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• The Miz And Maryse On What Ultimately Led Them To ‘Miz And Mrs’, Filming Content That Wasn’t Scripted

  26-07-2018 23:53
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  The Miz and Maryse recently spoke with Collider in advance of the premiere of Miz And Mrs on USA Network; you can read a few highlights below:
  The Miz on what ultimately led them to film their new show: 
  We did the Total Divas, and they saw that amazing chemistry between us. They saw the way we acted with one another. I think this was three years ago, we were asked to do our own spin-off reality show. And I still had kind of a…I wasn&rs
  
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• Independent Promotion Claims Matt Riddle Is Headed to WWE, Riddle Comments On NXT Takeover Speculation

  26-07-2018 23:42
  As noted, there has been much speculation this week on Matt Riddle’s future, as Riddle pulling out of several upcoming independent events has lead to the belief that the current EVOLVE Champion is heading to WWE.
  According to F4WOnline.com, Combat Zone Wrestling is actually using WWE as a way to promote Matt Riddle at one of this Saturday night’s “New Heights” event in Voorhees, New Jersey. Advertising for the show is as follows:
  Don’t miss one of Matt Riddle&r
  
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• WZ Daily Returns w/ New Host Kevin Kellam Today @ 5 PM CST On WZ’s FB Page; ROH Star Appearing Tomorrow

  26-07-2018 23:35
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  WrestleZone’s signature, daily, pro wrestling punditry show, WZ Daily, officially returns today at 5 pm CST!WZ Daily will now be hosted by WZ & 101 WKQX’s Kevin Kellam and will feature a regular rotation of guest co-hosts and stars from around the world of pro wrestling.WZ Daily will go LIVE on WZ’s Facebook page Monday through Thursday at 5pm CST every week with occasional “Fun Friday” editions. Including a special episode tomorro
  
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• Chelsea Green Comments On Recent WWE Tryout, Stepping Out Of Her Comfort Zone, New Acting Role

  26-07-2018 23:32
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  Chelsea Green recently spoke with Jay Reddick for the Orlando Sentinel; you can read a few highlights below:
  Green talks about how this year’s tryout was different than her first one back in 2015: 
  “That’s why I went in there so confident. I’m going to give it my all, but I’m also going to know my worth, know that I have options, and that’s the best feeling in the world.”
  “This was grueling in a different way. It
  
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• WWE Evolution Going Up Against Major Competition, Will the PPV Be Annual?, Cathy Kelley On Event Reactions (Video)

  26-07-2018 23:25
  WWE has released the above video.
  Cathy Kelley breaks down the overwhelming social media reaction by WWE Superstars both past and present to the announcement of the first-ever all women’s pay-per-view, WWE Evolution.
  Read Also: Gail Kim Shoots Down a Possible WWE Return at Evolution; Says She Was ‘Never Happy’ Working in WWE
  WWE Evolution Going Up Against Major Competition, Will the PPV Be Annual?
  In related news, Dave Meltzer noted in The Wrestling Observer Newsletter tha
  
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• R-Truth Reveals Injuries That Kept Him Out Of The Ring For Nearly A Year (Photos)

  26-07-2018 23:11
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  Shortly after R-Truth made his WWE in-ring return on Smackdown Live, he posted a few photos revealing the nature of the surgeries that kept him out of action.
  Truth competed against Samoa Joe on this week’s show, but the only other match he had been in was the Greatest Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia earlier this year. Truth did confirm last year he needed surgery, but the seriousness of the injuries were not known until the WWE star posted pho
  
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• WWE Posts Graphic Photos of R-Truth’s Injury Which Sidelined Him For Nearly a Year, Who Is NXT’s Newest Announcer?

  26-07-2018 23:08
  WWE.com has published a new interview with new NXT announcer Sarah Schreiber, and below is an excerpt from the Q&A:
  WWE.COM: What made you want to pursue the opportunity to join the WWE/NXT umbrella?
  SCHREIBER: Coming from a theater background, it reminded me so much of why I love live performances. The thrill of being in front of the crowd, the adrenaline and excitement of the show. I also grew up watching WWE with my older brother Mark. I would be the only girl watching the pay-p
  
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• Conor McGregor Agrees To Plea Deal, Avoids Jail Time For Bus Incident In April

  26-07-2018 23:01
  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Conor McGregor has agreed to a plea deal that will see him avoid jail time for the April incident that saw him throw a objects at a bus in Brooklyn.
  MMAJunkie reports McGregor will undergo five days of community service and between one and three days of anger management classes. He was also ordered to pay restitution for his role in the bus incident that injured two UFC fighters traveling on the vehicle. According to the Assistant Di
  
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• Mickie James Talks Balancing Music & Wrestling, Her Second Run In WWE (Video)

  26-07-2018 22:44
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  Mickie James was a guest on Virginia This Morning yesterday; you can read a few transcribed highlights and watch the full interview below.
  (Transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) 
  Mickie James comments on balancing her wrestling career along with songwriting:I feel like it provides a balance for me, because obviously wrestling is so ‘aggro’ and adrenaline based. I feel like my music at least allows me to release the other
  
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• Why Cody Rhodes Is Taking Time Off Wrestling, Update On Alex Shelley’s Career Status, Latest Ten Pounds Gold (Video)

  26-07-2018 22:31
  Above is the latest edition of Ten Pounds Gold episode:
  Will Flip Gordon be ALL IN? Would Nick Aldis successful defend the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship? What would Cody Rhodes reaction be if Flip got on ALL IN?
  This past Friday Night at Ring of Honor Wrestling’s Honor For All Event in Nashville, TN – The NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship was contested in a match made by NWA President Billy Corgan. The man who holds the NWA Ten Pounds of Gold will walk into ALL IN to face Cod
  
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• Goldust Sworn In As Honorary Deputy In Texas (Video)

  26-07-2018 22:25
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  WWE star Goldust is now officially an honorary deputy in Williamson County, Texas.
  Goldust, a native of Austin, Texas, was sworn in this morning by Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody. The sheriff’s office and Goldust announced the honor earlier this month; check out video of the ceremony below:
  Goldust Posts Surgery Update, ESPN Auctioning Off Ultimate Wrestlemania 35 ExperienceToday I had the honor of swearing in our Honorary Deputy Dustin Rhodes
  
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• Is WWE Currently Interested In NJPW Champion?

  26-07-2018 21:43
  Credit: NJPW/TV AsahiAccording to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is very interested in obtaining Matt Riddle and the current IWGP United States champion Juice Robinson. There are many that believe that Riddle would be a great opponent/replacement for Brock Lesnar. Meanwhile, Juice was course, in NXT as CJ Parker.To read and subscribe to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, click HERERELATED: Will WWE Co-Promote A Show With NJPW Anytime Soon?
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• New Episode Of Ten Pounds Of Gold Featuring Footage Of Flip Gordon’s NWA World Championship Opportunity (Video)

  26-07-2018 21:28
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, All In Press Conference
  The National Wrestling Alliance posted the following video to YouTube:
  Will Flip Gordon be ALL IN? Would Nick Aldis successful defend the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship? What would Cody Rhodes reaction be if Flip got on ALL IN?RELATED: Exclusive: Flip Gordon Talks About All In, PCW Ultra, NJPW, Growing As A Wrestler & Much More
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• When Will The Other Half Of MMA’s Four Horsewomen Make Their In-Ring Debuts?

  26-07-2018 21:09
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke will be making their in-ring debuts for NXT tonight at a house show in Largo Florida. Shafir and Duke round out MMA’s “Four Horsewomen” along with NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler and Raw Superstar Ronda Rousey.
  Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke will be making their in-ring debuts on the 7/26 house show in Largo, FL. I’d heard good things about Duke in train
  
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• WWE Stock Trading At All-Time High, Daniel Bryan Gets Emotional & More Total Bellas Previews, Cathy Kelley – SDCC Video

  26-07-2018 20:55
  Ringside Collectibles released the above video featuring Noelle Foley interviewing Cathy Kelley at the San Diego Comic Con.
  Ringside Collectibles guest interviewer, Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) interviews Cathy Kelley coming to you from San Diego Comic Con 2018!!
  WWE Stock Trading At All-Time High
  Following today’s Q2 financial results report, WWE stock is currently trading at $84.90, and at one point today it was trading at an all-time high of $85.73 per share.
  Read Also: WWE Conferen
  
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• Impact Wrestling Losing Visibility in The UK, Update On TV Taping Plans Going Forward, Impact Cold Open (Video)

  26-07-2018 20:37
  Impact Wrestling has released the above video.
  Slammiversary XVI was a night that turned the Pro Wrestling world on its head; don’t miss the fallout TONIGHT on IMPACT!
  Impact Wrestling Losing Visibility in The UK
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Impact Wrestling recently landed a new UK TV deal which saw the show move to Showtime. The report adds Showtime is available in 70% fewer homes than Impact’s previous channel, 5-Spike, which will mean a significant drop in visi
  
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• Titus O’Neil Receives High Praise From Local Politician, Progress Wrestling Debuting New Original Series

  26-07-2018 20:26
  Titus O’Neil Receives High Praise From Local Politician
  Titus O’Neil recently endorsed Steve Cona for the District 1 (Hillsborough County) School Board. The politician tweeted glowing praise for the Raw star:Titus, a Lightning Community Hero, has been an advocate for children in Tampa Bay for years.“He knows what is at stake when we cannot provide our students the tools they need to succeed and thrive, and I’m grateful to have his endorsement in our race. https://t.
  
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• Braun Strowman Gets Major Neighborhood Upgrade (Photo), Top Luchadors to WWE?, Ciampa Tweets

  26-07-2018 20:07
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has interest in signing former Lucha Underground star, Angelico. WWE had previous interest in signing Angelico, however his Lucha Underground contract, which officially expired back in April, had always prevented him from signing with WWE.
  The Observer also reports that Ultimo Ninja announced his departure from Mexico this week, indicating he is likely on his way to WWE. Ninja’s frequent tag team partner, Garza Jr., recently signed a
  
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• Nikki Bella Decides She Can’t Walk Down The Aisle Right Now (Video), Sami Callihan Says Pentagon And Fenix Will Pay

  26-07-2018 19:27
  (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
  Nikki Bella Decides She Can’t Walk Down The Aisle Right Now (Video)
  The Bella Twins official YouTube posted the following:
  The tables have turned, Nikki decides to leave John and focus on herself, while he fights really hard for her.RELATED: The Bella Twins Need Your Help
  Sami Callihan Says Pentagon And Fenix Will Pay
  Impact Wrestling tweeted the following video of Sami Callihan vowing revenge on Pentagon Jr and Fenix:TONIGHT at 8pm ET on @PopTV/@fightn
  
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• UFC Star Conor McGregor Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct Charge, Will He Serve Jail Time?

  26-07-2018 19:24
  According to ABC News, UFC star Conor McGregor pleaded guilty today to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct stemming from an incident during which McGregor tossed a dolly through the window of a bus full of MMA fighters during the UFC 223 press conference at The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NYC.
  In exchange for the guilty plea, the New York Attorney General dropped the felony charge against McGregor, and the judge sentenced the star to community service and anger management. Additionally, M
  
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• Daniel Bryan Overcome With Emotion At WrestleMania 34 (Video), Becky Lynch Posts Awesome Throwback Photo

  26-07-2018 19:11
  (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
  Daniel Bryan Overcome With Emotion At WrestleMania 34 (Video)
  WWE posted the following on YouTube:
  Daniel Bryan tears up when Brie Bella shows him a photo of their daughter Birdie watching him in the ring at WrestleMania.RELATED: The Bella Twins Need Your Help
  Becky Lynch Posts Awesome Throwback Photo
  Becky Lynch tweeted out this awesome throwback photo:#tbt The 18 year old champ. I wasn’t born to be a champion,but I fought to be a champion and come #summers
  
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• Chris Jericho On Having the ‘Shackles Released’ in NJPW, Alpha Club vs Bullet Club, Does He Have a Title Defense Set?

  26-07-2018 19:05
  IWGP Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard and below are some interview highlights. It’s worth noting that in the interview Jericho reveals that aside from his six-man tag team main event match on his upcoming cruise, he currently has no other matches scheduled for this year.
  On booking the main event of his cruise:
  “Our official name of the team is, ‘The Bucks of Jericho… or is it Y2Jackson,’” sa
  
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• Paige Talks Historic Moment In Her Career (Video), What Super Team Was Formed On This Day In 2009?

  26-07-2018 18:51
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  Paige Talks Historic Moment In Her Career (Video)
  WWE posted the following video on YouTube:
  SmackDown General Manager Paige celebrates the five-year anniversary of the NXT Women’s Title by remembering her historic inaugural championship reign.RELATED: Paige Makes History On This Day 5 Years Ago, Every Woman Who Has Ever Held The NXT Women’s Championship (Video)
  What Super Team Was Formed On This Day In 2009?
  WWE tweeted out the deb
  
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• Nikki Bella Takes Shot at John Cena On the ‘Tonight Show’ (Video), Goldust Made a Deputy, WWE Star Defends Reigns

  26-07-2018 18:49
  The Bella Twins were the guests on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, and during the appearance, which you can watch a clip from above, the twins revealed they used to use “Twin Magic” to break up with each other’s boyfriends.
  At one point, Nikki Bella took a subtle shot at John Cena when she made reference to Brie not making the phone call for her “a couple months” ago when she broke up with a boyfriend, who was
  
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• Content Listing for Upcoming AJ Styles WWE DVD, WWE Supercard Update, Karl Anderson’s Ab Sing Happy B’Day (Video)

  26-07-2018 18:38
  WWE has released the above video.
  This good brother’s six-pack rendition of Happy Birthday is too sweet.
  New WWE Supercard Update
  WWE.com has issued the following:
  Those attempting to conquer WWE SuperCard are about to get a Goliath-sized boost.
  A new update to the popular WWE mobile game for iOS and Android will deliver several new Goliath Tier cards for in-game use starting today. 2K announced the recently released tier will include new Throwback and Fusion cards as of today, and will ga
  
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• How To Fix Bray Wyatt

  26-07-2018 18:26
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  The following editorial was written by Neil Raymond and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Neil’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post or by tweeting him @NeilfromNYC
  Braun Strowman cashes in his MITB briefcase and wins the Universal Title, the next night on RAW he invites Nicholas to join him in the ring for his celebration. The crowd chants, “get these hands,” as Nicho
  
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• Would Sting Have Been WWE Champion?, What Is The Average Size Of WWE Champions? (Video)

  26-07-2018 18:23
  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
  Would Sting Have Been WWE Champion?
  Legendary WCW Champion Sting had his one-and-only WWE Championship opportunity against Seth Rollins at the 2015 Night Of Champions pay-per-view. Unfortunately, this also became the Stinger’s final match as he suffered a career-ending injury as a result of a Buckle Bomb. Fans often wonder if “The Icon” would’ve been crowned WWE Champion if not for that emergency situation. Dave Meltzer is of t
  
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• Road Dogg Comments On WWE Using “ALL IN” Tagline to Promote the New Season of ‘Total Divas’

  26-07-2018 18:14
  As noted, WWE announced that season eight of “Total Divas” will premiere on September 19th, and the company is using the tagline “ALL IN” to promote the season in the debut trailer.
  Ryan Satin claimed “hypocrisy” from WWE as it pertains to the use of the “ALL IN” tagline, as the company famously sent The Young Bucks a cease-and-desist letter last year following The Bucks’ use of the “Two Sweet” hand gesture. Following Satin’
  
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• Road Dogg Comments On WWE Using “ALL IN” Tagline to Promote New Season of ‘Total Divas’

  26-07-2018 18:14
  As noted, WWE announced that season eight of “Total Divas” will premiere on September 19th, and the company is using the tagline “ALL IN” to promote the season in the debut trailer.
  Ryan Satin claimed “hypocrisy” from WWE as it pertains to the use of the “ALL IN” tagline, as the company famously sent The Young Bucks a cease-and-desist letter last year following The Bucks’ use of the “Two Sweet” hand gesture. Following Satin’
  
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• WWE Conference Call Highlights: More Performance Centers On the Way, Vince Touts WWE Success, Television Deals

  26-07-2018 18:06
  WWE held a conference call this morning to recap the second quarter financials and take questions from investors. Present on the call were Vince McMahon and Co-Presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson.
  Below are some call highlights via PWInsider.com.
  Vince McMahon opened the call and touted the strong second quarter WWE financial results, as well as the overall state of the company financially.
  George Barrios took over and noted the following:
  -Live event attendance is stagnant, but the co
  
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• WWE Conference Call Highlights: More Performance Centers On the Way, Vince Touts WWE Success, International Deals

  26-07-2018 18:06
  WWE held a conference call this morning to recap the second quarter financials and take questions from investors. Present on the call were Vince McMahon and Co-Presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson.
  Below are some call highlights via PWInsider.com.
  Vince McMahon opened the call and touted the strong second quarter WWE financial results, as well as the overall state of the company financially.
  George Barrios took over and noted the following:
  -Live event attendance is stagnant, but the co
  
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• Preview Tonight’s Impact Wrestling & Watch The Cold Open (Video)

  26-07-2018 18:00
  Impact Wrestling tweeted out what’s on deck tonight for their first episode since the smash hit that was Slammiversary 2018:TONIGHT at 8pm ET on @PopTV/@fightnet/@GameTVCanada! @AustinAries delivers a Championship Address@TheRealMorrison returns@MrGMSI_BCage vs. @findevan for the X-Division title@Lady_Scarlett13 debuts
  All the fallout from Slammiversary! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/u7o6SXNzyz
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 26, 2018RELATED: Impact Wrestling Returning To The R
  
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• WWE Using ‘All In’ Phrase To Promote The Upcoming Season Of ‘Total Divas’

  26-07-2018 17:15
  NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 13: Build Series Presents WWE Superstar Nattie “Natalya” Discussing “Total Divas” at Build Studio on April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/FilmMagic)
  In a twist of hypocrisy, WWE has decided to use the phrase “All In” to promote their impending eighth season of Total Divas on E! Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet made note of said hypocrisy by referencing the “cease and desist” WWE smacked onto The Young Bu
  
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• Updated WWE Network Subscriber Count, The Miz On Reality Show Being a ‘Monster Hit’, Paige Recalls NXT Title Win (Videos)

  26-07-2018 17:05
  Along with the announcement of record revenues and strong Q2 financial results, WWE also announced today that the Network currently has 1.8 million paid subscribers. This number is down slightly from the reported 1.81 million paid subscribers the company announced after WrestleMania 34.
  The Miz On Reality Show Being a ‘Monster Hit’
  As noted, the premiere episode of “Miz & Mrs” on USA Network this week was a big success, bringing in 1.4 million viewers, and The Miz com
  
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• James Ellsworth Seeking ‘Legal Help’ From WWE Alum?, Breeze Looks To End Xavier On ‘Battle Of The Brands’ (Video)

  26-07-2018 16:53
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Ellsworth Seeking ‘Legal Help’ From WWE Alum?
  James Ellsworth is of the mindset that he has been unjustifiably future-endeavored by Paige and looks like the “Man With Two Hands” is on the lookout for a certain someone who is familiar in dealing with WWE “legal matters.” Anyone remember Clarence Mason? And if so does anyone have his number? #rehireellsworth
  A post shared byJames Ellsworth (@jamesellsworthwrestling) on Jul 25, 2018 at 10:23am P
  
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• More ‘Total Divas’ Season 8 Details; Paige’s Storyline Revealed, Daniel Bryan’s Comeback, Rusev Has ‘Baby Fever’

  26-07-2018 16:45
  WWE.com has issued the following announcement regarding season eight of “Total Divas”, premiering on September 16th:
  E! and WWE’s Total Divas returns for its eighth season beginning Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 9/8 C. Brie & Nikki Bella, Naomi, Lana, Natalya, Nia Jax and Paige will be part of a season that promises career highs and personal lows, buoyed by life-long friendships that help them weather the storm. Check out a sneak peek at the new season.
  She’s baaack! The on
  
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• Impact Wrestling Star Possibly Competing in The Mae Young Classic, What is the Average Size of a WWE Champion? (Video)

  26-07-2018 16:36
  WWE has released the above video.
  We have seen 50 Superstars hold the WWE Championship in its 55-year existence. Some say WWE is the land of the giants, but we deconstruct the title’s history to find out if that’s true.
  Impact Wrestling Star Possibly Competing in Mae Young Classic
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there has been talk in WWE of Impact Wrestling star Madison Rayne competing in this year’s Mae Young Classic.
  Rayne had a match against Su Yung at Slamm
  
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• Pittsburgh Steeler Enters NFL Training Camp As ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin

  26-07-2018 16:23
  (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)
  While Pittsburgh Steelers’ superstar receiver and newest Madden cover boy Antonio Brown made a grand landing into the team’s training camp via helicopter, one of their defensive minds stunned fans with his glass shattering entrance. Linebacker Vince Williams stomped several mudholes into Brown’s entrance and walked it dry by setting foot onto the gridiron all decked out as Steve Austin, complete with WWE championship belt and custom Steele
  
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• WWE Announces the Premiere Date for Total Divas Season Eight, First Trailer Released, Cast Member News

  26-07-2018 16:14
  WWE has released the above video, announcing that season 8 of Total Divas will premiere on E! on September 19th.
  The new season of Total Divas returns to E! Sept. 19 at 9/8 C.
  According to the season eight trailer, this season’s cast will feature The Bella Twins, Natalya, Nia Jax, Naomi, Lana and the return of WWE Smackdown GM Paige.
  The show, which premiered its first season back in 2013, has featured a rotating cast of WWE women, with The Bellas Twins anchoring the show as regulars on al
  
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• Bully Ray Praises Randy Orton’s Smackdown Promo, WALTER Celebrates Big Win, How Old Is Tessa Blanchard?

  26-07-2018 16:02
  Randy Orton received rave reviews over his recent promo on SmackDown Live and former WWE Superstar, Bully Ray has given his thoughts.
  Bully Ray was clearly a fan of what Orton had to say this week, claiming that his promo=money, becoming the latest start to praise the Viper.Ortons promo was #SDLive @BustedOpenRadio
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) July 25, 2018WALTER Celebrates PROGRESS Win
  WALTER has been celebrating becoming PROGRESS Wrestling Champion on his social media, sharing a pi
  
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• Becky Lynch Goes Way Back For Finn Balor’s Birthday (Photo), Xavier Woods Talks WWE Mayhem (Video)

  26-07-2018 15:56
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  Becky Lynch Goes Way Back For Finn’s Birthday (Photo)
  Both being from Ireland, Finn Balor and Becky Lynch‘s bond goes way back. Balor helped to train the current WWE Lass Kicker so it only makes sense that Becky would share a super throwback photo of the two together for Finn’s 37th birthday:Happy birthday @FinnBalor my friend! pic.twitter.com/xDW6XHeXwz
  — Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) July 25, 2018RELATED: NXT Celebrates Big Annivers
  
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• Triple H and Stephanie McMahon Net Nearly $3 Million After WWE Stock Sale, Andre the Giant Doc Sets Record For HBO

  26-07-2018 15:54
  As noted, numerous WWE Executives sold stock in the company earlier this week, including Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Kevin Dunn, George Barrios and more.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Triple H sold 17,272 shares of stock for a profit of $1,432,194, and his remaining WWE stock is worth $12,240,982. His wife Stephanie McMahon sold 17,373 shares of stock for a profit of $1,440,569, and her remaining WWE stock is worth $12,398,695.
  Andre the Giant Documentary Sets Record For
  
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• WWE Reportedly Interested In Signing Former NXT Star, Cesaro At Juventus (Photos), Bella Twins Workout (Video)

  26-07-2018 15:46
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer, WWE is interested in potentially re-signing a former NXT superstar.
  According to Meltzer, WWE has great interest in signing New Japan star, Juice Robinson, who previously worked in NXT as CJ Parker. It has also been reported that Juice is not under contract with New Japan, so WWE is able to make him an offer whenever they see fit.
  Cesaro At Juventus
  One half of The Bar, Cesaro has been supporting Juventus during the recent Inte
  
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• Slammiversary Title Rematch & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Joe Hendry Speaks, Classic Von Erich Clip (Videos)

  26-07-2018 15:32
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s post-PPV edition of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:
  X-Division Championship Match:-Brian Cage (c) vs. Matt Sydal
  -Johnny Impact vs. Trevor Lee
  Plus, the show will feature all the fallout from Sunday’s Slammiversary PPV and the debut of Scarlett Bordeaux. Below is a video preview for tonight’s X-Division Title rematch:
  After a jaw-dropping performance at Slammiversary, Brian Cage and Matt Sydal do it one more time for the X-Divisio
  
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• WWE’s Second Quarter Revenue Is Record Setting

  26-07-2018 15:29
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  WWE released their second quarter financials this morning and the details are below:
  Second Quarter 2018 HighlightsRevenues increased 31% to $281.6 million, which was the highest quarterly revenue in WWE history
  Operating income nearly doubled to $21.2 million from $10.7 million in the prior year quarter
  Adjusted OIBDA1 increased 79% to $43.5 million
  WWE completed agreements with USA Network and Fox Sports, effective October 1, 2019, which increase the aver
  
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• Rowdy Roddy Piper’s Wife Reacts To Him Being In WWE 2K19, Lana Announces Competition, How Old Is Roderick Strong

  26-07-2018 15:28
  After he was announced as a playable character in this years WWE 2K19 video game, Rowdy Roddy Piper’s wife commented on the news.
  Piper is available alongside Ronda Rousey and Rey Mysterio in this year’s game either on the Woooo! Edition or the Deluxe Edition and his wife has commented on that via his Twitter account. It would seem as if she is firmly behind the idea, tweeting that it is about time.It’s about time! big #Congrats to @RicFlairNatrBoy cover is awesome! ~Kitty #Row
  
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• Mickie James Sings Her New Single On Local TV Station (Video), Asuka Finds A New ‘Family Member’

  26-07-2018 15:16
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  Mickie James Sings Her New Single On Local TV Station (Video)
  Mickie James received an opportunity to show her country music chops yesterday morning when she performed her new single, “Great Minds,” on CBS’s Virginia TV affiliate morning show, Virginia This Morning. You can watch the full clip below:WWE Superstar & Country Music Artist Mickie James Performs 'Great Minds'
  Mickie James performed her NEW single LIVE! #WWE #GreatMinds
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• WWE Stock Rises As the Company Reports Record Revenue and Strong Q2 2018 Results, Vince McMahon Comments

  26-07-2018 15:08
  WWE has issued the following press release. As a result of the record revenue and strong Q2 results below, WWE stock saw a pre-market trading rise to $2.74 per share.
  WWE® Reports Record Revenue and Strong Q2 2018 Results
  Raises Full Year 2018 Guidance
  Second Quarter 2018 HighlightsRevenues increased 31% to $281.6 million, which was the highest quarterly revenue in WWE history
  Operating income nearly doubled to $21.2 million from $10.7 million in the prior year quarter
  Adjusted OIBDA1&n
  
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• Triple H & Gargano React to Ciampa Title Win, Elias Album Continues to Chart, Top 10 Most Watched WWE Network Shows

  26-07-2018 14:59
  WWE star Elias’ debut album, “WWE: Walk with Elias”, has climbed its way to the #4 spot on the iTunes list of most downloaded albums. The Elias album has been covered by numerous mainstream media outlets, including Loudwire, and precedes next week’s Elias documentary airing after Raw on WWE Network.
  Top 10 Most Watched WWE Network Shows
  Below are the top 10 most watched shows on the WWE Network this week, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
  1. Table for 3 with
  
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• New Japan Need To Watch (7/26) G1 Climax Night 8 *No Spoilers*

  26-07-2018 14:57
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  New Japan Pro Wrestling continued their G1 Climax tournament on Friday. Since the show began at 5:30am EDT, here’s a spoiler-free match listing for the non-nite-owl New Japan fans. Each match has been given a Need To Watch Rating of 0.0-10.0. The show is available at NJPWWorld.com
  FIRST MATCH: Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki & El Desperado) vs. Ren Narita & Michael Elgin
  A wilder brawl than these matches usually are. Decent tag match.
  Need To Watch Rating:
  
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