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Former TPWW Royalty
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Dirtsheets sponsored by Santino shenanigans:
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WWE NXT Title Match
Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Divas Title Match
Paige vs. Naomi vs. Nikki Bella
Brock Lesnar vs. Kofi Kingston
Chris Jericho vs. Neville
John Cena and Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane and King Barrett
The Lucha Dragons vs. Los Matadores
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Current card for the July 4 Japan Network show.
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8pm ROH: 172,000
11pm: 100,000
TNA: 9pm: 347,000
12pm: 102,000
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In terms of numbers, ROH dropped a bit while TNA improved by 45k compared to last week. No real pattern yet between the shows (ex. ROH helping TNA and vice versa, etc).
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There are people pushing for the idea of MMA fighter Jessamyn Duke, who is in Ronda Rousey's Four Horsewomen group, getting a tryout for the WWE Diva Search that happens later this year if she loses her next UFC fight against Elizabeth Phillips on July 25th in Chicago. This would be Duke's third loss in a row and the idea is if she gets cut she could try out for WWE.
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The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the WWE is discussing the possibility of bringing in more part time wrestlers such as Samoa Joe and Rhino to help beef up their NXT touring shows. The belief is that many of the brand's marquee stars will likely be on the main roster by 2016, and the company will need more fire power to carry a third touring brand. The report also says there are main roster talents willing to work the shows. As we reported exclusively last week, NXT has been booked on the Louder than Life music festival for Louisville in October. The WWE is hoping to book NXT on more music festival events in the future.
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According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA made a big play for former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio Jr last week. Mysterio left WWE earlier this year after over a decade with the company. The Observer reports that both TNA President Dixie Carter and John Gaburick spoke to Mysterio and pushed the notion that they could help increase the visibility of his merchandise, and get it in several retail outlets. Mysterio was also told that he would be built around as a major Hispanic superstar, and would be permitted to work anywhere he wished on days off from television tapings. It was noted by the Observer that Mysterio is still more likely to head to Lucha Underground, although nothing is set in stone, and nothing has been made official.
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The family of recently deceased pro wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes released a statement to the media today at his funeral. The statement was reported by Jeff Wilen, who had extensive coverage. "On behalf of the entire Runnels family, we are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from Dusty's colleagues and fans around the world. Dusty had a positive impact on so many people and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our family appreciates that you continue to respect our privacy at this difficult time."
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There's been a lot of speculation that the current Divas storyline with Paige talking about bringing change will end with at least one NXT Diva being called up to the main roster, possibly Charlotte, Bayley, Becky Lynch or NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks.
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Naomi has been asking for Twitter suggestions on a new name for her group of fans. She also noted that she's going to be re-naming her "Slaymission" finisher because she can't use the term "slay" anymore
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WrestlingDVDNews.com reports that WWE's "Sting: Into the Light" DVD and Blu-ray hits stores in Australia on October 7th, which means it should be available in the United States and Europe in early October as well. As noted, the set will feature a documentary on Sting's career and his WWE run so far.
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As of Monday's RAW, the only two matches have been announced for July's WWE Battleground event is Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns. Other rumored matches for the card include: - John Cena vs. Kevin Owens for the United States Championship
- Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
- Dean Ambrose vs. Kane
- Prime Time Players vs. New Day for the WWE Tag-Team Championship
- Ryback vs. Miz vs. Big Show in a three-way for the Intercontinental Championship
- Paige and whoever she recruits against The Bellas
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Originally Posted by 411mania
AR Fox has been discussed as one of the new talents that could be brought in for season two of Lucha Underground. He has had success in organizations like CZW, Dragon Gate, Evolve and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. They originally wanted to bring in Fox with Rich Swann when they made a deal for Ricochet last year. However, they were all under contract with EVOLVE and LU decided to only pay for Ricochet.
There’s no word on when or if the second season will happen yet. Those involved with LU are moving forward as if there will be a second season. Talent is starting to fill up bookings for dates that could be TV tapings, which would take priority.
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Here are a couple of more notes regarding the recent WWE camp. As noted, we heard strong reports on Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste from Australia, which doesn't surprise me since they've been working at a high level in Japan for years and have decent size. One person told us the star of the camp was Drew Gulak, who was both great in the ring and on promos. Another name that hasn't been mentioned before at the camp was Idris Jackson, who is a Northern California wrestler.
One of the biggest stories of the camp was of Dustin & Derek Mehl, twin brothers who work in California and Nevada as the tag team of the Suburban Commandos. Of late they've been working at Hoodslam, but were regulars for years for Supreme Pro out of Sacramento. After day one, they both didn't even come back for day two, which is the hardest cardio day. A lot of the wrestlers were upset because for these camps, WWE pays people's transportation and puts them up and most of the guys there knew other wrestlers who would have done anything to be at the camp and would have gotten in their best shape beforehand, and saw it as two guys taking spots away from them who blew it off after one day.
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NXT Diva Bayley was wearing a cast on her arm at this past weekend Live Events.
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, she broke her arm but is working through it.
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Christian is no longer wrestling for WWE even though he didn’t have a formal retirement and the reason is that WWE decided to stop using Christian because the number of concussions he suffered in his career, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.
It was noted that while there’s nothing really stopping Christian from wrestling again, WWE has a lot of concern about the concussions and they just didn’t feel like investing more time in the character.
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WWE's concept artist,Kevin Kobasic, drew a tribute to Dusty Rhodes:
Some other sheet news includes:
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