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• NJPW x RPW Strong Style Evolved UK Results: Minoru Suzuki vs Tomohiro Ishii, WALTER vs Nagata, Bullet Club & More

  04-07-2018 23:36
  The following are results from New Japan Pro Wrestling’s two-day “Strong Style Evolved UK” tour in England with Revolution Pro Wrestling. Both events are available now at rpwondemand.com, and will be uploaded to New Japan World at a later date.
  Strong Style Evolved UK – Night 1Buckinghamshire, EnglandJune 30, 2018
  – The Great O-Kharn def. Shota Umino
  – Taiji Ishimori & Yujiro Takahashi def. Aussie Open
  – Tiger Mask def. David Starr
  – El De
  
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• WATCH: VOW Talks Issues With the Raw Main Event Picture, NXT vs Main Roster, Can WWE Tell Longterm Stories?

  04-07-2018 22:30
  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 issues with the current main event picture on WWE Raw, and why fans appear disinterested in top matches scheduled for Extreme Rules and rumored for SummerSlam.
  Also on the show this week, Chris and N
  
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• LIVE NOW: VOW Talks Issues With the Raw Main Event Picture, NXT vs Main Roster, Can WWE Tell Longterm Stories?

  04-07-2018 22:30
  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 issues with the current main event picture on WWE Raw, and why fans appear disinterested in top matches scheduled for Extreme Rules and rumored for SummerSlam.
  Also on the show this week, Chris and N
  
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• Carmella Shows No Fear Ahead Of Match w/ Asuka, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From SmackDown Live (Video)

  04-07-2018 22:23 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  Carmella Shows No Fear Ahead Of Match w/ Asuka
  Carmella has shared the following on Twitter:I was ready at #MITB
  I was ready last night
  I’ll be ready at #ExtremeRules https://t.co/61bVrpJre9
  — Smackdown Womens Champion (@CarmellaWWE) July 4, 2018Related: Asuka Shares Photo w/ Her Japanese Cosplay Friends
  WWE’s Top 10 Moments From SmackDown Live
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown L
  
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• Asuka Shares Photo w/ Her Japanese Cosplay Friends, WWE Wishes You Happy 4th Of July w/ Fireworks Montage

  04-07-2018 22:19 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Asuka Shares Photo w/ Her Japanese Cosplay Friends
  Asuka has shared the following on Twitter:My friends 🤡 pic.twitter.com/7MM32WiL9m
  — ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) July 4, 2018WWE Smackdown Live Results (7/3): Team Hell No vs The Usos, Asuka Battles Ellsworth, More
  WWE Wishes You Happy 4th Of July w/ Fireworks Montage
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
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• Stephanie Channels President Truman On 4th Of July; ‘Newcomer’ Cena Battles Jericho: SmackDown 7/4/02

  04-07-2018 22:11 via mandatory.com
  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 06: Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Stephanie McMahon 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)
  Stephanie Channels President Truman On 4th Of July
  Stephanie McMahon has shared the following on Twitter:“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination
  
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• Vince McMahon Calls John Cena The ‘Quintessential All-American’; Shares Cena’s ‘We Are America’ PSA

  04-07-2018 20:51 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by: Rosalind O’Connor/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Vince McMahon has shared the following 4th of July inspired tweet praising John Cena’s patriotism:.@JohnCena is the quintessential All-American. #WeAreAmerica pic.twitter.com/aGNMam9sdy
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 4, 2018Related: WWE Shares Photo Gallery Of It’s Most Patriotic Moments For 4th Of JulyVince & Linda McMahonNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: CEO Titan Sports and WWE Linda McMahon an
  
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• Baron Corbin Taunts Balor ‘205 Will Be Waiting’; Finn Balor Fires Back

  04-07-2018 20:46 via mandatory.com
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Finn Balor (L) 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 Baron Corbin issued the following tweet last night responding to Finn Balor and referencing their confrontation from RAW on Monday night:That’s as impressive to me as winning an over 40 church basketball league mvp award. It took you 10 years to get to the WWE, me I made a phone call.Whe
  
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• We Ranked Five World Of Sport Wrestlers To Keep An Eye On

  04-07-2018 20:22
  The historic World Of Sport makes its return to British Television screens this Summer as the show is set to hit ITV and bring British Wrestling back like never before. The first official teaser trailer for the show dropped earlier in the week and the hype for its return is at an all-time high.
  World Of Sport has begun announcing its official roster as well this week on Twitter, but if many of the wrestlers are already confirmed due to the trailer showcasing them and the fact that many of the ro
  
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• New Cody & Brandi Rhodes Starrcast Appearance, The Usos Make Some Noise in Tokyo, Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  04-07-2018 20:18
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  Ryōgoku Kokugikan becomes the Uso Penitentiary as Jimmy & Jey make their way to the ring for WWE Live tag team action in Tokyo, Japan.
  
  Cody & Brandi Rhodes Starrcast Appearance
  Starrcast has announced a special appearance by Cody and Brandi Rhodes on September 2nd:BREAKING NEWS
  Cody & B
  
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• News For Tonight’s Lucha Underground; Mundo & Taya Team Up, Cueto Makes a Sacrifice, Exclusive Episode Photos & Video

  04-07-2018 20:10
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for tonight’s new episode of Lucha Underground, along with exclusive episode images and the above video preview:
  JOHNNY MUNDO AND TAYA TAKE ON KOBRA MOON AND HER TRIBE IN THIS WEEK’S ALL NEW EPISODE OF “LUCHA UNDERGROUND” AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th AT 8:00 PM ET ON EL REY NETWORK
  Celebrate Independence Day at The Temple, trust us this is one firecracker episode you do not want to miss!  Antonio Cueto
  
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• Vince McMahon On Cena’s Patriotism, Happy 4th of July From WWE (Video), FOX Sports Calls ‘Being the Elite’ Must-See

  04-07-2018 19:22
  WWE has released the above video.
  Check out this collection of jaw-dropping fireworks in honor of Independence Day.
  Vince McMahon On Cena’s Patriotism
  As noted, John Cena appears in a new ‘Love Has No Lables’ PSA, and Vince McMahon commented on Cena’s patriotism with the following Tweet:.@JohnCena is the quintessential All-American. #WeAreAmerica pic.twitter.com/aGNMam9sdy
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 4, 2018FOX Sports Calls Being the Elite Must-See
  FOX Spor
  
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• Sean Waltman Talks Matt Cappotelli’s Passing & Omega Booking Chasyn Rance; Joey Ryan Discusses Penis Plex, More

  04-07-2018 18:58 via mandatory.com
  Joey Ryan is former WWE/WCW Superstar 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: Verdict Reached For The CM Punk & Colt Cabana vs Dr Chris Amann Trial
  SEAN ‘X-PAC’ WALTMAN TALKS ABOUT THE PASSING OF MATT CAPPOTELLI:SW: I didn’t
  
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• Watch Daniel Bryan’s Baby Birdie Joe Choose His Next Opponent

  04-07-2018 18:51 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  The Bella Twins have shared the following video via their YouTube channel:
  Birdie plays a fun game of “WHO WILL DADDY WRESTLE NEXT?!” Could it be Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, James Ellsworth, Shinsuke Nakamura or The Miz in a singles match or tag team match with Kane?Related: WWE Shares Photo Gallery Of It’s Most Patriotic Moments For 4th Of July LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Brie Bella and Nikki Bella attend the 18th Annual Women's Image Awards at Ski
  
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• WWE Shares Photo Gallery Of It’s Most Patriotic Moments For 4th Of July

  04-07-2018 18:47 via mandatory.com
  31 Jul 1996: Kurt Angle of the United States holds the American flag at the free-style wrestling competition during the Summer Olympics at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
  WWE has shared the following patriotic photo gallery on-line:Never be shy about donning the red, white and blue on the #FourthOfJuly!https://t.co/kV8yILa4aF
  — WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018Related: WrestleZone Providing Limited Coverage Today In Observance Of The 4th Of JulyKurt Angle v Shawn Michaels
  
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• Kenny Omega Reveals His Title Will Not Be the Only Thing At Stake When He Faces Cody Rhodes at G1

  04-07-2018 18:30
  NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega will be facing his former Bullet Club ally Cody Rhodes at this weekend’s NJPW G1 Climax San Francisco event, and there is plenty at stake aside from the IWGP Title.
  Kenny Omega issued the following Tweet, revealing that the encounter between him and Rhodes will be their last match, and whoever wins will not only walk away with the Title, but will also be named the official leader of Bullet Club.
  G1 in San Francisco airs live at 8pm EST this coming
  
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• Upcoming Plans for WWE Network Classic Content Revealed, Patriotic WWE Photo Gallery, What Is Next For Shayna Baszler?

  04-07-2018 18:20
  According to PWInsider.com, for the next several months, WWE is not planning to add any new vintage content to the WWE Network, but instead will continue uploading content to sections which already exist in the Vault section.
  The report notes WWE Network plans to upload the remainder of the Mid-South Wrestling episodes, then add additional WWWF All-Star Wrestling and WCW Saturday Night episodes. The additional content should total around 75 hours of classic WWF Coliseum Home Videos from the 1980
  
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• John Cena In ‘Love Has No Labels’ PSA, ‘Mile 22’ Restricted Trailer (Videos), Triple H Praises ‘Million Dollar Arm’ PC Recruit

  04-07-2018 18:01
  Sports Illustrated has published a new piece profiling former MLB pitcher and “Million Dollar Arm” athlete Rinku Singh, and the piece contains quotes from Performance Center head trainer Matt Bloom, along with other people in Singh’s life. The article also contains the following quote from Triple H:
  “Clearly he’s a quick learn and an amazing athlete, and he had the right look and big charisma. He has all the tools.”
  John Cena In ‘Love Has No Labels&rsquo
  
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• The Revival Brags About Pinning Roman Reigns, New Team Hell No Merch, Rookie John Cena vs Y2J Classic Match Video

  04-07-2018 17:32
  WWE has released the above video.
  On a special Fourth of July edition of SmackDown, a young John Cena battles Chris Jericho inside the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  New Team Hell No Merch
  WWE has released new Team Hell No t-shirts and you can check them out at this link.
  The Revival Brags About Pinning Roman Reigns
  After pinning Roman Reigns on WWE Raw, The Revival’s Dash and Dawson Tweeted the following reactions:He’s the biggest S
  
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• Sasha Banks Wishes Happy Fourth July (Apart From Bayley), Karl Anderson Shows Off His Abs, Talent Celebrate Independence Day

  04-07-2018 17:31
  Sasha Banks is celebrating today’s Independence Day and The Boss wished her fans a great day, but used that to take a shot at Bayley as well.
  Sasha specifically stated that she hopes everyone has a great day but made the point to say (not Bayley), as the rivalry between them continues to boil over.Happy 4th to everyone but Bayley! #GodBless
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) July 4, 2018Several other WWE Superstars have been celebrating Independence Day as well with many posting messages
  
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• Impact Wrestling Announces New Television Deal in Mexico

  04-07-2018 17:18
  Impact Wrestling has issued the following press release:
  IMPACT Wrestling to Broadcast Across Mexico on 52MX
  TORONTO | MEXICO CITY – IMPACT Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., announced today that it has reached an agreement to broadcast its flagship weekly show IMPACT! in Mexico on channel 52MX.
  Showcasing top professional wrestling stars such as IMPACT World Champion Austin Aries, Johnny Impact, Eli Drake, Moose, Eddie Edwards, Sami Callihan, Brian Cage, P
  
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• Tye Dillinger Facing Top Star On Smackdown Next Week, SAnitY Continues After 205 Live, Murphy On No DQ Match

  04-07-2018 17:07
  WWE has released the above video featuring R-Truth asking Tye Dillinger if he wants to team up, and the conversation ends up turning into Dillinger challenging Samoa Joe, and it appears as if the match will go down on WWE Smackdown Live next week.
  R-Truth asks Tye Dillinger if he wants to be tag team partners, but The Perfect 10 ends up challenging a passing Samoa Joe to a match instead.
  SAnitY vs New Day Continues After 205 Live
  After WWE 205 Live went off the air this week, SAnitY vs The New D
  
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• World Of Sport Confirms First Three Roster Members, Edge Hypes His UK Tour, Carmella Posts Independence Day Photo

  04-07-2018 17:03
  World Of Sport has revealed the first three official members of the roster this week as the build towards its return begins.
  Although the recent trailer did give away many World Of Sport roster members, the officially Twitter account has begun revealing them and the first three are as follows:-Kay Lee Ray-Adam Maxted-British Bulldog Junior
  WOS Exclusive…
  Son of "The British Bulldog" @DBSmithjr returns to WOS. #WOSW #ITV #STV pic.twitter.com/ENxg9lEIRh
  — WOS Wrestling (@WOSWrestlingI
  
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• LIVE at 5pm EST: VOW Talks Issues With the Raw Main Event Picture, NXT vs Main Roster, Will WWE Tell Longterm Stories?

  04-07-2018 16:51
  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 issues with the current main event picture on WWE Raw, and why fans appear disinterested in top matches scheduled for Extreme Rules and rumored for SummerSlam.
  Also on the show this week, Chris and N
  
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• Johnny Gargano On Owing William Regal, Paige Celebrates England World Cup Win, Ligero Praises 205 Live Main Event

  04-07-2018 16:35
  William Regal and Johnny Gargano had a conversation on Twitter about a move that Gargano borrows from Regal and how he owes him.
  A fan shared a clip of Regal putting on a hold to Chris Jericho and the NXT General Manager claimed that whilst Gargano took it from him, he actually does the move better than him.
  Gargano then responded by saying his tab of “I owe you 5 cents every time” everytime he borrows the move is pretty outstanding now.
   My tab on our -I owe you 5 cents every t
  
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• EC3 vs Gargano, Handicap Match & More On NXT Tonight, Noam Dar On ‘Easy’ Win, Why Did SAnitY Attack New Day? (Videos)

  04-07-2018 16:27
  WWE has released the above videos.
  Renee Young attempts to get answers from Eric Young, Killilan Dain & Alexander Wolfe after their brutal attack on The New Day.
  Following his impressive return against TJP, Noam Dar reveals that while The Cruisergreat has been complaining week after week, he has been focused on and preparing for his return.
  
  EC3 vs Gargano, Handicap Match & More On NXT Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of WWE NXT on WWE Net
  
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• Marty The Moth Tours New LU Temple, Big Debut On Impact Wrestling This Week, Preview Aries vs Moose (Videos)

  04-07-2018 16:13
  Lucha Underground star Marty “The Moth” Martinez has released the above video.
  Marty the moth Casaus Vlog 7: Back to the Lucha Underground Temple and my parents visit Los Angeles! Marty and the fam visit the wax museum and whatever else Los Angeles has to offer. Then we’re back to the Lucha Underground Temple for more season 4 tapings!
  Read Also: News For This Week’s Lucha Underground; Mundo & Taya Team Up, Cueto Makes a Sacrifice, Exclusive Episode Photos & Video
  
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• Finn Balor And Baron Corbin Engage In Twitter Argument, Mustafa Ali Comments On His 205 Live Main Event

  04-07-2018 16:08
  Finn Balor and Baron Corbin have recently been feuding on Monday Night Raw and that has now spilled onto social media as the pair has begun arguing.
  Corbin told Finn Balor that his “club” is on his show and that he should remember who he is talking to, but Balor fired back and said he was winning wrestling tournaments whilst Baron Corbin was still playing Football.
  I know exactly who I’m taking to…a guy that was getting release from football teams while I was winning WRE
  
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• Bray Wyatt Cited For Careless Driving In Recent Car Crash, Reportedly Not Paying Attention

  04-07-2018 15:37
  According to a report by TMZ there have been further developments regarding the car crash that Bray Wyatt recently suffered.
  Wyatt missed Monday Night Raw this week as he was in the hospital due to injuries suffered from the crash, but according to the report that crash might have actually been Wyatt’s fault as he has been cited for careless driving in the crash.  The report stated the following:
  “Bray Wyatt wasn’t paying attention to traffic when he smashed into the car i
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo Pulled From “All In,” Cody Rhodes & Purrazzo Comment

  04-07-2018 15:11
  There will be one name fewer at the highly anticipated ALL IN show as Cody Rhodes has confirmed that Deonna Purrazzo will no longer be appearing.
  Purrazzo had previously been announced as ALL IN for the show and was a confirmed name to appear, though both Cody and Purrazzo herself have now confirmed that this is no longer the case.
  Cody responded to a fan who wanted a specific match for Purrazzo by stating that she is unable to do the show but added that they love her and that she will be kickin
  
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• Buddy Murphy Reacts After 205 Live Main Event, Why Did SAnitY Attack The New Day? (Video)

  04-07-2018 12:24 via mandatory.com
  Buddy Murphy Reacts After 205 Live Main Event
  Buddy Murphy and Mustafa Ali tore the house down on 205 Live last night. Murphy commented on Twitter after the match:Live shot of the venue after #205live 🤫 pic.twitter.com/v0UcvT7QzC
  — WWE Buddy Murphy (@WWE_Murphy) July 4, 2018RELATED: Baron Corbin Reveals The Reason Behind His New Look
  Why Did SAnitY Attack The New Day?
  WWE’s YouTube channel posted the following video:
  Renee Young attempts to get answers from Eric Young,
  
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• Alexa Bliss Vows To Continue Her Moment Of Bliss, 5 Most Patriotic Moments In Impact Wrestling History (Video)

  04-07-2018 11:52 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Alexa Bliss Vows To Continue Her Moment Of Bliss
  Alexa Bliss will defend her RAW Women’s Championship against Nia Jax at Extreme Rules. Bliss sounded confident on Twitter as she vowed to continue her ‘moment of Bliss’:I have turned every single opportunity into a championship. EVERY SINGLE ONE! I hope everyone enjoys this long, wonderful #MomentOfBliss…because it’ll only continue after #ExtremeRules.
  — Alexa Bl
  
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• Scott Dawson Comments After The Revival Took Out Roman Reigns On RAW, Shinsuke Nakamura Vows To Dethrone Jeff Hardy (Video)

  04-07-2018 10:27 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images
  Scott Dawson Comments After The Revival Took Out Roman Reigns On RAW
  The Revival got another one over Roman Reigns after attacking him on RAW, during his tag-team match with Seth Rollins against Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. The Revival later attacked Reigns once again after their match against Bobby Lashley and Reigns ended in DQ. Scott Dawson took to Twitter to mock Reigns:He’s the biggest Superstar in our industry. He’s main evented multipl
  
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• Baron Corbin Reveals The Reason Behind His New Look

  04-07-2018 09:29 via mandatory.com
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Finn Balor (R) 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)
  The ‘Constable’ of RAW, Baron Corbin, was recently a guest on KELOLAND Living and was asked about his decision to cut his hair. Corbin replied that it was a decision made to suit his new role. The new look helped him settle into his role under Stephanie McMahon. He added that since
  
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• More On Ruby Riott’s Injury, Ricky Steamboat Surgery Update, Birdie Picks Daniel Bryan’s Next Opponent (Video)

  04-07-2018 07:56
  Brie Bella has released the above video.
  Birdie plays a fun game of “WHO WILL DADDY WRESTLE NEXT?!” Could it be Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, James Ellsworth, Shinsuke Nakamura or The Miz in a singles match or tag team match with Kane?
  More On Ruby Riott’s Injury
  As noted, WWE confirmed on Tuesday that Ruby Riott suffered an MCL sprain last Friday night, but the update did not reveal how much time Riott is likely to miss.
  According to PWInsider.com, depending on the severity
  
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• WrestleZone Providing Limited Coverage Today In Observance Of The 4th Of July

  04-07-2018 07:41 via mandatory.com
  (Photo Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
  In observance of The 4th of July WrestleZone will be providing limited news coverage today.
  If you would like to keep your pro wrestling discussion going please feel free to use our comments sections, forums and WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Thank you for your continued support of WrestleZone.
  Related: Sgt. Slaughter Faces Jim Duggan In Rare WWE Hidden Gem (Video)"Hacksaw" Jim DugganATLANTA, GA - APRIL 03: Hall of Fame inductee Hacksaw Jim Duggan attends
  
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• Noam Dar Reacts To His Easy Win (Video), How Old Is Barry Windham Today?

  04-07-2018 07:39 via mandatory.com
  Noam Dar Reacts To His Easy Win
  Noam Dar made a successful return to 205 Live, beating TJP pretty easily. Dar reacted to his win backstage and WWE’s YouTube channel posted a video:
  Following his impressive return against TJP, Noam Dar reveals that while The Cruisergreat has been complaining week after week, he has been focused on and preparing for his return.RELATED: Noam Dar Returns To 205 Live (Video)
  How Old Is Barry Windham Today?
  It’s pro wrestling legend Barry Windham&rsq
  
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• Returning WWE Star Faces TJP On 205 Live (Video), Was Andrade Almas at Smackdown?, WWE SuperCard Update

  04-07-2018 07:30
  WWE Smackdown Live star Andrade “Cien” Almas was noticeably absent from WWE Smackdown tonight, and it turns out Almas was featured in the dark match before the tapings. Almas defeated Sin Cara in a singles match, and it remains unknown why the much-hyped bout has not yet taken place on TV:Oh and Andrade Cien Almas beat Sin Cara in the preshow dark match.
  — Dave Sund (@davesund) July 4, 2018
  Returning WWE Star Faces TJP On 205 Live
  As seen on WWE 205 Live tonight, Drake Maverick
  
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• The Miz On Why Roman Reigns Is Doing a ‘Tremendous’ Job and What Reigns Needs to Be in WWE

  04-07-2018 07:15
  WWE Smackdown Live star The Miz recently spoke with Gorilla Position, and you can watch the entire interview in the video player above.
  On the subject of Roman Reigns and the fan reaction he gets in WWE, The Miz had the following to say, h/t to Express.co.uk for the transcription.
  “I would allow Roman to keep being Roman. He’s selling the most merch out of anybody and the people are gonna sit there and go: ‘Oh well he shouldn’t be here, he shouldn’t be doing this.&r
  
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• Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas Continues Winning Run On Dark Match Before SmackDown

  04-07-2018 07:11 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas is still undefeated after moving to the main roster. His ongoing feud with Sin Cara continued in the dark match before SmackDown tapings as Almas faced Sin Cara in a singles match. Almas won the match pretty handily, continuing his dominant run.
  RELATED: What Happened After SmackDown Went Off The Air? LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Dolph Ziggler attends the WWE SmackDown live show at The O2 Arena on May 9, 2017 in London, England.
  
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• Championship Match Announced for Next Week’s WWE 205 Live, Cedric Alexander Responds (Video)

  04-07-2018 05:28
  After several weeks of build-up, 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick has announced that Cedric Alexander will finally defend his Cruiserweight Championship against Hideo Itami next Tuesday night.
  As previously noted, Itami will be returning to Pro Wrestling NOAH on September 1st to face off against his old partner and rival Naomichi Marufuji. It’s possible the man formerly known as KENTA will be returning home to the Ryugoku Sumo Hall as champion.
  Alexander had some choice words for hi
  
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• R-Truth Helps Tye Dillinger Challenge Samoa Joe (Kind Of), Cruiserweight Title Match Set For Next Week’s 205 Live

  04-07-2018 04:54 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  R-Truth Helps Tye Dillinger Challenge Samoa Joe
  The following video features R-Truth helping Tye Dillinger issue a challenge to Samoa Joe after Dillinger explained Independence Day to him:EXCLUSIVE: @WWEDillinger is one brave alien, because he just might have a future match with @SamoaJoe! #SDLive
  Allow @RonKillings to explain (kind of)… pic.twitter.com/ASmRCRFT1W
  — WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018WWE Smackdown Live Results (7/3): Team Hell No vs Th
  
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• Noam Dar Returns To 205 Live (Video), Jeff Hardy Is Ready For Retribution At Extreme Rules

  04-07-2018 04:40 via mandatory.com
  Noam Dar Returns To 205 Live
  Noam Dar made his return to 205 Live tonight, upsetting TJP in the opening match on tonight’s show.
  TJP talked a big game before the match and trash talked the crowd, but the ‘Scottish Supernova’ ended up beating him in quick fashion, ending it with a leaping knee strike. TJP ended up being so taken back by the loss that he walked out on a post-match interview attempt by Dasha Fuentes and left the building.
  Tonight marked Dar’s first appearan
  
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• Punishment Martinez On How He’s Grown In The Past Year, Talks Possible Feud With ‘The Horror King’

  04-07-2018 04:28 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ring of Honor
  Ring Of Honor’s Punishment Martinez recently spoke with HollywoodLife.com; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Punishment Martinez on how he’s changed in the past year: 
  I have been finding myself within the company. I have been wrestling for a while and really have changed my style, my look and my appearance — depending on where I am and how things are progressing. Ring Of Honor was no different. I think when I first started, I was being told to
  
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• James Ellsworth in Lumberjack Match On Smackdown Next Week, Shinsuke Nakamura Cuts Promo on Hardy (Video)

  04-07-2018 04:16
  The Battle of the Sexes match between Asuka and James Ellsworth ended in a double count out as Asuka chased Ellsworth into the crowd. Carmella laid out Asuka when the pair ran back into the ring area, and the champ pulled Ellsworth up the ramp into the safety of the backstage. Ellsworth’s reprieve didn’t last long. Paige booked a rematch for next week, with a lumberjack stipulation..@realellsworth will have NOWHERE TO when the ENTIRE #SDLive Women’s Division encircles the ring
  
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• Asuka vs. James Ellsworth Rematch Next Week, Shinsuke Nakamura Cuts a Promo on Jeff Hardy

  04-07-2018 04:16
  The Battle of the Sexes match between Asuka and James Ellsworth ended in a double count out as Asuka chased Ellsworth into the crowd. Carmella laid out Asuka when the pair ran back into the ring area, and the champ pulled Ellsworth up the ramp into the safety of the backstage. Ellsworth’s reprieve didn’t last long. Paige booked a rematch for next week, with a lumberjack stipulation..@realellsworth will have NOWHERE TO when the ENTIRE #SDLive Women’s Division encircles the ring
  
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• Team Hell No Prevents The Usos From Locking Down A Tag Title Shot, Was James Ellsworth Ready For Asuka?

  04-07-2018 04:07 via mandatory.com
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  Team Hell No Vs The Usos
  The Usos were set to join the Extreme Rules tag title match if they could pick up a win on Smackdown, but Team Hell No ensured the brothers wouldn’t be involved after beating them on Smackdown.
  The start of tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live saw The Usos with a chance to make the title match a triple threat if they could beat Team Hell No, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Daniel Bryan and Kane were able to put away The Usos af
  
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• WWE Announces Shinsuke Nakamura’s In-Ring Return and Next Title Match

  04-07-2018 03:42
  Following an attack by a police dog which resulted in Shinsuke Nakamura being pulled from in-ring action due to a bite, WWE has announced that Nakamura will return to the ring at WWE Extreme Rules and will challenge Jeff Hardy for the WWE United States Title.
  WWE Extreme Rules takes place on July 15th in Pittsburgh, and below is the updated card. As always, ProWrestling.com will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Extreme Rules so be sure to join us on July 15th beginning with the Kickof
  
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• The Miz Answers U.S. Title Open Challenge, Talks LeBron James to LA and Celebrates 17 Years Since MTV (Videos)

  04-07-2018 03:38
  The Miz answered Jeff Hardy’s United States Championship open challenge on WWE Smackdown tonight.  Hardy retained after Miz attempted to win via pinfall with his foot on the ropes, but the referee caught the shady move and distracted Miz long enough for Hardy to land a twist-of-fate and Swanton Bomb to seal the victory. Check out the highlights above.
  Celebrating 17 Years Since The Real World
  The Miz didn’t splash across the scene with World Wrestling Entertainment. It was on MT
  
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• **WWE 205 LIVE RESULTS LIVE NOW – NO DQ MAIN EVENT!**

  04-07-2018 03:30
  WWE 205 Live ResultsJuly 3, 2018Report by Matthew Wilkinson for ProWrestling.com.
  Live coverage begins at 10 pm EST, and we encourage you to share our coverage page using the social media buttons below!
  Be sure to continue refreshing the page as results are posted live!
  TJP vs. NOAM DAR
  The former Cruiserweight Champion says tonight Drake Maverick has scheduled an opponent, which he points out has happened every single week. He said he notices three things:
  1-This is not the main event2-Thi
  
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