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• A Hilarious Video Of The Rock Lip Synching, Rhyno’s WWE Return

  16-03-2015 21:50
  
  – In an interview with Journey of a Frontman, Rhyno spoke about his WWE return, working in NXT, getting released by the company in 2005 for an incident during Wrestlemania weekend in Los Angeles and more. – Here is a preview video for “Lip Synch Battle”, which will debut April 2nd on Spike TV. In the video below, The Rock channels his inner Taylor Swift… #LipSyncBattle OF ALL Lip Sync Battles… Channelin' my inner @taylorswift And comin' to take the title f
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Makes X Account Private After Apology & Backlash

  19-08-2026 05:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW veteran Dustin Rhodes has made his X account private after facing backlash over his interaction with a social media post that fans criticized as transphobic and Islamophobic.The controversy quickly drew a response from TNA star Mustafa Ali, prompting Rhodes to publicly explain his actions and issue an apology.What began as a pair of emojis soon became one of wrestling’s biggest social media talking points. While the issue unfolded outside the ring, it
  
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• The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes Will Eventually Happen, Says WWE Legend

  19-08-2026 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page believes it is only a matter of time before The Rock and Cody Rhodes finally meet in a singles match.The two stars have already crossed paths in one of WWE’s biggest storylines in recent years. However, their rivalry has never produced a one-on-one match. Nevertheless, according to DDP, the history between the two stars and their popularity make an eventual singles clash almost inevitable.DDP believes The Rock vs Cody Rhodes is just a
  
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• Naraku Returns to NXT & Crushes Shiloh Hill’s Title Hopes at Heatwave

  19-08-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Naraku made a stunning return on the Aug. 18 episode of WWE NXT, inserting himself into a crucial No. 1 Contender’s Match and changing the Heatwave card in dramatic fashion.
  With championship opportunities hanging in the balance, one unexpected appearance proved to be the difference between victory and heartbreak.The shocking comeback didn’t just derail Shiloh Hill’s momentum — it also reshaped multiple title matches for Heatwave. In true wrestling fashi
  
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• Adam Copeland Believed WWE Would Block Him From John Cena’s Farewell Run

  19-08-2026 04:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena’s farewell tour brought back some of his biggest rivals. However, one familiar opponent never got the chance to face him again. According to Adam Copeland, there was a reason why their final WWE match never happened.During Cena’s 2025 retirement tour, he wrestled stars like Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, CM Punk, and Randy Orton. He also paid tribute to wrestlers he could not face during his farewell run, including Copeland, Bray Wyatt, The Undertaker, and Kurt
  
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• WWE NXT Sets Weaponized Steel Cage Match After Bitter Feud

  19-08-2026 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially confirmed that Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox will collide in a Weaponized Steel Cage Match on next week’s episode of NXT. This takes their heated rivalry to its most dangerous stage yet.After months of betrayals, attacks, and outside interference, both men have agreed to settle the score where there will be nowhere left to run — or hide.While the steel structure is designed to keep others out, the war of words between the former allies suggests t
  
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• Asuka’s WWE Status Gets a Major Backstage Update — Report

  19-08-2026 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Asuka has been away from WWE programming since May, but a new backstage report suggests the company hasn’t closed the book on her future.Instead, WWE is reportedly waiting for the former Women’s Champion to decide when she’s ready to step back into the ring, leaving the door wide open for a surprise return.The update comes after months of uncertainty surrounding Asuka’s absence, with fans wondering whether her emotional farewell-style messages hinted at
  
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• NXT Championship Gets a Three-Way Showdown at Heatwave

  19-08-2026 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The NXT Championship match at Heatwave is now officially a Triple Threat.The road to the Triple Threat started on the August 11 episode of NXT, when Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana met in a number one contender’s match. The winner was supposed to earn a shot at Tony D’Angelo and the NXT Championship at Heatwave.However, things went off track when Zilla Fatu entered the ring and attacked both wrestlers. Neither Waller nor Montana could claim the victory, and the NXT
  
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• NXT Championship Gets a Fatal Four-Way Showdown at Heatwave

  19-08-2026 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The NXT Championship match at Heatwave is now officially a Triple Threat.The road to the Triple Threat started on the August 11 episode of NXT, when Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana met in a number one contender’s match. The winner was supposed to earn a shot at Tony D’Angelo and the NXT Championship at Heatwave.However, things went off track when Zilla Fatu entered the ring and attacked both wrestlers. Neither Waller nor Montana could claim the victory, and the NXT
  
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• Peacock Raises Prices Again, Increasing Cost for WWE Fans

  19-08-2026 03:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE fans who rely on Peacock to watch special events will soon have to pay more.
  NBCUniversal has announced another price increase for the streaming service, with the changes taking effect immediately for new subscribers and next month for existing customers.The timing is notable, arriving just weeks before WWE’s special Sunday Night’s Main Event on Sept. 6. While the show is still headed to Peacock, accessing it live will now come at a higher monthly cost for many subscribers.Peaco
  
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• EK Prosper Lands a Shot at AAA Gold After NXT Victory

  19-08-2026 03:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  EK Prosper is now just one match away from winning AAA gold after earning a shot at the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship on the August 18 episode of WWE NXT.Prosper defeated La Parka, Romeo Moreno, and Tristan Angels in a Fatal Four-Way #1 Contender’s Match to earn the opportunity. The victory gives Prosper his first chance to win an AAA championship since joining WWE. He will face Fenix for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship on the August 25 episode of NXT.EK P
  
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• Solo Sikoa Has a Message for Roman Reigns After WWE RAW Attack

  19-08-2026 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Solo Sikoa isn’t letting the dust settle after his shocking betrayal of Roman Reigns on WWE RAW. Just hours after dropping the Original Tribal Chief with a Samoan Spike, Solo took to social media with another warning, suggesting the latest twist in the Bloodline saga is only the beginning.The message follows a chaotic closing segment on the Aug. 17 edition of RAW, where Roman believed he was bringing his family back together. Instead, the cracks in the Bloodline widened,
  
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• Grayson Waller Has Some Harsh Words for NXT Locker Room After CM Punk Clash

  19-08-2026 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After their recent backstage confrontation, Waller has now taken another shot at the NXT locker room for welcoming the Undisputed WWE Champion.CM Punk appeared at the August 15 WWE NXT Live event in Petersburg, Virginia. He teamed up with NXT Tag Team Champions Myles Borne and Tavion Heights to face The Vanity Project. Most of the NXT roster seemed happy to see Punk, but Waller clearly did not feel the same way.A video of Waller confronting Punk backstage later surfaced online.
  
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• Stephanie Vaquer Set for WWE Return Match on Next Week’s RAW

  19-08-2026 02:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie Vaquer’s first match since returning to WWE television is now official, but she won’t be easing back into the action.After a chaotic start to this week’s RAW, the former Women’s World Champion has been booked to face Roxanne Perez on the Aug. 24 edition of the red brand, setting the stage for another chapter in an already heated rivalry.The match comes just weeks after Vaquer resurfaced on RAW following her post-WrestleMania absence.While her r
  
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• AEW Pulls Ex-WWE Star From Indie Show in Surprise Move

  19-08-2026 02:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Steph De Lander will miss an independent wrestling show this weekend after being called in for AEW and Ring of Honor tapings.De Lander originally joined WWE in March 2021. She competed in NXT as Persia Pirotta before the company released her in April 2022. She later signed with TNA in January 2025. Her real-life husband, Mance Warner, eventually joined her there, but the couple left TNA earlier this year.Steph De Lander pulled from an indie show appearance after
  
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• Paul Wight Knew His WWE Run Was Over After One Vince McMahon Moment

  19-08-2026 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Wight has revealed the subtle backstage moment that convinced him his in-ring WWE career had reached its final chapter.Speaking recently, the WWE legend explained that a brief exchange with Vince McMahon during the COVID era told him more than any official conversation ever could.After spending more than 20 years with WWE across multiple runs, Wight made his final appearance for the company in January 2021 before signing with AEW a month later.
  While fans saw the move as a
  
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• Adam Copeland Says AEW Saved Him From Retirement After WWE Career

  19-08-2026 02:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Copeland has admitted that he might have already retired from wrestling if AEW had never existed. Copeland, better known to WWE fans as Edge, left WWE in 2023 after more than 20 years with the company.While his WWE exit eventually led him to AEW, the veteran revealed that he really had two choices at the time- join AEW or retire from wrestling.Adam Copeland says AEW gave his wrestling career new life after WWESpeaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Copeland discussed the final
  
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• Sting’s Son Steven Borden May Have Signed With AEW — Report

  19-08-2026 02:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steven Borden, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Sting, could already be under contract with AEW, even though the company has not officially announced his signing.This is an update from December 2025, when reports suggested Borden was expected to sign with AEW after wrestling just two matches for the company. At the time, there was also speculation that he could already have been under contract.Since then, Sting’s son has now wrestled more than 20 matches, with many of them ta
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Aug 18

  19-08-2026 01:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include Thea Hail taking on Nattie, Shiloh Hill clashing with Jackson Drake (if Drake wins, The Vanity Project gets NXT North American Title and NXT Tag Team Title matches at NXT Heatwave.), Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey battling Kelani Jordan and Kali Armstrong, #1 Contenders Match for AAA World Cruiserweight Championship featuring EK Prosper battling La Parka, Tristan Angels, and Romeo Moreno, Cruz Montana calls out Zilla Fatu, Here’s our review
  
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• Former WWE Composer Thinks Triple H Won’t Bring Him Back Because He’s ‘Vince’s Guy’

  19-08-2026 00:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A former WWE composer has revealed why he believes Triple H won’t bring him back to the company.Jim Johnston discussed his relationship with Triple H. This was during a recent appearance on the All Axxess Podcast with Joe Bruen. He believes Triple H wanted to work with his own people when he moved into a behind-the-scenes role in WWE.“I don’t think he’s a very big fan. He’s… I think, when he was coming into sort of out of wrestling into more
  
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• Jim Ross Eyes AEW All In Return Just Days After Brain Surgery

  18-08-2026 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross is targeting an AEW All In return at Wembley Stadium just days after undergoing brain surgery.Ross shared an update on X, revealing that he is undergoing a full day of rehabilitation and physical therapy as he gets closer to returning home.“Full day of rehab and physical therapy as I’m one step closer to going home. Appreciate all your well wishes. Goal is to work Wembley Stadium at the end of August,” Ross wrote.Ross underwent brain s
  
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• Ishowspeed Says WWE Return Is Coming ‘Very Soon’

  18-08-2026 23:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IShowSpeed has teased that he will be returning to WWE soon.During a recent livestream, a fan asked Speed when he would be back in WWE. The popular streamer responded by suggesting that his return is coming “very soon.”“Bro, I’m coming back to WWE soon, bro. Don’t worry, bro. WWE is coming, no, WWE Speed is coming back very soon. Very soon,” Speed said.Speed did not reveal when exactly he plans to return to WWE, but his latest comments sugges
  
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• AAA Star Gets Emotional About Late Father After Making WWE RAW Debut

  18-08-2026 22:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AAA star El Fiscal got emotional while reflecting on his late father after making his WWE RAW debut.Fiscal shared a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside a carousel featuring highlights from his RAW debut. The post came after he faced Rey Fenix in the World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Tournament, although he ultimately came up short.“This is a dream that in two years I would not have imagined achieving, first my debut in AAA, then my debut in Japan, now my debut in R
  
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• AEW’s Dustin Rhodes Deletes Reaction to Anti-Islam Post After Mustafa Ali Calls Him Out

  18-08-2026 22:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Dustin Rhodes has deleted his reaction to an anti-Islam post on X after Mustafa Ali called him out for allegedly showing support for the message.An X user shared a photo of herself armed and wearing a shirt featuring a women’s restroom sign with the words “Come And Take It.” The post was captioned, “Hey ISLAM, come at take it. I dare ya.” Rhodes responded to the post with a heart emoji and a rock-on emoji.Ali, who is Muslim
  
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• Bron Breakker-CM Punk WWE Raw Spot Blasted After Slow-Mo Makes Attacks Look Fake

  18-08-2026 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bron Breakker‘s attack on CM Punk from a 2025 episode of WWE RAW has come under scrutiny. This is after a slow-motion video highlighted how badly his punches appeared to miss.The footage comes from the May 12, 2025, episode of WWE RAW, where Breakker attacked Punk. The punches already looked poorly executed at normal speed. Breakker appeared to miss Punk by a noticeable distance. The slow-motion footage only made the issue more apparent.Former WWE star Val Venis reacted t
  
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• Ex-WWE Diva Dawn Marie Rules Out Nudes While Explaining OnlyFans Move at 55

  18-08-2026 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie has made it clear that she will not post nude content on OnlyFans while explaining why she decided to join the platform at 55.In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Marie said her OnlyFans content will be “fun” and “flirty” but will not include nudes or controversial collaborations.“It’s going to be fun. It’s going to be flirty,” Marie said. “We’re not doing nudes, which I made that ver
  
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• Rey Mysterio Pushed for WWE Newcomer To Get RAW World Title Tournament Spot — Report

  18-08-2026 20:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio reportedly pushed internally for a WWE newcomer to receive a spot in the World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Tournament.According to False Finish, Mysterio pushed for El Fiscal to be included in the tournament.“False Finish has learned that Rey Mysterio pushed internally for El Fiscal to be included in the World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Tournament.”Fiscal made his WWE RAW debut last night,
  
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• Roman Reigns Listed as Heel Internally by WWE After Brief Babyface Run — Report

  18-08-2026 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns is reportedly listed as a heel internally in WWE after a babyface run that lasted two years.False Finish reported the change in the reigning World Heavyweight Champion’s status. It comes after he looked more like the notorious version of himself from his original Bloodline run when he confronted Solo Sikoa on last night’s WWE RAW. He berated Sikoa for not falling in line and even ordered him to attack LA Knight during the segment.However, Solo Sikoa hit
  
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• Chad Gable Has Powerful Message for Rey Mysterio After WWE Raw Title Match

  18-08-2026 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable shares an emotional message after his match against Rey Mysterio on WWE RAW.Chad Gable defeated Penta to win the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam Night Two. His first title defense came against WWE Hall of Famer and AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio on the August 17, 2026, episode of RAW. The match took place after Gable offered Mysterio a title shot last week.The two superstars put on a classic match last night on RAW. After a hard-fought 13:14 min
  
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• WATCH: Jacob Fatu Leaves The Bloodline Behind After WWE RAW Goes Off the Air

  18-08-2026 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jacob Fatu left the Bloodline in the ring and went to the back by himself after WWE RAW went off the air.The main event segment of last night’s episode of WWE RAW saw Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu come down to the ring for the Usos to deliver Solo Sikoa to the OTC. Reigns berated Sikoa for not falling in line immediately after he beat him in Tribal Combat on the RAW Netflix premiere. Fatu attacked him, but the World Heavyweight Champion stopped the Samoan Werewolf, yelling
  
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