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• 10 Names You Might Not Know Were Involved in WrestleMania

  03-03-2018 10:05
  Nowadays wrestling fans tend to “boo” and jeer at anyone that doesn’t come from the wrestling business. Even Ronda Rousey, one of the greatest icons in MMA history, is having a had time with that since getting signed by WWE.
  But once upon a time the company was built on major name “outsiders” coming in to make the Grandest Stage of Them All feel like a true Hollywood A-List even, worthy of attending by everyone, from all around the world. Here are 10 NAMES YOU MIGHT
  
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• AEW Suing Queen of the Ring Production Team Over Unpaid Fees

  15-07-2026 19:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has filed a lawsuit against the production company behind the Queen of the Ring movie over  $105,000 in unpaid sponsorship fees.As noted by Brandon Thurston of POST Wrestling, Ring Productions LLC, the company that produced the movie, signed a sponsorship deal with All Elite Wrestling, agreeing to pay approximately $350,000. In exchange, Queen of the Ring received sponsored matches on AEW programs. Members of the film’s cast were featured in th
  
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• AEW’s Chris Jericho Believes He Will Be Missed After Retirement

  15-07-2026 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  He’s been loved. He’s been hated. Regardless of one’s opinion of him now, though, Chris Jericho believes that fans will miss him once he retires from in-ring competition.During an interview with Fox News Digital, the former AEW World Champion explained how he would want his wrestling career to be remembered by them.“I think it’s like a great rock and roll band, you know?” Jericho said. “The Rolling Stones just put out a new album, and i
  
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• AEW’s Kyle Fletcher Confirms He Wasn’t Injured During Recent Health Scare

  15-07-2026 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Kyle Fletcher confirms he didn’t get injured during a recent match.Speaking on his YouTube vlog, new AEW International Champion Kyle Fletcher confirmed that he didn’t suffer an injury during his match against El Phantasmo on the July 2, 2026, episode of AEW Collision. As reports indicated, Fletcher revealed that he was just dehydrated.“The last match I had with El Phantasmo, people at the show thought I got hurt, and then it came out that I was jus
  
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• AEW Star Teases Long-Awaited Return After Lengthy Injury Recovery

  15-07-2026 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Buddy Matthews has teased a long-awaited in-ring return. Fans may not have to wait much longer.Matthews has been away from AEW since February 2025. He suffered an ankle injury before facing Kazuchika Okada. The injury happened during his entrance for the match. Despite that, Matthews still finished the championship bout. He later underwent surgery and he started his recovery process.AEW star Buddy Matthews hints his return is getting closeBuddy Matthews has now reporte
  
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• WWE Pivoted From Original Brock Lesnar SummerSlam Plans — REPORT

  15-07-2026 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly had very different plans for Brock Lesnar this summer.Lesnar is now set to face Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell at WWE SummerSlam. However, a new backstage report claims that was not the original direction. WWE reportedly changed several major storylines before finalizing the card.Report claims Brock Lesnar was originally set to face Gunther at WWE SummerSlamSpeaking during a Self Made Session, Ibou of Self Made discussed WWE’s original creative plans. He cl
  
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• TNA Star’s Father Suffered Heart Attack While He Wrestled His Return Match

  15-07-2026 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Trey Miguel has shared a deeply personal update, revealing that his father suffered a serious heart attack on the same night he made his return from injury.The TNA star took to X to disclose that the medical emergency happened last Friday while he was competing in his first match since recovering from a fractured kneecap. Thankfully, he said his father is now doing better.“Last Friday night my Dad suffered from a serious heart attack while I was having my first match back from injury. I&r
  
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• AEW Already Discussing Creative Plans For New Day Amid Rumored Debut — REPORT

  15-07-2026 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is reportedly discussing creative plans for the New Day.The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods announced their departure from WWE in May 2026 after a lengthy tenure with the company. The duo reportedly decided to leave after the promotion asked them to take a significant pay cut.Amid speculations about the legendary tag team signing with All Elite Wrestling, Ibou noted on the Self Made Sessions podcast that AEW is already discussing creative plans for the Ne
  
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• Bron Breakker Explored Creative Changes Amid WWE Frustration — REPORT

  15-07-2026 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bron Breakker reportedly explored other options after being frustrated with his creative direction in WWE.Speaking on the Self Made Sessions podcast, Ibou noted that WWE originally planned for Bron Breakker to face CM Punk at WrestleMania 42. However, creative changes and his injury left Breakker out of the equation. He further stated that Breakker was frustrated with how things turned out for him earlier this year.“I can finally say this. I was not allowed to say this ea
  
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• AEW Star Learns New NSFW English Terms From Thekla

  15-07-2026 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mina Shirakawa jokes about learning new English words from AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla.After AEW Dynamite: Beach Break, Shirakawa took to X to joke that she had expanded her English vocabulary thanks to Thekla’s commentary during the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match.“What I learned in English today, courtesy of Thekla: Blow-up doll, Motorboating,” Shirakawa posted.Thekla was on commentary throughout the Women’s Casino Gauntlet and didn&rsq
  
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• Karen Jarrett Defends Tony Khan, Says He Gets ‘So Much S— Online’

  15-07-2026 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karen Jarrett has high praise for AEW President Tony Khan.Speaking on My World With Jeff Jarrett, Karen discussed Khan’s reputation and pushed back against the criticism he often receives online. According to Karen, Khan is one of the kindest people she has met in professional wrestling and deserves far more credit for how he treats those who work for AEW.“That man gets so much shit online that he does not deserve. He is one of the kindest human beings that I’
  
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• Top WWE Star Says He’s Ahead of Injury Recovery

  15-07-2026 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Logan Paul has shared a promising update on his recovery.Paul has been out with a torn triceps since May. The injury happened at Saturday Night’s Main Event. He teamed with Austin Theory against The Street Profits. During the World Tag Team Championship match, Angelo Dawkins crashed into Paul outside the ring. The impact caused Paul’s triceps tendon to tear from the elbow.Despite the injury, Paul finished the match. He later underwent surgery and shared his
  
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• AJ Styles Discusses a Potential WWE Move for Top AEW Star

  15-07-2026 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles recently shared his thoughts on whether AEW World Champion Kenny Omega could ever join WWE.Omega won the AEW World Championship last week on Dynamite. He defeated MJF to capture the title. Omega now faces Will Ospreay at AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. Styles praised the upcoming title match and said fans should expect a great contest between the two.Speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles answered a question about Omega potentially joinin
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Wishes CM Punk Was Still In AEW

  15-07-2026 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE Hall of Famer explains why they hoped CM Punk remained in AEW.September 2026 will mark three years since CM Punk departed from AEW after being terminated by AEW CEO Tony Khan. Nevertheless, many within the company still think of the former AEW World Champion fondly.Amongst those is WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW commentator Jim Ross, whose experience with Punk extends back to their first runs in WWE. According to Ross, Punk is a talent who can successfully portray hims
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Says Her Release Was ‘Business’ Despite Being Caught ‘Off Guard’

  15-07-2026 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dakota Kai (Charlie) says she didn’t see her WWE release coming.Appearing on Ring The Belle, the former WWE star reflected on being let go by the company in May 2025. Kai admitted the decision caught her by surprise, especially because she felt she had started building momentum on television.“It was one of those things where I thought, ‘I’m finally getting some traction, I got a new song,’ and things like that, so it caught me off guard too,”
  
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• Former WWE Star Says AEW Roster Is Too Bloated For Sheamus

  15-07-2026 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy says that AEW might not be the right place for Sheamus.Speaking on his Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champion addressed what could be next for Sheamus following his WWE exit. He believes AEW has a bloated roster filled with unused talent and suggested that the promotion might not be a suitable fit for the Celtic Warrior.“I think it all depends on timing and place. So, for instance, at AEW, could they us
  
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• MJF Could Be the Next Cena, Rock or Austin in WWE, Says Ex-Champion

  15-07-2026 15:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jinder Mahal believes MJF has the potential to become the next face of WWE if he ever jumps ship.Following Friedman’s loss to Kenny Omega in the AEW World Championship main event on AEW Dynamite: Beach Break, Mahal (Raj Dhesi) took to TikTok to praise the now-former three-time AEW World Champion.“I’ve seen enough. The future franchise player of WWE—I’m talking Reigns, Cena, Rock, Austin, Hogan level—is MJF,” Mahal said.He expanded on hi
  
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• WWE’s Michin Reveals Current Relationship With Keith Lee After Confirming Divorce

  15-07-2026 06:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Michin has recently confirmed her divorce with AEW star Keith Lee and shared an update on where their relationship stands now.The news came out in an unexpected way. While replying to fans in the comments of her TikTok videos, Michin confirmed that she and Lee had quietly ended their marriage. The conversation started under a fun dance video but soon turned into questions about her personal life.Michin says she and Keith Lee are still friendsAfter the story quickl
  
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• WWE Confirms Kendal Grey’s Next Title Challenger On NXT

  15-07-2026 06:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially confirmed the next challenger for Kendal Grey’s NXT Women’s Championship. On the July 14, 2026 episode of NXT, Lola Vice backed up her earlier promise by winning a Triple Threat Match to become the new No. 1 contender.The win earned her another shot at the title she lost to Grey just a few weeks ago, setting up another big match between the two rivals.Before the matches began, this week’s NXT teased the rematch during a backstage segment. Sa
  
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• WWE Confirms NXT Championship Street Fight For Next Week

  15-07-2026 06:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has made next week’s NXT even bigger. General Manager Robert Stone has announced that Tony D’Angelo will defend the WWE NXT Championship against Naraku in a Street Fight on the July 21, 2026, episode.The decision came after another wild night between the two rivals. Their title rematch was originally set as a regular match, but after multiple fights broke out during the show, Stone changed it into a Street Fight.Tony D’Angelo and Naraku’s rivalry rea
  
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• WWE Star Confirms Injury With New Photo

  15-07-2026 06:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Layla Diggs has broken her silence after missing what would have been the biggest match of her WWE career.
  The NXT standout confirmed her injury by sharing a new social media photo showing her arm in a medical sling, offering fans an update after her sudden absence from this week’s show.Although Diggs remains optimistic, her latest post also highlights the disappointment of seeing a long-awaited championship opportunity slip through her fingers.Layla Diggs shares positive
  
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• Reina Volcan’s WWE NXT In-Ring Debut Announced

  15-07-2026 06:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Reina Volcan’s first televised WWE match is now official. During the July 14 episode of WWE NXT, the company confirmed that its newest rising star will finally step between the ropes next week, giving fans their first real look at what she can do inside the ring.While her arrival has already turned heads, her first match could reveal whether the “force of nature” can make as big an impact between the ropes as she has with her words.Reina Volcan to face Skylar
  
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• WWE’s Fallon Henley Surprised By Arby’s After Cody Rhodes’ Viral Pickup Story

  15-07-2026 06:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fallon Henley has become part of one of wrestling’s funniest viral moments, and it even earned her a surprise gift from Arby’s. The SmackDown star recently went viral after Cody Rhodes shared a funny backstage story from their time in AEW. The story was about AEW wrestler Aaron Solo trying to introduce himself to Henley, but things didn’t go as planned.The story first came up on What Do You Wanna’ Talk About, where Cody Rhodes shared a memory from his AE
  
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• WWE Star Retains NXT Gold After Planned Title Match Was Scrapped

  15-07-2026 06:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zaria walked into the July 14 episode of WWE NXT expecting one challenger, but left having survived three. After an injury forced WWE to scrap the originally scheduled title match, the NXT Women’s North American Champion faced a completely different test to keep her championship.The last-minute change turned what was supposed to be a one-on-one showdown into a chaotic Fatal Four-Way, giving Zaria little time to prepare for a vastly different challenge.Zaria overcomes surp
  
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• WWE NXT Star Unveils Dark New Side After Losing Tooth

  15-07-2026 06:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shiloh Hill’s rivalry with Tristan Angels took another unsettling turn on the July 14 episode of WWE NXT.
  What began as another personal jab quickly evolved into the apparent birth of a much darker persona, leaving fans with more questions than answers by the end of the segment.The confrontation centered around one unusual symbol that has become synonymous with Hill’s character — his signature fake front tooth.
  However, what happened after its destruction sugg
  
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• WWE Star Reveals Facial Injury After RAW Attack

  15-07-2026 06:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IYO SKY left the July 13 episode of WWE RAW with a victory, but the celebration didn’t last long.A post-match attack from Liv Morgan left the Queen of the Ring winner showing visible signs of damage, adding another layer to their growing rivalry ahead of SummerSlam.While the assault appeared to be part of the storyline, SKY later revealed the real aftermath on social media, giving fans a closer look at the impact without revealing whether it will affect her upcoming title
  
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• Update on Keith Lee’s In-Ring Status Amid AEW Absence — Report

  15-07-2026 06:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Keith Lee has been away from AEW for more than two years, and fans have continued to wonder about his in-ring status. Now, a new report suggests that his absence might mean bad news.Lee’s last match took place at AEW Collision: Holiday Bash in December 2023, where he defeated Brian Cage. A few days later, he was pulled from the Worlds End PPV because of injury and has not wrestled since.Keith Lee’s long AEW absence may suggest the end of his in-ring careerAccording
  
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• WWE Star Shares Frustration After RAW Loss

  15-07-2026 06:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans didn’t hide his emotions after falling short on the July 13 episode of WWE RAW.
  Following another missed opportunity in a high-stakes match, the rising star shared a brief but revealing message that hinted his patience may be wearing thin.The setback came in a No. 1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match, where the winner would earn an Intercontinental Championship opportunity. While Evans stayed in the fight, he couldn’t punch his ticket to the title p
  
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• AEW Files Lawsuit Against Queen of the Ring Production Company Over Unpaid Fees

  15-07-2026 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW has filed a lawsuit against the production company behind Queen of the Ring, Ring Productions LLC, claiming they have to receive unpaid sponsorship fees.The lawsuit comes after AEW heavily promoted the wrestling biopic throughout early 2025. The movie, based on the life of women’s wrestling legend Mildred Burke, received a lot of exposure on AEW TV as part of a sponsorship deal with Ring Productions LLC.AEW says more than $105,000 is still owedAccording to Brandon Thurston of POST Wre
  
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• WWE’s Paul Heyman Co-Launches New Media Company

  15-07-2026 06:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman is adding another chapter to his career outside the squared circle.
  While WWE fans continue to see “The Wiseman” on television, Heyman has now stepped into a new venture that could make just as much noise away from the ring. Moreover, the full scope of the project goes well beyond wrestling.The new company, called Podrophenia, was officially announced on July 14 through a partnership between the Elvis Duran Group, Looking4Larry, and MCM Studios.Paul Heym
  
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