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• Leon Slater Pushed Hard for Singles Match With AJ Styles

  05-06-2026 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Leon Slater says he’s not sure how close he got to a singles match with AJ Styles, but he was certainly doing his best to make it happen.
  Slater spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his relationship with Styles, who he shared a memorable in-ring moment with at Slammiversary 2025. Styles put Slater over in a “passing of the torch” segment, and many fans speculated that the two might eventually have a match against
  
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• Ronda Rousey Reacts to Becky Lynch’s Claim She Considered MMA After WWE Beatdown

  05-06-2026 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ronda Rousey reacts to Becky Lynch‘s comments about considering an MMA career.During her recent appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story podcast, Becky Lynch looked back at her rivalry with Ronda Rousey in 2019. She revealed that taking a beatdown from Rousey at one point during the feud made her think she could transition into MMA. However, Lynch noted that feeling lasted for only a week.“You know wrestling her [Ro
  
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• Referee Cleared To Return After Scary In-Ring Medical Emergency

  05-06-2026 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Referee Dallas Edwards has announced that he’s cleared to return after suffering a seizure in the ring.Dallas Edwards suffered a seizure during an OVW Rise taping on March 12, 2026, after wrestler Brendan Balling collided with him when he attempted a flying forearm on his opponent, Tony Evans. In a planned spot, the latter pulled Edwards in front of him, but Balling landed hard on the official.The wrestlers faced severe backlash for continuing the match after kicking the referee out of th
  
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• Canadian Wrestling Veteran The Great Kasaki Passes Away at 48

  05-06-2026 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Canadian wrestling veteran The Great Kasaki (real name Anthony Fujimura) has passed away at the age of 48.All-Star Wrestling shared the unfortunate news on X/Twitter and paid an emotional tribute, highlighting his humor, creativity, passion, and mentorship while sending condolences to his family and friends.“ASW is profoundly disheartened to inform our fans that we have lost an ASW legend this week, The Great Kasaki. Sometimes The Weight on one’s shoulders cannot be understood. Anth
  
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• Chinese Robot in Clown Wig Roundhouse Kicks Child in Viral Video

  05-06-2026 16:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Footage of a robotics demonstration has gone viral after the robot kicked a child in the stomach. The incident took place at a Xinjiang tourist attraction while spectators were gathered for a robotics demonstration. The robot, wearing a blue clown wig, was performing martial arts moves before it kicked a young boy in the stomach.
  It’s unclear what went wrong and caused the robot to kick the boy. Perhaps the robot was attempting to do a YES! Kick. Maybe it wanted to do Kofi Kings
  
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• WWE Veteran Roasts His Son Over John Cena Tribute Post

  05-06-2026 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE General Manager William Regal recently reacted to John Cena sharing a photo of his son, NXT star Charlie Dempsey. While many fans speculated about the meaning behind Cena’s post, Regal took the opportunity to poke fun at his son in a humorous response.John Cena is known for posting cryptic images on social media. Without captions or explanations. His latest post featured Charlie Dempsey. It quickly led fans to wonder whether the NXT star could be conne
  
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• ‘Absolute Garbage’: TNA Fans Furious After Knockouts Champion Loses to Male Wrestler

  05-06-2026 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode of TNA Impact had a match that has the company’s fans seeing red.Thursday’s episode of TNA Impact was headlined by the Wicked Garden Match between The Hardys and The Righteous. The show also featured Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell vs. Stacks and Arianna Grace, and Lei Ying Lee vs. Mr. Elegance.
  The match between Lee, the current TNA Knockouts Champion, and Mr. Elegance got a fairly negative response from fans, mostly because Le
  
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• Roman Reigns Called An ‘Idiot’ Over Bold WWE World Title Claim

  05-06-2026 15:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins recently blasted Roman Reigns over comments involving the WWE World Heavyweight title. Rollins strongly disagreed with Roman Reigns’ claim that he made the title more relevant.Seth Rollins fires back at Roman Reigns’ WWE World Title claimRoman Reigns won the World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk at WWE WrestleMania 42. Punk had previously captured the title from Jey Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Seth Rollins who was the title holder be
  
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• Top WWE Star Almost Considered MMA After Taking A Beating From Ronda Rousey

  05-06-2026 14:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s Champion Becky Lynch recently reflected on a surprising moment involving Ronda Rousey. While discussing their physical encounters in WWE, Lynch revealed that she briefly considered the idea of trying mixed martial arts. After taking a beating from the former UFC champion.Becky Lynch says Ronda Rousey briefly made her consider MMARonda Rousey made a major impact in WWE following her debut at the 2018 Royal Rumble. She later teamed with Kurt Angle to face
  
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• Former WWE Star Was Called ‘Dumb’ For Dating CM Punk

  05-06-2026 14:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Maria Kanellis revealed that some top names in WWE criticized her for dating CM Punk back in the day.Kanellis and Punk were together while both were part of WWE’s developmental system in Ohio Valley Wrestling. At the time, Punk was still building his reputation on the independent wrestling scene. According to Kanellis, many established names in WWE looked down on independent wrestlers and they also looked down on Punk.Maria Kanellis recalls bei
  
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• WWE’s Sol Ruca Gets Unexpected Invitation To Iconic Wrestling School

  05-06-2026 14:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sol Ruca has become one of WWE’s most exciting stars because of her athletic ability and high-flying style. The WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion uses a unique mix of acrobatics and wrestling skills.Her finishing move is the Sol Snatcher. It stands out as one of the most impressive moves on the roster. Over the past few months, Ruca has faced top names like Becky Lynch, Iyo Sky, and Liv Morgan.Despite already becoming the Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
  
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• WATCH: Jeff Hardy Poisoned During Wild TNA Wicked Garden Match

  05-06-2026 06:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first-ever Wicked Garden Match delivered exactly what TNA promised on the June 4 episode of TNA iMPACT! However, it was a disturbing scene involving Jeff Hardy at the end of the match that became the highlight of the show.The Hardys faced The Righteous in the main event in a wild match that mixed the Broken Universe style with hardcore wrestling. The ring and ringside area were decorated with flowers, while barbed wire-covered structures surrounded the ring. With
  
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• WATCH: Jeff Hardy Left Foaming at the Mouth After Disturbing TNA Segment

  05-06-2026 06:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first-ever Wicked Garden Match delivered exactly what TNA promised on the June 4 episode of TNA iMPACT! However, it was a disturbing scene involving Jeff Hardy at the end of the match that became the highlight of the show.The Hardys faced The Righteous in the main event in a wild match that mixed the Broken Universe style with hardcore wrestling. The ring and ringside area were decorated with flowers, while barbed wire-covered structures surrounded the ring. With
  
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• LA Knight Explains Dip In WWE Crowd Reactions Toward Him

  05-06-2026 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For the last few years, not many WWE Superstars have connected with fans the way LA Knight has. His catchphrases became popular, arenas regularly chanted his name on his cue, and many fans saw him as one of WWE’s most naturally popular stars. However, Knight recently admitted that while the support is still there, the crowd reaction is not quite as loud as it was during the peak of his rise.Speaking with Chris Van Vliet, Knight addressed the change in crowd reactions. He
  
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• AEW Dynamite Ends With Unusual Pride Month Message

  05-06-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Dynamite ended with an unexpected message this week as commentator Excalibur used the show’s final moments to show support for Pride Month. The sign-off got fans talking online, with many praising AEW for openly supporting the LGBTQ+ community.As the June 3, 2026 episode of Dynamite came to a close, Excalibur changed AEW’s usual ending line and said, “Fix your hearts or die. This is All Elite Wrestling!”Excalibur references iconic Twin Peaks quote to support LGBTQ+ c
  
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• Braun Strowman Lays Out Condition for WWE Return

  05-06-2026 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Braun Strowman has opened the door to a WWE return, but the former Universal Champion made it clear that any comeback would come with one major condition attached.Speaking during a recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, Strowman discussed life after WWE, his growing television career, and whether fans could eventually see him step back inside the squared circle.
  While he didn’t rule out another run, he suggested it would take the right offer to pull him away from
  
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• Becky Lynch Explains Fan Backlash to Seth Rollins’ WWE Injury Angle

  05-06-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch managed to fool the wrestling world with one of WWE’s biggest storylines of 2025. What looked like a serious knee injury for Rollins eventually turned into a shocking championship win at SummerSlam. Nevertheless, it wasn’t smooth sailing, since the storyline invited backlash from some fans who felt they had been tricked.The story began in July 2025 when Rollins appeared to suffer a serious knee injury during a match against LA Knight at
  
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• Becky Lynch Reveals Former WWE Star Was a Huge Hit With Female Fans

  05-06-2026 04:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Becky Lynch recently shared a humorous backstage story involving Bryan Danielson and a former WWE star who consistently generated some of the loudest reactions from female fans in attendance.Speaking on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast, Lynch recalled how Danielson turned crowd reactions into an unofficial science project during his time in WWE.While the surveys were lighthearted, they revealed an interesting answer about one superstar’s populari
  
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• Several WWE-Linked Stars Unexpectedly Pulled From Upcoming Indie Event

  05-06-2026 04:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Several WWE-linked talents have unexpectedly been removed from Dreamwave Wrestling’s upcoming All Star Weekend. This leaves the promotion scrambling to adjust multiple advertised matches just weeks before the event.Dreamwave Wrestling announced the changes on social media (X). The promotion revealed that a WWE-related obligation will prevent several scheduled competitors from appearing at the June 19-20 weekend in LaSalle, Illinois.The full nature of the obligation has not come to light.
  
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• WWE Tightens Rules on Ring Gear Approval — REPORT

  05-06-2026 03:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new backstage report has shed light on WWE’s approach to ring attire. The company reportedly implemented stricter approval procedures for gear used by its talent.The update emerged during a recent Fightful Select Answers Q&A. Questions about WWE’s long-standing equipment and attire checks led to new details about how performers can present themselves on television and at live events.While the full scope of the policy remains unclear, it appears the company is
  
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• New Update Emerges on Sheamus Amid WWE Injury Absence

  05-06-2026 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE fans may finally have a reason to feel hopeful about Sheamus‘ return. The former world champion has been out of action since November 2025, but a recent injury update hints that he could be getting closer to an in-ring comeback.Sheamus last competed on an episode of RAW from Madison Square Garden, where he teamed with John Cena and Rey Mysterio to defeat Finn Bálor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh. It was Cena’s final RAW appearance before retirement.Ju
  
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• AEW Star to Replace MJF at Upcoming Event After Injury Update

  05-06-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A significant change has been made to Beyond Wrestling’s upcoming “Break The Walls Down” event after an injury update sidelined one of the promotion’s originally advertised headliners.MJF had been scheduled to face Bobby Orlando on the June 5 card in Cranston, Rhode Island.However, following events on this week’s AEW Dynamite, those plans became subject to change. This created a last-minute opening that Beyond Wrestling quickly moved to fill.Andrad
  
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• WWE Veteran Threatened to Drive His Truck Through a Wall to Catch Fugitive

  05-06-2026 03:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Steve Blackman earned a reputation as one of the toughest people in the locker room during his wrestling days. Years after leaving WWE, it seems that same tough mindset has helped him succeed as a bail bondsman.Speaking on the Stories of Briscoe and Bradshaw podcast, Blackman shared a couple of incredible stories from his 18 years working in the bail bonds business in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Steve Blackman reveals the extreme measures he used to catch bail jump
  
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• La Knight Reveals WWE Scrapped WrestleMania Plans at the Last Minute

  05-06-2026 03:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight has opened up about a frustrating moment in his WWE career. He revealed that plans for him to appear at WrestleMania 39 were reportedly canceled just days before the event.Speaking on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Knight recalled being told for months to promote WrestleMania’s return to Los Angeles. Nevertheless, he discovered at the eleventh hour that whatever WWE had planned for him was no longer happening.While exact details remain unclear, the revelation she
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Says Vince McMahon Scandal Changed Daughter’s WWE Plans

  05-06-2026 02:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon has revealed that one of her daughters once appeared to be on a path toward the wrestling business. However, a difficult period for the family ultimately changed the direction of those plans.Speaking on a recent episode of her What’s Your Story? podcast alongside Becky Lynch, McMahon discussed whether any of her children were interested in following the family’s footsteps into WWE.While the answer wasn’t a flat-out no, she explained that cir
  
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• WATCH: Seth Rollins Uses Fan’s Crutch as a Weapon at WWE Event

  05-06-2026 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s European Summer Tour 2026 rolled into Madrid, Spain, and fans got to see a wild moment involving Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker during a live event.Rollins vs. Breakker happened under Street Fight rules. Both wrestlers took their battle out of the ring and eventually went into the crowd. One of the biggest highlights came when Rollins started utilizing stuff from the crowd as weapons.Seth Rollins turns a fan’s crutch into a weapon against Bron Breakke
  
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• Two Longtime AEW Stars Exit The Company After Nearly Six Years — REPORT

  05-06-2026 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two familiar names from AEW’s early years have reportedly reached the end of their run with the company.
  According to a new report, a veteran tag team that helped shape AEW’s growing roster since 2019 is now officially exploring life outside the promotion.Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reports that The Butcher and The Blade have departed AEW after their contracts recently expired.
  The report states that AEW chose not to offer either wrestler a contract exten
  
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• Ryback Shares His Take on CM Punk’s Physique Amid Steroid Claims

  05-06-2026 01:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk’s recent physical transformation has become one of the biggest talking points in wrestling. Fans and even fellow wrestlers have been discussing how the former World Heavyweight Champion managed to put so much muscle on at 47 years old. As speculation about steroids continues to spread online, former WWE star Ryback has stepped in to defend Punk.After losing to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42, Punk took time away from WWE and focused heavily on his fitness. Photos
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Reveals Sol Ruca’s Biggest Challenge As Champion

  05-06-2026 00:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has explained one of the biggest challenges Sol Ruca could face as her rise on the main roster continues.Ruca made her main roster debut following WrestleMania 42. Since then, she has already shared the ring with stars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, and Iyo Sky. This past weekend at WWE Clash in Italy, Ruca scored the biggest win of her career. She defeated Becky Lynch to capture the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, marking her first tit
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card for June 4

  05-06-2026 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our TNA iMPACT results for tonight feature The Hardys taking on The Righteous in a Wicked Garden Match, Eddie Edwards battling BDE, Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell facing Stacks and Arianna Grace in mixed tag team action, Lei Ying Lee squaring off against Mr. Elegance, and much more.TNA iMPACT Card
  The Hardys vs. The Righteous – Wicked Garden MatchEddie Edwards (with Alisha Edwards) vs. BDESantino Marella and Indi Hartwell vs. Stacks and Arianna GraceAJ Franci
  
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