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• Pat McAfee Doubles Down on Major Declaration About His WWE Future

  19-08-2026 23:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pat McAfee has doubled down on his decision to step away from WWE, making it clear that fans should not expect him to return to the company.McAfee addressed a fan’s question about a potential WWE return next year in a video shared on his Instagram Stories. He reiterated the promise he made on the road to WrestleMania 42.“If Randy would have won, maybe, but I made a promise that I would never, ever… I would never be seen on WWE television ever again,&
  
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• AEW Collision Card Adds Willow Nightingale World Title Match & More

  20-08-2026 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision will have a big title match this Saturday, with Willow Nightingale defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against TBS Champion Maya World.The champion-vs.-champion match was announced on the August 19 episode of Dynamite, just one week before AEW All In London. The surprise addition could have a big impact on the upcoming PPV.Willow Nightingale vs. Maya World headlines AEW Collision before All InMaya World started this week’s Dynamite by defendin
  
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• AEW Seemingly Recreates Jeff Hardy’s Pyro Incident With Darby Allin & Kevin Knight

  20-08-2026 05:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the Aug. 19 episode of Dynamite when Darby Allin’s confrontation with TNT Champion Kevin Knight took a dangerous turn just days before AEW All In.
  What began as a face-to-face meeting quickly turned into a fiery ambush, leaving plenty of questions hanging over Allin’s condition heading into Wembley Stadium.The segment immediately caught the attention of fans, not only because of its shocking
  
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• Nigel McGuinness vs. Hechicero: Who Progresses in AEW Continental Cup Unveiled

  20-08-2026 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nigel McGuinness is moving on to the semifinals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup after defeating CMLL World Champion Hechicero on the August 19 episode of Dynamite.McGuinness’ left ankle was heavily taped after he injured it during his recent match against Katsuyori Shibata on AEW Collision. But even with the injury, he made it clear before the match that he would not use it as an excuse.Nigel McGuinness beats Hechicero to move forward in AEW Continental Challenge Cup
  
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• WWE Office Job Rejected by Indie Wrestler Who Chose To Bet on Himself

  20-08-2026 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Independent wrestler Leo Sparrow came close to joining WWE — just not in the way most wrestlers dream about.
  Years before making a name for himself on the independent scene, Sparrow was offered a full-time corporate role with the company. However, he ultimately chose a far different path.The story, shared during his appearance on Busted Open After Dark as the first guest on Tommy Dreamer’s revived Indie Spotlight segment, reveals how one career decision changed the
  
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• Jon Moxley vs. Jay White: Who Advances in AEW Continental Cup Revealed

  20-08-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The road to AEW All In became a little clearer on the Aug. 19 episode of AEW Dynamite, as Jon Moxley and Jay White collided in a high-stakes Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal.
  With a semifinal berth on the line, neither longtime rival gave an inch, making the outcome anything but a foregone conclusion.The winner also moved one step closer to competing in the tournament finals at Wembley Stadium on Aug. 30. As the stakes rose, so did the intensity, proving that this rivalry
  
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• Kevin Owens Has Emotional Reason for Wanting To Beat CM Punk in Toronto

  20-08-2026 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens will challenge CM Punk for the title on the August 21 episode of SmackDown at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. While wrestling in Canada gives Owens the edge, he isn’t sure it will be a true home-field advantage because Punk is also very popular.Owens admitted that the Toronto crowd could be split between the two stars. However, there is a much bigger reason why he wanted the match to take place in the city.Kevin Owens discusses facing CM Punk for the WWE Champion
  
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• Adam Copeland Says AEW Grand Slam Mexico Reaction Matched 2020 Royal Rumble

  20-08-2026 03:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Copeland is still trying to take in the amazing reaction he received at AEW Grand Slam Mexico. He even compared it to his surprise return at WWE Royal Rumble in 2020.The Rated R Superstar wrestled at Arena México for the first time on August 5, when AEW brought Grand Slam Mexico to the venue. Copeland teamed with Christian Cage and Matt and Nick Jackson in an eight-man tag team match that opened the show.Copeland’s entrance quickly became one of the biggest mo
  
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• AEW Star Has Been Cleared for an In-Ring Return for Months — Report

  20-08-2026 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An absent AEW star could be much closer to stepping back between the ropes than many fans realized. A new report has revealed that Ruby Soho has already earned medical clearance for an in-ring return, although her comeback has yet to materialize on television.The update adds another layer to Soho’s lengthy absence from AEW programming. While she’s been away from the spotlight for personal reasons, reports suggest the wait is no longer about medical clearance, leavin
  
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• Paul Wight Wants an AEW In-Ring Return, but Not for Another Title Run

  20-08-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Wight isn’t chasing championship gold if he steps back into an AEW ring. Instead, the veteran has made it clear that his biggest goal is helping the next generation, while leaving the door open for another in-ring run after his lengthy recovery.Speaking during his appearance on TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Wight explained that any return would be driven by passion for professional wrestling rather than adding more accolades to an already decorated career.For “T
  
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• Konosuke Takeshita Stuns AEW With Surprise Return, Targets Kyle Fletcher

  20-08-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Konosuke Takeshita made a surprise return to AEW on the August 19 episode of Dynamite. He immediately went after his former Don Callis Family teammate, Kyle Fletcher, and made it clear that he wants his AEW International Championship back.Takeshita had been away from AEW TV for several weeks, but he returned just days before his big title match at AEW All In London.Konosuke Takeshita returns to AEW Dynamite and confronts Kyle Fletcher ahead of All InThe surprise return happened
  
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• AEW Reveals Spill the Tea Series, Debuts Trailer Featuring Roster Stars

  20-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has unveiled a brand-new digital series ahead of All In: London, giving fans another way to see its roster outside the ring.
  While the company has revealed the show’s host and a teaser trailer, there’s still one key detail being kept under wraps.The promotion announced that “Spill the Tea” will premiere on Aug. 20, with comedian and former NFL Network reporter Rachel Bonnetta serving as host.
  A 44-second trailer debuted on X, teasing interviews, play
  
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• NWA Boss Billy Corgan Says Wrestling Must Escape Its Niche To Go Mainstream

  20-08-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Billy Corgan believes pro wrestling is close to entering another major growth period. However, he feels the industry needs to make one key change first. According to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) owner, wrestling needs to stop being seen as a niche form of entertainment and return to its place as a mainstream product.Wrestling has gone through many ups and downs over the years. Nevertheless, with major promotions growing, bigger events attracting global audi
  
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• TNA Wrestling Partners With REVOLT To Bring Xplosion & 24 Years of Content

  20-08-2026 02:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling has landed a new media partnership that will expand its reach later this year, with REVOLT set to add exclusive wrestling content to its growing lineup.
  While the announcement confirms what fans can expect, the collaboration goes beyond simply airing matches.The agreement, announced jointly by TNA Wrestling and REVOLT, will launch this fall. It brings exclusive TNA Xplosion matches along with premium programming from TNA’s 24-year library to both R
  
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• Je’Von Evans Recalls ‘Seeing Stars’ & Concussion Scare That Stopped RAW Match

  20-08-2026 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans has finally shared what led to his January WWE RAW match being stopped, offering fresh insight into the scary moment that unfolded during the show’s Belfast, Northern Ireland stop.While the bout ended abruptly, Evans has now revealed that one conversation with the referee changed everything.The incident took place on the Jan. 19 episode of RAW during Evans’ singles match against El Grande Americano. Although viewers only saw officials checking on
  
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• N3on Denies Bad Intention in Penta Incident & Blames Fanatics Fest Staff

  20-08-2026 02:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  N3on understands why some WWE fans are still upset with him after the Fanatics Fest incident involving Penta. However, months after accidentally showing Penta without his famous mask during a livestream, the streamer continues to insist that he never meant any harm.The situation became more serious because Penta’s mask is a major part of his identity as a luchador. Like many masked wrestlers, Penta has protected his character and kept his real appearance private throughou
  
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• After 20 Years, Kevin Owens Says He & CM Punk Still Aren’t ‘Compatible’

  20-08-2026 02:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens and CM Punk have known each other for almost 20 years now. As the two prepare to face each other, Owens made it clear that WWE did not have to create any tension between them. The bad blood is already there because the two are simply not compatible.Their upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship match is clearly about more than just winning a title.Kevin Owens explains why he and CM Punk ‘don’t gel’ before WWE title matchSpeaking to FACES Magazine, Owen
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For August 19

  20-08-2026 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks taking on Mark Davis, El Clon, and Jake Doyle; Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira, and Henare squaring off against Brian Cage, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer; Maya World defending the AEW TBS Championship against Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida, and Persephone; the Continental Cup quarterfinals; and more.AEW Dynamite Card
  Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Mark Davis, El Clon, and Jake DoyleWill Ospreay, Francesco Akira, and
  
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• WWE Veteran Claims AEW Rejected Him Because of His Political Beliefs

  19-08-2026 21:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE executive Road Dogg has claimed that his political beliefs played a role in his being turned down for a job in AEW.Road Dogg, whose real name is Brian James, made the claim while exchanging tweets with Dave Meltzer and David Bixenspan. He suggested that he was denied an opportunity because of his political views and questioned why he should have been punished for a family member’s political affiliation.“Actually, I was turned away because of my political/
  
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• AEW Star Says She’s Willing To Be Set on Fire in Hardcore Match

  19-08-2026 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander is willing to take things to the extreme in a hardcore wrestling match, including being set on fire.Statlander discussed her approach to pain and wrestling’s more dangerous spots during a recent appearance on 98 Rock Baltimore. The AEW star explained that while she does not enjoy pain, she believes she has learned to handle it better than most.“I don’t enjoy it, but I can handle it,” Statlander said
  
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• New WWE WrestleMania 42 Attendance Figures Reveal Major Decline — Report

  19-08-2026 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE WrestleMania 42 saw a significant year-over-year drop in attendance, according to figures released by the Las Vegas Stadium Authority ahead of its quarterly meeting this week.The two-day event took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year. According to POST Wrestling, the Stadium Authority reported that WrestleMania 42 drew 47,093 fans on Saturday, April 18, and 50,033 on Sunday, April 19. The combined attendance was 97,126.The figures represe
  
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• Tony Khan Paid AEW Star’s Medical Bill That Cost More Than His House

  19-08-2026 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Will Ospreay says Tony Khan paid his entire medical bill, which cost more than his house.Ahead of his AEW World Championship match against Kenny Omega at All In: London, All Elite Wrestling has released the first episode of a seven-part series documenting Will Ospreay’s recovery from a severe neck injury. He underwent neck fusion surgery in September 2025 and returned to the promotion at Revolution in March 2026.Will Ospreay recalled looking at the bill, which wa
  
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• Goldberg Knocked Out Ex-WWE Star With Spear Before He Was Ready

  19-08-2026 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Stevie Richards says Goldberg knocked him out with a spear before he could get into position.Speaking on his podcast, The Stevie Richards Show, the former WWE Hardcore Champion looked back at getting speared by Goldberg on the April 28, 2003, episode of RAW in Boston. He recalled the impact of knocking him out for a while. He also noted that the former Universal Champion hit him with the move before he could get into position to take it.“I had asked B
  
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• Trish Stratus Reveals Seeds Were Planted for Another Potential WWE Return

  19-08-2026 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trish Stratus says the seeds were planted for her finale match in WWE.During her recent interview with John Pollock of POST Wrestling, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus revealed that a long-time storyline with Tiffany Stratton was planned for her 25th career anniversary last year. After they teamed up at Elimination Chamber 2025 and had a one-on-one match at Evolution, another clash was planned. It would’ve been the final match of her career.However, it didn’t materia
  
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• Trish Stratus Makes Surprising Admission About Infamous WWE ‘Bark Like a Dog’ Segment

  19-08-2026 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus admits she wouldn’t change anything about the infamous segment in which she barked like a dog.During her recent conversation with John Pollock of POST Wrestling, Trish Stratus was asked about the questions she doesn’t like to be asked during interviews. The WWE Hall of Famer noted that she often gets asked about the infamous segment from the March 5, 2001, episode of RAW, in which Vince McMahon forced her to get on her knees in the ring and bark like
  
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• AEW’s Adam Copeland Opens up About How Close He Is to Retirement

  19-08-2026 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Adam Copeland shares his thoughts about his potential retirement.During his recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Adam Copeland was asked if he sees himself as an active wrestler when he turns 54 in two years. He replied that it’s hard to tell, saying that while Tony Khan is okay with his acting commitments, the AEW president does add time to his contract for the missed days. He also noted that he has conflicting feelings about his retirement.“Rig
  
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• Zilla Fatu Confirms the Rock Inspiration Behind His WWE NXT Look

  19-08-2026 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zilla Fatu paid tribute to The Rock with his look on this week’s WWE NXT.Following his explosive debut on last week’s WWE NXT, Zilla Fatu appeared on the August 18 episode of the developmental brand to officially sign his contract. He cut a promo in the main event segment, saying he wants to prove he is more than a “nympobaby” (nepo baby).
  After Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana tried to attack him, General Manager Robert Stone an
  
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• Paul Heyman Says Brock Lesnar’s WWE Retirement Is for Real This Time

  19-08-2026 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Paul Heyman confirms that Brock Lesnar’s retirement after SummerSlam is for real.After losing the Hell in a Cell match against Oba Femi at SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from in-ring competition. However, wrestling fans were a bit skeptical of the announcement because the Beast Incarnate previously faked a retirement at WWE WrestleMania 42. Reports about him potentially returning for WrestleMania 43 next year also strengthened the doubts.How
  
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• AEW Star Takes Shot at WWE After Paul Heyman Says Company Answers to Shareholders

  19-08-2026 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Ricochet responded to Paul Heyman’s “biggest promotion” and “shareholders” comments from WWE RAW.During the August 17, 2026, episode of WWE RAW, Paul Heyman accompanied Bron Breakker to the ring for his segment with Oba Femi. After some heated words, Breakker suggested he and Femi have a match right away. However, Heyman stopped the reigning World Tag Team Champion and said if he takes one step towards the Ruler, he’d take a perma
  
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• WWE & ESPN Lawsuit Heads To Hearing This Week — Report

  19-08-2026 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A key hearing in the WWE and ESPN lawsuit is scheduled to take place later this week in Connecticut. The lawsuit concerns WWE’s move to ESPN Unlimited. It claims fans were misled about accessing WWE events.According to PWInsider, the hearing happens on Thursday, August 20. It will begin at 10 AM, before the court officials. The hearing concerns a lawsuit filed by Michael Diesa and Rebecca Tobak. The lawsuit claims WWE misled customers about accessing events.WWE moved its
  
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