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• AJ Styles Reveals Major Secret Behind His WWE Retirement

  02-09-2026 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles had already decided that his WWE retirement would include a symbolic farewell, but the moment didn’t happen exactly when fans expected. After his final match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, Styles made a choice that left many wondering whether his retirement plans had changed.Styles entered the Royal Rumble knowing he was stepping into the ring for the final time. He admitted the reality of the moment affected him before the match.“I did know tha
  
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• New Details Emerge on Ex-AEW Star Andy Williams’ Final Moments

  07-09-2026 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New details have emerged regarding the final moments of Andy Williams, best known to wrestling fans as The Butcher, following his tragic passing over the weekend.Williams, who competed for AEW as part of The Butcher & The Blade, wrestled at an Enjoy Wrestling event on Saturday before suffering a medical emergency at ringside.According to Enjoy Wrestling, Williams collapsed after his match and hit his head on the floor. The promotion’s two doctors on st
  
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• WWE Star Believes Current Contract Will Be His Last After Signing Multi-Year Deal

  07-09-2026 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Baron Corbin believes his current multi-year contract with the promotion could be his last.Ahead of Sunday Night’s Main Event, Baron Corbin spoke with Adam Barnard of TheSportster. During the interview, he addressed having his WWE return match at SummerSlam 2026, where he defeated Trick Williams to win the United States Championship.He recounted his thought process before the match, believing his current WWE run would be great. He noted that when he signed a m
  
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• WWE Nearly Stopped Former TNA Champion From Bringing Title to Royal Rumble

  07-09-2026 18:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mickie James details how WWE nearly stopped her from entering the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble match as the TNA Knockouts World Champion.During her recent appearance on Wrestling Life In-Depth Interviews, Mickie James looked back at competing in the 2022 WWE Women’s Royal Rumble. She entered the match to her Hardcore Country music and was holding the TNA Knockouts World Championship. It was the first crossover between the two promotions.Mickie James thanked former WWE
  
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• WWE Champion Lands Movie Role Alongside Hellboy Star Ron Perlman

  07-09-2026 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green is adding another acting credit to her résumé, as she has joined the cast of the upcoming comedy-adventure We Could Be Heroes.This isn’t Green’s first movie role. The WWE star was cast alongside Rory Culkin in the horror-thriller Red Wedding in the lead-up to WrestleMania 42.“I’m gonna tell what I’m most excited for. I would do anything with anybo
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Credits WWE Signings With Creating His Big Break in NJPW

  07-09-2026 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Will Ospreay said several stars signing with WWE helped him get his big break in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.During a recent interview with Mateusz Łaska for Extreme Channel Poland, AEW World Champion Will Ospreay was asked what advice he’d give wrestlers like him at the beginning of their journey. Ospreay said he’d tell them not to perform for the money, and to do it for the love of the game and the experience. He noted that he competed for meager amou
  
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• Alexa Bliss Shuts Down Retirement Claim Following WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event

  07-09-2026 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss has addressed a fan’s claim that she may be looking to retire. This was following her appearance at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event.The WWE Superstar was part of the event’s six-woman tag team action. She joined forces with Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley against Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin.The match ultimately ended with Cargill scoring the victory for her team. The former WWE Women’s Champion dropped Flair with Jaded to secure the win.Al
  
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• AJ Styles Identifies Major Issue Holding WWE NXT Talent Back

  07-09-2026 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles urges WWE NXT talent to develop their own identity.After he retired from in-ring competition at Royal Rumble 2026, WWE inducted AJ Styles into its Hall of Fame. He then continued working in the company as a talent scout. Moreover, he recently revealed that he has taken a permanent position as a coach in NXT.Speaking on the latest episode of his The AJ Styles Show podcast, the Phenomenal One discussed mentoring Keanu Carver and Saquon Shugars in NXT. He al
  
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• Major WWE Star Expected To Return on Tonight’s RAW — Report

  07-09-2026 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A major name could reportedly resurface on WWE RAW this week.RAW is set to feature several notable names tonight. The show will be heading to the Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. The episode will stream live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET. Stars to feature include Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca, and Penta, among others.With plenty of action already lined up, WWE could also have a surprise in store for fans watching tonight. One former Women’s Champ
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Hates Iconic Hardcore Holly Move After Suffering Concussion

  07-09-2026 17:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Zoey Serrano (Zoey Stark) says she hates taking the Alabama Slam, which was made famous by Hardcore Holly.WWE released Zoey Serrano in April 2026 while she was recovering from a torn ACL and MCL that she suffered in May 2025. She returned to the ring in July at a RevPro event and recently returned to TNA Wrestling.During her recent Zoey’s 101 session on X/Twitter, where she answers 101 fan questions, Serrano revealed the two moves she hates to take in
  
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• WWE Star Announces Birth of Third Child and Says He’s ‘Retired’

  07-09-2026 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Angelo Dawkins has welcomed another addition to his family.Dawkins and his wife, Grade Russo, previously welcomed two sons. Their first child was born in July 2020, with WWE reporting the birth on July 9 of that year.The couple welcomed their second child in September 2024. Dawkins announced the arrival of his second son on September 25, 2024, sharing the news with fans on social media.Dawkins’ announcement comes while The Street Profits have been absent fro
  
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• Malakai Black Wins World Championship Months After WWE Release

  07-09-2026 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Malakai Black (Aleister Black) is the new PROGRESS World Champion.WWE released Malakai Black and his wife, Zelina Vega, as part of the post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts in April 2026. He last competed for the promotion in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the April 17 episode of SmackDown.He and Zeling Vega recently became free agents, and the latter now goes by the name Xelina. Both had their first match since their WWE release at
  
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Former AEW Star

  07-09-2026 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Cody Rhodes paid an emotional tribute to late former AEW star Andy “The Butcher” Williams.Andy Williams (48) passed away after a medical emergency during an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania, on September 5. He’s known for his time in All Elite Wrestling, where he teamed up with his longtime tag team partner Jesse “The Blade” Guilmette/Braxton Sutter. He was also the founding member and guitarist of the metalcore band Ever
  
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• Kairi Sane Fuels AEW Signing Rumors With Interesting Social Media Activity

  07-09-2026 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Kairi Sane appears to be hinting at a potential AEW debut with her interesting social media activity.WWE released former Women’s Tag Team Champion Kairi Sane. This was along with several other stars, as part of the post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts in April. She recently became a free agent, but has yet to return to the ring. She last competed on the April 20, 2026, episode of RAW.Kairi Sane Likes Comment About Potential AEW MoveKairi Sane recently spa
  
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• AJ Styles Thinks Roman Reigns Didn’t Like Him After WWE Debut

  07-09-2026 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles was arguably one of the most beloved stars backstage during his wrestling career. However, the wrestling legend believes Roman Reigns wasn’t very fond of him when he made his WWE debut.AJ Styles and Roman Reigns first faced each other on WWE TV during Styles’ WWE debut in the 2016 Men’s Royal Rumble Match. The duo went on to work together extensively months later.AJ Styles Says His Rivalry With Roman Reigns Changed Their Relationshi
  
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• Brandi Rhodes Breaks Silence After Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton

  07-09-2026 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brandi Rhodes has reacted to Cody Rhodes’ latest match against Randy Orton. Cody Rhodes faced Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. Orton eventually defeated Rhodes after a brutal matchup.The match was a rematch from WWE WrestleMania 42 where Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship. Orton had been away since losing to Cody at WrestleMania. He later returned at SummerSlam and cost Rhodes an opportunity from regaining the U
  
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• WWE Star Reveals His Biggest Frustration From Past Year

  07-09-2026 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The new WWE NXT Champion Grayson Waller is flying high. However, his journey back to NXT was not always smooth. At WWE NXT Heatwave 2026, Waller changed everything. He won a Fatal 4-Way match to become NXT Champion.Waller recently opened up about his toughest moment. He had a difficult year on the main roster and eventually teamed up with The New Day. However, he wasn’t doing much inside the ring. This came after his tag team split with Austin Theory.WWE star Grayson Wall
  
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• John Cena Reveals Why The US Title Open Challenge Was Special

  07-09-2026 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  17-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena recently discussed his US Title Open Challenge. The popular series began after WWE WrestleMania 31 in 2015. Cena defended the championship every week against challengers.The open challenge helped make the United States Championship important. Cena faced several notable stars during the memorable run. His opponents included Sami Zayn, Cesaro, Kevin Owens, and Dean Ambrose, now known as Jon Moxley.
  
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• WWE Star Almost Debuted As CM Punk’s Manager

  07-09-2026 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Mickie James recently revealed something interesting. She almost debuted as CM Punk’s manager in WWE. James eventually became known for her storyline with Trish Stratus.Her original WWE debut plans were very different. James made her WWE debut back in 2005. She initially appeared as a huge Trish Stratus fan. Her character later became obsessed with Stratus. This eventually led to their WrestleMania 22 championship match.However, WWE had several other pla
  
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• Frankie Kazarian Reveals Why Avery Wasn’t Ready to Face AJ Francis

  07-09-2026 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star Frankie Kazarian recently opened up about Avery Styles. The two have been connected since Styles joined TNA. At TNA Lockdown, Styles announced his signing with TNA. Kazarian immediately came out and confronted the youngster.Kazarian welcomed Styles but also gave him a warning. He told Styles not to trust everyone backstage. The warning became important during TNA Impact when AJ Francis challenged Styles to a match on television. Styles accepted before Kazar
  
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• After Shocking Attack on Oba Femi at SNME, Bronson Reed Sends Chilling Message

  07-09-2026 14:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Despite speculation and reports, Bronson Reed’s return to WWE at Sunday Night’s Main Event was shocking and nothing short of spectacular. During the match between Bron Breakker and Oba Femi, Reed appeared in the ring while Logan Paul and other members of The Vision caused major discord.
  Reed then joined Breakker and attacked Femi, leaving The Ruler lying in a wake of destruction. Since then, Reed has taken to social media to send out an ominous message to the WWE ro
  
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• WATCH: Lexis King Gets Engaged To Former WWE Talent

  07-09-2026 14:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lexis King, who currently performs in WWE under the NXT brand, has gotten engaged to a talent formerly associated with the promotion. Notably, King has been part of WWE since 2023 and has performed prominently. This includes becoming the final winner of the WWE Speed Championship.Lexis King and Carolina Cruz announce their engagementLexis King and former WWE talent Carolina Cruz recently announced their engagement on social media. On Instagram, Cruz shared multiple photos with
  
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• WWE RAW Sept. 7 Preview & Speculation: Money in the Bank Qualifiers & SNME Fallout

  07-09-2026 14:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE RAW episode for September 7 is shaping up to be a blockbuster show. It will be the first RAW after the inaugural Sunday Night’s Main Event and will include the immediate aftermath of what happened on September 6. Additionally, the qualifiers for Money in the Bank will begin during this edition of RAW.WWE RAW deals with the fallout from Sunday Night’s Main Event on Sept. 7This Monday’s Night RAW will take place in Birmingham, Alabama, and will feature t
  
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• Cody Rhodes Could Be Headed for a Heel Turn After SNME, According to WWE Fans

  07-09-2026 05:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes may have taken another step toward a heel turn following his chaotic match with Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event on Sept. 6. While Orton walked away with the win, it was Rhodes’ actions during the fight that left fans wondering whether The American Nightmare is slowly losing his way.The rivalry has been building since Orton helped ensure CM Punk remained WWE Champion at SummerSlam by preventing Rhodes from reclaiming the title. Their feud had
  
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• WWE Seemingly Suffers Bizarre Botch at Sunday Night’s Main Event

  07-09-2026 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE appeared to suffer an unusual production botch during Sunday Night’s Main Event on Sept. 6 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  The mistake happened before a six-woman tag team match and involved a name fans weren’t expecting to see on the arena screen.Kelly Kelly graphics accidentally appear during Tatum Paxley’s entranceCharlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss had already made their way to the ring when Tatum Paxley initiated her entrance. However, as the former NXT Women’
  
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• Randy Orton Bleeds & Begs Cody Rhodes for Mercy Before Stealing the SNME Win

  07-09-2026 05:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton once again showed why he is one of WWE’s best when it comes to psychological warfare. The Viper played with Cody Rhodes’ emotions before stealing a victory at Sunday Night’s Main Event.The highly anticipated WrestleMania rematch between Orton and Rhodes headlined WWE’s first Sunday Night’s Main Event, with Rhodes competing in front of his hometown crowd. What followed was a chaotic and bloody battle that saw both superstars push each ot
  
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• Paul Heyman Gets Mysterious Phone Call at SNME, but Who’s Calling?

  07-09-2026 04:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman left WWE fans with another mystery after receiving an unexpected phone call at Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6. The call came moments after chaos involving Oba Femi, Bron Breakker and The Vision. The identity of the person on the other end remains a mystery.Heyman was backstage watching footage of the match when Cathy Kelley approached him for an explanation. She wanted answers about Bronson Reed’s surprise return and attack on Femi, which ended
  
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• WWE & Rest of Wrestling World Pay Tribute to Memphis Wrestling Legend Bill Dundee

  07-09-2026 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Memphis Wrestling legend Bill Dundee, who passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 82. As news of “Superstar” Dundee’s death spread, WWE and several figures from across the industry began remembering a career that left a lasting mark on the business.Dundee’s son, Jamie Dundee, confirmed that his father died at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday. The cause of death has not been revealed.Born William Cruicksha
  
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• Fans Frustrated After Logan Paul & The Vision Crash Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker

  07-09-2026 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE fans were left frustrated after the highly anticipated showdown between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker at Sunday Night’s Main Event failed to produce a clear winner, thanks to Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri, and the returning The Vision member, Bronson Reed.The match was supposed to answer which of the two powerhouse stars truly deserved to be called the future of the company. Instead, several interferences brought the match to a DQ finish, with many fans blamin
  
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• Liv Morgan Sends Confident Message Before Stephanie Vaquer Title Defense

  07-09-2026 04:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan has made her intentions clear ahead of her next Women’s World Championship defense against Stephanie Vaquer. During Sunday Night’s Main Event (SNME) Countdown show, Morgan used the spotlight to send a confident message before their WrestleMania 42 rematch on Monday Night Raw.The segment followed “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio’s victory over Joe Hendry, with Morgan stepping in to address the upcoming title bout. With The Judgment Day carrying m
  
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