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• Former WWE Star Claims Triple H Blocked His Push

  06-06-2026 02:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Maven Huffman has opened up about what he believes were significant backstage obstacles during his WWE run. He alleged that Triple H repeatedly shut down creative plans that could have elevated his position in the company.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Maven reflected on revelations he says came years after his WWE career ended.While he stopped short of placing full blame on Triple H for how his career unfolded, his comments painted a picture of a perform
  
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• Braun Strowman Reveals Surprising Weight Loss Despite High-Calorie Diet

  06-06-2026 06:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Braun Strowman has always been known for his massive size and larger-than-life personality. At his heaviest, the 6-foot-8 powerhouse weighed nearly 400 pounds and never shied away from eating big meals. But his latest revelation shows that even while having a high-calorie diet, he still pulled off significant weight loss.Speaking with E! News ahead of the second season of his USA Network show Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman, he revealed that he actual
  
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• Former WWE Star Says Triple H Barely Attended His Own Bachelor Party

  06-06-2026 04:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE Superstar Maven recently shared a story about Triple H‘s bachelor party before his 2003 wedding to Stephanie McMahon. According to him, WWE made a massive effort to get almost the entire roster to attend the celebration. However, Triple H himself barely spent any time there.What was supposed to be a celebration for Triple H ended up feeling more like a mandatory event for much of the roster. Moreover, the brief appearance makes sense given Triple H’s reputation. Unlike ma
  
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• Hulk Hogan’s Death Investigation Finally Reaches Conclusion

  06-06-2026 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nearly 11 months after the death of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, authorities in Clearwater, Florida, have officially closed their investigation, ending all questions about the wrestling legend’s passing.Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. On the day he passed away, Hogan was at his home with his wife and two healthcare workers. The report states that those present noticed he had stopped breathing while sitting in a reclin
  
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• Royce Keys Suffers Third Straight Loss on WWE SmackDown

  06-06-2026 03:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Royce Keys‘ difficult run on WWE SmackDown continued on June 5 as the powerhouse star suffered another setback, extending a losing streak that has quickly become one of the blue brand’s most troubling storylines.The former AEW standout entered the night looking to stop the losing slide against Talla Tonga.
  However, with Solo Sikoa’s MFT faction continuing to loom over his every move, the odds once again appeared stacked against him.MFT interference co
  
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• Chad Gable Admits He Got Injured During Best Run of His WWE Career

  06-06-2026 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable has shared new details about the injury that forced him out of action during the best run of his WWE career. In the first episode of his new documentary, Gable explained how a nagging injury eventually revealed a much bigger problem that required surgery and months of recovery.At the time, Gable was one of WWE’s busiest performers. He was appearing regularly on WWE TV and portrayed El Grande Americano, working in multiple promotions. Everything seemed to be goi
  
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• Top WWE Star Rules Out Future in Boxing or MMA

  06-06-2026 03:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor may have built a career around stepping into the ring, but fans hoping to see him trade WWE ropes for boxing gloves or an MMA cage shouldn’t hold their breath.Speaking during a press conference promoting Zuffa Boxing 10, Balor was asked whether he had any interest in crossing over into combat sports.
  While the former WWE Universal Champion didn’t dismiss the athletes involved, he made it clear that his future remains firmly tied to sports entertainment.Fi
  
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• Solo Sikoa Tries to Recruit WWE Star for War Against Roman Reigns’ Bloodline

  06-06-2026 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Solo Sikoa’s battle with Roman Reigns’ Bloodline appears to be expanding. On the June 5 episode of WWE SmackDown, the MFT leader set his sights on a rising star who may soon find himself caught in the middle of the conflict.With tensions continuing to rise between the rival factions, Sikoa made a direct approach backstage to a WWE talent he believes could strengthen his ranks ahead of what he described as an impending war.Solo Sikoa attempts to bring Royce Keys into
  
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• The Rock Won’t Attend UFC White House Event — REPORT

  06-06-2026 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reportedly will not be attending UFC’s highly anticipated White House event later this month, despite receiving a personal invitation from UFC President Dana White.The upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event, set for June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., has already attracted a lot of attention because of its location and the involvement of President Donald Trump. Dana White has spoken publicly about inviting many h
  
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• Chad Gable Apologizes to WWE Star for Mocking Lucha Libre on SmackDown

  06-06-2026 03:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable took an unexpected step on the June 5 episode of WWE SmackDown, addressing unfinished business from his controversial El Grande Americano storyline and seeking forgiveness from one of WWE’s top luchadores.The former Alpha Academy leader appeared backstage during the show and later approached Rey Fenix during a conversation with Nathan Frazer and Axiom.
  What followed marked a significant shift in Gable’s character following months of controversy surroundin
  
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• Blake Monroe Hints at Title Pursuit in New WWE SmackDown Message

  06-06-2026 02:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Blake Monroe continues to tease her targets on WWE SmackDown even though she hasn’t wrestled an official match on the brand yet. On the June 5 episode of SmackDown, Monroe appeared in another vignette, and this time she set her sights on the Women’s United States title and its holder, Tiffany Stratton.In the segment, Monroe praised Stratton’s success in WWE but also made it clear that she sees herself as the next big star on SmackDown.
  Blake Monroe hints at pu
  
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• Gunther To Reveal Stipulation for Cody Rhodes Rematch Set for WWE SmackDown

  06-06-2026 02:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes and Gunther are officially set to run it back for the Undisputed WWE Championship. However, one major detail remains a mystery ahead of their highly anticipated rematch.Following the fallout from WWE Clash in Italy, WWE confirmed that Gunther will reveal a special stipulation for the championship bout during the June 12 episode of SmackDown in Providence, Rhode Island.
  With the title match scheduled for the following week, fans won’t have to wait long to learn
  
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• AEW Star Joins Mick Foley to Visit Rebel Amid ALS Diagnosis

  06-06-2026 02:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s wrestling family came together this week to support Rebel as she continues her battle with ALS, with one current AEW star and a newly signed company figure spending time with her during an emotional visit.While Rebel’s diagnosis has already prompted an outpouring of support across the wrestling world, the latest show of solidarity highlighted just how strong those bonds remain behind the scenes.
  The visit also coincided with AEW’s ongoing efforts to rais
  
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• WATCH: Trick Williams Knocks Fan’s Phone Away During WWE SmackDown Entrance

  06-06-2026 02:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE United States Champion Trick Williams was involved in an unexpected moment on the June 5 episode of SmackDown. He accidentally knocked a fan’s phone out of their hand during his entrance.Later in the night, Williams competed in one of SmackDown’s biggest matches. He took part in a Fatal 4-Way King of the Ring Tournament match against Bron Breakker, Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest.Fan’s phone goes flying as Trick Williams interacts with WWE crowdWilliams
  
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• Kay Lee Ray (Alba Fyre) Makes Wrestling Return After WWE Release

  06-06-2026 01:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Alba Fyre has already returned to wrestling under her original name, Kay Lee Ray, less than two months after her WWE release.Kay Lee Ray’s comeback comes a few weeks after WWE released her on April 24 as part of its post-WrestleMania roster cuts. Her exit ended a seven-year run with the company that included time in NXT UK, NXT, and WWE’s main roster.Although she won quite a few championships during her WWE career, many fans felt she was never fully
  
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• Logan Paul Sends Message to Fans Celebrating His Injury Amid WWE Absence

  06-06-2026 01:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul has addressed the reaction to his recent injury. He delivered a pointed message to critics who have been celebrating his absence from WWE television.The RAW star is expected to miss several months after suffering a torn triceps during a World Tag Team Championship defense alongside Austin Theory.
  While the injury has temporarily halted what appeared to be a promising run, Paul made it clear that he isn’t planning to stay dow
  
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• R-Truth Wants Royce Keys To Embrace ‘DP’ on WWE SmackDown

  05-06-2026 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  R-Truth is having second thoughts about this one.
  This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown saw Royce Keys facing off with Talla Tonga of MFT. Keys got beaten down after the match, but Truth tried to run down and make the save. Damian Priest ran out and stopped him, telling his fellow Tag Team Champion that it’s not worth getting involved.
  Truth has been trying to get Priest and Keys on the same page, and did so once again this week. He was sh
  
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• Popular Tag Team Splits Up on WWE SmackDown

  05-06-2026 21:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE SmackDown featured the end of Giulia and Kiana James’ partnership.This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown is currently underway at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. The opening match of the night was the Queen of the Ring Tournament first-round fatal-four-way contest between Bayley, Raquel Rodriguez, Jacy Jayne, and Kiana James. Giulia was at ringside in James’ corner.Then Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez dominated most of the match and emerged victori
  
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• Chad Gable Returns on WWE SmackDown 

  05-06-2026 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable is back on WWE television.
  Gable made his return on Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, appearing in a backstage segment with Sami Zayn and Nick Aldis.
  Gable is coming off his highly successful run as the Original El Grande Americano, which ended after he lost a mask versus mask match to El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) at AAA Noches de Los Grandes. This is Gable’s first appearance on WWE programming under his original name since last year. He adopted t
  
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• Matt Hardy Wouldn’t Be Shocked To See Top TNA Star Join WWE

  05-06-2026 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy says he wouldn’t be shocked if a top TNA star joined WWE.Speaking on his The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Hardy addressed recent reports about reigning TNA World Champion Mike Santana’s contract ending this summer and WWE’s interest in signing him. He noted that he wouldn’t be shocked if Santana does jump ships.“I mean that, that, that wouldn’t surprise me. I would guess that’s probably Mike Santana’s ultimate go
  
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• WWE Stars Get Matching Tattoos After Historic Women’s Casket Match

  05-06-2026 19:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT stars Tatum Paxley and Wendy Choo got matching tattoos as a tribute to their first-ever women’s casket match.Tatum Paxley and Wendy Choo competed in the first-ever women’s casket match in WWE history on the October 29, 2024, episode of NXT. The two superstars entered a rivalry after Choo turned on Paxley to end their partnership at Great American Bash 2024, and it culminated with the historic contest, with Paxley coming out with the win.Now, Tatum Paxley too
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For June 5

  05-06-2026 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight feature appearances from Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley, King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints, and more.The June 5 episode of SmackDown emanates live from Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. While the show will air on tape delay in the United States at 8 p.m. ET, international fans can catch all the action live on Netflix beginning at 2 p.m. ET.WWE SmackDown Card
  Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky SaintsDamian Priest vs. Trick William
  
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• TNA Star Reveals Plan to Freeze Eggs for Future Motherhood

  05-06-2026 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling‘s Jody Threat shares her plans to freeze her eggs to have children in the future.Taking to X/Twitter, former TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champion Jody Threat shared that she wants to use her platform to openly address the sensitive topic of cryopreservation, which many career-focused women face.“We’re in the vehicle, which means it’s serious chat time. I grapple with how much of my personal life I should be sharing on my Jody Threat outlets. Behind Jody Th
  
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• Wrestling Fan Credits Bully Ray’s ‘Awfulness’ for Inspiring Weight Loss

  05-06-2026 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wrestling fan says Bully Ray’s “awfulness” was responsible for his weight loss.A wrestling fan on X/Twitter with the username @BostonNooga detailed losing 100 pounds in 400 days at age 43 despite diabetes, insulin resistance, and joint issues. While he said he did it primarily for the sake of his daughter, he said it was also fueled by spite after being compared to Bully Ray and the WWE Hall of Famer repeatedly calling him fat during their onlin
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Mocks Don Callis’ Missing Teeth in Response to Fat Joke

  05-06-2026 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Don Callis lost his teeth on live television, and Tommy Dreamer has jokes to tell.The June 3 episode of AEW Dynamite featured The Don Callis Family in an in-ring promo segment. Callis and his entourage appeared following Andrade El Idolo’s victory over enhancement talent DK Vandu.An overly enthusiastic Callis formally introduced Kevin Knight as the newest member of The Don Callis Family. Apparently, the excitement surrounding the addition of “The Jet
  
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• Lady Frost Explains Why A Wrestling Contract Doesn’t Guarantee Validation

  05-06-2026 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lady Frost has learned a lot in the eight years she’s been a professional wrestler. One big lesson is that while wrestlers want to sign a contract with a major promotion, that doesn’t guarantee you’ll be happy.
  Frost spoke with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay about her journey in the wrestling business, which has taken her to WWE, AEW, Ring of Honor and MLW, as well as major promotions around the world. Lady Frost signed with MLW this year, and shared how the company reached out
  
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• Indi Hartwell Says Being Micromanaged in WWE Limited Her Creativity

  05-06-2026 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA’s Indi Hartwell says WWE limited her creativity with micromanaging.WWE released former NXT Women’s Champion Indi Hartwell in November 2024. She is currently competing in TNA Wrestling after making her debut with the promotion in April 2025.Speaking with Dominic DeAngelo on Studio 1 Sports Channel, Indi Hartwell opened up about her time with TNA so far. She noted that it’s a different environment compared to WWE, where they bring in people from non-wrestlin
  
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• WWE’s LA Knight Got Backstage Heat After John Cena Moment

  05-06-2026 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight reveals he got told off backstage after viral moment with John Cena at WWE Payback 2023.Knight squared off against The Miz in a match with Cena serving as the special guest referee at Payback 2023. After the match, Cena attempted to raise Knight’s hand, but The Megastar initially snubbed The GOAT before later accepting the endorsement.Appearing on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, LA Knight explained that he intentionally showed hesitation before accepting John Cena
  
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• Ronda Rousey Reacts to Becky Lynch’s Claim She Considered MMA After WWE Beatdown

  05-06-2026 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ronda Rousey reacts to Becky Lynch‘s comments about considering an MMA career.During her recent appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story podcast, Becky Lynch looked back at her rivalry with Ronda Rousey in 2019. She revealed that taking a beatdown from Rousey at one point during the feud made her think she could transition into MMA. However, Lynch noted that feeling lasted for only a week.“You know wrestling her [Ro
  
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• Referee Cleared To Return After Scary In-Ring Medical Emergency

  05-06-2026 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Referee Dallas Edwards has announced that he’s cleared to return after suffering a seizure in the ring.Dallas Edwards suffered a seizure during an OVW Rise taping on March 12, 2026, after wrestler Brendan Balling collided with him when he attempted a flying forearm on his opponent, Tony Evans. In a planned spot, the latter pulled Edwards in front of him, but Balling landed hard on the official.The wrestlers faced severe backlash for continuing the match after kicking the referee out of th
  
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