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• Fatal 4-Way World Heavyweight Title Match: WWE Bragging Rights 2009

  25-10-2016 19:00
  
  Fatal 4-Way World Heavyweight Title Match: WWE Bragging Rights 2009The post Fatal 4-Way World Heavyweight Title Match: WWE Bragging Rights 2009 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Bloodline’s WWE Story Takes a Major Turn With Royce Keys’ Return — Report

  26-08-2026 08:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Bloodline’s WWE storyline could soon take a new direction. A new report has revealed plans for the faction after the recent chaos on RAW. Royce Keys‘ return has now added more twists and dynamics to the story.Roman Reigns rebuilt The Bloodline after WrestleMania 42. The Usos and Jacob Fatu joined him as they continued to establish their dominance across WWE. Solo Sikoa, however, refused to rejoin the faction despite his family ties. Solo Sikoa recently teamed wi
  
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• Paul Heyman’s Roman Reigns Reveal Was ‘To Their Detriment,’ Eric Bischoff Says

  26-08-2026 07:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed Paul Heyman helping Roman Reigns elevate his character. On The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under Podcast, Heyman explained his process of helping Reigns understand the depth of his character. He would call Reigns without warning and stay in character.Those conversations could sometimes last several minutes. The goal was to help the OTC understand the character completely. The World Heavyweight Champion was already one of WWE’s big
  
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• WATCH: Tiffany Stratton Dropkicks Zelina Vega While Teaching Cinna Wrestling

  26-08-2026 06:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cinna’s latest Twitch stream turned into a wild wrestling segment as former WWE star Zelina Vega, now known as Xelina, and WWE star Tiffany Stratton joined the popular streamer. Things quickly became chaotic inside the outdoor ring.Cinna’s Cinnathon Day 25 stream titled “WWE Surprise Guest Today” started with Vega and Stratton teaching Cinna wrestling moves. However, the fun segment soon became more physical. Vega began roughing up Cinna during
  
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• WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 Match Card: Full Lineup After Aug. 25 Episode

  26-08-2026 06:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Heatwave now has a stacked match card. The event will take place this Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Performance Center.WWE is also going head-to-head with AEW All In. The two shows are scheduled for the same weekend. WWE has now announced six matches for Heatwave. The latest NXT episode added some important updates.It saw Nattie and Jaida Parker set a submission match for Heatwave. Kali Armstrong also joined Zaria and Wren Sinclair in a championship unification match.
  
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• AJ Lee’s Future in WWE Gets New Backstage Details— Report

  26-08-2026 05:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee’s WWE future has received another backstage update. The former Women’s Intercontinental Champion has been away from WWE TV since WrestleMania 42. At the event, she lost the Intercontinental title back to Becky Lynch on Night 2.After the match, Lee shared an emotional message with fans. Her words made it seem like she was closing the door on that part of her career. Nevertheless, she also left open the possibility of returning to the ring someday.AJ Lee’
  
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• Zilla Fatu Fires Back at ‘Nepo Baby’ Claims, Then Wrecks NXT Heatwave Rivals

  26-08-2026 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Zilla Fatu is making a statement before WWE NXT Heatwave. The rising star addressed the recent nepo baby comments on WWE NXT. Fatu will make his official WWE in-ring debut this weekend.He will challenge Tony D’Angelo, Grayson Waller, and Cruz Montana for the NXT Championship in a Fatal Four-Way match at Heatwave. Fatu now looks ready for his biggest challenge as he made a huge statement on the show by taking out his opponents.Zilla Fatu takes down his NXT Heatwave rivals as fans chant his
  
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• Free Agent’s Cryptic Message Fuels WWE NXT Heatwave Speculation

  26-08-2026 05:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Richard Holliday has given wrestling fans another reason to wonder about his WWE prospects. The free agent has been linked to WWE for several months, and his latest message has only added to the speculation that he could show up at NXT Heatwave this weekend.The former MLW star was reportedly among the wrestlers who attended WWE tryouts in February. The rumors grew stronger last month after Holliday faced Bear Bronson at GCW’s Melee in Manchester. Following the match, Holl
  
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• The Rock Just Got Added to WWE’s Hawaii Plans

  26-08-2026 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock could be making his WWE return soon, with WWE now adding him to its Hawaii plans for the company’s upcoming live events. The tour is scheduled for later this year.The Rock has been away from WWE for more than a year. His last appearance came at Elimination Chamber 2025, as he masterminded John Cena’s heel turn. Since then, fans have waited for his return.WWE recently confirmed two live events in Hawaii, both taking place at Blaisdell Arena on October 16 and
  
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• WATCH: Shinsuke Nakamura’s Partner Kyoki’s WWE Entrance Ahead of RAW

  26-08-2026 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shinsuke Nakamura’s tag team partner Kyoki has officially arrived in WWE, and he is already standing out. His first WWE entrance has brought the wild energy and colorful style that fans knew from his time in Japan.Kyoki, who previously wrestled as Hiromu Takahashi in NJPW, was seen making his WWE entrance ahead of this week’s WWE RAW and SmackDown double taping in Ottawa. The former NJPW star brought his high-energy style with him, giving fans an early idea of what
  
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• Saquon Shugars vs. Dion Lennox: Who Won NXT Weaponized Steel Cage Match Revealed

  26-08-2026 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Heatwave’s go-home show featured a brutal showdown between Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars inside a Weaponized Steel Cage. The two have shared bad blood for several months now.Their rivalry started after Lennox brutally betrayed Shugars from the DarkState. That betrayal sparked several violent attacks between them. The two stars continued their rivalry through multiple matches.Their latest battle finally took place inside the cage on WWE NXT, which saw Shugars ulti
  
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• Royce Keys & OTM’s RAW Alliance Comes With a WWE Backstory — Report

  26-08-2026 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Royce Keys and OTM made a big statement on WWE RAW this week. Moreover, their new alliance was reportedly planned well before Monday night. A new report says WWE had been discussing the idea of teaming Keys with Bronco Nima and Lucien Price for several weeks.The trio finally came together during the main event of the August 24 episode of RAW. Keys and OTM suddenly appeared in the ring and attacked The Usos, LA Knight, and Solo Sikoa. It immediately inserted them into one of RAW
  
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• TNA Star Has a Strong Message About Being Wrestling’s LeBron James

  26-08-2026 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star AJ Francis has made a huge claim, saying he believes he is professional wrestling’s LeBron James. Francis recently explained why the NBA legend fits his wrestling career. He also compared his unique abilities to LeBron.Francis previously played professional football in the NFL. He spent several seasons playing defensive line there. Francis later transitioned into professional wrestling in 2020. Since then, he has built a successful wrestling career.AJ F
  
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• Ric Flair & AJ Francis Lead Wrestling Tributes to Dolly Parton After Her Death

  26-08-2026 03:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair has shared an emotional tribute following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton. The WWE Hall of Famer, along with AJ Francis and several other wrestling names, remembered one of the biggest stars in entertainment.Parton died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026. Her family confirmed the news in a statement shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Her death led to tributes from across entertainment and sports, including the wrestling world.W
  
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• AEW Star Will Ospreay Has a Blunt Reason Why He’s ‘Never Been a WWE Guy’

  26-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay had a chance to join WWE long before becoming one of AEW’s biggest stars. However, one big issue with the opportunity made him hesitate, and it made his final decision much easier.Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Ospreay looked back at WWE’s attempt to bring him in for the 2016 Cruiserweight Classic. At the time, he was starting to build a name for himself around the world through his work with NJPW, and WWE had taken notice.Will Ospreay discusses his AEW c
  
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• John Cena Sees Daniel Bryan & CM Punk in Coyote vs. Acme’s Comeback

  26-08-2026 02:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena knows how powerful wrestling fans can be when they make their voices heard. Now, as Coyote vs. Acme prepares for its long-awaited theatrical release, the WWE legend sees the movie’s comeback as a lot like wrestling underdog stories of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.During his press tour for the upcoming film, Cena spoke about the fan support that helped keep Coyote vs. Acme alive after Warner Bros. Discovery controversially shelved it in 2023.John Cena compares Coyote
  
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• New WWE SmackDown Tag Team Gets Official Name — Report

  26-08-2026 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shinsuke Nakamura and his recently introduced partner on WWE SmackDown may now have an official name for their tag team.After weeks of teasing the arrival of a new ally, Nakamura introduced former NJPW star Hiromu Takahashi as his partner on the August 21, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown. The former NJPW star was going to be known as Kyoki in his new endeavor in WWE. The duo subsequently made their intentions clear by teasing a potential pursuit of WWE Tag Team Champions The MFT
  
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• John Cena Reveals Which WWE Rivalries Were Like Wile E. Coyote & the Roadrunner

  26-08-2026 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has named two WWE rivalries that he believes best fit the classic Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner dynamic.Cena is getting ready to show a different side of himself in the upcoming Coyote vs. Acme movie. The film is based around the famous cartoon rivalry between Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner, where the determined Coyote constantly tries, and usually fails, to catch his speedy rival.John Cena recalls WWE rivalries that reminded him of Wile E. Coyote chasing the Roadr
  
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• ESPN Issues Statement on Report It Won’t Renew $1.6 Billion WWE Deal

  26-08-2026 02:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ESPN has denied a report claiming that it has decided not to renew its current media rights agreement with WWE when the deal expires.BJ Bethel of SEScoops recently reported that ESPN did not plan to renew its agreement with WWE. The two sides reached a five-year deal that began in September 2025 alongside the launch of ESPN Unlimited.The report stated that the deal faced several challenges, including issues with the current media market, “culture and synergy” betwee
  
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• CM Punk Reveals ‘Selfish’ Reason Behind His Recent WWE NXT Appearance

  26-08-2026 00:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has explained the “selfish” motivation behind his recent appearance at a WWE NXT live event.Punk competed at an NXT live event on August 15, where he teamed with Tavion Heights and Myles Borne against The Vanity Project’s Brad Baylor, Jackson Drake, and Ricky Smokes. The WWE star even took a powerbomb from Myka Lockwood during the match.In a recent WWE Vlog, Punk addressed his decision to compete at the event and explained that he wants to stay active
  
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• Top AEW Star Mistook CM Punk-Jack Perry All In Backstage Fight for a Promo

  26-08-2026 00:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay initially thought the infamous backstage confrontation between CM Punk and Jack Perry at AEW All In was part of a promo.Ospreay discussed the incident during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. The AEW star was present at Wembley Stadium when Punk and Perry became involved in a backstage altercation. This was back in 2023, but he said he was focused on preparing for his own match when the situation unfolded.Ospreay recalled going over his
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Aug 25

  26-08-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include Rey Fenix defending the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against EK Prosper, Zaria clashing with Kali Armstrong (if Armstrong wins, she will be added to the Women’s North American and Speed Championship unification match at Heatwave), DarkState’s Dion Lennox battling Saquon Shugars in a Weaponized Steel Cage match, and Sean Legacy, Dorian Van Dux, Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar taking on BirthRight in six-man tag team action. Here’s o
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Rejected WWE Offer Over Major Lifestyle Change

  25-08-2026 23:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay has revealed that he turned down a WWE offer because accepting it would have required a major change to his lifestyle.Ospreay discussed his previous interest from WWE during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. The AEW star revealed that WWE first approached him in 2016 following his debut with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, offering him a place in the Cruiserweight Classic and a potential contract.“I received an offer in 2016 to be part of the Cruiserwei
  
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• WWE Star Eyed as Blake Monroe’s Main Roster Debut Opponent at SNME — Report

  25-08-2026 22:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Blake Monroe‘s official WWE main roster in-ring debut could take place against a familiar opponent.According to False Finish, a match between Monroe and Giulia has been discussed for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, though the report added that nothing had been made official at the time of writing.WWE will hold the first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.Monroe has already crossed paths with Giulia multiple tim
  
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• Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Branded ‘Plastic-Faced Stooge’ After Donald Trump Video

  25-08-2026 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE figure Jim Cornette is known for pulling no punches, whether it is professional wrestling or politics. That said, he has now taken a swipe at WWE’s former CEO, Linda McMahon.Linda McMahon, who currently serves as the United States Secretary of Education, has drawn Cornette’s ire. This came after her comments on parental rights and transgender students in school.Jim Cornette Tears Into Linda McMahon Over Parenta
  
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• Vince McMahon Stopped Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle’s WWE Backstage Shoot Over Major Concern

  25-08-2026 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince McMahon once stepped in to stop a tense backstage encounter between Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle.Angle and Lesnar entered WWE with elite amateur wrestling credentials. Lesnar won an NCAA Division I wrestling championship at the University of Minnesota before beginning his professional wrestling career, while Angle famously won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 with a “broken freakin’ neck.”Former WWE star Nunzio recently appeared on Insight with Chris Van Vli
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Raises Serious Concerns About Jerry Lawler’s Potential In-Ring Return

  25-08-2026 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Stevie Richards has expressed serious concerns about Jerry Lawler potentially returning to the ring at 76.“The King” recently challenged longtime rival Bill Dundee to a match, prompting discussion about a potential return to the ring given his age and serious health issues. Richards addressed the situation on a recent episode of The Stevie Richards Show, where he discussed why some wrestlers struggle to leave the ring behind.The
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Recalls Driving Past Dead Body After ‘Snorting Cocaine for Eight Hours’

  25-08-2026 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg has recounted one of the most disturbing moments from his past. A road trip he shared with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, during which they drove past something deeply unsettling.The former Intercontinental Champion has never shied away from making a clean breast of his past mistakes from his younger days. The age when a lot of wrestlers messed around with substances and vices. But this account from Chicago stands out due to this unexpected g
  
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• WWE Star Shares Hospital Photo After Suffering Torn Triceps During Match

  25-08-2026 19:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Matt Cardona shares a hospital photo after suffering a torn triceps during his match.Matt Cardona suffered a torn triceps during his match against Kit Wilson on the WWE Main Event taping before last week’s SmackDown. He later confirmed it on social media, saying, “I wish my arm was this jacked. Unfortunately, it’s just swollen because I tore my tricep in a match on Friday night. (I still went to the gym today and did legs) I’ll keep you updat
  
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• WWE Fans React to Lola Vice Landing on Same Roster as Rumored Ex Away From Damian Priest

  25-08-2026 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE fans have shared their reactions to Lola Vice landing on the same roster as her rumored ex, Lucien Price.On the August 24, 2026 episode of RAW, WWE aired a vignette teasing the debut of former NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice. While the company typically keeps superstars in relationships on the same brand. The move left fans puzzled, as Vice’s real-life boyfriend Damian Priest works Fridays on SmackDown.One fan also pointed out that Lola Vice is ending up on RAW,
  
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