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• Bruce Prichard Reveals How Vince McMahon and The Undertaker Disagreed On His Character Change in 2000

  27-06-2018 23:58
  On the most recent episode of “Something Else to Wrestle”, now available to watch via WWE Network, host Bruce Prichard discussed WWE changing The Undertaker’s gimmick to The American Badass biker character back in 2000, and the different opinions which went into the gimmick change.
  On how Vince McMahon and The Undertaker disagreed heading into the change, Prichard had the following to say:
  “[Undertaker] wanted to be The Biker, he wanted to be the guy that he is in ev
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday (6/27) Honma Returns To Action, Okada/Suzuki Battle In Downpour, More

  27-06-2018 23:41 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling
  Every Wednesday, WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling bring you all the latest headlines from across the Pacific. This is New Japan Pro Wednesday.
  Tomoaki Honma Returns From Neck Injury
  Tomoaki Honma returned to the ring on June 23rd, having completed a 400+ day recovery from a spinal injury. Honma teamed with Toa Henare, Ryusuke Taguchi, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and his long-time Great Bash Heel teammate Togi Makabe to defeat Los Ingobernab
  
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• Cody Rhodes Says There’s Nothing Preventing Him From Using His Last Name, Ligero vs. Mike Hitchman: WWE UK Tourney Digital Exclusive (Video)

  27-06-2018 23:20 via mandatory.com
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  Cody Rhodes Says There’s No Evil Plot
  Cody Rhodes posted the following response to a fan that took a shot a Vince McMahon for ‘not letting’ Cody use the name Rhodes outside of WWE.
  The fan in question made a comment about Cody not having a last name in his post-WWE career while Patrick Clark uses the name ‘Velveteen Dream’, which was taken to be a reference to his father, Dusty Rhodes:A) Nobody is keeping me from using my last name. There’
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Garners its Lowest Audience of the Year

  27-06-2018 23:19
  This week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, which was scheduled to feature Jeff Hardy defending the WWE United States Title against Shinsuke Nakamura, was derailed creatively when Nakamura was pulled from the show due to a police dog bite.
  Nakamura’s absence forced Jeff Hardy to face SAnitY’s Eric Young instead, and Smackdown Live was then headlined by Daniel Bryan vs Luke Harper of The Bludgeon Brothers.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE Smackdown hit a new vie
  
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• Kevin Owens On Getting Tossed Off Of A 20 Foot Ladder, Pre Match Rituals, Delivering On The Mic

  27-06-2018 23:15 via mandatory.com
  Kevin Owens recently spoke with Argus Leader; you can read a few highlights below:
  Owens comments on getting thrown off of a ladder by Braun Strowman: 
  I don’t know how well it can go when you get thrown off a 20-foot ladder. I’m definitely feeling it; it was an uneasy morning. It’s not part of the risks we take as wrestlers, but stuff like that doesn’t happen every night obviously, but when you got these ladder matches, there’s high stakes, and everybody&rsqu
  
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• Alberto El Patron Sued Over Karaoke Bar Brawl

  27-06-2018 23:04 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting former WWE and Impact Wrestling star Alberto El Patron was sued by a man for an alleged injury during a bar brawl in 2016.
  According to documents obtained by Pro Wrestling Sheet, the injured party claims:
  “While returning to his table from the restroom, Plaintiff noticed the Defendant, JOSE ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ, flashing his rear end to the other patrons in the establishment. Upon returning to his seat, which was
  
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• This Day in History: John Cena Debuts on Smackdown, JBL Wins WWE Title, Hideo Itami vs Seth Rollins, Carmella & More

  27-06-2018 23:02
  WWE posted a tweet this afternoon celebrating the 16th anniversary of John Cena’s in-ring debut. The future 16-time world champion answered an open challenge from the Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, ushering in what would later be known as the “Ruthless Aggression Era”. You can actually check out the full debut in the video above.The @WWEUniverse met a Superstar full of RUTHLESS AGGRESSION 16 years ago today, and his name is @JohnCena! pic.twitter.com/1LVNbPOyaT
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• Complete Content Listing For WWE’s “Shawn Michaels: The Showstopper Unreleased” DVD

  27-06-2018 22:58
  According to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com below is the complete content listing for the upcoming “Shawn Michaels: The Showstopper Unreleased” DVD being released by WWE in 2018:
  DISC 1
  Proud of the Future
  The Icon
  Shawn Michaels & Tim Horner vs. Hector & Chavo GuerreroMid South Wrestling • January 5, 1985
  Shawn Michaels vs. Jake “The Snake” RobertsMid South Wrestling • February 1, 1985
  The Midnight Rockers vs. “Pretty Boy” Doug Sommers & &ldquo
  
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• Report: WWE Smackdown’s Move to FOX Sports Might Also Include NXT Moving to a New Home

  27-06-2018 22:53
  WWE held a conference call today to discuss yesterday’s announcement of new, landmark TV deals which will see Monday Night Raw remain on USA Network and Smackdown Live move to FOX Sports in October 2019.
  During the conference call, host and WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson revealed WWE expects cross-promotional content, outside of Smackdown, will air on FOX along with the new TV deal, however, additional details were not revealed.
  “Those absolutely have been in discussions with Fox,&
  
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• WWE Hypes Team Hell No Reuniting At Extreme Rules, Amir Jordan vs Joseph Conners: WWE UK Tourney Digital Exclusive (Full Match)

  27-06-2018 22:45 via mandatory.com
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  Team Hell No Reuniting At Extreme Rules
  WWE.com posted the following preview for the Smackdown Tag Team Championship match at Extreme Rules:
  Team Hell No is back, and they have their sights set on the SmackDown Tag Team Titles! After one of the most unexpected reunions in WWE history, Daniel Bryan & Kane will join forces once again to challenge The Bludgeon Brothers for the blue brand’s tag team championship at WWE Extreme Rules on Sunday,
  
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• WATCH: VOW Talks Brock Lesnar’s WWE Absence, Big Cass Release, Bill Apter Joins the Show to Remember Vader

  27-06-2018 22:44
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above! A replay of the episode will be available immediately after it airs.
  On this week’s VOW, the main event focuses on Brock Lesnar’s ‘contract issues’ and WWE absence, who Lesnar is most likely to face at WWE SummerSlam, and whether or not WWE is really all-in on Bobby Lashley as a main event playe
  
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• Sami Zayn Urges Fans to Help Syria, Former WWE Writer Reveals Interesting Rock Note, WWE On KO & Shania Twains

  27-06-2018 22:41
  WWE star Sami Zayn, who is heavily involved in raising money for Syrian mobile clinics, Tweeted the following after a recent bombing in the country:URGENT.
  Our #SamiForSyria mobile clinic has been operating for nearly a year in Daraa, Syria.
  Now this area is being heavily bombed; already 50k people displaced. The need for mobile clinics in this area has never been higher.
  Please RT/Donate to help!https://t.co/qzOGzn28sP
  — Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) June 27, 2018WWE On KO at Shania Twains
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Hits New Low In 2018

  27-06-2018 22:27 via mandatory.com
  This week’s WWE Smackdown viewership brought in 2.135 million viewers, which is down from 2.315 million viewers last week, and marks another new year-low total.
  WWE Smackdown had seen a rise in overall viewership the past two weeks, but last night’s total was just under the then-low 2.138 million viewers the show brought in on June 5th. Last night’s show, which featured a Team Hell No reunion in the final segment, was the seventh overall show on the night in total viewers
  
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• Alberto El Patron Reportedly Involved in Legal Battle Following Brawl at Karaoke Bar

  27-06-2018 22:25
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, former WWE and Impact Wrestling star Alberto El Patron is involved in a legal battle following a brawl which took place at a karaoke bar in November 2016. The report notes El Patron is being sued following the incident, however he believes he is the victim in the case and has filed a countersuit.
  According to court documents, Alex Pardo, who is suing El Patron, claims the following:
  “While returning to his table from the restroom, Plaintiff noticed the Def
  
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• What Will The Bella Twins Do If They Win A Teen Choice Award? (Video), Kenny King Previews Match With Austin Aries

  27-06-2018 21:58 via mandatory.com
  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 06: Brie Bella and Nikki Bella attend WWE’s First-Ever Emmy “For Your Consideration” Event at Saban Media Center on June 6, 2018 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
  What Will The Bella Twins Do If They Win A Teen Choice Award? (Video)
  The Bella Twins Youtube posted this video:
  Nikki and Brie are so excited for about Total Bellas being nominated for a Teen Choice Award – and talk about doing something crazy
  
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• WWE Bringing Additional Content To FOX?; Updates On WWE’s TV Deals In The UK & India, More

  27-06-2018 21:54 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE/FOX Sports
  Earlier today WWE co-Presidents Michelle Wilson and George Barrios took part in a WWE investor call to discuss WWE’s newly announced TV deals with FOX and NBC Universal.
  Pro Wrestling Sheet was on the call and is reporting that Wilson had the following to say in regards to what additional WWE content could be coming to FOX as part of their newly announced SmackDown Live deal:
  Those absolutely have been in discussions with Fox. There have been discussions around
  
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• Impact Wrestling Media Call feat. Rich Swann (Full Audio & Highlights)

  27-06-2018 21:35 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone participated in the Impact Wrestling Media Call earlier today featuring Impact Wrestling’s Rich Swann.
  Swann will be making his Impact debut this Thursday night when he takes on Trevor Lee. Impact airs at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  WZ’s Lovell Porter will be providing live coverage of Impact Wrestling on WrestleZone tomorrow night, and every Thursday, starting at 7:30/6:30 pm CST.
  You can find some of WrestleZone’s live tweeted coverage from the call embedded in thi
  
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• The Rock Responds to Former WWE Star, WWE Network Adds Mid-Atlantic Content, Zack Gibson Proclaims Dominance (Video)

  27-06-2018 20:50
  WWE has released the above video.
  After winning the 2018 WWE United Kingdom Tournament, Zack Gibson declares his greatness to the crowd at the historic United Kingdom arena and to the entire world.
  Read Also: Travis Banks Addresses His WWE Future Following UK Tournament Loss
  WWE Network Adds More Mid-Atlantic Content
  WWE Network has added the following new Mid-Atlantic Wrestling content:
  Mid-Atlantic 08-04-84 – 08/04/1984 (Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium – Spartanburg, SC)
  Mid-Atlant
  
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• View From The Capitol #14: How Did MV Young Wind Up Facing Matt Tremont?, Capitol TV Ep 64, More

  27-06-2018 20:49 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone/Capitol Wrestling
  HOW DID MV YOUNG END UP HAVING TO FACE “BULLDOZER” MATT TREMONT AT #TORNEODENADA?
  2018 in Capitol Wrestling has featured many things, including a growing insistence by Logan Black and his Apostles of Chaos brethren Chris Benne and MV Young that the easiest way to get attention in Capitol Wrestling is to take it by force. This has included the vicious assault of various members of the Capitol roster, including up and comers Steve Pena, Dave
  
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• JBL Thanks Late WWE Hall Of Famer, Impact Wrestling Looks At Feud Featuring ECW Originals (Video)

  27-06-2018 20:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by J. Shearer/WireImage for BWR Public Relations)
  JBL Thanks Late WWE Hall Of Famer
  John Bradshaw Layfield tweeted a thank you to the late, great Eddie Guerrero in celebration of their on-screen feud and off-screen friendship. 14 years ago today, Bradshaw defeated Guerrero in a Texas Bullrope Match at the 2004 Great American Bash to capture his only WWE Championship:A thank you to mi amigo Eddie Guerrero! Here’s to you esse! 14 years ago today became the @WWE Champion in a matc
  
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• Why Reuniting Team Hell No in WWE Was The Right Decision

  27-06-2018 20:28
  After overcoming break-ups, rivalries and even a forced retirement, Team Hell No is finally back together. The latest installment of SmackDown LIVE saw Kane make a jaw-dropping return to save Daniel Bryan from the Bludgeon Brothers. The pair would then team-up to take down the Tag Team Champions before subsequently hugging it out in the middle of the ring – putting the entire WWE universe on notice: Team Hell No is back, and they’re coming for the Tag Titles.
  The former enemies-turne
  
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• WWE Looks Back At The Beginning Of The CeNation, Tyler Bate And Pete Dunne Refuse To Be Left Out Twice (Video)

  27-06-2018 20:08 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Looks Back At The Beginning of the CeNation
  WWE tweeted out John Cena‘s debut when he confronted current Raw GM Kurt Angle 16 years ago today:The @WWEUniverse met a Superstar full of RUTHLESS AGGRESSION 16 years ago today, and his name is @JohnCena! pic.twitter.com/1LVNbPOyaT
  — WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018RELATED:
  Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne Refuse To Be Left Out Twice (Video)
  The official IGN YouTube posted this video:
  WWE Superstars Pete Dunne
  
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• WATCH: Rich Swann Talks Slammiversary, Sami Callihan, Making His Impact Wrestling Debut & More

  27-06-2018 20:04
  Former WWE Superstar Rich Swann is the special guest on this week’s Impact Wrestling media teleconference, which you can watch in full above. The high-flying sensation will make his debut with the promotion tomorrow night when he faces the Carolina Caveman, Trevor Lee.
  Live Updates: Swann says that he and his wife (Su Yung) are living a very happy life, and are looking to the future. He’s made it very clear he won’t be answering any questions about “past incidents&rd
  
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• How I Think The WWE Should’ve & Should Book Bobby Lashley

  27-06-2018 19:55 via mandatory.com
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Bobby Lashley attends WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  The following editorial was written by Neil Raymond and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Neil’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post or by tweeting him @NeilfromNYC
  I think that it’s safe to say that Bobby Lashley’s WWE return has be
  
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• Baron Corbin leaves Finn Balor Bruised Where The Sun Doesn’t Shine; Finn Comments (Potentially NSFW Photo)

  27-06-2018 19:47 via mandatory.com
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Finn Balor (under) in action vs Baron Corbin during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  Constable Corbin and Finn Balor have been at odds on Monday Night Raw lately. Finn Balor took to Twitter to reveal a bruise given to him by Corbin in a very sensitive area. Here’s what Finn said on Twitter:Thanks Constable Corbin….But even when I bruise I’m Bálor Club pic.t
  
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• Is UFC Still Viewed As More Valuable Than WWE?

  27-06-2018 19:28 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
  UFC took the world by storm in the mid-2000’s. Some would even argue the popularity rivals that of WWE’s Attitude Era. However with recent changes like WWE moving SmackDown to Fox, is UFC still more valuable? When asked on Twitter, Dave Meltzer offered a shocking answer:WWE based on latest market value https://t.co/M9vSxYJjlK
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) June 27, 2018Granted this may be based on sheer numbe
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown Moments (Video), WWE Celebrates National Sunglasses Day

  27-06-2018 19:12 via mandatory.com
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  Top 10 SmackDown Moments (Video)
  WWE posted this week’s SmackDown Highlights to YouTube:RELATED: WWE Smackdown Live Results For 6/26
  WWE Celebrates National Sunglasses Day
  WWE tweeted the following for National Sunglasses Day:It's #NationalSunglassesDay, so make sure to rep YOUR favorite @WWE Superstar in style! https://t.co/kL98L6MDiY
  — WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018[]
  The post Top 10 SmackDown Moments (Video), WWE Celebrates National Sunglasses Day appea
  
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• More Details On Shinsuke Nakamura Being Pulled From Smackdown Due to Police Dog Attack

  27-06-2018 19:10
  As noted, WWE Smackdown Live star Shinsuke Nakamura was pulled from his scheduled U.S. Title match against Jeff Hardy on Smackdown this week as The King of Strong Style was bitten by a police dog.
  According to a new report by PWInsider.com, the incident actually took place on Monday of this week, as a police dog was brought to the arena in Bakersfield, CA, prior to the WWE Smackdown Live event, in order to do a routine security sweep of the building. At some point during the sweep, the dog appro
  
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• Travis Banks On His Future After UK Loss (Video), WWE Stock Update, WWE Stars Rep National Sunglasses Day (Photos)

  27-06-2018 19:09
  WWE has released the above video.
  Following a chaotic night that saw him come within inches of winning the 2018 United Kingdom Championship Tournament, Travis Banks refocuses on the future ahead.
  Big WWE Stock Update
  Following WWE officially announcing on Tuesday that the company has reached new, landmark TV deals with FOX Sports and NBCUniversal, WWE stock is currently trading at $72.38 per share.
  Below is an excerpt from WWE’s announcement regarding the company’s new Raw TV deal:
  N
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: What’s Next For NXT Champ Aleister Black?, Candice LeRae v Lacey Evans, More

  27-06-2018 19:07 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Lars Sullivan and Aleister Black at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  We encourage you to begin your discussion about tonight’s NXT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Tonight’s episode of NXT takes place from Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:The Dutch Destroyer appears live
  Candice LeRae collides w
  
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• Finn Balor Thanks Baron Corbin For Nasty Butt Bruise (Photo), Hardy Explains Jynx Gimmick, Smackdown Top 10 Video

  27-06-2018 19:00
  WWE has released the above video.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  Read Also: ‘Team Hell No’ Reunites on Smackdown Live; Confirmed For Title Match at Extreme Rules
  Finn Balor Thanks Baron Corbin For Nasty Butt Bruise
  As seen below, Finn Balor revealed the following bruise he sustained at the hands of Baron Corbin on WWE Raw this week:Thanks Constable Corbin….But ev
  
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• Lio Rush Has Even More To Say About His 205 Live Debut, Travis Banks Looks To Regroup And Move Forward (Video)

  27-06-2018 18:58 via mandatory.com
  Lio Rush Has More To Say About His 205 Live Debut
  Lio Rush came on the scene ready to own 205 Live. Rush took to Twitter to comment after a successful night and has now added more comments today on Twitter:Attention media and fans of the #ManOfTheHour! ……. Last night was the greatest night of your lives. But I’m sure you knew that. You are absolutely welcome. @WWE205Live @wwe pic.twitter.com/6EEr9jLIaB
  —Man Of The Hour(@itsLioRush) June 27, 2018RELATED: Boy Meets W
  
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• WWE Asks You Who Is On The Biggest Roll On SmackDown, Jimmy Jacobs Continues To Go Around The Ring (Video)

  27-06-2018 18:22 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE/FOX Sports
  WWE Asks You “Who Is On The Biggest Roll On SmackDown?”
  WWE.com is currently running a poll asking who has the most momentum on SmackDown. Here are the current results:39% – WWE Champion AJ Styles
  5% – SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella
  6% – SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bludgeon Brothers
  38% – Rusev
  11% – Becky LynchRELATED: Kane Returns On Smackdown, Team Hell No Reunites; New Title M
  
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• Huge Prices Reported For Ringside Seats to WWE Super Show-Down, Media Outlet Profiles Ricochet Making it to WWE

  27-06-2018 18:22
  WPSD Local out of Paducah, KY, has published several videos profiling the Paducah native Trevor Mann, aka WWE NXT star Ricochet.
  You can watch the full video profile at this link, and Ricochet had the following to say on making it to WWE:
  “It didn’t really hit me until I was at the post office with the contract getting ready to mail it back,” Mann said. “I was like, oh man when I send this off, that is it.
  Huge Prices Reported For Ringside Seats to WWE Super Show-Down
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• Disco Inferno On His Heat with Cody Rhodes, Cody Misinterpreting Him, Why Modern Wrestling Has Lost Its Way

  27-06-2018 18:00
  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 WCW mainstay & the co-host of the “Keepin It 100 with Konnan” podcast, Disco Inferno.
  In the above clip, Disco talks about his heat with Cody Rhodes why he believes that modern wrestling has lost it’s way.
  Disco’s heat with Cody Rhodes after commenting on a picture Cody posted of a g
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa ‘Previews’ Aleister Black’s NXT Appearance Tonight, The Miz Hops Onto IHOB

  27-06-2018 17:31 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Tommaso Ciampa at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  Tommaso Ciampa ‘Previews’ Aleister Black’s NXT Appearance Tonight
  Tommaso Ciampa began to draw a line in the sand when it comes to how he feels about NXT Champion Aleister Black and who should be the next opponent for the yellow brand’s top belt:INTERVIEWER: It’s pretty clear that the number one contender should be Tommaso Ciampa. How do you feel about Black vs Ciampa at Takeover:
  
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• James Ellsworth Comments On Facing Asuka, Nia Jax Surprises High School Team, NXT UK Ticket On-Sale Info (Videos)

  27-06-2018 17:20
  WWE has Tweeted the following, announcing tickets for the upcoming NXT UK division TV tapings go on-sale this Friday:#NXTUK IS HERE!
  Tickets go on-sale this Friday for UK tapings, make sure you’re there to witness British wrestling history: https://t.co/jMj7mmZAf6 pic.twitter.com/MrTM9NkyQ8
  — WWE UK (@WWEUK) June 27, 2018James Ellsworth Comments On Facing Asuka
  As noted, James Ellsworth will be facing Asuka in an intergender singles match on WWE Smackdown next week, and Ellsworth com
  
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• WWE Now Following Interesting NJPW Star On Twitter, Alison Brie On WWE Appearance, Ciampa Takes Shot at Black

  27-06-2018 17:07
  As seen below, the WWE Twitter account is now officially following Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks, following The Elite vs The New Day showdown at E3 which was heavily promoted by WWE:So, when did the @WWE follow Matt Jackson of the Young Bucks? I thought they only followed their own talentpic.twitter.com/6CV3kTEqII
  — Shawn (@osu45804) June 25, 2018
  Sooo, WWE is following Matt Jackson here on Twitter dot com. pic.twitter.com/poR9TQo8T8
  — #1 messi stan (@coupdebanks) June 26, 2018Ciam
  
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• ‘Rusev Day’ Invades FIFA 18 With Cedric Alexander (Video), Vote For Marty Scurll’s New Shirt Design

  27-06-2018 17:01 via mandatory.com
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Cedric Alexander attends WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  ‘Rusev Day’ Invades FIFA 18 With Cedric Alexander (Video)
  UpUpDownDown posted the following video on-line:
  IT’S RUSEV‘S SHOW NOW! Tong Po a.k.a Rusev locks Austin Creed out so he and Kovu a.k.a Cedric Alexander can play some FIFA 18!RELATED: Mojo Rawley To Wrestlers: ‘Don’t Be A Todd’
  
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• 3-Way to the Grave Match Headlines Tonight’s Lucha Underground; Exclusive Episode Photos, Video Sneak-Peek

  27-06-2018 17:01
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for this week’s Lucha Underground, including exclusive show images below and a video sneak-peek above.The heart pumping action continues as Johnny Mundo and the Worldwide Underground plot revenge in the newest episode of “Lucha Underground.” Jack Evans issues a Put Up or Shut Up Challenge and a new competitor comes for the Lucha Underground champion. As if this wasn’t enough excitement, Fenix, Jeremiah Crane, and M
  
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• Lio Rush Makes Bold 205 Live Claim, Anniversary Of CM Punk Pipebomb Promo, SAnitY to Be Rendered Obsolete? (Videos)

  27-06-2018 16:55
  Following his successful WWE 205 Live match debut this week, Lio Rush commented with the following:This division is mine . If you don’t believe me….. Just watch. @WWE205Live
  —Man Of The Hour(@itsLioRush) June 27, 2018
  1 year later. From #PWG to #WWE, @daniellefishel has always been a fan of the #ManOfTheHour #CaliVibes @WWE @WWE205Live pic.twitter.com/SFWRWwCBWZ
  —Man Of The Hour(@itsLioRush) June 27, 2018
  EXCLUSIVE: You know you’re doing something right when @danie
  
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• WWE Cruiserweight Has An Unexpected ‘Asuka’ Sighting, Carmella Was ‘Money’ This Day In History

  27-06-2018 16:35 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
  WWE Cruiserweight Has An Unexpected ‘Asuka’ Sighting
  Being on the road for so long you’re bound to encounter some strange sightings while in transit, and Akira Tozawa wasn’t exempt from such peculiarities as he saw an Asuka imposter on the road that wasn’t James Ellsworth:Wait a minute … @WWEAsuka ? pic.twitter.com/gyAxnvAENP
  — Akira Tozawa (@TozawaAkira) June 27, 2018
  Y…Yes I am 🤡
  — ASU
  
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• Al Snow On If WWE Should Keep the Universal Title On Brock Lesnar Should The Beast Leave for UFC (Video)

  27-06-2018 16:28
  Former WWE star Al Snow recently spoke with The Hannibal TV, and during the interview, which you can watch a clip from above, Snow discusses Brock Lesnar’s future in WWE and the possibility of Lesnar heading to UFC after his WWE deal expires.
  On reports claiming Lesnar’s current WWE deal nets him $127,000 for every TV appearance and $637,000 per pay-per-view match, Snow had the following to say:
  “Good for him. I think he deserves it. He’s a draw. People will tune in and w
  
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• LIVE at 5pm EST: VOW Talks Brock Lesnar’s WWE Absence, Big Cass Release, Bill Apter Joins the Show to Remember Vader

  27-06-2018 16:12
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above! A replay of the episode will be available immediately after it airs.
  On this week’s VOW, the main event focuses on Brock Lesnar’s ‘contract issues’ and WWE absence, who Lesnar is most likely to face at WWE SummerSlam, and whether or not WWE is really all-in on Bobby Lashley as a main event playe
  
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• Lars Sullivan Refuses To Complain On Social Media, Nia Jax Helps Rally A San Diego School (Video)

  27-06-2018 16:10 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Lars Sullivan at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  Lars Sullivan Refuses To Complain On Social Media
  William Christensen, aka Lars Sullivan‘s social media representative, took to Twitter to make sure that people were aware of Lars’ stance on complaining about life’s inconveniences:William Christensen here. Lars would like to say that he will NEVER use Twitter, or ANY social media platform, to complain about an airline, a cellular telephone serv
  
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• Undertaker Celebrates Anniversary (Photos), Team Hell No on the Same Page?, Rousey in Commercial (Videos)

  27-06-2018 15:45
  Twizzlers has released the above video.
  To prove no one can be serious with Twizzlers, we enlisted Ronda Rousey and challenged her to a Twizzlers stare down. Spoiler alert: she lost.
  In related news, Rousey is 22 days away from returning from her WWE ‘suspension’, and Rousey’s last countdown to return post came three days ago when she sent the following warning to Alexa Bliss:25 days @alexa_bliss_wwe_
  A post shared byrondarousey (@rondarousey) on Jun 23, 2018 at 11:08am PDTAre
  
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• Corey Graves Is All For A ‘Shut Up, Saxton!’ Shirt & Gets Invited On ‘Celtic Warrior Workouts’ (On One Condition)

  27-06-2018 15:31 via mandatory.com
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  Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald questioned WWE Shop as to why they aren’t churning out shirts of Corey Graves‘ now synonymous catchphrase “Shut Up, Saxton!” and the WWE color commentator couldn’t disagree with the plea:How is there not a “Shut Up Saxton” shirt on #WWE Shop? #SDLive
  — Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) June 27, 2018
  Yeah, @WWEShop…🤑 https://t.co/MGRkAvrHWS
  — Corey Graves (@WWEGrave
  
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• NXT Teases New Challenger for Aleister Black, Rock’s ‘Skyscraper’ Earns Special Opening, John Cena Does Huge Lift (Video)

  27-06-2018 15:17
  As John Cena prepares for his role in the upcoming Jackie Chan movie “Project X”, Cena Tweeted the following video of him working out at the Jackie Chan Stunt Team Center:Quick lunch break at @EyeOfJackieChan #JCStuntTeam center! #HardNocksZhongGuo 260kg pic.twitter.com/2LU6EDnkIf
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) June 27, 2018Rock’s ‘Skyscraper’ Earns Special Opening
  As seen below, The Rock has announced his upcoming movie “Skyscraper” has earned a special
  
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• The Rock & Hurricane Helms Reconnect

  27-06-2018 15:16 via mandatory.com
  on day 2 of Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con 2017 held at Los Angeles Convention Center on October 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
  Recently finding himself in the ROH fold for the first time, Hurricane Helms‘ Hurri-Signal has lit up the mainstream wrestling skies once more. The once mild-mannered backstage reporter went on Instagram to thank past foes like The Rock for helping wrestling fans show how heroic the green and black could be. The People’s Champ in turn showed ap
  
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• Major League Wrestling to Air ‘Battle Riot’ From NYC As a Two-Hour BeIN Sports Special

  27-06-2018 15:10
  According to Sports Illustrated, Major League Wrestling’s first two-hour network special has been announced, as BeIN Sports will air the upcoming “Battle Riot” event, taking place in New York City, on Friday, July 27, at 8 p.m. ET.
  “I heavily considered pay per view, but I want to give the fans something special and do it for free,” Bauer said. “Some promoters put a price tag on everything and I could see the temptation here, but I want to reward fans tha
  
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