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• AEW Announces Additional Tribute to Andy Williams After Dynamite Memorial

  10-09-2026 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW plans to continue to honor “The Butcher” Andy Williams with a special Collision episode.The latest edition of AEW Dynamite saw an “In Memory Of” graphic dedicated to the ex-AEW star. The commentary team of Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz spoke movingly about his character and the impact he left on those who knew him.AEW To Honor Andy Williams Again On CollisionWhile speaking on commentary, Excalibur became emotional, sharing words about Andy Willi
  
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• Multiple NFL Teams Interested in Working With WWE Star Danhausen — Report

  10-09-2026 22:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Danhausen has continued to make an impact since joining WWE, with the eccentric Superstar becoming one of the company’s most recognizable crossover personalities.Since making his WWE debut, Danhausen has built a strong following while making appearances outside the wrestling world. His crossover work has included a pre-WrestleMania 42 appearance on First Take, where he confronted Stephen A. Smith, further showcasing his ability to attract attention beyond WWE progr
  
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• WWE Planning Multiple Surprises for AAA TripleMania 34 — Report

  10-09-2026 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE could have several surprises in store for AAA TripleMania 34, with the upcoming event expected to feature some unexpected developments.WWE announced its acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide on April 19, 2025, with the deal officially closing on August 1, 2025. Since the acquisition, WWE has co-produced several AAA events as the two promotions have continued to work together.TripleMania 34 will be the next major AAA event to be co-produced by WWE. The two-night event wil
  
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• WWE Giving Fans First-Ever Opportunity To Choose WWE 2K27 Cover Superstar

  10-09-2026 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE and 2K are giving fans a new opportunity to influence the next installment of the popular WWE 2K video game franchise.Ahead of the anticipated release of WWE 2K27, the companies have announced the first-ever WWE 2K27 Superstar Cover Fan Vote. The initiative will allow registered Club WWE members to help decide which WWE Superstar will be featured on an edition of the game’s cover.The winning Superstar will be revealed in early 2027, giving fans a chance to play a role
  
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• Seth Rollins Makes In-Ring Return at WWE Live Event

  10-09-2026 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is back. The Visionary recently returned to in-ring competition. Rollins last wrestled Roman Reigns at WWE SummerSlam which saw Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship.Earlier this week, reports addressed Rollins’ extended WWE absence. His break was reportedly expected to be much shorter. His name also reportedly hasn’t come up much backstage recently. However, Rollins was still expec
  
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• WWE’s RAW and SmackDown Schedule Gets a Rare Shake-up in November — Report

  10-09-2026 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is making a rare change to its November schedule. The company will reportedly double-tape RAW and SmackDown. The unusual taping is scheduled for November 2. WWE will then travel to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel.WWE to reportedly tape RAW and SmackDown on the same dayAccording to PWInsiderElite, WWE will hold double tapings of RAW and SmackDown on November 2. WWE will then head to Riyadh later that week. WWE Crown Jewel is scheduled for Saturday, November
  
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• Triple H Is ‘The Best Creative’ in All of Wrestling, Says WWE Boss Nick Khan

  10-09-2026 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE President Nick Khan has made a huge claim about Triple H. Khan called him the “best creative” in all of wrestling. Triple H became Head of Creative in 2022, after Vince McMahon retired.He later got promoted to Chief Content Officer. His new role shifted WWE toward long-term storytelling. Wrestlers also got more creative freedom overall. However, some fans complain about repetitive storylines and pacing issues.Nick Khan praises Triple H’s cre
  
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• WWE’s Natalya Responds To Claims Her New Character Is Copying Ronda Rousey

  10-09-2026 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Natalya wants to clarify that her ‘Nattie’ persona isn’t an attempt to imitate former WWE star Ronda Rousey.Natalya reinvigorated her WWE career when she debuted a more edgy and revamped version of her character, Nattie. The character was introduced on TV in late 2025. But some fans assumed that her new mean streak with the boxer-braids persona was an attempt to emulate Ronda Rousey.Natalya Explains The Origins Of NattieWhile speaking with the Toronto Sun, Nat
  
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• WWE Intentionally Going Head-To-Head With AEW All Out — Report

  10-09-2026 20:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is reportedly making a deliberate move to compete directly with AEW All Out later this month.AEW All Out and WWE Worlds Collide are both scheduled to take place in Illinois on the same day. While AEW’s event will be held at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, WWE Worlds Collide is set for the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.The two venues are located relatively close to one another, adding another layer to what is shaping up to be an interesting night for wre
  
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• Oba Femi Upset People Backstage in WWE After Brushing off Bronson Reed’s Foot — Report

  10-09-2026 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  People backstage were reportedly upset over Oba Femi swatting Bronson Reed’s foot away on WWE RAW.Bronson Reed returned to WWE television from a lengthy injury absence at Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6, 2026. He attacked Oba Femi during his match against Bron Breakker and laid him out with multiple Tsunamis after the contest ended in a disqualification.Oba Femi suffered a similar fate the following night on RAW when he tried to go after The Vision. He took
  
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• WWE Considering Disney Venue for Future Events and Fan Experiences — Report

  10-09-2026 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is reportedly considering a Disney venue for future live events and fan experiences.TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro recently revealed that WWE and Disney are discussing special crossover events for 2027. He said the move was to target family audiences. The promotion already has an ongoing partnership with ESPN, a company which is majority-owned by Disney.Shapiro said, “Frankly, I’m excited about 2027 as we’re working with the Walt Disney Company on some
  
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• Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega May Never Happen Again After Epic AEW All In Match

  10-09-2026 18:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Will Ospreay says that he and Kenny Omega may never have another match following their clash at All In: LondonAEW World Champion Will Ospreay recently appeared on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. While discussing his epic match against Kenny Omega at All In: London, Ospreay said they might never clash in the ring again.
  Will Ospreay Casts Doubt On Ever Facing Kenny Omega AgainThey are currently tied with two wins each in their rivalry, and W
  
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• Major AEW All In Match Finish Changed After Another Match Used Planned Spot

  10-09-2026 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay says the finish of his match against Kenny Omega at AEW All In had to be changed after another match used their planned spot.Reigning AEW World Champion Will Ospreay was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. He addressed his victory against Omega at All In: London and said the match lived up to expectations. However, he said they had to change the finish after another match used their planned spot earlier in the show.“Y
  
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• AEW’s Jim Ross Reveals Lingering Health Issue From Cancer Treatment

  10-09-2026 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Jim Ross says he still has some lingering health issues from his skin cancer treatment.WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW commentator Jim Ross is currently recovering from a recent brain surgery. He spoke on the latest episode of his Grilling JR podcast, in which he revealed he’s still feeling the effects of the 22 rounds of radiation treatment he underwent for skin cancer.Jim Ross Discusses Lingering Issue From Cancer TreatmentWhile discussing his weight loss
  
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• Multiple Non-AEW Stars Spotted Backstage at Dynamite To Support Rebel

  10-09-2026 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Multiple non-AEW wrestlers were backstage at the special episode of Dynamite to honor “Rebel” Tanea Brooks.All Elite Wrestling hosted its special “Rebel Heart” edition of AEW Dynamite last night in honor of Tanea Brooks. After a long medical journey, Brooks announced in May that she had been diagnosed with ALS. Numerous wrestling personalities took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to support her, and Tony Khan went further by announcing the special Dynam
  
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• WWE Debuts First-Ever Podcast of Its Kind

  10-09-2026 16:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially launched its first-ever Spanish-language podcast ahead of AAA TripleMania 34.As announced via an official press release, WWE Ahora is the promotion’s new weekly Spanish-language podcast hosted by Andrea Bazarte and Eduardo Bates. It will cover the latest happenings from the promotion and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.The inaugural episode is available on the WWE Español YouTube channel, and El Hijo del Vikingo was the first guest.WWE Launches First-E
  
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• Becky Lynch and Multiple WWE Stars Miss Overseas Live Event Despite Being Advertised

  10-09-2026 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch and two other superstars missed an overseas WWE live event yesterday, despite being advertised for it.WWE returned to Ecuador for the first time in 10 years on September 9, 2026, to kick off its South America Live Tour. The promotion will host three more events in Colombia (9/10), Argentina (9/11), and Chile (9/12). Mike Johnson of PWInsider shared the results from the Ecuador event (courtesy of William Beltran of SuperLuchas).Becky Lynch And The Street Profits Miss
  
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• AEW Remembers Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams With Poignant Dynamite Tribute

  10-09-2026 05:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  AEW remembered Andy “The Butcher” Williams with an emotional tribute during the opening moments of the September 9 episode of AEW Dynamite. The special Rebel Heart benefit show began with the live crowd and commentary team honoring the beloved wrestler and musician, who passed away on September 5 at the age of 48.The former AEW star collapsed during a match at an independent wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania, and was later pronounced dead.AEW pays tribute to
  
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• Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley & More Set for Sept. 16 AEW Dynamite

  10-09-2026 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley are heading toward AEW All Out, but they’ll first find themselves on opposite sides of the ring on the Sept. 16 episode of AEW Dynamite. The upcoming Norfolk, Virginia, show already has two matches confirmed, including a six-man bout that brings several major storylines together.AEW World Champion Ospreay will team with United Empire’s Andrade El Idolo and Francesco Akira against Death Riders members Moxley, PAC and Gabe Kidd. The match c
  
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• CM Punk Trades Wrestling Ring for Netflix’s Hot Ones: Extra Heat Challenge

  10-09-2026 04:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk is preparing for a very different kind of fight after WWE RAW on Sept. 14. Netflix has announced that the Undisputed WWE Champion will appear on Hot Ones: Extra Heat, putting him across from Sean Evans and the show’s notorious Wings of Death.The special will debut directly after the live episode of RAW at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET. Netflix made the announcement on Sept. 9, confirming that Punk will take on the full 10-wing challenge.“CM Punk will go head-to-head
  
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• Sting’s Son Steven Borden Scores Huge Win in AEW TV Debut on Dynamite

  10-09-2026 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro wrestling legend Sting’s son, Steven Borden, finally made his televised in-ring debut on the September 9 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he teamed up with Darby Allin in a tag team match against Don Callis Family members Josh Alexander and Mark Davis.The debut came with a lot of attention on Borden, who has naturally been linked to his legendary father since getting into pro wrestling. However, earlier in the episode, Borden made it clear that he wanted to build a lega
  
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• Britt Baker Makes AEW In-Ring Return After Nearly Two Years, Wins With Rebel’s Help

  10-09-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Britt Baker finally returned to the AEW ring on the Sept. 9 episode of Dynamite: Rebel Heart, ending a nearly two-year wait for another televised match. The emotional night, held in support of Rebel and her battle with ALS, gave Baker a chance to step back into action — but she didn’t do it alone.Baker teamed with Hikaru Shida and TBS Champion Persephone against Thunder Rosa, Hyan and Maya World in a six-woman tag team match. It was Baker’s first AEW TV match
  
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• Rebel Returns to AEW TV as The Waiting Room Makes Its Comeback on Dynamite

  10-09-2026 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rebel made an emotional return to AEW TV as The Waiting Room made its comeback on the September 9 episode of Dynamite. The segment brought back a familiar comedy while also marking Rebel’s first appearance on AEW programming since 2022.Rebel returned as Dr. Britt Baker brought back her popular talk show segment. The reunion carried extra weight because of Rebel’s ongoing battle with ALS, which she publicly announced in May after a long medical journey.Rebel previous
  
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• AEW Adds Another Rising Star From the Indie Wrestling Scene — Report

  10-09-2026 03:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW may have quietly added another experienced name to its women’s roster, with former MLW Women’s World Featherweight Champion Janai Kai reportedly now under contract. The exact details of the agreement, however, remain unclear.Fightful Select reported that AEW sources claimed Kai is under contract with the company, though the outlet has not confirmed whether it’s a full-time agreement or a per-appearance deal. The nature of the contract could also determine
  
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• Ethan Page Claims Every WWE Wrestler Is a ‘Liar’ Who Manipulates the ‘Customer’

  10-09-2026 03:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ethan Page has made a bold claim about his fellow WWE wrestlers, branding everyone in the locker room a “liar” except himself.The RAW Superstar believes most performers are far more concerned with money, attention, and their own egos than they would like the WWE Universe to believe. The irony of Page making these comments is obvious because his nickname is “All Ego.” However, he believes the nickname does not tell the whole story.Ethan Page says everyone
  
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• New Level’s First Major AEW Feud Takes Shape as They Retain Trios Titles on Dynamite

  10-09-2026 03:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland and The New Level survived another challenge to remain AEW World Trios Champions on the Sept. 9 edition of AEW Dynamite: Rebel Heart. However, the celebration didn’t last long, as a familiar trio arrived with a challenge that could shape the champions’ next chapter.The champions defeated The Conglomeration — Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong — in a chaotic opening contest. Cassidy and Kofi shared th
  
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• WWE Talent Teases In-Ring Return 12 Years After Retirement: ‘Might Be Fun’

  10-09-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Corey Graves has spent more than a decade behind the commentary desk, but the former wrestler isn’t completely closing the door on another run between the ropes.During an interview with Mark Hoke, Graves revealed he has been training again and even identified one promotion where a comeback “might be fun.”Graves retired from in-ring competition in December 2014 because of concussion issues. His last match came earlier that year at WrestleMania Axxess against Tr
  
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• JBL Says Great Wrestling Matches Mean Little Without Characters Fans Care About

  10-09-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Bradshaw Layfield believes pro wrestling needs more than great matches to truly connect with fans.The WWE Hall of Famer recently shared his thoughts on what makes a wrestling match memorable. He argued that impressive athletic performances can only go so far if fans do not care about the people involved. For him, characters, drama, and storytelling are still the foundation of the business.JBL argues wrestling needs compelling characters alongside great matchesJBL’s c
  
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• Dave Bautista & More Mock WWE’s Steve Corino Ahead of Paul Walter Hauser Match

  10-09-2026 03:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Walter Hauser is bringing plenty of Hollywood star power into his upcoming wrestling match with Steve Corino. Ahead of their PWF Undisputed Championship bout on Sept. 20, Hauser released a video featuring several famous friends who had one question about the WWE NXT coach — who is Steve Corino?The video featured Sam Rockwell, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Giovanni Ribisi, Johnny Knoxville, Ethan Suplee, Judd Apatow, Jonathan Tucker, Mat
  
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• IYO SKY Has an Update on Her WWE TV Absence

  10-09-2026 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  IYO SKY has finally addressed her absence from WWE television after nearly a month away from RAW. The former Women’s World Champion revealed that her time away had nothing to do with an injury — she had simply been spending part of her summer back home in Tokyo.SKY last wrestled on the Aug. 10 episode of RAW, where she teamed with Sol Ruca to defeat Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. She then missed the next four episodes, leaving fans to wonder when she would
  
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