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• Report – Goldberg Set For The 2017 WWE Royal Rumble PPV

  21-11-2016 08:00
  
  It appears that Goldberg is set to appear in the Royal Rumble. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that the WWE star, who beat Brock Lesnar in a match that lasted less than two minutes in the main event of Survivor Series, signed a deal this past week to appear in the January 2017 Rumble match.
  There is no word at this point whether there is a WrestleMania match in the works. This is Goldberg’s second Royal Rumble appearance; he appeared in the 2004 Royal Rumble as the 30th entrant and eliminated
  
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• Jey Uso Claims Oba Femi Tapped Out During WWE King of the Ring Final

  27-06-2026 22:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jey Uso claims Oba Femi tapped out during their match at WWE Night of Champions.Jey Uso and Oba Femi competed in the finals of the 2026 WWE King of the Ring Tournament at Night of Champions. While people expected Brock Lesnar to show up and cost Femi the crown, The Ruler picked up a clean win over the former World Heavyweight Champion. With the victory, he has earned a world title shot at SummerSlam.After breaking his silence with a hilarious message on social media after the l
  
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• Sami Zayn Gives Emotional Speech After Shocking WWE Championship Win

  27-06-2026 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn makes an emphatic statement following his shocking Undisputed WWE Championship win.After over a decade of chasing, and after everyone had almost given up hope that he would do it one day, Sami Zayn finally became WWE Champion when he defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions. He celebrated with the Riyadh crowd after the match and commented on his victory when Byron Saxton asked for his comments during the post-show.Sami Zayn responded to all the
  
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• Sami Zayn Wins WWE Championship in Massive Night of Champions Upset

  27-06-2026 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn pulled off a miracle win at WWE Night of Champions.Sami Zayn delivered one of the biggest upsets in recent WWE history, defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The triple threat clash headlined the premium live event and quickly lived up to expectations, with all three competitors bringing a different style of chaos and intensity to the match.Cody Rhodes c
  
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• Oba Femi’s King of the Ring Win Could Change Brock Lesnar’s WWE Future

  27-06-2026 22:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi becoming the 2026 King of the Ring could change Brock Lesnar’s future in WWE.Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso in the King of the Ring Tournament final at WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. With the victory, he has earned a world championship shot at SummerSlam in August.
  However, while the future appears bright for The Ruler, his victory could change the future of Brock Lesnar.Brock Lesnar teased retirement after losing to Oba Femi at WWE WrestleMania 42.
  
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• Lil Yachty Delivers The People’s Elbow to Ricky Saints at WWE Night of Champions

  27-06-2026 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lil Yachty made his presence felt at WWE Night of Champions.Yachty accompanied Trick Williams for his United States Championship defense against Ricky Saints. The match took a controversial turn when Saints attempted to gain an advantage by pulling a page out of Eddie Guerrero’s playbook. He grabbed Yachty’s kendo stick , struck it against the steel steps, and then collapsed to the mat in an attempt to make it appear as though Yachty had atta
  
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• Jey Uso Breaks Silence After WWE King of the Ring Loss With Hilarious Message

  27-06-2026 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jey Uso has broken his silence following his loss in the 2026 King of the Ring tournament final at WWE Night of Champions.Shortly after the event, Uso posted a brief but pointed message on his Instagram Stories that read: “Yall mfs lucky”The former World Heavyweight Champion did not provide any additional context or explanation for the comment, leaving fans to interpret its meaning on their own.The post comes just hours after Uso came u
  
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• IYO SKY Wins WWE Queen of the Ring and Announces SummerSlam Opponent

  27-06-2026 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IYO SKY is the 2026 WWE Queen of the Ring, partly thanks to Danhausen’s curse.
  The WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event is currently underway at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The second match featured IYO SKY battling Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan in the finals of the 2026 Queen of the Ring Tournament.Danhausen made his way out to the stage before the match could begin and addressed the crowd in Riyadh. Liv Morgan interrupted
  
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• Oba Femi Wins 2026 WWE King Of The Ring

  27-06-2026 19:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi is officially the 2026 King of the Ring.The King of the Ring Tournament Final opened WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Oba Femi taking on Jey Uso for the coveted crown and a guaranteed world championship match at SummerSlam.Jey Uso received a thunderous ovation from the Saudi Arabian crowd, even running back part of his entrance to soak in the atmosphere. Oba Femi was met with equally loud “Oba” chants as he made his way to the r
  
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• Danhausen Takes Shot at Tiffany Stratton Over WWE Wrestling Knowledge

  27-06-2026 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Danhausen took a playful jab at Tiffany Stratton over her lack of wrestling knowledge.During the WWE Night of Champions countdown show, Danhausen appeared in a backstage segment with Michael Cole as the commentator was talking about the history of the King of the Ring Tournament. He interrupted Cole and tried to do an R-Truth, asking what if he becomes the King of the Ring later today, despite not being part of the tournament.Michael Cole pointed out that h
  
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• WWE Legend AJ Styles Helps Son Win Pro Wrestling Debut

  27-06-2026 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend AJ Styles helped his son win his first pro wrestling match.Avery Jones (19), the second son of WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles, made his in-ring debut on Friday, June 26, 2026. He went one-on-one with a wrestler named Ashton Martin at an event held by Royston, Georgia-based promotion Squared Circle Action. Styles was in his corner during the match.A clip he posted on his Instagram story shows Avery Jones performing his father’s famous slide under the guardrail
  
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• Chad Gable Apologizes To WWE Fans For Shorty G Gimmick

  27-06-2026 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable has apologized to the WWE Universe for the controversial Shorty G gimmick.Following his return to WWE television, Gable has been making amends for his past mistakes. During the June 22 episode of WWE RAW, he apologized to Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa, and Otis for the way he treated Alpha Academy. While Otis and Tozawa appeared receptive to Gable’s apology, neither man explicitly accepted it. Maxxine, however, rejected his apology outright, telling Gable that Al
  
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• CM Punk Says He Gained 20 Pounds, Teases Move to WWE SmackDown

  27-06-2026 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk says he has gained 20 pounds recently and teases a move to SmackDown when he returns to WWE.Former World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has been absent from WWE television since his segment with Cody Rhodes on RAW after WrestleMania 42 on April 20. However, he dropped a hint at a recent MMA event, teasing an imminent return.CM Punk provided commentary Friday night at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC 156) event at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois. He ha
  
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• WWE Night of Champions Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 27

  27-06-2026 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE Night of Champions results for tonight include the King and Queen of the Ring tournament finals featuring Oba Femi battling Jey Uso and IYO SKY clashing with Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton defending the Women’s United States Championship against Jade Cargill, Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker meeting in a Steel Cage match, Ricky Saints challenging Trick Williams for the United States Championship, and Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship i
  
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• Eric Bischoff Explains Why Road Dogg Didn’t Fit WWE’s New Era Under TKO

  27-06-2026 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff explains why Road Dogg couldn’t adapt to the TKO culture.Speaking in a recent episode of the 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff discussed Road Dogg’s departure from his role as co-head writer of SmackDown in March 2026. He used the metaphor “square peg in a round hole” to describe how Road Dogg’s old-timer approach clashed with WWE’s current modern, corporate culture under TKO.“I’ve never worked with h
  
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• TNA Star Xia Brookside Pushes Back on ‘Nepo Baby’ Criticism

  27-06-2026 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Xia Brookside is determined to prove she has earned her place ahead of the biggest match of her TNA Wrestling career.At TNA Slammiversary, Brookside will challenge her former tag team partner and best friend, Lei Ying Lee, for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. Ahead of the title bout, Brookside took to social media to push back against criticism that her career has benefited from her family name.The daughter of veteran wrestler and coach Robbie Brookside, Xia insisted she h
  
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• Hulk Hogan Shaved His Mustache for a Movie, and WCW Turned It Into a Storyline

  27-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Hulk Hogan has a noted history as a movie star outside of his wrestling career. One time, a haircut required for a role made its way into a WCW storyline.
  During an episode of WCW‘s Monday Nitro in February 1995, Hogan was jumped by The Dungeon of Doom, and had his mustache shaved off on live TV. Obviously, Hogan’s mustache is iconic, so the move came as a legitimate shock to fans.
  Hulk Hogan’s mustache is almost as iconic as his red-and-yellow attire or his bleached yellow ha
  
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• CM Punk Uses Legendary Excuse To Explain WWE Absence

  27-06-2026 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has been away from WWE for weeks, which led to intense speculation. Some reports even suggested that he might have some issues with the company, which might explain the delay in his return.Reports claimed that his absence was linked to creative disagreements. WWE reportedly wanted Punk to move to SmackDown and start a feud with Cody Rhodes to help balance the star power between the two brands. However, Punk reportedly had different ideas about his return, leading to a d
  
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• CM Punk Drops Cryptic Wrestling Reference Amid Recent WWE Issues Report

  27-06-2026 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has been away from WWE for weeks, which led to intense speculation. Some reports even suggested that he might have some issues with the company, which might explain the delay in his return.Reports claimed that his absence was linked to creative disagreements. WWE reportedly wanted Punk to move to SmackDown and start a feud with Cody Rhodes to help balance the star power between the two brands. However, Punk reportedly had different ideas about his return, leading to a d
  
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• Tony Khan Reacts After Paul Heyman Compares AEW to His ECW Vision

  27-06-2026 04:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman believes AEW carries the same spirit that made ECW special, and Tony Khan was more than happy to hear it. For years after WCW closed in 2001, WWE was the only major wrestling company in the US. That changed in 2019 when Tony Khan launched All Elite Wrestling.Now, Paul Heyman has praised AEW’s impact on wrestling and compared it to ECW. While appearing on the Insight podcast with Chris Van Vliet, Heyman was asked if wrestling is better because of AEW.Heyman sai
  
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• WWE Legend’s Son Set for Tryout During SummerSlam Weekend

  27-06-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s search for the next generation of talent could soon include a familiar last name.
  A son of one of the company’s legendary stars has officially earned a tryout during SummerSlam weekend after impressing with his athletic background and wrestling training.The opportunity marks another step in a journey that began years ago with childhood visits backstage at WWE events.
  Now, instead of watching from the sidelines, he’s preparing for a chance to step into th
  
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• Unlikely Alliance Teased Against The Bloodline After Major WWE SmackDown Split

  27-06-2026 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Before the June 26 episode of WWE SmackDown, Solo Sikoa looked like the leader of one of the strongest groups on the roster. By the end of the night, he had lost everything. After the remaining members of MFT turned their backs on him, Sikoa made a surprising offer to one of his former rivals, LA Knight.The segment hinted at an unlikely partnership, even though Knight wasn’t ready to accept it.Sikoa’s problems started during a backstage segment at London’s O2
  
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• WWE Star Finally Ends Eight-Year Wait With SmackDown Win

  27-06-2026 04:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige finally returned to WWE singles competition on the June 26 episode of SmackDown, ending a wait that stretched 3,125 days.
  The comeback wasn’t an easy stroll, though, as she had to overcome one of the brand’s most underrated rising stars before celebrating a long-awaited victory.Competing in front of her home-country fans in London, England, Paige stepped back into singles action for the first time since December 2017.
  While many wondered how the former champio
  
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• Powerful Figures Revealed As Reason Behind MFT Split On WWE SmackDown

  27-06-2026 03:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Solo Sikoa’s MFT faction suffered a stunning collapse on the June 26 episode of WWE SmackDown, but the biggest twist wasn’t simply that two key members walked away.
  Instead, one revealing line suggested the decision came from a much higher authority, leaving Solo with little room to argue.The shocking confrontation unfolded just one night before Night of Champions, adding another dramatic wrinkle to the ongoing Bloodline saga.
  While Solo tried to hold his group toge
  
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• John Cena Reveals Vince McMahon Stopped Him From Making a Major Career Mistake

  27-06-2026 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena recently looked back on an important moment early in his WWE career, revealing that Vince McMahon stopped him from making what he now considers one of the biggest mistakes of his life.Speaking with NPR, Cena shared how his desire to earn more money almost led him into a business deal that could have created problems with WWE’s intellectual property. Instead of getting angry, McMahon calmly explained the situation. Moreover, he helped Cena understand why it was a
  
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• Bloodline Family Member Expected to Sign With WWE — REPORT

  27-06-2026 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Bloodline saga may not be done adding new chapters just yet. According to a new report, another member of the legendary Anoaʻi family is expected to join the company. This move could further strengthen one of wrestling’s most influential dynasties.While nothing has officially come to light, recent developments suggest the deal could already be closer than many fans expected.If the report proves accurate, another branch of the family tree may soon be plant
  
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• WWE Star Gets ‘Who Are You?’ Chants on SmackDown in London

  27-06-2026 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 26 episode of WWE SmackDown added another chapter to the ongoing rivalry between United States Champion Trick Williams and Ricky Saints. The two exchanged some heated words ahead of their upcoming title match, but Saints also had to deal with an unexpected reaction from the London crowd before turning things around.Trick Williams opened the segment with rapper Lil Yachty by his side. After missing last week’s show, Yachty asked where the champion had been. Willia
  
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• Randy Orton Pulled From Advertised Appearance Amid WWE Absence

  27-06-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton’s absence from WWE continues to raise questions after the veteran star was quietly removed from an upcoming Fanatics Fest NYC appearance.
  While no official reason has been provided, the timing has sparked fresh curiosity as The Viper remains off WWE television.The cancellation comes just weeks before the fan convention in New York City, where Orton had originally been advertised to meet fans.
  With no return date confirmed, the latest development has only added
  
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• Oba Femi Called ‘Just Another Character’ Before KOTR Match at WWE Night of Champions

  27-06-2026 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jey Uso is heading into one of the biggest matches of his singles career with plenty of confidence, making it clear he isn’t buying into the growing hype surrounding Oba Femi ahead of the King of the Ring final at WWE Night of Champions.After advancing to the tournament final on SmackDown, Jey now stands one win away from the King of the Ring crown and a guaranteed world championship opportunity at SummerSlam.
  But despite Oba Femi’s rapid rise, Jey insists he’
  
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• Bruce Prichard Set for WWE Return After Months Away — REPORT

  27-06-2026 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bruce Prichard is about to make his WWE return after spending the last few months away. His absence left many wondering when one of WWE’s top backstage officials would be back. Now, a new report says that the return could happen very soon.It also says Prichard has underwent a noticeable physical transformation during his time away.Bruce Prichard expected to return to WWE after recovering from back issuesAccording to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Prichard is expected
  
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