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• Hulk Hogan: WrestleMania Moments Last Forever

  08-03-2019 01:59 via mandatory.com
  "These memories will stick with you."
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• The Undertaker on Why He Preferred Wrestling Steve Austin at House Shows Over PPV

  08-08-2026 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker and Steve Austin were two of the biggest stars of WWE’s Attitude Era. The two legends wrestled each other several times, but Taker recently revealed that he actually preferred facing Austin at WWE house shows rather than on TV or PPV.Speaking on his Six Feet Under podcast, Taker explained why he enjoyed those live-event matches so much. House shows gave wrestlers more freedom to try different things without the pressure of TV production, time limits and str
  
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• Tatum Paxley Debuts on SmackDown, Helps Charlotte Flair Win as a Huge Star Returns

  08-08-2026 05:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tatum Paxley made a big impact with her WWE SmackDown debut, helping Charlotte Flair defeat Jade Cargill in the main event. Her surprise appearance also came alongside Alexa Bliss’ return, setting up an interesting new alliance on the blue brand.Paxley has built a reputation in NXT for being unpredictable. Whether she was following former NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria around or suddenly helping her, Paxley always kept fans guessing about what she would do next.
  
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• Chelsea Green Presented as WWE Women’s Champion on SmackDown, Interim Label Missing

  08-08-2026 04:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green’s first appearance after SummerSlam came with an interesting twist on the Aug. 7 edition of WWE SmackDown.While the celebration centered around her newly won championship, one notable detail quickly stood out. Moreover, it could have bigger implications moving forward.Green won the Interim WWE Women’s Championship in the SummerSlam ladder match after Rhea Ripley suffered a knee injury.However, during her entrance on SmackDown, WWE commentar
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Promises SmackDown Return, but Who’s Coming With Him?

  08-08-2026 04:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shinsuke Nakamura has made his WWE SmackDown return, and it looks like he is ready to go after The MFTs once again. But this time, the King of Strong Style says he won’t be fighting them alone.The August 7 episode of WWE SmackDown featured a video from Nakamura, which was his first TV appearance in months. Instead of just announcing his return, Nakamura sent a warning directly to The MFTs and made it clear that a fight is coming.Shinsuke Nakamura teases a SmackDown return
  
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• WWE Scrapped Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther Match Twice — Report

  08-08-2026 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar may have called time on his in-ring career after WWE SummerSlam. However, a long-discussed dream match with Gunther reportedly isn’t completely off the table. Moreover, it became subject to the chopping block multiple times.A new report claims WWE explored the blockbuster showdown on multiple occasions. Nevertheless, those plans fell apart before fans ever got to see “The Beast” collide with “The Ring General.”The pairing has been one
  
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• Fatal Influence Keeps WWE Tag Titles After Chelsea Green & Tiffany Stratton Clash

  08-08-2026 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fatal Influence is still on top of the WWE women’s tag team division after Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid successfully defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team title against Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton on the August 7 episode of SmackDown.The match was set up earlier in the night when Fatal Influence interrupted Green’s championship celebration.Green had just won the Interim WWE Women’s Championship and was celebrating in the ring. She thanked the WWE Uni
  
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• Randy Orton Is Back on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes Reminds Him He’s the ‘Last Legend’

  08-08-2026 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton returned to WWE SmackDown on Aug. 7 for the first time since costing Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam, but answers were hard to come by.
  Instead, the longtime rivals traded personal shots that suggested their rivalry is entering a far more dangerous chapter.The confrontation marked Orton’s first appearance on the blue brand since his WrestleMania 42 program with Rhodes.
  While fans expected an explanation for his shocking SummerSlam act
  
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• Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens Reunite on SmackDown, Trouble Quickly Follows

  08-08-2026 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn finally shared the screen again on the Aug. 7 edition of WWE SmackDown. Their latest reunion proved that even the strongest friendships can find themselves caught in a championship crossfire.While the longtime allies spoke respectfully, the conversation hinted that the road ahead may not be as smooth as their embrace at SummerSlam suggested.The backstage exchange came just days after Owens returned from a 17-month absence due to a neck injury and won a
  
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• Baron Corbin Does It Again, Steals Win To Retain WWE US Title on SmackDown

  08-08-2026 03:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin once again found a way to escape with the US title, using some questionable tactics to beat Trick Williams on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.Corbin put the title on the line against Williams in a rematch of their WWE SummerSlam 2026 match. Just like their first meeting, Corbin used the championship belt when the referee wasn’t looking to get the win.Baron Corbin defeats Trick Williams to retain the WWE United States ChampionshipThe match became ph
  
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• Kevin Owens Blasts CM Punk After SmackDown Return: ‘Miserable Piece of S—’

  08-08-2026 03:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens wasted no time making his presence felt on the Aug. 7 edition of WWE SmackDown, confronting Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk just days after earning a title shot at SummerSlam.While the showdown never turned into a match, it quickly became a war of words that left no doubt about the tension between the two rivals.Owens returned to SmackDown following his emotional comeback at SummerSlam, where he won a Fatal Four-Way Match to become the No. 1 contender.
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• Matt Hardy Reveals Vince McMahon Wanted Him To Stop Wrestling Before WWE Exit

  08-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy has revealed that Vince McMahon wanted him to stop wrestling full-time for another role. McMahon wanted Matt Hardy to take on a backstage role before his WWE exit in 2020. However, Hardy had a different plan.The former WWE Tag Team Champion wanted to keep wrestling for as long as his body allowed him to. While he understood McMahon’s reasoning for why he could help WWE backstage, Hardy was not ready to give up his in-ring career.Matt Hardy says Vince
  
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• Penta, Rey Fenix & Six More Enter Tournament for Roman Reigns Title Shot

  08-08-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns’ next World Heavyweight Championship challenger is one step closer to being crowned, but the road to Mexico City won’t be an easy one.
  WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide have officially unveiled the bracket for an eight-man tournament that will determine who earns a shot at The OTC on a historic episode of Raw.The tournament stretches across both WWE and AAA programming, bringing together some of the biggest names in lucha libre.
  With several dream match
  
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• Roman Reigns Gets Major WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Update

  08-08-2026 02:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns‘ WWE schedule continues to grow. Now, the latest update suggests The OTC will once again have a major role on one of the company’s biggest premium live events of the year.While his next confirmed title defense is already set, a new promotional reveal has added another intriguing stop to his calendar.WWE has officially featured the reigning World Heavyweight Champion on the promotional material for Survivor Series: WarGames 2026, placing Reigns front and
  
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• WATCH: CM Punk Honors Late Dory Funk Jr. With Beautiful Tribute

  08-08-2026 02:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk found a special way to offer a tribute to the late Dory Funk Jr. following the WWE Hall of Famer’s death earlier this week.Funk passed away on August 4 at the age of 85. His wife, Marti Funk, confirmed the news and revealed that he had been receiving hospice care. His cause of death did not immediately come to light.Funk’s passing led to an outpouring of tributes from across the wrestling world. His career lasted more than six decades, and he became one of t
  
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• Liv Morgan & Becky Lynch React to Netflix’s Controversial Dominik Mysterio Edit

  08-08-2026 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch have both reacted after Netflix removed a controversial Dominik Mysterio line from Lynch’s recent WWE RAW promo. The two WWE stars had very different reactions to the edit.The moment happened during the August 3 episode of WWE RAW, where Lynch made her return and immediately went after Morgan and the Women’s World Championship. Lynch confronted Morgan and The Judgment Day, leading to a heated back-and-forth between the longtime rivals.Liv
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For Aug 7

  08-08-2026 00:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include the newly crowned Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green celebrating her title victory, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton returning to SmackDown after Injury, SummerSlam aftermath, and Charlotte Flair clashing with Jade Cargill. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.WWE SmackDown Card:
  Charlotte Flair vs. Jade CargillKevin Owens ReturnsThe newl
  
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• Chelsea Green Addresses Triple H’s Daniel Bryan & Kofi Kingston Comparisons

  07-08-2026 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has opened up about the Kofi Kingston and Daniel Bryan comparison WWE CCO Triple H invoked about her recent rise in the company.Green has become one of the surprise stories of the year. After gaining a lot of support from WWE fans, she won the five-woman Ladder Match at SummerSlam to become the Interim WWE Women’s Champion.Chelsea Green explains her reaction to Triple H’s comparison involving Daniel Bryan and Kofi KingstonWhile speaking to
  
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• Mustafa Ali Gets TNA Title Shot Against Jason Hotch After Wild iMPACT Segment

  07-08-2026 05:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mustafa Ali is officially getting his rematch for the TNA International Championship, but the road to TNA Lockdown took a deeply personal turn on the Aug. 6 episode of TNA iMPACT.
  After a tense backstage confrontation involving Jason Hotch’s family, the former allies are now set to settle their score inside a steel cage.The match comes just one week after Hotch stunned Ali by capturing the TNA International Championship despite Ali’s objections to the title challeng
  
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• Oba Femi Heads to WWE SmackDown After Huge Brock Lesnar Win

  07-08-2026 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi is now heading towards WWE SmackDown.The Ruler heads into the blue brand with a lot of momentum after defeating Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam. The match ended their long-running rivalry. Lesnar embraced Femi after the bell and called Femi the “future.”Lesnar has since been moved to WWE’s Alumni roster, confirming that he has stepped away from active competition. That makes Femi’s victory over him even more important. The Ruler
  
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• WWE Legend Crowbar To Be Inducted Into Indie Hall of Fame

  07-08-2026 04:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Crowbar is set to receive one of independent wrestling’s highest honors after a career spanning more than three decades.
  The veteran, whose journey has taken him from the independent scene to major promotions, has been announced as the latest inductee into the 2026 Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame.The announcement recognizes years of consistency rather than a single defining moment. While Crowbar has competed on some of wrestling’s biggest st
  
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• AJ Styles Clarifies WWE NXT Gig: ‘I’m Actually Having a Lot of Fun With It’

  07-08-2026 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles has clarified his current role in NXT after his recent comments led to speculation that he had become a full-time coach at the WWE Performance Center.Styles retired from in-ring competition earlier this year. Nevertheless, he is still involved with WWE behind the scenes. The Phenomenal One may not officially consider himself a coach. However, he admitted that he is enjoying the opportunity to work with young talent.AJ Styles reveals how he’s ap
  
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• Stephanie Vaquer’s WWE Direction After Return Emerges — Report

  07-08-2026 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie Vaquer‘s return to WWE television may have been carefully timed for a reason. After making her comeback on the Aug. 3 edition of RAW, a new report has shed light on the company’s long-term creative plans. The report suggests a rivalry was never meant to end despite her absence.Vaquer’s return immediately put her back in the orbit of Liv Morgan and The Judgment Day. Moreover, reports indicate that wasn’t a last-minute decision.Instead, it appear
  
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• WATCH: AEW’s Buddy Matthews Confirms He’s Cleared To Compete Again in a Video

  07-08-2026 04:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Buddy Matthews has finally received the news he has been waiting for for so long. The AEW star has confirmed that he has earned medical clearance to return to in-ring action after dealing with a serious ankle injury.Matthews has been out of action since suffering the injury during his match against Kazuchika Okada for the Continental Championship at AEW Grand Slam: Australia on February 15, 2025. After dealing with surgery, nerve damage, numbness, and a long reh
  
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• WWE Loads up August 7 SmackDown With CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Charlotte Flair & More

  07-08-2026 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has added several major names to the August 7 edition of SmackDown. CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Chelsea Green, and a marquee women’s match are all confirmed for the show.While the full direction of the night remains under wraps, the updated lineup suggests that multiple championship stories are about to take another step forward.Fresh off SummerSlam, SmackDown looks set to waste little time moving its biggest rivalries ahead.
  With one top contender back in the picture and a
  
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• WWE Loads up Aug. 7 SmackDown With CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Charlotte Flair & More

  07-08-2026 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has added several major names to the Aug. 7 edition of SmackDown. CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Chelsea Green, and a marquee women’s match are all confirmed for the show.While the full direction of the night remains under wraps, the updated lineup suggests that multiple championship stories are about to take another step forward.Fresh off SummerSlam, SmackDown looks set to waste little time moving its biggest rivalries ahead.
  With one top contender back in the picture and ano
  
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• WWE Loads up Aug 7 SmackDown With CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Charlotte Flair & More

  07-08-2026 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has added several major names to the Aug 7 edition of SmackDown. CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Chelsea Green, and a marquee women’s match are all confirmed for the show.While the full direction of the night remains under wraps, the updated lineup suggests that multiple championship stories are about to take another step forward.Fresh off SummerSlam, SmackDown looks set to waste little time moving its biggest rivalries ahead.
  With one top contender back in the picture and anot
  
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• ‘Impossibly Perfect’: WWE Star Credits Injury for Career-Changing Title Run

  07-08-2026 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable‘s journey to his first major WWE singles championship has come full circle after SummerSlam 2026.Fresh off defeating Penta for the Intercontinental Championship, Gable reflected on how a devastating injury unexpectedly became the turning point that reshaped his career — even if he didn’t realize it at the time.While the title victory was the destination, Gable revealed the road there was anything but smooth. As the saying goes, every comeback needs
  
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• Joe Gacy Reveals His Post-WWE Character Plans: ‘Fresh but Familiar’

  07-08-2026 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Gacy is ready for his post-WWE career. However, that does not mean he wants to completely leave his past behind. After almost six years with WWE and several different character changes, the former WWE Tag Team Champion wants to take parts of his old characters and mix them with something new.Gacy, now wrestling under his real name Joseph Sawyer, recently returned to the independent wrestling scene after leaving WWE. He has already worked for promotions such as REVOLVER and
  
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• Roman Reigns May Not Be the Only WWE Champion Headed to AAA

  07-08-2026 03:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns isn’t the only WWE champion who could soon be part of the company’s growing relationship with AAA. Fresh off capturing the Interim WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, Chelsea Green has revealed that she’s already made a move to bring her newly won title to the Mexican promotion.While she hasn’t received the green light yet, Green’s comments add another layer to WWE’s expanding partnership with AAA.With Reigns already se
  
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