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• Another Backstage Reason Why WWE is Having Jinder Mahal Face Randy Orton for the WWE Title

  05-05-2017 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Jinder Mahal will be facing Randy Orton for the WWE Title at the WWE Backlash PPV on May 21st. We noted that one of the reasons why WWE might be pushing Jinder Mahal and his new alliance with The Singh Brothers is because of WWE’s continued expansion in India, and WWE’s Indian Shop website launching.
  Additionally, The Wrestling Observer is reporting another reason why WWE feels comfortable with the Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal PPV main event i
  
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• WWE Announces Major SmackDown GM Change As Nick Aldis Goes on Leave

  30-06-2026 02:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has confirmed a significant change in SmackDown management following the fallout from Night of Champions.
  Nick Aldis has been placed on administrative leave, forcing the company to appoint a temporary replacement while the situation unfolds.The announcement came during Monday Night RAW. Nevertheless, the full story traces back to a heated confrontation that spiraled out of control after one of the weekend’s biggest matches.It seems the tension backstage finally reache
  
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• Oba Femi Passes Up Major Opportunity for Brock Lesnar Match at WWE SummerSlam 2026

  30-06-2026 02:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi made one of the boldest choices of his WWE career on the June 29 episode of RAW. Instead of using his guaranteed World Championship match, he chose to continue his rivalry with Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam 2026.The decision came just days after Femi won the King of the Ring tournament, which normally earns the winner a world title match at SummerSlam. Rather than announcing whether he would challenge World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns or WWE Champion Sami Zayn,
  
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• Paul Heyman Rudely Snubs Vision Member After Brock Lesnar Return on WWE RAW

  30-06-2026 02:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman made his highly anticipated return on the June 29 edition of WWE RAW. However, it wasn’t just Brock Lesnar’s comeback that grabbed attention.A brief backstage encounter later in the night hinted that Heyman’s priorities may have shifted, leaving one member of The Vision with more questions than answers.While Lesnar’s return changed the road to SummerSlam, Heyman’s cold response backstage may have quietly planted the seeds for another ma
  
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• Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi Set for Major Match at WWE SummerSlam 2026

  30-06-2026 01:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  King of the Ring winner Oba Femi was expected to reveal which world champion he planned to challenge on the June 29 edition of WWE Raw. Instead, his celebration took an unexpected turn when Brock Lesnar returned and set the stage for another blockbuster showdown.With their rivalry already split at one victory apiece, the latest confrontation ensured there will be one final chapter.
  This time, however, the stakes won’t just be personal — they’ll be sur
  
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• John Cena Shows Off Bald Look During Second Hair Transplant

  30-06-2026 01:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has shared another update on his hair restoration journey, showing off a completely bald look after undergoing his second hair transplant.Cena has been open about his hair restoration journey from the beginning. After his first procedure in late 2024, he revealed the procedure gave him a huge confidence boost. Now, after a second session, he is hoping to improve the results even more, even if it means rocking a shaved head for a while.John Cena undergoes a second FUE
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 29

  29-06-2026 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include the fallout from Night of Champions, Chad Gable battling JD McDonagh, World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns Returns, and more! Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from The Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.WWE Raw Card:
  Night of Champions FalloutWorld Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns ReturnsChad Gable vs. JD McDonagh
  WWE Raw Results:This event starts at 6 PM EST. This information will be upda
  
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• NWA Star Tricks Fans With Fake Retirement Before Revealing New Persona

  29-06-2026 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  After seemingly retiring, NWA star Trevor Murdoch shocked fans by appearing on NWA Powerrr with a new persona.
  During the latest episode of the show, Murdoch appeared to take to the ring for one last time after retiring last month. He was then joined by Mike Knox, who brought a gift out for him. In it was a cape and crown, which Murdoch quickly put on.
  As Knox and Kyle Davis knelt before him, Murdoch then crowned himself “King Trevor Murdoch I,” and said that a king “never ret
  
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• Matt and Jeff Hardy Reveal the Most Unusual Autograph Request They’ve Ever Received

  29-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Hardys are no strangers to signing autographs. Recently, the duo opened up about some of the weirder items they’ve been asked to sign.Speaking to Scott Fishman of TV Insider, the legendary duo was asked about some of the things they’re asked to sign. Matt Hardy brought up one item in particular that surprised the pair.“There was one we signed that the people at TNA weren’t sure they should let us do it or not. There was a female who asked if she coul
  
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• WWE Legend ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase Reflects on His ‘Cowboy Phase’ in the ’80s

  29-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Ted DiBiase recently took to social media to share an old photo of the star during a particularly hilarious phase of his career.
  In a recent post on X, the “Million Dollar Man” shared a photo of himself in Japan in 1986. The photo shows DiBiase in cowboy-themed attire, complete with chaps and a vest with frills on it. DiBiase called it his “cowboy phase” in All Japan Pro Wrestling, with many joking about the look in the replies.
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• MLW Provides Baron Corbin Update Amid WWE Return Rumors

  29-06-2026 08:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin‘s future with Major League Wrestling continues to be up in the air, with the company releasing a new update on his status.
  During this week’s episode of MLW Fusion, the company teased that Bishop Dyer (the ring name he’s been using) is currently “at an impasse” in contract negotiations. As for what happens next, MLW tells fans to tune in to next week’s episode of MLW Fusion to see where their talks go.In a follow-up article on th
  
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• Will Ospreay Survives Bloody War to Win AEW Owen Hart Foundation Tournament

  29-06-2026 07:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay defeated Swerve Strickland in a bloody war to win the 2026 men’s AEW Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.The main event of the 2026 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door saw Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland compete in the finals of the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Ospreay walked into the match with a disadvantage as Strickland was undefeated against him in singles competition. Until tonight!The match was tense from the start as both stars wanted to earn an
  
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• Swerve Strickland Pays Tribute to DC’s Lobo at AEW Forbidden Door

  29-06-2026 07:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland and AEW have been promoting Supergirl for some time, and Strickland took to it the next level tonight.
  During his entrance at AEW Forbidden Door for his match against Will Ospreay, Strickland came out in full Lobo gear. The star channeled his inner Jason Momoa as he showed up fully themed as Lobo from the new movie. Strickland rode in on a motorcycle in full biker gear, complete with his own custom logo on the back of his vest and pants.In winn
  
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• Darby Allin Takes Brutal Thumbtack Spot at AEW Forbidden Door

  29-06-2026 07:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Darby Allin took a brutal thumbtack spot during the massive 12-man steel cage match at AEW Forbidden Door.The penultimate match of the 2026 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view featured the 12-man steel cage match between Team Briscoe and Team MJF-Don Callis Family. The promotion introduced a custom circular cage for the massive contest. The bout was chaotic as expected, as the stars used all the weapons they could get their hands on, including an NES console and a pair of controllers, to inf
  
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• Thekla Cuts Off Starlight Kid’s Mask, Spits In It at AEW Forbidden Door

  29-06-2026 06:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thekla made a huge statement tonight, sending a message to the AEW roster and Starlight Kid in the process.
  At AEW’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Thekla and Starlight Kid competed for the AEW Women’s World Championship. Not only did Thekla win, but she also humiliated Starlight Kid in the process, cutting off her mask.The match saw the AEW Women’s World Champion come out on top after hitting a massive spear followed by two stomps. After the match, Thekla then kept things going
  
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• Mercedes Moné Makes History With Back-To-Back Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Wins

  29-06-2026 06:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné becomes the first AEW star to win back-to-back Owen Hart Foundation Tournaments.Mercedes Moné returned to AEW on the June 3, 2026, episode of Dynamite as the mystery wild card entrant in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, defeating Alex Windsor in the quarterfinals. She then beat Hazuki in the semifinal and advanced to the final at Forbidden Door, where she faced Maya World.Maya World gave Mercedes Moné a tough challenge at t
  
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• Jay White Returns to AEW After More Than a Year Away Due to Injury

  29-06-2026 05:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jay White is finally back in AEW after more than a year away due to injury.“Switchblade” Jay White was out of in-ring action since March 2025 as he underwent surgeries to repair his hand and shoulder. His appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026 for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement caused fans to believe he could be good to return to the ring. However, it took five more months for him to get physical inside the squared circle, and it happened at AEW x NJ
  
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• WWE’s Kendal Grey Pays Tribute to Kurt Angle With NXT Title Win

  29-06-2026 05:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kendal Grey paid tribute to Kurt Angle with her WWE NXT Women’s Championship win at Great American Bash.Kendal Grey became the No.1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship by defeating Kelani Jordan on the June 9, 2026, episode of NXT. She faced Lola Vice for the title in the main event of the Great American Bash event earlier tonight.After a hard-fought match that lasted a bit over 15 minutes, Kendal Grey scored a pinfall victory by performing a springboard Shad
  
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• Wren Sinclair Celebrates WWE Title Defense With Pride Month Dedication

  29-06-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wren Sinclair walked into NXT Great American Bash for her Speed Championship defense wearing Pride Month-inspired gear.Wren Sinclair captured the WWE Women’s Speed Championship from Fallon Henley in March 2026. She made her first title defense 104 days later at tonight’s NXT Great American Bash event, putting it on the line against Arianna Grace. Grace had earned the opportunity after defeating Izzi Dame in the final of the No.1 contenders tournament.She retained th
  
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• Sami Zayn’s First Appearance as WWE Champion Announced

  29-06-2026 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s first appearance following his shocking Undisputed WWE Championship victory has been announced.Sami Zayn shocked the world and proved his doubters wrong at the Night of Champions Premium Live Event this past Saturday, and defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. He delivered an emotional speech after the match and celebrated with the Riyadh crowd.While fans have already started speculating about what’s next for
  
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• AEW Debuts Round Steel Cage at Forbidden Door

  29-06-2026 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW introduces a new circular steel cage design for the Forbidden Door main event.The main event of the 2026 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view will feature a massive 12-man steel cage match. Team Briscoe, comprising Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly, Konosuke Takeshita, and Darby Allin, will take on Team MJF, comprising the reigning AEW World Champion and Don Callis Family’s Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, and Andrade El &Iac
  
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• Mick Foley Reflects on Owen Hart’s Legacy as AEW Honors Him with Annual Tournament

  29-06-2026 02:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As AEW looks to crown a new pair of Owen Hart Foundation Cup winners, former WWE legend Mick Foley appeared on the promotion’s broadcast to reflect on Hart’s legacy.
  AEW’s Forbidden Door will feature the finals of the Cup, and in a new promo for it, both Foley and Jeff Jarrett appeared to talk about Hart. Foley reflected on the pair’s friendship when they first met in their careers.
  “Owen Hart was one of my best friends. We hit it off the moment I
  
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• Nic Nemeth Defeats Mike Santana to Regain TNA World Championship at Slammiversary

  29-06-2026 01:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nic Nemeth is the new TNA World Champion.Nic Nemeth earned the title shot by cashing in his Call Your Shot Gauntlet trophy, which he co-won with Frankie Kazarian at Bound for Glory 2025. The two stars pushed each other to their limits in the match that lasted 15 minutes.After a series of back-and-forth action, Ryan Nemeth got into the ring. However, the referee got in between him and Mike Santana and ordered the younger Nemeth brother to go to the back. Nic Nemeth then used the distraction to h
  
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• TNA Wrestling Brings Back Destination X After Nine Years, Announces Bound For Glory Location

  29-06-2026 01:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling announced the return of Destination X and the location of Bound for Glory at Slammiversary.During the Slammiversary pay-per-view, TNA Wrestling announced that the Destination X event will return after nine years. The event will take place at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
  The last time Destination X took place on pay-per-view was in August 2017, when TNA Wrestling operated under the name Global Force Wrestling. None of the wres
  
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• Konnan Announced as 2026 TNA Hall of Fame Inductee

  29-06-2026 01:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Konnan is being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame.
  TNA made the announcement at Sunday’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. Ahead of the main event, TNA aired a video package featuring Mike Santana paying tribute to Konnan.
  “It’s hard to put into words how much love, appreciation and gratitude I have for you,” Santana began.
  Santana spoke about how Konnan not only opened doors for him in TNA, but also gave a platform to so many Latino wrestlers in the business
  
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• AEW Forbidden Door: Review, Grades, Card For June 28

  29-06-2026 00:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our AEW Forbidden Door results for tonight feature a stacked crossover card headlined by a steel cage match, as MJF and The Don Callis Family collide with Team Briscoe in a massive multi-man showdown. The event also includes Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland in the Men’s Owen Hart Cup Final, Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Jon Moxley defending the AEW Continental Championship against Bandido, Thekla defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against Starlight Kid, and more.AEW Fo
  
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• Xia Brookside Wins TNA Knockouts Championship at Slammiversary

  29-06-2026 00:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Xia Brookside is the new TNA Knockouts World Champion.After weeks of tension, Xia Brookside challenged her former tag team partner, Lei Ying Lee, for the TNA Knockouts World Championship at the Slammiversary pay-per-view. As the daughter of veteran wrestler and coach Robbie Brookside, she entered the event facing nepotism accusations and sought to prove herself.The animosity between the two stars was evident throughout the contest as they took each other to their limits in a match that lasted n
  
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• WWE NXT The Great American Bash Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 28

  29-06-2026 00:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include Myles Borne defending the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair defending the Women’s Speed Championship against Arianna Grace, Shiloh Hill clashing with Tristan Angels, Tatum Paxley challenging Zaria for the NXT Women’s North American Championship, Naraku challenging Tony D’Angelo for the NXT Championship, and Lola Vice defending the NXT Women’s Championship a
  
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• Eddie Edwards Attacks Moose’s Wife and Son at TNA Slammiversary

  29-06-2026 00:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Eddie Edwards put his hands on Moose’s wife and son at TNA Slammiversary, but lived to regret it.The 2026 TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view featured Moose looking for retribution against Eddie Edwards after the latter kicked him and JDC out of The System with Brian Myers and new members Bear Bronson and Cedric Alexander. They competed in a No Surrender match, which could only end if JDC, who was on Moose’s corner, or Alisha Edwards, who was on Edwards’ corner, threw in the towel.
  
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• Former WWE Star Apollo Crews Makes Surprise TNA Debut With New Name

  28-06-2026 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Apollo Crews made his TNA debut, and he’ll be using a “new” name moving forward.
  Crews was revealed as one of the mystery opponents for Mustafa Ali in his International Championship defense at Slammiversary. The match was originally advertised as a singles open challenge, but Santino Marella stepped in and found a second opponent to make it a triple threat.
  Rich Swann was revealed as the first opponent, followed by Crews, who is now using the name Uhaa Nation.UHAA NATION MAKES
  
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