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• Hijo de Fishman Arrested Following Referee’s Death, El Patron Lucha Libre Releases Statement

  08-10-2026 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A tragic incident at a Mexican independent wrestling event has led to the death of referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, known professionally as El Búho. Wrestler El Hijo de Fishman has now been arrested.According to local reports, Fishman was facing Máscara Sagrada NG in the main event during a wrestling show at the Centro Deportivo Cultural 11 de Julio in Mineral de la Reforma in the early hours of Wednesday, October
  
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• John Cena Still Misses WWE ‘Every Day,’ Explains Why He Won’t Return

  08-10-2026 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena may no longer be wrestling in WWE, but that doesn’t mean he has stopped thinking about his career.The 17-time world champion recently admitted that he misses performing for WWE every day. However, he still stands by his decision to retire from in-ring competition. Cena had his final run in 2025 and said goodbye on his own terms.John Cena makes his WWE return plans clear after retirementSpeaking to PEOPLE at Monday’s New York City premiere of Matchbox: The
  
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• Watch: Roman Reigns Reaches Out to Bullied Fan With Heartfelt Message

  08-10-2026 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns has shown a different side of himself after learning about a young WWE fan who became the subject of bullying at school.The World Heavyweight Champion took time away from his busy schedule to deliver a personal message of support.Roman Reigns sends emotional message to bullied WWE fanReigns reached out to a WWE fan named Kshawn. The young fan, who has autism, went viral after a video showing him getting bullied. The Original Tribal Chief told the young fan that WWE
  
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• WWE Hall of Fame? AEW’s Chris Jericho Addresses His Possible Induction

  08-10-2026 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho has once again talked about his chances of entering the WWE Hall of Fame. The AEW star seems completely fine with whatever happens.The former WWE Undisputed Champion is widely considered one of the most accomplished wrestlers of his generation. Jericho spent nearly two decades in WWE. However, his ongoing run with AEW could make a potential WWE Hall of Fame induction complicated.Chris Jericho’s WWE legacy remains part of the Hall of Fame conversationSpeaking
  
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• Ryohei Oiwa Responds to MJF’s AEW World Title Challenge, but Puts NJPW First

  08-10-2026 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ryohei Oiwa has responded to MJF’s challenge for an inter-promotional match, but the NJPW star has made it clear that there’s another championship standing between him and Maxwell Jacob Friedman.With the IWGP Heavyweight Championship within reach, Oiwa isn’t looking past Yota Tsuji just yet.Ryohei Oiwa Puts IWGP Heavyweight Championship Ahead of MJF MatchMJF challenged Oiwa during NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling Night Two, offering to put his “Triple
  
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• Roman Reigns’ WWE Rise Called ‘Forced’ After ‘Industry Plant’ Claim

  08-10-2026 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns’ WWE rise is once again being discussed after LA Knight’s recent “industry plant” claim about the World Heavyweight Champion.It started on the October 5, 2026, episode of WWE RAW, when Knight took aim at Reigns ahead of their Money in the Bank showdown. During their face-to-face confrontation, Knight called the OTC a “corporate puppet.” He then went further and called him the “most manufactured corporate puppet industry pla
  
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• WWE Criticized for Putting Investors Ahead of Wrestling Fans, AEW Praised

  08-10-2026 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conrad Thompson has offered a pointed assessment of the current WWE product. He praised the company’s business performance while admitting he feels less connected to its wrestling.During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Thompson explained why his view changes when he looks at WWE as a fan rather than a businessman.Conrad Thompson compares WWE’s Investor focus to AEW’s fan approachThompson, a longtime WWE and UFC fan as well as a business owner,
  
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• Indie Star Becomes Latest Wrestler To Sign WWE ID Deal

  08-10-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conan Lycan has taken another major step toward becoming a WWE regular after years of grinding through the independent wrestling scene.
  The confirmation came during the latest episode of WWE EVOLVE. The rising star received news that changes the direction of his career.Conan Lycan officially joins WWE ID programOn the Oct. 7 episode of WWE EVOLVE, AJ Styles informed Lycan that he had been signed to a WWE ID contract. The program regularly features WWE ID talent and airs every W
  
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• WWE Legend Set for Return to Wrestling 11 Years After Retirement

  08-10-2026 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg is about to make his wrestling return in more than a decade.Road Dogg’s last official match took place on January 25, 2015, at WWE Royal Rumble. He teamed with his longtime partner Billy Gunn as the New Age Outlaws that night. However, they lost to The Ascension in that fabled match.Road Dogg to make an in-ring returnAs PWInsider reported, Dogg is set to return to the ring on October 22. He will team with Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal at Jarrett&
  
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• Seth Rollins Set for WWE In-Ring Return in Tag Team Match Against 946 Before MITB

  08-10-2026 03:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins makes his WWE in-ring return this week after spending more than two months away from television.The Visionary is being advertised for a six-man match alongside two familiar partners ahead of Money in the Bank.Seth Rollins returns alongside LA Knight and Solo SikoaRollins teams with LA Knight and Solo Sikoa against 946’s Royce Keys, Bronco Nima and Lucien Price in a Dark match following SmackDown at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Calls Out Clickbait Headlines Using His ‘The Fed’ Comments

  08-10-2026 03:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has addressed how his recent comments about the terms “The Fed” and “New York” were presented in clickbait headlines. He argued that his remarks were taken out of context.The former WWE Champion recently appeared on his What Do You Want to Talk About? podcast with AJ Styles. The two discussed old-school wrestling etiquette and wrestling terminology passed down through different generations of wrestlers.During the conversation, Rhodes explaine
  
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• Mason Rook’s WWE Status Comes Into Question After Backstage Update — Report

  08-10-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mason Rook’s WWE status has become uncertain following a concerning update about the medical issue that recently forced him out of an NXT Championship match.While Rook initially suggested the setback was manageable, a new report indicates the situation could be much more serious.Mason Rook could miss extended time from WWE NXTRook had earned the right to challenge for the NXT Championship on the Sept. 29 episode of NXT. However, WWE announced that he failed to get medical
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Reacts To Being Left Out of MITB Top 10: ‘They Can’t See Me’

  08-10-2026 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Van Dam has reacted to WWE leaving him out of its latest Top 10 Money in the Bank winners list, despite his historic victory at WrestleMania 22.The WWE Hall of Famer wasn’t exactly thrilled with the omission, but he had a characteristically humorous explanation for it.WWE Money in the Bank top 10 winners list leaves Rob Van Dam outWWE released a video ranking its 10 greatest Money in the Bank ladder match victories ahead of the Oct. 10 PLE. The list includes several n
  
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• WATCH: Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and More Remember PAC in Special WWE Tribute

  08-10-2026 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released a tribute video honoring Benjamin Satterley, better known to fans as PAC and formerly as Neville, following his recent tragic passing.The special video was released on WWE’s YouTube channel on Wednesday. It features emotional messages and personal stories from several WWE superstars like Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, Finn Bálor, William Regal, Corey Graves, Big Cass, Tyson Kidd, and the Lucha Bros.WWE stars honor Benjami
  
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• Cody Rhodes Barked at Solo Sikoa Over Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns Match

  08-10-2026 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has shared a hilarious backstage story involving Solo Sikoa and a planned WWE tag team match with Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.What Sikoa didn’t know at the time nearly created a very different situation before the cameras even started rolling.Cody Rhodes recalls Solo Sikoa’s confusion before Brock Lesnar matchOn the April 3, 2023, episode of RAW, Rhodes was scheduled to team with Lesnar against Reigns and Sikoa. However, the match was never supposed to
  
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• Liv Morgan Says The Judgment Day Has Become ‘Stagnant’ Ahead of MITB

  08-10-2026 02:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan has admitted that The Judgment Day has become a little “stagnant” in recent months. However, the WWE star remains confident the faction can get through its current creative struggles.The Judgment Day has been a regular part of WWE programming since 2022. The current lineup consists of Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez. While the group is still featured regularly on WWE TV, its position in the company has change
  
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