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• WWE Updates SuperCard App Ahead of SummerSlam, AJ Styles and More WWE Stars Visit Yankee Stadium (Photos)

  15-08-2018 23:59
  WWE’s virtual battling and trading card app, Super Card received Update 6 today, ahead of this weekend’s SummerSlam PPV. The app takes on the SummerSlam theme and adds over 70 new cards including Ronda Rousey, Samoa Joe and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.There’s a brand-new update to @WWESuperCard, JUST in time for the #BiggestEventOfTheSummer @SummerSlam! https://t.co/NzvOoX2utH
  — WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2018AJ Styles & More Visit Yankee Stadium
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• How Was Viewership For the Final WWE Smackdown Before SummerSlam?, Bad News For ‘Miz & Mrs’ Viewership

  15-08-2018 23:54
  This week’s WWE Smackdown Live, which was the final WWE show before SummerSlam this Sunday night, averaged 2.189 million viewers, according to ShowBuzz Daily. This week’s WWE Smackdown viewership was down from last week’s 2.197 million viewership average.
  This week’s show, which featured a main event segment of Samoa Joe reading a letter written by AJ Styles’ “wife”, ranked #6 in overall cable television viewership for the night.
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• Exclusive: Flip Gordon On ROH’s UK Tour, Being The Elite, Brandi Rhodes, ROH’s Growth & More

  15-08-2018 23:37
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  We spoke exclusively to Flip Gordon ahead of Ring of Honor‘s Honor Reunited tour this week, as the promotion’s biggest names perform in Edinburgh, Doncaster and London, with tickets still being available here. Gordon is set to face off against Kip Sabian in the first round of the ROH International Cup in Edinburgh.
  I’ll be at York Hall on Sunday providing WZ readers with live coverage of the London show as Jay Lethal defends his ROH World
  
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• WWE Superstars, Legends & More Come to Peyton Royce’s Defense After Hurtful Comments Made by Dave Meltzer

  15-08-2018 23:36
  Pro Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer came under heavy fire today after audio from a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, where the veteran reporter was heard discussing the attractiveness and weight of WWE Superstar Peyton Royce, made its way around the internet.
  “I thought they had a cool act in NXT, but on the main roster I don’t get a thing out of them,” Meltzer stated. “I don’t think their promos are particularly good. Their wrestling isn’t good. I
  
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• WWE Superstars Enjoy Yankees’ Batting Practice, AJ Styles Arrives In Brooklyn For SummerSlam

  15-08-2018 23:27
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  WWE Superstars Enjoy Yankees Batting Practice
  Bobby Lashley, Charlotte Flair and AJ Styles hung out with the New York Yankees at batting practice today ahead of SummerSlam on Sunday..@MsCharlotteWWE and @fightbobby with @t_masahiro18 at @Yankees batting practice #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/ysk9EJptAi
  — WWE Public Relations (@WWEPR) August 15, 2018
  Adding a lil Flair to these pinstripes @Yankees#SummerSlam WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/sJ2eCDFMWM
  — Charlotte Fla
  
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• Miz & Mrs Viewership Drops Again

  15-08-2018 23:09
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  According to ShowBuzzDaily, the viewership for Miz & Mrs has dropped once again. The final rating for this week’s episode was 1,162,000 viewers which is down from 1,225,000 last week, although considering that the show has already been renewed for a second season, the numbers are clearly still considered to be pretty strong.
  RELATED: Miz And Mrs. Renewed For Season 2The Miz & MaryseINGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 12: Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Marys
  
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• Paige Hits Out At Dave Meltzer

  15-08-2018 22:47
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  Smackdown Live GM Paige has hit out at Dave Meltzer on social media in the wake of the Peyton Royce situation. For those who don’t know, Meltzer, who has since apologised for the incident, made some disparaging remarks about Royce in regards to her appearance and main roster career thus far.
  RELATED: Peyton Royce Speaks Out On Body Positivity, Charlotte Chimes InWhat a prick. Love you sishttps://t.co/oRWMAIWcwR
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWW
  
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• AJ Styles Sends A Message To Samoa Joe, WWE Fans Vote On Their Favourite SummerSlam Main Event

  15-08-2018 22:39
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  AJ Styles Sends A Message To Samoa Joe
  In the wake of Joe’s actions on SmackDown Live, AJ Styles has sent a stern message to The Samoan Submission Machine ahead of their WWE Championship showdown at SummerSlam this Sunday.
  RELATED: Marquee Matches Preview Featuring Cena/Styles (Video)I will NOT be held back on Sunday. Hope Joe enjoyed running his mouth the last couple of weeks … at #SummerSlam he has a phenomenal forearm right for it. #AndStill http
  
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• WATCH: VOW Talks Dean Ambrose Return, Orton Allegations, SummerSlam Picks, Will Joe Dethrone Styles?

  15-08-2018 22:30
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above! A replay of the episode will be available immediately after it airs.
  On this week’s jam-packed SummerSlam preview show, Chris and Nick discuss the following:
  – RIP Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart
  –  Dean Ambrose returns and immediately people are calling for a heel turn
  – Congrats
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Dips Heading Into Summerslam

  15-08-2018 22:21
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.189 million viewers, which is down from last week’s 2.197 million viewers.
  This week’s show was the sixth most watched show on the night in overall viewership, and the top ranked show in the 18-49 demographic. Smackdown has seen a drop two weeks in a row leading into Summerslam, this following a previous four week increase in July.
  WWE Smackdown Live Results (8/14): Final Hype For SummerSlam, More1/2 – 2.720
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• Ask WZ: How Do I Deal w/ A Loud, Snarky Wrestling Fan At Live Events?

  15-08-2018 22:19
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  I was sent the following the following from Twitter user @ecarter606 (Eric Carter) today in a DM via Twitter.
  Eric is allowing me to share his inquiry with the WZ faithful in hopes of getting everyone’s opinions on this issue. Please feel free to shoot him a tweet about it or sound off in the comments section at the bottom of this post:
  Hi Nick, I know this is going to be long winded, apologies ahead of time. I wanted your opinion. You may have covered something like this
  
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• Sean Waltman Opens Up About Jim Neidhart, Gives Thoughts On Cabana Suing CM Punk; Ticket Details For Live X-Pac Podcast

  15-08-2018 22:16
  This week on Sean Waltman‘s Podcast, Sean remembers The Anvil and talks about CM Punk and Colt Cabana’s legal dispute.
  Waltman’s team sent the following transcribed highlights from the episode to WrestleZone. You can hear the full episode in the embedded player at the top of this post or via the links at the bottom of this post.
  Related: Sean Waltman Breaks Down The CM Punk/Colt Cabana vs Dr Amann Trial w/ WZ’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman
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• Triple H Hypes The Official Takeover Themes, Zack Ryder Battles Through A Workout

  15-08-2018 22:15
  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 06: Triple H arrives at the WWE’s First-Ever Emmy “For Your Consideration” Event at Saban Media Center on June 6, 2018 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
  Triple H Hypes The Official Takeover Themes
  Ahead of NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IV this weekend, Triple H has hyped up the official theme songs for the show.Brooklyn is heating up. @grandson and @THEFEVER333 bring the OFFICIAL themes of #NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn. Get re
  
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• Exclusive: ROH COO Joe Koff On ROH/NJPW Selling Out MSG, Did WWE Intervene?, NJPW’s Role In Talks, More

  15-08-2018 21:54
  WrestleZone Radio has just released an exclusive interview with Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff.
  The full audio can be found via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes or in the embedded player at the top of this post.
  WrestleZone has included some transcribed quotes below, we will be releasing more transcribed quotes from Joe throughout the week.
  Related: ROH Confirms The G1 Supercard Sells Out Madison Square Garden
  On how ROH and NJPW were able to secure Madison Square Garden after negotiation
  
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• Dave Meltzer Apologizes To Peyton Royce For Comments About Her Appearance

  15-08-2018 21:49
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  Following the backlash from comments made on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer has apologized to Peyton Royce via Twitter:I'd like to apologize to you.You are an exceedingly attractive woman.I do realize the lengths and pressures on women in the entertainment world to maintain unnatural looks at times and am glad you pointed this out. https://t.co/qkgOrpVQOX
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) August 15, 2018
  Again to everyone, I do want to apologize and I
  
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• Los Angeles Comic Con Teams with Jeanie Buss to Present WOW Superheroes for AXS TV Taping

  15-08-2018 21:30
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  The following was sent to WrestleZone for immediate release:
  LOS ANGELES COMIC CON TEAMS WITHJEANIE BUSS TO PRESENT THE WOWSUPERHEROES FOR AXS TV TAPING
  WOW-Women of Wrestling Returns to Downtown Los Angeles’
  Belasco Theater for Two Nights of Battles on October 10, 11;
  Tickets Are Now on Sale for Both Epic EventsLos Angeles – August 15, 2018 – WOW World Champion, Santana Garrett and more than 25 inspiring WOW Superheroes will battle in action-packed ba
  
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• Triple H On NXT Possibly Moving To FS1, Neville’s Whereabouts, Aleister Black’s Injury, Mae Young Classic, More

  15-08-2018 21:20
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  Triple H hosted a media call today for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 and touched upon a variety of topics.
  Pro Wrestling Sheet was on the call and provided some of the following highlights from it on Twitter.
  On NXT possibly moving to FS1:Triple H compares NXT and it's sub-brands to the territory system. Says it would be great if the NXT champion could be seen as the traveling champion who gets over in different territories with their title.
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• Chris Jericho Calls Himself a “Free Agent”, Scurll vs Callihan On Y2J Cruise, Impact Pulls GFW DVDs Following Lawsuit

  15-08-2018 21:09
  As we noted on Tuesday, Jeff Jarrett and his Global Force Wrestling company have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Impact Wrestling parent company Anthem Sports and Entertainment based on usage of GFW content, and the AMPED content which was taped years ago.
  According to PWInsider.com, Impact Wrestling has pulled the four Global Force Wrestling DVDs which have been available for purchase via the site. The DVDs included the AMPED shows which were filmed for a possible 16 episode
  
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• Sean Waltman On Jim Neidhart’s Passing, Colt Cabana Suing CM Punk, ROH and NJPW Selling Out MSG and More

  15-08-2018 20:30
  
  
  The latest episode of Sean Waltman’s “X-Pac 12360” podcast is now available and can be watched in full in the above video player. The show can also be downloaded via iTunes at this link, and for Android users at this link. The following highlights have been issued.
  On the passing of Jim Neidhart:
  “You know how he was in his promos and backstage interviews and how how he was always giggling? That’s kinda how he always was. I had a lot of fun with Jim. My first exposu
  
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• Daniel Bryan Says The Miz’s Personality Is Partly Why He Wants to Punch Him in the Face, Talks ‘Battling’ WWE Creative

  15-08-2018 20:16
  WWE Smackdown Live star Daniel Bryan recently spoke with IGN after news broke that Bryan would be featured in the WWE 2K19 Showcase Mode, and below are some interview highlights.
  On what kind of goals he has in WWE:
  “Yes, but they’re creative goals,” he explained. “So they’re not along the lines of ‘Okay, time to main event WrestleMania 35!’ It’s not stuff like that. Creating goals like that are very difficult in WWE and can often leave you disappo
  
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• Dash Wilder Calls SummerSlam The Biggest Match Of His Career, Marquee Matches Preview Featuring Cena/Styles (Video)

  15-08-2018 20:00
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Dash Wilder Calls SummerSlam The Biggest Match Of His Career
  Ahead of their Raw Tag Team Championship match at SummerSlam, Dash Wilder of The Revival tweeted exactly what this match means to them:Summerslam.
  Raw tag team titles.Biggest match of our careers.This is what we were made for. pic.twitter.com/oQ7t6435Ge
  — Dash (@DashWilderWWE) August 15, 2018RELATED: A Look At The AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe Rivalry Ahead Of Their WWE SummerSlam Clash (Video)
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• Triple H On If NXT Takeover Shows Will Be Made Longer, The Latest On NXT UK Broadcasting, Neville’s WWE Status

  15-08-2018 19:49
  As noted, WWE star Triple H conducted an NXT Takeover Brooklyn media conference call today, and ProWrestling.com was on-hand for the call. You can read complete call coverage at this link, and below are several news highlights from The Game.Triple H said he wasn’t 100% sure on what was happening with @WWENeville, but called him “one of the most talented guys in the world” and praised him for his work in NXT, and growing the cruiserweight division on 205 Live. #NXTTakeover
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: Tyler Bate Faces Roderick Strong, Street Profits Collide w/ The Mighty, More

  15-08-2018 19:45
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  We encourage you to begin your discussion about tonight’s NXT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Tonight’s episode of NXT takes place from Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:Tyler Bate and Roderick Strong collide ahead of their Brooklyn battle
  Can The Street Profits bring down The Mighty?
  Can Aliyah cu
  
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• Former ECW Original Mikey Whipwreck Talks Training, The ECW Audience, Creation Of His Name And Signature Move, And More

  15-08-2018 19:29
  ECW Original Mikey Whipwreck was recently interviewed by ProWrestlingPost.com. Whipwreck discusses an array of topics including how his name came about, his rise to popularity with the ECW faithful and his remerged popularity. Marc Madison for Pro Wrestling Post sent the following transcription:
  Mikey On his first championship win in Eastern Championship Wrestling:
  ..He made his way to the top rope or something like that and he would be working on me. My arm would be going over him, and I
  
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• Kevin Smith Praises Chris Jericho & Reveals Interesting Job Y2J Had On New Film, New ‘Miz & Mrs’ Synopsis and Bonus Scene

  15-08-2018 19:25
  Below is the synopsis for next week’s new episode of “Miz & Mrs”, and above is a bonus clip from this week’s episode.
  “Mike, Maryse, Monroe, Marjo, and four pets make the move from LA to Austin. What could go wrong?”
  Kevin Smith Praises Chris Jericho & Reveals Interesting Job Y2J Had On New Film
  As noted, Chris Jericho recently filmed a role in Kevin Smith’s new movie “Killroy Was Here”, and Smith posted the following on Instagram, no
  
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• Miz & Maryse Turn “Today” Show Hosts Into WWE Stars, Styles vs Cena Marquee Match, Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  15-08-2018 19:19
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  Styles vs Cena Marquee Match
  At SummerSlam 2016, AJ Styles and John Cena collide in a battle for WWE dominance: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  
  Read Also: John Cena’s Match Revealed For WWE Shanghai Live Event
  Miz & Maryse Turn “Today” Show Hosts Into WWE Stars
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• Big Show Provides Big Update On His WWE In-Ring Return

  15-08-2018 19:00
  WWE star Big Show, who is currently out of action following an injury setback after hip surgery last year, recently spoke with ESPN on his WWE return status.
  “Hopefully within the next couple of weeks, I will be back in the ring,” Big Show said in an interview at a charity event at the Hackensack Meridian Health Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday. “That’s the main goal. I’m actually going to try and get cleared Sunday,
  
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• Chris Jericho Films Role In New Kevin Smith Movie (Photo), ‘WWE Story Time’ Season 3 Details, Starrcast Origins

  15-08-2018 18:54
  Cody Rhodes Tweeted the following on the origin of Starrcast:Being that Starrcast was named after Starrcade, I thought about putting a display together for Dusty.
  Opened the 85’ booking journal to see my birth denoted right under the card. pic.twitter.com/dyXgBTJAaG
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) August 15, 2018Chris Jericho Films Role In New Kevin Smith Movie
  Chris Jericho has landed the role of Gator Chaser in Kevin Smith’s new movie “Killroy Was Here”, and below is
  
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• Impact Wrestling Asks Who Is Your Favorite X-Division Champion Of All Time, Take A First Look At This Week’s Impact (Video)

  15-08-2018 18:53
  Impact Wrestling Asks Who Is Your Favorite X-Division Champion Of All Time
  Impact Wrestling took to Twitter to ask fans who their favorite X-Division champion is. The title has a loaded lineage including names like Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, and AJ Styles. Feel free to put your favorite X-Division champion in the comments below:Who is your favorite X-Division Champion in IMPACT Wrestling history? pic.twitter.com/UiTr1EIi9U
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 15, 2018RELATED: Impact Wrestling L
  
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• Live Notes from Today’s NXT Takeover Media Call; Triple H Talks MYC, Recent Injuries, WWE on FOX and More

  15-08-2018 18:34
  This Saturday the superstars of NXT invade the Barclays Center for the four consecutive year for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IV. Ahead of this weekend’s big event, Triple H speaks with members of the pro wrestling media to discuss Takeover, the future of the NXT brand, the WWE Performance Center and more. Follow along with our live updates below.
  And we’re live!
  — Triple H opens running down the card Takeover card. He says the depth of the brand is “really, really strong&rdquo
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday (8/15) G1 Climax Fallout

  15-08-2018 18:30
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling
  The G1 Climax is over. Stars have been given out. A winner has been crowned. New Japan Fans can finally set their body clocks to local time. Here’s all the fallout and final standings from the 28th annual G1 Climax.
  Okada Parts Ways With Gedo
  The biggest announcement after this year’s G1 Climax was that former-IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada announced that New Japan booker Gedo will no longer be his second for singles
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo Making NXT Live Event Debut, Injured Name & Other NXT Stars at Takeover, Top UK Stars on the Road

  15-08-2018 17:49
  According to PWInsider.com, injured NXT star Oney Lorcan, along with Kacy Catanzaro, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir are all scheduled to be at NXT Takeover Brooklyn on Saturday.
  NXT UK Stars on the Road
  NXT UK stars Danny Burch and Zack Gibson, who won this year’s WWE UK Title tournament, will be on the road working NXT live events this weekend.
  Deonna Purrazzo Making NXT Live Event Debut
  Recent NXT signee and Mae Young Classic Competitor Deonna Purrazzo will be making her first NXT Road
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Praises Recent Podcast Appearance, Tommaso Ciampa Calls Johnny Gargano His ‘Puppet’

  15-08-2018 17:40
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  Stephanie McMahon Praises Recent Podcast Appearance
  Stephanie McMahon has hyped up a recent podcast she appeared on, claiming that she was able to open up and talk about things that she never had before.
  RELATED: Stephanie McMahon On O.A.R. ConcertThank you @Edmylett for this incredible interview; you got me to open up about things I’ve never really talked about before and I’m grateful for the experience! I hope our paths cross again soon!https://t
  
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• Flip Gordon On Which WWE Star Urged Him to Use His Military Background in ROH, Who He Models His Career After

  15-08-2018 17:23
  Ring of Honor star Flip Gordon recently spoke with SportsKeeda and below are some interview highlights.
  Was there ever pressure to incorporate your military background into wrestling? Or is that something that happened organically?
  “At first I didn’t want people to know I was in the [U.S.] Army because I was afraid it had been way too overdone. I was talking with Maria Kanellis after a show and she told me I should start to incorporate it because it’ll come off more natural, an
  
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• Cody & Aldis Up the Ante for ‘ALL IN’, Top NJPW Star Returning to ROH, Classic NJPW Matches to Get English Commentary

  15-08-2018 17:18
  Ring of Honor has released the above video, looking at Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis recently upping the ante before their match at “ALL IN”.
  Classic NJPW Matches to Get English Commentary
  NJPW announcer Kevin Kelly noted on Twitter that classic New Japan Pro Wrestling matches will soon be getting English commentary:We are going to begin bringing some of the classic @njpw1972 matches to life very soon. https://t.co/AP6yYkRhTk
  — Kevin Kelly (@realkevinkelly) August 15, 2018Top NJPW
  
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• International Greetings From Mae Young Classic Competitors, Johnny Gargano vs Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas: Takeover Brooklyn

  15-08-2018 17:09
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  International Greetings From Mae Young Classic Competitors
  WWE has uploaded a video of several international Mae Young Classic competitors greeting viewers in their native languages. The first few rounds of the tournament have now been recorded, but the first show, the Bracketology special, won’t air until the end of August.
  RELATED: Meet All The Mae Young Classic Competitors (Video)Johnny Gargano vs Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas: Takeover Brooklyn
  As we prep
  
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• NXT Takeover Kickoff Show Details, WWE On the Difference Between Various ‘No DQ’ Matches, MYC Talents Speak (Video)

  15-08-2018 17:03
  WWE has released the above video.
  Hear from some Mae Young Classic competitors from around the globe in their own native tongue.
  WWE On the Difference Between Various ‘No DQ’ Matches
  WWE has issued a new fan survey in which the company explains the difference between certain “No DQ” match types, and below is a highlight from the email survey:
  Hardcore Match: a wrestling match where disqualifications, count-outs, and all other rules do not apply in favor of matches th
  
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• When is the Last Time SummerSlam Did Not Feature Cena or Undertaker?, Dean Ambrose Does Big YouTube Numbers

  15-08-2018 16:50
  WWE star Dean Ambrose made his surprise return to Raw this week in the main event segment, and the YouTube clip of The Lunatic Fringe’s return has done big numbers. As of this writing, the segment, which you can watch below, has totaled 4.121 million views.
  When is the Last Time SSlam Did Not Feature Cena or Undertaker?
  Ahead of WWE SummerSlam this weekend, Alfred Konuwa has published a new article over at Forbes.com, and the article delves into the history of SummerSlam, and points out an
  
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• The Miz Hypes Today Show Appearance, Alexa Bliss On If She’s Intimidated By Ronda Rousey

  15-08-2018 16:43
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  The Miz Hypes Today Show Appearance
  As he prepares for his big showdown with Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam this Sunday, The Miz took the time to promote his appearance on the Today Show alongside Maryse this morning.
  RELATED: The Miz’s Family Dinner Turns Into A Meet-And-GreetHeaded to the @TODAYshow w/ this hottie. @marysemizanin #SmokeShow pic.twitter.com/ZnLhtWRoPG
  — The Miz (@mikethemiz) August 15, 2018Alexa Bliss On If She’s Intimidate
  
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• LIVE at 5pm EST: VOW Talks Dean Ambrose Return, Orton Allegations, SummerSlam Picks, Will Joe Dethrone Styles?, More

  15-08-2018 16:36
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above! A replay of the episode will be available immediately after it airs.
  On this week’s jam-packed SummerSlam preview show, Chris and Nick discuss the following:
  – RIP Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart
  –  Dean Ambrose returns and immediately people are calling for a heel turn
  – Congrats
  
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• AJ Styles Reveals When Vince McMahon Stopped Viewing Him as ‘Mid-Card at Best in WWE’

  15-08-2018 16:21
  WWE Champion AJ Styles recently spoke with Dirtfork ahead of his match at SummerSlam this weekend, and below is what Styles had to say when asked about Vince McMahon.
  “From my understanding, I was looked at as a mid-card at best in the WWE. That was the plan and I was okay with that because it was still a great job, a great payday and a great way to take care of my family. I didn’t necessarily think that’s where I was going to be but there was that time when I made my debut and
  
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• Scott Dawson On Bully Ray Criticizing The Revival For Using ‘Hart Attack’, Mark Henry Remembers Jim Neidhart (Audio)

  15-08-2018 16:01
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray was not happy with The Revival using the “Hart Attack” move as a mid-match move as opposed to a finishing move on WWE Raw this week, and Scott Dawson responded with the following:Ugh…
  They used one of the best tag team finishes of all time as a mid match “spot” … WTF?!?
  FTR#RAW #TagTeamTitles @BustedOpenRadio https://t.co/T6dL0Aumch
  — Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 14, 2018
  Sometimes you do things for the money.
  
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• Complete Content Listing for Jim Neidhart Collection Now Available On WWE Network

  15-08-2018 15:52
  WWE Network has added a new Jim Neidhart collection, and below is the full content listing for the collection, per PWInsider.com.
  THE HEART OF AN ANVIL – AUGUST 15, 2018
  Celebrate the life and career of one of wrestling’s most beloved Superstars with this special tribute to Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart.
  BAD NEWS FOR ALLEN! – AUGUST 05, 1983
  In his early days competing in Stampede Wrestling, Jim Neidhart takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Bad News Allen.
  B
  
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• Behind-the-Scenes Daniel Bryan WWE 2K19 Mode, AJ Styles’ First WWE Match Added to Network, HHH NXT Media Call

  15-08-2018 15:50
  UpUpDownDown has released the above video, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the new Daniel Bryan WWE 2K19 Showcase Mode:
  Follow WWE Superstar DANIEL BRYAN as he gives Up Up Down Down a special tour of his former high school in Aberdeen, Washington! During his visit, he gives an EXCLUSIVE look into his Showcase Mode for the upcoming 2K19 video game!
  Triple H Conducting NXT Media Call
  Triple H will be conducting an NXT Takeover Brooklyn media conference call today at 1pm EST. ProWrestling.com
  
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• WWE Adds Jim Neidhart Collection To WWE Network

  15-08-2018 15:48
  WWE has officially added a Jim Neidhart collection to the WWE Network in the wake of his passing. The collection features a series of the best moments and matches from throughout his career, as detailed below courtesy of PWInsider.
  RELATED: Scott Dawson Comments On Using Hart Attack On Raw
  THE HEART OF AN ANVIL
  AUGUST 15, 2018
  Celebrate the life and career of one of wrestling’s most beloved Superstars with this special tribute to Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart.
  BAD NEWS FOR ALL
  
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• WWE Advertise John Cena’s Return Match At WWE Shanghai

  15-08-2018 15:24
  Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  According to PWInsider, WWE has begun advertising the match card for their upcoming show in Shanghai, China. John Cena has been tipped to return at this event for quite some time, and now, he appears to be scheduled to compete in a six-man tag team match alongside Finn Balor & Bobby Lashley to face the team of Constable Baron Corbin, Jinder Mahal & Elias.
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• Former ECW Champion Mikey Whipwreck On Who Created the ‘Whippersnapper’ Name, Why He Appealed to ECW Fans

  15-08-2018 14:51
  Former ECW Champion Mikey Whipwreck recently spoke with ProWrestlingPost.com, and below are some interview highlights.
  On his first championship win in Eastern Championship Wrestling:
  “He made his way to the top rope or something like that and he would be working on me. My arm would be going over him, and I could do it that way. It was very, I don’t want to say anticlimactic, but there really wasn’t anything to it because the whole time I was being beaten up. It was defini
  
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• Sin Cara Confirms Surgery

  15-08-2018 14:50
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  WWE superstar Sin Cara has confirmed that he underwent knee surgery yesterday in Birmingham, Alabama. Many fans were left wondering whether or not he’d sustained an injury after his Instagram story indicated he was in Birmingham for some kind of treatment, and now, we know it to be true. There’s currently no timetable on when he’ll be returning to the ring.
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• Update: Sin Cara Undergoes Knee Surgery (Photo)

  15-08-2018 14:45
  As we noted on Tuesday, WWE star Sin Cara noted that he was in Birmingham, Alabama, which indicated he was dealing with some type of injury.
  Cara has since noted on Twitter that he underwent successful knee surgery this week, and will be out of action as a result. As of this writing, there is no timetable for Cara’s in-ring return, but we will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
  Cara’s Tweet below roughly translates to the following in English:
  Today we did with D
  
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• On This Day In 2010: Daniel Bryan Returns, Charlotte Flair Set For Yankees Batting Practice

  15-08-2018 14:27
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  On This Day In 2010: Daniel Bryan Returns
  On this day eight years ago, another chapter in the Daniel Bryan story was written when he returned at SummerSlam to be a part of Team WWE against The Nexus. Bryan had been released by the company for an incident during Nexus’ initial debut, with his comeback marking an important moment in his rivalry with The Miz. Bryan will square off against his former NXT ‘mentor’ this Sunday at the biggest party of the su
  
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