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• Alison Brie and Marc Maron Talk ‘Glow’ Season 2, Similiarities Between Comedy & Wrestling, Why The Show Is More Than Just Wrestling

  21-06-2018 23:47
  Photo Credit: Erica Parise/Netflix
  GLOW stars Alison Brie and Marc Maron recently spoke with Anne Easton for Observer; you can read a few highlights below. GLOW’s second season will premiere on Netflix next Friday, June 29th.
  Marc Maron on how he prepared to play Sam Silvia on GLOW: 
  MM: I didn’t watch the original GLOW TV show [from 1986] because I was told that my character didn’t know anything about wrestling. I was like, “Great, that’s gonna
  
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• XPac Comments On Vader’s Passing; Says He Was A Wonderful Guy, Talks About Vader’s HOF Campaigning

  21-06-2018 23:09
  Photo Credit: X-Pac 1,2,360 / Afterbuzz TV
  Sean Waltman recently spoke about Vader’s passing on the latest episode of XPac 1 2 360; you can read a few transcribed highlights and watch the full clip below:
  (Transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) I don’t know if you’ve ever seen his debut as Vader in Japan, it was against [Antonio] Inoki. It was just like—he just came in and went behind Inoki and German suplexed him—he didn’t have the b
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion: oVe Battles Fantasma & Pentagon Jr, Taya Valkyrie v Madison Rayne, More

  21-06-2018 22:32
  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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• Triple H On Ciampa vs Gargano Not Having A Final Chapter, The Brand’s Impact On A Global Level, Should NXT Expand To A Longer Show?

  21-06-2018 22:27
  Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage
  Triple H recently spoke with Tim Fiorvanti for ESPN.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Triple H comments on Ciampa vs Gargano setting the stage for another chapter: 
  “The match has to deliver off the story you’re telling, right? You feel like, ‘OK, now we got there, we’re there. We’ve set the table really well. Now can the story deliver on it?’ That is the beauty of the art of what we do, and also the dilemma of wha
  
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• Tag Title Match, Rayne vs Valkyrie & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Cold Open, Classic Magnus Clip (Videos)

  21-06-2018 22:04
  Impact Wrestling has released the following video, featuring the cold open to tonight’s Impact episode on Pop TV:
  How will Moose prepare for Austin Aries? What beef do Kongo Kong & Jimmy Jacobs have with Brian Cage? All that and more TONIGHT on IMPACT!
  Tag Title Match, Rayne vs Valkyrie and More On Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling:
  -Madison Rayne vs. Taya Valkyrie
  -Pentagon and Fantasma vs. oVe
  Tag Team Title
  
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• NJPW To Sell Out The Cow Palace In San Fransisco?

  21-06-2018 22:03
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  NJPW has so much buzz around itself right now. With the huge G1 Special in San Fransisco looming, many fans are expecting a sell out crowd. When asked on Twitter, Dave Meltzer said there’s not too much hope for this:I don't think it will sell out.NJPW isn't popular enough in specific markets to draw 10,000 people.It needs to be a show people come from all over the country and that didn't happen. https://t.co/J6SUZCLxBh
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) June 21, 20
  
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• Kenny Omega On A Possible Match w/ CM Punk ‘Name The Time & Place’

  21-06-2018 21:59
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  WrestleZone is currently on the AXS TV media call featuring Kenny Omega ahead of next weekend’s NJPW G1 special in San Francisco next weekend.
  Omega had the following to say regarding whether he has spoken with CM Punk following his UFC loss and if he could see a pro wrestling match happening between them in NJPW:.@KennyOmegamanX hasn't spoken with @CMPunk since he lost his last UFC fight and doesn't know if he has any interest in persuing pro wrestling.
  With that said
  
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• Kenny Omega Talks To Sean Waltman About His Match With Okada, BTE v New Day, Vader’s Passing, His Future, More

  21-06-2018 21:50
  NJPW star and current IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega is Sean Waltman’s guest this week on his podcast X-Pac 12360.
  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: Sean Waltman Breaks Down The CM Punk/Colt Cabana vs Dr Amann Trial w/ WZ’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman
  Kenny Omega On Hi
  
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• The Rock Offers Inside Look at ‘Skyscraper’, Rare Chris Candido Match (Videos), Naomi Takes Shot at Bald Corbin

  21-06-2018 21:46
  WWE has released the above video.
  Before making their mark on ECW, the rivalry between Chris Candido and Boo Bradley comes to a fever pitch: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Naomi Takes Shot at Bald Corbin
  WWE star Naomi, who is close to hitting one million followers on Twitter, fired back at Baron Corbin when The Constable urged fans to unfollow Naomi:I would snatch you bald but you already are https://t.co/Myuq11y5wM
  — Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) June 20, 2018Rock Offers Inside Lo
  
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• Brie Bella Talks Reacting to Nikki & Cena Drama On Total Bellas, Daniel Bryan Pushing For Another Baby vs Her Goals

  21-06-2018 21:12
  Total Divas and Total Bellas star Brie Bella recently spoke with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, and below are some interview highlights.
  On reacting to Total Bellas:
  “It’s crazy, because I know what is going to happen,” she said. “I know how it all unfolds. Every Sunday night I sit with a box of tissues and a bottle of wine and cry my eyes out.
  “For me as a sister — and I feel like I’m a sister to both John and Nicole — you just want to mend everythi
  
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• WWE Tryouts Next Week, Top Stars Closing-In On Chris Jericho’s Title Reign, Hall of Famer in Pizza Hut Commercial

  21-06-2018 21:06
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE will be holding a set of tryouts next week which will feature independent wrestlers as well as former college and NFL football players. The WWE tryouts will be taking place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL, and as of this writing no names have been confirmed.
  Kurt Angle Shoots Pizza Hut Commercial
  WWE Raw GM Kurt Angle noted on Instagram, before deleting the post, that he and Titus Worldwide were shooting a commercial for Pizza Hut today. Angle include
  
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• How Close Are Dolph Ziggler And The Miz To Equaling A WWE Legend?, Support Connor’s Cure (Video)

  21-06-2018 20:55
  (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  How Close Are Dolph Ziggler And The Miz To Equaling A WWE Legend?
  WWE tweeted out this Intercontinental Championship graphic. Dolph Ziggler and Miz are closest to record-holder Chris Jericho:Will @HEELZiggler or @mikethemiz ever catch @IAmJericho? pic.twitter.com/MVg8Qrbfmd
  — WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2018Chris Jericho Reveals The Full List Of Entrants & Tournament Brackets For His Upcoming Sea Of Honor Tournament
  Support Connor’s Cure (
  
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• Big Cass Feuds We Won’t Get To See That Could Have Been Interesting

  21-06-2018 20:30
  (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
  The following editorial was written by Anthony Mango and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Anthony’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post and follow him on Twitter @ToeKneeManGo
  When Big Cass was released from WWE on Tuesday, my gut reaction was largely a little bit of shock, mixed with a lot of, “well, I saw that coming.”
  I didn’t expect it to happen tha
  
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• WWE Produced Mini-Documentary Says Ronda Rousey Wants To Change The World

  21-06-2018 20:06
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Ronda Rousey at WWE Money In The Bank 2018
  WWE’s official Youtube posted a great mini-documentary about Ronda Rousey gearing up for Money In The Bank:
  Go inside the mind of The Baddest Woman on the Planet as Ronda Rousey grants unprecedented access to her life on the day she faced Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax at WWE Money in the Bank 2018.RELATED: Ronda Rousey’s Return Date Confirmed By WWE
  []The post WWE Produced Mini-Documentary Says Ronda Rous
  
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• A Picture Speaks Volumes For Sasha Banks, WWE Invites You To A Digital Superkick Party (Video)

  21-06-2018 19:34
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  A Picture Speaks Volumes For Sasha Banks
  Sasha Banks tweeted out this photo with no caption, but it’s clear the heat is on between her and Bayley:pic.twitter.com/ibdQz6qssH
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) June 21, 2018RELATED: Charlotte Taunts Billie Kay
  WWE Invites You To A Digital Superkick Party (Video)
  WWE’s official YouTube posted this video:
  From Shawn Michaels‘ Sweet Chin Music to The Usos‘ Stereo Superkicks,
  
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• Ronda Rousey Reveals Her Plan to Change the World & Why Titles Don’t Matter in Behind-the-Scenes MITB Mini-Doc (Video)

  21-06-2018 19:24
  WWE has released the above video.
  Go inside the mind of The Baddest Woman on the Planet as Ronda Rousey grants unprecedented access to her life on the day she faced Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax at WWE Money in the Bank 2018.
  During the video, Rousey admits that she doesn’t yet know if she can call herself a WWE Superstar, because she does not know if she has earned that right as of yet. But she thinks maybe if she can win her match against Nia Jax at Money in the Bank, then maybe she
  
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• Francine On Her Frustrations Working For WWE During ECW Revival, Vince McMahon Not Knowing What She Could Do

  21-06-2018 19:16
  On the one year anniversary episode 52 of his Triple Threat Podcast, Shane Douglas was joined by his former “head-cheerleader” and valet, Francine.  Francine and The Franchise reminisced about the glory days of ECW and their pairing which lasted from July 1996 all the way through Shane’s ECW departure in 1999. However, when discussing her brief WWE-ECW run in 2006 for the first time ever with Douglas, “The Queen of Extreme” revealed a strong desire to not just
  
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• Drake Maverick Hypes Massive 205 Live Card, WWE Superstars Predict The World Cup (Video)

  21-06-2018 19:08
  Drake Maverick Hypes Massive 205 Live Card
  WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick tweeted about next week’s must-see Cruiserweight showcase:NEXT TUESDAY@WWE205Live exclusively on @WWENetwork• 6 Man #Cruiserweight Tag Team Elimination Match
  • Lio Rush debuts
  • PLUS much more…#WWE #205Live pic.twitter.com/6ctPBEzbbe
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) June 21, 2018RELATED: Drake Maverick Officially Signs NXT Stand Out As New 205 Live Supersta
  
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• WWE Stars Predict The World Cup (Video), Styles – Rousey Backstage MITB Photo, WWE Network Running UK Marathon

  21-06-2018 18:51
  WWE has released the above video.
  Finn Bálor, Paige and more WWE Superstars reveal what teams they’re rooting for in the 2018 World Cup.
  WWE Network Running UK Tournament Marathon
  WWE.com has announced the following:
  The 2018 United Kingdom Championship Tournament concludes this Monday on WWE Network, but if you’re looking to catch up on all the action that’s transpired so far, the ultimate primer — the U.K. Championship Tournament First-Round Marath
  
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• More Details On WWE Blocking ROH MSG Debut, Austin Aries Best in the World Opponent, Vanilla Ice at LU (Video)

  21-06-2018 18:32
  As we noted earlier this week, the planned date in 2019 for ROH to make its Madison Square Garden debut is off, after WWE intervened and put a stop to the deal.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, a source noted all it took was one phone call from a high-level WWE official (not Vince McMahon) to put a stop to the ROH – MSG date, and now ROH will not be debuting at MSG anytime soon.
  The report furthers there was an agreement as to when the ROH – MSG event would take place,
  
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• Possible Role For Shawn Michaels at WWE Super Show-Down, Does Big Cass Have a No-Compete Contract Clause with WWE?

  21-06-2018 18:10
  As noted, WWE will be holding another “all hands on deck” event on October 6th in Melbourne, Australia, called WWE Super Show-Down, and it will be headlined by the final match between The Undertaker and Triple H.
  Read Also: The Latest on Brock Lesnar’s Status for WWE Super Show-Down PPV in Australia
  As we noted earlier today, WWE is also advertising top names such as Ronda Rousey and Daniel Bryan for the big event, and another name being advertised is WWE Hall of Famer Sha
  
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• Hulk Hogan Wants to Manage Top NXT Star, WWE Considering Network Special Featuring Non-WWE Contracted Talents?

  21-06-2018 18:01
  As the WWE Network in-ring ideas continue to expand in the company, with the UK Title tournament airing over a two-day period next week, and the second Mae Young Classic officially kicking off in August, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting WWE is discussing yet another concept which could turn into a Network special.
  As we noted back in 2017, WWE had initially planned to air promotions such as PROGRESS and WWN Live, with whom WWE has a working relationship, on WWE Network, however, fo
  
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• Juice Robinson on Kevin Owens Calling Him the ‘Best Promo in Wrestling’, What He Told Matt Bloom Before Leaving NXT

  21-06-2018 17:57
  New Japan Pro Wrestling superstar Juice Robinson, who previously wrestled for WWE NXT as CJ Parker, spoke with members of the media this week ahead of the upcoming NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco.
  Juice will be in action on July 7th live at the world famous Cow Palace, as he steps into the biggest match of his career challenging “Switchblade” Jay White for the IWGP U.S. Heavyweight Championship. The entire event, headlined by Kenny Omega defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship a
  
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• WWE Returning to Full Sail University Tonight for NXT TV Tapings; Takeover Fallout, New Stars Debuting?

  21-06-2018 17:05
  WWE returns to Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL this afternoon to tape several episodes of NXT television, in the wake of a wildly successful NXT Takeover special in Chicago. They will be taping content through the July 18th episode.WHO’S NEXT? After barely scrapping by the monstrous Lars Sullivan this past weekend at Takeover, who will be next to step up to the plate and challenge NXT Champion Aleister Black?
  THE DREAM IS DEAD. After Velveteen Dream suffered a tough loss to Ri
  
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• WWE Officially Announces the 2018 Mae Young Classic; Logo Revealed, Ticket On-Sale Date, Triple H Comments

  21-06-2018 16:42
  WWE has announced the following:
  STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE today announced that Mae Young Classic 2018 will take place Wednesday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. 9, from Full Sail Live in Orlando, Fla., with tickets available tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT via www.nxttickets.com.
  The tournament, named after WWE Hall of Famer and one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history, Mae Young, will once again feature 32 of the top female competitors from 12 countries participating in a single-e
  
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• WWE’s Interesting Mandate Regarding Enhancement Talents, Drake Maverick On TJP’s 205 Live Actions, WWE UK Hype

  21-06-2018 16:38
  As seen on WWE 205 Live this week, TJP faced a local enhancement talent, which resulted in TJP attacking the talent before the match even began.
  Fans might have noticed that the enhancement talent’s name was never mentioned, and according to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, that is often times a mandate from WWE. Meltzer noted that WWE will often times instruct the announce team not to mention enhancement talents by name, which puts the announcers in an awkward position of having
  
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• Indie Promotions Already Making Plays for Enzo & Cass, Aleister Black NXT Segment Set, WWE UK Match Video

  21-06-2018 16:08
  WWE has released the above video.
  Following the 2017 UK Tournament, WWE’s return to England was highlighted by a clash between Mark Andrews and WWE UK Champion Tyler Bate: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Aleister Black NXT Segment Set
  It was announced on WWE NXT this week that next week’s show will feature Aleister Black addressing the fans after his successful title defense against Lars Sullivan at Takeover Chicago. Next week’s NXT will be taped at this week’s
  
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• The Latest on Brock Lesnar’s Status for WWE Super Show-Down PPV in Australia

  21-06-2018 15:52
  Since news first broke that WWE would be returning to Melbourne for the first ever pay-per-view and Network special in Australia’s history, a major question has been whether or not Brock Lesnar will compete at the event this October.
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Beast Incarnate is not currently scheduled to appear at WWE Super Show-Down, which will instead be headlined by Triple H vs. The Undertaker in what is being billed as their last encounter ever. Lesnar reporte
  
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• Moustache Mountain On Winning The NXT Tag Titles, Their Future Plans & The Backstage Mood At WWE UK Tournament

  21-06-2018 15:48
  New NXT Tag Team Champions, Moustache Mountain spoke with the British media following their historic Royal Albert Hall victory.
  Tyler Bate and Trent Seven were asked how they felt becoming NXT Tag Team Champions and if it was vindication for all their hard work in the past year.
  Tyler Bate:
  “It just shows that we are not just a part of the WWE UK or NXT UK as it’s now known, we are part of WWE as a whole, we have proved we can branch between.”
  Trent Seven:
  “NXT UK launchi
  
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• Big WWE SummerSlam Title Feud Possibly Being Planned, UFC Champion Offers to Train Alexa Bliss, Rousey Pulled From Raw

  21-06-2018 15:42
  As seen on WWE Raw this week, Ronda Rousey was storyline suspended for thirty after she attacked Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss then proceeded to attack Raw GM Kurt Angle and several WWE referees. Rousey will be eligible to return to WWE TV on July 18th, but will continue to appear at live events as scheduled. After Rousey’s suspension was announced, she was still being advertised for upcoming Raw TV tapings, but she has since been pulled from next Monday’s Raw.
  Since being s
  
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• Moose Takes Shot At Austin Aries, Matt Hardy Photo Shoot w/ Maxel, JTG Proposes Match w/ Former WWE Talent

  21-06-2018 15:22
  IMPACT Wrestling star, Moose took to Twitter to take a shot at Austin Aries as they both prepare for their Slammiversary clash.
  Moose posted a short clip of him working out in the gym and shared it on Twitter, claiming he was getting ready for the “205 Live guy,” clearly taking a shot at Aries’ run in WWE.Getting ready for The 205 Live guy. pic.twitter.com/wj25i7X7Ht
  — MR IMPACT WRESTLING (@TheMooseNation) June 20, 2018Matt Hardy Photo Shoot
  Matt Hardy posted some photos
  
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• Ronda Rousey Reportedly a Major Factor in WWE Landing Australian PPV; Update on Daniel Bryan Being Advertised

  21-06-2018 15:09
  As previously announced, WWE will make its debut at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds in Australia this October for WWE Super Show-Down, their first ever live pay-per-view and WWE Network special in the region.
  A major reason the event is taking place at all, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, is a campaign by the Australian state of Victoria to bring more tourism into the city of Melbourne. A full-blown WWE pay-per-view level event was pitched with Ronda Rousey promoted as the major st
  
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• Batista Finds Solace After A Very Hectic Evening, Ciampa Adds Salt To Gargano’s Wound With A TBT

  21-06-2018 15:06
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Batista Finds Solace After A Very Hectic Evening
  Batista seemed to have quite the chaotic evening/morning as he had a wild set of complications interrupt his night by a security guard not letting him in an Airbnb he already paid for. However, “The Animal” seemed to make peace with his frustrations thanks in part to two understanding police officers: When you get escorted to your @airbnb at 4am by two very understanding and very large police officers because
  
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• WWE and NOAH Reportedly Reach Agreement To Share Hideo Itami/KENTA

  21-06-2018 14:49
  According to online reports, WWE has reportedly reached a deal that will see Hideo Itami be shared with his former company, NOAH.
  In a recent report by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE and NOAH  have reached a talent-sharing agreement when it comes to the 205 Live star who is apparently set to compete for NOAH this coming August, marking his return to the company.
  There had been speculation that Itami was set to leave WWE, but that appears to no longer be the case, with this deal perh
  
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• Kevin Owens Thinks Former NXT Star Is The ‘Best Promo In Wrestling’

  21-06-2018 14:47
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Kevin Owens took to Twitter to claim that former NXT colleague Juice Robinson (aka: C.J. Parker) is at the top of the promo game in the wrestling biz:Juice Robinson, best promo in wrestling.
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) June 20, 2018Owens fought Robinson at NXT REvolution in his debut match (Owens’ only WWE match as a babyface). Robinson is currently finding success in NJPW and will be in the promotion’s upcoming G1 Climax 28 tournament come mid-J
  
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• AJ Styles Off WWE Live Events Again This Week, Injured WWE Star’s Return Delayed, How Are Io Shirai’s English Skills?

  21-06-2018 14:46
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE Champion AJ Styles will once again be off live events this weekend as he is scheduled to travel down to Australia to do promotional work for WWE in conjunction with the announced WWE Super Show-Down event taking place in October.
  Read Also: Behind-the-Scenes Styles WWE 2K19 Video
  Injured WWE Star’s Return Delayed
  As noted, injured WWE stars Jason Jordan and Alicia Fox have been cleared to return to the ring, with Fox being given the
  
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• Mick Foley Questions Why Vader Is Not In WWE’s Hall Of Fame, Simon Gotch Blasts Enzo Amore

  21-06-2018 14:33
  Following the sad death of wrestling legend, Vader, earlier this week, his good friend Mick Foley wrote a lengthy Facebook post to remember him.
  Within Foley’s post, he remembered the big man and how he found out about Vader’s illness, but the focal point was his absence in the WWE Hall Of Fame. Vader had been very vocal about wanting to be in the Hall Of Fame and Foley noted how many wrestlers are put into the Hall Of Fame without drawing any money, yet Vader drew tons, questioning
  
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• Current UFC Champion Offers To Train Alexa Bliss Against Ronda Rousey

  21-06-2018 14:21
  LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 29: (L-R) Cris Cyborg of Brazil and Holly Holm face off during the UFC 219 weigh-in inside T-Mobile Arena on December 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Current UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg has extended a hand to current Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss as an impending battle with Ronda Rousey looks to be on the horizon. Bliss didn’t rule out the option:Let me know # @Ale
  
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• WWE Creative Writer Reportedly Fired in Connection w/ Yet Another Reason Big Cass Was Released

  21-06-2018 13:57
  The firing of Big Cass has been the biggest story in wrestling since the news broke prior to WWE Smackdown Live this Tuesday afternoon.
  As previously noted, it was Vince McMahon himself who called a meeting between him and Cass backstage, and personally released the seven-foot superstars from his contract. There was an incident last month involving a little person and Cass going into business for himself, that’s been heavily reported on as the primary reason for his firing, but in reality
  
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• Triple H Comments On The Possibility Of John Cena Competing In NXT

  21-06-2018 13:34
  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 06: Triple H arrives at the WWE’s First-Ever Emmy “For Your Consideration” Event at Saban Media Center on June 6, 2018 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
  Alex McCarthy of Give Me Sport caught up with Triple H and Shawn Michaels ahead of the WWE UK Tournament. They discussed the possibility of John Cena competing in NXT. Triple H joked that he wouldn’t be able to afford Cena’s pay on his NXT budget
  
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• Simon Gotch On If He Would Want A WWE Return, People Disliking Him & CM Punk’s UFC Career

  21-06-2018 13:22
  Former WWE superstar, Simon Gotch recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet about a range of topics, including if he would want a return to the company. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcriptions.
  If he wants a WWE return:
  “Under different circumstances, yes. It’s hard to predict it. I will say this, unlike some other people that got released recently, I did get wished well in my future endeavors, so there’s always the door open for me to return. My whol
  
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• Rusev Has An Inspiring Message For Fans, Magnus Crashes & Burns Through a Table (Video)

  21-06-2018 13:13
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Rusev Has An Inspiring Message For Fans
  Rusev had an inspiring message for fans on bullying. He encouraged fans to be a star, saying that even grown-ups could be bullies:You can be a grown man/woman and be a bully !! Don’t be a bully be a star specially on #RusevDay
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL) June 21, 2018RELATED: Rusev Is Ready For His WWE Championship Match (Video)
  Magnus Crashes & Burns Through a Table
  Impact Wrestling’s YouTube channel
  
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• Charlotte Taunts Billie Kay, WWE Marquee Matches: 2017 WWE UK Championship Special (Video)

  21-06-2018 11:26
  Photo by: Theo Wargo/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  Charlotte Taunts Billie Kay
  Charlotte took a shot at Billie Kay, after the latter’s loss to Becky Lynch saying that her best friend beat up Billie’s best friend at ringside:Dear Billie:
  My best friend beat up your best friend.Sincerely,https://t.co/PpbLEv8Ije
  — Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 20, 2018RELATED: Charlotte Flair To Appear In ESPN Magazine’s Body Issue
  WWE Marquee Matches: 2017 WWE
  
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• Jim Ross Reveals Who He Thinks Will Succeed Vince McMahon, Scott Steiner Lands A Chairshot On Samoa Joe (Video)

  21-06-2018 10:17
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Jim Ross Reveals Who He Thinks Will Succeed Vince McMahon
  Jim Ross spoke to Business Insider about who will eventually succeed Vince McMahon in WWE. Although JR said that Vince wouldn’t not be leaving his position anytime soon, Triple H was being groomed to eventually replace Vince. He added that Triple H had always looked like a WWE lifer because he was different from a lot of other Superstars and didn’t drink or do drugs.
  JR also said that Triple H had been a f
  
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• Jim Ross Reveals Who He Thinks Will Succeed Vince McMahon

  21-06-2018 10:17
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Jim Ross spoke to Business Insider about who will eventually succeed Vince McMahon in WWE. Although JR said that Vince wouldn’t not be leaving his position anytime soon, Triple H was being groomed to eventually replace Vince. He added that Triple H had always looked like a WWE lifer because he was different from a lot of other Superstars and didn’t drink or do drugs.
  JR also said that Triple H had been a fan all his life and being trained by Killer Kowalski, who
  
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• The Bella Twins Hit The Gym, War Raiders Continue Their Unbeaten Run (Video)

  21-06-2018 09:04
  Photo by Mintaha Neslihan Erolu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
  The Bella Twins Hit The Gym
  The Bella Twins hit the gym yesterday and Nikki shared a photo on her Instagram: yesterday’s markshane workoutmy sister is looking so good! she’s working so hard!! #shapeupstudio @shapeupstudio2018 #briemode #totalbellas
  A post shared byNikki Bella (@thenikkibella) on Jun 20, 2018 at 12:28pm PDTRELATED: Bellas’ Brother JJ Opens Up About Cena & Nikki’s Relationship
  War Raiders
  
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• Enzo Amore Says There Was A Big Swerve Intended For His Romantic Storyline With Nia Jax

  21-06-2018 08:36
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  Enzo Amore spoke to the Store Horsemen podcast and discussed his storyline with Nia Jax. Enzo said he was getting so much heat at the time of the storyline that it wouldn’t be appreciated until years later. He added that Vince wanted to position him as a tweener. Enzo also said that his romantic storyline with Nia Jax was supposed to end with Nia discovering that Enzo was cheating on her with her best friend Alexa Bliss.
  Enzo added that Vince had told him th
  
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• More WWE Superstars Pay Tribute To Vader

  21-06-2018 08:14
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  WCW and WWE legend Vader passed away on Monday night. More current and former WWE Superstars have posted their tributes to Vader after his untimely death:Very sad to hear about the passing of Vader.Had the opportunity to share some time with him a couple years ago before coming to WWE. Happy I had the chance to meet him. Condolences to his family. #RIPVader
  — Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) June 20, 2018
  So saddened to hear of the passing of Vader.
  Leon was on
  
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• Drake Maverick Calls Out 205 Live Star, Real Reason For Jeff Hardy’s 2003 Release (Video)

  21-06-2018 07:59
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  Drake Maverick Calls Out 205 Live Star
  TJP attacked a local competitor on 205 last night, leaving him crumpled in a heap when he was done. Drake Maverick took to Twitter to call TJP’s actions on 205 Live “inexcusable”:INEXCUSABLE. @MegaTJP pic.twitter.com/u5TIoXrsCH
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) June 21, 2018RELATED: Lio Rush Hypes His 205 Live Debut
  Real Reason For Jeff Hardy’s 2003 Release
  WWE’s YouTube channel posted t
  
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• NJPW Releases Full Match Card For 7/7 G1 Special in San Francisco; 5 Title Matches Confirmed, Omega/Cody & More

  21-06-2018 07:18
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full match card for their upcoming G1 Special in San Francisco, taking place at the world famous Cow Palace on July 7th.
  In addition to Kenny Omega defending his newly won IWGP Heavyweight title against Cody Rhodes, which had been announced previously, they have also added four more championship bouts to the show, suddenly making it one of the most stacked events of the entire year.
  Jeff Cobb will get his first shot at NJPW gold when he challenges Hirooki
  
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