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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: Vindicated Gargano Returns To NXT, Dain v Sullivan No DQ Match, More

  18-04-2018 19:33 via mandatory.com
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  We encourage you to begin your discussion about tonight’s NXT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Tonight’s episode of NXT takes place from Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:Vindicated and reinstated, Johnny Gargano appears live before the NXT Universe
  Dain, Sullivan ready for No Disqualification brawl
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• Big Cass’ WWE Release and Personal Struggles Revisited in RAW Vignette

  21-07-2026 06:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE continued teasing Big Cass’ return on the July 20, 2026, episode of RAW by airing another vignette. This time, the video revisited his 2018 release and looked back at the tough times, including injuries and personal struggles.The vignette showed how Cass went from being one of WWE’s rising stars to someone whose career fell apart. It also made it clear that his return is being presented as a comeback story built on redemption, not just nostalgia.WWE looks back a
  
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• WWE Raw Goes Entire Episode Without a Women’s Match

  21-07-2026 05:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The July 20, 2026, episode of WWE RAW featured some big moments on the road to SummerSlam. However, one thing stood out once the show ended- there was no women’s match or in-ring promo during the entire three-hour broadcast.Instead, this week’s RAW focused almost completely on the men’s division, especially the ongoing stories involving Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, and The Bloodline.While WWE often rotates its roster from week to week, it was unusual to s
  
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• Jey Uso Returns to WWE RAW After Two-Week Absence

  21-07-2026 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jey Uso made his surprise return to WWE RAW on the July 20, 2026, episode, ending his two-week absence in grand fashion. He rushed to the ring during the main event to help his family amid the chaos.The YEET man returned during the closing moments of the match between LA Knight and Jacob Fatu, giving his team a much-needed boost as SummerSlam gets closer. His comeback also reunited him with his brother Jimmy Uso ahead of their huge six-man tag team match.Jey Uso returns to help
  
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• Janel Grant to Dismiss Vince McMahon And WWE Lawsuit as Case Moves to Arbitration

  21-07-2026 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE is set to leave federal court. However, the legal dispute itself is far from over.After months of litigation, all remaining parties have agreed to move the case into private arbitration. This marks a significant procedural shift without resolving the underlying claims.The change follows a joint filing that outlines the next steps and explains what will happen to the federal case.Janel Grant lawsuit
  
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• Major SummerSlam Weigh-In Announced for Next Week’s WWE RAW

  21-07-2026 04:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has confirmed another major segment for next week’s Monday Night RAW, as the road to SummerSlam continues to intensify.
  With one of the premium live event’s biggest rivalries nearing its conclusion, two of WWE’s most dominant competitors are set to meet under very different circumstances before they step inside Hell in a Cell.Whether the confrontation remains civil is another question entirely.Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi set for SummerSlam weigh-in on WWE RA
  
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• Bayley’s WWE Exit Speculation Fueled By RAW Star Claiming She Ran Her Out

  21-07-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley’s WWE future has become a hot topic after a comment from Lyra Valkyria on the July 20 episode of RAW fueled rumors about her exit from the company.Bayley has been with WWE for almost 14 years and has built an incredible career as one of the company’s biggest stars. But after months of mixed booking and a tough loss at Saturday Night’s Main Event, many fans are wondering if her time in WWE could be coming to an end.Lyra Valkyria’s RAW comment spark
  
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• AEW Star Sparks Exit Speculation With Social Media Change Amid Lengthy TV Absence

  21-07-2026 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Sammy Guevara has fueled fresh speculation about his future after making a noticeable change to his social media profile.
  The update comes as the former TNT Champion continues to spend extended periods away from AEW television. This prolonged absence leaves fans wondering whether something bigger is unfolding behind the scenes.For now, however, one important detail suggests the situation may not be as straightforward as it appears.Sammy Guevara’s social media upd
  
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• Three-Time Grammy Winner to Perform National Anthem at WWE SummerSlam

  21-07-2026 03:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has lined up a major musical guest for SummerSlam. A Grammy-winning artist is set to take center stage before Night 2 gets underway.The announcement was made during the July 20 episode of Monday Night RAW, adding another high-profile name to WWE’s biggest event of the summer.The performance also marks the latest chapter in the artist’s growing relationship with the company.Darius Rucker to open SummerSlam Night 2 with national anthemWWE officially announced that three-time Gramm
  
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• WWE Star Squashed in Under a Minute After Hitting Oba Femi With Money Bag on RAW

  21-07-2026 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The July 20 episode of WWE RAW featured a mix of comedy and action involving The Judgment Day, Danhausen, Joe Hendry, and Oba Femi. What started as an argument over a stolen bag of money ended with JD McDonagh getting squashed in less than a minute after accidentally upsetting Oba Femi.The fun backstage story turned into a match after Adam Pearce decided Judgment Day needed to face the consequences of their actions. By the end of the night, Oba Femi had another easy win and sen
  
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• Seth Rollins Offered Unexpected Backing on RAW Against Roman Reigns at SummerSlam

  21-07-2026 03:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins received an unexpected offer on the July 20 edition of WWE Monday Night RAW, as an unlikely ally emerged ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship clash with Roman Reigns at SummerSlam.
  The proposal came from a familiar face with deep ties to The Bloodline, adding another layer to one of WWE’s biggest rivalries.The surprising crossover appearance left Rollins with plenty to consider before events took another dramatic turn.Solo Sikoa offers to stand with Se
  
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• Pat McAfee’s Family Faces Heartbreaking Loss

  21-07-2026 03:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pat McAfee and his family are dealing with another heartbreaking loss after saying goodbye to one of their longtime pets. Just a few months after losing their beloved dog, Valerie Ann, the family has now lost Theodore, lovingly called Teddy Bear or Teddy Ten Toes.Pat McAfee’s wife, Samantha McAfee, shared the sad news on Instagram. She revealed that Teddy passed away peacefully at home after suffering a stroke. In her emotional message, she described him as much more than
  
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• Tony Khan Says Vince McMahon Inadvertently Named Major AEW Event

  21-07-2026 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan has revealed that one of the company’s signature events owes its name to an unexpected source.
  While discussing AEW’s television success, Khan explained that a remark originally intended to separate WWE from its rival ended up becoming part of AEW’s identity.The story surfaced during an interview with Yahoo Finance, where Khan reflected on the origins of the annual Blood and Guts special.Tony Khan says Vince McMahon inspired AEW’s
  
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• WWE’s Liv Morgan Film Set for World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival

  21-07-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan is about to hit a major milestone outside the ring. Her upcoming movie, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo is the latest film in the Bad Lieutenant series. The original movie starred Harvey Keitel in 1992, while Nicolas Cage led Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans in 2009. This new version moves the story to modern-day Tokyo and f
  
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• WATCH: Fan Appears to Give Nazi Salute During Gunther’s WWE Entrance at MSG

  21-07-2026 02:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An uncomfortable moment away from the ring has become one of the most talked-about topics following WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden.
  While Gunther’s entrance set the stage for a major tag team match, a fan’s actions in the crowd quickly drew attention for all the wrong reasons.Videos of the incident have since circulated widely online, prompting strong reactions from wrestling fans across social media.Fan’s gesture during Gunther
  
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• Nick Hogan Takes Executive Role in Hulk Hogan’s Final $7 Million Project

  21-07-2026 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hulk Hogan’s legacy is set to live on beyond the wrestling ring, as one of his final business ventures continues moving toward completion.
  Following the WWE Hall of Famer’s passing, his son Nick Hogan has stepped into a key leadership role to ensure the project reaches the finish line.The development comes after uncertainty surrounded the future of the venture, which had been nearing completion before Hogan’s death.Nick Hogan to help lead Hulk Hogan-themed
  
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• Paige Shares Frustration Over WWE Return Leaking

  21-07-2026 02:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige‘s return to WWE was a surprise that got spoiled, and she recently opened up about how annoying it was.Speaking to Nikki and Brie Bella while on the Nikki and Brie Show during a special live show at Fanatics Fest, Paige opened up about her return. She said the moment came as a very last second thing, and only came about because of Nikki Bella’s injury.“It was crazy because it was Hunter, Triple H, calling me, and we were already in talks about potentiall
  
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• Former TNA Star Steve Maclin in Preliminary Contact With AEW — Report

  21-07-2026 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA Wrestling star Steve Maclin has reportedly had early talks with AEW following his recent departure from the company.The report comes just a few weeks after TNA Wrestling announced on June 7 that Maclin had been granted his release, making him a free agent. His exit followed reports that he was unhappy with the company’s creative direction, bringing his five-year run with TNA to an end.Steve Maclin’s AEW future remains uncertain despite preliminary contact
  
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• AJ Styles Reacts To Backlash Over Recent Comments About Japan

  21-07-2026 01:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles recently responded to some backlash he’s faced over comments about Japanese wrestling.
  During a recent episode of his Phenomenally Retro podcast, Styles floated the idea of potentially seeing WWE acquire a Japanese wrestling promotion. Folks were quick to criticize the idea, pointing to past WWE acquisitions of brands (specifically in the UK) and how poorly its gone.
  During a new episode of the podcast, Styles clarified the comments. The WWE legend said that he
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jul 20

  21-07-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include The Bloodline’s Jacob Fatu clashing with LA Knight, hype for SummerSlam, and the fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from The Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.WWE Raw Card:
  Jacob Fatu vs. LA KnightSummerSlam HypeSaturday Night’s Main Event Fallout
  WWE Raw Results:This event starts at 8 PM EST. This information will be updated as th
  
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• CM Punk Reveals Reason For WWE Hiatus After WrestleMania

  20-07-2026 23:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has opened up about the reason behind his hiatus from WWE television following WrestleMania 42.Punk disappeared from WWE programming after the RAW following WrestleMania before making his return on the July 6 episode of RAW. On that night, he defeated Sami Zayn to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship, setting the stage for his ongoing rivalry with Cody Rhodes heading into SummerSlam 2026.Speaking during a recent appearance on ESPN New York, Punk explained that his ti
  
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• John Cena Reveals The Toughest Match of His WWE Career

  20-07-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend John Cena has revealed the toughest match of his career.During a Q&A appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York City, former 17-time WWE Champion John Cena reflected on his final match against Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza 2025. Cena and Lesnar opened the event, and the Beast Incarnate made quick work of the legend and defeated him in under nine minutes.John Cena noted that while he always says his next match is his toughest, now that he’s retired, he can say
  
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• AJ Styles Opens Up About His Biggest WWE Fear

  20-07-2026 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles enjoyed one of the most successful WWE careers ever. However, the WWE Hall of Famer recently admitted he always carried one major fear.A few months ago, WWE released several superstars and veteran names. The list included The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Now, Sheamus has also left the company, surprising many fans.Despite winning championships and reaching the top, Styles also worried WWE could release him at any time.AJ Styles admits he always fear
  
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• Tom Brady In Talks For WWE Run — Report

  20-07-2026 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tom Brady‘s recent interactions with Logan Paul may be more than just playful exchanges.According to TMZ Sports’ Michael Babcock, Brady and WWE are currently in talks regarding a potential partnership that could eventually lead to the seven-time Super Bowl champion competing in a WWE ring.Babcock reported on X that the discussions help explain the ongoing back-and-forth between Brady and Paul. This includes Brady slapping Paul and the tw
  
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• Sheamus’s WWE Contract Status Clarified

  20-07-2026 22:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus is reportedly not a free agent just yet.Earlier this month, Fightful Select reported that the former WWE Champion had rejected a new, restructured contract offer from WWE. He was set to leave the company because of this. At the time, the report noted that Sheamus’ decision was not presented as an ultimatum by WWE, unlike some other recent contract negotiations.Previous reports also indicated that a high-ranking WWE official pushed internally for WWE to retain Shea
  
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• Reason Why Conor McGregor Targeted WWE’s Roman Reigns With Recent Dig — Report

  20-07-2026 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conor McGregor’s recent jab at Roman Reigns was reportedly more calculated than it appeared.On June 14, Roman Reigns made an appearance at UFC Freedom 250, prompting McGregor to respond with a dismissive “Who?” on social media.According to Fightful Select, sources within TKO said McGregor was fully aware of who Reigns is and that the remark was simply his way of creating “corporate synergy” between UFC and WWE while generating attention for his com
  
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• Triple H Trolls WWE Fan With Hilarious Bald Joke at SummerSlam Kickoff

  20-07-2026 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H trolled a WWE fan with a hilarious bald joke during the WWE SummerSlam kickoff show.WWE hosted a kickoff event for the 2026 SummerSlam Premium Live Event at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Sunday, July 19. The company’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, made an appearance and noticed a fan who was cosplaying as him.Triple H, who was growing out his hair, took a playful shot at the fan’s bald look, saying he might not be able to do the same. He then brought
  
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• Former WWE Star Would’ve Been Fired If They Didn’t Agree To Move To NXT

  20-07-2026 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Reggie says he would’ve been fired if he hadn’t agreed to move to NXT.Reggie, who is currently working as Sidney Akeem and Soleil in the independent circuit, was part of WWE from 2020 to 2024. He’s best known for managing Carmella and the team of Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler, and his four 24/7 Championship runs. He also had an on-screen romantic angle with Dana Brooke on the main roster.However, he was moved to NXT in late 2022, where he deb
  
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• John Cena Wishes CM Punk Never Took A Break From WWE

  20-07-2026 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena believes CM Punk’s passion for professional wrestling has always been clear, even during the most challenging moments of his career.Speaking at Fanatics Fest NYC over the weekend, Cena reflected on his iconic match against Punk at Money in the Bank 2011 and discussed how their careers have continued to evolve more than a decade later.Cena acknowledged that some critics have been less enthusiastic about the match over the years, but noted that any criticism was n
  
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• Booker T Reacts After Trick Williams Challenges Him to a Match

  20-07-2026 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has received a huge challenge recently. The challenge came from current United States Champion Trick Williams. The two share a long history from their WWE NXT days. Now, Williams wants them to face each other at SummerSlam.Booker T has mentored Trick Williams since his NXT days. The Hall of Famer also became known for his energetic reactions during Williams’ entrance. Now, Trick wants to face his mentor in one final dream match.Speaking during a
  
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