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• Backstage Update – WWE’s Plans For Goldust vs. Stardust

  20-02-2015 01:12
  
  According to sources, there have been plans to break up Goldust and Stardust to set up a WrestleMania singles bout for some time now. We reported last month that there has been talk of moving Goldust into a producer’s role following WrestleMania. The match with Stardust would be a way to write out Goldust and to also give Stardust some momentum as a singles performer. The two are set to face off at Fastlane this Sunday night. At this time it is not known if this will be a one off or if this wi
  
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• Former WWE Star Zoey Stark Comments On Entering Free Agency

  23-07-2026 20:47
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Zoey Stark is coming for everything she wants.Zoey Stark was among the many superstars WWE released as part of its post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts on April 24. July 23 marked the end of their mandatory 90-day non-compete period, and Stark, alongside Alesiter Black, Zelina Vega, the Motor City Machine Guns, Kairi Sane, Santos Escobar, and the Wyatt Sicks, has officially become a free agent.Zoey Stark’s release came after she recovered from a serious k
  
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• AEW Collision Spoilers For July 25

  23-07-2026 20:47
  
  AEW taped the July 25, 2026, edition of Collision at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee. The card also featured two qualifying matches for a six-way ladder match at AEW Redemption, with the winner earning a future shot at the AEW International Championship.The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows:
  Tommaso Ciampa defeated Zachary Wentz of The Rascalz. Ciampa referenced his feud with Chris Jericho in his post-match promo, promising violence in the No Holds Barred Match between the Ps
  
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• Dragon Lee Reveals Original Pitch For WWE Tag Team With AJ Styles

  23-07-2026 20:30
  
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  Dragon Lee recalls a pitch he made for his tag team with WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles.Bonded by their mutual dislike for the Judgment Day, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee formed a tag team with the aim of taking them down in 2025. This mission ultimately proved successful as Styles and Lee dethroned JD McDonagh and Finn Balor as WWE World Tag Team Champions on the October 20 edition of WWE Raw.For Styles, this occasion would also mark the last title win of his wrestling career, which l
  
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• Mercedes Moné Set To Make DJ Debut on AEW All In Weekend

  23-07-2026 20:08
  
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  Mercedes Moné is set to make her DJ debut at the AEW All In: London afterparty.AEW will host its fourth annual All In pay-per-view at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Mercedes Moné will be in action at the event as she will challenge the winner of Redemption’s Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale match for the Women’s World Championship. She earned the opportunity after winning the 2026 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournam
  
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• Update on Multiple AEW Stars Dealing With Visa Issues

  23-07-2026 19:07
  
  There’s an update regarding multiple AEW stars who were unable to compete in the US due to visa issues.On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer confirmed that AEW’s El Clon and The Beast Mortos have had their visas approved. “Should mention Mortos and Clon both got their visas approved,” he said.El Clon last competed in the United States for AEW on the April 22, 2026, episode of Collision, where he unsuccessfully challenged Jack Perry for the Natio
  
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• WWE Launching SiriusXM Radio Channel Featuring Live PLE Coverage

  23-07-2026 18:27
  
  WWE and SiriusXM have officially announced the launch of WWE Radio.The company announced via an official press release that the new 24/7 radio will debut on Monday, July 27, 2026, on SiriusXM Channel 156 and the app. It will feature live play-by-play audio of WWE Premium Live Events (starting with SummerSlam next month), SiriusXM’s daily talk shows including Busted Open, and podcasts hosted by superstars like Cody Rhodes, Stephanie McMahon, and The Undertaker.
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• Dave Bautista Would Rather Go Broke Than Ever Wrestle Again

  23-07-2026 18:27
  
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  WWE legend Dave Bautista (Batista) says he’d go broke before he ever returns to wrestling.Actor and former six-time WWE World Champion Dave Bautista retired from in-ring competition after his match against his mentor Triple H at WrestleMania 35 in 2019. During his recent appearance on the Live Fierce Podcast, he noted that people always ask him if he’d ever come out of retirement.Bautista spoke about why he started wrestling and recounted his journey in WWE. He note
  
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• Rhea Ripley Blasts ‘Idiotic’ Critics Amidst WWE TV Absence

  23-07-2026 17:32
  
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  Rhea Ripley claps back.As public figures, WWE Superstars are no strangers to receiving online criticism. Sometimes, though, it can go too far. This appears to have been the case for WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley as she sounded off on detractors in a Twitter/X post this week.“There are a lot of tiny little idiotic humans on this app,” she wrote. “Literally good for nothing, know nothing, hypocritical, terrible excuses for humans…The amount of de
  
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• AEW Star Considered Quitting Wrestling Due To US Visa Issue Incident

  23-07-2026 17:24
  
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  AEW’s “Speedball” Mike Bailey says he considered quitting wrestling due to US visa issues back in 2015.Former AEW World Trios Champion Mike Bailey appeared on TMZ’s Inside the Ring podcast to promote the Redemption pay-per-view, which will take place in his home country of Canada this Sunday. He’ll compete in a six-way ladder match at the event to determine the No.1 contender for Kyle Fletcher’s International Championship.During the conversat
  
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• Kairi Sane Breaks Silence After WWE Exit as Free Agency Begins

  23-07-2026 16:51
  
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  Kairi Sane is gearing up for her post-WWE run as her free agency begins today.WWE released former Women’s Tag Team Champion Kairi Sane as part of its post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts in April 2026. Sane’s release came while she was involved in an engaging storyline with a heel Asuka. Fans expressed their criticism over the promotion’s decision to let her go and leave the story unfinished.Now, the superstars who were released in the first round on April 24 have
  
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• Former WWE Star Val Venis is Coming Out of Retirement for Indie Wrestling Return

  23-07-2026 16:44
  
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  Hello, indies — former WWE star Val Venis is coming out of retirement.On Thursday night, Independent Stars of Pro Wrestling (ISPW) will host Legends Of Wrestling Night from the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey, with a card mixed with wrestling veterans and rising stars.Among the names representing the legends is former WWE Intercontinental Champion Val Venis, who considered himself retired from in-ring competition. At ISPW, he will return to action to f
  
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• Zelina Vega Unveils New Ring Name After WWE Exit

  23-07-2026 16:35
  
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  Zelina Vega is ready for the next chapter in her career after her WWE exit.Former Women’s United States Champion Zelina Vega and her husband, Aleister Black, were among the superstars WWE released as part of the post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts. The stars who were let go in the initial wave have officially become free agents as of today, and the list includes Vega, Black, the Motor City Machine Guns, Kairi Sane, Santos Escobar, Zoey Stark, and the Wyatt Sicks.As fans cont
  
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• Kurt Angle Says Vince McMahon Nearly Made Former WWE Star Cry Over Head Shaving Prank

  23-07-2026 16:20
  
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  Kurt Angle recently opened up about one of his most iconic matches, and how it came with a prank from Vince McMahon.In a recent appearance on WWE’s Photo Shoot, Angle reflected on his infamous Hair vs. Hair match versus Edge in 2002 at WWE’s Judgment Day. While Angle lost, he recounted how Vince McMahon told him to not say anything about it to Edge, so McMahon could instead prank Edge and make him think he was the one losing instead.“Earlier in the day, Vince
  
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• Former WWE Star Claims Injured Talent Faced Firing Within 3-4 Days Under Vince McMahon

  23-07-2026 15:41
  
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  Former WWE star Ray Apollo recently shared stories about Vince McMahon. Apollo is best known for playing Doink the Clown. He portrayed the character after Matt Osborne’s WWE departure.Apollo praised McMahon’s business skills but also criticized his leadership. He claimed injured wrestlers risked losing their jobs very quickly.Former WWE star Ray Apollo reflects on working under Vince McMahonSpeaking with Monte & The Pharaoh, Apollo discussed Vince McMahon’
  
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• Tiffany Stratton Fires Back At Fans Crying Over WWE Unreal

  23-07-2026 15:36
  
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  WWE Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton has responded to criticism surrounding WWE: Unreal. The Netflix series recently returned with its third season. Once again, some fans questioned how much behind-the-scenes content it revealed.Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Tiffany Stratton shared her thoughts on the criticism. She said she enjoys the series because it gives fans a better understanding of professional wrestling.Tiffany Stratton responds to WWE
  
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• The Young Bucks Reflect on Courageous Decision To Request TNA Release

  23-07-2026 15:27
  
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  The Young Bucks recently reflected on their decision to leave TNA as the 15-year anniversary of the moment comes up.In a recent interview with Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, the Bucks talked about their move. 15 years ago, the tag team duo requested their release from the company in 2011. The duo’s bet clearly paid off, as they went on to become one of the greatest duos in wrestling. According to Matt Jackson, the duo just saw something in them that they believe TNA didn
  
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• WWE Duo To Remain A Tag Team Despite Recent Title Loss

  23-07-2026 15:21
  
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  Brie Bella and Paige are not splitting after losing gold. The former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions recently addressed their defeat. They also made it clear their team is staying together.Brie Bella and Paige won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 42. Paige replaced an injured Nikki Bella before the match. Their reign ended last weekend at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Fatal Influence defeated them to capture the Women’s tag team championship
  
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• Injured Champion Ruled Out Of AEW Redemption

  23-07-2026 15:20
  
  CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion Mistico will miss AEW Redemption. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the injured star is not medically cleared. His absence has also forced AEW to change major plans.Tony Khan went live on X, formerly known as Twitter to share the update. He revealed Mistico suffered injuries during CMLL’s Arena Mexico show last Friday. Because of those injuries, he cannot compete on AEW TV or at Redemption.Tony Khan confirms Mistico AEW Redemption absence“One no
  
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• Former WWE World Champion Got A Blunt Response From The Undertaker After In-Ring Mistake

  23-07-2026 14:00
  
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  The Undertaker didn’t hold back when addressing an in-ring mistake made by then-WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger.During an interview with the Krazy Train Podcast, Swagger recalled how a miscommunication at an international WWE live event led to a blunt reaction from his opponent, The Undertaker. Swagger remains grateful for it as he considers advice from “The Phenom” to be extremely valuable.“I got to wrestle him in Mexico City in fr
  
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• Janel Grant Opens Up About Personal Struggles After Vince McMahon WWE Lawsuit Update

  23-07-2026 05:25
  
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  Janel Grant has shared a heartfelt personal update just days after a major development in her lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. While she didn’t mention the case directly, she admitted she has been going through some personal struggles and thanked everyone who has supported her along the way.This is Grant’s first public message since it was confirmed that her lawsuit against McMahon and WWE will no longer continue in federal court. Instead, the case will move t
  
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• WWE Uses Mike Santana’s Name Amid Change Speculation After NXT Arrival

  23-07-2026 05:07
  
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  After weeks of rumors, Mike Santana made his WWE NXT arrival this week and confronted Tony D’Angelo. However, many fans were more curious about one thing: will WWE change his name?When Santana appeared on the July 21, 2026, episode of NXT, the commentary team never called him Mike Santana. Most of WWE’s graphics and social media also described him only as a “new face” or “brand new superstar.”But just one day later, WWE seemed to send a diffe
  
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• TNA’s Nic Nemeth Makes Bold Mike Santana Prediction After WWE NXT Arrival

  23-07-2026 04:56
  
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  Mike Santana’s surprise arrival on WWE NXT has already drawn praise from someone who knows him better than most. Fresh off their TNA World Championship rivalry, Nic Nemeth believes Santana has arrived at exactly the right place. Nemeth hinted that even bigger things could be ahead for his former rival.Nemeth’s comments came just days after Santana made his presence felt by confronting NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo following the July 22 edition of NXT.Nic Nemeth s
  
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• WATCH: AEW Releases Bloody Vignette For Chris Jericho’s Painmaker Return

  23-07-2026 04:39
  
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  Chris Jericho is bringing back one of the darkest characters of his career. AEW has officially confirmed the return of The Painmaker ahead of this Sunday’s AEW Redemption PPV.AEW released a bloody new video featuring Jericho’s violent alter ego. It shows that his feud with Tommaso Ciampa has gone beyond a normal wrestling rivalry. Their rematch has now been made a No Holds Barred match, setting up what could be one of the most brutal fights at Redemption on July 26
  
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• WATCH: AEW Star Shows Off Bloodied Ear After Leather Glove Slap on Dynamite

  23-07-2026 04:33
  
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  Willow Nightingale has revealed the aftermath of her heated confrontation with AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla on the July 22 episode of AEW Dynamite.
  Just days before their title match at AEW Redemption, Nightingale shared a close-up look at the damage she suffered during the exchange.The post came after an explosive face-to-face moderated by hardcore icon Mick Foley, where words quickly gave way to blows.Willow Nightingale shares bloodied ear after Thekla’s oper
  
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• WWE Talent Receives Second Ring Name in a Matter of Weeks As Company Files Trademark

  23-07-2026 04:20
  
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  WWE has once again changed the ring name of one of its newest recruits. Former NIL athlete Meghan Walker will now compete under a second ring name before making her official NXT TV debut.Walker was recently introduced as Kylee Quinn, and WWE even filed a trademark for that name. She also updated her social media to match. But just a few weeks later, the company has dropped that name and given her a new one.This isn’t unusual for WWE. The company often tweaks a wrestler&rs
  
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• AEW Star Accidentally Busts Open Partner With Screwdriver on Dynamite

  23-07-2026 04:16
  
  A chaotic moment unfolded during the July 22 episode of AEW Dynamite when a No Disqualification title match took an unexpected turn.
  In the middle of the violence, one AEW star accidentally left her own tag team partner bloodied while trying to gain the upper hand.The mishap came during a championship bout where weapons were legal, making an already physical contest spiral even further out of control.Julia Hart accidentally strikes Skye Blue during AEW Women’s World Tag Team title matchTh
  
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• Released WWE Star Says He’s Enjoying First Full Break in 22 Years

  23-07-2026 03:59
  
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  Former WWE star Xavier Woods, who also goes by the name Austin Creed, is enjoying his first full break from professional wrestling in 22 years.Woods, who enjoyed a 16-year run with WWE, was released by the company in May 2026 alongside his longtime New Day teammate Kofi Kingston. Their departures came after both reportedly turned down proposed salary changes to their contracts, bringing an end to one of WWE’s most successful tag teams.Now using his old independent wrestli
  
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• AEW Star Threatens to Channel Mick Foley in World Title Match at AEW Redemption

  23-07-2026 03:57
  
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  Willow Nightingale sent a clear message to AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla just days before their championship clash at AEW Redemption.
  During a heated face-to-face on the July 22 episode of AEW Dynamite, Nightingale warned that she is prepared to embrace a far more dangerous side in pursuit of the title.The confrontation, moderated by hardcore legend Mick Foley, quickly spiraled into chaos before either competitor could leave the ring peacefully.Willow Nightingale invo
  
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• Jim Ross Reveals Target for Potential AEW Return Amid Upcoming Brain Surgery

  23-07-2026 03:36
  
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  Jim Ross is already looking beyond his upcoming brain surgery and has identified the event he hopes will mark his return to AEW commentary.
  While the WWE Hall of Famer continues preparing for surgery in August, he’s optimistic about getting back behind the microphone sooner rather than later.Ross’ latest comments also provide an encouraging update on his recovery after spending more than a month in the hospital earlier this summer.Jim Ross hopes to return for AEW Al
  
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