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• Latest Update on AJ Lee’s WWE Return Status — Report

  10-06-2026 06:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee’s WWE return in 2025 was one of the biggest surprises in recent wrestling history. After being away from the ring for a decade, she returned in September 2025 and started feuding with Becky Lynch. However, after disappearing from WWE following WrestleMania 42, a new report suggests fans may have to wait a while before seeing her again.Lee has not appeared on WWE programming since losing the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Lynch on Night One of Wr
  
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• TNA Dark Side Of The Ring Took Emotional Toll On WWE Hall Of Famer’s Wife

  10-06-2026 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer and TNA co-founder Jeff Jarrett peels back the curtain on his wife’s reaction to Dark Side of the Ring filming.Next month, Season 7 of Dark Side of The Ring will kick off with a three-part deep dive special into TNA Wrestling and its co-founder Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett himself has already confirmed his involvement in the project, as have former TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz.On the recent episode of My World with Jeff Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett noted that his wife,
  
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• NWA Champion Mike Mondo Shows Off Dramatic Body Transformation

  10-06-2026 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NWA‘s Mike Mondo shows off an impressive two-year body transformation.Reigning NWA National Champion Mike Mondo took to X/Twitter to post a side-by-side photo comparison showcasing his impressive two-year body transformation between May 2024 and June 2026. Mondo noted that he wanted to share his transformation as a message of hope and inspiration to people who want to improve their health but are struggling.Mike Mondo shared that his transformation is a result of consiste
  
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• Wrestling Legend Explains Why He Abandoned His Iconic Look In WWE

  10-06-2026 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wrestling legend Taz recently explained why he dropped his iconic ECW look after joining WWE.Taz signed with WWE in 1999. Instead of keeping his classic ECW look, he switched to sleeveless shirts and track pants. The change helped create a different identity on WWE television.The topic came up after footage from a 2002 WWE dark match resurfaced online. The match featured Brock Lesnar and Batista teaming up against Taz and Spike Dudley. A fan shared the clip on X and wrote, &ldq
  
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• Vince McMahon Associate Makes Bold Claim About WWE Merger Lawsuit

  10-06-2026 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has reportedly reached a settlement in a major shareholder lawsuit related to WWE’s merger with UFC.The settlement ends the case before trial. It also prevents further court examination of the negotiations that led to the formation of TKO Group. The lawsuit had drawn attention to deleted Signal messages, which became a notable issue during the proceedings.Following news of the settlement, Fightful Select reported receiving a statement fro
  
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• AEW Star Started Wrestling To Prove Her Mom Wrong

  10-06-2026 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Skye Blue recently shared how her wrestling journey began, which was to prove her mom wrong. Blue joined AEW in 2021 and since then, she has gained experience. She has also become a regular face on the roster.Speaking on Close Up with Renee Paquette, Skye Blue recalled how wrestling first caught her attention. “So my parents have been fans their whole life, so it was always on in the house. But I didn’t really get into it until I was in high school.”&
  
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• NXT Star Sparks WWE Main Roster Call-Up Speculation After Title Loss

  10-06-2026 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Tatum Paxley dropped her championship this week. Paxley put the NXT Women’s North American title on the line against Zaria. The two stars had been feuding for weeks. Their rivalry finally came to an end on NXT.The match saw Zaria take control late. She planted Paxley with an F5 on the floor. Back in the ring, she blasted her with a Spear before hitting another F5 to score the pinfall victory and capture the WWE NXT Women’s North American Championship.WW
  
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• TNA Star Says He’s The Definition of Overlooked and Underappreciated

  10-06-2026 15:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This TNA star is using a surprising statistic to back up his claim of being overlooked and underappreciated.Jason Hotch and John Skyler are collectively known as The Great Hands in TNA Wrestling. Alongside Tasha Steelz and Special Agent 0, the duo are members of Mustafa Ali’s Order 4 faction.Despite being one of the more established teams in TNA, The Great Hands have not received a TNA World Tag Team Championship opportunity in quite some time. In fact, their last title shot came at Again
  
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• CM Punk’s Next TV Appearance Announced Amid WWE Absence

  10-06-2026 15:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk’s next television appearance has been announced.Punk has been away from WWE television for several weeks. His absence sparked plenty of speculation among fans. Recent reports shed more light on the situation. WWE reportedly planned the break ahead of time. The company still has major plans for Punk and could bring him back before SummerSlam.CM Punk’s next TV appearance announcedAccording to PWInsider, CM Punk will appear
  
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• MJF Reveals Rare Footage From His Childhood ‘Sprawl God’ Days

  10-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF is giving fans a rare glimpse into his childhood wrestling days.On X, the AEW World Champion reacted to a fan account that reposted an old clip of him competing in an amateur wrestling tournament during his youth.After revealing that he “won the tournament that day” and calling himself the “sprawl god,” Friedman shared a video of himself executing a takedown on his opponent.One user in the comments joked about MJF competing without headgear, while an
  
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• WWE’s Brie Bella Calls Out SeaWorld In New PETA Campaign

  10-06-2026 06:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella has partnered with PETA for a new campaign criticizing SeaWorld’s treatment of marine animals.The WWE Hall of Famer, who grew up in San Diego, is using her platform to speak out about the conditions faced by orcas, dolphins, and other marine mammals living in captivity. As part of the campaign, Bella took part in a photoshoot that aimed to show how little space these animals have compared to their vast natural habitat.Brie Bella speaks out on
  
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• Adam Copeland Credited For Helping AEW Star Through Injury Recovery

  10-06-2026 05:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recovering from a serious injury emerged as one of the toughest challenges Skye Blue had faced, both physically and mentally. Fortunately, the AEW star received valuable advice from veteran wrestler Adam Copeland that helped make the process easier.Blue suffered a career-threatening broken ankle on July 20, 2024. She broke her fibula and went through major surgery and nine months of recovery.Adam Copeland shared insight from his own injury recovery to Skye BlueDuring a recent i
  
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• Major Championship Changes Hands on WWE NXT

  10-06-2026 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 9 episode of WWE NXT saw Zaria emerge as the new NXT Women’s North American Champion after defeating Tatum Paxley. The victory caps off a rivalry that had been building for several weeks.Things started on May 19 when Paxley defended the championship against Lizzy Rain. After the match, Zaria attacked both women and made it clear she wanted the title.The rivalry heated up even more on June 2 when she defeated Lizzy Rain. After trying to continue the attack, she wa
  
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• John Cena’s Wrestling Move Gets Called Stiff By WWE Hall of Famer

  10-06-2026 04:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Van Dam recently reflected on one of the most memorable matches of his career and, in the process, shared an interesting assessment of a move used by John Cena.
  The WWE Hall of Famer revisited their iconic WWE Championship clash while discussing career highlights for a new WWE Vault retrospective video.The conversation centered around the historic ECW One Night Stand event on June 11, 2006, where Van Dam defeated Cena to capture his first WWE Championship. While recalling t
  
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• WWE’s Shiloh Hill Attacked After Being Crowned First-Ever Mr. NXT

  10-06-2026 04:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first-ever Mr. NXT Pageant crowned a winner on the June 9 episode of WWE NXT, but the celebration didn’t last long. What began as a lighthearted competition between Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels quickly turned into one of the night’s most personal confrontations.The pageant served as the latest chapter in a rivalry that had been building for weeks.
  After repeatedly promoting himself as the rightful “Mr. NXT,” Hill found himself challenged by Angels,
  
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• WATCH: MJF’s Knee Injury Caught on Camera During AEW Dynamite Match

  10-06-2026 03:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW World Champion MJF has given fans a positive update on the knee injury he suffered earlier this month on AEW Dynamite. Now, new footage has revealed exactly when the injury happened.MJF was injured during his AEW World Championship match against Rush on the June 3 episode of AEW Dynamite. At first, many fans thought the injury happened during the brutal Tombstone Piledriver spot on the barricade. However, it is now clear that the injury actually occurred earlier in the matc
  
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• Kit Wilson Returns to WWE NXT for Unique Role

  10-06-2026 03:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kit Wilson made an unexpected return to WWE NXT on the June 9, 2026 episode of the brand, but it wasn’t for a match or a storyline confrontation.Instead, the SmackDown star found himself playing a very different role as NXT rolled out one of its most unusual competitions to date.The appearance was notable for more than just the segment itself. It marked Wilson’s first return to the WWE Performance Center for an NXT broadcast in 1,139 days, ending a gap of more than
  
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• Rey Mysterio Admits Infamous WCW Kevin Nash Spot Was His Idea

  10-06-2026 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio recently reflected on his infamous WCW “lawn dart” spot involving Kevin Nash. Interestingly, he admitted that it was his idea despite knowing the obvious risks.The WWE Hall of Famer was a young wrestler at the time, focused on making every segment as memorable as possible and wasn’t thinking much about the risks.Rey Mysterio never expected his WCW’s “Lawn Dart” moment to become wrestling historyDuring his recent appea
  
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• New Update on Roman Reigns Vs. Cody Rhodes After WWE’s Recent Tease

  10-06-2026 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE recently fueled speculation about another showdown between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes after the two champions crossed paths backstage at Clash in Italy.However, a new report suggests fans shouldn’t expect that blockbuster match anytime soon.The staredown immediately grabbed attention because of the history between the World Heavyweight Champion and the Undisputed WWE Champion.
  With both men standing tall after successful title defenses in Turin on May 31, many viewe
  
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• CM Punk’s WWE Absence Not Due to Lack of Creative Plans — Report

  10-06-2026 02:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk has been absent from WWE television for more than five weeks. This has led to widespread speculation about his status following WrestleMania 42. However, a new report suggests his time away has little to do with a lack of direction and much more to do with timing.The former World Heavyweight Champion last appeared on the April 20 episode of Monday Night Raw, one night after losing the title to Roman Reigns in the Night Two main event of WrestleMania 42.
  During that appearance, Punk hint
  
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• WATCH: WWE Star Attacks Natalya at Hart Dungeon After Weeks of Tension

  10-06-2026 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The rivalry between Natalya and Jaida Parker has now gone beyond WWE NXT, as Parker recently attacked the veteran star inside the famous Hart Dungeon.Natalya has spent years training young wrestlers at the Hart Dungeon. Known for its connection to the Hart family, the gym has helped shape the careers of many wrestlers over the years. But recently, it became the scene of a heated confrontation.Jaida Parker sends a message after attacking Natalya in front of her studentsNatalya s
  
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• WWE Legend Sabu Carried a Weapon in His Boot for Protection

  10-06-2026 02:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A revealing story about the late Sabu has surfaced thanks to longtime tag team partner and WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam.
  While revisiting one of the most important matches of his career, Van Dam shared a little-known detail about the hardcore icon that sheds light on how seriously he approached his personal safety.The comments came during a recent WWE Vault retrospective video in which RVD looked back at his ECW World Television Championship victory on April 4, 1998.The match
  
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• EC3 Reveals Reason He Is Missing From TNA TV

  10-06-2026 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  EC3 has finally addressed questions surrounding his disappearance from TNA programming. His remarks end weeks of speculation after his last appearance on the May 7 episode of Thursday Night iMPACT.While the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion hasn’t been seen on television since then, his explanation suggests there may be more strategy than mystery behind the absence.The last time fans saw EC3, he was involved in a brutal No Disqualification match against Eric Young.
  Th
  
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• Brooke Hogan Claims Someone Turned Hulk Hogan Against Her Amid Death Investigation Debate

  10-06-2026 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The discussion around Hulk Hogan’s death has taken a more personal turn. Brooke Hogan opened up about her difficult relationship with her father in the years before he passed away. Although the Clearwater Police Department has officially closed the case and ruled Hogan’s death a natural one, Brooke believes the investigation should have been more thorough.Brooke has recently questioned how the Clearwater Police Department handled the investigation into Hogan&rsq
  
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• AEW’s MJF Shares Positive Update on Knee Injury Recovery

  10-06-2026 01:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW World Champion MJF has offered a promising update on the knee injury he suffered earlier this month. He suggested that his recovery may be progressing faster than some expected.The champion addressed fans directly through a video posted on Instagram, though in classic MJF fashion, the update came with plenty of character-driven humor.Filming from an ice plunge tub, MJF discussed the injury that occurred during his successful AEW World Title defense against Rush on the June
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 9

  10-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include the Mr. NXT Pageant featuring Tristan Angels against Shiloh Hill, Kendal Grey clashing with Kelani Jordan in a NXT Women’s Championship #1 contenders match, Fraxiom taking on Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar, an NXT Championship #1 Championship match pitting Mason Rook against Naraku, and Zaria challenging Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the
  
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• Matt Riddle Reveals Vince McMahon’s First Impression of Him

  10-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle has been very open about his time in WWE. Recently, the wrestling star revealed his first time meeting Vince McMahon, and what the latter thought of him.
  Speaking to Scott Fishman of TV Insider in a recent interview, Riddle recalled his first time meeting McMahon. He said that initially, McMahon viewed him as a “goof,” but Riddle said even if he was, he could compete, which is something he said WWE often is hesitant to understand.“I think a lot of
  
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• LA Knight Reacts to Critics Using His Age Against Him

  09-06-2026 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight is no stranger to criticism. However, one thing he bucks back on is those who would downplay him due to his age.
  Speaking to Chris Van Vliet, the topic of LA Knight’s age was brought up. The star, 43, said that it’s understandable, but that he believes he’s in much better shape, even more than some of his younger co-stars.“Yeah, I get it, though, because I think a lot of guys who are my age, and even a lot of guys who are younger than me, they&
  
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• WWE Headquarters Flag Installed as Symbol of Freedom Linked to Fire Incident

  09-06-2026 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An American flag at WWE Headquarters that reportedly caused widespread power outages in Connecticut following a weekend storm was installed by former CEO Vince McMahon.According to the Stamford Advocate, strong winds tore a large American flag from WWE Headquarters on Saturday night. The flag flew into nearby power lines and an initial fire was reported, followed by major power outages for local customers.
  The incident initially caused nearly 5,000
  
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• WWE Star Chelsea Green Reacts To Role In Horror-Thriller ‘Red Wedding’

  09-06-2026 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has reacted to being cast in a horror thriller alongside Rory Culkin.The former WWE Women’s United States Champion has joined the cast of Josh Stolberg’s Red Wedding. Green first broke the news during a conversation with Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Candace Cordelia ahead of WrestleMania 42.“I’m gonna tell what I’m most excited for. I would do anything with anybody. I feel the same way about acting as I do
  
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