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• New Wrestling Musical ‘The Last Match’ Set For Spring 2022 Premiere

  06-12-2021 19:00 via mandatory.com
  
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  A new professional wrestling-themed musical called The Last Match is set to debut in 2022, with the hopes of taking the show on a national tour.
  ISPW owner and ’80s Wrestling Con promoter Tommy Fierro is partnering with producer/performer Jeremiah James to present The Last Match, a rock musical set within the world of professional wrestling. The show is set to launch in the spring of 2022.
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• WWE’s Logan Paul Could Return to Japan Nearly a Decade After Infamous Controversy

  14-09-2026 23:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul could be heading back to Japan nearly a decade after becoming embroiled in one of the biggest controversies of his early internet career.Paul has since established himself as a major WWE Superstar, transitioning from YouTube and boxing into professional wrestling. The Maverick signed with WWE and quickly became one of the company’s most prominent crossover stars, winning the United States Championship and competing against several of WWE’s top name
  
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• AEW Star Drops Cryptic Ilja Dragunov Tease After Debut Report

  14-09-2026 23:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Kyle Fletcher has seemingly teased the arrival of Ilja Dragunov following reports that the former WWE star could be heading to All Elite Wrestling.Dragunov left WWE in August after the two sides reportedly failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The company reportedly did not view Dragunov as a major enough draw to justify the amount of money he was seeking to remain with the company.Fletcher has been teasing a potential Dragunov arrival in AEW for some time. S
  
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• Netflix Censors CM Punk’s Reportedly Unscripted Sami Zayn Remark on WWE SmackDown

  14-09-2026 23:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Netflix has censored a remark CM Punk made about Sami Zayn during last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.In a pre-match promo, Punk took a shot at Zayn. This was by referencing his hand injury and his previous short run as WWE Champion.The Straight Edge Superstar described Zayn as “a guy who broke his hand jerking it to his nine-day fluke title win,” referencing the Canadian star’s nine-day reign as WWE Champion that was ultimately ended by Punk.The commen
  
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• AEW Announces Start Date for 2026 Continental Classic

  14-09-2026 21:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has announced when the 2026 Continental Classic will get underway.The company revealed on X that this year’s tournament will begin on Wednesday, November 18, with AEW Dynamite set to emanate live from Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado.The Continental Classic has become one of AEW’s most prestigious annual tournaments since its introduction. Jon Moxley won last year’s competition by defeating Kazuchika Okada at Worlds End.Moxley also made
  
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• Controversial WWE World Title Loss Gets a New Name

  14-09-2026 21:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan has given a new name to one of the most controversial moments of her WWE Women’s World Championship reign.Morgan lost the title to Stephanie Vaquer during WWE’s South America live tour in Santiago, Chile, on September 12. The match featured former Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch as the special guest referee.The title switch came just days after Morgan successfully defended the Women’s World Championship against Vaquer on the September 7 epi
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Says Vince McMahon Wouldn’t Have Booked Sami Zayn’s 9/11 Title Win

  14-09-2026 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Val Venis says Vince McMahon wouldn’t have booked Sami Zayn‘s 9/11 title win.Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Championship for the second time on the September 11, 2026, episode of SmackDown in Mexico City. Former Intercontinental Champion Val Venis commented on Zayn’s title win after the event on X/Twitter.Val Venis controversially connected Sami Zayn’s muslim background and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel to his ou
  
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• Ilja Dragunov’s AEW Debut Plans Revealed — Report

  14-09-2026 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ilja Dragunov is reportedly heading to AEW after departing WWE.Former United States Champion Ilja Dragunov left WWE in August after his contract expired. Reports noted that while company officials considered him a great talent, they didn’t believe he was a “numbers mover” for the money he was asking.Fans naturally speculated about Ilja Dragunov’s potential AEW debut. The company’s President Tony Khan also teased interest in signing the Mad Dragon.
  
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• Rey Mysterio Wants Another WWE World Title Run

  14-09-2026 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio is down for another world title run.Rey Mysterio is a three-time world champion in the promotion. He held the old World Heavyweight Championship twice in 2006 and 2010. He then held the WWE Championship for a few hours in 2011 before losing it to John Cena.Rey Mysterio Says He’s Ready For Another WWE World Title RunRey Mysterio recently challenged Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship. Speaking about it with MuscleManMalcolm on th
  
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• AEW Star Set To Work With WWE’s Bayley at Upcoming Training Camp — Report

  14-09-2026 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A current AEW and ROH star is reportedly set to work with WWE‘s Bayley in her third Lodestone training camp.Bayley held the first Lodestone all-female wrestling seminar and training camp in October 2025. The former WWE Women’s Champion covered all expenses for attendees, except travel, to support female independent wrestlers. Current and former WWE stars, including John Cena, attended the camp and shared their wisdom with the talent.After the first, Bayley hope
  
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• Ric Flair Shuts Down WWE Return Rumors, Makes AEW Status Clear

  14-09-2026 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Ric Flair shuts down all the online rumors about his WWE return.In the past week, several outlets covered Ric Flair’s comments about his WWE return from Booker T’s podcast. He said, “The road of life is going to lead me to you in Philadelphia. Then, unfortunately, I’m coming to the Royal Rumble. You’re going to see a lot of me now. I’m back in. Me and Hunter (Triple H) hugged. We made up. I’m back in.”Flair’s com
  
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• Brains Behind WWE Star Dominik Mysterio’s AAA TripleMania Main Event Revealed — Report

  14-09-2026 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A former WWE United Kingdom Champion reportedly produced Dominik Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano at AAA TripleMania 34.After some intense buildup, Dominik Mysterio defended the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano at TripleMania 34 Night Two in Mexico City last night. Despite Liv Morgan’s interference, Americano prevailed to become the new Mega Champion. WWE Hall of Famer and AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio counted the pinfall after the original referee was
  
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• WWE Filmed Mini-Documentary on Stephanie Vaquer’s Homecoming Title Win — Report

  14-09-2026 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly shot a mini-documentary about Stephanie Vaquer’s Women’s World Championship victory in Chile.After failing to win the title back from Liv Morgan on last week’s episode of RAW, Stephanie Vaquer got another shot at the Women’s World Championship in her country, Chile. The rematch took place during one of WWE’s South America Live Tour house shows in Santiago, Chile, on September 12, 2026, and Vaquer emerged victorious. Becky Lynch serve
  
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• Sami Zayn’s WWE Title Win From CM Punk Faced Internal Pushback — Report

  14-09-2026 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s second Undisputed WWE Championship win reportedly faced some internal opposition.After his first title reign ended in nine days, Sami Zayn complained and caused mayhem for weeks. This finally got him a one-on-one shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship. He faced CM Punk for the title this past Friday on SmackDown in Mexico City.The match turned out chaotic, with interference from Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens. Sami Zayn capitalized on the chaos after Owens in
  
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• The Undertaker’s AAA Formula Gets a Strong Endorsement From Rey Mysterio

  13-09-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio has given The Undertaker a glowing endorsement for his work with AAA. He praised the Deadman for helping shape the Mexican promotion without taking away what made it special.The relationship between WWE and AAA has brought together two worlds that once seemed unlikely to work together. Mysterio currently serves as AAA’s general manager while also remaining active as a wrestler. He recently spoke with The Sun UK about working with Undertaker and Triple H as th
  
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• Jesse ‘The Blade’ Guilmette Honors Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams With Moving Throwback

  13-09-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jesse “The Blade” Guilmette has shared an emotional look back at his longtime tag team partner Andy “The Butcher” Williams following Williams’ sudden passing at 48. The tribute gives fans a glimpse of the bond behind one of wrestling’s most recognizable duos.Guilmette posted a throwback photo on Instagram showing himself and Williams together both inside the ring. The images capture their imposing presentation as The Butcher and The Blade.Bef
  
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• Ex-WWE Champion Teases In-Ring Return After Nearly Four Years Away

  12-09-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mandy Rose has opened the door to a possible return to professional wrestling after nearly four years away. The former WWE NXT Women’s Champion says she’d listen if a major promotion comes calling, but any comeback would involve a very different version of herself.Speaking on TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Rose said she remains grateful for her WWE run and doesn’t hold bitterness over how it ended. She also emphasized that her life has changed considerably since
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman (Typhoon) Hospitalized, Asks Fans for Prayers

  12-09-2026 05:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Fred “Typhoon” Ottman has been hospitalized after being taken to an emergency room. The former WWE and WCW star did not reveal what he is currently dealing with but asked fans to keep him in their thoughts and prayers.Wrestling fans have known Ottman by several different names throughout his career. He first gained attention in WWE as Tugboat before becoming Typhoon and forming The Natural Disasters with the late John “Earthquake” Tenta
  
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• Cody Rhodes Interview & Money in the Bank Qualifiers Set for Sept. 18 SmackDown

  12-09-2026 05:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The September 11 episode left SmackDown with a new Undisputed WWE Champion, new title contenders, and several feuds becoming more personal. Now, WWE has confirmed two major additions for next week’s edition. Cody Rhodes will return, while more matches in the race toward Money in the Bank will also take place.The qualifying matches for the 2026 MITB ladder matches began on the September 7 episode of RAW, with Bron Breakker becoming the first Superstar to earn a spot in the
  
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• After Causing Mayhem for Weeks, Sami Zayn Is Finally WWE Champion

  12-09-2026 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn is WWE Champion once again, but his path to the title on the Sept. 11, 2026 episode of SmackDown in Mexico City was anything but straightforward. After repeatedly inserting himself into the title picture, Zayn got his chance against CM Punk — with several familiar names becoming part of the equation.The trouble began on Aug. 22, when Zayn attacked both Punk and Kevin Owens, costing Owens his championship opportunity. Zayn claimed Punk had “stolen” th
  
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• Johnny Gargano Ends Planking Angle, Demands WWE Title Shot

  12-09-2026 04:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Johnny Gargano is done lying down. After finally ending his months-long planking phase last week, Gargano made it clear on the September 11 episode of WWE SmackDown that he wants a shot at the WWE title.The former NXT Champion confronted Sami Zayn backstage and secured a promise that he will get the first shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship if Zayn manages to defeat CM Punk.The confrontation came just one week after Gargano officially walked away from the character that had
  
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• Two Absent WWE Stars Are Set for TV Return as a Tag Team — Report

  12-09-2026 04:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two WWE stars who have spent months waiting for a regular TV role could reportedly be close to returning together. Jordynne Grace and Ivy Nile have both been mostly absent from the main roster, but WWE may already have plans for them.Grace’s absence from SmackDown has previously been linked to WWE’s limited TV time rather than an injury. She also suffered an ankle injury earlier this year that forced WWE to drop plans involving her for WrestleMania 42. She eventuall
  
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• Damian Priest Finally Snaps After Another Defeat, Turns Heel on R-Truth

  12-09-2026 04:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Damian Priest and R-Truth’s partnership reached its breaking point on the Sept. 11, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown in Mexico City. After another championship defeat, Priest appeared ready to console his partner — before turning a celebration into a betrayal.Priest and Truth challenged The War Raiders, Erik and Ivar, for the AAA World Tag Team Championship. The challengers had their moments, including Priest taking both champions down with a crossbody from the
  
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• Randy Orton Makes 15th WWE World Championship Ambition Clear After Cody Rhodes Feud

  12-09-2026 03:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton has made it clear that his business with Cody Rhodes may be over, but his pursuit of the WWE World Championship is far from finished. The Viper returned with a warning for the entire WWE roster and made his goal of winning a 15th world championship very clear.Orton kicked off the September 11 episode of SmackDown by addressing the WWE Universe in Mexico City. Naturally, he had a few things to say about Cody Rhodes after their showdown at Sunday Night’s Main Ev
  
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• Chelsea Green Retains WWE Women’s Title Against Nia Jax After Botched Finisher

  12-09-2026 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green’s first defense of the WWE Women’s Championship ended with controversy on the Sept. 11, 2026 episode of SmackDown in Mexico City. Nia Jax controlled much of the match, but the champion found a way through the chaos to keep her title.Green entered the bout wearing a protective face mask because of an ongoing orbital bone injury. She tried to take the fight to Jax early, but the powerhouse caught her attempted dive and drove her into the apro
  
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• Paige Spits Gum on Nikki Bella as Bitter Feud Escalates on SmackDown

  12-09-2026 03:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige and Nikki Bella finally settled their differences in the ring on the Sept. 11, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown in Mexico City. Nevertheless, the rivalry took another turn when the action spilled outside the ring. What followed left the commentary team with little to say before Bella found a controversial way to claim victory.The former friends have been at odds since Nikki turned on Paige at SummerSlam and attacked her after their previous encounter. Their rivalry intensifi
  
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• Triple H Narrates WWE’s Moving Tribute Video Marking 25 Years Since 9/11

  12-09-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H gave a heartfelt speech on the 9/11 attacks, along with a moving tribute on this week’s SmackDown that looked back at one of the darkest days in American history. The WWE Chief Content Officer remembered the thousands of people who lost their lives while also highlighting the strength shown by the country afterward.During the SmackDown episode, WWE commentator Michael Cole began the segment by addressing September 11.“Ladies and gentlemen, today is a solemn
  
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• And Still! Rey Fenix Keeps the AAA Title After Ricky Saints’ Challenge on SmackDown

  12-09-2026 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Fenix put the AAA Cruiserweight Championship on the line against “Absolute” Ricky Saints on the Sept. 11, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown in Mexico City. Saints had plenty of answers for the champion, but Fenix had one final move up his sleeve.Saints controlled portions of the opening stretch, repeatedly pausing to hit his trademark “Absolute” pose while keeping Fenix grounded. He also took the fight outside, using the barricade to wear down the champi
  
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• Rey Mysterio Wants To Bring Back His Iconic WWE Entrance

  12-09-2026 02:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rey Mysterio is considering bringing back one of the most recognizable elements of his WWE presentation. The WWE Hall of Famer revealed that he may revive his original theme song and signature pop-up entrance for another run before he hangs up the mask.Mysterio discussed the idea while speaking to The Sun. He explained that fans continue to ask about the original version of “Booyaka 619.” The song, created by rapper Mad One, became closely associated with M
  
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• Nikki Bella Brings The New Day Into Her WWE Feud With Paige

  12-09-2026 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Bella has seemingly found a creative way to respond to Paige after their personal war of words on last week’s WWE SmackDown. With the two set to face each other in Mexico City, Nikki’s latest social media post seemingly referenced The New Day, who are now signed to AEW as The New Level.The New Day reference came after Paige used John Cena’s famous “Hustle, Loyalty and Respect” catchphrase while taking a personal shot at Nikki’s rise to
  
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