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• Stephanie McMahon Meets Olympic Medalist & National Champion, Preview of Miz & Maryse on ‘Larry King Now’

  18-07-2018 23:55
  Stephanie McMahon was in attendance at this week’s ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards, and had the chance to hang out with 3-time Olympic medalist and 7-time world champion hockey player Meghan Duggan, as well as the entire U.S. Women’s National Hockey team. Check out the photos below.It was great to meet @mduggan10 last night at @ESPN’s#SportsHumanitarianAwards! I’m so inspired by the US Women’s National Hockey team & their #BeBoldForChange movement. Congratulatio
  
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• Preview for Thursday’s NJPW G1 Climax Day 4: Kenny Omega Headlines in Champion vs Champion Bout, Naito/Ishii

  18-07-2018 23:33
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to Korakuen Hall this Thursday for day four of the 2018 G1 Climax tournament. The show will be broadcast live on NJPW World at 5:30AM ET (2:30AM PT) featuring English commentary from Kevin Kelly and Rocky Romero, kicking off four straight days of action.
  IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega will headline Thursday’s show against NEVER Openweight Champion Hirooki Goto in a rematch from the 2016 G1 Finals. Both men are currently sitting at one win each, follow
  
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• Did Extreme Rules Fallout & Championship Main Event Help This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership?

  18-07-2018 23:12
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live drew an estimated 2,293,000 viewers on the USA Network, featuring WWE Champion AJ Styles taking on former NXT Champion Andrade Cien Almas in the opening match, and Jeff Hardy vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE United States Championship in the main event.
  This week’s show. the first since Extreme Rules, was up a little over 5% from last week, and almost 14% from the July 3rd episode, which was the lowest of the year. It’s still well unde
  
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• LIVE NOW: VOW Reviews Extreme Rules, Talks Hogan Reinstated, Lesnar and Rousey SummerSlam Plans, More

  18-07-2018 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, Chris Cash was joined by Voice of Wrestling’s Senior Editor, Bryant Burns, to discuss the latest in pro wrestling including:
  -WWE Extreme Rules review-Hulk Hogan has been reinstated-Paul Heyman assists the WWE creative
  
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• Woken Matt Responds to Jeff Hardy’s ‘Broken’ Comments, This Week’s Top 10 WWE Smackdown Moments (Video)

  18-07-2018 21:26
  Top 10 Smackdown Moments
  WWE has posted the following video taking a look at the top ten moments from this week’s episode of Smackdown Live. The #1 moment as ranked by the company was Randy Orton making a surprise return to television and brutally assaulting the “Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, followed closely by Daniel Bryan interrupting and attacking The Miz during his funeral for Team Hell No.Woken Matt Responds to Brother Nero
  As noted, Jeff Hardy dropped the WWE United St
  
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• Impact Wrestling Announces Complete Sellout for This Weekend’s Slammiversary PPV

  18-07-2018 19:38
  Impact Wrestling has officially announced that this Sunday’s stacked Slammiversary pay-per-view has been legitimately sold out! Ticket sales for the event have been steady since they became available, with reserved floor seating completely selling out over two months ago, before the announcement of the main event, and VIP packages sold out earlier this month.
  Slammiversary will mark the promotion’s debut at the Rebel Entertainment Complex in Toronto, Ontario Canada. It’s u
  
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• Jeff Hardy Claims He Has Been ‘BROKEN’ After Losing U.S. Title, Triple H Comments on NXT Takeover: Wargames Tickets

  18-07-2018 19:17
  At 40-years-old and more than 25 years in the business, Jeff Hardy is still living up to his moniker as the “Charismatic Enigma”. After losing the WWE United States Championship to Shinsuke Nakamura at Extreme Rules (and being kicked in the groin by a pissed off, returning Randy Orton), Hardy cut a promo on Smackdown Live saying that his heart has been “BROKEN!”
  As noted, Hardy was once again attacked by Orton this Tuesday night, as “The Viper” mercilessly ass
  
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• Breaking News: WWE Announces Four More Entrants in the 2018 Mae Young Classic

  18-07-2018 18:46
  WWE has officially announced the next four names who will compete in the 2018 Mae Young Classic, bringing the total number of confirmed superstars in this year’s tournament so far to ten.
  Tegan Nox (aka Nixon Newell): 23-year-old UK star and former WCPW Women’s Champion who has performed all around the world for Stardom, Progress, Attack!, etc. It was reported that she had signed a WWE NXT deal in 2017 to be a part of the original MYC tournament, but was replaced after suffering an A
  
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• The Miz Shares A Slideshow Of His MLB All-Star Accolades, WWE Teams Up With Rock Band For Connor’s Cure (Video)

  18-07-2018 17:30
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  The Miz Shares A Slideshow Of His MLB All-Star Accolades
  The Miz enjoyed his MLB All-Star Game experience so much that he decided to compile a slideshow of the headlines he made over the course of the last few days:Don’t worry I gave everyone Miz Participation Awards for their efforts.@mlb All-Star #CelebSoftball pic.twitter.com/l5BOr1JZov
  — The Miz (@mikethemiz) July 18, 2018RELATED: The Miz Wins MVP In MLB Celebrity Softball Game, Let’s
  
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• Titus O’Neil Comments On New Day’s Hulk Hogan Statement, Tye Dillinger On SmackDown Loss, WWE UK Launch Competition

  18-07-2018 17:22
  Titus O’Neil has commented following the New Day’s joint statement regarding Hulk Hogan being reinstated into the WWE Hall Of Fame.
  There has been several rumors surfacing online about how Titus has felt regarding Hulk Hogan’s Hall Of Fame return but he has now made his first official comments.
  Titus shared the joint New Day statement and claimed he is in full agreement and support of everything said in that statement. He added that his own additional response will follow soon
  
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• See Paul Heyman’s Reaction During Roman Reigns’ Raw Entrance (Video), Two Shield Members Battle It Out Over WWE Gold This Day In History

  18-07-2018 17:19
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  See Paul Heyman’s Reaction During Roman Reigns’ Raw Entrance (Video)
  A fan shared a brief video of Paul Heyman‘s reaction during Roman Reigns‘ entrance this past Monday on Raw, and by the looks of it, he kind of enjoys the theme music:Paul Heyman when Roman Reigns came out #WWEBuffalo #RAWBuffalo pic.twitter.com/O3PcF3urA8
  — Wrestling (@WrestlinggNewss) July 17, 2018RELATED: Karl Anderson Comments On Being Called ‘Jobbers&
  
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• Tetsuya Naito Not Happy with NJPW G1 Climax Entrant Selection Process, Former TNA Knockout Sentenced to Prison

  18-07-2018 17:07
  According to Yahoo Japan, Former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion Ayako Hamada has been sentenced to 18 months in prison following an arrest on drug charges back on May 13th in her home in Tokyo, Japan.
  Tetsuya Naito Not Happy with NJPW G1 Climax Entrant Selection Process
  NJPW star Tetsuya Naito spoke with NJPW1972.com ahead of the G1 Climax tournament, and below is what Naito said on the tournament selection process, which he has had an issue with in the past:
  “I have more of a b
  
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• Fellow J.O.B. Squad Member Wishes Al Snow A Happy Birthday, Xavier Woods Fast-Forwards A Set-Up For UpUpDownDown (Video)

  18-07-2018 16:57
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  Fellow J.O.B. Squad Member Wishes Al Snow A Happy Birthday
  Former WWE Hardcore Champion and beloved Tough Enough coach, Al Snow is celebrating his 55th birthday today. Fellow J.O.B. Squad buddy, The Blue Meanie, wished him a happy one:
  https://twitter.com/BlueMeanieBWO/status/1019591780839362560
  RELATED: Rusev Really Likes The Sound Of ‘Never Give Up’
  Xavier Woods Fast-Forwards A Set-Up For UpUpDownDown (Video)
  Xavier Woods shared the following video on-li
  
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• Update On Kane’s Injury, WWE Teaming Up With O.A.R For Connor’s Cure, Paige Fires Back At Troll

  18-07-2018 16:55
  A further report has surfaced online regarding the details of Kane’s foot injury and how long he is expected to be out for before making a return.
  PWInsider.com has stated that Kane suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon on the SmackDown Live prior to Extreme Rules. He has been spotted in a walking boot and this was the reason WWE decided to go with the backstage attack during Extreme Rules as a way to rule Kane out of the match.
  Kane is now not expected to make a return in the near fut
  
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• The Very Latest On Kane’s Injury Status, WWE Teaming Up With O.A.R For Connor’s Cure (Video), Paige Fires Back At Troll

  18-07-2018 16:55
  A further report has surfaced online regarding the details of Kane’s foot injury and how long he is expected to be out for before making a return.
  PWInsider.com has stated that Kane suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon on the SmackDown Live prior to Extreme Rules. He has been spotted in a walking boot and this was the reason WWE decided to go with the backstage attack during Extreme Rules as a way to rule Kane out of the match.
  Kane is now not expected to make a return in the near fut
  
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• Behind-the-Scenes Rey Mysterio WWE 2K19, New WWE Music Power 10 (Videos), Karl Anderson On Being Called ‘Jobber’

  18-07-2018 16:47
  WWE and UpUpDownDown have released the above and below videos.
  The WWE Music Power 10 is back with an all-new June 2018 edition counting down the most spectacular Superstar entrances from all of WWE: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Join UpUpDownDown in a special behind the scenes look at Rey Mysterio’s 2K19 trailer! Superstars Daniel Bryan, Asuka, and Charlotte Flair give an inside peak at what it was like to be on set and wearing the honorary mask.Karl Anderson On Being Called
  
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• James Ellsworth Gives His In-Person Take For Hulk Hogan’s Apology (Audio)

  18-07-2018 16:45
  Photo Credit: Forbes.com
  On his #Duhcast podcast, James Ellsworth talked to co-host Dennis Farrell about some details when it came to the lead up of the Hulk Hogan apology to the locker room.
  Ellsworth confirmed that he was present for the apology and that he believes Hogan was being sincere. Ellsworth isn’t sticking up for Hogan but he does believe he is sorry for what he said. Hogan did also make a point to state that he didn’t know he was being recorded. In addition, Ellsworth saw
  
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• LIVE at 5pm EST: VOW Reviews Extreme Rules, Talks Hogan Reinstated, Lesnar and Rousey SummerSlam Plans, More

  18-07-2018 16:38
  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, Chris Cash was joined by Voice of Wrestling’s Senior Editor, Bryant Burns, to discuss the latest in pro wrestling including:
  -WWE Extreme Rules review-Hulk Hogan has been reinstated-Paul Heyman assists the WWE creative
  
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• Cedric Alexander Ready For Any Challengers, Travis Browne Interested In A WWE Run?, Tyson Kidd Note

  18-07-2018 16:27
  After a fatal fourway number one contenders match was announced for next week’s 205 Live, Cedric Alexander said he is ready for all challengers.
  The Cruiserweight Champion spoke with WWE’s YouTube channel following Drake Maverick’s announcement and he made it clear he is willing to face any of them. You can see the full interview below.Travis Browne Interested In WWE?
  In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Ronda Rousey’s husband and UFC star, Travis Browne spoke about a p
  
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• James Ellsworth Reveals Backstage Details Of Hulk Hogan’s Apology, The Rock Talks With Jamie Fox (Video)

  18-07-2018 16:07
  During the latest episode of the Duhcast podcast, WWE SmackDown Live Superstar, James Ellsworth discussed Hulk Hogan’s recent apology to the locker room.
  Ellsworth is a co-host of the podcast and according to a report on Rajah.com, he went into detail to break down how things went backstage at Extreme Rules.
  According to Ellsworth, Triple H started proceedings with a brief speech, revealing that Hogan had been reinstated to the WWE Hall Of Fame, before outlining the dangers of social media
  
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• Rusev Really Likes The Sound Of ‘Never Give Up’

  18-07-2018 15:59
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  John Cena took to Twitter to post one of his daily motivational Tweets and Rusev, even after his loss at Extreme Rules, seemed to take a great deal of inspiration from the leader of the Cenation:Never give up. I really like the sound of that.
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) July 17, 2018
  Thank you, John. I never will https://t.co/MxPJoLvY4i
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL) July 17, 2018Never Give Up ! Happy #RusevDay
  A post shared byMiroslav Barnyashev (@rusevig) on Jul 17
  
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• Karl Anderson Comments On Being Called ‘Jobbers’ In WWE

  18-07-2018 15:49
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  A fan shared a video of the beginning of The Bullet Club in New Japan and it being the day after National Emoji Day, Karl Anderson responded in kind which then also garnered a reaction from another fan about “The Brothers” being jobbers in the WWE: https://t.co/Sa8GdzuTL0
  — Karl Anderson (@KarlAndersonWWE) July 18, 2018
  Wish you guys would go back to NJPW where you weren't jobbers like you are in WWE.
  — J.J.(@fsubey) July 18, 2018come on J.J. tak
  
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• Daniel Cormier Reveals Text Seth Rollins Sent Him Regarding Brock Lesnar, New Lacey Evans Shirt, Tyler Breeze Note

  18-07-2018 15:45
  During a recent interview, UFC star Daniel Cormier revealed what his close friend, Seth Rollins text him regarding his upcoming fight with Brock Lesnar.
  Cormier, who is an avid WWE fan and personal friend with Seth Rollins was spotted going crazy when Rollins cashed in on Brock Lesnar back at WrestleMania 31, which he joked was the reason Lesnar wants to fight him. However, he went on to reveal that Rollins text him to say: “congratulations, now go kick Brock’s ass.”First inter
  
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• The New Day Release An Official Statement Regarding WWE’s Reinstatement Of Hulk Hogan

  18-07-2018 15:36
  PERTH, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 24: Hulk Hogan enters the stage prior to his bout against Ric Flair during the Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
  Kofi Kingston shared the following statement on-line about the reinstatement of Hulk Hogan into the WWE. The statement was also retweeted by Big E and Xavier Woods (transcription credit should go to Dominic DeAngelo of WrestleZone.com):
  To the WWE Universe and whoever
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr Pulled From PROGRESS Wembley Main Event, New Plans In Place, World Of Sport Releases Poster

  18-07-2018 15:21
  PROGRESS Wrestling has been forced to change more matches for its major Wembley Arena show as Zack Sabre Jr has been pulled from the event.
  PROGRESS has already had to cancel the highly anticipated match between Jimmy Havoc and Will Ospreay, but now the planned main event for the Wembley show has been scrapped too.
  Just like Ospreay, Zack Sabre Jr is now contractually obligated to compete for New Japan during the PROGRESS show, so the planned main event between the Technical Wizard and the PROGR
  
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• How Does Tony Schiavone Feel About ‘WHW’ Not Being On The WWE Network?

  18-07-2018 15:06
  A fan asked famed Crockett Promotions and WCW broadcaster Tony Schiavone how he feels about being the only one of Conrad Thompson‘s podcast compatriots to not have an appearance on the WWE Network, and Schiavone gave one of his What Happened When signature phrases for a response:So @tonyschiavone24 is the only one of @HeyHeyItsConrad 's boys who hasn't been invited on the @WWENetwork now?Where is the love!
  — Classic Joey Mac (@ClassicJoeyMac) July 17, 2018
  Probably because they know
  
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• Huge Triple Threat & Talent Return On WWE NXT Tonight, NXT Taping TV, Lio Rush Continues to Gloat After 205 Live Win

  18-07-2018 13:26
  Tonight’s episode of WWE NXT on WWE Network will be headlined by a big triple threat match featuring Candice LeRae vs Kairi Sane vs Nikki Cross, with the winner advancing to face Shayna Baszler at NXT Takeover Brooklyn. Also on tonight’s show, Kassius Ohno makes his NXT return.
  As always, ProWrestling.com will have complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
  WWE.com has released the following quick hits preview for tonight’s show:
  
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• Possible SummerSlam Match Revealed, Big #1 Contender’s Match on 205 Live Next Week, Samoa Joe Games (Videos)

  18-07-2018 12:52
  WWE has released the above video.
  WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander reacts to the news that he will defend his title against the winner of next week’s Fatal 4-Way Match between Mustafa Ali, Hideo Itami, TJP and Drew Gulak.
  Possible WWE SummerSlam Match Revealed
  Following this week’s WWE Smackdown, it appears as if WWE is finally pulling the trigger on the long-awaited Daniel Bryan vs The Miz feud, however, a singles match between Bryan and Miz has yet to be announced.
  Accor
  
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• Aiden English Asks For Forgiveness (Video), Nikki Bella Braids Birdie’s Hair For The First Time (Video)

  18-07-2018 12:47
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  Aiden English Asks For Forgiveness
  WWE’s YouTube channel posted the following video of Aiden English:
  After his actions accidently helped WWE Champion AJ Styles overcome The Bulgarian Brute at WWE Extreme Rules, Aiden English appeals to The Ravishing Russian in apologetic fashion.RELATED: AJ Styles Describes His Strategy Against Rusev (Video)
  Nikki Bella Braids Birdie’s Hair For The First Time
  The Bella Twins’ official YouTube channel posted the
  
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• News for Tonight’s Lucha Underground; Mundo vs Vibora, Cage vs Pentagon & More, Exclusive Episode Images & Video

  18-07-2018 12:36
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview, along with the below episode photos and above video preview for tonight’s new episode of Lucha Underground:
  JOHNNY MUNDO TAKES ON VIBORA, CAGE AND PENTAGON DARK BATTLE IT OUT ON THIS WEEK’S ALL NEW EPISODE OF “LUCHA UNDERGROUND” AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th AT 8:00 PM ET ON EL REY NETWORK
  Paul London battles newcomer Dezmond X for the final Ancient Aztec Medallion, who will leave with the gold? Find out in the
  
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• Roman Reigns Accepts ESPN Humanitarian League Award On Behalf of WWE, Charlotte at ESPY’s (Photos & Videos)

  18-07-2018 12:27
  During Tuesday night’s annual ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards dinner in Los Angeles, WWE was awarded the ESPN League of the Year Award, and it was accepted on behalf of WWE by Roman Reigns. Other stars in attendance for the dinner included Stephanie McMahon and Charlotte Flair as seen below:.@WWE is honored to be named the @espn League of the Year at their annual Sports Humanitarian Awards Dinner. Our mission is to put smiles on faces the world over, and we will continue to use our platfor
  
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• Daniel Bryan In-Action After WWE Tapings, Lio Rush Revels in Victory, Becky Lynch On Possible SummerSlam Match (Videos)

  18-07-2018 12:19
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Following his incredible victory against former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa, Lio Rush explains why he is The Man of the Hour.
  Daniel Bryan In-Action After WWE Tapings
  After WWE 205 Live went off the air on Tuesday night, Daniel Bryan defeated The Miz in the dark match main event of the night.
  Becky Lynch On Possibly Facing Carmella at SummerSlam
  WWE has released the following video featuring Becky Lynch reacting to her Smackdown win-streak
  
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• Daniel Bryan Wrestles After SmackDown Went Off The Air

  18-07-2018 09:08
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Daniel Bryan wrestled The Miz after SmackDown and 205 Live tapings last night. The match saw the two men cut comedy promos before Bryan tricked Miz by giving him a hug before turning on him.
  RELATED: The Usos In Dark Match Before Tonight’s Smackdown TapingDaniel BryanDURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan flys off the ropes during the WWE Smackdown Live Tour at Westridge Park Tennis Stadium on July 08, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo
  
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• WWE Wins The ESPN League Humanitarian Award, WWE Superstars Attend (Photos)

  18-07-2018 09:00
  Photo Credit: WWE, WWE Logo
  WWE won ESPN’s League Humanitarian award last night at a awards dinner in Las Angeles. Roman Reigns accepted the award on the behalf of WWE. The dinner kicked off ESPN’s ESPYs week.Honored to accept the @ESPN Humanitarian League Award on behalf of @WWE. In every city and in every country we’re blessed with the opportunity to put smiles on faces. pic.twitter.com/bx2B6Q7QRT
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) July 18, 2018
  Great to see our friends f
  
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• New Day Releases Joint Statement in Response to WWE Reinstating Hulk Hogan

  18-07-2018 08:59
  WWE Superstars Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have released a joint statement via Kingston’s official Twitter account, in response to the company’s recent decision to reinstate Hulk Hogan into the WWE Hall of Fame. This will be the only time members of the group will be addressing the situation.
  To the WWE Universe and whoever else it may concern:
  “This will be the only statement we will make regarding Hogan’s reinstatement into WWE’s Hall of Fame. We do not
  
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• Samoa Joe Comments After Win On SmackDown, Tyson Kidd Joins Sheamus For A Workout (Video)

  18-07-2018 08:04
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  Samoa Joe Comments After Win On SmackDown
  Samoa Joe picked up another win on SmackDown after destroying Tye Dillinger in a one-on-one matchup. Joe took to Twitter after SmackDown to comment:How many more must pay before you give me what I want? You keep denying, I keep collecting.
  — Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) July 18, 2018RELATED: The Miz Calls Daniel Bryan Disrespectful
  Tyson Kidd Joins Sheamus For A Workout
  Sheamus‘ Celtic Warrior Workout posted the
  
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• WWE Superstar To Present Award At ESPYs, Lio Rush Revels After Win On 205 Live

  18-07-2018 07:39
  Photo by: Theo Wargo/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  WWE Superstar To Present Award At ESPYs
  WWE’s Superstar Charlotte will present an award at the ESPY’s tonight:WOOOOO! @MsCharlotteWWE will be presenting an award at the @ESPYS tomorrow night! Make sure to tune in! #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/q72gTcnjWA
  — WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2018RELATED: Charlotte Debuts Five Year Ago Against Bayley (Video)
  Lio Rush Revels After Win On 205 Live
  WWE’s YouTube channel po
  
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• The Miz Calls Daniel Bryan Disrespectful, Cedric Alexander Is Ready For Any Challenger (Video)

  18-07-2018 07:32
  (Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)
  The Miz Calls Daniel Bryan Disrespectful
  The Miz held a ‘funeral’ for Team Hell No on SmackDown which was interrupted by an enraged Daniel Bryan. Miz called out Bryan on Twitter after SmackDown:How disrespectful is Daniel Bryan? Can’t he tell I was in mourning?!#SDLive #WhoCrashesAFuneral pic.twitter.com/tf8Dz0eAUN
  — The Miz (@mikethemiz) July 18, 2018RELATED: The Miz Comments On His MLB All-Star Game Appearance
  Cedric Alexander
  
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• Zelina Proclaims That Almas Is The Future Of WWE (Video), How Old Is Mandy Rose Today?

  18-07-2018 07:04
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  Zelina Proclaims That Almas Is The Future Of WWE
  WWE’s YouTube channel posted the following backstage interview with Zelina Vega:
  Despite Andrade “Cien” Almas coming up short against AJ Styles, Zelina Vega makes it clear that her Superstar will become the WWE Champion.RELATED: Zelina Vega Confronts AJ Styles Before SmackDown (Video)
  How Old Is Mandy Rose Today?
  It’s Mandy Rose‘s birthday today and she turns 27. It’s also Al
  
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• Did Randy Orton Make a Full-Blown Heel Turn on Smackdown Live? Watch His Brutal Attack on Jeff Hardy

  18-07-2018 04:58
  Randy Orton made a shocking return this past Sunday at Extreme Rules, adding insult to Jeff Hardy’s injury by kicking the “Charismatic Enigma” in the groin, as hard as he possibly could.
  While some believed we were seeing a more villainous side of “The Viper”, others dismissed his questionable actions as nothing more than a strong message sent to the new WWE United States Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura. However, “The Viper” made his return to Smackdown Live
  
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• Matt Sydal On Finding A New Perspective In Wrestling, How Wrestling Modernized Itself

  18-07-2018 04:48
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  Matt Sydal recently spoke with Brian Fritz for Sporting News; you can read a few highlights below:
  Matt Sydal on finding a new perspective in life, how it’s helped him in wrestling: 
  “It was about five years ago that I first started walking down this path in the pursuit of something else. I guess you could call it the pursuit of something more. Beyond money, beyond fame, beyond accolades.
  “The last five years has been a lot of growth for me.
  
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• Joey Janela On His ‘Bad Boy’ Persona, Breaking Into Wrestling, Succeeding In Today’s Indie Scene, Why He’s Not A Target For Jim Cornette

  18-07-2018 04:38
  Photo Credit: Joey Janela
  Joey Janela was a recent guest on the Steve Austin Show podcast; you can read a few highlights below:
  (Transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) 
  Joey Janela comments on getting into wrestling as an untrained talent, how he got around promoters catching on:[New Jersey] is a real carny place when it comes to professional wrestling, and things are a lot different than when I broke in. I think it was about 2005-2006, and there were a lot of carny wre
  
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• Randy Orton Attacks Jeff Hardy On Smackdown, Becky Lynch Is Determined To Face Carmella At SummerSlam

  18-07-2018 04:15
  (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
  Randy Orton Attacks Jeff Hardy On Smackdown
  Tonight’s United States Championship match ended with Randy Orton once again attacking Jeff Hardy, and leaving everyone without answers as to why.
  The final moments of the match saw Hardy make a cover on Shinsuke Nakamura after hitting a Twist of Fate and a Swanton, but Orton pulled him out of the ring. Orton repeatedly slammed his head into the ring steps and stomped his head, then stuck his finger
  
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• Smackdown GM to Officially Announce AJ Styles’ WWE Championship Opponent for SummerSlam

  18-07-2018 04:06
  There is seemingly nothing that can keep AJ Styles down. After finally ridding himself of Shinsuke Nakamura, the “Phenomenal One” picked up another strong victory over Rusev at Extreme Rules this past weekend to retain the WWE Championship. This Tuesday night on Smackdown Live, Styles did it yet again when he faced off against blue-brand newcomer and former NXT Champion, Andrade Cien Almas.
  After the bout, Smackdown General Manager Paige announced that next Tuesday night, she would o
  
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• Paige To Reveal AJ Styles’ Summerslam Opponent, The Usos In Dark Match Before Tonight’s Smackdown Taping

  18-07-2018 03:42
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  Paige To Reveal AJ Styles’ Summerslam Opponent
  WWE announced next week’s episode of Smackdown Live will see Paige make a big Summerslam announcement where she will reveal AJ Styles’ Summerslam opponent.NEXT WEEK on #SDLive…
  – @RealPaigeWWE announces @WWE Champion @AJStylesOrg's #SummerSlam opponent
  – @BeckyLynchWWE battles #SDLive #WomensChampion @CarmellaWWE with major @SummerSlam implications pic.twitter.com/PfRMHcmXcG
  —
  
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• **WWE 205 LIVE RESULTS – RUSH VS TOZAWA!**

  18-07-2018 03:30
  WWE 205 Live ResultsJuly 17, 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
  Prior to the match TJP complains stating that this is a treat as he is finally told who he will be facing before hand, and says if he had a wish he would be the number one contender. However, Drake Maverick
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (7/17): Lio Rush vs Akira Toazawa, Noam Dar vs TJP & More!

  18-07-2018 03:30
  WWE 205 Live ResultsJuly 17, 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!
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  TJP vs NOAM DAR
  Prior to the match TJP complains stating that this is a treat as he is finally told who he will be facing before hand, and says if he had a wish he would be the number one contender. However, Drake Maverick
  
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• Becky Lynch’s Win Streak Continues on Smackdown Live; Big Match Set for Next Week w/ SummerSlam Implications

  18-07-2018 03:30
  Becky Lynch has been on an absolute roll over the last month or so, racking up victories left and right in what many fans are hoping, is a career resurrection for the former lynchpin of the WWE women’s revolution.
  Since setting her eyes on a career comeback, Becky has picked up wins over Billie Kay, Sonya Deville, Peyton Royce and even “The Queen” herself, Charlotte Flair. This week on Smackdown Live the Irish Lasskicker continued that momentum with a victory over Mandy Rose, b
  
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• CM Punk And AJ Lee To Appear In New Horror Film, The Miz Hosts A Funeral For Team Hell No (Video)

  18-07-2018 03:29
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  CM Punk And AJ Lee To Appear In New Horror Film
  ThePopBreak is reporting CM Punk and AJ Lee are set to appear in a remake of David Cronenberg’s classic horror movie Rabid.
  The film is currently in production in Toronto, and it is being directed by horror veterans (and See No Evil 2 directors) The Soska Sisters. Rabid also stars Laura Vandervoort, Ben Hollingsworth, Henneke Talbot and Mackenzie Gray. The film foll
  
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• Match w/ Big Summerslam Stipulation Set For Next Week’s Smackdown

  18-07-2018 02:50
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  Match w/ Big Summerslam Stipulation Set For Smackdown
  Paige announced Carmella will face Becky Lynch on next week’s episode of Smackdown Live. If Becky Lynch is successful in beating the current Women’s Champion, she will get a title shot at Summerslam.
  Becky called Carmella out after she beat Mandy Rose on tonight’s show, saying she was coming to get her title back. Carmella was then seen asking Paige for another ‘Royal Mella-bration&rsq
  
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