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• NJPW New Japan Cup Night 3 Results (March 9th, 2025)

On March 9th, 2025 NJPW aired the 3rd night of New Japan Cup live in Hyogo Japan inside Baycom Gymnasium & can watch it on NJPW World. 2nd Round March 11th Evil vs. David Finlay Yuya Uemura vs. Yoshi Hashi Ryohei Oiwa vs. Zack Sabre Jr March 12th Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd vs. Taichi […] The post NJPW New Japan Cup Night 3 Results (March 9th, 2025) appeared first on Bodyslam.ne...2025
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• Eddie Kingston: Homicide Told Me Gabe Kidd Is A Younger Version Of Me, Mentally
Eddie Kingston hasn't been in the ring since suffering a leg injury against Gabe Kidd at NJPW STRONG Resurgence 2024. Kingston and Kidd had multiple battles in 2024 with neither backing down on the mic or in the ring. "Homicide said this to me, and that’s the only reason I believe it because Homicide don’t lie, he don’t bullshit, he don’t care. Younger version of me, mentally. Mentally, he’s a yo...2025
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• Gabe Kidd Competes On AEW Collision
Gabe Kidd brought his brand of violence to AEW TV, taking on The Butcher on the February 22nd episode of AEW Collision. Kidd was victorious in the bout, finishing off The Butcher with a lariat followed by a piledriver. This was Kidd's first televised singles victory in AEW. Gabe Kidd has ARRIVED to AEW and is ready to make an IMPACT! Watch #AEWCollision on TNT & Max@GabeKidd0115 pic.twitter.co...2025
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• Collision live results, open thread: Chris Jericho title bout

@AEW Follow along here! AEW is back from Australia and ready to rock from Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ for Saturday night fighting on Collision (Feb. 22, 2025). The broadcast features Chris Jericho defending the ROH World Championship against former champion Bandido, the Death Riders looking to make mincemeat out of Daniel Garcia & 2.0 in a world trios title defense, and much m...2025
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• Gabe Kidd To Face The Butcher On Saturday's AEW Collision
Gabe Kidd's opponent on AEW Collision has been confirmed. NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd was shown in a video package on the February 19th episode of AEW Dynamite, and AEW announced that he was coming to the February 22nd episode of AEW Collision. In a post on Twitter/X, AEW confirmed that Gabe Kidd would face The Butcher on Saturday's episode of AEW Collision. .@GabeKidd0115 walks int...2025
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• Two Title Matches and Gabe Kidd’s Return Highlight AEW Collision Lineup
This Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, set to air on TBS and Stream On Max, will feature two championship bouts and the return of NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd. The show was taped Wednesday in Phoenix, Arizona. In a highly anticipated rematch, Ring of Honor World Champion Chris Jericho...2025
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• Eddie Kingston: Homicide Told Me Gabe Kidd Is A Younger Version Of Me, Mentally
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: Meat forever

@AEWonTV AEW Dynamite (Feb. 19, 2025) emanated from Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ. The show featured Will Hobbs versus Big Bill in a street fight, Adam Copeland’s plan to eliminate the Death Riders, a war of words between MJF and Hangman Page, and more. Catch up on all the details with excellent play-by-play from Claire Elizabeth. Meat forever Everyone loves a hoss fight. Will H...2025
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• Kenny Omega And Gabe Kidd Brawl Backstage At NJPW Power Struggle
Gabe Kidd wasted no time confronting Kenny Omega at NJPW Power Struggle. Kenny Omega addressed the crowd at NJPW Power Struggle, saying he would love to return to the ring at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5th. Omega noted that he wanted to face one of the young talents in NJPW. When Kenny got to the backstage area, he was confronted by Gabe Kidd, leading to a brawl between the two men. ...2024
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• Recovery Timeline for Anthony Henry’s Bicep Injury Revealed
AEW and ROH wrestler Anthony Henry has shared an update following surgery for a torn bicep, which he suffered during a match against NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd at ......2024
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• AEW Name Undergoes Surgery For Torn Biceps Injury
An AEW and ROH wrestler has confirmed that his surgery was successful, after suffering a torn bicep injury in a recent match. Anthony Henry wrestled NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe […]...2024
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• Tony Khan’s exciting new idea will dominate AEW TV for the rest of the year

AEW Collision Dynamite airs tonight (Nov. 22) with a live show from WinTrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. This is the first episode of Dynamite during the six week build towards Worlds End, which takes place on December 30. The Continental Classic will dominate AEW TV for the rest of the year AEW’s Continental Classic officially begins tonight. This 12-man round-robin tournament will in all...2023
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• Eddie Kingston temporarily suspended from ROH

AEW Collision Big Stoke has a big bite. Stokely Hathaway used his ROH board of directors power to temporarily suspend Eddie Kingston. Hathaway justified his decision after Kingston laid hands on him. Hathaway feared for his life. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? I can’t help but recall Tony Khan uttering a similar sentiment when he announced the termination of CM Punk from AEW. Hathaway heard ...2023
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• Eddie Kingston Announces He's No Longer Working Independent Dates
Eddie Kingston is taking a break from the independent scene. Eddie Kingston took to Instagram to announce that he will not be taking independent dates for the time being as NJPW Strong Openweight Champion and ROH World Champion. Kingston cited his championship responsibilities and a back injury, which he promises to get fixed, as his reasons. From Eddie: I love the Independents but times have ...2023
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• The Mad King is now the Champ-Champ

TBS AEW kicked off their annual trip to New York City’s Arthur Ashe Stadium with a title vs. title match featuring hometown favorite (and NJPW Strong Openweight champion) Eddie Kingston taking on his long-time rival (and Ring of Honor World champ) Claudio Castagnoli. Eddie failed to take the ROH belt from the Blackpool Combat Club strongman in April at that brand’s Supercard of Honor PPV. ...2023
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"In recent months, NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd has been feuding with former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, and they will face each other at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty."

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"Eddie Kingston won the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, defeating KENTA at NJPW Strong Independence Day."

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• Report: Gabe Kidd’s NJPW Contract Coming Up Soon

Gabe Kidd has become one of NJPW’s most buzzworthy stars, but his contract is reportedly set to expire soon. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Gabe Kidd’s NJPW contract is coming up soon. Kidd has been with NJPW since 2020, and he is the reigning NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion. He is […] The post Report: Gabe Kidd’s NJPW Contract Coming Up Soon ...2025
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• Report – Another Top NJPW Star’s Contract Is Expiring
Fightful Select is reporting that Gabe Kidd’s contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is set to expire soon, which could make him a free agent. Kidd, who is the current Strong Openweight Champion, is one of several talents with contracts expiring, and NJPW is reportedly working to retain him and others. Kidd is scheduled […] The post Report – Another Top NJPW Star’s Co...2025
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• Update On Gabe Kidd's NJPW Contract Status

New details have emerged about NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd's contract status with NJPW....2025
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• Contract For Big NJPW Star Tied To Top AEW Name Expiring Soon
Fightful Select is reporting that Gabe Kidd, a prominent talent in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), will see his contract expiring in the near future. Kidd, who currently reigns as the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, has previously made appearances at the ROH TV tapings. He will be facing off against Kenny Omega at NJPW Wrestle […] The post Contract For Big NJPW Star Tied To Top AEW Name Exp...2025
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• Gabe Kidd To JBL: When You're Ready, Come Manage Me In Japan. Let's Change The Game
Gabe Kidd has an idea. WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) has been appearing throughout the wrestling world in recent weeks. He has made surprise appearances for AAA, TNA, GCW, and OVW. JBL notably popped up at the end of TNA Emergence and whispered something in TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth's ear. NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd has noticed the legend's buzzworthy tour, and ...2024
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• David Finlay Used To Think That Shota Umino Could've Been A War Dog, 'His Heart Is Still Too Pure'
You can't have a pure heart if you want to join the Bullet Club War Dogs. The faction currently consists of some of NJPW's top heels like David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, and Drilla Moloney. Throughout 2024, the group has continued to establish themselves by holding a lot of gold. As of publish time, David Finlay is the IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, Gabe Kidd is the NJPW STRONG Openweig...2024
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• Rampage recap & reactions: Pound-For-Pound Crown

AEW Rampage AEW Rampage (Oct. 20, 2023) emanated from Fort Bend County Epicenter in Houston, TX. The show featured a special attraction from CMLL in Mistico versus Rocky Romero for the Mexico Pound-For-Pound Crown, John Silver earning a title shot, and more. Let’s jump right in with a recap followed by reactions. Excalibur and Tony Schiavone were on commentary. Justin Roberts handled ring ...2023
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• Tom Lawlor Replaces Davey Boy Smith Jr, Will Face Alex Kane At MLW Slaughterhouse
Davey Boy Smith Jr is out. Major League Wrestling announced that Tom Lawlor will replace Davey Boy Smith Jr at MLW Slaughterhouse. Lawlor will now challenge Alex Kane for the MLW World Heavyweight Title at MLW Slaughterhouse on October 14. Smith Jr is now on injured reserve. From MLW: 72 hours out from Slaughterhouse, the World Heavyweight Title Fight has changed. The original challenger, Dave...2023
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi's Last US Match, NJPW Strong Openweight Title Match Confirmed For NJPW Windy City Riot
The first two matches have been confirmed for NJPW Windy City Riot. NJPW previously announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi's last match in the United States would be at NJPW Windy City Riot on April 11. At NJPW Battle in the Valley, Konosuke Takeshita challenged Hiroshi Tanahashi to face him at the show. Also at NJPW Battle in the Valley, NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd challenged Tomohiro Ish...2025
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• Gabe Kidd To Enter JCW Jersey J-Cup 2025
Gabe Kidd has been announced for the GCW-JCW Jersey J-Cup. Kidd, the reigning NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, is the eleventh competitor to enter the tournament. Masha Slamovich won the 2024 Jersey J-Cup. *JCUP UPDATE* GABE KIDD returns to GCW on February 15th & 16th at The #JerseyJCup! Get Tix: 2/15:https://t.co/Ule04rpihi 2/16:https://t.co/a820YjwKlV Watch LIVE on @FiteTV+ Feb 15/16 - Jersey C...2025
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• Soberano Jr. Calls Out Gabe Kidd on CMLL Informa
El Lujo de La Lucha Libre calls out The Mad Man. Soberano Jr. appeared on CMLL Informa alongside Máscara Dorada, Titán & Hechicero to discuss with the host of the show, Julio César Rivera, their participation in NJPW's collaborative event with CMLL, AEW & ROH, "Wrestle Dynasty". When discussing their participation, Rivera threw the idea of running a similar event from the mythical Arena Mexico in...2025
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• ROH On HonorClub Results 11/21/24
Thanks to Jeff Moss and F4WOnline.com for the following results. NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd defeated Angelico KIdd brings to ROH the NJPW STRONG Openweight title, which you know is important because it has a lot of CAPITAL LETTERS. He retained that title against Anthony Henry on episode #85 of ROH on Honorclub back […] The post ROH On HonorClub Results 11/21/24 appeared first ...2024
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• Kenny Omega And Gabe Kidd Brawl Backstage At NJPW Power Struggle
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• Brody King Talks About AEW Continental Classic Victory Over Eddie Kingston On Collision
Brody King is already three points deep into the AEW Continental Classic Tournament. Following his first-round victory over ROH World Champion & NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston on AEW Collision on Saturday night, The House of Black member spoke in a post-show digital exclusive interview. “You know on any given day we could have […] The post Brody King Talks About AE...2023
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• Tony Khan’s exciting new idea will dominate AEW TV for the rest of the year
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• Tony Khan Provides More Details On AEW Continental Classic, Including Scoring Details And Title Situation
Tony Khan have given more details on the AEW Continental Classic. As announced at AEW Full Gear, the winner of the AEW Continental Classic will be the new ROH World Champion, NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, and AEW Continental Champion. Eddie Kingston, the reigning ROH and NJPW Strong Champion is putting his two titles on the line while the winner will get the Continental Championship. Khan ment...2023
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• Gabe Kidd To Face The Butcher On Saturday's AEW Collision
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• Gabe Kidd Gives Advice To 50 Year Old Wrestlers: Get A Girlfriend, Join A Golf Club
Gabe Kidd is handing out free advice to older wrestlers on social media. His advice includes "get a girlfriend," "join a golf club," "enjoy time with your friends," "stop thinking that regardless what you've done you deserve to be in the main event." Fans can see Kidd's full advice below. IF YOU A PRO WRESTLER TOUCHING FIFTY/OVER FIFTY, I GOT SOME ADVICE FROM A SERIOUS YOUNG VET: - GET A GIRLF...2025
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• Soberano Jr. Calls Out Gabe Kidd on CMLL Informa
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• Tony Khan’s exciting new idea will dominate AEW TV for the rest of the year
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• Eddie Kingston Defeats KENTA To Become New Japan STRONG Openweight Champion
Eddie Kingston has accomplished his dream of winning championship gold in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Earlier this morning in Tokyo, Japan, on day two of the NJPW Strong Independence Day event in Korakuen Hall, Eddie Kingston defeated Bullet Club’s KENTA to win the New Japan STRONG Openweight Championship for the first time. In the closing moments […] The post Eddie Kingston Defeats KENTA...2023
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• Eddie Kingston Wins NJPW Strong Openweight Title At NJPW Strong Independence Day
Eddie Kingston wins gold. Eddie Kingston won the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, defeating KENTA at NJPW Strong Independence Day. The finish saw Kingston kick KENTA in the face twice as he waved Kingston on. Kingston would hit a spinning back fist followed by a northern lights bomb to score the pinfall victory. --#njpwSTRONG INDEPENDENCE DAY Night2-- Eddie Kingston "Lariat" Two day pack :...2023
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• Claudio Castagnoli Set To Defend Against Mark Briscoe At ROH Death Before Dishonor
The main event of the Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view is set. This evening on Ring of Honor Wrestling, New Japan STRONG Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston issued a personal challenge for Mark Briscoe to challenge Claudio Castagnoli for the Ring of Honor World Championship at Death Before Dishonor on July 21. Briscoe accepted […] The post Claudio Castagnoli Set To Defend Agai...2023
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• KENTA: Give Me The Correct Amount Of Money If You Want Me To Face CM Punk; Otherwise, I Don't Need To
KENTA says he doesn't need to have a match with CM Punk. Fans have been speculating about a match between KENTA and Punk for years, as KENTA has called the former world champion out on multiple occasions. The buzz started swirling after the NJPW star tweeted that he was available on June 17, the day Punk will officially return to AEW with the premiere of AEW Collision. The reigning NJPW STRONG Ope...2023
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• Adam Cole vs. Tom Lawlor match cancelled
Just hours away from the start of the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view event, Tony Khan has announced a change to the card: Due to illness, @AdamColePro isn't cleared tonight, therefore the Adam Cole vs @FilthyTomLawlor match is canceled.Despite the change, tonight will be an amazing show!Thank you to everyone watching #ForbiddenDoor, either here live in Toronto @ScotiabankArena or on ppv ...2023
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• Gabe Kidd: I Have No Problem Telling Tony Khan What A F*cking Idiot He Is
Gabe Kidd takes shots at AEW. In recent months, NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd has been feuding with former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, and they will face each other at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. Kidd has previously criticized the working relationship between NJPW and AEW. In an interview that NJPW posted on their YouTube channel, Gabe Kidd noted that he didn't care if AEW wanted t...2024
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• Eddie Kingston Wins His G1 Debut Match Over Shingo Takagi, Wants Tony Khan To Set Up A Rematch
The current NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion and AEW/ROH star Eddie Kington made his G1 Climax debut on July 16th against former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shingo Takagi. Despite being a tough bout, Kingston emerged victorious over Takagi after hitting a Northern Lights Bomb which earned him his first two points in the G1 Climax 33 […] The post Eddie Kingston Wins His G1 Debut Match Over...2023
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• IMPACT Wrestling Star Eddie Edwards Challenges NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, Kenta, To Title Fight; Match Made Official
Last Friday after competing in separate matches for the IMPACT x NJPW Multiverse United event – Kenta successfully defended his Strong Openweight Title against Minoru Suzuki, and Eddie took part in an 8 man tag match – Kenta was talking about his victory when he was confronted by Eddie Edwards, who laid down a challenge […] The post IMPACT Wrestling Star Eddie Edwards Challenges ...2023
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• Gabe Kidd To Face The Butcher On Saturday's AEW Collision
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• NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 Bracket Revealed
The annual NJPW New Japan Cup will begin on March 7th with 24 wrestlers vying to earn a shot at Hirooki Goto and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The tournament will conclude on March 20th. The winner will challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW Sakura Genesis on April 5. Here are the first round matches: March 7: Korakuen Hall Yota Tsuji (4th entry, 2nd consecutive. 2024...2025
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• Gabe Kidd To Enter JCW Jersey J-Cup 2025
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• Gabe Kidd Tells Randy Orton To Speak To His Boss And Come Fight Him
Gabe Kidd taunts Randy Orton on social media. NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd has garnered plenty of buzz with his trash-talking, and he's back at it again as he has once again called out a surefire future WWE Hall Of Famer. In a post on Saturday morning, Kidd told Orton to go to his boss Triple H and then come fight him. .@RandyOrton WHAT YOU SAYING FAM SPEAK TO YOUR BOSS AND COME FIGH...2024
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• Gabe Kidd And Satoshi Kojima Get Into War Of Words On Social Media

NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd and Satoshi Kojima got into a war of words on Twitter earlier today. This all started as Kojima was promoting his upcoming MLW World Heavyweight Title match against Bobby Fish, which takes place next month. Kidd wrote, “Shut the f*** up Koji. No one gives a s***.” Kojima later […] The post Gabe Kidd And Satoshi Kojima Get Into War Of Words On Social ...2024
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• Tony Khan’s exciting new idea will dominate AEW TV for the rest of the year
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• Eddie Kingston Announces He's No Longer Working Independent Dates
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• Report: Gabe Kidd’s NJPW Contract Coming Up Soon
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• Tom Lawlor Replaces Davey Boy Smith Jr, Will Face Alex Kane At MLW Slaughterhouse
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• KENTA: Give Me The Correct Amount Of Money If You Want Me To Face CM Punk; Otherwise, I Don't Need To
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