Finn Bálor Returns, AJ's Future, Superstar Shake-up, and Nakamura's Debut! (Ep. 52)

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Finn Bálor Returns, AJ's Future, Superstar Shake-up, and Nakamura's Debut! (Ep. 52)

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Apr 5, 2017

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling team up to discuss the return of Finn Bálor (03:00), the heat that Roman Reigns received to kick off 'Raw' (11:00), the "Superstar Shake-up" (15:30), Shinsuke Nakamura's debut on 'SmackDown!' (22:00), and the Hardys reviving their WWE careers (31:00).

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Apr 5, 2017

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