Clicks n' Kicks: This week in WWE Superstars' Instagram accounts (July 30 - August 5)

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Shinsuke Nakamura has the potential to become a WWE cult phenomenon

Social media has become a huge part of everyone's life, including WWE Superstars. On a daily basis, your favourite stars from RAW, Smackdown Live and NXT give you a quick look into their world through their Instagram profiles.

Week after week, we take a glimpse back at the week in review through the world of Instagram. After looking over many of the posts made by all of your favourite WWE Superstars, we have selected the 15 best Instagram posts for the week ended August 05, 2017.


#15 Angle Family love

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Angle family portrait circa 2017.

Kurt Angle did his part in contributing to the integrity of kayfabe recently, with this awesome Instagram post which shows his wife and "kids," including Jason Jordan!

I'm anxious to see if this storyline does culminate with a title push of some sort for Jordan. Both Kurt and Jason might have to turn heel in order for this to work out as it should. Time will tell if this one evolves into something worth writing home about, or if it'll just end up as another failed angle.

#14 Complete inSAnitY!

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SAnitY looks to be ready for a run on the main roster soon!

When I first saw the NXT debut of SAnitY, I knew we were on the verge of something special. They had a hint of Wyatt Family appeal mixed with their own dark reality. Not to mention a proven winner as the leader in Eric Young.

With the way things evolve so quickly in the WWE these days, we could see this faction moving up in the relatively near future. SAnitY brings a unique darkness that is always welcome on WWE television. All the members of this stable have proven that they can be valuable as a collective unit, as well as in singles competition.

#13 Rusev loves

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Safe in the arms of a monster.

Lana and Rusev have been very active on social media, and when it comes to their personal life, they are very open and have kept a virtual scrapbook via Instagram.

Rusev is potentially on the verge of a push, possibly for a run at one of the mid-card titles. However, I do feel that he is very much worthy of a shot at the WWE Championship. After all, if they can put the belt on Jinder Mahal and build him into a good champion, the same could easily be done for the Bulgarian Brute.

#12 Branding a monster...

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Erick Rowan displays his newest piece of art.

Tattoos have become a huge part of the professional wrestling culture. Current WWE Superstars such as Baron Corbin, Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and Bray Wyatt all have their own unique body art.

Erick Rowan is also no stranger to tattoos and in of his latest posts, he showed off his newest piece of art work, which appeared to be half-complete. It appears Erick is working on a half-sleeve tattoo, which has a ton of incredible detail. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

#11 Chef-boyar-Bliss

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Alexa Bliss preparing some healthy grub!

Alex Bliss may very well be the most improved WWE Superstar since the Brand Split. She has proven that she is much more than just a pretty face and that dedication to your craft can take you all the way to the top, which is exactly where Miss Bliss currently sits.

In her recent Instagram post, Alexa is shown preparing meals from "Hello Fresh," which is a meal company that has become very popular among WWE Superstars.

#10 Bo knows Jericho

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Bo Dallas sat down for an episode of Talk is Jericho.

One of my favourite wrestling related podcasts is Talk is Jericho. Y2J tends to get a lot of the wrestlers that most podcasts never really interview. For instance, his latest guest was Bo Dallas, who isn't someone who has been featured on many interviews, much less a high-profile podcast series such as Talk is Jericho.

If you have not had a chance to listen to this podcast, I strongly encourage all fans to do so. You may be surprised at how good this interview actually is.

#9 Girls being girls

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Carmella is one a pretty good run at the moment.

Once upon a time, Carmella was thought of as nothing more than eye candy for Enzo and Cass, while they were still in NXT. I'm not sure that anyone, at that time, expected to see the level of success that Carmella went on to achieve. Nonetheless, The Queen of Staten Island has had a great run as of late, and it has become clear that WWE officials are serious about making her a potential champion.

#8 Nice carry-on

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Baron Corbin with his prized MITB briefcase.

As I once reported, Baron Corbin could be the biggest turnaround success story of the last 25 years. It's important to note that the Lone Wolf was once a cocky NXT rookie, with a chip on his shoulder the size of Texas. However, since arriving on the main roster, Corbin seems to have had an epiphany of sorts that has caused him to reel in his poor attitude in exchange for a brighter future.

As long as Corbin continues to improve and keeps his ego in check, the sky is the limit for Mr Money in the Bank.

#7 Cracking the case....

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Fandango working hard to crack the case.

Fandango and Tyler Breeze have been in creative incarceration ever since they started working the Fashion Police gimmick. Some of it has been so insane that you have to laugh. Not because it's really funny, but because it is so stupid that you simply have to laugh to keep from crying.

One can only hope that both members of Breezango make it out of this silly angle and back into a worth-while storyline.

#6 The Miz proving he is indeed AWESOME!

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The Miz helping kids live out their dreams.

Ever since he arrived in the WWE, The Miz has been criticized as being the reality TV star from MTV's The Real World, who really didn't deserve to be in the WWE. He had to fight this notion for quite some time and it wasn't until they actually put the WWE Championship around his waist and had him headline WrestleMania that people actually started to take him seriously.

The Miz is shown here helping a group of young WWE fans become Superstars themselves. These are the moments that should be publicised on a bigger scale.

#5 WWE's resident chic magnet

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Started on the bottom...still there.

Ever since he became relevant, I have questioned the fans' fascination with James Ellsworth. I get it, he was a fun story in the beginning, but this has gone on for way too long. James Ellsworth may, in fact, be the most cringeworthy person to ever receive a WWE paycheck, yet he still has a spot on the roster, the main roster at that!

I have tried to make myself understand this one, but I just can't. Is there a "Fire Ellsworth" petition out there somewhere?

#4 Mind games with Wyatt

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Finn Balor continues to study Bray Wyatt.

On paper, the feud between Finn Balor and Bray Wyatt should result in one of the most entertaining and fascinating rivalries in recent memory. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that WWE officials have all but thrown in the towel on Wyatt, which is truly a shame. Nevertheless, there's still time to see how well this one turns out and whether or not they will feed Bray to Finn rather easily, or if Bray will be allowed to come out looking strong, even in defeat.

#3 Enter the dragon

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The second half of reDRagon has arrived in NXT!

Several weeks back, NXT fans witnessed the debut of Bobby Fish and now, his former reDRagon partner, Kyle O'Reilly, has officially made his NXT debut as well. Despite taking a loss to Aleister Black in his first match, O'Reilly is one of the most talented free agents that WWE has signed in recent years.

Take a look back at not only what reDRagon has accomplished as a tag team but also what both Kyle and Bobby have been able to do in singles competition. They both come to WWE with very impressive backgrounds and a lot to offer the WWE Universe.

#2 The Bella life

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Bella twins living that Bella lifestyle.

Nikki and Brie have come a long way since the 2006 WWE Divas Search, where they did not make the cut. From being mere sex symbols to achieving genuine stardom, it's safe to say that the twins have come quite a long way from when they made their main roster debuts.

This particular Instagram post shows Nikki and Brie jet-setting to and from hot spots like Napa Valley. Life seems to be just grand in Bella-land!

#1 A true SUPERstar!

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Sheamus and his new BFF Nick!

From time-to-time, WWE Superstars get the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on someone's life — whether it is through one of the many charitable organizations or something as simple as an impromptu meeting with a fan. Regardless of the scenario, there have been plenty of opportunities for WWE Superstars to do great things and for the most part, they have always taken full advantage of these opportunities.

In this post by Sheamus, you can see him put his tag title around the waist of his new found friend, Nick. Just one of the many ways these guys have stepped up to the plate and made a huge difference in the lives of others.


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