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• Kalisto vs. Titus O’Neil: Raw, May 29, 2017

  30-05-2017 04:45
  
  Kalisto vs. Titus O’Neil: Raw, May 29, 2017The post Kalisto vs. Titus O’Neil: Raw, May 29, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• AJ Lee Gives Fans a Look at Vacation With CM Punk During WWE Absence

  30-06-2026 22:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee has shared a series of vacation photos featuring CM Punk amid their time away from WWE television.Taking to Instagram, the former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion posted photos from the couple’s vacation. In one of the images, Punk’s noticeably “jacked” shadow also makes a cameo appearance.Lee has not appeared on WWE programming since dropping the Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42. Since then,
  
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• Positive Update Emerges on Ilja Dragunov’s WWE Return Status

  30-06-2026 22:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s another update on Ilja Dragunov’s WWE return, and it sounds promising.The Czar hasn’t been seen on WWE television in months, last competing on the SmackDown before WrestleMania 42 in the Andre the Giant Memorial 2026 Battle Royal.Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez is reporting that Dragunov is expected to be back “sooner than later,” though the report doesn’t provide an exact date for his return.While he has remained off televis
  
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• Triple H Says WWE’s Presidential Fitness Test Partnership With RFK Jr. Is About Inspiring Kids

  30-06-2026 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H is proud to help celebrate the return of the Presidential Fitness Test.The WWE Chief Content Officer recently appeared at the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City to mark the restoration of the Presidential Fitness Test and the launch of GetActive.gov/kids. He was joined by WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair, Rey Mysterio, and Austin Theory, along with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Spea
  
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• WWE Legend Ken Patera Suffers Broken Neck in Gym Accident at 83

  30-06-2026 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE legend Ken Patera has suffered a broken C1 in a gym accident.Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers took to Facebook to announce that former WWE/WWF Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera (83) suffered a fall at his gym, which resulted in a broken C1 vertebra.He noted that the wrestling legend worked hard to recover from a major back surgery he underwent over two years ago. Stasiak also stated that Patera made significant progress after the surgery and returned to the gym, but has now faced anot
  
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• AEW Star Big Bill Gives Notice of Departure Amid WWE Return Rumors – Report

  30-06-2026 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Bill is leaving AEW.According to Fightful Select, Big Bill’s contract with All Elite Wrestling is set to expire next week. He has also given notice to the company that he’s leaving.
  The report also states that the former Big Cass is “poised to return to WWE.” There are reportedly plans for his former tag team partner, Enzo Amore, to be signed as well, although he had not officially signed a deal as of mid-June.Fightful Select cited WW
  
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• Steven Spielberg Saw AEW’s Brian Cage and Personally Wanted Him for ‘Disclosure Day’

  30-06-2026 19:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Brian Cage opens up about his involvement with Disclosure Day.Earlier this month, Brian Cage got a taste of the silver screen as he and fellow AEW star Lance Archer appeared in Disclosure Day, directed by Steven Spielberg. According to Cage, wrestling veteran Chavo Guerrero initially reached out to him about TV work. When that project got postponed, Guerrero then circled back with an opportunity for Cage to fill a movie role.
  Much to Cage’s surprise, th
  
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• WWE Champion Sami Zayn Trolls Cody Rhodes With ‘Friendly’ Birthday Message

  30-06-2026 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn has a friendly yet sarcastic birthday wish for Cody Rhodes.Cody Rhodes celebrates his 41st birthday today, June 30, 2026. As he continues to receive wishes from his fans and wrestling personalities, he received a special one from Sami Zayn, the superstar who beat him for the Undisputed WWE Championship only a few days ago at Night of Champions.Sami Zayn took to X/Twitter to wish his “friend” Cody Rhodes a happy birthday
  
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• TNA Reveals Knockouts Television Title Bracket Featuring WWE Names

  30-06-2026 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling is ready to crown its first-ever Knockouts Television Champion. The promotion revealed the full 16-woman bracket on Tuesday ahead of the first matches on IMPACT.
  TNA revealed the new Knockouts Television Championship at Slammiversary. TNA Hall of Famer Traci Brooks announced a 16-woman tournament would start on Thursday’s episode of Impact. The victor would earn the new title, which will be exclusively defended on Impact.
  TNA revealed the full bracket, which includes WWE NXT
  
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• Konnan Receives Encouraging Health Update After Double Leg Amputation

  30-06-2026 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There’s a positive health update on Konnan following his double leg amputation.AAA Hall of Famer Konnan has been dealing with several health issues over the years, including kidney failure, cardiac issues, and amputation of both of his legs. Reports noted that he had one leg amputated back in March, and Vince Russo later revealed he had to get his other leg amputated as well. Russo also shared that WWE covered all the medical bills, which he said cost “well over a m
  
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• Oba Femi Traded a WWE Title Shot for Brock Lesnar — Did WWE Elevate or Devalue King of the Ring?

  30-06-2026 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi forgoing a world championship shot to face Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam has raised more questions than it has answers.Oba Femi became the 2026 WWE King of the Ring by defeating Jey Uso in the final of the tournament at Night of Champions this past Saturday. As a result, he earned himself a world title match at SummerSlam for either the Undisputed WWE Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship. Unlike Queen of the Ring IYO SKY, who decided on the spot
  
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• TNA Creative Member’s Status Revealed Amid Recent Workforce Cuts — Report

  30-06-2026 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA recently made several backstage changes ahead of Slammiversary. The biggest change saw Tommy Dreamer leave the company where he confirmed he and the company mutually agreed to go their separate ways. A new report has now clarified the status of longtime creative team member Delirious.While the departure was publicly described as a mutual decision, reports later claimed TNA made the decision to part ways with him as it looked for a fresher creative direction. Follo
  
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• AJ Styles’ Son Avery Jones Files Trademark For Potential In-Ring Name

  30-06-2026 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Avery Jones is keeping the Styles name alive.Last Friday, Avery Jones, the son of WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles, marked his professional wrestling debut when he took on Ashton Martin at Squared Circle Action in Royston, Georgia. Following the bout, Avery has now filed to trademark “Avery Styles,” which suggests that he may soon be adopting it as an official in-ring name.The trademark application, filed through the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 29,
  
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• CM Punk Advertised For Multiple WWE Shows Despite Current Absence

  30-06-2026 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has been advertised for multiple WWE events amid his ongoing absence.Former World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has been absent from WWE television since his segment with Cody Rhodes on RAW after WrestleMania 42 in April. Recent reports suggested that the promotion plans to move him to SmackDown when he returns. However, it’s said that Punk has been pushing hard to make his comeback on the July 6 episode of RAW in Chicago.Regardless of where he ends up, WWE has adv
  
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Appears With RFK Jr. and Triple H for Presidential Fitness Test Event

  30-06-2026 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE‘s Cody Rhodes and Triple H appeared alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an event restoring the Presidential Fitness Test.During this week’s episode of RAW, the company revealed that Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair, Rey Mysterio, and Austin Theory were among the WWE Superstars who accompanied Triple H to join U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. The event officially kicked off the return of the Pr
  
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• Baron Corbin Reacts to WWE Return Rumors

  30-06-2026 17:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin reacts to the continued rumors of a WWE comeback.Rumors of Baron Corbin’s imminent return to WWE have been swirling for over a month, with the latest update from Fightful Select indicating that he wrapped up his Major League Wrestling run in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on May 9. As such, Corbin (real name Tom Pestock) is now reportedly set for a WWE comeback.Corbin previously denied the rumors of his WWE return. This week, he then addressed them with a question.&
  
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• AEW’s Mick Foley Opens Up About Financial Sacrifice After WWE Exit

  30-06-2026 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Mick Foley recently opened up about the financial sacrifice he made after cutting ties with WWE. The WWE Hall of Famer explained that leaving the company meant giving up an easy source of income, but he believes it was the right decision.Foley previously ended his relationship with WWE because he opposed the company’s close ties with Donald Trump. He chose not to renew his Legends deal, saying he could no longer represent the company.Speaking on Going Ringside
  
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• Booker T Reveals Reason Behind Two-Week WWE NXT Absence

  30-06-2026 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has finally addressed his recent absence from NXT. The veteran commentator missed two straight episodes before confirming he will return to the commentary desk this week.Booker T missed the June 16 and June 23 episodes of NXT. Corey Graves replaced him on June 16, while Wade Barrett filled in the following week. His absence led to several rumors among fans.Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T explained why he stepped away from NXT television
  
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• Tony Khan Reacts to WWE Counterprogramming During AEW All In Weekend

  30-06-2026 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW President Tony Khan has reacted to WWE’s latest scheduling move. WWE announced two events during AEW All In weekend. The move continues recent counter-programming against AEW’s biggest shows.WWE announced NXT Heatwave during Sunday’s The Great American Bash broadcast, which aired while AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door was airing. It was also announced that the AAA show is also scheduled earlier on the same day as AEW All In.WWE’s recent scheduling strategy continues to coun
  
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• CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb Overshadowed His Incredible WWE Raw Promo with Shawn Michaels

  30-06-2026 15:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk’s legendary pipe bomb promo is remembered as one of the greatest moments in WWE history. However, many fans forget that earlier on the same episode of WWE RAW, Punk also had a memorable in-ring segment with Shawn Michaels alongside The New Nexus.Punk appeared alongside The Nexus during the confrontation. He mocked Michaels for returning after retiring from WWE. Punk also reminded everyone he was leaving soon anyway.The promo segment saw CM Punk mentioned Shawn&rsq
  
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• Tony Khan Reveals When AEW Star Jay White Was Cleared to Return

  30-06-2026 15:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jay White finally made his long-awaited return at AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion returned after more than one year away. His surprise appearance quickly became one of the night’s biggest moments.White had not wrestled since early 2025. He returned during the AEW World Tag Team Championship match which saw Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defended against David Finlay and Clark Connors.Near the end of the match, the lights suddenly we
  
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• WWE Undergoes New Round of Staff Releases — REPORT

  30-06-2026 06:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has reportedly made another round of internal staff releases. Rumors of layoffs started circulating within WWE last week, leading many fans to believe another wave of wrestler releases was coming. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case.These reported cuts come about two months after WWE released several wrestlers from its roster.Earlier this year, stars such as Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Kairi Sane, Santos Escobar, The Wyatt Sicks, and many others were released
  
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• Sami Zayn’s First WWE Title Defense For Next Week’s RAW Revealed On SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 05:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion has only just begun, but WWE has already announced his first title defense. WWE taped this week’s upcoming SmackDown right after Monday Night RAW, where it was revealed that Zayn will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship on next week’s RAW in Chicago.The announcement comes just days after Zayn shocked the wrestling world by defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions.Cody Rhode
  
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• Sami Zayn’s First WWE Title Defense For Next Week’s RAW Revealed at SmackDown Taping — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 05:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion has only just begun, but WWE has already announced his first title defense. WWE taped this week’s upcoming SmackDown right after Monday Night RAW, where it was revealed that Zayn will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship on next week’s RAW in Chicago.The announcement comes just days after Zayn shocked the wrestling world by defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions.Cody Rhode
  
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• AAA Title Match Steals the Show on WWE SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The partnership between WWE and Lucha Libre AAA keeps delivering exciting matches. WWE taped this week’s two-hour episode of SmackDown right after Monday Night Raw in Atlantic City. One of the featured matches saw Rey Fenix facing fellow luchador El Hijo del Vikingo in a AAA World Cruiserweight title match.The title match is another sign that WWE is serious about featuring AAA stars on its weekly shows. Just last week, Fenix defended the same championship against Nathan F
  
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• Blake Monroe Lays Out Two WWE Stars in Backstage Attack on SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 04:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Blake Monroe appears set to make another major statement on WWE SmackDown, with spoiler reports indicating she won’t stop at targeting just one rival.
  The latest developments from WWE’s special double taping suggest Monroe is ready to leave more than one Superstar seeing stars.The episode was taped immediately after the June 29 edition of RAW in Atlantic City, New Jersey. WWE recorded SmackDown early to allow talent and production staff time off for the Fourth of Ju
  
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• WATCH: Crowd Reacts to Sami Zayn’s First Appearance As WWE Champion on SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The crowd reaction from the ongoing taping of WWE SmackDown seemingly shows that Sami Zayn‘s run as the new Undisputed WWE Champion is off to a huge start.Just days after stunning the wrestling world by defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions 2026, Zayn made his first appearance as champion during WWE SmackDown in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Although the episode hasn’t aired yet, videos from fans inside the arena have already
  
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• WWE’s Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins Claim Appears To Contradict Past Raw Result

  30-06-2026 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are officially set to collide at SummerSlam. Nevertheless, one line from their latest RAW confrontation has already sparked debate among longtime WWE fans.Rollins claimed Reigns has never been able to beat him, even though WWE history tells a slightly different story.The comment added another layer to one of WWE’s longest-running rivalries. Moreover, it also left fans revisiting the record books before the two former Shield brothers
  
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• WWE’s Cathy Kelley Caught Up in Bizarre NYC Street Altercation

  30-06-2026 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley had an unexpected start to her day in New York City after finding herself caught in the middle of a real-life street incident.
  Fortunately, Kelley wasn’t injured, but the unusual encounter still left its mark in a way she probably didn’t expect.The longtime WWE personality later shared the incident with fans on social media. She revealed how an ordinary trip quickly turned into something straight out of a backstage brawl
  
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• Roman Reigns’ History With Seth Rollins Sets the Stage for Major SummerSlam Match

  30-06-2026 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are set to face each other once again after the June 29 episode of RAW ended with Reigns accepting Rollins’ challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam.It’s already a huge match, but their long history makes it even more interesting. Over the years, Rollins has been the one rival Reigns has struggled to beat when it mattered the most.Seth Rollins reminded Roman Reigns of unfinished businessThe final segment of the
  
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