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• Another Injured WWE Star Reportedly Cleared to Return to the Ring

  14-06-2017 16:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we have been noting throughout the week, several injured WWE stars have received clearance to return to the ring, and yet another name has been added to that list.
  As seen on Raw and Smackdown this week, injured stars Emma and Zack Ryder made their TV returns, and we reported yesterday that both Braun Strowman and The Revival’s Dash Wilder have been cleared to return.
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is now reporting that Smackdown Live star Rusev has been cleared t
  
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• Liv Morgan Reveals What Gives Her the ‘Biggest Ick’ in a WWE Ring

  02-07-2026 22:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan reveals what gives her the “biggest ick” more than anything else in a WWE ring.Ahead of the WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event this past Saturday, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan appeared on JaackMaate’s Happy Hour podcast alongside her on-screen boyfriend Dominik Mysterio. During the conversation, the host asked Mysterio what gives Morgan the biggest ick while competing in the ring, and he correctly guessed that it’s getting he
  
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• Why ESPN Asked WWE to Add More Matches to Night of Champions PLE Card — Report

  02-07-2026 22:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The six-match card for WWE Night of Champions reportedly came at ESPN‘s request.The card for the WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event this past Saturday featured six matches. While the promotion has stuck to a five-match card for most PLEs over the years, WrestleVotes Radio (via Fightful Select) reports that ESPN approached the promotion about adding another match or two to the event’s lineup.ESPN reportedly requested adding more matches to strengthen the paid standalone portio
  
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• WWE Unsure About The Vision’s Future, What It Means for Bron Breakker — Report

  02-07-2026 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What does the future hold for The Vision and Bron Breakker following WWE Night of Champions?Breakker took on Seth Rollins inside a steel cage at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The match turned into a brutal affair. Breakker ended up on the Muta Scale after a spot left him busted wide open.Despite the laceration, Breakker fought through Rollins’ offense until an avalanche Curb Stomp sealed the victory for The Architect. During his post-match promo, Rollins des
  
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• Sami Zayn’s WWE Title Win Was ‘Need to Know’ Basis, Raising Backstage Concern — Report

  02-07-2026 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn‘s shocking win has reportedly become a matter of concern within WWE.Zayn pulled off a miraculous victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of Night of Champions. The finish saw Zayn counter Rhodes’ Cross Rhodes attempt into a roll-up pin for the win.An elated Zayn then cut an emotional post-match promo, saying that after going more than a decade without receiving
  
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• IYO SKY Is Queen Of The Ring, Shida Wins TBS Title, Knockouts TV Tourney — Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up

  02-07-2026 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IYO SKY wins the 2026 Queen Of The Ring tournament. Hikaru Shida claims the vacant TBS Championship. Traci Brooks introduces the TNA Knockouts TV Title, and more!IYO SKY Wins Queen Of The RingA fierce Queen of the Ring tournament has resulted in a new crown holder and a major rematch for set for SummerSlam.The finals of the 2026 tourney pitted WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan against “The Genius of the Sky” IYO SKY at WWE Night of Champions. SKY cemented
  
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• WWE Have Had ‘Significant’ Internal Discussions About Nick Aldis vs. GUNTHER Match — Report

  02-07-2026 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly had “significant” internal discussions about a Nick Aldis vs. GUNTHER match.Former World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER had several verbal confrontations with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, blaming him for the circumstances surrounding his multiple failed attempts to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. However, things turned worse when they had a physical altercation during the Night of Champions post-show after the Ring General once again faile
  
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• Update on CM Punk’s WWE Return

  02-07-2026 20:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk is reportedly returning to WWE very soon.Former World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has been absent from WWE television since his appearance on RAW after WrestleMania 42. Amid rumors of a rift between him and the promotion, which were later debunked, Punk kept himself busy and underwent an impressive physical transformation during his time away. He also enjoyed a vacation with his wife, AJ Lee.
  Now, WrestleVotes Radio (via Fightful Select) reports that WWE sources expect
  
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• Injury Update on Kyle Fletcher Following AEW Collision Taping – Report

  02-07-2026 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s an update on Kyle Fletcher following an injury scare at an AEW Collision taping.During the taping for the July 2, 2026, episode of AEW Collision at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California, Kyle Fletcher took on El Phantasmo in a singles match. However, several fans pointed out that the former TNT Champion appeared to have sustained an injury during the contest.
  Amid all the speculations, F4WOnline‘s Bryan Alvarez has shared an update on Kyle Fletcher&rsquo
  
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• Sami Zayn Reveals Unexpected Message From John Cena After WWE Championship Win 

  02-07-2026 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn revealed the encouraging words John Cena shared with him after his surprising WWE Championship win.
  Zayn won the WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. Since then, Zayn has been met with an outpouring of support from his peers and fans. During an appearance on ESPN New York’s Don, Hahn, and Rosenberg, Zayn spoke about how all of the messages he’s received have moved him.
  Zayn said the response has been very touching, and s
  
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• WWE’s Roman Reigns and Nick Khan Attend Michael Rubin’s White Party

  02-07-2026 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Nick Khan were among the WWE personalities who attended Michael Rubin’s White Party.Michael Rubin, the founder and CEO of Fanatics, WWE’s official merchandise partner since 2022, hosted his annual White Party in the Hamptons on Wednesday night. Rubin hosted the fifth installment of his famed party to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.According to an exclusive report from Page Six, the WWE personalities who attended the party include World Hea
  
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• TNA Impact Spoilers For July 1 From Albany, New York — Slammiversary Fallout

  02-07-2026 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling taped the first of two days of Impact television tapings at the Broadview Center in Albany, New York. Content will air on future episodes of Xplosion and TNA Impact, including the July 2 show.
  Full spoilers from the taping (via False Finish) are below:
  TNA XplosionIndi Hartwell defeated Gabby ForzaTNA iMPACT!KC Navarro defeated Ryan Nemeth
  Navarro was attacked by both Nic and Ryan Nemeth.
  TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament – Heather By Elegance defeated AllieTN
  
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• Eric Young’s Expected Role in WWE After TNA Release Revealed

  02-07-2026 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s an update on Eric Young’s expected role in WWE following his exit from TNA.TNA Wrestling announced yesterday that they have come to terms with the release of former two-time World Champion Eric Young. Later, Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that it was Young who requested his release from the promotion and revealed that the door is open for him to return to WWE.Sapp also noted that Young had always maintained a good relationship with Triple H,
  
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• Gerald Brisco Reveals WWE Superstar’s Name Was A Vince McMahon Rib

  02-07-2026 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gerald Brisco recently confirmed an old explanation for how one WWE superstar’s name came to be.
  Gerald Brisco, a retired wrestler best known for his time in WWE as a producer and in the ring, recently took social media to confirm a post that had been making the rounds. The post in question is an old interview of Tracy Smothers, who performed in the ring as Freddie Joe Floyd, revealing how his in-ring name came to be.
  “Sometime…in the summer of ’96&hell
  
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• Former WWE Star Says One Detail Gave Away Sami Zayn’s Title Win Before The Match

  02-07-2026 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn shocked fans by winning the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions. However, former WWE star Stevie Richards believes WWE accidentally hinted at the result before the match even began.At Night of Champions, Sami Zayn defeated Gunther and Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship for the first time. He pinned Rhodes with a surprise roll-up to capture the title for the first time in his career. After the show, Stevie Richards pointed to one
  
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• Eric Bischoff Explains Why Stone Cold Steve Austin Was Never Vince McMahon’s Creation

  02-07-2026 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of WWE’s greatest stars ever. However, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff believes the iconic character was created by Austin himself, not Vince McMahon.Before becoming Stone Cold Steve Austin, Austin debuted in WWE as The Ringmaster. The gimmick failed before he eventually transformed into the character that defined the Attitude Era.Eric Bischoff says Stone Cold was Steve Austin’s own creationSpeaking on 83 Weeks, Bischoff was asked if h
  
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• Jim Cornette Takes Brutal Shot At John Cena-Endorsed WWE NXT Star

  02-07-2026 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Mason Rook recently found himself at the center of an online feud. Jim Cornette took several shots at the John Cena-endorsed newcomer after his latest NXT match sparked debate on social media.Mason Rook made his WWE NXT debut earlier this year by attacking Tony D’Angelo. He also impressed fans with a top-rope moonsault. Soon after, John Cena publicly backed the rising star. Since then, Rook has continued making his mark in NXT.Jim Cornette blasts John Cena-en
  
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• TNA’s AJ Francis Reveals He Models His Work After WWE Hall Of Famer Yokozuna

  02-07-2026 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA star AJ Francis recently opened up about what legend he models his work after, and his wrestling style in general.Speaking to WrestleZone in a new interview, the star opened up about his moves. He said while other wrestlers are looking to do more technical moves, he’s into doing the “cool stuff,” but not in such a chaotic style.
  “Everybody else wants to do counter to counter, move to move, backflip to whatever. And I do backflips,” Francis said. “I’
  
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• Billy Corgan Says One Undertaker Moment Reminded Him Of Halloween’s Michael Myers

  02-07-2026 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Billy Corgan recently discussed one of The Undertaker’s most iconic WWE moments. While speaking with filmmaker John Carpenter, he pointed out that The Undertaker’s famous sit-up was inspired by Halloween villain Michael Myers.
  The Undertaker’s signature sit-up has long been one of WWE’s most memorable moments. He has previously revealed that he studied horror movies while creating his Deadman character. Michael Myers became one of the biggest inspirations behind the icon
  
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• New Champion Crowned on AEW Dynamite After Multi-Woman Match

  02-07-2026 05:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has crowned a brand-new TBS Champion after a six-woman match on the July 1 episode of AEW Dynamite. With Willow Nightingale forced to vacate the title because of a shoulder injury, six competitors battled in the first-ever Survival of the Fittest match in AEW history. After a lot of eliminations and twists, Hikaru Shida finally won the Championship for the first time.The match featured Harley Cameron, Hikaru Shida, Kris Statlander, Maika, Persephone, and Queen Aminata. It w
  
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• TKO Celebrates Historic WWE-UFC Doubleheader Across Two Countries

  02-07-2026 05:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TKO Group Holdings is celebrating a milestone after successfully staging WWE and UFC events on the same day in two different countries.
  The company highlighted the strong attendance and worldwide fan engagement generated by WWE Night of Champions and UFC Fight Night, calling the June 27 doubleheader a major success.The back-to-back events took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Baku, Azerbaijan, marking the first time TKO had presented a same-night WWE and UFC pairing in the region. It was a on
  
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• AEW’s Tony Khan Came As A ‘Surprise’ To Dark Side of the Ring Creator Evan Husney

  02-07-2026 05:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Tony Khan made a surprise appearance on the latest episode of Dark Side of the Ring, and the show’s producer recently explained how it came to be.
  Speaking on the latest episode of Talk is Jericho, Dark Side of the Ring co-creator Evan Husney talked about the latest episode of the series, which chronicles Jeff Jarrett and TNA‘s rise. Husney said that AEW came into the project late, and that they weren’t expecting Khan to be involved at all. However
  
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• AEW Star Updates Ring Gear After Officially Joining Faction on Dynamite

  02-07-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay has officially started a new chapter in AEW, and he made sure fans noticed. Just after accepting Jon Moxley’s invitation to join the Death Riders on the July 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, Ospreay showed up with updated ring gear.AEW later confirmed on social media that Ospreay is now officially a member of the Death Riders. The new gear made it clear that Ospreay’s decision at Forbidden Door wasn’t a one-time team-up.Will Ospreay debuts new gear in h
  
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• WWE Veteran Says Revoking Donald Trump’s Citizenship Would Reduce Crime

  02-07-2026 04:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wrestling personality Jim Cornette has sparked another political debate after reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship.
  Following the decision, the outspoken veteran posted a strongly worded message targeting President Donald Trump and his family. This continued a long-running pattern of public criticism.The comments came shortly after the Supreme Court rejected Trump’s executive order that sought to end automatic U.S. citizenship for ch
  
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• RFK Jr. Appears to Treat WWE as Real While Appearing Alongside Triple H

  02-07-2026 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A recent television appearance featuring WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H took an unexpected turn when U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. used WWE to make a point about overcoming failure.
  However, his comments quickly caught attention because they appeared to treat WWE competition as if it were entirely real.The discussion took place during a NewsNation interview about the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, with Triple H joining
  
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• AEW Dynamite Revives Cody Rhodes Reference as Kenny Omega Faces Major Stipulation

  02-07-2026 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW brought back one of its most memorable championship storylines on the July 1 episode of Dynamite when MJF offered Kenny Omega a world title match with a career-altering condition.
  In the process, the reigning champion also brought back a familiar Cody Rhodes reference, adding another layer to an already high-stakes confrontation.The proposal came after MJF successfully retained the AEW World Championship against Mark Briscoe, but the champion’s night was far from over
  
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• AEW Star Nearly Uses Power Tool on Chris Jericho During Dynamite Backstage Brawl

  02-07-2026 04:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The rivalry between Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa took a new turn on the July 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, when Ciampa nearly used a power drill on Jericho during a wild backstage fight. With their Beach Break match just around the corner, both wrestlers couldn’t hold back from laying their hands on each other as security struggled to keep them apart.The chaos started during a backstage interview with Renee Paquette. She was talking to Ciampa about his upcoming match wit
  
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• MJF Proposes Hangman Adam Page-Style Stipulation for AEW World Title Match

  02-07-2026 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF has thrown down a massive challenge for Kenny Omega, but the proposed AEW World Championship match isn’t official just yet.During the July 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, the champion offered Omega a title shot with a career-altering catch, leaving the former world champion with a huge decision to make.The proposal came moments after MJF successfully retained the AEW World Championship against Mark Briscoe.
  However, instead of celebrating for long, the champion found himse
  
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• Former WWE Star Reveals What It Means When Paul Heyman Stops Giving Advice

  02-07-2026 03:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman is widely regarded as one of the smartest minds in professional wrestling. Along with being a legendary on-screen manager, he is also known for mentoring WWE talent behind the scenes. Former WWE star Killer Kross (earlier known as Karrion Kross) recently spoke about his experience with Heyman and explained what he thinks it means when Heyman stops giving advice to a wrestler.Speaking on Crazy Train Radio, Kross said Heyman had a huge influence on him even before the
  
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• Dark Side Of The Ring Producer Credits AEW for Helping Save The Series

  02-07-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dark Side of the Ring has become one of wrestling’s most successful documentary series, but according to co-creator and executive producer Evan Husney, it almost never made it to television.
  As it turns out, AEW’s emergence played a surprising role in changing the show’s fortunes.Speaking with POST Wrestling, Husney revealed that the series faced significant skepticism from network executives in 2019. Fortunately, one major industry development helped swing the momentum in its
  
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