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- As noted before, Daniel Bryan legitimately suffered a stinger in his match against Randy Orton on Monday night’s RAW. WWE officials stopped the match because of this. The planned finish had Bryan defeating Orton to help set up Bryan’s main event run this summer. We also noted how WWE’s website aired a video of Triple H explaining that Bryan confronted him about the decision to stop the match but they both apologized to each other. This was also a shoot. When Bryan returned to the back, he was “irate” and complained to Triple H that the match should not have been stopped. They got into a loud argument in the gorilla position backstage with a lot of people looking on. People were shocked because Bryan is usually soft spoken and good natured, plus he was standing up to Triple h of all people. Bryan complained that he’s worked all over the world, worked hurt and knows when he can go and when he can’t. Triple H argued that they were protecting him and they don’t want anyone working hurt. Both men did apologize to each other. Two Big Feuds Planned for Daniel Bryan, What’s Planned for RVD & Christian?, McMahon Family Spoilers and More Scoops… Source: PWInsider

- WWE taped the following matches last night in Dayton, Ohio for tonight’s WWE Main Event: * The Shield vs. The Usos and Justin Gabriel * Sin Cara vs. Antonio Cesaro * Aksana vs. Kaitlyn - The dark match before last night’s tapings in Dayton saw Darren Young and Titus O’Neil defeat Tensai and Brodus Clay. Big Rumor from Last Night’s RAW, Plans for Christian in 2013, Revealing New Total Divas Photos and More…

- The following matches and segments were cut from RAW on Hulu Plus this week: * Sheamus vs. Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow * Zeb Colter promo * Antonio Cesaro vs. William Regal * Heath Slater vs. Chris Jericho * Backstage segment between Paul Heyman, Curtis Axel and Matt Striker * Sin Cara vs. Curtis Axel - Monday’s episode of WWE RAW scored a 3.0 rating, down a bit from the 3.04 rating the show drew last week. As noted earlier, RAW averaged 4.15 million viewers, up from the 3.99 million viewers from last week. WWE’s competition Monday night was the NHL Stanley Cup Final game between the mighty Boston Bruins and CM Punk’s Chicago Blackhawks, which drew 4.0 million viewers for the NBC Sports Network. Possible Spoiler on Alberto Del Rio’s Reign as Champ, Sexy New Kaitlyn Photos…

- Diva Dirt sent the following: Recently released WWE NXT developmental talent Anya — real name Anna Bogomozaova — joins Diva Dirt exclusively to talk about her departure for the first time. Anna addresses her release, her background in kickboxing, her plans for the future and how she became NXT’s powerhouse Diva due to her 6’1″ frame. You can listen at this link. On her release: “I wish I had known [it was coming]. I always asked my coaches what to work on but they always told me I was doing well. Honestly, I wish I had an idea that it might come but I didn’t. “For now, I need to take a break until I heal but I’m always open to opportunities and to do MMA or wrestling.” On joining WWE: “I sent my resume out to WWE. I wasn’t a huge fan but I loved the show and always wanted to try something new in my sports career and wrestling seemed like a lot of fun and I wanted to try it. They called me back within a day and asked me to train in Tampa and I fell in love after five days. This is definitely something I want to do in my life.” Being NXT’s powerhouse Diva: “Of course, I mean, come on. I’m 6’1″. So much bigger than all the other Divas. “My character was pretty much who I am. I have a strong accent and I can’t hide it. I’m much bigger than the other girls and it was who I am. I tried some different variations but it was always easy to be myself. They asked me to speak more Russian. My character is pretty much who I am. I loved it and still love it.” Sexy New Photos of the WWE NXT Divas, Kelly Kelly’s New Lingerie Shoot, Cena and Lesnar to Feud Again?, Lots More…

CBS picked up on the story about a teenage boy, 13, killing his sister by attempting "WWE style wrestling moves." The entire story can be viewed here. Wrestlezone has been contacted by a WWE representative regarding the report, and below is WWE's official statement. WWE Statement The death of Viloude Louis is a tragedy, and our condolences go out to her family. WWE urges restraint in reporting this unfortunate incident as if it were the result of a WWE wrestling move. As in similar cases, criminal intent to harm and a lack of parental supervision have been the factors resulting in a tragic death. Authorities have already charged the accused with second degree murder and determined that this was not an accidental death due to a wrestling move. Regards, Adam Hopkins Director, Public Relations/Corporate Communications WWE

UFC Tonight and TVA Sports in Quebec have reported that the Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks welterweight title fight would take place on 11/16 in Las Vegas.

The following is courtesy of PWTorch.com -Daniel Bryan began Smackdown talking about never having a match stop because of an injury. Bryan continues to talk about people thinking he is the weak link. Bryan said Randy Orton should have kept the fight going and continue the match, not treat him like a dog and tap on his head. Bryan said he wants to prove he's not the weak link by facing Orton tonight. Orton comes out and says he was trying to help Bryan, but Bryan says he felt like he was being patronized. This sets up the main event of Orton vs. Bryan. 1. Sheamus defeated Cody Rhodes (w/Damien Sandow) with the Cloverleaf. After the match, Sandow came in and beat down Sheamus. 2. WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel (w/Paul Heyman) defeated Wade Barrett to retain. Barrett was in control on the outside, then Axel got on the offensive in the ring. Barrett missed his Bullhamer elbow and Axel capitalized for the win. 3. Divas champion A.J. Lee (w/Big E. Langston) defeated Natalya with her submission move from Payback. Natalya and AJ argued before the match about AJ not having respect. AJ Lee won in quick fashion by locking in her move and forcing Natalya to tap. - Backstage, Aksana bashed Kaitlyn and made fun of her. Kaitlyn proceeded to attack and beat her up. 4. Alberto Del Rio defeated Chris Jericho via disqualification. Jericho was in full control early on, but Del Rio hit him hard with some kicks to the chest and legs. Jericho made a comeback late in the match with a lionsault for a two count. Del Rio and Jericho reversed each other's submission moves until Ricardo interfered. This prompted Dolph Ziggler to come out. Alberto Del Rio escaped and Jericho hit Ziggler with the Codebreaker. 5. Christian defeated Drew McIntyre. He hit the Killswitch for the victory. After the match, he cuts a promo about being back in front of his peeps. The Shield interrupted Christian and hit a Triple Powerbomb. - WWE recapped the Brock-Punk developments from Raw. 6. Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton via count-out. Bryan tried to get the No Lock on early, but Orton came back and took control. Both men exchanged back and forth blows. Kicks from Bryan and punches from Orton kept the pace moving along. There was a really good flurry of offense by both. Orton came back with a superplex, but Bryan ducked the RKO. On the outside, Bryan hit a big knee. Bryan hit a suicide dive on Orton and got back in the ring. This counted out Orton. Bryan tries to get the referee to restart the match because he did not want to win like this, but to no avail.

- Thanks to @Briankenobi for the following WWE SmackDown spoilers from tonight’s tapings in Dayton, Ohio: * Daniel Bryan opens SmackDown and talks about how he’s never had a match stopped due to injury like he did on RAW. Bryan says they stopped the match because he is the weakest link. Bryan wants to prove he’s not the weakest link by defeating Randy Orton tonight. Orton comes out and says he helped Bryan up out of respect. Orton says Bryan will have to be stretchered out tonight. * Curtis Axel vs. Wade Barrett and Alberto Del Rio vs. Chris Jericho is announced for tonight. * Sheamus defeated Cody Rhodes with the Cloverleaf submission. After the match, Damien Sandow beats Sheamus down. * Curtis Axel beat Wade Barrett with the Intercontinental Title on the line. The Miz was on commentary. * AJ Lee defeated Natalya. * Backstage segment with Aksana teasing Kaitlyn about AJ’s win. Kaitlyn attacks her and goes crazy until Layla breaks it up. * Alberto Del Rio vs. Chris Jericho ends when Ricardo Rodriguez interferes and Dolph Ziggler attacks Del Rio for the DQ. Del Rio escapes the ring and Jericho hits Ziggler with a Codebreaker. Del Rio comes back to kick Ziggler and pose over him. * Christian defeated Drew McIntyre with Killswitch. After the match, Christian cuts a promo about being back. The Shield enter the ring through the crowd and hit the triple powerbomb on him. * We get a replay of Brock Lesnar attacking CM Punk on RAW. Renee Young interviews Paul Heyman backstage about what happened. * Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton is up next. Orton dominates most of the match. They end up on the floor and Bryan hits a suicide dive. Bryan wins by count out. After the match, Bryan demands that the match be restarted because he didn’t want it to end that way. The referee refuses and that’s the end of SmackDown. What’s Up with Randy Orton’s Status?, Another WWE Diva *Busts* Out, What Else Does WWE Want from The Undertaker?, More Scoops…

TNA Knockout Tara and her restaurant The Squared Circle were once again visited by a former Diva, but thankfully this encounter was much more peaceful than last time. Former Diva Lena Yada stopped by the restaurant today with her Disturbed frontman husband David Draiman, baby bump in tow. Lena announced her pregnancy back in May, and she’s already got quite a lot to show for it! Tara posed for a picture with the mother-to-be, and judging by the look on her face, that kid’s quite the gossiper! She tweeted the photo with the following message: @TARALiSAMARiE Listening To The Bump At @theSQDcircle pic.twitter.com/EMMQfoWTk0 — lena yada (@lenayada) June 18, 2013 Tara’s expression is priceless! And, might we add, Lena looks absolutely fantastic. She’s totally got that “pregnancy glow” thing down pat.

Spoilers for this week’s SmackDown: Spoiler * AJ Lee defeated Natalya. * Backstage segment with Aksana teasing Kaitlyn about AJ’s win. Kaitlyn attacks her and goes crazy until Layla breaks it up. (Source)