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• Backstage News On How Issues With Previous Impact Wrestling Management Led To Rockstar Spud Requesting His Release

  01-11-2017 21:36 via wrestlezone.com
  As noted earlier this week, Impact Wrestling granted Rockstar Spud his release from the company, and it was reportedly a business decision without any ill will from him toward the company.
  Related: More Details On Rockstar Spud’s Impact Wrestling Release, Road Dogg Revisits The Norfolk Scope To Remember The DX Invasion
  Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated is reporting while Spud’s release was decision, it ultimately boiled down to having issues with his work visa creating problems
  
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• NXT Star Returns In Different Role on WWE EVOLVE After Months Out With Injury

  10-07-2026 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adriana Rizzo has finally returned to WWE television this week. However, the NXT star returned in a very different role on WWE EVOLVE.Rizzo had been away since suffering a torn ACL and meniscus. She announced the injury back in August 2025. Her last WWE match came during WrestleMania weekend in April 2025. She faced Karmen Petrovic at WWE World before getting injured.A few weeks ago, Rizzo revealed she had been cleared to return. This week, she finally appeared on WWE EVOLVE. I
  
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• WWE’s Stance on Signing Jack Perry Before AEW Re-Signing Revealed — Report

  10-07-2026 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jack Perry has officially committed his future to AEW, but a new report suggests there was never much chance of him switching sides.
  While speculation surrounded his contract status in recent weeks, WWE reportedly wasn’t preparing to make a move if he entered free agency.AEW confirmed Perry’s new contract during the July 8 edition of Dynamite: Beach Break, bringing an end to the uncertainty over one of the company’s original homegrown stars.WWE reportedly show
  
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• Booker T Argues There’s No Such Thing as a WWE Lifer After Sheamus’ Exit

  10-07-2026 04:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion Sheamus’ future has sparked plenty of discussion this week. Now, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has shared why he believes there is no such thing as a “lifer” in the wrestling business.Reports recently claimed WWE offered Sheamus a restructured contract extension. However, the veteran reportedly turned down the offer. His current deal is now expected to expire soon.WWE legend Booker T says nobody stays with one company foreverSpeaking on his Ha
  
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• Former WWE Champion Had High-Level Backstage Backing Before Exit — Report

  10-07-2026 03:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus‘ reported WWE exit has become one of the most talked-about stories in pro wrestling in the past few days. A new report now suggests that he had some backstage backing, and at least one important person behind the scenes tried hard to convince the company to keep him.After reports claimed that the Celtic Warrior turned down a new contract offer, new details have revealed that not everyone in WWE wanted him to leave. The report has also sparked more talk about where
  
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• WWE Scrapped Surprise Guest Plans for Saturday Night’s Main Event — Report

  10-07-2026 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly had an unexpected crossover planned for Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden. However, those plans have now changed due to circumstances outside the company’s control.While one high-profile guest could still appear, fans may not see the originally discussed segment come to life.According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE had explored bringing 2026 NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson into a storyline involving Danhausen during the
  
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• Former World Champion Re-Signs With TNA Wrestling

  10-07-2026 03:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rich Swann‘s time in TNA Wrestling will continue as he’s officially inked a new deal with the company.The former TNA World Champion confirmed the extension in an interview with Daily Star.“I really believe in this company,” he said. “I feel great, I feel like right now TNA is at the spot that it needs to be. We’re killing it every Thursday night. And I’m just happy to be a part of that. I’ve been a part of Impact Wrestling and TNA since 2018. And
  
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• WWE Still Hasn’t Finalized Location for Major 2026 PLE — Report

  10-07-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is still keeping fans waiting for an official announcement on the location of Survivor Series 2026. Now, a new report reveals that major plans for the landmark event have changed behind the scenes.While the company is expected to reveal the host city soon, the road to that decision has reportedly taken a few unexpected turns.The delay has drawn extra attention because this year’s Survivor Series will celebrate its 40th edition, making the choice of venue even more sig
  
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• Long-Absent TNA Star Finally Clearedt to Return

  10-07-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After nearly four months out with an injury, Trey Miguel is finally ready to make his TNA return. The former International Champion has confirmed that he has been medically cleared, bringing his long recovery to an end.Miguel got hurt while defending the TNA International Championship against Mustafa Ali at TNA Rebellion on April 11. During the match, he fractured his kneecap but still managed to finish the match. Ali won the match and ended Miguel’s 57-day titl
  
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• Top TNA Personality Re-Signs With the Company

  10-07-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling has locked in one of its most recognizable on-screen personalities, confirming that Director of Operations Daria Rae has signed a new deal with the promotion.
  The announcement puts an end to questions about her future while signaling that her role on a weekly television show is far from over.Fightful first reported the news before TNA made the agreement official, ensuring Rae will remain a regular fixture on TNA Thursday Night iMPACT!.Daria Rae to remain a key part of TNA programm
  
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• WWE Star’s NXT Booking Has Bully Ray ‘Concerned’

  10-07-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Izzi Dame’s recent run in WWE NXT has caught the attention of at least one Hall of Famer, and not for the reasons many fans might expect. Following another high-profile defeat, Bully Ray has questioned why the former champion hasn’t received a bigger push on the brand.The comments come after Dame fell short in a Women’s North American Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match on the July 7 episode of NXT, adding another setback to what began as
  
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• Former TNA Producer Says Kevin Nash Schmoozed Dixie Carter During Contract Talks

  10-07-2026 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The seventh season of Dark Side of the Ring kicked off with the first two parts of Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA. The documentary looked back at the early days of TNA Wrestling. One of the biggest talking points came from former TNA producer Dave Sahadi and wrestling veteran Jim Cornette. They both made claims about former TNA President Dixie Carter and WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash.Both men alleged that Nash often tried to influence Carter during social gatherings. Thes
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card for July 9

  10-07-2026 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our TNA iMPACT results for tonight feature Xia Brookside defending her Knockouts World Championship against Lei Ying Lee in a No Disqualification Match, The Great Hands challenging The Hardys for the tag team titles, the Knockouts TV Championship Tournament continuing, and more.TNA iMPACT Card
  Xia Brookside (c) vs. Lei Ying Lee – No DQ Match for the TNA Knockouts World ChampionshipThe Hardys (c) vs. The Great Hands – TNA World Tag Team ChampionshipThe Righteous vs. The System vs. Ri
  
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• Paul Wight Believes AEW Star Isn’t Being Used To Full Potential

  09-07-2026 22:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Wight believes a fellow giant is not being used to his full potential by AEW.During his recent interview with Joey Franchize, Paul Wight (FKA The Big Show in WWE) shared that Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita are two AEW stars who have impressed him a lot recently. However, he also believes Satnam Singh is very talented but feels like the promotion hasn’t used him to his full potential yet.Wight noted that he believes Satnam Singh needs someone to
  
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• Karen Jarrett Says Dixie Carter Ruined Lives During TNA Tenure

  09-07-2026 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karen Jarrett didn’t hold back while sharing her thoughts about Dixie Carter.During a recent episode of My World with Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett shared her thoughts about former TNA President Dixie Carter. Carter, who was upset with Karen’s secret relationship with TNA co-founder Jeff Jarrett, stripped the latter of his backstage power, placed him on a leave of absence, and attempted to gain more control in the promotion in 2009. Karen and Jeff Jarrett marri
  
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• CM Punk Reveals Busy July and August Schedule After WWE Title Win

  09-07-2026 21:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has revealed his stacked summer tour schedule after becoming the new Undisputed WWE Champion.This week’s episode of RAW in Chicago featured CM Punk dethroning Sami Zayn to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. While he’s getting some online criticism for jumping straight into the title picture after his hiatus, with most claiming he’s turning into a part-time champion, Punk is already putting those doubts to rest by announcing a loaded summer schedul
  
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• Mike Santana Fuels WWE Rumors With Cryptic New Post

  09-07-2026 21:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana’s new cryptic post has fueled rumors amid speculation about his WWE signing.Former TNA World Champion Mike Santana’s future has been a talking point for the past few weeks after reports indicated that his contract with the promotion will be up by mid-July. He dropped the title to Nic Nemeth at Slammiversary last month, and it was later reported that he was not scheduled for any other shows, hinting that he’s done with the company.Reports also note
  
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• AJ Styles’ Son Avery Styles Set for GCW Debut

  09-07-2026 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles’ son, Avery Styles, is set to make his GCW debut.Avery Styles (19), the second son of WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles, made his in-ring debut at a Squared Circle Action event on June 26, 2026. He performed his father’s famous slide under the guardrail and Phenomenal Forearm spot, and also hit the Styles Clash on his opponent, Ashton Martin, to get the victory. AJ Styles counted the pinfall.Avery recently applied to trademark the ring name “Avery Styles,&
  
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• Eric Bischoff Says Sheamus’ WWE Exit Is Part of ‘The Circle of Freaking Life’

  09-07-2026 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Bischoff recently commented on Sheamus’ WWE exit.Recent reports revealed that Sheamus is leaving WWE after nearly 20 years with the promotion. WCW and WWE legend Eric Bischoff addressed the Celtic Warrior’s exit on a recent episode of his 83 Weeks podcast, and didn’t seem surprised by it.Co-host Conrad Thompson clarified that Sheamus is not leaving because his contract is expiring, but because the company is cancelling his deal due to him refusing to take
  
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• Finn Bálor Confirms WWE Had Big Plans for The Demon vs. The Fiend

  09-07-2026 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Finn Bálor has revealed that a Demon vs. The Fiend match was in the works.The inaugural WWE Universal Champion Finn Bálor was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, he was asked whether there were any plans for him in his Demon King gimmick to face the late Bray Wyatt as The Fiend. Wyatt debuted the character in 2019 against Bálor, who was in his regular persona, and defeated him at that year&rsquo
  
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• AJ Styles Reveals How His Boneyard Match With The Undertaker Came Together

  09-07-2026 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles says he pitched matches with other WWE legends before the Boneyard match against The Undertaker came together.The main event of WrestleMania 36 Night One in 2020 featured the Boneyard match between The Undertaker and AJ Styles. Originally scheduled to be a regular contest, it was changed to a cinematic-style bout after the event had to be held in an empty Performance Center due to the COVID-19 pandemic.AJ Styles originally pitched to face Triple H and Shawn MichaelsSp
  
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• WWE NXT Sets No. 1 Contenders Match, Two Title Bouts for July 14

  09-07-2026 10:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New number one contenders emerged on Tuesday night’s episode of WWE NXT. As a result, two title bouts are set for next week.On this week’s NXT, Layla Diggs conquered Thea Hail, Lizzy Rain, and Izzi Dame in an NXT Women’s North American Championship contender’s match. Her win came after she landed a moonsault on Hail, then pinned her. Diggs has now earned the right to challenge Zaria for her title on the July 14 edition of NXT. The event will emanate from
  
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• Booker T Wants This WWE Star To Get ‘His Big Push’ Amid Fiery RAW Promo

  09-07-2026 10:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T hopes to see WWE star LA Knight get his long-awaited push.Former United States Champion LA Knight came face-to-face with Seth Rollins on WWE Raw this week, claiming that the likes of Rollins and the Bloodline had hindered his momentum in recent years. On a larger scale, Knight accused Rollins and Roman Reigns of hogging the spotlight, which in turn made it difficult for any new stars to break through in WWE. Nevertheless, “The Megastar” vo
  
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• Bully Ray Says ‘You’re Wrong’ if You Don’t See NXT Star as WWE’s Future

  09-07-2026 10:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bully Ray thinks very highly of a certain WWE NXT star.Kendal Grey‘s career as a pro wrestler has yielded great success so far. According to WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray, it will likely remain that way.On the latest edition of Busted Open After Dark, Ray heaped praise on Grey, who headlined this week’s WWE NXT episode with a successful NXT Women’s Championship defense. Coming out of it, Ray sees potential for Grey to ascend even higher in WWE. And
  
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• Drew McIntyre Honors Sheamus Following WWE Exit

  09-07-2026 10:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre has honored Sheamus on his way out of WWE.Former WWE Champion Sheamus is set to leave WWE imminently, but before he does, several of his current and former colleagues paid tribute to him across social media. This includes his former tag team partner and long-time friend, Drew McIntyre.McIntyre honored “The Celtic Warrior” with a pair of photos on X, one of which appeared to be a throwback from their days on the independent wrestling scene. Th
  
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• Kenny Omega Wins Second AEW World Title After Defeating MJF on Dynamite

  09-07-2026 05:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega wins the AEW World title once again. He defeated MJF in the main event of AEW Dynamite: Beach Break to win the championship for the second time in his career.The match had huge stakes. Omega accepted MJF’s condition that if he lost, he would never get another shot at the AEW World Championship. With his final chance on the line, Omega fought through MJF’s mind games and cheating to win the title.Kenny Omega survives MJF’s tricks to become championT
  
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• Willow Nightingale Returns to Win Women’s Casino Gauntlet on AEW Dynamite

  09-07-2026 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale made her return on the July 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, winning the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match to become the new number one contender for the Women’s World Championship.After spending nearly two months recovering from a shoulder injury, the former TBS Champion entered the match as the eighth and final participant before defeating Julia Hart to earn a title shot against AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla at AEW Redemption.Willow Nightingale
  
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• Jack Perry Confirms He Has Re-Signed With AEW on Dynamite

  09-07-2026 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jack Perry has officially put weeks of contract speculation to rest. During the July 8 edition of AEW Dynamite: Beach Break, the AEW original confirmed he signed a new deal with the company. Nevertheless, he never appeared live inside the arena.Instead, AEW delivered the announcement through a cinematic video package that looked back at Perry’s journey before ending with a symbolic statement about his future.Jack Perry commits his future to AEWThe vignette aired following
  
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• Darby Allin’s Skateboard Explodes During AEW Dynamite Backstage Segment

  09-07-2026 04:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Darby Allin, once again, brought chaos to AEW Dynamite after a backstage attack on the Don Callis Family ended with one of his skateboards exploding in Brian Cage’s face.The July 8 episode of AEW Dynamite: Beach Break featured several massive moments, including a title change, a surprise appearance by Mick Foley, and a wild backstage segment. While Kyle Fletcher celebrated winning singles gold, Darby Allin and Andrade El Idolo got into a backstage fight with the Don Calli
  
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• WWE’s Next Expected Tag Team Signing Revealed — Report

  09-07-2026 04:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s reported recruitment drive may not be slowing down anytime soon.
  According to a new report, another tag team is expected to join the company’s growing talent pipeline after wrapping up its run on the Australian independent scene.While WWE hasn’t officially announced an update, the reported additions would continue the company’s recent focus on strengthening its roster with international talent.The Dropouts reportedly expected to sign with WWEAccord
  
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