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• Je’Von Evans Finally Fights Back as Big Cass’ RAW Assault Escalates

  18-08-2026 03:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans refused to back down after another attack from Big Cass on the August 17 episode of WWE RAW. However, the Young OG still ended the night taking another beating from the seven-foot giant.Evans came to call out Cass, ignoring Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, who had come out earlier with their own issues. That triggered some back-and-forth and led to an impromptu match against JD McDonagh.Evans took control of the match initially. However, Dominik Mysterio soo
  
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• Carmelo Hayes’ WWE Backstage Reputation Detailed — Report

  18-08-2026 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes may not be at the top of the WWE card right now. However, a new backstage report paints a much different picture of how he’s viewed within the company.According to Fightful Select, the former United States Champion continues to garner strong praise behind the scenes, even as questions remain about his position on television.Hayes has had an up-and-down run on the main roster in recent months. This has left some fans wondering where he truly stands.Neverthele
  
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• WWE RAW Set for Earlier Start Time on August 24 Due to Double Taping

  18-08-2026 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Monday Night RAW will start earlier than usual next week as the company prepares for double taping on the same night in Ottawa, Ontario.During the August 17 episode of RAW, Michael Cole announced that next Monday’s show from the Canadian Tire Centre will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT on Netflix. This is a few hours earlier than RAW’s usual start time.August 24 WWE RAW gets an earlier start ahead of SmackDown tapingThe change is happening because WWE will ta
  
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• AEW Star Was Negotiating With WWE During All In 2023

  18-08-2026 05:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné has revealed that she was still negotiating with WWE when she attended AEW All In 2023 at Wembley Stadium.Looking back ahead of her AEW Women’s World Championship match at All In 2026, Moné shared how that visit ultimately changed her perspective, though the full story unfolded only after she arrived backstage.Writing in the latest edition of Moné Mag, Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks, explained that she accepted an invitation to atte
  
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• LA Knight Helps Solo Sikoa Turn on The Bloodline, Roman Reigns Attacked

  18-08-2026 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thanks to LA Knight, Solo Sikoa finally stood up to Roman Reigns and refused to follow his orders on the August 17 episode of WWE RAW.The final segment of the show started with Reigns and Jacob Fatu entering first. Reigns said he still had unfinished business with Sikoa and demanded that he be brought to him. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso then escorted Sikoa to the ring.Reigns then reminded Sikoa of their past. He brought up their Tribal Combat match from the RAW Netflix premiere, wher
  
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• Chad Gable Holds off Rey Mysterio to Keep Intercontinental Title on WWE RAW

  18-08-2026 04:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable cleared another major hurdle in his Intercontinental Championship reign by defeating WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio on the Aug. 17 episode of WWE RAW in Buffalo, New York.While the title remained around Gable’s waist, the journey to get there proved anything but straightforward, as Mysterio pushed the champion to his absolute limit.The contest marked Gable’s first major televised title defense since dethroning Penta at SummerSlam on Aug. 2.
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• Dragon Lee Advances in WWE Title Tournament, Keeps Roman Reigns in Sight

  18-08-2026 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dragon Lee moved one step closer to a World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns after defeating El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. on the August 17 episode of WWE RAW.The two wrestlers met in the first round of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament. With a future title opportunity on the line, both men put together a hard-fought match with plenty of big moves and close calls. In the end, Lee picked up the win by pinfall.Dragon Lee beats El
  
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• Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker to Define WWE’s Future at Sunday Night’s Main Event

  18-08-2026 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially locked in one of its biggest powerhouse clashes of the year after confirming Oba Femi will face Bron Breakker at Sunday Night’s Main Event on Sept. 6 in Atlanta.The announcement came during the Aug. 17 episode of Monday Night RAW, but not before tensions nearly boiled over inside the ring.With both men staking their claim as the future of WWE, it looked as though fans might get the showdown immediately.
  Instead, Paul Heyman stepped in before fis
  
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• Controversial Former Wrestler Says His WWE Past Cost Him a Major Job

  18-08-2026 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Marc Copani, best known to WWE fans as the controversial Muhammad Hassan, says a brief return to wrestling unexpectedly affected his life outside the ring.
  Speaking recently about his post-WWE career, Copani revealed that renewed attention surrounding his wrestling past cost him a major opportunity in education — just when it seemed he had the job all but pinned down.Appearing on Developmentally Speaking with Bryan Asbury, Copani reflected on balancing occasional wrestlin
  
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• Rey Fenix vs. El Fiscal: Who Advanced Toward Roman Reigns’ WWE Title?

  18-08-2026 03:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the August 17 episode of WWE RAW, Rey Fenix faced El Fiscal in a quarterfinal match in the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament. With a title opportunity on the line, both wrestlers put on a fast-paced match.In the end, Fenix picked up the win and advanced to the semifinals, keeping his hopes of facing Roman Reigns alive.Rey Fenix advances toward a potential Roman Reigns match after WWE RAW victoryThe match started with both men taking their time
  
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• CM Punk ‘Took a bit of an L’ With Kevin Owens Weight Jab, Says Ex-WWE Champion

  18-08-2026 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk and Kevin Owens’ war of words has become one of WWE’s most personal rivalries in recent weeks, but one former WWE Champion believes Punk may have crossed the wrong line.Speaking after the latest SmackDown, Raj Dhesi, formerly known as Jinder Mahal, questioned whether targeting Owens’ physique was the right move as their Undisputed WWE Championship clash draws closer.The Aug. 14 edition of SmackDown featured another heated face-to-face between Punk and
  
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• Zilla Fatu Put on Notice by Cruz Montana Ahead of WWE NXT

  18-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cruz Montana isn’t letting last week’s shocking interruption slide. Ahead of the Aug. 18 episode of WWE NXT, Montana has publicly called out the recently debuted Zilla Fatu, signaling that their rivalry may be about to move from social media to the ring.The confrontation comes after Fatu’s surprise arrival derailed one of the biggest matches on last week’s show.
  While first impressions matter, Fatu’s debut also left a target on his back — and Montana is ready
  
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• Janel Grant Says She Suffered Concussion, Memory Loss After Fall at Home

  18-08-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant has spoken about a scary accident that left her hospitalized with a concussion, broken ribs, and a hemorrhage. The former WWE employee said she suffered memory loss after the fall and only learned how serious her injuries were after getting to the hospital.Grant’s 2024 lawsuit against Vince McMahon eventually led to his resignation from WWE. Looking back at the accident, she said she believes things could have turned out much worse if it had happened a year or
  
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• Triple H’s Involvement Made Working With Chyna a ‘Nightmare,’ Says Ex-WWE Star

  18-08-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Stevie Richards has opened up about the backstage challenges of working with Chyna. He claimed the biggest obstacle wasn’t the WWE Hall of Famer herself but the political environment surrounding her.Speaking on Episode 110 of The Stevie Richards Show, Richards explained why collaborating with one of WWE’s biggest stars required far more than simply planning a match.According to Richards, Chyna’s position and Triple H’s influence meant eve
  
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• AEW’s Mercedes Moné Needed Therapy To Stop Blaming Willow Nightingale for Injury

  18-08-2026 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné has opened up about the toll of the injury she suffered against Willow Nightingale in 2023. She admitted that it took a lot of therapy for her to stop blaming Nightingale for what happened.The incident took place in May 2023 at NJPW’s Resurgence event. Moné faced Nightingale in the tournament final to crown the first-ever NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion.During the match, Moné suffered a serious ankle and foot injury. This threw a wren
  
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• Ex-Indie Star Reaffirms AEW Signing, Still Wants To ‘Earn’ All-Elite Graphic

  18-08-2026 02:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Viva Van has once again cleared up her AEW signing status, revealing that she has been with the company since 2024. Despite that, she has never received the usual “All Elite” graphic that AEW often uses to announce new signings.Van’s status has confused some fans because AEW never officially announced her signing in the usual way. However, she has now explained that there is a reason she has not received the graphic yet.Viva Van explains what earning her place in AEW meansVan
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Aug 17

  18-08-2026 00:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include a battle of former Women’s Intercontinental Champions when Sol Ruca clashes with Lyra Valkyria, Rey Mysterio challenges Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship, the World Heavyweight Title #1 Contender Tournament first round continues when Rey Fenix takes on El Fiscal and Dragon Lee battles El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., and Jey Uso delivers Solo Sikoa to World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Here’s our review and grades for
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Was Told To Charter $20K-$30K Jet After Missing Show To Impress Vince McMahon

  17-08-2026 23:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MVP was once told to charter a private jet to impress former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon after missing a live event.During a recent episode of Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze, MVP recalled missing his flight to Denver and realizing that he had no way of reaching the show on time. He explained that he had changed his original flight because it would have gotten him to Denver several hours before his call time, but he ultimately missed the replacement flight as well.MVP c
  
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• WWE Deletes Video Of CM Punk’s Heated Backstage Confrontation With NXT Star

  17-08-2026 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has seemingly deleted a video showing a heated backstage exchange between CM Punk and Grayson Waller at an NXT live event.WWE NXT shared footage of the confrontation on social media before removing it without explanation. In the video, Waller warned Punk that he was coming after him once he won the NXT Championship.“Next time you want to come to my house, you call me and ask for permission,” Waller told Punk. “This is my house. You’re in
  
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• WWE Expands Tour Due To Popular Demand After Nearly Selling Out First Show

  17-08-2026 21:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is expanding its return to Hawaii after strong demand for tickets to its first live event on the island in years.The company has announced a second live event for its 2026 Hawaii Live Tour, with the newly added show set for Saturday, October 17, at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. WWE will return to the Aloha State for the first time since September 2019.“Due to popular demand, WWE has announced a second live event to its 2026 Hawaii Live Tour on Saturday, October 17 at B
  
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• Lainey Reid Breaks Silence On Chelsea Green’s WWE Injury With Brutal Admission

  17-08-2026 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lainey Reid wishes she had done more damage to Chelsea Green.Appearing on Busted Open, Reid was asked what she and Fallon Henley did to Green. This was after Fatal Influence members got involved in the spot that left the Interim WWE Women’s Champion with a fractured orbital bone.“Well, apparently not enough,” Reid said. “Because she came back out Friday and maybe had the best segment of her career, so you’re welcome by the way.”Reid continued
  
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• Malakai Black Set To Face Former WWE Star In First Match Since Release

  17-08-2026 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Malakai Black will face a familiar opponent when he makes his in-ring return following his WWE release earlier this year.The former Aleister Black has already been announced for PROGRESS Wrestling’s Odyssey Tour. This will mark his return to in-ring competition for the first time since April 2026. He is scheduled to appear in Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester in September.The upcoming bout will see Black face a former WWE star in Dijak at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sep
  
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• AJ Styles Teases Major Change To Help Chelsea Green Wrestle Through WWE Injury

  17-08-2026 20:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles has an idea for how Chelsea Green could remain on WWE television while recovering from her injury.For those unaware, the Interim WWE Women’s Champion fractured her orbital bone during her tag team match with Tiffany Stratton against Fatal Influence on the August 7 episode of SmackDown.Speaking on The AJ Styles Show, Styles was asked whether WWE could put a mask on Green so she can continue appearing on television while recovering from her orbital bone injury. St
  
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• WWE Star Drops New Album Amid Ongoing TV Absence

  17-08-2026 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Montez Ford has made his latest move outside the wrestling ring as he remains absent from WWE television.The one-half of The Street Profits has released his third hip-hop album, “AfterTheTide,” which is now available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.After previously teasing the album, Ford announced its release with an Instagram carousel. The first clip shows him pushing himself up from a beach as the tide approaches, with red text rea
  
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• Malakai Black Held Talks About His Next Move After WWE Departure — Report

  17-08-2026 19:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Malakai Black, known to WWE fans as Aleister Black, reportedly had preliminary talks with a major wrestling promotion several months ago.According to Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp, Black had preliminary contact with Major League Wrestling. Sources familiar with the situation told Fightful that the conversations between Black and MLW did not progress very far. However, nothing went wrong between the two sides.Black remains a free agent at the time of thi
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Relative And Former WWE Star Announces Retirement At 34

  17-08-2026 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns’ cousin and former WWE star Lance Anoa’i (34) has announced that he’ll retire from in-ring competition in March 2027.Lance Anoa’i took to Instagram to reveal that March 2027 will mark the 17th anniversary of his in-ring debut, and that will be the month he officially hangs up his boots. He thanked everyone who supported him along the way and noted that he’ll dedicate the rest of his life to his family. He also said he’s p
  
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• WWE’s Jacob Fatu Reacts To Hayden Panettiere’s Death With Cryptic Message

  17-08-2026 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Jacob Fatu shares a cryptic message in reaction to Hayden Panettiere’s death.Actress and singer Hayden Panettiere passed away at the age of 36 on Sunday, August 17, 2026. Reports noted that first responders were called to her apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, where she was found unresponsive. Lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. An exclusive report from Page Six noted that, according to 911 dispatch aud
  
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• Logan Paul Undergoes Treatment For Torn Triceps Amid WWE In-Ring Absence

  17-08-2026 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Logan Paul undergoes PRP treatment for a torn triceps amid his ongoing in-ring absence.Former WWE United States Champion Logan Paul has been out of action since suffering a torn triceps at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23. He suffered the injury after Angelo Dawkins landed on him outside the ring.While he continues to make non-wrestling appearances alongside his Vision stablemates, he recently underwent PRP treatment for his injury. H
  
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• WWE’s Blake Monroe Lets Slip Relationship Status While Revealing Love Island Rejection

  17-08-2026 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Blake Monroe explains why she rejected Love Island and reveals her relationship status in the process.Blake Monroe was the latest guest on the Nikki & Brie Show. During the conversation, she noted that she turned down the opportunity to feature on the Love Island reality show because she felt she was too young for it. The show features a group of single contestants, referred to as Islanders, living together in an isolated luxury villa under continuous video surv
  
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• WWE Veteran Says AJ Styles Paid His Son’s Dues Amid ‘Pay Your Dues’ Controversy

  17-08-2026 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE veteran Kevin Nash defends AJ Styles’ son, Avery Styles, over the recent controversy, saying the Phenomenal One paid his dues for him.Following Avery Styles’ recent match in GCW, WWE’s Nattie praised him in an interview, saying he wants to pay his dues rather than use his father, AJ Styles’ stardom, to get ahead. However, independent wrestler Arik Cannon publicly disputed her comments. Cannon claimed he watched Avery avoid helping set up chairs and t
  
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