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• Sasha Banks On How Her Opinion Of Ronda Rousey Has Changed, How Well Rousey Has Adapted To WWE

  28-06-2018 23:58 via mandatory.com
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  Sasha Banks was a recent guest on the In This Corner podcast with Brian Campbell; you can read a few highlights below:
  Sasha Banks on Ronda Rousey, and how her opinion of the former UFC star has changed:
  “When I first heard she was going to be here I was a bit like, ‘That’s not really fair.’ But she has proven that she belongs and I’m really excited for her to be here with us. Man, I’m a big fan of her.” 
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• War Raiders On Their Wrestling Start and Unique Look, How Rowe’s Brush With Death Has Changed His Frame Of Mind

  28-06-2018 23:53
  WWE NXT Tag Team The War Raiders recently spoke with WWE.com, and below are some interview highlights.
  On their pro wrestling start:
  ROWE: Since I was 5 years old, all I’ve ever wanted to do was be a wrestler. I used to watch every Sunday with my father. I pursued amateur wrestling and combat sports my entire life because I knew those skills would carry over from the mat to the ring. During my senior year of high school, I began my training in Cleveland, and for the next 15 years I tr
  
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• Carmella Takes A Dig At Ronda Rousey, AJ Styles Comments On His Soccer Mom Hair (Video), Cathy Kelley On Team Hell No’s Reunion

  28-06-2018 23:49 via mandatory.com
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  AJ Styles and Carmella
  AJ Styles and Carmella were recent guests on The Project in Australia while promoting this Fall’s WWE Super Show-Down.
  During the interview, AJ talked about being phenomenal and his ‘soccer mom’ haircut, while Carmella talked about injuries and beating Charlotte Flair (twice). Carmella also took a shot at Ronda Rousey when the former MMA star’s name was brought up, saying Rousey has had some bad luck in Melbourn
  
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• Early WWE Raw Preview: Alexa Bliss Has Enemies, KO – Strowman Continues, Is This The Last Raw For Bayley & Banks?

  28-06-2018 23:48
  Next week’s edition of WWE Raw emanates live from the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, Iowa, South Dakota, and while no matches have been announced for the show, it is expected that we will learn more about the planned main event for WWE Extreme Rules, and the future of Brock Lesnar following this week’s “contract issue” storyline.
  Additionally, WWE.com has released the following quick hits WWE Raw preview for next week, along with a preview of the fallout fro
  
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• WWE Teasing Big Raw Tag Team Match, The Bella Twins to Get ‘R Rated’ If They Win Award, Bellas Recap June (Videos)

  28-06-2018 23:38
  The Bella Twins have released the above and below videos.
  Nikki and Brie are so excited for about Total Bellas being nominated for a Teen Choice Award – and talk about doing something crazy to celebrate.
  In case you missed all of the best social moments from The Bella Twins, here is a recap from June.
  
  Following the conclusion of this week’s WWE Raw, WWE.com is hyping the possibility of a tag team showdown between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, and Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIn
  
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• The War Raiders On Their Unique Look And Style, How They Started Teaming, What Sets Them Apart From Other NXT Teams

  28-06-2018 23:35 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, War Raiders at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  The War Raiders recently took part in an exclusive interview with WWE.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  The War Raiders comment on how they started teaming up: 
  HANSON: Despite each being in the business for well over a decade, Rowe and I never crossed paths until we were on opposite sides of the bracket of Ring of Honor’s 2014 Top Prospect Tournament. We ended up meeting in the tournament
  
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• The Rock’s Skyscraper Movie Getting Special Release In China, Wrestling Legends Appearing At Autism Benefit Show

  28-06-2018 23:25 via mandatory.com
  The Rock’s Skyscraper Movie Getting Special Release In China
  The Rock posted the following, announcing his new movie Skyscraper will be released during China’s traditional ‘blackout’ period for movies next month:Very cool, significant and rare news for our SKYSCRAPER in CHINA. The country has awarded us a July 20th release date. Significant, because it’s during their annual “black out” period where only Chinese films are seen. Thank you Middle Kingdom f
  
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• Cathy Kelly Looks Back at Team Hell No Reunion, WWE Touts Band Involvement in Recent Network Special, More

  28-06-2018 23:24
  WWE announcer Cathy Kelly takes a look back at the big Team Hell No reunion between Kane and Daniel Bryan this past Tuesday night on Smackdown Live. She also discusses the upcoming Smackdown Tag Team Champioship match between Team Hell No and the Bludgeon Brothers, taking place next month at WWE Extreme Rules. Check out the video above.
  WWE Promotes Band Involvement in Hardy Special
  If you haven’t seen the incredible WWE 24 documentary on the Hardys, we highly recommend checking it out on
  
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• GLOW Teams With Lyft For ’80s Themed Limo Rides (Video), WWE Stars Reveal The Stories Behind Their Piercings

  28-06-2018 23:01 via mandatory.com
  GLOW Teams With Lyft
  Lyft is offering rides in Melrose’s vintage stretch limo in honor of the GLOW second season premiere tomorrow.
  Select fans will be able to party in the limo in Los Angeles and Las Vegas on June 29th and 30th, and it will be stocked with ’80s themed items and props from the show. Fans using the code GLOW2 on the Lyft app will be able to request a free ride, and those lucky enough will be able to ride in the limo.
  The above video (via Deadline) features Jackie Toh
  
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• Charlotte Flair On Finding Her Identity In WWE, How Wrestling Has Become Her ‘Safe Place’

  28-06-2018 22:54 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage
  Charlotte Flair was the subject of a new editorial on ESPN W to promote her appearance in ESPN Magazine’s Body Issue. You can read a few highlights below:
  Charlotte comments on finding her new identity in WWE, how she sees herself outside of the ring: 
  “With Charlotte, I forged a new identity. After a while, I’m like, ‘Dang, why can’t I act like that in real life?’ Wrestling is less buns and guns now. I’m proud of th
  
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• Latest On a Mysterio WWE Return, WWE Stars Reveal Their Piercing Stories (Video), Former NFL Star Observes WWE Tryouts

  28-06-2018 22:04
  WWE has released the above video.
  Ruby Riott, Jeff Hardy, Aleister Black and Matt Bloom detail their unique body piercings and share the stories behind them.
  Latest On Mysterio WWE Return
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE and Rey Mysterio are expected to reach a return deal in the near future, and when the contract does get signed, it is very likely WWE will be the ones to announce the signing themselves before it can leak out via the internet.
  Former NFL Star Observes WWE Tryo
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 61: MITB/Takeover Recaps, Cass Fired, Rousey Suspended, Ziggler I-C Champ, & More!

  28-06-2018 21:48
  
  
  Dan is joined by Jason Calascibetta and Wil Lewis to recap the WWE’s Money in the Bank and NXT: Takeover shows, talk the firing of Big Cass, Dolph Ziggler ending Seth Rollins’ I-C Title reign, the suspension of Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar’s contract drama, and much more!  Listen here:
  Play Episode 61
  Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
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• WWE 205 Live Star Hypes MLB Night, Tyler Breeze and Xavier Woods Bring Their GM Mode Brawl Backstage (Video)

  28-06-2018 21:45 via mandatory.com
  WWE 205 Live Star Hypes MLB Night
  WWE 205 Live Superstar Drew Gulak tweeted out support of the Philadelphia Phillies’ first-ever WWE Night:#ForABetterMLB! #BeBold https://t.co/DTbwycEQHp
  — Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) June 28, 2018RELATED: MLB Team Hosting ‘WWE Night.’ Photo OP Available With New Day Member, MORE
  Tyler Breeze and Xavier Woods Bring Their GM Mode Brawl Backstage (Video)
  The UpUpDownDown YouTube posted this video:
  Tyler Breeze a.k.a PRINCE PRETTY is trying
  
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• Former Impact Wrestling Champions at WWE Tryouts (Photos), Triple H Hypes His Final Match Against Undertaker (Video)

  28-06-2018 21:41
  WWE NXT has posted several videos to its Instagram story from the current tryouts which are ongoing today at the Performance Center, and amongst the names at the tryouts, as seen below, are former Impact Wrestling Champions Robbie E and Chelsea Green, fka Laurel Van Ness:Former Impact Champions Chelsea Green and Robbie E at Today’s #WWE Performance Center Tryouts! pic.twitter.com/udRRs2M3Dr
  — ProWrestling.com (@pw_dotcom) June 28, 2018
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• GLOW Season 2 Review: The Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling Deliver Another Knockout Performance

  28-06-2018 21:30 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Erica Parise/Netflix
  GLOW’s second season steps up and delivers a collection episodes that not only build on the impressive first season, but deliver plenty of nods to pro wrestling and ‘80s staples.
  The show kicks off with the cast in the process of filming their TV show, coming off of the heels of their pilot and first televised match. Ruth and Debbie still have issues left unresolved from last season, and an early move by Ruth results in tension between her and Sam,
  
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• Where Will Kenny Omega Be This Weekend?

  28-06-2018 21:14 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega will be at the CEO Gaming Convention This Weekend. Omega tweeted the following:Getting set up for the weekend. The wrestling goes live in about….. 🤨 ⏰29 hours! #CEOxNJPW #CEO2018 pic.twitter.com/VVABcq0Bmd
  — Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) June 28, 2018RELATED: Kenny Omega Talks To Sean Waltman About His Match With Okada, BTE v New Day
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• Former Impact Wrestling Champions Attend NXT Tryout; More Details

  28-06-2018 21:03 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Former Impact Tag Team Champion Robbie E and Former Knockouts Champion Chelsea Green (Laurel Van Ness) attended today’s NXT tryout as seen on NXT Instagram story.
  Chelsea was on the season of WWE Tough Enough that also featured The Velveteen Dream, Mandy Rose, and Sonya DeVille and she is currently dating Raw Superstar Zack Ryder.
  Robbie E is veteran of the ring who first entered Impact Wrestling in 2010 and left in September of 2017. You can view the videos of
  
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• Ricochet Seeking Fan Advice For Signature Move, Dolph Ziggler Doing Comedy Show, Vince Calls Slaughter vs Duggan (Video)

  28-06-2018 21:02
  WWE has released the above video.
  Vince McMahon calls the action when Sgt. Slaughter battles Jim Duggan: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Ricochet Seeking Fan Advice For Signature Move
  WWE NXT star Ricochet Tweeted the following, asking fans to help him name one of his signature moves:I need a cool name for the “jumping flatliner” help me out!https://t.co/XHISsqyYeg
  — The One And Only! (@KingRicochet) June 28, 2018
  In related news, WWE is currently running a sale on R
  
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• Why Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte Flair Should Main Event WrestleMania 35

  28-06-2018 20:59 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage
  The following editorial was written by Ryan Anderson and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Ryan’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post and follow him on Twitter @gullyblanchard
  Brock Lesnar has been gone long enough for fans to stop caring.
  Roman Reigns still isn’t over as a baby face.
  Braun Strowman has been exciting, but if he is going to get a run as a babyface then
  
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• Kenny Omega On His Role as Champion Exceeding In-Ring Work, Wanting to Do Other TV Projects, Value of New Day Gig

  28-06-2018 20:54
  NJPW IWGP Champion Kenny Omega recently participated in an AXS TV conference call, and below are some call highlights via Sports Illustrated.
  On his role as IWGP Champion exceeding in-ring work:
  “I really want this opportunity as champion to make some waves with the company,” said Omega, who is fluent in both English and Japanese. “I would love to use my voice and talents to be heard all around the world.
  “I want to do more media in the United States and Canada, but also
  
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• Kevin Owens Talks 20-Foot Ladder Fall, If He Prefers Raw or Smackdown, Does He Have Creative Freedom With His Promos?

  28-06-2018 20:38
  WWE Raw star Kevin Owens recently spoke with Argus Leader and below are some interview highlights.
  On how he feels after being thrown off the ladder at Money in the Bank:
  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 e
  
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• Bayley Posts Cryptic Tweet Directed At Sasha? Cold Open For This Week’s Impact (Video)

  28-06-2018 20:34 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Card Subject to Change Podcast
  Bayley Posts Cryptic Tweet Directed At Sasha?
  Bayley posted this cryptic tweet but is it about her on-going feud with Sasha Banks on Raw or is there more to this?:You just don’t get it.
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 28, 2018RELATED: Sasha Throws Shade At Bayley On Twitter
  Cold Open For This Week’s Impact (Video)
  Impact Wrestling posted this video on YouTube:
  Pentagon Jr is out for revenge, Konnan is out for answers, and Eddie Edwards
  
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• Dalton Castle On Kenny Omega As the New Face of NJPW, Being Hindered By Injuries, Monitoring Omega’s Title Run

  28-06-2018 20:17
  ROH Champion Dalton Castle recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard ahead of Friday’s Best in the World PPV, and below are some interview highlights.
  On Kenny Omega being the new face of New Japan Pro Wrestling:
  “I am a huge fan. I think he’s a wonderful performer and a hell of an athlete.”
  On being hindered by injuries before and during his ROH Title reign:
  “It’s something I’ve had to deal with,” Castle acquiesced. “I fee
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion Thread: Rich Swann Makes Impact Debut, oVe Follows Pentagon Jr To LA, More

  28-06-2018 20:10 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets will appear in our l
  
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• Where Can You See NXT Stars On Saturday? Adam Cole Let’s Us Know, Bella Moment’s You’ve Missed In June (Video)

  28-06-2018 20:09 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Undisputed Era at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  Where Can You See NXT Stars On Saturday? Adam Cole Let’s Us Know
  NXT Superstar Adam Cole (Bay Bay!) tweeted where he and the rest of the yellow-rope warriors will be and Saturday:#NXTCocoa…the @WWENXT North American Champion will be in the house this Saturday #AdamColeBayBay pic.twitter.com/ceaDzyPDBM
  — Adam Cole (@AdamColePro) June 28, 2018RELATED: Help Ricochet Name His Signature Move
  
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• Backstage Details On Why Impact Wrestling Allows Talents to Work for Other Promotions

  28-06-2018 19:48
  During a recent Q&A conducted via PWInsider.com, the question was asked as to why Impact Wrestling allows it talents to work anywhere they want, with talents popping up in Ring of Honor, Lucha Underground and various independent promotions.
  PWInsider explained that Impact allows it talents to work elsewhere because the company cannot afford to pay talents salaries which would keep them exclusive to Impact. The report furthers Impact retains the priority when it comes to TV tapings, which is
  
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• Sasha Banks Continues To Throw Shade At Bayley On Twitter

  28-06-2018 19:47 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images
  Sasha Banks and Bayley are ready to explode every time they see one another on Raw. Sasha has taken to Twitter to retweet some shade in her former friend’s direction:🤢 https://t.co/995dPRWTVi
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) June 28, 2018
  Sasha brought Bayley to RAW, she helped her to win and then to retain a championship. She saved her many times and almost fought Steph because of her. Bayley is ungrateful@SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/Aau
  
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• Help Ricochet Name His Signature Move, Slaughter Squares Off With A Young Hacksaw (Video)

  28-06-2018 19:25 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Tabercil
  Help Ricochet Name His Signature Move
  NXT‘s One and Only, Ricochet is looking for some fan assistance on Twitter to come up with a cool name for this move:I need a cool name for the “jumping flatliner” help me out!https://t.co/XHISsqyYeg
  — The One And Only! (@KingRicochet) June 28, 2018RELATED: Is Ricochet 205 Live Bound?
  Slaughter Squares Off With A Young Hacksaw (Video)
  WWE’s YouTube just shared this hidden gem:
  Vince Mc
  
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• Exclusive: Alicia Atout On Making Her Impact Debut Tonight, Who In Impact Is A ‘Creative Genius’, How She Became A Pro Wrestling Fan, More

  28-06-2018 19:14 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released an exclusive interview with Impact Wrestling’s new backstage interviewer, Alicia Atout.
  Alicia makes her Impact debut tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  WZ has included some transcribed highlights from Alicia’s interview below. The full interview can be heard via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes or in the embedded audio player at the top of this post.
  Related: Impact Wrestling Media Call feat. Rich Swann (Full Audio & Highlights)
  On what made her
  
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• Chris Jericho Talks To Sean Waltman About His Match With Naito, Vince Threatening To Fire Him, His Cruise, His Future, More

  28-06-2018 18:50 via mandatory.com
  WWE Legend, NJPW star and current IWGP Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho 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
  
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• Chris Jericho Addresses His NJPW Future, Johnny Gargano and More Offer Thoughts On Today’s WWE PC Tryouts (Videos)

  28-06-2018 18:34
  As noted, WWE is currently holding tryouts at the WWE Performance Center, and the following video has been released featuring NXT star Johnny Gargano offering his thoughts as he sits in on the tryouts:.@JohnnyGargano sat in on the morning portion of today’s #NXTTryouts and gives us his thoughts on the crop of talent that is here this weekend. pic.twitter.com/0ExcbF01tm
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 28, 2018
  As noted, amongst the names participating in the tryouts are Northeast i
  
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• Chris Jericho Addresses His Future with NJPW, John Gargano Offers His Thoughts On Today’s WWE PC Tryouts (Videos)

  28-06-2018 18:34
  As noted, WWE is currently holding tryouts at the WWE Performance Center, and the following video has been released featuring NXT star Johnny Gargano offering his thoughts as he sits in on the tryouts:.@JohnnyGargano sat in on the morning portion of today’s #NXTTryouts and gives us his thoughts on the crop of talent that is here this weekend. pic.twitter.com/0ExcbF01tm
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 28, 2018Chris Jericho Addresses His Future with NJPW
  Below is a clip from the latest episod
  
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• The Infamous Hell In A Cell Fall Occurred 20 Years Ago Today, WZ To Cover Foley’s Live Show Tonight

  28-06-2018 18:18 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Mick Foley’s 20 Years of Hell Tour
  It was 20 years ago to the date when Mick Foley took his infamous topple off of the Hell In A Cell when King Of The Ring came to Pittsburgh in 1998. Foley shared the following this morning:20 YEARS AGO TODAY – a night that changed my life forever. pic.twitter.com/K44yjw3Zma
  — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 28, 2018WrestleZone will be in attendance for tonight’s “Twenty Years Of Hell Tour” when Mick Foley makes
  
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• Stacy Keibler Welcomes Her Second Baby (Photo), Watch WWE Stars Go-Karting Through the Streets of Tokyo (Videos)

  28-06-2018 18:16
  Former WWE star Stacy Keibler posted the following on Instagram, noting she has given birth to her second child:Born at home, on 6.18.18 our sweet little man Bodhi Brooks Pobre entered our worldHis spirit melts our heartsWe feel beyond blessed !#Familyof4 #Secondhomebirth #Welcometotheworld
  A post shared byStacy Keibler (@stacykeibler) on Jun 27, 2018 at 5:30pm PDTWWE Stars Go-Karting Through the Streets of Tokyo
  WWE and Xavier Woods have shared the following videos, as the stars are currently i
  
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• A Key Aspect Of WWE Smackdown’s Move to FOX Could Foreshadow a Different Show Presentation

  28-06-2018 17:58
  In the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer points out that one key aspect of WWE’s new TV deal with FOX is that it is for FOX Sports, rather than FOX. The press release issued by WWE, which you can check out at this link, clearly makes reference to Smackdown’s new TV home in October 2019 being FOX Sports, which would be an important distinction.
  With WWE making the deal to air Smackdown Live on FOX Sports, this means FOX is placing Smackdown under its sp
  
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• Ronda Rousey Reveals New ‘Mile 22’ Trailer, WWE Ref On Having a ‘Heart Attack’ During ’98 HIAC Match (Videos)

  28-06-2018 17:56
  Former WWE referee Tim White recently appeared on the “Prime Time with Sean Mooney” podcast, during which White talked about his close relationship with Andre the Giant, as well as the infamous Hell in the Cell match at King of the Ring 1998, which he officiated.
  As we celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the match this week, Tim White discussed “having a heart attack” during the Hell in a Cell bout, and you can listen to more in the above clip.
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• Mick Foley On His Hell In A Cell Match 20 Years Later, JR’s Commentary In Pop Culture, Is It The Best Cell Match Ever?

  28-06-2018 17:28
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley recently joined the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast to discuss his “20 Years of Hell Tour” which stops in Pittsburgh, PA tonight at the Mr. Smalls Theatre, not too far from the actual site of the infamous fall from the top of Hell in a Cell which occurred on this date in 1998. In this excerpt, Foley discusses the impact the Cell match had on not only his life but pop culture and the wrestling business. The full episode can be downloaded at this li
  
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• Why the WWE Cruiserweight Division No Longer Appears on Raw, Great Photos of Top WWE Stars As Rookies in FCW

  28-06-2018 17:25
  Back when the WWE cruiserweight division was resurrected following the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, WWE announced the brand would be exclusive to Raw, prior to the division getting its own show, 205 Live.
  Read Also: Cedric Alexander to Defend Cruiserweight Title on Next Week’s WWE 205 Live; Big Stipulation Match Announced
  According to PWInsider.com, when Triple H took over the running of 205 Live, he made the decision to pull the Cruiserweights from Raw so they wouldn’t be overexp
  
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• ‘Team Hell No’ Not On Good Terms Five Years Ago, NFL Player Visits WWE Performance Center

  28-06-2018 17:24 via mandatory.com
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  ‘Team Hell No’ Not On Good Terms Five Years Ago
  What a difference half a decade makes for Team Hell No. It was five years ago today on Smackdown when Daniel Bryan spoiled Kane‘s chances of winning a match against Randy Orton:ON THIS DAY: #TeamHellNo wasn't exactly on the same page on this 2013 episode of #SmackDown… https://t.co/HrGeeu74v4 pic.twitter.com/VNlHYy5aIP
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) June 28, 2018RELATED: Is Team Hell No On The
  
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• Backstage News On Why WWE Might Make a Big Play to Sign The Elite, When Do Their ROH Deals Expire?

  28-06-2018 17:08
  In the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer noted that a big story to keep an eye on this year will be the futures of The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and Cody Rhodes when their current Ring of Honor deals expire.
  The Observer notes that all four men’s contracts with ROH expire at the end of this year, and while each one of them has said in the past that they have no interest in going to WWE, it will be interesting to see what decision they make if WWE offers
  
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• Sami Zayn Looking For #SamiForSyria Donations After Severe Displacement Occurs, Former Bullet Club Member Feels Back At Home In Tokyo

  28-06-2018 17:05 via mandatory.com
   
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  Sami Zayn Looking For #SamiForSyria Donations After Severe Displacement Occurs
  Sami Zayn has done a lot to raise awareness and provide aid when it comes to the troubles in Syria. Daraa, a city in which one of his mobile clinics is set up, has has been severely displaced and he is asking for donations. You can do so by going here. ‪URGENT.‬ ‪Our #SamiForSyria mobile clinic has been operating for nearly a year in Daraa, Syria.‬ &
  
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• Cesaro Eats, Breathes And (Definitely) Sleeps Swiss Patriotism, Xavier Woods Plays New Mega Man (Video)

  28-06-2018 16:35 via mandatory.com
  LILLE, FRANCE – MAY 09: Sheamus (L) and Cesaro attend WWE Live 2017 at Zenith Arena on May 9, 2017 in Lille, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  Cesaro Eats, Breathes And (Definitely) Sleeps Swiss Patriotism
  Sheamus sniped a picture of a sleeping Cesaro all decked out in his Swiss soccer gear and you can’t help but notice how serendipity came into play at his mid-slumber hand placement: ‪Even in his sleep @WWECesaro loves Switzerland… snoring the anthem#World
  
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• Former WWE Star Hints at Return, Comments On AJ Lee Possibly Returning to WWE, Relationship with CM Punk

  28-06-2018 16:21
  Former WWE star Kaitlyn, real name Celeste Bonin, recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet and you can watch the entire interview above.
  During the interview, Kaitlyn noted that she has been training for a possible in-ring return, and has been working on developing her ring skills, including working as a heel, as she noted she has been a “career babyface”. On being a wrestler vs sports entertainer, Kaitlyn noted she is a wrestler, but hinted at a possible WWE return when she said she woul
  
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• Big Debut, Sydal vs Xavier & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Cold Open, Christian TNA Return Classic Clip

  28-06-2018 16:08
  Above is the cold open for tonight’s episode of Impact on Pop TV.
  Pentagon Jr is out for revenge, Konnan is out for answers, and Eddie Edwards is out for BLOOD! All that and more on this week’s IMPACT Wrestling!
  Big Debut, Matt Sydal In-Action & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of Impact on Pop TV:
  -Rich Swann makes his Impact debut
  -Impact Wrestling X-Division Champion Matt Sydal vs. Dezmond Xavier
  -Eddie Edwards
  
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• When Jeff Hardy’s ‘Willow In The Wisp’ Gimmick Actually Debuted In WWE (Video), John Cena’s Figure History Timeline

  28-06-2018 15:55 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  When Jeff Hardy’s ‘Willow In The Wisp’ Gimmick Actually Debuted In WWE (Video)
  Matt Hardy is so woken that he celebrated Throwback Thursday a day early with some “Woken Wednesday” tweets that contained a photo and a clip of him and his Brother Nero as the Jynx Twins. Jeff Hardy‘s alias back then? Willow In The Wisp:pic.twitter.com/eVI83fMHkg
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) June 27, 2018
  WHY THIS HAPPENED..
  Willow the
  
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• The Latest On Ronda Rousey’s WWE Schedule, Jim Cornette Remembers Vader, The Rock Set to Battle ‘Star Wars’

  28-06-2018 15:52
  Above is the latest edition “The Jim Cornette Experience”, featuring host Jim Cornette remembering the late Big Van Vader.
  The Rock Set to Battle ‘Star Wars’
  As we noted moments ago, The Rock announced this week that “Jumanji 2” will be opening on December 13th 2019, and a new report from Variety.com points out the release of the sequel will come just one weekend before the release of “Star Wars: Episode IX”.
  The Variety report points out that afte
  
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• WWE Shares A Sneak Peek Of Superstars Real-Life Mario Karting (Video), Kofi Goes Super Saiyan In Japan

  28-06-2018 15:37 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images
  WWE Shares A Sneak Peek Of Superstars Real-Life Mario Karting (Video)
  WWE shared the following clip on Instagram of New Day, Luke Harper, Becky Lynch and Aiden English all decked out in geek garb to do some real-life Mario Kart after the Smackdown roster landed in Japan: Here is a sneak preview of #SDLive superstars #GoKarting through #Tokyo!#WWETokyo @xavierwoodsphd @thetruekofi @beckylynchwwe @thislukeharper @dramakingwwe
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• Aleister Black & Ciampa Spar on Twitter, The Rock Announces ‘Jumanji 2’ Release Date, Ric Flair Undergoing Surgery

  28-06-2018 15:07
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be undergoing minor surgery on July 9th, stemming from the health problems he dealt with last year. The surgery is expected to be the last procedure related to last year’s hospitalization.
  Aleister Black & Ciampa Spar on Twitter
  As noted, it appears WWE is going in the direction of Tommaso Ciampa challenging Aleister Black for the NXT Title at Takeover Brooklyn, and following NXT this week Black and Ciampa
  
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• Fandango Goes Way Back For TBT With Rare Developmental Photos Of Rollins, Reigns, Rusev, Ambrose, Big E + More

  28-06-2018 15:02 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)
  In one of the coolest TBT photos done by a WWE talent, Fandango just shared a fan’s collage of old studio photos of all of your recognizable superstars when they were just young pups in FCW: Young wrestlers
  A post shared byFandango (@wwefandango) on Jun 27, 2018 at 4:20pm PDTRELATED: William Regal Wants Johnny Gargano To Move On, Ricochet & Moustache Mountain vs. Undisputed ERA (Video)NXT 'Takeover: Chicago' 2018Photo Credit: WrestleZoneNXT 'Takeover:
  
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• The Rock Launches Another Under Armour Project, Jerry Lawler On Advice He Gave Titus After Greatest Royal Rumble

  28-06-2018 14:54
  The Rock has continued his partnership with Under Armour and today has launched another line in the Project Rock collection.
  The new collection has been named ‘Chase The Greatness’ and has been launched with a new video of Rock working out, wearing the gear. The Rock’s Under Armour gear typically sells out very quickly, so those interested will want to check it out quickly.It’s ON!Our most anticipated @underarmour #ProjectRock drop – the CHASE GREATNESS COLLECTION i
  
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