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• Conor McGregor Trolls Roman Reigns Over UFC White House Appearance

  15-06-2026 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conor McGregor acknowledged Roman Reigns by mocking him.
  Reigns was one of the many WWE Superstars who appeared at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on Sunday night. Reigns was featured in a post by TKO Group, who referred to the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion as The OTC.
  “The OTC at The White House#UFCWhiteHouse,” TKO Group wrote.
  McGregor, arguably one of the biggest stars in MMA history, took the opportunity to troll Reigns by asking who he was
  
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• Rusev Threatens To Wipe His Ass With Rey Mysterio’s Mask on WWE RAW

  15-06-2026 21:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rusev calls out Rey Mysterio ahead of WWE RAW.The June 8 episode of RAW featured Rey Mysterio and Penta in a high-octane bout for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The finish saw Penta hit a Mexican Destroyer on Mysterio to pick up the win.After the match, Ethan Page and Rusev attacked both men inside the ring. Dragon Lee tried to make the save but was leveled by the heels. Rusev then performed the ultimate heel act by unmasking Rey Mysterio on live television.Chad Gable s
  
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• Liv Morgan Stalker Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity

  15-06-2026 21:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Liv Morgan’s stalker has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.Shawn Chan (42), the man who was accused of stalking WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, stood trial before the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was charged with one count of interstate domestic violence and faced a sentence of up to five years in prison.
  He had filed a notice to pursue an insanity defense in December 2025. Acc
  
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• Netflix Quietly Edits Jade Cargill Wig Slip From WWE SmackDown Replay

  15-06-2026 21:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Netflix has quietly edited Jade Cargill‘s wig malfunction from its WWE SmackDown rerun.During the June 12 episode of SmackDown, Cargill competed in a Fatal Four-Way Queen of the Ring Tournament match against Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca.Disaster struck when a top-rope spot accidentally caused Jade Cargill’s wig to come off, revealing her natural hair underneath. Realizing what had happened, the former Women’s Champion rolled out of the ring to
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Defends Michelle Obama After Josh Hokit Backlash at UFC White House Event

  15-06-2026 20:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Titus O’Neil comes to Michelle Obama’s defense after Josh Hokit’s comments at the UFC Freedom 250 event.Following his victory against Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 in the White House, undefeated heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit made a controversial remark about Michelle Obama, calling her a man. Amid mainstream and social media outrage, Titus O’Neil, who is the 2020 WWE Hall of Fame Warrior Award recipient, came
  
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• WWE Star Drew McIntyre Lands Role In Russell Crowe Film ‘The Last Druid’

  15-06-2026 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre has reportedly been cast in an upcoming Russell Crowe film.According to Deadline, the former Undisputed WWE Champion has landed a role in the action film The Last Druid alongside Stacy Clausen (Leviticus), Pablo Derqui (Julia’s Eyes), and Crowe’s son, Tennyson Crowe.Filming is already underway in Spain, with Crowe reportedly set to portray a peaceful Celtic elder who is forced to take up arms to protect his family and people from the Roman Empire.Willi
  
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• AEW Stars Will Ospreay and Alex Windsor Get Married

  15-06-2026 20:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Will Ospreay and Alex Windsor are officially married.Alex Windsor and Will Ospreay announced their engagement on June 14, 2025. Now, a year later, the couple has tied the knot. Ospreay shared the news on Facebook earlier today, posting their wedding photo with the caption, “Hey, we did it.”Will Ospreay is the stepfather to Alex Windsor’s son from her first marriage to fellow wrestler and one of Ospreay’s close friends, Ryan Smile. The former
  
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• ‘Slowburn Shoot’ Director Reveals How WWE’s Johnny Gargano Inspired New Project

  15-06-2026 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Wilde wasn’t expecting his attendance at a Cleveland-area pro wrestling event to turn into a full-blown documentary about the one true sport.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard recently spoke with Wilde and AIW owner John Thorne about Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story. The documentary, which had its world premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival in April, shares the journey of an independent wrestling promotion and the talent who work ther
  
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• AEW Details Partnership With The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience

  15-06-2026 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW is stepping into the world of musical theatre.In a statement, the Jacksonville-based promotion announced a partnership with The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience, a new live entertainment event set to premiere in London’s West End this fall.“On behalf of AEW, we are thrilled to collaborate with The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience in London this fall,” said AEW CEO Tony Khan. “This marks an incredible opportunity to partner All Elite Wrestling wi
  
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• AJ Lee Says She Feared Returning to the WWE Spotlight and Wrestling Again

  15-06-2026 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s AJ Lee says she feared returning to the spotlight.During her recent appearance on State Of Mind with Maurice Benard, former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee revealed that her return to wrestling last year served as a test of her psychological growth.
  However, she explained how the mental health tools she developed during her time away allowed her to manage her anxiety. While she noted it was scary, dissociation helped AJ Lee go to another place in
  
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• WWE Raw Gets Earlier Start Time for Upcoming Episode

  15-06-2026 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 29 episode of WWE RAW has an earlier start time.The Netflix schedule has the June 29, 2026, episode of WWE RAW airing at 6 PM EST. The show will emanate from the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and it will be a double taping, with the promotion taping SmackDown right after, which is the reason for the time change. The event usually airs live at 8 PM EST.The June 22 episode of WWE RAW will also have an early start time at 2 PM EST, since it&rsquo
  
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• Pro Wrestler Jordan Saint Killed in Long Island Car Crash

  15-06-2026 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro wrestler Jordan Saint has reportedly died in a tragic car crash on Long Island.According to the New York Post, the incident occurred on the Bethpage State Parkway when the driver of a Hyundai crashed into Saint’s 2012 Nissan Altima.The collision killed the 23-year-old wrestler and left the other driver seriously injured. New York State Police confirmed to News12 that there were no passengers in either vehicle.The Patchogue native, who was known as “B
  
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• AJ Styles Reveals The Pros and Cons Of Working for Vince McMahon in WWE

  15-06-2026 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles recently looked back on his time working under former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Although McMahon’s management style received mixed reactions over the years, Styles said he enjoyed his experience in WWE during that period.Speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, AJ Styles recalled how McMahon always gave him direct answers whenever he needed guidance. He said, “I enjoyed the fact that if I had a question that needed to be answered and I needed it right
  
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• Rhea Ripley Reveals Creepy Encounter With WWE Fan Who Got Her Phone Number

  15-06-2026 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Rhea Ripley recounts a recent fan encounter that left her baffled.Reigning WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley appeared on a Twitch livestream with King Kreas alongside her husband, AEW star Buddy Matthews. The conversation became serious when they talked about how fans sometimes cross personal boundaries. Kreas asked Ripley if she ever felt scared of such invasions of privacy.Rhea Ripley replied by opening up about a recent encounter with a WWE fan, who somehow
  
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• Paul Walter Hauser Blasts Roman Reigns Over UFC White House Appearance

  15-06-2026 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Walter Hauser isn’t mincing words when it comes to Roman Reigns‘ UFC White House appearance.The OTC was one of the many high-profile celebrities in attendance at UFC Freedom 250, which emanated from the South Lawn of the White House on June 14. Reigns’ appearance was highlighted by TKO Group on social media.Roman Reigns’ UFC White House appearance was enough to create a buzz on social media. Former UFC champion Conor McGregor trolled the WWE World H
  
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• Josh Hokit Does Hulk Hogan Inspired Entrance At UFC White House Event

  15-06-2026 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Josh Hokit made a Hulk Hogan-inspired entrance for his fight against Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250.To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, UFC hosted the historic UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night. Undefeated heavyweight prospect Josh Hokit faced veteran Derrick Lewis. He made his way out to the fight to a rendition of late WWE legend Hulk Hogan’s Real American theme,
  
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• AJ Lee Confirms Return To WWE Programming

  15-06-2026 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee‘s in-ring future is still up in the air, but the WWE star did confirm her next appearance on an upcoming series.
  During an appearance on the State Of Mind with Maurice Benard podcast, AJ confirmed that she will appear on the next season of WWE: Unreal on Netflix.
  “The balancing act of trying to fit two careers into one life has been interesting,” AJ Lee said.Bernard joked that she had a Netflix show but he didn’t know what it was because he didn&r
  
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• AJ Styles Explains Why Wins and Losses Don’t Matter to Him in WWE

  15-06-2026 16:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles recently explained why he never puts too much importance on wins and losses in professional wrestling. The former WWE Champion believes storytelling matters far more than match records.During a recent episode of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles responded to a fan who pointed out that he has only one singles victory in WWE Premium Live Event matches. Rather than focusing on his record, Styles said fans often remember the story being told rather
  
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• John Cena Facing Fan Backlash Over Elon Musk Post

  15-06-2026 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  17-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena is occasionally on the receiving end of backlash. However, the WWE legend recently found himself facing criticism online for something that wasn’t connected to pro wrestling.Cena remains one of WWE’s most beloved superstars ever. Over the years, fans watched him evolve dramatically. He went from a polarizing hero to a respected icon. Many fans admire his charity work and dedication. His record-breaking Make-A-Wish wor
  
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• Rey Mysterio Names WWE Superstar Who Could Be The Next Great Luchador

  15-06-2026 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio believes the future of lucha libre is in good hands.Appearing on The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer was asked who he believes could become the next great luchador. Mysterio admitted that there is no shortage of talented names to choose from but singled out Dragon Lee as someone who reminds him of his younger self.“Wow, I see so many up-and-coming stars. I see a lot of similarities in Dragon Lee that I had growing up and being
  
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• AJ Styles Excited About Chad Gable’s New Direction in WWE

  15-06-2026 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles has high hopes for Chad Gable’s future in WWE. The Hall of Famer recently shared his excitement about Gable’s character change following the end of the El Grande Americano storyline.Gable has been in the spotlight since losing a Mask vs. Mask match at AAA Noche de los Grandes. While the loss ended his run as El Grande Americano, it also opened the door to a fresh start.Since then, Gable has returned to RAW and SmackDown, standing up for luchadores and atte
  
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• AEW’s Chris Jericho Reveals Why He Retired His Iconic Y2J Persona

  14-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho recently reflected on a major career decision.Over nearly four decades, Jericho has constantly reinvented himself. From Y2J to The List and Le Champion, his character changes often connected with fans. Other versions like The Painmaker, The Wizard, and The Learning Tree also helped him stay relevant. According to Jericho, retiring the iconic Y2J persona was his biggest career risk.Chris Jericho explains why he moved on from Y2JSpeaking wi
  
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• Why Vince McMahon Sold WWE RAW To Donald Trump For One Week

  14-06-2026 12:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince McMahon and Donald Trump once shared a surprising WWE storyline. Back in June 2009, McMahon announced he sold WWE RAW to the future 45th and 47th U.S. President.The shocking announcement happened during WWE RAW. Many fans believed the sale was actually real. However, that was never the case at all. WWE did not sell RAW to Donald Trump as the entire angle was created for television storyline.Why Vince McMahon sold WWE RAW to Donald TrumpWWE had several reasons behind the u
  
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• Why Is Donald Trump In The WWE Hall Of Fame?

  14-06-2026 10:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Donald Trump is best known for politics and business. However, he also has a long history with WWE. The 45th and 47th U.S. President appeared in several major WWE storylines over the years. His involvement eventually earned him a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame.WWE inducted Donald Trump into its Hall of Fame class in 2013. He entered through the Celebrity Wing category. It honors non-wrestlers who helped WWE grow. The 45th and 47th U.S. President had been involved with the company for years.His WW
  
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• Major WWE Star Enters Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther Title Match Next Week on SmackDown

  13-06-2026 06:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What was already a huge rematch between Cody Rhodes and Gunther just got a lot more complicated. On the June 12 episode of SmackDown, Gunther revealed that Sami Zayn will be the special guest referee for next week’s WWE Championship match against Rhodes.Zayn has already been going through a complicated relationship with Rhodes, and now he is in the middle of one of WWE’s most heated current rivalries. With all these developments, the title match suddenly became much
  
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• WATCH: Jade Cargill Suffers Wig Malfunction During SmackDown Match

  13-06-2026 05:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jade Cargill experienced her worst nightmare on the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown when an unexpected wig malfunction stole the spotlight during her first-round Queen of the Ring match.Cargill competed in a Fatal Four-Way against Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca, with a place in the next round up for grabs. The match was fast-paced and had way too many spots, but one unfortunate spot became the main talking point.Charlotte Flair and Sol Ruca’s superplex led
  
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• WWE Announces CM Punk Appearance Amid Reported SmackDown Move

  13-06-2026 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk’s WWE future has been the subject of plenty of speculation lately, but WWE may have just given fans the update on his next appearance and made it clear that The Best in the World isn’t going anywhere.Punk has been away from WWE TV since the RAW after WrestleMania 42, leading to rumors about backstage issues and even talk of a possible reunion with AEW. But recent developments seem to have shut those rumors down.CM Punk will appear at Fanatics Fest in JulyDur
  
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• Roman Reigns Wants Former Ally Back In The Bloodline on WWE SmackDown

  13-06-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Bloodline story took a new turn on the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown as Roman Reigns reached out to one of his family members who has chosen to tread his own path. In a backstage segment, Jacob Fatu approached Solo Sikoa with a message from the OTC.What makes this situation even more interesting is how much Fatu’s relationship with Reigns has changed.After WrestleMania 42, Fatu was the biggest threat to Reigns. However, after losing to him at Backlash and Clash in
  
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• Sami Zayn Slaps Cody Rhodes After Harsh WWE Title Comment on SmackDown

  13-06-2026 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn had enough of Cody Rhodes, and Zayn let him know it tonight with a slap.During Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Zayn and Rhodes met in the ring. Zayn tried to level with Cody, asking him to drop the American Nightmare gimmick. Zayn said that there’s been a pattern of misunderstandings over the past few weeks, and recounted the pair’s history.
  .@SamiZayn just wants the truth from @CodyRhodes… ? pic.twitter.com/ZI3Gefj5BE— WWE (@WWE) Jun
  
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• Charlotte Flair Called Out By Rising WWE Star After Major SmackDown Win

  13-06-2026 03:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charlotte Flair survived the opening-round match in the Queen of the Ring Tournament on WWE SmackDown, but her celebration didn’t last long as she immediately found herself on the radar of one of SmackDown’s newest stars. Blake Monroe made it clear that she has her sights set on The Queen.Flair moved on to the next round after winning a fatal four-way match against Jade Cargill, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca on the June 12 episode of SmackDown.The match was filled wit
  
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