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[PODCAST] Wrestling 2 the MAX: WWE Battleground 2016 Preview, Super J Cup First Round, More

July 22, 2016 | Posted by Sean Garmer
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On this W2M episode, we start out with a WWE Battleground 2016 Preview. Where we make predictions for the show and discuss what could happen at the July PPV.

Then we get into the wrestling news in “Quick Hits.” We talk about Roman Reigns Wellness violation being for Adderall. Smackdown defeating RAW in the ratings. There could be more wrestlers coming to WWE post draft. There’s more on the concussion lawsuit. Paul Heyman’s contract expired. Jay Lethal having a ROH Title defense at the G1 Finals, and more.

Next, we cover NXT, the latest in the Cruiserweight Classic, and the finale of Lucha Underground in Ultima Lucha Dos Part 3.

After that, we discuss some TNA Impact Wrestling

Finally, we get to the first round of Super J Cup including the great main event between KUSHIDA and Taiji Ishimori. Then we end things with the W2M Power Rankings.

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(2:00-39:05) WWE Battleground 2016 Preview and some WWE Draft Fallout Talk

(39:05-1:15:45) Wrestling News: Roman Reigns Wellness Violation substance, Smackdown beating RAW in the ratings, more wrestlers coming to WWE, Jay Lethal defending ROH World Title at G1 Climax 26 Finals and more.

(1:15:45-1:22:30) WWE NXT
(1:22:30-1:35:25) WWE Cruiserweight Classic
(1:35:25-1:54:10) LU Ultima Lucha Dos Pt 3
(1:54:10-2:16:20) TNA Impact Wrestling
(2:16:20-2:28:45) Super J Cup First Round
(2:28:45-End) W2M Power Rankings

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