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• David Otunga Reveals Whether He’s Still Practicing Law, Discusses Criminal Minds’ Appearance, More

  14-02-2017 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE SmackDown commentator David Otunga recently spoke with TVInsider about his role on CBS’ Criminal Minds, working for WWE and more.
  The full interview can be found HERE and you can find some excerpts below.
  Related: Clip of David Otunga on “Criminal Minds”
  On having “WWE Superstar” on your résumé being a double-edged sword for actors:
  I talked to Dave Bautista on the Guardians of the Galaxy set, and h
  
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• Joe Coffey Says WWE Release Left Him With Costly and Lengthy Visa Issues

  25-06-2026 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Coffey would like to see international talent have an easier path to clearing up visa issues, considering he went through the process himself.
  Coffey and GBOT (formerly Gallus) recently made their MLW debuts. This came after a lengthy process that saw them dealing with visa issues after their WWE releases. Coffey, a Scotland native, previously said that he was essentially “landlocked” until things were sorted out. He explained to WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Believes TNA Is Heading Closer To The Grave

  25-06-2026 17:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff says TNA Wrestling is “one step closer to the grave.”Speaking on the 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff discussed the recent challenges TNA Wrestling is facing, including workforce reductions, talent departures, and the exit of creative head Tommy Dreamer. He had stated back in July 2025 that by the same time in 2026, TNA would have surpassed AEW as the number two promotion in the world.
  Bischoff believed the partnership with WWE and the AMC deal put TNA
  
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• Triple H Says People Take WWE Too Seriously, Reminds Fans It’s About Entertainment

  25-06-2026 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H urges people not to take WWE too seriously and just have fun.During a recent conversation with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H had a message to fans about the promotion and where it is going. He noted that the promotion has something for everyone, balancing lighthearted comedy characters like Danhausen with serious stars like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Rhea Ripley.Triple H said the best part is that the stories never truly end. Un
  
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• AEW’s Darby Allin Reveals Wild NYC Marathon Strategy After Admitting He Has No Running Experience

  25-06-2026 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Darby Allin has a wild strategy to run in the New York City Marathon.Speaking to Jon Alba on The Takedown on SI, former AEW World Champion Darby Allin revealed that he’s planning to participate in the NYC Marathon on November 1. It will be the first time he takes part in the event, and according to him, it will also be the first time he’s running a long distance of any sort.Darby Allin has a bold strategy for the marathon: embracing a completely untraine
  
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• TNA’s Trey Miguel Finished Match With Broken Kneecap Because His Dad Was Watching

  25-06-2026 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trey Miguel has revealed how he managed to finish his TNA Rebellion match despite a major setback.Appearing on iHeart Radio’s Battleground Podcast, the former TNA International Champion detailed the emotional and physical toll of continuing the bout after injuring his patella during a spot involving the ring steps.Recalling the moment the injury occurred, Miguel explained how ringside doctor Asa checked on him immediately after the impact.“Oh man, I tel
  
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• Triple H Sent Jade Cargill to a Plastic Surgeon After a Brutal WWE Injury

  25-06-2026 15:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill recently recalled her gruesome injury, which resulted in a trip to a plastic surgeon.
  Last year, Cargill suffered a deep cut above her eye. The injury happened after Nia Jax threw her into the steel ring steps on WWE SmackDown. She revealed Triple H immediately sent her to a plastic surgeon after seeing the damage.
  Speaking on No-Contest Wrestling, Jade Cargill shared what happened that night, admitting she had actually wanted a bl
  
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• Jersey Shore’s JWOWW Marries Former AEW Star Zack Clayton in Secret Wedding

  25-06-2026 15:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW star Zack Clayton tied the knot with Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley. The couple surprised guests with a secret wedding after everyone believed they were attending a movie screening.According to PEOPLE, the couple planned a secret wedding with around 50 guests in attendance. The celebration took place on Wednesday, June 24. It was held at Madison Modern Social in New Jersey. Guests were welcomed by the local mayor, who also serve
  
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• Rob Van Dam Says ECW Stars Were Grouped By Their ‘Drug of Choice’

  25-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Van Dam says the ECW boys were in groups based on their “drug of choice.”During a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, Rob Van Dam was asked which ECW stars were all about the party life. He revealed that it depended on which party they wanted to go to, saying that after the matches, the stars would often be in rooms based on their “drug of choice.”“It depends on which party you wanted to go to. In the ECW days, the boys were pretty much seg
  
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• John Cena Explains Why He Was Homeless By Choice

  25-06-2026 10:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena explains why he was homeless by choice before he made it big in WWE.WWE legend John Cena recently sat down for an interview with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast. During the conversation, Sharpe asked him about the time Cena was homeless when he moved from his hometown to California to pursue bodybuilding and wrestling.Cena noted that he was homeless by choice. He said his father gave him an invitation to return home if things didn’t go as planned, b
  
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• Cody Rhodes Explains Why He Refuses to Take Extended Breaks From WWE

  25-06-2026 05:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has opened up about why he continues to remain a constant presence on WWE television, even as several top stars opt for extended breaks to recover, reset, or pursue projects outside the ring.Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, the WWE Champion addressed the growing conversation around whether he should step away for a while.While acknowledging that many people have advised him to take time off, the Undisputed WWE Champion made it clear that he sees his role differen
  
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• AEW Launches New Heavys Headphones Featuring Swerve Strickland

  25-06-2026 04:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has expanded its merchandise lineup with a new partnership that puts a popular star front and center.
  The company announced a collaboration with Heavys, introducing a series of AEW-branded headphones that have already debuted on television.The launch includes multiple designs. Nevertheless, one version in particular is likely to catch the attention of fans who have been following one of AEW’s biggest names.Much like a wrestler’s entrance t
  
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• AEW Announcer Says He Wouldn’t Have Done Well Under Vince McMahon

  25-06-2026 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Schiavone has opened up about the differences between working under Tony Khan and the production style long associated with Vince McMahon, admitting that the former WWE Chairman’s approach would not have suited him.The veteran broadcaster discussed the topic on his What Happened When podcast while reflecting on how communication works behind the commentary desk during AEW broadcasts.His comments offered an interesting look at two very different philosophies when it c
  
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• Nikkita Lyons Wins First Championship Nearly Four Years After WWE Debut

  25-06-2026 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikkita Lyons has finally captured her first championship in WWE, reaching a milestone that had eluded her since arriving in the company nearly four years ago.
  The breakthrough came at EVOLVE Succession III, where Lyons challenged Wendy Choo for the WWE EVOLVE Women’s Championship.After years of stops, starts, and steady progress across WWE programming, Lyons entered the event determined to leave with gold.
  By the end of the night, she had turned that prediction into real
  
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• WATCH: Will Ospreay Trips During Death Riders’ Pre-Match Ritual on AEW Dynamite

  25-06-2026 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay experienced an awkward moment during the opening minutes of AEW Dynamite on June 24, as a backstage segment featuring the Death Riders ended with the former International Champion losing his footing.The incident took place before the show’s opening match and quickly became a talking point among fans.
  While it had no impact on the night’s results, it certainly wasn’t the smoothest start for one of AEW’s top stars.Will Ospreay stumble
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Says WWE Legend Offered to Talk to Vince McMahon About Him

  25-06-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay has shared an unexpected story involving late wrestling legend Vader, revealing that a rivalry that began with sharp criticism eventually led to an offer that caught him completely off guard.Speaking on Talk Is Jericho, Ospreay reflected on his memorable interactions with Vader following their much-discussed clash in 2016.The revelation adds another chapter to a feud that started with public disagreement and ended on a very different note.Will Ospreay recalls Vader
  
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Reveals Target Timeline For His In-Ring Retirement

  25-06-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes remains one of WWE’s biggest stars, but the Undisputed WWE Champion is already thinking about what comes after his full-time in-ring career.Speaking recently about his future, Rhodes offered a candid look at how much longer he expects to compete at the highest level.With Night of Champions approaching and Rhodes still firmly positioned at the top of WWE programming, his comments provided an interesting glimpse into how he views the next chapter of his career.
  
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• Braun Strowman Trolls Cody Rhodes’ Defense of Triple H’s WWE Booking

  25-06-2026 02:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes recently offered strong praise for Triple H’s work as WWE’s chief creative force, but not everyone appears to share that opinion.A former WWE champion has now weighed in publicly, and his response has added another layer to an ongoing conversation among wrestling fans.While Rhodes painted a picture of a demanding role that few could handle, a brief social media reaction from Braun Strowman suggested he sees the situation from a very different perspective
  
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• TNA Discussing New Women’s Championship — REPORT

  25-06-2026 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling could be preparing to expand its Knockouts division in a significant way.
  According to a new report, discussions have taken place regarding the introduction of another women’s championship. This would potentially allow more competitors to climb the ladder and chase championship gold.While nothing has been officially announced, the reported proposal has already sparked interest, given the long-standing reputation of TNA’s women’s divisio
  
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• Sabu Fan Gets Massive Head Tattoo to Honor the Wrestling Legend

  25-06-2026 00:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A Sabu fan honored the late ECW legend with an extreme head tattoo.Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers took to X/Twitter and Facebook to share a photo and story about their follower, Rob Woodall, who has been a big fan of the late hardcore wrestling legend Sabu since the ECW days. The fan had the phrase “HOMICIDAL. SUICIDAL. GENOCIDAL. SABU.” tattooed across the back of his head in red, bloody-style lettering as a tribute after the legend’s death at age 61 on
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For June 24

  25-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Death Riders taking on Brodido and Mistico in trios action, Konosuke Takeshita defending the International Championship against Ricochet, Swerve Strickland battling Daniel Garcia, Will Ospreay squaring off against El Phantasmo, “Jungle” Jack Perry facing Zack Sabre Jr., the Young Bucks taking on TMDK, and more!AEW Dynamite Card
  Death Riders (AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) vs. Brodido (ROH World C
  
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• Paul Heyman Says WWE’s Mistake Cost Fans a Major Brock Lesnar Feud

  24-06-2026 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman recently reflected on a former WWE star could have become a major rival for Brock Lesnar. However, he feels the company never fully capitalized on that potential.Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman have been linked for decades. Together, they were involved in major rivalries with stars such as The Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Randy Orton and more. However, Heyman recently revealed that he once believed Cesaro, now known as Claudio Castagnoli, was destined for a major f
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer The Godfather Shows Off Jacked Physique At 65 Years Old

  24-06-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather continues to turn heads with his fitness transformation. He recently shared a new photo on Instagram that quickly caught the attention of wrestling fans.The 65-year-old looked remarkably muscular in the image, with many praising his dedication to fitness and healthy living. He captioned the post, “Older I get.The more focus I become. #keepgrinding #focus #noquit @greatestwrestlingcollection @chalklineofficial”The post quickly gained a
  
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• Big E Explains Why He’s Not Interested In WWE Commentary Role

  24-06-2026 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E reveals why he is not looking to take on a full-time commentary position within WWE.Appearing on The A2theK Wrestling Show to discuss his memoir and post-injury career path, Big E reflected on the transition away from in-ring competition after a serious neck injury effectively ended his active wrestling career.Big E explained that although commentary has been brought up to him multiple times, his current life priorities and appreciation for time away from constan
  
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• Cody Rhodes Reveals Regret Over WWE Backstage ‘Outburst’ Ahead of WrestleMania 42

  24-06-2026 23:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes admits to a backstage outburst ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42.Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Rhodes said he felt proud of how he handled the overall pressure of the premium live event, especially given the mix of crossover personalities involved in WWE, including Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll.“I think I hope wrestling fans can understand that behind the scenes for me, it was probably the most proud I’d ever been of how I dealt with anything. It was proba
  
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• Cody Rhodes Sees Two Ways To Finish the Story With The Rock’s ‘Final Boss’

  24-06-2026 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes says he’s not sure that he ever gets to “finish the story” with The Rock. Despite that, he could see it going down a few different ways.
  Rhodes appeared on the Ariel Helwani Show ahead of his title defense at WWE Night of Champions. Rhodes was asked about finishing the story with The Rock, who hasn’t been seen in WWE since February 2025. Fans speculated that a match between The Rock and Rhodes could materialize after WrestleMania 40, but so f
  
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• TNA Sources Dispute Tommy Dreamer’s Claims About Wrestler Pushes and Building Contenders

  24-06-2026 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sources have reportedly indicated that Tommy Dreamer’s recent comments about TNA culture and talent pushes are inaccurate.Following his exit from his creative role at TNA Wrestling, Tommy Dreamer said on Busted Open that he tried to build a culture in the promotion, which he claims will change in the coming days. He also noted that he didn’t have the final say on creative decisions and that he didn’t have full control.Now, False Fini
  
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• WWE Wanted Rob Van Dam To Replace His Iconic Ring Gear With Kurt Angle-Style Attire

  24-06-2026 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam was known for his colorful and unique ring gear, which became a major part of his look. However, the WWE Hall of Famer recently revealed the company once wanted him to change it.Speaking on 1 Of A Kind with RVD, Van Dam discussed how much control WWE had over wrestlers’ ring attire. According to RVD, management rarely got involved. However, recalled one period when WWE tried to change his look.
  At the time, RVD was wearing his signature airbr
  
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• WWE Auctioning ‘Match-Used’ Chair Despite Never Being Used in a Match

  24-06-2026 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is auctioning a “match-used” steel chair. There’s only one problem— it was never used in the match the listing claims it’s from.
  WWE and Fanatics are auctioning a steel chair they claim was used in the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series 2022. The contest saw Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Mia Yim/Michin, and Becky Lynch defeat Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Nikki Cross, and Rhea Ripley.“The first women’s WarGames matc
  
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• AJ Francis Reacts to Rumors Road Dogg is Joining TNA

  24-06-2026 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Francis reacts to the rumors of Road Dogg joining TNA.Following the exit of TNA Head of Creative Tommy Dreamer, reports suggested that TNA Wrestling had internally considered former WWE co-lead writer of WWE SmackDown Brian “Road Dogg” James as a potential replacement.
  If true, TNA star AJ Francis would be more than happy to see James come aboard.“I have no idea who the new head of creative is going to be, I don’t know. I be talking to [TNA President]
  
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