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• Road Dogg Opens Up About His WWE Departure

  09-06-2026 15:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg recently opened up about his departure from WWE. The veteran had worked behind the scenes for years. His run began in 2014 and by early 2025, he was serving as co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown.In March 2026, reports emerged that Road Dogg had exited WWE despite the company doing well. However, he felt something was missing.Road Dogg explains why he left WWESpeaking on Busted Open Radio, Road Dogg admits he still loves professional wrestling, but felt
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For September 16

  17-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne, Jamie Hayter vs. Lena Kross, Will Ospreay, Andrade El Ídolo and Francesco Akira vs. the Death Riders (Jon Moxley and PAC) and Gabe Kidd, Cage and Cope, Darby Allin and Steven Borden vs. FTR, Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, and much more!AEW Dynamite Card
  Chris Jericho vs. Nick WayneJamie Hayter vs. Lena KrossWill Ospreay, Andrade El Ídolo & Francesco Akira vs. the Death Riders (Jon Moxl
  
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• CM Punk Says He’s Now in His ‘Marlon Brando’ Stage of Wrestling

  16-09-2026 22:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has compared his current approach to professional wrestling to Marlon Brando.During a new episode of Hot Ones: Extra Heat, the former Undisputed WWE Champion was asked whether wrestlers can rub each other the wrong way when they have different approaches to working in the ring.Punk acknowledged that it happens and suggested he is often at the center of those differences. He explained that he is currently taking a more reserved approach to his work, preferring not to spe
  
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• AEW Files Trademark for Phrase Honoring Its Devoted Fanbase

  16-09-2026 22:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has filed a new trademark application for a phrase that has become closely associated with its passionate fanbase.On September 14, All Elite Wrestling filed to trademark “For The Sickos.” The phrase has been used by AEW President Tony Khan and various wrestlers when referring to the company’s fans, with “sickos” becoming a term of endearment within the promotion.AEW has also previously used the phrase on merchandise, and the new
  
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• Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) Wants a 3MB Reunion With Drew McIntyre & Heath Slater

  16-09-2026 20:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) hopes for a 3MB reunion with Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater.Raj Dhesi was part of the comedic 3MB faction with Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater in WWE from 2012 to 2014. The group disbanded after WWE released Dhesi and McIntyre in July 2014. While Slater remained with the company, his partners reinvented themselves on the independent circuit, returned shortly afterward, and later became world champions.WWE released Heath Slater in 202
  
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• Kota Ibushi Confirms Another Surgery, Gives AEW Return Update

  16-09-2026 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kota Ibushi is undergoing another surgery but is determined to return to AEW soon.Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi suffered a broken femur while competing against Josh Alexander on the October 8, 2025, Homecoming edition of AEW Collision. The match ended in a count-out, and the 44-year-old had to be stretchered out of the arena. After spending almost a year out of action, Ibushi took to Instagram to share an update on his condition.Kota Ibushi remain
  
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• Corey Graves Clears up the Voice Issue That Stood Out on Sept. 14 RAW

  16-09-2026 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE commentator Corey Graves explains why he had some voice issues during the company’s recent Mexico tour.Corey Graves had quite an eventful time during WWE’s Mexico Tour over the past weekend. After providing commentary during the September 11, 2026, episode of SmackDown, he did English commentary alongside JBL for both nights of AAA TripleMania 34. After that, he returned to the announce desk on this past Monday’s episode of RAW.However, the busy sch
  
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• X-Pac Gets Candid on Addiction Struggles, Recovery & Still Using Cannabis

  16-09-2026 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend X-Pac opens up about his past addiction struggles and recovery.Speaking to The Undertaker and Michelle McCool on the Six Feet Under podcast, WWE Hall of Famer X-Pac opened up about his past addiction struggles. He wanted to use the opportunity to share his story to help anyone going through the same things.The Undertaker told him he’s proud of him for overcoming his addictions, which X-Pac initially believed was not possible. He also recalled Triple H and Vince
  
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• The New Level Breaks Down Why Swerve Strickland Is the Perfect AEW Partner

  16-09-2026 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The New Level’s Kofi and Austin Creed (Xavier Woods) explain why Swerve Strickland is the perfect partner for them in AEW.After departing WWE in May 2026, Kofi and Austin Creed made their AEW debut at All In: London last month. They went by the new team name, New Level, and partnered with Swerve Strickland in the Trios Roulette Royale to win the World Trios Championship.Since then, The New Level and Swerve Strickland have made two successful title defences
  
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• The Rock’s Daughter, Simone Johnson (Ava), Opens up About Why She Left WWE

  16-09-2026 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock’s daughter and former NXT General Manager, Simone Johnson (Ava), explains why she left WWE.Simone Johnson announced her exit from WWE in January 2026 after choosing not to renew her contract. She signed with the company in 2020 and was the NXT General Manager from January 2024 until her exit.She was the latest guest on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast. During the conversation, Johnson opened up about whether leaving WWE was a hard decision
  
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• Cody Rhodes’ Wildly Different Plan for the Rock’s Soul Story Involved Ava

  16-09-2026 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Cody Rhodes reveals the different idea he had after The Rock asked for his soul.During the build-up to the 2025 Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, Cody Rhodes had a promo segment with The Rock on the February 21 episode of SmackDown. He was the Undisputed WWE Champion at the time, and the Final Boss told him he wanted his soul.The angle led to Cody Rhodes telling The Rock to go fu*k himself at Elimination Chamber and John Cena’s infamous heel turn.
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• Janel Grant Says Everything Is ‘Still Broken’ After Accident Amid Vince McMahon Case

  16-09-2026 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE employee Janel Grant says everything “from her bones to her bank account is still broken” after her recent accident.Making her first public appearance since suffering a fall at home, Janel Grant accepted the 2026 Advocacy in Action Award from the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence. She filed a lawsuit against former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in 2024, accusing him of physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Both parties
  
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• MVP Believes This WWE Star Has a Bright Future

  16-09-2026 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star MVP sees huge potential in WWE NXT star Zilla Fatu. The young wrestler has already made an impact in WWE. Fatu made his WWE NXT debut last month. His first match came during the NXT Heatwave event.He competed in a Fatal Four-Way NXT Championship match. Fatu ultimately failed to capture the championship in that bout. However, WWE immediately placing him in that match was notable. It showed the company’s belief in his potential.Fatu now has plenty of expectations s
  
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• Major Matches Advertised for WWE-AAA Worlds Collide

  16-09-2026 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE and AAA are already stacking up the Worlds Collide match card. WWE-AAA Worlds Collide is scheduled for later this month. Several major matches are now being advertised for the show.The show will feature WWE stars facing AAA stars. The show will bring together wrestlers from both companies. It will also take place on the same night as AEW All Out which has already sold out its event. Both shows are also taking place in the same city.WWE previously announced CM Punk for the e
  
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• Backstage Details Emerge on The Usos’ Jab at AEW Star Andrade

  16-09-2026 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A recent exchange between AEW star Andrade and WWE stars The Usos sparked discussion. The drama caught the fans attention a few weeks ago when Andrade recently made comments about Samoan wrestlers in WWE.However, he clarified that he wasn’t referring to Roman Reigns. Instead, he questioned opportunities given to other Samoan wrestlers. He argued WWE can keep supporting someone consistently.The comments quickly caught the attention of wrestling fans. The Usos then appeared
  
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• Penta Gets Major Backstage Praise After Roman Reigns Match – Report

  16-09-2026 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Penta has reportedly earned major backstage praise in WWE after his match against Roman Reigns on RAW. His latest performance impressed several company executives.The match took place in front of Mexico City’s passionate crowd. Reigns successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta. The match lasted nearly 25 minutes and delivered a thriller.The heavily pro-Penta fans made their feelings very clear. Reigns was also loudly booed throughout the contes
  
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• Major Update on Former WWE Undisputed Champion’s Return

  16-09-2026 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Undisputed Champion Drew McIntyre has been absent for months. However, the Scottish Warrior reportedly wants to return soon. McIntyre has remained away from WWE programming since WrestleMania 42. His absence has largely been connected to acting commitments.The former WWE Champion has been working on several movies. He has also been involved with other WWE-related projects. A few weeks ago reports revealed McIntyre returned to the United States. He reportedly finished
  
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• Netflix Quietly Removes WWE Superstar Icons & Fans Are Not Happy

  16-09-2026 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Netflix has quietly made an unexpected change for WWE fans, removing the custom Superstar profile icons that had become available on the streaming platform.
  The switch has left some longtime users wondering why their carefully chosen WWE avatars suddenly disappeared.The icons were introduced in early 2025 around the arrival of WWE Raw on Netflix in many markets.
  Fans could select profile images featuring WWE Superstars and legends, including John Cena, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley and
  
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• Mason Rook Scores Breakthrough Win to Become NXT Title No. 1 Contender

  16-09-2026 04:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mason Rook has finally earned a shot at the NXT Championship after surviving a Triple Threat No. 1 contender’s match on the September 15 episode of WWE NXT. Rook defeated Tony D’Angelo and Saquon Shugars in the main event to earn a future match against NXT Champion Grayson Waller.The win came one week after Rook, D’Angelo, and Shugars teamed up in a six-man tag team match. Rook controversially stole a blind tag and picked up the pinfall, even though D’An
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman (Typhoon) Shares Health Update After Hospitalization

  16-09-2026 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman has provided a positive update following his recent hospitalization. The former Typhoon, Tugboat, and Shockmaster revealed that he has now been released, although doctors are still working to determine what caused his latest health issue.Ottman shared the update in a video on Tuesday, thanking fans who supported him while he was in the hospital.He explained that his orthopedic and primary doctors continue to investigate the situation. Nevertheless,
  
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• WWE NXT Announces Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Return, Sets Start Date

  16-09-2026 04:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is returning to WWE NXT. However, this year’s tournament won’t be limited to the black-and-gold brand.NXT General Manager Robert Stone announced on the Sept. 15 episode that the competition will feature teams from across WWE and beyond.Stone revealed that 14 teams will compete in this year’s tournament. Representatives from NXT, RAW, SmackDown, EVOLVE, and AAA are included in the field.The full brackets are expected to be rev
  
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• Stephanie Vaquer Confirms Surgery During WWE Absence: ‘It Was Very Difficult’

  16-09-2026 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie Vaquer is back on top of WWE, but her new run with the Women’s World Championship came after a difficult period away from the ring. The WWE star has now revealed that she underwent surgery during her absence and talked about the health issues that forced her to step away from wrestling.Vaquer recently opened up about the procedure and her recovery. She admitted that after spending years wrestling and working out all the time, suddenly having to stop was a big ch
  
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• After Beating CM Punk, Sami Zayn Answers Whether He Is ‘Phony’ or ‘Overrated’

  16-09-2026 04:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn has regained the Undisputed WWE Championship from CM Punk. However, their rivalry clearly left him with some strong opinions.During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, the new champion was asked to settle a rather blunt question about his former opponent.Zayn was asked whether Punk was “phony” or “overrated.” His answer came quickly on one part, but the second label proved much harder to stick.Sami Zayn gives CM Punk credit after
  
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• Roman Reigns Praised for ‘Masterful’ Performance as Penta Match Hits Milestone

  16-09-2026 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns’ latest World Heavyweight Championship defense has received strong praise from one of WWE’s most respected wrestling minds.His match against Penta on RAW also reached an impressive milestone online, giving the Mexico City showdown plenty to talk about after the bell.Reigns defeated Penta in the main event of the Sept. 14 episode of RAW at Arena CDMX, retaining his championship after a Superman Punch and Spear. According to data compiled by EliteRockerz,
  
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• Lil Yachty Denies He’s Costing WWE Wrestlers Jobs After Ilja Dragunov’s Exit

  16-09-2026 03:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lil Yachty has become a regular presence on WWE TV, but not every fan has been happy to see the rapper alongside Trick Williams. Some have even blamed Yachty for WWE wrestlers losing their spots on the roster.Yachty has now addressed those accusations directly. He made it clear that his WWE paycheck has nothing to do with the company’s decisions about its talent.Lil Yachty addresses claims that his WWE deal is behind wrestler cutsThe rapper has been a major part of WWE Sm
  
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• AEW’s Nyla Rose Calls Oklahoma Athletic Commission ‘Hateful Bigots,’ Thanks Tony Khan

  16-09-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nyla Rose still has strong feelings about what happened during AEW and ROH’s visit to Oklahoma in December 2023. More than two years later, the former AEW Women’s World Champion is still critical of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. She also remembers the support she received from AEW President Tony Khan during the controversy.During a recent interview with Denise Salcedo, Rose was asked if she was comfortable talking about what happened in Okl
  
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• Sami Zayn Has an ‘Incredible’ Reaction to Potential Roman Reigns Crown Jewel Match

  16-09-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn could be heading toward another chapter with Roman Reigns, and the Undisputed WWE Champion already has plenty to say about the possibility. With WWE Crown Jewel approaching, Zayn appears more than ready for another collision with the OTC.If both champions retain their titles, Zayn and Reigns could meet at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 7, with the 2026 Crown Jewel Championship on the line. The potential matchup would mark their first televised singles meeting sin
  
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• WATCH: Referee Christopher Parkman Gets Hit in the Face With a Chair in Video

  16-09-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro wrestling has seen a lot of wild bumps over the years, but some moments still make fans wince. A recent chair shot involving independent wrestling referee Christopher Parkman is one of those examples.The incident happened during a production connected to Grims Toy Show, the popular YouTube pro wrestling reality channel behind GTS Wrestling. Parkman is one of the promotion’s regular referees and has become a familiar face in its over-the-top segments.Christo
  
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• Another Free Agent & Ex-WWE Star Could Be Bound for AEW — Report

  16-09-2026 02:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dani Luna could be the latest former TNA Wrestling star to make the jump to AEW. While her arrival hasn’t been confirmed, a new report suggests the former WWE talent may already have a destination lined up.According to Fightful Select, sources within AEW indicated that Luna has interest from the company. One source went further, saying she is expected to join AEW “if she isn’t signed already.”Luna became a free agent in March after TNA granted her releas
  
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• Sami Zayn Fires Back at Critics Saying He Doesn’t Look Like a WWE Champion

  16-09-2026 02:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn has heard the criticism surrounding his appearance as Undisputed WWE Champion, but he isn’t buying the idea that there’s one specific way a top champion should look.The new champion recently explained why he believes connecting with fans matters more than fitting a traditional mold.Zayn addressed the criticism during an appearance on Busted Open Radio, where he described physique, wrestling ability, and appearance as different tools that can achieve the sa
  
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