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• Backstage Reason For Steve Maclin’s TNA Exit Revealed Amid WWE, AEW Interest — REPORT

  09-06-2026 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steve Maclin‘s departure from TNA Wrestling appears to have been brewing behind the scenes for quite some time. A new report has shed light on the frustrations that ultimately led to his exit.The former TNA World Champion officially parted ways with the company after requesting his release, but fresh details suggest creative dissatisfaction played a significant role in the decision.
  With interest expected from across the wrestling landscape, Maclin’s next move is al
  
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• Priscilla Kelly Reveals WWE Legend Gave Her The Best Advice Of Her Career

  10-06-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Priscilla Kelly has opened up about the best advice she has ever received in professional wrestling.Speaking with Back Sports Page, the former WWE star credited William Regal with giving her the most valuable advice of her career.“William Regal used to always tell me, ‘Watch my neck. Take care of my neck,’” she said, admitting that she did not fully appreciate the importance of those words when she was younger.“When I was younger, I didn’t al
  
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• WWE’s Cathy Kelley Shares Heartfelt Message About Support Following Autism Diagnosis

  10-06-2026 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cathy Kelley is feeling overwhelmed by the response she has received after announcing her autism diagnosis.
  The WWE personality revealed the personal news during an appearance on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast. Kelley shared that she was recently diagnosed with autism, noting that the diagnosis might change some of the social dynamics in her life.Cathy Kelley has now posted the following message on Twitter/X in response to the positive a
  
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• Killer Kross Comments on Possibly Working With AEW

  10-06-2026 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Killer Kross reveals whether he sees a potential future where he’s working in AEW.Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross was asked if he had any conversations with Tony Khan about potentially showing up in All Elite Wrestling.Although Killer Kross declined to discuss his conversations with AEW in detail, he stressed that he has a great deal of respect for Tony and prefers to keep any discussions between them private.“I have a tremend
  
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• Mercedes Moné Reacts to Rumors About Her AEW Absence

  10-06-2026 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné addresses the rumors surrounding her absence from AEW television.Following a lengthy hiatus, Mercedes Moné returned to AEW on last week’s episode of Dynamite as the mystery wild card entrant in the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. She defeated Alex Windsor to advance to the next round, hoping to go all the way to win the tournament for the second consecutive year.Now, Mercedes Moné addressed her nearly six-month AEW absence
  
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• AEW Accuses Ryan Nemeth of Misleading Conduct

  10-06-2026 21:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling and Ryan Nemeth appear to remain at odds.Nemeth made headlines in February 2025 when he filed a formal complaint in California Superior Court against AEW, Tony Khan, and Phil Brooks (CM Punk). In the complaint, Nemeth alleged assault, professional retaliation, and being blacklisted from the industry. He also accused his former promotion of breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.Two months later, Nemeth voluntarily d
  
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• Rey Mysterio’s Daughter Taking Major Step Toward WWE Career

  10-06-2026 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Aalyah Mysterio may be one step closer to a WWE career.The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio stepped into the WWE Performance Center last September to do some basic in-ring drills while Rey prepared to make his in-ring comeback on WWE TV. Six months later, Aalyah returned to the PC, this time for more extensive training sessions that spanned two weeks.According to Rey, this, coupled with Aalyah’s growing passion for wrestling, has now led her to pursu
  
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• CM Punk’s WWE Status Clarified Amid Rumors About His Absence

  10-06-2026 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new “update” has emerged regarding the rumors surrounding CM Punk’s WWE status.CM Punk has been absent from WWE television since his appearance on RAW after WrestleMania 42. While fans are eagerly anticipating his return, rumors have surfaced suggesting backstage issues between him and the promotion, leading the former World Heavyweight Champion to request his release.Now, Fightful (via Fightful Select) has addressed all the rumors. While they did not substa
  
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• Memphis Honors WWE Legend Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler by Renaming Street After Him

  10-06-2026 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Memphis City Council has renamed a street in honor of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler.During its June 9 meeting, the Memphis City Council passed a resolution renaming Homer Street between Given and Rhea Avenues, near Treadwell Middle School in Memphis, in honor of legendary WWE wrestler and commentator Jerry Lawler.The resolution was on the council’s consent agenda and passed with unanimous support from all council members. The date for the street re
  
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• WWE Star Sheamus Suffers Brutal Head Injury in Gym Accident (Photos)

  10-06-2026 20:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Sheamus has seemingly been inching closer to a WWE return since undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury in December 2025. A recent gym accident, however, may have resulted in a potential setback.In Instagram, Sheamus revealed a brutal head injury he suffered from a “gym fail.” A close-up showed a bloody gash on his head.
  In another image, Sheamus could be seen holding a towel to the wound while blood trickled down his arm, face, and Boston Celtics jersey.
  
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• Wrestler Arrested After Allegedly Slamming Man Through Glass Table at Bachelor Party

  10-06-2026 20:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Real American Freestyle wrestler Georgio Poullas was arrested after allegedly slamming another person through a glass table at a bachelor party.Georgio Poullas (26) was arrested alongside his brother Nicholas on June 5 after an oceanfront bachelor party in Delray Beach, Florida, ended in a brawl. He’s part of Real American Freestyle, a promotion started by Eric Bischoff and late WWE legend Hulk Hogan.
  According to a police report, as first reported by Boca Dai
  
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• Triple H Had an Obsession With Pickles In WWE Movie ‘Inside Out’

  10-06-2026 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During his heyday as a WWE star, Triple H was no stranger to starring in movies. One of those, Inside Out, saw the legend becoming obsessed with a particular food.
  In 2011, Triple H starred in the crime film Inside Out, directed by Artie Mandelberg and written by Dylan Schaffer. The film followed the story of AJ, an ex-con who is trying to live a normal life after serving 13 years in prison. However, his plans are derailed when his friend kills someone, and he must protect him from a mob boss.A
  
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• William Regal Reveals Severity of Neck Injury That Ended His In-Ring Career

  10-06-2026 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  William Regal reveals the severity of his neck injury as of 2016.Pro wrestling fans have not seen William Regal in a ring since December 2013, when he took on Cesaro (now known as AEW’s Claudio Castagnoli) on WWE NXT. According to Regal, this is due in part to a long-standing neck injury, which extends back to the 1990s.Recently on X, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion shared an MRI taken of his neck in 2016. Per the doctor, the damage was so extensive that it mirro
  
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• Roxanne Perez Sees WWE NXT Star as a Good Fit In Judgment Day

  10-06-2026 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roxanne Perez believes a WWE NXT star would be a good fit in Judgment Day.During her recent appearance on the Complex Graps Wrestling Podcast, Roxanne Perez was asked who she’d like to join the Judgment Day faction. While she believes the group is doing fine as they are, Perez noted that NXT’s Tatum Paxley would be a good fit. The Prodigy said that she likes Paxley’s weird, freaky character, and that she’d fit right in.“I think we’re doing ju
  
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• Liv Morgan Not Expected to Defend WWE Title Anytime Soon — Report

  10-06-2026 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More than 50 days into her reign as WWE Women’s World Champion, Liv Morgan still has yet to defend her title. According to a new report, that trend is likely to continue into the summer.Joey of WrestleVotes reports that Morgan is not expected to defend the Women’s World Championship anytime soon due to her participation in the 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament, which is set to culminate at Night of Champions on June 27. Moreover, it’s speculated that a title m
  
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• Brock Lesnar Reveals Where He Draws The Line with Fan Photos

  10-06-2026 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar explains he draws a firm boundary when it comes to fan interactions during family time.Appearing on Spittin Chiclets, the former multi-time WWE Champion said he does not take photos with fans when he is attending his children’s events because he wants to give his family his full attention.“When I’m at my kids’ events, I’m just Dad. I have to draw a line, and I do. I started doing that years ago. If I’m with my family, I don&rsquo
  
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• Liv Morgan Stalker Gets New Trial Date

  10-06-2026 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new trial date has been set for Liv Morgan’s alleged stalker.According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Shawn Chan, the man accused of stalking WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, will stand trial on June 15, 2026, before the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, at 9 AM. Originally scheduled for March, the trial had to be pushed back several times. Court records note that it is a “stipulated facts bench trial”,
  
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• TNA Dark Side Of The Ring Took Emotional Toll On WWE Hall Of Famer’s Wife

  10-06-2026 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer and TNA co-founder Jeff Jarrett peels back the curtain on his wife’s reaction to Dark Side of the Ring filming.Next month, Season 7 of Dark Side of The Ring will kick off with a three-part deep dive special into TNA Wrestling and its co-founder Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett himself has already confirmed his involvement in the project, as have former TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz.On the recent episode of My World with Jeff Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett noted that his wife,
  
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• NWA Champion Mike Mondo Shows Off Dramatic Body Transformation

  10-06-2026 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NWA‘s Mike Mondo shows off an impressive two-year body transformation.Reigning NWA National Champion Mike Mondo took to X/Twitter to post a side-by-side photo comparison showcasing his impressive two-year body transformation between May 2024 and June 2026. Mondo noted that he wanted to share his transformation as a message of hope and inspiration to people who want to improve their health but are struggling.Mike Mondo shared that his transformation is a result of consiste
  
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• Wrestling Legend Explains Why He Abandoned His Iconic Look In WWE

  10-06-2026 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wrestling legend Taz recently explained why he dropped his iconic ECW look after joining WWE.Taz signed with WWE in 1999. Instead of keeping his classic ECW look, he switched to sleeveless shirts and track pants. The change helped create a different identity on WWE television.The topic came up after footage from a 2002 WWE dark match resurfaced online. The match featured Brock Lesnar and Batista teaming up against Taz and Spike Dudley. A fan shared the clip on X and wrote, &ldq
  
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• Vince McMahon Associate Makes Bold Claim About WWE Merger Lawsuit

  10-06-2026 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has reportedly reached a settlement in a major shareholder lawsuit related to WWE’s merger with UFC.The settlement ends the case before trial. It also prevents further court examination of the negotiations that led to the formation of TKO Group. The lawsuit had drawn attention to deleted Signal messages, which became a notable issue during the proceedings.Following news of the settlement, Fightful Select reported receiving a statement fro
  
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• AEW Star Started Wrestling To Prove Her Mom Wrong

  10-06-2026 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Skye Blue recently shared how her wrestling journey began, which was to prove her mom wrong. Blue joined AEW in 2021 and since then, she has gained experience. She has also become a regular face on the roster.Speaking on Close Up with Renee Paquette, Skye Blue recalled how wrestling first caught her attention. “So my parents have been fans their whole life, so it was always on in the house. But I didn’t really get into it until I was in high school.”&
  
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• NXT Star Sparks WWE Main Roster Call-Up Speculation After Title Loss

  10-06-2026 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Tatum Paxley dropped her championship this week. Paxley put the NXT Women’s North American title on the line against Zaria. The two stars had been feuding for weeks. Their rivalry finally came to an end on NXT.The match saw Zaria take control late. She planted Paxley with an F5 on the floor. Back in the ring, she blasted her with a Spear before hitting another F5 to score the pinfall victory and capture the WWE NXT Women’s North American Championship.WW
  
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• TNA Star Says He’s The Definition of Overlooked and Underappreciated

  10-06-2026 15:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This TNA star is using a surprising statistic to back up his claim of being overlooked and underappreciated.Jason Hotch and John Skyler are collectively known as The Great Hands in TNA Wrestling. Alongside Tasha Steelz and Special Agent 0, the duo are members of Mustafa Ali’s Order 4 faction.Despite being one of the more established teams in TNA, The Great Hands have not received a TNA World Tag Team Championship opportunity in quite some time. In fact, their last title shot came at Again
  
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• CM Punk’s Next TV Appearance Announced Amid WWE Absence

  10-06-2026 15:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk’s next television appearance has been announced.Punk has been away from WWE television for several weeks. His absence sparked plenty of speculation among fans. Recent reports shed more light on the situation. WWE reportedly planned the break ahead of time. The company still has major plans for Punk and could bring him back before SummerSlam.CM Punk’s next TV appearance announcedAccording to PWInsider, CM Punk will appear
  
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• MJF Reveals Rare Footage From His Childhood ‘Sprawl God’ Days

  10-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF is giving fans a rare glimpse into his childhood wrestling days.On X, the AEW World Champion reacted to a fan account that reposted an old clip of him competing in an amateur wrestling tournament during his youth.After revealing that he “won the tournament that day” and calling himself the “sprawl god,” Friedman shared a video of himself executing a takedown on his opponent.One user in the comments joked about MJF competing without headgear, while an
  
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• Latest Update on AJ Lee’s WWE Return Status — Report

  10-06-2026 06:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee’s WWE return in 2025 was one of the biggest surprises in recent wrestling history. After being away from the ring for a decade, she returned in September 2025 and started feuding with Becky Lynch. However, after disappearing from WWE following WrestleMania 42, a new report suggests fans may have to wait a while before seeing her again.Lee has not appeared on WWE programming since losing the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Lynch on Night One of Wr
  
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• WWE’s Brie Bella Calls Out SeaWorld In New PETA Campaign

  10-06-2026 06:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella has partnered with PETA for a new campaign criticizing SeaWorld’s treatment of marine animals.The WWE Hall of Famer, who grew up in San Diego, is using her platform to speak out about the conditions faced by orcas, dolphins, and other marine mammals living in captivity. As part of the campaign, Bella took part in a photoshoot that aimed to show how little space these animals have compared to their vast natural habitat.Brie Bella speaks out on
  
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• Adam Copeland Credited For Helping AEW Star Through Injury Recovery

  10-06-2026 05:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recovering from a serious injury emerged as one of the toughest challenges Skye Blue had faced, both physically and mentally. Fortunately, the AEW star received valuable advice from veteran wrestler Adam Copeland that helped make the process easier.Blue suffered a career-threatening broken ankle on July 20, 2024. She broke her fibula and went through major surgery and nine months of recovery.Adam Copeland shared insight from his own injury recovery to Skye BlueDuring a recent i
  
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• Major Championship Changes Hands on WWE NXT

  10-06-2026 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 9 episode of WWE NXT saw Zaria emerge as the new NXT Women’s North American Champion after defeating Tatum Paxley. The victory caps off a rivalry that had been building for several weeks.Things started on May 19 when Paxley defended the championship against Lizzy Rain. After the match, Zaria attacked both women and made it clear she wanted the title.The rivalry heated up even more on June 2 when she defeated Lizzy Rain. After trying to continue the attack, she wa
  
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