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• Roman Reigns Lucha Mask Highlights WWE’s Latest Merchandise Drop

  15-09-2026 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns is getting a lucha libre-inspired addition to his WWE merchandise ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship defense against Penta on the Sept. 14 episode of RAW in Mexico City. The timing raises an obvious question, though WWE has yet to provide an answer.The new mask appeared on WWE Shop hours before RAW. It features a black base with gold tribal-style detailing, geometric lucha libre patterns, and a red accent above the forehead, while still carrying Reigns&rsq
  
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• Rhea Ripley Believed To Have Been ‘Overworking’ Before WWE Injury

  23-09-2026 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE‘s IYO Sky says Rhea Ripley was overworking before her injury.Former WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley has been out of action since competing at a live event in Portugal in June 2026. She suffered a torn meniscus at Clash in Italy in May 2026 and later underwent surgery. She couldn’t return in time for SummerSlam, which prompted the promotion to crown an interim champion at the PLE.After Chelsea Green became the interim WWE Women’s Champion, the p
  
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• Kurt Angle Names His Greatest Rival & It Might Not Be Who You’d Expect

  23-09-2026 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently revealed his top rivals. The number one choice surprised many wrestling fans. Angle had legendary rivalries across WWE and TNA. His matches featured technical masters and powerhouse stars.His rivalries with The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Triple H, Shawn Michaels stand out. He also faced Stone Cold Steve Austin frequently. Samoa Joe and AJ Styles were notable TNA rivals. However, Angle’s chose surprising name for his top choi
  
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• Becky Lynch & JD McDonagh Turn WWE RAW Segment Into Social Media Firestorm

  23-09-2026 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE stars Becky Lynch and JD McDonagh sparked reactions online following their exchange on RAW. Lynch appeared during The Judgment Day’s in-ring segment. She then targeted McDonagh with several personal insults.Lynch also brought up McDonagh’s relationship with his mother. She claimed his mother was stressed about his WWE role. Lynch also referenced McDonagh’s big head and Judgment Day affiliation.Lynch said, “Speaking of disappointments, JD, Jordan Devl
  
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• New Championship Rumor Swirls After WWE Files SmackDown Trademark

  23-09-2026 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has filed a new SmackDown-related trademark application. The filing has now sparked new championship speculation. SmackDown currently features several active championships. These include the Undisputed WWE Championship and WWE Women’s Championship.The brand also features the United States Championship, Women’s United States Championship is also defended on SmackDown. The WWE Tag Team Championship also belongs to SmackDown. Meanwhile, the WWE Women’s Tag Te
  
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• Booker T Reveals the Real Reason He Was Compared to The Rock

  23-09-2026 16:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has explained comparisons with The Rock. The two stars became major names during the Attitude Era. Their careers later crossed paths inside WWE. Booker T eventually entered WWE and worked alongside several major stars.However, the comparisons between Booker and The Rock started earlier. He said those discussions began during his WCW days.Booker T discusses what led to comparisons with The RockSpeaking on the Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T discussed Th
  
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• ‘I’d Been Unhappy’: Vince Russo Announces JCW Exit After One Year

  23-09-2026 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince Russo has announced his departure from JCW after one year. He revealed that he had been unhappy for some time. Russo had worked with Juggalo Championship Wrestling for the past year.He served as an investor and creative showrunner for their weekly Lunacy show. He also made regular appearances as an authority figure. However, Russo recently confirmed that his time with JCW had ended.The former WWE writer said the decision was amicable. He also explained that several facto
  
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• NXT’s Kendal Grey Shares Fears for Her Wrestling Future Amid Vertigo Struggle

  23-09-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kendal Grey opened up about the uncertainty surrounding her wrestling future during the September 22 episode of WWE NXT. The 25-year-old star is currently sidelined with vertigo and severe ear trauma. Last week, it was revealed that there is no timeline for when she will be able to return to the ring.It all started when Grey suffered an injury to her right ear during an NXT Underground Match against Lola Vice. The injury worsened at Heatwave 2026 while defending the NXT Women&r
  
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• Will Ospreay Match & TBS Title Match Announced for Sept. 23 AEW Dynamite/Collision

  23-09-2026 04:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has added two more matches to the Sept. 23 edition of Dynamite and Collision, with a TBS Championship defense and a tag team bout involving Will Ospreay now set for the three-hour special. Both matches add another layer to an already packed night.Will Ospreay and TBS Championship matches set for AEW Dynamite/CollisionTony Khan announced that Persephone will defend the TBS Championship against Hyan. It will mark Persephone’s second defense of the title, while Hyan gets
  
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• Heated Confrontation Sets Up Mason Rook vs. Grayson Waller NXT Title Match

  23-09-2026 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE NXT title match between Grayson Waller and Mason Rook is officially set, and the two men made it clear that their upcoming showdown is already personal.Waller and Rook came face-to-face during the September 22 episode of WWE NXT ahead of their title match on September 29. What started with Waller making fun of his challenger quickly turned into a heated exchange. The two traded shots about their careers, their time away from home, and what will happen when they finally
  
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• Austin Theory & Maxxine Dupri Raise Eyebrows With Suggestive WWE Video

  23-09-2026 04:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Austin Theory and Maxxine Dupri have once again caught WWE fans’ attention after a new social media video featuring the on-screen couple sparked plenty of reactions.
  The clip, shared around this week’s Monday Night RAW, has fans debating whether their storyline chemistry is becoming a little too convincing.Theory and Dupri appeared in matching outfits while playing their roles as members of The Vision alongside Bron Breakker, Logan Paul and Bronson Reed. Dupri joine
  
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• Dorian Van Dux Sidelined With Punctured Lung in WWE NXT Ahead of Dusty Classic

  23-09-2026 04:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dorian Van Dux is set to miss in-ring action after suffering a punctured lung. This puts his participation in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic in doubt.Van Dux was originally advertised to team with Zilla Fatu and Sean Legacy against BirthRight on the September 22 episode of WWE NXT. However, things changed during a backstage segment before the match.The injury comes at a time when Van Dux and Legacy are set to compete in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They are scheduled t
  
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• AEW Status Update Revealed for Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford — Report

  23-09-2026 04:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford appear set to remain with AEW for the foreseeable future, despite recent speculation about their contract status. A new report has provided clarity on where the longtime AEW talents currently stand.According to Fightful Select, both Sabian and Ford have “years remaining” on their AEW contracts. AEW sources also indicated that the pair quietly re-signed with the company at some point, although the details of those extensio
  
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• NXT Star Returns After Two-Month TV Absence, Costs Kali Armstrong the Match

  23-09-2026 04:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Reina Volcan returned to WWE NXT television on September 22 after nearly two months away, but she didn’t come back quietly. The former Nikki Blackheart immediately inserted herself into a match between Kali Armstrong and Skylar Raye, leaving both competitors down and one with a victory she didn’t exactly earn in typical fashion.Volcan had remained active on NXT house shows during her television absence. Her last televised match came on July 21, when she defeated Ray
  
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• Noam Dar & Romeo Moreno Advance as Cody Rhodes Gets Dusty Classic Role

  23-09-2026 03:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is officially underway, and Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno are the first team to advance in the WWE NXT tournament.After a two-year absence, the Dusty Cup returned on the September 22 episode of NXT. The tournament features 14 teams from across WWE and AAA. It honors WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, whose impact on NXT went far beyond his legendary wrestling career.The tournament follows a single-elimination format. NXT Tag Team Champions Vanity
  
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• Mick Foley Says He Left WWE Over Its ‘Too Cozy’ Ties to Donald Trump

  23-09-2026 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley has opened up about his decision to leave WWE, admitting that walking away from his Legends deal has come with a major financial cost. However, the WWE Hall of Famer remains firm that the money was not enough to change his mind.Foley discussed his WWE departure during a recent episode of The Mick and Kenny Show. His relationship with the company largely involved merchandise signings and occasional appearances rather than full-time work.The former WWE Champion said WW
  
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• Oba Femi Isn’t Letting Bronson Reed’s WWE RAW Taunt Slide: ‘F— You’

  23-09-2026 03:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi has made it clear that Bronson Reed’s recent WWE RAW taunt hasn’t been forgotten. After returning to the red brand on Sept. 21, “The Ruler” sent a blunt message to his fellow powerhouse — and Reed was specifically in his sights.The tension between the two began after Reed returned from injury at Sunday Night’s Main Event and helped The Vision attack Femi during his match with Bron Breakker. The faction followed that up by overwhelmin
  
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• Cody Rhodes’ Street Fighter Shoot Was Interrupted by a Huge Family Moment

  23-09-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes revealed that his time on the set of the upcoming Street Fighter movie was interrupted by a very special family moment.Rhodes is set to play the iconic military martial artist Guile in the upcoming live-action action-comedy adaptation of the popular video game franchise. While talking about the sacrifices the cast made during filming, Rhodes revealed the deeply personal sacrifice he made.Cody Rhodes was filming Street Fighter when his second daugh
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Announces New Podcast Ahead of Movie About His Iconic Character

  23-09-2026 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter is adding another chapter to the story of his iconic character with a new monthly podcast. The announcement comes shortly after news broke that a live-action movie based on the character is in development.Slaughter announced “That’s An Order” on Facebook Monday, revealing that the first episode will debut on YouTube on Sept. 23. The monthly show will be produced with the Golden Era Network and features Slaughter answering fan q
  
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• Trick Williams’ Controversial T-Shirt Still Available After WWE Pull

  23-09-2026 03:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has pulled Trick Williams’ controversial “Lemon Pepper Steppers” T-shirt from its U.S. online store. However, the merchandise hasn’t completely disappeared. Despite being removed shortly after its release, the shirt remains available through at least one international WWE store.The shirt was released on Sept. 21 and quickly drew criticism online because its design paired Williams’ white shoe with lemon pepper chicken wings. Fans argued that the
  
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• Nyla Rose Has Been Pitching Tony Khan This Wild AEW Angle for Four Years

  23-09-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nyla Rose has never been short on ideas. However, one of her AEW pitches has been sitting on the shelf for four years, despite making many attempts to convince President Tony Khan to bring the wild angle to life.Rose has been with AEW since the promotion’s early days. She eventually won the AEW Women’s World Championship once. One of her most entertaining storylines saw her team up with Vickie Guerrero as the Vicious Vixens.However, Rose’s pres
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Set for AJPW Debut Two Years After NXT Exit

  23-09-2026 02:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cal Bloom is getting another major chance to rebuild his wrestling career after his WWE exit. Bloom, aka Von Wagner, has been announced as the newest member of HAVOC in AJPW.Bloom was released by WWE in April 2024. After spending the past two years wrestling only occasionally on the independent scene, he is now set to make his All Japan Pro Wrestling debut.Cal Bloom, formerly Von Wagner, will make his AJPW debut in OctoberAJPW revealed the news during its latest show through a
  
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• Former WWE Champion Clarifies his RAW Status After Indie In-Ring Return

  23-09-2026 02:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rockstar Spud, better known to WWE fans as Drake Maverick, has made it clear that his surprise return to the independent wrestling scene has not changed his status with WWE.The former WWE 24/7 Champion recently returned to in-ring competition after nearly five years away. His appearances for PROGRESS Wrestling led to questions about his current role in WWE. Maverick has now confirmed that he is still with the company behind the scenes.Drake Maverick confirms he still works for
  
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• ‘What Would I Show?’: AEW Star Turns Down Idea of Starting an OnlyFans

  23-09-2026 02:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Thekla was recently asked if she would consider starting an OnlyFans account. However, the Toxic Spider didn’t seem interested in pursuing the idea.The former AEW Women’s World Champion appeared on TMZ’s Inside The Ring podcast. There, the hosts brought up the possibility of her joining the subscription-based platform.The question caught Thekla off guard, prompting her to ask what she would actually show if she started an account.“What… w
  
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• AEW Star Says Tony Khan Isn’t To Blame for Her Nearly Two-Year TV Absence

  23-09-2026 01:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nyla Rose has been absent from AEW television for nearly two years, but the Native Beast does not believe Tony Khan is responsible for her lack of TV time.Rose recently discussed her AEW status during an appearance on Jasmin St. Claire’s podcast. During the conversation, she was told she is a great asset to AEW and should be appearing on television more often.The comment led to a discussion about whether Khan was responsible for Rose’s extended absence from AEW prog
  
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• Ex-WWE Diva Open to Royal Rumble Return After Nearly 20 Years Away

  23-09-2026 01:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Diva Cherry would love the chance to make her return to the company in a Women’s Royal Rumble match.Cherry was part of the WWE roster in the mid-2000s. She is best remembered for her time alongside Deuce ‘n Domino. She served as the valet for the tag team during their run on SmackDown.Deuce ‘n Domino captured the WWE Tag Team Championship in 2007, defeating Paul London and Brian Kendrick for the titles. Cherry remained associated with the duo during
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Called AEW Star ‘Crazy B*tch’ After Wild All In Moment

  23-09-2026 01:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thekla made a memorable return at AEW All In 2026. As a result, Jeff Jarrett had a fitting reaction to her wild appearance during the Buy-In.The former AEW Women’s World Champion returned to the mix during the pre-show. There, she climbed onto the panel desk and delivered one of her trademark unpredictable moments.Thekla recently reflected on the appearance during an interview with TMZ’s Inside the Ring podcast. She revealed what Jarrett said to her afterward.Thekla
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 22

  23-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include the beginning of the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic first round, AAA Reina de Reinas Champion La Catalina teaming up with Thea Hail to take on NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan and NXT North American Champion Zaria, and Zilla Fatu teaming up with Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux to face BirthRight. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.WWE NXT Card:
  2026 Dus
  
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• WWE Reveals Full 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Bracket

  22-09-2026 23:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has revealed the full bracket for the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, with several teams set to compete for the prestigious tournament trophy.The tournament will feature a mix of established NXT teams and newer pairings, while the NXT Tag Team Champions and AAA Tag Team Champions have both received first-round byes.The Vanity Project, consisting of Ricky Smokes and Brad Baylor, will receive a bye in the opening round. The duo currently holds the NXT Tag Team Championshi
  
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• Booker T Says LA Knight Could Join WWE Greats Who Never Won the World Title

  22-09-2026 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight will have another chance to win his first WWE World Championship. However, Booker T believes even great talents are not guaranteed a reign at the top.Knight will challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Money in the Bank on October 10 in New Orleans.During a recent episode of the Hall of Fame podcast, Booker compared Knight to WWE Hall of Famer Curt Hennig. This was a star who never won a world championship during his WWE career.“What
  
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