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• Former WWE Star Says Creative Couldn’t Explain Breakup of Popular NXT Group

  23-06-2026 15:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Andre Chase recently opened up about the disbanding of Chase U, and why WWE couldn’t explain it to him.
  Speaking with former NXT star Duke Hudson on the Between Two Jobs podcast, Chase opened up about Chase U being broken up. The stable was active from 2024-26, and featured a litany of other stars alongside Chase, including Bodhi Hayward, Thea Hail, Duke Hudson, Jacy Jayne, and more. The group was disbanded once in 2024, then reformed in 2025. However, the
  
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• AEW’s Deonna Purrazzo Provides Injury Update After ROH Match Stoppage

  23-06-2026 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Deonna Purrazzo has broken her silence after reportedly suffering an injury during the latest ROH television tapings.The reigning ROH Women’s Pure Champion recently took to X to share an update with fans. Purrazzo posted a photo of herself wearing a walking boot and using crutches while giving a thumbs-up. Alongside the image, she offered a brief message of appreciation.“Thanks for all the love & positivity,” Purrazzo wrote.Purrazzo did not provide specifi
  
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• Former WWE NXT Champion To Debut on SmackDown — Report (Includes Spoilers)

  23-06-2026 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A former NXT Champion is finally coming to WWE SmackDown.SmackDown is currently being taped at the O2 Arena in London. The show will air on tape delay this Friday on the USA Network.This article contains heavy spoilers for SmackDown, so read at your own risk.According to Fightful Select, a debut is set for this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown.“Fightful Select has learned that Blake Monroe is set to debut on SmackDown during the taping that is taking place r
  
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• Former WWE NXT Champion Debuts on SmackDown — Spoiler

  23-06-2026 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A former NXT Champion is finally on WWE SmackDown.SmackDown is currently being taped at the O2 Arena in London. The show will air on tape delay this Friday on the USA Network.This article contains heavy spoilers for SmackDown, so read at your own risk.According to Fightful Select, a debut is set for this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown.“Fightful Select has learned that Blake Monroe is set to debut on SmackDown during the taping that is taking place right no
  
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• Trick Williams Missed WWE SmackDown to Marry Lash Legend in Jamaica

  23-06-2026 20:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Trick Williams and Lash Legend are officially married.WWE United States Champion Trick Williams and former Women’s Tag Team Champion Lash Legend got engaged during Thanksgiving dinner at their new home on November 27, 2025. Now, Williams announced during the tapings for this Friday’s episode of SmackDown in London, England, that he missed last week’s episode to get married to Legend in Jamaica.The WWE stars’ wedding, which took place on Satur
  
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• WWE’s Night of Champions Format Change Should Make Fans Happy

  23-06-2026 19:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The format change for the upcoming WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event is something fans have been asking for a while.The WWE Night of Champions PLE will emanate from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The promotion has announced six high-profile matches on the card so far.
  Jey Uso vs. Oba Femi – King of the Ring Tournament finalIYO SKY vs. Liv Morgan – Queen of the Ring Tournament finalTrick Williams (c) vs. Ricky Saints – WWE United
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo Reveals Why She Refused Thunder Rosa’s Casket Match Pitch

  23-06-2026 19:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Deonna Purrazzo explains why she turned down a potential casket match.Throughout the spring and summer of 2024, Deonna Purrazzo and Thunder Rosa found themselves in a feud filled with special stipulations, including no disqualification and lumberjack matches. For their final clash, the two then tackled a Texas Bullrope match on AEW Collision.According to Purrazzo, Rosa initially pitched a casket match as the culmination of their rivalry. “The Virtuosa,” however, was
  
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• WWE’s Blake Monroe Says Moving To The U.S. Changed Her In An Unexpected Way

  23-06-2026 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Blake Monroe was born in the United Kingdom, but says she much prefers being stateside now.
  While on Tiffany Stratton’s Twitch stream, Monroe joked about how she is much happier to be in the United States than the U.K. The star, who was born in London and grew up overseas, made her way to America in 2023, where she initially wrestled with AEW under the name Mariah May. Now, she’s a member of the WWE roster.Monroe says that, as much as people might say she misses the
  
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• Joe Coffey Says The Rock ‘Couldn’t Have Been Nicer’ While Training for WrestleMania

  23-06-2026 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Coffey has nothing but praise for The Rock after helping him train for a high-profile match at WWE WrestleMania XL.Former WWE NXT star Joe Coffey recently spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. During the conversation, the GBOT member reflected on the unique opportunity to help The Rock prepare for his tag team match at WrestleMania 40. He described the experience as both surreal and rewarding.Speaking about how the opportunity came together, Coffey recalled
  
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• WWE’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Title Belt Gets Roasted by Fans

  23-06-2026 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s new FIFA World Cup 2026 championship belt is receiving some intense heat from fans.Following its pattern with many other major sports, WWE is now selling crossover merchandise tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the tournament taking over North America, the promotion and Fanatics have officially launched the WWE x FIFA World Cup 2026 Legacy Championship Replica Title Belt. The price tag? A casual $549.99.WWE describes the belt as a “monument to the grea
  
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• Paul Heyman Reveals What Brock Lesnar Told Him After WWE WrestleMania 42 ‘Retirement’

  23-06-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman peels back the curtain on his emotional moment with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42.After Brock Lesnar dramatically removed his gloves and boots at WWE WrestleMania, he and his long-time manager, Paul Heyman, shared an embrace in the ring. According to Heyman, it was at this moment that words of gratitude were then exchanged.“I thanked him for everything. He thanked me for everything,” Heyman told Insight With Chris Van Vliet. &l
  
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• Paul Heyman Reveals Hospitalization Led to His ‘Ridiculous’ WWE RAW Tan

  23-06-2026 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman says a hospital stay led to his noticeably intense tan during a WWE RAW appearance.WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, Vliet asked him the story behind the noticeable tan he had for a few weeks. Heyman joked that he was competing with Bron Breakker over who would look more “ridiculous” with their self-tan.
  However, he went on to reveal that he ne
  
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• WWE Star Admits She Broke Down In Tears During NXT Training

  23-06-2026 16:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca is known today for her incredible athleticism and high-flying offense. Her signature Sol Snatcher has become one of the most talked-about finishers in wrestling. However, things were not nearly as easy when she first arrived in WWE.While Ruca has become one of NXT’s biggest success stories, she recently revealed that her early training days were filled with doubt, frustration, and challenges.Speaking on The Nikki &
  
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• WWE Legend Bully Ray Accused Of Backpedaling Amid Josh Barnett Feud

  23-06-2026 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans are accusing WWE legend Bully Ray of backtracking after he responded to Josh Barnett’s challenge.Bully Ray recently made headlines after criticizing The Death Riders’ creative direction in AEW, calling its leader, Jon Moxley, a fraud, and claiming he can “beat the living s**t out of him.” He received a lot of heat from fans for the comments, and former UFC Heavyweight Champion and one of Moxley’s close friends, Josh Barnett, stepped in to defe
  
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• Deonna Purrazzo Match Stopped After Apparent Injury at ROH Tapings

  23-06-2026 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A title match at the latest ROH tapings ended unexpectedly. ROH Women’s Pure Champion Deonna Purrazzo reportedly suffered an injury during the bout, forcing officials to stop the match early.Deonna Purrazzo was defending the ROH Women’s Pure Championship during the latest ROH television tapings in Jacksonville. She faced Steph De Lander in the scheduled title match. However, the bout did not reach a normal conclusion.ROH champion Deonna Purrazzo reportedly injured d
  
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• AJ Styles Says Losing WWE Title Lifted A Huge Weight Off His Shoulders

  23-06-2026 15:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles enjoyed one of the longest WWE Championship reigns of the modern era. The two-time WWE Champion held the title for 371 days before eventually losing it in 2018. While many wrestlers hate losing a championship, Styles recently admitted the moment actually brought him relief.Styles captured his second WWE Championship by defeating Jinder Mahal in 2017. He then carried the title for more than a year, becoming one of WWE SmackDown’s top stars during that period.AJ S
  
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• TNA Veteran Joe Doering Entering Hospice Care Amid Brain Cancer Battle

  23-06-2026 15:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling veteran Joe Doering is facing a difficult challenge. The former tag team champion is preparing to enter hospice care as his battle with brain cancer continues.Doering is set to enter hospice care soon. The update comes during his third battle with brain cancer. The former TNA World Tag Team Champion has been sidelined since 2022.The latest update was shared by Doering’s sister-in-law, Mandy Banh. She posted the message through a GoFundMe campaig
  
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• Fan Behind Viral WWE RAW Sign Lands Date With Adult Film Star Violet Myers

  23-06-2026 15:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A viral WWE RAW moment is making headlines again. The fan behind a widely shared sign was recently identified after internet personality and former adult film star Violet Myers spoke with him directly.Myers has been referenced by fans on various WWE shows over the years. One fan wore her shirt during a December 2024 episode of RAW. More recently, a fan at WWE RAW held up a sign with Myers’ name on it. The moment quickly spread across social media and sparked plenty of rea
  
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• Matt Hardy Reveals Ring Gear Change Was To Hide Wardrobe Malfunction

  23-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy has clarified a small but noticeable detail from an old WWE SmackDown broadcast after a fan pointed it out on social media.A viewer recently took to X while rewatching the April 24, 2009 episode of WWE SmackDown for reference, noting an unusual “sticker-looking lettering” on the back of Hardy’s tights that had not been present before.“Yes this is unimportant, but I’m watching old episodes of smackdown for references and I can’t hel
  
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• 3 Possible Reasons Why Lyra Valkyria Betrayed Bayley on WWE RAW

  23-06-2026 05:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lyra Valkyria shocked fans on the June 22 episode of WWE RAW when she betrayed Bayley after their unsuccessful attempt to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships from Paige and Brie Bella.At first, Bayley tried to comfort Valkyria following the loss. But instead of accepting the support, Valkyria snapped. She attacked Bayley multiple times and even hit her with Nightwing. Although officials came in to stop the brawl, Valkyria was successful in landing some strikes for
  
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• Former WWE LFG Star Makes Ring Of Honor Debut

  23-06-2026 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE LFG wrestler Tatyanna Dumas, aka Amira Soul has officially returned to the wrestling scene after making a surprise Ring of Honor debut during the promotion’s latest TV tapings.Ring of Honor has been adding new talent and giving opportunities to both experienced wrestlers and rising stars from the independent circuit. With regular tapings around AEW events and standalone shows in Jacksonville, ROH has continued to expand its roster.Amira Soul starts fresh after WWEAt the latest
  
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• Former WWE Couple Welcome Second Child Together

  23-06-2026 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE stars Tenille Dashwood and Mike Rallis have welcomed their second child, adding a new member to their growing family just ahead of Father’s Day.Tenille Dashwood wrestled in WWE under the name Emma. She got signed in 2011 and was the company’s first female Australian wrestler. Her first WWE run ended in 2017 and the second run took place between 2022 and 2023.Mike Rallis also had two different runs in WWE. His first run as Riddick Moss started in 2014 and
  
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• Vince McMahon Told Former WWE Star His Ego Would Get Over Ring Gear He Hated

  23-06-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MVP’s WWE career eventually became known for confidence, charisma, and eye-catching gear. Nevertheless, his first look in the company almost became memorable for all the wrong reasons.Years after his debut, the former United States Champion has revealed how Vince McMahon reacted when he complained about an outfit he never wanted to adorn.Speaking on Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze, MVP recalled his frustration with the ring gear prepared for his WWE debut.What he
  
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• WWE’s Drew McIntyre Pulled From Upcoming Appearance Due to Outside Commitments

  23-06-2026 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre’s absence from WWE could be set to continue a little longer. A new report indicates the former world champion has been removed from a major fan event due to commitments away from the ring.While fans continue waiting for signs of his return, McIntyre’s schedule appears to be taking him somewhere very different.According to PWInsider, McIntyre has been pulled from Fanatics Fest in New York City because of filming obligations for the upcoming movie The La
  
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• Shawn Michaels Saved Former NXT Star From Multiple WWE Releases

  23-06-2026 03:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE NXT star Duke Hudson has revealed that WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels stepped in several times to prevent his release during his six-year run with the company.Hudson first signed with WWE in February 2019 and initially competed under his real name, Brendan Vink. His first major opportunity came in 2020 when then-RAW Executive Director Paul Heyman saw potential in him. Vink was paired with Shane Thorne and briefly appeared on RAW.The push didn’t la
  
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• WWE’s Paige Celebrates Guinness World Record Recognition

  23-06-2026 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige has added another milestone to her WWE career, with the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion revealing that she has officially received recognition from Guinness World Records.More than a decade after a memorable championship victory changed the course of her career, that achievement is now part of the record books.The former Divas Champion shared the news on her Instagram Stories, showing off the award and writing, “No big deal, just in Guinness book of Worl
  
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• Nattie Recognized By Guinness World Records After Historic WWE Milestone

  23-06-2026 02:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE veteran Natalya, AKA Nattie, has added another major milestone to her already impressive career. The former Women’s Champion has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records for recording the most submission victories in WWE history.The achievement further strengthens Nattie’s place among WWE’s all-time greats. Over nearly two decades with the company, she has built a reputation as one of the best technical wrestlers in the business, with her famou
  
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• Chad Gable Shares Heartfelt Message After WWE RAW Rejection

  23-06-2026 02:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable’s road to redemption hit an emotional roadblock on the June 22 edition of WWE RAW in London, as his attempt to make peace with Alpha Academy ended in disappointment.
  While Gable appeared ready to close an old chapter, the response he received suggested the story may be far from over.The former El Grande Americano has spent recent weeks apologizing to those he wronged during his controversial run under the mask.
  Several luchadors, including Penta, Rey Mysterio,
  
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• WATCH: Oba Femi Comes to Seth Rollins’ Aid After WWE RAW Goes Off The Air

  23-06-2026 02:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The action continued even after the June 22 episode of WWE RAW went off the air. Fans in attendance saw a surprise confrontation involving Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Austin Theory, and the Ruler, Oba Femi.After a chaotic night on RAW, Rollins became the target of two frustrated superstars. Earlier in the show, Bron Breakker and Austin Theory lost the WWE World Tag Team Championships to The Street Profits, and they were clearly looking for Rollins.Oba Femi and Bron Br
  
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• Sami Zayn Issues Public Apology After WWE SmackDown Referee Controversy

  23-06-2026 02:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn has addressed the controversy surrounding last week’s WWE Championship match on SmackDown, issuing a public apology after his actions as special guest referee helped spark chaos in the title picture.The incident occurred during Cody Rhodes‘ Undisputed WWE Championship defense against Gunther on SmackDown.What began as a high-stakes rematch quickly went off the rails, leaving both competitors frustrated and setting the stage for an even bigger showdown at N
  
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