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• PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 84: Eskeewd Beef Full Match Card Revealed

  15-02-2019 14:56
  Top UK independent promotion, PROGRESS Wrestling has revealed the full match card for the upcoming Chapter 84: Eskeewd Beef show.
  PROGRESS shared the full match card for the show (which is already sold out), on social media, claiming this could be the earliest that a full card has been announced.
  The next Chapter event takes place on Sunday, 24 May at the Electric Ballroom in Camden in London, England.
  Below is the full match card for the event:PROGRESS Tag Team Championship Match: Swords Of Ess
  
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• The Bella Twins Reveal The Hardest Part of Becoming a WWE Wrestler

  30-07-2026 23:00
  
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  The Bella Twins open up about the difficulties of becoming a WWE wrestler.Professional wrestling may look easy to some, but according to Nikki and Brie Bella, certain aspects are far from it. In a new video with Variety, the former WWE Divas Champions revealed which they struggled with during their early days in the ring.“For us as athletes, with movement and understanding the physical part, she and I knew you put in the reps, you’ll get that down,” Brie said.
  
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• Randy Orton Took A WWE Prank So Far Police Thought It Was Real

  30-07-2026 21:30
  
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  Randy Orton once took a WWE prank too far. The joke quickly turned into complete chaos outside RAW. Former WWE star Mark Jindrak recently shared the unbelievable story. He said real police officers thought the fight was real.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Mark Jindrak explained how the prank began. He, Randy Orton, and Maven wanted to fool wrestling news sites.
  Former WWE star Mark Jindrak recalls Randy Orton’s prank nearly ending badly“Randy and I were fascinated
  
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• First Look At WWE Star Damian Priest’s Character In Netflix’s ‘Steps’

  30-07-2026 21:03
  
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  Netflix has revealed the first look at WWE Superstar Damian Priest’s character in the animated film Steps.After recently announcing his role in Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai season 2, reigning WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest has landed another voice acting role in Netflix’s Steps. The streaming service has revealed the first look at his character on X/Twitter. The movie will premiere on November 20, 2026.“Here’s your first look at Damian Priest in
  
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• Nick Aldis Responds To Rumor That Injuries Led To WWE GM Role

  30-07-2026 20:19
  
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  Nick Aldis debunks rumors that he became WWE SmackDown General Manager due to injury.Nick Aldis made his WWE debut on the October 13, 2023, episode of SmackDown. Here, Triple H announced him as the new General Manager of the brand. He held the position for nearly three years until stepping down in July 2026. This was to make way for his in-ring debut at SummerSlam against GUNTHER.Aldis had a decorated in-ring career across multiple promotions before he made his WWE debut. He ev
  
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• Alexa Bliss Recalls Hair Extension Getting Ripped Off During WWE Match

  30-07-2026 20:15
  
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  Alexa Bliss once learned the hard way that hair extensions and pro wrestling don’t always mix.During a recent appearance on Hot Ones Versus with Charlotte Flair, Bliss recalled the hilarious in-ring mishap that saw one of her hair extensions ripped out during a WWE match and stuck to a referee’s shoe.The story came up after Flair asked Bliss how fame had changed her over the years.Bliss responded with a playful jab, noting, “You have great hair extensions.&rdq
  
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• Brie Bella Credits Bryan Danielson’s AEW Retirement For Opening The Door To Her WWE Return

  30-07-2026 19:32
  
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  Brie Bella said Bryan Danielson’s transition away from active in-ring competition gave her the opportunity to return to WWE.Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, Brie explained that Danielson’s retirement allowed their family to reverse roles, with him taking on more responsibilities at home while she resumed her wrestling career.“I’m actually going through that right now, where my husband retired, which gave me the opportunity to go back and wrestle, a
  
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• Update on Brock Lesnar’s Future in WWE After SummerSlam — Report

  30-07-2026 19:29
  
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  There’s an update regarding Brock Lesnar’s future in WWE after SummerSlam.Brock Lesnar will be in action at Night One of WWE SummerSlam. This will be in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 1. He will take on Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match. The contest could mark the culmination of their feud, which is currently deadlocked at one win each.Lesnar previously teased a retirement after losing to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42. However, he returned soon aft
  
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• Nick Aldis Says Some Of His Best Interactions With R-Truth Never Made It To WWE TV

  30-07-2026 19:13
  
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  Nick Aldis says some of his funniest moments with R-Truth never made it onto WWE television.Since becoming the on-screen General Manager of WWE SmackDown, Nick Aldis has shared memorable segments with everyone from Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes to Chelsea Green and R-Truth. While fans have enjoyed his comedic chemistry with Truth on television, Aldis says the best material never actually aired.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Aldis reflected on some of his favorite one-
  
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• Paige Collett Embraces Her ‘Ring Rat’ Persona In JCW

  30-07-2026 19:00
  
  Paige Collett weighs in on the “ring rat” debate.Historically, the term “ring rat” has been surrounded by a negative connotation. Through her work as a manager in Juggalo Championship Wrestling, however, Paige Collett has chosen to embrace it.“Being presented something as eccentric as the Ring Rat, people tend to pick apart the groupie, the ring rat of wrestling because women and me from back in the day, they were the ones that slept with wrestlers,” Collett
  
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• CM Punk Shares the Mindset Keeping Him Going After 20 Years in WWE

  30-07-2026 18:53
  
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  CM Punk shares the mindset that keeps him going as he nears the 20th anniversary of his WWE debut.Reigning Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk will be in action at Night One of WWE SummerSlam on Saturday, August 1. He will defend his title against former champion Cody Rhodes in the main event.Ahead of his match, CM Punk appeared on ESPN Get Up to promote WWE SummerSlam. He detailed his preparations for the event and noted that his friendship with Cody Rhodes will remain unaffected
  
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• Ronda Rousey Teases Potential Return For Another MMA Fight With MVP Promotions

  30-07-2026 18:30
  
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  Ronda Rousey is teasing a return to compete at Most Valuable Promotions’ MMA 2 event.UFC legend and former WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey made a one-off return to MMA competition at MVP’s MMA 1 event on May 16, 2026. She took on Gina Carano at the event and defeated her via an armbar submission in 17 seconds in the first round. She then announced her retirement from MMA after the fight.Ronda Rousey Weighs A Possible Return To Combat SportsDuring an interview with Fight
  
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• Emily Jaye Says Every Locker Room Should Have This Backstage Figure In It

  30-07-2026 18:30
  
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  Emily Jaye praises wrestler-turned-coach Allison Danger.
  Since being revived in early 2026, Girl Fight Wrestling has prided itself on maintaining an all-women crew. This includes backstage agents like Allison Danger, who continues to use her vast wrestling knowledge to better today’s generations of performers.For rising indie star Emily Jaye, Danger has helped her bring fun ideas to life in Girl Fight Wrestling, with the most involving “The Stunner&rdqu
  
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• ESPN Awarding Custom WWE Championship To ‘Moment Of The Night’ Winner at SummerSlam

  30-07-2026 18:03
  
  ESPN will award a custom “Moment of the Night” Championship to the winning superstars at WWE SummerSlam.The 2026 WWE SummerSlam event will take place at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, across two nights on August 1 and 2. This year’s edition will mark the first time the Premium Live Event airs on the ESPN streaming service in the United States.ESPN has been heavily promoting WWE SummerSlam over the past few weeks. The network also recently announced a Danhausen-them
  
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• Karmen Petrovic Credits Her Karate Background For Making Her A ‘Chameleon’ In Wrestling

  30-07-2026 18:00
  
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  Karmen Petrovic compares herself to a highly adaptable animal.
  In 2022, Karmen Petrovic joined WWE with no previous wrestling experience. Fortunately, her karate roots and WWE Performance Center training have helped her fill that void in the years since.“I believe my karate background has helped me adapt to whatever brand I’m on, whatever the situation is — NXT, AAA, a main event, TNA, Bloodsport. I’m a chameleon,” Petrovic told The Takedown On SI.
  
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• Adam Copeland Returning To Independent Wrestling For First Time In Nearly 30 Years

  30-07-2026 17:31
  
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  AEW‘s Adam Copeland is returning to independent wrestling for the first time since 1998.One-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Adam Copeland, has been announced for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Northern Rising event on October 3, 2026. The promotion announced his appearance with a short promo video featuring Copeland at the end of the July 30 episode of MLP Mayhem. They revealed him as the mystery person who answered owner Scott D’Amore’s call.The e
  
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• WWE Announces AAA TripleMania Venue Change In Las Vegas

  30-07-2026 16:54
  
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  WWE has announced a venue change for AAA TripleMania 34 in Las Vegas.On June 1, 2026, WWE officially announced the first-ever two-night, two-country AAA TripleMania event. The promotion revealed that night one will take place at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, September 11. Night two will emanate from Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday, September 13.However, WWE has now announced via an official press release that the venue for night
  
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• Dixie Carter’s Secret Talks With Hulk Hogan And Eric Bischoff Changed AJ Styles’ TNA Push

  30-07-2026 16:12
  
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  Former TNA writer Vince Russo shared new backstage details recently. He explained why AJ Styles’ push suddenly changed direction. Russo said everything shifted after Dixie Carter’s decision. He believes homegrown stars lost momentum after that.Speaking on Talk Is Jericho, Vince Russo explained how TNA’s creative plans changed. He said Jeff Jarrett and Dixie Carter were running the company, while he was leading the creative side. Russo said,
  
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• Teddy Long Reveals WWE Hall Of Famer Asked Border Patrol For Confiscated Marijuana

  30-07-2026 16:07
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long shared a hilarious Iron Sheik story. It happened during a road trip through Texas. Long said the moment nearly gave him a heart attack. Iron Sheik made a shocking request to Border Patrol.Speaking on Road Trip After Hours, Teddy Long was asked about one of his funniest memories involving Iron Sheik. Long recalled stopping at a Border Patrol checkpoint after leaving Corpus Christi. They were heading back to San Antonio.WWE legend Teddy Long recalls I
  
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• Tony Khan Admits His Father Wasn’t Sold On AEW Initially

  30-07-2026 16:02
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan shared an honest family story recently. He admitted his father doubted AEW at first. Things changed as the company kept growing bigger. Today, Shahid Khan fully supports the promotion.Tony Khan says his father doubted AEW at firstSpeaking on The WHIP Show Podcast, Tony Khan discussed AEW’s early days. He also cleared up one common misunderstanding. Tony said, “I never have wanted to be a wrestler. So, I never said the first part. I’ve n
  
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• Former WWE Star Says He Was Fined $5,000 After Drunken Bar Altercation

  30-07-2026 16:00
  
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  Former WWE star Tyrus recently shared a wild story from a past tour. He revealed how one drunken night cost him $5000. The incident happened during a WWE tour in Germany. Tyrus admitted everything started with too much Jagermeister.Speaking on Planet Tyrus with Paul Wight, Tyrus looked back at the unforgettable night. He admitted he had no idea how strong German Jägermeister was. Tyrus said, “Germany, I had a little issue. I didn’t know that Jagermeister is a t
  
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• Chris Jericho Was Inspired By ‘King Of The Hill’ To Use ‘Pocket Sand’ As A Wrestling Weapon

  30-07-2026 16:00
  
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  Chris Jericho says an internet joke led to a viral moment from his violent match at AEW Redemption.Jericho revived his “Painmaker” persona to face Tommaso Ciampa in a brutal No Holds Barred Match at AEW Redemption. The contest featured plenty of weapons, including tables, broken glass, hockey pucks, and ultimately a power drill that forced the “Psycho Killer” to submit.During a recent appearance on Beef Vegan, Jericho revealed that one of the match&rsquo
  
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• Nic Nemeth Reacts To Criticism About Recent TNA Talent Departures

  30-07-2026 15:55
  
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  Nic Nemeth recently reacted to criticism thrown at TNA over recent departures from the company.
  Recently, TNA has seen a number of stars departing the company. This has led to fans online wondering whether or not the company has as strong of a future as many originally thought. Speaking with Counted Out in a new interview (via Fightful), TNA star Nic Nemeth asked fans to also talk about the new people joining the company as well.Nic Nemeth discusses recent TNA Wrestling talent
  
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• Vince McMahon Changed Walter’s Name To Gunther To Avoid Unfortunate Nickname — Report

  30-07-2026 15:54
  
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  Before Gunther was the mega star he is now, he was known in the ring as Walter. According to a new report, the name change came directly from Vince McMahon.
  Vince McMahon’s decision to rename Walter as Gunther in WWE came from concerns about a potential nicknameAccording to a new report from wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer, McMahon was behind the idea to change Gunther’s name from Walter. In a post on social media, Meltzer noted that he was worried people might star
  
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• The Undertaker Reveals Rare Time Vince McMahon Admitted He Was Wrong

  30-07-2026 05:55
  
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  For 30 years, The Undertaker and Vince McMahon worked side by side. Their dynamic built one of the most successful partnerships in wrestling history. But even though they had a strong relationship, The Undertaker recently revealed there was only one time when McMahon admitted he had made the wrong creative call.Speaking on his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker looked back at a disagreement they had while planning the Punjabi Prison Match at WWE The Great American Bash 2006
  
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• Christian Cage Happy to Know AEW Stars’ Wives Will Be at All In Wembley

  30-07-2026 05:48
  
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  Christian Cage added a personal twist to the build toward AEW All In 2026 by taking a subtle shot at The Young Bucks during a sit-down interview on the July 29 episode of AEW Dynamite. The conversation mostly focused on the respect between both teams. However, Cage couldn’t resist mentioning Matt and Nick Jackson’s wives.The AEW World Tag Team Championship match between Adam Copeland and Christian Cage and The Young Bucks became official after AEW Redemption on July
  
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• Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay Trade Slaps During Heated AEW Dynamite Segment

  30-07-2026 05:16
  
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  Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay turned a war of words into a physical confrontation on the July 29 edition of AEW Dynamite, adding another emotional chapter to their rivalry ahead of AEW All In at Wembley Stadium.
  The face-to-face segment revisited the fallout from Redemption, where trust between the two appeared to shatter.Although the exchange began with both men holding microphones, it didn’t stay a verbal contest for long.Kenny Omega and Will Ospre
  
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• ECW Legend Rhino Returns to AEW Before Dynamite in Detroit

  30-07-2026 05:06
  
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  AEW brought back another wrestling legend on Wednesday night as ECW legend Rhino returned before the live episode of Dynamite in Detroit, Michigan. The former ECW World Heavyweight Champion competed in a dark match in front of his hometown fans, giving the crowd an exciting surprise before Dynamite began at the Masonic Temple.Rhino’s return is another milestone in his long wrestling career. It also marks another appearance in AEW after previously working with
  
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• New Champions Crowned on AEW Dynamite

  30-07-2026 04:42
  
  The AEW World Trios Championship picture has changed on the July 29 edition of AEW Dynamite. One of the company’s fastest-rising factions capitalized on a golden opportunity in Detroit.After weeks of simmering tension, the title match delivered a dramatic shift that could reshape the division heading into All In: London.The Conglomeration entered the night as defending champions, but their latest challenge proved to be one bridge too far.The Demand capture AEW World Trios Championship on
  
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• Dominik Mysterio Calls Retiring WWE Hall of Famer His Birthright

  30-07-2026 04:24
  
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  Dominik Mysterio has made it clear that he already has one career-defining match mapped out in his mind.
  While speculation has surrounded Rey Mysterio’s eventual retirement for some time, the Judgment Day star believes there is only one person who should bring his father’s legendary career to an end.Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Dominik didn’t hold back as he explained why he feels destined to be the final opponent for the WWE Hall of Famer.Dominik Mysterio wan
  
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