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• Becky Lynch Cast In New Comedy Series For FX

  07-07-2025 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch is a Mover.
  FX has picked up a new “workplace comedy” pilot called Movers, according to a new report from Deadline. Movers was created by Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim, part of the team behind Comedy Central’s popular Reno 911! series. Garant co-created Reno with Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver, while Shim starred on the show. Both Garant and Shim are listed as co-creators and executive producers on the new FX pilot.
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• The Undertaker Had Glass Shards In His Arm For A Year After Infamous WWE Match

  07-01-2026 18:40 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Undertaker still had glass shards in his arm a year after he sustained an injury in an infamous WWE match.
  WWE Superstar AJ Styles was a recent guest on The Undertaker and Michelle McCool’s Six Feet Under podcast. During the conversation, Styles and Taker looked back at their Boneyard match from WrestleMania 36. WWE filmed the contest outdoors in cinematic style after the show was moved to the Performance Center due to the COVID-19 pandemic.During the
  
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• Becky Lynch Wants To Rename The WWE Intercontinental Championship

  07-01-2026 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
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  With a win over Maxxine Dupri on WWE Raw, Becky Lynch is once again the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. In another world, though, Lynch says the title could be referred to as something else.Speaking with Celia Rose Gooding at the Star Trek: Starfleet Academy blue carpet event, Lynch tossed out the idea of renaming her title.“I won the Intercontinental Championship, and some people say, not some people, everybody says I’m the greatest Intercontinental Ch
  
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• Steve Austin Reveals Who Took The Worst Stone Cold Stunner

  07-01-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Stone Cold Steve Austin reveals who took the worst stunner of all time.Many have fallen victim to Steve Austin’s legendary Stone Cold Stunner over the years. Speaking on the latest episode of the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, the Texas Rattlesnake named some people who have taken the best and worst stunners of all time.When asked who took the worst stunner of all time, Austin said, “Easily Vince is the worst,” referring to when the former WWE Chairman
  
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• Tony Khan Reacts To Claim AEW PPVs Are Too Long

  07-01-2026 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  Tony Khan believes AEW pay-per-views feature the right amount of matches, despite the criticisms regarding their length.Speaking on The Mark Hoke Show Pro Wrestling Radio / Podcast, AEW President Tony Khan addressed the claims that his company’s pay-per-views are too long, featuring about 13 matches. He mentioned that he has never included that many matches in a PPV, stating that the free pre-show contests do not count.“I thin
  
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• WWE’s Finn Bálor Was High When He Came Up With Popular Gimmick

  07-01-2026 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Finn Bálor revealed that the idea for a popular gimmick was born in an unexpected moment of inspiration while under the influence.WWE‘s Finn Bálor teamed up with his Judgment Day stablemates, JD McDonagh and Raquel Rodriguez, to take on Lola Vice, Mr. Iguana, and Nino Hamburguesa at AAA TripleMania 2025. The match featured a spot that saw Bálor counter Iguana’s signature puppet, La Yesca, by introducing his own puppet, Demonito.Speaking with Und
  
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• WWE’s Becky Lynch Stuns In Gold Top On Star Trek Blue Carpet

  07-01-2026 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
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  Becky Lynch stuns on the blue carpet.New York City’s American Museum of Natural History rolled out the red blue carpet on Tuesday night for the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which features a name very familiar to wrestling fans. That, of course, is WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch.Playing the role of bridge officer Lieutenant Ya in the new series, Lynch graced the blue carpet event in a shiny, gold corset, complemented by a black skirt,
  
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• TNA Star Gets Cosmetic Upgrade

  07-01-2026 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  A TNA star walked into NXT New Year’s Evil with a new cosmetic upgrade.Reigning TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater made headlines last night not only for his NXT Championship match against Oba Femi, but also sporting an upgraded smile. He previously had a chipped tooth and a visible gap in his front teeth. Fans were quick to notice that he arrived at NXT with perfectly straight and bright teeth, possibly a result of getting dental veneers.Fans are already specu
  
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• AEW Talent Reacts To Their Departure

  07-01-2026 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  Earlier this week, reports indicated that the likes of Alex Abrahantes, Mercedes Martinez, and Matt Taven had all departed from All Elite Wrestling. In Abrahantes’ case, his exit comes after a six-year run with the company, with AEW reportedly opting not to renew his latest contract.
  Abrahantes has since confirmed his departure through a video on X, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work AEW since 2019. Abrahantes additionally thanked his supporters, both in and
  
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• CM Punk Reacts to Controversial Finish of John Cena’s Final WWE Match

  07-01-2026 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has shared his thoughts on the emotional finish of John Cena’s final WWE match.Cena officially closed the curtain on his in-ring career last month at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he went one-on-one with Gunther. Despite a valiant effort, Cena ultimately lost after Gunther locked in a rear-naked choke. Cena fought the hold for several seconds before tapping out, notably with a smile, bringing an end to his legendary ca
  
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• WWE NXT Star Calls The Rock’s Daughter Ava A ‘Nepo Baby Bitch’

  07-01-2026 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
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  Blake Monroe and Ava have been butting heads on NXT. This week’s show saw Ava throw Blake out of the building after she attacked Thea Hail before their scheduled title match on the show.Blake and Ava traded barbs on Twitter/X after their heated face-off, and it saw the former WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion refer to The Rock’s daughter as a “nepo baby bitch.”“Don’t make me call daddy you power trippi
  
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• The Undertaker Gave WWE Star A Huge Opportunity Because They Asked For Help

  07-01-2026 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
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  Chelsea Green has revealed that one of the biggest opportunities of her recent career came from directly asking WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker for help.Over the past few months, Green has been making waves across both WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. While she recently lost the WWE Women’s United States Championship to Giulia on WWE SmackDown, Green was a double champion, holding the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship alongside Ethan Page.
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• Jeff Hardy Calls WWE Star His Best Singles Rival Ever

  07-01-2026 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  TNA star Jeff Hardy has revealed that his most memorable singles rivalry did not come against some of WWE’s biggest modern legends, but against the late Umaga.Hardy enjoyed several iconic rivalries during his WWE career, feuding with the likes of Edge, CM Punk, Triple H, Matt Hardy and Randy Orton. However, when asked to name his favorite singles feud, Hardy pointed to his battles with Umaga.Speaking on the Direct Discussions Podcast, Hardy reflected on his recent interac
  
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• CM Punk Reveals New Career Move Could Happen Within a Year

  07-01-2026 15:28 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has hinted that another major career shift could be right around the corner.Throughout his decades-long career, Punk has explored several paths outside the pro-wrestling ring. In addition to professional wrestling, he has competed in MMA, acted in films and television, worked as a commentator, and even written comic books. Now, directing could be the next challenge on his growing resume.Speaking to Robbie Fox on My Mom’s Basement whi
  
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• CM Punk: Freddy Krueger Molested Kids And People Love Him, I Guess He’s A Republican

  07-01-2026 15:26 via wrestlezone.com
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  CM Punk took a thinly veiled shot at the current perception of the Republican Party.
  Punk spoke with Robbie Fox on My Mom’s Basement to promote his new movie, Night Patrol. While promoting the film, where Punk plays an evil vampire cop, Punk and Robbie Fox debated the “redeemable qualities” of horror movie icon Michael Myers.“Is Michael Myers a villain?” Punk asked.“Do you not think he’s a villain? Do you think he&rs
  
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• Stone Cold Steve Austin Rates John Cena’s WWE Heel Turn

  07-01-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Stone Cold Steve Austin shares his honest opinion on John Cena‘s heel turn last year.During his appearance in the latest episode of the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin was asked how he felt about John Cena’s heel run in the first half of 2025. The Texas Rattlesnake simply noted that it was “okay,” saying that the heel turn came a bit too late.“Everybody, well, not everybody, a lot of people wanted to
  
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• Oba Femi Seemingly Vacates NXT Championship At New Year’s Evil

  07-01-2026 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
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  Tonight’s WWE NXT New Year’s Evil special ended in controversial fashion as Oba Femi seemingly vacated his title following the main event.The main event of tonight’s WWE NXT saw Oba Femi defend the NXT Championship against current TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater.
  Despite Slater’s best efforts, he was unable to wrestle the NXT Championship away from The Ruler this evening. The finish of the match saw Femi hit Slater with the Fall From Grace powerbomb
  
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• Tatum Paxley Gets Measure Of Revenge On Izzy Dame At WWE NXT New Year’s Evil

  07-01-2026 02:54 via wrestlezone.com
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  Tatum Paxley finally gets revenge on Izzy Dame at WWE NXT Year’s Evil.The opening match of tonight’s WWE NXT broadcast saw Tatum Paxley face off against former tag team partner Izzy Dame. The match ended with Paxley hitting The Psycho Trap — a spinning fisherman’s neckbreaker — for the victory.For Tatum, this was a major win over the person who betrayed her trust. And the same woman who also cost her the NXT Women’s Championship against Jacy
  
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• Tatum Paxley Gets Measure Of Revenge On Izzi Dame At WWE NXT New Year’s Evil

  07-01-2026 02:54 via wrestlezone.com
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  Tatum Paxley finally gets revenge on Izzi Dame at WWE NXT Year’s Evil.The opening match of tonight’s WWE NXT broadcast saw Tatum Paxley face off against former tag team partner Izzi Dame. The match ended with Paxley hitting The Psycho Trap — a spinning fisherman’s neckbreaker — for the victory.For Tatum, this was a major win over the person who betrayed her trust. And the same woman who also cost her the NXT Women’s Championship against Jacy
  
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• WWE’s CM Punk Reacts To Stranger Things Finale Criticism

  07-01-2026 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
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  CM Punk shares his thoughts on the polarizing reaction to the Stranger Things finale.Stranger Things concluded its fifth season on Netflix last week. The finale received mixed reactions on social media, with some fans praising the ending while others expressed strong disappointment.WWE Superstar CM Punk recently appeared on My Mom’s Basement with Robbie Fox. The World Heavyweight Champion addressed the criticism of the Stranger Things finale, noting the prevailing online
  
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• How WWE Handled Title Botch At NXT New Year’s Evil

  07-01-2026 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
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  Last month, a massive both took place on WWE NXT, which saw Thea Hail defeat Blake Monroe for the Women’s North American Title. So how did the company handle that this evening?Blake Monroe was scheduled to get her rematch against Thea Hail tonight at NXT New Year’s Evil. The match was set to kick off the show, but as Hail made her way to the ring, Monroe viciously attacked her from behind and tossed her all around the ringside area..@BlakeMonroeWWE has snapped! ?The
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Undergoes Surgery

  07-01-2026 02:15 via wrestlezone.com
  This WWE Hall of Famer went under the knife recently.In a new update on her X account, pro wrestling legend Leilani Kai asked fans to keep Jake Roberts in their thoughts “as he goes in for hip revision surgery.”“Thinking of Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts this morning as he goes in for hip revision surgery. Sending love to Jake and Cheryl Roberts. Wishing him a smooth surgery and a strong, steady recovery ahead,” she posted.Roberts previously underwent heart ablatio
  
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• New Look At Cody Rhodes As Guile In Street Fighter

  07-01-2026 02:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  We’ve gotten another look at Cody Rhodes as Guile in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie.The American Nightmare is set to bring Col. Guile to life in the upcoming film. Rhodes shot scenes for the movie alongside the rest of the cast in Australia. Fans had only caught brief glimpses of Rhodes as Guile in the trailer until this behind-the-scenes content surfaced.A new photo shared by the @WeWantCody fan account shows Cody Rhodes in full Guile gear, com
  
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• Seth Rollins Admits He Was Super Uncomfortable Taking Part In WWE Unreal

  07-01-2026 02:03 via wrestlezone.com
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  Seth Rollins reveals why he resisted being a part of WWE: Unreal.The first season of WWE: Unreal premiered in the summer of 2025 to mixed reviews. While some praised the docuseries for its production values, others criticized it for breaking kayfabe and revealing too much behind the scenes.With the second season set to release on Netflix in two weeks, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has explained why he was initially hesitant to take part in the Unreal experience. During a recent ap
  
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• Je’Von Evans’ Mother Reacts To Him Signing With WWE RAW

  07-01-2026 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  Je’Von Evans’ mother could not be more proud of her son.The Young OG was officially called up to the main roster last night on WWE RAW. During a commercial break, General Manager Adam Pearce appeared to hype Evans as the newest signing to the red brand.Evans then made his way to the ring and put pen to paper. However, some fans criticized WWE for airing the segment during a commercial break. International viewers were able to witness the signing live, while fans in
  
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• Ted DiBiase Sues For Defamation Over Mississippi Welfare Fund Scandal

  07-01-2026 01:44 via wrestlezone.com
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  There has been a major development in the Mississippi welfare fund scandal involving WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase.The DiBiase family is the subject of a wide-ranging criminal investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services over the alleged embezzlement of federal funds intended for needy families.Ted DiBiase Jr. was previously charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, six counts of wire fraud,
  
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• Steve Austin Comments On Potential CM Punk Dream Match

  07-01-2026 01:35 via wrestlezone.com
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  Steve Austin explains why the WWE Universe never got to see him in action against CM Punk.Stone Cold Steve Austin versus CM Punk remains one of the biggest “what ifs” in pro wrestling history. WWE even brought the two together for a sit-down interview with the legendary Jim Ross. Tempers flared, and shots were fired during the WWE ’13 promotional content, but that was as far as it went.During a recent appearance on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Austin was aske
  
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• Asuka Reacts To The Kabuki Warriors Losing The Titles On WWE RAW

  07-01-2026 01:15 via wrestlezone.com
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  Asuka has broken her silence on The Kabuki Warriors dropping the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles on Monday Night RAW.
  Last night’s episode of WWE RAW kicked off with the Women’s Tag Team Title match that saw The Kabuki Warriors drop the gold to Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY.This title change came as a surprise to many, as the booking of the eight-woman tag match on SmackDown was a typical dead giveaway in WWE that there wouldn’t be a title change.Asuka took to soc
  
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• WWE Superstar Announced For TNA Genesis

  07-01-2026 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  The partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling will continue later this month at Genesis.
  In 2025, plenty of NXT talents went back and forth between their brand and TNA. With only AJ Styles making an appearance for TNA as a main roster talent. But a recent announcement reveals that trend will continue in 2026.
  TNA Wrestling took to social media today to announce that WWE SmackDown Superstar and former TNA World Champion Joe Hendry will appear at Genesis later this month, tweetin
  
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• WWE NXT New Year’s Evil Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jan 6

  07-01-2026 00:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Our WWE NXT New Year’s Evil results for tonight include Evolve Women’s Champion Kendal Grey challenging Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women’s Championship, Tatum Paxley battling The Culling’s Izzi Dame, Thea Hail defending the Women’s North American NXT Championship against the former champion Blake Monroe, and TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater going one-on-one with Oba Femi for the NXT Championship. Here’s our review and grades for tonight&rsq
  
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