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• AEW Collision Card Adds Willow Nightingale World Title Match & More

  20-08-2026 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision will have a big title match this Saturday, with Willow Nightingale defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against TBS Champion Maya World.The champion-vs.-champion match was announced on the August 19 episode of Dynamite, just one week before AEW All In London. The surprise addition could have a big impact on the upcoming PPV.Willow Nightingale vs. Maya World headlines AEW Collision before All InMaya World started this week’s Dynamite by defendin
  
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• AEW Seemingly Recreates Jeff Hardy’s Pyro Incident With Darby Allin & Kevin Knight

  20-08-2026 05:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the Aug. 19 episode of Dynamite when Darby Allin’s confrontation with TNT Champion Kevin Knight took a dangerous turn just days before AEW All In.
  What began as a face-to-face meeting quickly turned into a fiery ambush, leaving plenty of questions hanging over Allin’s condition heading into Wembley Stadium.The segment immediately caught the attention of fans, not only because of its shocking
  
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• Nigel McGuinness vs. Hechicero: Who Progresses in AEW Continental Cup Unveiled

  20-08-2026 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nigel McGuinness is moving on to the semifinals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup after defeating CMLL World Champion Hechicero on the August 19 episode of Dynamite.McGuinness’ left ankle was heavily taped after he injured it during his recent match against Katsuyori Shibata on AEW Collision. But even with the injury, he made it clear before the match that he would not use it as an excuse.Nigel McGuinness beats Hechicero to move forward in AEW Continental Challenge Cup
  
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• WWE Office Job Rejected by Indie Wrestler Who Chose To Bet on Himself

  20-08-2026 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Independent wrestler Leo Sparrow came close to joining WWE — just not in the way most wrestlers dream about.
  Years before making a name for himself on the independent scene, Sparrow was offered a full-time corporate role with the company. However, he ultimately chose a far different path.The story, shared during his appearance on Busted Open After Dark as the first guest on Tommy Dreamer’s revived Indie Spotlight segment, reveals how one career decision changed the
  
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• Jon Moxley vs. Jay White: Who Advances in AEW Continental Cup Revealed

  20-08-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The road to AEW All In became a little clearer on the Aug. 19 episode of AEW Dynamite, as Jon Moxley and Jay White collided in a high-stakes Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal.
  With a semifinal berth on the line, neither longtime rival gave an inch, making the outcome anything but a foregone conclusion.The winner also moved one step closer to competing in the tournament finals at Wembley Stadium on Aug. 30. As the stakes rose, so did the intensity, proving that this rivalry
  
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• Kevin Owens Has Emotional Reason for Wanting To Beat CM Punk in Toronto

  20-08-2026 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens will challenge CM Punk for the title on the August 21 episode of SmackDown at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. While wrestling in Canada gives Owens the edge, he isn’t sure it will be a true home-field advantage because Punk is also very popular.Owens admitted that the Toronto crowd could be split between the two stars. However, there is a much bigger reason why he wanted the match to take place in the city.Kevin Owens discusses facing CM Punk for the WWE Champion
  
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• Adam Copeland Says AEW Grand Slam Mexico Reaction Matched 2020 Royal Rumble

  20-08-2026 03:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Copeland is still trying to take in the amazing reaction he received at AEW Grand Slam Mexico. He even compared it to his surprise return at WWE Royal Rumble in 2020.The Rated R Superstar wrestled at Arena México for the first time on August 5, when AEW brought Grand Slam Mexico to the venue. Copeland teamed with Christian Cage and Matt and Nick Jackson in an eight-man tag team match that opened the show.Copeland’s entrance quickly became one of the biggest mo
  
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• AEW Star Has Been Cleared for an In-Ring Return for Months — Report

  20-08-2026 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An absent AEW star could be much closer to stepping back between the ropes than many fans realized. A new report has revealed that Ruby Soho has already earned medical clearance for an in-ring return, although her comeback has yet to materialize on television.The update adds another layer to Soho’s lengthy absence from AEW programming. While she’s been away from the spotlight for personal reasons, reports suggest the wait is no longer about medical clearance, leavin
  
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• Paul Wight Wants an AEW In-Ring Return, but Not for Another Title Run

  20-08-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Wight isn’t chasing championship gold if he steps back into an AEW ring. Instead, the veteran has made it clear that his biggest goal is helping the next generation, while leaving the door open for another in-ring run after his lengthy recovery.Speaking during his appearance on TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Wight explained that any return would be driven by passion for professional wrestling rather than adding more accolades to an already decorated career.For “T
  
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• Konosuke Takeshita Stuns AEW With Surprise Return, Targets Kyle Fletcher

  20-08-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Konosuke Takeshita made a surprise return to AEW on the August 19 episode of Dynamite. He immediately went after his former Don Callis Family teammate, Kyle Fletcher, and made it clear that he wants his AEW International Championship back.Takeshita had been away from AEW TV for several weeks, but he returned just days before his big title match at AEW All In London.Konosuke Takeshita returns to AEW Dynamite and confronts Kyle Fletcher ahead of All InThe surprise return happened
  
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• AEW Reveals Spill the Tea Series, Debuts Trailer Featuring Roster Stars

  20-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has unveiled a brand-new digital series ahead of All In: London, giving fans another way to see its roster outside the ring.
  While the company has revealed the show’s host and a teaser trailer, there’s still one key detail being kept under wraps.The promotion announced that “Spill the Tea” will premiere on Aug. 20, with comedian and former NFL Network reporter Rachel Bonnetta serving as host.
  A 44-second trailer debuted on X, teasing interviews, play
  
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• NWA Boss Billy Corgan Says Wrestling Must Escape Its Niche To Go Mainstream

  20-08-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Billy Corgan believes pro wrestling is close to entering another major growth period. However, he feels the industry needs to make one key change first. According to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) owner, wrestling needs to stop being seen as a niche form of entertainment and return to its place as a mainstream product.Wrestling has gone through many ups and downs over the years. Nevertheless, with major promotions growing, bigger events attracting global audi
  
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• TNA Wrestling Partners With REVOLT To Bring Xplosion & 24 Years of Content

  20-08-2026 02:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling has landed a new media partnership that will expand its reach later this year, with REVOLT set to add exclusive wrestling content to its growing lineup.
  While the announcement confirms what fans can expect, the collaboration goes beyond simply airing matches.The agreement, announced jointly by TNA Wrestling and REVOLT, will launch this fall. It brings exclusive TNA Xplosion matches along with premium programming from TNA’s 24-year library to both R
  
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• Je’Von Evans Recalls ‘Seeing Stars’ & Concussion Scare That Stopped RAW Match

  20-08-2026 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans has finally shared what led to his January WWE RAW match being stopped, offering fresh insight into the scary moment that unfolded during the show’s Belfast, Northern Ireland stop.While the bout ended abruptly, Evans has now revealed that one conversation with the referee changed everything.The incident took place on the Jan. 19 episode of RAW during Evans’ singles match against El Grande Americano. Although viewers only saw officials checking on
  
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• N3on Denies Bad Intention in Penta Incident & Blames Fanatics Fest Staff

  20-08-2026 02:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  N3on understands why some WWE fans are still upset with him after the Fanatics Fest incident involving Penta. However, months after accidentally showing Penta without his famous mask during a livestream, the streamer continues to insist that he never meant any harm.The situation became more serious because Penta’s mask is a major part of his identity as a luchador. Like many masked wrestlers, Penta has protected his character and kept his real appearance private throughou
  
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• After 20 Years, Kevin Owens Says He & CM Punk Still Aren’t ‘Compatible’

  20-08-2026 02:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens and CM Punk have known each other for almost 20 years now. As the two prepare to face each other, Owens made it clear that WWE did not have to create any tension between them. The bad blood is already there because the two are simply not compatible.Their upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship match is clearly about more than just winning a title.Kevin Owens explains why he and CM Punk ‘don’t gel’ before WWE title matchSpeaking to FACES Magazine, Owen
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For August 19

  20-08-2026 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks taking on Mark Davis, El Clon, and Jake Doyle; Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira, and Henare squaring off against Brian Cage, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer; Maya World defending the AEW TBS Championship against Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida, and Persephone; the Continental Cup quarterfinals; and more.AEW Dynamite Card
  Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Mark Davis, El Clon, and Jake DoyleWill Ospreay, Francesco Akira, and
  
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