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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For August 19

  20-08-2026 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks taking on Mark Davis, El Clon, and Jake Doyle; Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira, and Henare squaring off against Brian Cage, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer; Maya World defending the AEW TBS Championship against Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida, and Persephone; the Continental Cup quarterfinals; and more.AEW Dynamite Card
  Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Mark Davis, El Clon, and Jake DoyleWill Ospreay, Francesco Akira, and
  
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• John Cena’s Father Asks Fans for Prayers Following Devastating Diagnosis

  20-08-2026 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena‘s father has a request for fans and members of the wrestling community. This is to keep his girlfriend’s son in their prayers following a devastating ALS diagnosis.Cena Sr. took to X to reveal that Tommy, who is 42 years old, was recently diagnosed with a very rare case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).“I very rarely ask for something. Today, I am asking you all for prayers,” Cena Sr. wrote. “My girlfriends son, age 42 was just
  
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• WWE Has Major Main Event Plans for Injured Star Upon Return — Report

  20-08-2026 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly has major plans for Bronson Reed once he makes his return to in-ring action.WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reports, after being informed by a source with knowledge of the situation, that Reed is set to return as a key main event-level heel, with the intention being for him to continue moving up the card after his comeback.Reed has been out of action since suffering a torn distal biceps tendon. This was during a triple threat match on the February 23, 2026,
  
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• WWE Nixed Major Celebrity Plan for Sunday Night’s Main Event After Fan Backlash — Report

  20-08-2026 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly had plans to feature a major celebrity appearance. This was for the upcoming Sunday Night’s Main Event before ultimately scrapping the idea.According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, one of the original ideas for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event was to feature a legitimate Lil Yachty concert. This was set to be one of the show’s major drawing points.The idea would have made particular sense given Yachty’s connection to the Atlanta ar
  
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• WWE’s Logan Paul ‘Looking Great’ in Latest Injury Update After Surgery

  20-08-2026 20:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul appears to be making progress in his recovery from a serious triceps injury.Dr. Kevin Wilk recently shared an update on the WWE Superstar, posting a photo with Paul on Instagram. Wilk noted that Paul is “looking great” following his surgery. He also suggested that he remains eager to return to the WWE ring.“Great to see @loganpaul & work with him! This guy is a Beast!” Wilk wrote. “He’s looking great after his
  
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• Injured AEW Star Returns Four Months After Undergoing Surgery

  20-08-2026 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Josh Alexander has returned four months after undergoing knee surgery.Josh Alexander suffered a knee injury during his match on the March 18, 2026, episode of AEW Collision and was helped to the back. He later confirmed on social media that he’d undergo surgery to repair the damage in April, and noted that he couldn’t give a timeframe for his return to the ring.Now, four months after undergoing surgery, Josh Alexander returned during the closing moments
  
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• Ilja Dragunov Exits WWE After Contract Expires — Report

  20-08-2026 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ilja Dragunov is reportedly leaving WWE.Ilja Dragunov hasn’t competed on WWE television since taking part in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown before WrestleMania 42. While earlier reports noted that he’d return sooner rather than later, Mike Johnson of PWInsider has confirmed that the Mad Dragon is officially leaving the promotion. The report noted that Dragunov’s contract with the company has expired.
  The promotion has also moved his bio
  
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• WWE’s Brie Bella Pooped Her Pants During Medical Emergency After SummerSlam Injury

  20-08-2026 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Brie Bella recalls pooping her pants during a medical emergency after her SummerSlam injury.Speaking on the Nikki & Brie Show, WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella recounted the medical emergency she had at home after suffering a broken scapula at SummerSlam. She noted that she was on painkillers, which got her really constipated.“So, as a lot of you, I’m sure, know, and if you don’t know, when you’re on painkillers, you get really constipated. I
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Was Released Two Weeks After Rejecting Company’s Return Plan

  20-08-2026 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Awesome Kong/Kharma says the promotion released her two weeks after she rejected their return plan for her.During her recent appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Awesome Kong explained the circumstances surrounding her WWE release in July 2012. She noted that the company officials asked her to lose some weight before she could return after her maternity leave. However, they were not open to her suggestions and wanted her to do things their way.&l
  
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• Former WWE Star Says She’s Open To In-Ring Return at Nearly 50

  20-08-2026 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Awesome Kong/Kharma says she’s open to returning to the ring at nearly 50.During her recent appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, former WWE and TNA star Awesome Kong, who will turn 49 next month, said fans will see some activity from her soon. She doesn’t know what shape or form it will be, but said she is open to returning to wrestling if she can get back in shape.“You’re going to see some activity from me soon. In what s
  
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• Vince McMahon Saw Money in Keeping Former WWE Champion Alive Amid Death Threats

  20-08-2026 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer JBL says fans hated his character so much that Vince McMahon once told him that if he could keep him alive, they’d draw some good money.John Bradshaw Layfield and Ron Simmons were the recent guests on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, Simmons brought up fans hating his partner’s heel gimmick during his WWE Championship run with intense emotion. JBL noted that the promotion had extra security during his matches becau
  
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• Ron Simmons Shut Down WWE’s Race-Based Idea for the APA

  20-08-2026 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JBL recalls Ron Simmons rejecting WWE‘s race-based idea for the Acolytes Protection Agency (APA).WWE Hall of Famers JBL and Ron Simmons were the latest guests on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, they opened up about the promotion’s initial idea for the APA. JBL noted that when they first started teaming up, there weren’t many black-and-white tag teams.However, JBL noted that when WWE presented a race-based idea for the APA, Ro
  
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• Kevin Owens Reveals How He Cut Four-Week WWE Return Process Down to Nine Days

  20-08-2026 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens explains how he fast-tracked his four-week WWE return process to nine days.Ahead of his Undisputed WWE Championship match against CM Punk this Friday on SmackDown, Kevin Owens spoke with Faces Magazine. He spoke about how the promotion told him he could return to the ring in July 2026. He also explained how he expedited the process to get cleared.Owens noted that he kept on pushing the WWE medical team to tell him how he could fast-track the whole process. While it
  
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• Candice LeRae ‘Deserves So Much More of a Spotlight,’ Says WWE Hall of Famers

  20-08-2026 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has high praise for Candice LeRae. Stratus believes LeRae deserves much more attention in WWE. The two women shared the ring at Elimination Chamber 2025.Stratus teamed with Tiffany Stratton to defeat Nia Jax and Candice LeRae at the show. Stratus clearly enjoyed working alongside LeRae during their match. She now wants WWE to give LeRae more opportunities.Trish Stratus wants WWE to give Candice LeRae a bigger pushSpeaking with POST Wrestling, Str
  
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• WWE’s Huge Backstage Plan for Grayson Waller Emerges Amid CM Punk Feud — Report

  20-08-2026 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk made a surprise appearance at WWE NXT this past weekend. He also crossed paths with Grayson Waller backstage. Waller clearly wasn’t happy about seeing Punk there. The confrontation has now sparked fresh backstage speculation.After the WWE NXT live event, Waller confronted Punk backstage. WWE later shared footage of their confrontation online. Waller made it clear that Punk wasn’t welcome there. He then delivered a warning directly to Punk. Now, new reports h
  
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• Second AEW Star Returns After Konosuke Takeshita, Reunites With Old Comrades

  20-08-2026 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gabe Kidd made his surprise AEW return on Dynamite. His return came shortly after Konosuke Takeshita returned and attacked his former Don Callis Family teammate Kyle Fletcher.He also made his intentions toward the International Championship clear. Takeshita held up the AEW International Championship afterward. He clearly wants his championship back at All In. However, another major return happened later on the show.Gabe Kidd finally returned after several months away. He had no
  
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• ‘F— That Bulls—’: Paul Wight Slams Wrestling’s ‘Pay Your Dues’ Culture, ‘Bullying’

  20-08-2026 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend Paul Wight has strong feelings about wrestling’s dues culture. He recently defended Avery Styles amid the controversy. Avery, the son of AJ Styles, faced criticism recently. Indie wrestler Arik Cannon questioned his approach to wrestling responsibilities.Cannon claimed Avery avoided certain responsibilities at independent wrestling show. This reportedly included helping with ring setup duties. His comments quickly sparked a major response online
  
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• New Day Speculation Swirls After AEW World Trios Titles Open Challenge at All In

  20-08-2026 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The New Day speculation has started following AEW Dynamite this week. The speculation began after Hangman Paige announced an open for the AEW World Trios Championships. Hangman Page and Brodido will defend those titles at All In.Page announced the open challenge during an in-ring segment. He and Brodido are willing to face any team. Several teams quickly showed interest in the challenge. Swerve Strickland then responded to Hangman’s challenge directly.He warned Page about
  
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• AEW Collision Card Adds Willow Nightingale World Title Match & More

  20-08-2026 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision will have a big title match this Saturday, with Willow Nightingale defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against TBS Champion Maya World.The champion-vs.-champion match was announced on the August 19 episode of Dynamite, just one week before AEW All In London. The surprise addition could have a big impact on the upcoming PPV.Willow Nightingale vs. Maya World headlines AEW Collision before All InMaya World started this week’s Dynamite by defendin
  
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• AEW Seemingly Recreates Jeff Hardy’s Pyro Incident With Darby Allin & Kevin Knight

  20-08-2026 05:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the Aug. 19 episode of Dynamite when Darby Allin’s confrontation with TNT Champion Kevin Knight took a dangerous turn just days before AEW All In.
  What began as a face-to-face meeting quickly turned into a fiery ambush, leaving plenty of questions hanging over Allin’s condition heading into Wembley Stadium.The segment immediately caught the attention of fans, not only because of its shocking
  
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• Nigel McGuinness vs. Hechicero: Who Progresses in AEW Continental Cup Unveiled

  20-08-2026 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nigel McGuinness is moving on to the semifinals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup after defeating CMLL World Champion Hechicero on the August 19 episode of Dynamite.McGuinness’ left ankle was heavily taped after he injured it during his recent match against Katsuyori Shibata on AEW Collision. But even with the injury, he made it clear before the match that he would not use it as an excuse.Nigel McGuinness beats Hechicero to move forward in AEW Continental Challenge Cup
  
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• WWE Office Job Rejected by Indie Wrestler Who Chose To Bet on Himself

  20-08-2026 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Independent wrestler Leo Sparrow came close to joining WWE — just not in the way most wrestlers dream about.
  Years before making a name for himself on the independent scene, Sparrow was offered a full-time corporate role with the company. However, he ultimately chose a far different path.The story, shared during his appearance on Busted Open After Dark as the first guest on Tommy Dreamer’s revived Indie Spotlight segment, reveals how one career decision changed the
  
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• Jon Moxley vs. Jay White: Who Advances in AEW Continental Cup Revealed

  20-08-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The road to AEW All In became a little clearer on the Aug. 19 episode of AEW Dynamite, as Jon Moxley and Jay White collided in a high-stakes Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal.
  With a semifinal berth on the line, neither longtime rival gave an inch, making the outcome anything but a foregone conclusion.The winner also moved one step closer to competing in the tournament finals at Wembley Stadium on Aug. 30. As the stakes rose, so did the intensity, proving that this rivalry
  
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• Kevin Owens Has Emotional Reason for Wanting To Beat CM Punk in Toronto

  20-08-2026 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens will challenge CM Punk for the title on the August 21 episode of SmackDown at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. While wrestling in Canada gives Owens the edge, he isn’t sure it will be a true home-field advantage because Punk is also very popular.Owens admitted that the Toronto crowd could be split between the two stars. However, there is a much bigger reason why he wanted the match to take place in the city.Kevin Owens discusses facing CM Punk for the WWE Champion
  
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• Adam Copeland Says AEW Grand Slam Mexico Reaction Matched 2020 Royal Rumble

  20-08-2026 03:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Copeland is still trying to take in the amazing reaction he received at AEW Grand Slam Mexico. He even compared it to his surprise return at WWE Royal Rumble in 2020.The Rated R Superstar wrestled at Arena México for the first time on August 5, when AEW brought Grand Slam Mexico to the venue. Copeland teamed with Christian Cage and Matt and Nick Jackson in an eight-man tag team match that opened the show.Copeland’s entrance quickly became one of the biggest mo
  
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• AEW Star Has Been Cleared for an In-Ring Return for Months — Report

  20-08-2026 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An absent AEW star could be much closer to stepping back between the ropes than many fans realized. A new report has revealed that Ruby Soho has already earned medical clearance for an in-ring return, although her comeback has yet to materialize on television.The update adds another layer to Soho’s lengthy absence from AEW programming. While she’s been away from the spotlight for personal reasons, reports suggest the wait is no longer about medical clearance, leavin
  
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• Paul Wight Wants an AEW In-Ring Return, but Not for Another Title Run

  20-08-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Wight isn’t chasing championship gold if he steps back into an AEW ring. Instead, the veteran has made it clear that his biggest goal is helping the next generation, while leaving the door open for another in-ring run after his lengthy recovery.Speaking during his appearance on TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Wight explained that any return would be driven by passion for professional wrestling rather than adding more accolades to an already decorated career.For “T
  
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• Konosuke Takeshita Stuns AEW With Surprise Return, Targets Kyle Fletcher

  20-08-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Konosuke Takeshita made a surprise return to AEW on the August 19 episode of Dynamite. He immediately went after his former Don Callis Family teammate, Kyle Fletcher, and made it clear that he wants his AEW International Championship back.Takeshita had been away from AEW TV for several weeks, but he returned just days before his big title match at AEW All In London.Konosuke Takeshita returns to AEW Dynamite and confronts Kyle Fletcher ahead of All InThe surprise return happened
  
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• AEW Reveals Spill the Tea Series, Debuts Trailer Featuring Roster Stars

  20-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has unveiled a brand-new digital series ahead of All In: London, giving fans another way to see its roster outside the ring.
  While the company has revealed the show’s host and a teaser trailer, there’s still one key detail being kept under wraps.The promotion announced that “Spill the Tea” will premiere on Aug. 20, with comedian and former NFL Network reporter Rachel Bonnetta serving as host.
  A 44-second trailer debuted on X, teasing interviews, play
  
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• NWA Boss Billy Corgan Says Wrestling Must Escape Its Niche To Go Mainstream

  20-08-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Billy Corgan believes pro wrestling is close to entering another major growth period. However, he feels the industry needs to make one key change first. According to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) owner, wrestling needs to stop being seen as a niche form of entertainment and return to its place as a mainstream product.Wrestling has gone through many ups and downs over the years. Nevertheless, with major promotions growing, bigger events attracting global audi
  
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