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• Bruce Prichard Reveals the Real Reason For CM Punk’s Straight Edge Lifestyle

  11-07-2018 22:02
  This week’s new episode of “Something Else to Wrestle”, which is now available on WWE Network, features host Bruce Prichard discussing former WWE and UFC star CM Punk.
  WWE has released the above clip from the episode, featuring Prichard discussing Punk’s straight edge lifestyle, and below is what Prichard had to say on why Punk chooses to live an alcohol and drug-free life:
  “CM Punk growing up his father was an alcoholic. And Punk did not get along and did not have
  
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• Brandi Rhodes Reveals Why Her WWE In-Ring Return Never Happened

  01-09-2026 03:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brandi Rhodes came closer to an in-ring WWE comeback than many fans may have realized, spending two weeks training at the WWE Performance Center in 2022.
  However, what happened each time she stepped out of the ring ultimately changed her plans.Rhodes discussed the decision on her Shot of Brandi YouTube series, explaining that she initially felt ready to return to wrestling full-time after giving birth to her daughter, Liberty.Brandi Rhodes explains why WWE comeb
  
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• Roman Reigns Has Perfect Response to LA Knight Comparison With The Rock

  01-09-2026 03:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns addressed one of the most familiar comparisons surrounding LA Knight during the August 31, 2026, episode of WWE RAW. While discussing Solo Sikoa’s decision to stand alongside Knight, Reigns made it clear where he believes the comparison stops.The remark came as Reigns questioned why Sikoa had rejected an opportunity to return to his family and instead chosen Knight. That set the stage for a pointed reference to The Rock.Roman Reigns addresses LA Knight and Th
  
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• Another Title Match Added to WWE RAW in Mexico City

  01-09-2026 03:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dragon Lee has earned a big opportunity in WWE. The Luchador will challenge Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship when RAW heads to Mexico City.Lee earned the title shot on the August 31 episode of WWE RAW after beating Ethan Page in a match where the stakes were decided before the bell. The match also involved current Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable.Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable set for Intercontinental Title on WWE RAW in Mexico CityThis week on RAW, Gable talked
  
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• Top Star Goes Too Far as WWE Cuts Off Mic on RAW

  01-09-2026 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jacob Fatu left little doubt about his mood during the August 31, 2026, episode of WWE RAW, but viewers at home didn’t hear everything that happened.
  The Bloodline member’s confrontation with Royce Keys and OTM took an unexpected turn when WWE production stepped in.The segment followed a match involving The Usos, Keys and OTM, with Fatu arriving to help his family drive the trio away.He then climbed onto the announce table and grabbed a microphone, turning his atten
  
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• Will Ospreay Sends Heartfelt Message to Kenny Omega After AEW: All In

  01-09-2026 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay’s first AEW World Championship reign began with a victory over one of his biggest influences, but what happened after the bell carried just as much meaning.
  Following their main event at AEW: All In London, Ospreay made sure Kenny Omega knew exactly what the match and his career meant to him.The Aerial Assassin captured the title at Wembley Stadium after a grueling encounter, but the championship celebration quickly became something mor
  
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• AJ Styles Addresses Avery Styles’ Move to TNA

  01-09-2026 02:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Avery Styles has already laid the foundation for his future by signing with TNA Wrestling. Now, his legendary father, AJ Styles, has explained why he believes TNA can be very important for Avery’s development.Avery’s TNA deal came to light at TNA Lockdown 2026. He will continue working independent shows. However, his deal with TNA will enable him to learn new things.AJ Styles recently spoke about his son’s signing on The AJ Styles Show. He explained
  
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• Big E Breaks Silence on The New Level’s AEW: All In Debut

  01-09-2026 02:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E has reacted to Kofi and Austin Creed’s surprise AEW debut, making it clear that he is happy to see his former New Day teammates start a new chapter outside WWE as The New Level.Kofi and Creed made their AEW appearances at All In 2026 at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. The New Level teamed with Swerve Strickland in the Royal Roulette match and won the AEW World Trios Championships.Kofi and Creed also confronted AEW World Tag Team Champions Christian Cage and Ada
  
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• New Backstage Details Emerge on Britt Baker’s AEW Return

  01-09-2026 02:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Britt Baker’s surprise AEW return at All In London 2026 came together much later than many fans may have expected.The former AEW Women’s World Champion made her shocking return during the Buy-In at Wembley Stadium. Baker attacked Maya World during her AEW TBS Championship match against Persephone, costing World the title. Persephone went on to win the championship, and later Baker aligned with her.Baker’s return was a major moment, and a new backstage report s
  
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• Vince McMahon Talked About Signing WWE Star at Birth After Hearing His Weight

  01-09-2026 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brooks Jensen has revealed that Vince McMahon joked about signing him to WWE when he was still a newborn.During an appearance on The AJ Styles Show, Jensen recalled a story about the day he was born. His father, former WWE star Bull Buchanan, received a call from then-WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, while Buchanan’s godfather at the time, Big Boss Man, was also at the hospital.According to Jensen, McMahon congratulated his father and asked how the baby was doing. Buchanan tol
  
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• Quavo To Debut Unreleased Song at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event

  01-09-2026 00:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Quavo is bringing new music to WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event.WWE announced that the hip-hop superstar will perform the unreleased song at the beginning of the show. The track will come from QROMELIFE, which is set to be released on all platforms soon.“As first announced by @Complex, Hip-Hop Superstar @QuavoStuntin will open #SNME in his hometown of Atlanta, performing an UNRELEASED track off his upcoming album QROMELIFE, due out on all platforms soon!” WWE pos
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Aug 31

  01-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include the battle of the Lucha Bros when Penta faces his brother Rey Fenix in the finals of the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender’s tournament, Sol Ruca challenging Raquel Rodriguez for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns returning, and more! Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from The Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.WWE Raw Card:
  World Heavyweight C
  
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• WWE Launches Official Merchandise With Famous Adult Entertainment Venue

  31-08-2026 23:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released an unexpected piece of merchandise ahead of Sunday Night’s Main Event.WrestleVotes highlighted the unusual collaboration on X, sharing an image of an officially licensed Magic City Atlanta x WWE hoodie. The post noted that Magic City is one of the world’s most famous adult entertainment venues and described the merchandise as something fans might never have expected to see.The merchandise is tied to WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event 2026, which is
  
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• John Cena Challenges Cody Rhodes To Rematch Outside WWE

  31-08-2026 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has challenged Cody Rhodes to a rematch. However, the former WWE Champion wants to settle the score outside the wrestling ring.Cena recently teamed up with Clash of Clans to promote the popular mobile game, using the opportunity to throw a playful challenge at Rhodes. In a video shared on his X account, Cena claimed that while Rhodes may have beaten him in the ring, he will never defeat him in Clash of Clans.“Cody. You beat me in the ring, but you will never bea
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Hospitalized Due to Leg Infection as Return Timeline Remains Unclear

  31-08-2026 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  EC3 has revealed that he is currently hospitalized after suffering an infection in his leg.The former WWE star shared an update on Instagram, explaining that he went into the woods for a gathering and came away with an unwanted souvenir. EC3 revealed that his leg became infected and joked about his hospitalization while assuring fans that he is doing fine.“Leg got infected. Hospital acquired,” EC3 wrote. He then added a tongue-in-cheek explanation about initially tr
  
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• WWE Star Set To Revive Popular AEW Concept at SNME

  31-08-2026 22:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jade Cargill appears ready to bring back a popular part of her AEW presentation at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event.Cargill took to X to tease the return of the Baddie Section, a concept she introduced during her AEW run.“I’m tired of playing by the rules I’m bringing the baddie section back because I want to and I own it! End of story ATLANTA WYA,” she wrote.Cargill’s Baddie Section became a notable part of her AEW presentation during her run w
  
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• Injured WWE Star Addresses Retirement Rumors Amid Lengthy Absence

  31-08-2026 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE star has addressed speculation that she could retire from professional wrestling.Piper Niven was tagged in a post on X featuring the retirement rumor and was asked whether it was true. Niven responded directly, making it clear that she has not retired despite her lengthy absence from the ring.“Reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated. (face with tears of joy emoji) I am still in recovery but no I am not retired,” Niven wrote.Niven has been sidelined since
  
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• AEW Backstage Reaction to Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed’s All In Debut Revealed — Report

  31-08-2026 21:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed reportedly made a strong impression backstage following their AEW debut at All In: London.Kofi and Creed made their surprise AEW debut as The New Level. The former WWE stars joined Swerve Strickland as the wild card team in the Trios Royale Roulette for the AEW World Trios Championship.Kofi, Creed, and Strickland ultimately captured the AEW World Trios Championship after the former New Day members eliminated PAC and Claudio Castagn
  
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• Released WWE Star Claims He Was Eyed as ‘Cheaper’ Bray Wyatt Replacement

  31-08-2026 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recently released WWE star Joe Gacy says the promotion planned to turn him into a “cheap Bray Wyatt replacement.”During his recent appearance on Developmentally Speaking, Joe Gacy reflected on the early stages of his career. This was during his cult leader persona in NXT and his role as the leader of the Schism. He noted that he started it while the late legend Bray Wyatt was still with WWE. However, after the company released him in 2021, Gacy said Vince McMahon an
  
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• WWE Legend’s Death Confirmed Six Years Later

  31-08-2026 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend George Wells’ death has been confirmed after six years.Mike Johnson of PWInsider confirmed the news, saying the legend’s son, Jason Wells, told them that George Wells passed away in early 2020. Wells actively competed from 1974 to 1992. He performed in the NWA territories before joining WWE for a two-year run from 1984 to 1986. He’s best known for facing Jake “The Snake” Roberts at WrestleMania II.The WWE legend’s son confirmed he
  
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• Backstage Belief Emerges on Kevin Owens’ WWE Injury Scare — Report

  31-08-2026 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s an update on Kevin Owens’ condition after an injury scare at a WWE live event.Former Universal Champion Kevin Owens appeared to have suffered a knee injury during a WWE live event in North Charleston, South Carolina, on August 30. He defeated The Miz at the show, but fans spotted him limping and officials helping him to the back after the match. The clip naturally caused some concerns since he recently returned from a lengthy hiatus due to a neck injury.Now,
  
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• WWE Accused of Using Forged Document Against Former Star in $7 Million Lawsuit

  31-08-2026 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Star Tiger Ali Sing says the promotion used forged documents during their $7 million lawsuit.On the Two Man Power Trip podcast, Tiger Ali Singh detailed the $7 million lawsuit he filed against WWE in 2002. He alleged racial harassment, religious discrimination, unsafe working conditions, and wrongful termination.Some of his allegations included being called a “taxi driver” by other WWE talent, and performers desecrating his Sikh turban. He also claimed th
  
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• Willow Nightingale Breaks Silence After AEW All In Title Loss

  31-08-2026 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale reflected on her loss to Mercedes Mone at AEW All In: London.Willow Nightingale defended the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mercedes Mone at All In: London. Despite walking into the event with a broken hand, she put on a valiant effort. However, Mone targeted her injury throughout the match and finally made Nightingale pass out to win the title.Mercedes Mone had promised to take the smile off Willow Nightingale’s face at All In. After the
  
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• WWE’s John Cena Mentions Nick Khan and Tony Khan While Addressing In-Ring Return

  31-08-2026 16:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena mentioned both WWE President Nick Khan and AEW President Tony Khan while addressing an in-ring return.WWE legend John Cena retired from in-ring competition in December 2025. However, he hears “one more match” chants from fans wherever he goes. He heard it once again during his appearance at FanExpo Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on Sunday.Responding to the chant, John Cena playfully noted that no Khan has the money to bring him back to the r
  
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• WATCH: Mercedes Moné Pays Tribute to WWE’s Sasha Banks After AEW All In Title Win

  31-08-2026 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Mercedes Moné paid tribute to her former WWE character Sasha Banks after All In: London.Mercedes Moné finally captured the AEW Women’s World Championship after defeating Willow Nightingale at All In: London last night. Following her victory, she made her DJ debut at the afterparty. The event hosted around 1000 fans and took place at the Crystal Club in Wembley. This was also with Sweet Chin Disco, one of Europe’s fastest-growing wrestling f
  
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• John Cena Teases Major Update on WWE’s John Cena Classic Event

  31-08-2026 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s John Cena teases dropping a lot of information on the John Cena Classic soon.During his recent appearance at FanExpo Canada, the WWE legend faced two interesting questions from the fans. One was which wrestlers he wanted to face, but didn’t get a chance to. The second was what happened to the John Cena Classic he announced back in May at Backlash.For the first question, John Cena replied that he never had a list of opponents he wanted to face. He only went wit
  
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• Sol Ruca Breaks Silence on Zaria Becoming a Double Champion at NXT Heatwave

  31-08-2026 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca reacted to Zaria becoming double champion at NXT Heatwave.Zaria faced Wren Sinclair and Kali Armstrong at Heatwave. The three competed in a North American Speed Unification Match. After plenty of back-and-forth action in the matchup, Zaria eventually took control.In the end, she hit Armstrong with a spear before delivering an F5. Zaria then covered Armstrong for the three-count. Zaria defeated both competitors to becom
  
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• Major AEW Star Reveals How Long His Deal Lasts

  31-08-2026 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MVP has revealed how long his current AEW deal lasts. MVP made his AEW debut back in September 2024. He mainly works as manager for The Hurt Syndicate.The faction also features former WWE stars Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. MVP mostly handles managing and speaking for them. However, he still wrestles occasionally in AEW matches. Last year, MVP announced a long-term contract extension with the company.MVP reveals how long his AEW contract lastsSpeaking onMarking Out with M
  
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• Kevin Owens Sparks Injury Concern After WWE Live Event

  31-08-2026 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens has sparked injury concern after a recent live event.Owens recently returned to WWE after an injury. The injury kept him out for around one year. He became a surprise contender during WWE SummerSlam after returning. He had previously appeared on SmackDown before WrestleMania 41.He then revealed that he suffered a neck injury. This forced him to miss significant time recovering. However, Owens may now have suffered another injury.Kevin O
  
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• Tony Khan Reveals Why He Wanted Motor City Machine Guns in AEW

  31-08-2026 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan has explained why AEW wanted Motor City Machine Guns. The Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, left WWE in April 2026 after being with the company since 2024.Their 90-day non-compete period later came to an end. They then officially signed with AEW shortly after that. The duo made their AEW debut on Collision on July, 2026, as a major surprise. Shelley and Sabin announced their AEW signing.Why Tony Khan wanted Motor City Machine GunsDuring the AEW Al
  
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