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• Ronda Rousey & Roddy Piper on ‘Canvas 2 Canvas’, Randy Orton Battles Khali, Singh Brothers in Virginia (Videos)

  12-08-2018 23:45
  Rowdy Ones on ‘Canvas 2 Canvas’
  “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey and her idol, the late WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper are featured in the latest edition of WWE Canvas 2 Canvas with artist Rob Schamberger. Check out the video above.
  Artist Rob Schamberger adds to his growing painting collection with a portrait of the original “Rowdy” one, “The Hot Rod” Roddy Piper and the woman challenging for the Raw Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, Ronda Ro
  
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• Ricochet Opens Up About Awkward First Encounter W/ Rey Mysterio & What It’s Like Learning From Shawn Michaels

  12-08-2018 23:41
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  NXT Superstar Ricochet recently guested on E&C’s Pod of Awesomeness and shot the breeze with Christian and WWE Hall of Famer Edge.
  Ricochet talked about a very memorable first encounter with Rey Mysterio,
  “I remember the first time really meeting him [Rey Mysterio] I walked into the room and Konnan’s like, ‘Oh yeah, here he is. That’s the guy saying he was better than you.’ I was like, ‘What are you doing? Why d
  
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• Potential Roman Reigns SummerSlam ‘Heel Turn’; Seth Rollins Crossfits In Shanghai (PHOTO)

  12-08-2018 23:12
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  Potential Roman Reigns SummerSlam ‘Heel Turn’
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the post-SummerSlam WWE live show main events will feature Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns.
  According to the Observer,
  “For what it’s worth, at the present time, the planned fall Raw live event main events are Reigns vs. Strowman. They could go face vs. face, but that indicates at least the possibility of one of the two turning.”
  Roman Reigns s
  
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• R-Truth Forgets SummerSlam Date; Roman Reigns Superman Punch In Slow Motion (VIDEO)

  12-08-2018 22:51
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  R-Truth Forgets SummerSlam Date
  R-Truth has quite the history in his battles with forgetfulness and other gaffes. That trend continues as the WWE Superstar showed up to SummerSlam a week early:@RonKillings …. where you at?!
  — TEN! TEN! TEN! (@WWEDillinger) August 12, 2018
  What’s up dawg! I’m at SummerSlam! Where are you at? Lol are you lost
  — WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) August 12, 2018A fan corrected R-Truth & the W
  
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• New Japan Need To Watch (8/12) G1 Climax Finals *No Spoilers*

  12-08-2018 22:32
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  FIRST MATCH: Michael Elgin & Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) vs. Ayato Yoshida, Shota Umino & Yuji Nagata
  This is a fun match, if you can get past the problematic Honma and Elgin. Ayato Yoshida already looks and moves like a star.
  Need To Watch Rating: (3.5)
  SECOND MATCH: Toa Henare vs. Bad Luck Fale
  This match felt like it was specifically aimed at people that wanted Henare in this year’s G1 Climax. It’s hard to
  
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• Million Dollar Man Preaches At Baptist Church (PHOTOS); Singh Brothers Visit Sikh Temples In Virginia (PHOTOS)

  12-08-2018 22:30
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  Million Dollar Man Preaches At Baptist Church (PHOTOS)
  WWE Hall of Famer and ordained Christian minister Ted “Million Dollar Man” DiBiase preached today at Campbellsville Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY.
  DiBiase received rave reviews from the congregation:@MDMTedDiBiase Thank you for visiting our little town and sharing your story with us. Much love to you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/V28Rf0wSGJ
  — bluekittenmoo (@PhillipsMylov
  
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• The Rock Returns To Television Tonight; Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella Meet Fantasy Football Icon (PHOTO)

  12-08-2018 22:19
  attends Universal Pictures’ “Furious 7” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 1, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
  The Rock Returns To Television Tonight
  Legendary WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to HBO television tonight with the hit series Ballers.
  The fourth season of the hit cable television premieres tonight at 10PM EST.
  The Rock promises,
  “The revolution begins. And I’m gonna take the establishment and all their greedy no good
  
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• Sasha Banks & Bayley Photo Shoot; New Day’s Wildest Interviews

  12-08-2018 22:06
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  Sasha Banks & Bayley Photo Shoot
  The Boss & Hug Connection recently came together to commemorate their on again off again strained relationship via the art of photography.
  Readers can visit the brand new Bayley and Sasha Banks photo gallery HERE.There's no doubt about who #Raw's best buds are! @SashaBanksWWE and @itsBayleyWWE got together for a photoshoot to commemorate The Boss 'n' Hug Connection! https://t.co/DTjfhEZCz2
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 Main Event Set For Tokyo Dome

  12-08-2018 21:25
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  After his win over Kota Ibushi in last night’s G1 Climax Finals, Hiroshi Tanahashi is currently slated to face Kenny Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on January 4th in The Tokyo Dome. Tanahashi’s road to Tokyo Dome is not set in stone however. Having lost to Jay White, and tied Kazuchika Okada during block competition, both men can challenge Tanahashi for his Tokyo Dome contract. Omega also has a rocky road to the G1 Climax. Having lost to To
  
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• A Look at NJPW’s Upcoming Schedule: Potential Title Matches, Briefcase Defenses & More Post-G1 Fallout

  12-08-2018 20:18
  There are many traditions that have become synonymous with the G1 Climax tournament over the years. Some, like the raising of the G1 flag, are decades old. Others, like the winner earning a spot in the Wrestle Kingdom main event, are more modern.
  One of the questions we get every single year when new fans start enquiring about the tournament is, “why does the champion compete?” The answer is simple: prestige. The G1 Climax is the tournament of kings. Its winners have gone on to becom
  
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• Is Kota Ibushi Signed w/ NJPW Following His G1 Climax Finals Loss?

  12-08-2018 19:38
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  Following Kota Ibushi’s loss last night to Hiroshi Tanahashi in the finals of G1 Climax a fan reached out to Dave Meltzer and asked if Ibushi is signed with NJPW and if that played into the booking.
  Meltzer has responded to the question with the following, confirming Ibushi is not currently signed to a NJPW contract:He's not signed.Will talk about the booking in a few minutes.Doing a show in less than an hour. https://t.co/lrUgiNbSWh
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerW
  
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• Angle Reflects On His SummSlam ’03 Match Against Brock, Which Superstar Had The Best Selfie This Week?

  12-08-2018 19:17
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  Angle Reflects On His SummSlam ’03 Match Against Brock
  Kurt Angle has shared the following on Instagram reflecting on his 2003 SummerSlam match against Brock Lesnar, he also lends his support to Roman Reigns going into this Sunday’s big event: 15 years ago at WWE Summerslam, I defeated Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Championship. It was a barn burner. I fought aggressively to win this match. 15 years later, Roman Reigns has the opportunity to tame the &ld
  
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• Ex WWE Superstar, Gangral Discusses Training Rusev, His Dedication And Being Happy For Him

  12-08-2018 18:59
  Former WWE Superstar, Gangrel, recently spoke with Jim Varsollone regarding the role he played in training and developing Rusev. Below are some highlights with a H/T to WrestlingInc.com for the transcription.
  On training Rusev:
  “Me and Rikishi we had a school called Knokx Pro out in California,” Gangrel said. “Yeah and we had [Rusev] come through as a talent. One of the current stars in NXT, Vanessa Bourne — I trained her as well.”
  The dedication he showed
  
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• Kairi Sane Responds To Cody Rhodes, Maria Kanellis Works Through Injury, Sam Roberts Confirms Major Live Podcast Guests

  12-08-2018 18:42
  WWE NXT Superstar, Kairi Sane has responded to a promo that Cody Rhodes cut against Juice Robinson during the G1 Climax.
  Rhodes told Robinson that he has simply been a bad impression of Kairi Sane and the NXT star responded to that, sharing the clip with a wave emoji.? https://t.co/aAfyMxVDhS
  — KAIRI SANE (@KairiSaneWWE) August 12, 2018Maria Kanellis Works Through Injury
  Despite breaking her wrist recently, Maria Kanellis is continuing to work towards an in-ring return, posting a photo of
  
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• Who Will Kenny Omega’s Opponent Be At ‘All In’?

  12-08-2018 18:23
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  On the latest episode of Being The Elite it was revealed that Kenny Omega will take on Pentagon Jr at All In on September 1st:Kenny Omega -VS- PentagonSeptember 1st #ALLin pic.twitter.com/3ej5rn659z
  — All In (@ALL_IN_2018) August 12, 2018You can watch the latest episode of Being The Elite (Ep 115: These Boots Are Made For Talking) in the embedded player below:Related: Kenny Omega On His Loss To Kota IbushiOkada v OmegaOkada defends his IWGP Heavyweight Championshi
  
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• Tessa Blanchard Reveals Her Favorite Wrestlers, Overcoming Obstacles And Her Current Goals

  12-08-2018 18:13
  IMPACT Wrestling star, Tessa Blanchard has recently spoken with Icon Versus Icon regarding her career and what goals she currently has, below are some highlights.
  On her favorite wrestlers:
  “My favorite wrestler of all-time is Johnny Valentine. I believe him to be the best bad guy ever in wrestling and he is my absolute favorite. Actually, recently I had a conversation with Greg Valentine about this at WrestleCon Mania Weekend in New Orleans. Female-wise, one person that I really, really,
  
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• Ziggler Has Heated Words For Rollins Ahead Of SSlam, How Old Does ‘The Red Rooster’ Terry Taylor Turn Today?

  12-08-2018 18:12
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Seth Rollins (up) in action vs Jinder Mahal during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  Ziggler Has Heated Words For Rollins Ahead Of SSlam
  WWE has released the following video of Dolph Ziggler on-line from last night’s WWE Live event in Norfolk, VA: Just over a week before he meets @wwerollins at #SummerSlam, @heelziggler has some words for #TheArchitect!
  A post shared byWWE (@ww
  
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• Bayley Mysteriously Tweets ‘I Want To Wrestle’; WWE Begins Hype For Final Week Before SummerSlam

  12-08-2018 17:59
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Alexa Bliss (L) in action vs Bayley during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  Bayley Mysteriously Tweets ‘I Want To Wrestle’
  Bayley has shared the following on Twitter:I want to wrestle
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) August 12, 2018Related: Ruby Riott Has A Message For Sasha Banks & Bayley
  WWE Begins Hype For Final Week Before SummerSlam
  WWE has shared the followi
  
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• Latest On Randy Orton Tattoo Lawsuit, Mike Kanellis Gives His Thoughts On Orton, Jeff Hardy Note

  12-08-2018 17:54
  An online report by PWInsider.com has provided the latest update on the lawsuit regarding Randy Orton and his tattoos in WWE 2K video games.
  The tattoo artist, Catherine Alexander has filed a response to WWE and 2K in their attempts to have the lawsuit dismissed. Catherine is alleging all of her work are original designs and no permission to use them was ever given in regards to video games, therefore they have infringed copyright laws.
  WWE and 2K have argued that the court does not have jurisdi
  
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• Daniel Bryan Reveals What His, Birdie & Brie’s Tag Team Would Be (Video)

  12-08-2018 17:49
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  The Bella Twins have released the following video via their official YouTube channel, in it Daniel Bryan reveals that he, Birdie and Brie’s tag team name would probably “Team Bella”:
  You voted on a community poll to ask Daniel Bryan a question and in this video he answers the winning question – what is the name for a potential tag team with Birdie, Brie and Daniel Bryan? Subscribe to The Bella Twins on YouTube – http://bit.ly/2xdJky5Relate
  
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• Watch: Jushin Thunder Liger vs Tyler Breeze, Drew McIntyre Proud Of Wrestling Industry, How Old Is Coachman Today?

  12-08-2018 17:34
  WWE has uploaded a brand new video to its YouTube channel featuring a full match from the first Takeover Brooklyn featuring Tyler Breeze.
  The match showcases the one and only time Jushin Thunder Liger competed in a WWE ring as he competed against Breeze in an excellent match, which you can see below:Drew McIntyre Proud Of Wrestling Industry
  WWE Superstar, Drew McIntyre posted about how proud he is of the wrestling industry right now with everything that is going on across the sport.Never been mo
  
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• Jushin Thunder Liger vs Tyler Breeze (Video), Drew McIntyre Proud Of Wrestling Industry, How Old Is Coachman Today?

  12-08-2018 17:34
  WWE has uploaded a brand new video to its YouTube channel featuring a full match from the first Takeover Brooklyn featuring Tyler Breeze.
  The match showcases the one and only time Jushin Thunder Liger competed in a WWE ring as he competed against Breeze in an excellent match, which you can see below:Drew McIntyre Proud Of Wrestling Industry
  WWE Superstar, Drew McIntyre posted about how proud he is of the wrestling industry right now with everything that is going on across the sport.Never been mo
  
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• Jushin Thunder Liger v Tyler Breeze: Takeover Brooklyn (Full Match), WWE Wishes The Coach Happy Birthday

  12-08-2018 17:31
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  Jushin Thunder Liger v Tyler Breeze: Takeover Brooklyn
  WWE has released the following full match on-line:
  International icon Jushin “Thunder” Liger steps into a WWE ring for the first time in his legendary career to take on NXT’s Prince Pretty: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.Related: WWE Confirms Aleister Black Is Out Of NXT Takeover
  WWE Wishes The Coach Happy Birthday
  WWE has released the following on Instagram w
  
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• WWE.com Editors Debate If Brock Lesnar Is A Good Universal Champ In New ‘WWE Head 2 Head’ Web Series

  12-08-2018 17:19
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  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  In the debut episode of WWE Head to Head, two WWE.com editors debate The Beast Incarnate’s stint as Universal Champion. #WWEHeadToHeadRelated: Brock Lesnar Playing UFC & WWE Against Each Other?Brock Lesnar v UndertakerNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Brock Lesnar in action during his fight against The Undertaker at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Phot
  
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• The Rock Talks Dreams Not Coming True, Dash Wilder Responds To Troll, Mike Kanellis Teases Joining NXT Stable

  12-08-2018 17:12
  Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has shared a new video to his popular Instagram account looking at dreams not coming true, discussing his own football career.
  The Rock talked about how he always dreamed of being in the Super Bowl, but instead, he got sent home with just $7 bucks to his name but spoke about the importance of taking a new path and pushing on. Cheers to dreams not coming trueNot an easy concept to process, but the idea that sometimes our biggest and most important dreams that
  
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• Seth Rollins Claims Dean Ambrose’s Injury Was A “Blessing” To His Singles Career, Talks Future WWE Goals and More

  12-08-2018 16:48
  Seth Rollins recently spoke with South China Morning Post to promote WWE’s upcoming Shangai show where he discussed a range of topics.
  On Dean Ambrose’s injury helping him:
  “Being part of the Shield is a special thing. Any time the three of us are healthy and in the same place we can get into some trouble. Not that I would wish injury on Ambrose at all, but that was something that lit a fire underneath me. It’s definitely been a blessing in disguise for my singles career.
  
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• Breaking News: Kenny Omega Match Announced for ‘ALL IN’ On Latest ‘Being the Elite’

  12-08-2018 16:35
  Above is the latest episode of “Being the Elite”, during which it is announced that Kenny Omega will face Pentagon, Jr at “ALL IN” on September 1st.
  Below is the updated “ALL IN” card:
  NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPNick Aldis (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
  -Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon, Jr
  THE RAINMAKER versus THE VILLAIN Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll
  THE HANGMAN versus THE BAD BOYAdam Page vs. Joey Janela
  FATAL 4-WAY MATCHMadison Rayne vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Br
  
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• The Brooklyn Cyclones Set To Host SummerSlam Night, CM Punk’s Name Booed In Chicago, X-Pac Podcast Note

  12-08-2018 16:33
  The Brooklyn Cyclones have announced that they will be hosting a WWE SummerSlam night this month, raising money for Connor’s Cure.
  The event will take place on August 16 starting the SummerSlam celebrations and will see the Cyclones wear special Connor’s Cure jerseys with the charity championship belt logo on the waist and beads on the sleeves which will be sold after to benefit the fund.
  Fans will be able to purchase a $20 ticket, which will include a Field Box Ticket, Connor’
  
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• WWE Editors Debate If Brock Lesnar Is a Good Champ, KO Fire Extinguishes Braun, Ziggler Has Words For Rollins (Videos)

  12-08-2018 16:26
  WWE has released the above video, featuring WWE editors debating the merits of Universal Champion Brock Lesnar:
  In the debut episode of WWE Head to Head, two WWE.com editors debate The Beast Incarnate’s stint as Universal Champion. #WWEHeadToHead
  KO Blows Smoke in Braun’s Face
  WWE has released the following video featuring Kevin Owens blowing smoke in Braun Strowman’s face with a fire extinguisher at the live event in Salisbury over the weekend:Where there’s smoke…
  
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• Matches Set For Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Tapings, ECW Legend to Make MLW Debut, WaleMania V Announced

  12-08-2018 16:08
  Impact Wrestling will be returning to Rebel Complex in Toronto tonight for two nights of TV tapings, and the following matches have been announced for tonight.
  Be sure to join us later this evening for complete spoiler results from tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings.
  -Impact Wrestling X-Division Champion Brian Cage vs. Fenix
  -Sami Callihan vs. Pentagon Jr. in a Mexican Death Match
  -Su Yung vs. Allie vs. Tessa Blanchard for the Knockouts Championship
  -Joe Hendry vs. Tyson Dux
  -LAX vs. Tarik
  
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• Samoa Joe Talks Potentially Becoming A Paul Heyman Guy And Not Feeling Sorry For Kurt Angle

  12-08-2018 16:05
  The current number one contender for the WWE Championship, Samoa Joe recently spoke with Planeta Wrestling about potentially being a Paul Heyman guy.
  On not feeling sorry for Kurt Angle dealing with Lesnar:
  “What I believe is that Brock Lesnar won the championship and did not know that he would also have to face the character of Kurt Angle and now it is Paul Heyman who has to deal with that situation. “It’s Raw’s fault. What happened to him [Monday] night happened to him
  
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• Top 3 WWE Moments of the Week, Seth Rollins Does Shanghai Photoshoot (Videos), WWE Network’s ‘Superstar Picks’

  12-08-2018 15:58
  WWE has released the following video, listing the top 3 moments of the week:#RAW and #SDLive have been bringing the heat on the road to #SummerSlam!
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Aug 11, 2018 at 11:47am PDTSeth Rollins Does Shanghai Photoshoot
  WWE has released the following video previewing a photoshoot Seth Rollins did for “Elle” magazine while he was in Shanghai doing promotional work for WWE:.@WWERollins flexes his muscles for #ELLEMen as he participates in a photo shoot in Shangh
  
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• Why Ronda Rousey Is Off WWE Events, Scott Hall Predicts Big Things For NXT Star, Meet John Cena’s Stunt Double (Video)

  12-08-2018 15:47
  The above video has been released, revealing John Cena’s stunt double for his new movie “Project X”, currently being filmed in China.
  John Cena introduces his fans to Spencer who will be John’s stunt double for his newest film Project X, currently filming. John also sings happy birthday for Spencer.
  Why Ronda Rousey Missed Weekend WWE Live Events
  Ronda Rousey did not appear at weekend WWE live events this week as she was attending the premiere and doing promotional work f
  
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• Ryback On Why He Thinks Roman Reigns Is Facing Lesnar Again, Tegan Nox Thanks Natalya, WorkHorse Fit News

  12-08-2018 15:43
  During his latest episode of Conversations With The Big Guy, former WWE Superstar Ryback discussed why he thinks Roman Reigns is facing Brock Lesnar again. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcription.
  “They want Roman Reigns to be the guy to beat Brock Lesnar,” said Ryback. “You have to look at it that you are selling to the house market that a big win over Brock Lesnar does more for you worldwide than just that hardcore audience [if Bobby Lashley wo
  
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• Revolution Pro Reveals TV Taping, Date, Location And More!

  12-08-2018 14:59
  UK independent wrestling company, Revolution Pro has announced plans to begin taping for TV as the UK wrestling scene continues to boom.
  The Rev Pro tapings will take place at the famous York Hall in London on September 5th and 6th 2018 alongside TV production trucks as the company looks to grow and potentially be main rivals for World Of Sport on UK TV.
  Rev Pro has asked fans to “Be A Part Of History,” and is currently promoting Zack Sabre Jr as the main star on the posters, making
  
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• Chris Jericho Comments On G1 Climax Final, Hurricane Helms On MSG Sell Out, Cody On The National Anthem

  12-08-2018 14:37
  New Japan Pro Wrestling’s IWGP Intercontinental Champion, Chris Jericho, has been keeping an eye on the G1 Climax and commented on the final.
  Jericho congratulated Hiroshi Tanahashi, who was the eventual winner in an incredible final match, but added that he is watching him, potentially teasing a match down the line. Congrats to @hiroshi_tanahashi for winning the @njpw1972 2018 #G1Climax! I’m watching you… #NJPWIntercontinentalChampion #G128
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• PROGRESS Wrestling Coast To Coast Detroit Preview: World Championship Match, British Strong Style, More!

  12-08-2018 14:13
  The PROGRESS Wrestling Coast To Coast tour comes to an end this evening with a show in Detroit, rounding up an incredible tour in the States.
  The show takes place at the Monaghan Knights Of Columbus Hall, Livonia, Detroit, Michigan, in conjunction with World Wrestling Network/EVOLVE Wrestling.
  Below is the full match card for the event:
  PROGRESS World Championship match – Champion, WALTER Vs Mark Andrews
  PROGRESS World Women’s Championship Four-Way match – Champion, Jinny Vs To
  
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• Rey Mysterio Stuns in NJPW Return; Faces Okada in Huge 6-Man Tag Match (Photos & Videos)

  12-08-2018 12:59
  Rey Mysterio made his return to New Japan Pro Wrestling this Sunday afternoon at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. The three-time WWE world champion and master of the 619 took part in a star-studded six-man tag team match, partnering with juniors greats Kushida and Ryusuke Taguchi to take on Kazuchika Okada and the high-flying Chaos boys from Roppongi 3K.
  This weekend’s appearance will more than likely be Mysterio’s final booking for New Japan, amid rumors that he will be
  
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• AND THE 2018 NJPW G1 CLIMAX CHAMPION IS…

  12-08-2018 12:26
  Four weeks ago, some of the best heavyweight wrestlers in the world set out on a grueling journey across Japan, all with one goal in mind: to crown the true best of the best. The G1 Climax Champion. 20 competitors, 19 events, 30 days, 9 cities, 13 arenas and 189 matches later and we have our winner!
  Sunday at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan the undisputed ace of New Japan Pro Wrestling, Hiroshi Tanahashi, became G1 Champion for the third time in his legendary, Hall of Fame-worth
  
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• Zack Ryder Marks Out Over Star Wars Figures (Video); Scott Hall With High Praise For NXT Star

  12-08-2018 11:00
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Zack Ryder (L) and Chad Gable attend WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  Zack Ryder Marks Out Over Star Wars Figures
  WWE posted a video on their social media of a visibly excited Zack Ryder opening up a delivery of the Star Wars Black Series figures and reviewing them for the viewers..@ZackRyder's @StarWars Black Series figures have ARRIVED, so the next step, of course, is to OPEN THEM
  
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• Kenny Omega On His Loss To Kota Ibushi; Ric Flair Wishes Hulk Hogan On His Birthday

  12-08-2018 09:05
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  Kenny Omega On His Loss To Kota Ibushi
  Kenny Omega was knocked out of the NJPW G1 Climax tournament yesterday after suffering defeat to teammate and the other half of Golden Lovers, Kota Ibushi, who goes on to face Hiroshi Tanahashi in the finals.
  Omega took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the match.It’s finally setting in that I won’t be in the #G128 finals. It feels strange, and yet I have no regrets. I may not be in the driver seat, but I’ll b
  
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• Seth Rollins Flexes For Elle Men Photoshoot; Tyson Kidd Expands His Business

  12-08-2018 08:47
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar Seth Rollins attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
  Seth Rollins Flexes For Elle Men Photoshoot
  The WWE uploaded a clip to their social media of Seth Rollins posing for an Elle Men photoshoot in Shangai..@WWERollins flexes his muscles for #ELLEMen as he participates in a photo shoot in Shanghai! #WWEShanghai pic.twitter.com/BOuxcgow93
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Finals Results (8/12) Live In Progress

  12-08-2018 07:58
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Show is available on NJPWWorld.com
  FIRST MATCH: Michael Elgin & Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) vs. Ayato Yoshida, Shota Umino & Yuji Nagata
  Still To Come…Toa Henare vs. Bad Luck Fale
  CHAOS (YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto) vs. Suzuki-gun (Taichi & Takashi Iizuka)
  David Finlay & Juice Robinson vs. Bullet Club Elite (Cody & Hangman Page)
  Bullet Club Elite (Marty Scurll, Nick Jackson
  
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• Dash Wilder Roasts Fan On Twitter; Titus O’Neil Wants To Start A School Like LeBron James

  12-08-2018 07:52
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  Dash Wilder Roasts Fan On Twitter
  A fan unwittingly got caught in the cross hairs of Dash Wilder when he insinuated that the Top Guys didn’t know how the WWE works.
  This, in response to a tweet by Wilder about how they already beat Roman Reigns and will do the same to the Raw Tag Team Champions B-Team.We beat Roman Reigns. We’ll beat the B Team. Bo-lieve that.
  — Dash (@DashWilderWWE) August 11, 2018
  That was a month ago. You really don't know how
  
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• Dennis Rodman Wishes Hulk Hogan For His Birthday; Sami Callihan And Pentagon Jr. Go At It On Twitter

  12-08-2018 07:16
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  Dennis Rodman Wishes Hulk Hogan For His Birthday
  Former NBA star and NWO member Dennis Rodman took to Twitter to wish Hulk Hogan for his 65th birthday with the caption “Happy 65th to this young man Hulk Hogan. My NWO tag team partner and friend 4 life!”.Happy 65th to this young man @hulkhogan. My NWO tag team partner and friend 4 life! pic.twitter.com/d4svA9kZwg
  — Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) August 12, 2018Hogan then replied in kind, calling Ro
  
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• Alexa Bliss Reveals It Was ‘Very Hard’ For Her To Do The Body Shaming Angle With Nia Jax; Rey Mysterio’s NJPW Merchandise

  12-08-2018 06:24
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  Alexa Bliss Reveals It Was ‘Very Hard’ For Her To Do The Body Shaming Angle With Nia Jax
  Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss spoke to Miami’s AM 790 The Ticket about turning face someday, her feuds against her co-workers and the particularly nasty body shaming angle that she had to do with Nia Jax.
  Bliss went on to reveal that calling Jax ‘Shrek going through the airport’ and stuff like that was ‘very hard’ for her as t
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Final (8/12) Full Card & Viewing Info

  12-08-2018 05:58
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  New Japan Pro Wrestling presents the finals of their 28th annual G1 Climax tournament. The show will see Hiroshi Tanahashi & Kota Ibushi square off in the main event, the winner receiving an IWGP Heavyweight Championship Match at Wrestle Kingdom 13. Rey Mysterio is also set for action. The show is set to air at 2am EDT on NJPWWorld.com
  G1 Climax Finals, 2am EDTMichael Elgin & Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) vs. Ayato Yoshida,&nbs
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Finals: Tanahashi vs Ibushi, Rey Mysterio in Action, Cody & More (Live @2AM ET)

  12-08-2018 05:51
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to the historic Nippon Budokan early Sunday morning for the finals of the 2018 G1 Climax tournament.
  After a grueling month featuring 20 of the greatest heavyweight stars on the planet, in nearly 200 matches across multiple cities all across Japan, we will finally see A Block winner face B Block winner, with the glory of the G1 and the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 13 hanging in the balance.
  In additional to the tournament finals between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Finals Results: Tanahashi vs Ibushi, Rey Mysterio in Action, Cody & More **LIVE NOW**

  12-08-2018 05:51
  New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to the historic Nippon Budokan early Sunday morning for the finals of the 2018 G1 Climax tournament.
  After a grueling month featuring 20 of the greatest heavyweight stars on the planet, in nearly 200 matches across multiple cities all across Japan, we will finally see A Block winner face B Block winner, with the glory of the G1 and the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 13 hanging in the balance.
  In additional to the tournament finals between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota
  
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• NJPW G1 Climax Finals Results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kota Ibushi, Rey Mysterio Returns, Cody in Action, More

  12-08-2018 05:51
  NJPW G1 Climax FinalsAugust 12, 2018Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
  (1) MICHAEL ELGIN, TOMOAKI HONMA & TOGI MAKABE def. YUJI NAGATA, SHOTA UMINO & AYATO YOSHIDA
  (2) BAD LUCK FALE def. TOA HENARE
  This only went about two minutes. Henare charged with a shoulder tackle right out of the gate and got some good licks in in the corner, but was quickly squashed by a running splash from Fale in the corner. He battled back and hit a tackle from the second rope, but Fale caught him with a Grenade and
  
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