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• AEW Had Return Plans for Star Absent Over Two Years — REPORT

  09-06-2026 02:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new backstage update has shed light on AEW’s reported plans for a long-absent star whose future has remained one of the promotion’s biggest unanswered questions.According to Fightful Select, discussions took place several months ago regarding a possible return for Keith Lee.However, despite internal discussions, those plans have yet to materialize, leaving fans still waiting for the former champion’s comeback.Keith Lee return discussed internally by AEWFight
  
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• Rey Mysterio Was Handpicked by WWE Hall of Famer for Major 2002 PPV Match

  11-06-2026 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio has revealed that one of the biggest moments of his early WWE career happened because Kurt Angle personally chose to work with him.Speaking on The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast, Mysterio looked back on the start of his WWE run and shared how much Angle helped him during that transition.At the time, Mysterio had just arrived in WWE after making a name for himself in WCW, ECW, and AAA. However, adjusting to WWE’s style was a completely different exp
  
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• Released WWE Star Turned Down Higher-Paying Role to Keep Wrestling

  11-06-2026 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE NXT star Andre Chase recently revealed that he once had to make a huge decision behind the scenes that involved turning down a much higher-paying job to continue chasing his dream of becoming a wrestler.Chase, who now wrestles as Andre Chance after being released by WWE earlier this year, spoke about the experience during an appearance on Between Two Jobs.Andre Chase was recruited to be a WWE coachAccording to Chase, WWE originally saw him as a perfect fit for a coac
  
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• WWE Star Reveals How She Stayed on TV Despite Injury

  11-06-2026 05:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has dealt with multiple injury setbacks during her WWE career. However, those obstacles never completely removed her from television.The WWE star recently explained how she managed to remain a regular presence on programming even while recovering from legitimate health issues.Green previously spent time sidelined with an ankle injury and also underwent a procedure for S.V.T.
  Despite those setbacks, WWE continued finding ways to feature her on-screen. Now, the form
  
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• WATCH: AEW Couple Share Emotional Moment After Owen Hart Tournament Loss

  11-06-2026 04:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The 2026 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament has seen quite a few highlight-worthy moments, but one of its most emotional scenes happened away from the ring. After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the women’s tournament, Alex Windsor shared an emotional backstage moment with her fiancé, Will Ospreay.Windsor entered the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament hoping to earn the biggest opportunity of her AEW career. The winner of the tournament would get a shot at the AEW Women&r
  
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• AEW Accused of Mishandling Mercedes Moné’s Long-Awaited Return

  11-06-2026 04:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné‘s return to AEW television was supposed to be one of the company’s biggest stories of the year.Instead, the comeback has sparked criticism from former WWE commentator Jonathan Coachman, who believes the promotion failed to present the moment with the significance it deserved.Moné returned on the June 3 episode of AEW Dynamite as the mystery wild card entrant in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament.
  She immediately advanced by
  
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• Mercedes Moné Claims AEW Women’s Division Declined During Her Absence

  11-06-2026 04:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné isn’t wasting any time making big statements after returning to AEW. According to Moné, the AEW women’s division has heavily declined since her time away.A week after returning as the Wild Card entrant in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament, Moné finally addressed AEW fans on the June 10 episode of Dynamite. In a pre-recorded vignette, The CEO explained why she decided to return after nearly six months away from telev
  
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• AEW Announces Massive 12-Man Steel Cage Match Involving MJF

  11-06-2026 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has officially added a major stipulation match to the upcoming Forbidden Door event, and AEW World Champion MJF finds himself right in the middle of it.
  The announcement came during the June 10 edition of AEW Dynamite after tensions between MJF and Mark Briscoe reached another boiling point.The rivalry has intensified ever since MJF captured his third AEW World Championship. While Briscoe has repeatedly pushed for a title opportunity, the champion has consistently rejected
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Refuses to Rule Out In-Ring Career Beyond Current Deal

  11-06-2026 03:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nikki Bella may have once called this WWE run her last one before her retirement, but she is no longer ready to say for certain when her in-ring career will end.After returning at the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble, Nikki gradually became a regular presence on the main roster again. Brie Bella also joined her sister during this run, but an injury unfortunately kept Nikki out of action at WrestleMania 42 and ever since.Now, she has admitted that the door remains open for her wrestling career to
  
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• Darby Allin Returns For Payback Against Kevin Knight on AEW Dynamite

  11-06-2026 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Darby Allin made his long-awaited return to AEW television during the June 10 edition of AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster, and he wasted no time settling unfinished business.
  After weeks away from AEW programming, Allin resurfaced in dramatic fashion during a segment involving Kevin Knight and Don Callis.The appearance marked Allin’s first AEW showing since losing the AEW World Championship to MJF at Double or Nothing. However, it quickly became clear that his focus was n
  
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• AEW Veteran Plans to Ditch Signature Face Paint For Retirement Match

  11-06-2026 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dustin Rhodes has begun sharing details about how he envisions the final chapter of his legendary wrestling career.
  While the AEW veteran works towards an in-ring return following double knee replacement surgery, he already has a specific idea in mind for his eventual farewell match.The 57-year-old recently discussed both his recovery and retirement plans during an appearance on Tony Schiavone’s What Happened When podcast.Although Rhodes remains focused on returning to action, he revealed
  
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• Triple H Accused of Being Jealous of The Rock’s Success Outside WWE

  11-06-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The discussion over Triple H and The Rock’s relationship is not new in WWE. This time, it has resurfaced once again after former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman accused The Game of being jealous of The Rock’s success outside the wrestling world.Triple H and The Rock were two of the biggest stars of WWE’s Attitude Era. Over the years, both men have publicly shown respect for one another and have even worked together behind the scenes. WWE’s Netflix seri
  
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• Top WWE Performance Center Coach Facing Surgery

  11-06-2026 02:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the key figures behind WWE’s developmental system is set to spend some time away from the Performance Center. According to a new report, veteran coach Terry Taylor is preparing for a medical procedure that will temporarily impact both his coaching duties and upcoming public appearances.Taylor remains one of the most respected trainers within WWE’s developmental structure. This makes the news particularly noteworthy for those who closely follow the growth of f
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Close to Getting Cleared for AEW Return Amid Retirement Plans

  11-06-2026 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dustin Rhodes appears to be nearing the next chapter of his storied wrestling career after providing a positive update on his recovery from double knee replacement surgery.While the AEW veteran has not yet received medical clearance, his latest comments suggest a return to the ring could be approaching.The 57-year-old has been sidelined since July 2025, when he last competed against Kyle Fletcher on AEW Collision.
  Since then, Rhodes has remained active behind th
  
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• Killer Kross Admits Triple H’s Silence Hurt After WWE Exit

  11-06-2026 02:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Killer Kross (FKA Karrion Kross in WWE) has opened up about one of the hardest parts of his WWE exit, revealing that Triple H never reached out to him after his contract expired in 2025.After signing with WWE in February 2020, Kross became one of NXT’s biggest stars. He built an undefeated streak before defeating Keith Lee to win the NXT Championship in August 2020. But just days later, a shoulder injury forced him to relinquish the title.He eventually returned and defeat
  
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• Tony Khan Pulls AEW Star From Owen Hart Tournament Due to Medical Issue

  11-06-2026 02:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has had to make a late change to the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament. A planned participant did not receive medical clearance to stamp her mark in the tournament.The adjustment comes just hours before AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster, where a highly anticipated tournament match was scheduled to take place.The affected bout would have featured Sareee against Skye Blue in a first-round tournament contest. However, concerns surrounding Sareee&
  
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• Janel Grant Denies Sending Emails That Sparked Vince McMahon WWE Investigation

  11-06-2026 01:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant has publicly denied having any involvement in the anonymous emails that sparked WWE’s investigation into former chairman Vince McMahon. In her most detailed response yet, Grant said she neither wrote the emails nor helped anyone send them.The anonymous emails were sent to WWE’s Board of Directors in 2022 and included allegations involving McMahon and former WWE executive John Laurinaitis. They led to an internal investigation that The Wall Street Journal
  
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• AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster Results: Review, Grades, Card For June 10

  11-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster comes to you live from the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati. The card for tonight features Jon Moxley defending his Continental Championship against Shane Taylor, Orange Cassidy squaring off against Andrade El Idolo, Owen Hart Foundation Tournament men’s and women’s quarterfinal matches, and much more!AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster Card
  Swerve Strickland vs. Brody King – Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament QuarterfinalSkye Bl
  
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• Priscilla Kelly Reveals WWE Legend Gave Her The Best Advice Of Her Career

  10-06-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Priscilla Kelly has opened up about the best advice she has ever received in professional wrestling.Speaking with Back Sports Page, the former WWE star credited William Regal with giving her the most valuable advice of her career.“William Regal used to always tell me, ‘Watch my neck. Take care of my neck,’” she said, admitting that she did not fully appreciate the importance of those words when she was younger.“When I was younger, I didn’t al
  
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• WWE’s Cathy Kelley Shares Heartfelt Message About Support Following Autism Diagnosis

  10-06-2026 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cathy Kelley is feeling overwhelmed by the response she has received after announcing her autism diagnosis.
  The WWE personality revealed the personal news during an appearance on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast. Kelley shared that she was recently diagnosed with autism, noting that the diagnosis might change some of the social dynamics in her life.Cathy Kelley has now posted the following message on Twitter/X in response to the positive a
  
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• Killer Kross Comments on Possibly Working With AEW

  10-06-2026 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Killer Kross reveals whether he sees a potential future where he’s working in AEW.Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross was asked if he had any conversations with Tony Khan about potentially showing up in All Elite Wrestling.Although Killer Kross declined to discuss his conversations with AEW in detail, he stressed that he has a great deal of respect for Tony and prefers to keep any discussions between them private.“I have a tremend
  
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• Mercedes Moné Reacts to Rumors About Her AEW Absence

  10-06-2026 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné addresses the rumors surrounding her absence from AEW television.Following a lengthy hiatus, Mercedes Moné returned to AEW on last week’s episode of Dynamite as the mystery wild card entrant in the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. She defeated Alex Windsor to advance to the next round, hoping to go all the way to win the tournament for the second consecutive year.Now, Mercedes Moné addressed her nearly six-month AEW absence
  
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• AEW Accuses Ryan Nemeth of Misleading Conduct

  10-06-2026 21:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling and Ryan Nemeth appear to remain at odds.Nemeth made headlines in February 2025 when he filed a formal complaint in California Superior Court against AEW, Tony Khan, and Phil Brooks (CM Punk). In the complaint, Nemeth alleged assault, professional retaliation, and being blacklisted from the industry. He also accused his former promotion of breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.Two months later, Nemeth voluntarily d
  
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• Rey Mysterio’s Daughter Taking Major Step Toward WWE Career

  10-06-2026 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Aalyah Mysterio may be one step closer to a WWE career.The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio stepped into the WWE Performance Center last September to do some basic in-ring drills while Rey prepared to make his in-ring comeback on WWE TV. Six months later, Aalyah returned to the PC, this time for more extensive training sessions that spanned two weeks.According to Rey, this, coupled with Aalyah’s growing passion for wrestling, has now led her to pursu
  
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• CM Punk’s WWE Status Clarified Amid Rumors About His Absence

  10-06-2026 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new “update” has emerged regarding the rumors surrounding CM Punk’s WWE status.CM Punk has been absent from WWE television since his appearance on RAW after WrestleMania 42. While fans are eagerly anticipating his return, rumors have surfaced suggesting backstage issues between him and the promotion, leading the former World Heavyweight Champion to request his release.Now, Fightful (via Fightful Select) has addressed all the rumors. While they did not substa
  
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• Memphis Honors WWE Legend Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler by Renaming Street After Him

  10-06-2026 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Memphis City Council has renamed a street in honor of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler.During its June 9 meeting, the Memphis City Council passed a resolution renaming Homer Street between Given and Rhea Avenues, near Treadwell Middle School in Memphis, in honor of legendary WWE wrestler and commentator Jerry Lawler.The resolution was on the council’s consent agenda and passed with unanimous support from all council members. The date for the street re
  
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• WWE Star Sheamus Suffers Brutal Head Injury in Gym Accident (Photos)

  10-06-2026 20:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Sheamus has seemingly been inching closer to a WWE return since undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury in December 2025. A recent gym accident, however, may have resulted in a potential setback.In Instagram, Sheamus revealed a brutal head injury he suffered from a “gym fail.” A close-up showed a bloody gash on his head.
  In another image, Sheamus could be seen holding a towel to the wound while blood trickled down his arm, face, and Boston Celtics jersey.
  
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• Wrestler Arrested After Allegedly Slamming Man Through Glass Table at Bachelor Party

  10-06-2026 20:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Real American Freestyle wrestler Georgio Poullas was arrested after allegedly slamming another person through a glass table at a bachelor party.Georgio Poullas (26) was arrested alongside his brother Nicholas on June 5 after an oceanfront bachelor party in Delray Beach, Florida, ended in a brawl. He’s part of Real American Freestyle, a promotion started by Eric Bischoff and late WWE legend Hulk Hogan.
  According to a police report, as first reported by Boca Dai
  
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• Triple H Had an Obsession With Pickles In WWE Movie ‘Inside Out’

  10-06-2026 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During his heyday as a WWE star, Triple H was no stranger to starring in movies. One of those, Inside Out, saw the legend becoming obsessed with a particular food.
  In 2011, Triple H starred in the crime film Inside Out, directed by Artie Mandelberg and written by Dylan Schaffer. The film followed the story of AJ, an ex-con who is trying to live a normal life after serving 13 years in prison. However, his plans are derailed when his friend kills someone, and he must protect him from a mob boss.A
  
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• William Regal Reveals Severity of Neck Injury That Ended His In-Ring Career

  10-06-2026 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  William Regal reveals the severity of his neck injury as of 2016.Pro wrestling fans have not seen William Regal in a ring since December 2013, when he took on Cesaro (now known as AEW’s Claudio Castagnoli) on WWE NXT. According to Regal, this is due in part to a long-standing neck injury, which extends back to the 1990s.Recently on X, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion shared an MRI taken of his neck in 2016. Per the doctor, the damage was so extensive that it mirro
  
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