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• Paul Heyman ‘Crashes’ A World Series Pre-Show Segment

  31-10-2015 22:35
  
  Paul Heyman appeared on the FOX Sports 1 World Series pre-game show. Heyman “crashed” a segment featuring Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole, who he’s been going back and forth with on Twitter as of late.
  Heyman essentially told them “on behalf of the network that they suck” and then asked where Pete Rose was, calling himself a proponent of Rose’s for years. Heyman was told Rose was in New York and said if “Charlie Hustle was in NYC, the advocate of Brock
  
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• Former WWE Champion Sees Bigger Story Behind Sami Zayn’s Nine-Day Title Reign

  10-07-2026 20:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion AJ Styles sees a bigger story behind Sami Zayn’s nine-day title reign.Styles recently addressed Sami Zayn dropping the Undisputed WWE Championship to CM Punk on a recent episode of his Phenomenally Retro Podcast. He said he believes Zayn’s short title reign might lead to a character change for him and a three-way match for the title against Punk and Cody Rhodes. Accordingly, he urged people to remain patient and let the story unfold.&ldq
  
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• WWE Star Says CM Punk Was Nothing Like the Stories He’d Heard After Meeting Him

  10-07-2026 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Finn Balor says CM Punk is actually a nice guy behind the scenes.Inaugural WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, he discussed his two matches against CM Punk earlier this year, especially the one on the January 19 episode of RAW in Belfast, Ireland. He noted that it was one of the proudest and most emotional moments of his career because it took place in his home country, wit
  
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• WWE Star Went Temporarily Blind After Super ShowDown Match in Saudi Arabia

  10-07-2026 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE star has said that he was temporarily blinded after his match at Super ShowDown 2019.During his recent appearance on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Finn Balor looked back at his match against Andrade at WWE Super ShowDown 2019 in Saudi Arabia. He wrestled as the Demon King at the event and recalled getting painted with a different body paint since the regular one contained alcohol, which is banned in the country.Although he had concerns, the makeup artist reass
  
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• Jim Ross Confirms He’ll Undergo ‘Brain Surgery’ in Health Update

  10-07-2026 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Jim Ross has revealed that he’s set to undergo brain surgery.WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW commentator Jim Ross has been dealing with several health issues as of late. He recently had an extended hospital stay and suffered a serious fall. The legend also revealed that he’s getting tested for possible dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.Ross provided an update on his health while speaking on the latest episode of his Grilling JR podcast, revealing
  
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• WWE Refiles Trademark for Randy Orton’s RKO After Initial Rejection

  10-07-2026 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is trying again to trademark Randy Orton‘s famous RKO. The company has made a new filing after its previous attempt failed.The company filed the application in November 2024, and the USPTO issued that decision in January 2026, although WWE later received extra time to respond or appeal. The application covers wrestling performances and entertainment-related services.Why WWE refiled the RKO trademarkThe earlier filing was rejected due to conflict with the historic Holl
  
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• Taylor Swift Made WWE Hall of Famer Break One Food Rule

  10-07-2026 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett recently shared an interesting story about Taylor Swift. The WWE Hall of Famer recalled one unforgettable family memory. Jeff Jarrett and Taylor Swift have been good friends for several years. Swift also supported the Jarrett family during difficult times. She spent time with his daughters after Jill Jarrett battled cancer.Taylor Swift’s cookies made WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett break his chocolate ruleNow, Jarrett has shared another Swift
  
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• Retired WWE Hall Of Famer Sets Conditions For Potential Return

  10-07-2026 12:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Great Khali has officially retired from professional wrestling. However, he hasn’t completely closed the door on his WWE return. The WWE Hall of Famer recently confirmed his in-ring career is over. Still, he said, a one-time appearance could still happen.The Great Khali reveals what could bring him back to WWESpeaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Khali said, “Yeah, I retired.” When asked about returning for the Royal Rumble, he replied, “Never kn
  
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• WWE Couple Going Strong Despite Wrestling’s Most Common Relationship Challenge

  10-07-2026 12:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Damian Priest recently opened up about his relationship. The former world champion shared why things work with Lola Vice. Despite WWE’s hectic schedule, the couple continues going strong together.WWE star Damian Priest explains why his relationship with Lola Vice worksDamian Priest recently appeared on the Chris D Comedy YouTube channel. He discussed balancing wrestling with his personal life. Priest was asked about traveling with his girlfriend. He admitted thei
  
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• WWE’s Paul Heyman’s Son Lands Major New Role

  10-07-2026 12:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman’s son, Jacob Heyman, has reached a major career milestone. The WWE Hall of Famer’s son recently made his directorial debut.Jacob Heyman launches new show on HeymanHustleTVJacob Heyman directed the first episode of “What’s YOUR Hustle?” on HeymanHustleTV. The debut episode follows rapper Lord Sko through a busy day in Washington Heights, New York City. The episode shows Lord Sko chasing his hip-hop dreams.It features his SiriusXM intervi
  
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• Lady Frost Says She’s Coming for the ‘Top Spot’ in MLW

  10-07-2026 12:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lady Frost is coming for the top spot in MLW and the indies.Following her exit from AEW, Lady Frost has begun a new chapter in her career, filled with fresh goals and scenery. During an interview with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay, she laid out her ambitions for both the indie scene and her new home, Major League Wrestling.Within MLW, Frost has one big thing on her mind: the MLW Women’s World Championship, currently held by Shotzi Blackheart. According to Frost, though, th
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Explains Why Sami Zayn’s RAW Title Loss Made Sense

  10-07-2026 11:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently justified Sami Zayn‘s abrupt title loss on WWE RAW.Sami Zayn’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion came to an end after just nine days. However, despite the outcry from fans and Zayn himself, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray says the title change makes sense.“In the game of chess that is pro wrestling, there are certain pieces on a chess board that you only bring out when absolutely necessary,” Ray said on Busted Open. &ldquo
  
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• Tony Khan Reveals Injuries Forced Changes to Original AEW Forbidden Door Plans

  10-07-2026 11:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan has revealed that changes were made to the Forbidden Door PPV due to injury.As usual, Forbidden Door showcased a myriad of talents from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM. Still, some were noticeably left off the card.According to AEW CEO Tony Khan, this was the result of untimely injuries.“There were plans to use Callum Newman and the United Empire. When Callum Newman got injured, they held him back from the show. So that was a major change, and we made the best of t
  
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• AEW Star Says She Won $10K And Ended Up With A Stripper On Her Lap

  10-07-2026 11:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Beach Break featured plenty of memorable moments this week. One of them came from AEW Women’s Champion Thekla during commentary.Thekla makes surprising casino confession on AEW DynamiteAEW held its special Beach Break edition in Clearwater, Florida. During the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match between Athena, Maya World, and Willow Nightangle. Thekla joined the commentary team while the action continued in the ring.While talking about casinos, Thekla made an
  
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• Released WWE Star Was Thrown Onto LFG Just Two Weeks After Signing

  10-07-2026 11:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sirena Linton has looked back on her fast-paced journey in WWE.Seasons 1 and 2 of WWE LFG saw developing wrestlers compete for a spot on the WWE NXT roster. According to former LFG contestant Sirena Linton, her personal wrestling ability was still in its infancy stage when WWE thrust her onto the show for Season 1.“I, walking in the doors of WWE, was thrown onto the show Legends and Future Greats on A&E literally two weeks into me starting at the company,” Linto
  
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• Former TNA Star Claims Low Pay Under Dixie Carter Forced Knockouts Into Second Jobs

  10-07-2026 11:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former Knockouts Champion Awesome Kong recently reflected on receiving low pay under then-TNA President Dixie Carter.Season seven of Dark Side of the Ring kicked off on Tuesday night with an episode covering the history of TNA Wrestling and its co-founder Jeff Jarrett. During the episode, former TNA star Awesome Kong looked back at the financial challenges faced by the Knockouts division during the company’s early years. At the time, Dixie Carter led TNA as its Pre
  
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• Sami Zayn Breaks Down Backstage After Losing WWE Title to CM Punk

  10-07-2026 11:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn broke down backstage after his world title loss in the WWE Raw main event.CM Punk ended this week’s Raw episode in celebration after he dethroned Sami Zayn as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Zayn, on the other hand, left the show titleless after a mere nine-day reign, and as seen on a social media video, he’s not taking it well.“I have a question,” Zayn said while walking around backstage. “How is that after 24 years of crawling and inching
  
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• Karen Jarrett Baffled By WWE Hall Of Famer’s Praise For Dixie Carter

  10-07-2026 10:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karen Jarrett reacted after hearing Eric Bischoff’s latest comments. The WWE Hall of Famer surprisingly praised former TNA President Dixie Carter. Jarrett and Carter shared major backstage issues during their time in TNA. Their problems mostly came from power struggles and very different management styles.Karen Jarrett questions Eric Bischoff’s praise for Dixie CarterSpeaking on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff discussed Dixie Carter’s wrestling legacy.
  
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• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Allegedly Had Assistant Carry His Sneakers Backstage During WWE Visit

  10-07-2026 06:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sean “Diddy” Combs made several memorable appearances in WWE over the years, but former WWE Superstar Chris Masters says the rapper wasn’t very popular backstage.Diddy performed at WWE Tribute to the Troops in 2010 before returning for WrestleMania 28 in 2012, where he introduced Machine Gun Kelly. A year later, he performed at WrestleMania 29, and his song Coming Home was one of the event’s official theme songs. Diddy also appeared on RAW in 2016 to hel
  
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• WWE Releases $2,000 Championship Replica For Fans

  10-07-2026 06:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released one of its most expensive replica titles. The company unveiled the new Crown Jewel Championship replica.Replica WWE title belts remain popular among wrestling fans everywhere. Most replicas usually cost around $500 to $600. This latest championship costs much more than those. The official Crown Jewel Men’s Championship replica is priced at $2,000. It features heavy rhinestones and detailed championship side plates. It also included a custom carrying bag.C
  
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• AEW’s Bryan Danielson Credited For Pushing Former WWE Champion’s Singles Run

  10-07-2026 06:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion Big E recently revealed Bryan Danielson played a major role in his singles push. He credited the current AEW star for helping change his WWE career. Back in 2020, Danielson was part of WWE’s SmackDown creative team while still wrestling. During that time, several stars received major opportunities, including Big E.How Bryan Danielson helped Big E’s singles WWE careerSpeaking with Westwood One Sports, Big E said, “For the longest time, I did
  
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• WWE’s Maxxine Dupri Explains Actions Following Viral RAW Kiss With Austin Theory

  10-07-2026 05:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maxxine Dupri has broken her silence after one of the most talked-about moments from the July 6 edition of WWE RAW.
  Following her shocking betrayal, alliance with The Vision, and kiss with Austin Theory, Dupri has now explained why she believes the move was the right one.The former Alpha Academy member insists her decision wasn’t about revenge — it was about finally putting herself first after months of frustration.Maxxine Dupri says joining The Vision was about cho
  
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• TNA Confirms Jeff Hardy’s Next World Title Match

  10-07-2026 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Hardy is officially back in the TNA World title picture. The company has announced that Jeff Hardy will challenge the current TNA World Champion, Nic Nemeth, on the July 30 episode of iMPACT! The title match will air live on AMC in the United States and will take place at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.Nemeth won the title back at Slammiversary on June 28. His first title reign began at Slammiversary 2024 and lasted 183 days before Joe Hendry defeated him at Genesis
  
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• AEW To Honor Legendary Wrestling Family at Redemption

  10-07-2026 05:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW will honor the legendary Rougeau family later this month. The special tribute will take place at AEW Redemption in Montreal, Canada. Former WWE star Jacques Rougeau recently confirmed that AEW will honor four generations of the Rougeau family during the July 26 event at the Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada.Jacques Rougeau reveals AEW’s special tribute for his familySpeaking with Bill Apter, Rougeau said he became close friends with QT Marshall through their wrestling sch
  
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• Paul Wight Returns at AEW Dynamite Beach Break Pre-Show

  10-07-2026 05:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Wight finally returned to AEW television this week. The former WWE Champion also got physical once again. His appearance came after teasing fans about wrestling again ahead of AEW Dynamite Beach Break.Earlier this week, Wight shared an update on his recovery. He said he still wants to wrestle and won’t retire. He also revealed he was working hard after multiple surgeries. Wight teased fans about an in-ring return very soon.Paul Wight saves Steve Borde
  
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• RAW Star Endorses Idea of WWE Introducing A Six-Sided Ring

  10-07-2026 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta is open to the idea of using a six-sided ring for a future event. He believes it would be a fun way to change things up, especially now that WWE is working closely with AAA.Penta knows the six-sided ring well. Before joining WWE, he wrestled in both AAA and TNA, where the six-sided ring became a cornerstone of the shows. With WWE introducing and incorporating more lucha libre influences, Penta thinks the idea could work here too.Penta believe
  
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• WWE SmackDown Star Wants to Revive Former NXT Gimmick

  10-07-2026 04:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tiffany Stratton may be looking to freshen up her WWE character. To do that, she wants to revisit an old idea from the early days of her NXT run.The WWE Women’s United States Champion recently revealed she’d like to plant the seeds for a gimmick that never fully made it to television as originally planned.While nothing has been confirmed, Stratton admitted she is interested in pitching the concept again now that she’s part of the SmackDown roster.Tiffany Strat
  
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• Jasmine St. Claire Claims Indie Women’s Champion Tried to Blackball Her

  10-07-2026 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jasmin St. Claire has never been afraid to speak her mind, and her latest social media post has once again put her in the spotlight. The former ECW wrestler has accused an unnamed independent wrestling women’s champion of trying to stop a promoter from booking her for an appearance.Many fans first knew St. Claire outside of wrestling, but she became involved in the industry during the late 1990s and built a long career as a manager, valet, promoter, and on-scree
  
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• Jasmin St. Claire Claims Indie Women’s Champion Tried to Blackball Her

  10-07-2026 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jasmin St. Claire has never been afraid to speak her mind, and her latest social media post has once again put her in the spotlight. The former ECW wrestler has accused an unnamed independent wrestling women’s champion of trying to stop a promoter from booking her for an appearance.Many fans first knew St. Claire outside of wrestling, but she became involved in the industry during the late 1990s and built a long career as a manager, valet, promoter, and on-scree
  
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• Glenn Jacobs Uses Wrestling Promotion Analogy to Criticize Biden Administration

  10-07-2026 04:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Glenn Jacobs, also known as Kane, recently criticized the Biden administration. The Republican mayor used a wrestling comparison to make his point.Jacobs currently serves as mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. He first won the election back in 2018. He later secured reelection for another term in 2022. Since entering politics, the WWE veteran has often shared political opinions on social media on various occasions. Now, the WWE Hall of Famer is criticizing the Bi
  
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