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• Ex-WWE Star Malakai Black Announces Return to Original Ring Name

  28-09-2026 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Malakai Black has announced that he will once again be known by his original ring name.Black made the announcement during his post-match promo at PROGRESS Wrestling. This was following his loss to Cara Noir for the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship. After nearly a decade, Black returned to the promotion where he first established himself under the Tommy End name.The announcement marks another significant change for Black following his depar
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 29

  30-09-2026 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continuing with Fraxiom taking on DarkState and Birthright clashing with AAA’s Mini Vikingo and Chazz Hall, Thea Hail challenging Zaria for the NXT Women’s North American Championship, and Grayson Waller defending the NXT Championship against Mason Rook. 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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• Penta and His Family Helped WWE Star Replace Missing Gear During Mexico Tour

  29-09-2026 23:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Joe Hendry has revealed that Penta and his family helped him replace some of his signature ring gear after he accidentally left it behind during WWE’s international tour.Hendry shared the story during a recent appearance on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet. The former WWE NXT Champion explained that his blue shirt and white trousers are two things he does not like to travel without.However, the gear did not make it into his suitcase for the tour. Hendry said Argentin
  
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• Ex-WWE Diva Turned Down Playboy Fearing Photos Would ‘Haunt’ Her in the Future

  29-09-2026 23:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Kelly Kelly has revealed why she turned down an opportunity to pose for Playboy during her wrestling career.Kelly Kelly discussed the subject during a recent appearance on Lay Talk with Layla El. The former WWE Diva recalled being approached about posing for the magazine when she was just 21 years old.“Well, I just remember them asking me to do it and I remember I was like, ‘Oh, well, I have to like talk to my family,’ because I was literally 2
  
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• AEW’s Rebel Gets Major Win in ALS Fight as Critical Bill Passes Congress

  29-09-2026 23:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Rebel has received a major development in her fight for ALS research and treatment access after Congress passed legislation to reauthorize the ACT for ALS.The legislation, known as the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026, will extend key research and treatment access programs through 2031. Congress passed the bill just before the current authorization was set to expire on September 30.The original ACT for ALS became law in Dece
  
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• WWE NXT Talent Behind Keanu Carver Protection Order Identified

  29-09-2026 22:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE NXT talent who filed a protection order against Keanu Carver has been identified, according to newly surfaced court records.Carver, whose real name is Kevin Robertson, became the subject of a protection order. This took place earlier this month after another NXT talent filed a petition against him in Florida.The petition was filed on September 14 and reportedly spans 49 pages. A temporary injunction for protection was issued the same day, while court records indicate R
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Avoids Additional Jail Time After DWI Plea Deal

  29-09-2026 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Curtis Axel has reached a plea agreement in his DWI case. This means he will not serve additional jail time as long as he follows the terms of the agreement.Axel, whose real name is Joseph Hennig, entered guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges of DWI and disorderly conduct. The plea agreement was submitted on August 24, according to court records.The case stems from a May 17 incident at a McDonald’s in St. Francis, Minnesota. According to the police account c
  
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• The Rock Reacts to PAC’s Death With Emotional Message

  29-09-2026 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has paid tribute to PAC following the death of the AEW star.PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, passed away at the age of 40 on September 27. His death came one day after he competed at AEW All Out in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.All Elite Wrestling announced his passing on September 28. PAC had wrestled Andrade El Idolo at All Out one day earlier and also appeared during the AEW World Championship main event between Jon Moxley and Wi
  
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• AEW’s PAC Was Believed To Be Heading to Andy Williams’ Memorial on Day of His Death

  29-09-2026 21:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star PAC may have been on his way to a memorial honoring his late friend Andy Williams on the day of his death, according to a new report.PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, was found unresponsive inside a rental car in Des Plaines, Illinois, on September 27. He was 40 years old.Satterley had wrestled at AEW All Out the previous night, where he faced Andrade El Idolo. He also appeared during the AEW World Championship main event between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.
  
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• Protection Order Issued Against WWE’s Keanu Carver After Fellow NXT Talent Alleges Stalking — Report

  29-09-2026 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Keanu Carver is subject to a protection order. This was following allegations of stalking and harassment made by another NXT talent, according to a new report.Carver, whose legal name is Kevin Robertson, was named in a petition filed by the fellow NXT talent in a Florida court earlier this month. POST Wrestling reported that the petitioner and Robertson previously dated before their relationship ended.The petition alleges that Robertson made repeated unwanted visit
  
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• Fans Knocked Down During WWE RAW Brawl Identified as Wrestlers

  29-09-2026 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The two fans who were knocked down during the brawl between 946 and the Bloodline on WWE RAW have been identified as independent wrestlers.After weeks of tension, the Bloodline and 946 brawled on this week’s episode of WWE RAW. The chaos spilled into the crowd. Here, two fans were unfortunately caught in the middle and got knocked down from their seats.Independent Wrestlers Identified After WWE RAW Crowd BrawlThe two fans were later identified as independent wrestlers who
  
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• Vince McMahon Personally Taught Ex-WWE Diva How To Dance

  29-09-2026 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Star Kelly Kelly says Vince McMahon personally taught her to dance for her Kelly’s Exposé segment.Kelly Kelly made her televised WWE debut on the ECW brand in 2006. Her early days in the promotion saw her doing strip teases for fans in a weekly segment called Kelly’s Exposé. The segment usually featured her dancing until her on-screen boyfriend, Mike Knox, stopped her.Kelly Kelly Recalls Vince McMahon’s Dance LessonKelly Kelly recently
  
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• Joe Hendry Reveals Original Plan for WWE RAW Debut Was Scrapped

  29-09-2026 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Hendry says WWE scrapped the original plans for his RAW debut.Former NXT Champion Joe Hendry was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. He addressed the release of his new album during the conversation, saying every song he wrote was new except “Fire Logan Paul,” which he had already sung on WWE television.He revealed that the song was originally supposed to be “RAW, RAW, Joe Hendry signed to RAW.” This was for his debut on the
  
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• What Stopped Kairi Sane From Potentially Appearing at AEW All Out Revealed — Report

  29-09-2026 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new update has emerged about why Kairi Sane didn’t appear at AEW All Out.After her WWE release in April 2026, Kairi Sane became a free agent on July 23, which allowed her to explore opportunities with other promotions. Fans believed AEW could be her next destination, and many speculated she would show up at the All Out pay-per-view this past Saturday.Fightful Select updated her status with AEW ahead of All Out, saying she has not signed a contract with the promotio
  
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• Belief That WWE Has Already Given up on Big Cass Just Weeks After His Return

  29-09-2026 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dave Meltzer shared a surprising opinion on Big Cass after his match on WWE RAW.After leaving AEW, Big Cass returned to WWE on the August, 3, 2026, episode of RAW. He defeated Je’Von Evans in his first match back. Cass continued his rivalry with the Young OG until the latter pinned him on the September 14 episode of the red brand to qualify for the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder MatchBig Cass was in action on last night’s episode of WWE RAW in Milwaukee, Wisco
  
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• WWE Stars Honor PAC With Touching Ring Gear Tributes on RAW

  29-09-2026 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstars paid a touching tribute to late AEW star PAC on RAW.Benjamin Satterley (40), better known to wrestling fans as PAC and Neville, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Reports revealed that a passerby spotted his body in a rental car on the 2700 block of Mannheim Road around 4 p.m. A spokesperson from Des Plaines stated that there were no signs of foul play or trauma, indicating that his death did not seem suspicious.The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Of
  
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• WWE Wants To Hurt AEW’s TV Ratings To Prevent Renewal — Report

  29-09-2026 16:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly wants to hurt AEW‘s television ratings.AEW held its eighth annual All Out pay-per-view at the Now Arena in Chicago this past Saturday. At the same time, WWE held Worlds Collide 18 miles away at the Allstate Arena. However, the latter event didn’t air live, and the promotion announced on last week’s SmackDown that it will air exclusively on YouTube on Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. ET. It will go against Dynamite, but start an hour e
  
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• AEW Star Reveals He Was Coughing up Blood During His First-Ever World Title Win

  29-09-2026 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Darby Allin says he was depleted and bleeding before he won the AEW World Championship.Darby Allin won the AEW World Championship for the first time in his career when he defeated MJF at Dynamite: Spring BreakThru on April 15, 2026. He held it for 39 days before dropping it back to MJF in a brutal Title vs. Hair match at Double or Nothing on May 24.Darby Allin Details His Condition Before AEW World Title WinAhead of the AEW All Out pay-per-view this past Saturday, Darby Allin a
  
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• MJF Has a Very MJF-y Response to His No. 1 Ranking in the 2026 PWI 500

  29-09-2026 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW World Champion MJF had a perfect response after he topped the 2026 PWI 500 rankings.MJF enjoyed a highly successful 2025-26 wrestling year. He main-evented four AEW pay-per-views during that period and won all four of those matches. He also captured major championships. MJF held the AEW World Championship twice.In 2025, he also won the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship. Pro Wrestling Illustrated released its annual PWI 500 last week. MJF topped the 2026 editi
  
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• Tony Khan Reveals Why AEW Keeps Adding More PPVs

  29-09-2026 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan has discussed the company’s growth and also explained why the company keeps adding pay-per-views.AEW started in 2019 with only a few major events each year. Double or Nothing, All Out, Full Gear, and Revolution became its main shows. In 2022-23 onward, AEW expanded its event schedule further.It added shows like Forbidden Door, All In, Wrestle Dream, Worlds End. By 2026, AEW had around eight or nine major pay-per-views each year. New shows like Dyna
  
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• ‘You Never Judged Me’: Eddie Kingston Says in Heartbreaking Tribute to PAC

  29-09-2026 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Eddie Kingston recently opened up emotionally about his relationship with PAC following his death. The wrestling world remains shocked by PAC’s sudden passing. His death came less than 24 hours after All Out.
  AEW announced his passing, prompting tributes from wrestling stars. Reports later stated that a passerby found PAC inside a vehicle. The vehicle was reportedly near a restaurant. Emergency services were then contacted by the passerby. Authorities found no si
  
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• Naomi’s WWE Comeback Moves Back Into Focus — Report

  29-09-2026 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former Women’s World Champion Naomi has been away from TV for more than a year. She announced her pregnancy last year. Naomi then stepped away following WWE SummerSlam 2025. No official return date was announced.After spending over a year away from wrestling, Naomi could return soon. She has also welcomed her first child with Jimmy Uso back in April. Now, WWE reportedly appears ready for her comeback.New report reveals latest update on Naomi’s WWE comeback plansAcco
  
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• Dennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell Star & Wrestling Fan, Dies at 75

  29-09-2026 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding, has died. He was 75 years old at the time. Haskins became famous through the hit show “Saved by the Bell.”According to NewsChannel 9, Haskins’ friend and caretaker confirmed his passing. He was a Chattanooga native who remained connected there. An official cause of death has not been confirmed.Haskins had privately dealt with health issues f
  
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• ‘Let Him Rest in Peace’: Enzo Urges Fans to Stop Speculating About PAC’s Death

  29-09-2026 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The wrestling world is still trying to process the sudden death of Benjamin Satterley, better known as PAC in AEW and Neville during his WWE run. As questions about the 40-year-old’s death continue to spread online, former WWE and AEW star Enzo Amore has asked fans to stop speculating about what happened.Enzo, who now performs as Real1, shared a very close friendship with Satterley that went far beyond their time together in WWE.Enzo asks fans to give PAC’s wife pri
  
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• Royce Keys’ 946 Stable Reveals Fourth Member in Wild Bloodline Brawl on RAW

  29-09-2026 05:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Royce Keys’ 946 faction has officially added another member after the violent ending to the September 28 episode of WWE RAW. What started as another confrontation between 946 and The Bloodline turned into a wild brawl around the arena, with both sides looking to settle their ongoing issues.The rivalry has grown more intense since last week after 946 abducted Solo Sikoa. With Sikoa still at the center of the situation, Jacob Fatu and The Usos were determined to get their h
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Return, Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan Set for Oct. 5 RAW

  29-09-2026 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is already building a packed October 5 episode of RAW, with several major matches, including a high-stakes match involving Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan, and a much-anticipated Roman Reigns return confirmed for next week’s show.During the September 28 episode of RAW, WWE announced several updates for the final Monday night show before Money in the Bank.WWE confirms Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, and Rey Fenix for RAW next weekThe OTC will return, and the announce
  
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• Stephanie Vaquer Wants to Put Her WWE Title on the Line at MITB

  29-09-2026 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie Vaquer has made her intentions clear for WWE Money in the Bank, but her next challenger still needs to earn the right to face her. The Women’s World Champion revealed her plan during the Sept. 28 episode of RAW.Vaquer knows both Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch have their eyes on her championship. Rather than choosing between the two, La Primera has put the decision in their hands — and next week’s RAW will settle it.Stephanie Vaquer sets Liv Morgan vs. Be
  
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• Sting Pays Respect to PAC With Emotional Message for His Family

  29-09-2026 04:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sting has paid tribute to PAC following the AEW star’s death, joining a growing number of wrestling figures remembering the 40-year-old performer. The WWE Hall of Famer kept his message brief, but his words carried plenty of weight.PAC, whose real name was Ben Satterley, was widely respected for his work inside the ring and his charismatic presence. His passing has prompted tributes from wrestlers and personalities across the industry, including Matt Cardona, who describe
  
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• Tiffany Stratton Sets Social Media Abuzz With New Bikini Pics

  29-09-2026 04:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tiffany Stratton has been enjoying some time away from the WWE spotlight, and her latest social media update gave fans a lot to talk about.The former WWE Women’s Champion took to Instagram to share a long carousel from her recent getaway. The post featured photos with her boyfriend, Shady Elnahas, her dogs, and several pictures of herself.Tiffany Stratton’s latest bikini photos attract attention from wrestling fansThe post featured multiple bikini photos, including
  
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• NJPW’s Yota Tsuji Denies Forbidden Door Boycott, Open to AEW Match

  29-09-2026 04:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NJPW’s Yota Tsuji has clarified his stance on AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. He insisted that his previous comments were never meant as a boycott of the cross-promotional event.The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion explained that his concern was specifically about how the championship has been handled.Ahead of the June event, Tsuji had suggested he could skip Forbidden Door because of AEW’s treatment of the IWGP title in previous years. He pointed to title defenses involv
  
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