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SMACKDOWN UPDATE, DANIEL BRYAN ON SPORTSCENTER, STING COMING TO NORTHEAST, NEW ZEALAND AND MORE NEWS

By Mike Johnson on 2016-02-09 09:55:00
Daniel Bryan will appear on ESPN Sportscenter to discuss his retirement from performing as a professional wrestler tonight at 9 PM EST.

WWE will tape Smackdown and Main Event tonight in Portland, Oregon.  Announced is Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles II.  Based on the lack of promotion for his appearance last night, I believe WWE changed plans and Brock Lesnar will not be appearing at the Smackdown taping.

WWE has officially announced that they will return to Auckland, New Zealand for the first time in five years August 10 as a part of this year’s tour of Australia this summer.  Thanks to Paul Jordan.

Total Divas returns tonight for episode four of their fifth season with the following plotlines: "Nikki aims to be the next Maria Shriver of motivational speaking but Brie mocks her; Alicia finds out her new boyfriend has been lying to her; Mandy questions her choices."

A website has been launched for the upcoming John Cena book from DK Publishing at www.JohnCenaBook.com.

Former WWE NXT star Bull Dempsey will be working as Bull James on the independent scene.  He has opened an official ProWrestlingTees.com store at www.prowrestlingtees.com/bull.

WWE Hall of Faner Sting will be making a trio of appearances for Big Time Wrestling.  Here are the complete details:

STING TO APPEAR FOR BIG TIME WRESTLING ON THREE NORTHEAST DATES!

Sting set to make rare independent appearances as Big Time Wrestling celebrates it's 10 year anniversary.

Big Time Wrestling presents: This is Sting will include seven huge matches each night , and promises to be a great night of entertainment suitable for the entire family. Sting, Lex Luger, and the other stars of BTW will headline a special fan “Meet and Greet” before the beginning of each show. This is an opportunity for the fans to get autographs and pictures with all of the stars of that evening’s event.

Fri, March 18 at The Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, PA. Meet and Greet: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Belltime 7 pm.

Sat, March 19 at The PAL Building in Danbury, CT. Meet and Greet: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Belltime 7 pm.

Sat, April 9 at Webster Town Hall in Webster, MA. Meet and Greet: 6 pm-8pm. Belltime 8 pm.

Tickets for the event start as low as $20 plus fees and are available at www.btwtickets.com.

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