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• Carmella pledges to end to Nikki Bella: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 4, 2016

  05-10-2016 19:19
  
  Carmella pledges to end to Nikki Bella: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 4, 2016The post Carmella pledges to end to Nikki Bella: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 4, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Brawling Birds Are United in Their Vision for AEW, Says Alex Windsor

  27-08-2026 04:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW stars Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter are on the same page ahead of All In: London. The Brawling Birds have developed their identity together.The AEW duo formed as a tag team earlier this year. They have gained plenty of momentum over the past few months. They face Divine Dominion for the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship at All In: London as they look to add championship gold to their growing stature. Ahead of the match, Windsor discussed their pa
  
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• WWE Star Shares Frustration Over Vince McMahon Limiting Career in the Company

  27-08-2026 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Nattie has opened up about her career opportunities. She has stepped outside WWE for the first time. Natalya competed in Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport, GCW, NWA, and AAA recently. She believes those opportunities would not have happened before. According to Nattie, Vince McMahon would have limited those appearances.Nattie criticizes Vince McMahon for limiting her WWE career and opportunitiesSpeaking on Busted Open Radio, Nattie was asked how she manages working outsi
  
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• Jon Moxley Puts Claudio Castagnoli To Sleep in ‘Hellacious’ Battle Before AEW All In

  27-08-2026 03:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley has reached the finals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup after winning a brutal semifinal match against his Death Riders teammate, Claudio Castagnoli, on the August 26 episode of AEW Dynamite.The two veterans went all out from the start, with neither willing to back down. After a hard-hitting match filled with big strikes, submission attempts, and close pinfalls, Moxley finally defeated Castagnoli by making him pass out.Jon Moxley defeats Claudio Castagnoli to rea
  
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• WWE Icon Set for Shocking In-Ring Return After 1,769 Days

  27-08-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Rockstar Spud, known to WWE fans as Drake Maverick, is set to make a surprising in-ring return for the first time in nearly five years.The 43-year-old last wrestled in November 2021. However, he will soon have two appearances on PROGRESS Wrestling in the United Kingdom. The return is especially noteworthy because Spud currently works behind the scenes in WWE as part of the RAW creative team.Rockstar Spud/Drake Maverick returns to in-ring action for the firs
  
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• This WWE Star Had TNA and WWE Contract Offers at the Same Time

  27-08-2026 02:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zoey Serrano’s path to WWE could have turned out very differently. The former Zoey Stark recently revealed that she received contract offers from both WWE and TNA Wrestling at the same time, giving her a difficult but exciting choice early in her career.In the end, Serrano chose WWE and signed with the company in January 2021. However, she says her time in TNA played an important role in getting noticed by WWE in the first place.Zoey Serrano recalls receiving simultaneous
  
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• Logan Paul & Bron Breakker Push Back on Rumor That They Don’t Get Along

  27-08-2026 02:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul and Bron Breakker appear to be on the same page about recent rumors claiming there is backstage tension between them in WWE.A rumor earlier this month suggested that Breakker was unhappy with his position in WWE and allegedly did not get along well with Paul behind the scenes. The story came from comments made by former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman, who spoke about Breakker’s reported frustration with his creative direction and briefly mentioned the suppos
  
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• Former WWE Star Asked Company to Never Call Her Again After NXT Return

  27-08-2026 00:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Dawn Marie’s 2024 return turned out to be an emotional rollercoaster. Marie made her much-awaited return after nearly two decades, got worked up while filming a promo, and told the company never to call her back.While speaking with fellow ex-WWE star David Otunga on The Wednesday Hang, Marie revealed she was surprised to see WWE contacting her about her return. At the time, she was working as a nurse and had moved far past her WWE identity.Dawn Marie Told
  
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• Logan Paul Shares Encouraging Update Amid WWE Injury Recovery

  27-08-2026 00:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul has shared a positive update on his recovery from injury.In his latest vlog, Paul revealed that he has received limited clearance. This is amid his road torecovey from a torn triceps. Speaking about his progress, he shared a recent conversation with WWE executive Bruce Prichard.“They cleared me, I was just telling Bruce (Prichard). They said I can throw clotheslines. I’m semi-cleared,” Paul said.Paul suffered the injury at WWE Sa
  
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• AEW Star Feared Wrestling Career Was Over After Debilitating Injury

  27-08-2026 00:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An AEW star has opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she faced during a lengthy absence from the ring.Jamie Hayter suffered two herniated discs in her back in 2023. This debilitating injury kept her out of action for roughly a year.In a recent interview with BBC’s Jonathan Geddes, the former AEW Women’s World Champion recalled how difficult the first few months of her recovery were. She revealed how she struggled with pain and uncert
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For August 26

  27-08-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature the Continental Challenge Cup semifinals, Jack Perry taking on Swerve Strickland, appearances from MJF, Will Ospreay, and Willow Nightingale, and more.AEW Dynamite Card
  We’ll hear from AEW Women’s World Champion Willow NightingaleWe’ll hear from Will OspreayWe’ll hear from Andrade El IdoloMJF to appearMaya World & The Brawling Birds vs. Persephone & Divine DominionJon Moxley vs. Claudio Castagnoli &nda
  
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• Long-Absent AEW Star Wants in on Potential All In Return

  26-08-2026 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of AEW‘s longest-absent stars appears to be interested in making her return at Wembley Stadium this weekend.Britt Baker recently shared a photo of herself under the sunset on X. A fan replied, “Wish you would return at Wembley,” to which Baker responded, “same,” immediately fueling speculation about a potential appearance at AEW All In.Baker has not appeared for AEW since the November 13, 2024, episode of Dynamite, where she defeated Penelope F
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Was Kicked Out of Wrestling School for Surprising Reason

  26-08-2026 22:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Will Ospreay is presently one of the biggest names in professional wrestling, known for his hyper-athletic in-ring style. But what you didn’t know is that his rise to the top wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. He said that he was kicked out of a wrestling school during his younger days.During an interview with MuscleAndFitness.com, the Aerial Assassin revealed he ran afoul of the academy’s expectations, leading to his expulsion. Will Ospreay Revea
  
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• Tony Khan Seemingly Caught off Guard by Reported AEW All In Restriction

  26-08-2026 20:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan has addressed reports that his company may have to limit its use of pyrotechnics at AEW All In.AEW’s biggest show of the year is set to take place at Wembley Stadium in London, England. This will be on Sunday, August 30. A recent report from Fightful Select suggested that the promotion could face restrictions on the amount of pyro it can use at the event.However, Khan appeared to be unaware of those reports when Metro’s Alistair McGeorge asked him to comme
  
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• WWE Star Gets Called ‘Female Jacob Fatu’ Ahead of Major Match at NXT Heatwave

  26-08-2026 20:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s Champion Nattie has had quite the run ever since she showed up on NXT. And while she helps elevate younger talent, she believes her fierce rival is the female Jacob Fatu. The star in question is none other than Jaida Parker.During her appearance on the Busted Open podcast, Natalya explained her move to NXT, clarifying that she moved to there of her own volition. She then revealed that she personally asked Shawn Michaels to put her in a program with Miss
  
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• Former AEW Women’s Champion Calls Division’s Progress ‘Incredibly Slow’

  26-08-2026 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Jamie Hayter says the women’s division’s progress in the company has been “incredibly slow.”In a recent interview with Clutchpoints, former AEW Women’s World Champion Jamie Hayter noted that the women’s division has evolved a lot in the past few years. However, she believes the process was very slow.“I think there definitely has been an evolution to the division. I think it’s been an incredibly slow process, though. I
  
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• Tony Khan Confirms He Was Open to Adam Copeland Returning to WWE for John Cena Match

  26-08-2026 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan says he would’ve agreed to Adam Copeland facing John Cena during his WWE retirement tour.AEW’s Adam Copeland noted in a recent interview that Tony Khan wouldn’t have stopped him from making a one-off return to WWE to face John Cena last year. He believed WWE would’ve been the biggest obstacle to that happening.“No. I assumed, and a lot of these are assumptions, but having been there long enough and knowing how the mindset is
  
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• TKO Lands Stake in Major Sports Streaming Platform Following Acquisition

  26-08-2026 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE and UFC’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, has reportedly become a minority shareholder in sports streaming platform DAZN.According to The Hollywood Reporter, DAZN recently acquired EverPass Media. This was originally founded by the NFL’s 32 Equity investment arm and RedBird Capital Partners. In July 2024, TKO invested in EverPass, which holds the commercial rights to major sporting events. This includes the NFL Sunday Ticket and live sports content from Peacock, Netflix
  
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• Adam Copeland Offers Advice to WWE Stars Considering Jump to AEW

  26-08-2026 18:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Copeland has some advice for WWE Superstars considering a jump to AEW.In a recent interview with Rob Wolkenbrod of Forbes, Adam Copeland was asked whether he encountered any unexpected challenges while adjusting to AEW after joining the promotion in 2023. He was also asked what advice he’d give WWE talent who are considering a move to Tony Khan’s company.Adam Copeland essentially advised talent not to overcomplicate things or second-guess their decision, and as
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Reveals Tony Khan Paid Over $420,000 for His Neck Surgery

  26-08-2026 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay reveals AEW President Tony Khan paid over $420,000 for his neck surgery.Will Ospreay underwent neck fusion surgery in September 2025 and returned to AEW at the Revolution pay-per-view in March 2026. He recently revealed in a series documenting his comeback that Tony Khan paid the entire cost of the surgery, which he said was more expensive than his house.Ospreay provided more details during his recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, saying the surgery cost mo
  
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• The Rock Sends Message to Zilla Fatu Ahead of WWE NXT Heatwave

  26-08-2026 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock has sent a message to Zilla Fatu ahead of his WWE in-ring debut at NXT Heatwave.Following his televised WWE debut two weeks ago, Zilla Fatu will compete for the NXT Championship in his first match in the promotion at Heatwave on August 30. It will be a fatal four-way match, with champion Tony D’Angelo defending against Fatu, Grayson Waller, and Cruz Montana.Ahead of the event, WWE posted a clip of Zilla Fatu preparing for last night&rsqu
  
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• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Could Be Heading to Netflix — Report

  26-08-2026 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event could reportedly be heading to Netflix.After WWE revived the Saturday Night’s Main Event special in 2024, the show started airing on NBC. Moreover, it was streaming on Peacock in the United States and on YouTube in most global markets. While Netflix airs RAW in the United States and most of the company’s programming internationally, SNME remained outside the deal.Now, The New York Times reports that Netflix is discussing ad
  
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• Update on Chelsea Green After Apparent Injury at WWE SmackDown Taping — Report

  26-08-2026 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s an update on Chelsea Green after an injury scare at the WWE SmackDown taping on Monday.WWE taped Friday’s episode of SmackDown after RAW on Monday, August 24, 2026. Spoilers for the event are already making rounds, and Chelsea Green was in action on the show. She teamed up with Tiffany Stratton to take on Nia Jax and Lash Legend in a losing effort.Fan-captured footage showed medics assisting Chelsea Green to the back after she suffered what seemed to be a le
  
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• John Cena Was on WWE’s Cuts List Before One Moment Changed Everything

  26-08-2026 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  During a recent interview, John Cena recalled how he nearly became one of WWE’s roster cuts early in his career. He also detailed how that changed, leading to his debut in WWE and becoming the “Doctor of Thuganomics.” In the following years, Cena won 17 world championships at the promotion and countless other accolades. He finally retired from wrestling in December 2025.How John Cena went from WWE cuts list to the Doctor of Th
  
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• The Bloodline’s WWE Story Takes a Major Turn With Royce Keys’ Return — Report

  26-08-2026 08:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Bloodline’s WWE storyline could soon take a new direction. A new report has revealed plans for the faction after the recent chaos on RAW. Royce Keys‘ return has now added more twists and dynamics to the story.Roman Reigns rebuilt The Bloodline after WrestleMania 42. The Usos and Jacob Fatu joined him as they continued to establish their dominance across WWE. Solo Sikoa, however, refused to rejoin the faction despite his family ties. Solo Sikoa recently teamed wi
  
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• Paul Heyman’s Roman Reigns Reveal Was ‘To Their Detriment,’ Eric Bischoff Says

  26-08-2026 07:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed Paul Heyman helping Roman Reigns elevate his character. On The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under Podcast, Heyman explained his process of helping Reigns understand the depth of his character. He would call Reigns without warning and stay in character.Those conversations could sometimes last several minutes. The goal was to help the OTC understand the character completely. The World Heavyweight Champion was already one of WWE’s big
  
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• WATCH: Tiffany Stratton Dropkicks Zelina Vega While Teaching Cinna Wrestling

  26-08-2026 06:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cinna’s latest Twitch stream turned into a wild wrestling segment as former WWE star Zelina Vega, now known as Xelina, and WWE star Tiffany Stratton joined the popular streamer. Things quickly became chaotic inside the outdoor ring.Cinna’s Cinnathon Day 25 stream titled “WWE Surprise Guest Today” started with Vega and Stratton teaching Cinna wrestling moves. However, the fun segment soon became more physical. Vega began roughing up Cinna during
  
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• WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 Match Card: Full Lineup After Aug. 25 Episode

  26-08-2026 06:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Heatwave now has a stacked match card. The event will take place this Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Performance Center.WWE is also going head-to-head with AEW All In. The two shows are scheduled for the same weekend. WWE has now announced six matches for Heatwave. The latest NXT episode added some important updates.It saw Nattie and Jaida Parker set a submission match for Heatwave. Kali Armstrong also joined Zaria and Wren Sinclair in a championship unification match.
  
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• AJ Lee’s Future in WWE Gets New Backstage Details— Report

  26-08-2026 05:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee’s WWE future has received another backstage update. The former Women’s Intercontinental Champion has been away from WWE TV since WrestleMania 42. At the event, she lost the Intercontinental title back to Becky Lynch on Night 2.After the match, Lee shared an emotional message with fans. Her words made it seem like she was closing the door on that part of her career. Nevertheless, she also left open the possibility of returning to the ring someday.AJ Lee’
  
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• Zilla Fatu Fires Back at ‘Nepo Baby’ Claims, Then Wrecks NXT Heatwave Rivals

  26-08-2026 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Zilla Fatu is making a statement before WWE NXT Heatwave. The rising star addressed the recent nepo baby comments on WWE NXT. Fatu will make his official WWE in-ring debut this weekend.He will challenge Tony D’Angelo, Grayson Waller, and Cruz Montana for the NXT Championship in a Fatal Four-Way match at Heatwave. Fatu now looks ready for his biggest challenge as he made a huge statement on the show by taking out his opponents.Zilla Fatu takes down his NXT Heatwave rivals as fans chant his
  
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