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• The Very Latest On Two Top Impact Wrestling Stars Possibly Heading to WWE Following Indie Event Issues

  23-08-2018 23:57
  As we have been reporting for the past several weeks, top Impact Wrestling stars Pentagon and Rey Fenix appear to be heading to WWE, however, nothing has been confirmed as of this writing.
  According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, both Pentagon and Fenix are not taking any dates in 2019, which is typically a sign that a talent is heading to WWE. What complicates matters, however, is that Fenix will likely win the AAA Championship at TripleMania, but if he is heading t
  
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• The Very Latest On Two Top Impact Wrestling Stars Possibly Heading to WWE Amidst Indie Event Issues

  23-08-2018 23:57
  As we have been reporting for the past several weeks, top Impact Wrestling stars Pentagon and Rey Fenix appear to be heading to WWE, however, nothing has been confirmed as of this writing.
  According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, both Pentagon and Fenix are not taking any dates in 2019, which is typically a sign that a talent is heading to WWE. What complicates matters, however, is that Fenix will likely win the AAA Championship at TripleMania, but if he is heading t
  
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• Chris Jericho Visits Natalya, WWE Recaps The Reaction To The Shield’s Reunion

  23-08-2018 23:47
  Chris Jericho Visits Natalya
  WWE legend Chris Jericho took the time to visit Natalya earlier today, as she continues to mourn the loss of her father Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart.2pawz had a very special visitor today…. @IAmJericho#rebels pic.twitter.com/0YeUFLyltZ
  — Nattie (@NatbyNature) August 23, 2018RELATED: Bucks And Cody On Jericho’s Podcast
  WWE Recaps The Reaction To The Shield’s Reunion
  In the wake of The Shield‘s reunion, WWE has put together
  
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• Kevin Owens On ‘All In’, Why ROH Selling Out MSG Isn’t Threatening To WWE, Why Healthy Competition Is Great

  23-08-2018 23:32
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Kevin Owens recently spoke with James Delow for Gorilla Position; you can read a few transcribed highlights below:
  Kevin Owens on why WWE isn’t threatened by the success of the independent scene: I absolutely don’t think it’s a threat. I think it’s great for everyone involved. WWE thrives on competition and did for a very long time. I think healthy competition is great, and I think WWE would agree, but WWE will always try to go out and be
  
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• Wendy’s Recreates Infamous Scott Steiner Promo, WGN America Promotes All In’s Zero Hour

  23-08-2018 23:22
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  Wendy’s Recreates Infamous Scott Steiner Promo
  Wendy’s continues to be one of the best accounts on social media, putting together a fantastic recreation of the Scott Steiner math promo.You know they say that all burgers are created equal, but you look at a Baconator and you look at Frozen Beef and you can see that statement is not true. See, normally if you go one on one with another cheeseburger, you got a 50/50 chance of winning.
  — Wendy's
  
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• The New Day Shoots On Big Show Telling Kofi Kingston He Needed to Leave New Day Behind

  23-08-2018 23:06
  Prior to WWE SummerSlam last weekend, WWE stars The New Day appeared on “Open Late” with WWE host Peter Rosenberg, and you can watch the entire appearance in the above video player.
  During the show, The New Day addressed WWE veteran Big Show not being high on the idea of Kofi Kingston being in the group when the tag team was first starting out, as Show felt rookies Big E and Xavier Woods would hold Kingston back in WWE.
  “So Big Show,” explained Big E, “when we were
  
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• Teddy Hart On the Problem Of Bret Hart Speaking Negatively About Triple H, Jim Neidhart’s Death, The Montreal Screwjob

  23-08-2018 22:45
  Teddy Hart was the special guest on the most recent episode of Sean Waltman’s “X-Pac 12360” and the following highlights have been issued. You can listen to the entire show in the above video, or download it via iTunes at this link, or for Android devices at this link.
  Teddy Hart On The Passing Of Jim Neidhart:
  “Jim was always honest, his advice was always so sound on how to get where you needed to be and he trained so goddamn hard. He was so strong in the gym, he was an
  
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• National Wrestling Alliance to Host 70th Anniversary Show Airing Live On FITE TV, Billy Corgan Comments

  23-08-2018 22:34
  The National Wrestling Alliance has issued the following press release:
  National Wrestling Alliance to host 70th Anniversary Show in Nashville
  Aug. 23, 2018
  NASHVILLE — The NWA World Heavyweight Championship, known as the “Ten Pounds Of Gold,” will be defended at a blockbuster event celebrating the 70th anniversary of the National Wrestling Alliance at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21 at the historic Asylum at the Nashville Fairgrounds. The show, in conjunction with the NWA and Global F
  
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• WATCH: VOW Talks SummerSlam Fallout, NXT Takeover Analysis, Rousey’s Future, Will The Shield Turn Heel?

  23-08-2018 22:27
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, is now 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 fallout show, Chris and Nick discuss the following:
  – The Shield reuniting and what it means for them individually and as a group– Is The Shield going to be a heel group?– NXT’s issue; Do the
  
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• LIVE NOW: VOW Talks SummerSlam Fallout, NXT Takeover Analysis, Rousey’s Future, Will The Shield Turn Heel?

  23-08-2018 22:27
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, is now 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 fallout show, Chris and Nick discuss the following:
  – The Shield reuniting and what it means for them individually and as a group– Is The Shield going to be a heel group?– NXT’s issue; Do the
  
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• The Revival Apologize to Legends for B-Team, WWE On Social Media Reaction to Shield Reunion, The Rock On TV (Videos)

  23-08-2018 22:23
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his “Jumanji” co-star Kevin Hart recently appeared on Comedy Central’s “The Adorable Show”, and above is footage of Rock’s appearance.
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart join Josh Horowitz on “The Adorable Show,” the only show for people who are enthusiastic about adorable things.
  The Revival Apologize to Legends for B-Team
  The Revival’s Scott Dawson Tweeted the following, apologizin
  
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• Big Rivalry Set To Be Renewed At Progress Wrestling’s Chapter 75

  23-08-2018 22:23
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Progress Wrestling have confirmed that Will Ospreay and Jimmy Havoc will renew their legendary rivalry this Monday night at the promotion’s Chapter 75 show in Camden. The two were initially set to face off at the upcoming Hello Wembley show in September, but courtesy of some scheduling conflicts, it’s been pushed forward. As you can see, the contest will be a No Disqualification match.#Chapter75: Havoc wants Ospreay. Ospreay wants 2/3 Falls. We've made it No DQ,
  
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• WZ Daily Goes LIVE Today At 5pm CST; Is WWE Evolution Going To Be ‘Rowdy’?

  23-08-2018 22:19
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  WrestleZone Daily goes LIVE today at 5pm CST on Facebook with 101WKQX‘s Kevin and WZ’s Ross Berman taking YOUR QUESTIONS on screen while covering the biggest stories in the world of pro wrestling. ‘Like’ WrestleZone on FB and make sure your notifications are on so you know exactly when we go live especially with our special on-site coverage coming up with Starrcast and ALL-IN.
  Here are some of the big stories we will cover live today:The Shield S
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s Rumored Main Event For Evolution

  23-08-2018 22:13
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  According To Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Ronda Rousey will be defending against the longest reigning Divas Champion in WWE history, Nikki Bella at Evolution. This match would make a lot of sense because of the name value between both women but time will tell if this report has validity. We have seen Nikki and Ronda interact a little between SummerSlam and Monday’s Raw, but there have been no signs of hostility during those interactions.
  Pa
  
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• Co-President Of WWE Studios Reportedly Steps Down; More Details

  23-08-2018 22:00
  Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage
  According to an exclusive from Deadline, Michael Luisi has reportedly stepped down from his top post at WWE Studios following a reported clash with co-president Michelle Wilson. Luisi took this post 8 years ago and in the interim things will be headed by Wilson and business Affairs executive Timothy Schmidt.
  WrestleZone will have more on this as it becomes available.
  RELATED: WWE Studios Announces Plans To Move Into TV & Digital Space; Confirm Two Upco
  
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• Behind The Scenes Of WWE Photo Shoot w/ The Flairs, The Undisputed ERA Go To War With Each Other In Ring of Honor Throwback Match (Video)

  23-08-2018 21:48
  (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
  Behind The Scenes Of WWE Photo Shoot w/ The Flairs
  Ric Flair tweeted some behind the scenes images of the most recent edition of WWE Photo Shoot w/ himself and Charlotte:Some Behind The Scenes Photos From Filming @WWE Photo Shoot With @MsCharlotteWWE! Check Out The Video! https://t.co/MQFZcNQWOg pic.twitter.com/ipAsSHeGYH
  — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 21, 2018RELATED: Ric Flair Gives An Update After Surgery
  The Undisputed ERA Go To War W
  
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• WWE Studios President Ousted Following Power Struggle with Another Top WWE Executive

  23-08-2018 20:52
  According to Deadline.com, WWE Studios President Michael Luisi has been ousted from his job following a “power struggle” with WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson, who is also a Co-President of WWE Studios.
  The report notes Luisi became President of WWE’s movie division eight years ago, and in that time he has been part of the company’s movie canon which has produced such films as The Marine, the action film that started John Cena’s transition to films; t
  
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• Josh Mathews Confirms Impact Will Not Have Bound For Glory Series This Year; Teases ‘Return Of Something Fun’

  23-08-2018 20:33
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  On this week’s Impact Wrestling media teleconference Josh Mathews revealed that although there will be no returning to the Bound for Glory Series this year there will indeed be something returning to Impact Wrestling that Josh claims the fans will be really excited about:.@realjoshmathews confirms that there will not be a Bound For Glory series tournament this year but teases that @IMPACTWRESTLING will be "bringing back something fun" that the fans will enjoy
  
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• Jeff Hardy Throws Impressive First Pitch, Kaitlyn On Finding Out About MYC (Videos), Rousey & Hardy SSlam Photos

  23-08-2018 20:04
  WWE has released the above and below videos, the first of which features Kaitlyn discussing her return to WWE for this year’s Mae Young Classic, and she reveals during the interview that she did not know in advance that she would be the first competitor named in the tournament.
  Former Divas Champion Kaitlyn opens up about returning to a WWE ring for the first time in more than four years at Mae Young Classic 2018.
  The second video features Jeff Hardy throwing out an impressive first p
  
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• Teddy Hart Joins Sean Waltman To Discuss Jim Neidhart’s Passing, The Montreal ScrewJob, Never Meeting Triple H, And More

  23-08-2018 20:00
  This week on Sean Waltman‘s Podcast, Teddy Hart joins Waltman to remember The Anvil, discuss The Montreal Screwjob, and opens up about his journey in sobriety.
  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 Opens Up About Jim Neidhart, Gives Thoughts On Cabana Suing CM Punk; Ticket Details For
  
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• Chael Sonnen On Why He Was Wrong About Ronda Rousey in WWE, Reaction to Brock Lesnar’s Changing Physique

  23-08-2018 19:52
  MMA Legend Chael Sonnen has released a new video reacting to Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey at WWE SummerSlam last Sunday and you can watch the entire video above. Below are some highlight quotes from Sonnen.
  On Ronda Rousey winning the WWE Raw Women’s Title at SummerSlam and her time in WWE so far:
  “Ronda Rousey won her first WWE Championship. You know, I feel like I had this whole Ronda thing wrong from the beginning, as it pertained to wrestling. I thought it was a cash-grab, a one
  
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• Backstage News On Why Brock Lesnar Did Not Have His Title Rematch On WWE Raw This Week, Creative Idea Nixed

  23-08-2018 19:39
  As noted, despite being advertised for WWE Raw this week by WWE and The Barclays Center, Brock Lesnar did not appear on the show, and in his place, Paul Heyman made an appearance to wrap up Lesnar’s SummerSlam storyline.
  On the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer elaborated on Lesnar’s absence from Raw this week.
  “So the deal with Brock on Monday was that [WWE] couldn’t come up with any viable idea to put him on television,” explained Meltz
  
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• Bruce Prichard Roast Announced for ‘Starrcast’, Kane On What He Will Bring As Mayor, Rare Von Erich Title Match (Videos)

  23-08-2018 19:16
  Following his Knox County, Tennessee Mayoral win, WWE star Kane, real name Glenn Jacobs, appeared on MSNBC to discuss his rise in politics and his Mayoral win, and above is footage from the appearance.
  Glenn Jacobs, popularly known as Kane, the WWE star wrestler, has been elected to be the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Stephanie Ruhle speaks with him live about his rise into politics.
  Rare Von Erich Tag Title Match
  WWE has released a new Hidden Gems video featuring a classic Kevin and David V
  
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• New Episode Of All Us Looks At Starrcast, Chelsea Green, And Being Over The Budget (Video)

  23-08-2018 19:05
  Photo Credit: Cody Rhodes
  Cody Rhodes uploaded the 5th Episode Of All Us to his YouTube channel. This episode looks at Conrad Thompson scoping out the venue for Starrcast, Chelsea Green, and The Over Budget Battle Royal:
  With under ten days away from All In, Cody Rhodes sits down to go over the last minute details popping up. Also, Conrad Thompson talks about Starrcast happening the days leading up to the event and also Chelsea Green discusses what bringing the Hot Mess means to ALL IN!RELATED:&
  
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• JTG On If Vince McMahon Was Promoting Racial Stereotypes with Cryme Tyme

  23-08-2018 19:00
  Former WWE star JTG has published a new blog over at The Floor Seat, and below is a blog excerpt in which the former Tag Team star discusses the Cryme Tyme tag team and if it promoted racial stereotypes.
  “And then there’s the one question that catches me off guard every single time: “Do you feel that Cryme Tyme perpetuated racist stereotypes? And do you feel you guys portrayed Black people negatively?”
  The reason why I have difficulty answering this on the spot is because
  
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• Mexican Death Match and More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Cold Open, Update On TV Taping Attendance

  23-08-2018 18:51
  As we noted last week, via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, someone in attendance for the last set of Impact TV tapings reported that night two of the tapings was attended by only 80 people, but that number appears inaccurate, and it was closer to about 60% of the first night, putting the night two crowd at around 200 people.
  Mexican Death Match and More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Cold Open
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop
  
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• Names Revealed For The Roast Of Bruce Prichard At Starrcast; Details

  23-08-2018 18:23
  Photo Credit: Title Match Wrestling
  All In is next weekend which means the Starrcast convention is literally 7 days away from beginning. One of the most sought-after events at this convention is the roast of Bruce Prichard. The former Brother Love has made a habit out of poking fun at top names in the industry on his award-winning podcast Something To Wrestle, and now the tables will turn in a week. Some of the names included are Eric Bischoff, Sean Waltman, Jeff Jarrett, and comedian Ron Funche
  
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• Cody Rhodes Explains The Origin of the ‘Over the Budget’ Battle Royal, Latest “ALL US”, Young Bucks New Theme Music

  23-08-2018 18:22
  The latest episode of “ALL US” has been released and you can watch it in full in the above video player. During the video, Cody Rhodes talks the Over the Budget Battle Royal at “ALL IN”, Chelsea Green talks about the women’s evolution and being part of “ALL IN” and much more.
  In the clip below, Cody Rhodes explains that the Over the Budget Battle Royal match got its name from the fact that he and The Young Bucks, who are promoting “ALL IN”, w
  
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• Paul Heyman On If He Still Communicates with CM Punk, Why Brock Lesnar Had a Better Title Reign Than Punk

  23-08-2018 17:54
  Prior to WWE SummerSlam this past Sunday night, Paul Heyman appeared on WFAN radio’s Benigno & Roberts show, and during the appearance, Heyman discussed the title reigns of both his famous WWE “clients”, Brock Lesnar and CM Punk.
  When asked which of the two stars had a better title run in WWE, Heyman confidently answered “Lesnar”, and went on the explain the following about The Beast’s run vs the historic run previously had by CM Punk.“What
  
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• Details On Why Bullet Club is Deciding Its Future as a Group, the Impact of Possible Departures From ROH and NJPW

  23-08-2018 17:40
  As we noted on Wednesday, Cody Rhodes participated in a Starrcast media conference call, and during the call Cody made the surprise revelation that he and Bullet Club plan to decide their futures as a group when their contracts with ROH and NJPW expire at the end of this year and in January of 2019.
  On the most recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer addressed Bullet Club possibly leaving ROH and NJPW in favor of WWE, and why the groupthink mentality will is more beneficial
  
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• The Revival Apologizes To Jim Cornette & ‘Tag Team Purists’ For The B-Team

  23-08-2018 17:36
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone/Dominic DeAngelo
  Scott Dawson of The Revival typed out a formal apology to Jim Cornette and the respective tag teams that he managed for The B-Team still hold the Raw Tag Team Titles:On behalf of The Revival, I want to personally apologize to @TheJimCornette, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey, “Sweet” Stan Lane, & all Tag Team purists, for the B-Team representing & regressing the division as champions on RAW.
  
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• One Major Reason Why WWE Might Be In No Hurry to Turn Roman Reigns Heel

  23-08-2018 17:24
  New WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is a very polarizing figure in WWE, with a majority of live crowds reacting to The Big Dog in a resoundingly negative way, making booking Reigns a difficult road for WWE to navigate throughout his journey to becoming Champion at SummerSlam.
  The internet wrestling community has been clamoring for a Roman Reigns heel turn for the good part of a year now, however, Dave Meltzer noted in The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Reigns has overtaken John Cena as t
  
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• Triple H Earns His First WWE Championship 19 Years Ago, Episode 20 Of ‘Battle Of The Brands’ (Video)

  23-08-2018 17:21
  (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)
  Triple H Earns His First WWE Championship 19 Years Ago
  WWE Network‘s Instagram shared the following “This Day In WWE History” photo of Triple H hoisting his first WWE Championship which he won 19 years ago today against Mankind on Raw: @tripleh began his ascent to becoming the #KingOfKings ON THIS DAY in 1999 when he won his first #WWEChampionship! Search "Raw 326" on @wwenetwork.
  A post shared byWWE Network (@wwenetwork) on Aug 23, 2018 at 7:00am
  
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• Sasha Banks On Why It Is Still Important For Her to Become Champion, Continued Buzz About the WWE Women’s Division

  23-08-2018 17:03
  WWE star Sasha Banks recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights.
  On why becoming Champion is so important to her:
  “When you are champion, it’s letting the world know you are the very best. For me, the goal is to still prove I am the very best without holding a championship. I want people to know, ‘OK, yeah, she’s not champion, but when I think of WWE, I think of Sasha Banks.’ I just want to show the world I
  
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• WWE Reportedly Discussing Paul Heyman’s Future, Waffle House Gets the Last Word in Austin – Goldberg Twitter Exchange

  23-08-2018 16:47
  With Brock Lesnar’s latest WWE run in the rearview mirror, for the time being, the status of Paul Heyman and his future with WWE remains a lingering question.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there has been talk in WWE of keeping Paul Heyman around as a television character, and Heyman did appear on Raw this week despite Lesnar not being used on the show. Prior to SummerSlam, there had been talk of pairing Heyman up with Ronda Rousey, however, it remains to be seen if WWE wi
  
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• LIVE at 5pm EST: VOW Talks SummerSlam Fallout, NXT Takeover Analysis, Rousey’s Future, Will The Shield Turn Heel?

  23-08-2018 16:35
  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 fallout show, Chris and Nick discuss the following:
  – The Shield reuniting and what it means for them individually and as a group– Is The Shield going to be a heel group?– NXT’s issue;
  
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• The Latest On Tegan Nox’s Injury, Bill Goldberg Not Happy About Being Hacked (Video), Most Watched Network Shows

  23-08-2018 16:12
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg had his Twitter account hacked on Wednesday, and as seen in the video above, Goldberg addressed the hacking while speaking to TMZ.
  We just shot the WWE legend in Atlanta and he WENT OFF about the hacking situation … telling us he’s working with the Secret Service because he wants the hacker punished to the fullest extent of the law.
  A representative for Goldberg issued us the following statement as it pertains to the Goldberg hacking:.@Uncle
  
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• Comic Book Mash-Up Poster Is Available For ‘Superhero v. Villain’ Match At ROH In Philly, Natalya Works On Form At The Gym (Video)

  23-08-2018 16:11
  Comic Book Mash-Up Poster Is Available For ‘Superhero v. Villain’ Match At ROH In Philly
  In hype for the “Superhero vs. Villain” rematch between Hurricane Helms and Marty Scurll, Headlocked Comics released a poster that merges the bout with the classic The Amazing Spider-Man comic cover that featured the debut of The Punisher. Helms also revealed that the poster will be for sale at the ROH event when the fight goes down this Saturday in Philly at the 2300 Arena.If you gu
  
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• John Cena Looks Extra-Shredded In Hype For His WWE Return At Shanghai (Photo)

  23-08-2018 15:52
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  A shaggier than normal John Cena went onto Twitter to share a photo of himself before he returns to the squared circle when WWE lands in Shanghai, China on September 1st and from a physical standpoint, he looks extremely ready to be seen:⚡️ @WWE #WWEShanghai pic.twitter.com/w1R4ejawDb
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) August 22, 2018RELATED: John Cena Confirmed To Appear On Facebook Watch Series NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 23: WWE host John Cena launches Tapout
  
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• Big Starrcast Announcement Today, How Did Jeff Hardy Fare At Throwing Out The First Pitch At The Mets Game? (Video)

  23-08-2018 15:37
  Photo Credit: Starrcast
  Conrad Thompson went on social media last night to tease the following about a big announcement for Starrcast sometime this evening (and it’s likely not the Gobbledy Gooker):Another very big #STARRCASTonFITE announcement tomorrow night. I’ve been working on this one for five months. Finally able to announce it tomorrow. Follow @Starrcast18 if you haven’t already.
  — Conrad the Mortgage Guy (@HeyHeyItsConrad) August 23, 2018pic.twitter.com/LkUAk8OvVS
  
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• Early Favorite to Win the NXT UK Women’s Title, More On Mae Young Classic Finals Plans, Tegan Nox (Contains Spoilers)

  23-08-2018 15:32
  We reported last week that the injury sustained by Tegan Nox during the Mae Young Classic taping came at a terrible time for Nox, who was just coming off a previous injury which kept her out of the ring for a lengthy amount of time, as WWE had big plans for Nox in the Mae Young Classic.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, not only were there plans in place for Nox to be part of the finals in the tournament, but there was serious talk of Nox winning this year’s Classic. As a res
  
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• Daniel Bryan On If He Liked Big Cass, Brie Bella Warns The Miz, Lince Dorado Comments On Wale Supporting 205 Live

  23-08-2018 15:19
  Sky Sports WWE released the following short clip, featuring Daniel Bryan praising his experience working with former WWE star Big Cass, and also revealing that he likes him both as a person and as a wrestler: NEW PODCAST ALERTWe look back at this week’s Raw and SmackDown, we’ve got two big exclusives from @mikethemiz and @WWEDanielBryan including Bryan discussing why he enjoyed his feud with Big Cass.
  Listen here – https://t.co/ZuzcnkKNoUSubscribe: https://t.co/Cw21LhUwWS pic.t
  
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• The Shield To Be In Action Together At WWE Super Show-Down

  23-08-2018 15:16
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  WWE announced that The Shield will indeed be in action for the company’s Super Show-Down event that will take place in Melbourne, Australia on October 6th.Three marquee matches have been announced for @WWE Super Show-Down! Get all the details & prepare for the historic event at https://t.co/DR0rJ8Ey9Y pic.twitter.com/hbNXz65ntJ
  — WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) August 22, 2018WWE posted the following on their website:
  The Hounds of Justice will be unleas
  
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• Did WWE Offer Matt Riddle a Contract to Keep Him Out of Another Top Promotion?, WWE Files Numerous New Trademarks

  23-08-2018 15:13
  WWE announced at NXT Takeover Brooklyn over the weekend that its newest signee is former EVOLVE Champion Matt Riddle.
  The signing of Riddle came after years of WWE refusing to offer him a deal due to his well-known use of marijuana, however, over the past couple of months, WWE has had an apparent change of tune when it comes to Riddle, and finally offered him a deal.
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that New Japan Pro Wrestling actually offered Riddle a contract back in June, accor
  
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• Kevin Nash Reflects On His 2003 Badd Blood Match w/ Triple H, Bayley Looks Back At Brooklyn

  23-08-2018 15:04
  (Photo by Vera Anderson/WireImage)
  Kevin Nash Reflects On His 2003 Badd Blood Match w/ Triple H
  A fan was singing the praises of Kevin Nash and Triple H for their Hell In A Cell match that went down at Badd Blood 2003. Big Kev took a moment to peel back the onion of the bout and how it fit well into the story line.If you haven’t seen @TripleH vs @RealKevinNash at Badd Blood 2003, it’s worth watching. I loved it
  — Keegan Dimitrijevic (@prowrestlingSES) August 23, 2018
  Amazing th
  
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• Matt Riddle Visits His Old Training Grounds In The Monster Factory (Photo), Jack Gallagher ‘Burns’ The Competition On UpUpDownDown (Video)

  23-08-2018 14:40
  Photo Credit: Monster Factory
  Matt Riddle Visits His Old Training Grounds In The Monster Factory (Photo)
  Matt Riddle paid a visit to where it all started for him at The Monster Factory in Paulsboro, NJ. Below are some photos with The Super King of Bros with his trainers Blue Meanie, Danny Cage, Punishment Martinez and Bill Wilies as they wish him well in WWE:Matthew Riddle stopped by tonight on his way to @WWE!His coaches: Blue Meanie, Danny Cage, Punishment Martinez, Bill Wiles and Q.T. M
  
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• Backstage News on Alberto el Patron Being Removed from Triplemania; Infamous Impact No-Show to Blame?

  23-08-2018 14:17
  As previously reported, despite being advertised for the annual Triplemania event since early March, Alberto el Patron has pulled out of the show with just days to spare.
  The former WWE Champion released a statement essentially stating that he was unhappy with the terms that had been worked out, and actually signed out AAA owner Dorian Roldan for failing to pay his guaranteed deposit. He also went on several media outlets stating that the promotion couldn’t find him a suitable opponent, cl
  
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• Latest News on Kurt Angle’s WWE Status, Future Advertised Dates & Potential Plans for His In-Ring Return

  23-08-2018 13:47
  In case you missed it, Kurt Angle was written off WWE television this Monday night by Stephanie McMahon, who – in story – relieved the Raw General Manager of his duties. Constable Baron Corbin has been announced as his temporary replacement, and will assume the role of Acting General Manager for the foreseeable future.
  As previously reported, the Hall of Famer is taking time away from TV in order to focus his attention on training to make his in-ring return. This is not the same situ
  
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• Backstage News on WWE Returning to Saudi Arabia in 2018; Reportedly the Same Week as WWE Evolution?

  23-08-2018 12:26
  It has been rumored for several months now that WWE would be returning to the nation of Saudi Arabia before the end of 2018, following the successful debut of the Greatest Royal Rumble this past April.
  It was announced to the fans in attendance at the Greatest Royal Rumble that WWE would be running an event in Riyadh, the country’s capital and largest city, at some point in November. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the date originally agreed upon between WWE and the Saudi g
  
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• Steve Austin Gives His Thoughts On Braun Strowman Squashing KO At SummerSlam

  23-08-2018 11:41
  Stone Cold Steve Austin recently gave his thoughts on the Braun Strowman vs Kevin Owens match from SummerSlam on his podcast, The Steve Austin Show. Austin said that although he was friends with both men and a fan of both men, he felt that Owens didn’t get in enough offence and he personally wasn’t a fan of Owens getting steamrolled.
  He added that although he understood that Braun was clearly being groomed for much bigger things, he didn’t feel Owens needed to get squashed in
  
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