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• El Grande Americano Returns to WWE RAW & Gets a Huge Pop

  15-09-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  El Grande Americano made his long-awaited return to WWE RAW on September 14, and the Mexico City crowd made sure he knew how much they had missed him. The newly crowned AAA Mega Champion got a huge reaction when he came out as Rey Mysterio’s replacement for a mixed tag team match.The episode opened with Mysterio addressing the crowd while wearing a neck brace. He was still dealing with the injuries from Omos’ brutal attack at TripleMania 34 Night 1. The WWE legend t
  
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• Cody Rhodes Wanted a Black Cowboy Hat for His Return, but Bruce Prichard Said No

  17-09-2026 22:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes had a different idea in mind for his WWE return, but Bruce Prichard ultimately decided against it.Rhodes discussed the idea while speaking on his What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, where Simone Johnson (formerly known as Ava) appeared as the guest. The former Undisputed WWE Champion revealed that he considered returning in an all-black outfit with a black cowboy hat for a segment where he attacked John Cena and Logan Paul.Rhodes first asked Johnson how she would
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa, Kazuchika Okada, Darby Allin, & More Added to AEW All Out

  17-09-2026 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has added two big matches to the card for All Out 2026.All Out will take place on Saturday, September 26, at the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, with the pay-per-view also available through HBO Max in the United States and MyAEW internationally.The date will also see AEW go head-to-head with WWE’s Worlds Collide. WWE’s event is scheduled for the same night at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois,
  
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• Bayley’s RAW Segment Sparks Claims She Was Reading From a Teleprompter

  17-09-2026 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince Russo believes Bayley was reading from a teleprompter during her segment on the September 14 episode of WWE RAW.Bayley appeared in a pre-taped segment during Monday night’s show, where she addressed Lyra Valkyria following her return to WWE television the previous week. Bayley made it clear that her attack on Valkyria was not a one-time incident and vowed to continue getting in her way.The Role Model returned on the September 7 episode of RAW during Valkyria’s
  
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• WWE Sued by Man Shot Outside Performance Center 11 Years Ago — Report

  17-09-2026 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report says Armando Alejandro Montalvo, who police shot and arrested outside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida in 2015, has filed a civil lawsuit against the company and several other defendants.According to PWInsider.com, Montalvo filed the lawsuit in May before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. An amended complaint was filed last month. The lawsuit names WWE, WWE Performance Center Manager David Bailey, the Orange County Sheriff&rs
  
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• Logan Paul’s In-Ring Return Just Got Pushed Back by WWE

  17-09-2026 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Logan Paul may need to stay out of in-ring action longer than expected.Logan Paul suffered a torn triceps at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23, 2026. However, he continues to appear on television alongside his Vision stablemates in a non-wrestling role. After recently undergoing PRP treatment, he claimed that he was “semi-cleared” to return to the ring.“They cleared me. I was just telling Bruce (Prichard). They sa
  
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• WWE Confirms Seven New Names Joining the Company

  17-09-2026 20:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has welcomed seven recruits, including Rey Mysterio‘s daughter, Aalyah Gutierrez, into its Performance Center.WWE announced on its official website the new class of recruits. These will start training at the company’s Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The list includes Aalyah Gutierrez and former TNA referee Katie Reynolds (Alice Lane). Australian independent tag team The Dropouts are also in the new class. NXT Champion Grayson Waller previously hyped them
  
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• WWE Icon Says He Had To Change Outfits After The Rock ‘Complained’

  17-09-2026 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Perry Saturn says he had to change his attire after The Rock’s complaint.Perry Saturn recently sat down with Chris Van Vliet for an interview on his INSIGHT podcast. Vliet praised Saturn’s fashion sense during the conversation and recalled the attire from his WWE debut.
  The former European Champion made his WWE debut alongside Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, and Dean Malenko as the Radicalz on the January 31, 2000, episode of RAW. They appeared in the
  
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• AEW Dynamite Fans Hit a HBO Max Streaming Block & Frustration Followed

  17-09-2026 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An HBO Max glitch briefly locked basic viewers out of the AEW Dynamite stream during last night’s episode.U.S. viewers subscribed to HBO Max’s “Basic with Ads” plan (costing $10.99) were briefly blocked from watching the Dynamite stream on September 16, 2026. The screen displayed a “Switch Plans” message, asking users to upgrade to the Standard and Premium tiers, which cost $18.49 and $22.99, respectively.Warner Bros. Discovery’s Septem
  
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• Perry Saturn Says His Wrestling Career Ended ‘A Decade Too Soon’ Due to Drugs

  17-09-2026 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Perry Saturn says his career ended a decade too soon because of his addiction.After making his in-ring debut in 1990, Perry Saturn competed across several promotions for over two decades. He made a name for himself in ECW and WCW, winning tag team gold. He signed with WWE in 2000 and became a one-time European and Hardcore Champion. He’s also known for the infamous Moppy storyline.He remained active until 2004. However, he disappeared from public view for
  
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• WWE NXT’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Adds Two Teams With First-Round Byes

  17-09-2026 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT General Manager Robert Stone announced two teams for the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.During this week’s episode of WWE NXT, Robert Stone announced the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament. 14 teams from RAW, SmackDown, NXT, Evolve, and AAA will compete in the tournament that begins on September 22.Robert Stone reveals the two teams receiving first-round byes in the 2026 WWE Dusty Rhodes Tag Team ClassicWWE will reveal the full bracket on s
  
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• Perry Saturn Says Unscripted Move Led to Vince McMahon Heat & Infamous Moppy Storyline

  17-09-2026 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend Perry Saturn details the origins of the infamous Moppy storyline and how it was done to punish him.Former WWE European Champion Perry Saturn recently appeared on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, he looked back on his infamous match against an enhancement talent named Mike Bell. This was on the May 12, 2001, episode of Jakked.During the match, Mike Bell botched a hip toss on Perry Saturn, causing the latter to land on his head. Saturn
  
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• WWE Star Questions Nearly Three Years in NXT: ‘I Don’t Have Anything To Show for It’

  17-09-2026 16:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wren Sinclair is fed up with her lack of success in WWE NXT despite being in the brand for nearly three years.Wren Sinclair debuted on WWE NXT on January 16, 2024, and is a one-time Women’s Speed Champion. She lost it to Zaria at Heatwave, following which the title was officially retired. General Manager Robert Stone suspended her on the September 8, 2026, episode of NXT after she accidentally struck a referee in the face while trying to attack Kelani Jordan.As she contin
  
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• WWE Star Wants To Retire AJ Lee

  17-09-2026 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Roxanne Perez has targeted former Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee. Perez wants to become Lee’s final WWE opponent someday. Perez has never hidden her admiration for Lee. She has frequently called Lee her biggest inspiration. Perez has also described Lee as her “wrestling mom.”Perez idolized AJ Lee while growing up. Their connection later developed into a real-life mentorship. Last year, Perez met Lee following her WWE return. The two ev
  
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• Elayna Black Credits WWE Legend for Her TNA Move

  17-09-2026 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star Elayna Black has credited WWE legend Tommy Dreamer for helping her. The former WWE star recently discussed her move to TNA.Black, formerly known as Cora Jade, was released by WWE in 2025. She then stepped away from wrestling for several months. She also wanted to find some mental clarity. During that period, Black considered several different options. She eventually decided that TNA was the right destination.Tommy Dreamer played an important role in that deci
  
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• Major AEW Return Teased On Dynamite

  17-09-2026 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW World Champion Samoa Joe could be returning soon. His potential comeback was teased during this week’s Dynamite. Joe has not wrestled since AEW Double or Nothing where he lost Will Ospreay in the Owen Hart Cup.The former AEW World champion has been away since then. His absence has reportedly been connected to acting commitments. Joe has been working on several Hollywood projects recently. His acting work includes a role in Peacock’s Twisted Metal.While Jo
  
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• AEW World Trios Titles Set for Defense on Dynamite/Collision

  17-09-2026 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The AEW World Trios Championship picture is getting clearer. The titles will be defended multiple times before All Out. Tony Khan announced a major championship match for Dynamite. Swerve Strickland and The New Level will defend their titles.They will face Ricochet and The Gates of Agony, collectively known as The Demand. The match will take place next week on Wednesday. It is also part of AEW’s World Trios Championship Series.AEW World Trios Championship match set for ne
  
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• AEW Star Nyla Rose Responds After Fan Makes Offensive Comment About Her

  17-09-2026 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Nyla Rose has responded to another online attack targeted by a fan. Rose has frequently faced inappropriate comments from online trolls. Some criticism has focused on her career and television appearances.The former AEW Women’s Champion has also faced repeated attacks regarding her identity. Rose recently spoke about the hostility transgender people experience. She also discussed the 2023 controversy. During that situation, Rose received support f
  
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• AEW Dynamite Erupts After Jon Moxley’s Grim Message to Will Ospreay

  17-09-2026 04:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite ended with chaos on Sept. 16 as Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley’s growing tension boiled over just 10 days before their AEW World Championship match at All Out. What followed left Ospreay with a clear warning about what awaits him in Chicago.Before the main event, Moxley addressed Ospreay alongside Death Riders teammates Gabe Kidd and PAC. While Moxley praised the champion’s difficult journey and what he accomplished at All In, his message soon became more
  
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• Adam Page & Brodido Set for AEW All Out Title Match

  17-09-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Page and Brodido are officially headed to AEW All Out, with a shot at the AEW World Trios title on the line.Page, Brody King, and Bandido defeated The Conglomeration (Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly, and Orange Cassidy) on the September 16 episode of AEW Dynamite. The winning team earned a title opportunity at All Out. However, the trio still have to wait to know who they will face at the event.Adam Page and Brodido earn an AEW World Trios Championship match at All Ou
  
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• Maya World Temporarily Out of Action in AEW — Report

  17-09-2026 04:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maya World is currently sidelined from AEW action following a procedure she underwent over the past week, according to Fightful Select. The former TBS Champion’s absence comes shortly after a busy stretch that saw her rise to prominence in the women’s division.Fightful Select reported that the procedure remains undisclosed, with no specific timetable provided for World’s return. However, AEW sources reportedly hope the 24-year-old can get back in the ring &ldq
  
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• WWE’s Tiffany Stratton Suffers Scary Fall During Live Training Session

  17-09-2026 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Tiffany Stratton had a frightening moment during a live training session at the WWE Performance Center on September 16. What started as another move during her Twitch stream quickly turned into a worrying landing.Stratton attempted to go over the top rope and flip to the outside when the move went wrong. Instead of getting the rotation she needed, she hit her head on the ring apron before landing awkwardly on her neck.For a few moments, the situation looked c
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Mainstream Crossover Appeal Comes Under Scrutiny

  17-09-2026 03:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns is undoubtedly one of WWE’s biggest stars, but MVP believes that the OTC still lacks some mainstream appeal.Speaking on the latest episode of his Marking Out podcast, MVP discussed Reigns’ place in WWE and compared his popularity outside wrestling to some of the industry’s biggest names. He acknowledged Reigns’ drawing power but questioned whether the current World Heavyweight Champion has reached the same level of mainstream recognition as
  
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• The Wyatt Sicks’ Potential TNA Move After WWE Exit Gets an Update — Report

  17-09-2026 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Wyatt Sicks’ next destination may be starting to take shape following their WWE exits. TNA Wrestling reportedly has serious interest in bringing in multiple former members of the faction. A new update has now revealed two names being discussed internally.The latest report comes after an earlier report stated that TNA has “serious interest” in signing multiple members of the former WWE faction. However, at the time, it was not known which members the promot
  
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• Mercedes Moné’s AEW All Out Status Takes a Turn as New Match Emerges

  17-09-2026 03:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné’s AEW All Out plans have changed, with the AEW Women’s World Champion now set to miss the September 26 pay-per-view. The announcement on the September 16 episode of AEW Dynamite also revealed a new path toward her next title defense.AEW announcer Excalibur confirmed that Moné isn’t medically cleared to compete at All Out. The company did not provide additional details during the announcement. Nevertheless, reports ha
  
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• Logan Paul Has One Major WWE Goal Before a Possible Fight With Conor McGregor

  17-09-2026 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul has already made an unusual transition from social media star to WWE performer, but his wrestling ambitions apparently haven’t reached the final bell.Before he potentially settles his long-discussed rivalry with Conor McGregor, Paul has one major goal he wants to accomplish in WWE.During a recent interview with Patrick Bet-David, Paul discussed his WWE career and his interest in fighting the former UFC champion. While McGregor remains on his combat sports wish
  
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• Simone Johnson (Ava), The Rock’s Daughter, Still Wants To Wrestle After WWE Exit

  17-09-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Although Simone Johnson had announced her WWE exit earlier this year, she hasn’t closed the door on wrestling just yet.The former star known as Ava recently revealed that she still hopes to return to the ring. However, she has a few injuries that she needs to deal with before she can seriously mount a comeback. Johnson discussed her future during an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast.Simone Johnson talks about her hopes for an in-ring r
  
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• Kendal Grey’s WWE NXT In-Ring Return Hits Another Roadblock

  17-09-2026 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kendal Grey’s WWE NXT in-ring return has hit another roadblock, with the former NXT Women’s Champion still waiting for medical clearance.Grey appeared on the September 15 episode of WWE NXT in a backstage segment at Evolve Health & Wellness. She visited Dr. Smith with Wren Sinclair by her side. Grey said she felt ready to get back to wrestling, but the doctor made it clear that she still had more recovery ahead of her.Grey admitted that she still experiences anx
  
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• Sami Zayn Takes a Shot at CM Punk With WWE Title Refrigerator Pic

  17-09-2026 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn has reclaimed the Undisputed WWE Championship from CM Punk, and his latest celebration suggests the rivalry isn’t quite ready for the fridge just yet.Days after winning the title on SmackDown, Zayn recreated one of Punk’s most recognizable championship photos.Zayn posted an image of the Undisputed WWE Championship sitting inside his refrigerator on social media on Sept. 15. He left the picture without a caption, letting the visual do the talking.
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• Bronson Reed Says Injuries Derailed Planned WrestleMania 41 & 42 Matches

  17-09-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bronson Reed has revealed that injuries ruined his plans for the past two WrestleMania events.Reed has dealt with several frustrating injuries at some of the worst possible times. The Vision member suffered a serious foot injury during WarGames in November 2024. The injury kept him out of action for more than six months. Just as he was starting to build momentum again, another injury kept him away from WrestleMania 41.The same thing happened again this year before WrestleMania
  
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