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• News On Post-Bound For Glory Impact TV Tapings, Hideo Itami Hypes HOAH Return, Update On Foley – Viceland Series

  22-08-2018 23:36
  According to PWInsider.com, Impact Wrestling will be holding its post-Bound for Glory TV tapings at The Melrose Ballroom in Queens, NYC. This is the same venue in which Impact will hold Bound For Glory, and the TV tapings will take place on Monday and Tuesday, October 15th and 16th.
  Update On Foley – Viceland Series
  As we noted earlier today, via PWInsider, this fall Viceland will be releasing a new pro wrestling documentary series titled Dark Side of The Ring, and the show will be na
  
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• Lio Rush Calls Himself One In A Million, WWE Q&A With Sheamus & Sasha Banks

  22-08-2018 23:35
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  Lio Rush Calls Himself One In A Million
  205 Live’s Lio Rush continues to cut some interesting promos on social media, as he attempts to make a run up the ladder of the cruiserweight division.It’s ok to sometimes put that ego to the side. These are just a few of many reasons why the #ManOfTheHour just can’t be touched. I am that 1 in 1 million. #23YearOldPieceOfGold. ⏳@WWE @WWE205Live pic.twitter.com/6mG2TDRA01
  — M.O.T.H ⌛A
  
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• Update On Brock Lesnar’s Future

  22-08-2018 23:13
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  According to PWInsider, the general feeling in WWE regarding Brock Lesnar‘s future is that ‘the door is open’ for The Beast Incarnate to return. The company have resigned themselves to the fact that his attention will be solely on returning to the octagon in order to challenge Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight Championship over the course of the next few months. After that, however, they’re more than happy to
  
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• Miz & Mrs Viewership Rises

  22-08-2018 22:55
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  According to ShowBuzzDaily, the viewership went up for this week’s episode of Miz & Mrs. The show picked up a final total of 1,235,000 viewers which is up from last week’s total of 1,162,000. In addition to that, it’s also slightly higher than the week prior which brought in 1,225,000 viewers.
  RELATED: Press Release: USA Network Picks Up 14 More Episodes Of Miz And Mrs LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12: Pro wr
  
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• ‘Miz & Mrs’ Viewership Increases, Kaitlyn Discusses WWE Return for MYC, Lio Rush On Why He Can’t Be Touched (Videos)

  22-08-2018 22:45
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of “Miz & Mrs”, which was the episode before next week’s season finale, averaged 1.235 million viewers, which is up from last week’s 1.162 million viewership average.Next Tuesday. #SummerFinale of #MizAndMrs you heard correct. https://t.co/s4duAglKLJ
  — The Miz (@mikethemiz) August 22, 2018
  Giving you all the previews you need to get you ready for TONIGHT! An all new episode of #MizAndMrs on @usa_network imme
  
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• Backstage News On Brock Lesnar’s WWE Future Following SummerSlam, PPV Booking, Rumor Killer On Raw Plans

  22-08-2018 22:36
  Following his loss to Roman Reigns at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday night, former Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is finished with his current WWE obligations.
  According to PWInsider.com, while the door is always open for Lesnar to return to WWE, the feeling within the company is that he will be taking some time of WWE so he can focus on his upcoming UFC fight against Daniel Cormier. Once Lesnar’s fight against Cormier is in the books, the belief is WWE would “love” to have Lesnar b
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership Soars As WWE Wraps SummerSlam Week in Brooklyn

  22-08-2018 22:27
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live, which was the final event at The Barclays Center in New York City after a four-day run for SummerSlam week, featuring the final fallout from Sunday night’s PPV.
  The show also featured the return of Brie Bella, hype for WWE Hell in a Cell, the continuation of Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair’s rivalry, Jeff Hardy getting revenge on Randy Orton, and the crowning of new Smackdown Tag Team Champions in The New Day.
  According to ShowBuzz Dai
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Sees Big Increase, Posts Highest Total Since April

  22-08-2018 22:19
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.437 million viewers, which is up from 2.189 million viewers last week.
  This week’s episode of Smackdown, highlighted by The New Day’s tag title win over the Bludgeon Brothers, was the eleventh most watched show on the night overall, and the top rated show in the 18-49 demographic. Smackdown posted the highest total in overall viewership since the April 24th episode brought in 2.549 million viewers.
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• Vince McMahon Thanks New York & The WWE Universe Following SummerSlam

  22-08-2018 22:14
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  WWE chairman Vince McMahon has taken to social media in order to thank the WWE Universe following a successful SummerSlam weekend. In addition to NXT Takeover, Raw & SmackDown Live, the biggest party of the summer itself was considered to be one of the best editions of the event in years.Thank you to everyone in New York and to all of our WWE fans around the globe for making this year’s #SummerSlam the party of the summer. None of this happens without you
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling To Stream Live On Twitch From Wrestling MediaCon In The UK

  22-08-2018 22:13
  Wrestling MediaCon and Impact Wrestling issued the following release:
  For Immediate Release – August 22, 2018
  IMPACT Wrestling to Stream Live on Twitch from Wrestling MediaCon on Sept. 9 in Manchester
  TORONTO | LONDON – IMPACT Wrestling has announced the company’s first live event in the UK in almost three years will stream live Sunday, Sept. 9 at 5:00 p.m. UK time (12:00 p.m. ET) exclusively on Twitch.tv.
  IMPACT vs. The UK emanates from Wrestling MediaCon in Manchester. Ticke
  
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• Bray Wyatt Coming After The Shield?, Vince McMahon Thanks Fans For SSlam Week, Cody Rhodes – DPP Video

  22-08-2018 21:57
  Vince McMahon Tweeted the following, thanking fans for SummerSlam week in New York City:Thank you to everyone in New York and to all of our WWE fans around the globe for making this year’s #SummerSlam the party of the summer. None of this happens without you. pic.twitter.com/vSu6SiTEpN
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) August 22, 2018Cody Rhodes – DPP Video
  WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page has released the following video:Proud to be counted as a member of the #NightmareFami
  
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• Becky Lynch Takes Shot at “Enhanced” WWE Women Amidst Controversial Body Remarks

  22-08-2018 21:53
  WWE star Becky Lynch recently conducted an in-character interview with Gorilla Position after turning heel at WWE SummerSlam, and below is what Lynch had to say on her match and subsequent actions at the PPV this past Sunday.
  “I don’t understand what people are saying to me when they say ‘well done’, because I went in there with the intention of winning the title, and I currently do not have the title. And I have been burning a hole through the women’s division on S
  
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• Rusev Reveals His Favorite SummerSlam Memory And WrestleMania Dream Matches (Video)

  22-08-2018 21:36
  Rusev Reveals His Favorite SummerSlam Memory And WrestleMania Dream Matches (Video)
  WWE SmackDown Live superstar Rusev revealed his favorite SummerSlam memory of all time and talked about three potential WrestleMania dream match during an interview with the Gorilla Press. “The Bulgarian Brute” also told the reporter that his “most-annoying habit” is being stubborn and shared his thoughts on the controversial Hulk Hogan.
  During the interview, Rusev was asked about his fav
  
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• Bucks And Cody On Jericho’s Podcast, Brandi And Cody Rhodes Make Whiskey Chicken (Video)

  22-08-2018 21:30
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  Bucks And Cody On Jericho’s Podcast
  Cody Rhodes And The Young Bucks are guests on today’s Talk Is Jericho and as Jericho said on Twitter The Young Bucks have a new theme song they have debuted on the podcast:NOW on @TalkIsJericho– @NickJacksonYB, @MattJackson13 & @CodyRhodes talk @ALL_IN_2018! Plus the debut of #TheYoungBucks new entrance music!
  — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 22, 2018RELATED: Who In WWE Would Cody Rhodes Book At
  
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• Jim Ross Says the “Roles Are Reversed a Little Bit” in the Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair Rivalry

  22-08-2018 20:57
  The topic of Becky Lynch generating a positive crowd reaction after turning on Charlotte Flair at SummerSlam at this week has been a hot one, and most recently, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross weighed in on the situation on today’s episode of Busted Open Radio on Sirius XM Fight Nation 93. Below is what Ross had to say on the New York City crowd cheering Becky this week:
  “Both of them are main event level folks, and it just seems to me that based on the crowd reaction, which I still weigh
  
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• Steve Austin Gets Mistaken For Goldberg At A Denny’s

  22-08-2018 20:54
  Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic
  Steve Austin just tweeted from Denny’s staying that he was just mistaken for Goldberg before tweeting what he had for breakfast:Just got mistaken for @Goldberg at Denny’s this morning. I’ve never been so insulted. #whosnext? pic.twitter.com/J00swcYHBd
  — Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) August 22, 2018Stories like these are always fun the and light-hearted but I can’t help but wonder how many times has happened to both men while the
  
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• Latest Promo For New ‘Total Divas’ Season, El Ligero Hypes NXT UK TV Tapings, WWE Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  22-08-2018 20:49
  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.
  As the women of WWE continue to break barriers, the ladies of Total Divas are poised to experience their triumphs to the fullest. The new season of Total Divas returns to E! Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 9/8 C.
  This is what a Superstar looks like.Watch the women of #TotalDivas go all in on the new season start
  
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• WWE Officially Confirms Erick Rowan’s Injury

  22-08-2018 20:40
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE.com officially confirmed Erick Rowan‘s injury just a day after The Bludgeon Brothers dropped the SmackDown Tag Team Championships to The New Day:
  Rowan of The Bludgeon Brothers has suffered a torn right bicep, WWE.com has learned.
  The former SmackDown Tag Team Champion is currently scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the injury this week.
  RELATED: WWE Smackdown Live Results
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• WWE Officially Confirms Erick Rowan Injury and Subsequent Surgery

  22-08-2018 20:37
  As noted, former WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion Erick Rowan suffered a biceps injury during his match against The New Day at SummerSlam and WWE.com has confirmed the injury, along with Rowan needing surgery to repair the injury, with the following statement:
  Rowan of The Bludgeon Brothers has suffered a torn right bicep, WWE.com has learned.
  The former SmackDown Tag Team Champion is currently scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the injury this week.
  Stick with WWE.com for news on Rowan&rsquo
  
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• Representative For Bill Goldberg Issues Statement On Hackers Continuing to Target Goldberg’s Twitter Account

  22-08-2018 20:15
  WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg was the victim of yet another Twitter account hack today, and this time the perpetrator posted comments taking aim at President Donald Trump. The hacked Tweets have since been deleted.
  The hack comes after a number of incidents in which the WWE Hall of Famer has had his social media account compromised, and a member of Team Goldberg, Louis “Uncle Louie” Gregory, has issued the following statement in regards to the most recent hack:“The Official G
  
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• Becky Lynch Says She Can’t Be Held Back Forever, Watch The Full Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon Hell In A Cell Match (Video)

  22-08-2018 20:09
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Becky Lynch Says She Can’t Be Held Back Forever
  Becky Lynch tweeted the following after her melee with Charlotte Flair last night on SmackDown:They can’t hold me back forever, Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/dZn0sbk9fN
  — Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) August 22, 2018RELATED: WWE Smackdown Live Results
  Watch The Full Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon Hell In A Cell Match (Video)
  WWE posted the following full match to YouTube:
  Shane-O-Mac and Kevin Owens f
  
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• Cody Rhodes Reveals How Bullet Club Will Handle the Future When Their ROH and NJPW Contracts Expire

  22-08-2018 20:04
  Cody Rhodes participated in a Starrcast conference call earlier today to hype the upcoming Starrcast weekend and “ALL IN” event, and during the call Rhodes addressed the future of the Bullet Club as their contracts are soon set to expire with ROH and NJPW.
  “As far as what’s next, I really wish I could answer, ” said Cody, via PWInsider.com. “A lot has happened in the last few weeks. A lot of discussions about the future. One thing that’s special about th
  
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• Bill Goldberg’s Twitter Hacked: Random, Misspelled, Anger-Filled Tweets Directed At Donald Trump

  22-08-2018 19:48
  12 Jun 1998: Bill Goldberg looks on during the WCW Bash at the Beach at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Elsa Hasch /Allsport
  WCW Legend Bill Goldberg had his Twitter hacked today and what it resulted in were very angry tweets directed at the White House and Donald Trump. The hacker posing as Bill said he received threats from the FBI and even challenged Trump to a fight. Some of the language used is NSFW:Goldberg later tweeted that he was “obviously” ha
  
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• First-Look at Impact’s Mexican Death Match (Video), Taya Valkyrie to Make MLW Debut, BFG Legends of the Ring

  22-08-2018 19:40
  Impact Wrestling has released the above video.
  It’s Sami Callihan vs Pentagon Jr in a MEXICAN DEATH MATCH this Thursday on IMPACT Wrestling 8pm ET!
  BFG Legends of the Ring Event
  Impact Wrestling has announced a Legends of Wrestling event will be taking place the night before Bound for Glory in October, and below are details:The stars and Knockouts of IMPACT Wrestling will take part in the Legends of the Ring Wrestling convention in Monroe, New Jersey the day before Bound For Glory!
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• Mick Foley to Narrate New Viceland Wrestling Series, WWE Hypes UK Title Match, KO vs Shane Free Match (Video)

  22-08-2018 19:24
  WWE has released the above video.
  Shane-O-Mac and Kevin Owens fight tooth-and-nail in their Falls Count Anywhere Hell in a Cell Match: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Mick Foley to Narrate New Viceland Pro Wrestling Series
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will be narrating a new pro wrestling documentary series titled “The Dark Side of The Ring”, being produced by Viceland.
  The series will premiere this fall and will cover controversial moments in p
  
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• Jim Ross Confirms Sequel To His Best Selling ‘Slobberknocker’ Autobiography; More

  22-08-2018 18:30
  Author Paul O’Brien and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross have seemingly reached an agreement for a follow-up book to Jim’s smash autobiography, Slobberknocker. Paul tweeted the following and it was retweeted by Jim seemingly confirming the deal: WrestleZone’s own Nick Hausman will be hosting Live With JR And The King at Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont Illinois tomorrow night and will be getting more information about this new book deal at that time:Contract signed at 4 this morning.
  
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• Becky Lynch Warns Charlotte, Bully Ray Not Buying Heel Turn, ‘Miz & Mrs’ Bonus Clip, Rare Jake Roberts Match (Videos)

  22-08-2018 18:21
  WWE has released the above video.
  Newborn Monroe Sky can sleep through anything, even movers packing mama Maryse’s 30 boxes of shoes.
  Becky Lynch Warns Charlotte Flair, Bully Ray Not Buying Heel Turn
  Following the brawl between Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair on WWE Smackdown this week, Lynch Tweeted the following:They can’t hold me back forever, Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/dZn0sbk9fN
  — Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) August 22, 2018In related news, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray rem
  
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• Backstage News On the Real Reason Why WWE Brought Rapper Wale to 205 Live This Week

  22-08-2018 18:10
  As seen on WWE 205 Live this week, WWE fan and rapper Wale acted as a guest announcer for the night, calling the show alongside Nigel McGuinness, Vic Joseph and Percy Watson.
  Wale has been closely associated with Major League Wrestling for the past several years, with MLW promoting his Walemania events that have taken place during WrestleMania week, and have featured stars such as Jim Ross, Alberto Del Rio and more.
  According to PWInsider.com, with MLW now airing its Fusion show on BeIN Sports,
  
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• Triplemania XXVI Preview (8/25): 4-Way Cage Match, Jeff Jarrett Defends Against Impact Stars, Mask vs Hair Match & More

  22-08-2018 18:09
  AAA presents their biggest card of the year this Saturday night in Mexico City, Triplemania XXVI. Because of the return of Lucha Underground, the long-running partnership with Impact Wrestling, and borders between AAA and CMLL being broken down, this may be the most “accessible” card in many years for U.S. fans looking to wade into the world of lucha libre.
  The main event will see a unique steel cage match between four iconic masked stars in Pentagon Jr., Psycho Clown, El Hijo del Fa
  
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• Jason Jordan Reportedly Produces Match on WWE Smackdown This Week, Several Names Backstage at the Show in Brooklyn

  22-08-2018 17:54
  As noted, WWE star Jason Jordan, who might not be returning to the ring due to complications related to a neck injury and subsequent surgery, looks to be transitioning into a backstage role in WWE.
  According to PWInsider.com, Jordan was backstage at the WWE TV events at the Barclays Center during SummerSlam week, and was said to have produced the Peyton Royce vs Naomi match on Smackdown Live this week.
  As we noted over the weekend, Matt Hardy is also testing out a possible backstage role in WWE
  
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• Watch Mauro Ranallo React to Takeover Main Event Chaos, The Usos’ Five Title Wins (Videos), Tammy Sytch Legal Update

  22-08-2018 17:38
  WWE has released the above and below videos, the first of which features Mauro Ranallo reacting to the Takeover Brooklyn main event, and the second features a look at The Usos’ five WWE Title wins:
  Watch as The Voice of NXT calls the intense action of the Last Man Standing Match between NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano at TakeOver: Brooklyn IV.
  Relive the five Tag Team Championship victories by twin brothers Jimmy and Jey Uso, one of the most electrifying and successful tag t
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Calls The Chaos Of Ciampa & Gargano’s Last Man Standing Match (Video), Bayley & Sasha Battle In Brooklyn This Day In History

  22-08-2018 17:33
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Johnny Gargano at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  Mauro Ranallo Calls The Chaos Of Ciampa & Gargano’s Last Man Standing Match (Video)
  WWE posted the following video on-line:
  Watch as The Voice of NXT calls the intense action of the Last Man Standing Match between NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano at TakeOver: Brooklyn IV.RELATED: WWE Hall Of Famer Thanks Mauro Ranallo For Paying Him Homage At TakeOver
  Bayley & Sasha Battle In Brookly
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: Dunne & Gibson Throw Down For UK Title, Takeover Brooklyn Fallout, More

  22-08-2018 17:26
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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 Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:Pete Dunne and Zack Gibson to throw down for the United Kingdom Championship
  Bianca Belair returns to action to f
  
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• Former WWE Referee Reveals a Last-Minute Booking Decision That Crowned A New ECW Champion in 2009

  22-08-2018 17:17
  Former WWE referee Marty Elias has published a new column over at The Floor Seat, and the article recalls the night Tommy Dreamer won the ECW Championship in a Triple Threat match against Jack Swagger and Christian. Elias reveals the original plan in WWE was for Christian to retain the title, however, the match plan was changed, unbeknownst to Elias, and below is Elias recalling refereeing the bout without knowing the real plan.
  It was now time for us to go out on PPV and do this as we had done
  
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• Corey Graves Talks ‘The Magic’ Of Calling The Shield’s Reunion, All Five Of The Usos’ Championship Wins (Video)

  22-08-2018 17:13
  (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
  After Raw finished on Monday, Corey Graves went onto Twitter to comment on the significance of being ringside to call The Shield‘s reforming to ward off Braun Strowman.We watch/call A LOT of matches and moments. But to be ringside last night to witness 3 of my best friends, and guys I respect the most in this business reunite, was pure magic.@MichaelCole & I got to be the biggest fans in the building again.
  Thanks ya’ll.#RAW
  — The Gre
  
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• Top Names Missing From WWE Evolution Promo Poster (Photo), WWE Evolution Pre-Sale Underway, More Codes Revealed

  22-08-2018 16:50
  The internet pre-sale has begun for tickets to the October 28th WWE Evolution PPV, and two new pre-sale codes have been revealed.
  Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, August 24 at 10:00AM, but the codes WWEFAN and NYPPV can be used for the pre-sale currently underway via Ticketmaster.com.
  Top Names Missing From WWE Evolution Promo Poster
  In related news, new promotional material has been issued for WWE Evolution, including a new poster for the event, which interestingly does not feature The
  
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• See The First Official Clip For Batista’s New Film ‘Final Score’ (Video)

  22-08-2018 16:50
  Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
  Sky Cinema posted the following video on-line of Batista‘s new film with Pierce Brosnan, Final Score (below also is the official trailer for the movie):
  A group of heavily armed criminals take control of a stadium packed with 35,000 football fans. Ex-soldier Michael Knox (Dave Bautista, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, BLADERUNNER 2049, SPECTRE) is forced to use skills from his military background and everything at his disposal to save the spectators, inclu
  
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• NXT UK Talent Pulled From Title Tournament, Rhea Ripley Talks Taking Home the Gold, Storm Hypes Tapings (Videos)

  22-08-2018 16:26
  As noted, WWE will be holding a two-day tournament at the NXT UK TV tapings this weekend to crown the inaugural NXT UK Women’s Champion, and the following video features Rhea Ripley hyping the promo and promising to take home the gold:After learning that the first-ever #NXTUK #WomensChampion will be crowned this weekend in Birmingham, @RheaRipley_WWE can’t wait to see the look on everyone’s faces when SHE takes home the gold!
  Tickets: https://t.co/W3YhaxNES9 pic.twitter.com/2kv
  
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• Jerry Lawler Further Discusses The Unknowns Of Brian Christopher’s Death (Video)

  22-08-2018 16:13
  Photo Credit: YouTube / NWA Appalachia
  Jerry Lawler was on ABC Local 24 Memphis News to talk about all the uncertainties that circle around the tragic death of his son, Brian Christopher.
  In the four minute video, Lawler talks about the inmate stealing Brian’s identity, his final phone call he had with Brian while imprisoned, the seemingly inaccurate account of an altercation Brian got into with another inmate, the phone call he received about Brian’s death and how it all just doesn&
  
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• WWE UK Title Match & More On NXT Tonight, WWE Stars At Tonight’s NY Mets ‘WWE Night’, Kevin Owens Appearance

  22-08-2018 16:10
  Tonight’s episode of WWE NXT on WWE Network will feature the fallout from NXT Takeover Brooklyn, and the following matches were taped for the show at The Barclays Center in New York:
  -Bianca Belair vs. Deonna Purrazzo
  WWE UK Title Match:-Pete Dunne (c) vs. Zack Gibson
  As always, ProWrestling.com will be presenting complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
  As a reminder, WWE has announced the following for this weekend’s NXT
  
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• Jerry Lawler Says an Inmate Is Using Brian Christopher’s Identity, Speaks Out On Discrepancies Regarding Brian’s Death

  22-08-2018 15:58
  In the wake of Brian Christopher’s passing, WWE Hall of Famer and father of Christopher, Jerry Lawler, spoke with ABC Local News 24 out of Memphis this week, and continued to speak out on his son’s passing and how he believes there is much more to the story than a reported suicide.
  “It’s like a nightmare that we can’t wake up from”, Lawler says in the video above. “It seems like every day something new comes up, we hear something from someone that was ei
  
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• Who In WWE Would Cody Rhodes Book At All In?

  22-08-2018 15:45
  Photo Credit: Cody Rhodes / “All In”
  Cody Rhodes did a quick Q&A last night with fans and one through a doozy over the American Nightmare’s way: Besides his “bizarre” brother Goldust, which WWE wrestler would he book for All In? Rhodes’ answer may surprise you:Zack. I know he doesn’t fit the indie model exactly, but at one point that dude was getting his name chanted…in msg…while the great one was in the ring, I think he works too hard
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling to Stream Live on Twitch from Wrestling MediaCon in Manchester, Top Matches Announced

  22-08-2018 15:38
  The following press release has been issued:
  TORONTO | LONDON – IMPACT Wrestling has announced the company’s first live event in the UK in almost three years will stream live Sunday, Sept. 9 at 5:00 p.m. UK time (12:00 p.m. ET) exclusively on Twitch.tv.
  IMPACT vs. The UK emanates from Wrestling MediaCon in Manchester. Tickets are on sale now from Ringside World at www.ringsideworld.co.uk.
  IMPACT Wrestling’s official Twitch channel (www.Twitch.tv/impactwrestling)
  
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• An Old, Familiar Friend Wishes Apollo Crews A Happy Birthday, Things Again Get Heated With Jack Gallagher On UpUpDownDown (Video)

  22-08-2018 15:27
  An Old, Familiar Friend Wishes Apollo Crews A Happy Birthday
  Apollo Crews turns 31 years old today and Impact Wrestling‘s Moose took the time to wish him a Happy Birthday that also happened to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reference:Probably the first time posting a tweet about this guy without making jokes….. but hope today brings you joy happiness and PIZZA ….. happy bday brother ⁦@WWEApollo⁩ pic.twitter.com/ekoWmavahK
  — MR IMPACT WRESTLING (@TheMoose
  
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• Charlotte Flair Ties WWE Hall of Famer Achievement, Harper & Rowan Thank Each Other, Today’s Wrestler Birthdays

  22-08-2018 15:22
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, Titus Worldwide member Apollo Crews turns 31 years old, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville turns 32 and The Usos turn 33.
  Harper & Rowan Thank Each Other
  Following the news that Erick Rowan suffered a torn biceps muscle at SummerSlam and will require surgery, The Bludgeon Brothers thanked each other after their Tag Team Title loss to The New Day on Smackdown this week:Thanks Rowan.
  — . (@LukeHarperWWE) August 22, 2018
  Thank you Harper
  
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• Nikki Bella Changes Her Tune On Wanting Children, Reacts to People Who Think John Cena Split Was For Ratings

  22-08-2018 15:03
  WWE star Nikki Bella recently spoke with Page Six and below are some interview highlights.
  On people who assert her break up with John Cena was for “Total Bellas” TV ratings:
  “People said it was fake for ratings, [but]don’t you think a wedding would be best for ratings? I would never fake a break-up,” Nikki explained. “And when people keep questioning it, it actually makes your heart ache even more.”
  On her change of tune when it comes to being a mo
  
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• John Cena Reaches Social Media Milestone (And Then Trolls It)

  22-08-2018 15:02
  Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for New Games Productions Inc.
  Yesterday WWE celebrated John Cena reaching 1o million followers on Instagram with a commemorative post, and after the fact, Cena created his own post to acknowledge such a moment: The time is NOW… @johncena has reached 10 MILLION @instagram followers!
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Aug 21, 2018 at 10:56am PDT
  A post shared by John Cena (@johncena) on Aug 21, 2018 at 4:21pm PDTRELATED: John Cena Teases New Move (Video)Wizard
  
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• Hideo Itami Ready For His NOAH Return

  22-08-2018 14:46
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  Hideo Itami began a countdown on Twitter in anticipation for his Pro Wrestling NOAH return match against Naomichi Marufuji on September 1 for their 20th anniversary show. It includes a GIF of him delivering a GTS in a NOAH ring as KENTA.
  It was reported in June by Dave Meltzer that NOAH and WWE has formed a working agreement together and their use of Itami are an indication of that.10 more days, pic.twitter.com/T6fPxgJL9w
  — Hideo Itami / 伊
  
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• The IIconics Celebrate True Friendship, 5 Most Legendary Tag Team Title Wins In Impact History (Video)

  22-08-2018 11:18
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  The IIconics Celebrate True Friendship
  WWE’s YouTube channel posted the following video:
  After Peyton Royce’s big win over Naomi, she and Billie Kay celebrate the victory, while declaring themselves true best friends.RELATED: Naomi Reacts To Becky & Charlotte’s Brawl
  5 Most Legendary Tag Team Title Wins In Impact History
  Impact Wrestling’s YouTube channel posted the following video:
  LAX regained their belts in a brutal street fight
  
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• The New Day Has A Lot Left In The Tank (Video), Luke Harper Thanks Rowan

  22-08-2018 10:48
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  The New Day Has A Lot Left In The Tank
  The New Day spoke backstage after winning the SmackDown Tag-Team titles and WWE’s YouTube channel posted a video:
  Xavier Woods, Big E & Kofi Kingston say their fifth tag team championship reign is just the beginning for them.RELATED: The New Day Win The Smackdown Tag Team Championship
  Luke Harper Thanks Rowan
  The Bludgeon Brothers dropped the SmackDown Tag-team titles on last night’s episode. Harper later th
  
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