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• Absent AEW Star Casts Doubt on In-Ring Return Before 2027

  06-10-2026 19:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Rush doesn’t expect to return to in-ring competition before 2027.Rush has been out of action since defeating Jordan Cruz on the July 2, 2026, episode of AEW Collision. He’s had similar absences from television since he signed with the promotion in 2022. However, when fans recently claimed that it was because he’s injury-prone, he responded that only one of those absences was due to injury.“During my time with AEW I have only been injured ONCE
  
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• IWC Called ‘Extremely Toxic’ & ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ by WWE Icon

  07-10-2026 05:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE icon and the current AEW star MVP believes the Internet Wrestling Community has become especially toxic in recent years.Speaking on Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Sees, the WWE veteran took a moment to thank the fans who regularly watch the show before discussing the downside of being a public figure in pro wrestling.MVP blasts International Wrestling CommunityMVP said that while he appreciates the support, dealing with the IWC can be one of the more unpleasant parts of
  
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• Photos: Nikki Bella Turns Heads With Her Bold New Outfit

  07-10-2026 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Bella made an impression away from WWE this week as she showed up to support the Philadelphia Eagles, with her latest outfit quickly becoming a talking point among fans.The WWE Hall of Famer brought plenty of personality to the NFL game while embracing the team’s colors.Nikki Bella shows off Eagles-Themed outfit at NFL GameBella attended the Eagles’ game on Sunday, Oct. 4, alongside her twin sister, Brie Bella. She wore a green crop top with underwire cups and
  
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• 20-Woman Battle Royal Ends With a Surprise NXT Women’s Title Challenger

  07-10-2026 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wren Sinclair has found a way around her WWE NXT suspension, and she is now the number-one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship.The reigning WWE Speed Women’s Champion was suspended from NXT after attacking NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan and putting her hands on a referee. However, Sinclair seemingly found a loophole on the October 6 episode of WWE NXT when she entered the 20-woman battle royal under a disguise.Wren Sinclair wins battle royal to earn
  
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• Will Ospreay’s Next Challenge as AEW Champion Is of His Own Making

  07-10-2026 04:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay will enter AEW WrestleDream still holding the AEW World Championship, but his next title defense will come under a unique set of rules.Those rules are especially notable because the champion himself is responsible for creating the match.Ospreay retained his championship against Kazuchika Okada during the October 6 episode of AEW Grand Slam France.
  After a hard-fought main event, the champion put Okada away with the Hidden Blade to secure his
  
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• AEW Trios Titles Set for a Two-Out-of-Three Falls Showdown at WrestleDream

  07-10-2026 04:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW WrestleDream will feature another championship match with a twist, as the World Trios Titles will be contested under a two-out-of-three falls stipulation.
  The unusual format came to life after tensions boiled over during AEW Grand Slam France.Swerve Strickland and The New Level will defend their AEW trios titles at WrestleDreamSwerve Strickland and The New Level — Kofi and Austin Creed — will defend the AEW World Trios Championships against Hangm
  
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• Two New Teams Advance in NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic as First Round Concludes

  07-10-2026 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The final first-round matches of the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic took place on the October 6 episode of WWE NXT. Two new teams, Hank & Tank and BirthRight, secured the final spots in the quarter-finals.Two hard-hitting tournament matches wrapped up the opening round. However, one of them took an unexpected turn after a backstage attack forced a late change to the advertised matchup.BirthRight and Hank & Tank advance in the 2026 NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team ClassicHa
  
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• Sheamus Has AEW Veterans Pushing for His Signing — Report

  07-10-2026 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus‘ future outside WWE is becoming a little clearer, with several veteran AEW names reportedly backing a potential move to the promotion.However, despite the growing support,an important piece remains missing from the puzzle.AEW veterans reportedly want Sheamus to join the rosterAccording to Fightful Select, some prominent veterans within AEW have pushed the company to sign Sheamus. The report also notes that he remains unsigned and that there have not been substanti
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Post-MITB Booking Has Fans Talking About His Title Future

  07-10-2026 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns’ World Heavyweight Championship defense against LA Knight at Money in the Bank has already sparked a lot of discussion about OTC’s future. WWE may have accidentally given fans a unique reason to talk about, other than the match.Reigns is scheduled to defend the World Heavyweight title at MITB on October 10. The match was set up after Knight attacked Reigns following RAW in Mexico. The two stars then had a heated confrontation during the October 5 episod
  
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• Jon Moxley’s AEW WrestleDream Opponent for Continental Title Is Set

  07-10-2026 03:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley now has a challenger for his AEW Continental Championship at WrestleDream, but the opportunity came from an unexpected turn in tag team action.A single pinfall on AEW Grand Slam France was enough to put one member of the Don Callis Family directly in the title picture.Moxley and Gabe Kidd teamed up against Mark Davis and Jake Doyle on the October 6 episode of AEW. The match featured plenty of hard-hitting exchanges before Davis secured the deciding fall by pinning Ki
  
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• Samoa Joe Has First TV Match Since Return, Claims a Spot in Clockwork Carnage

  07-10-2026 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Samoa Joe returned to singles action on AEW Grand Slam France, but his first television match since May came with more than just bragging rights attached. “Jungle” Jack Perry had called out the former AEW World Champion, with a place in the Clockwork Carnage match also on the line.Perry immediately went after Joe when the bell rang, using aggressive strikes to try to overwhelm the returning star. Joe absorbed the early attack before taking control with his trademark
  
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• AEW Grand Slam France Crowd Chants ‘Simply Two’ Before Immediate Boos

  07-10-2026 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Grand Slam France (October 6) gave fans in Paris a chance to put their own stamp on the historic event. They delivered as one familiar chant quickly became impossible to miss.The Adidas Arena crowd repeatedly broke into “Simplement deux!” — but the response that followed wasn’t always as straightforward.Why AEW Grand Slam France fans chanted ‘Simply Two’“Simplement deux!” translates to “Simply two!” or “Only
  
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• Bandido Retains ROH World Title at AEW Grand Slam as Ringside Frenzy Breaks Out

  07-10-2026 03:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bandido successfully retained the ROH World title against Kofi at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam France. However, the finish was overshadowed by a chaotic confrontation at ringside involving Adam Page and Swerve Strickland.The match came to life after Kofi recently picked up a non-title win over ROH Men’s Pure Champion Lee Moriarty. Following the victory, the New Level member called for a shot at the brand’s top championship. That led to his match with Bandido in Paris.Ba
  
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• WWE NXT Just Got a Brand New Theme Song From Drake

  07-10-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT is getting a musical makeover, with Shawn Michaels announcing a new opening theme ahead of Tuesday night’s episode.
  The change brings a major name from the music world into the NXT presentation, replacing a theme that had been used since 2024.Drake’s “Shabang” becomes the new WWE NXT theme songMichaels announced on X that “Shabang” by Drake is now the official opening theme for NXT. He shared a video featuring himself and several NXT
  
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• AEW Targeting an Indie Wrestler for a Future Signing — Report

  07-10-2026 02:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Xanti Li may have only made one appearance for Ring of Honor so far. However, it looks like she made quite an impression and the indie wrestler could get more opportunities with the promotion. A new backstage report says there is mutual interest between Li and AEW/ROH.Li’s ROH appearance came after she competed for promotions like WWN, SHINE, and Pro Wrestling Action. Earlier, Li also challenged Amber Nova for the MWO Women’s Championship. She followed that with a s
  
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• AEW Collision Grand Slam France Spoilers, Results From Oct. 6 Taping

  07-10-2026 02:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW taped the October 10 episode of AEW Collision Grand Slam France on Tuesday, October 6, at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France. The taping took place right after the promotion recorded the AEW Dynamite portion of Grand Slam France at the same venue.The show included two championship matches, a Clockwork Carnage qualifying match, and a confrontation that set up a title match for AEW WrestleDream.AEW Collision: Grand Slam France results and key moments
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• Tony Khan’s First Skydance Day Comes With a Big AEW Promise

  07-10-2026 02:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan is already looking ahead to a bright future for AEW under Skydance.The AEW President discussed the promotion’s future with the newly formed media company on Tuesday, October 6, before AEW Grand Slam France. The show was taped at Adidas Arena in Paris and was moved to Tuesday this week instead of its usual Wednesday night slot.Tony Khan outlines his optimism for AEW’s Skydance futureKhan revealed that Tuesday was his first day working with Skydance after th
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Oct 6

  07-10-2026 00:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continuing with Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux taking on the Tokyo Bad Boys, and Hank and Tank clashing with Shido Ash and Viktor Zanov, Zilla Fatu battling Lexis King, Shiloh Hill locking up with Naraku, and a 20-Woman Battle Royal: winner earns an NXT Women’s Championship match at Halloween Havoc. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando
  
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• AEW Grand Slam France Results: Review, Grades, Card For October 6

  07-10-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our AEW Grand Slam: France results for tonight feature Will Ospreay vs. Kazuchika Okada for the AEW World Championship, Mercedes Moné vs. Queen Aminata for the AEW Women’s World Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Jack Perry in a WrestleDream Clockwork Carnage qualifying match, Bandido vs. Kofi for the ROH World Championship, Darby Allin vs. Kyle Fletcher for the AEW TNT Championship, and more!AEW Grand Slam France Card
  Will Ospreay (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada
  
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• Eric Bischoff Believes Hulk Hogan Knew His Time Was up Before His Death

  06-10-2026 23:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Bischoff believes Hulk Hogan may have known he was nearing the end of his life.The WWE Hall of Famer drew his last breath on July 24, 2025, at age 71, following a cardiac arrest. Eric Bischoff saw Hogan shortly before his passing. And during a recent interview, Bischoff shared an eerie realization about his passing.Eric Bischoff Opens Up About Final Visit With Hulk Hogan Before His DeathWhile speaking on Planet Tyrus, Bischoff looked back on his final visit to Hulk Hog
  
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• Eric Bischoff Blasts Tony Khan Over Steven Borden’s AEW Injury: ‘That’s His Responsibility’

  06-10-2026 23:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Bischoff has questioned why Steven Borden was allowed to perform a risky spot during his AEW match, arguing that Tony Khan bears responsibility for what happened.Borden, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Sting, suffered an injury scare during his tag team match with Darby Allin against Kevin Knight and Kyle Fletcher at AEW All Out. Borden landed hard on his head during a double coast-to-coast spot, prompting the referee to stop the match.He was subsequently taken from the arena
  
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• TNA Announces New Start Time for Bound for Glory 2026

  06-10-2026 23:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA has announced a change to the start time for Bound For Glory 2026.The company’s biggest event of the year is set to take place at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, on October 11. The show was previously slated to start at 5 p.m. ET. However, the main card is now advertised to start 30 minutes earlier.TNA Bound For Glory 2026 Gets New Start TimeTNA Wrestling has now announced on its website that the start time for Bound For Glory 2026 will be at 4:30 p.
  
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• WWE Criticized for Making The Usos Look ‘Weak’ After Jacob Fatu Run-Over Angle

  06-10-2026 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has faced criticism over how The Usos reacted to Jacob Fatu being run over by Jaida Parker.Fatu was taken out during the closing moments of the September 28 episode of WWE RAW. Parker drove an SUV into Fatu during a chaotic confrontation between The Bloodline and The 946.The angle was designed to write Fatu off television. However, the follow-up on the October 5 episode of RAW has drawn criticism from former WWE writer Vince Russo.The Usos were among the Bloodline members w
  
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• AEW President Tony Khan Responds To Fan Calling ROH a ‘Disaster’

  06-10-2026 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW President Tony Khan has responded to criticism of Ring of Honor after a fan described the promotion’s current product as a “disaster.”The exchange took place on X after a fan shared the Cagematch rating for an older episode of ROH TV. The fan argued that the promotion should return to its roots and run live shows again.The criticism focused on the current presentation of ROH, which continues to air weekly programming while also holding periodic pay-per-view events.Khan too
  
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• Backstage Belief on Reason for Jacob Fatu’s WWE Absence

  06-10-2026 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jacob Fatu has been absent from WWE programming following a recent storyline angle on Monday Night RAW.The Bloodline member was last seen on the September 28 episode of RAW. Here, Jaida Parker struck him with a car during a chaotic confrontation involving The Bloodline and Royce Keys’ 946 stable.Fatu was subsequently absent from the October 5 episode of RAW in St. Louis, leaving fans wondering when the “Samoan Werewolf” would return to television.A new report
  
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• WWE’s AJ Styles Addresses Criticism That Son Avery Wrestles Too Much Like Him

  06-10-2026 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s AJ Styles believes his son, Avery Styles, will soon find his own unique wrestling style.WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles’ son, Avery Styles (19), made his in-ring debut at an independent wrestling event in June 2026. He is currently signed to TNA Wrestling and is being mentored on-screen by his father’s long-time friend Frankie Kazarian. He will make his in-ring debut for the promotion at the Bound for Glory pay-per-view this Sunday.Although he is in the earl
  
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• Rumored Location for WWE Elimination Chamber 2027 Emerges

  06-10-2026 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new update has emerged about the possible location for WWE Elimination Chamber 2027.Since its inception in 2002, WWE has held 38 Elimination Chamber matches. While the bout took place on different pay-per-views in the early years, the promotion established a namesake PPV event in 2010. The 2027 edition will be the 17th in the chronology, but the promotion hasn’t announced the date and venue yet.WWE Elimination Chamber 2027 Could Stay In The United StatesIn a recent Q&am
  
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• WWE Had Plans To Keep Enzo Amore and Big Cass Apart Upon Return — Report

  06-10-2026 19:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s a new update on WWE‘s initial plans for Enzo Amore and Big Cass.After leaving AEW, Big Cass returned to WWE on the August, 3, 2026, episode of RAW. Ahead of his comeback, reports indicated that the promotion was also planning to bring in Cass’ old tag team partner Enzo Amore.Enzo Amore and Big Cass were one of WWE’s hottest tag teams between 2013 and 2017. WWE split them up with Cass’ heel turn, and their subsequent rivalry ended abruptly a
  
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• WWE’s Rumored Stipulation for Bayley and Lyra Valkyria Revealed

  06-10-2026 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new update has emerged about the “rare stipulation match” WWE has reportedly planned for Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.Bayley and Lyra Valkyria have been feuding since the latter turned heel on the June 22, 2026, episode of WWE RAW. Valkyria defeated The Role Model at Saturday Night’s Main Event in July and again on the September 21 episode of RAW.As their rivalry is reaching its conclusion, WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that WWE is consideri
  
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• AEW Media Partner Warner Bros. Discovery Officially Acquired in $110 Billion Deal

  06-10-2026 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paramount has officially acquired AEW‘s media partner, Warner Bros. Discovery, in a $110 billion deal.As expected, the highly anticipated merger between Paramount Skydance Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery closed on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The combined entity will be called Skydance. Paramount Chairman and CEO David Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz will lead it with a new CEO Leadership Team they announced yesterday. AEW currently has a media rights deal with WBD up t
  
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