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• This Week’s Impact Wrestling Draws One of the All-Time Lowest Viewership Numbers

  10-08-2018 23:34
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling averaged 168,000 viewers, down big from last week’s 248,000 viewership average.
  This week’s show averaged the lowest viewership of the year, and one of the all-time lowest numbers in company history, notes PWInsider.com.
  Comparatively, last week’s 248,000 viewership number was the previous yearly low, with the March 29th episode of the show averaging the biggest audience of the year, with 399,000 view
  
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• Cody Rhodes Sneak Peaks All In Stage? (PHOTO); Injured MYC Competitor Expresses Gratitude In Heartfelt Post (Spoilers)

  10-08-2018 23:34
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Cody Rhodes Sneak Peaks All In Stage? (PHOTO)
  Cody Rhodes shared the following photo via Instagram depicting what looks to potentially be the All In stage: Bit of grub, bit of work
  A post shared byCody Rhodes (@americannightmarecody) on Aug 10, 2018 at 10:10am PDTRELATED: Cody Rhodes Attempts To Bring All In To Ill FanInjured MYC Competitor Expresses Gratitude In Heartfelt Post (Spoilers)
  Mae Young Classic competitor Tegan Nox suffered a brutal leg injury in h
  
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• Jerry Lawler Shares Gut-Wrenching Details About His Son Brian Christopher’s Passing, Doubts Official Story

  10-08-2018 23:13
  Photo Credit: YouTube / NWA Appalachia
  Despite his son Brian Christopher tragically and unexpectedly passing away less than two weeks ago, Jerry “the King” Lawler and co-host Glenn Moore took to their Dinner with the King podcast to share details about Christopher’s passing.
  An audibly heart broken Jerry Lawler said,
  Without a doubt, [it is] the roughest thing that I’ve ever been through in my life. I lost my Dad when I was 19. I lost my Mom 7 yea
  
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• Austin Aries Takes Shot at the Booking of Two WWE Stars, Lashes Out at WWE ‘Discrediting’ Him at NXT Takeover

  10-08-2018 23:02
  WWE Network recently posted the following clip featuring Hiteo Itami laying out Austin Aries at NXT Takeover Brooklyn II, and it prompted Aries to respond as seen below:It was all about RESPECT for @HideoItami at #NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn II… pic.twitter.com/fjul0aM1Z5
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 9, 2018
  Ahh yes, my reward after giving @WWENoWayJose the best feud and match of his @WWE career. My first meaningful win in @WWENXT and any equity I’d earned is immediately discr
  
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• Kaitlyn & Big E Watch SummerSlam 2013 Match (VIDEO); SummerSlam 2008 (VIDEO)

  10-08-2018 22:26
  Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images
  Kaitlyn & Big E Watch SummerSlam 2013 Match (VIDEO)
  Big E & newly returning WWE Superstar Kaitlyn came together to watch their SummerSlam 2013 mixed tag match:Does @CelesteBonin remember teaming with @HEELZiggler in #MixedTag action at #SummerSlam 2013? She reunites with @WWEBigE to watch it back! pic.twitter.com/mJw6jT5ZWj
  — WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2018 
  RELATED: Kaitlyn On Returning For Mae Young Classic 
  SummerSlam 2008 (VIDEO
  
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• Braun Strowman Home Run King (VIDEO); Ronda Rousey Mile 22 Premiere (VIDEO)

  10-08-2018 22:16
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  Braun Strowman Home Run King (VIDEO)
  Braun Strowman not only excels in the weight room, the professional wrestling ring, and the newfound sport of truck tipping; but, the Monster Among Men has a devastating softball swing as well.
  Watch the RAW Superstar take one deep in the video below:Braun Strowman takes BIG DADDY HACKS(via @BraunStrowman) pic.twitter.com/7jLg4Rh0U0
  — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 10, 2018How is Strowma
  
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• WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn 4 Gets a New Start Time, Update Event Card

  10-08-2018 22:13
  As a reminder, NXT Takeover Brooklyn 4 will begin at 7pm EST on August 18th, with the Kickoff show beginning at 6pm EST.
  Below is the updated event card:
  WWE NXT Women’s Title Match:-Shayna Baszler (c) vs Kairi Sane
  WWE NXT North American Title Match:-Adam Cole (c) vs Ricochet
  WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match:-Undisputed Era (c’s) vs Mustache Mountain
  -EC3 vs Velveteen Dream
  Last Man Standing Match for the NXT Title:-Tommaso Ciampa (c) vs Johnny Gargano
  The post WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  
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• Austin Aries Rips Into WWE On Twitter

  10-08-2018 21:49
  Photo Credit: Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com
  Current Impact Wrestling World Champion Austin Aries noticed that WWE put out a brief clip of him being taken down by Hideo Itami at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II and decided to sound off in return:Ahh yes, my reward after giving @WWENoWayJose the best feud and match of his @WWE career. My first meaningful win in @WWENXT and any equity I’d earned is immediately discredited. And what’s either guy done since? Great success?
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• 2K Games Teases Special Announcement Centering Around Daniel Bryan, A Look At The NJPW Roster For Fire Pro Wrestling World (Video)

  10-08-2018 21:48
  Photo Credit: WWE Games / 2K
  2K Games Teases Special Announcement Centering Around Daniel Bryan
  WWE 2K on Twitter is teasing a big announcement centering around Daniel Bryan coming next week for WWE 2K19:Why is @WWEDanielBryan talking about #WWE2K19 in his high school gym? Find out next week! pic.twitter.com/21U1Cuou51
  — WWE 2K19 (@WWEgames) August 10, 2018RELATED: Daniel Bryan Names Family Tag Team
  A Look At The NJPW Roster For Fire Pro Wrestling World (Video)
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• Ronda Rousey On Why She’s More Than Just a Fighter (Video), List of SSlam Week Events, Daniel Bryan WWE 2K19 News

  10-08-2018 21:40
  WWE has released the above video.
  At the premiere of her new film “Mile 22,” Ronda Rousey reveals that director Peter Berg saw her as more than just a fighter, and she explains that she’s excited to entertain audiences.
  Daniel Bryan Does WWE 2K19 Filming
  WWE Games has Tweeted the following:Why is @WWEDanielBryan talking about #WWE2K19 in his high school gym? Find out next week! pic.twitter.com/21U1Cuou51
  — WWE 2K19 (@WWEgames) August 10, 2018List of SSlam Week Events
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• Relive SummerSlam 2008, The Danielson Family Receives New Tag Team Name (Video)

  10-08-2018 21:25
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Relive SummerSlam 2008
  WWE posted the following highlights of SummerSlam 2008 on Twitter:Let's go back 10 YEARS to #SummerSlam 2008! pic.twitter.com/J168iYqofj
  — WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2018RELATED: 5 SummerSlam Matches You Forgot About (Video)
  The Danielson Family Receives New Tag Team Name (Video)
  The Bella Twins posted the following video on their official YouTube channel:You voted on a community poll to ask Daniel Bryan a question and in this video he answ
  
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• Two Major Cross-Promotion Matches Featuring Impact Wrestling Stars To Take Place In The UK During Wrestling MediaCon

  10-08-2018 21:14
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  Impact Wrestling posted the following release on their website:
  TORONTO | LONDON – IMPACT Wrestling has announced two international dream matches for the company’s first live event in the UK in almost three years.
  IMPACT Wrestling returns to Britain with a live show at Wrestling MediaCon 2018 on Sunday, Sept. 9, with tickets on sale now from Ringside World at www.ringsideworld.co.uk.And the company today revealed two unique marquee matches – pitti
  
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• Cody Rhodes Takes Shot at Triple H, Matches Set for Impact TV Tapings, ‘Ten Pounds of Gold’ On G1 Sellout (Video)

  10-08-2018 21:00
  Above is the latest episode of “Ten Pounds of Gold”:
  History has been made in the last few months at Cody and the Young Bucks sold out the Sears Center for ALL IN. Today Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling sold out Madison Square Garden.
  A year ago, William Patrick Corgan and the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) were in a vastly different place. The Smashing Pumpkins hadn’t reunited yet and the famous Ten Pounds of Gold was not see in the same light it is today. With har
  
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• Former WCW Announcer Criticizes Hulk Hogan’s WWE Return, Offers Grim Prediction For ‘Ring Warriors’ On WGN

  10-08-2018 20:40
  On the latest edition of “The Matt Riviera Show” podcast, hosted by 3x NWA World Tag Team Champion & Reality TV star, “The LVR Boy” Matt Riviera, Matt welcomes current Westwood One & Voice of America journalist & former WCW commentator, Chris Cruise.
  In the above clip, Chris Cruise discusses the history of wrestling promoter Howard Brody & explains why he believes the recent TV deal between Ring Warriors & WGN America is going to fail:
  Chris Cruise on
  
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• TK O’Ryan On Which WWE Hall of Famer He Watched Growing Up, The Origin Of His “Wildhorse” Nickname and More

  10-08-2018 20:37
  Ring of Honor’s TK O’Ryan recently spoke with ProWrestlingPost.com, and below are some interview highlights.
  On his initial passion for wrestling:
  From a young age, I was exposed to that main event style of Ric Flair and the like, and I just fell in love with it right away. Then, I forgot about wrestling until I was about seven years old or so, and that was when I started watching it on TV regularly.
  On the guidance he received from his early training:
  I would say that Nick Stee
  
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• New Episode Of Ten Pounds Of Gold Continues To Chronicle The Journey To The All In Main Event & Congratulates ROH On Sell Out

  10-08-2018 20:23
  Photo Credit: Cody Rhodes
  The NWA just posted a new video to YouTube continuing to increase the hype to the main event of All In, Cody Rhodes versus Nick Aldis:
  History has been made in the last few months at Cody and the Young Bucks sold out the Sears Center for ALL IN. Today Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling sold out Madison Square Garden.RELATED: Official: ROH Confirms The G1 Supercard Sells Out Madison Square Garden
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• Non-Spoiler List of Second Round Matches for the Mae Young Classic (Contains First Round Spoilers)

  10-08-2018 19:43
  Below are the second round matches for this year’s WWE Mae Young Classic:
  -Toni Storm vs. Hiroyo Matsumoto
  -Rhea Ripley vs. Kacy Catanzaro
  -Lacey Lane vs. Taynara Conti
  -Meiko Satomura vs. Mercedes Martinez
  -Io Shirai vs. Zeuxis
  -Deonna Purazzo vs. Xia Li
  -Tegan Nox vs. Nicole Matthews
  -Mia Yim vs. Kaitlyn
  The post Non-Spoiler List of Second Round Matches for the Mae Young Classic (Contains First Round Spoilers) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ring of Honor General Manager Talks Possibly Losing Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and Other Top Stars to WWE

  10-08-2018 19:36
  Chuck Carroll of CBS Local New York recently spoke with Ring of Honor General Manager Greg Gilleland, and below is what Gilleland had to say on if ROH is concerned about potentially losing top stars such as Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks to WWE:
  They’re our top guys, right? Of course, we’re going to do everything that we can to keep them. And we have fair offers and fair plans to retain them. With that said, I don’t think we ever operate in fear. We always op
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Results – Day 16: Okada vs Tanahashi, Young Bucks Return, Jay White, A Block Finals & More

  10-08-2018 19:34
  NJPW G1 Climax Results – Day 16August 10, 2018Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
  Undercard Matches
  — Tomohiro Ishii & SHO def. Shota Umino & Toa Henare
  — Guerrillas of Destiny def. Toru Yano & Gedo
  — Hirooki Goto & YOH def. Juice Robinson & David Finlay
  — Tetsuya Naito & Sanada def. Zack Sabre Jr. & Taka Michinoku
  — The Elite vs. Kota Ibushi, Marty Scurll & Chase Owens ended in a no-contest when the Guerrillas of Destiny interfered an
  
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• Who Will Compete in the Mae Young Classic Finals? (Spoilers), LeRae Wrestles Dark Match, HHH Praises Phoenix & Young

  10-08-2018 19:19
  Following Thursday night’s Mae Young Classic tapings, the finals have been set, and will feature Io Shirai vs Toni Storm. The bout will take place at the WWE Evolution PPV airing live on October 28th.
  Candice LeRae in MYC Dark Match
  In other Mae Young Classic news, two dark matches took place prior to Thursday’s tapings, with the first match featuring Xia Brookside teaming up with MJ Jenkins and Jessie Elaban to defeat the team of Allysin Kay, Reina Gonzalez and Vanessa Craven.
  The s
  
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• NJPW Threatens to Suspend & Fine Bullet Club OG Members Over Constant Interference During This Year’s G1 Climax

  10-08-2018 19:19
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has released an official statement in regards to the constant interference and inappropriate conduct by members of the Bullet Club OGz throughout this year’s G1 Climax tournament.
  For those unfamiliar with the history of the annual round robin classic, for decades the G1 has prided itself on producing the greatest wrestling matches in the world between a collection of the best talents anywhere on the planet. Illegal interference resulting in disqualifications or scr
  
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• Candice LeRae in Mae Young Classic Dark Match, HHH Praises Phoenix & Young, Mysterio vs Ultimo Dragon Free Clip

  10-08-2018 19:19
  WWE has released the following clip:ON THIS DAY: #UltimoDragon went toe-to-toe with @reymysterio at #WCWHogWild 1996! https://t.co/aH9EGxPVBs pic.twitter.com/jmCYzsrPz1
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 10, 2018Candice LeRae in MYC Dark Match
  In other Mae Young Classic news, two dark matches took place prior to Thursday’s tapings, with the first match featuring Xia Brookside teaming up with MJ Jenkins and Jessie Elaban to defeat the team of Allysin Kay, Reina Gonzalez and Vanessa Cr
  
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• WWE Looks Into Who Could’ve Attacked Aleister Black (Video), Allie Responds To Tessa Blanchard

  10-08-2018 19:14
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  WWE Looks Into Who Could’ve Attacked Aleister Black (Video)
  WWE posted the following video on YouTube:
  Aleister Black was mysteriously attacked after this week’s NXT, but let’s take a closer look at the tape to find some suspects.RELATED: Tommaso Ciampa Talks Being NXT Champion, Gargano, And More
  Allie Responds To Tessa Blanchard
  Impact Knockout Allie has responded to Tessa Blanchard‘s vicious words that were thrown in her direction la
  
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• Tegan Knox Issues Lengthy Statement On Injury Sustained During Mae Young Classic Match

  10-08-2018 19:03
  As noted, Tegan Knox suffered what appears to be a broken leg during her match at Thursday night’s Mae Young Classic taping, and the bout had to be stopped as a result of the injury.
  Knox, who just returned several weeks ago from an injury which sidelined her for a lengthy period of time, issued the following statement on Thursday’s injury:Thank you pic.twitter.com/YjHF7aMu4n
  — Tegan Nox(@TeganNoxWWE_) August 10, 2018The post Tegan Knox Issues Lengthy Statement On Injury Sustai
  
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• Official: ROH Confirms The G1 Supercard Sells Out Madison Square Garden

  10-08-2018 19:00
  Photo Credit: Ring Of Honor
  The following press release was sent to WrestleZone:
  ROH/NJPW G1 SUPERCARD SELLS OUT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
  Baltimore, MD, August 10, 2018 — About a hundred miles separate Murphy Recreation Center in Philadelphia from Madison Square Garden in New York City, but it might as well have been a million when Ring of Honor held its debut show before a few hundred fans at the rec center in 2002. ROH, then a small, DVD-based pro wrestling company, ever getting a date at &
  
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• Official Press Release On G1 Supercard Selling Out, ROH COO Joe Koff & NJPW President Harold Meij Comment

  10-08-2018 18:59
  ROH has issued the following:
  ROH/NJPW G1 SUPERCARD SELLS OUT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
  Baltimore, MD, August 10, 2018 — About a hundred miles separate Murphy Recreation Center in Philadelphia from Madison Square Garden in New York City, but it might as well have been a million when Ring of Honor held its debut show before a few hundred fans at the rec center in 2002. ROH, then a small, DVD-based pro wrestling company, ever getting a date at “The World’s Most Famous Arena”&nb
  
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• Top Impact Wrestling Stars Pulled From MLW Event Amidst WWE Rumors

  10-08-2018 18:54
  As we noted earlier this week, WWE has been eyeing several top talents outside of the company, including Impact Wrestling stars Fenix and Pentagon, as well as top EVOLVE star Shane Strickland.
  MLW has announced that due to “circumstances beyond their control”, both Fenix and Pentagon have been pulled from the upcoming “Fury Road” TV taping in New York City on October 4th. It’s worth noting that the two talents might have been pulled due to their contracts with Impac
  
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• Breaking News: ROH/NJPW ‘G1 Supercard’ Officially Sells Out Madison Square Garden

  10-08-2018 18:54
  Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling have officially sold out their G1 Supercard event taking place at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, April 6th. The show will go head-to-head against NXT Takeover: New York at the Barclays Center during WrestleMania XXXV weekend.
  As previously reported, tickets went on pre-sale for all Honor Club subscribers this Wednesday, selling 9,000 tickets on the very first day and another 3,000 on Thursday. According to PWInsi
  
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• Street Fight Announced for Impact Next Week, Scarlett Bordeaux to Debut ‘Smoke Show’, Top 5 Impact Moments (Videos)

  10-08-2018 18:44
  Impact Wrestling has released the above and below videos.
  Tessa talks tough, The OGz make a statement and Killer Kross shocks the world; these are the Top 5 Must-See Moments from last night’s IMPACT!
  Moments after putting away Alisha, Tessa Blanchard calls out Knockouts Title challenger Allie with an ominous warning!Scarlett Bordeaux waltzes into management’s offices and is given her own show! “The Smoke Show” premieres NEXT WEEK on IMPACT!Street Fight Announced for Impac
  
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• Cathy Kelley On Who Attacked Aleister Black, Big E & Kaitlyn Rewatch Match (Videos), Rousey at ‘Mile 22’ Premiere

  10-08-2018 18:35
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Aleister Black was mysteriously attacked after this week’s NXT, but let’s take a closer look at the tape to find some suspects.
  After four-and-a-half years away from WWE, Kaitlyn reunites with her best bud, Big E, to watch Dolph Ziggler & Kaitlyn vs. Big E & AJ Lee from SummerSlam 2013.Rousey at ‘Mile 22’ Premiere
  Ronda Rousey has posted the following photos from the premiere of her new movie “Mile 22”:#Mile
  
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• Top 5 Must-See Impact Moments, WWE Gives Birthday Shoutout To Botchamania Legend

  10-08-2018 18:32
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  Top 5 Must-See Impact Moments
  Impact Wrestling posted the following highlights on YouTube:
  Tessa talks tough, The OGz make a statement and Killer Kross shocks the world; these are the Top 5 Must-See Moments from last night’s IMPACT!RELATED: Impact Wrestling Preview’s Monday’s TV Taping, New Matches Announced
  WWE Gives Birthday Shoutout To Botchamania Legend
  WWE took to Twitter to wish the Shockmaster a happy birthday. Shockmaster is perhaps t
  
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• Vince McMahon Credits Titus O’Neil For ‘An Amazing Event’ In Tampa

  10-08-2018 17:38
  Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images
  Six days after Titus O’Neil donated 15,000 backpacks to kids in Tampa Bay, Vince McMahon gave his WWE Superstar credit for orchestrating such a huge and beneficial event (along with the help of Florida Hospital & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers):Amazing personality @TitusONeilWWE creates an amazing event. https://t.co/tiRnNlLOb1
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) August 10, 2018RELATED: Triple H Is Ready For Mae Young Classic, Miz & Mrs Vie
  
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• Exclusive: Christopher Daniels Sounds Off On ROH International Cup Opening Round Match Against Jimmy Havoc

  10-08-2018 17:32
  Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
  Happy Friday of Honor!
  This week WrestleZone is proud to present to you this exclusive ROH promo from “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels where he sounds off on his International Cup opening round match against Jimmy Havoc:Christopher Daniels On His International Cup Match vs Jimmy Havoc
  Exclusive: Christopher Daniels sounds off on his Ring of Honor Wrestling opening round International Cup match against Jimmy Havoc at ROH Honor Re-United on
  
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• New Japan Need To Watch (8/10) G1 Climax: A Block Finals *No Spoilers*

  10-08-2018 17:26
  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: CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii & SHO) vs.  Shota Umino & Toa Henare
  Solid opening match.
  Need To Watch Rating: (1.0)
  SECOND MATCH: Guerrillas Of Destiny (Tama Tonga
  
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• Ronda Rousey Attends ‘Mile 22’ Premiere (Photo), James Storm Goes Back 22 Years For His First Wrestling Pic

  10-08-2018 17:13
  Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
  Ronda Rousey Attends ‘Mile 22’ Premiere (Photo)
  Ronda Rousey hit the red carpet for the world premiere of her upcoming film Mile 22 and the #1 contender for the Raw Women’s Championship kept it simple, sleek and unique with a jumpsuit ensemble: #Mile22 world premier!!! Look for it’s release in theaters August 17th!!!!! BIG thank you to the pit crew who brought me from unfit to even walk on a carpet – to red carpet ready ‍✨
  
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• Five SummerSlam Matches You Forgot About (Video), Koko B.Ware On Why He Thinks He Was Inducted Into WWE HOF

  10-08-2018 17:02
  WWE has uploaded a brand new video to its YouTube channel highlighting five WWE SummerSlam matches that you may have forgotten about. You can check out the video below:Koko B.Ware On Why He Thinks He Was Inducted To WWE HOF
  WWE Hall Of Famer, Koko B.Ware was recently interviewed by Robbie.E for the Why It Ended podcast and he revealed several things about his Hall Of Fame induction. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcriptions.
  On thinking he was inducted due to how h
  
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• WWE Gives ‘The Tale Of The Tape’ On Carmella v. R-Truth, 5 SummerSlam Matches You Forgot About (Video)

  10-08-2018 17:00
  Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images
  WWE Gives ‘The Tale Of The Tape’ On Carmella v. R-Truth
  WWE decided to have a little fun with the hypothetical of Carmella facing off against R-Truth after he talked about pinning the Smackdown Women’s Champion by releasing a “Tale Of The Tape” on the two competitors: @ronkillings1’s path to championship gold? #SDLive @carmellawwe
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Aug 9, 2018 at 2:32pm PDTRELATED: John Cena’s Opponent At
  
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• ROH & NJPW Sell Out Madison Square Garden w/ G1 Supercard

  10-08-2018 16:39
  Photo Credit: Ring Of Honor
  Ring Of Honor & New Japan just sold out Madison Square Garden.
  According to PWInsider, tickets became unavailable 19 minutes after they went on sale to the general public this morning. The ROH & NJPW G1 Supercard is set to take place at the infamous venue the night before WrestleMania.
  We here at WrestleZone will be sure to keep you updated on this extremely historic moment in pro wrestling history.Holy shit!@ringofhonor & @njpw1972 just sold out MSG&helli
  
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• Shayna Baszler Reveals Her Idols, Tegan Nox Thanks Fans, How Old Is Stu Bennett Today?

  10-08-2018 16:31
  Shayna Baszler shared an image of herself with the two people she claims to be her biggest idols, sharing her thoughts on both of them.
  Baszler was with both Natalya and Mae Young Classic competitor Mercedes Martinez during the taping claiming she was scouting bodies.
  2 big time influences on my wrestling early on. @natbynature jazzy5_21 Glad I got to catch them last night. Ready to scout bodies at night 2 maeyoungclassic https://t.co/8eF9PtJ3pq
  — Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 9, 201
  
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• Two Veterans Of The Ring Set To Face Off At MLW Fusion Tapings In NYC

  10-08-2018 16:19
  Photo Credit: Pierre Carl Ouellet
  MLW has released the following announcement regarding their October 4th Fusion tapings that will take place on October 4th:
  LA PARK VS. PCO SET FOR MLW’S OCTOBER 4 FUSION TV TAPING IN NEW YORK CITYNEW YORK – The fans have demanded it and on October 4th at Melrose Ballroom in Queens, NY LA Park will fight Pierre Carl Ouellet (“PCO”) as MLW presents FURY ROAD: an MLW Fusion TV taping.Tickets are available now at MLW
  
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• Major John Cena Match For WWE Super Show-Down Event Announced

  10-08-2018 16:03
  WWE has today announced a brand new match for the upcoming WWE Super Show-Down event in Australia featuring the return of John Cena.
  The company has revealed that John Cena will go one on one with Kevin Owens at the event, which takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and will be broadcasted live on the WWE Network.
  Cena has also been confirmed for September’s Shanghai show which will be a WWE Raw live event, that will be Cena’s first appearance since beating Triple H at the Grea
  
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• John Cena’s Opponent At Australia’s Super Show-Down Revealed

  10-08-2018 15:48
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  It was announced by WWE that John Cena will face Kevin Owens at Australia’s Super Show-Down event when WWE goes down under at the MCG Stadium October 6th:WWE Super Show-Down will be held at the MCG on Saturday 6 October @TEGDAINTY @MCG @WWEAustralia https://t.co/TxODqjxEeq pic.twitter.com/pEKO7OMrEB
  — VicGovAu (@VicGovAu) August 10, 2018RELATED: Finn Balor Shows Off Throwback PhotoKevin Owens vs Chris JerichoDUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Ow
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Announces Two Dream Matches For Wrestling MediaCon UK Show

  10-08-2018 15:45
  IMPACT Wrestling has announced two dream matches against top UK talent for its upcoming show at MediaCon in the UK, which will be the company’s first live event in the UK in almost three years.
  Due to the high amount of responses of different company’s who fans wanted to see IMPACT wrestle against, the company decided to face a mixture of different talents at the Wrestling MediaCon on Sunday, September 9.
  The first match announced will see two hardcore icons compete as IMPACT’s
  
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• Flip Gordon On Competing In The Best Of The Super Juniors, Talks ALL IN, Thoughts On Jimmy Havoc

  10-08-2018 15:23
  Ring Of Honor star, Flip Gordon has recently spoken with The Mirror about a range of topics including the upcoming ROH International Cup.
  On Best Of The Super Juniors:
  “Wrestling in Japan was amazing. I mean I had always heard about this tournament and to be able to be a part of it so early in to my career was astonishing. It was a huge learning experience for me and it helped me learn how to adapt.
  “I got to know the guys very well, guys like Chris Sabin, Marty Scurll, ACH, Will Osp
  
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• Maria Kanellis Suffers A Broken Wrist, Joey Ryan Comments On MYC ll Injury, Paige Praises Renee

  10-08-2018 14:58
  Former WWE Diva, Maria Kanellis has been training for an in-ring comeback after giving birth, but unfortunately, she has suffered an injury.
  Maria has revealed via her Instagram that she has suffered a broken wrist in the ring during her training which is going to rule her out for up to six weeks. Whilst Maria shared her frustrations, she did note that she has worked out the timing and will be able to get back in time for WWE’s Evolution PPV, which she clearly wants to be part of. I broke
  
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• Stone Cold Will Stun Many With His Ability On The Golf Course, ‘Battle Of The Brands’ Gets Ready For A ‘Beatdown’ (Video)

  10-08-2018 14:52
  Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic
  Stone Cold Will Stun Many With His Ability On The Golf Course
  “Stone Cold” Steve Austin ventured off of the Broken Skull Ranch to take a couple of swings at Bushwood Acres (dated Caddyshack reference) and shared the following clip of his hard work paying off at the golf course (give him a “hell yeah” for that swing!): Golf game is really coming along. Consistency is the name of the game. Hard work pays off.#ottovonruthless#icedagger #g
  
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• *Result Spoiler* Fans Urge WWE To Sign Mae Young Classic Star

  10-08-2018 14:28
  During the second night of the Mae Young Classic tapings, the WWE Universe made it perfectly clear how they felt about one of the performers.
  *Please note that there are spoilers for match results below*
  During a matchup between Mia Yim and Toni Storm, which has received great praise from those in attendance, the WWE fans made their voices heard in regards to Mia.
  Yim is a very experienced wrestler and did compete during the first Mae Young Classic as well. Even though she lost her match against
  
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• Xavier Woods Documents His Extremely Long (& Horrific) Flight Experience

  10-08-2018 14:20
  Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images
  Xavier Woods indeed waited for a “New Day” when it came to his travelling experience. What had to seem like an eternity, the UpUpDownDown commander “captain logged” his airline flight limbo by “days” and tried to make the most of what had to be a situation that could kill any individual’s optimism for mankind:Been sitting in an airplane since about 2:25pm…. We still haven't taken off. I'm pretty sure they have ju
  
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• Paul Heyman On Renee Young’s Commentary, Natalya On Shayna Baszler, The Rock Reveals Jungle Cruise Set (Video)

  10-08-2018 14:17
  Many names have been busy congratulating Renee Young on her WWE Raw commentary role and Paul Heyman has been the latest to join.
  Heyman had serious praise for Young who applauded WWE for the decision claiming the entire program has been handed an instant upgrade.I applaud @WWE for the decision to have @ReneeYoungWWE sit in this coming Monday as a guest commentator on #RAW. The entire program has just been handed an instant upgrade. Bravo! A most worthy recipient of this extraordinary opportunity
  
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• Tessa Blanchard Calls Out Allie, Matt Sydal Aims To Show Pentagon Jr His “Champion’s Spirit” (Video)

  10-08-2018 11:44
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Tessa Blanchard Calls Out Allie
  Tessa Blanchard beat Alisha on last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling before proceeding to call out Allie. Impact Wrestling’s YouTube channel posted a video:
  Moments after putting away Alisha, Tessa Blanchard calls out Knockouts Title challenger Allie with an ominous warning!RELATED: Matches Announced For Next Week’s Impact
  Matt Sydal Aims To Show Pentagon Jr His “Champion’s Spirit”
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