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• Alexa Bliss Reflects on Bray Wyatt’s Impact on Her Career

  01-09-2026 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss has opened up about Bray Wyatt’s lasting influence on her WWE career. She revealed how working with Windham Rotunda changed the way she approached character work.The former Wyatt Family member explained that the partnership pushed her creativity in a direction she still carries with her today.Bliss discussed Wyatt’s impact during an appearance on Busted Open Radio. The WWE star looked back at their partnership during the Thunderdome era and what she lear
  
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• Becky Lynch Reveals She Wasn’t WWE’s Original Choice for Historic Title Win

  04-09-2026 08:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch has revealed a surprising detail about her WWE career. Lynch says she wasn’t originally planned to win her first SmackDown Women’s title.In 2016, WWE introduced separate championships after the brand split. SmackDown received its own women’s championship at Backlash. Lynch eventually won the historic six-pack elimination match.She defeated Natalya, Naomi, Nikki Bella, Carmella, and Alexa Bliss. Lynch became the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Ch
  
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• Matt Hardy & Nic Nemeth Set for No DQ TNA World Title Fight

  04-09-2026 08:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA has announced a major title match for next week. TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth will face Matt Hardy in a No DQ rules match.The announcement came after another heated confrontation on TNA Impact. Matt has blamed Nic for Jeff Hardy’s recent attack. The mystery surrounding the attack has deepened.Matt Hardy and Nic Nemeth to battle under No DQ rules on TNA iMPACTOn TNA Impact, Matt Hardy discussed Jeff Hardy’s attack. He recalled losing the tag titl
  
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• Mr. T Blasts His Own Netflix Documentary During Promotional Tour: ‘It’s Garbage’

  04-09-2026 06:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Mr. T gives a brutally honest review of his own Netflix documentary, Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool.The 74-year-old discusses the documentary with The Guardian while promoting the upcoming episode of Netflix’s Untold series. However, instead of praising the project, Mr. T makes it clear that he is very unhappy with director Scott Weintrob’s approach to his story.Mr. T waves off Netflix’s documentary about his life and career“The docu
  
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• WWE’s Chelsea Green Considers Surrogacy as She & Matt Cardona Plan a Family

  04-09-2026 04:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has revealed that she and Matt Cardona are ready to take the next major step in their lives — starting a family. While Green remains focused on her WWE career and other ambitions, she says she’s now comfortable discussing what motherhood could mean for her future in wrestling.Speaking on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Green was asked about three things she was grateful for. Her answer eventually turned personal as she explained that she and Cardona have
  
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• Becky Lynch Says Nia Jax Breaking Her Nose Was the ‘Best Thing’

  04-09-2026 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch has revealed that one of the most painful moments of her WWE career may have ultimately helped take her to an entirely different level. Looking back at Nia Jax’s infamous punch in 2018, Lynch now sees the injury through a very different lens.Lynch discussed the moment during an appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, recalling the SmackDown invasion of RAW ahead of Survivor Series 2018. Jax accidentally broke Lynch’s nose during the brawl, leavin
  
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• Ultra Pro Wrestling’s Troubled History Includes Unpaid Staff & Delay — Report

  04-09-2026 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ultra Pro Wrestling was announced as a spiritual successor to WWF No Mercy, one of the most beloved wrestling games of all time. However, a new report from Insider Gaming has revealed serious problems surrounding the game’s development, including unpaid work, repeated delays, missing rewards, and internal disputes.New report details Ultra Pro Wrestling development issues, unpaid work and missing beltsSam Vallely, founder of Hyperfocus Games, has previously
  
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• NJPW Talent To Make Surprising AEW TV Debut This Week

  04-09-2026 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is bringing a familiar voice from New Japan Pro-Wrestling to its commentary desk for this week’s episode of Collision. Walker Stewart is set to make his official AEW television debut when the Sept. 5 show airs, adding an unexpected twist to the broadcast.AEW taped this week’s Collision on Sept. 2 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. During the taping, Stewart was spotted working alongside the AEW commentary team.PWInsider’s Mike Johns
  
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• Chris Jericho’s Owen Hart Documentary 10 Years in the Making Nears Release

  04-09-2026 03:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Chris Jericho’s Owen Hart documentary is nearing release. The documentary has reportedly been ten years in the making. A private screening recently took place in London, England, during AEW: All In weekend.The Owen Hart Foundation shared details about the screening. Several guests also attended the special private event.New Owen Hart documentary OWEN heads to film festivals and CraveThe documentary is titled OWEN and explores Hart’s life. It will soon begin
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Sparks Wrestling Return Buzz After Four-Year Hiatus

  04-09-2026 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Summer Rae has instigated speculation about an in-ring return after sharing a pair of Instagram Stories showing herself back in wrestling gear. The former WWE Superstar hasn’t competed since 2022. Moreover, her latest posts have fans wondering if she’s preparing to lace up the boots again.Rae, real name Danielle Moinet, first caught attention after posting a video of herself pulling up her boots and adjusting her gear. A second Story showed her fully dressed for the
  
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• Ric Flair Doesn’t Want to Be in ‘Same Category’ as Eric Bischoff Over Omega-Ospreay Take

  04-09-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair has clarified his stance on the AEW All In main event between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega after his earlier comments drew criticism and comparisons to Eric Bischoff. The Nature Boy now wants to make one thing clear — he doesn’t want his opinion grouped with Bischoff’s.Flair initially pushed back against comparisons between Omega and Ospreay’s rivalry and his celebrated matches with Ricky Steamboat. He argued that his rivalry with Steamboat had
  
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• AEW All In 2027 Could Leave Wembley Stadium —Report

  04-09-2026 03:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW All In may be taking a different route in 2027. Following another major edition at Wembley Stadium in London, early backstage indications suggest the event could return to North America next year, although the final destination remains undecided.According to WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, the “general feeling” among people connected to AEW and All In is that the 2027 event will take place somewhere in North America. However, the report stressed
  
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• WWE RAW’s Netflix Era Brings Backstage Frustration Over Censorship— Report

  04-09-2026 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Aug. 31 episode of RAW sparked plenty of discussion after Netflix heavily edited several violent moments from the taped broadcast. Now, the censorship reportedly has some members of WWE’s own post-production department questioning how much control they have over the final product.The biggest flashpoint came when Royce Keys and OTM — Bronco Nima and Lucien Price — attacked Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso in a parking lot. The Usos were left bloodied, but Netf
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card for September 3

  04-09-2026 03:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling presents the latest episode of TNA iMPACT! tonight, September 3, 2026, from the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The episode was taped on August 28 and features several matches with championship implications, including the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Allie & Kiera Hogan issuing an open challenge and a #1 contender’s match for the TNA International Championship.
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  AJ Francis in actionBDE vs. Dutch1 Contender for the TNA International Champio
  
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• Why Brock Lesnar’s WWE SummerSlam Endorsement Shocked Oba Femi

  04-09-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi experienced the biggest night of his WWE career so far when he defeated Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam 2026. However, what happened right after the match surprised the NXT star just as much as the victory itself.The former NXT Champion picked up a huge win over The Beast in the main event of SummerSlam Night 1. After walking away from the ring, Lesnar suddenly turned around and headed back toward Femi.Femi has now revealed that he had no i
  
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• Tony D’Angelo Gets Main Roster Update After NXT Title Loss — Report

  04-09-2026 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony D’Angelo’s NXT Championship reign may be over, but his time in NXT doesn’t appear to be ending. Following his title loss at Heatwave, speculation quickly turned toward a possible move to RAW or SmackDown.D’Angelo dropped the championship to Grayson Waller on Aug. 30 in a Fatal Four-Way match that also featured Cruz Montana and Zilla Fatu. Waller capitalized after Montana hit D’Angelo with Spin the Block, throwing Montana out of the ring before
  
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• Bayley’s WWE RAW Future Takes Shape With Backstage Update — Report

  04-09-2026 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley’s WWE future seems to be getting clearer. A new backstage update suggests that the former Women’s Champion is expected to return to RAW soon.There have been questions about Bayley’s status in recent months, especially with her WWE contract reportedly set to expire soon. The 37-year-old superstar has been written off TV since July 18, when she lost to Valkyria at Saturday Night’s Main Event. After the match, Valkyria attacked her, giving WWE a stor
  
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• The Usos Post ‘Stop B—ing and Do Sum’ After Andrade’s WWE Samoan Comments

  04-09-2026 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Usos have seemingly responded to Andrade El Idolo after the AEW National Champion recently spoke about WWE’s treatment of Samoan and Mexican wrestlers.Andrade made the comments during an interview with Latin Lover, where he talked about several Mexican wrestlers who he feels never got enough chances to make a name for themselves in WWE.While taking names like Santos Escobar, Andrade said WWE has given some Samoan wrestlers several chances to succeed, even when those o
  
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• Trey Miguel Confirms Borderline Personality Disorder ‘Battle’ After TNA Return

  04-09-2026 02:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star Trey Miguel has opened up about his BPD battle as the former TNA X-Division Champion discussed the delicate matter online. Miguel recently returned to TNA Wrestling. He competed in a six-man tag team match.Miguel teamed with BDE and Rich Swann against Order 4. The match also reunited Miguel with Mustafa Ali.Trey Miguel opens up about his Borderline Personality Disorder strugglesFollowing his return, Miguel discussed the effects of BPD. The TNA star discussed his diagno
  
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• AEW’s Claudio Castagnoli’s CMLL Run Draws Strong Backstage Response — Report

  04-09-2026 01:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Claudio Castagnoli has expanded his horizons with his work for AEW and CMLL. The Death Riders member has impressed people backstage in CMLL. Castagnoli has held a dual contract since March. His performances in Mexico have reportedly gained strong praise. His conditioning and stamina have especially impressed CMLL officials.Claudio Castagnoli’s conditioning and stamina have impressed CMLL backstage, says a new reportDave Meltzer discussed Cl
  
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• Released WWE Star Reveals Massive Pay Cut He Was Offered Amid New Level Revelations

  04-09-2026 01:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Luke Menzies, better known as Ridge Holland, has revealed the scale of the pay cut the company offered him before his release.Holland’s WWE contract was originally set to expire on November 14, 2025, and the company had informed him that his contract would not be renewed.However, Holland’s critical comments on social media about his treatment led to his termination on November 5, 2025.Luke Menzies reveals WWE asked him to accept a 56% pay cutNearly a
  
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• Backstage Reason WWE Quickly Put NXT Championship on Grayson Waller — Report

  04-09-2026 01:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller’s NXT move quickly paid dividends as the Australian wrestler captured the NXT Championship at Heatwave. That said, a new report sheds light on when WWE made the call to put the title around his waist.After spending 3 years on the main roster, Grayson Waller made his shocking return on NXT, putting the roster on notice. But fans didn’t know that his NXT move was tied to his major win at NXT Heatwave.WWE laid the foundation for Grayson Waller’s NX
  
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• AEW Collision Spoilers for Sept. 5: Andrade, Motor City Machine Guns & More

  04-09-2026 01:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision spoilers have come to light for the September 5, 2026 edition. The episode was taped Wednesday in Allen, Texas, following AEW Dynamite. Several notable matches and major angles are featured.The taping featured Andrade, Motor City Machine Guns, and other storyline advancements. Former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho also made an appearance.AEW Collision spoilers reveal Andrade, Motor City Machine Guns and more from the Sept. 2 tapingHere are the AEW Collision spoi
  
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• Jim Ross Targets Major AEW PPV for His Commentary Return

  03-09-2026 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Jim Ross hopes to return to the commentary table for a major pay-per-view after undergoing brain surgery.WWE legend and current AEW commentator Jim Ross recently underwent a brain procedure called a shunt. The surgery was done to implant a flexible tube in his brain to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid and redirect it to another area of the body for natural reabsorption. He hoped the surgery would fix his memory and balance issues.Now, speaking on the latest episode
  
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• AEW’s Adam Copeland Set To Face Former TNA World Champion in MLP Debut

  03-09-2026 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA World Champion Steve Maclin is officially set to face AEW’s Adam Copeland at MLP Northern Rising.Reigning AEW World Tag Team Champion Adam Copeland confirmed in July that he will make his Maple Leaf Pro debut at the Northern Rising event on October 3, 2026. The show will take place at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens. The venue is special to Copeland, and he has even mentioned that he’d like to have his retireme
  
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• TNA Authority Figure Lands Pro Wrestler Role in Netflix Series — Report

  03-09-2026 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling’s on-screen Director of Operations, Daria Rae, has reportedly landed a role in a Netflix series.After her exit from WWE, where she performed as Sonya Deville, in February 2025, Daria Rae announced her retirement from in-ring competition. However, she previously noted that the door is open for a future return. She last competed in a match on the February 6, 2025, episode of Main Event against Natalya.After that, she signed with TNA Wrestling, where
  
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• Rumored Size of WWE Pay Cut Offered to Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed Revealed

  03-09-2026 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The massive pay cut WWE asked Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed (Xavier Woods) to take is rumored to be as high as 75%.After making their AEW debuts at All In: London, Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed, now known as the New Level, addressed their exits from WWE. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Kingston revealed that the promotion asked them to take a pay cut of more than 50%. He noted the company also offered them reduced roles.“I will say, it was more than 50%. It w
  
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• Chelsea Green Pitched Hair vs. Hair Match With WWE Hall of Famer for Two WrestleManias

  03-09-2026 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Chelsea Green says she pitched a Hair vs. Hair match with Hall of Famer Nikki Bella for two WrestleMania events.Reigning Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, Vliet brought up her comments from previous interviews, in which she said she was open to doing Hair vs. Hair matches. He asked her if he was serious about it.Chelsea Green Wanted To Face Nikki Bella In Hair V
  
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• Chelsea Green Says 13 Years Flashed Before Her Eyes After Brutal WWE Injury

  03-09-2026 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Chelsea Green says 13 years flashed before her eyes after she suffered a brutal injury at SummerSlam.Chelsea Green won a five-way ladder match at SummerSlam to become the Interim WWE Women’s Champion. The promotion decided to crown an interim title holder after champion Rhea Ripley was sidelined with an injury. However, Green suffered a broken orbital bone during the contest.After the injury, WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis gave Green 30 d
  
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• WWE NXT GM Robert Stone Teases Roster Additions After Recent Main Roster Call-Ups

  03-09-2026 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  General Manager Robert Stone teases additions to the NXT roster after recent main roster call-ups.WWE called up several NXT stars to the main roster earlier this year, including Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, and Oba Femi. Recently, OTM’s Bronco Nima and Lucien Price joined the list, with the promotion teasing Lola Vice’s debut on the September 14, 2026, episode of RAW in Mexico City.Robert Stone Vows To Keep WWE NXT Roster StackedWith
  
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