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• Shayna Baszler Officially Signs With TNA After Bound For Glory Title Win

  22-10-2026 17:55 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Shayna Baszler has officially signed with TNA Wrestling.Former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler made her in-ring TNA debut. This was at the Bound for Glory pay-per-view on October 11, 2026. She teamed with her former Pure Fusion Collective partner Zoey Serrano (Zoey Stark). The duo defeated Allie and Kiera Hogan to win the Knockouts World Tag Team Title.TNA Confirms Shayna Baszler’s Signing Following Bound For Glory MatchThe company has now announced Shayna Basz
  
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• WWE NXT Set to Clash With AEW Dynamite’s Blood & Guts in Wednesday Night War

  22-10-2026 17:49 via Wrestlezone
  
  WWE appears ready to counterprogram AEW once again.WWE aired NXT head-to-head against AEW Dynamite for 18 months, from October 2019 to April 2021. However, after Tony Khan’s promotion secured higher ratings and key demographics on most occasions, WWE moved its developmental show back to Tuesdays, ending the Wednesday Night Wars.WWE still occasionally runs opposing shows to counterprogram AEW. The most recent instance was on September 30, 2026, when WWE aired a pre-recorded Worlds Collide spec
  
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• Mini Vikingo’s Injury Details Emerge After Being Pulled From WWE NXT — Report

  22-10-2026 17:49 via Wrestlezone
  
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  A new update has emerged about AAA Star Mini Vikingo’s condition following WWE NXT.During this week’s episode of WWE NXT, General Manager Robert Stone announced that 18-year-old AAA Star Mini Vikingo has not been cleared to compete. He competed on the show last week, teaming up with EVOLVE’s Chaz “Starboy” Hall to lose to The Vanity Project in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament quarterfinals.Mini Vikingo Reportedly Dealing With Elbow Injury Foll
  
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• Cody Rhodes Reveals How Many Years He Has Left in WWE After Signing Final Contract

  22-10-2026 17:49 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Cody Rhodes opens up about his “final” WWE contract and future in wrestling.Former Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was the latest guest on Chris Van Vliet’s INSIGHT podcast. During the conversation, he addressed his previous comments about wanting to retire at 40, but still going strong at 41. He said he recently signed his “last” contract with the promotion and said he’d be around for six to seven years.“Yeah, I did, didn’t I? Told you an old Cody lie (sayi
  
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• Top NXT Star Was Told She Was Too Old Before WWE Signing

  22-10-2026 17:35 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE NXT star Wren Sinclair has opened up about her professional wrestling journey. She revealed being told she was too old for WWE. Before signing, she was even advised to look elsewhere.Sinclair finally signed with WWE in 2023. However, her journey toward the company wasn’t always easy. She faced injuries and doubts throughout her wrestling career.Wren Sinclair Opens Up About Challenges Before Joining WWESpeaking to TMZ’s Inside the Ring, Wren Sinclair was asked whether sh
  
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• Penta Says It Took Him Two Days To Process WWE Match Against Roman Reigns

  22-10-2026 17:35 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Penta recently opened up about his massive WWE match against Roman Reigns. Last month, the two stars faced off in Mexico City on WWE RAW. The 2026 Men’s Money in the Bank winner called it an unforgettable experience. However, the pressure was much bigger than fans realized.Penta Recalls Overwhelming Preparations Before Facing Roman Reigns In Mexico CityPenta recently discussed the match on Busted Open Radio. He was praised his ability to express emotions despite wearing a mas
  
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• WWE’s Paul Heyman Cut off His Iconic Ponytail Because of One Person

  22-10-2026 17:34 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman had a signature hairstyle for decades. His iconic ponytail became a recognizable part of his appearance. Now, his son has revealed who convinced him to cut it.Paul Heyman’s Son Jacob Takes Credit For His Father’s HaircutJacob Heyman recently revealed that he was behind the decision. He shared the story on HeymanHustleTV Presents: The Roundtable. Jacob proudly claimed responsibility for his father’s famous haircut.He said, “This is breaking
  
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• Rob Van Dam Says WWE Stars Were Afraid To Speak up Backstage

  22-10-2026 17:34 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has discussed backstage culture. He explained why some WWE stars were afraid to speak up. RVD also compared WWE’s environment with AEW’s approach to wrestling.Rob Van Dam Compares WWE’s Backstage Environment To AEWSpeaking on his 1 of a Kind with RVD show, Van Dam was asked about potentially appearing in AEW again. The discussion also touched on AEW’s recent growth and roster. Van Dam praised the promotion for establishing itself over time.
  
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• TNA Star Takes Shot at Company’s Former Leadership Over Title Decisions

  22-10-2026 17:33 via Wrestlezone
  
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  TNA star AJ Francis has praised the promotion’s current leadership. He also took a shot at its former management style. Francis believes Carlos Silva has brought meaningful changes to TNA.AJ Francis Praises Carlos Silva While Criticizing TNA’s Old Leadership StyleSpeaking on The Wrestling Classic, Francis discussed TNA’s leadership under Silva. He also addressed his lengthy absence from championship success. However, he believes Silva understands the situation b
  
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• Ilja Dragunov Wins AEW In-Ring Debut in Dynamite Main Event

  22-10-2026 05:09 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Ilja Dragunov made an immediate impact in AEW by defeating Mike Bailey in his in-ring debut on the October 21 episode of AEW Dynamite.The match was Dragunov’s first singles contest in more than seven months. AEW confirmed his signing at WrestleDream. The Mad Dragon wasted no time making his presence felt, fighting through Bailey’s high-flying offense and targeting his injured knee to secure the victory.Ilja Dragunov and Mike Bailey deliver a physical main eventBoth men star
  
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• New No. 1 Contender for Persephone’s AEW TBS Title Revealed on Dynamite

  22-10-2026 04:37 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW has finalised another championship showdown following a competitive contest on the October 21 episode of Dynamite.
  With the TBS Championship set to be defended at next week’s Fright Night Dynamite, the latest challenger earned her opportunity by overcoming a former champion.The victory also sets up a rematch after the two women previously crossed paths in the title picture at WrestleDream.Queen Aminata earns AEW TBS championship match against PersephoneQueen Aminata defea
  
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• Tyrese Haliburton Recreates Triple H’s Iconic 2002 WWE Return Look Ahead of NBA Game

  22-10-2026 04:26 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Tyrese Haliburton’s return to basketball feels like a WWE comeback. The Indiana Pacers star paid tribute to WWE CCO Triple H ahead of his first game back after suffering a serious Achilles injury. He recreated the iconic look The Game wore during his famous 2002 return to RAW.The Pacers opened their NBA season against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The game marked Haliburton’s return after he missed time with a torn Achilles. He suffered the injury during the first
  
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• WWE’s Tama Tonga Responds To Claims He Took a Shot at Ilja Dragunov After AEW Debut

  22-10-2026 04:17 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Tama Tonga has responded after his social media post featuring Ilja Dragunov sparked speculation about a possible dig at the former WWE star following his AEW debut.The WWE wrestler has now addressed the conversation. He made it clear that his intentions may have been far less calculated than some observers suggested.The controversy began when Tonga shared footage from SmackDown showing him absorbing Dragunov’s chops without selling their impact.
  The timing attracted attentio
  
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• Two AEW Factions Turn on Their Allies, Form Shocking Alliance on Dynamite

  22-10-2026 04:05 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW Dynamite delivered a major faction shake-up on October 21 when the Dogs and Bang Bang Gang betrayed their respective allies and joined forces.
  What began with Jon Moxley defending himself against an attack quickly turned into a chaotic scene that left the Death Riders and Conglomeration outnumbered.The shocking developments followed Moxley’s match against Roderick Strong, with the fallout reshaping several relationships across AEW’s roster.The Dogs and Bang Bang Gang be
  
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• ‘Don’t Be a P***Y’: AEW Star Challenges Mercedes Moné for Women’s World Title on Dynamite

  22-10-2026 03:56 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Mercedes Moné may have found her next AEW Women’s World title challenger after Marina Shafir caught the champion off guard on the October 21 episode of AEW Dynamite.The exchange happened after Moné celebrated her latest title victory and called herself the most dominant and decorated woman in pro wrestling. However, her search for a new challenger took a turn when Shafir entered the ring and challenged her.Marina Shafir answers Mercedes Moné’s AEW Women’s World title c
  
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• Hangman Adam Page Rejects Texas Death Stipulation for AEW Full Gear Match

  22-10-2026 03:50 via Wrestlezone
  
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  “Hangman” Adam Page has agreed to defend the AEW World Trios Championship against Swerve Strickland and The New Level at Full Gear, but one proposed condition has become a sticking point.
  During the October 21 episode of AEW Dynamite, Page made his position clear when Strickland pushed for a far more dangerous match format.The exchange took place backstage during an interview with Adam Page, Brody King, and Bandido, collectively known as The Good, the Bad, a
  
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• AEW Faction Dropped Original Name Over Potential WWE Conflict

  22-10-2026 03:40 via Wrestlezone
  
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  David Finlay and Clark Connors had a different name in mind for their AEW faction before settling on The Dogs. However, a potential conflict with WWE reportedly got in the way. The duo originally wanted to call themselves the Raw Dogs, but the name was difficult to use because of its connection to RAW.Finlay and Connors currently compete in AEW alongside Gabe Kidd as The Dogs. The trio previously established themselves as members of the War Dogs faction in NJPW. During a recent
  
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• Swerve Strickland Addresses Possibility of WWE-AEW Crossover Event

  22-10-2026 03:32 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Swerve Strickland has explained why he believes a WWE-AEW crossover event is unlikely to happen during his lifetime.In an interview with Billboard, the AEW star discussed the dream matches such a show could deliver but pointed to a major obstacle that goes beyond what wrestlers want inside the ring.Strickland was direct when asked whether the two rival promotions could ever work together on a joint event.“No. Not in my lifetime at least,” he said.Swerve Strickland explains
  
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• AEW’s New Level Signs Five-Year Contracts — Report

  22-10-2026 03:26 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW has reportedly secured the services of The New Level for the long term, with new details emerging about the contracts signed by Austin Creed and Kofi.The duo’s arrival at All Elite Wrestling involved months of creative planning. Now, a new report has revealed just how far ahead the promotion was thinking.According to Fightful Select, both performers agreed to five-year deals with AEW, finalizing the paperwork one day before their appearance at All In 2026.
  
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• Steven Borden Returns to AEW Dynamite, Declares He’s Back for Blood & Guts

  22-10-2026 03:17 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Steven Borden made his return to AEW on the October 21 episode of Dynamite and immediately announced his presence for Blood and Guts. The son of WWE Hall of Famer Sting had been out of action since suffering a concussion at All Out.Borden appeared alongside Darby Allin and The Young Bucks to help Adam Copeland and Will Ospreay fight off the Don Callis Family after their tag team match. Once the group cleared the ring, Borden grabbed a microphone and made his announcement, setti
  
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• AEW’s MJF Set for Surprise Referee Role at Independent Wrestling Event

  22-10-2026 03:14 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW star MJF is preparing to step into an unfamiliar role at an upcoming independent wrestling event, trading his usual position in the ring for a job that requires him to keep others in line.The announcement comes as Create-A-Pro Wrestling prepares for its annual BaseBrawl event on October 24 in Long Island, New York.The promotion has added the former Create-A-Pro student to the show, where he’ll oversee a 10-man tag team match featuring a WWE Hall of Famer and one of the in
  
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• Rey Mysterio’s Daughter Aalyah Makes WWE NXT TV Appearance After Performance Center Signing

  22-10-2026 03:03 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Aalyah Mysterio has made an appearance on WWE NXT following her recent signing as a recruit at the WWE Performance Center.
  The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio was spotted during the October 20 episode, offering fans an early glimpse of her potential future in the company.Aalyah appeared during a backstage segment involving members of the NXT women’s locker room.
  While she didn’t speak or compete, her presence attracted attention after WWE confirmed her entry into
  
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• The Young Bucks Suffer Shocking Squash Loss on AEW Dynamite

  22-10-2026 02:54 via Wrestlezone
  
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  The Young Bucks suffered one of the most shocking losses of their AEW careers on the October 21 episode of Dynamite. The Don Callis Family members Mark Davis and Jake Doyle completely dominated the reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions in a one-sided match.Matt and Nick Jackson entered the opening match fresh off a successful title defense at WrestleDream. However, the champions struggled to keep up with their opponents. The match lasted only a few minutes before Davis and Doyl
  
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• WWE Crown Jewel 2026 in Further Jeopardy After New US Embassy Order

  22-10-2026 02:30 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE Crown Jewel 2026 faces intense uncertainty after the US government ordered non-emergency embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to growing security concerns.The latest US Embassy order comes after several weeks of security warnings about possible attacks in Saudi Arabia. Earlier this month, an attack on Riyadh International Airport reportedly killed 13 people and injured more than 300. The incident raised further questions about the safety of internation
  
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• WWE Women’s Championship Match Made Official for October 23 SmackDown

  22-10-2026 02:12 via Wrestlezone
  
  WWE has added a major championship match to the October 23 episode of SmackDown. Chelsea Green will defend her WWE Women’s Championship against Roxanne Perez after Perez defeated her earlier this month.The road to this title match began on the October 12 episode of WWE RAW, where Perez defeated Green in a non-title match. The Judgment Day member picked up the win after Liv Morgan distracted Green at ringside.The finish gave Green a reason to question the loss, but Perez still walked away with
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For October 21

  22-10-2026 00:00 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Adam Copeland and Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, Ilja Dragunov making his AEW in-ring debut against “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Queen Aminata vs. Maya World in a TBS Championship number one contender’s match, The Young Bucks vs. Mark Davis and Jake Doyle in an AEW World Tag Team Championship eliminator match, and more.AEW Dynamite Card
  Adam Copeland & Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher & Kevin KnightIlja Drag
  
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