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• Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield’s Son Wins WWE EVOLVE Debut With Unique Finisher

  04-06-2026 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Elijah Holyfield, the son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield, got off to a strong start in WWE EVOLVE with a win in his debut. The former NFL running back defeated Kai Kavari convincingly. The most noteworthy moment of the bout was his unique finisher that knocked out Kavari immediately.Before joining WWE, Holyfield played running back for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He later spent four seasons in the NFL before a serious knee injury in 2022 forced him to rethink his fu
  
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• WATCH: Jeff Hardy Poisoned During Wild TNA Wicked Garden Match

  05-06-2026 06:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first-ever Wicked Garden Match delivered exactly what TNA promised on the June 4 episode of TNA iMPACT! However, it was a disturbing scene involving Jeff Hardy at the end of the match that became the highlight of the show.The Hardys faced The Righteous in the main event in a wild match that mixed the Broken Universe style with hardcore wrestling. The ring and ringside area were decorated with flowers, while barbed wire-covered structures surrounded the ring. With
  
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• WATCH: Jeff Hardy Left Foaming at the Mouth After Disturbing TNA Segment

  05-06-2026 06:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first-ever Wicked Garden Match delivered exactly what TNA promised on the June 4 episode of TNA iMPACT! However, it was a disturbing scene involving Jeff Hardy at the end of the match that became the highlight of the show.The Hardys faced The Righteous in the main event in a wild match that mixed the Broken Universe style with hardcore wrestling. The ring and ringside area were decorated with flowers, while barbed wire-covered structures surrounded the ring. With
  
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• LA Knight Explains Dip In WWE Crowd Reactions Toward Him

  05-06-2026 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For the last few years, not many WWE Superstars have connected with fans the way LA Knight has. His catchphrases became popular, arenas regularly chanted his name on his cue, and many fans saw him as one of WWE’s most naturally popular stars. However, Knight recently admitted that while the support is still there, the crowd reaction is not quite as loud as it was during the peak of his rise.Speaking with Chris Van Vliet, Knight addressed the change in crowd reactions. He
  
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• AEW Dynamite Ends With Unusual Pride Month Message

  05-06-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Dynamite ended with an unexpected message this week as commentator Excalibur used the show’s final moments to show support for Pride Month. The sign-off got fans talking online, with many praising AEW for openly supporting the LGBTQ+ community.As the June 3, 2026 episode of Dynamite came to a close, Excalibur changed AEW’s usual ending line and said, “Fix your hearts or die. This is All Elite Wrestling!”Excalibur references iconic Twin Peaks quote to support LGBTQ+ c
  
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• Braun Strowman Lays Out Condition for WWE Return

  05-06-2026 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Braun Strowman has opened the door to a WWE return, but the former Universal Champion made it clear that any comeback would come with one major condition attached.Speaking during a recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, Strowman discussed life after WWE, his growing television career, and whether fans could eventually see him step back inside the squared circle.
  While he didn’t rule out another run, he suggested it would take the right offer to pull him away from
  
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• Becky Lynch Explains Fan Backlash to Seth Rollins’ WWE Injury Angle

  05-06-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch managed to fool the wrestling world with one of WWE’s biggest storylines of 2025. What looked like a serious knee injury for Rollins eventually turned into a shocking championship win at SummerSlam. Nevertheless, it wasn’t smooth sailing, since the storyline invited backlash from some fans who felt they had been tricked.The story began in July 2025 when Rollins appeared to suffer a serious knee injury during a match against LA Knight at
  
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• Becky Lynch Reveals Former WWE Star Was a Huge Hit With Female Fans

  05-06-2026 04:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch recently shared a humorous backstage story involving Bryan Danielson and a former WWE star who consistently generated some of the loudest reactions from female fans in attendance.Speaking on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast, Lynch recalled how Danielson turned crowd reactions into an unofficial science project during his time in WWE.While the surveys were lighthearted, they revealed an interesting answer about one superstar’s populari
  
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• Several WWE-Linked Stars Unexpectedly Pulled From Upcoming Indie Event

  05-06-2026 04:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Several WWE-linked talents have unexpectedly been removed from Dreamwave Wrestling’s upcoming All Star Weekend. This leaves the promotion scrambling to adjust multiple advertised matches just weeks before the event.Dreamwave Wrestling announced the changes on social media (X). The promotion revealed that a WWE-related obligation will prevent several scheduled competitors from appearing at the June 19-20 weekend in LaSalle, Illinois.The full nature of the obligation has not come to light.
  
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• WWE Tightens Rules on Ring Gear Approval — REPORT

  05-06-2026 03:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new backstage report has shed light on WWE’s approach to ring attire. The company reportedly implemented stricter approval procedures for gear used by its talent.The update emerged during a recent Fightful Select Answers Q&A. Questions about WWE’s long-standing equipment and attire checks led to new details about how performers can present themselves on television and at live events.While the full scope of the policy remains unclear, it appears the company is
  
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• New Update Emerges on Sheamus Amid WWE Injury Absence

  05-06-2026 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE fans may finally have a reason to feel hopeful about Sheamus‘ return. The former world champion has been out of action since November 2025, but a recent injury update hints that he could be getting closer to an in-ring comeback.Sheamus last competed on an episode of RAW from Madison Square Garden, where he teamed with John Cena and Rey Mysterio to defeat Finn Bálor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh. It was Cena’s final RAW appearance before retirement.Ju
  
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• AEW Star to Replace MJF at Upcoming Event After Injury Update

  05-06-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A significant change has been made to Beyond Wrestling’s upcoming “Break The Walls Down” event after an injury update sidelined one of the promotion’s originally advertised headliners.MJF had been scheduled to face Bobby Orlando on the June 5 card in Cranston, Rhode Island.However, following events on this week’s AEW Dynamite, those plans became subject to change. This created a last-minute opening that Beyond Wrestling quickly moved to fill.Andrad
  
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• WWE Veteran Threatened to Drive His Truck Through a Wall to Catch Fugitive

  05-06-2026 03:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Steve Blackman earned a reputation as one of the toughest people in the locker room during his wrestling days. Years after leaving WWE, it seems that same tough mindset has helped him succeed as a bail bondsman.Speaking on the Stories of Briscoe and Bradshaw podcast, Blackman shared a couple of incredible stories from his 18 years working in the bail bonds business in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Steve Blackman reveals the extreme measures he used to catch bail jump
  
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• La Knight Reveals WWE Scrapped WrestleMania Plans at the Last Minute

  05-06-2026 03:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight has opened up about a frustrating moment in his WWE career. He revealed that plans for him to appear at WrestleMania 39 were reportedly canceled just days before the event.Speaking on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Knight recalled being told for months to promote WrestleMania’s return to Los Angeles. Nevertheless, he discovered at the eleventh hour that whatever WWE had planned for him was no longer happening.While exact details remain unclear, the revelation she
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Says Vince McMahon Scandal Changed Daughter’s WWE Plans

  05-06-2026 02:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon has revealed that one of her daughters once appeared to be on a path toward the wrestling business. However, a difficult period for the family ultimately changed the direction of those plans.Speaking on a recent episode of her What’s Your Story? podcast alongside Becky Lynch, McMahon discussed whether any of her children were interested in following the family’s footsteps into WWE.While the answer wasn’t a flat-out no, she explained that cir
  
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• WATCH: Seth Rollins Uses Fan’s Crutch as a Weapon at WWE Event

  05-06-2026 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s European Summer Tour 2026 rolled into Madrid, Spain, and fans got to see a wild moment involving Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker during a live event.Rollins vs. Breakker happened under Street Fight rules. Both wrestlers took their battle out of the ring and eventually went into the crowd. One of the biggest highlights came when Rollins started utilizing stuff from the crowd as weapons.Seth Rollins turns a fan’s crutch into a weapon against Bron Breakke
  
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• Two Longtime AEW Stars Exit The Company After Nearly Six Years — REPORT

  05-06-2026 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two familiar names from AEW’s early years have reportedly reached the end of their run with the company.
  According to a new report, a veteran tag team that helped shape AEW’s growing roster since 2019 is now officially exploring life outside the promotion.Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reports that The Butcher and The Blade have departed AEW after their contracts recently expired.
  The report states that AEW chose not to offer either wrestler a contract exten
  
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• Ryback Shares His Take on CM Punk’s Physique Amid Steroid Claims

  05-06-2026 01:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk’s recent physical transformation has become one of the biggest talking points in wrestling. Fans and even fellow wrestlers have been discussing how the former World Heavyweight Champion managed to put so much muscle on at 47 years old. As speculation about steroids continues to spread online, former WWE star Ryback has stepped in to defend Punk.After losing to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42, Punk took time away from WWE and focused heavily on his fitness. Photos
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Reveals Sol Ruca’s Biggest Challenge As Champion

  05-06-2026 00:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has explained one of the biggest challenges Sol Ruca could face as her rise on the main roster continues.Ruca made her main roster debut following WrestleMania 42. Since then, she has already shared the ring with stars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, and Iyo Sky. This past weekend at WWE Clash in Italy, Ruca scored the biggest win of her career. She defeated Becky Lynch to capture the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, marking her first tit
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card for June 4

  05-06-2026 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our TNA iMPACT results for tonight feature The Hardys taking on The Righteous in a Wicked Garden Match, Eddie Edwards battling BDE, Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell facing Stacks and Arianna Grace in mixed tag team action, Lei Ying Lee squaring off against Mr. Elegance, and much more.TNA iMPACT Card
  The Hardys vs. The Righteous – Wicked Garden MatchEddie Edwards (with Alisha Edwards) vs. BDESantino Marella and Indi Hartwell vs. Stacks and Arianna GraceAJ Franci
  
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• Buff Bagwell Reveals Backhanded Compliment He Received About His Physique

  05-06-2026 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Buff Bagwell is known for his incredible physique during his wrestling career. Recently, he opened up about a backhanded compliment of sorts he would get about his looks.
  While speaking to Chris Van Vliet, Bagwell was asked about physique in the world of wrestling. While talking about his Mt. Rushmore of greatest physiques in the sport, Bagwell opened up about how he and Scott Steiner‘s friendship fell apart thanks to perceived competition stemming from a compliment he re
  
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• Glenn Jacobs Reacts To The Undertaker’s Success In New Wrestling Role

  04-06-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kane reacts to The Undertaker‘s success in his newer wrestling role.Last year, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker stepped into the role as a coach on WWE LFG. Now, he’s making moves in the creative department for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, the Mexico-based promotion acquired by WWE in 2025.While appearing on Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker, The Undertaker’s on-screen brother and fellow Hall of Famer Kane (real name Glenn Jacobs) praised him for
  
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• LA Knight Reveals ‘Awful’ WWE Pitch For His Ring Name

  04-06-2026 23:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight remembers a WWE creative pitch for a ring name he didn’t like.Appearing on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, the former WWE United States Champion reiterated the importance of having a simple ring name in professional wrestling before recalling how WWE creative once pitched “LA Donovan” to him.“Not necessarily, but I also know that in this business, you want a simple name. I won’t stay on this too long, but they pitched LA Donovan at one poin
  
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• Logan Paul Makes Honest Admission About WWE Career After Injury

  04-06-2026 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul says he has the best job in the world with WWE.LA Knight suffered a torn tricep at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event last month after Angelo Dawkins hit him with a dive during their match. He has since undergone surgery and might have to spend several months away from all the action.Now, speaking on his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Logan Paul opened up about how the injury has left him depressed. He’s optimistic about bouncing back from the setback and is also grate
  
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• Becky Lynch Reveals WWE RAW Star Has An Adorable Nickname For Her

  04-06-2026 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch reveals the WWE RAW Superstar who calls her mom backstage.Appearing on What’s Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon, the former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion opened up about the bond she shares with RAW Superstar Je’Von Evans.“.. we’ve got Je’Von Evans. He’s 21. He is younger than my wrestling career. He calls me ‘Mom.’ Yes. Because I’m old enough to be his mom. I’m so proud of him. I’m lik
  
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• Former WWE NXT Champion Confirms New Ring Name

  04-06-2026 21:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This former WWE NXT Champion is now going by a new ring name.Chance Barrow spent roughly four years in WWE’s developmental system. He is best known for his tenure in WWE NXT as Andre Chase and is a former two-time WWE NXT Tag Team Champion.Andre Chase was released from his WWE contract on April 24. The wave of releases also reportedly included main roster talents Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, and the entire Wyatt Sicks faction.It appears Chase’s non-compete clause has expired, as he
  
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• Sol Ruca Snatches Becky Lynch’s Soul, Mercedes Mone Returns, Lady Frost Interview – Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up

  04-06-2026 21:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sol Ruca snatches Becky Lynch’s soul at Clash in Italy. Mercedes Moné returns to AEW action. Lady Frost chats with WrestleZone, and more!Sol Ruca Snatches Becky Lynch’s Soul & Women’s IC TitleJust one month into her main roster run, Sol Ruca has captured championship gold.
  The road to that milestone began last month, when Becky Lynch interrupted Ruca’s official Raw brand contract signing. When Lynch then faced Ruca at WWE Saturday Night’
  
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• WWE Planning Nostalgia-Based Merch Drops For Iconic Wrestling Moments

  04-06-2026 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is reportedly planning to release nostalgia-based merchandise for two iconic wrestling moments.According to Wrestlevotes Radio (via Fightful Select), WWE is planning to release special merchandise to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Stone Cold Steve Austin winning the King of the Ring Tournament and coining the iconic “Austin 3:16” phrase at the titular pay-per-view on June 23, 1996.Apart from that, WWE is also looking to introduce similar merchandise to comm
  
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• WWE Considering Multiple Names for 2026 King of the Ring Winner — Report

  04-06-2026 20:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE is reportedly considering multiple names for 2026 King of the Ring winner.WWE announced the bracket for the 2026 King of the Ring during the Clash in Italy post-show. The tournament officially kicked off on the June 1 episode of RAW, where Oba Femi advanced to the next round.Qualifying matches for the WWE King of the Ring tournament will continue on SmackDown this Friday, and the winners of both the men’s and women’s tournaments will receive world title shots at SummerSlam 2026.
  
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• Sol Ruca Says Recent Injury Taught Her an Important Lesson About Survival

  04-06-2026 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Sol Ruca reveals the biggest lesson she learned after suffering an ACL injury.Reigning WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca suffered a torn ACL in April 2023. She had to undergo surgery and stay on the sidelines for nearly a year. Ruca also had another injury scare at Saturday Night’s Main Event last month after an awkward landing while performing the Sol Snatcher.Now, speaking to TMZ Sports‘ Branson Quirke, Ruca
  
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