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• Ilja Dragunov’s AEW Future Becomes Clearer With New Update — Report

  18-09-2026 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s a new update on Ilja Dragunov’s potential AEW debut.Former United States Champion Ilja Dragunov left WWE after his contract expired in August. Since then, fans have speculated about his potential AEW debut, and members of the promotion, including President Tony Khan, have commented on the possibility.Amid all the talk, Fightful reported earlier this week that Ilja Dragunov is expected to sign with AEW. However, the report noted that both sides are still work
  
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• WWE Star Returns to RAW In-Ring Action for First Time in Six Years

  22-09-2026 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  La Catalina is back in WWE RAW action, and the AAA Reina de Reinas Champion returned with a big opportunity on the line.The luchadora competed in the opening match of the September 21 episode of WWE RAW. Catalina entered a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match against Iyo Sky and Roxanne Perez. It was her first in-ring appearance on the red brand since her previous WWE run.La Catalina returns to WWE RAW for the first time since 2019Catalina first signed with WWE in 2
  
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• Former NXT Women’s Champion Officially Signs With RAW

  22-09-2026 05:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lola Vice has officially found her new home in WWE after the former NXT Women’s Champion signed with Monday Night Raw on the September 21, 2026 episode. However, her contract signing quickly turned into a confrontation that could give her an early rivalry on the red brand.Vice had been moving toward Raw since finishing her NXT run. After losing her NXT Women’s Championship rematch against Kendal Grey in an Underground match, WWE began airing vignettes in anticipatio
  
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• WWE Star Replaces Solo Sikoa After 946 Abduction & Wins MITB Qualifier

  22-09-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Solo Sikoa’s night on WWE Raw took an unexpected turn when the 946 faction abducted him before his scheduled Money in the Bank qualifier. WWE then found a replacement — and the substitute made the most of a golden opportunity.Sikoa was scheduled to face Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee in a triple-threat qualifier on the September 21 episode of Raw. However, 946 attacked Sikoa backstage, threw him into the back of a car, and drove away, leaving the former Bloodline m
  
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• Bayley Returns to WWE Ring but Gets a Surprisingly Cold Reaction From Live Crowd

  22-09-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley finally returned to the WWE ring on the September 21 episode of RAW against Lyra Valyria. However, her comeback match did not get the kind of reaction you might expect for a former women’s champion.It was Bayley’s first televised match since July. While the two had a good match, the live crowd was surprisingly quiet for large parts of it. That was especially noticeable because of the history between the two WWE stars and how heated their feud has become.Bayle
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Akuma & Cody Rhodes’ Guile Recreate Iconic Street Fighter Moves in TV Spot

  22-09-2026 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are bringing their WWE star power to the world of Street Fighter, and a new gameplay-comparison trailer gives fans a closer look at their characters.
  The footage puts the upcoming live-action movie’s action alongside the video game moves that inspired it.The newly released TV spot highlights several signature attacks recreated for the big screen. Among them are Rhodes’ Guile and Reigns’ Akuma, giving fans a chance to see how closel
  
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• CM Punk’s Money in the Bank Future Just Got Very Interesting — Report

  22-09-2026 04:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWEIt has been a few days since CM Punk lost the Undisputed WWE Championship, but he doesn’t look like he is going to the back of the line. Punk is still expected to have a major role at Money in the Bank, according to a new backstage update.The news comes at an interesting time for the Second City Saint. Punk is currently scheduled to compete for a spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match.CM Punk’s Money in the Bank plans take shape behind the scenesDurin
  
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• Oba Femi Makes Stunning Return & Gets Brutal Revenge on The Vision

  22-09-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi made his long-awaited return to WWE Raw on September 21, immediately making his presence felt after weeks away from television. The Ruler didn’t waste time reminding The Vision that unfinished business can prove dangerous.The segment began with Je’Von Evans taking on Bron Breakker in singles action. The match eventually descended into chaos when Austin Theory, Bronson Reed and the rest of The Vision interfered, prompting the referee to award Evans the win b
  
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• Dragon Lee’s WWE Future Takes a Major Turn Behind the Scenes — Report

  22-09-2026 03:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dragon Lee’s WWE contract situation appears to be heading toward an important crossroads, with a new report suggesting the company is keen to keep the high-flying star. However, there’s still one major piece of the puzzle that could determine where Lee goes next.According to WrestleVotes, WWE wants to re-sign Lee as his current deal approaches its expiration. The report points to his recent booking as evidence that the company continues to see him as an important pa
  
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• Jon Jones Says He Made the Call To Get Gable Steveson Out of the Cage at UFC 331

  22-09-2026 03:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Jones has finally addressed Gable Steveson’s sudden exit from the Octagon after his devastating loss at UFC 331.Steveson suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career on Saturday night in Los Angeles. The former Olympic gold medalist faced Sean Sharaf in just his second UFC fight. However, the highly anticipated heavyweight match lasted only 12 seconds.Sharaf landed a clean left hand that immediately knocked Steveson out cold, and after waking up, he immediat
  
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• Britt Baker’s AEW Status Gets Backstage Update After Rebel Heart Dynamite — Report

  22-09-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Britt Baker’s AEW return appears to be more than a one-night affair. Following her first match for the company in nearly two years at the September 9 episode of Dynamite: Rebel Heart, a backstage update has shed light on what could be next for the former AEW Women’s World Champion.Baker returned to the ring alongside Hikaru Shida and Persephone, with the trio defeating Hyan, Maya World and Thunder Rosa in a six-woman tag team match.
  The bout marked Baker’s fir
  
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• Penta Makes His Roman Reigns Title Ambitions Clear as WWE Teases Bigger Push

  22-09-2026 03:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Penta isn’t ready to let his first WWE World Heavyweight Championship opportunity become a one-and-done affair. One week after narrowly losing to Roman Reigns in Mexico City, Penta made his intentions clear on the September 21 episode of Raw. Now, WWE may have added another clue about his direction.Penta opened the show by reflecting on the biggest night of his life. He admitted Reigns was the better man and said he respected “The OTC.” However, he made it cle
  
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• AJ Styles’ Post-WWE Podcast Folds After Just Seven Months

  22-09-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles’ The Phenomenally Retro Podcast has officially come to an end just seven months after it launched.The former WWE Champion retired from pro wrestling in January 2026 and soon made moves to conquer the podcasting world. Styles teamed up with Tony Giles in March to launch The Phenomenally Retro Podcast. The show was later renamed The AJ Styles Show. However, the project is now over, with Giles confirming that there will be no new episodes.AJ Styles’ Phenomena
  
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• Oba Femi Gets Big WWE Update Amid His Breakout 2026

  22-09-2026 02:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi’s breakout year in WWE has taken another step forward, with the powerhouse receiving an important roster update on the company’s official website. The change gives The Ruler a clearer home as he continues to make his presence felt on Monday nights.Femi had been listed as a free agent since leaving NXT in January, despite appearing almost exclusively on Raw for much of 2026. That status has now changed. WWE’s roster page has officially listed him as a
  
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• WWE Worlds Collide Could Be Heading To YouTube Live After All — Report

  22-09-2026 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The broadcasting plans for WWE Worlds Collide: Chicago seem to have changed once again. A new report suggests the event may now stream live on YouTube this Saturday.Worlds Collide is scheduled for September 26 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. However, WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide have yet to officially confirm how fans will be able to watch the show. That has led to several updates in recent days, and the latest one points toward a live broadcast after all.WWE
  
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• Matt Riddle’s Parking Lot Match Draws Strong Defense From Wrestlers

  22-09-2026 02:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle’s latest independent wrestling match at a parking lot has sparked a lot of reactions online. However, several wrestlers have pushed back against fans who saw it as a sign of the former WWE star’s downfall.The former WWE superstar was recently seen wrestling in a parking lot in front of a relatively small crowd. Footage from the match went viral on social media. The unusual setting became a talking point among fans. Riddle once regularly perfo
  
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• AEW Star Says In-Ring Return Is ‘Almost Impossible,’ but He Won’t Give Up

  22-09-2026 01:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kota Ibushi has admitted that an in-ring return currently looks “almost impossible” after undergoing another surgery on his injured leg. However, the AEW star hasn’t closed the door on his wrestling career.Ibushi recently underwent a second procedure to treat the femur injury that has kept him out of action for nearly a year. The surgery was successful, and he has recovered well enough to return to his daily life. However, the former IWGP World Heavyweight Cha
  
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• Ex-WWE Diva Says She Got John Cena-Level Website Clicks but Was Offered Less on New Contract

  22-09-2026 01:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maria Kanellis has revealed why she refused to sign a new WWE contract during her first run with the company.Kanellis originally joined WWE in 2004 and became one of the most recognizable Divas of the Ruthless Aggression era. She departed the company in 2010 after her contract expired and later returned in 2017.The former WWE star recently discussed her first departure during an appearance on Wrestling Life Hall of Fame. Kanellis recalled being on the road frequently while also
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 21

  22-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include Penta addressing his loss to Roman Reigns last week, Bayley battling Lyra Valkyria, and the Men’s and Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying matches continuing with Dragon Lee clashing with Solo Sikoa and Dominik Mysterio, and AAA Reina de Reinas Champion La Catalina clashing with The Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez and IYO SKY. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from The Frost Bank Ce
  
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• Ex-WWE Star ‘Lucky To Be Alive’ After Suffering Collapsed Lung During Match

  21-09-2026 23:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Sunil Singh says he is “lucky to be alive” after suffering a collapsed lung during a recent independent wrestling match.Gurv Sihra, who competed as Sunil Singh in WWE alongside his brother Samir Singh (Harv Sihra), suffered the injury during a Pure Power Wrestling match in Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday night. The Bollywood Boyz were competing for the promotion’s tag team titles when the frightening incident occurred.The former WWE star conti
  
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• Jordynne Grace Earns Major Opportunity Outside WWE Amid TV Absence

  21-09-2026 23:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jordynne Grace has earned a major opportunity outside WWE while continuing to remain absent from weekly television.Grace recently made a surprise return to the bodybuilding stage at the 2026 IBFF Heart of Texas competition. She had secretly spent the previous four weeks preparing for the event, keeping the competition private until shortly before she took the stage.The WWE star ultimately finished second in her competition. Grace later revealed on X that the result also earned
  
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• AEW Star Marries Longtime Partner After Year-Long Engagement

  21-09-2026 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star John Silver has married his longtime partner, Denise Liguori.Silver and Liguori tied the knot on September 19, with the couple sharing photos and videos from their wedding on social media. Fellow AEW star Chuck Taylor was also among those in attendance.The wedding comes more than a year after Silver and Liguori announced their engagement in June 2025. Liguori has since shared several moments from their relationship on social media, including photos from
  
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• Mara Sadé Signs With AEW After WWE Talks and TNA Offer — Report

  21-09-2026 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mara Sadé has reportedly signed with All Elite Wrestling after becoming a free agent following her departure from TNA Wrestling.Sadé, who previously competed as Jakara Jackson in WWE NXT, became a free agent after her TNA contract expired. Fightful Select initially reported that she was speaking with multiple promotions while also negotiating with TNA.TNA reportedly increased its offer in an effort to retain Sadé. However, sources within TNA and AEW expecte
  
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• Jake Paul Responds to Backlash Over Pentagon Visit With WWE Star Brother Logan Paul

  21-09-2026 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jake Paul has responded to the backlash surrounding his recent visit to Washington, D.C., alongside his brother and WWE star Logan Paul.The Paul brothers visited the Pentagon on September 17, where they met with military personnel and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. They also toured the building and visited the Pentagon’s 9/11 memorial.The visit drew criticism online after the Department of War released footage showing the brothers addressing servic
  
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• WWE Veteran Calls Power Slap ‘Dangerous Game for Morons’ After Jake Hager Injury

  21-09-2026 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Val Venis has shared his thoughts on Power Slap following Jake Hager‘s serious eye injury.Hager suffered the injury during his Power Slap 23 bout against Johnny Magna. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion was competing in his second Power Slap match when Magna’s third slap left him bleeding from his left eye and ear.The cageside doctor stopped the contest, with Hager requiring additional medical attention after the fight. The inj
  
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• Eddie Guerrero’s Daughter Spends 14 Hours in ER After Painful Injury

  21-09-2026 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Late WWE legend Eddie Guerrero’s daughter, Shaul Guerrero, spent 14 hours in the ER after a painful hip injury.Shaul Guerrero is the eldest daughter of late WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero and Vickie Guerrero. She spent four years in WWE from 2010 to 2014 as Raquel Diaz, working in the company’s developmental territories, FCW and NXT. She last competed at a GCW event in December 2020 before announcing her retirement in February 2021.Guerrero currently performs unde
  
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• Former WWE Star Seemingly Spoils Upcoming AEW Debut

  21-09-2026 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE and TNA Star Mara Sadé appears to have spoiled her upcoming AEW debut.Mara Sadé competed as Jakara Jackson in WWE NXT from 2022 to 2025. After her release, she signed with TNA Wrestling. She recently became a free agent after her contract expired, and reports noted that she was still in negotiations with TNA despite her departure.Fightful reported back in August that AEW is expected to pursue Mara Sadé following her exit from TNA. Her boyfriend,
  
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• John Cena Addresses Claim That He Sold His Soul to The Rock During WWE Heel Turn

  21-09-2026 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena is addressing one of the more memorable theories surrounding his WWE heel turn.Cena shocked the wrestling world at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 when he turned heel and aligned himself with The Rock. The turn came after Cena appeared to side with Cody Rhodes, only to attack the Undisputed WWE Champion and plant the seeds for a major WrestleMania showdown.The Rock had previously spoken to Rhodes about selling his soul, leading to plenty of speculation about Cena’s
  
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• AEW Media Partner WBD Moves Closer to Paramount Merger After Major Hurdle Cleared

  21-09-2026 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The path is clear for Paramount to merge with AEW’s media partner, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).An antitrust lawsuit from California and 11 other states put the Paramount-WBD merger on hold. They argued that combining the two would give one company too much control over movies and TV.
  AEW has a media rights deal with WBD up to the end of 2027, with an option for 2028. Once the merger goes through, WBD’s streaming service HBO Max and Paramount’s Paramount+ are
  
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• Wrestling Legend Sells Her Breast Implant To Fan for $2,000

  21-09-2026 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wrestling Legend Missy Hyatt has sold her old breast implant to a fan for $2,000.Known as “The First Lady of Wrestling,” Missy Hyatt rose to prominence in the mid-1980s as one of professional wrestling’s most famous valets. She’s well-known for her work in WCCW, UWF, WCW, and ECW. She had a brief stint in WWE/WWF in 1987. She last appeared for TNA Wrestling at Homecoming 2021.Missy Hyatt recently announced on Instagram that she’s putting a unique collectible up for
  
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