstar CM Punk ahead of tonight’s UFC 225 fight against Mike Jackson. Punk was asked, once again, if he would ever return to professional wrestling and gave a brutally honest answer,
  “No. That’s it. I feel like I’m an honest guy and I open up a lot to the media and I’m brutally honest. I’m introspective
  
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• Rey Mysterio Reportedly Near WWE Return, How Much Does He Make For Indie Bookings?

  09-06-2018 22:58 via mandatory.com
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  Dave Meltzer of Pro Wrestling Observer commented on Rey Mysterio’s potential WWE return. Although the former WWE Superstar is not under contract yet, his return is reportedly an inevitability.
  According to Meltzer,
  “There was no deal made as of a week ago. It’s certainly something talked about. The general feeling is around September because he’s got commitments all summer long that he wanted to keep.”
  Meltzer also revealed how much Myste
  
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• CM Punk Says It Was Like the ‘Twilight Zone’ Watching Footage Of His WWE Concussion During the Chris Amann Trial

  09-06-2018 22:44
  Ahead of his UFC 225 fight against Mike Jackson tonight, CM Punk spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard and below are some interview highlights:
  On having to watch footage him being concussed in the 2014 Royal Rumble during the trial with WWE doctor Chris Amann:
  “The Twilight Zone is a good way to put it,” said Punk. “That would have been about the time I starting doing my best to not cry on the stand. I was forced to watch myself get a concussion over an
  
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• Brock Lesnar Reportedly Set To Lose Universal Title Soon, Is Paul Heyman All In?

  09-06-2018 22:35 via mandatory.com
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  Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated reports that the WWE may soon be getting a new Universal Champion. According to Barrasso,
  “According to sources close to WWE, Lesnar is widely expected to drop the belt, at the latest, by SummerSlam. Because Lesnar’s new contract pays him by the fight, dropping the belt could signal the end of his time in WWE.”
  Barraso speculated that if Brock Lesnar would indeed be finished with the WWE, so would his lo
  
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• Current Money In The Bank Betting Odds; Code Orange Drummer Talks Working W/Triple H

  09-06-2018 22:14 via mandatory.com
  Current Money In The Bank Betting Odds
  The following are the current WWE Money in the Bank odds as available on Sky Bet.
  Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match:The Miz 11/10
  Braun Strowman 2/1
  Big E 7/2
  Samoa Joe 9/2
  Kevin Owens 11/2
  Finn Balor 9/1
  Rusev 12/1
  Bobby Roode 20/1
  Kofi Kingston 25/1
  Xavier Woods 50/1It is important to note that The New Day’s official representative has not been decided as of yet.
  Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match:Natalya 11/8
  Alexa Bli
  
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• Two More UK Stars Advance in the WWE UK Title Tournament, Updated List of Winners & Second Round Matchups

  09-06-2018 21:24
  Three more UK talents have advanced in the WWE UK Title tournament taking place this weekend at the Download Music Festival in The UK, with Joe Coffey defeating Tucker and Dave Mastiff defeating Kenny Williams. Coffey and Mastiff join Jordan Devlin as another name who advanced to the second round today.
  Following today’s bouts, below is the updated WWE UK Title tournament bracket and second round matches:
  -Zack Gibson vs Jack Gallagher or Drew Gulak-Flash Morgan Webster vs Joran Devlin-Joe
  
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• Impact Wrestling’s Viewership Rises

  09-06-2018 21:19 via mandatory.com
  As reported by PWInsider, Impact Wrestling’s viewership numbers have risen for the second consecutive week. The final overnight number was 296,000 which is up from 283,000 last week and 263,000 on May 24th, and although it’s still not as high as the 325,000 they achieved on May 17th, it’s a step in the right direction.
  RELATED: Impact’s Sami Callihan Calls Chris Jericho A ‘Bitch,’ Threatens To Invade Cruise
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• MLW Fusion Spoiler Results (6/7): Rich Swann, MVP, Sami Callihan & Other Big Names Appear And Much More

  09-06-2018 21:18 via mandatory.com
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  MLW Fusion Spoiler Results
  June 7th, 2018
  Orlando, Florida
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  MLW’s Fusion tapings certainly had some interesting results, with several high-profile names featuring in some of the biggest angles throughout the night.
  *Kotto Brazil pinned Vandal Ortagun.
  *ACH pinned Rich Swann.  Best thing on the show.
  *Teddy Hart pinned Trey Miguel after attacking Miguel’s first opponent and replacing him.
  *Low Ki destroyed
  
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• Batista Responds To Jim Ross’ Praise, Superstars React To WWE UK GM Appointment

  09-06-2018 20:43 via mandatory.com
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  Batista Responds To Jim Ross’ Praise
  WWE legend Batista continues to go from strength to strength in Hollywood, and after his recent surge in momentum, The Animal responded to Hall of Famer Jim Ross who praised him on social media.
  RELATED: Batista Reveals His Dream RoleThanks buddy! Doesn’t seem that long ago. Always appreciated all your support https://t.co/4YG1jAmGM9
  — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) June 9, 2018Sup
  
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• Tyler Bate Set to Face Top Star in First-Time Ever Match, How Karl Anderson Got Ripped Abs (Video), Y2J – Mysterio Photo

  09-06-2018 20:26
  WWE has released the above video.
  See how Karl Anderson transformed his body, and find out who’s happiest with his new set of abs.
  Tyler Bate Set to Face Top Star in First-Time Ever Match
  Fight Club: Pro has announced that WWE UK star Tyler Bate will face, for the first time ever, Will Ospreay at the June 29th event in Wolverhampton:MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT
  It’s amazing how many matches have never taken place between the top fighters in professional wrestling.
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• Chris DeJoseph On If Staple Matches Will Return in Lucha Underground Season 4, Surprise Cameos, Creative Approach

  09-06-2018 20:09
  El Rey Network’s popular Lucha Underground series returns with season four on June 13, and the anticipation has built to a fever pitch. Loyal and patient “Believers” wondering what comes next. Hoping to get some answers, I sat down with co-executive producer Chris DeJoseph and below is part two of the interview. You can check out part one at this link.
  And with the extra time in between, do you feel like that helped give it even more of a quality product. Did you feel
  
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• CM Punk Calls Pro Wrestling a ‘Bad TV Show’, Responds to Fans Who Are ‘Furious’ With His Views On Wrestling

  09-06-2018 19:54
  Ahead of his UFC 225 fight against Mike Jackson tonight, CM Punk did the media rounds this week and discussed a variety of topics, including his win over WWE doctor Chris Amann in court this week, and his future after UFC 225.
  After emphatically stating he is done with pro wrestling earlier this week, Punk was asked again by the media if he would consider a return to WWE if and when his UFC career comes to a close, and Punk had the following to say:
  “No. That’s it. I feel like I&rsqu
  
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• Big Match Officially Confirmed For Monday Night Raw

  09-06-2018 19:42 via mandatory.com
  Roman Reigns has officially accepted Jinder Mahal’s challenge for a match this Monday night on Raw, and WWE have confirmed the contest on social media. Reigns and Mahal, who are known for being two of the most polarising characters in professional wrestling, have been going back and forth for weeks now.
  RELATED: Roman Reigns Comments After WWE FYCBig words from a scared man. You want to make a challenge? Get ready for the biggest fight of your career. Just another Monday for me. #Raw
  
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• Breaking: Money In The Bank Match Made Official For Monday’s WWE Raw

  09-06-2018 19:30
  We reported earlier that Jinder Mahal had impatiently decided that he wants to face Roman Reigns on Monday night instead of their planned match at Money In The Bank. Roman Reigns has accepted, and now, as reported by WWE.com, the match has been made official.
  This Monday night, Roman Reigns will go one-on-one with The Modern Day Maharaja, Jinder Mahal.  Stay tuned to ProWrestling.com for more information as we get it!#TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns has accepted @JinderMahal‘s challenge for
  
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• Huge First Time Ever Match Between Two Of The UK’s Biggest Wrestlers Announced

  09-06-2018 19:27 via mandatory.com
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  Fight Club: PRO have announced that for the first time ever, former WWE UK champion Tyler Bate will square off against NJPW favourite Will Ospreay on June 29th. Ospreay recently expressed an interest in facing Bate on social media, and now, it’s official.
  RELATED: NJPW Dominion Results (6/9) Okada/Omega IV, Naito/Jericho, Rey Mysterio Debuts, MoreMATCH ANNOUNCEMENT
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• CM Punk Explains Why He Is Appearing Over “All In” Weekend, Roman Reigns Reacts To Jinder Mahal’s Challenge

  09-06-2018 19:24
  UFC fighter CM Punk spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard ahead of his UFC 225 bout, and during the interview Punk had the following to say on why he is appearing at Pro Wrestling Tees on the weekend of “All In”.
  “I jumped to the WWE and the perceived notion was I became more successful. I got to touch more people’s lives and influence more people and perform in front of more people, and that was a great thing. I’ve done things, sometimes foolishly mis
  
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• UFC 225 Results & Discussion: Whittaker vs Romero, dos Anjos vs Covington, Punk vs Jackson & More

  09-06-2018 19:02 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
  Tonight the UFC will be returning to Chicago for arguably the most stacked card of the year, headlined by Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker going up against Yoel Romero in a non-title bout after Romero missed weight. Also, Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington will battle it out for the Interim Welterweight Championship, and CM Punk will make his long-awaited return to the octagon when he opens the pay-per-view against Mike Jackson.
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• Extreme MITB Ladder Match Moments, Golden State Warriors Receive Custom WWE Championship

  09-06-2018 18:54 via mandatory.com
  Extreme MITB Ladder Match Moments
  In their latest top 10 list, WWE has put together the ten most extreme moments in the history of the Money in the Bank ladder match.
  RELATED: New Match Being Considered For WWE Money In The Bank
  Golden State Warriors Receive Custom WWE Championship
  As has become tradition, Triple H has sent a custom WWE Championship belt to the 2018 NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors. Under the guidance of Steph Curry, the Warriors wrapped up the NBA Finals last nigh
  
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• Colt Cabana Discusses “The Trial”, Throwback to Shane McMahon Introducing ECW’s New Owner (Videos)

  09-06-2018 18:49
  If you’ve been living under a rock, CM Punk and his long time friend Scott Colton, better known as indie wrestling star Colt Cabana won their trial against WWE and their doctor Chris Amann.
  Cabana, on top of being a professional wrestler, has a podcast known as the Art of Wrestling in which he usually interviews other wrestlers and chronicles parts of his life. This time, he was able to chronicle day by day his thoughts on the trial that took place in Chicago, Illinois, which finished just
  
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• Kenny Omega On ‘Changing the World’ After Title Win, Lesnar Closing In On Punk’s Reign, John Cena On Asking ‘Why’

  09-06-2018 18:38
  After his huge IWGP Title win at NJPW Dominion, Kenny Omega Tweeted the following:Changing the world (together). A new story begins. @MattJackson13 @NickJacksonYB @ibushi_kota #njdomininon #GoldenElite
  — Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) June 9, 2018
  Read Also: Xavier Woods Congratulates Omega On Title Win Ahead of Video Game Battle
  John Cena On Asking ‘Why’
  WWE star John Cena has Tweeted the following, urging fans to ask the question ‘why’ in their lives as a means of
  
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• Mike Jackson Says He’s Knocking CM Punk Out, HHH Sends Custom Title to Warriors (Photo), Bella Twins – Rumble Video

  09-06-2018 18:23
  The Bella Twins have released the above video.
  What an experience! Brie and Nikki are totally shocked after getting such a warm welcoming from the WWE Universe at Royal Rumble 2018.
  Mike Jackson Says He’s Knocking CM Punk Out
  TMZ has released the following video, featuring Mike Jackson sending a message to CM Punk before he and Punk face off at UFC 225 in Punk’s hometown of Chicago:
  Mike “The Truth” Jackson says he’s already got his victory party planned if he beats
  
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• Xavier Woods Congratulates Kenny Omega, Roode Hypes Four Way, Roode & McIntyre Take Out 205 Live Stars (Video)

  09-06-2018 18:07
  WWE has released the following video, featuring WWE stars Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre taking out 205 Live stars Kalisto and Cedric Alexander at the WWE live event in Jackson over the weekend..@DMcIntyreWWE & @HEELZiggler don’t wait for their moment…they just TAKE IT. #WWEJackson pic.twitter.com/OObrfhVjph
  — WWE (@WWE) June 9, 2018Xavier Woods Congratulates Kenny Omega Ahead of Video Game Battle
  WWE star Xavier Woods, who will battle Kenny Omega in an upcoming game of &
  
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• WWE Capitalizes On Trending Chris Jericho, New Promo For Stephanie McMahon on ‘Undercover Boss’ (Videos)

  09-06-2018 17:44
  Well, considering that Chris Jericho is still making headlines in the wrestling business at 47 years old, this time by defeating Tetsuya Naito at NJPW Dominion for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, WWE is looking to take advantage of those search results that are undoubtedly happening.
  WWE has posted a new video on their YouTube page from a random match against Dean Ambrose from two years ago, in which Jericho delivers a sickening Code Breaker. Check it out in the video above.
  New Promo Fo
  
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• Next ‘WWE Photo Shoot’ Name Revealed, Rousey Added to More WWE Tour Events, Preview Clips for WWE Women’s DVD

  09-06-2018 17:42
  WrestlingDVDNetwork.com has released the above and below clips from the upcoming DVD “Then, Now, Forever: The Evolution of WWE’s Women’s Division”, being released later this month.
  
  Next WWE Photo Shoot Name Revealed
  This coming Monday night immediately following Raw, WWE Network will air a new episode of “Photo Shoot” featuring Goldust, and below is the official show synopsis:
  Hear the backstage scoop from WWE’s most bizarre Superstar, as Goldus
  
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• CM Punk & Mike Jackson Face-to-Face (Photos), Matt Hardy Congratulates NJPW Winners, Today’s Wrestler Birthdays

  09-06-2018 17:24
  Ahead of their fight at UFC 225 tonight, below are photos of CM Punk and his opponent Mike Jackson face-to-face at Friday’s weigh-ins. Be sure to check back to ProWrestling.com tonight for full results of Punk’s sophomore UFC fight:CM PUNK vs JACKSON!!! pic.twitter.com/pCWof0cZ4n
  — Dana White (@danawhite) June 8, 2018
  CM Punk and Mike Jackson at the UFC 225 ceremonial weigh-ins pic.twitter.com/dcD8ClBYcR
  — John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) June 8, 2018Today’s Wrestler
  
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• WWE Jackson Live Event Results (6/8): Six Man Tag Main Event, Seth Rollins vs. Elias, More (Photos/Video)

  09-06-2018 17:09
  WWE Jackson Live Event Results6/8/18Jackson, MississippiResults courtesy of WrestlingInc.comBobby Roode defeated Mojo Rawley
  WWE Cruiserweight Champion defeated Kalisto
  Dolph Ziggler & Drew McInture defeated Titus WorldWide
  Baron Corbin defeated Chad Gable
  WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins defeated Elias
  Bray Wyatt defeated Bo Dallas
  Bayley, Sasha Banks, Ember Moon, & Natalya defeated Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Alexa Bliss, & Mickie James
  Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, & Fi
  
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• Woken Matt Hardy Praises NJPW Wrestlers, Zack Sabre Jr Impresses Fans With Amusing Reversal

  09-06-2018 17:08 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Reby Hardy
  Woken Matt Hardy Praises NJPW Wrestlers
  The wrestling world is still reeling from NJPW’s fantastic Dominion show, and it appears as if wrestlers from other companies are taking notice – with Woken Matt Hardy being one of them.
  RELATED: New Japan Need To Watch (6/9) Dominion *No Spoilers*As I travel to #WWEMonroe, it appears that congratulations are in order for several MAGNIFICENT performers, including The Bucks of Youth, @IAmJericho and @KennyOmegamanX, who
  
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• Chris Jericho Debuts ‘A Clockwork Orange’ Inspired Look at Dominion (Photo), Kenny Omega Forming New NJPW Stable

  09-06-2018 16:58
  As noted, Chris Jericho was successfully able to capture the IWGP Intercontinental Title when he defeated the defending Tetsuya Naito today at Dominion.
  Following the win, which marks Jericho’s 10th Intercontinental Title win in his career, counting his 9 WWE IC Title wins, Jericho Tweeted the following:Well @s_d_naito is amazing, but There’s a NEW @njpw1972 #IntercontinentalChampion in town!https://t.co/soY8k83kya
  — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) June 9, 2018
  Jericho also debuted
  
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• Top 10 Extreme WWE Money In The Bank Moments, UFC 225 Undergoes Big Main Event Change (Videos)

  09-06-2018 16:50
  Just a little more than one week away from Money In The Bank in Chicago, Illinois, where we will see two Money In The Bank ladder matches, one for the men, one for the women. The men’s match will include Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe, Finn Balor, The Miz, Rusev, Bobby Roode, Kevin Owens, and one of the members of the New Day. The women’s match will include, Ember Moon, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks, Natalya, and Lana.
  Today, WWE’s YouTube page posted a new
  
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• Backstage Video of Adam Cole at NXT Download Fest, WWE Stars React to Johnny Saint as New UK General Manager

  09-06-2018 16:44
  WWE has released the following video, offering a backstage look at Adam Cole’s entrance for the NXT live events this weekend at Download Music Festival in The UK:Take a walk with the #UndisputedERA’s @AdamColePro at #NXTDownload! #NXTLoud pic.twitter.com/O75S2UuxNZ
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 9, 2018WWE Stars React to Johnny Saint as New UK General Manager
  WWE.com has released the following article highlighting superstar reactions to the news of Johnny Saint being named the new GM
  
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• Recap Video of NXT at Download Fest, Sheamus Works Out with 94 Year Old Veteran, WWE Star Celebrates NBA Finals

  09-06-2018 16:32
  WWE star Sheamus has released the above video.
  WWE Superstar Sheamus aka The Celtic Warrior here… Had the absolute honour of working-out with 94-year-old World War Two US Navy veteran Al Rawley at Greater Boston Fitness in Boston to find out the secret behind training 5-days-a-week for 68 years. Did I get what I expected? That, and so much more. Al showed me how he trains 3 to 4 hours each day and gave great advice on diet and his approach to life.
  If you think you’re tough in the g
  
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• Chris Jericho On Vince McMahon’s Reaction to Him Working in NJPW, Why His Naito Feud Is Different From Others

  09-06-2018 16:23
  Chris Jericho, who captured the IWGP Intercontinental Title at NJPW Dominion today, appeared on Busted Open Radio on Friday morning to discuss his bout against Naito at Dominion.
  During the appearance, Jericho related his match against Naito to an old-school babyface vs heel encounter, in that Naito is a beloved babyface in Japan, and Jericho set up his attacks on Naito to be more of a traditional, old-school heel against the Japanese hero.
  Read Also: Kevin Kelly Calls Jericho’s NJPW
  
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• Chris Jericho On Winning His 10th Intercontinental Title, T-Shirts Released For Newly Announced ‘Golden Elite’

  09-06-2018 16:22
  As noted, Chris Jericho defeated Tetsuya Naito at NJPW Dominion to become the IWGP Intercontinental Champion.
  Shortly after their match, Chris Jericho hopped on Twitter, and in true Jericho fashion, had something to say about his match with the leader of Los Ingoberables de Japon.Well @s_d_naito is amazing, but There’s a NEW @njpw1972 #IntercontinentalChampion in town!https://t.co/soY8k83kya
  — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) June 9, 2018New “Golden Elite” T-Shirts Now Availab
  
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• Numerous Titles Change Hands, Naito Busted Open, Young Bucks, Attendance Notes & More From NJPW Dominion

  09-06-2018 16:17
  In addition to the other major news stories that we’ve already covered this morning, the following are some general news and notes from today’s NJPW Dominion event in Osaka, Japan.
  – The crowd at Osaka-Jo Hall was a legitimate sell-out with “more than 12,000” people in attendance. We’re still waiting on an exact number. In fact, it was the quickest sell-out NJPW has ever done in the building, and for their annual Dominion event in general.
  – As previousl
  
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• Another UK Star Advances in the WWE UK Title Tournament, Updated List of Winners & Bracket (Photo)

  09-06-2018 16:12
  As the Download Festival continues this weekend in The UK, WWE has announced that Jordan Devlin defeated Tyson T-Bone in a first-round WWE UK Title tournament match and will advance to the second round.
  Devlin joins Ashton Smith, Zack Gibson, Travis Banks and Flash Morgan Webster as first-round winners in the tournament, and below is the updated tournament bracket.Updated #WWEUKCT Results: @Travis_BanksPW, @Flash_Morgan, @Trent99, @ZackGibson01 and @Jordan_Devlin1 have all advanced to the second
  
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• Another Superstar Progresses In The WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament

  09-06-2018 15:30 via mandatory.com
  As revealed by WWE themselves on Twitter, Jordan Devlin is the latest man to progress from the first round of the UK Championship Tournament at Download Festival. Devlin, who also competed in last year’s tournament, has often been compared to Finn Balor in a less than complimentary manner courtesy of their similarities, as well as the fact that Balor trained him. Now, however, it seems as if he’s starting to step out of The Demon’s shadow.
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• On This Day In 1994: WWE Holds First Ever Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  09-06-2018 15:09 via mandatory.com
  As noted by PWInsider, on this day 24 years ago, a WWE tradition was born when the first ever Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place in Baltimore, Maryland. While the HOF was actually created one year prior with Andre The Giant being the historic first inductee, no actual ceremony took place. Below is a list of the inductors and inductees from that famous night at Omni Inner Harbor International Hotel.
  RELATED: ECW Legend Being Considered For WWE Hall Of Fame Induction In 2019?
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• MMA Fighter Turned Pro Wrestler Stephan Bonnar Talks Training, His Fitness, The Future & More

  09-06-2018 14:56 via mandatory.com
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  I recently conducted an interview with Stephan Bonnar for Sportskeeda, twelve months on from when I spoke with him as he prepared to venture into the world of professional wrestling. Now, in the present day, the former UFC fighter seems to be in the best shape of his life as he continues to try and echo the likes of Matt Riddle by successfully transitioning from MMA to professional wrestling.
  RELATED: Who Will Win At BFG: Team Moose Or Team Lashley? (Video)
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• WATCH: Rey Mysterio Makes His NJPW In-Ring Debut at Dominion

  09-06-2018 14:40
  After long last the Master of the 619, Rey Mysterio, has finally come to New Japan Pro Wrestling, making his debut Saturday at the promotion’s second biggest event of the year, Dominion.
  The former WWE Champion made his debut in a six-man tag team match packed full of major names. Mysterio teamed with fellow junior heavyweight legend Jushin Thunder Liger and 8-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi to take on Bullet Club members Cody Rhodes, “The Villain” Marty Scurll
  
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• New Japan Need To Watch (6/9) Dominion *No Spoilers*

  09-06-2018 14:26 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: New Japan Pro Wrestling
  New Japan Pro Wrestling presented their annual Dominion event on Saturday. As the event began at 3am EDT, here’s a spoiler-free match listing for the non-nite-owl New Japan fans. Each match has been given a Need To Watch Rating of 0.0-10.0. The show is available at NJPWWorld.com.
  FIRST MATCH: IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Match: Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (c) vs. Roppongi 3K (Sho & Yoh)
  A blistering start t
  
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• Kenny Omega Wins The IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Announced The Formation Of The ‘Golden Elite’

  09-06-2018 14:06 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  Kenny Omega challenged Kazuchika Okada in a 2 out of 3 falls match at Dominion for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship earlier today. Despite losing the first fall to Okada, Omega came back to win the match after a grueling battle.
  As it dawned on Omega that he’d finally done it, his friends The Young Bucks came down to the ring to embrace Omega.A bond stronger than gold. Just an amazing moment for @KennyOmegamanX, @MattJackson13, @NickJacksonYB and @ibushi_kota! #n
  
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• NJPW Dominion Results (6/9): Okada vs Omega IV, Naito vs Jericho, Ospreay Defends, Young Bucks Challenge & More

  09-06-2018 14:00
  NJPW DominionOsaka-Jo HallOsaka, JapanJune 9, 2018
  Report by Mike Killam for ProWrestling.com
  IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship MatchEL DESPERADO & KOSHINOBU KANEMARU (c) vs. ROPPONGI 3K
  The challengers did stereo dives over the ropes before the match started, and the two teams brawled on the outside. Suzuki-Gun controlled early on with their typical offense, brawling into the fans, throwing each other into chairs, etc. Sho eventually got the hot tag and hit a series of dropkicks an
  
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• Chris Jericho Wins The IWGP Intercontinental Championship At NJPW Dominion

  09-06-2018 13:55 via mandatory.com
  BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 11: Chris Jericho of Fozzy perfoms in concert at Razzmatazz during Route Resurrection on February 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Redferns)
  Chris Jericho challenged Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship earlier today at Dominion. Jericho finally won a hard fought battle, after pinning Naito following a Codebreaker to win the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.
  After winning the match, Jericho continued to attack Naito unti
  
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• Chris Jericho Battles a Bloody Naito at NJPW Dominion; Who Left as IWGP Intercontinental Champion?

  09-06-2018 13:13
  47-year-old wrestling legend Chris Jericho started 2018 by setting the wrestling world on fire, going 35-minutes with Kenny Omega in the Tokyo Dome at Wrestle Kingdom 12. Now, as we look to approach the halfway point of the year, the man who has previously described himself as a “WWE lifer” now stands atop the Japanese wrestling world as your new IWGP Intercontinental Championship.
  Jericho defeated Tesuya Naito at this Saturday’s NJPW Dominion event in Osaka, the prom
  
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• Samir Singh Gives Injury Update (Video), How Old Is Taynara Conti Today?

  09-06-2018 13:02 via mandatory.com
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  Samir Singh Gives Injury Update
  Samir Singh has been out of action since undergoing surgery in January. Singh has now given us an update on his recovery on Twitter:Getting that wind back after 4 months of no cardio. #BlownUp pic.twitter.com/6au9Tmj0O7
  — Singh Brothers (@SinghBrosWWE) June 9, 2018RELATED: Samir Singh Posts Injury Update (Photo)
  How Old Is Taynara Conti Today?
  It’s NXT star Taynara Conti’s birthday today. The Brazilian turns 23 today.wz_
  
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• Rey Mysterio Debuts At NJPW Dominion

  09-06-2018 12:05 via mandatory.com
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  Rey Mysterio debuted at NJPW’s Dominion event earlier today. He teamed up with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Jushin Liger to take on Bullet Club members Cody, Marty Scurll, and Adam Page. Mysterio’s debut ended with a loss after Cody pinned Liger.
  RELATED: NJPW Dominion Results (6/9)Dial it up! Dual 6️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ by @reymysterio! #njdominion
  ➡️ https://t.co/8n90d75Nfk pic.twitter.com/6cdxNj7Dnf
  — TD
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Wishes Miz On National Best Friends Day, Top 5 Must-See Moments From IMPACT For June 7, 2018 (Video)

  09-06-2018 11:27 via mandatory.com
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  Dolph Ziggler Wishes Miz On National Best Friends Day
  Dolph Ziggler and The Miz may be on separate brands but that doesn’t mean they aren’t friends. Dolph Ziggler wished The Miz yesterday on National Best Friend Day:Happy #NationalBestFriendsDay to mister hero George’s kid…@mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/7HElTDG5qQ
  — Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) June 8, 2018RELATED: Dolph Ziggler Checks In With The Cast Of “Hotel Artemis&rdquo
  
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• Sheamus Works Out With 94 Year Old WW2 Vet (Video); Adam Cole To Defend NXT North American Championship At Evolve 107

  09-06-2018 10:26 via mandatory.com
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  Sheamus Works Out With 94 Year Old WW2 Vet
  WWE Superstar Sheamus posted this workout video on the Celtic Warrior Workouts Youtube channel with 94-year old US Navy World War 2 veteran, Al Rawley.
  You can see the video below:Related: A Forgotten Gem: Sheamus vs Cesaro (WWE Payback 2014)
  Adam Cole To Defend NXT North American Championship At Evolve 107
  WWE put out a Tweet informing everyone that NXT North American Champion Adam Cole will defend his bel
  
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