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• Jim Ross: I Had A ‘Nice Chat’ With Tony Khan About My AEW Contract

  29-09-2023 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross says he hopes to continue working for AEW, and things are progressing well.Jim Ross has previously noted that his AEW contract is coming up soon. On the latest episode of Grilling JR, Ross stated that he had a good talk with Tony Khan, and his contract negotiations are moving along well.“I’m very blessed. Tony Khan has answered a lot of my prayers, and I hope to continue working for AEW for the foreseeable future,” Jim Ross said. &ldqu
  
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• The Gunther Story in WWE Isn’t Over, According to John Cena

  05-09-2026 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena doesn’t believe Gunther’s WWE story has reached a dead end, despite fan frustration with how the former World Heavyweight Champion’s booking has played out since he retired Cena. The WWE legend recently explained why Gunther’s current run should be viewed as another opportunity rather than a step backward.Gunther ended Cena’s in-ring career by making him submit at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025. The Ring General then a
  
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• Royce Keys & OTM’s New WWE Heel Stable Finally Has a Name

  05-09-2026 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Royce Keys and OTM have officially given their stable a name.On the August 3 episode of RAW, Keys was taken out by Jacob Fatu during a Street Fight. Weeks later, Keys returned with a vengeance and attacked The Usos, LA Knight and Solo Sikoa.However, Keys also brought OTM’s Bronco Nima and Lucien Price along with him. The three men are proving to be one of RAW’s most violent alliances at present. Instead of focusing on just one rival, the faction has targeted anyone
  
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• Rey Fenix Finally Accepts AAA Title Challenge After Weeks of Trash Talk

  05-09-2026 05:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Fenix has finally agreed to put his AAA World Cruiserweight Championship on the line against “Absolute” Ricky Saints after weeks of verbal shots on WWE SmackDown. The long-awaited showdown is now set for September 11, giving Saints the title opportunity he has repeatedly demanded.The tension began on August 7 when Saints confronted Fenix. He warned Fenix to stop focusing on Roman Reigns and the World Title. Instead, Saints said Fenix needed to wo
  
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• WWE’s Blake Monroe Fires Back After AEW Star Toni Storm’s ‘Lifetime of Mediocrity’ Jab

  05-09-2026 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Blake Monroe has no plans to let an old Toni Storm promo define her career, especially now that the former Mariah May has moved on to WWE. After one of Storm’s most brutal AEW promos resurfaced online, Monroe fired back with a message of her own.During their heated AEW rivalry, Monroe and Storm regularly traded harsh verbal shots. Storm once made a harsh prediction about May’s future, claiming that May would spend the rest of her career being good but never great.Bl
  
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• Sami Zayn Crashes CM Punk vs. Johnny Gargano, Gets WWE Title Shot

  05-09-2026 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn made sure he stayed in the middle of the Undisputed WWE Championship picture on the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown. After spending most of the night demanding another title opportunity, Zayn interfered in CM Punk’s championship defense against Johnny Gargano.The night began with Gunther looking for Sami Zayn. Zayn eventually came out from the crowd and argued that he had been robbed of the Undisputed WWE Championship. He also went after CM Punk, calling hi
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura’s New WWE Tag Team Wins in SmackDown Debut, Title Feud Teased

  05-09-2026 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki officially stepped into the WWE SmackDown tag team division as Bakusai on September 4, and their first televised match ended with an important victory. However, the new duo barely had time to enjoy the win before another team appeared to put them on notice.Bakusai faced The Miz and Kit Wilson in Cleveland, with Nakamura starting the match before Miz and Wilson kept him isolated. After Nakamura fought through the early pressure, Kyoki received the hot
  
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• ‘You Just Slept With It’: Paige Targets Nikki Bella With John Cena Taunt

  05-09-2026 03:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige and Nikki Bella’s issues took a sharply personal turn during the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown. What began as Nikki discussing her problems with Paige quickly became a confrontation that brought John Cena’s name into the mix.Nikki was interviewed backstage and blamed Paige for letting the Bella brand down and ruining her return. She also called Paige a “D class skank” before saying she planned to ruin Paige’s career.Paige then
  
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• Chelsea Green Cleared to Compete on WWE SmackDown, but With a Caveat

  05-09-2026 03:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has officially been cleared to return to in-ring action. Nevertheless, the WWE Women’s Champion will need to take extra precautions when she returns to SmackDown. The clearance came several weeks after Green suffered the legitimate orbital fracture on the August 7 episode of SmackDown.On the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown, General Manager Nick Aldis confirmed that Green had received medical clearance to defend her title. However, WWE medical staff made
  
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• WWE’s Joe Hendry Sets Release Date for Debut Album Beyond Belief

  05-09-2026 03:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Joe Hendry is ready to take his musical side beyond WWE programming. The former NXT Champion revealed when his debut album will finally reach fans. The announcement came during a memorable appearance connected to the New York Mets, adding another note to an already busy year for Hendry.Before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Mets game, Hendry appeared on the television broadcast. The WWE star confirmed that his album, Beyond Belief, will be released on October 5, 2026. WWE later sha
  
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• Johnny Gargano Finally Wakes up on WWE SmackDown, All Thanks to CM Punk

  05-09-2026 03:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Johnny Gargano finally got back on his feet during the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown in Cleveland, Ohio, ending one of the show’s longest-running backstage gags. It took a familiar voice and an opportunity he simply couldn’t ignore to bring Johnny Wrestling back to life.For months, Gargano lay motionless on production cases backstage while Candice LeRae and several WWE stars attempted to get a reaction from him. The running bit began after his January 30 loss
  
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• WWE Interested in Signing AEW Star Soon To Become a Free Agent — Report

  05-09-2026 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE could be interested in AEW star Anthony Bowens, who is edging closer to free agency, with a new report revealing that the company already has interest in signing him.Bowens has become a name to watch as his current AEW contract nears expiry. The 35-year-old has been with AEW since 2020 and has become one of the promotion’s well-known talents. However, his future with Tony Khan’s company remains under scrutiny.WWE has reportedly shown interest in signing Anthony
  
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• AEW Star Shuts Down Retirement Rumors as Company Status Remains Unclear

  05-09-2026 02:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tay Melo has addressed speculation about her wrestling future after a change to her social media profile led fans to believe she had quietly retired. While Melo has been linked with an AEW departure, her latest response makes one part of the situation clear.The speculation began on Sept. 4 after fans noticed that Melo had removed the word “wrestler” from her Instagram bio. One fan interpreted the change as confirmation that she had ended her in-ring career, promptin
  
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• Rusev’s WWE Absence Explained After ‘Stormed Off’ Rumors Spread — Report

  05-09-2026 02:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rumors about Rusev’s WWE status have caught wildfire in recent weeks. Now, a new report gives more details about the Bulgarian Brute’s absence from TV.Rusev has not appeared on WWE TV since his last match took place against Je’Von Evans on the July 27 episode of RAW. But his absence from WWE apparently has nothing to do with backstage frustration or anger over his loss to Evans.Rusev has reportedly been away from WWE television because of an injuryThe former U
  
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• WWE Star Released by Company After Cryptic Post Fuels Speculation — Report

  05-09-2026 02:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jasper Troy’s WWE run has seemingly come to an end, with the NXT powerhouse reportedly released by the company on September 4, 2026, after nearly three months away from NXT TV. The timing becomes even more interesting after Troy shares a cryptic post on social media.Troy spent four years in WWE’s developmental system after originally signing with the company in August 2022. The former college football offensive lineman built a reputation as one of the more physicall
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 4

  05-09-2026 00:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include the fallout from Sami Zayn interfering in last week’s WWE Championship number one contender’s match, ahead of his bout with Randy Orton; Cody Rhodes speaks, Giulia clashing with Blake Monroe, Shinsuke Nakamura and the debuting Kyoki taking on The Miz and Kit Wilson. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.WWE SmackDown Card:
  Fallout from Sami Zayn
  
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• Becky Lynch Reveals She Wasn’t WWE’s Original Choice for Historic Title Win

  04-09-2026 08:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch has revealed a surprising detail about her WWE career. Lynch says she wasn’t originally planned to win her first SmackDown Women’s title.In 2016, WWE introduced separate championships after the brand split. SmackDown received its own women’s championship at Backlash. Lynch eventually won the historic six-pack elimination match.She defeated Natalya, Naomi, Nikki Bella, Carmella, and Alexa Bliss. Lynch became the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Ch
  
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• Matt Hardy & Nic Nemeth Set for No DQ TNA World Title Fight

  04-09-2026 08:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA has announced a major title match for next week. TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth will face Matt Hardy in a No DQ rules match.The announcement came after another heated confrontation on TNA Impact. Matt has blamed Nic for Jeff Hardy’s recent attack. The mystery surrounding the attack has deepened.Matt Hardy and Nic Nemeth to battle under No DQ rules on TNA iMPACTOn TNA Impact, Matt Hardy discussed Jeff Hardy’s attack. He recalled losing the tag titl
  
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• Mr. T Blasts His Own Netflix Documentary During Promotional Tour: ‘It’s Garbage’

  04-09-2026 06:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Mr. T gives a brutally honest review of his own Netflix documentary, Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool.The 74-year-old discusses the documentary with The Guardian while promoting the upcoming episode of Netflix’s Untold series. However, instead of praising the project, Mr. T makes it clear that he is very unhappy with director Scott Weintrob’s approach to his story.Mr. T waves off Netflix’s documentary about his life and career“The docu
  
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• WWE’s Chelsea Green Considers Surrogacy as She & Matt Cardona Plan a Family

  04-09-2026 04:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has revealed that she and Matt Cardona are ready to take the next major step in their lives — starting a family. While Green remains focused on her WWE career and other ambitions, she says she’s now comfortable discussing what motherhood could mean for her future in wrestling.Speaking on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Green was asked about three things she was grateful for. Her answer eventually turned personal as she explained that she and Cardona have
  
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• Becky Lynch Says Nia Jax Breaking Her Nose Was the ‘Best Thing’

  04-09-2026 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch has revealed that one of the most painful moments of her WWE career may have ultimately helped take her to an entirely different level. Looking back at Nia Jax’s infamous punch in 2018, Lynch now sees the injury through a very different lens.Lynch discussed the moment during an appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, recalling the SmackDown invasion of RAW ahead of Survivor Series 2018. Jax accidentally broke Lynch’s nose during the brawl, leavin
  
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• Ultra Pro Wrestling’s Troubled History Includes Unpaid Staff & Delay — Report

  04-09-2026 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ultra Pro Wrestling was announced as a spiritual successor to WWF No Mercy, one of the most beloved wrestling games of all time. However, a new report from Insider Gaming has revealed serious problems surrounding the game’s development, including unpaid work, repeated delays, missing rewards, and internal disputes.New report details Ultra Pro Wrestling development issues, unpaid work and missing beltsSam Vallely, founder of Hyperfocus Games, has previously
  
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• NJPW Talent To Make Surprising AEW TV Debut This Week

  04-09-2026 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is bringing a familiar voice from New Japan Pro-Wrestling to its commentary desk for this week’s episode of Collision. Walker Stewart is set to make his official AEW television debut when the Sept. 5 show airs, adding an unexpected twist to the broadcast.AEW taped this week’s Collision on Sept. 2 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. During the taping, Stewart was spotted working alongside the AEW commentary team.PWInsider’s Mike Johns
  
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• Chris Jericho’s Owen Hart Documentary 10 Years in the Making Nears Release

  04-09-2026 03:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Chris Jericho’s Owen Hart documentary is nearing release. The documentary has reportedly been ten years in the making. A private screening recently took place in London, England, during AEW: All In weekend.The Owen Hart Foundation shared details about the screening. Several guests also attended the special private event.New Owen Hart documentary OWEN heads to film festivals and CraveThe documentary is titled OWEN and explores Hart’s life. It will soon begin
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Sparks Wrestling Return Buzz After Four-Year Hiatus

  04-09-2026 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Summer Rae has instigated speculation about an in-ring return after sharing a pair of Instagram Stories showing herself back in wrestling gear. The former WWE Superstar hasn’t competed since 2022. Moreover, her latest posts have fans wondering if she’s preparing to lace up the boots again.Rae, real name Danielle Moinet, first caught attention after posting a video of herself pulling up her boots and adjusting her gear. A second Story showed her fully dressed for the
  
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• Ric Flair Doesn’t Want to Be in ‘Same Category’ as Eric Bischoff Over Omega-Ospreay Take

  04-09-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair has clarified his stance on the AEW All In main event between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega after his earlier comments drew criticism and comparisons to Eric Bischoff. The Nature Boy now wants to make one thing clear — he doesn’t want his opinion grouped with Bischoff’s.Flair initially pushed back against comparisons between Omega and Ospreay’s rivalry and his celebrated matches with Ricky Steamboat. He argued that his rivalry with Steamboat had
  
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• AEW All In 2027 Could Leave Wembley Stadium —Report

  04-09-2026 03:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW All In may be taking a different route in 2027. Following another major edition at Wembley Stadium in London, early backstage indications suggest the event could return to North America next year, although the final destination remains undecided.According to WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, the “general feeling” among people connected to AEW and All In is that the 2027 event will take place somewhere in North America. However, the report stressed
  
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• WWE RAW’s Netflix Era Brings Backstage Frustration Over Censorship— Report

  04-09-2026 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Aug. 31 episode of RAW sparked plenty of discussion after Netflix heavily edited several violent moments from the taped broadcast. Now, the censorship reportedly has some members of WWE’s own post-production department questioning how much control they have over the final product.The biggest flashpoint came when Royce Keys and OTM — Bronco Nima and Lucien Price — attacked Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso in a parking lot. The Usos were left bloodied, but Netf
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card for September 3

  04-09-2026 03:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling presents the latest episode of TNA iMPACT! tonight, September 3, 2026, from the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The episode was taped on August 28 and features several matches with championship implications, including the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Allie & Kiera Hogan issuing an open challenge and a #1 contender’s match for the TNA International Championship.
  TNA iMPACT! card:
  AJ Francis in actionBDE vs. Dutch1 Contender for the TNA International Champio
  
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• Why Brock Lesnar’s WWE SummerSlam Endorsement Shocked Oba Femi

  04-09-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi experienced the biggest night of his WWE career so far when he defeated Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam 2026. However, what happened right after the match surprised the NXT star just as much as the victory itself.The former NXT Champion picked up a huge win over The Beast in the main event of SummerSlam Night 1. After walking away from the ring, Lesnar suddenly turned around and headed back toward Femi.Femi has now revealed that he had no i
  
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