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• NJPW G1 Special In San Francisco (7/7) Full Card & Viewing Info

  07-07-2018 23:53 via mandatory.com
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  Full Card For G1 Special In San Francisco
  New Japan Pro Wrestling will present their third North American show tonight. G1 Special From San Francisco will emanate live from the Cow Palace on AXS TV. The show will feature five title matches, with the main event seeing Kenny Omega defend his newly won IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Cody. The event will air at 8pm EDT on AXS TV.
  7/7 8pm EDTCHAOS (YOSHI-HASHI, Gedo, SHO, YOH & Rocky Romero) vs. Bullet Club (Tama Tonga
  
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• Who Does Brock Lesnar Want To Fight In UFC?; ‘Next John Cena’ Recruited By UFC & WWE

  07-07-2018 23:51 via mandatory.com
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  Who Does Brock Lesnar Want To Fight In UFC?
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Brock Lesnar does indeed have a preference for who he would like to fight if he returns to the UFC:
  “Brock [Lesnar] has been offered the winner [Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic] for the championship; but, the fight Brock wants is Jon Jones.”
  Lesnar’s reported quest to fight Jones may prove difficult, as Jon
  
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• Recent WWE Show Reportedly A “Disaster,” Entire Card Reportedly “Remade”

  07-07-2018 23:23 via mandatory.com
   
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  Dave Meltzer took to his Wrestling Observer Radio to talk about what was apparently a disastrous show for the WWE last weekend,
  “Friday night’s show in Rapid City was a disaster. I’m not saying it was a bad show; but, so many people had problems getting into Rapid City and then Bray Wyatt crashed his car going to the airport, so the whole card had to be remade. They ended up going with a Dolph Ziggler/Seth Rollins 2 out of
  
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• Something To Wrestle Recap – Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake

  07-07-2018 23:04 via mandatory.com
  In The Star’s continuing series of upclose looks at the world of pro wrestling; Greg Valentine takes on Brutus Beefcake; who’s struttin’ his stuff at left.
  Conrad Thompson and co-host Bruce Prichard analyzed the career of Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake on the latest episode of the hit Something to Wrestle podcast.
  The hosts revealed the following about Brutus:Bruce Prichard had a positive first impression of Hulk Hogan; but, an overall negative first impression of Bee
  
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• Cody Rhodes Drops the Blonde Ahead of Tonight’s Big Title Match; Explains the New Look (Photos)

  07-07-2018 22:49
  Cody Rhodes showed up to San Francisco this weekend, ahead of his huge bout against Kenny Omega, but unfortunately the “American Nightmare” is no longer rocking the blonde look that has almost become a signature part of his look in wrestling.
  During New Japan Pro Wrestling’s official press conference for tonight’s show at the Cow Palace, Cody confirmed that he had to change his hair back to the old look because of a current acting gig that he’s signed on for. He&rsq
  
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• Rey Mysterio Headlining Huge All In Weekend Show; Ember Moon Talks MSG Debut (VIDEO)

  07-07-2018 22:13 via mandatory.com
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  Rey Mysterio Headlining Huge All In Weekend Show
  Former WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio will headline a huge match for independent promotion Warrior Wrestling. The match is being dubbed the War of Attrition Match and features; Rey Mysterio, Pentagon, Fenix, Brian Cage, Jeff Cobb, Sammy Guevera, Rich Swann and Austin Aries. War of Attrition will feature three different stages with the first two stages being tag team bouts that will lead to a one on one match
  
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• NXT Star Does ‘The Worm’ to Win Dance Competition, Xavier Woods Explores Tokyo, Happy (Sexual) Chocolate Day!

  07-07-2018 22:08
  WWE Stars Explore Tokyo
  While WWE was on tour in Japan last month, Xavier Woods of The New Day took his friends Samoa Joe and Shelton Benjamin on a magical adventure to the SUPER POTATO video game store in Tokyo. Check out the new video from UpUpDownDown in the player above.
  Happy (Sexual) Chocolate Day!
  WWE is celebrating National Chocolate Day (because there’s a day for literally everything, apparently) with the following video of “Sexual Chocolate” himself, WWE Hall of Famer
  
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• Behind the Scenes of WWE NYC Photo Shoot, Superstars Hype Tonight’s MSG Live Event, New Undertaker Merch

  07-07-2018 21:54
  As noted, WWE will be returning to the world famous Madison Square Garden tonight for a massive live event featuring the MSG debut of Ronda Rousey, the return of The Undertaker after more than eight years, and a whole lot more.
  While in New York, WWE also appears to be putting some kind of video package together as they’ve been shooting footage and taking photos of superstars like Alexa Bliss, Ember Moon and Matt Hardy all around the Big Apple in preparation for the show. You can check out
  
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• Never Before Seen NWO Photos; Matt Hardy Invades New York City (PHOTO)

  07-07-2018 21:14 via mandatory.com
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  Never Before Seen NWO Photos
  The WWE have released the following photo gallery featuring never before seen images of the NWO:A NEW WORLD ORDER through new eyes… #nWo https://t.co/AH0oXwpSzo
  — WWE (@WWE) July 7, 2018RELATED: NWO Formed On This Day (VIDEO)
  Matt Hardy Invades New York City (PHOTO)
  RAW Superstar Matt Hardy tweeted the following New York City Summerslam promotional photo:NYC.. The Slam of Summer is coming! @WWE @SummerSlam pic.twit
  
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• Why Stone Cold Refused The ECW Championship; Jazz Talks Paul Heyman & Breast Implants

  07-07-2018 21:03 via mandatory.com
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  Why Stone Cold Refused The ECW Championship
  “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was guest number one on Lillian Garcia’s revamped and re-launched Chasing Glory podcast. Garcia asked Austin about his refusal to win the ECW World Championship,
  It was also because I figured if I rolled in there and Paul [Heyman] wanted to put the strap on me; but, Mike [Whipwreck] had it. I said, ‘No man.’ Here I just came waltzing in and because I came from WCW. I was
  
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• Potential WWE 2K19 Pre-Order Character Spoiler; Kurt Angle Documentary In The Works

  07-07-2018 20:29 via mandatory.com
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  Potential WWE 2K19 Pre-Order Character Spoiler
  Although not yet officially announced by the WWE, the Microsoft website has listed Ronda Rousey as a special WWE 2K19 pre-order character.
  According to Microsoft:
  He’s the “Master of the 619”. She’s the “Baddest Woman on the Planet”. Pre-order WWE 2K19 to play as both Rey Mysterio and “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey. Never Say Never. 
  RELATED: Ronda Rousey Returns T
  
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• NJPW G1 Special Preview & Discussion: Omega v Cody, Bucks v LIJ, Switchblade v Juice, More

  07-07-2018 20:04 via mandatory.com
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  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your NJPW G1 Special discussion in the comments section below, in the WZ Forums or via the WZ Facebook Discussion Group.Tonight at 8E/5P pm CST New Japan Pro Wrestling presents their 2018 G1 Special live from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. It will be show live via AXS TV.
  WrestleZone’s Executive Editor Nick Hausman will be on-site providing live notes and post-match interviews from the press room that will be available on the m
  
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• Alexa Bliss’ NYC Photo Shoot (VIDEO); Ryder & Hawkins Invade Mattel (VIDEO)

  07-07-2018 20:03 via mandatory.com
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  Alexa Bliss’ NYC Photo Shoot (VIDEO)
  Alexa Bliss tweeted the following New York City photo shoot video:Hello, NYCpic.twitter.com/mCKHiZuuij
  — Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) July 7, 2018RELATED: Alexa Bliss Vows To Continue Her Moment Of Bliss
  Ryder & Hawkins Invade Mattel (VIDEO)
  The WWE released the following video featuring Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins on an epic WWE shopping spree inside Mattel’s Los Angeles toy store
  
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• The Rock’s Top Grossing Movies; What’s Next For The Rock?

  07-07-2018 19:47 via mandatory.com
  attends Universal Pictures’ “Furious 7” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 1, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
  The Rock’s Top Grossing Movies
  Centennial Legends Magazine has honored WWE legend & Hollywood A-Lister Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with his very own tribute magazine highlighting the entirety of the actor’s life: from childhood to Hollywood super stardom.
  The magazine lists The Rock’s most lucrative box office successes:Furious
  
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• WWE Celebrates Anniversary of the nWo Formation, Ryder & Hawkins Invade Mattel, Cena Trashes JBL’s Limo (Video)

  07-07-2018 19:26
  In the video above, WWE Superstars Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins take a pit stop on their way to Monday Night Raw and invade the Mattel headquarters to go a massive shopping spree at the Mattel toy store.
  New World Order, Brother!
  On this day 22-years-ago, Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders changed the pro wrestling world forever with the shocking formation of the New World Order at WCW Bash at the Beach 1996. Check out the footage below, and of course you can watch the full event on the WWE Network any
  
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• Ronda Rousey Returns To Philly (VIDEO); “JBL Is Poopy” (VIDEO)

  07-07-2018 19:17 via mandatory.com
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  Ronda Rousey Returns To Philly (VIDEO)
  The WWE tweeted the following video featuring Ronda Rousey making her return entrance to Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center, where she made her WWE debut at this year’s Royal Rumble:Respecting contractual obligations, @RondaRousey returns to the @WellsFargoCtr where she shocked the ENTIRE @WWEUniverse at this year's #RoyalRumble! #WWEPhilly pic.twitter.com/zPVchC9Nxm
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• WWE Previews Upcoming Cruiserweight Title Match, AJ Styles vs Roman Reigns, Top 10 ‘Outrageous Bathroom Incidents’

  07-07-2018 18:44
  WWE has released a full match from the 2016 Extreme Rules pay-per-view featuring AJ Styles and Roman Reigns battling for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. You can check it out in the player above.
  Big Fight Feel on 205 Live
  This coming Tuesday night, exclusively on the WWE Network, Cedric Alexander will put the Cruiserweight Championship on the line against the hard-hitting Hideo Itami on a stacked episode of 205 Live. Check out a preview for the bout below:.@CedricAlexander wanted to defe
  
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• Potential WWE ‘Heel Turns,’ Is WWE Failing Bayley?

  07-07-2018 18:19 via mandatory.com
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  Potential WWE ‘Heel Turns’
  Blake Oestriecher of Forbes recently compiled a list of five WWE Superstars he believes are being built for a “heel turn.”
  Included in the list are:Sasha Banks
  A member of New Day
  Bobby Lashley
  Nia Jax and/or Natalya
  Bobby RoodeThose interested in reading the full Forbes article may do so HERE.
  RELATED: How I Think The WWE Should’ve & Should Book Bobby Lashley
  Is WWE Failing Bay
  
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• WWE Returns to Madison Square Garden Tonight; Undertaker in Action, Ronda Rousey Makes MSG Debut & More

  07-07-2018 17:55
  WWE returns to the most famous arena in the world tonight, Madison Square Garden, for an absolutely massive live event featuring the superstars of the WWE Raw roster, and a whole lot more.
  For the first time in eight years, The Undertaker returns to action at The Garden for a stacked six-man tag team match. The Phenom will be teaming with Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman in one of the largest trios in wrestling history, taking on Kevin Owens, Baron Corbin and Elias.
  In addition to Undertaker&rsqu
  
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• Is Nikki A Bad Influence On Brie?, Bella Mom Feels Left Out Of Wedding (VIDEO)

  07-07-2018 17:52 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)
  Is Nikki A Bad Influence On Brie?
  Brie Bella posted the following video ahead of this week’s Total Bellas return. In the clip Brie’s husband, WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan, accuses Nikki Bella of influencing Brie to do, “stupid things.&
  
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• Liv Morgan Reacts to Riott Squad Being Snubbed in Recent WWE Poll, Who Will Steal the Show at Extreme Rules?

  07-07-2018 17:33
  WWE.com has a new poll up asking fans who their favorite three-man team is on the current roster. The New Day is predictably leading with 37% of the vote, with British Strong Style getting an almost shocking 36% of the vote. Sanity took home a respectable 20%, while the Lucha House Party – the only team on the list that’s been actively wrestling every single week and heavily featured on WWE television for the last few months – is currently only at 7%.
  Interestingly enough, Liv
  
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• Undertaker Inspires Veteran To Walk Again; JR Discusses Failed Undertaker Nickname

  07-07-2018 17:26 via mandatory.com
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0365 — Pictured: The Undertaker on November 11, 2015 — (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Undertaker Inspires Veteran To Walk Again
  Sports Illustrated recently featured Chris Hancock, a United States Marine, who lost both legs in the War on Afghanistan. Hancock, who made the decision to serve his country after 9/11, spent nearly a decade in the military before being medically discharged
  
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• NWO Formed On This Day (VIDEO), Lacey Evans In Mother Daughter Dance Competition (VIDEO)

  07-07-2018 16:57 via mandatory.com
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  NWO Formed On This Day (PHOTO)
  The NWO was formed on this day in 1996, making it 22 years since Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash shook the very foundations of WCW and the entire wrestling world.
  The WWE Network tweeted the following video:ON THIS DAY: A New World Order was formed at #WCWBashAtTheBeach 1996! https://t.co/1J3k7yI8kW pic.twitter.com/8NsRvWgVSq
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) July 7, 2018The WWE Network also tweeted the following anniver
  
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• NWO Formed On This Day (PHOTO), Lacey Evans In Mother Daughter Dance Competition (VIDEO)

  07-07-2018 16:57 via mandatory.com
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  NWO Formed On This Day (PHOTO)
  The NWO was formed on this day in 1996, making it 22 years since Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash shook the very foundations of WCW and the entire wrestling world.
  The WWE Network tweeted the following anniversary photo:A NEW WORLD ORDER was formed in sports-entertainment ON THIS DAY in 1996… pic.twitter.com/JhdFjimhvz
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) July 7, 2018RELATED: The Undertaker Teams With The NWO (VIDEO)
  
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• Roman Reigns vs AJ Styles – Full Match (VIDEO); WWE’s Week In GIFs

  07-07-2018 16:31 via mandatory.com
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  Roman Reigns vs AJ Styles – Full Match (VIDEO)
  The WWE tweeted a full length match between A.J. Styles and Roman Reigns. The bout took place at the 2016 Extreme Rules pay-per-view:FULL MATCH: @AJStylesOrg battled @WWERomanReigns for the @WWE World Heavyweight Title at #ExtremeRules 2016! https://t.co/tsqKNLp3MJ
  — WWE (@WWE) July 7, 2018RELATED: Scott Dawson Comments After The Revival Take Out Roman Reigns On RAW
  WWE’s Week In GIFs
  The WWE t
  
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• UFC 226 Results & Discussion: Miocic vs Cormier, Ngannou vs Lewis, & More

  07-07-2018 16:16 via mandatory.com
  ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 29: UFC light heavyweight champions Daniel Cormier warms up backstage during the UFC 214 event inside the Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Tonight’s UFC 226 event will take place live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The card is headlined by Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier, as well as co-main event Derrick Lewis vs Francis Ngannous.
  Our sister site Sherdog will be featuring the
  
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• Madison Rayne On Coming Back To Impact, Women’s Tag Team Titles

  07-07-2018 15:37 via mandatory.com
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  Madison Rayne recently spoke with RealSport for an interview where she talked about her return to Impact Wrestling, the state of the company, her opinions on women’s tag team titles, and more. Here are some highlights from the interview:
  Madison Rayne on what brought her back to Impact:
  “Initially, [it was] the opportunity to come back and jump back into commentary, which was something I had the opportunity to do just briefly in 2016. So, initially wha
  
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• Cedric vs. Itami Match Promo Video; Lacey Evans Does The Worm (Video)

  07-07-2018 15:02 via mandatory.com
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  Cedric vs. Itami Match Promo Video
  WWE has uploaded the following promo for the upcoming Cedric Alexander vs. Hideo Itami match on 205 Live:
  WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick makes a huge WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match between Cedric Alexander and Hideo Itami, airing Tuesday night at 10 ET/7 PT on WWE Network.Lacey Evans Does The Worm
  NXT star Lacey Evans tweeted the following clip of herself doing the worm during a dance competition her daughter partic
  
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• Outrageous Bathroom Incidents in WWE (Video); Total Bellas Video

  07-07-2018 14:49 via mandatory.com
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  Outrageous Bathroom Incidents in WWE
  WWE posted the following Top 10 video online looking at ten ‘bathroom incidents’ that happened in the company:
  Every Superstar should expect the unexpected – even in the cozy confines of an arena restroom. Here are 10 of the most outrageous bathroom incidents in WWE history.RELATED: Kevin Owens Reacts After Porta Potty Ride
  Total Bellas Video
  The Bella Twins YouTube channel published the video below where Nikki Be
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s Special On Shark Week, More Details

  07-07-2018 14:32 via mandatory.com
  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 06: Ronda Rousey arrives at the WWE’s First-Ever Emmy “For Your Consideration” Event at Saban Media Center on June 6, 2018 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
  Ronda Rousey will star in a special titled Ronda Rousey Uncaged on the first night of Shark Week on July 22 on the Discovery Channel. Shark Week is a weekly programming block that runs once a year on the Discovery Channel showcasing shark-based cont
  
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• Four Matches Announced For ROH’s Honor For All Event

  07-07-2018 14:16 via mandatory.com
  Ring of Honor Wrestling has announced four matches for the upcoming Honor For All event which will be taking place in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will be be on July 20 and will air live at Honorclub.
  Here is the card for the event:Scorpio Sky vs. Punishment Martinez  ROH World Television Championship Match
  Karen Q vs. Sumie Sakai Proving Ground Match
  Young Bucks vs. The Briscoes vs. The Addiction
  Matt Taven vs. Marty ScurllCheck back on WrestleZone for the latest news an
  
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• Cody Rhodes Comments On His Upcoming G1 Special Match Against Kenny Omega (Video)

  07-07-2018 13:45 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  New Japan Pro Wrestling uploaded the following clip online of Cody Rhodes commenting on his upcoming match against Kenny Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at G1 Special in San Francisco.
  Cody Rhodes says that the IWGP Championship is the most important championship in the world right now and onecan’t get higher than that. He goes on to say that the reason why the title is not just called a “belt” is because it means much more than that. Cody says
  
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• The Undertaker vs. Triple H Match Promo (Video); Breathtaking Returns From Injury

  07-07-2018 13:24 via mandatory.com
  ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 03: Triple H and The Undertaker Randy Orton and Triple H battle during their WWE match at ‘WrestleMania 27’ at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
  The Undertaker vs. Triple H Match Promo (Video)
  WWE uploaded the following video online:
  Triple H will battle The Undertaker for the last time at Melbourne Australia’s MCG during WWE Super Show-Down, streaming live on WWE Network Oct.
  
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• Goldust Set To Become Honorary Deputy

  07-07-2018 12:58 via mandatory.com
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Goldust attends WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  The Sheriff’s Department of Williamson County, Texas has announced that Goldust aka Dustin Rhodes will become an Honorary Deputy. The official Twitter handle of the County Sheriff tweeted: “WilCo Sheriff Robert Chody strikes (GOLD)dust!  Famed & current @WWE superstar @Goldust aka Dustin Rhodes will become an Hono
  
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• Ring of Honor Announces 4 Big Matches for Upcoming ‘Honor For All’ Event; TV Title Bout, Young Bucks & More

  07-07-2018 12:52
  Ring of Honor has announced the first four matches for their upcoming ROH Honor For All event taking place in Nashville, TN on Friday, July 20th. Scorpio Sky will get his first opportunity at the television title, plus Sumie Sakai defends the WOH Championship and an absolutely massive triple threat tag team match featuring some of the best acts in the entire world.
  The event will stream live for Honor Club subscribers on 7/20 starting at 8:30PM ET. Below is the updated match card, with more anno
  
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• G1 Special in San Francisco Preview: Omega vs Rhodes, Full Match Card, How to Watch & More

  07-07-2018 12:39
  New Japan Pro Wrestling makes its debut at the world famous Cow Palace in San Francisco, California this evening for a massive event to promote the start of the 2018 G1 Climax.
  NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco will kick off at 8PM ET/7PM CT/5PM PT tonight, broadcast live on AXS TV featuring English commentary from WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and former UFC champion Josh Barnett. The show will be headlined by the seven-star performer Kenny Omega and his very first defense of the IWGP Heavyweight C
  
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• Elias On Working With The Undertaker At Upcoming MSG Event

  07-07-2018 12:31 via mandatory.com
   
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  The Undertaker will be returning to the legendary Madison Square Garden for the WWE Live Event dubbed “SummerSlam Heatwave Tour” today evening in New York City. The Deadman will be teaming up with Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman in a three-man tag team match against Elias, Baron Corbin, and Kevin Owens.
  Elias talked to The New York Post ahead of his match at MSG. Here are some highlights from the interview:
  Elias on his reaction when he f
  
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• Major Update on Bray Wyatt’s Current Condition Following Recent Car Accident

  07-07-2018 12:14
  Earlier this week it was reported that Bray Wyatt was hospitalized following a serious head-on auto accident that left his car completely totaled. Reports indicate that the 31-year-old superstars was on the way to the airport for a WWE Live event when the incident occurred.
  While Wyatt was out of action for last weekend’s house shows, and did not appear on Monday Night Raw alongside his tag team partner Woken Matt Hardy, we have some good news! The “Eater of Worlds” made his re
  
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• Impact Wrestling Sees Highest Viewership Since May

  07-07-2018 12:01 via mandatory.com
  The July 5 episode of IMPACT Wrestling saw an increase in viewership, drawing in the highest number in seven weeks.
  The episode brought in 304,000 viewers, while last week’s episode which saw 254,000, was the show hitting the lowest viewership numbers this year.
  The ratings were up in the 18-49 demographic with 0.07, compared to last week’s 0.06.
  The highest number was when IMPACT drew 329,000 viewers on May 17.
  IMPACT ranked in at #96 under cable originals for the night. Marvel&rsq
  
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• Triple H Comments On Ronda Rousey’s UFC HOF Induction; Devastating Moments From This Week’s Impact (Video)

  07-07-2018 11:25 via mandatory.com
  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 06: Ronda Rousey arrives at the WWE’s First-Ever Emmy “For Your Consideration” Event at Saban Media Center on June 6, 2018 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
  Triple H Comments On Ronda Rousey’s UFC HOF Induction;
  Triple H congratulated Ronda Rousey on Twitter after she was inducted into UFC’s Hall of Fame on Thursday. Check out his tweet below:The door was closed until you knocked it down. An athlete,
  
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• Conrad Thompson On Something Else To Wrestle Season Finale Covering CM Punk

  07-07-2018 11:15 via mandatory.com
  Daniel Bryan and CM Punk compete for bragging rights, and honor, during the WWE Raw event at Rose Garden arena in Portland, Ore., Monday February 27th, 2012.
  Conrad Thompson talked with Sports Illustrated to promote the upcoming season finale of the Something Else To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard podcast, which will be focusing on CM Punk’s tenure in the WWE. Here are some highlights from the interview:
  Conrad Thompson on the episode being the season finale:
  “It’s either the end
  
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• Johnny Gargano Unaware Of His Own Merchandise; The Rock Hangs Out With Kickboxing Heavyweight Champion

  07-07-2018 10:11 via mandatory.com
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  Johnny Gargano Unaware Of His Own Merchandise
  NXT Superstar Johnny Gargano posted a Tweet about how he was unaware that the WWE was selling Johnny Gargano hats with logo and autographs.
  But he also mentioned that his mum made sure that they purchased a couple anyway.Did you know that you can get your very own official @WWE licensed "Johnny Gargano" hat with logo and autograph @LIDS?!Neither did I..but you can.. and my Mom made sure we did. pic.twitter.com/HtFyrGfI
  
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• The Rock Praises His Director; No Way Jose Supports The Special Olympics

  07-07-2018 09:54 via mandatory.com
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  The Rock Praises His Director
  The Rock put out an elaborate message on Instagram praising his director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who has directed him in Central Intelligence, Skyscraper and will also take the reins for the Gal Gadot co-starrer Red Notice next.
  He put out the Instagram post in reply to an article about them on the LA Times.
  You can read the piece HERE. We make quite the team, even though I refuse to listen to a word he says.Great @latimes piece on
  
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• Kane Accused Of Neglecting Political Responsibilities, Responds To Accusation

  07-07-2018 08:58 via mandatory.com
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  Kane‘s democratic opposition for Mayor of Knox County, Linda Haney, insinuated that he’s not taking his political responsibilities seriously as he was still actively wrestling in the WWE.
  She told the Knoxville News Sentinel:
  I was really stunned to find out he was still pursuing it (WWE). I thought it was in the past. I thought in this crucial time he’d want to be here and be with the people.
  Kane then responded by saying that his focus will fully be
  
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• WWE Philly Live Event Results (7/6): Ronda Rousey Returns to Action, Bobby Lashley vs Jinder Mahal & More

  07-07-2018 08:46
  The following are results from the June 6th WWE Live event at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA featuring the superstars of the WWE Raw brand. 
  1. Dolph Ziggler (w/ Drew McIntyre) def. Seth Rollins to retain the Intercontinental Championship
  2. Cedric Alexander (c) def. Buddy Murphy to retain the Cruiserweight Championship
  3. Ember Moon, Bayley & Natalya def. Aicia Fox, Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan
  4. Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt (c) def. Titus Worldwide and The B-Team in a trip
  
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• G1 Special In San Francisco Signing Ceremony (Photos)

  07-07-2018 08:35 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  NJPW released the following photos of the signing for the G1 Special San Francisco Ceremony featuring the likes of Cody Rhodes, Brandi Rhodes, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks and Juice Robinson, to name a few.
  You can see the full card for the event taking place on 7th July HERE.“G1 Special in San Francisco” Signing Ceremonyhttps://t.co/eLrrHpDOh5 #G1USA #njpw pic.twitter.com/mNHejJjBSW
  — njpw_global (@njpwglobal) July 7, 2018
  IWGP Heavyweight Champ @Kenn
  
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• 2018 King of the Indies Results (7/6): Flip Gordon, Dragon Lee, Brody King, Ryusuke Taguchi, Jeff Cobb & More

  07-07-2018 08:34
  The following are results from Pro Wrestling Revolution and All Pro Wrestling’s 2018 King of the Indies Tournament on Friday, July 6th. 
  King of the Indies 2018 ResultsDaly City, PAJuly 6, 2018
  1. Jacob Fatu def. Jeff Cobb to advance.
  2. Flip Gordon def. Titan to advance.
  3. Brody King def. Timothy Thatcher to advance.
  4. Dragon Lee def. Ryusuke Taguchi to advance.
  5. Flip Gordon def. Jacob Fatu in a semifinal match.
  6. Dragon Lee def. Brody King in a semifinal match.
  7. Nicole Savoy
  
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• Documentary On Cody’s Road To All In (Video); New Asuka T-shirt On Sale

  07-07-2018 07:55 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Documentary On Cody’s Road To All In
  Cody was featured in the 26th episode of NWA Ten Pounds Of Gold documentary about his road to All In and the situation surrounding his match with Nick Aldis at the event.
  You can watch the video here below:Related: Cody Rhodes On If Meltzer Has Settled Their $1 ‘All In’ Bet, Reveals Why His Hair Is Brown Again, Did He Watch CEOxNJPW?, More
  New Asuka T-shirt On Sale
  The WWEShop tweeted out a short clip of the new Asuka t-
  
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• Bray Wyatt Returns To Action In WWE Live Event

  07-07-2018 05:49 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
  Bray Wyatt returned to in ring action at a WWE Live Event in Philly, teaming up with Matt Hardy to defend their WWE Raw Tag Team Titles.
  Matt Hardy put out this tweet after the event:#WWEPhilly.. He’s back!#MasFuerteQueLaMuerte pic.twitter.com/gq08BMQK6T
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 7, 2018Wyatt had been out of action ever since last Friday after being involved in a car accident that left him with multiple injuries.
  He had mi
  
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• Celtic Warrior Workouts (w) The Good Brothers; WWE Network’s Pick Of The Week (Video)

  07-07-2018 05:25 via mandatory.com
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  Celtic Warrior Workouts (w) The Good Brothers
  WWE Superstar Sheamus posted the latest episode of his Celtic Warrior Workouts video featuring the Good Brothers Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
  You can watch the video below:Also read: Controversial CM Punk Themed Show Coming To WWE Network; Omega vs Okada IV On TV Tonight
  WWE Network’s Pick Of The Week
  WWE put out this short clip about their Pick of the Week, which was a Ride Al
  
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