Wrestling news

• Backstage News on Which Title Asuka Will Challenge For at WrestleMania, Confirmed & Rumored PPV Matches

  26-02-2018 17:20
  Ever since winning the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble, Asuka has kept which championship she will be challenging for at WWE WrestleMania 34 a secret.
  After the Elimination Chamber, we now know that the Raw Women’s Champion will be Alexa Bliss, whilst Charlotte Flair has to go through Ruby Riott to earn her spot at WrestleMania at WWE Fastlane.
  According to an online report by PWInsider.com, it doesn’t matter what happens at Fastlane as the Empress of Tomorrow will be challengi
  
  Read more

• Grayson Waller Took Shots at TNA. Now One of Its Biggest Stars Wants To ‘Box’ Him

  03-09-2026 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo credit: WWE
  Grayson Waller is once again at the center of a war of words with TNA Wrestling. This time, one of TNA’s prominent stars is taking things a step further by challenging him to a fight.The reigning WWE NXT World Champion has made it clear that he does not have much respect for TNA in recent weeks. Waller has repeatedly taken shots at the promotion and its roster, with his latest comments getting responses from several TNA stars, including AJ Francis.AJ Francis offers to box
  
  Read more

• AEW’s Christian Cage Mocks WWE Stars Over Reported 50% Pay Cuts

  03-09-2026 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Image credit: AEW
  Christian Cage had plenty to say during AEW Dynamite on Sept. 2, but one line aimed beyond the Young Bucks and FTR quickly became the talking point. While discussing their recent win, Cage and Adam Copeland, the AEW star brought real-world WWE contract reports into the mix.The segment began with Matt and Nicholas Jackson addressing their loss at All In. Matt said he wouldn’t complain about being “screwed or cheated,” but questioned why Copeland and Cage needed
  
  Read more

• Kofi & Austin Creed Make a Statement in AEW Dynamite Debut, Retain Trios Titles

  03-09-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Kofi and Austin Creed officially arrived on AEW Dynamite with the AEW World Trios Championship on the line. Teaming with Swerve Strickland as The New Level, the duo faced The Rascalz in a fast-paced title defense that delivered more than one memorable moment.The match began with Creed and Dezmond Xavier trading counters before Kofi entered the action and immediately raised the pace. New Level combined their offense with Strickland’s power, while Prince Nan
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Paul Leduc, Wrestling Legend & Former Tag Team Champion, Dies at 89

  03-09-2026 04:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Paul Leduc, one half of the famous Leduc Brothers and a longtime wrestling promoter, has died at 89. Leduc passed away on Aug. 30, leaving behind a career that stretched from the territorial era to his later work promoting wrestling in Quebec.Born Léodard Mimeault on Nov. 10, 1936, in Mont-Louis, Quebec, Leduc entered professional wrestling in 1957 after training in Quebec and Mexico. He began his career at just 18 years old, despite weighing 195 pounds a
  
  Read more

• Ivy Nile’s WWE Future Gets Good & Bad News in Backstage Update — Report

  03-09-2026 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Ivy Nile has been away from WWE RAW for several months, but a new backstage update suggests there could be more happening behind the scenes than fans realize. While her television absence raises questions, reports indicate WWE creative has been discussing a significant change for the Superstar.According to Fightful Select, WWE creative sources say plans for Nile have been in development “for quite a while” and would involve “a big change for her.” The ex
  
  Read more

• WWE’s Newly Crowned Champion Thought He Was Getting Released Before Recent Career Turnaround

  03-09-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Grayson Waller’s first NXT Championship victory at Heatwave carried more weight than the celebration alone suggested. The newly crowned champion has revealed that, not long before his return to NXT, he believed his WWE career had reached a point where he was simply waiting for the company to let him go.Waller recently defeated Tony D’Angelo, Zilla Fatu and Cruz Montana to capture the NXT Championship for the first time. The victory came on the back of his return to
  
  Read more

• John Cena Gives Update on WWE’s New Classic Tournament: ‘I’m All In’

  03-09-2026 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  John Cena has offered a fresh update on the WWE tournament carrying his name, and it appears the project is much further along than fans may have realized. While the company has kept the finer details under wraps, Cena says there’s only one thing left to do — pull back the curtain.The John Cena Classic was announced at WWE Backlash in May. However, WWE has yet to officially reveal when the tournament will take place or how the event will be presented. Reports have s
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Roman Reigns’ Potential Mexico City Reception Compared to John Cena at ECW

  03-09-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Roman Reigns could be in for a difficult night when he defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta in Mexico City. ECW legend Tommy Dreamer believes the atmosphere could remind fans of another famously hostile championship setting — although he isn’t sure anything can truly match it.Penta earned his title opportunity by defeating his brother, Rey Fenix, in the Roman Reigns World Title tournament. He will now challenge Reigns on the Sept. 14, 2026, episo
  
  Read more

• WWE Files Trademark for ‘WWE Vault’ After Previous Dispute

  03-09-2026 02:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE is making another move to secure the name behind one of its most popular archival projects. The company has filed a new trademark application for “WWE Vault,” but the latest filing comes after the name previously ran into a legal roadblock.WWE submitted the application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Sept. 1. The filing seeks protection for entertainment services involving professional wrestling distributed through television, broadcast media
  
  Read more

• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For September 2

  03-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and Austin Creed) defending the AEW World Trios Championship against The Rascalz. The show will also feature appearances from AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Moné and AEW World Champion Will Ospreay, among others.AEW Dynamite Card
  Swerve Strickland and The New Level (c) vs. The Rascalz – AEW World Trios ChampionshipMercedes Moné AEW Women’s World Championsh
  
  Read more

• Ric Flair Pushes Back on Huge Praise for Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay at AEW All In

  02-09-2026 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Ric Flair has shared his thoughts on the praise surrounding the recent AEW World Championship clash between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay.Ospreay defeated Omega in the main event of All In: London to capture the AEW World Championship. The bout marked the third singles meeting between the two AEW stars and is likely to be the final chapter in their singles rivalry.Following the match, fans and wrestling figures praised the encounter, with some comparing Omega and
  
  Read more

• New Update on Kendal Grey’s WWE NXT Absence After Being Ruled Out Indefinitely

  02-09-2026 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE NXT Superstar Kendal Grey will remain on the sidelines for the next several weeks as she continues to recover from vertigo and other issues.Grey’s condition was discussed during the September 1 episode of NXT, where WWE confirmed that she had been experiencing vertigo. She was not diagnosed with a concussion, but the situation has prevented the former NXT Women’s Champion from competing.The issue appears to have originated during Grey’s Underground match w
  
  Read more

• New Level Reveal Major Freedom They Have Under Tony Khan After AEW All in Debut

  02-09-2026 21:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  AEW’s New Level is still getting used to the freedom Tony Khan’s company offers. That said, Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston have confirmed they are allowed to take bookings outside AEW.The duo made their groundbreaking debut at All In in London after months of speculation following their WWE release. And unlike their WWE contract, Creed and Kingston are afforded greater flexibility in AEW.New Level Has Freedom To Wrestle Outside AEWWhile speaking on The Ariel Helwani
  
  Read more

• AEW Star Gives Mercedes Moné ‘A Couple Months’ Before Coming for Women’s World Title

  02-09-2026 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  Athena is willing to give Mercedes Moné some time to enjoy her AEW Women’s World Championship before potentially coming for the title herself.Moné defeated Willow Nightingale to capture the AEW Women’s World Championship at All In this past Sunday.During a recent interview with WFAA, Athena was asked about her relationship with Moné. Futhermore she was asked the possibility of the two former tag partners crossing paths again.&ldq
  
  Read more

• WWE Star Seemingly References CM Punk’s AEW Choking Incident While Saying He’s ‘Softened’

  02-09-2026 19:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: ESPN
  WWE star Grayson Waller thinks CM Punk has gone soft after his recent appearance at the NXT Live Event. During his remarks, Waller made a subtle reference to Punk’s AEW choking incident.While speaking on Busted Open Radio, the reigning NXT Champion Grayson Waller expressed that he wants to see the old CM Punk back.Grayson Waller Expected CM Punk To Choke HimCM Punk recently made an appearance on the NXT Live Event in August. This was at the Virginia State University Mult
  
  Read more

• AEW’s Andrade Clarifies Comments About Samoan Wrestlers After Criticizing WWE

  02-09-2026 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  AEW‘s Andrade addresses his recent comments about Samoan wrestlers in WWE.Reigning AEW National Champion Andrade El Idolo recently made headlines for criticizing WWE for giving Samoan wrestlers repeated opportunities despite them not being ready. He also claimed the promotion doesn’t give Mexican wrestlers the same chances. However, he didn’t speak ill of Roman Reigns.After Andrade made those comments, a fan on X/Twitter asked him three questions. The fan aske
  
  Read more

• PHOTOS: Female Fans Send Pictures to Jade Cargill for WWE Baddie Section Recruitment

  02-09-2026 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Female WWE fans are sending their photos to Jade Cargill for her “Baddie Section” recruitment.Former WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill recently revealed that she’s planning to bring back the Baddie Section, a concept she introduced during her AEW run, at Sunday Night’s Main Event. It was initially a dedicated ringside seating area reserved for hand-picked female fans, models, and influencers brought in to support Cargill. She later turned the conce
  
  Read more

• John Cena Thought Major WrestleMania Match Would Be the Last of His WWE Career

  02-09-2026 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  John Cena thought his match against Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 36 would be the last of his WWE career.WWE legend John Cena retired from in-ring competition after his match against GUNTHER at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025. However, it appears he has been preparing for retirement for a long time.John Cena planned to retire after WWE WrestleMania 36In a recent interview with Metro, John Cena revealed that he thought his cinematic Firefly Funhouse match against
  
  Read more

• WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer and Myles Borne Spark Breakup Speculation After Social Media Wipeout

  02-09-2026 18:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE‘s Stephanie Vaquer and Myles Borne spark breakup rumors after unfollowing each other on social media.Former Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer started dating NXT’s Myles Borne last year. However, fans noticed that they have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Besides that, all the photos of them together have disappeared from their accounts. They have also deleted the comments they posted on each other’s posts in the past.It naturally caused fan
  
  Read more

• Reason Behind Netflix Censoring Graphic WWE Raw Segment Revealed — Report

  02-09-2026 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new report explains why Netflix censored a graphic segment from this week’s WWE RAW.The August 31, 2026, episode of WWE RAW opened with Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, and Lucien Price attacking Jimmy and Jey Uso backstage when they arrived at the arena. The twins were busted open during the segment. However, Netflix blurred out the blood from their faces. The camera also became distorted when Jimmy Uso was slammed into the back window of his car. The streaming platform did the same when Solo
  
  Read more

• Grayson Waller Reveals Real Reason for WWE NXT Return After Denying Demotion

  02-09-2026 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Grayson Waller shoots down claims that his WWE NXT return was a demotion.Grayson Waller made headlines after returning to NXT on the July 28, 2026, episode and delivering a pipe bomb-style promo on the brand’s men’s division. WWE immediately placed him on the main title picture, and he defeated Tony D’Angelo, Zilla Fatu, and Cruz Montana at Heatwave to become the new NXT Champion.Grayson Waller reveals why he returned to NXTNow, appearing on Busted Open Radio,
  
  Read more

• WWE Star Sidelined With Vertigo for Foreseeable Future After Major NXT Heatwave Match

  02-09-2026 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE has confirmed that former NXT Women’s Champion Kendal Grey is sidelined with vertigo after her match at Heatwave.Kendal Grey has been dealing with equilibrium problems since her match against Lola Vice. This was on the August 4, 2026, episode of WWE NXT. She lost the NXT Women’s Championship to Kelani Jordan at Heatwave. However, during the match, Jordan sent her headfirst onto an exposed turnbuckle.Now, commentator Vic Joseph confirmed during Tuesday’s ep
  
  Read more

• WWE Officially Retires Two Championship Titles Following Major NXT Development

  02-09-2026 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE officially retired the men’s and women’s Speed Championships on NXT.WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria became a double champion at Heatwave. She defeated Wren Sinclair and Kali Armstrong in a triple threat match to unify her title with the Women’s Speed Championship.Following her victory, Zaria met with NXT General Manager Robert Stone in a backstage segment on Tuesday’s episode of the developmental brand. Stone asked her to decide w
  
  Read more

• New Level Reveal WWE Offered Reduced Roles Alongside Major Pay Cut

  02-09-2026 14:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Former WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed are back in headlines. The duo recently made their AEW debut as New Level. They aligned with Swerve Strickland at AEW All In. Together, they won the AEW Trios Championships in London.Kofi and Creed spent decades working for WWE. However, their WWE exit reportedly came after changes. The company offered them reduced roles and salaries. The situation eventually led both stars to leave.New Level explain their mindset after WWE reduce
  
  Read more

• Andrade El Idolo Criticizes WWE for Repeatedly Pushing Samoan Wrestlers

  02-09-2026 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  AEW star Andrade El Idolo has criticized WWE over what he sees as a big difference. He pointed out the differences in how the company treats Samoan and Mexican wrestlers.The former WWE Superstar believes some Samoan wrestlers get chance after chance to succeed. This luxury doesn’t apply to others. He outlined that Mexican performers have had far fewer opportunities to show what they can do.Andrade El Idolo says WWE keeps giving some wrestlers chances while Mexicans miss o
  
  Read more

• WWE Legend Mark Henry Defends Nepotism in Pro Wrestling

  02-09-2026 05:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry believes nepotism can actually be a good thing in pro wrestling. He feels that wrestlers who grow up in wrestling families often enter the business with knowledge and experience that others have to learn from the beginning.Henry recently discussed the topic during an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints ahead of AEW All In. The conversation focused on the debate around wrestlers who receive opportunities because of their family connections.Mark Hen
  
  Read more

• Austin Creed Reveals Emotional Impact of The New Day’s Split With Big E

  02-09-2026 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Austin Creed has opened up about the emotional fallout surrounding The New Day’s split with Big E, revealing that the WWE storyline eventually affected his family in a way he couldn’t ignore. While the trio’s separation played out on television, one moment away from the ring made Creed realize how difficult the situation had become.The New Day celebrated their 10-year anniversary in WWE in December 2024 by turning on Big E, who had been unable to wrestle for y
  
  Read more

• Kelani Jordan Set to Defend WWE NXT Women’s Championship Next Week

  02-09-2026 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo credit: WWE
  Kelani Jordan will initiate the first defense of her WWE NXT Women’s Championship next week after accepting a challenge on the September 1 episode of NXT.Jordan became the new NXT Women’s Champion at NXT Heatwave on August 30 after defeating Kendal Grey. This week, The Standout appeared on NXT to celebrate her big win.
  Jordan stated that she feels she has finally received the recognition she deserves. She said she had predicted her Heatwave victory months ago and al
  
  Read more

• WWE Star Reveals Nasty Eye Injury From Freak Accident

  02-09-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Alexa Bliss has revealed an unpleasant injury just days before she is scheduled to compete at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. The WWE Superstar shared a photo of a badly bruised eye after an unexpected accident at home.Bliss posted two pictures of the injury on her Instagram Stories, showing significant bruising around her eye. She explained that the incident happened while she was getting up during the night to use the bathroom.“Got up to pee in the middle of the ni
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsWrestlingUS on Twitter!