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• John Cena Gets an Unexpected Mention From Drake on FOMO

  19-09-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drake has once again brought WWE into his music, and this time, John Cena is the WWE star getting the shout-out. The Canadian rapper gave the 17-time world champion an unexpected mention while previewing unreleased songs from his upcoming solo project, FOMO.During a special YouTube livestream on September 15, 2026, Drake played around half a dozen unreleased tracks from the project. One of the songs, “I Know What’s True,” featured a name that wrestling fans kn
  
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• WWE Sets Four MITB Qualifiers Next Week as CM Punk Eyes Redemption

  19-09-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is loading up next week’s shows with more MITB qualifiers. Four major names will battle for spots across Raw and SmackDown.The road to Money in the Bank 2026 will continue with two Triple Threat matches on the September 21 episode of RAW. Meanwhile, SmackDown on September 25 will feature another two qualifying matches. One of them will be a big showdown between CM Punk, Finn Bálor, and Gunther.Punk’s match could be especially important after his latest se
  
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• Sami Zayn Retains as CM Punk Attacks, but the Ending Has Fans Confused

  19-09-2026 04:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens and walked out of the September 18 episode of SmackDown still holding the Undisputed WWE Championship. However, the way he won has left fans a bit confused, especially because of the referee’s confusion after CM Punk’s intervention.Zayn defended the title against best friend-turned-rival Owens. The match turned into chaos as Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, and Punk all played a part in the ending. Owens also came very close to winning t
  
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• WWE’s Women’s MITB Just Got More Dangerous With Jacy Jayne

  19-09-2026 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jacy Jayne has officially punched her ticket to the 2026 Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match, and she did it in classic opportunistic fashion. During the September 18 episode of SmackDown, Jayne had to get past two former Women’s Champions in Jade Cargill and Alexa Bliss. It was anything but easy.Earlier in the episode, the current United States Champion on the men’s side, Trick Williams, qualified for the Men’s MITB. Jayne found herself in a very sim
  
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• Cody Rhodes Says He’s Done With the Morality Debate, but Is He Turning Heel?

  19-09-2026 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has heard the questions about his morality, recent decisions, and the possibility of a WWE heel turn. During the September 18 episode of SmackDown, however, Rhodes made it clear that he isn’t interested in changing who he is simply to satisfy online speculation.The interview with Michael Cole marked Rhodes’ first appearance since his loss to Randy Orton at Sunday Night’s Main Event, where he stopped himself from delivering a Punt Kick.
  That decisio
  
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• ‘Bald Headed Bum’: Trick Williams Sends Message to Baron Corbin

  19-09-2026 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trick Williams punched his ticket to Money in the Bank on Friday night, but his work wasn’t finished when the bell rang. After defeating Randy Orton and Rey Fenix in a Triple Threat qualifier on SmackDown, the United States Champion had a few words reserved for Baron Corbin.Williams survived a chaotic match to secure his place in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
  The victory also gave him a chance to address Corbin, who has remained a thorn in his side despi
  
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• Trick Williams Just Pulled off a Huge Upset to Qualify for Money in the Bank

  19-09-2026 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trick Williams has officially punched his ticket to the 2026 Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match after pulling off a major upset on WWE SmackDown. Williams defeated Randy Orton and Rey Fenix in a Triple Threat qualifier on the September 18 episode of SmackDown.The match was quite competitive. Fenix performed most of the action, and Orton showed his vintage style. But in the end, Trick Willy survived both men.Trick Williams defeats Randy Orton and Rey Fenix to qualify for
  
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• Dana White on Jake Hager’s Power Slap Injury as Ex-WWE Star Undergoes Surgery: ‘Not Good’

  19-09-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Jake Hager suffered a serious eye injury during his Power Slap 23 bout with Johnny Magna, and the situation has now taken a more serious turn. Dana White has provided a concerning assessment of the injury as Hager begins his recovery.Hager was competing in his second Power Slap outing when Magna’s third slap left him bleeding from his left eye and ear. The cageside doctor stopped the contest, and Hager required further medical attention aft
  
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• Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens Set for WWE Title Match on SmackDown

  19-09-2026 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion is already facing a serious test. On the Sept. 18 episode of SmackDown, General Manager Nick Aldis made Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens official for the championship after a tense confrontation involving Johnny Gargano.Zayn opened the show celebrating his title victory over CM Punk in Mexico City and talking about “justice for all.” However, his celebration quickly turned into a debate over who deserved the next champions
  
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• Mason Rook Discusses Losing Weight in WWE While Staying True to Himself

  19-09-2026 02:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mason Rook is preparing for the biggest opportunity of his WWE career, but the NXT Championship No. 1 contender isn’t ignoring the conversation around his physique.While he admits he could see himself losing weight, Rook also believes his size is part of what made WWE take notice.Rook addressed the subject during an appearance on Busted Open Radio after earning his title opportunity. Bully Ray asked whether seeing wrestlers such as Bronson Reed changing their physiques ha
  
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• Released WWE Star Was Randy Orton’s Original WrestleMania 42 Opponent, Not Cody Rhodes

  19-09-2026 02:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s plans for WrestleMania 42 reportedly looked very different at one point. Randy Orton was originally set to face Malakai Black, aka Aleister Black, instead of Cody Rhodes.The recently released WWE star revealed that he would have originally faced Orton at WrestleMania 42. The match ultimately never happened, but Black had already started working on a special entrance for the potential match.Black returned to WWE last year after spending several years away from the co
  
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• Cody Rhodes’ Tour Bus Experiences Traffic Accident Before SmackDown — Report

  19-09-2026 01:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes’ private tour bus reportedly appeared to be involved in a traffic accident in Texas hours before WWE SmackDown. However, the circumstances surrounding the apparent incident remain unclear, with no official confirmation from Rhodes or WWE.A photo circulating online shows Rhodes’ recognizable bus pulled over beside a heavily damaged vehicle. The bus is covered with promotional artwork for Street Fighter, while several people and what appear to be first res
  
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• Malakai Black Says WWE Promised ‘Mountains’ Before a ‘F—ing Dud’ Year

  19-09-2026 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Malakai Black has opened up about the end of his second WWE run, revealing that his frustration went beyond being released after WrestleMania 42. The former Aleister Black says what made the situation especially difficult was the difference between what WWE had discussed with him and what eventually happened.Speaking on the ZELVX and CHARLIE GIRL podcast, Black reflected on his WWE experience while discussing his career following his release. He admitted that lo
  
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• Randy Orton & Alexa Bliss Set for MITB Qualifiers on Sept. 18 SmackDown

  19-09-2026 01:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has added two Money in the Bank qualifying matches to the Sept. 18 episode of SmackDown, putting Randy Orton and Alexa Bliss in separate Triple Threat contests. Both matches carry a major opportunity, with the winners earning places in their respective ladder matches.Orton will face United States Champion Trick Williams and AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix in the men’s qualifier. The women’s bout will see Bliss take on Jacy Jayne and Jade Cargill.The men&rsq
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 18

  19-09-2026 00:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include the MFTs battling Bakusai, Cody Rhodes returning for an exclusive interview, Men’s and Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying matches featuring Randy Orton taking on Trick Williams and Rey Fenix, Jacy Jayne clashing with Alexa Bliss and Jade Cargill, and Sami Zayn celebrating defeating CM Punk to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the Hilliard Cente
  
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• Swerve Strickland Calls for Young Bucks To Be Removed From AEW Trios Titles

  19-09-2026 00:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland has suggested that All Elite Wrestling make a significant change to the AEW World Trios Championship title belts.Strickland is currently in his first reign as AEW World Trios Champion alongside Kofi and Austin Creed. During a new 60-second interview with Don Chenz, Strickland was asked what he would change about the championship if he had the opportunity to redesign it.“Take the Young Bucks off of it,” Strickland said.The Young Bucks are former AEW
  
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• Mike Tyson Gets Netflix Series After Hulk Hogan & Mr. T, Trailer & Release Date Revealed

  19-09-2026 00:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Tyson is the latest wrestling-adjacent icon to receive the Netflix documentary treatment, following the recent releases centered on Hulk Hogan and Mr. T.Netflix has announced TYSON, a four-part documentary series examining the life and career of the legendary boxer. The series will premiere on October 13 and will feature interviews with Tyson, along with people who have known and worked with him throughout his life.Tyson became the youngest
  
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• Swerve Strickland Sounds off on MJF’s Finisher: ‘It Sucks’

  19-09-2026 00:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland has made his feelings about MJF’s finishing move clear.MJF’s finisher, the Heatseeker, has been a subject of discussion among fans due to its similarities to Adam Cole’s Panama Sunrise.Friedman last appeared for AEW on the September 2 episode of AEW Dynamite. During his promo, Friedman promised to get some payback in the near future.Strickland recently appeared for a 60-second interview with Don Chenz while promoting his new song, “Co C
  
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• Adam Copeland’s ‘Revenge’ on Chris Jericho Is 25 Years in the Making

  19-09-2026 00:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Copeland and Chris Jericho have recreated a memorable photo from their early wrestling days, but the tables have turned 25 years later.The two stars have crossed paths throughout their careers, dating back to their time in WWE during the early 2000s. Their latest photo provides a reminder of their long history in professional wrestling while giving Copeland a chance to settle an old score.While the original image had Jericho getting the better of Copeland with the photobom
  
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• Kairi Sane Sparks Fan Buzz With New Gear Tease After WWE Release

  19-09-2026 00:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kairi Sane has sparked fan speculation with a new tease on social media as questions continue to surround her wrestling future following her WWE release.Sane’s latest post comes amid growing speculation about a potential move to All Elite Wrestling. Earlier this month, it was reported that there had been talks about Sane potentially joining AEW.The Pirate Princess also listed Barry Bloom as her manager on social media for her post-WWE bookings. Bloom represents s
  
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