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Vince McMahon’s Return

Dave Simon

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January 7, 2023

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Vince Mcmahons Return — Vince McMahon's Return 3

This is the 616th episode of Wrestling Uncensored, where co-host Dave Simon and professional wrestler Johnny North discuss Vince McMahon‘s return to the WWE board of directors and a potential sale of the WWE. It was broadcast live on January 6th, 2023.

Vince Mcmahon'S Return — Mercedes Mone – Vince McMahon’s Return

Dave and Johnny discussed Darby Allin becoming the new TNT champion on AEW Dynamite, Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks, potentially joining AEW and Kevin Owens v. Roman Reigns being made official for the Royal Rumble.

All this and much more pro wrestling on this episode.

Tags:

Bayley, Becky Lynch, Britt Baker, Bryan Danielson, Charlotte Flair, Darby Allin, FTR, Kevin Owens, MJF, Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble, Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe, Saraya, Sasha Banks, The Bloodline, The Usos, Toni Storm

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