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• Paul Walter Hauser Blasts Roman Reigns Over UFC White House Appearance

  15-06-2026 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Walter Hauser isn’t mincing words when it comes to Roman Reigns‘ UFC White House appearance.The OTC was one of the many high-profile celebrities in attendance at UFC Freedom 250, which emanated from the South Lawn of the White House on June 14. Reigns’ appearance was highlighted by TKO Group on social media.Roman Reigns’ UFC White House appearance was enough to create a buzz on social media. Former UFC champion Conor McGregor trolled the WWE World H
  
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• WWE Star Not Done With NXT Amid Main Roster Speculation

  17-06-2026 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tatum Paxley may have fueled WWE main roster speculation last week, but her actions on the June 16 episode of NXT suggest she isn’t ready to leave the black-and-gold brand just yet.
  After many fans interpreted her post-match behavior following a championship loss as a farewell, Paxley made sure she remained part of the conversation one week later.The former NXT Women’s North American Champion became a key factor during this week’s episode, offering a strong in
  
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• Fans Accuse WWE of Mishandling Jaida Parker After NXT Loss

  17-06-2026 04:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jaida Parker’s latest loss to Nattie Neidhart on the June 16 episode of WWE NXT has sparked another wave of criticism from fans, with many wondering if WWE is dropping the ball with one of its brightest young talents.For weeks, Parker and Nattie had been building toward a showdown. Their rivalry wasn’t limited to the ring. They traded shots in interviews, posted videos on social media, and even got into a heated confrontation at The Dungeon 2.0 after Parker crashed
  
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• Bronson Reed Teases WWE Return With Bold Warning

  17-06-2026 03:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bronson Reed appears to be inching closer to a WWE return, and the powerhouse star has already sent a message to the rest of the locker room.After spending months on the sidelines recovering from a serious injury, Reed took to social media this week with a playful but confident warning about what’s ahead.The former Raw standout has remained active online throughout his rehabilitation, and his latest post has only added intrigue about his comeback timeline.Bronson Reed sen
  
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• WWE Star Spills Drink During Shotgun Attempt on NXT

  17-06-2026 03:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 16 episode of WWE NXT featured a light-hearted moment before the action even got underway. Thea Hail’s entrance took an unexpected turn ahead of her Women’s Speed Championship Tournament match.The energetic NXT star attempted to shotgun a drink on her way to the ring. However, things didn’t quite go according to plan.The moment quickly caught fans’ attention and added an extra layer of personality to Hail’s appearance before she stepped be
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Backs Jade Cargill After Viral SmackDown Hair Mishap

  17-06-2026 03:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jade Cargill became one of the biggest talking points coming out of the June 12 episode of WWE SmackDown because of an unfortunate hair mishap. While many fans joked about the moment online, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray believes Cargill deserves credit for the way she handled it.The incident happened during a Queen of the Ring first-round Fatal Four-Way match featuring Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca. The awkward moment came during a top-rope superplex
  
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• Booker T Replaced on Commentary for This Week’s WWE NXT Broadcast

  17-06-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE viewers tuning into the June 16 edition of NXT on The CW were greeted by a different voice at the commentary desk. A familiar broadcaster stepped in alongside Vic Joseph.While the change wasn’t heavily spotlighted beforehand, it quickly became a notable talking point from the show’s opening moments.As NXT got underway, lead commentator Vic Joseph revealed that Corey Graves would be joining him on commentary for the night. He took over Booker T’s usual posi
  
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• Former WWE Personality Calls Out Fans Using Children to Get Autographs

  17-06-2026 03:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE broadcaster Kayla Becker, better known to fans as Kayla Braxton, recently opened up about one of the more uncomfortable parts of traveling with WWE. While she has fond memories from her time with the company, she admitted that some interactions and autograph sessions involving fans’ children crossed the line.According to Braxton, these situations often occurred at airports in the early hours of the morning after WWE shows. What looked like genuine fan encounter
  
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• TNA Hall of Famer Denies Pushing for Tessa Blanchard’s Return Amid Recent Exit

  17-06-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The fallout from Tessa Blanchard’s latest departure from TNA Wrestling continues to spark discussion, but one longtime company figure is pushing back against claims about her role in the situation.
  Following renewed online criticism, Gail Kim has publicly addressed allegations that she campaigned for Blanchard’s return to the promotion.Blanchard recently exited TNA after reportedly requesting and receiving her release, bringing an end to her second run with the comp
  
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• Former WWE Interviewer Says LA Knight Got Her in Trouble During Live Segment

  17-06-2026 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE broadcaster Kayla Braxton has reflected on a memorable live television moment involving LA Knight. She revealed that one of her final interviews with the popular star left people backstage asking questions — even if nobody expressed concern about it.Speaking during a recent appearance on TMZ Sports’ Inside The Ring, Braxton looked back on her final weeks in WWE. She shared a story behind an unscripted exchange that briefly threw her off track during a liv
  
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• AEW Star Keeps Fooling Medical Staff With Tattoo Inspired By Brutal Match

  17-06-2026 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro wrestlers often carry scars from the punishment they take in the ring. But AEW’s Kris Statlander has a tattoo of one of the most painful moments of her career. Interestingly, this somehow keeps confusing the medical staff.In November 2025, Statlander competed in the first-ever Women’s Blood & Guts match in AEW history. The match featured some of the company’s biggest names. It also earned a reputation as one of the most brutal women’s matches AEW
  
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• Jbl Disagrees With Former WWE Creative Figure’s Take on AEW Competition

  17-06-2026 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The debate over how WWE viewed AEW during its early years continues to generate discussion, with WWE Hall of Famer JBL offering a different perspective from former WWE writer Road Dogg.
  While both men spent years behind the curtain in WWE, their views on the company’s approach to AEW don’t quite align.Road Dogg recently suggested that WWE initially failed to view AEW as serious competition. JBL, however, believes the company’s actions told a different story.JB
  
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• JBL Defends Former WWE Creative Figure Amid Recent Criticism

  17-06-2026 02:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion JBL isn’t holding back when it comes to the criticism aimed at Road Dogg’s time in WWE creative.After Road Dogg quietly left WWE earlier this year, fans expressed mixed reactions. While many thanked him for his years of service, others blamed him for some of SmackDown’s creative decisions and questioned his role behind the scenes.JBL, however, believes that criticism is completely unfair.JBL says critics don’t understand how WWE creat
  
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• Triple H Left WWE Door Open for Former Backstage Figure’s Return

  17-06-2026 01:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE personality Kayla Braxton may be focused on building her career outside the company, but recent comments suggest the possibility of a future return remains firmly on the table.
  While she has moved on to new projects, a conversation she had with Triple H before leaving WWE continues to stand out.Braxton recently appeared on TMZ Sports’ Inside The Ring, where she discussed her departure from WWE and reflected on the support she received from company l
  
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• WWE Evolve Star Exits Company on Her Own Terms

  17-06-2026 01:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another WWE exit appears to have quietly taken place. This time, it is a talent from the company’s developmental system. Masyn Holiday, who competed in WWE EVOLVE and appeared on WWE: Legends & Future Greats (LFG), seems to have parted ways with WWE after a few subtle social media changes caught fans’ attention.Holiday joined WWE through the company’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program. She signed in December 2023 as part of WWE’s Next In Line i
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 16

  17-06-2026 00:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include Jaida Parker battling Nattie, the WWE Women’s Speed Championship Tournament first round beginning when Layla Diggs takes on Arianna Grace, and Izzi Dame clashes with Thea Hail, Tavion Heights and Jackson Drake go one-on-one to crown a new number one contender for the NXT North American Championship, and NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo sits down with challenger Naraku. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from
  
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• Two Sets of Siblings Make NWA History After Recent Title Change

  16-06-2026 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two sets of siblings have rewritten NWA history in the wake of recent championship changes.During Saturday’s episode of NWA Powerrr on Comet, Pretty Empowered, comprised of sisters Kenzie and Kylie Paige, captured the NWA World Women’s Tag Team Championships.The Country Gentlemen, consisting of brothers AJ and KC Cazana, are the reigning NWA World Tag Team Champions. As a result, it marks the first time since the National Wrestling Alliance was founded in 1948 that
  
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• WWE NXT’s Vic Joseph Teases A Special Guest Will Join This Week’s Show

  16-06-2026 21:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Vic Joseph has teased a surprise guest appearance ahead of tonight’s episode of WWE NXT.Taking to X, the voice of NXT revealed that a special guest would be joining him on commentary and invited fans to speculate about who it might be.“Special guest joining me tonight on #WWENXT – any guesses????”With the mystery still unsolved, fans have already begun throwing out names ranging from former NXT Champion Joe Hendry to main roster star Danhausen as potential surprise appea
  
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• Simone Johnson Explains Why She Left WWE and Says She Has No Regrets

  16-06-2026 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Simone Johnson/Ava explains her decision to leave the company and why she has no regrets.During her recent appearance on The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi, Simone Johnson, former NXT General Manager and The Rock’s daughter, revealed why she chose to leave WWE earlier this year. She announced on January 30 that she chose not to renew her contract.Simone Johnson shared that there’s no particular reason for her decision to
  
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• AJ Lee Credits Nick Khan and Triple H For Protecting Her Mental Health During WWE Return

  16-06-2026 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee praises Triple H and Nick Khan for protecting her mental health when she returned to WWE last year.Former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee recently appeared on State Of Mind with Maurice Benard. During the conversation, she was asked about the injuries she had during her first run with the promotion. Lee replied that she did suffer some non-wrestling-related injuries and was suggested to undergo surgeries, which she didn’t do.AJ Lee then compared
  
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• Former WWE NXT Star Ava Faced Criticism From ‘So Many Angry Conservative Men’

  16-06-2026 20:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE NXT star Ava (Simone Johnson) has addressed the backlash she received over a divisive social media post.Appearing on The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi podcast, the former NXT General Manager reflected on the overwhelming negative reaction to a comment she made in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death in 2025.“I was quite used to getting hated on by wrestling fans and I was like, ‘All right, whatever. Fine.’ I’m used to that, blah blah,
  
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• Tessa Blanchard Released By TNA Wrestling — Report

  16-06-2026 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tessa Blanchard is on her way out of TNA Wrestling after the company granted her request to leave.According to a new report from Fightful (via Fightful Select), sources close to Tessa Blanchard claim that she has left TNA. It was noted that while Blanchard had her request for her release granted by TNA, no reason for her exit was given.TNA has not responded to Fightful’s request for comment. Despite her apparent departure, Blanchard will continue to work for CMLL in Mexic
  
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• Logan Paul Pays Tribute to Oliver Tree After Death in Helicopter Crash

  16-06-2026 19:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Logan Paul honored the late Oliver Tree, who was among the six passengers who passed away in a helicopter crash.Singer Oliver Tree, who was on a world tour, was listed among the six passengers who died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on June 14, 2026. Firefighters noted that two helicopters collided just before 9 AM local time over Rio De Janeiro and crashed in the city’s western zone. Tree’s name was on the list given to
  
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• TNA Wrestling Re-signs Former Knockouts World Champion and Tag Team Champion

  16-06-2026 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tasha Steelz is sticking with TNA Wrestling.
  TNA Wrestling announced it has re-signed Order 4’s Tasha Steelz; the news was first reported by Instinct Culture’s Denise Salcedo.
  “TNA Wrestling confirmed today that it has re-signed Tasha Steelz, as first reported by Instinct Culture. A loyal, trusted member of Order 4, Tasha is a former Knockouts World Champion and two-time Knockouts World Tag Team Champion. She made her pro wrestling debut in 2016 and first appeared in TNA Wrest
  
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• WWE Talent Facing ‘Significant’ Visa Issues — Report

  16-06-2026 18:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE is reportedly facing significant visa issues.According to F4WOnline‘s Bryan Alvarez, WWE is facing “significant visa issues” right now. While there’s no word on what that means, he noted that promotions across the United States have faced visa issues over the past few years, resulting in talent staying on the sidelines for a considerable period.AEW stars The Beast Mortos and Komander are currently unable to perform in the United States due to visa issues, creating a
  
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• Former WWE Executive Launches Professional Sumo Wrestling League

  16-06-2026 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE executive Stuart Snyder has launched a professional sumo wrestling league.As noted in an official press release, Stuart Snyder, who served as the President of WWE/WWF from 2000 to 2001 to oversee the sale of WCW to Vince McMahon, has launched the Sumo Championship League. The new league looks to bring the legendary Japanese sport of Sumo to U.S. markets this fall.The press release read:ENTER THE DOHYO!SUMO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TO BRING PROFESSIONAL SUMO TO
  U.S. ARENAS
  
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• Chavo Guerrero Doesn’t Believe He’ll Ever Stop Wrestling

  16-06-2026 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chavo Guerrero has been wrestling for over 30 years, and says he has no plans on stopping yet if he gets another chance.
  Speaking to Gabby AF in a recent interview, Guerrero was asked what it would take to get him back in the ring. To date, his last in-ring match came in 2019. However, he’s appeared in several promotions over the years, including AEW and ROH in 2021-22, as well as a return to WWE in 2025 as a producer for the AAA brand.
  Guerrero joked that “Guerrero
  
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• WWE Makes Night of Champions Change Due To Rhea Ripley Injury

  16-06-2026 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley’s knee injury has led to WWE making a running change ahead of its next Premium Live Event.
  When WWE unveiled the poster for the upcoming Night of Champions Premium Live Event last week, it featured Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, United States Champion Trick Williams, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, and WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley.
  However, WWE has removed Rhea Ripley from the official 2026 Night of Champions poster. She has been repla
  
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• ‘Fairly Sizable’ Earthquake Occurs During Pro Wrestling NOAH Event

  16-06-2026 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  An earthquake briefly halted a Pro Wrestling NOAH event.Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Neo Global Tag League event took place at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The show featured an eight-man tag team match in which BUSHI, Tetsuya Naito, Kaito Kiyomiya, and KENTA defeated Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura, HAYATA, and Tetsuya Endo.An earthquake occurred during the match, halting the action for a while. Commentators described it as a “fairly sizable one,” and every
  
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• Amazing Red Reacts To TNA Return

  16-06-2026 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  For the first time in 15 years, Amazing Red will appear on the TNA Wrestling stage.TNA broke the news on Monday by announcing Red’s upcoming return at the TNA Slammiversary event. As of this writing, TNA’s specific plans for Red at the event have yet to be revealed. Whatever awaits him though, Red has made it clear that he’s ready to claim it all.“Before – too young, too scared, too shy… Now – grown, wise, taking what’s mine!” Red wrote on
  
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