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• Press Release: 2K and WWE Announce Multi-Year Extension for WWE Video Game Properties

  28-01-2016 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release was issued today by 2K and WWE:New York, NY and Stamford, Conn. – January 28, 2016 – 2K and WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the companies have extended their partnership with a new multi-year exclusive agreement granting 2K the worldwide rights to develop and publish WWE video game properties across all major platforms and distribution channels. WWE® 2K, the simulation-based flagship series developed by 2K’s Visual Concepts studio and Y
  
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• Andrade El Idolo Criticizes WWE for Repeatedly Pushing Samoan Wrestlers

  02-09-2026 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Andrade El Idolo has criticized WWE over what he sees as a big difference. He pointed out the differences in how the company treats Samoan and Mexican wrestlers.The former WWE Superstar believes some Samoan wrestlers get chance after chance to succeed. This luxury doesn’t apply to others. He outlined that Mexican performers have had far fewer opportunities to show what they can do.Andrade El Idolo says WWE keeps giving some wrestlers chances while Mexicans miss o
  
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• WWE Legend Mark Henry Defends Nepotism in Pro Wrestling

  02-09-2026 05:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry believes nepotism can actually be a good thing in pro wrestling. He feels that wrestlers who grow up in wrestling families often enter the business with knowledge and experience that others have to learn from the beginning.Henry recently discussed the topic during an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints ahead of AEW All In. The conversation focused on the debate around wrestlers who receive opportunities because of their family connections.Mark Hen
  
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• Austin Creed Reveals Emotional Impact of The New Day’s Split With Big E

  02-09-2026 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Austin Creed has opened up about the emotional fallout surrounding The New Day’s split with Big E, revealing that the WWE storyline eventually affected his family in a way he couldn’t ignore. While the trio’s separation played out on television, one moment away from the ring made Creed realize how difficult the situation had become.The New Day celebrated their 10-year anniversary in WWE in December 2024 by turning on Big E, who had been unable to wrestle for y
  
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• Kelani Jordan Set to Defend WWE NXT Women’s Championship Next Week

  02-09-2026 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kelani Jordan will initiate the first defense of her WWE NXT Women’s Championship next week after accepting a challenge on the September 1 episode of NXT.Jordan became the new NXT Women’s Champion at NXT Heatwave on August 30 after defeating Kendal Grey. This week, The Standout appeared on NXT to celebrate her big win.
  Jordan stated that she feels she has finally received the recognition she deserves. She said she had predicted her Heatwave victory months ago and al
  
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• WWE Star Reveals Nasty Eye Injury From Freak Accident

  02-09-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alexa Bliss has revealed an unpleasant injury just days before she is scheduled to compete at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. The WWE Superstar shared a photo of a badly bruised eye after an unexpected accident at home.Bliss posted two pictures of the injury on her Instagram Stories, showing significant bruising around her eye. She explained that the incident happened while she was getting up during the night to use the bathroom.“Got up to pee in the middle of the ni
  
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• Popular WWE Tag Team Makes a Shocking Return to NXT

  02-09-2026 04:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Creed Brothers are back in NXT, and their return came with a clear message. Julius and Brutus Creed made their presence felt on the latest episode by targeting two familiar faces moments after a tag team victory.Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno had just defeated Dorian Van Dux and Sean Legacy when the former NXT Tag Team Champions stormed the ring. The Creed Brothers attacked both teams, turning the celebration into a quick lesson in payback.Julius hit Dar with a German suplex be
  
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• Zilla Fatu Gets Interrupted by Rising Star After WWE NXT Heatwave Loss

  02-09-2026 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zilla Fatu was hoping to move on from his disappointing night at NXT Heatwave, but his attempt to look ahead was soon interrupted on WWE NXT.Fatu opened the September 1 episode by talking about his failed attempt to win the NXT Championship at Heatwave. The recently debuted star admitted that he expected to leave the event with the title, but things didn’t go his way.
  Before Fatu could say much more, rising NXT star Tristan Angels interrupted proceedings and had some hars
  
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• AJ Styles Reveals Major Secret Behind His WWE Retirement

  02-09-2026 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles had already decided that his WWE retirement would include a symbolic farewell, but the moment didn’t happen exactly when fans expected. After his final match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, Styles made a choice that left many wondering whether his retirement plans had changed.Styles entered the Royal Rumble knowing he was stepping into the ring for the final time. He admitted the reality of the moment affected him before the match.“I did know tha
  
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• Myles Borne Breaks Silence on His WWE NXT Heel Turn

  02-09-2026 04:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Myles Borne has opened up about his heel turn from the chaotic night at WWE NXT Heatwave, admitting that everything that happened has been hard to process.Borne entered the event as a double champion, holding the NXT North American Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championship with Tavion Heights. By the end of the night, he had lost both titles and shockingly turned against HeightsMyles Borne has no regrets after turning on Tavion Heights.Now, Borne shared a car selfie video
  
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• Austin Creed Reveals What Big E Told Them Before Leaving WWE

  02-09-2026 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Austin Creed and Kofi’s decision to leave WWE was shaped by more than a contract dispute. One conversation carried particular weight. Before The New Level officially moved on, the former New Day members made sure to call Big E and tell him what they were planning.The departure came after WWE reportedly approached Creed and Kofi about renegotiating their contracts while they were already under five-year deals. According to the pair, the proposed terms included
  
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• Booker T Addresses New Level’s Move to AEW

  02-09-2026 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The New Level made an immediate impact at AEW All In, but their jump from WWE to AEW has also sparked plenty of discussion. WWE Hall of Famer Booker T recently weighed in on Kofi and Austin Creed’s decision, offering a perspective shaped by his own experience in the wrestling business.Kofi and Creed, formerly known as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods in WWE, arrived as the surprise wildcard entrants during the Trios Roulette Royale. They teamed with Swerve S
  
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• The Young Bucks Address Their Potential AEW Retirement

  02-09-2026 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks are still chasing championships in AEW, but questions about how much longer Matt and Nick Jackson plan to wrestle have become harder to ignore. After retirement speculation followed the brothers into AEW All In, Matt has now offered a measured response about what could be ahead.The Bucks challenged Christian Cage and Adam Copeland for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at All In, hoping to regain the titles. They ultimately came up short, but what followed only
  
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• The New Level Explain How WWE Star Helped Secure A$AP Ferg Theme

  02-09-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kofi and Austin Creed made their first appearance as The New Level at AEW All In 2026. Now, the duo has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes story of how they managed to secure A$AP Ferg and Future’s “New Level” as their entrance theme just hours before making their AEW debut.Kofi and Creed came out to the 2016 hip-hop track during their surprise arrival, giving their new presentation an instant connection to their team name. However, gettin
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Has Blunt Advice for Sting Following AEW: All In

  02-09-2026 02:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sting once again found himself in the middle of the action at AEW All In, but his latest ringside appearance came with one moment that caught Booker T’s attention.The WWE Hall of Famer offered some straightforward advice for the wrestling icon after seeing him climb into dangerous territory.“The Icon” appeared during Darby Allin’s Falls Count Anywhere TNT Championship match against Kevin Knight at All In.
  Several members of the Don Callis Family attempte
  
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• Former WWE Star Carmella Clarifies Her Retirement Status

  02-09-2026 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Carmella has cleared up her pro wrestling status after appearing to announce her retirement recently.Carmella has been away from the ring for more than three years. While she has teased a possible return from time to time, her recent comments seemed to suggest that she has moved on from wrestling.During an appearance on the “Hot Mom S**t” podcast with Laura Clery, Carmella talked about her relationship with WWE announcer Corey Graves and their life t
  
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• Charlotte Flair Teases Unexpected WWE Storyline: “I Can Be Flirty”

  02-09-2026 02:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charlotte Flair has achieved almost everything possible during her WWE career. She is the most decorated female star in WWE history with 14 world title wins. Moreover, her popularity matches her stature. However, there is still one type of storyline The Queen has never been part of.Flair has never had an on-screen romantic storyline with a male WWE superstar. That could change someday, as the former Women’s Champion recently revealed that she is still interested in trying
  
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• Former SmackDown Star Confirms Quiet WWE Exit and Wants To Join AEW

  02-09-2026 00:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A former WWE SmackDown star has seemingly confirmed that he is no longer with the company.Tyler Breeze recently responded to fans on social media, including one who asked whether he was still with WWE. Breeze simply replied, “No he’s not.” When another fan asked about a potential debut for All Elite Wrestling, Breeze responded, “Would love to be a part of AEW.”Breeze signed with WWE in 2010 and made his main roster debut on SmackDown in 2015. He be
  
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• Kofi Kingston & Austin Creed Reveal Massive Pay Cut WWE Wanted Them To Take

  02-09-2026 00:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed have revealed how much of a financial sacrifice WWE wanted them to make before they decided to leave the company.The former New Day members discussed their WWE departures during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, explaining why they ultimately chose to bet on themselves and join AEW.Kofi explained that the terms WWE offered did not reflect what he and Creed believed they were worth. However, he stressed that money was not the only reas
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 1

  02-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include the fallout from NXT Heatwave, Naraku clashing with Shiloh Hill, Nikkita Lyons taking on Thea Hail, Mason Rook battling Kam Hendrix, and Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno teaming up to face Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.WWE NXT Card:
  Naraku vs. Shiloh HillNikkita Lyons vs. Thea HailMason Rook vs. Kam HendrixNoam Dar and Romeo Moreno vs
  
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• Kofi Kingston & Austin Creed Signed AEW Contracts Less Than 24 Hours Before All In

  01-09-2026 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed have revealed that their AEW contracts were not finalized until less than 24 hours before their All In appearance.The former WWE stars discussed the last-minute deal during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. Kofi explained that while the agreement had been in the works, nothing became official until shortly before the show.“You talk about it being the worst kept secret, but the funny thing is, it didn’t real
  
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• WATCH: WWE’s Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes Featured in New Street Fighter Trailer

  01-09-2026 23:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new trailer for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter has been released. This gives fans a look at Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes in their respective roles as Akuma and Guile.Reigns appears briefly as Akuma, while Rhodes’ Guile is featured throughout the trailer. The American Nightmare sports the character’s iconic blonde hairstyle and even takes a moment to comb it.The new trailer was released just days after Rhodes shared a picture on his Inst
  
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• Brock Lesnar Caused Major WWE Wrestlemania Match To Be Moved

  01-09-2026 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles has revealed that Brock Lesnar played a role in changing the planned match order at WWE WrestleMania 35.Styles discussed his WrestleMania 35 match against Randy Orton during a recent episode of WWE Retrospective. The Phenomenal One recalled that the bout was originally scheduled to take place either first or second on the card. However, the plans changed because Lesnar wanted to go on earlier.“Now, this match, it was good, but most don’t remember it &rsquo
  
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• WWE Star 100% Expected To Return From Injury This Month — Report

  01-09-2026 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE star could be nearing their return after spending more than six months on the sidelines due to injury.The star in question is Bronson Reed, who is reportedly “100 percent.” He is expected to return to the WWE RAW roster full-time this month, according to PWInsider. Reed was also spotted at WWE Headquarters toward the end of August, further fueling speculation about his imminent comeback.The former NXT North American Champion has been out of action since suffer
  
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• AEW Star’s Contract Set To Expire Next Month — Report

  01-09-2026 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An AEW star could soon reach a major crossroads, as their current contract is reportedly set to expire next month.Anthony Bowens is the star in question. As Fightful Select reports that his AEW contract is set to expire within the next month. Bowens has been with the company since its early years and became one of the promotion’s most recognizable tag team wrestlers.Bowens rose to prominence as one half of The Acclaimed alongside Max Caster. The duo became
  
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• AEW All In 2026 Actual Attendance Revealed After Tony Khan’s Nearly 50,000 Claim

  01-09-2026 22:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW All In: London drew a sizable crowd for its return to Wembley Stadium. But, the actual number of fans who entered the venue has now been revealed.The annual pay-per-view took place at Wembley Stadium on August 30 and featured several major matches and championship bouts. AEW had previously promoted the event as a major success, with strong ticket distribution leading into the show.WrestleTix, which tracks wrestling event ticketing, estimated that 46,987 tick
  
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• WWE’s Bron Breakker Addresses Brock Rechsteiner’s Wrestling Future After NFL Release

  01-09-2026 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Bron Breakker believes his cousin, and Hall of Famer Scott Steiner’s son, Brock Rechsteiner, would follow him into pro wrestling one day.Ahead of his match against Oba Femi at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event this Sunday, Bron Breakker appeared on 11Alive for an interview. During the conversation, he said his cousin Brock Rechsteiner would become a wrestler one day. However, Breakker hopes Rechsteiner enjoys a long career
  
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• Wyatt Sicks Star Went Directly to Paul Heyman About Landing WWE Feud With Brock Lesnar

  01-09-2026 18:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dexter Lumis of the Wyatt Sicks says he once spoke with Paul Heyman directly about wanting to wrestle Brock Lesnar in WWE.WWE released Dexter Lumis and the rest of his Wyatt Sicks partners as part of the post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts. All of them recently became free agents. Lumis recently appeared on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, he said wrestling Brock Lesnar has always been the “absolute epitome of the match” he wanted.Dext
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Reveals John Laurinaitis’ Trick To Avoid Talking to Talent

  01-09-2026 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Dexter Lumis reveals the trick John Laurinaitis used to avoid talking to the talent.During his recent appearance on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Dexter Lumis revealed he worked as an extra in WWE about 25 to 30 times before he signed a contract. He said he even worked as a Rosebud.The former WWE star says John Laurinaitis used to pretend to be on a call to avoid talking to talentWhen Vliet asked if he felt closer to getting a contract during any of
  
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• AEW Veteran Calls Out Today’s Wrestlers for Being ‘Scared’ To Be Real Heels

  01-09-2026 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s MVP says today’s wrestlers are too scared to be a real heel.In his Marking Out podcast, MVP noted that most modern wrestlers want to be cheered and don’t want to do things that establish them as real heels.“It’s my opinion that nowadays a lot, not all, but a lot of people don’t want to be real heels. They want to be cheered, or they want to be like, ‘Oh, I’m kind of a tweener.’ Have the courage to be a face or a heel b
  
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