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• Damian Priest’s WWE Contract Nearly Expired During His Big Push

  21-09-2026 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest had contract issues. His WWE deal reportedly nearly expired during his big push. Priest was carrying the Money in the Bank briefcase then. WWE was preparing him for a major opportunity.Priest eventually cashed in at WrestleMania 40. He defeated Drew McIntyre to become World Heavyweight Champion. Priest held the championship until SummerSlam 2024. He lost the title to Gunther after Finn Balor interfered during their match.Howev
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 22

  23-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include the beginning of the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic first round, AAA Reina de Reinas Champion La Catalina teaming up with Thea Hail to take on NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan and NXT North American Champion Zaria, and Zilla Fatu teaming up with Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux to face BirthRight. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.WWE NXT Card:
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• WWE Reveals Full 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Bracket

  22-09-2026 23:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has revealed the full bracket for the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, with several teams set to compete for the prestigious tournament trophy.The tournament will feature a mix of established NXT teams and newer pairings, while the NXT Tag Team Champions and AAA Tag Team Champions have both received first-round byes.The Vanity Project, consisting of Ricky Smokes and Brad Baylor, will receive a bye in the opening round. The duo currently holds the NXT Tag Team Championshi
  
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• Booker T Says LA Knight Could Join WWE Greats Who Never Won the World Title

  22-09-2026 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight will have another chance to win his first WWE World Championship. However, Booker T believes even great talents are not guaranteed a reign at the top.Knight will challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Money in the Bank on October 10 in New Orleans.During a recent episode of the Hall of Fame podcast, Booker compared Knight to WWE Hall of Famer Curt Hennig. This was a star who never won a world championship during his WWE career.“What
  
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• ESPN Officially Joins Lawsuit Against WWE Over Premium Live Event Streaming

  22-09-2026 21:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  ESPN has officially joined the lawsuit against WWE concerning the streaming of its Premium Live Events.A ruling issued on September 18 approved ESPN’s motion to intervene in the lawsuit. The case was filed by Michael Diesa and Rebecca Toback, who allege that WWE and ESPN misled consumers about the cost and availability of WWE Premium Live Events after the programming moved from Peacock to ESPN.The plaintiffs originally sued WWE, but their amended complaint also alleges that ESPN violated
  
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• TKO President Mark Shapiro Says More WWE Sponsorship Deals Are on the Way

  22-09-2026 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TKO President Mark Shapiro says more WWE sponsorship deals are on the way as the company expects partnership revenue to accelerate during the second half of the year.Shapiro appeared alongside TKO CEO Ari Emanuel on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, where he discussed WWE’s partnership business and the company’s expectations for the remainder of the year.WWE’s partnership revenue grew by more than 90% across 2024 and 2025 after TKO brought the sports entertai
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam Provides Update on His In-Ring Future

  22-09-2026 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam comments on what’s next for him in his in-ring career.Rob Van Dam last competed at JCW’s Strangle-Mania event on April 17, 2026. He’s currently signed to WWE under a legend’s deal, and he doesn’t see any big opportunities coming his way in the coming days.While answering fan questions in a recent live session on his YouTube channel, Rob Van Dam commented on what’s left on his wrestling bucket list. Though he does
  
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• WWE Abandons Trademark for Popular Term Linked to New Main Roster Star

  22-09-2026 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has abandoned the trademark application related to new RAW Superstar Lola Vice.Ahead of former NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice’s main roster debut, WWE filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the term “Vice City.” The term also refers to the fictional Grand Theft Auto location based on Miami, Florida, which is the 28-year-old star’s hometown.WWE Abandons ‘Vice City’ Trademark Appli
  
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• Longtime WWE Star Quietly Moved to Alumni Section as Company Status Remains Unclear

  22-09-2026 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Titus O’Neil‘s WWE status is in question after the promotion moved his profile to the alumni section on its official website.Titus O’Neil last competed in WWE on the September 9, 2020, episode of RAW, where he unsuccessfully challenged Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship. Since then, he has been working as a Global Ambassador for the promotion. The company presented him with the Warrior Award as part of the 2020 Hall of Fame class and featured him
  
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• Unnamed Wrestling Promotion Had Talks With Paramount+ Before UFC Agreement — Report

  22-09-2026 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A wrestling promotion reportedly negotiated with Paramount+ before the UFC deal.The path to Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery became clear on Monday after the company settled with California and 11 other states that filed an antitrust lawsuit to block the $110 billion deal.F4WOnline‘s Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez addressed the situation on the post-WWE RAW edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer noted that Paramount+ was negotiatin
  
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• UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern Open to WWE Career After MMA Retirement

  22-09-2026 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Mackenzie Dern says she’s open to joining WWE after retiring from MMA.Mackenzie Dern (17-5 MMA record, including 4-1 in UFC) is one of UFC’s biggest stars. She is also a jiu-jitsu specialist. Amid her successful run in the promotion, she’s considering a move to professional wrestling after retiring from mixed martial arts.Mackenzie Dern On Potentially Transitioning Into Professional WrestlingIn a recent interview with US Magazine, Mackenz
  
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• Janel Grant Says She Feels ‘Forgiveness’ Toward Vince McMahon After WWE Legal Battle

  22-09-2026 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE employee Janel Grant says she feels “forgiveness” towards Vince McMahon after years of legal battle.Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon in 2024. She was accusing him of physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Former WWE executive John Laurinaitis was also named in the case. However, Grant dropped him as a defendant after he reached a confidential settlement. Moreover, he agreed to cooperate and provide evidence for
  
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• Hollywood’s Neil Patrick Harris Says Liking WWE Was an Early Sign He Was Gay

  22-09-2026 17:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Neil Patrick Harris says secretly liking WWE when he was young was an early sign that he was going to be gay.Actor Neil Patrick Harris is well known for playing the titular role in Doogie Howser, M.D., and Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He publicly came out as gay in 2006, and married actor and chef David Burtka in 2014. While he previously attributed his relationship with actress Christine Taylor (from 1997 to 1998) to making him realize his true sexuality, it appear
  
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• WWE Pulls Trick Williams T-Shirt After Fan Backlash

  22-09-2026 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE removed a controversial Trick Williams T-shirt after severe fan backlash.On Monday, WWE released a T-shirt based on Trick Williams’ “Lemon Pepper Steppers” catchphrase. It featured the United States Champion’s signature white boot, which was surrounded by several fried chicken wings.The concept appeared to reference lemon pepper wings. However, fans took to X/Twitter to accuse the design of being racist. A fan wrote, “That Trick Williams shirt
  
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• WWE’s New Trick Williams T-Shirt Sparks Major Fan Outrage

  22-09-2026 12:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s new Trick Williams merchandise has sparked criticism. Fans have questioned the design of his latest shirt. The new merchandise is based around Williams’ catchphrase, “Lemon Pepper Steppers.”The new t-shirt features Williams’ signature white wrestling boot. The boot is surrounded by several fried chicken wings. The phrase is also prominently displayed on the back. The boot and wings graphic appears across the front.While the concept seemingly
  
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• WWE’s New Trick Williams Fried Chicken T-Shirt Sparks Major Fan Outrage

  22-09-2026 12:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s new Trick Williams merchandise has sparked criticism. Fans have questioned the design of his latest shirt. The new merchandise is based around Williams’ catchphrase, “Lemon Pepper Steppers.”The new t-shirt features Williams’ signature white wrestling boot. The boot is surrounded by several fried chicken wings. The phrase is also prominently displayed on the back. The boot and wings graphic appears across the front.While the concept seemingly
  
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• Surprising WWE Salary Revelations Emerge After Latest Roster Exits — Report

  22-09-2026 12:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s recent roster cuts have revealed surprising salary details, as some released wrestlers were reportedly earning significant money and some less. During a recent Fightful Select Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp discussed salaries.Reported salaries for recently released WWE stars come to lightSean Ross Sapp revealed that some released talents earned millions annually. However, some wrestlers were reportedly earning below expectations. Sapp said at least two released talents wer
  
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• WWE Talent Raises Backstage Concern Over Crown Jewel In Saudi Arabia — Report

  22-09-2026 12:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Crown Jewel is only weeks away from taking place some WWE talent are reportedly expressing concerns. WWE Crown Jewel is scheduled to return to Riyadh on November 7 taking place at the King Abdullah Financial District.With WWE WrestleMania 43 has also already been announced for Saudi Arabia. However, recent security developments have raised concerns backstage. Reports last week revealed Crown Jewel remains scheduled.A new U.S. travel advisory has reportedly sparked discussions within WWE. Th
  
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• TNA’s Absence From WWE NXT’s Dusty Rhodes Classic Finally Explained — Report

  22-09-2026 12:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE and TNA have signed a multi-year partnership. However, TNA stars were notably absent from the Dusty Rhodes Classic. This has raised questions about the two companies’ current relationship.Last week on WWE NXT, General Manager Robert Stone announced the tournament. He confirmed talents from RAW, SmackDown, NXT, AAAand EVOLVE would compete. However, TNA talent was not included this year.The ninth edition of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins this week. New reports have revealed th
  
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• Solo Sikoa’s Night Takes a Bizarre Turn After 946 Abduction as RAW Went off Air

  22-09-2026 12:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE United States Champion Solo Sikoa had a shocking night on RAW. He was scheduled for a Money in the Bank qualifier. He was set to face Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee.
  However, Sikoa never made it to the ring. 946 attacked him in the parking lot before his entrance. Then abducted Sikoa. The faction loaded him into their vehicle before driving away. While, The Usos and Jacob Fatu tried chasing after them.LA Knight also arrived during the chaos. Fatu claimed he had trie
  
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• WWE Star Returns to RAW In-Ring Action for First Time in Six Years

  22-09-2026 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  La Catalina is back in WWE RAW action, and the AAA Reina de Reinas Champion returned with a big opportunity on the line.The luchadora competed in the opening match of the September 21 episode of WWE RAW. Catalina entered a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match against Iyo Sky and Roxanne Perez. It was her first in-ring appearance on the red brand since her previous WWE run.La Catalina returns to WWE RAW for the first time since 2019Catalina first signed with WWE in 2
  
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• Former NXT Women’s Champion Officially Signs With RAW

  22-09-2026 05:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lola Vice has officially found her new home in WWE after the former NXT Women’s Champion signed with Monday Night Raw on the September 21, 2026 episode. However, her contract signing quickly turned into a confrontation that could give her an early rivalry on the red brand.Vice had been moving toward Raw since finishing her NXT run. After losing her NXT Women’s Championship rematch against Kendal Grey in an Underground match, WWE began airing vignettes in anticipatio
  
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• WWE Star Replaces Solo Sikoa After 946 Abduction & Wins MITB Qualifier

  22-09-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Solo Sikoa’s night on WWE Raw took an unexpected turn when the 946 faction abducted him before his scheduled Money in the Bank qualifier. WWE then found a replacement — and the substitute made the most of a golden opportunity.Sikoa was scheduled to face Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee in a triple-threat qualifier on the September 21 episode of Raw. However, 946 attacked Sikoa backstage, threw him into the back of a car, and drove away, leaving the former Bloodline m
  
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• Bayley Returns to WWE Ring but Gets a Surprisingly Cold Reaction From Live Crowd

  22-09-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley finally returned to the WWE ring on the September 21 episode of RAW against Lyra Valyria. However, her comeback match did not get the kind of reaction you might expect for a former women’s champion.It was Bayley’s first televised match since July. While the two had a good match, the live crowd was surprisingly quiet for large parts of it. That was especially noticeable because of the history between the two WWE stars and how heated their feud has become.Bayle
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Akuma & Cody Rhodes’ Guile Recreate Iconic Street Fighter Moves in TV Spot

  22-09-2026 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are bringing their WWE star power to the world of Street Fighter, and a new gameplay-comparison trailer gives fans a closer look at their characters.
  The footage puts the upcoming live-action movie’s action alongside the video game moves that inspired it.The newly released TV spot highlights several signature attacks recreated for the big screen. Among them are Rhodes’ Guile and Reigns’ Akuma, giving fans a chance to see how closel
  
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• CM Punk’s Money in the Bank Future Just Got Very Interesting — Report

  22-09-2026 04:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWEIt has been a few days since CM Punk lost the Undisputed WWE Championship, but he doesn’t look like he is going to the back of the line. Punk is still expected to have a major role at Money in the Bank, according to a new backstage update.The news comes at an interesting time for the Second City Saint. Punk is currently scheduled to compete for a spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match.CM Punk’s Money in the Bank plans take shape behind the scenesDurin
  
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• Oba Femi Makes Stunning Return & Gets Brutal Revenge on The Vision

  22-09-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi made his long-awaited return to WWE Raw on September 21, immediately making his presence felt after weeks away from television. The Ruler didn’t waste time reminding The Vision that unfinished business can prove dangerous.The segment began with Je’Von Evans taking on Bron Breakker in singles action. The match eventually descended into chaos when Austin Theory, Bronson Reed and the rest of The Vision interfered, prompting the referee to award Evans the win b
  
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• Dragon Lee’s WWE Future Takes a Major Turn Behind the Scenes — Report

  22-09-2026 03:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dragon Lee’s WWE contract situation appears to be heading toward an important crossroads, with a new report suggesting the company is keen to keep the high-flying star. However, there’s still one major piece of the puzzle that could determine where Lee goes next.According to WrestleVotes, WWE wants to re-sign Lee as his current deal approaches its expiration. The report points to his recent booking as evidence that the company continues to see him as an important pa
  
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• Jon Jones Says He Made the Call To Get Gable Steveson Out of the Cage at UFC 331

  22-09-2026 03:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Jones has finally addressed Gable Steveson’s sudden exit from the Octagon after his devastating loss at UFC 331.Steveson suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career on Saturday night in Los Angeles. The former Olympic gold medalist faced Sean Sharaf in just his second UFC fight. However, the highly anticipated heavyweight match lasted only 12 seconds.Sharaf landed a clean left hand that immediately knocked Steveson out cold, and after waking up, he immediat
  
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• Britt Baker’s AEW Status Gets Backstage Update After Rebel Heart Dynamite — Report

  22-09-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Britt Baker’s AEW return appears to be more than a one-night affair. Following her first match for the company in nearly two years at the September 9 episode of Dynamite: Rebel Heart, a backstage update has shed light on what could be next for the former AEW Women’s World Champion.Baker returned to the ring alongside Hikaru Shida and Persephone, with the trio defeating Hyan, Maya World and Thunder Rosa in a six-woman tag team match.
  The bout marked Baker’s fir
  
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