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• WWE’s Backstage Tag Team Plans for Joe Hendry Revealed — Report

  12-11-2026 22:45 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Joe Hendry has quickly established himself as one of WWE‘s most recognizable personalities since officially joining the company in November 2025. The former TNA World Champion initially appeared across WWE programming before eventually finding a permanent home on Monday Night RAW.Hendry made his WWE main roster debut at the 2025 Royal Rumble, followed by a surprise appearance against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41. He subsequently became a regular presence on NXT, where he ca
  
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• Westside Gunn Says WWE Dispute Is Resolved After Meeting With Nick Khan

  12-11-2026 21:13 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Westside Gunn says his recent meeting with Nick Khan has resolved his past dispute with WWE.About a year ago, rapper and 4th Rope Wrestling owner Westside Gunn claimed that he was kicked out of a WWE RAW taping in his hometown “for no reason.” He said he spent $5,000 on a seat for the event. Footage of security escorting him out of the arena also went viral on social media.The incident happened after WWE reportedly issued cease-and-desist letters accusing him of unauthoriz
  
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• WWE Considering Multi-Person Matches for John Cena Classic — Report

  12-11-2026 21:12 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE is reportedly considering multi-person matches for the upcoming John Cena Classic as the company explores ways to involve more talent in the special event.The John Cena Classic is scheduled for December 14, 2026, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The event will feature WWE main roster and NXT talent competing in exhibition matches.John Cena previously clarified that the show would not follow a traditional tournament format. Instead, competitors w
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Claims He Faced Backstage Retaliation for Contacting Vince McMahon About Return

  12-11-2026 21:10 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Former WWE Star Shannon Moore has revealed he faced backstage consequences for directly contacting Vince McMahon to secure a return to the company.The Prince of Punk was released from the company in 2005 and subsequently joined TNA. However, during his TNA stint, Moore decided to contact McMahon about a potential return. And in doing so, Moore bypassed former WWE executive John Laurinaitis, going against WWE’s chain of command.Shannon Moore believes John Laurinaitis retaliate
  
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• WWE Considered Licensed Mainstream Song for the 946’s Entrance Theme — Report

  12-11-2026 21:09 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE reportedly considered using a licensed mainstream song as the entrance theme for The 946 on Monday Night RAW.Led by Royce Keys, the group has quickly become one of the red brand’s prominent factions since its formation in August 2026. The faction currently makes its entrances without dedicated entrance music. They instead rely on ambient arena sounds, crowd reactions, and occasional effects such as police sirens and barking dogs.The 946 initially consisted of Royce Keys a
  
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• WWE Planning Major RAW Special To Kick off 2027 — Report

  12-11-2026 21:08 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE is reportedly planning a major edition of Monday Night RAW to kick off 2027. The company looking to make the first show of the new year particularly memorable.The January 4, 2027 episode of RAW in San Antonio, Texas, could feature special attraction matches as WWE celebrates another milestone in its partnership with Netflix.WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that WWE’s creative team has recently discussed making the upcoming episode more significant than a typ
  
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• Killer Kross’ WWE NXT Return Status Revealed After MLW Title Loss — Report

  12-11-2026 18:30 via Wrestlezone
  
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  A new report has addressed rumors about Killer Kross’ WWE NXT return after he lost the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.WWE released Killer Kross, who wrestled under the name Karrion Kross, and his wife, Scarlett, after SummerSlam 2025. Commenting on his departure, he said the promotion gave him only 24 hours to sign a new contract and didn’t offer his wife a deal. He returned to the independent circuit the following month and started competing for several promotions, inc
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Says Risky Brock Lesnar Spot Saved His Job, Earned Vince McMahon’s Ovation

  12-11-2026 18:30 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Shannon Moore says a risky Brock Lesnar suplex saved his job with the promotion.Shannon Moore recently appeared on Chris Van Vliet’s INSIGHT podcast. During the conversation, he reflected on his match against Brock Lesnar on the December 19, 2002, episode of WWE SmackDown. Moore took a brutal belly-to-belly suplex from the ring. He crashed hard on the floor outside after the Beast Incarnate threw him over the top rope.Brock Lesnar then hoisted Shannon Moo
  
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• WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer Tops 2026 PWI Women’s 250 as AEW’s Mercedes Moné Falls to Fourth

  12-11-2026 17:51 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE‘s Stephanie Vaquer has earned the top spot in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2026 Women’s 250 rankings.Stephanie Vaquer started 2026 as the Women’s World Champion. She lost the title to Liv Morgan at WWE WrestleMania 42, but regained it at a live event in her home country, Chile, in September. Her second reign lasted 28 days before she dropped the gold back to Morgan at Money in the Bank.Stephanie Vaquer rises from fifth to first in PWI’s annual women’s rankingsThe
  
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• AEW Forced To Make Last-Minute Dynamite Changes Due to Chris Jericho Cruise — Report

  12-11-2026 17:51 via Wrestlezone
  
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  The Chris Jericho Cruise reportedly forced last-minute reshuffles to Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite and Collision.AEW hosted the Full Gear go-home editions of Dynamite and Collision on Wednesday at the Maverick Center in West Valley City, Utah. The event opened with a fiery face-to-face confrontation between World Champion Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher. Tommaso Ciampa also successfully defended the National Championship against Mike Bailey.Chris Jericho cruise travel issues force
  
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• WWE Talent Scout Warns Wrestlers About Contract Decisions Amid MLW Controversy

  12-11-2026 16:23 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE talent scout Gabe Sapolsky appears to have responded to the ongoing MLW controversy by outlining several factors independent wrestlers should consider before signing a contract.In response to a recent report that Major League Wrestling is planning a roster refresh, Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) owner Brett Lauderdale warned independent wrestlers against signing with the promotion. He said signing with MLW could stall their career and momentum. He also said the wrestlers can�
  
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• WWE Crown Jewel 2026 May Have Been Company’s Least-Watched PLE of the Year — Report

  12-11-2026 16:23 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Dave Meltzer says WWE Crown Jewel 2026 might have been the company’s lowest-watched premium live event of 2026.Despite the security concerns in the region, WWE Crown Jewel went on as planned in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 7, 2026. The show featured only four matches, and the pre-show analysts even described it as “the ultimate quality over quantity.”WWE Crown Jewel 2026 viewership estimates point to a sharp declineOn the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, F
  
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• AEW Star Claims He Broke Will Ospreay’s Neck, Not Jon Moxley

  12-11-2026 16:23 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW’s Kyle Fletcher has taken credit for breaking Will Ospreay’s neck.After competing in the Lights Out Steel Cage match at AEW Forbidden Door 2025, Jon Moxley and the Death Riders attacked Will Ospreay, writing him off television. It was later revealed that Ospreay had a herniated disc in his C2 and C6 vertebrae, and he had to undergo double-fusion neck surgery. He returned at Revolution 2026 and went after Moxley and his faction.Kyle Fletcher takes credit for Will Ospreay
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa & Queen Aminata Get New Title Challengers at AEW Full Gear

  12-11-2026 15:11 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW has added two more championship matches to its Full Gear pay-per-view lineup. The announcement confirms two additional title defenses. Tommaso Ciampa will defend his National Championship against Ilja Dragunov.Dragunov who made his AEW debut at WrestleDream. He gets his biggest AEW opportunity yet. He will challenge Ciampa for the National Championship. This will only be Dragunov’s third AEW match. Meanwhile, Queen Aminata will put her TBS Championship on the line.She wil
  
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• Becky Lynch Says ‘Hottest Commodity’ Dominik Mysterio Has Been Ruined

  12-11-2026 15:11 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Becky Lynch believes Liv Morgan has ruined Dominik Mysterio’s potential. The current Women’s World Champion has faced several criticism. This week on WWE RAW, Lynch made her return. She teamed with IYO SKY as her mystery partner.Together, they defeated Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. Afterward, Lynch challenged Morgan for the Women’s World Championship. WWE later confirmed their Survivor Series: WarGames match.
  Ahead of their showdown, Lynch criticised Morgan’s infl
  
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• AEW Star Makes In-Ring Return After Three Months, Suffers Defeat

  12-11-2026 15:11 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW star El Clon finally made his highly anticipated return. However, his comeback didn’t go exactly as planned. Clon last competed on the August 19 episode of AEW Dynamite. He teamed with Mark Davis and Jake Doyle against Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks.Unfortunately, they suffered a defeat that night. After nearly three months away from action, Clon returned. However, he couldn’t turn his comeback into victory.El Clon suffers defeat in his first match back after a three-m
  
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• Road Dogg Fires Back at Claims WWE Fired Him Over Chelsea Green

  12-11-2026 13:01 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg has addressed his departure from the company. Recent reports claimed Brian James was fired over Chelsea Green. It started when Jonathan Coachman made claims a few days ago.He alleged Road Dogg lost his job supporting Green’s push. However, Fightful spoke with several sources about the situation. Those sources reportedly disputed Coachman’s claims about his exit. According to Fightful, Road Dogg actually resigned from WWE.Road Dogg insists he chos
  
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• Positive Update on Jim Ross After Latest Surgery

  12-11-2026 13:01 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW veteran commentator Jim Ross successfully underwent shunt brain surgery without complications. He is now recovering well following the procedure. The latest positive update came from Conrad Thompson.Conrad Thompson shares encouraging news about Jim RossConrad Thompson shared an encouraging update on X, formerly known as Twitter. He confirmed that Jim Ross underwent shunt surgery and he is now recovering after the successful surgery. Thompson shared the positive news with wr
  
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• What Warner Bros. Thought of AEW Before Skydance Merger Unveiled — Report

  12-11-2026 04:23 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW’s television future has become a talking point following the corporate changes involving Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount’s acquisition, which brought WBD under the Skydance umbrella.
  However, a new report offered an encouraging look at how AEW’s previous broadcast partner viewed the promotion’s performance.The development is particularly important for Tony Khan’s promotion, given its ongoing relationship with WBD.
  Questions remain about whether the same level
  
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• WWE Talent Travel Rumors for Crown Jewel Get Major Correction — Report

  12-11-2026 04:00 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE’s travel arrangements for Crown Jewel 2026 have been in the news following the missile attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. New details have now clarified how the roster travelled to and from the country.Earlier reports suggested WWE talent avoided Riyadh International Airport. However, a new report from PWInsider has disputed those claims. The majority of the roster reportedly travelled through Bahrain before reaching Riyadh.WWE’s Crown Jewel travel arrangements clarified i
  
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• Vince McMahon Ended Ex-WWE Talent’s Backstage Career Over One Camera Shot

  12-11-2026 03:53 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Vince McMahon once ended a WWE talent’s backstage career after becoming unhappy with a single camera shot. The former WWE chairman reportedly felt that the production made the company look unprofessional. That moment eventually ended the talent’s run as a backstage interviewer and opened the door to a completely different role.The former talent in question was Jonathan Coachman.Coachman initially joined WWE as a backstage interviewer and was a familiar face during the Attit
  
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• Kyle Fletcher Sends Defiant Message to Will Ospreay Ahead of Full Gear

  12-11-2026 03:28 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Kyle Fletcher is determined to avoid another heartbreaking night when he challenges Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear 2026 on November 14.The Don Callis Family star has opened up about the pressure surrounding the biggest match of his career and made his intentions clear ahead of the Phoenix showdown.Speaking to Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown, Fletcher discussed the similarities between his upcoming championship opportunity and his previous high-prof
  
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• Gunther Suffers Rare Clean WWE Defeat After Reportedly Refusing Saudi Arabia Trip

  12-11-2026 03:18 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Gunther has suffered a rare defeat in WWE, and the timing seems interesting too. The former World Heavyweight Champion lost cleanly in a dark match after the November 9 episode of RAW.The loss came just days after Gunther had reportedly refused to travel to Riyadh for Crown Jewel 2026. The Ring General was reportedly concerned about the safety of traveling to the country amid the ongoing regional conflict. WWE had reportedly considered a match between him and Finn Bálor for th
  
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• AEW Full Gear Faces a Major Ticket Sales Challenge Ahead of Saturday Event

  12-11-2026 02:49 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW Full Gear 2026 is just days away, but the latest ticket numbers suggest the promotion still has work to do. The event will feature several major matches and championship clashes. However, ticket sales are currently falling well behind last year’s numbers.AEW has put together a packed card for Full Gear. The main event will see Will Ospreay defend the AEW World Championship against Kyle Fletcher.The show will also feature an Anarchy in the Arena match in which The Death Ri
  
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• WWE Star Set for Surprise Indie Appearance After RAW Return

  12-11-2026 02:36 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Jacob Fatu is preparing for a special appearance outside WWE just days after making his return to Monday Night RAW.The Samoan Werewolf is heading back to a promotion that played an important role in his wrestling journey, with the upcoming event marking a memorable homecoming.Oasis Pro Wrestling announced that Fatu will appear at its fourth-anniversary event, titled YEAR 4ATuuuu, on November 14 at the Grand Temple Arena in Berkeley, California.Jacob Fatu returns to Oasis Pro Wr
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card for November 11

  12-11-2026 02:31 via Wrestlezone
  
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• Seth Rollins Wants to Main Event WrestleMania Before His WWE Career Ends

  12-11-2026 02:25 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Seth Rollins has accomplished almost everything there is to do at WrestleMania. He has won world titles, delivered memorable performances, and pulled off one of the most famous Money in the Bank cash-ins in WWE history. However, he still wants to main event WrestleMania before calling it a day.Despite being part of several matches that headlined the show, the former World Heavyweight Champion does not believe he has truly main-evented the biggest WWE event of the year.Seth Roll
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Officially Removed From AEW Roster Page After Six Years With Company

  12-11-2026 02:17 via Wrestlezone
  
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  AEW has made a notable change to its official roster page, removing a former WWE Superstar who has been part of the promotion for nearly six years.
  The development comes several months after discussions about her future with the company, although neither side has issued a formal announcement confirming her departure.The update was noticed on November 11, with Fightful also reporting the roster change.
  The move follows an earlier revelation from AEW President Tony Khan that the
  
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• Cody Rhodes Teases Unconventional WWE Heel Turn: ‘I’m Already a Heel’

  12-11-2026 02:05 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Cody Rhodes has once again addressed the possibility of a heel turn in WWE. The American Nightmare is open to playing the bad guy, but he believes such a move might look very different from what fans expect.Since returning to WWE, Rhodes has been one of the company’s biggest babyfaces. His journey to the top of WWE was built around his popularity and his goal of finishing the story. However, fans have often wondered what a heel run would look like for The American Nightmare.C
  
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• Mason Rook Reveals How Serious His WWE Injuries Really Were After NXT Return

  12-11-2026 01:42 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Mason Rook is finally back in WWE NXT. Moreover, his return came with an important update about the injury that kept him away from the ring for several weeks.Rook made his surprise comeback during the November 10 episode of NXT. He attacked NXT Champion Grayson Waller, making it clear that he had unfinished business with the champion.Rook’s absence began on September 29, 2026. He was scheduled to challenge Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship that night.However, WWE pulled
  
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• New Details Emerge on Bronson Reed’s Crown Jewel Injuries — Report

  12-11-2026 01:26 via Wrestlezone
  
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  Bronson Reed is facing another spell on the sidelines after suffering serious injuries at WWE Crown Jewel 2026. The Vision member was hospitalized in Saudi Arabia after an incident involving Oba Femi. New details have now emerged about the injuries Reed suffered during the PLE.Reed’s injury update comes after WWE confirmed on RAW that he had been hospitalized following Crown Jewel. The announcement came after Oba Femi slammed Reed off the stage and onto an area filled with pr
  
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• TKO Employees Are Fed Up With WWE & UFC’s Saudi Arabia Shows — Report

  12-11-2026 01:13 via Wrestlezone
  
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  WWE and UFC’s parent company, TKO, continue to move forward with major events in Saudi Arabia despite the ongoing military conflict in the region. However, several employees within the company are reportedly growing frustrated with the decision.WWE and UFC have held several events in Saudi Arabia amid missile and drone attacks by the Houthi militia in Yemen. According to a report from Uncrowned, many TKO employees are unhappy with the company’s approach to these events. Som
  
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