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• WWE Fans Rally Behind Sami Zayn After Cody Rhodes Earns Title Shot

  04-07-2026 05:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s celebration as the new WWE Undisputed Champion on the July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown didn’t last long, and fans immediately shared their opinions online. After Cody Rhodes earned the title shot once again by defeating Jey Uso to become the new No. 1 contender, many fans felt like it was being unfair to the newly crowned champion.Zayn came out to a huge ovation with the WWE Championship. Speaking to the crowd, he looked back on the long journey that fina
  
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• Matt Hardy Reveals Jeff Hardy’s Off-Script Move Led to TNA Slammiversary Injury

  04-07-2026 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy has explained the story behind the injury on his arm after TNA Slammiversary. He revealed that an off-script move by his brother Jeff Hardy led to a painful moment during the wild ladder match.The Hardy Boyz won the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Slammiversary by surviving a brutal Ladder Match against The System and The Righteous. With tables, ladders, chairs, barbed wire, and several dangerous spots involved, it came as no surprise that both brothers walked aw
  
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• Backstage Power Struggle Developing Among Top WWE Stars — Report

  04-07-2026 04:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s road to SummerSlam may not only be heating up on television. A new backstage report suggests several of the company’s biggest stars are engaged in an increasing battle to protect their spots at the top of the card. This news becomes pertinent as we head into one of the year’s biggest premium live events.While backstage competition has always been part of the business, the latest report indicates the stakes have grown even higher as WWE’s main event
  
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• Confusion Emerges Over Next Week’s WWE US Title Match on SmackDown

  04-07-2026 04:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown caused some confusion over next week’s match between Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes for the US title. Hayes came to the ring looking for another shot at the title, but Williams’ buddy, rapper Lil Yachty, had something else to say.The segment brought together two rivals with a long history. Soon after Trick Williams arrived with Lil Yachty, Carmelo Hayes confronted the champion. He wasted no time making his point and said he want
  
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Frustrated by Popular Video Game Limitation

  04-07-2026 04:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has turned his focus to reclaiming the Undisputed WWE Championship. Nevertheless, during a recent interview, the WWE star revealed that one of his biggest frustrations has nothing to do with life inside the ring.Instead, it involves a popular video game that won’t let players make one simple choice.While chatting with SmackDown’s Fallon Henley, Rhodes shared an amusing gaming pet peeve that struck a chord with plenty of players.Cody Rhodes explains why G
  
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• Sami Zayn Hints He’s Still Part of the Bloodline on WWE SmackDown

  04-07-2026 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn celebrated his WWE Championship victory on the July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown. Nevertheless, his first address as champion quickly took an unexpected turn.Before the celebration could fully settle in, Zayn made a statement that reminded fans his connection to The Bloodline may not be as distant as many believed.The new champion declared that, in his eyes, the WWE Championship never truly left the family, setting the stage for an eventful night on the blue brand.Sami
  
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• Unexpected Name Gets Credit for Sami Zayn’s WWE Title Win on SmackDown

  04-07-2026 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn celebrated winning the WWE title on the July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown, and he thanked one of the most unlikely people on the roster for helping him reach the top – Johnny Gargano.Fresh off his shocking WWE Championship win over Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions, Zayn opened SmackDown with the title on his shoulder. While fans expected a celebration of his biggest career victory, the show also set up his first title defense.The show opened with Cody
  
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• WWE Star Loses First Singles Match In Over Eight Years On SmackDown

  04-07-2026 03:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brie Bella’s long-awaited return to singles competition didn’t end the way many expected. On the July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion suffered a shocking defeat in her first one-on-one match in more than eight years, but there was more to the finish than met the eye.The loss came against main roster newcomer Lainey Reid, whose biggest career victory arrived with a little help from her friends, proving that sometimes it pays to sta
  
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• RAW Star Says Recent WWE Storyline Deserves A Documentary

  04-07-2026 03:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable believes one of WWE’s most unique recent storylines has more chapters than fans may have realized.
  After reaching a defining moment in his rivalry with El Grande Americano, the RAW star says the road to that match had so many layers that it deserves to be documented in full.Speaking with Brady Jones on The Hot Tag, Gable reflected on the journey behind the critically acclaimed Mask vs. Mask showdown. He explained why its story stretched far beyond what viewers
  
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• MLW Provides Major Update on Baron Corbin’s Contract Amid WWE Return Rumors

  04-07-2026 03:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin’s rumored WWE return has taken another interesting turn after Major League Wrestling (MLW) owner Court Bauer shared an update on the company’s contract talks with the former WWE star, now known as Bishop Dyer. With rumors of a WWE comeback continuing to grow, Bauer admitted that negotiations have hit a rough patch. This puts the future of the reigning MLW World Tag Team Champion in question.Speaking on In The Weeds via Fightful Over
  
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• WWE Files New Trademark Related to Roman Reigns

  04-07-2026 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns continues to dominate WWE programming, and the company has now made a move outside the ring that could further strengthen one of his most recognizable identities.With SummerSlam fast approaching, WWE has taken a notable step involving the reigning World Heavyweight Champion’s signature nickname.While the filing doesn’t reveal any new storyline direction, it does reinforce the lasting value of one of WWE’s most established brands.WWE files trademar
  
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• Former WWE Star Marty Jannetty Shares Update After Foot Amputation

  04-07-2026 02:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Marty Jannetty has spoken publicly for the first time since going through foot amputation earlier this year. In an emotional social media post, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion shared an update on his recovery and thanked everyone who supported him through one of the hardest times of his life.News of Jannetty’s amputation first surfaced in May. However, this is the first time he has personally addressed it. Along with a new photo showing him learni
  
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• WWE Star Turns Focus to World Title After Career Milestone

  04-07-2026 02:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable believes one defining performance has changed the conversation around his WWE future.
  After reaching a major milestone in his singles career, the former tag team standout now has his sights set much higher. Nevertheless, he knows proving himself doesn’t stop with one acclaimed match.Speaking on The Hot Tag with Brady Jones, Gable explained why he feels the momentum from his recent success has opened the door to WWE’s biggest prize.Chad Gable believes he&r
  
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• Backstage Reaction to Sami Zayn’s WWE Championship Win Revealed — Report

  04-07-2026 02:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s Undisputed WWE Championship win at Night of Champions has become one of the biggest talking points in the business. Now, a new report has revealed the backstage reaction after Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in the Triple Threat main event in Riyadh.Zayn went into Night of Champions as the underdog. After so many failed title attempts over the years, very few expected him to walk out as the new Undisputed WWE Champion. While the crowd celebrated
  
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• WWE’s Scrapped Plans for Rhea Ripley at Night of Champions Revealed — Report

  04-07-2026 02:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley‘s absence from WWE television has left a noticeable void in the women’s division. Now, a new report suggests it also forced the company to rewrite plans for one of its biggest premium live events.With “The Eradicator” sidelined, a pair of potential championship matches reportedly never got off the ground.The latest update sheds light on what WWE had reportedly planned before Ripley’s knee injury changed the direction of Night of Champio
  
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• SmackDown Star Shares Defiant Message After Six Months Back in WWE

  04-07-2026 01:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Cardona has looked back on the first six months of his full-time return to WWE and shared a message with fans. Even though things haven’t gone the way he hoped on SmackDown, Cardona says he has braved through enough tough times before and has no plans to quit.Cardona officially returned to WWE full-time on the January 2, 2026, episode of SmackDown. Before that, he had made several appearances. These included matches on NXT during WWE’s partnership with TNA and
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jul 3

  04-07-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include Women’s Tag Team Champion Brie Bella taking on Fatal Influence’s Lainey Reid, Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton, and Chelsea Green teaming up to take on Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin, AAA’s El Hijo del Vikingo challenging Rey Fenix for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship, and the new Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn celebrating his championship win. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from&
  
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