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• Heyman Steals The Show As SummerSlam Looms: A Look Back At Last Week’s WWE RAW & SD Live

  13-08-2018 23:56
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  The following editorial was written by Geoffrey Rowland and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Geoff’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post or by tweeting him @Geoff_Rowland
  As the summer winds down and SummerSlam is starting to come into view,  an “advocate” snuck in and stole the show last week.
  Paul Heyman’s disheveled and emotional interview with Rene
  
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• Matt Hardy Teases Uncertain Future With Bray Wyatt, HHH & Stephanie Not at Raw Tonight, Karl Anderson’s Baby (Photo)

  13-08-2018 23:52
  Matt Hardy Tweeted the following ahead of tonight’s WWE Raw Tag Team Title match, continuing to tease the uncertainty of his future with Bray Wyatt. Hardy and Wyatt will challenge The B-Team, along with The Revival, for the Tag Titles in a Triple Threat match tonight:Tonight on #RAW, we compete for The Tag Team Titles.. It is a PIVOTAL night for The #DELETERSofWORLDS & our future. Let’s make MAGIC once AGEEN, #WOKENWarriors. pic.twitter.com/m8mRYL45i3
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• Major Name Reportedly Returning to WWE Raw Tonight Ahead of SummerSlam *Spoiler*

  13-08-2018 23:41
  As previously noted, former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose has been cleared to return to the ring, with several sources reporting that his return is imminent; potentially as early as this Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.
  However, The Wrap is reporting that the “Lunatic Fringe” is actually scheduled to return to WWE Raw tonight at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. While the website does not generally specialize in breaking pro wrestling new
  
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• R-Truth Sends An Important Message To His Followers, Preview Of Zack Ryder On Table For 3

  13-08-2018 23:39
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  R-Truth Sends An Important Message To His Followers
  In the wake of Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart’s passing earlier today, WWE superstar R-Truth posted an important message to his Twitter followers.
  RELATED: R-Truth Forgets SummerSlam DateEVERYONE! Take a minute right now, and tell your loved ones that you love them. #LetThemKnow
  — WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) August 13, 2018Preview Of Zack Ryder On Table For 3
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• Big Update On Dean Ambrose’s WWE TV Return

  13-08-2018 23:02
  According to The Wrap, WWE superstar Dean Ambrose is set to return to WWE TV on Monday Night Raw tonight. The former WWE champion has been on the shelf since December, but the report suggests he will indeed appear on screen this evening.
  RELATED: Lilian Garcia Details Early Insecurities Over Renee Young; Young Talks Total Divas Difficulties W/ Dean Ambrose & Commentating On RAWDean Ambrose vs Kevin OwensBREMEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Kevin Owens challenges Dean Ambrose during WWE Germa
  
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• Baron Corbin Calls Finn Balor a ‘Little Man in a Big Man’s World’, Two More Matches Announced for Tonight’s WWE Raw

  13-08-2018 22:59
  The rivalry between Baron Corbin and Finn Balor will culminate this coming Sunday at WWE SummerSlam, but before the superstars of Monday Night Raw head to Brooklyn they’ll have to go through Greensboro, North Carolina.
  Constable Corbin has announced that six days before their big match, both he and Balor will be in individual singles matches on this evening’s edition of WWE Raw. Their opponents have yet to be named, but we’ll keep you posted if any additional news comes up ahea
  
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• WWE Announces SummerSlam Week Events In New York Area

  13-08-2018 22:39
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  WWE has announced the full series of events that will take place in the New York area for SummerSlam week. Interestingly enough, there will be no WWE 2K Launch Party as there has been in the last few years.
  RELATED: WWE Network Schedule For SummerSlam Week
  STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 13, 2018 – WWE’s SummerSlam returns to the New York City metropolitan area with a week-long lineup of events including interactive fan experiences and community outr
  
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• Constable Baron Corbin & Finn Balor Confirmed To Be In Action On Raw Tonight

  13-08-2018 22:26
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  Constable Baron Corbin has confirmed that both he and Finn Balor will compete in two separate singles matches on Monday Night Raw tonight. The two men are set to face off against one another this Sunday at SummerSlam, with Corbin claiming that he’ll remind Finn this job isn’t for everyone.
  RELATED: Updated Betting Odds For Every Match At SummerSlam: Is Brock Favored To Beat Roman?, MoreEXCLUSIVE: Constable @BaronCorbinWWE AND @FinnBalor will
  
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• Juice Robinson Accepts Cody Rhodes’ Title Challenge in Heated Exchange; Backstage Comments from G1 Climax Finals (Video)

  13-08-2018 22:22
  Sunday night at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan the “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes sent a message to IWGP United States Champion Juice Robinson, following their tag team match at the 2018 G1 Climax Finals.
  After pinning the champion with his new finishing manuever, Din’s Fire, Cody grabbed a microphone and let Juice – who was coming off a grueling four week tour against some of the best heavyweights in the world – know that in no uncertain terms, he wa
  
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• Frank The Clown & James Ellsworth Issue A Challenge To RJ City & David Arquette For Huge Show In Chicago The Day After All In

  13-08-2018 21:58
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  Frank The Clown has issued a challenge for a tag team match that will have to be seen to be believed, he and James Ellsworth vs. RJ City and David Arquette on 9/2 for Warrior Wrestling:Frank The Clown & @realellsworthvs. @DavidArquette & @RJCity1
  The challenge has been issued.@WarriorWrstlng(: @ThePolishRob) pic.twitter.com/11S3qcoHXa
  — Frank The Clown (@FrankWWEClown) August 13, 2018RELATED:  James Ellsworth Has Been Released By WWE
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• Photo From Inside Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Tapings, Impact Hypes Scarlett Bordeaux Show, Mario Kart Tourney

  13-08-2018 21:52
  Impact Wrestling has Tweeted the following photo offering a look inside the Rebel Complex for tonight’s Impact TV tapings.
  Be sure to check back to the site later this evening for complete spoiler results from tonight’s TV tapings:Prepping for tonight’s Impact Wrestling TV tapings at the Toronto Impact Zone #IMPACTonPop #ImpactWrestling pic.twitter.com/QiqejxNxCi
  — John E. Bravo (@JohnEBravo1st) August 13, 2018
  If you’re in Toronto tonight, you’re going to wan
  
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• Vince McMahon Comments On Jim Neidhart’s Passing, What to Know Before Raw (Video), SSlam Meet & Greet Updates

  13-08-2018 21:45
  WWE has released the above video.
  Who will gain the upper hand on the final Raw before SummerSlam? Here is your preview for tonight’s Raw.
  Vince McMahon Comments On Jim Neidhart Passing
  Vince McMahon has Tweeted the following reacting to the news of the passing of former WWE star Jim Neidhart:Reflecting on the life and legacy of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart today. My thoughts and those of the entire @WWE family are with @NatbyNature and the Neidhart family. pic.twitter.com/d3zl9uyK
  
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• Vince McMahon Remembers Jim Neidhart

  13-08-2018 21:40
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  WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has tweeted his reaction to the passing of Jim Neidhart. This is likely a passing that hits Vince very hard as we know how close he worked with the Hart family through the years. Not to mention, in Jim’s heyday Vince McMahon was a lot more hands-on with the talent:Reflecting on the life and legacy of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart today. My thoughts and those of the entire @WWE family are with @NatbyNature and the N
  
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• Matt Hardy Hypes Raw Title Match Says It’s “Pivotal”; Preview Street Fight Tag Warfare For This Week’s Impact

  13-08-2018 21:30
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  Matt Hardy Hypes Raw Title Match Says It’s “Pivotal”
  Matt Hardy took to Twitter to hype tonight’s Raw Tag Team Title Triple Threat:Tonight on #RAW, we compete for The Tag Team Titles.. It is a PIVOTAL night for The #DELETERSofWORLDS & our future. Let’s make MAGIC once AGEEN, #WOKENWarriors. pic.twitter.com/m8mRYL45i3
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 13, 2018RELATED: RAW Preview & Discussion Thread: Can T
  
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• Alexa Bliss Says She Plans to “Expose” Ronda Rousey at SummerSlam, Reveals Who She Wants to Face at Evolution

  13-08-2018 21:23
  WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss, who will be defending her Title at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday against Ronda Rousey, recently spoke with Hollywood Life, and below are some interview highlights.
  On threatening to expose Ronda Rousey in her SummerSlam title defense:
  “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 wa
  
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• The British Bulldog’s Daughter Reacts To Her Uncle Jim Neidhart’s Passing

  13-08-2018 21:11
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  Georgia Smith, daughter of The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, posted the following touching tribute to her uncle Jim Neidhart on Instagram: I've just received some sad news in my family that my uncle Jim has passed away… These are only a few nice moments I captured when I saw Jim last, and a small part of all the fun and wonderful times I've shared with Jim. I know I haven't seen Jim much over the years since I've resided in England, but Jim along wi
  
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• Smackdown Star Possibly Injured, WWE Releases Classic Hart Foundation Match, AJ Styles Gets New Action Figure (Videos)

  13-08-2018 21:00
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  The Phenomenal One shows off the Mattel Elite Series 61 AJ Styles action figure, available for the first time ever at the Amazon Treasure Truck this Friday in Brooklyn.
  The Hart Foundation are in no mood to hear the Russian National Anthem and decide to end the Bolsheviks rendition of it a little early.Read Also: Jim Neidhart Reportedly Succumbed to a Fall At Home, Dispatch Audio Released
  Smackdown Live Star Possibly Injured
  According to several
  
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• Enzo Amore Says He Will Never Wrestle Again (Video)

  13-08-2018 20:44
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  Following a controversial firing from the WWE, Enzo Amore has launched a career as a rapper known as Real1. TMZ recently uploaded a video to YouTube where Enzo says he will never wrestle again. He also goes on to say that he will be releasing an album titled “Rosemary’s Baby,” although he didn’t give a date:RELATED: Enzo Amore Makes First Statement About Rape Allegations In The Form Of ‘Phoenix’ Music Video
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• Big Backstage Update On Dean Ambrose’s Return to WWE TV

  13-08-2018 20:44
  As noted, injured WWE star Dean Ambrose is expected to return to the ring in the very near future, after undergoing surgery back in December of 2017.
  According to WrestleVotes, WWE could bring Ambrose back as soon as SummerSlam on Sunday, with Ambrose appearing in the corner for the Seth Rollins in his IC Title match against Dolph Ziggler. The Title bout is expected to remain a singles match, with the idea being that Ambrose will finally even the odds for Seth Rollins against Ziggler and Dr
  
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• Hulk Hogan & Impact Wrestling Comment On Jim Neidhart’s Passing, SSlam ’11 in 60 Seconds (Video), Roku – WWE Contest

  13-08-2018 20:40
  Roku has Tweeted the following announcing a new WWE contest:GIVEAWAY ALERT
  What match are you most looking forward to seeing at this year’s @SummerSlam?
  Reply and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a #Roku Ultra and 3 months to @WWENetwork or a @WWE prize pack! https://t.co/oRCAW9AXcv pic.twitter.com/84lOoRQqMe
  — Roku (@RokuPlayer) August 13, 2018SummerSlam ’11 in 60 Seconds
  WWE has Tweeted the following video featuring SummerSlam 2011 in sixty seconds:#SummerSlam 2011
  
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• WWE Network Schedule For SummerSlam Week

  13-08-2018 20:21
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  WWE.com posted the following WWE Network schedule for this monumental week on the WWE calendar:
  Monday, Aug. 13WWE Shorts: Luke Harper – 10 a.m. ET on demandTable for 3: Gone Viral – Streaming immediately following Monday Night Raw
  Tuesday, Aug. 14205 Live – Streaming live at 10 p.m. ETWWE Marquee Matches: SummerSlam 2013 (Cena vs. Bryan) – 11 p.m. ET
  Wednesday, Aug. 15Monday Night Raw (Episode #1312) – 10 a.m. E
  
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• Drake Maverick Corrects Lio Rush’s Grammar, The Best One Time Tag Team Pairings (Video)

  13-08-2018 20:08
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  Drake Maverick Corrects Lio Rush’s Grammar
  Lio Rush went into promo mode on social media and 205 Live GM Drake Maverick, who has had issues with The Man Of The Hour, tweeted the following dose of shadiness in Rush’s direction:*You’re https://t.co/WBm6GlVr7W
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) August 13, 2018RELATED: Triple H Says ‘205 Live Is A Work In Progress’
  The Best One Time Tag Team Pairings (Video)
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• Jim Neidhart Reportedly Succumbed to a Fall At Home, Dispatch Audio Released, Update On Natalya’s WWE Raw Match

  13-08-2018 19:53
  As we noted earlier today, former WWE star and the father of Natalya, Jim Neidhart, has passed away at the age of 63.
  TMZ is now reporting The Pasco Sheriff’s Office tells TMZ Sports … “Preliminary information indicates that [Neidhart] fell at home, hit his head, and succumbed to his injury.”
  “No foul play suspected. No additional information to release at this time.”
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• Bobby Lashley Talks Being Mentored By Paul Heyman, How He Found His Past Heel Persona, Transitioning to MMA, More

  13-08-2018 19:41
  This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Bobby Lashley! This episode rapidly dives into Lashley’s hilarious memories of his Wrestlemania 23 “Battle of the Billionaires” match & what happened on Monday Night Raw the night after that even involved Lilian herself. He discusses what it was like growing up as a child of a veteran of the United States Army, moving around a lot and having to adapt to different schools, and d
  
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• Mustafa Ali Thanks Fans For Proving Him Wrong, Watch NJPW Mega Star Battle NXT Tag Team Champion In Classic TNA Match (Video)

  13-08-2018 19:34
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  Mustafa Ali Thanks Fans For Proving Him Wrong
  WWE 205 Live star Mustafa Ali tweeted his love for the fans for all of the support that they’ve given him:I thought they'll never realize how hard I work, how much effort I put in or how many obstacles I deal with. Always thought "they'll never know."
  I was wrong. Thank you for the support and appreciation. You do see the work, the effort and the struggle. "They do know." pic.twitter.com/EUW2vWRG6b
  — Mustafa Ali
  
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• WWE Releases Complete Schedule of Events For SummerSlam Week in New York City

  13-08-2018 19:13
  WWE.com has issued the announcement below.
  Be sure to keep it locked to ProWrestling.com this week, as we will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of all the televised events heading into SummerSlam, including Raw, Smackdown Live, NXT, Takeover Brooklyn, SummerSlam, and the Raw and Smackdown fallout shows next week following the PPV!
  STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 13, 2018 – WWE’s SummerSlam returns to the New York City metropolitan area with a week-long lineup of events including
  
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• CM Punk and Colt Cabana Reportedly Sued Each Other in the Past, Speculation On WWE Coaxing The New Lawsuit

  13-08-2018 19:05
  As we reported over the weekend, former WWE star Colt Cabana is suing fellow former WWE star CM Punk for payback of legal fees stemming from the recent lawsuit involving WWE doctor Chris Amann.
  On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, host Dave Meltzer revealed that Punk and Cabana once sued each other in the past, following an automobile accident.
  “Well you know its funny, because I’ve known, I knew some people, this is way back when, but they were best friends, there was a
  
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• Triple H Comments On Jim Neidhart Passing, The Miz & Maryse On TV This Week, New “Miz & Mrs” Preview Videos

  13-08-2018 18:46
  WWE has released the above and below preview videos for this week’s new episode of “Miz and Mrs”. The official show synopsis is as follows:
  “The big day arrives! But can Maryse convince her mom that the delivery room will be off limits?”
  Additionally, Miz and Maryse will be appearing on Wednesday’s episode of the “Today” show on NBC to promote “Miz & Mrs” along with WWE SummerSlam on Sunday. The couple will be appearing during
  
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• Triple H Reacts To The Passing Of Jim Neidhart

  13-08-2018 18:45
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  WWE executive Paul “Triple H” Levesque tweeted his reaction to the horrible news of Jim Neidhart’s passing:The only thing bigger than his on-screen character was his heart.Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart loved performing with & spending time with his family…and he made us all smile while doing it.Thinking of @NatbyNature, @TJWilson, & the entire Hart family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ahWuWGXInv
  — Triple
  
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• RAW Preview & Discussion Thread: Can The B-Team B-Eat The Odds?, Alexa On The Run From Ronda, More

  13-08-2018 18:42
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  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your RAW discussion in the comments section below, in the WZ Forums or via the WZ Facebook Discussion Group.WrestleZone’s live coverage begins at 7:30 pm EST. Use the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter during RAW and your tweet may be featured right here on the main page of WrestleZone!
  Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW will take place from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC.
  Here are WWE.com’s official Quick Hits pre
  
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• The Wrestling World Mourns The Loss Of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart

  13-08-2018 18:25
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  It was announced that Jim Neidhart has passed away today at the age of 63 and many of his colleagues from the wrestling world have went on social media to pay their respects by sharing their thoughts and memories on “The Anvil.” (NOTE: WrestleZone will continue to update this post throughout the day):
  If you couldn't like Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart your the one with the problem.You didn't to always agree with him but if…
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• Brian Pillman Jr. Comments On The Passing Of Jim Neidhart

  13-08-2018 18:14
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  Brian Pillman was a member of the legendary Hart Foundation stable in 1997 until his tragic passing. In the wake of the passing of Jim Neidhart, Brian Pillman Jr. has vowed to make them all proud while offering his condolences:And we WILL make them proud that we continued their legacy! Rest in Peace Anvil and Long live the Hart Foundation!!! https://t.co/yqzRqoT5WO
  — Brian Pillman Jr. (@FlyinBrianJr) August 13, 2018RELATED: Jim “The Anvil” N
  
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• Samoa Joe Names Three Of His Favorite WWE Superstars On the Mic

  13-08-2018 18:10
  WWE Smackdown Live star Samoa Joe, who will face AJ Styles for the WWE Title at SummerSlam on Sunday, recently spoke with Vulture Hound, and below is what Joe had to say on who he thinks are amongst the best talents on the mic in WWE history:
  “I like promo guys for, I’m sure like a lot of people, a lot of different reasons”, he starts. “Obviously, when it came to eliciting a reaction from an audience, especially at the time, I think Ric Flair is the guy who is constantly
  
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• Bret Hart Comments On The Passing Of Jim Neidhart

  13-08-2018 17:53
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  Bret Hart has briefly commented on the loss of his close friend and brother-in-law Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart after it was announced that Neidhart passed away today at the age of 63.Stunned and saddened. I just don’t have the words right now. pic.twitter.com/fcO8Skuuhz
  — Bret Hart (@BretHart) August 13, 2018WrestleZone would like to send all their thoughts and prayers to Bret Hart during this time.
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• Triple H Discusses Tegan Knox’s MYC Injury, More On Brooklyn Cyclones WWE Event, Orton vs Khali Free Match Video

  13-08-2018 17:46
  WWE has released the above video.
  Randy Orton faces a tall task when he takes on The Great Khali on SmackDown.
  More On Brooklyn Cyclones – Connor’s Cure
  As noted, The Brooklyn Cyclones and WWE have partnered to host WWE SummerSlam Night on Thursday, August 16th. The Cyclones and WWE will be raising funds for Connor’s Cure – a pediatric cancer fund – started in honor of WWE Fan Connor Michalek, and complete event information can be found at this link.
  Triple H C
  
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• Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart Passes Away At 63

  13-08-2018 17:40
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  WWE along with the confirmation of Brian Blair have announced that Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has passed away at the age of 63. Neidhart was one of the original members of The Hart Foundation alongside his Hall of Famer brother-in-law Bret Hart. Neidhart spent time in both WWE and WCW. As a member of The Hart Foundation, he was a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion and is the father to current WWE Superstar Natalya.WWE is saddened to learn that Jim “The
  
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• More Details On the Passing of Jim Neidhart, Bret Hart, Ric Flair & The Pro Wrestling World React On Social Media

  13-08-2018 17:28
  As we noted moments ago, WWE has confirmed that former Tag Team Champion Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has passed away at the age of 63, and according to The Blast, the medical examiner for Pinellas County in Florida confirmed to The Blast that Neidhart passed away on Monday morning.
  The report adds The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has said emergency responders were called to the home of Neidhart’s daughter, Natalie, in Wesley Chapel, Florida at 6:37 AM ET. The 911 call repor
  
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• Madison Rayne On MYC, Infographic On Wrestlers Turned Hollywood Stars, One-Time Only WWE Tag Partners (Video)

  13-08-2018 17:14
  WWE has released the above video.
  “CrossFit Breeze-us” died on the vine, but these other tandems rocked the WWE Universe for one night only.
  Madison Rayne On Mae Young Classic
  Former Impact Wrestling Knockout Madison Rayne, who made her WWE debut in the Mae Young Classic under the name Ashley Rayne, commented on her WWE experience with the following Tweet:And then, one day, she did it!@MaeYoungClassic #MYC2 #MaeYoungClassic @WWE
  : @bobmulrenin pic.twitter.com/Pbn66djwHm
  — Madis
  
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• Sami Zayn Shares Inspiring Video, Lince Dorado’s Children Start School, Chris Jericho’s Fozzy Wraps Current Tour

  13-08-2018 17:00
  WWE Superstar, Sami Zayn shared a video on Twitter that he thought was amazing, showcasing someone chasing their dreams and achieving them.
  The video, which you can see below, shows a singer who has performed for 40 years in the subway confirming he will now be going on tour across America. Zayn admitted he was choked up by it, calling the video beautiful.This is amazing. https://t.co/YzGe3our5E
  — Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) August 13, 2018Lince Dorado’s Children Star School
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• Breaking News: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart Passes Away, WWE Comments

  13-08-2018 16:56
  Former WWE star Killer Bee, B. Brian Blair, has announced on Twitter that former WWE star and the father of current WWE star Nattie Neidhart, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, has passed away at the age of 63.
  Neidhart is best known for his time in WWF back in the 1980’s and 1990’s, and he was a two-time WWF Tag Team Champion with Bret Hart as The Hart Foundation tag team.
  We are currently working on confirming more details regarding Neidhart’s
  
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• WWE Announces Details On 1,000th Episode of Smackdown, Vince McMahon Comments, Logo Revealed

  13-08-2018 16:38
  WWE has issued the following press release:SMACKDOWN® 1000 SET FOR OCTOBER 16
  TICKETS AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY
  STAMFORD, Conn., August 13, 2018 – The historic 1,000th episode of WWE® SmackDown Live will take place from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, and air live on USA Network at 8/7C. Tickets are available starting this Friday, August 17 at 10 am ET at the Capital One Arena box office, via www.ticketmaster.com,
  
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• Matches Set For Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Tapings, ‘Uncivil War’ Twitch Special, Mario Kart Tourney Streaming Today

  13-08-2018 16:29
  Impact Wrestling will wrap up its two-nights worth of TV tapings tonight at Rebel Complex in Toronto, and the following matches are being advertised:
  -X-Division Champion Brian Cage vs. Kongo Kong
  -The Lucha Brothers vs. The Cult of Lee
  -Rich Swann vs. Petey Williams
  -Matt Sydal vs. Josh Alexander
  Mario Kart Tourney Airing Live Today
  Impact is also hosting a live Mario Kart tournament via Twitch today, and more details are below:We are LIVE in 30 minutes on Twitch with our Mario Kart VIP Tournam
  
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• Vince McMahon Comments On The 1,000th Episode Of SmackDown, Tickets Going On Sale

  13-08-2018 16:20
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  WWE has released the following information regarding their milestone episode for SmackDown Live coming in October to Washington D.C.:BREAKING: The historic 1,000th episode of #SDLive will emanate from the @CapitalOneArena in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16 and air LIVE at 8/7c on @USA_Network! #SD1000 https://t.co/yTWsNJ6b2x
  — WWE (@WWE) August 13, 2018The following was also released on WWE.com with comments from Vince McMahon:
  The historic 1,000th episode of W
  
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• Mexican Massacre Match Set For MLW War Games, Jay Lethal ROH Title Match Set, Kay Lee Ray On Rival

  13-08-2018 16:16
  MLW has announced a major match for its upcoming War Games show in September featuring Pentagon Jr and La Park.
  Pentagon, who will be cornered by Konnan is set to take on LA Park in a Mexican Massacre Match which is set to be an incredible bout.
  Jay Lethal’s ROH Title Defense Set
  Ring Of Honor has announced that Jay Lethal will defend his Ring Of Honor Championship in London against the winner of the upcoming International Cup at HonorReUnited..@TheLethalJay will defend his #ROH World Titl
  
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• Enzo Amore On If He Will Return to the Ring: “Not In a Million Years”

  13-08-2018 16:16
  Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore, now known as real1, recently spoke with TMZ Sports, and during the interview, which you can watch in full in the video player above, Amore seemed to shoot down the idea that he will ever return to the ring.
  “There ain’t nobody that’s got enough money to put me back in the ring, kid,” Enzo said. “Not unless it’s “Creed 3″ dog and I’m fighting, you know, Creed, Adonis. Me and Fifty Cent vs Adonis an
  
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• What Are Samoa Joe’s Top Five Favorite Video Games? (Video), Shark Boy Resurfaces For ‘The Meg’

  13-08-2018 15:58
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  What Are Samoa Joe’s Top Five Favorite Video Games? (Video)
  UpUpDownDown shared the following video on-line:
  JOEY HEADROCKER a.k.a. Samoa Joe stops in to give us his Top 5 favorite video games of all-time… as of our posting! Will he change up in the future?!RELATED: Kevin Owens Says That There Will Be A New Universal Champion At SummerSlam (Video)
  Shark Boy Resurfaces For ‘The Meg’
  Monster shark movie The Meg is eating away at the competit
  
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• SoCal Val Confirmed For Ring Of Honor UK Shows, Dalton Castle Thanks Fans, PROGRESS Thank Staff

  13-08-2018 15:44
  Ring Of Honor is gearing up for its upcoming UK Tour which will see UK talent take on American wrestlers and SoCal Val has now been confirmed for the shows.
  The broadcaster is set to be at all three of the dates and will be representing FITE TV, likely providing interviews with many of the ROH talents.Next stop: @ringofhonor!See you soon for the #HonorReUnited tour here in the #UK! #Edinburgh 8/26 #Doncaster 8/18 and #London 8/19 …available on @FiteTV! #ROH #ROHUK #FITETV #wrestling pic.t
  
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• Pentagon Jr. & LA Park Set For A ‘Mexican Massacre’ Match At MLW War Games

  13-08-2018 15:37
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / John Jewell
  MLW just released the following information about their War Games event on September 6th:BLOCKBUSTER MATCH SIGNED: PENTAGON JR. VS LA PARK SET FOR MEXICAN MASSACRE MATCH AT MLW’S SEPTEMBER 6 FORT LAURDERDALE TV TAPINGFORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A super fight has been signed as two of today’s most iconic luchadores will finally collide in a one-on-one bout. Pentagon Jr. (cornered by Konnan) vs. LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta&rsq
  
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• Becky Lynch Discusses Which Video Packages Helped Her And How Dusty Rhodes Improved Her Confidence

  13-08-2018 15:13
  The Irish Lasskicker, Becky Lynch recently spoke with Wrestling Compadres regarding some important moments and people in her life. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcription.
  On the “My Sacrifice” video package helping her:
  “Even when it was really tough and I would cry most days, most days I would cry, but it never felt like it was the wrong thing. It was like, this is really hard, and this is the hard that they talk about. Remember those WWE-produ
  
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• Tama Tonga Talks Trash On The G1 With A Bag Full Of Money (Literally) & Tells You Where To Place Your Bets

  13-08-2018 15:11
   
  Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW
  While at the waiting at the airport “Bad Boy” Tama Tonga bashed the G1 Climax tournament and show off his Scrooge McDuck bag of green. Then he made another post telling fans who they should put their chips in for:Money bag money bag money bag pic.twitter.com/TwLu2plG3d
  — 'Bad Boy' Tama Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) August 13, 2018
  Y’all better put all bets on me…I am gonna fuck shit up and my stock will drown any before me. #surebet #tamato
  
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