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• Elias’ NYC Concert Postponed

  16-08-2018 23:59
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  WWE superstar Elias was scheduled to perform a solo concert this Saturday just twenty-four hours prior to SummerSlam, similar to what he did in New Orleans before WrestleMania 34. However, The Drifter has revealed on social media that he has postponed the concert and will instead just perform at the biggest party of the summer, which was also already set to happen.
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• Daniel Bryan Reveals How Likely He Is to Sign a New WWE Deal

  16-08-2018 23:52
  WWE star Daniel Bryan was a guest on the most recent episode of “The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast”, and during the appearance, Bryan clarified his WWE contract status.
  Bryan noted that he has not yet signed a new WWE deal, but added the following, h/t to Pro Wrestling Sheet for the transcription.
  “I think at this point it’s 90-plus-percent.  I would say it’s likely I will sign with WWE,” Bryan said.
  “I have not re-signed yet, but it could happen as
  
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• Daniel Bryan Says He Asked For His WWE Release Prior to Talking Smack Segment With The Miz

  16-08-2018 23:46
  WWE star Daniel Bryan recently spoke with GameSpot, and during the interview, Bryan had the following to say the classic Talking Smack segment which featured him and The Miz:“Miz and I know how to get under each other’s skin, and he was very frustrated at the time because he was the Intercontinental Champion. I think at the time, he was gonna have a PPV match with Apollo Crews. They didn’t even have anything on the show for two weeks before the PPV.
  “So, it’s like h
  
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• Big Update On Daniel Bryan’s WWE Contract

  16-08-2018 23:35
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  During an appearance on Sam Roberts’ Wrestling Podcast, Daniel Bryan revealed that while he hasn’t yet signed a new contract with WWE, he is incredibly close to doing so. The former WWE Champion had been linked with a potential spot at the All In show on September 1st, but judging by these comments (as transcribed by Pro Wrestling Sheet), it would appear as if it’s only a matter of time until a deal is struck with WWE. The contract
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s 5 Greatest Career Moments

  16-08-2018 23:25
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  Brock Lesnar is a sure-fire Hall Of Famer in WWE and a box office megastar wherever he goes. Throughout his WWE and UFC career, he has always been treated as a main event star and has headlined numerous PPVs, with some selling over a million.
  In the world of pro wrestling, he was known as The Next Big Thing when he started and later in his career took The Beast Incarnate moniker. Being a hard-hitter and having an
  
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• Early Reviews Not Looking Good for New Mark Wahlberg, Ronda Rousey Action-Thriller ‘Mile 22’

  16-08-2018 23:20
  The new Wahlberg-driven action thriller Mile 22, starring UFC legend turned WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey, hits theaters this Friday, August 17th and the early reviews have started pouring in.
  Currently the film is holding at just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes with 32 reviews counted so far, indicating a “rotten” production. The Metacritic score is fairing slightly better at 38/100, on a website where the numbers generally skew lower, based on 17 critics indicating “generally unfavo
  
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• WZ Daily Goes Live Today At 5PM CST; What’s Going To Steal The Show At Summerslam?

  16-08-2018 23:13
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  WrestleZone’s signature, daily, pro wrestling punditry show, WZ Daily, returns today at 5 pm CST!
  WZ & 101 WKQX’s Kevin Kellam will take your questions live with fellow WKQX video maverick Giorgio Reyes
  Some of the topics they will discuss on today’s episode include:Ronda Rousey Saying She Is With WWE For The Long Haul 
  NXT Takeover Speculation 
  Fresh Betting Odds for Summerslam
  The Latest On WWE Summerslam WZ Daily go
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin, WWE Summerslam Themed Emojis Coming To Twitter

  16-08-2018 23:03
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  Stephanie McMahon Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin
  Stephanie McMahon has paid tribute to Aretha Franklin following her death earlier today. As noted, Franklin performed America The Beautiful back at WrestleMania III.So incredibly grateful to have met the #QueenOfSoul Aretha Franklin. Thank you for everything you gave to this world. You will be missed ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Hh8y8EdPPA
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 16, 2018RELATED: Stepha
  
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• Becky Lynch On ‘Disappointment’ Over Charlotte Flair’s Role At Summerslam, What The Event Means To Her

  16-08-2018 22:56
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  Becky Lynch spoke with Nick Schwartz for USA Today’s For The Win ahead of Summerslam; you can read a few highlights below:
  Becky on her reaction to Charlotte being added to the title match at Summerslam: 
  “To be honest it was a disappointment, because when she was gone I really feel like I worked my way through the roster, beat everybody I possibly could, and then she shows up…. It really felt like it was going to be my moment and my time t
  
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• Updated WWE SummerSlam Betting Odds: Big Favorite in Top Title Match, The Miz vs Bryan, Ronda Rousey and More

  16-08-2018 22:54
  Below are the updated WWE SummerSlam betting odds, courtesy of Bovada, on Twitter @BovadaOfficial.
  For those unaware of how betting odds work, the number with the minus sign in front of it indicates the match favorite. So, for example, The Miz is currently the favorite to win his match against Daniel Bryan at -160, meaning a bet of $160 would win you $100 if you bet on The Miz to win. Since Daniel Bryan is the underdog, a $100 bet would win you $120.
  Cedric Alexander vs Drew Gulak
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• Updated WWE SummerSlam Betting Odds: Big Favorite in Top Title Match, Miz vs Bryan, Ronda Rousey and More

  16-08-2018 22:54
  Below are the updated WWE SummerSlam betting odds, courtesy of Bovada, on Twitter @BovadaOfficial.
  For those unaware of how betting odds work, the number with the minus sign in front of it indicates the match favorite. So, for example, The Miz is currently the favorite to win his match against Daniel Bryan at -160, meaning a bet of $160 would win you $100 if you bet on The Miz to win. Since Daniel Bryan is the underdog, a $100 bet would win you $120.
  Cedric Alexander vs Drew Gulak
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• SummerSlam Kickoff Available In Virtual Reality, Tyler Breeze On His Reaction To Facing Jushin Liger

  16-08-2018 22:53
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  SummerSlam Kickoff Available In Virtual Reality
  WWE has announced that this Sunday’s SummerSlam Kickoff, which is currently scheduled to feature three matches, will be available in virtual reality.
  RELATED: AJ Styles Hangs Out At Yankee StadiumThis Sunday you can experience #SummerSlam Kickoff LIVE in virtual reality starting at 5 PM ET in the @NextVR app and @Oculus Venues! https://t.co/BAXzzoogtC
  — WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2018Tyler Breeze On His Reac
  
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• Natalya Pays Tribute To Her Father In New Calgary Sun Article

  16-08-2018 22:51
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  Natalya posted her latest article for the Calgary Sun; you can read a few highlights below:
  I really want to thank everyone for all of the love that they’ve shown to my dad and my whole family in the past week.
  It means so much to my sisters, mom and me. My dad would be so touched that you all thought so much of him. To say he was popular would be an understatement.
  I didn’t realize saying goodbye would be this difficult. My dad meant so much to myself and
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s Hardcore SummerSlam Training, Watch a Rare Reigns vs Graves Match, Samoa Joe vs Dreamer (Videos)

  16-08-2018 22:48
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Long before calling Roman Reigns’ matches on Monday Night Raw, Corey Graves goes one-on-one with Leakee in this 2011 Florida Championship Wrestling bout: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Things get extreme when Samoa Joe defends the UPW Heavyweight Championship against Tommy Dreamer in this 2001 match-up: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.As we noted earlier today, WWE Network also uploaded a rare Undertaker vs Brock Lesnar mat
  
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• Latest Betting Odds For WWE Summerslam

  16-08-2018 22:46
  The following figures (courtesy of www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaOfficial) represent the latest betting odds for Sunday’s Summerslam pay-per-view in Brooklyn:
  Summer Slam Odds
  Cedric Alexander vs Drew Gulak
  Cedric Alexander           -140     (5/7)Drew Gulak                   EVEN   (1/1)
  The Miz vs Daniel Bryan&nbs
  
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• AJ Styles Comments On Surpassing JBL’s Title Reign (Video), The Rock Set For TV Appearance, Rousey Does ‘Mile 22’ Q&A

  16-08-2018 22:32
  Wired has released the above video.
  ‘Mile 22’ stars Mark Wahlberg, Ronda Rousey and Lauren Cohan answer the internet’s most searched questions about themselves. What’s Mark Wahlberg’s diet? Does Ronda Rousey have a nickname? Does Lauren Cohan have tattoos? Watch the cast answer all these and more!
  The Rock Set For TV Appearance
  The Rock is scheduled to appear as a special guest on the August 30th edition of “Live with Kelly and Ryan”.
  AJ Styles Comments
  
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• Ryback Releases New Video Announcing His Return to Wrestling TV in 2019, Where Will He Go?

  16-08-2018 22:23
  Former WWE star Ryback recently teased on his podcast that he will be returning to pro wrestling TV soon, and The Big Guy has since released the above video teasing his return could be to WWE, Impact Wrestling, ROH, or NJPW.
  On the Conversation with the Big Guy Podcast, Ryback announced that he would be returning to televised professional wrestling in 2019. Where do you want to see him go?
  Ryback made his WWE TV debut on the 2004 season of “Tough Enough” and went on to make his main
  
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• Seth Rollins Says WWE Does Not Need The Rock vs Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 35

  16-08-2018 22:06
  WWE star Seth Rollins recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights.
  On Brock Lesnar’s WWE deal:
  “From my perspective, I’m not mad at Brock Lesnar for getting a great deal. The guy got a fantastic deal. In a way, it’s a challenge, it’s inspiring. Part of being inspiring is the frustration that, “I don’t have Brock Lesnar’s deal. I’m not the Universal Champion for 600-and-some-odd days wi
  
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• Seth Rollins Says WWE Does Not Need The Rock vs Roman Reigns at WrestleMania

  16-08-2018 22:06
  WWE star Seth Rollins recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights.
  On Brock Lesnar’s WWE deal:
  “From my perspective, I’m not mad at Brock Lesnar for getting a great deal. The guy got a fantastic deal. In a way, it’s a challenge, it’s inspiring. Part of being inspiring is the frustration that, “I don’t have Brock Lesnar’s deal. I’m not the Universal Champion for 600-and-some-odd days wi
  
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• Current Impact Wrestling Lineup For The Jericho Cruise

  16-08-2018 22:04
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  Impact Wrestling tweeted the following lineup for the Jericho Cruise:Confirmed for the @jericho_cruise! @MartyScurll vs. @TheSamiCallihanLAX vs. The Young Bucks@MrGMSI_BCage issues an open challenge to the Bullet Club!
  Book your cabin now! @IAmJerichoHERE: https://t.co/7yHTv3Wdn8 pic.twitter.com/OSWnzGtgt4
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 15, 2018RELATED: Johnny Impact Wants To Take On The Entire Bullet Club
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• Johnny Impact Announces He Will Be On the Chris Jericho Cruise, Issues Huge Match Challenge (Video)

  16-08-2018 21:54
  The official Twitter account of Chris Jericho’s Sea Cruise has officially announced that Johnny Impact will be appearing on the cruise.
  Additionally, as seen in the video below, Impact has issued a huge challenge to face the entire Bullet Club during the cruise which takes place in October, and while Impact says he will face the entire club by himself, he ends the video by saying, “that is, unless, anybody else from Impact feels like joining me.”Johnny Impact (@TheRealMorrison)
  
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• Charlotte Flair Posts An Interesting Throwback Thursday Photo, Progress Wrestling Posts Trailer For Original Series’ 2nd Season (Video)

  16-08-2018 21:45
  MUNICH, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 03: Charlotte Flair takes down Sascha Banks in their match during the WWE Live Munich event at Olympiahalle on November 3, 2016, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Charlotte Flair Posts An Interesting Throwback Thursday Photo
  Charlotte Flair tweeted a picture of herself with the WWE Divas Championship. Charlotte was, of course, the last Divas Champion what makes this post interesting is that on television, they seem to have effective
  
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• Johnny Impact Wants To Take On The Entire Bullet Club

  16-08-2018 21:35
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  Impact Wrestling just retweeted the following post from the official Twitter for Chris Jericho‘s Cruise where Johnny Impact says he wants to take on the entire Bullet Club:.@TheRealMorrison is ready to face The Bullet Club on the @jericho_cruise! The Mayor of Slamtown is ready to rule over all 27 (?) members of The Bullet Club! @IAmJericho https://t.co/46WxZ1HtMM
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 16, 2018RELATED: Preview Tonight’s Impact And
  
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• Becky Lynch On Why Now Might Not Be the Right Time For WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles

  16-08-2018 21:34
  WWE Smackdown Live star Becky Lynch spoke with The New York Post ahead of her WWE SummerSlam match, and below are some interview highlights.
  On why now might not be the right time for Women’s WWE Tag Team Titles:
  “So if you have four people going for the tag titles or six, it’s just, how many tag teams are you going to have and who’s going for the titles?” Lynch said. “When you consider there is lots of intergender stuff at the moment with Lana and Zelina
  
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• Ronda Rousey Already Talking About Extending Her Contract With WWE; More Details

  16-08-2018 21:04
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  Ronda Rousey was recently interviewed by ESPN and she talked about already being in discussions to extend her contract because she’s loving WWE so much:
  We had a set timeline set, and now we aren’t so sure about it because I love it so much. I guess that’s the best thing that could’ve happened, that I would love it so much it would be so hard to stop. I can see why people have a hard time leaving this industry because it’s su
  
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• AJ Styles Hangs Out At Yankee Stadium, New Footage Emerges Of The Night That Aleister Black Was Attacked

  16-08-2018 20:36
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  AJ Styles Hangs Out At Yankee Stadium
  WWE posted the following video on YouTube of WWE Champion AJ Styles hanging out at Yankee Stadium:
  The Phenomenal WWE Champion dives into SummerSlam Week when he joins The Queen and Bobby Lashley for a trip to the Bronx to hang with the New York Yankees and talk about all the excitement of The Biggest Event of the Summer.New Footage Emerges Of The Night That Aleister Black Was Attacked
  WWE just tweeted the following foot
  
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• NXT Releases New ‘Surveillance Footage’ of Aleister Black Attack, Justin Credible Arrested, Trish and Lita Appearance

  16-08-2018 20:11
  WWE NXT has released the following new video featuring more footage of the “attack” on Aleister Black which took him out of the Takeover Brooklyn main event.BREAKING: New surveillance footage from the night of @WWEAleister‘s attack has surfaced. @KaylaBraxtonWWE is here with the latest. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/66EjBmsDXP
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 16, 2018
  Read Also: Black Reportedly Undergoes Surgery After Recent Injury; Potential Timetable for His Return
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• Zelina Vega On the Importance Of Her Pairing with Andrade Almas: “He Has Become Such a Part of Me”

  16-08-2018 19:58
  WWE stars Zelina Vega and Andrade “Cien” Almas were guests on today’s edition of Busted Open Radio on Sirius XM Fight Nation 93, and during the appearance, which you can listen to a clip of below, Vega had the following to say on working with Almas:
  “I think more than anything, he has become such a part of me. I remember when I was first going to have my match with Lana, I was like, ‘wait, my entrance, it’s alone? Without him? What do you mean?’ We ended
  
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• Vega And Almas Keep It “Tranquilo,” Allie Takes On Su Yung In An Impact First Look (Video)

  16-08-2018 19:45
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  Vega And Almas Keep It “Tranquilo”
  Zelina Vega and Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas always have time to strike their Tranquilo pose, even after an interview with El Diario Nueva York. Time will tell if they’ll strike this pose after their match at SummerSlam as well:#Tranquilo with @AndradeCienWWE at @eldiarionyThank you for the interview! So much fun! pic.twitter.com/YGGHpWmEru
  — Zelina Vega (@Zelina_VegaWWE) August 16, 2018RELATED: John
  
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• AJ Styles Hangs Out With Giancarlo Stanton, Ricochet Highlight Reel (Videos), El Ligero Hypes NXT UK at Festival

  16-08-2018 19:37
  WWE has released the above video, featuring AJ Styles visiting Yankee Stadium this week while in New York City for SummerSlam week:
  The Phenomenal WWE Champion dives into SummerSlam Week when he joins The Queen for a trip to the Bronx to hang with the New York Yankees and talk about all the excitement of The Biggest Event of the Summer.
  Ricochet NXT Highlight Reel
  WWE has released the following video, featuring a Ricochet highlight reel heading into Takeover on Saturday. Ricochet is set to chall
  
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• Randy Orton and WWE Employees Reportedly Mock Recent Allegations At WWE Smackdown Tapings

  16-08-2018 19:16
  As we noted last week, WWE star Randy Orton’s name came up in connection with a 2012 interview conducted by former WWE creative team member Court Bauer, in which Bauer alleged that Orton used to haze members of the WWE creative team in a very vulgar manner.
  WWE responded to the developing situation by issuing a statement claiming the company is “looking into the matter”.
  According to Cassidy Haynes and BodySlam.net, the entire situation does not seem to be bothering The Vi
  
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• First Look At Ronda Rousey In WWE 2K19, Top 10 Virtual Spears (Videos)

  16-08-2018 19:13
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  First Look At Ronda Rousey In WWE 2K19
  WWE 2K tweeted a link to an interview that Ronda Rousey did for ESPN and also revealed the first screenshot of Ronda in WWE 2K19:.@espn just posted an interview with @RondaRousey where she talks about her @WWE career, her appearance in #WWE2K19, and shows off her character's VERY FIRST SCREENSHOT! https://t.co/U8ZWyzCfe1 pic.twitter.com/vEADnQN9gH
  — WWE 2K19 (@WWEgames) August 16, 2018RELATED: Rey Mysterio Gives An Up
  
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• ROH Honor Re-United Airing Live Today, Impact Wrestling Releases Full Card For Upcoming ‘Night of the Dummies’ PPV

  16-08-2018 18:43
  The following press release has been issued:
  IMPACT WRESTLING & XCITE WRESTLING PRESENTONE NIGHT ONLY PAY PER VIEW
  Saturday Night, August 25thAmerican Legion Post 8076 Main St – Binghamton, NY
  VIP Front & 2nd Row and VIP GA Doors: 4:30 pmGeneral Admission Doors: 6:00 pmBell Time: 7:00 pm
  Ticket Prices:Reserved VIP Front Row: $50.00 SOLD OUTGeneral Admission: $15.00Reserved Second Row: $25VIP UPGRADE: $25
  NIGHT OF THE DUMMIES Pay Per View Matches Include:
  – Eddie Edwards vs El
  
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• Preview Tonight’s Impact And Watch The Cold Open, Jimmy Jacobs Says He Will “F*** Up Johnny Impact”

  16-08-2018 18:38
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  Preview Tonight’s Impact And Watch The Cold Open
  Impact Wrestling tweeted the following preview for tonight’s Impact including a Street Fight pitting The OGz against LAX:TONIGHT AT 8/7c on @PopTV/@fightnet/@GameTVCanada!OGz vs. LAX Street Fight@TheSamiCallihan vs. @ReyFenixMx@AllieImpact vs. @realsuyung@Lady_Scarlett13's Smokeshow@AustinAries and @realKILLERkross speak@joeshendry vs. @TheEliDrake @JimmyJacobsX vs. @TheRealMorrison pic.twitter.com/X5kcHY
  
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• Big Cass To Issue First Comments Since WWE Release, WWE 2K18 Rib Shattering Spears, Angle vs Lesnar (Videos)

  16-08-2018 18:34
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  At SummerSlam 2003, WWE Champion Kurt Angle defends his title against The Beast in a WrestleMania XIX rematch: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  A maneuver that has been repeated since the dawn of sports entertainment, a number of superstars use the Spear to completely immobilize their opponents!
  
  Big Cass To Issue First Public Comments Since WWE Release
  Championship Wrestling League has announced that former WWE star Big Cass will be
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion: Jimmy Jacobs v Johnny Impact, Hear From Aries & Kross, Su Yung v Allie, More

  16-08-2018 18:09
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  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets will appear in our l
  
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• WWE Reportedly Changed Plans For Mae Young Classic Finals Due to Talent Injury (Contains Spoilers)

  16-08-2018 17:53
  As noted, WWE NXT star Tegan Nox suffered another injury setback during this year’s Mae Young Classic tapings, when she appeared to have broken her knee during her first round tournament match.
  During yesterday’s NXT Takeover media conference call with Triple H, The Game did not specify when Nox will be returning from injury, but he did note that she has a “long road” ahead of her.
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, there were plans in place for Nox to be involved in the f
  
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• AJ Styles Breaks WWE Title Record, Carmella SSlam Week Live Interview (Video), HHH Going Live After Takeover

  16-08-2018 17:35
  WWE has released the above video, featuring a live SummerSlam week interview with Carmella.
  SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella previews her title clash against Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.
  Triple H Going Live After Takeover
  Triple H has announced he will be doing a live Facebook Q&A with Cathy Kelley immediately following NXT Takeover on Saturday night:Head over to my official Facebook page (https://t.co/4an7NwfrQW) following #NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn for an exclusive post-show inter
  
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• Who Is ‘Mr. SummerSlam’?, Carmella Live SummerSlam Interview (Video)

  16-08-2018 17:27
  Who Is ‘Mr. SummerSlam’?
  We already know that “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels holds the designation of “Mr. WrestleMania,” but WWE wants to know who you think deserves the honor of being called “Mr. SummerSlam“: There can only be one. #SummerSlam
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:06am PDTRELATED: 5 Records Seth Rollins Holds In WWE
  Carmella Live SummerSlam Interview (Video)
  WWE shared the following video on-line:
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• WrestleMania Celebrity and Legendary Singer Aretha Franklin Passes Away, WWE Issues Statement

  16-08-2018 17:21
  Legendary singer, WrestleMania celebrity and “The Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin, passed away today at the age of 76 after battling pancreatic cancer.
  Franklin performed the song “America the Beautiful” at two WWE WrestleMania events, with the first performance taking place at Wrestlemania 3 at the Pontiac Silverdome in 1987. The second performance took place at WrestleMania 23 in Detroit at Ford Field. Additionally, Franklin’s song “Who’s Zoomin&r
  
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• Triple H Announces Post-Show Interview After NXT TakeOver This Saturday

  16-08-2018 17:09
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  Triple H shared the following announcement on his social media accounts regarding the post-show events after NXT TakeOver Brooklyn 4:
  Watch an exclusive interview with Cathy Kelley RIGHT HERE immediately following #NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn. ‬‪#NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn streams LIVE on WWE Network this Saturday at 7pm ET. #WeAreNXT WWE NXT ‬
  Posted by Paul "Triple H" Levesque on Thursday, August 16, 2018RELATED: New Era Shares A Golden
  
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• Ronda Rousey Provides Big Update On Her WWE Future

  16-08-2018 17:05
  WWE Raw star Ronda Rousey recently spoke with ESPN to promote her appearance in this year’s WWE 2K19 video game, and below are some interview highlights.
  On her time so far in WWE:
  “I love this way more than I ever thought I would,” Rousey told ESPN this week, as she prepares to face Alexa Bliss for the WWE Raw Women’s Championship at SummerSlam on Sunday at the Barclays Center.
  “We had a set timeline set, and now we aren’t so sure about it because I love it s
  
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• WWE Wants To Know What You Think Will Happen At SummerSlam, Ronda Rousey Does A Judo ‘Throwback’ (Photo)

  16-08-2018 17:00
  MIAMI, FL- SEPTEMBER 01: Roman Reigns reacts during the WWE Smackdown on September 1, 2015 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)
  WWE Wants To Know What You Think Will Happen At SummerSlam
  WWE went to social media to get the fans’ predictions on what will happen at SummerSlam on Sunday, particularly on the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey vs. Alexa Bliss matches:Will #RondaRousey win her first championship in @WWE?
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• First Look at Ronda Rousey in WWE 2K19 (Photo), Would WWE Move Takeover Due to G1 at MSG?, SSlam Week Update

  16-08-2018 16:56
  A fan recently asked PWInsider.com if WWE would consider moving its Takeover event the night before WrestleMania 35 to Friday night, so as not to compete with the G1 Supercard event at MSG, and it was noted that WWE has no plans to move the event.
  The current WrestleMania weekend schedule has the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday night, and Takeover on Saturday night. Both events are emanating live from The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
  WWE SummerSlam Week Superstar Appearances
  As SummerSlam we
  
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• ‘The Queen Of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Passes Away At 76, What Were Her Ties To Wrestling?

  16-08-2018 16:43
  Aretha Franklin attends the 2017 Bardavon Gala: An Evening With Aretha Franklin at the 1869 Bardavon Opera House on March 12, 2017 in Poughkeepsie, New York.
  WrestleZone is saddened to learn that legendary singer and Motown icon, Aretha Franklin, passed away today at the age of 76 after battling pancreatic cancer which was confirmed by her niece Sabrina Owens. “The Queen Of Soul” was put in hospice care at her home a few days ago.
  Franklin indeed had her wrestling ties as she sang &l
  
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• Alexa Bliss On Her WWE SummerSlam Match: “Why Not Let It Be the Main Event”?

  16-08-2018 16:27
  WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss spoke with The Mirror ahead of her Title match against Ronda Rousey at WWE SummerSlam, and below are some interview highlights.
  On her and Alexa Bliss possibly headlining SummerSlam:
  “You have the five-time WWE Champion going up against a UFC Hall of Famer. Why not let it be the main event?
  “I do I believe that with the women’s evolution going the way it is, then why not? But if not, then it is still great that I get to have a match wi
  
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• Undisputed Era Shares A Golden Group Photo Before TakeOver, A Superstar Gets Stolen In ‘Battle Of The Brands’ (Video)

  16-08-2018 16:15
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  Undisputed Era Shares A Golden Group Photo Before TakeOver
  In very Four Horseman-like fashion Adam Cole shared the following photo of his Undisputed Era compatriots before taking over Brooklyn this Saturday: This is the #ERA that you all live in…and the times aren’t changing. #UndisputedERA is forever. #AdamColeBayBay
  A post shared byadamcolepro (@adamcolepro) on Aug 16, 2018 at 3:14am PDTRELATED: Ricochet & Adam Cole Look Ahead To TakeOver, Ron &
  
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• New Era Shares A Golden Group Photo Before TakeOver, A Superstar Gets Stolen In ‘Battle Of The Brands’ (Video)

  16-08-2018 16:15
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  New Era Shares A Golden Group Photo Before TakeOver
  In very Four Horseman-like fashion Adam Cole shared the following photo of his New Era compatriots before taking over Brooklyn this Saturday: This is the #ERA that you all live in…and the times aren’t changing. #UndisputedERA is forever. #AdamColeBayBay
  A post shared byadamcolepro (@adamcolepro) on Aug 16, 2018 at 3:14am PDTRELATED: Ricochet & Adam Cole Look Ahead To TakeOver, Ron “The Trut
  
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• Outside Street Fight, Segment Debut & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Rich Swann Match Set for Twitch Special

  16-08-2018 16:04
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:
  Outside Street Fight:-LAX vs. The OGz
  -Rey Fenix vs. Sami Callihan
  -Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion Su Yung vs. Allie
  -Scarlett Bordeaux debuts “The Smoke Show”
  LAX square off with the OGz in a brutal STREET FIGHT THIS THURSDAY on IMPACT Wrestling!
  What are you most looking forward to on tomorrow’s episode of IMPACT?
  We are only 24 HOURS AWAY! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.co
  
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• Natalya Posts In-Depth Blog Remembering Her Father Jim Neidhart

  16-08-2018 15:46
  WWE star Natalya, who lost her father, Jim Neidhart, on Monday of this week, has written a new blog for The Calgary Sun remembering the former WWE Tag Team Champion. Below is a blog excerpt:
  Judging by the tributes that have poured in this week, Daddy, you really left your mark on the fans!
  Growing up, I had no idea just how hard my dad worked to make it all work. He spoiled my sisters Jenni, Muffy and I with nonstop trips to 7-Eleven for whatever goodies we wanted (we were only allowed to get f
  
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