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• Renee Young Talks About Advice She’s Received After Raw Commentary Announcement

  09-08-2018 23:43
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  WWE has shared the following video on-line:
  Following the announcement that she will be guest commentator on this Monday’s Raw, Renee Young talks about the response she’s gotten and an important conversation with a longtime friend.RELATED: Renee Young Reacts To Being Added To Raw’s Announce TeamWWE Tapout Work OutNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: (L-R) WWE on-air personality Renee Young, professional wrestlers Natalya Neidhart, Summer Rae, Lana
  
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• WZ Daily Goes LIVE Today 5pm CST on Facebook; Cabana Suing Punk, Big ROH/NJPW Presale, G1 Supercard Breakdown

  09-08-2018 23:29
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  WrestleZone’s signature, daily, pro wrestling punditry show, WZ Daily, returns today at 5 pm CST!
  WZ & 101 WKQX’s Kevin Kellam  be joined by Ross Berman.
  Some of the topics they will discuss on today’s episode include:Colt Cabana suing CM Punk for legal fees
  Maria Kanellis injured
  ROH & NJPW see early success for the G1 Supercard presaleWZ Daily goes LIVE on WZ’s Facebook page Monday through Thursday at 5pm CST ev
  
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• G1 Climax Finals Preview: 3 Days at Budokan, Omega vs Ibushi, Rey Mysterio Returns, Rivalry Renewed & More

  09-08-2018 23:26
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to the historic Nippon Budokan this Friday for three consecutive days to end the 2018 G1 Climax tournament. We are just three days away from the two battle-tested best in the world going head-to-head for the right to raise the G1 trophy, punching their ticket to the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 13.
  ProWrestling.com will have complete live coverage of all three shows, featuring the final tournament block matches, the return of Rey Mysterio, the Young Bucks in acti
  
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• Alexa Bliss Says She’ll Expose Ronda Rousey’s Flaws At Summerslam, Talks Evolution, What’s Left For Her To Accomplish

  09-08-2018 23:16
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  Alexa Bliss recently spoke with HollywoodLife; you can read a few highlights below:
  Alexa says she knows how to beat Ronda Rousey: 
  You know, I have had many different opponents in the past two years. Sasha Banks. Bayley. Nia Jax. Everyone has their own unique style. My plan with Ronda is that I know her style, and I have watched her style. I kind of see the flaws in it. What I use to expose it will be the reason I capitalize on any o
  
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• Kofi Kingston On His Start In Wrestling, On Being A Role Model & More

  09-08-2018 23:04
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  Kofi Kingston recently took part in an interview with Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel, during which he spoke about several topics prior to this past Tuesday’s SmackDown Live show at the Amway Center.
  RELATED: Kofi Kingston Visits EA Headquarters (Video)
  On his start in wrestling:
  “As soon as I walked in, I looked at those two rings right there and I knew this was where I was supposed to be. That gym has a very particular essence, and I&rsqu
  
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• Maria Kanellis Injured

  09-08-2018 22:42
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  Maria Kanellis has confirmed that she broke her wrist during her recent training at the WWE Performance Center. Kanellis, 36, gave birth earlier this year and had been hoping to make a quick comeback to the ring. Despite the setback, though, Maria is still aiming to be back in action by the time WWE Evolution rolls around in October.
  RELATED: Maria Kanellis Heads To Performance Center I broke my wrist training in the ring to come back… 6 weeks in a c
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 64: State of Monday Night RAW and Your Emails!

  09-08-2018 22:30
  
  
  Dan flies solo to go segment-by-segment on Monday Night RAW, trying to solve the mystery of its subpar nature, and answer some great emails!  Listen here:
  Play Episode 64
  As always, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts here!
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• Colt Cabana Suing CM Punk Over Unpaid Legal Fees

  09-08-2018 22:20
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  The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting Colt Cabana is suing CM Punk over legal fees related to their recent court case against WWE doctor Chris Amann.
  According to documents filed in Cook County Circuit Court, Cabana (real name Scott Colton) is suing Punk (Phillip Jack Brooks) for breach of contract and fraud. Cabana contends Punk originally promised to help him with unpaid legal bills related to the Amann lawsuit that totaled $513,736, citin
  
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• Impact Wrestling Preview’s Monday’s TV Taping, New Matches Announced

  09-08-2018 22:02
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  Impact Wrestling tweeted what is upcoming for their television taping on Monday. Advertised stars include Petey Williams, Brian Cage, Kongo Kong, Pentagon Jr, Fenix and more:TORONTO – we make our return to the Rebel Entertainment Complex THIS SUNDAY and MONDAY with another huge set of IMPACT tapings. Three big matches are confirmed for Monday!TICKETS HERE: https://t.co/0hEPSlFHha pic.twitter.com/IV8NqJlGyv
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 9, 2018RELAT
  
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• ROH And NJPW Have Major Success With G1 Supercard Ticket Pre-Sale; More Details

  09-08-2018 21:51
  Photo Credit: Ring Of HonorAs written in the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the HonorClub ticket pre-sale for G1 Supercard which is the supershow hosted by ROH and NJPW at Madison Square Garden during WrestleMania weekend, going head to head with NXT TakeOver, next year sold 9000 tickets. General sale goes on sale starting Friday and the show is expected to sell out. The Observer notes that a large majority of people likely bought tickets for Omega, Cody, and The Young Buck
  
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• Returning WWE Star Injured During Training (Photo), The Bella Twins SSlam Status, Tag Team at MLB WWE Night

  09-08-2018 21:49
  The Baltimore Orioles are the latest MLB team to host a WWE Night event, as the team will be presenting “BirdlandMania” on Wednesday, August 19th. The event will feature Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson appearing, and fans will be able to get a photo with the stars, the WWE Title, and will received a Baltimore Orioles WWE themed bobblehead. More details can found at this link.
  Returning WWE Star Injured During Training
  As noted, WWE Smackdown Live star Maria Kanellis is currently train
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Talks Being NXT Champion, Gargano, And More

  09-08-2018 21:31
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  WWE.com posted an exclusive Q&A with NXT Champion Tomasso Ciampa. You can read more at the bolded hyperlink. Below are some highlights:
  WWE.COM: My first order of business is to congratulate you on becoming NXT Champion. How do you feel?
  TOMMASO CIAMPA: It’s good to be champ, and right now, there truly is no debate. I am the champion of champions. I’m the main event. I’m untouchable. I, Tommaso Ciampa, am the greatest sports-entertainer of all ti
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Calls Himself a God, Talks Gargano’s NXT Title Claims, NXT Being Now Being the “A Show” in WWE

  09-08-2018 21:12
  WWE NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa recently spoke with WWE.com, and below are some Q&A highlights:
  WWE.COM: How do you respond to Johnny Gargano’s claims that he’s the reason you became NXT Champion?
  CIAMPA: Who? There is a reason why the name plates on my NXT Title say Ciampa. One person is responsible for my success. One. And his name is Ciampa.
  WWE.COM: You’ve managed to elicit a rather passionate response from the NXT Universe, especially by your earlie
  
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• How Many Tickets Are Left for ROH MSG?, Marty Scurll Match Added to ROH London, Punishment Martinez On Name Origin

  09-08-2018 20:56
  ROH star Punishment Martinez recently spoke with Sunday Post, and below is what he had to say on the origin of his ring name:
  “The name Punishment wasn’t a name I chose to call myself. That’s something that since I was a teenager I’ve been called – either Punishment or Punisher — for obvious reasons in the street.
  “A lot of it is realistic to who I am. I won’t taking nothing from nobody. That’s just my attitude.
  “The horror and darkness
  
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• The Miz Posts Rare Indie Photo Of Himself

  09-08-2018 20:51
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  The Miz posted an awesome throwback photo of himself on the independent scene while throwing a jab at Daniel Bryan ahead of SummerSlam:My days on the indies honing my craft. I could’ve beaten Brian Danielson then and I can beat Daniel Bryan NOW. #tbt @wwe #Summerslam pic.twitter.com/zixEpSYhDP
  — The Miz (@mikethemiz) August 9, 2018RELATED: Update On Daniel Bryan And Rey Mysterio’s Contract Talks With WWE
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• New Footage Released Of Aleister Black Being Attacked In The Parking Lot

  09-08-2018 20:33
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  Aleister Black was attacked in the parking lot following yesterday’s NXT. WWE has released new footage of the surroundings during the time of the attack:EXCLUSIVE: New footage has surfaced from last night's mysterious events at @FullSail, where @WWEAleister was discovered unconscious after #WWENXT went off the air. pic.twitter.com/87en1Vy0yG
  — WWE (@WWE) August 9, 2018This is, of course, the storyline explanation for Black’s groin injury. I&
  
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• Sami Zayn Posts Surgery Update, News On His Return Timetable, ROH MSG Pre-Sale Sells Out, Heyman Praises Renee Young

  09-08-2018 20:22
  According to PWInsider.com, after ROH and NJPW sold 9,000 G1 Supercard tickets during the HonorClub pre-sale on Wednesday, today’s pre-sale sold out almost immediately. With approximately 15,000 tickets being allocated for the event, it’s likely the event will sellout quickly after Friday’s public on-sale.
  Heyman Praises Renee Young
  Following the announcement that Renee Young will guest commentate on WWE Raw next week, filling in for Jonathan Coachman, Paul Heyman Tweeted the f
  
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• WWE Releases New Footage of Aleister Black Being Found ‘Unconscious’ After NXT, Top Stars Teased As Possible Attacker

  09-08-2018 20:14
  As noted, WWE ran an injury angle following NXT this week featuring Aleister Black being discovered by officials unconscious in the parking lot as the show was going off the air.
  WWE has since released the above video featuring new “footage” of Black being found, with the cameraman asking people if they had seen anything as it relates to Black’s condition.
  The video features names such as Shayna Baszler, Ricochet and NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa walking around the scene, with th
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion: Aries v Edwards For Impact World Title, Alisha Edwards v Tessa Blanchard, More

  09-08-2018 19:56
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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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• Possible Mixed Tag Team Match For WWE SummerSlam, The Miz Taunts Bryan w/ Indie Photo, Andre vs Hogan Free Video

  09-08-2018 19:55
  With WWE SummerSlam officially featuring ten matches so far this year, speculation is that a Raw Tag Team Title match will be added to the show, featuring The B-Team defending against The Deleter of Worlds and/or The Revival.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE also appears to be building to a mixed tag team match at SummerSlam featuring Rusev and Lana vs Andrade Almas and Zelina Vega.
  Andre vs Hogan Free Video
  WWE has Tweeted the following On This Day clip featuring Hulk Hogan v
  
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• Davey Boy Smith Jr On Owen Hart Ever Being Inducted into WWE HOF, Jake Roberts Encounter, HBK & Bret Hart Heat

  09-08-2018 19:26
  NJPW star Davey Boy Smith, Jr was the special guest on the most recent episode of “X-Pac 12360” and you can watch the entire show in the video player above or download it at this link. Below are some interview highlights and quotes from Smith:
  On Owen Hart ever being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame:
  “I wish Owen could get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame but unfortunately it doesn’t look like it’s gonna happen. The only way I could see it happening… is l
  
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• Austin Aries Defends the Title & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Cold Open, New Scarlett Bordeaux Video

  09-08-2018 19:20
  Impact Wrestling has released the above and below videos.
  LAX and The OGz GO TO WAR in the dramatic cold open to tonight’s episode of IMPACT Wrestling! Tune in at 8pm ET to find out what happens!
  IMPACT Wrestling returns to Toronto for LIVE TV tapings August 12 & 13! Tickets on sale NOW at http://shopimpact.com
  
  Austin Aries Defends the Title & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact on Pop TV:
  Impact Worl
  
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• Sami Zayn Provides Injury Update (Photo)

  09-08-2018 19:05
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  Sami Zayn is currently battling through a rotator cuff injury and The Underdog From The Underground posted this update on Twitter following a second shoulder surgery:Shoulder surgery #2 of 2 in the books and I'm feeling shockingly great.No pain pills, no problem. pic.twitter.com/PR1CoTuubi
  — Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) August 9, 2018Fresh out of a second surgery and he says he’s feeling great and doesn’t even need pain pills. It’s good to se
  
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• Former WWE Star JTG Posts In-Depth Blog On Hulk Hogan’s WWE Return, Says Hogan’s Apologies Do Not Sound Genuine

  09-08-2018 18:56
  Former WWE star JTG has published a new blog over at The Floor Seat, reacting to Hulk Hogan’s WWE Hall of Fame reinstatement, and the “apology tour”, as JTG calls it, that Hogan has been on as of late.
  On the subject of forgiving Hogan for his past racists remarks, JTG had the following to say:
  Can an individual be forgiven for being a racist? Absolutely! But with any problem, the first step towards resolution is admitting to yourself that you are a racist and making a genuine,
  
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• Renee Young Reacts To Being Added To Raw’s Announce Team

  09-08-2018 18:40
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 20: WWE announcer Renee Young attends the WWE, Facebook, Dosomething.org and GLAAD Anti-Bullying Event at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club on August 20, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
  Earlier today we learned that Renee Young would be doing commentary on Monday’s Raw alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves. Renee took to Instagram to express how excited she is about this truly historic opportunity she’s been afforded: I’ve tr
  
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• Why WWE Issued New Decree Regarding NXT UK Talents, WWE Stars Take Over NYC, Alundra Blayze Hidden Gem (Videos)

  09-08-2018 18:37
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss, “Woken” Matt Hardy, Kalisto, Ember Moon and Jinder Mahal hit the streets of New York City for a very unique WWE photo shoot.
  In what would be her final WWE appearance until her WWE Hall of Fame induction, Alundra Blayze takes on Lioness Asuka in this 1995 match-up: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.Why WWE Issued New Indie Decree Regarding NXT UK Talents
  As we noted several weeks ago, WWE has
  
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• WWE Interested in Talents to Combat ROH MSG, Top WWE Star Turning Heel?, Bliss Keeps Mike Rome Waiting (Video)

  09-08-2018 18:25
  WWE has released the above video.
  Mike Rome attempts to ask Alexa Bliss to dinner once again, but the Raw Women’s Champion leaves him waiting for an answer.
  WWE Interested in Top Talents to Combat ROH MSG
  As we noted earlier today, with early ticket sales for the 2019 ROH and NJPW G1 Supercard event being strong, WWE will most likely be looking to sign top indie talents whose contracts are expiring before G1, reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  Aside from top names like Kenny Omega,
  
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• William Regal On Aleister Black’s Status, Stephanie McMahon On Renee Young, Most Watched WWE Network Shows

  09-08-2018 17:54
  Stephanie McMahon Tweeted the following after today’s announcement that Renee Young will be joining the WWE Raw commentary team next week:You’re going to kill it @ReneeYoungWWE! #RAW https://t.co/qYSbm6FtbU
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 9, 2018William Regal On Aleister Black NXT Status
  As noted, WWE ran an injury angle with Aleister Black after NXT this way to write Black out of the main event at NXT Takeover Brooklyn. NXT GM William Regal Tweeted the following sto
  
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• Backstage News On Ronda Rousey’s SSlam Match Booking, Jessamyn Duke – NXT Update, MYC Star Main Roster Ready?

  09-08-2018 17:36
  When WWE NXT star Marina Shafir made her live event debut a couple weeks ago, fellow Four Horsewomen member Jessamyn Duke was scheduled to make her debut alongside Shafir, however that never happened and only Shafir debuted.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Duke’s debut was delayed as she is currently slightly banged up, but she recently worked a practice match at the WWE Performance Center to evaluate her current status. The feeling is she needs more real-match experience b
  
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• How WWE Might Aggressively React to ROH and NJPW’s Early G1 Supercard Success

  09-08-2018 17:11
  As we noted earlier today, via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, next year’s ROH and NJPW joint G1 Supercard show at Madison Square Garden saw immediate ticket sales success, as a reported 9,000 tickets were sold for the show in the first day. Even more impressive is the fact that the tickets were made available only to HonorClub members, and the general public on sale has yet to happen.
  With the G1 Supercard show expected to sellout, PWInsider.com is reporting WWE has already taken notic
  
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• Stephanie McMahon, Michael Cole & Corey Graves Congratulate Renee Young On Guest Commentary Role

  09-08-2018 17:09
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 20: WWE anouncer Renee Young attends the WWE, Facebook, Dosomething.org and GLAAD Anti-Bullying Event at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club on August 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
  It was revealed by ESPN earlier that Renee Young will fill in for Jonathan Coachman for Raw this Monday. Stephanie McMahon and her upcoming broadcast colleagues in Michael Cole and Corey Graves all sent Young their congratulations on the milestone moment:You’
  
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• Corey Graves On Renee Young Joining Raw Commentary, Karl Anderson Welcomes Son, Seth Rollins in Shanghai (Photos)

  09-08-2018 16:54
  As noted, Renee Young will be making her WWE Raw commentary debut, and making WWE history, on next week’s show, and fellow Raw commentator Corey Graves has Tweeted the following reaction:I could not be more excited, or more proud of one of my best friends in the whole world. Congrats @ReneeYoungWWE…Get ready! #RAW
  https://t.co/nVG3h2Cr3p
  — The Great Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) August 9, 2018
  Read Also: Young to Make History As She Joins WWE Raw Commentary Team Next Week
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• Alexa Bliss’ Women’s Championship Victories (Video), Rey Goes ‘Road Wild’ 21 Years Ago

  09-08-2018 16:47
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  Alexa Bliss’ Women’s Championship Victories (Video)
  WWE shared the following video on-line:
  Alexa Bliss is a 5-time WWE Women’s Champion, relive her SmackDown and Raw Women’s Championship victories.RELATED: Breaking News: Renee Young To Be Guest Commentator On Next Week’s Raw
  Rey Goes ‘Road Wild’ 21 Years Ago
  WWE Network‘s Instagram shared the following “This Day In WWE History” photo of Rey Mysterio 
  
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• Renee Young to Make History As She Joins WWE Raw Commentary Team Next Week

  09-08-2018 16:32
  ESPN has just announced that Renee Young will be filling in for Jonathan Coachman on WWE Raw next week, and will be calling the show alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves. The report adds Coachman will be missing the show as he will be “out fulfilling another obligation”.
  “I believe this is the first time ever that we have had a woman in the booth for an entire episode of Monday Night RAW,” Michael Cole told ESPN.
  “When Michael told me, I was like, ‘This Mon
  
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• Breaking News: Renee Young To Be Guest Commentator On Next Week’s Raw

  09-08-2018 16:25
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 20: WWE announcer Renee Young speaks during the WWE, Facebook, Dosomething.org and GLAAD Anti-Bullying Event at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club on August 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
  ESPN just announced that Renee Young will be the guest commentator alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves for next week’s episode of Raw. With it being the “go-home” show before SummerSlam, it’s a landmark moment for Raw and Renee Yo
  
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• WWE Injury Updates: Possible Dean Ambrose Return Plans, Aleister Black, Ricochet Hurt, Jordan Not Returning?

  09-08-2018 16:21
  As noted, injured WWE star Dean Ambrose is slated to return to WWE any week now, and with WWE pushing the idea that Seth Rollins needs a tag team partner to help counter Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports it’s possible the angle is setting up Ambrose’s return alongside his former Shield partner.
  In other injury news, The Observer is reporting Jason Jordan’s neck injury, following surgery, is worse than expected, so it appears as if Jordan
  
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• Natalya Comments On Mae Young Classic ll, New Celtic Warrior Workout Video, Mike Kanellis Gets New Gear

  09-08-2018 16:08
  Night one of the tapings for the Mae Young Classic took place last night and Natalya was in attendance and she shared her thoughts on Twitter.
  Natalya shared a collection of images stating that she is proud of everyone competing, adding that it is proof that it’s important to have goals to work towards.These are just a few of the pics from the @MaeYoungClassic tonight. I’m so proud of the women who are competing in this tournament. They are proof that it’s very important to hav
  
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• Former UFC Champion Bas Rutten Says Brock Lesnar Getting a UFC Title Shot Is “Not Honest” and Undeserved

  09-08-2018 16:04
  UFC Legend Bas Rutten appeared on Submission Radio this week to discuss a variety of UFC related topics, including Brock Lesnar vs Daniel Cormier, and you can check out the entire appearance in the video player above. Below are some interview highlights:
  With McGregor returning at UFC 229, Rutten laid out his prediction:
  “I don’t know what Conor’s been doing in the meanwhile, but still, if you fight a guy whose father is one of the most famous trainers that’s out there an
  
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• Two Of WWE’s Biggest Moments Occur This Day In History

  09-08-2018 16:02
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  It was 19 years ago today when the countdown clock first made waves on WWE Raw and fans (along with The Rock) witnessed the debut of Y2J Chris Jericho. “The Millennium Man” interrupted “The People’s Champ” in grandiose fashion and wanted to thoroughly drink the moment in (maaaan), but The Rock was having none of it. You can witness the now classic moment below:
  Relive Chris Jericho’s WWE debut in its entirety –
  
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• More WWE MYC News: Top Stars Seated Ringside, Madison Rayne, HHH & More React to Night One, Xia Brookside Video

  09-08-2018 15:55
  As noted, WWE held the first Mae Young Classic TV taping on Wednesday night at Full Sail University and the first round matches were taped. WWE will hold the final tournament tapings tonight, and we will have complete, LIVE spoiler coverage later this evening.
  Tons of main roster WWE stars were in attendance for the Mae Young Classic on Wednesday night, with Tye Dillinger, Natalya, Samoa Joe, Cedric Alexander, The IIconics, The Riott Squad and Ember Moon amongst the names seated ringside.
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• Big Backstage Update On The Possibility of Chris Jericho Working For Impact Wrestling

  09-08-2018 15:49
  Current NJPW IWGP Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho has been publicly outspoken in the past about not wanting to do business with any United States based promotion other than WWE, as Jericho has always maintained he has a great relationship with Vince McMahon and would not want to do anything to sour that relationship.
  However, in recent months, with Jericho appearing regularly for companies like NJPW and bringing Impact Wrestling into the fold for his upcoming “Cruise of Jericho&rdq
  
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• Sinclair Broadcast Group Loses Bid To Purchase Tribune Media, Brandi Rhodes Launches Cooking YouTube Channel

  09-08-2018 15:34
  The Sinclair Broadcast Group, who is the parent company of Ring Of Honor, has today lost its bid to purchase the Tribune Media.
  Tribute announced today that they terminated the purchase agreement and have now filed a lawsuit against Sinclair for breach of contract.
  The purchase would have given Sinclair some major markets such as New York City and Los Angeles with Tribune owning 14 Fox affiliates, 12 CW affiliates, 6 CBS affiliates, 3 ABC affiliates and 2 NCB affiliates in New York, with others
  
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• Tribune Media Cancels Sinclair Broadcasting’s Bid To Buy The Company & Instead Files Lawsuit

  09-08-2018 15:31
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  Mike Johnson of PWInsider is reporting that Tribune Media is no longer going through with Sinclair Broadcasting’s bid of purchasing the company and is instead filing a lawsuit against Sinclair for breach of contract. Details of the lawsuit are to be revealed by Tribune later today.
  Sinclair Broadcasting owns the rights to ROH, and if the purchase were to have gone through, it would have opened up Sinclair programming to be aired in major markets like New York Ci
  
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• What Are The Chances of Daniel Bryan Appearing at “ALL IN”?, Kaitlyn Training Video, Alexa Bliss’ WWE Title Wins

  09-08-2018 15:13
  Former WWE star Kaitlyn, who will be making her return to WWE in the Mae Young Classic, posted the above training footage as she prepares for her return.
  This weeks vlog is leading up to my big WWE comeback to the Mae Young Classic. As usual, there’s classic behind the scenes girl boss business, fan mail and fuckery. ALSO, Check out the footage from my “comeback” photo shoot in the ring at Main Event Training Center and some behind the scenes training footageWhat Are The Chance
  
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• John Cena Trolls WWE As They Share Their Talent’s Instagram Stats

  09-08-2018 15:02
  Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  WWE made a post on its Instagram displaying which active members of the WWE roster currently has the most followers and John Cena, their #2 star in the stats, wants you to believe WWE gave you the wrong information: Do YOU follow them? @instagram @rondarousey @johncena @tripleh @realpaigewwe @randyorton
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Aug 8, 2018 at 11:33am PDT
  A post shared by John Cena (@johncena) on Aug 8, 2018 at 9:42pm PDTRELATED:
  
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• Jim Ross Talks Undisputed Era, Praises The Current NXT Roster, Talks Issue With Lesnar vs Reigns at SummerSlam

  09-08-2018 15:02
  On the recent episode of The Ross Report, Jim Ross spoke about the current NXT roster and his issues with Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Below are some highlights from the interview with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcriptions.
  His issue with Lesnar vs Reigns:
  “Reigns and Lesnar I guess will go on last at SummerSlam. I assume that. I don’t know that. But if it is the last match of a long night, is that position you want to have your Universal title displayed under? I’m not su
  
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• WWE Trainer Shares A Sentimental Moment w/ Mae Young Classic Competitor, Xavier Woods EVO 2018 Experience (Video)

  09-08-2018 14:47
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  WWE Trainer Shares In A Sentimental Moment With Mae Young Classic Competitor
  WWE Performance Center coach Robby Brookside took a moment to celebrate with his daughter, Xia Brookside, as she is being introduced as a competitor in the Mae Young Classic:What an experience #MaeYoungClassic !!@RobbyBrookside I love you daddypic.twitter.com/JvaY0mzA5K
  — Xia Brookside🦄 (@xiabrookside16) August 9, 2018
  Beyond words, 37 years in this business and tonight I am at a
  
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• Sam Adonis Banned From A UK Independent Promotion, Defiant Wrestling Reveals New Match, Joseph Conners Note

  09-08-2018 14:43
  Independent wrestler, Sam Adonis has been banned from a top UK promotion after a very controversial statement at a recent show.
  Adonis worked for Revolution Pro this past weekend and had a promo in the ring with Chris Ridgeway, and Kurtis Chapman. During that promo, Adonis made a homophobic slur that saw fans chant “go-away” and “disgusting” to him and this has seen him banned from the company moving forward.
  Revolution Pro released the following statement:A statement reg
  
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• Cody Discovers Serendipitous Connection With His Dad & Street Fighter

  09-08-2018 14:33
  If you are a 90s kid like Cody Rhodes is then you are well aware of Street Fighter, both the video game and the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme movie. Cody just shared an interesting connection he discovered while watching a documentary on movie last night, one that involves the late actor Raul Julia and Cody’s legendary daddy, Dusty Rhodes:My dad took me to see street fighter because he unplugged my snes when I finally got to bison…long last bedtime.
  I’m watching this docume
  
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• Matt Striker On Where Lucha Underground Will Be In 10 Years, What Makes It So Special, Why He Got Involved

  09-08-2018 14:00
  Former WWE commentator and current Lucha Underground commentator, Matt Striker spoke with ProWrestling.net regarding the company and its future.
  Why did he join Lucha Underground:
  ” I was always taught to take every opportunity that you get. I received a phone call on a Thursday night and was asked, “Hey would you be interested in this?” And before I could say yes, Friday morning I was on a flight from JFK New York all the way out here to LAX I saw some old friends that I knew
  
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