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*Spoiler* Updated Card For WWE Hell In A Cell (10/3)

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* Warning; The following contains a *Spoiler* for Friday’s SmackDown:

At Tueseday’s SmackDown tapings, it was confirmed that The Undertaker will challenge Kane again for the World Heavyweight title at Hell in a Cell inside the cell.

With that match set, here’s the updated card:

Hell In A Cell For The WWE Championship
Randy Orton (c) vs. Sheamus

Hell In A Cell For The World Heavyweight Championship
Kane (c) vs. The Undertaker

John Cena vs. Wade Barrett
* If Barrett wins, Cena must join Nexus. If Cena wins, Nexus is done.

Falls Count Anywhere Match for the US Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. The Miz

WWE Hell in a Cell takes place on Sunday, October 3rd from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

WWE RAW Does Lowest Rating Since November 2008

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The ratings are in for Monday’s episode of Monday Night RAW and it’s not good news for WWE.

After doing a 3.0 for the past 2 weeks, Monday’s RAW dipped down to a 2.8 rating, averaging 3.9 million viewers. The show did hours of 2.77 and 2.82.

WWE faced competition from Monday Night Football and the season premiers of several broadcast network shows, but a 2.8 the night after a pay-per-view is hard to justify.

The last time WWE RAW did below a 3.0 was November 2008.

WWE Planning Jericho Return, Miz Lands Another Magazine Cover

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— WWE’s creative department reportedly has tentative WrestleMania plans in mind for Chris Jericho, according to www.f4wonline.com.

The final match of Jericho’s current contract with World Wrestling Entertainment took place last night in Indianapolis. Many believe he’ll return to the organization taking an extended period of time off and fulfill non-wrestling commitments.

— The Miz, who is featured on the latest edition of WWE Magazine, has also landed the cover for the next issue of The Wrestler/Inside Wrestling. To view it, visit www.pwi-online.com. They have also posted the magazine cover of the next issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, featuring John Cena.

— Monday Night Raw on November 29, 2010 has been moved to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The original locations were Trenton, New Jersey and Norfolk, Virginia.

The Scope Arena in Norfolk will now host the SmackDown taping on November 30, 2010 and the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton will now host the Raw house show on January 21st, 2011. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

JR Blog: Orton As WWE Champion, Jericho’s Future, HHH, Cole

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com.  Here are some highlights of what JR said about:

Orton as WWE champion: “Randy Orton becoming WWE Champion is a positive in my view. Orton appeals to the young, male demo better, arguably, than any one in WWE. Orton’s demeanor and in ring stylings are somewhat ‘Attitude Era’ oriented of which many fans miss. The pressure of being the WWE champion is pronounced and how the competitive Orton handles that stress and the demands on his time will help define this title reign. I really enjoy Randy’s work and hope to see him in some viable, one on one bouts going forward. If he is still the WWE Champion come WM27, Orton’s contributions to the biggest PPV of the year will be significant. One can almost see the wheels turning as to who the WWE Champion might face for the title in Atlanta…if his reign lasts that long. TBD.”

Jericho’s Future: “No I do not think that Chris Jericho is leaving WWE for good but I do think that Chris will continue to focus on Fozzy not to mention promoting his upcoming, 3 disc, WWE DVD (Awesome BTW) which might necessitate that he not appear on weekly TV on a regular basis. Stepping away from the weekly grind isn’t a bad thing for anyone and allows one to recharge their batteries and enjoy the fruits of their labor.”

HHH: “Had a great talk with HHH in Chicago who is also looking good but I do not know his future plans re: returning to the ring. The Game has a very bright, insightful mind for the business. I like his personal business philosophies on wrestling.  HHH was interested in my upcoming trip to FCW this week as the future of WWE rests largely inside the four walls of the FCW Training facility.”

Michael Cole: “Most people understand that Michael Cole is changing his on air persona to become more of an antagonist and more caustic. That’s simply the creative direction that he’s moving and I actually feel that if and when he masters that dynamic that it can add something unique to the TV presentation. Conflict at the announce table is entertaining to me as some of my best days doing PXP were when the King was a villain and Paul Heyman was simply being himself….and I mean that in a positive way. Think of how effective JBL was on commentary and he certainly never positioned himself as a ‘good guy.’ Point is that controlled conflict helps facilitate most broadcasts as long as the talent and what we are seeing on our TV screen remains the focus and it doesn’t become about the broadcasters.”

Video: New SmackDown vs. RAW 2011 Trailer Released

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THQ has released a new video trailer for the upcoming WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2011 game, which hits video game consoles on October 26.

This video highlights several superstars featured in the game, which boasts the biggest roster in the franchise’s history:

JBL Says “Hell Yes” He Was A Bully Backstage & Hazed Talent

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Former WWE champion John Bradshaw Layfield appeared on the “Right After Wrestling”radio show last night. JBL spoke about Alberto Del Rio’s gimmick being similar to his, whether he’d ever return to WWE and more.

Among the more interesting topics discussed was JBL talking about hazing in wrestling and whether the rumors are true that he was a major bully in the locker room during his time in WWE. JBL said:

“Did I haze the Miz? Hell yes! A lot of people want to talk about me and my hazing. Yes I did. I make no apologies about it what so ever. When I started, guys were hazed, and for good reason. They wanted to know that in a riot, which we had a few back in the day, were you going to be on the side of the boys or the fans?”

“Nowadays there’s no room for it, the corporate, sterile world that is the WWE. When the Miz came in, most of the hazing was me working. Me on the mic, me talking to him. I gave him as much advice as I possibly could because I thought he had the ability to be a good heel. But I’m not going to apologize for hazing him.”

You can listen to the interview at TheScore.com.

New Matt Hardy Video: WWE “Not The Place” For Him

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Matt Hardy is back with another candid video blog, giving his thoughts on the past year of his life and saying WWE simply is not the place for him right now.

Hardy sounds pleasantly clear-headed and composed, thanking the people who have helped him get to where he’s at in life and saying he thinks its time to move on to the next chapter in his life. Check it out:

Jillian Addresses Release Rumors, Hardy Says It’s Time To Leave

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— Shortly after Raw, WWE Diva Jillian cryptically noted on Twitter that she had closed a chapter Monday.

“A chapter closed tonight. Excited for what’s ahead.”

Her statement was misconstrued by some fans as an indication that she was parting ways with World Wrestling Entertainment. She then clarified:

“No…. WWE hasn’t released me silly gooses. Just opening a new chapter in the book of Jillian!”

— Former Raw ring announcer Lilian Garcia, who closed a chapter of her own one year ago today when she parted ways with WWE, is advertised to appear at The Hollywood Show taking place in Burbank, California on October 9 and 10. Click here for more information on her upcoming appearance.

— Matt Hardy continues to indicate that he will parting ways with WWE in the near future. He noted to a fan on his YouTube channel that he feels it’s time to move on from the organization.

“I have sucked it up for a while and I’ve done pretty much everything I could humanly do,” Hardy wrote. “I think it’s just time to move on.. I would have liked to stay in WWE for my entire career, but looks like it’s just not gonna work out that way. Thanks for your comment pal.”

Ex-Champs Comment On Retirement Of WWE Women’s Title

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World Wrestling Entertainment has retired the WWE Women’s Championship, which lineage dates back to 1956. It was the oldest active professional wrestling championship in company history. WWE is continuing the title lineage of the Divas Championship with the Unified belt. Layla is the last recognized Women’s Champion.

Beth Phoenix, a three-time Women’s Champion, expressed her disappointment in WWE’s decision to put the title to pasture.

“It saddens me to see the historic Women’s Title moved into retirement, but I am so grateful to have had the honor of holding it,” she wrote on Twitter. “My sights remain on the Unified Diva’s Championship.”

Meanwhile, former WWE star Mickie James, a five-time holder of the belt, released an emotional statement on Twitter concerning its retirement.

“The retirement of the Women’s Championship breaks my heart,” she wrote. “The nostalgia and the legacy built off the backs of every woman who paved the way for women like me… Who gave it credibility… Honor… Prestige… & Truth! For every woman who’s carried the championship through the generations… Who know the power & history you feel in holding it high above your head.. That can never be replaced by anything in my mind… In my heart… I am truly honored and forever grateful to be among the women who have graced its presence… Thank you…”

Ex-WWE star Carlito wrote in response to James, “Dont worry, there’s now 2 butterfly belts!”

New Asian Diva Training At WWE Developmental (Pictures)

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A new Diva was introduced at the WWE Developmental FCW live event in Brooksville, FL over the weekend.

Her ring name is Sonia. Sonia is better known as Su Yung, who has wrestled for Glory, Memphis Ladies Wrestling and various other independents.

She signed a developmental deal back in July.

Here are some pictures of WWE’s newest developmental diva, Sonia:

WWE To Make Decision On Hardy, Plans For Divas Title

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— Those close to Matt Hardy say he is hopeful to be officially released from World Wrestling Entertainment this week, reports www.f4wonline.com. Furthermore, it has been indicated that WWE officials will be making a decision regarding Hardy’s future with the organization within the next few days.

— Regarding the status of the Unified Divas Championship, Michelle McCool noted while on commentary during this week’s RAW that SmackDown! consultant Vickie Guerrero wrote into Lay-Cool’s contracts that both she and Layla are co-holders of the newly launched belt. Thus, both Divas are able to defend the title. However, the WWE website officially recognizes McCool as the Unified Divas Champion.

— Two Raw bouts were taped Monday in Indianapolis for Thursday’s episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America:

* The Bella Twins vs. Alicia Fox & Jillian
* Goldust vs. William Regal

— WWE returns to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota on Saturday, February 5, 2011. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

Matt Hardy Updates His WWE Contract Status

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Matt Hardy posted the following on Twitter:

“As of now, I’m still under WWE contract-but trust me, I’ve got a well thought out plan for my life & always have..”

Read More: Matt Hardy Teasing He’s Leaving WWE For TNA

WWE RAW Preview For Next Week: Orton vs. Jericho

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Here’s a preview of confirmed matches for next Monday night’s RAW:

* The Hart Dynasty vs. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the WWE Tag Team Titles

* Daniel Bryan and John Morrison vs. The Miz and Alex Riley.

* Divas Battle Royal to determine a new #1 contender

* Sheamus will issue an open challenge

* The Cutting Edge with Edge and a special guest

* John Cena vs. Edge

* Mark Henry and Evan Bourne vs. Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel

* Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho

*SPOILERS* WWE RAW Results For Next Week

WWE RAW Results: September 20, 2010

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WWE taped tonight’s edition of Raw tonight from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thanks toreader James E Yacconi for these results:

WWE Raw (Airing tonight on the USA Network):

* The show opens with WWE Champion Randy Orton coming to the ring. Sheamus comes out and invokes his rematch clause, except in a Hell in a Cell match at Hell in a Cell in two weeks. Orton ended up hitting the RKO on Sheamus.

* WWE Tag Team Champions “Dashing” Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre b. Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella in a non-title match

* John Morrison b. Chris Jericho

* Josh Mathews backstage with John Cena. Cena’s disappointed he didn’t walk out of Night of Champions as WWE Champion but was glad to see Wade Barrett get RKO’d.

* The Miz came out with the Money in the Bank briefcase. He says he didn’t tap out and Daniel Bryan didn’t beat him at Night of Champions. His doctor called him Sunday morning and told him he had a tender ligament but he competed anyway. Miz said the injury got worse in the match and he had to stop it to protect himself.

* Edge b. WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan after interference from Alex Riley. The anonymous General Manager emailed in and said because of the interference, he’s disqualifying Edge. Winner, Daniel Bryan.

* Edge cuts a promo on Michael Cole, calling him a joke. Alex Riley beat down Bryan in the ring before The Miz came back in and hit his finisher to end the segment.

* Layla b. Melina with Michelle McCool on commentary. Layla was announced as the self-proclaimed co-holder of the WWE Divas Championship.

* Backstage, Wade Barrett gives The Nexus a pep talk.

* Chris Jericho comes out and gives his DVD a plug. He says he’s close to finding out who the anonymous General Manager is and when he finds out, he’ll blackmail and extort him and he will face the winner of Orton vs. Sheamus from Hell in a Cell. Orton comes out and offers Jericho a match next week. He accepts.

* R-Truth & Eve b. Ted DiBiase & Maryse in a mixed tag team match. The win came when Eve pinned Maryse as R-Truth and DiBiase were fighting on the outside.

* John Cena vs. Wade Barrett. The match was changed as Barret said Cena had to beat the other four to get a shot at him. Cena b. David Otunga, then Michael Tarver when he goes to take out Justin Gabriel the others got involved. He fought them off to the point where he was able to get on the mic and tell Barrett he wanted to face him. Barrett gave him a hard time about it, saying there weas nothing in it for him. It’s finally setup that Cena will face Barrett at Hell in a Cell in two weeks. If Barrett wins, Cena must join Nexus. If Cena wins, Nexus must disband. Barrett accepts the match to end the show.

Hulk Hogan Hospitalized Again & Posts Another Video

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TNA star Hulk Hogan is back in the hospital today for more procedures to alleviate pain in his lower back.

Hogan posted a video on Twitter saying he’s”Back in the ol’ hospital again. Back started going crazy again.”

Hogan’s nurse said they performed four “ablations,” – which is a procedure where radio frequencies are used to burn all the nerves in his lower lumbar region.

Here’s the video .. Let’s hope Hogan is out of pain soon.

Shawn Michaels Video Q&A: Retirement, If He’d Go To TNA

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WWE legend Shawn Michaels answered a batch of questions sent in from fans on his YouTube page.

Michaels answered questions about a number of topics – including whether he will ever wrestle again, if he’d consider returning to television in a non-wrestling capacity, if he’d ever go to TNA and more. Here’s what Michaels said about:

Retirement: “It was time. It was time for HBK to pack up and move on. There isn’t anything I left undid. There isn’t any match that I wish I had. There is absolutely nothing that I didn’t do for me. I know there are a lot of matches people would have liked to have seen, but for my wish list, I was fortunate enough to accomplish far beyond anything I possibly could have accomplished. That was the reason I was ready to go. If there was even one little thing out there, I would have stayed around. Rest assured, there are no regrets and there are no ‘I wish I would have’ for me in WWE.”

His Future & Whether He’d Go To TNA: “No, I’m not going to come back to wrestle. I’m going to do my best to keep my word willing. I’m not going anywhere else. I’m going to be a WWE guy, the good Lord willing, until the day I die,” Michaels said. “You’re not going to see me show up on someone else’s wrestling program. I hope to make some appearances throughout the years. Hopefully in the not too distant future, I will see many of you again.”

Here’s the full video:

Update On Chyna’s Hospitalization: Too Much Benadryl

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Former WWE Diva Chyna

TMZ.com is reporting that former WWE diva Chyna was just rushed to the hospital for alcohol poisoning.

Chyna was taken to the UCLA Medical Center early Monday morning, where she was admitted.

No word yet on Chyna’s condition, but you can be sure we’ll be following this story throughout the day.

Chyna was hospitalized back in December 2008 on her birthday. At that time, TMZ reported that “She was so drunk when she was admitted, the shrinks at the hospital couldn’t even do a psych evaluation.”

Chyna has been public about her battle with substance abuse, appearing the VH1 reality show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.”

UPDATE: TMZ is now reporting that Chyna overdosed on Benadryl. She reportedly almost 5 times the prescribed amount Sunday night to help her sleep. When she woke up on Monday morning, she was throwing up and could not walk. She is in currently the ER getting fluids through an IV and should fully recover.

New Unified Divas Title, “Legendary” On DVD Already & More

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– WWE’s website is now referring to the women’s title as the Unified Divas Championship. The title history section lists Michelle McCool as the new Divas Champion and the last recognized Women’s Champion is Layla, who originally won the belt that Michelle defended last night. It appears WWE will be continuing the Divas Title history with the new Unified Divas Championship.

— WWE Studios’ Legendary, starring John Cena, will be released on DVD exclusively at Wal-Mart retail stores on Tuesday, September 28.

— WWE will return to the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, December 26 for a live event beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 30.

Video Trailer For UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez On 10/23

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The UFC has released the official trailer for UFC 121 on October 23rd. The show will feature a blockbuster main event of UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (5-1-0) defending against challenger Cain Velasquez (8-0-0). Also on the card, recently signed welterweight Jake Shields (25-4-1) will get a crack at veteran fighter Martin ‘The Hitman’ Kampmann (17-3-0).

Here’s the video:

Jeff Hardy Comments On Matt’s Situation, Flair vs. Angle

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– TNA fans who attend the upcoming live event at the Oklahoma State Fair this Thursday will be treated to a special main event – with Kurt Angle facing Ric Flair. Other matches advertised include Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles, Beer Money vs. Motor City Machineguns and Velvet Sky vs. Madison Rayne.

– Last Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT on Spike TV scored a 1.12 cable rating with 1,472,000 viewers. Reaction at 11pm scored an 0.71 rating with 939,000 viewers.

– TNA will be returning to The Asylum in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, November 12th for a big “homecoming” live event.

– In a video he posted on YouTube over the weekend, TNA star Jeff Hardy commented on his brother Matt’s current situation and announced that he’s getting new entrance music, which will debut at TNA Bound For Glory. Check it out:

Night Of Champions Dark Match & Live Notes, New Champions

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– The dark match before Night of Champions saw John Morrison beat Ted DiBiase with Starship Pain after Maryse accidentally slapped DiBiase.

– A fan in attendance at last night’s Night of Champions reports that Ted DiBiase debuted new theme music before the dark match.

– Michelle McCool is the first-ever WWE Unified Divas and Women’s Champion after defeating Melina at tonight’s Night of Champions pay-per-view.

– Daniel Bryan won his first championship with WWE tonight as he defeated The Miz by submission for the United States Championship.

– Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre are the new WWE tag team champions after winning a tag team gauntlet match. Teams in the match includes The Hart Dynasty, The Usos, Mark Henry & Evan Bourne, Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella as well as Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre. It came down to Henry & Bourne vs. Rhodes & McIntyre with Cody & Drew capturing the gold.

– Randy Orton is the new WWE Champion after winning the Six Pack Challenge. The match came down to Orton and Sheamus.

Hall Possibly Returning To TNA, Dinero Responds To Report, More

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— TNA Wrestling president Dixie Carter has discussed bringing Scott Hall back to the organization once he completes rehabilitation, reports Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.

Hall’s last stint with the organization came to an end shortly after his May 14, 2010 arrest on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer.

— “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero issued the following statement on his Twitter account in response to a report over the weekend that he has heat with numerous individuals in TNA Wrestling and that he referred to himself in third person during his WWE tenure:

“The Pope” wasn’t born until TNA, kinda hard to say “The Black Pope” in 3rd person, 15min promo Toledo,OH? LMBO. Thanks 4 da publicity~ PHS”

Contrary to his statement, the “Pope” persona was cultivated before he joined TNA.

Shortly after his May 2008 disappearance from WWE airwaves, Dinero was repackaged with a gothic persona by the name of “Black Pope.” He came out completely dressed in black and performed praying gestures during matches. However, the gimmick never made it to television as he was released by the organization in November 2008.

Sound Off 126: 2 People Win The Award For Stupidity This Week

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Terry Falls Out Of Favor With TNA, New Stars Debuting Soon

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— Rob Terry has reportedly fallen out of favor with a number of people in TNA Wrestling, according to the Pro Wrestling Torch.

The Welsh bodybuilder has been on the losing end of numerous matches as of late not to mention left off television tapings entirely. One company source noted that past supporters of Terry are distancing themselves from him.

— It was announced on Thursday’s episode of iMPACT! that Shore would debut on the Oct. 7 live show.

The Shore gimmick was inspired by the stars of MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore and comprises indy workers Rob Eckos and Becky Bayless. Both wrestlers were signed to talent contracts following tryout matches last month.

— Madison Rayne was on hand for Saturday night’s Ohio Championship Wrestling event in Zanesville, Ohio as she took on former tag team partner Nevaeh. The TNA Knockout, who recently dyed her hair dark brunette, came out victorious.

Updated: Matt Hardy Teasing He’s Leaving WWE For TNA

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Last week, Matt Hardy began dropping hints that he’s TNA bound, telling his Twitter followers that there’s a 100% chance that we’ll see the Hardy Boyz wrestle together again. In receSince that comment, his page has been flooded with TNA references.

— Hardy was asked on Twitter if fans should buy tickets to a January TNA show in Berlin or WWE’s tour of Europe in November to see him. Hardy replied with:

“I’d go with Berlin.”

00 Hardy was later asked about his recent losing streak and said he plans on changing that. Hardy said,

“It’s time for me to go somewhere thatl I’ll be given a fair chance–that’s all I want.”

— Matt said his brother Jeff made a “V-1? reference at a recent TNA live event and the crowd “lost their damn minds!!”

— When asked by a fan when his WWE contract expires, Matt wrote:

“If I have my way, hopefully tomorrow :)”

In related news, Hardy has been pulled from WWE’s return to Madison Square Garden on September 25th with a SmackDown event. He was scheduled for a three-way against Dolph Ziggler and Christian. RAW star Mark Henry has been added to the show in a match against Jack Swagger. That 9/25 MSG show has been dubbed “Bret Hart Appreciation Night” – marking the Hitma making his long awaited return to the “World’s Most Famous Arena.” Bret will be teaming with The Hart Dynasty to take on Nexus.

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