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• BREAKING: Roman Reigns Returning To WWE RAW

  21-02-2019 23:55
  WWE Chairman Vince McMahon took to Twitter on Thursday afternoon to announce that Roman Reigns (real name Joe Anoa’i) will be on the upcoming edition of WWE RAW.Reigns was last seen on WWE television on October 22nd, when he announced that he was battling leukemia for the second time. The former world champion will address the status of his health during his appearance.next Monday night at 8pm EST on USA..@WWERomanReigns (aka Joe Anoa'i) will address the statu
  
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• Vince McMahon: Roman Reigns Leukemia Update Scheduled For RAW Next Week

  21-02-2019 23:50
  Huge news!
  The post Vince McMahon: Roman Reigns Leukemia Update Scheduled For RAW Next Week appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Matt Hardy Reflects On Life Outside Of WWE, Cody Rhodes Discusses AEW Theme Songs

  21-02-2019 23:43
  Wonderful!
  The post Matt Hardy Reflects On Life Outside Of WWE, Cody Rhodes Discusses AEW Theme Songs appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WZ Dail LIVE @ 5PM: Raw & Smackdown Ratings Rise, ‘Fighting With My Family’ Review & More

  21-02-2019 23:40
  Stream it and join the conversation here.The post WZ Dail LIVE @ 5PM: Raw & Smackdown Ratings Rise, ‘Fighting With My Family’ Review & More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston Say Kofi Will Be WWE Champion, “There Is No Alternate Truth”

  21-02-2019 23:38
  Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston took to Twitter to hype Kofi’s upcoming WWE Championship match against Daniel Bryan. Kofi said all he’d “ever wanted was a chance,” while Woods said “It will soon become a reality. There is no bandwagon. There is no alternate truth.”
  Kofi is set to face WWE Champion Daniel Bryan at WWE Fastlane on March 10th.All I have ever wanted was a chance…and it’s finally happening. Words cannot express my excitement or m
  
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• Two Big International Stars Set To Team Up During WrestleMania Weekend

  21-02-2019 23:13
  What an alliance.
  The post Two Big International Stars Set To Team Up During WrestleMania Weekend appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Abyss, Shane Helms, Jeff Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt & More Reflect On New WWE Jobs

  21-02-2019 23:12
  "It's something I dreamt of during my entire 24-year in-ring career to end up with the best, and now I'm with the best in WWE." - Abyss
  The post Abyss, Shane Helms, Jeff Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt & More Reflect On New WWE Jobs appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Rey Mysterio Hopes To Help Latin Superstars “Revolutionise The Sport”

  21-02-2019 22:51
  Former-WWE Grand Slam Champion Rey Mysterio recently sat down with Al Jazeera to talk about what he hopes to leave behind in WWE. Mysterio told Al Jazeera that he wants to leave behind more than memories. The 44-year old Superstar talked about wanting to leave behind a solid Latino base in the locker room.
  “I want to leave something behind. A lot of fans will still be talking about Rey Mysterio after I am gone. But my purpose isn’t just to leave memories behind,” he said.
  
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• Matt Hardy Confirms When His WWE Contract Expires

  21-02-2019 22:47
  Is a deletion on the horizon?
  The post Matt Hardy Confirms When His WWE Contract Expires appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Billy Gunn On Chyna’s WWE Hall Of Fame Induction: ‘That Was A Huge Relief For Me’

  21-02-2019 22:35
  "What goes on outside of wrestling is what goes on outside of wrestling."
  The post Billy Gunn On Chyna’s WWE Hall Of Fame Induction: ‘That Was A Huge Relief For Me’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• 80s Wrestling Con Coming To New Jersey This April

  21-02-2019 22:34
  Celebrate the greatest time period of wrestling - the 80's.
  The post 80s Wrestling Con Coming To New Jersey This April appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• The Iron Sheik Requests To Play Himself In Hogan Biopic

  21-02-2019 21:59
  "NETFLIX YOU BE SMART YOU PUT ME IN"
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• Charlotte Flair On Continuing Her Dad’s Legacy: ‘I’m Going Above and Beyond’

  21-02-2019 21:49
  "I am way more athletic than my dad was."
  The post Charlotte Flair On Continuing Her Dad’s Legacy: ‘I’m Going Above and Beyond’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Ronda Rousey Needed Stitches After Becky Lynch Attack, Nia Jax Responds

  21-02-2019 21:36
  She refused stitches for the cut on her head.
  The post Ronda Rousey Needed Stitches After Becky Lynch Attack, Nia Jax Responds appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Iron Sheik Wants To Play Himself In Hogan Biopic, “I AM THE REAL DENZEL WASHINGTON”

  21-02-2019 21:27
  ProWrestling Sheet is currently reporting that former-WWE Champion Iron Sheik wants to play himself in an upcoming biopic about the life of Hulk Hogan. Sheik was the champion that Hogan defeated in 1984 to begin a lengthy WWE (then WWF) Championship run, and would have to be involved in any attempt to tell the story of Hulk Hogan. Chris Hemsworth is attached to play Hulk Hogan, but no Iron Sheik has been cast yet. Iron Sheik sent the following to ProWrestling Sheet:
  THE JABRONI OF THE
  
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• Andrew Everett Gives Injury Update

  21-02-2019 21:16
  Former-IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champion Andrew Everett took to Twitter to announce he will be taking time off to deal with a nagging injury. Everett tore his MCL four months ago and has been wrestling with a brace, but will be taking time off to deal with the injury. Everett said he will continue to fulfill his bookings through March.Heads still up, now I gotta keep it that way.pic.twitter.com/OQk2PfkItO
  — Andrew Everett (@_AndrewEverett) February 20, 2019The post Andrew Everet
  
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• WWE SmackDown Viewership Sees Highest Total Since November 2018

  21-02-2019 20:58
  WWE SmackDown Live featured another appearance by the four NXT […]
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• Eddie Edwards On Extending IMPACT Contract: ‘I’m Excited To Be Here’

  21-02-2019 20:57
  "It wasn't a tough decision"
  The post Eddie Edwards On Extending IMPACT Contract: ‘I’m Excited To Be Here’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Christian Calls Becky Lynch The Hottest Act In “The Entire Wrestling Business”

  21-02-2019 20:46
  Former-World Heavyweight Champion Christian was recently interviewed by The Express. During the conversation, Christian brought up the women’s division in WWE, saying that its very likely the women of WWE will headline WrestleMania. Christian even called Becky Lynch the hottest act in “the entire wrestling business.”
  “On our podcast we said probably six months or so ago that it wouldn’t be outside the realm of possibility to see the women headline WrestleMania
  
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• Matt Riddle Wants To Fight John Cena; Says WWE Has Turned Into A “Watered Down Child’s Product”

  21-02-2019 20:16
  Former UFC fighter turned pro wrestler, and current NXT Superstar Matt Riddle recently spoke to TMZ while waiting for his bags in the airport. First of all, d**k move TMZ…
  The black-and-yellow brand’s “Original Bro” commented on why he’s now considering staying in NXT over wanting to make the jump to the main roster, and the possibility of growing the brand to a level where it could one day compete with shows like RAW and Smackdown Live.
  “We’re differen
  
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• R-Truth Becomes His Own Action Figure (Video), NXT Teams React To The Dusty Rhodes Classic

  21-02-2019 19:59
  The Forgotten Sons will be remembered.
  The post R-Truth Becomes His Own Action Figure (Video), NXT Teams React To The Dusty Rhodes Classic appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Lex Luger Grades His Own Mic Skills, Comments On Initial Friction With Sting

  21-02-2019 19:57
  "A 30-plus year friendship now, best of friends. Our initial meeting was not good."The post Lex Luger Grades His Own Mic Skills, Comments On Initial Friction With Sting appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• NJPW New Japan Road Results (2/21): Takashi Iizuka Retirement Match, Tanahashi & Ospreay vs Killer Elite Squad

  21-02-2019 19:49
  NJPW New Japan Road ResultsFebruary 21, 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
  — Taiji Ishimori & Robbie Eagles (Bullet Club) def. Jushin Thunder Liger & Yuya Uemura
  — Toa Henare, Tomoaki Honma, Togi Makabe & Tiger Mask def. Satoshi Kojima, Manabu Nakanishi, Ren Narita & Yota Tsuji
  — Tomohiro Ishii & Yoshi-Hashi def. Yuji Nagata & Shota Umino
  — Roppongi 3K def. Yoshinobu Kanemaru & El Desperado (Suzuki-Gun)
  — Hirooki Goto & Ryusuke Taguchi d
  
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• Naomi Describes Her Funkadactyl Days, Total Divas & ‘Glow Up’

  21-02-2019 18:47
  "I loved being a Funkadactyl..."
  The post Naomi Describes Her Funkadactyl Days, Total Divas & ‘Glow Up’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Art Of A Match: The Inconclusive Conclusion Of Batista & The Undertaker’s Epic Rivalry

  21-02-2019 18:47
  The year of 2007 was a very interesting period of […]
  The post Art Of A Match: The Inconclusive Conclusion Of Batista & The Undertaker’s Epic Rivalry appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Velveteen Dream Talks His Title Win & What Makes Him Unique

  21-02-2019 18:24
  Foo-foo questions, here.
  The post Velveteen Dream Talks His Title Win & What Makes Him Unique appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Lana On Being ‘The Good Stubborn’, Growing Up Catholic In Russia

  21-02-2019 17:47
  WWE Superstars Lana and Rusev were recent guests on the […]
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• Jim Cornette On Not Rehearsing The Rock ‘N Roll Express’ WWE Hall Of Fame Speech, His Own Potential HOF Induction

  21-02-2019 16:55
  "What I said up there at the podium was legitimate."
  The post Jim Cornette On Not Rehearsing The Rock ‘N Roll Express’ WWE Hall Of Fame Speech, His Own Potential HOF Induction appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Producer For Lucha Underground: ‘Personally, I Think It’s Dead. But I Hope Not.’

  21-02-2019 16:52
  What does the future hold for the El Rey series?
  The post Producer For Lucha Underground: ‘Personally, I Think It’s Dead. But I Hope Not.’ appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Sean Waltman On DX’s HOF Induction, Says Main Roster Guys Need To ‘Update Their Game’ With NXT Call-Ups

  21-02-2019 16:35
  “I just think we get comfortable so it’s time to shake things up a little bit.”
  The post Sean Waltman On DX’s HOF Induction, Says Main Roster Guys Need To ‘Update Their Game’ With NXT Call-Ups appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• New Producers Working At This Week’s IMPACT Wrestling Tapings, Gail Kim’s Classic Lockdown Dive (Video)

  21-02-2019 16:22
  Familiar faces are backstage.
  The post New Producers Working At This Week’s IMPACT Wrestling Tapings, Gail Kim’s Classic Lockdown Dive (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Matt Riddle On Brock Lesnar: “I Don’t Like The Respect That He Shows”; Says He’s The Only Person That Can Retire Brock

  21-02-2019 15:44
  I’m going to beat him, and I’m going to retire him.”
  The post Matt Riddle On Brock Lesnar: “I Don’t Like The Respect That He Shows”; Says He’s The Only Person That Can Retire Brock appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Updates On Sheamus And Tommaso Ciampa Following Nasty Spot On WWE SmackDown Live

  21-02-2019 15:37
  #DIY faced The Bar on SmackDown Live this week which saw Tommaso Ciampa and Sheamus involved in a nasty looking spot, appearing to hurt both men.
  Ciampa tried to flip over Sheamus on the top rope to come down into a powerbomb but failed to get his feet under him, with Sheamus crashing down onto the knee of Ciampa, whilst Sheamus’ spine slammed into his other leg.
  The spot looked incredibly painful and saw both men get hurt on areas where they have issues. Ciampa wears a knee brace on both
  
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• Latest Report On Who Daniel Bryan Is Scheduled To Face At WrestleMania 35

  21-02-2019 15:20
  A new report has surfaced online regarding WWE’s plans for Daniel Bryan and the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 35 in April.
  Whilst many fans would like to see Kofi Kingston get the title shot at WrestleMania, WWE is reportedly not looking to do that, which is why The New Day member is getting his opportunity at WWE Fastlane.
  Dave Meltzer had reported earlier in the week that WW is planning on having Bryan defend the title against a returning wrestler and according to Bleacher
  
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• Jim Ross Discusses The Undertaker’s Relationship With WWE

  21-02-2019 14:52
  During the latest episode of The Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling, WWE Hall Of Famer, Jim Ross discussed The Undertaker’s current relationship with WWE. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcriptions.
  On The Undertaker’s relationship with WWE:
  “He’s done many Comic Cons in the past and WWE has booked him at like World Of Wheels or some of those type things, he’s done those and I’m sure he’ll do more of them but when you are in hi
  
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• WWE Pulls Ricochet From EVOLVE Match; New NXT Talent Replaces Him

  21-02-2019 14:31
  WWE has announced that Ricochet will no longer be performing at the upcoming EVOLVE Wrestling show, which he was previously advertised for.
  Ricochet was originally scheduled to face Orange Cassidy at EVOLVE 123 and then team up with the Street Profits against Shane Strickland, Joe Gacy, and Eddie Kingston at EVOLVE 124, however, that will no longer be happening.
  WWE has pulled Ricochet from the matches and revealed that he will be being replaced by the new North American Champion, The
  
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• Watch: Kay Lee Ray Discusses Joining WWE NXT UK

  21-02-2019 14:20
  WWE shared a video package of its newest signing, Kay Lee Ray discussing joining NXT UK and why she took her time in signing for the company.
  The Scottish wrestler was first shown during NXT UK Takeover in the crowd and WWE has now started running video packages to hype her debut with the company. Kay Lee Ray has previously worked for WWE during the original Mae Young Classic tournament, which she addresses.Excited to see @Kay_Lee_Ray to show the world what so many of us already know. She's the
  
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• Zelina Vega On Her Role In “Fighting With My Family,” On The Rock Getting Her The Role

  21-02-2019 14:12
  WWE SmackDown Live star, Zelina Vega recently spoke with WWE’s Kayla Braxton about her role in the new film, “Fighting With My Family.”
  Vega discussed portraying AJ Lee in the movie and how it was stepping into her shoes whilst also talking about how The Rock got her the role without an audition.
  On playing AJ Lee:
  “Well, I play AJ Lee, the Divas Champion, and it was something that I really found a connection with her because we both were into video games, we’re bot
  
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• Watch: Matt Riddle Promises To Retire Brock Lesnar, Says He Will Bring Change To WWE NXT

  21-02-2019 14:00
  WWE’s YouTube channel has recently shared an in-depth interview with WWE NXT Superstar Matt Riddle, where he spoke about his desire to retire Brock Lesnar.
  The King Of The Bros has made it clear for a long time that he wants to be the man to end the Universal Champions career, but he has now made the claim on WWE cameras.
  Riddle spoke to Jeremy Borash telling him that retiring Lesnar has been the goal since he started wrestling, adding that he doesn’t like the respect he has for wres
  
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• New Japan Need To Watch (2/21) New Japan Road *No Spoilers*

  21-02-2019 13:46
  A spoiler-free guide to Thursday's show.
  The post New Japan Need To Watch (2/21) New Japan Road *No Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• LOOK: Bayley And Sasha Banks Return To WWE NXT

  21-02-2019 13:45
  Last night saw the latest WWE NXT taping take place and main roster stars, Bayley and Sasha Banks made a surprise appearance for the crowd.
  After promising to defend the Women’s Tag Team Championships in NXT, the Boss And Hug Connection appeared during the tapings to reiterate that promise to the Full Sail crowd.
  Whilst the two ladies didn’t compete in any matches, they did state how good it was to be back at NXT, with The Boss stating that they never forget where they come from. The
  
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• The Wrestling World Reacts To Tye Dillinger Requesting His WWE Release

  21-02-2019 13:20
  Earlier this week Tye Dillinger revealed he has requested his release from WWE and the wrestling world was quick to give its reactions to the news.
  The Perfect 10 who returned from injury earlier this month has struggled to find a regular spot on WWE’s main roster after moving from WWE NXT, but the WWE locker room had plenty of positive things to say about him.God speed Ronnie….. @perfec10n ! I remember the days we used to go to war for stars. @WWEBigE always went 5 numbers below.
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• Rusev Wants A Role In Upcoming Hulk Hogan Biopic, Mike Kanellis Wants NXT UK Match

  21-02-2019 13:12
  Yesterday it was announced that Chris Hemsworth will portray Hulk Hogan in a biopic about his life and Rusev has tweeted his desire to be involved.
  The former United States Champion tweeted that he can play a variety of wrestlers from Big Boss Man and Iron Sheik to Sgt. Slaughter and Vader as he looks to get booked in the movie.I can play everybody from Iron Sheik to Sgt Slaughter to Big Boss Man ,Vader and Nicolai Volkoff. Book me pay me brother. https://t.co/oSNw4qxawV
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL
  
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• New Japan Road Results (2/21) Takashi Iizuka Retirement Show

  21-02-2019 10:25
  Takashi Iizuka bids farewell to NJPW.
  The post New Japan Road Results (2/21) Takashi Iizuka Retirement Show appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Live In Progress- New Japan Road (2/21) Takashi Iizuka Retirement Show

  21-02-2019 10:25
  Takashi Iizuka bids farewell to NJPW.
  The post Live In Progress- New Japan Road (2/21) Takashi Iizuka Retirement Show appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday (2/20) Farewell, Iizuka

  21-02-2019 05:39
  Full details for Takashi Iizuka's retirement show, as well as this weekend's Honor Rising tour.
  The post New Japan Pro Wednesday (2/20) Farewell, Iizuka appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Relive the 30th Anniversary of Ricky Steamboat’s NWA World Title Win over Ric Flair

  21-02-2019 05:22
  February 20 marked the 30th anniversary of the NWA World Championship match between Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat.
  That match took place at WCW’s Chi-Town Rumble event in 1989. The bout was an instant classic and is still remembered to this day as perhaps the greatest pro wrestling match of all time. The match was the first of a trilogy that featured three of the best in wrestling history.
  The final two bouts happened at Clash of the Champions and at WrestleWar. All three matches succ
  
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• Major NXT Title Angle Occurs At TV Taping *Spoilers*

  21-02-2019 04:34
  Major angle takes place at NXT TV tapings.
  The post Major NXT Title Angle Occurs At TV Taping *Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Finals Revealed *Spoilers*

  21-02-2019 04:08
  What team will come out on top?
  The post Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Finals Revealed *Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• LOOK: Triple H Congratulates Velveteen Dream on Winning the NXT North American Title

  21-02-2019 04:01
  Triple H congratulated The Velveteen Dream on becoming the new NXT North American champion. The Game’s well wishes were delivered via Twitter, following Dream’s televised win over Johnny Gargano.
  The match actually took place a couple of weeks ago, with two different finishes taped. The finish featuring The Dream going over was indeed the one shown.
  The question is, what happens next? Gargano, along with Tommaso Ciampa, Ricochet and Aleister Black, all appeared on Monday Night Raw an
  
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