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• Location Confirmed for 2015 WWE SummerSlam Pay-Per-View, Updated Brackets for New Japan Cup

  05-03-2015 14:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  SummerSlam Location Confirmed The New York Daily News is reporting that this year’s WWE SummerSlam will indeed be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY for the first time ever. Originally, SummerSlam was to be held at the IZOD Center in New Jersey, but plans changed after the city announced plans to demolish the venue.  The […]
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• Alexa Bliss Reacts to Tom Brady Potentially Competing in WWE

  22-07-2026 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss believes Tom Brady would quickly discover just how demanding WWE can be if the NFL legend eventually steps into the ring.Speaking with TMZ Sports, the former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion was asked about reports that Brady and WWE are in talks over a potential partnership that could ultimately lead to the seven-time Super Bowl champion competing for the company.Bliss welcomed the idea, saying she enjoys seeing athletes and celebrities experience what it takes
  
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• Young Bucks Comment on Potential Match With The New Day in AEW

  22-07-2026 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks address the possibility of wrestling Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.The dream match between The Young Bucks and The New Day could soon become a reality as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods now prepare for free agency. Like fans, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) have been clamoring for the high-profile tag team faceoff for years. That’s why it comes as no surprise to learn that they’re especially thrilled to see where the former WWE Tag Team Champ
  
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• Tony Khan Reacts To WWE’s Predatory Practice of Scheduling Events Against AEW

  22-07-2026 21:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan shares his reaction to WWE’s “predatory practice” of counterprogramming AEW shows.AEW President Tony Khan recently appeared on the Battleground Podcast ahead of the Redemption pay-per-view this Sunday. During the conversation, the host asked him about WWE’s recent announcement of a Worlds Collide event in Chicago on Saturday, September 26, intended to counterprogram All Out, which is happening on the same date and in the same city.The host aske
  
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• Pat McAfee’s Debut Album Announcement Draws ‘Polarizing’ Reaction

  22-07-2026 20:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pat McAfee is entering a new chapter of his career with the announcement of his debut album, “The Diary of a Polarizing Figure,” but the reveal has already sparked a divided reaction online.The former WWE personality announced that the album will be released on August 14, 2026, explaining that the project will address the criticism and public narratives surrounding him throughout his career.“For as long as I can remember my mere existence has made people hate
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 41 Celebrity Escorted From Nightclub After Altercation

  22-07-2026 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A WWE WrestleMania 41 celebrity was reportedly escorted from a New York City nightclub following an alleged altercation.TMZ released footage showing Travis Scott being removed from Zero Bond after the incident. According to reports, the confrontation involved an individual allegedly recording him, while members of his entourage were accused of throwing bottles during the altercation. NBA star Jordan Clarkson reportedly attempted to step in and help de-escalate the situation, with the footage al
  
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• Logan Paul Pitched a WWE Match with Conor McGregor

  22-07-2026 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul says he pitched a WWE match with Conor McGregor.WWE’s Logan Paul recently had former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley as a guest on his IMPAULSIVE podcast. During the conversation, they addressed Conor McGregor’s MMA return and shocking loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 earlier this month.Logan Paul took a jab at Conor McGregor, saying he’s incapable of fighting in the octagon anymore. He also referred to McGregor recently taking a shot a
  
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• WWE Gives Fans the Chance to Choose Liv Morgan’s SummerSlam Wardrobe

  22-07-2026 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan is putting the power in the hands of the WWE fans.Ahead of her WWE Women’s World Championship match at SummerSlam, Morgan revealed that her gear for the premium live was still up in the air. That’s because its design will be personally selected by the fans through an online vote.Morgan detailed this opportunity, which is presented by Wingstop, in a new video.“WWE Universe, it’s the greatest of all time, Liv Morgan. Wingstop is here to present
  
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• Samoa Joe Admits He Took an Infamous Deathmatch Booking to ‘Get Some Ass’

  22-07-2026 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Samoa Joe admits he accepted his infamous 2005 Necro Butcher booking only because he wanted to “get some ass.”Necro Butcher, who is synonymous with deathmatch wrestling, had one of his most famous non-deathmatch contests against Samoa Joe at IWA Mid-South’s Something To Prove event in June 2005. However, the match, which blended two styles of wrestling, wasn’t without extreme moments and became a cult classic.
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• American Gladiators’ J-Rod And MLW’s Josh Bishop Among WWE SummerSlam Tryout Names

  22-07-2026 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new crop of WWE hopefuls will soon come together.The next round of WWE tryouts will take place in the midst of 2026 SummerSlam festivities, which is set for next week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Several familiar names have confirmed their participation so far, including MLW World Tag Team Champion Josh Bishop and American Gladiators star J-Rod.Both announced their invitations on social media, with Bishop noting that he was ready to show why he is “the man.” J-Rod,
  
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• AEW Announces ‘Welcome To Wembley’ All In Fan Experience Details

  22-07-2026 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has announced the “Welcome To Wembley” fan experience for the All In: London weekend.AEW announced via an official press release, noting that the fan experience will take place on August 28 and August 29 at the Great Hall at Wembley Stadium. The pay-per-view will take place on August 30, and the promotion has already announced the men’s and women’s world title matches for the event.AEW’s press release read:“All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today
  
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• Mike Santana’s NXT Debut Sparks Name Change Fears Among WWE Fans

  22-07-2026 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans are beginning to express concern that WWE might change Mike Santana’s name.Former TNA World Champion Mike Santana left the promotion after losing the title to Nic Nemeth at the Slammiversary pay-per-view last month. After weeks of rumors about a potential move to WWE, Santana made his NXT debut on this week’s episode.Santana made a surprise appearance after the main event, in which Tony D’Angelo defeated Naraku in a street fight to retain the NXT
  
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• Jake Hager Says He’s On 45-Day Medical Suspension After Brutal Power Slap Knockout

  22-07-2026 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW and WWE star Jake Hager shared a health update. He revealed he’s currently serving a 45-day medical suspension. The suspension followed his recent Power Slap knockout loss.Hager signed with UFC Power Slap earlier this year. He won his debut match, however, his latest fight ended very differently. Former TNA star Mahabali Shera knocked him out.Jake Hager opens up after Power Slap knockoutSpeaking on the Off the Rails podcast, Hager admitted the l
  
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• Mike Santana Breaks Silence After WWE NXT ‘Debut’

  22-07-2026 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana sends a message after his official WWE NXT arrival.Following the expiration of his TNA Wrestling contract, Mike Santana made a special appearance on WWE NXT, his first as an official WWE Superstar. According to Santana himself, it was at this point that the intensity of the NXT brand seriously elevated.“S*** just got REAL,” Santana wrote on X alongside footage of his NXT “debut.” As NXT commentators glaringly omitted his name, the former TNA
  
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• Zelina Vega Files Trademark For New Ring Name After WWE Exit

  22-07-2026 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zelina Vega has filed a trademark application for her new ring name after her WWE exit.On Monday, July 20, 2026, Zelina Vega filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the name “Xelina.” The office has accepted her application and has yet to assign it to an examining attorney.“IC 041: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Providing wrestl
  
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• Rapper Ken Carson Teases Surprise With WWE

  22-07-2026 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rapper Ken Carson has teased a possible collaboration with WWE. The rapper recently spoke about his longtime love for wrestling. He also hinted that something is coming with WWE soon.The rapper did not reveal any more details just yet. He also did not confirm when it could happen. Still, he would not be the first music star involved. Bad Bunny has already competed in several WWE matches.Travis Scott has also made major WWE appearances before. Lil Yachty recentl
  
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• Mike Tyson Praised AEW Executive’s Toughness After Backstage Meeting

  22-07-2026 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Chief Legal Officer Megha Parekh recalls getting a compliment from Mike Tyson.Megha Parekh is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars and holds a similar position in AEW. She has worked with the Khan family since 2013 and is known for her ability to remain calm in tough negotiations.During her recent appearance on Negotiation Warriors, Parekh opened up about her interaction with Mike Tyson backstage during one of his guest appearance
  
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• Rhea Ripley Moved To Tears Over Motionless In White’s WWE-Inspired Tribute on New Album

  22-07-2026 15:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley shared an emotional reaction to Motionless in White’s WWE-inspired tribute on their new album.WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley took to X/Twitter to react to Motionless in White’s post for their new album, Decades. The tracklist has a song titled “Fight Like Hell,” which has references to Ripley, as it features the band singing “This Is My Brutality,” and there are some other wrestling references like a ring bell.“When
  
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• Wrestling Veteran Calls TNA Going Head-To-Head With WWE ‘The Dumbest Thing’

  22-07-2026 15:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling once tried taking on WWE RAW every Monday. The move started a new Monday Night War in 2010. However, the battle ended after only ten short weeks. Former TNA star D’Lo Brown recently criticized that decision.TNA launched its Monday Night Wars on January 4, 2010. The company moved Impact to Monday nights against WWE RAW. Eric Bischoff led the decision behind the bold move. Bischoff previously helped WCW battle WWE during the 1990s.While WCW won 83 straight weeks in ratings, th
  
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• Former AEW Star Says Tony Khan Is Not A Decent Person

  22-07-2026 15:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW star Jake Hager made strong comments about Tony Khan. He also ruled out a possible return to AEW. Hager said he has already closed that chapter completely. Hager joined AEW during October 2019 and stayed nearly five years.He left after his contract expired during mid-2024. Since then, he has criticized the company several times.Speaking on the Off the Rails podcast, Hager was asked about returning to AEW. “I mean, you know, they always say never say never in pr
  
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• AJ Styles Explains Why He Never Expected a TNA Farewell Match

  22-07-2026 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles never expected to compete in a TNA farewell match.Through a cross-promotional partnership, WWE star AJ Styles returned to his former home of TNA for a special appearance at the 2025 Slammiversary event. Afterward, speculation on Styles wrestling in TNA again then naturally arose.According to Styles himself, that possibility never truly existed, however.“I don’t think there was ever a possibility of me having a match in TNA,” Styles told Insight With
  
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• AEW Star Had Release Request Denied in 2025 — Report

  22-07-2026 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Questions continue to surround the status of two members of AEW’s roster after a new report claimed one talent unsuccessfully tried to leave the company last year. The latest update comes as speculation grows around Sammy Guevara’s future following a recent change in his social media profile.While neither situation has been officially addressed by AEW, a new report suggests there could soon be more clarity.Report sheds light on Tay Melo and Sammy Guevara’s AEW
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Reveals He Made More Money From John Cena Match Than Any WrestleMania

  22-07-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For most WWE Superstars, wrestling at WrestleMania is the biggest achievement of their career and usually comes with the biggest paycheck. But WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam recently revealed that the most amount of money he made came at a different event involving John Cena.During a recent appearance on the Eldow podcast, RVD looked back at his famous WWE Championship win over John Cena at ECW One Night Stand 2006.Rob Van Dam says ECW One Night Stand was more lucrative than Wre
  
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• Backstage Update on Bayley’s WWE Future Amid Contract Uncertainty — Report

  22-07-2026 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley’s WWE contract and her future in the company have become one of the biggest talking points of WWE in the past few days after her loss to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Lyra choked Bayley unconscious and attacked her again after the match, leaving many wondering if it was Bayley’s final WWE appearance.The rumors grew even stronger when Valkyria said on RAW that she “ran Bayley out of here.” However, a new backstage report sugge
  
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• AJ Lee Says She Avoided Kissing CM Punk at WWE Elimination Chamber Over Fetish Sites

  22-07-2026 05:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee has cleared up one of the more talked-about moments from WWE Elimination Chamber, revealing why she deliberately avoided kissing CM Punk during their emotional championship celebration.The explanation came during Episode Four of WWE: Unreal Season 3, where the real-life couple reflected on the closing moments of the premium live event.What many fans initially viewed as an awkward moment turned out to be a deliberate decision with an unexpected reason behind it.AJ Lee exp
  
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• Mike Santana Returns to WWE NXT After Recent TNA Exit

  22-07-2026 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana has officially arrived in WWE, making a surprise appearance on the July 21 episode of WWE NXT just days after his departure from TNA Wrestling.
  The former TNA World Champion picked the perfect moment to introduce himself, immediately setting his sights on championship gold without saying a single word.His appearance capped off a chaotic night at the WWE Performance Center and hinted at what could be next for the NXT title picture.Mike Santana confronts NXT
  
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• WWE Star Uses Lex Luger’s Iconic Finisher to Win NXT In-Ring Debut

  22-07-2026 04:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new powerhouse has arrived in WWE NXT. Reina Volcan (formerly known as Nikki Blackheart) made an instant impression with a finisher that reminded fans of Lex Luger’s most famous submission.Volcan won her first televised WWE NXT match on the July 21 episode by defeating Skylar Raye with a submission move that looked a lot like Luger’s legendary Torture Rack. WWE calls the move the Natural Disaster, but longtime wrestling fans quickly noticed its resemblance.Reina V
  
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• WWE’s Matt Cardona Makes NSFW Joke About Married Life With Chelsea Green

  22-07-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green offered fans a humorous glimpse into their life on the road during WWE: Unreal Season 3.
  While discussing the realities of traveling together following Cardona’s WWE return, the couple’s conversation took an unexpected turn when Cardona cracked an NSFW joke about their hotel arrangements.The playful exchange highlighted the balancing act of mixing married life with the demanding WWE schedule.Matt Cardona jokes about separa
  
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• Liv Morgan Reveals Horrified Backstage Reaction to WWE Head Collision With Roxanne Perez

  22-07-2026 04:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan has shared more details about one of her most frightening moments before WrestleMania 42, explaining how worried everyone backstage became after her accidental head collision with Roxanne Perez. The latest season of WWE Unreal gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the scary incident. It also showed WWE’s medical team rushing in to check on both stars.The accident happened during a Judgment Day clubhouse segment on RAW. Stephanie Vaquer pushed Morgan from behin
  
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• Natalya Loses NXT Rematch Against Jaida Parker After WWE Star Throws In The Towel

  22-07-2026 03:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Natalya’s quest to settle her rivalry with Jaida Parker took another dramatic turn on the July 21 episode of WWE NXT.
  After weeks of escalating tension between the two competitors, their highly anticipated rematch ended in controversial fashion following an unexpected intervention at ringside.The finish not only handed Parker a measure of revenge, but it also reshaped the rivalry in a way few saw coming.Jaida Parker earns redemption after Thea Hail’s surprise interf
  
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