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• Rob Van Dam Responds To Lucha Underground Suggestion, Becky Lynch & Xavier Woods Celebrate Rocket League’s Third Birthday

  02-08-2018 23:45
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  Rob Van Dam Responds To Lucha Underground Suggestion
  WWE & ECW legend Rob Van Dam continues to be linked with a series of different promotions, with the man himself recently responding to a fan who wants to see him go to Lucha Underground.
  RELATED: Rob Van Dam Jokes About Japanese Wrestling MemoryI love when people tell me what I should do. https://t.co/5Qv1FgxkBj
  — Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) August 2, 2018Becky Lynch & Xavier Woods Celebrate Rocket
  
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• Jim Ross Praises Slammiversary XVI, Comments On Impact’s Key To Success

  02-08-2018 23:40
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  Thanks to Himanshu D for the following: Jim Ross hosted the Jim Ross Report and talked about IMPACT Wrestling’s pay-per-view Slammiversary XVI. You can listen to the podcast here.“So I’m watching the FITE app, I’m watching Slammiversary, IMPACT Wrestling’s effort from Toronto, their pay-per-view on Sunday was excellent. I really enjoyed the show. And look, it’s gonna have a different texture, it’s gonna have a dif
  
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• Ronda Rousey Comments On Alexa Bliss Being ‘Two-Faced’, 25 Things You Didn’t Know About Summerslam

  02-08-2018 23:27
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  Ronda Rousey Comments On Alexa Bliss Being ‘Two-Faced’
  Ronda Rousey recently spoke with TMZ, and was asked about Alexa Bliss saying nice things about her outside of the ring:She had nice things to say about me? Ahh… that’s like the opposite of being two-faced. She was mean to my face and nice behind my back? What do you call that? It’s still two-faced in a way.Ronda was also asked if she’s still the baddest woman in the sports
  
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• Jim Cornette Calls Austin Aries a “Miserable Little Whiner”, 25 Things You Didn’t Know About SummerSlam (Videos)

  02-08-2018 23:21
  WWE has released the above video.
  SummerSlam is one of the most celebrated events on WWE’s calendar. From John Cena’s record to Brock Lesnar’s domination, here’s what you need to know about The Biggest Event of the Summer, presented by Cricket.
  SummerSlam 2000
  In related news, WWE has Tweeted the following video, featuring a look at SummerSlam 2000 in sixty seconds:#SummerSlam rushed into the new millennium with the first-ever #TLCMatch and a WHOLE lot more! pic.twitter.c
  
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• Big Cass’ First Post-WWE Appearance Confirmed And New Name Revealed

  02-08-2018 23:10
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  Big Cass is set to appear for Big Time Wrestling on September 21st, in what is his first announced post-WWE appearance. Cass was released from the company back in June with several rumours regarding the reasons why, and now, he’s set to return to life outside of WWE. At the show, Cass will go by the name ‘Big Cazz’ which appears to be his new in-ring name moving forward.
  RELATED: BREAKING: WWE & Big Cass Come To Terms On His Rel
  
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• Sheamus On Ronda Rousey Possibly Opening the Door For Conor McGregor in WWE (Video)

  02-08-2018 23:06
  WWE Smackdown star Sheamus, who along with Cesaro defeated The Usos on Smackdown this week to advance in the Tag Team tournament, recently spoke with TMZ. Below are a several interview highlights:
  On Conor McGregor ever signing with WWE now that Ronda Rousey is in the company:
  “I think anything is possible mate, with Ronda Rousey in the WWE. Ronda’s killing it, so the door’s open for anybody, ya know? Right time, right money…When someone shows up, they show up. That&rsqu
  
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• Sheamus Praises Ronda Rousey, Says She Opened the Door For Conor McGregor In WWE

  02-08-2018 22:59
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  Sheamus recently spoke with TMZ about Ronda Rousey’s influence on WWE, and how she has opened the door for Conor McGregor. Sheamus said:Anything is possible, mate. With Ronda Rousey in WWE—Ronda’s killing it—so the door’s open for anybody. Right time, right money.Sheamus also said he’s been very impressed by Ronda in WWE so far:She’s doing great. When I first met her a couple of months ago, I was blown away by h
  
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• Maria Kanellis Heads To Performance Center, Jazzy Gabert Confirms Mae Young Classic Status

  02-08-2018 22:50
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  Maria Kanellis Heads To Performance Center
  Maria Kanellis, who has been out of action due to her pregnancy, is gearing up for a return and recently made her way to resume training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Kanellis posted the following video while she was traveling to the PC yesterday:
  RELATED: Mike Kanellis One Year Sober WWE Performance Center… here I COME!! @wwe #unscriptedreality #momlife #postpartum #backtowork #workingm
  
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• Will Roman Reigns Be Bothered By a Potentially Hostile Crowd at WWE SummerSlam?

  02-08-2018 22:41
  In recent weeks, WWE has been stacking the deck fully against the current WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, with the company going “all in” on creating the feeling that Lesnar truly does not care about WWE, the fans, or anyone else for that matter.
  Some people have speculated the reason why WWE is putting so much heat on Lesnar is to ward off the chorus of boos that Roman Reigns is usually greeted with, and with SummerSlam taking place in New York City this year, the Brooklyn crow
  
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• Dana White & UFC Champion Meet w/ Donald Trump At White House (Photos)

  02-08-2018 22:09
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  UFC Welterweight Champion Colby Covington visited WWE Hall of Famer and President of The United States of America Donald Trump on Tuesday. Colby posted a picture on Twitter where his championship rests comfortably on the shoulder of Trump:Like @POTUS @realDonaldTrump always says: Promises made. Promises kept. Pleasure to finally meet you Mr. President. Thank you for always putting America first! #maga #GreatAmericanWinningMachinepic.twitter.com/yYZWkdd5wS
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• Cathy Kelley Comments On Make-A-Wish Experience, WWE Highlights Best Virtual Dropkicks (Video)

  02-08-2018 21:53
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  Cathy Kelley Comments On Make-A-Wish Experience
  WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley commented on the day she spent with Tyler from Make-A-Wish:lucky to get the first exclusive interview with my favorite future @WWE ref Tyler ❤️ absolutely cannot wait for pt 2 at #SurvivorSeries!! pic.twitter.com/NFFe9tnFqQ
  — Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) August 2, 2018RELATED: WWE Shares Awesome Make-A-Wish Story
  WWE Highlights Best Virtual Dropkicks (V
  
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• Is SummerSlam Finally The End Of Brock Lesnar In The WWE?

  02-08-2018 21:29
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  With SummerSlam coming up a lot of fans are hoping that Brock Lesnar and his days as the Universal Champion are finally finished in WWE. However, on Twitter, Dave Meltzer was quick to remind us that nothing is for sure:Nothing is ever definite when it comes to Lesnar until the next contract is signed. https://t.co/4lbiFhhweK
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) August 2, 2018RELATED: Update On Daniel Bryan And Rey Mysterio’s Contract Talks With WWE
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• Bayley & Sasha Banks Ask Fans to Help Name Their New Finisher, WWE 2K18 Top 10 Jaw-Dropping Dropkicks (Video)

  02-08-2018 21:27
  Featured above is the latest video from WWE 2K18 showing off the game’s Top 10 Jaw-Dropping Dropkicks. Several signature kicks make the list, including Finn Balor’s shotgun dropkick, Jeff Hardy’s corner kick, and even Shane McMahon going coast-to-cast in his vintage WrestleMania gear.
  Sasha & Bayley are BFFs Again
  After eight months of watching Bayley and Sasha Banks’ friendship completely deteriorate to the point where not even Dr. Shelby’s psychiatric expertis
  
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• Nick Aldis Teases Taking the NWA Title to WWE, Challenges a “Certain Someone” in WWE to Call Him

  02-08-2018 21:19
  NWA World Champion Nick Aldis was the guest on today’s episode of Busted Open Radio on Sirius XM Rush 93, and during the appearance, Aldis had the following to say on where he might take the NWA Title if he defeats Cody Rhodes at “ALL IN”:
  “I walked straight into [ROH], straight into a top angle with the top guy, because I’m the NWA World Champion. Does it stop there? I don’t think so. I think I can go anywhere, and I mean anywhere.”
  Show host Bully Ray
  
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• Update On Daniel Bryan And Rey Mysterio’s Contract Talks With WWE

  02-08-2018 21:16
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  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is working to resolve Daniel Bryan’s contract negotiations, as well as contract negotiations for Rey Mysterio.
  RELATED: Matt Riddle Comments On His Future In Wrestling, Says It’s ‘Time To Move On’ From The Indies
  Bryan has stated in recent interviews that he would like a lighter schedule. WWE has pulled him from some weekend events to try and accommodate that for him. However, it is still stated th
  
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• Dana White Meets Donald Trump (Photos), New WrestleMania 34 Book Available Soon, Big Tag Match at MLW NYC

  02-08-2018 21:05
  The following press release has been issued:
  CREATING THE MANIA: AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW WRESTLEMANIA COMES TO LIFE by Jon Robinson will be published on August 7th, 2018 by ECW Press, in partnership with WWE – just ahead of SummerSlam. The book gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at WrestleMania 34 as it chronicles the events leading up to the annual pop-culture extravaganza, including how the storylines were developed by the creative team, the host city se
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer and President of The United States of America Donald Trump Meets UFC Champion And Dana White

  02-08-2018 20:34
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  UFC Welterweight Champion Colby Covington visited WWE Hall of Famer and President of The United States of America Donald Trump on Tuesday. Colby had promised this visit and picture when he was promoting the title fight at UFC 225. Colby posted a picture on Twitter where his championship rests comfortably on the shoulder of Trump:Like @POTUS @realDonaldTrump always says: Promises made. Promises kept. Pleasure to finally meet you Mr. President. Thank you for a
  
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• Zelina Vega Sends Warning to Lana, Make-a-Wish Family Visits WWE HQ, Bret Hart Remembers Nikolai Volkoff

  02-08-2018 20:12
  Zelina Vega Sends Message to Lana
  After making her WWE main roster in-ring debut this Tuesday night on Smackdown Live, Zelina Vega was interviewed backstage about her big victory over Lana. El Idolo’s fiery right-hand woman had a very clear message for the Ravishing Russian – “STAY OUT OF MY WAY!”Make-a-Wish at WWE HQ
  WWE welcomed Make-a-Wish kid Tyler and his family to their headquarters in Stamford, CT this week. Tyler got to meet “The Game” himself as Tripl
  
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• WWE Posts Tremendous Make-A-Wish Story On Twitter

  02-08-2018 19:55
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  WWE shared A heartwarming story through their partnership with Make-A-Wish on Twitter. The story follows Tyler, a Make-A-Wish child, on his journey through WWE headquarters. After getting a chance to be interviewed by Cathy Kelley and get his own WWE Championship, his day ultimately culminates in meeting Stephanie McMahon and Triple H who gifted Tyler and his family with tickets to Survivor Series:Tyler from #MakeAWish gets a reception worthy of @WWEDanielBryan d
  
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• ‘Live w/ JR & The King’ Coming To Chicago On 8/23; WZ’s Nick Hausman To Serve As The Host (Full Details)

  02-08-2018 19:51
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  Live w/ JR & Jerry Lawler comes to Zanies in Rosemont, IL on August 23rd! The show will begin at 8 pm with a VIP Meet & Greet Experience starting at 6 pm.
  WrestleZone is proud to announce that our Executive Editor, Nick Hausman, will serve as the official host of the show!
  Hausman will kick off the show with a series of prepared “WWE Attitude Era” based questions that JR and Lawler will not know before hand. If you would like to su
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion: Pentagon & Fenix Take On oVe, Aries Defends Against Underdog, Grado v Eli Drake, Bourdeaux Returns, More

  02-08-2018 19:42
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  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets will appear in our l
  
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• Two Stars Named Early Mae Young Classic Favorites, UFC Stars Shining in NXT, Steve Austin’s Rare OVW Appearance (Video)

  02-08-2018 19:33
  WWE has released the above video.
  “Stone Cold” Steve Austin blasts Rico Constantino with a vicious Stunner at Ohio Valley Wrestling Christmas Chaos 2001: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Two Stars Named Early Mae Young Classic Favorites
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, two likely favorites in this year’s WWE Mae Young Classic are Io Shirai and Toni Storm. The Observer noted that of the talents announced so far for the tournament, only Shirai and Storm a
  
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• WWE Looks At Seth Rollins’ Dangerous Arsenal, Steve Austin Drops A Stunner In OVW (Video)

  02-08-2018 19:29
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: Seth Rollins celebrates his victory over John Cena at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  WWE Looks At Seth Rollins’ Dangerous Arsenal
  WWE posted a look at Seth Rollins‘ “dangerous arsenal” which is viewable via their Instagram story.
  RELATED: Seth Rollins Gets Attacked Backstage
  Steve Austin Drops A Stunner In OVW (Video)
  WWE posted the following vi
  
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• Jazzy Gabert Confirms Her MYC Status, NXT Takeover Brooklyn IV Logo Revealed (Photo), Gran Metalik – WWE Update

  02-08-2018 18:46
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Gran Metalik has been absent from WWE 205 Live lately as he has been back in Mexico resolving Visa issues.
  Jazzy Gabert Confirms Her Mae Young Classic Status
  Independent star Jazzy Gabert, who competed in the inaugural Mae Young Classic last year, revealed on Twitter that she will not be in this year’s tournament.
  Gabert was offered a WWE contract after the Mae Young Classic last year, however, medical examinations revealed a neck injury
  
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• Sean Waltman Opens Up About Brian Christopher; Rich Swann Joins Waltman To Discuss Impact, Su Yung, More

  02-08-2018 18:35
  Impact Wrestling star and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann is Sean Waltman’s guest this week on his podcast X-Pac 12360.
  Waltman’s team sent the following transcribed highlights from the episode to WrestleZone. You can hear the full episode in the embedded player at the top of this post or via the links at the bottom of this post.
  Related: Sean Waltman Breaks Down The CM Punk/Colt Cabana vs Dr Amann Trial w/ WZ’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman
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• News On the Length of Rich Swann’s Impact Contract, Gail Kim on ‘Around the Ring’, Tonight’s Impact Cold Open (Videos)

  02-08-2018 18:25
  Impact Wrestling has released the above and below videos.
  Gail Kim is in the IMPACT Hall of Fame and she recently sat down with Josh Mathews to discuss her career and more! Check it out now on Around the Ring.
  Read Also: Gail Kim Shoots Down a Possible WWE Evolution Return; Says She Was ‘Never Happy’ Working in WWE
  Johnny IMPACT hunts Kongo Kong, Austin Aries looks to make sense of Eddie Edwards’ attack, oVe vs Lucha Bros and more TONIGHT on IMPACT Wrestling at 8 pm ET!
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• 5 WWE Superstars That Could Use A Change Of Scenery

  02-08-2018 18:04
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  The following editorial was written by Ryan Anderson and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Ryan’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post and follow him on Twitter @gullyblanchard
  The WWE had their “Superstar Shake Up” in April of 2018. Multiple wrestlers switched brands in an attempt to breathe new life into certain characters, as well as promote new rivalries.
  
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• Darren Young On ‘Someone’ Under Vince McMahon Preventing His WWE Intercontinental Title Win

  02-08-2018 17:56
  He is an advocate, an ambassador, an agent of change and former WWE Superstar and last week “Mr. No Days Off”, Fred Rosser FKA Darren Young stopped by The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast. Fred Rosser’s story goes far beyond the world of wrestling and in this 1 hour interview you get to see a small sample of the amazing things the former Primetime Player has done since departing WWE in 2017. In the following excerpt, Rosser details his return to the Indy scene, how backs
  
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• Sasha Banks to Kick Off New WWE Network Feature, Rousey Reveals Roddy Piper SSlam Artwork, Fan Tours WWE HQ

  02-08-2018 17:52
  According to WWE Network News, WWE Network will be debuting a new “Superstar Picks” concept on Monday, August 6th. Sasha Banks will be the first WWE star to participate in the new feature, which will see WWE stars offering their favorite moments in wrestling history.
  Fan Tours WWE HQ
  WWE has released the following video clip featuring a Make-A-Wish child recently touring the WWE Headquarters:Tyler from #MakeAWish gets a reception worthy of @WWEDanielBryan during his tour of @WWE
  
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• Big Show Interviewed On WWE Evolution, His Daughter & Society Changing (Video)

  02-08-2018 17:42
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE shared the following video on-line:
  The World’s Largest Athlete comments on the announcement of WWE Evolution and how the changing landscape of sports-entertainment makes him feel as a father.RELATED: Election Day For Kane Is UnderwayBig Show and Randy OrtonBEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: WWE wrestler Randy Orton (L) and Professional wrestler Big Show attend WWE & E! Entertainment's "SuperStars For Hope" at the Beverly Hills Hotel on August 15, 2013 in Beverly Hill
  
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• Footage of Kane Campaigning on Election Day, Ronda Rousey On Her Time So Far in WWE, How It Differs From UFC (Videos)

  02-08-2018 17:37
  WWE Raw star Ronda Rousey appeared on “Live With Kelly and Ryan” this week, and above is a clip from the show featuring Rousey commenting on the challenge of competing in WWE.
  Rousey also appeared on “Good Morning America” this week and had the following to say on her time so far in WWE:
  “It’s such a great time. I have SummerSlam coming up, August 19th, and it’s not work. I just have a great time every single day and that’s it.”
  On the differ
  
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• Booker T Rates Lana’s Spinaroonie, Goldberg & Sting Tag Together ‘This Day In History’

  02-08-2018 17:29
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  Booker T Rates Lana’s Spinaroonie
  On Smackdown this past Tuesday, Lana did her own ravishing rendition of Booker T‘s spinaroonie and this morning one half of Harlem Heat assessed her efforts:Somebody call @BookerT5x!!! #SDLive @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/5OCBDzClQA
  — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 1, 2018
  It’s GOODT! @LanaWWE https://t.co/9nU3i49bVd
  — Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) August 2, 2018RELATED: JBL Honors Ro
  
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• Top Stars Featured On New WWE Super Show-Down Poster (Photo), JTG Recalls Emotional Backstage Moment at SSlam ’09

  02-08-2018 17:14
  Former WWE star JTG has penned a new blog over at The Sports Daily, and below is an excerpt:
  I’m going to let you guys in on a little secret, and don’t judge me. I didn’t write this column for you guys to be judging me (haha). Back in 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Tag Team Championship match at SummerSlam was Cryme Tyme (the challengers) vs. Chris Jericho & Big Show. That day at the arena, I had a personal moment, I’m not saying I cried but my eyes we
  
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• Austin Aries In-Action and More on Impact Wrestling Tonight, Which Major Star Pushed Impact to Hire Don Callis?

  02-08-2018 17:09
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:
  -Impact World Champion Austin Aries vs. Dustin Cameron
  -Su Yung and The Undead Maid of Honor vs. Allie and Kiera Hogan
  -Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. oVe
  Which Major Star Pushed Impact to Hire Don Callis?
  In related news, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that current IWGP Intercontinental Champion and former WWE star Chris Jericho is the one who urged the Impact Wrestling hiring of Don Callis.
  
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• Election Day For Kane Is Underway

  02-08-2018 17:06
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  The big day is here for the Big Red Machine – Knox County, TN’s election day for mayor is taking place and with Kane winning the Republican mayoral primary he is on the heavy side of winning that mayoral bid, getting backed by even The Knoxville News Sentinel. WrestleZone will be sure to keep you updated as the polls and process continues throughout the day.
  RELATED: Roman Reigns Gives Fan ‘One Day Of Relevance’ & States He’s Not
  
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• Punishment Martinez On Wrestling Characters Needing to Be More Relatable, Recent Title Defenses, Facing Delirious

  02-08-2018 16:41
  Ring Of Honor’s, Punishment Martinez recently spoke exclusively with The Voice Of Wrestling this week about a variety of topics, including his thoughts on wrestling characters becoming more relatable. You can watch the full episode in the video player above.
  Martinez spoke about his upcoming opponent, Delirious, a man who he has learned an incredible amount from prior to joining ROH.
  “Well, I’ll say this, the match itself is not a title match, if he wins he gets a title match i
  
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• Ronda Rousey Gets A Special SummerSlam Poster (Photo), Tyler Breeze Looks For ‘Vengeance’ On ‘Battle Of The Brands’ (Video)

  02-08-2018 16:35
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  Ronda Rousey Gets A Special SummerSlam Poster (Photo)
  Chris Jericho‘s graphic designer took some time to make a special SummerSlam poster featuring Ronda Rousey and her late WWE Hall of Fame mentor, Roddy Piper, and Ronda was more than appreciative for the work:this poster for #SummerSlam #august19th @97abdulmalik
  A post shared byrondarousey (@rondarousey) on Aug 1, 2018 at 5:25pm PDTRELATED: WWE Reveals Advertisement For Super Sho
  
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• Big Show Talks WWE Evolution Announcement, The Rock Gives His Stunt Double a Surprise, Hypes ‘Ballers’ (Videos)

  02-08-2018 16:30
  WWE has released the above video.
  The World’s Largest Athlete comments on the announcement of WWE Evolution and how the changing landscape of sports-entertainment makes him feel as a father.
  The Rock Gives His Stunt Double a Great Surprise
  Below are new posts from The Rock on Instagram, in which The Great One surprises his longtime stunt double with a new truck. Rock also hypes the new season of “Ballers” which premieres on HBO on August 12th:
  SURPRISE! I love handing over keys
  
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• Major Update on Hiromu Takahashi’s Injury Status & Potential Timetable for His Return to the Ring

  02-08-2018 16:20
  There has been very little information on the status of IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi, who suffered a serious injury at the NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco back on July 7th.
  The Los Ingobernables star took a nasty bump on the back of his neck after a botched manuever from his long-time rival Dragon Lee, a member of the CMLL roster who has made several big appearances for both ROH and NJPW in recent years. After reportedly collapsing backstage after the match, Hiromu was taken t
  
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• WWE Unhappy with Daniel Bryan Due to Current Contract Status?

  02-08-2018 16:16
  As we noted earlier today, via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Daniel Bryan has been removed from some upcoming weekend WWE Live events to lessen his schedule, which has been a big part of Bryan’s ongoing negotiation process with WWE, as his contract is set to expire in a month.
  We also noted that as of now, Bryan has not re-signed a new contract with WWE, and Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio today that WWE officials are not happy with Bryan’s contract getting so clo
  
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• WWE Reveals Advertisement For Super Show-Down In Australia (Photo)

  02-08-2018 16:06
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  The WWE Australia Twitter account released the following advertisement to their followers on July 31st in hype for the WWE Super Show-Down on October 6th. Featured in the foreground are The Undertaker, John Cena, Triple H, Ronda Rousey, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Charlotte:This once-in-a-lifetime spectacular will feature the largest roster of @WWE Superstars & Legends to ever appear in the country! Who's ready for #WWESSD? https://t.co/cNKL81zcV9 pic
  
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• Goldust Backs Which Raw Tag Team?

  02-08-2018 15:49
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  Goldust Backs Which Raw Tag Team?
  The hashtag “#FTR” may be up for debate and Goldust may be on the shelf with knee surgeries, but it likely didn’t have an influence on him interacting with “No Flips, All Fists” tag team of The Revival. Goldust used the #FTR in response to a Scott Dawson Tweet, but then put his chips behind the B Team. That led to Dawson seemingly trying to compromise the seasoned vet with photographic ev
  
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• Jeff Jarrett On His Relationship With Road Dogg, Otunga On Encounter With Burglar, What Is Airing After SummerSlam?

  02-08-2018 15:36
  WWE Hall Of Famer, Jeff Jarrett recently spoke with Sky Sports’ Lock Up podcast where he spoke in depth about his relationship with Road Dogg.
  “I said it on stage and I was getting emotional just thinking about it, me and Brian have been through the trenches together, sometimes I have helped him and sometimes he has helped me. From a public perspective the Double J run we just clicked overnight we still laugh there wasn’t a tremendous amount of thought that Double J w
  
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• UK TV Presenter Dave Benson Phillips Talks Making His Wrestling Debut, World Of Sport’s Return, More!

  02-08-2018 15:09
  Former UK Children’s TV Presenter, David Benson Phillips is set to make his wrestling debut this weekend for Riptide Wrestling. Phillips will be teaming up with Session Moth Martina to take on the Anti Fun Police and Phillips spoke with The Mirror ahead of his big debut.
  On his wrestling debut:
  “It’s a really interesting thing. I was taking part in Funday Sunday at Horsham and amongst many of my duties included being MC for the day. I was approached by a very lovely guy who I s
  
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• JBL Honors Ron Simmons On Anniversary Of Historic Moment In Wrestling History

  02-08-2018 15:00
  (Photo by J.Sciulli/WireImage for LIONSGATE)
  Today marks 26 years since Ron Simmons became the first recognized African American world champion in pro wrestling history by defeating the late Vader in 1992 for the WCW Heavyweight Championship (note: Bobo Brazil actually won the NWA Heavyweight Championship from Buddy Rogers back in 1962, but it was never recognized by the NWA).
  Simmons’ former APA partner and poker opponent, JBL went on Twitter to pay homage to the man once known as Fa
  
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• Alexa Bliss Reveals Evolution Dream Opponents, Kurt Angle Ribbed By His Wife (Video), Top 10 WWE Network Shows

  02-08-2018 14:56
  In the video above, WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss speaks with Chris Van Vliet, and during the interview Bliss revealed her dream opponents for the upcoming WWE Evolution PPV are Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Lita.
  Bliss is not the only WWE star to name-drop Stratus and Lita as dream Evolution opponents, as both Bayley and Mickie James have issued challenges to face the Hall of Famers at the inaugural PPV.
  Top 10 WWE Network Shows
  Below are the top 10 most watched WWE Network show
  
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• World Of Sport Teases Big Ladder Match For This Week, PROGRESS Set For USA Tour, Rampage Brown Injury

  02-08-2018 14:50
  After the success of the first episode, World Of Sport has teased that a ladder match is coming for this weekend’s next episode.
  The next episode will air on ITV this Saturday at 5:00 (UK Time), and will feature the women of the roster joining the show for the first time as well.3 DAYS TO GO! @WOSWrestlingSaturday 4th August @ITV @WeAreSTV pic.twitter.com/BakVDhWAwl
  — WOS Wrestling (@WOSWrestling) August 1, 2018PROGRESS Set Off To America
  PROGRESS Wrestling have today set off on the
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Results – Day 13: Okada vs Suzuki; Updated A Block Standings, Early Eliminations & Finals Projections

  02-08-2018 14:47
  NJPW G1 Climax Results – Day 13August 2, 2018Fukuoka, Japan
  Undercard Matches
  — Toru Yano & Gedo def. Toa Henare & Ran Narita
  — Guerrillas of Destiny def. Hirooki Goto & YOH
  — Juice Robinson & David Finlay def. Zack Sabre Jr. & Taka Michinoku
  — Tomohiro Ishii & SHO def. Kenny Omega & Chase Owens
  — Tetsuya Naito & Sanada def. Kota Ibushi & Yujiro Takahashi
  A Block Matches
  — MICHAEL ELGIN def. BAD LUCK FALE
  — HANGM
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Results – Day 13: Okada vs Minoru Suzuki; Updated Brackets & A Block Finals Projections

  02-08-2018 14:47
  NJPW G1 Climax Results – Day 13August 2, 2018Fukuoka, Japan
  Undercard Matches
  — Toru Yano & Gedo def. Toa Henare & Ran Narita
  — Guerrillas of Destiny def. Hirooki Goto & YOH
  — Juice Robinson & David Finlay def. Zack Sabre Jr. & Taka Michinoku
  — Tomohiro Ishii & SHO def. Kenny Omega & Chase Owens
  — Tetsuya Naito & Sanada def. Kota Ibushi & Yujiro Takahashi
  A Block Matches
  — MICHAEL ELGIN def. BAD LUCK FALE
  — HANGM
  
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• PHOTO: Brian Christopher to Be Buried in Custom Casket with ‘Grand Master Sexay’ Name and NFL Logo

  02-08-2018 14:45
  As seen in the photo below, Kevin Lawler, the brother of the late Brian Christopher Lawler, had a custom casket made for Christopher featuring both the Pittsburgh Steelers logo and the name “Grand Master Sexay”, as that was the ring name Christopher used in WWE.
  My brother Brian was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He had and collected everything Steelers imaginable. Special thanks to our friends for making him this customized casket so he can go out the only way he would want to!
  
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