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Spoilers for Tonight’s SmackDown Live Episode
The following are spoilers for tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live, courtesy of PWInsider:
Zack Ryder is backstage and is expected to make his return on tonight’s show. Ryder has been out of action with a knee injury since December.
There is talk that American Alpha will return.
Charlotte vs. Natalya
Naomi vs. Tamina
Usos/Primo/Epico vs. Breezango/New Day
Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage. Also, you can join us on RingsideTalk.net for our live fan chat.
Paige Now Training for WWE Comeback
We noted earlier today that Paige went to go visit the doctors for a check up on her neck injury that has sidelined her for nearly a year.
Paige may have got some good news, as she posted the following photos to Instagram which would indicate that she’s training for her return:
A post shared by Paige WWE (@realpaigewwe) on Jun 13, 2017 at 11:55am PDT
A post shared by Paige WWE (@realpaigewwe) on Jun 13, 2017 at 11:58am PDT
Roman Reigns Blasts His Critics on Twitter
Some of Roman Reigns’ critics have gotten under his skin today as he took the time to blast a couple of them on Twitter. Here is what transpired:
And your sorry ass was positioned at the top thanks to family.
You were handed your position. You never earned it.
BELEEDAT
— Jean Loss Fap (@servinfools) June 13, 2017
Yea I guess working my butt off 5 days a week while being away from my wife and kids for the last 7 years is being “handed” it. #DumbAssMark https://t.co/1SlLhPdEjf
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) June 13, 2017
How about the other guys that work their butt off and get away from their wife and kids for years too and still jobbing?
— Androctonus (@FX7scorpion) June 13, 2017
Oh yea, ?I forgot they are “jobbing” for free! ?Clueless #DumbAssMark. BTW all our schedules and responsibilities aren’t the same. #B2R https://t.co/tbx5BW7Yvl
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) June 13, 2017
17 Names Revealed for the Upcoming Mae Young Classic
The following names are confirmed for the upcoming Mae Young Classic, courtesy of PWInsider:
Bianca Blair
Lacey Evans
Taynara Melo
Sarah Logan
Kimber Lee
Julia Ho
Victoria Gonzalez
Mary-Kate
Danielle Kamela
Zhao Xia
Nixon Newell
Evie
Demi Bennett
Kairi Hojo
Thea Trinidad
Marti Belle
Mia Yim
The event takes place on July 13th and July 14th at Full Sail University. Ringside News will be live providing coverage from the event.
Jeff Hardy Says “BROKEN” Gimmick Will Be The Most Exciting Thing To Hit WWE Programming
WWE has footage of Matt and Jeff Hardy being interviewed by Corey Graves on the WWE Network. Graves asks about the “Broken Hardys” gimmick and Matt had the following remarks to say regarding the chances of it re-surfacing in WWE:
“I definitely think there is a chance. It’s a work in progress. Unfortunately, because of legal reasons, I really can’t go into it right now but I find it very flattering and humbling that every time we come and wrestle in front of the WWE Universe, they chant and they address it and they acknowledge it.”
Matt added, “When it happens, and I’m not even going to say if, when it happens, it’s going to be the most exciting thing to hit WWE programming in a long, long time. We’ve got to keep people guessing.”
NoDQ Video #968: Women’s MITB winner, Samoa Joe’s push, Jericho’s WWE return, more
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John Cena to Appear on Both RAW & SmackDown?
As previously reported, John Cena is slated to make his return to WWE television for the July 4th episode of SmackDown Live.
According to PWInsider, it appears that the company has been talking about presenting Cena as “free agent” once he returns to the company. This storyline would allow him to appear for both RAW and SmackDown.
We noted earlier today that Cena could possibly be facing Jinder Mahal soon after his return. Those plans may or may not change. We will keep you updated.