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• Eric Bischoff Blasts Released WWE Star for ‘B*tching’ After Three Failed Runs

  23-09-2026 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Bischoff blasts Aleister Black for “b*tching” after his WWE release.Aleister Black and his wife, Zelina Vega, were among several other superstars WWE released. This was part of its post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts. He recently returned to in-ring competition and won the PROGRESS World Championship.  In a recent interview, Black claimed that WWE promised him “mountains of things” before giving him a “f**king dud of a year.” Hall
  
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• WWE Announces 10 New Dates for 2026 Holiday Tour

  24-09-2026 20:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced 10 new dates for its annual Holiday Tour.WWE announced the new dates via an official press release and on social media. The 10 events will take place across several U.S. locations, starting December 3. Tickets for each show will go on sale Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.com. The lineup includes an MSG live event on December 26, and a RAW and SmackDown taping at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on December
  
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• WWE’s CM Punk Throws Out First Pitch at Chicago Cubs Game

  24-09-2026 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s CM Punk threw the first pitch before yesterday’s Chicago Cubs game.Former Undisputed WWE Champion, Chicago native, and die-hard Cubs fan CM Punk threw the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday’s game between the Cubs and the Miami Marlins. After that, he led fans at Wrigley Field in singing “Take Me Out To The Ball Game.”CM Punk also threw the first pitch at a Cubs game last September, wearing a custom “Punk” jersey. This time,
  
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• ‘I Need You Here Long Term’: Triple H Tells WWE Star To Limit Using Dangerous Spot

  24-09-2026 19:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H wants Dragon Lee to think about the long game when it comes to taking high-risk moves during matches.WWE released a new behind-the-scenes vlog documenting Triple H’s trip to Mexico. In the vlog, Triple H was seen meeting with Dragon Lee backstage after the latter’s stellar title match against Chad Gable.Triple H Warns Dragon Lee About Dangerous WWE SpotThe Arena CDMX hosted WWE’s SmackDown and RAW on September 11 and 14, respectively. In a
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Sees ‘Big Money-Drawing’ Match With Ilja Dragunov

  24-09-2026 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Will Ospreay believes he can have a “big money-drawing” match with former WWE Superstar Ilja Dragunov.Former United States Champion Ilja Dragunov left WWE after his contract expired in August. His exit naturally led fans to speculate about a potential AEW arrival, and the company’s President Tony Khan also teased the possibility.Amid all the talk, Dave Meltzer recently reported that Ilja Dragunov has signed with All Elite Wrestling and that he&rsqu
  
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• TNA Contacted WWE To Book Released Star for Slammiversary During 90-Day Non-Compete

  24-09-2026 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Apollo Crews says TNA contacted WWE about bringing him to Slammiversary while he was in his 90-day non-compete period.After his release as part of the post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts, Apollo Crews made a one-off appearance as Uhaa Nation at TNA Slammiversary on June 28, 2006. However, he was still in his 90-day non-compete period with WWE and didn’t become a free agent until July 23.However, speaking on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, he said TNA contacted WWE ab
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Predicted Release Two Days Early After Being Left off SmackDown

  24-09-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Apollo Crews says he predicted his release after he was left off SmackDown.WWE released former Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews as part of its post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts in April. He then made his TNA Wrestling debut as Uhaa Nation and also returned to Dragon Gate.Apollo Crews was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, where he reflected on his WWE release. He said he felt it was coming when he wasn’t doing anything
  
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• WWE’s Main Event Leaving YouTube for New Streaming Home

  24-09-2026 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Main Event is moving to a new streaming home starting next month.Debuting in 2012, WWE Main Event has aired on several platforms over the years and moved to YouTube at the start of 2026. Now, according to Variety, the show is heading to the video platform “Rumble.”Main Event will start streaming on Rumble on October 14, 2026. The show will continue to air on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. It will go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite. Episodes will be ava
  
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• WWE Views Penta ‘Very Differently’ After Roman Reigns RAW Match Draws Huge Number — Report

  24-09-2026 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly views Penta “very differently” after his match against Roman Reigns in Mexico City drew huge numbers.
  Penta challenged Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship on the September 14, 2026, episode of WWE RAW in Mexico City. Despite putting on a valiant effort, the luchador couldn’t dethrone the OTC. However, his performance appears to have earned him a big boost backstage, as reports noted the match established him as a legitimate main
  
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• AEW’s MJF Tops 2026 PWI 500 Ahead of WWE’s Cody Rhodes and CM Punk

  24-09-2026 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s MJF has earned the top spot in the 2026 PWI 500.Pro Wrestling Illustrated revealed its 36th annual PWI 500 list on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Former AEW World Champion AEW topped the list, ranking higher than former Undisputed WWE Champions Cody Rhodes and CM Punk.
  MJF Rises From No. 30 To No. 1 In The PWI 500It’s an impressive rise, considering MJF ranked #30 on the 2025 list. Cody Rhodes missed out on the #1 spot for the third consecutive year and finishe
  
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• WWE Secures Favorable Ruling in Ongoing ESPN Lawsuit — Report

  24-09-2026 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has scored another important development in its lawsuit, with the latest ruling potentially slowing the case down. The dispute centers on WWE events moving from Peacock to ESPN.The lawsuit claims WWE and ESPN misled fans. It concerns event costs and streaming availability. ESPN and BAMTech argue for private arbitration instead. They want the case handled outside federal court. A September 18 ruling allowed ESPN to join.BAMTech, ESPN’s streaming subsidiary, also joined. The plaintiffs
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Jake Hager Gets Engaged After Major Power Slap Injury

  24-09-2026 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Jake Hager recently shared some personal news. Hager has officially gotten engaged to Patricia Blackburn. The announcement comes after his latest Power Slap setback.Hager signed a multi-fight deal with UFC Power Slap earlier this year. He won his debut during WrestleMania 42 weekend. However, Hager later suffered a loss against Amanpreet Singh in July. The result led to a 45-day medical suspension.Last week, Hager returned at Power Slap 23. He fa
  
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• WWE’s Unexpected Alliance Gets a Wild Explanation

  24-09-2026 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE faction BirthRight has quickly made an impact in NXT. The faction is built around several multi-generational wrestling stars. Their shared family history helped bring the faction together. The faction consists Lexis King who is the son of late WWE star Brian Pillman.The faction includes Charlie Dempsey, son of William Regal, and Uriah Conners, son of Fit Finlay. Arianna Grace, daughter of Santino Marella, and her fiance, Channing Stacks Lorenzo, complete the faction.Lexis K
  
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• Persephone Just Put a Big Caveat on Her AEW All Out Title Defense

  24-09-2026 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Persephone is set to defend the AEW TBS Championship at All Out. However, the champion has already ruled out several challengers.Persephone won the TBS Championship at AEW All In: London. She defeated Maya World after interference from returning Britt Baker. The win marked Persephone’s first AEW championship. She is also the CMLL World Women’s Champion which made her a double champion following her win at All IN: London.Since winning the title Persephone and Britt B
  
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• Chelsea Green Reveals the Hollywood Kiss That Made Matt Cardona Angry

  24-09-2026 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Interim Women’s Champion Chelsea Green opened up about Matt Cardona’s reaction to her kissing scenes. They also explained their boundaries around romantic scenes.Green revealed that Cardona once got upset about one. However, the situation happened during a movie project. Cardona admitted he wasn’t happy about the scene.Chelsea Green discusses Matt Cardona’s reaction to her Hollywood kissing sceneSpeaking to Chris D’Comedy, Chelsea
  
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• Nick Wayne & Chris Jericho’s Feud Is Heading to Paris for a Rematch

  24-09-2026 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho and Nick Wayne are set to settle their differences once again, with their rivalry now moving to Paris for AEW Grand Slam France. The rematch comes after tensions between the two escalated on the Sept. 23 episode of Dynamite & Collision.Jericho defeated Wayne on the Sept. 16 episode of AEW Dynamite, but the result didn’t end the issue between them. Wayne attacked Jericho after the match, making it clear that the loss wasn’t so
  
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• Matt Hardy Has a Bold Idea for Wyatt Sicks in TNA Amid Speculation

  24-09-2026 05:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy has shared his thoughts on the growing speculation about several former Wyatt Sicks members possibly joining TNA.WWE released the Wyatt Sicks earlier this year. Since leaving WWE, the former members have started looking for new opportunities. Recent reports have suggested that Joseph Sawyer, better known as Joe Gacy, and Sam Shaw, formerly Dexter Lumis, could be heading to TNA.Matt Hardy shares what he wants to see from former Wyatt Sicks members in TNAHardy discusse
  
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• The Young Bucks’ AEW Future Just Got a Lot More Uncertain — Report

  24-09-2026 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks’ AEW future has become a little less clear. A close friend of Matt and Nick Jackson offered an update on their current contracts.Karl Anderson says the brothers’ deals are set to expire next year. This adds another layer to the growing questions surrounding their wrestling careers.Speaking on the Talk N’ Shop podcast, Anderson reflected on the Bullet Club era and the wrestlers who helped shape that period of the business. The conversation event
  
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• AEW’s Anthony Bowens Gives Blunt Verdict on Acclaimed Reunion Amid Free Agency Reports

  24-09-2026 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It looks like an Acclaimed reunion may not happen anytime soon, at least based on Anthony Bowens’ latest response. With Bowens and Max Caster both reportedly nearing free agency, a fan recently asked the former tag team champion if The Acclaimed would ever reunite.Bowens and Caster went their separate ways in January 2025 after months of tension between them. The Acclaimed had become one of AEW’s most recognizable tag teams, but their relationship fell apart through
  
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• Persephone Steals AEW TBS Title Win With Clever Trick

  24-09-2026 04:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Persephone remains the AEW TBS Champion after surviving a competitive challenge from Hyan on the Sept. 23 episode of AEW Dynamite. However, the champion needed a little help from the ropes to keep her title around her waist.Hyan refused to let Persephone control the match early, as both women exchanged quick pin attempts. The champion briefly gained momentum with a back elbow and later stepped on Hyan’s throat, but her challenger soon answered with
  
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• TNA’s Gia Miller To Be Absent From iMPACT Tapings Due to ‘Medical Issues’

  24-09-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gia Miller will not be traveling to San Antonio, Texas, for the upcoming TNA Wrestling iMPACT! tapings after revealing that she is dealing with a sudden medical issue.The news comes as TNA gets ready for a busy week in San Antonio. This week’s iMPACT! is a live episode taking place at the Boeing Center. The company will also hold television tapings at the venue on Thursday and Friday. Those tapings will provide content for upcoming episodes as TNA continues its build towa
  
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• AEW WrestleDream Ticket Sales Trail Last Year by a Wide Margin

  24-09-2026 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW WrestleDream 2026 is less than a month away, but the latest ticket numbers suggest the Orlando event still has work to do at the box office. The annual pay-per-view has crossed the 4,000-ticket mark, though its current pace remains behind last year’s show.According to WrestleTix, AEW has distributed 4,035 tickets for WrestleDream as of the latest update. That represents an increase of 202 tickets from Friday’s figure of 3,833.The event will take
  
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• Cody Rhodes Is Back on AEW Dynamite After Four Years, but There’s a Twist

  24-09-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes made a surprise return to AEW Dynamite this week, but not in one of the company’s storylines.Rhodes’ appearance was especially notable because of his history with AEW. He was one of the company’s founding executive vice presidents and played a major role in helping establish AEW as a major wrestling promotion.After spending several years as one of AEW’s biggest stars, Rhodes left the company in February 2022 and returned to WW
  
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• Will Ospreay Recruits Major AEW Star for United Empire Despite His Hesitation

  24-09-2026 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay has added a new name to his expanding United Empire plans in AEW, but the latest recruit didn’t exactly rush to say yes. “Speedball” Mike Bailey eventually made his decision on the Sept. 23 episode of AEW Dynamite.The recruitment came during a backstage segment involving Ospreay and Francesco Akira. Ospreay acknowledged Bailey’s recent actions after he came to Akira and Andrade El Idolo’s aid during an attack by the Death Riders on AEW
  
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• AEW World Trios Title Matchup for All Out Has Been Revealed

  24-09-2026 03:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland and The New Level will walk into AEW All Out 2026 as the AEW World Trios Champions after surviving a major challenge from The Demand on the September 23 episode of AEW Dynamite.The champions defended their titles against The Demand, with the winners set to face Adam Page and Brodido at All Out.Swerve Strickland and The New Level retain Trios gold and will now face Hangman and Brodido at All OutStrickland and Ricochet started the match. The form
  
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• CM Punk Teases a Classic WWE Return 15 Years Later Ahead of Worlds Collide

  24-09-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk is teasing a familiar version of himself ahead of WWE x AAA Worlds Collide, and the timing has caught plenty of attention.With the event heading to Chicago on Sept. 26, Punk has hinted that fans could see more than just another match.Punk shared a new promotional graphic on Instagram featuring himself wearing the mask associated with his Straight Edge Society days. The image immediately brought back memories of an earlier chapter of his WWE career — and his caption only added fuel
  
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• Rhea Ripley Has a Disappointing Update on Her WWE In-Ring Return

  24-09-2026 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley has given WWE fans another look at her recovery. However, her latest update comes with a reminder that her return to the ring may still be some way off.The former Women’s World Champion was recently seen walking without her knee brace, prompting excitement among fans.Ripley, however, quickly put those expectations in check after responding to a fan video shared on TikTok.The footage showed her walking unaided which sparked fresh hope. However, the WWE star mad
  
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• Randy Orton Gave Chad Gable Advice for Years. It Took 10 Years To Click

  24-09-2026 03:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable has spent almost a decade learning from some of WWE’s most experienced stars. However, one important piece of advice from Randy Orton took years to fully sink in.Gable recently talked about the advice he has received throughout his wrestling career. He revealed that Orton repeatedly told him to understand what was actually needed inside the ring. However, it took him almost 10 years to fully grasp it and put it into practice.Chad Gable credits Randy Orton and T
  
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• Roman Reigns Says One Wrestler Has Proven He Can Carry WWE, Calls The Rock an ‘Anomaly’

  24-09-2026 02:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns believes one WWE Superstar has already shown he can handle the enormous responsibility that comes with being the company’s top star.During a recent interview with Mark Elibert of Complex, Reigns explained what separates a true franchise player from the rest of the roster.Reigns pointed to consistency, durability, ambition, and work ethic as key traits. For him, carrying WWE’s banner is about much more than having big matches when the spotlight is bright
  
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• WBD Officials Are Coming to AEW Dynamite as Paramount Merger Nears

  24-09-2026 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan has once again addressed the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount. He also revealed that WBD representatives will be at the September 23 episode of AEW Dynamite.The news comes as Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery moves closer to finalization. A major legal hurdle cleared itself this week after Paramount reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had filed a lawsuit to block the deal. The set
  
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