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In this episode of the Bruce Mitchell Audio Show with host Wade Keller, they continue their discussion on the Vince McMahon interview with his rationalization for not drug testing for a long time and why he doesn't submit to the Wellness Policy, questioning whether unprotected chairshots to the head will return at Hardcore Justice, analysis of Summerslam hype so far, and more.
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