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• Chris Jericho Partners With Kokopi Koala NFT Community

  09-06-2026 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho is venturing into the NFT world with a new announcement.On X, the former AEW World Champion announced a collaboration with Canopy Creative Studios, a full-service Web3 and creative agency. The company’s flagship in-house digital brand and NFT collection is called Kokopi Koalas.“I’ve spent my career building communities around things people are passionate about. That’s exactly why I teamed up with @KokopiCanopy!! They’re buil
  
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• Rey Mysterio Admits Infamous WCW Kevin Nash Spot Was His Idea

  10-06-2026 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio recently reflected on his infamous WCW “lawn dart” spot involving Kevin Nash. Interestingly, he admitted that it was his idea despite knowing the obvious risks.The WWE Hall of Famer was a young wrestler at the time, focused on making every segment as memorable as possible and wasn’t thinking much about the risks.Rey Mysterio never expected his WCW’s “Lawn Dart” moment to become wrestling historyDuring his recent appea
  
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• New Update on Roman Reigns Vs. Cody Rhodes After WWE’s Recent Tease

  10-06-2026 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE recently fueled speculation about another showdown between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes after the two champions crossed paths backstage at Clash in Italy.However, a new report suggests fans shouldn’t expect that blockbuster match anytime soon.The staredown immediately grabbed attention because of the history between the World Heavyweight Champion and the Undisputed WWE Champion.
  With both men standing tall after successful title defenses in Turin on May 31, many viewe
  
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• CM Punk’s WWE Absence Not Due to Lack of Creative Plans — Report

  10-06-2026 02:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk has been absent from WWE television for more than five weeks. This has led to widespread speculation about his status following WrestleMania 42. However, a new report suggests his time away has little to do with a lack of direction and much more to do with timing.The former World Heavyweight Champion last appeared on the April 20 episode of Monday Night Raw, one night after losing the title to Roman Reigns in the Night Two main event of WrestleMania 42.
  During that appearance, Punk hint
  
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• WATCH: WWE Star Attacks Natalya at Hart Dungeon After Weeks of Tension

  10-06-2026 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The rivalry between Natalya and Jaida Parker has now gone beyond WWE NXT, as Parker recently attacked the veteran star inside the famous Hart Dungeon.Natalya has spent years training young wrestlers at the Hart Dungeon. Known for its connection to the Hart family, the gym has helped shape the careers of many wrestlers over the years. But recently, it became the scene of a heated confrontation.Jaida Parker sends a message after attacking Natalya in front of her studentsNatalya s
  
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• WWE Legend Sabu Carried a Weapon in His Boot for Protection

  10-06-2026 02:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A revealing story about the late Sabu has surfaced thanks to longtime tag team partner and WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam.
  While revisiting one of the most important matches of his career, Van Dam shared a little-known detail about the hardcore icon that sheds light on how seriously he approached his personal safety.The comments came during a recent WWE Vault retrospective video in which RVD looked back at his ECW World Television Championship victory on April 4, 1998.The match
  
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• EC3 Reveals Reason He Is Missing From TNA TV

  10-06-2026 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  EC3 has finally addressed questions surrounding his disappearance from TNA programming. His remarks end weeks of speculation after his last appearance on the May 7 episode of Thursday Night iMPACT.While the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion hasn’t been seen on television since then, his explanation suggests there may be more strategy than mystery behind the absence.The last time fans saw EC3, he was involved in a brutal No Disqualification match against Eric Young.
  Th
  
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• Brooke Hogan Claims Someone Turned Hulk Hogan Against Her Amid Death Investigation Debate

  10-06-2026 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The discussion around Hulk Hogan’s death has taken a more personal turn. Brooke Hogan opened up about her difficult relationship with her father in the years before he passed away. Although the Clearwater Police Department has officially closed the case and ruled Hogan’s death a natural one, Brooke believes the investigation should have been more thorough.Brooke has recently questioned how the Clearwater Police Department handled the investigation into Hogan&rsq
  
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• AEW’s MJF Shares Positive Update on Knee Injury Recovery

  10-06-2026 01:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW World Champion MJF has offered a promising update on the knee injury he suffered earlier this month. He suggested that his recovery may be progressing faster than some expected.The champion addressed fans directly through a video posted on Instagram, though in classic MJF fashion, the update came with plenty of character-driven humor.Filming from an ice plunge tub, MJF discussed the injury that occurred during his successful AEW World Title defense against Rush on the June
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 9

  10-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include the Mr. NXT Pageant featuring Tristan Angels against Shiloh Hill, Kendal Grey clashing with Kelani Jordan in a NXT Women’s Championship #1 contenders match, Fraxiom taking on Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar, an NXT Championship #1 Championship match pitting Mason Rook against Naraku, and Zaria challenging Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the
  
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• Matt Riddle Reveals Vince McMahon’s First Impression of Him

  10-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle has been very open about his time in WWE. Recently, the wrestling star revealed his first time meeting Vince McMahon, and what the latter thought of him.
  Speaking to Scott Fishman of TV Insider in a recent interview, Riddle recalled his first time meeting McMahon. He said that initially, McMahon viewed him as a “goof,” but Riddle said even if he was, he could compete, which is something he said WWE often is hesitant to understand.“I think a lot of
  
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• LA Knight Reacts to Critics Using His Age Against Him

  09-06-2026 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight is no stranger to criticism. However, one thing he bucks back on is those who would downplay him due to his age.
  Speaking to Chris Van Vliet, the topic of LA Knight’s age was brought up. The star, 43, said that it’s understandable, but that he believes he’s in much better shape, even more than some of his younger co-stars.“Yeah, I get it, though, because I think a lot of guys who are my age, and even a lot of guys who are younger than me, they&
  
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• WWE Headquarters Flag Installed as Symbol of Freedom Linked to Fire Incident

  09-06-2026 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An American flag at WWE Headquarters that reportedly caused widespread power outages in Connecticut following a weekend storm was installed by former CEO Vince McMahon.According to the Stamford Advocate, strong winds tore a large American flag from WWE Headquarters on Saturday night. The flag flew into nearby power lines and an initial fire was reported, followed by major power outages for local customers.
  The incident initially caused nearly 5,000
  
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• WWE Star Chelsea Green Reacts To Role In Horror-Thriller ‘Red Wedding’

  09-06-2026 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has reacted to being cast in a horror thriller alongside Rory Culkin.The former WWE Women’s United States Champion has joined the cast of Josh Stolberg’s Red Wedding. Green first broke the news during a conversation with Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Candace Cordelia ahead of WrestleMania 42.“I’m gonna tell what I’m most excited for. I would do anything with anybody. I feel the same way about acting as I do
  
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• The Tuckman Reflects on Surreal WWE Tryout Experience

  09-06-2026 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Tuckman looks back on his WWE tryout experience.In February 2026, talents from across the world gathered at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida for a tryout. Among those farthest traveled was The Tuckman, the Soul of PWA Champion and native of Australia.Much like his tag team partner Scott Green, Tuckman found the tryout experience to be “surreal,” especially given that he once watched WWE as a young fan.
  “First getting there and just wa
  
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• WWE Covers Konnan’s Medical Bills Following Double Leg Amputation

  09-06-2026 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE covered Konnan’s medical bills after he underwent a second leg amputation.Reports revealed back in March that the 62-year-old former WCW star Konnan had one leg amputated in San Diego, California, and that he was in a delicate condition. Now, speaking on the latest episode of The Coach and Bro, Vince Russo noted that things worsened for the wrestling legend and he had to get his second leg amputated as well. He also revealed that WWE covered the medical bills.“I
  
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• Bianca Belair Reacts to Wrestler’s Pregnant Cosplay of Her During Match

  09-06-2026 20:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A pregnant Bianca Belair beat up “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Roman Reigns in a bizarre cosplay wrestling match.Former WWE Women’s Champion Bianca Belair took to Instagram to react to a cosplay wrestling match at the Brooklyn Comic Con. Cosplayer Luxury Leah competed in the match as a pregnant Belair wearing a fake baby bump against others who worked as”Macho Man” Randy Savage, Roman Reigns, and Jeff Jarrett.The WWE star reacted to the match, calling it the best co
  
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• Logan Paul Details Recovery From Triceps Surgery

  09-06-2026 20:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This is what a day in the life of Logan Paul looks like following his triceps injury.The Maverick suffered a brutal injury at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24. At the event, Paul and Austin Theory put their World Tag Team Championship on the line against The Street Profits.During the match, Angelo Dawkins landed on Logan Paul during a dive, causing Paul’s triceps tendon to completely tear off the bone. Despite the setback, Paul managed
  
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• X-Men Star and WCW Wrestler Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

  09-06-2026 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  X-Men star and former WCW wrestler Tyler Mane has announced that he’s been diagnosed with breast cancer.Tyler Mane is known for playing Sabretooth in the first X-Men film in 2000 and for reprising his role for a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. He is a retired professional wrestler, having competed for WCW as Big Sky in the early ’90s. He has also worked for CMLL, UWF, AJPW, and NJPW.Mane recently took to Facebook to reveal that he
  
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• Cathy Kelley Addresses Potential WWE In-Ring Debut

  09-06-2026 19:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cathy Kelley addresses her potential in-ring debut.Recent months have seen Cathy Kelley become physically involved in some WWE segments. Most notably, a push from Liv Morgan to Stephanie Vaquer on WWE Raw sent Kelley crashing through the ring mat. With that in mind, fans have since speculated that Kelley may be looking to make an official in-ring debut.According to Kelley herself, a wrestling match may not be in the cards for her. She does, howev
  
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• Braun Strowman Tempted To Make Wrestling Return After Acclaimed WWE-Linked Match

  09-06-2026 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Braun Strowman recently admitted that a recent wrestling match makes him think about returning to the ring. While he has been enjoying life away from wrestling, one highly praised match reminded him why he fell in love with the business in the first place.Strowman revealed that he is open to wrestling again if the right offer comes along. He even names Oba Femi as a potential opponent. Strowman last wrestled for WWE in April 2025. His performer contract expires
  
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• TNA Star Reacts To Contract Rumors

  09-06-2026 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  George Iceman, the Concierge of the Elegance Brand faction in TNA, reacts to rumors surrounding his contract with the promotion.Mike Gilbert of the Mike & JD Show recently reported that George Iceman’s TNA contract is coming up soon. He also speculated what it means for the Elegance Brand’s future. While he didn’t respond to him directly, Iceman took to X/Twitter to subtly address the rumors.He promoted the upcoming Slammiversary pay-per-view, saying everyone in TNA is wor
  
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• Pat McAfee Negotiating Massive $60M Contract Extension With ESPN — Report

  09-06-2026 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pat McAfee is reportedly negotiating a $60 million deal to stay with ESPN.According to The Athletic, Pat McAfee is negotiating a new contract extension with ESPN. If finalized, he could be on air even more and earn between $60 million and $65 million per year. The 39-year-old has two years left on his current contract, which pays him close to $30 million annually.It is divided between a licensing deal for The Pat McAfee Show and what ESPN pays him for h
  
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• WWE Files For Volcano-Related Trademark

  09-06-2026 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has filed a trademark application for a volcano-related term.On Monday, June 8, 2026, WWE filed a new application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the term “Reina Volcan.” Translated from Spanish, it means “Volcano Queen.”The USPTO has accepted WWE’s application and has yet to assign it to an examining attorney.While it’s unclear if WWE plans to use the applied term on the main roster
  
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• WWE Legend Admits He Never Expected His Character To Last This Long

  09-06-2026 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Kane recently reflected on the longevity of his iconic character. Kane is one of WWE’s most recognizable characters. Debuting in 1997 as The Undertaker’s half-brother, he went on to win multiple world championships and remain a key part of WWE programming for more than two decades.Looking back, the WWE Hall of Famer admits he never really thought about how long the character would survive.Speaking on Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker
  
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• Donald Trump Says New York Still Loves Him After Being Booed at Knicks NBA Finals Game

  09-06-2026 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Donald Trump declares New York City loves him despite being booed loudly at the NBA Finals.Fans met US President Donald Trump with a chorus of boos when he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Trump, the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, showed up as the guest of James Dolan, the Knicks owner and his longtime friend, who made significant donations to his presidential campaigns.Fan
  
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• Cathy Kelley Reveals How Paul Heyman’s Advice Changed Her Appearance

  09-06-2026 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Cathy Kelley reveals a pretty detail-oriented piece of advice Paul Heyman gave her.Speaking on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley was asked about the biggest lessons she learned from Hall of Famer Paul Heyman. While there are so many she can recall, Kelley remembered a moment when Heyman asked her to get rid of her bangs/fringe haircut, saying that combining it with glasses hid her eyes and prevented the camera fro
  
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• Danhausen Reacts After Knicks’ Win Streak Ends With Him in Attendance at NBA Finals

  09-06-2026 16:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For the first time since the NBA playoffs’ first round, the New York Knicks lost a game. WWE star Danhausen, however, is making it clear that it wasn’t his fault.On Monday night, the Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs in game three of the NBA Finals, with the New York team heading in on a 13-game win streak, including a 2-0 series lead. This streak was due in part to Danhausen, who famously “cursed,” then “uncursed” th
  
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• Vince McMahon Avoids Trial That Could Have Exposed Sensitive Documents

  09-06-2026 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon reached a settlement in a major shareholder lawsuit. The agreement ends the case and prevents a scheduled trial, which could have revealed more details about WWE’s merger with UFC.McMahon and several WWE executives faced a class-action lawsuit from shareholders. The case challenged WWE’s merger with UFC. The shareholders claimed McMahon influenced the process. They alleged he favored Endeavor’s offer and that other potential b
  
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• Sol Ruca Has A Major Goal For WWE Title Reign

  09-06-2026 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sol Ruca is currently enjoying her reign as WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. She isn’t getting comfortable, though, and has her eyes on a future goal.Speaking to TMZ Sports, Ruca opened up about her current reign as Women’s Intercontinental Champion. The star, who beat Becky Lynch at Clash in Italy, said that even though she’s the champion now, she has a major milestone on her mind.“I want them to think that I’ve had the best Interconti
  
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