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• Kurt Angle Teams w/ The Shield At Tonight’s WWE Live Event (Video)

  08-11-2017 02:25 via wrestlezone.com
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  Kurt Angle teamed up with The Shield’s Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose and faced former rival Samoa Joe and The Bar’s Sheamus and Cesaro.
  Angle ended up getting the win for his team by pinning Cesaro after the trio hit a trademark Shield triple powerbomb; video of Angle’s match is below. As noted earlier tonight, this match marked Angle’s first WWE live event match in 11 years:
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• WWE’s Nikki Bella Admits She’d ‘Panty Drop’ for One Unexpected Crush

  11-07-2026 06:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Bella is still standing by one of her most viral comments. Years after it first made headlines, the WWE Hall of Famer says she hasn’t changed her mind about her biggest fictional crush and that she still stands by her “panty drop” comment.While revisiting an old moment from The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki admitted Batman is still at the top of her list.Nikki Bella doubles down on her viral Batman confessionOn the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie S
  
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• Hangman Adam Page’s AEW Return Announced After Four-Month Absence

  11-07-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  “Hangman” Adam Page is making his AEW return. AEW President Tony Khan announced the news, and it ends weeks of speculation about Page’s future after he disappeared following his loss to MJF at AEW Revolution.Page was last seen at Revolution on March 15, 2026, where he challenged MJF for the AEW World Championship in a 46-minute Texas Deathmatch. He pushed Friedman to the limit but came up short in one of the toughest matches of the year.The loss meant more tha
  
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• CM Punk Urges WWE Duo to End Their Current Act and Start Wrestling on SmackDown

  11-07-2026 05:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk didn’t waste much time stirring the pot after arriving on SmackDown as Undisputed WWE Champion. During the July 10 episode, the newly crowned champion had a blunt message for Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, urging the longtime duo to move on from their recent backstage storyline and get back inside the ring.While the exchange was brief, Punk’s comments may have hinted at a major change for two of SmackDown’s most accomplished in-ring performers.CM Pu
  
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• WWE Star Suffers Brutal Arm Attack in Post-Match Assault on SmackDown

  11-07-2026 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The July 10, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown had several big moments, but one of the most brutal happened after Jade Cargill defeated Alexa Bliss. Cargill won the match, but she wasn’t done there. She launched an arm attack on Bliss, leaving her needing medical help.The attack came after weeks of tension between Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Michin, and B-Fab. Earlier in the show, Cargill warned Flair that whatever happened to Bliss would be her fault, setting
  
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• Nick Aldis Attacked After Major SNME Match Announcement on SmackDown

  11-07-2026 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE added another blockbuster match to Saturday Night’s Main Event during the July 10 episode of SmackDown, but the announcement quickly descended into chaos.
  Before the dust settled, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis found himself at the center of another violent confrontation with Gunther.The closing moments of the show made it clear that the road to SummerSlam won’t be a smooth walk to the ring.Gunther assaults Nick Aldis after Saturday Night’s Main Even
  
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• WWE US Title Gets a Custom Makeover on SmackDown

  11-07-2026 04:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has always found new ways to turn its biggest stars into merchandise favorites, and Trick Williams is the latest star to get that spotlight. During the July 10 episode of WWE SmackDown, the United States Champion showed off a custom version of his title.The reveal wasn’t just for TV. WWE also released the title as a limited-edition collectible on WWE Shop.Lil Yachty surprises Trick Williams with a custom titleThe special championship was presented by rapper Lil Yachty
  
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• AEW Re-Signs Longtime Stable to New Contracts — Report

  11-07-2026 04:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has reportedly secured the future of one of its longest-running factions, ending months of uncertainty surrounding several expiring contracts.
  While the group hasn’t been a weekly fixture on Dynamite, the latest update suggests its story with the company is far from over.According to Fightful Select, multiple members of the Dark Order have signed new deals, ensuring the veteran stable will remain part of AEW and Ring of Honor for the foreseeable future.Dark Order memb
  
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• Baron Corbin Makes Shocking Return on WWE SmackDown

  11-07-2026 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin made an unexpected return to WWE on the July 10 episode of SmackDown, but instead of announcing himself with words, he let End of Days do the talking.
  His surprise appearance brought the non-title match between Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes to an abrupt halt, leaving fans with more questions than answers.The former WWE star didn’t just crash the party — he made it clear he intends to stay in the title picture.Baron Corbin targets the United States Ch
  
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• WWE Reveals Reason for Sami Zayn’s SmackDown Absence

  11-07-2026 04:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn is missing from the July 10 episode of WWE SmackDown, and WWE just explained his absence.SmackDown took place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, just four days after Zayn lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to CM Punk on RAW. Although Zayn never appeared on screen, WWE addressed his absence during a backstage segment with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis.Nick Aldis reveals Sami Zayn is taking a mental health breakLate in the first hour of SmackDown, cameras s
  
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• Shocking WWE SmackDown Betrayal Tears Apart Longtime Friends

  11-07-2026 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of WWE SmackDown’s longest friendships came crashing down on the July 10 episode when Jacob Fatu made a decision that stunned the WWE Universe.
  What began as an emotional confrontation over family loyalty ended with Fatu choosing Bloodline business over a bond that had lasted 14 years.The shocking moment came after Royce Keys tried to remind his longtime friend where true loyalty belonged, only for the situation to spiral beyond repair.Jacob Fatu chooses Bloodline ove
  
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• WWE Star Admits He Was in the Crowd as a Fan To Watch CM Punk’s Return

  11-07-2026 03:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk‘s surprise return on WWE RAW created one of the most talked-about moments of the week, and it wasn’t just for the fans. Rising WWE star Je’Von Evans has revealed that he left the backstage area so he could watch the moment from the crowd like a regular fan.Punk returned on the July 6 episode of RAW after the night’s main event suddenly changed. Originally, Cody Rhodes was supposed to fight for the WWE Championship against Sami Zayn. But earlier i
  
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• Cardi B Credits Former WWE Star’s Iconic Entrance As Concert Inspiration

  11-07-2026 03:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cardi B has revealed that one of the standout moments from her Little Miss Drama Tour took inspiration from a WWE legend.After sharing footage from her concert entrance on social media, the Grammy-winning artist pulled back the curtain on the wrestling influence behind the spectacle.The reveal adds another chapter to Cardi B’s well-known love for professional wrestling. Nevertheless, the inspiration may surprise fans who only know her from music.Cardi B
  
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• WWE Files Trademark for Baron Corbin’s Nickname Amid Return Rumors

  11-07-2026 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE may have trademarked a new moniker that has been associated with Baron Corbin‘s independent wrestling run.According to WrestlePurists, WWE recently filed to trademark “The Nomad.” Corbin has used this nickname during his time on the independent scene under the name Bishop Dyer.Rumors about a potential WWE return for Corbin have picked up steam recently. His WWE contract expired on November 1, 2024, and the company opted not to renew his deal. Following his
  
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• Nick Aldis Announces WWE SmackDown Role Update After Recent Suspension

  11-07-2026 03:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nick Aldis returned to WWE SmackDown this week with a major announcement.During the July 10 episode of SmackDown, Aldis appeared in the ring. Aldis announced that he had been officially reinstated as the central authority figure for the blue brand. Later in the show, he confirmed that CM Punk will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026.For those unaware, Aldis had been placed on administrative leave following a heated confrontation with Gu
  
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• CM Punk’s WWE Title Defense for SummerSlam Made Official on SmackDown

  11-07-2026 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk is officially set to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam.The Straight Edge Superstar made his first appearance on WWE SmackDown as the Undisputed WWE Champion earlier in the night. Punk kicked off the show to a massive ovation from the Oklahoma crowd.After hyping up the WWE Universe, Punk namedropped a few potential challengers, including Royce Keys and Damian Priest. However, he soon found himself standing across from Cody Rhodes.The American
  
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• AJ Styles’ In-Ring Mistake Changed WWE Title Match Finish

  11-07-2026 03:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles has revealed that one of the most surprising championship changes of his WWE career wasn’t supposed to happen.Looking back at his United States Championship match against Kevin Owens at WWE Battleground 2017, Styles explained how one in-ring mistake unexpectedly changed the planned finish.The former champion admitted he initially believed the referee had made an incorrect call. He then discovered the replay told a different story.AJ Styles admits his shoulder st
  
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• WWE’s Seth Rollins Takes Part in Als Ice Bucket Challenge for Chris Johnson

  11-07-2026 02:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins recently stepped away from the squared circle to support an important cause, joining former NFL linebacker Manti Te’o for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.The video, shared by Good Morning Football, honored former NFL running back Chris Johnson while raising awareness of ALS.While the challenge ended with plenty of ice-cold water, the heartfelt message behind it took center stage and showed a different side of the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion.Seth Rollin
  
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• WWE Star Explains Shawn Michaels and Triple H’s Different Booking Styles

  11-07-2026 02:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rising WWE star Je’Von Evans has shared the biggest difference between the booking styles of Shawn Michaels in NXT and Triple H on the main roster. He gave an insight into how both men approach wrestling.Evans spent two years in NXT under Michaels before moving to RAW on January 5, 2026. Since then, the Young OG has become one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars.Je’Von Evans explains Shawn Michaels’ and Triple H’s creative approachesSpeaking on ROAR Arou
  
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• Dakota Kai (Charlie) Announces Engagement to Former WWE Star

  11-07-2026 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Dakota Kai has announced her engagement to Karl Fredericks.Kai, who also goes by Charlie, shared the happy news during a recent episode of the ZELVX and CHARLIE GIRL podcast, which she co-hosts with former WWE star Zelina Vega. She revealed that Fredericks proposed on their second anniversary, although things didn’t go exactly as he had planned.Even with a few unexpected problems, the night ended with Kai saying “yes.”Dakota K
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jul 10

  11-07-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include Finn Balor taking on Tama Tonga, United StatesChampion Trick Williams clashes with Carmelo Hayes in non-title action, and new Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk returns. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.WWE SmackDown Card:
  Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk returnsFinn Bálor vs. Tama TongaTrick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
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• Former WWE Star Learned He Was Winning the World Title 2 Hours Before the Match

  10-07-2026 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Great Khali recently revealed when WWE told him about winning the World Heavyweight Championship. The WWE Hall of Famer said he found out only two hours before the match.Back in 2007, Edge vacated the WWE World Heavyweight Championship because of injury. WWE held a 20-man battle royal on SmackDown in which Khali eliminated Batista and Kane to win the title for the first and only time in his career.The Great Khali found out about his WWE title win just hours beforeSpeaking o
  
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• Vince McMahon Tried To Kill Former WWE Champion’s Character After He Considered Leaving

  10-07-2026 22:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Great Khali recently claimed Vince McMahon changed his WWE character after learning he wanted to leave the company. The Hall of Famer alleged WWE turned him from a dominant monster into a comedy act to weaken his character.The Great Khali believes Vince McMahon tried to kill his characterSpeaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Khali said, “I just say ‘I don’t want to work more in WWE.’ After WWE found out, he thinking, ‘Khali want to leave. H
  
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• The Rock Lands New Movie Role as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia

  10-07-2026 22:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock has landed a major new movie role. The WWE legend will star in and produce the upcoming action-drama Free Byrd, directed by Academy Award nominee Greg Kwedar.Variety has confirmed Kwedar will direct the film and rewrite the screenplay. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity will produce the project alongside Seven Bucks Productions, Fifth Season, Ethos, and producer Gil Netter.What is Dwayne Johnson’s new movie Free Byrd about?The Rock will play a Las
  
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• Backstage Update on Why Oba Femi Turned Down His WWE Title Shot

  10-07-2026 22:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi won the 2026 King of the Ring tournament, which earned him a world title match at WWE SummerSlam. However, he gave up that opportunity on WWE RAW.Femi shocked WWE fans after turning down his guaranteed world title match. The King of the Ring winner instead chose Brock Lesnar for a Hell in a Cell match. The decision surprised many fans watching the show. Many fans have wondered why WWE booked the title shot this way.WWE reportedly always planned for Oba Femi to reject h
  
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• Karen Jarrett Says Jeff Jarrett Tried To Save Her Marriage to Kurt Angle During TNA Run

  10-07-2026 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karen Jarrett recently opened up about the end of her marriage to Kurt Angle during TNA Wrestling. The comments appear in the upcoming Dark Side of the Ring episode covering Jeff Jarrett and the early years of TNA.The episode’s teaser also features Jeff Jarrett, who recalls trying to help save Karen and Kurt’s marriage before their relationship eventually began.Karen Jarrett reveals Jeff Jarrett urged her to stay with Kurt AngleKaren Jarrett said the
  
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• Former WWE Champion Reveals Scrapped Plan To Regain Gold at WrestleMania 38

  10-07-2026 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E recently revealed WWE had very different plans for his WWE Championship reign before WrestleMania 38. The former champion said he was originally set to lose the title to Seth Rollins before winning it back at WWE WrestleMania 38.However, those plans completely changed after several creative changes and other unforeseen events.Big E reveals WWE’s original WrestleMania 38 championship planSpeaking with Sam Roberts, Big E said WWE initially planned for him to face Seth
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Reveals Why His Historic WWE Feud With Chyna Worked

  10-07-2026 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett and Chyna shared one of WWE’s most memorable rivalries during the Attitude Era. Back in 1999, Jarrett dropped the Intercontinental Championship to Chyna in his final WWF match before leaving for WCW.The historic title change made Chyna the first and only woman to win the Intercontinental Championship. Years later, Jarrett explained why the storyline connected so well with fans and still gets remembered today.Jeff Jarrett explains why his WWE f
  
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• Andrade’s Latest AEW Ringside Kiss Guest Makes Her Intentions Clear

  10-07-2026 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Andrade‘s ringside interaction on AEW Dynamite quickly caught fans’ attention last month. The woman involved, Emily Jaye, has now addressed the viral moment and admitted she would not mind hearing from the AEW star again.The moment happened during Andrade’s match against DK Vandu, when Jaye kissed him on the cheek before taking a selfie at ringside.Emily Jaye responds to her viral AEW moment with AndradeSpeaking with Muscle Man Malcolm, Emily Jaye was asked ab
  
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• Former WWE Champion Sees Bigger Story Behind Sami Zayn’s Nine-Day Title Reign

  10-07-2026 20:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion AJ Styles sees a bigger story behind Sami Zayn’s nine-day title reign.Styles recently addressed Sami Zayn dropping the Undisputed WWE Championship to CM Punk on a recent episode of his Phenomenally Retro Podcast. He said he believes Zayn’s short title reign might lead to a character change for him and a three-way match for the title against Punk and Cody Rhodes. Accordingly, he urged people to remain patient and let the story unfold.&ldq
  
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