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• Sheamus Talks Conor McGregor, “You Look Stupid” Chants And More

  30-10-2016 23:35
  
  WWE Superstar Sheamus was recently interviewed by Sportskeeda this past week while doing publicity work in India.
  Sportskeeda is an Indian-based online publication so naturally, the first question asked of him was why he was not part of the last WWE tour of India. He said that he was not part of the tour because WWE was running two shows at the same time but he plans to be there if the Raw brand tours India. He added, “I’m coming next time. We’ll figure it out. I got
  
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• Josh Alexander Honors Joe Doering After His Passing With Emotional Final-Match Tribute

  26-06-2026 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Josh Alexander pays an emotional tribute to TNA veteran Joe Doering after his passing.Former TNA World Tag Team Champion Joe Doering passed away at the age of 44 earlier today after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He stepped away from wrestling in August 2022, and the last singles match he had in TNA Wrestling was against current AEW star Josh Alexander in the main event of the 2022 Against All Odds event, where he unsuccessfully challenged Alexander for the Wor
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Wants Bigger Role Under Triple H

  26-06-2026 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page says he wants to be more involved with the promotion under Triple H.During an exclusive interview with Tom Campbell of Cultaholic, Diamond Dallas Page revealed that he recently met Triple H in Stamford, Connecticut, when he was there to appear on Cody Rhodes’ podcast.“I’m really good friends with Triple H, but he’s so busy that it’s not like I can call him anytime I want. I only call him or check in with him wh
  
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• Triple H Names the Four WWE Stars He Believes Are Future WrestleMania Main Eventers

  26-06-2026 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H has no doubt that WWE‘s next generation of stars is ready to carry the company into the future.Ahead of WWE Night of Champions, Triple H appeared on The Stephen A. Smith Show to promote the PLE. During the conversation, Stephen A. Smith referenced a past discussion with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who credited surrounding himself with young people for the team’s lasting success. Smith asked Triple H if the same philosophy applies to WWE and whether Ni
  
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• Jade Cargill Says Viral WWE Wardrobe Malfunction Was One of Her Biggest Fears Come True

  26-06-2026 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Jade Cargill says she almost rolled out of the ring and left after suffering a wig malfunction on SmackDown.During her recent appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, former WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill opened up about her wig accidentally coming off during her match on the June 12, 2026, episode of SmackDown. She clarified that the wig wasn’t simply glued on; it was sewn in. The impact was so intense that it literally
  
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• WWE’s El Grande Americano Has Match-Worn Mask Sell for $50K for Charity

  26-06-2026 20:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE star El Grande Americano’s match-worn mask sells for over $50,000.El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) announced earlier this month that he’s partnering with Fanatics to auction the mask he wore during his match against the Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) at AAA Noche de Los Grandes for charity. The auction has concluded, and a lucky fan made a winning bid of $50,035 to take the item home.Americano took to Instagram to share the news and thank everyone for their support
  
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• Brian Myers and Bear Bronson Call TNA Slammiversary The ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’

  26-06-2026 20:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The System’s Bear Bronson and Brian Myers are already TNA World Tag Team Champions, but they have a chance to make an even bigger impression at Slammiversary.
  WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Bear Bronson and Brian Myers about defending their title in a ladder match at Slammiversary. The duo already elevated themselves by beating the Hardys, but a ladder match with the legendary team holds an entirely different meaning. Myers noted that they already h
  
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• Sgt. Slaughter Criticizes WWE’s Tiffany Stratton Over Her Wrestling Knowledge

  26-06-2026 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sgt. Slaughter has responded after Tiffany Stratton failed to recognize the WWE Hall of Famer.The reigning WWE Women’s United States Champion recently appeared in a Topps video where she opened wrestling card packs ranging in value from $5 to $800. Along the way, Stratton answered questions about her career while identifying the wrestlers featured in each pack.The pack from 2016 included cards of Junkyard Dog, Sgt. Slaughter, Viscera, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamb
  
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• WWE Upset With Recent SmackDown Leak — Report

  26-06-2026 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE officials are reportedly unhappy after this week’s episode of SmackDown leaked online ahead of its scheduled broadcast.Unlike a typical live Friday night episode, this week’s SmackDown was taped on Tuesday in London. WWE recorded the show ahead of schedule so the roster and production crew could travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Saturday’s Night of Champions premium live event.However, before the episode could air in the United States later tonight, the e
  
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• AEW TBS Title Qualifiers, Nikkita Lyons Claims EVOLVE Title, Nattie Returning To NWA —  Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up

  26-06-2026 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW begins the hunt to crown a new TBS Champion. Nikkita Lyons captures the WWE Women’s EVOLVE Championship. Nattie will return to NWA, and more.TBS Title QualifiersWith Willow Nightingale forced to vacate the TBS Championship due to injury, All Elite Wrestling is now a quest to determine its next holder. So far, five women have qualified for the upcoming crowning bout.In the first of six qualifying matches, Hikaru Shida defeated Zayda Steel, with Persephone following sho
  
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• Adam Copeland Says Vince McMahon Didn’t See Rhea Ripley’s Potential Before Judgment Day

  26-06-2026 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Adam Copeland says Vince McMahon didn’t see the potential in Rhea Ripley before she joined the Judgment Day.During his recent interview on SHAK Wrestling, Adam Copeland shared his thoughts about how far Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest have grown compared to his expectations since they worked together in the Judgment Day faction. He noted that he recognized their potential long before WWE management did and suggested their names when Vince McMahon asked him to fo
  
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• First Look at WWE Night of Champions Set in Saudi Arabia

  26-06-2026 18:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Preparations are underway for WWE Night of Champions, and fans have already gotten an early look at the stage setup inside the venue.WWE heads to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this weekend for Night of Champions, which takes place at Kingdom Arena. With the event being held internationally, fans in the United States will need to tune in earlier than usual, as the premium live event begins at 1:00 p.m. ET. The show will stream live on Netflix for international viewers, while ESPN+ will carry the broadca
  
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• AJ Francis Says TNA Is the Perfect Place for Creative Forces to Thrive

  26-06-2026 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Francis says TNA has given him the platform to continue proving why he’s a top wrestling star.
  Francis spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard ahead of TNA Slammiversary, where he’ll face off with Elias. In addition to being a staple of TNA weekly programming, Francis is also an outspoken supporter of his work and the TNA roster. The former TNA Digital Media Champion explained his mindset, sharing that TNA is the best place for him and oth
  
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• Former TNA Star Joe Doering Passes Away After Battle With Brain Cancer

  26-06-2026 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA star Joe Doering has passed away at the age of 44.Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling first announced the heartbreaking news on X/Twitter. The Canadian promotion shared that Joe Doering passed away earlier today, surrounded by his family.“At 9:13 a.m. today, June 26, our brother Joe Doering passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Though his time on this earth lasted only 44 years, Joe packed a thousand years’ worth of living into every one of the
  
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• WWE Star Cleared For Return After 10-Month Absence Due To Devastating Injury

  26-06-2026 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE NXT star says she is cleared to return after a 10-month injury absence.NXT’s Adriana Rizzo has been out of action since April 2025 and later announced in August that she was dealing with a torn ACL and meniscus. She was part of the D’Angelo Family faction and last appeared on WWE television at NXT Great American Bash in July 2025. Now, she has announced on X/Twitter that she is cleared to compete after facing multiple setbacks since 2023.Rizzo thanked her surg
  
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• TNA Wrestling Sources Deny Company Is Up for Sale Amid Rumors

  26-06-2026 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling isn’t for sale.In the past week, there have been unverified reports that claimed TNA Wrestling was up for sale. According to these talks, it was suggested that Anthem Sports & Entertainment, TNA Wrestling’s parent company, was seeking $30-$50 million for the promotion.
  According to an update from PWInsider.com‘s Mike Johnson, TNA and Anthem sources denied that TNA is up for sale. It was also noted that not only is Anthem not looking to sell, but sources said
  
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• CM Punk ‘Pushing Very Hard’ for WWE Raw Return — Report

  26-06-2026 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk is reportedly “pushing very hard” for a WWE RAW return amid talks about a move to SmackDown.F4WOnline‘s Dave Meltzer had previously noted that CM Punk is expected to join the SmackDown roster and potentially feud with Cody Rhodes when he returns from his post-WrestleMania 42 hiatus. He explained that WWE is planning it as a balancing measure since RAW has more star power at the moment.In a follow-up to that report, Meltzer stated in the latest edition
  
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• Big E Reveals WWE Nearly Turned The New Day Into A Nation Of Domination-Inspired Faction

  26-06-2026 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The New Day almost looked very different from the group fans came to know and love.Speaking on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Big E looked back at the early concept behind The New Day during their time in FCW alongside Xavier Woods, Byron Saxton, and Abraham Washington.“So the original pitch was for us to be the new Nation of Domination,” Big E said.He explained that the group originally formed under a very different identity in FCW.“We originally called the gr
  
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• Cody Rhodes Moved To Tears Over WWE WrestleMania Moment with Dustin Rhodes

  26-06-2026 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes will never forget a special moment he shared with his brother, Dustin Rhodes, before what was arguably the biggest match of his career.Rhodes finally finished his story at WrestleMania XL when he defeated Roman Reigns to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. The victory capped off a years-long journey and created one of the most memorable moments in recent WWE history.During a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Rhodes reflected on WrestleMania 40 and reveal
  
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• Shane McMahon Thanks WWE Fans After Kurt Angle Call About King of the Ring Classic

  26-06-2026 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle are still looking back fondly on their brutal King of the Ring 2001 classic.Taking to X, Shane McMahon revealed that he recently spoke with Kurt Angle about their memorable Street Fight at King of the Ring 2001. The former WWE executive noted that both men remain proud of the bout and are grateful that fans continue to remember it all these years later.“I Just got off the phone with Kurt where we reminisced about this match and how proud we bo
  
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• Former WWE Referee Says Vince McMahon Screamed At Kurt Angle During KOTR Match

  26-06-2026 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Referee Mike Chioda recalls Vince McMahon shouting through his headset during the 2001 King of the Ring event.WWE‘s 2001 King of the Ring pay-per-view is remembered for a number of things, with the most brutal being the Street Fight between Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle. Angle had already wrestled two matches on the PPV — something that became evident when he and Shane then faced off, visibly exhausted.This exhaustion worsened when it took multiple attempts for Angle
  
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• The Undertaker Shares Funny Trick He Used to Avoid WWE Fans at Madison Square Garden

  26-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker recently shared a hilarious story about the lengths he would go to avoid fans at WWE events at Madison Square Garden.
  During a recent appearance on Booker T’s The Hall of Fame podcast, The Undertaker opened up about how he would avoid crowds while entering and exiting Madison Square Garden in New York. The WWE legend joked that, for some time, they would utilize ambulances to get in and out undetected.“There was another Ramada, and we would
  
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• El Nazi: The Luchador Behind One of Wrestling’s Most Unusual Gimmicks

  26-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wrestling gimmicks can range from playful to absolutely absurd. A look back into history shows one case of the latter.A post on social media from earlier this year went viral all over again, racking up more than 14 million views on Twitter/X alone. The post recalled a luchador from the 1970s who once wrestled under the name “El Nazi.” Much like his name suggests, the luchador wore a full spandex suit adorned with a swastika in the middle of it. Other attire featured El Nazi wearing
  
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• Dave Bautista Dedicated a Chapter of His WWE Book to Bubba Ray Dudley Being A Jerk

  26-06-2026 08:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dave Bautista seemed to have some very real issues with legend Bubba Ray Dudley, and even wrote about it in his book.
  In his 2008 book, Batista Unleashed, the star opened up about his history in the ring up until that point. When it came to Dudley, Bautista recounted a story from a 2003 episode of WWE RAW. The match featured Bautista and Randy Orton teaming up to take on The Dudleys, and ended in chaos.
  The match ended with Bubba missing a fla
  
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• Former ECW Star Returns Pregnant in Wild Baby Daddy Mystery Storyline

  26-06-2026 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former ECW star Jasmin St. Claire made an unforgettable return at JCW Lunacy on June 25, but it wasn’t just her comeback that got fans talking.
  Instead, she unveiled a shocking revelation that has launched one of the promotion’s most unusual storylines in recent memory.Rather than stepping back into the spotlight with a new alliance or rivalry, St. Claire delivered a bombshell that immediately turned the backstage segment into must-watch television.
  Talk about a sto
  
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• IShowSpeed Teases Bigger WWE Future After WrestleMania 42 Debut

  26-06-2026 04:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IShowSpeed isn’t ready to make WWE his full-time home just yet, but the popular streamer has made it clear that his WrestleMania 42 experience may only be the beginning.After making his in-ring debut on WWE’s biggest stage earlier this year, Speed has opened up about his future with the company, hinting that fans may see much more of him down the road.IShowSpeed leaves the door open for a bigger WWE roleSpeaking on The Pat McAfee Show, IShowSpeed discussed the possi
  
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• WWE Star Natalya Set For NWA Return

  26-06-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Natalya is preparing to step back into an NWA ring. She added another chapter to her growing list of appearances outside WWE while remaining under the company’s banner.The veteran superstar’s next stop comes at one of the National Wrestling Alliance’s biggest annual events, though one key detail about her return remains under wraps.Natalya to compete at NWA 78th Anniversary ShowThe NWA announced on X that Nattie Neidhart will both “appear and compete&rdq
  
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• Tony Khan Shares Hopeful Update on Injured AEW Star’s Return

  26-06-2026 04:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW President Tony Khan has delivered an encouraging update on Willow Nightingale’s recovery. He offered fans fresh optimism while stopping short of confirming an exact return date.The popular star has been absent from in-ring competition since suffering a shoulder injury. The injury forced her to vacate championship gold.While she’s still on the road to recovery, Khan’s latest comments suggest the wait may not last much longer.Tony Khan expects Willow Nightingale back “
  
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• Absent WWE Star Shares Six-Week Update After Neck Surgery

  26-06-2026 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Piper Niven has offered fans another encouraging update during her lengthy absence from WWE, providing fresh insight into her recovery without revealing what comes next for her in-ring future.The former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion shared the update nearly a year after disappearing from television following what became a serious neck injury.
  While there’s still no timetable for a return, her latest news is a step in the right direction.Piper Niven provides encourag
  
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• AEW Stars Join Forces With Supergirl Star Milly Alcock to Promote New DC Movie

  26-06-2026 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW and DC Studios have teamed up for a unique crossover ahead of the release of Supergirl, bringing several familiar wrestling faces into the spotlight alongside the film’s lead star, Milly Alcock.The collaboration stretches beyond a single promotional appearance, blending television, social media, and red-carpet events.
  It also gave fans a chance to see a different side of some AEW stars before the movie officially flies into theaters.AEW and DC Studios bring Wrestling
  
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