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• Oba Femi: I’m The New Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, Respect, And I’d Love To Face John Cena

  13-01-2025 18:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Champion Oba Femi says he is the new Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, and he wants to face John Cena.Femi won NXT’s top title at NXT New Year’s Evil, as he defeated Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe in a Triple Threat Match. In doing so, he continued his ascension and became the face of the brand.In an interview with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Oba Femi commented on winning the NXT Championship.“Everyone is looking for their moment. It almost passed me by,&
  
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• The Undertaker Believes Shawn Michaels Will Induct Triple H Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

  07-02-2025 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker thinks Shawn Michaels has to be the man to induct Triple H into the WWE Hall of Fame.During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, The Undertaker spoke about Triple H’s Hall of Fame induction. The Deadman stated that Shawn Michaels inducting him is a “no-brainer”, saying that due to their history together, it’s “gotta be Shawn”.
  He added that even if Shawn Michaels didn’t induct him, Triple H’s wife Stephanie McMahon s
  
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• Ari Emanuel: WWE Numbers Are Up On Netflix, We’re Thrilled

  07-02-2025 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE RAW premiered on Netflix on January 6th, and Ari Emanuel, the CEO of TKO Group, says they’re thrilled with how the move has gone so far.WWE landed a $5 billion deal with Netflix in January 2024, and it officially began with RAW’s premiere on Netflix on January 6th.Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Ari Emanuel, the CEO of TKO Group, was asked about WWE’s move to Netflix.“They’re Incredible partner,” Emanuel said. “Show’s perform
  
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• Drew McIntyre Joins WWE SmackDown Roster, To Compete In Elimination Chamber Qualifier

  07-02-2025 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre is on the move.WWE announced that Drew McIntyre is now a member of the SmackDown roster, and he will compete in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match on the February 7th episode of WWE SmackDown. He will face LA Knight and Jimmy Uso on Friday night.
  BREAKING NEWS: @DMcIntyreWWE is now officially a member of the SmackDown roster, and will be competing in an #WWEChamber Triple Threat Qualifying Match against @RealLAKnight and Jimmy Uso TONIGHT in Memphis!#SmackDow
  
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• Seth Rollins: Becky Lynch Will Return To The Ring At Some Point

  07-02-2025 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins says Becky Lynch hasn’t had her last match.Lynch has been absent from WWE programming since she lost to Liv Morgan on the May 27th episode of WWE RAW. She entered free agency on June 1st, as her contract expired. Lynch later attended a WWE/Netflix event, and she reportedly signed a new contract. She was also shown in the WWE RAW on Netflix trailer.Speaking on The Maggie and Perloff Show, Seth Rollins was asked whether fans could expect to see Becky Lynch retu
  
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• Alexa Bliss To Compete In Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match On WWE SmackDown

  07-02-2025 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss will return to singles action on WWE SmackDown.Bliss made her return at WWE Royal Rumble, as she was a surprise entrant in the Women’s Royal Rumble. This marked her first appearance since WWE Royal Rumble 2023. In an update, she has apparently moved to WWE SmackDown.WWE announced two Elimination Chamber qualifying matches for the February 7th episode of WWE SmackDown. Bianca Belair will face Piper Niven, and Alexa Bliss will face Candice LeRae.
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• Report: Kevin Owens Re-Signed With WWE

  07-02-2025 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens has re-signed with WWE, according to a new report.WWE star Kevin Owens sparked some buzz on February 7th when he hinted that he had signed a contract extension. In a post on Twitter, he noted that if fans supported his daughter’s Girl Scout troop by buying some cookies, he promised to keep wrestling “for at least 4 years, 11 months and 22 days more.”Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) then reported that Owens had officially re-signed w
  
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• Tiffany Stratton Hopes Charlotte Flair Chooses To Face Her At WrestleMania

  07-02-2025 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tiffany Stratton wants her chance to stand across the ring from Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41.WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton was a recent guest on Grind City Media. When asked about Charlotte Flair being an inspiration to her and the opportunity for the two of them to face each other this year at WrestleMania, Stratton said she hopes that Flair chooses to face her at the Showcase of the Immortals.“Yeah, she’s definitely o
  
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• Tony Khan: AEW Has Been A Proven, Consistent Winner As Cable Industry Has Changed

  07-02-2025 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan says AEW‘s revenue is bigger than ever, and the company has been a “proven, consistent winner” while the cable industry has changed.Speaking with CNBC’s Alex Sherman, AEW CEO Tony Khan was asked about how AEW was doing from a business perspective. He highligted the company’s new media deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.“This is our biggest year ever,” Tony Khan said. “Our reven
  
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• Roxanne Perez To Compete In Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match On WWE RAW

  07-02-2025 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roxanne Perez will compete in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match on WWE RAW.WWE announced that Perez will face Raquel Rodriguez in a qualifying match for the Women’s Elimination Chamber. The specific date was not confirmed, but the match will presumably be on the February 17th episode of WWE RAW.Likewise, WWE also confirmed that Seth Rollins will compete in a qualifying match for the Men’s Elimination Chamber.
  ROXANNE PEREZ VS RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ IN AN
  
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• Chelsea Green: Hosting An Episode Of SNL Is On My Bucket List

  07-02-2025 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green would love to be live from New York on a Saturday night.WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green recently sat down with Scott Fishman of TV Insider. When asked about her comedic timing and suggested that she should host an episode of SNL, Green revealed that’s something on her bucket list.“I agree. That’s definitely on the bucket list is hosting SNL,” Chelsea Green revealed. “I love it. I know I’m very self-de
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Says He Needs Two Knee Replacements, Probably Has Three Years Left

  07-02-2025 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dustin Rhodes comments on his future.Rhodes, 55, has been wrestling since 1988. He has had prominent runs in WWE and WCW, and he has been with AEW since 2019. Rhodes currently holds the ROH World Tag Team Championship and the World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.In a post on Twitter, Dustin Rhodes stated that he needs two replacements. He also wrote that he had probably three years left as an active wrestler.“I have not had 2 knee replacements, I need 2 kne
  
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• Cody Rhodes Says He Spent Two Days In Bed Essentially After WWE Royal Rumble

  07-02-2025 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes is feeling better now, but he was apparently in rough shape after WWE Royal Rumble.In a post on Instagram, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes noted that he spent “2 days in bed essentially”, but he was feeling good and ready for SmackDown on Friday night. He stated that he got through the Ladder Match in one piece, he got to keep the best promise.
  Cody Rhodes says that after spending two days in bed following the Royal Rumble, he is ready for tonight's
  
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• Penta Reveals Who His Dream Matches Are In WWE

  07-02-2025 19:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Penta has a new roster full of talented performers he’s never stepped into the ring with before.RAW Superstar Penta was a recent guest on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet. When asked who his dream matches are in WWE, Penta named John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and more.“I have a few names. But the truth is, no matter who is in the ring, no matter what he won, I want to win everything in WWE,” he said. “John Cena, Punk, Cody, Seth Rollins, The Tribal Ch
  
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• Report: Elijah (Elias) Signs With Ring Of Honor

  07-02-2025 18:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ring of Honor better be ready to walk with Elijah.The former Elias was released by WWE back in September 2023. While he’s worked across the independent scene over the past year, he reportedly has found a new home.
  According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Elijah has signed with Ring of Honor.
  The first hints of this becoming a reality were teased earlier this month when Elijah posted a vignette on social media featuring himself alongside
  
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• Kevin Owens Hints At WWE Contract Extension

  07-02-2025 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
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  Kevin Owens seemingly hints that he might be staying with WWE for the foreseeable future.In a tweet, Owens wrote that if everyone helped support his daughter’s Girl Scout Troop by buying some cookies, he promised to “keep wrestling for at least 4 years, 11 months and 22 days more.”
  If you guys help support my daughter’s Girl Scout troop by buying some cookies, I promise to keep wrestling for at least 4 years, 11 months and 22 days more.https://t.co/AQu2S
  
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• Report: John Cena’s WrestleMania Plans Have Been Set Since October

  07-02-2025 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has reportedly known his path to WrestleMania 41 for quite some time.
  Back in November, it was announced that John Cena would compete at the WWE Elimination Chamber premium live event on March 1 in Toronto. This immediately led to fan speculation that he would compete in the Elimination Chamber match to earn his way to WrestleMania.On the January 6 episode of WWE RAW, Cena announced he was entering the 2025 Royal Rumble. While many fans believed he would win the Rumbl
  
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• Nikki Bella Wants A ‘Total Divas’ Takeover In WWE

  07-02-2025 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Bella wants the Total Divas to reunite and take over the WWE’s women’s division.The WWE Hall of Famer was a surprise entrant in the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match. She entered at number 30 but lasted just three minutes before being tossed out by Nia Jax. While she failed to win the match, Nikki Bella has hinted at her plans to come back again.Nikki Bella spoke on the Nikki & Brie Show about doing something with the old “Total Divas” cast
  
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• John Cena’s ‘Wipeout’ Show Canceled By TBS

  07-02-2025 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  “Wipeout” has been canceled by TBS, bringing one of John Cena‘s projects to an end.Jason Sarlanis, the president of TBS and TNT, announced the news at a keynote presentation during the Realscreen Summit. While a few more episodes are set to air, the show will be coming to an end, as Sarlanis noted that “Wipeout” and “The Cube” were expensive, so they are looking at doing more programming that lines up with sports. (H/t F4WOn
  
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• Mercedes Moné Plans To Crash ‘Harley Halftime’ On AEW Collision

  07-02-2025 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné isn’t looking forward to Harley Cameron‘s concert this weekend on AEW Collision.
  In the latest issue of the MonéMag, Mercedes Moné wrote about her growing frustrations with Harley Cameron and how she plans to crash her concert on AEW Collision this Saturday night.“Listen up, everyone! Let’s talk about this past Saturday at Collision— which she can rewatch streaming on Max. Harley Cameron snagg
  
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• The Hurt Syndicate Have No Resentment With How Things Ended In WWE

  07-02-2025 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Hurt Syndicate faction made a seamless transition to AEW after The Hurt Business storyline ended prematurely in WWE.All Elite Wrestling‘s The Hurt Syndicate were recent guests on Mostly Sports with Mark Titus and Brandon Walker. When asked why this group has worked so well across multiple companies, MVP pointed out the fact that the group is organic and they are all legitimately friends.“Because it’s organic. It’s very real,” MVP said. “All of us we&rsquo
  
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• WWE SmackDown Preview For February 7: Charlotte Flair And Jey Uso To Appear

  07-02-2025 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE SmackDown comes to you live from the FedExForum in Memphis, TN. Tonight’s show will feature the fallout from the 2025 Royal Rumble. Fans can check out our review of the February 1 PLE here. That said, let’s get to our SmackDown preview for this.Image Credit: WWECharlotte Flair to appearCharlotte Flair earned herself a world title shot by winning the Women’s Royal Rumble Match. “The Queen” appeared on RAW to confront Women’s World Champion
  
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• Kimber Lee Sentenced In DUI, Assault Case

  07-02-2025 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kimber Lee pleaded no contest to charges of DUI, resisting an officer with violence, and battery on a law enforcement officer in Florida.The former TNA star announced her retirement from wrestling in March 2023. However, just three days later she was arrested on a litany of charges. A plea deal seems to have helped her avoid spending time behind bars, at least for the time being.Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that Kimber Lee pleaded no contest to the group of c
  
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• Dustin Rhodes Match And More Announced For AEW Collision

  07-02-2025 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEWA new match has been added to the card for the February 8th episode of AEW Collision.AEW announced that ROH World Tag Team Champion and Six-Man Tag Team Champion Dustin Rhodes will be in action on Saturday. His opponent was not named in the announcement.
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  LIVE, 8pm ET/7pm CT on TNT + MAX!Dustin Rhodes in Action This Saturday!ROH World Tag Team + 6-Man Champ @dustinrhodes faces @the_mjf next Wednesday on AEW Dynamite, but THIS SATURDAY The N
  
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• Trish Stratus: I Would Tell Chelsea Green To Stop Being Such A Bitch

  07-02-2025 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus recently shared her thoughts on WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green.While speaking with Screen Rant, Trish Stratus revealed what advice she would give to Green, as she noted that people seemed to dislike her.“I would tell Chelsea Green to stop being such a b*tch. That might help. You know, people really dislike her, and sometimes in life, you won’t get far if you’re disliked, you know? You may become US Champi
  
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• Mercedes Moné Announced For First Indie Appearance In 13 Years

  07-02-2025 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné is coming to House of GloryHouse of Glory announced that AEW star Mercedes Moné will compete at their March 15th event at the NYC Arena in Jamaica, Queens. This will be her first independent wrestling match in 13 years. Moné’s opponent was not named in the announcement.
  Tickets are available at http://HOGWrestling.net.
  Mercedes Moné On Her GoalsIn a recent issue of the MonéMag, Mercedes Moné discussed her N
  
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• Joe Hendry: How Wonderful Would TNA DLC Be In WWE 2K25?

  07-02-2025 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  Joe Hendry believes that we could see TNA Wrestling DLC in WWE 2K25 this year.TNA World Champion Joe Hendry was a recent guest on the Ariel Helwani Show. While discussing the upcoming release of WWE 2K25, Hendry teased that we could potentially see TNA DLC in this year’s edition of the popular video game franchise.
  “Something that would be wonderful for both companies and most importantly the fans, can you imagine if we had TNA DLC? That
  
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• Josh Alexander’s Final TNA Match Set For 2/13 TNA iMPACT

  07-02-2025 15:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Josh Alexander‘s final TNA match is set for the February 13th episode of TNA iMPACT.On the February 6th episode, Eric Young addressed the crowd, and Josh Alexander interrupted him. Alexander noted that his time in TNA would be ending soon, but before that, he wanted to have one final match against Eric Young.The match was then confirmed, and it is being billed as Alexander’s last bout in TNA. Alexander, a two-time TNA World Champion, has confirmed that
  
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• Joe Hendry To Defend TNA World Title On 2/13 TNA iMPACT

  07-02-2025 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joe Hendry has already established himself as a fighting champion since he won the TNA World Championship at TNA Genesis. On the January 23rd episode of TNA iMPACT, he defended the title against Matt Cardona. His next challenger has been confirmed.On the February 6th episode of TNA IMPACT, Joe Hendry came to the ring to perform a live concert. He was quickly interrupted by Jake Something. Jake said that he wanted to challenge for the title, and he would face Hendry the followin
  
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• Chris Jericho Doesn’t Take The ‘Please Retire’ Chants Personally

  07-02-2025 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho doesn’t take the “please retire” chants in AEW personally.In recent months, fans have begun to grow weary of Chris Jericho. He has remained a consistent presence in AEW throughout its entire run, appearing on almost every episode in the past six years. Fans have begun to chant for Chris Jericho to retire, but this response doesn’t bother him on a personal level.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Chris Jericho discussed the chants, sa
  
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