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Bobby Fish Reacts to His NXT Debut

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Bobby Fish spoke with WWE.com. Here are some highlights:

If he thought he’d make it to WWE: “At times, yes, and at times, no. I remember a conversation I had with Kevin Owens in a hotel gym in Chicago a few years back. We were both working for Ring of Honor, and at that time, it seemed like Kevin was headed toward the next step in his journey. I have immense respect for Kevin and all that he’s been through to find his success. He is not the prototype for what was rumored to be ideal here and neither am I. Understanding his drive to succeed here through that conversation made me think that if I want that — which I believe, in some way, anyone who laces up the boots to do this, does on some level — then I will create a similar opportunity for myself. So yeah, I did think I’d be here one day.”

NXT debut: “Somewhat surreal because much of this has come together very quickly. I watched the success of former co-workers and peers, such as Roderick Strong, Kassius Ohnoand Hideo Itami, make that very same walk at Full Sail. At this point, I feel so prepared for this new challenge. In my opinion, this life is about the journey, and when mine ends, I expect that this vessel, my body, will be banged up, battered and beaten, which will be a clear indication of a life well lived. NXT represents the next step in my journey.”

Wrestling in Japan: “Japan will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the place where I received the first big break of my career when I was selected to travel to the island and begin competing for Mitsuharu Misawa’s Pro Wrestling NOAH at the end of 2006. I worked eight years with NOAH and developed much of my style there. I learned from and tallied matches with Japanese legends like Misawa himself, Kenta Kobashi and Jun Akiyama. I was also afforded the opportunity to develop alongside my Japanese peers like Hideo Itami, Atsushi Aoki and Naomichi Marufuji. In 2014, I left NOAH with their blessing to pursue a career with New Japan Pro Wrestling. There is no question in my mind that this is the place where I truly rounded out my skillset. I cannot thank [New Japan matchmaker] Gedo enough for the opportunity he gave me when I was invited there to compete. I shared the New Japan ring with a living legend in Jushin “Thunder” Liger, UFC Hall of Famer Kazushi Sakuraba, Yuji Nagata, Shinsuke Nakamura and Hiroshi Tanahashi. The list is endless, and I am forever grateful. I am a better wrestler because of my time with New Japan Pro Wrestling.”

Shelton Benjamin Has Not Signed With WWE

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There were reports surfacing online this week regarding Shelton Benjamin possibly returning to WWE, however that doesn’t appear to be the case.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Shelton Benjamin has not re-signed with WWE as of earlier this week. If his status changes, we will keep you updated.

Reason Billy Gunn Can Still Use His Name Outside of WWE

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Many of you have noticed that Billy Gunn has been using his WWE name outside of the company and are wondering how he’s getting away with that.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that he is now allowed to use the name “Billy Gunn” because WWE did not continue the trademark. When they let it go, he trademarked it himself and he now owns the rights to the name worldwide.

Date Revealed for GFW Bound for Glory

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It was revealed during Jeff Jarrett’s media call that their annual Bound for Glory event will take place on November 5th. Jarrett added that the company is looking at adding a new PPV in 2018, which could potentially be a Lockdown event. The post Date Revealed for GFW Bound for Glory appeared first on Wrestling … Read more

Alberto El Patron Advertised for GFW Event Next Month

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Alberto El Patron, who is supposed to be suspended from Global Force Wrestling over the recent allegations, is being advertised for an upcoming event for the company at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on August 6th in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

“A loaded lineup of IMPACT WRESTLING stars will be in Bridgeport. Anything can and will happen once the action starts, in and out of the ring. The city of Bridgeport, Fairfield County and the state of Connecticut have great wrestling tradition, we are excited in our 15th anniversary to be there this Summer as part of the Bridgeport Bluefish’s 20th anniversary season,” said Jeff Jarrett.

The lineup for the event features Bobby Lashley, Patron, EC3, “Cowboy” James Storm, Eli Drake, the Latin American Exchange and more. All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative trading card set of five Impact Wrestling stars. Plus, there will be a pre-show VIP Meet & Greet for select ticket holders.

“We are thrilled to bring this exciting show to the ballpark in August,” said Bluefish General Manager Paul Herrmann. “We love being able to offer our city more than just baseball during the gorgeous summer months. There is a strong wrestling fanbase in Southern Connecticut, and we’re happy to invite fans of all kinds to enjoy our perfect outdoor venue.”

Vince Russo’s The Brand Recap w/ Kristian Harloff – Writing for WWE, Relationship with Roddy Piper, WWE Limiting Their Talents, More!

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Russo welcomes former WWE writer Kristian Harloff to the show.

Harloff says that he was always a huge wrestling fan, and his favourite performer was ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage. He moved to Los Angeles to become a writer and a stand up comedian, and he met Paul Heyman through a WWE event one evening. He asked Heyman how to get a chance to write for WWE and Heyman told him to write a letter. He told Heyman he already did that, so Heyman told him to write another one.

He wrote the company again, this time including his take on an in-depth ‘Invasion’ angle. This caught the attention of Stephanie McMahon and she flew him into Stanford for an interview.

Russo asks Harloff why he’d want to make the jump from being a stand-up comedian to writing professional wrestling. He says that he always wanted to work for WWE and he had to take the chance. Unfortunately, shortly after arriving in WWE he realized that it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows behind the curtains.

Harloff informs that he got on management’s radar quick, but not in a positive way. During his first pre-show production meeting which was led by Vince McMahon, Harloff raised his hand to ask questions on multiple occasions. Coach came up to him after that and told him to settle down a little bit, because you don’t want to be ‘that’ guy.

Matt Hardy Responds to a Critic Saying He Betrayed TNA

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The fight for the BROKEN Gimmick is still on between Anthem and The Hardys. Recently, after a lot of heated public discussions over the issue, Matt Hardy was accused by a Fan of “Betraying TNA”.

Hardy Replied:

Triple H Welcomes Bobby Fish to NXT

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As previously reported, the recent episode of NXT saw the long-awaited debut of former ROH and IWGP tag team champion Bobby Fish. Fish squared off against Aleister Black in a losing effort. You can read our full spoiler report from Wednesday’s tapings here.

Triple H took to his Twitter to react to Fish’s arrival to the NXT brand:

https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/885338756785491968reac

WWE Mae Young Women’s Tournament Results – July 13th, 2017

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WWE heads to Full Sail University for tonight’s Mae Young Women’s Tournament. Here are the spoilers:

* All the women are introduced before the tournament.

* Princesa Sugehit defeated Kay Lee Ray.

* Serena defeated Vanessa.

* Shanya defeated Zeda.

* Piper defeated Santana Garrett.

* Mia Yim defeated Sarah Logan.

* Mercedes Martinez defeated Xia Li.

* Rhea Ripley defeated Miranda Salinas.

* Abby Laith defeated Jazzy Gabert.

* Toni Storm defeated Ayesha Raymond.

* Dakota Kai defeated Kavita Devi.

* Candice LeRae defeated Renee Michelle.

* Rachel Evers defeated Marti Belle.

* Bianca Belair defeated Sage Beckett.

* Lacey Evans defeated Taynara Conti.

* Nicole Savoy defeated Reina Gonzalez.

* Kairi Sane defeated Tessa Blanchard.

This concludes the tapings.