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• Meiko Satomura On Wanting To Wrestle For WWE Again, Evolution, Ronda Rousey, More

  11-11-2018 17:13
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  Meiko Satomura recently did an interview with Yahoo Japan about participating in the Mae Young Classic this year and it having a positive impact on her career and future with WWE. You can read the highlights below.
  On being apart of WWE Evolution:
  The scale and level are completely different from Japan. When watching I knew that I wanted to stand at that center stage, and I felt keenly that I could not stay in Japan anymore. Watching the Smackdown Women’s Championship mat
  
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• CM Punk Shares the Mindset Keeping Him Going After 20 Years in WWE

  30-07-2026 18:53
  
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  CM Punk shares the mindset that keeps him going as he nears the 20th anniversary of his WWE debut.Reigning Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk will be in action at Night One of WWE SummerSlam on Saturday, August 1. He will defend his title against former champion Cody Rhodes in the main event.Ahead of his match, CM Punk appeared on ESPN Get Up to promote WWE SummerSlam. He detailed his preparations for the event and noted that his friendship with Cody Rhodes will remain unaffected
  
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• Ronda Rousey Teases Potential Return For Another MMA Fight With MVP Promotions

  30-07-2026 18:30
  
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  Ronda Rousey is teasing a return to compete at Most Valuable Promotions’ MMA 2 event.UFC legend and former WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey made a one-off return to MMA competition at MVP’s MMA 1 event on May 16, 2026. She took on Gina Carano at the event and defeated her via an armbar submission in 17 seconds in the first round. She then announced her retirement from MMA after the fight.Ronda Rousey Weighs A Possible Return To Combat SportsDuring an interview with Fight
  
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• Emily Jaye Says Every Locker Room Should Have This Backstage Figure In It

  30-07-2026 18:30
  
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  Emily Jaye praises wrestler-turned-coach Allison Danger.
  Since being revived in early 2026, Girl Fight Wrestling has prided itself on maintaining an all-women crew. This includes backstage agents like Allison Danger, who continues to use her vast wrestling knowledge to better today’s generations of performers.For rising indie star Emily Jaye, Danger has helped her bring fun ideas to life in Girl Fight Wrestling, with the most involving “The Stunner&rdqu
  
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• ESPN Awarding Custom WWE Championship To ‘Moment Of The Night’ Winner at SummerSlam

  30-07-2026 18:03
  
  ESPN will award a custom “Moment of the Night” Championship to the winning superstars at WWE SummerSlam.The 2026 WWE SummerSlam event will take place at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, across two nights on August 1 and 2. This year’s edition will mark the first time the Premium Live Event airs on the ESPN streaming service in the United States.ESPN has been heavily promoting WWE SummerSlam over the past few weeks. The network also recently announced a Danhausen-them
  
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• Karmen Petrovic Credits Her Karate Background For Making Her A ‘Chameleon’ In Wrestling

  30-07-2026 18:00
  
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  Karmen Petrovic compares herself to a highly adaptable animal.
  In 2022, Karmen Petrovic joined WWE with no previous wrestling experience. Fortunately, her karate roots and WWE Performance Center training have helped her fill that void in the years since.“I believe my karate background has helped me adapt to whatever brand I’m on, whatever the situation is — NXT, AAA, a main event, TNA, Bloodsport. I’m a chameleon,” Petrovic told The Takedown On SI.
  
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• Adam Copeland Returning To Independent Wrestling For First Time In Nearly 30 Years

  30-07-2026 17:31
  
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  AEW‘s Adam Copeland is returning to independent wrestling for the first time since 1998.One-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Adam Copeland, has been announced for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Northern Rising event on October 3, 2026. The promotion announced his appearance with a short promo video featuring Copeland at the end of the July 30 episode of MLP Mayhem. They revealed him as the mystery person who answered owner Scott D’Amore’s call.The e
  
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• WWE Announces AAA TripleMania Venue Change In Las Vegas

  30-07-2026 16:54
  
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  WWE has announced a venue change for AAA TripleMania 34 in Las Vegas.On June 1, 2026, WWE officially announced the first-ever two-night, two-country AAA TripleMania event. The promotion revealed that night one will take place at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, September 11. Night two will emanate from Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday, September 13.However, WWE has now announced via an official press release that the venue for night
  
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• Dixie Carter’s Secret Talks With Hulk Hogan And Eric Bischoff Changed AJ Styles’ TNA Push

  30-07-2026 16:12
  
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  Former TNA writer Vince Russo shared new backstage details recently. He explained why AJ Styles’ push suddenly changed direction. Russo said everything shifted after Dixie Carter’s decision. He believes homegrown stars lost momentum after that.Speaking on Talk Is Jericho, Vince Russo explained how TNA’s creative plans changed. He said Jeff Jarrett and Dixie Carter were running the company, while he was leading the creative side. Russo said,
  
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• Teddy Long Reveals WWE Hall Of Famer Asked Border Patrol For Confiscated Marijuana

  30-07-2026 16:07
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long shared a hilarious Iron Sheik story. It happened during a road trip through Texas. Long said the moment nearly gave him a heart attack. Iron Sheik made a shocking request to Border Patrol.Speaking on Road Trip After Hours, Teddy Long was asked about one of his funniest memories involving Iron Sheik. Long recalled stopping at a Border Patrol checkpoint after leaving Corpus Christi. They were heading back to San Antonio.WWE legend Teddy Long recalls I
  
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• Tony Khan Admits His Father Wasn’t Sold On AEW Initially

  30-07-2026 16:02
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan shared an honest family story recently. He admitted his father doubted AEW at first. Things changed as the company kept growing bigger. Today, Shahid Khan fully supports the promotion.Tony Khan says his father doubted AEW at firstSpeaking on The WHIP Show Podcast, Tony Khan discussed AEW’s early days. He also cleared up one common misunderstanding. Tony said, “I never have wanted to be a wrestler. So, I never said the first part. I’ve n
  
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• Former WWE Star Says He Was Fined $5,000 After Drunken Bar Altercation

  30-07-2026 16:00
  
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  Former WWE star Tyrus recently shared a wild story from a past tour. He revealed how one drunken night cost him $5000. The incident happened during a WWE tour in Germany. Tyrus admitted everything started with too much Jagermeister.Speaking on Planet Tyrus with Paul Wight, Tyrus looked back at the unforgettable night. He admitted he had no idea how strong German Jägermeister was. Tyrus said, “Germany, I had a little issue. I didn’t know that Jagermeister is a t
  
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• Chris Jericho Was Inspired By ‘King Of The Hill’ To Use ‘Pocket Sand’ As A Wrestling Weapon

  30-07-2026 16:00
  
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  Chris Jericho says an internet joke led to a viral moment from his violent match at AEW Redemption.Jericho revived his “Painmaker” persona to face Tommaso Ciampa in a brutal No Holds Barred Match at AEW Redemption. The contest featured plenty of weapons, including tables, broken glass, hockey pucks, and ultimately a power drill that forced the “Psycho Killer” to submit.During a recent appearance on Beef Vegan, Jericho revealed that one of the match&rsquo
  
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• Nic Nemeth Reacts To Criticism About Recent TNA Talent Departures

  30-07-2026 15:55
  
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  Nic Nemeth recently reacted to criticism thrown at TNA over recent departures from the company.
  Recently, TNA has seen a number of stars departing the company. This has led to fans online wondering whether or not the company has as strong of a future as many originally thought. Speaking with Counted Out in a new interview (via Fightful), TNA star Nic Nemeth asked fans to also talk about the new people joining the company as well.Nic Nemeth discusses recent TNA Wrestling talent
  
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• Vince McMahon Changed Walter’s Name To Gunther To Avoid Unfortunate Nickname — Report

  30-07-2026 15:54
  
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  Before Gunther was the mega star he is now, he was known in the ring as Walter. According to a new report, the name change came directly from Vince McMahon.
  Vince McMahon’s decision to rename Walter as Gunther in WWE came from concerns about a potential nicknameAccording to a new report from wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer, McMahon was behind the idea to change Gunther’s name from Walter. In a post on social media, Meltzer noted that he was worried people might star
  
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• The Undertaker Reveals Rare Time Vince McMahon Admitted He Was Wrong

  30-07-2026 05:55
  
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  For 30 years, The Undertaker and Vince McMahon worked side by side. Their dynamic built one of the most successful partnerships in wrestling history. But even though they had a strong relationship, The Undertaker recently revealed there was only one time when McMahon admitted he had made the wrong creative call.Speaking on his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker looked back at a disagreement they had while planning the Punjabi Prison Match at WWE The Great American Bash 2006
  
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• Christian Cage Happy to Know AEW Stars’ Wives Will Be at All In Wembley

  30-07-2026 05:48
  
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  Christian Cage added a personal twist to the build toward AEW All In 2026 by taking a subtle shot at The Young Bucks during a sit-down interview on the July 29 episode of AEW Dynamite. The conversation mostly focused on the respect between both teams. However, Cage couldn’t resist mentioning Matt and Nick Jackson’s wives.The AEW World Tag Team Championship match between Adam Copeland and Christian Cage and The Young Bucks became official after AEW Redemption on July
  
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• Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay Trade Slaps During Heated AEW Dynamite Segment

  30-07-2026 05:16
  
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  Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay turned a war of words into a physical confrontation on the July 29 edition of AEW Dynamite, adding another emotional chapter to their rivalry ahead of AEW All In at Wembley Stadium.
  The face-to-face segment revisited the fallout from Redemption, where trust between the two appeared to shatter.Although the exchange began with both men holding microphones, it didn’t stay a verbal contest for long.Kenny Omega and Will Ospre
  
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• ECW Legend Rhino Returns to AEW Before Dynamite in Detroit

  30-07-2026 05:06
  
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  AEW brought back another wrestling legend on Wednesday night as ECW legend Rhino returned before the live episode of Dynamite in Detroit, Michigan. The former ECW World Heavyweight Champion competed in a dark match in front of his hometown fans, giving the crowd an exciting surprise before Dynamite began at the Masonic Temple.Rhino’s return is another milestone in his long wrestling career. It also marks another appearance in AEW after previously working with
  
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• New Champions Crowned on AEW Dynamite

  30-07-2026 04:42
  
  The AEW World Trios Championship picture has changed on the July 29 edition of AEW Dynamite. One of the company’s fastest-rising factions capitalized on a golden opportunity in Detroit.After weeks of simmering tension, the title match delivered a dramatic shift that could reshape the division heading into All In: London.The Conglomeration entered the night as defending champions, but their latest challenge proved to be one bridge too far.The Demand capture AEW World Trios Championship on
  
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• Dominik Mysterio Calls Retiring WWE Hall of Famer His Birthright

  30-07-2026 04:24
  
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  Dominik Mysterio has made it clear that he already has one career-defining match mapped out in his mind.
  While speculation has surrounded Rey Mysterio’s eventual retirement for some time, the Judgment Day star believes there is only one person who should bring his father’s legendary career to an end.Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Dominik didn’t hold back as he explained why he feels destined to be the final opponent for the WWE Hall of Famer.Dominik Mysterio wan
  
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• AEW Women’s Champion Willow Nightingale Shares Powerful Message for Fans on Dynamite

  30-07-2026 04:12
  
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  Willow Nightingale’s championship celebration on the July 29 edition of AEW Dynamite became much more than a victory lap.
  Fresh off capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship at Redemption, Nightingale opened up about the difficult road that brought her back to the top before her celebration took an unexpected turn.The emotional address in Detroit gave fans a rare glimpse behind the smile that has defined one of AEW’s most popular stars.Willo
  
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• Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match Announced for AEW All In

  30-07-2026 03:55
  
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  AEW has officially added another big match to its biggest event of the year. On the July 29 episode of AEW Dynamite, the company confirmed that the Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match will return at AEW All In 2026. The winner will earn a guaranteed AEW World Championship match in the future.The announcement makes the PPV card even stronger. The event takes place on Sunday, August 30, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. AEW hasn’t announced the participan
  
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• Dominik Mysterio Says Seth Rollins Storyline Changed His Original WWE Debut Plans

  30-07-2026 03:38
  
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  Dominik Mysterio has revealed that his original WWE debut was supposed to look very different before a storyline with Seth Rollins accelerated those plans.The Judgment Day star explained that the opportunity arrived so quickly during 2020 that he had little input into how he was introduced on television.Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Mysterio reflected on how the pandemic-era angle with Rollins reshaped his path before he even had the chance to establish h
  
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• Tony Khan Explains Why AEW Must Be Careful About Signing Free Agents

  30-07-2026 03:26
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan has explained why the company needs to be careful when signing new free agents. With several wrestlers becoming available across the industry, there has been a lot of speculation and rumors about who could be the next big name to join AEW.Speaking on Roar Around the Ring, Khan discussed the possibility of adding new talent while also talking about his plans to make AEW PPVs end earlier. His comments suggest that AEW is watching th
  
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• Tony Khan Welcomes Insane Clown Posse Before AEW Dynamite in Detroit

  30-07-2026 03:20
  
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  AEW Dynamite is underway from Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theater, but some familiar faces from the wrestling world made an appearance before the first bell even rang.
  Tony Khan officially welcomed legendary hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse to the show. This marked a notable moment after a previous opportunity never materialized.Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope appeared during AEW’s online pre-show. Their appearance drew a strong re
  
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• Will Ospreay Ends Death Riders Alliance by Returning His Badge on AEW Dynamite

  30-07-2026 03:15
  
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  Will Ospreay’s future took another dramatic turn on the July 29 edition of AEW Dynamite, as the former International Champion made a defining decision in the aftermath of Redemption.
  While tensions with the Death Riders were expected, few anticipated how quickly Ospreay would make his stance crystal clear.The segment followed the fallout from AEW Redemption, where Ospreay rejected Jon Moxley’s orders and chose to stand by his own principles instead of abiding by the
  
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• Dominik Mysterio Confirms His Sister is Joining WWE

  30-07-2026 03:02
  
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  Dominik Mysterio has seemingly confirmed that his sister, Aalyah Mysterio, could be on her way to WWE. The Judgment Day member also took a shot at his father, Rey Mysterio, and gave some advice to his sister.Aalyah has been connected to wrestling for several years due to her appearances on WWE TV multiple times. Now, it looks like she could be ready to take the next step by training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.Dominik Mysterio confirms Aalyah could join WW
  
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• Roman Reigns Confirmed for WWE PLE He Last Appeared At In 2023

  30-07-2026 02:55
  
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  Roman Reigns‘ WWE schedule continues to take shape beyond SummerSlam. The company officially confirmed that the World Heavyweight Champion will compete in a PLE he hasn’t wrestled on in three years.The announcement also outlines several television appearances leading into the fall.While Reigns’ immediate focus remains his SummerSlam title defense against Seth Rollins, WWE has now revealed where fans can expect to see the champion in the months that follow.Roma
  
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• WWE Star Says Waking Up During Heart Surgery Left Her With PTSD

  30-07-2026 02:34
  
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  Chelsea Green has opened up about the scary experience that left her dealing with PTSD after she woke up during heart surgery. The WWE star revealed that her battle with her heart condition was more traumatic than many fans may have realized.Speaking with TMZ’s Inside the Ring, Green discussed her years-long battle with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). This is a condition that can suddenly cause the heart to beat extremely fast. Green is now back in the ring and feelin
  
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