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• Sting Comments On Not Facing Undertaker In WWE, Why Rick Rude Was A Perfect Heel

  26-04-2017 23:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Sting was part of the WrestleCon Kickoff Party panel in Orlando that also featured Ric Flair, Jim Ross and host / moderator Matt Striker.
  Sports Illustrated‘s Justin Barrasso has a new article with transcribed quotes from the appearance, with Sting fielding some questions from fans including Sting’s thoughts about not facing Undertaker in WWE, working with Ric Flair, what’s missing in today’s world of wrestling and mu
  
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• WWE Undergoes New Round of Staff Releases — REPORT

  30-06-2026 06:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has reportedly made another round of internal staff releases. Rumors of layoffs started circulating within WWE last week, leading many fans to believe another wave of wrestler releases was coming. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case.These reported cuts come about two months after WWE released several wrestlers from its roster.Earlier this year, stars such as Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Kairi Sane, Santos Escobar, The Wyatt Sicks, and many others were released
  
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• Sami Zayn’s First WWE Title Defense For Next Week’s RAW Revealed On SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 05:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion has only just begun, but WWE has already announced his first title defense. WWE taped this week’s upcoming SmackDown right after Monday Night RAW, where it was revealed that Zayn will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship on next week’s RAW in Chicago.The announcement comes just days after Zayn shocked the wrestling world by defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions.Cody Rhode
  
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• AAA Title Match Steals the Show on WWE SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The partnership between WWE and Lucha Libre AAA keeps delivering exciting matches. WWE taped this week’s two-hour episode of SmackDown right after Monday Night Raw in Atlantic City. One of the featured matches saw Rey Fenix facing fellow luchador El Hijo del Vikingo in a AAA World Cruiserweight title match.The title match is another sign that WWE is serious about featuring AAA stars on its weekly shows. Just last week, Fenix defended the same championship against Nathan F
  
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• Blake Monroe Lays Out Two WWE Stars in Backstage Attack on SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 04:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Blake Monroe appears set to make another major statement on WWE SmackDown, with spoiler reports indicating she won’t stop at targeting just one rival.
  The latest developments from WWE’s special double taping suggest Monroe is ready to leave more than one Superstar seeing stars.The episode was taped immediately after the June 29 edition of RAW in Atlantic City, New Jersey. WWE recorded SmackDown early to allow talent and production staff time off for the Fourth of Ju
  
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• WATCH: Crowd Reacts to Sami Zayn’s First Appearance As WWE Champion on SmackDown — Spoiler

  30-06-2026 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The crowd reaction from the ongoing taping of WWE SmackDown seemingly shows that Sami Zayn‘s run as the new Undisputed WWE Champion is off to a huge start.Just days after stunning the wrestling world by defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions 2026, Zayn made his first appearance as champion during WWE SmackDown in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Although the episode hasn’t aired yet, videos from fans inside the arena have already
  
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• WWE’s Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins Claim Appears To Contradict Past Raw Result

  30-06-2026 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are officially set to collide at SummerSlam. Nevertheless, one line from their latest RAW confrontation has already sparked debate among longtime WWE fans.Rollins claimed Reigns has never been able to beat him, even though WWE history tells a slightly different story.The comment added another layer to one of WWE’s longest-running rivalries. Moreover, it also left fans revisiting the record books before the two former Shield brothers
  
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• WWE’s Cathy Kelley Caught Up in Bizarre NYC Street Altercation

  30-06-2026 03:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley had an unexpected start to her day in New York City after finding herself caught in the middle of a real-life street incident.
  Fortunately, Kelley wasn’t injured, but the unusual encounter still left its mark in a way she probably didn’t expect.The longtime WWE personality later shared the incident with fans on social media. She revealed how an ordinary trip quickly turned into something straight out of a backstage brawl
  
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• Roman Reigns’ History With Seth Rollins Sets the Stage for Major SummerSlam Match

  30-06-2026 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are set to face each other once again after the June 29 episode of RAW ended with Reigns accepting Rollins’ challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam.It’s already a huge match, but their long history makes it even more interesting. Over the years, Rollins has been the one rival Reigns has struggled to beat when it mattered the most.Seth Rollins reminded Roman Reigns of unfinished businessThe final segment of the
  
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• Truth Behind WWE’s Recent Shocking Betrayal Revealed on RAW

  30-06-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of WWE’s most surprising betrayals now has an explanation. A week after Lyra Valkyria stunned fans by turning on Bayley, the former Women’s Intercontinental Champion finally broke her silence on RAW and revealed what drove her to attack her longtime partner.The explanation didn’t erase the shock, but it did offer a clearer look at why one of WWE’s strongest alliances came crashing down.
  Sometimes the biggest heel turn isn’t a sudden swerve &mda
  
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• Raw Star Declares Himself Sami Zayn’s First Challenger for WWE Title

  30-06-2026 03:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn‘s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion may have only just begun, but a familiar face has already stepped forward with championship ambitions.Following Night of Champions, one of RAW’s biggest stars made it clear that he’s ready to chase the title, setting up what could become one of WWE’s most personal rivalries this summer.The challenge comes after a major shake-up in the title picture, leaving the new champion without an obvious next opp
  
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• Streamer Accuses WWE of Banning Her TikTok Channel Before RAW Feature

  30-06-2026 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 29 episode of WWE RAW once again featured reactions from fans and streamers during its opening video package. But some of the creators shown on TV say WWE had their TikTok account banned just one day before using their reaction on the show.The situation once again raises the question of why WWE continues to take down fan-run clip accounts while also using those same creators to promote its biggest events.Streamer says WWE banned her TikTok clips account before RAWRAW o
  
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• WWE Announces Major SmackDown GM Change As Nick Aldis Goes on Leave

  30-06-2026 02:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has confirmed a significant change in SmackDown management following the fallout from Night of Champions.
  Nick Aldis has been placed on administrative leave, forcing the company to appoint a temporary replacement while the situation unfolds.The announcement came during Monday Night RAW. Nevertheless, the full story traces back to a heated confrontation that spiraled out of control after one of the weekend’s biggest matches.It seems the tension backstage finally reache
  
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• Oba Femi Passes Up Major Opportunity for Brock Lesnar Match at WWE SummerSlam 2026

  30-06-2026 02:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi made one of the boldest choices of his WWE career on the June 29 episode of RAW. Instead of using his guaranteed World Championship match, he chose to continue his rivalry with Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam 2026.The decision came just days after Femi won the King of the Ring tournament, which normally earns the winner a world title match at SummerSlam. Rather than announcing whether he would challenge World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns or WWE Champion Sami Zayn,
  
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• Paul Heyman Rudely Snubs Vision Member After Brock Lesnar Return on WWE RAW

  30-06-2026 02:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman made his highly anticipated return on the June 29 edition of WWE RAW. However, it wasn’t just Brock Lesnar’s comeback that grabbed attention.A brief backstage encounter later in the night hinted that Heyman’s priorities may have shifted, leaving one member of The Vision with more questions than answers.While Lesnar’s return changed the road to SummerSlam, Heyman’s cold response backstage may have quietly planted the seeds for another ma
  
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• Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi Set for Major Match at WWE SummerSlam 2026

  30-06-2026 01:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  King of the Ring winner Oba Femi was expected to reveal which world champion he planned to challenge on the June 29 edition of WWE Raw. Instead, his celebration took an unexpected turn when Brock Lesnar returned and set the stage for another blockbuster showdown.With their rivalry already split at one victory apiece, the latest confrontation ensured there will be one final chapter.
  This time, however, the stakes won’t just be personal — they’ll be sur
  
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• John Cena Shows Off Bald Look During Second Hair Transplant

  30-06-2026 01:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has shared another update on his hair restoration journey, showing off a completely bald look after undergoing his second hair transplant.Cena has been open about his hair restoration journey from the beginning. After his first procedure in late 2024, he revealed the procedure gave him a huge confidence boost. Now, after a second session, he is hoping to improve the results even more, even if it means rocking a shaved head for a while.John Cena undergoes a second FUE
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jun 29

  29-06-2026 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include the fallout from Night of Champions, Chad Gable battling JD McDonagh, World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns Returns, and more! Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from The Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.WWE Raw Card:
  Night of Champions FalloutWorld Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns ReturnsChad Gable vs. JD McDonagh
  WWE Raw Results:This event starts at 6 PM EST. This information will be upda
  
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• NWA Star Tricks Fans With Fake Retirement Before Revealing New Persona

  29-06-2026 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  After seemingly retiring, NWA star Trevor Murdoch shocked fans by appearing on NWA Powerrr with a new persona.
  During the latest episode of the show, Murdoch appeared to take to the ring for one last time after retiring last month. He was then joined by Mike Knox, who brought a gift out for him. In it was a cape and crown, which Murdoch quickly put on.
  As Knox and Kyle Davis knelt before him, Murdoch then crowned himself “King Trevor Murdoch I,” and said that a king “never ret
  
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• Matt and Jeff Hardy Reveal the Most Unusual Autograph Request They’ve Ever Received

  29-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Hardys are no strangers to signing autographs. Recently, the duo opened up about some of the weirder items they’ve been asked to sign.Speaking to Scott Fishman of TV Insider, the legendary duo was asked about some of the things they’re asked to sign. Matt Hardy brought up one item in particular that surprised the pair.“There was one we signed that the people at TNA weren’t sure they should let us do it or not. There was a female who asked if she coul
  
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• WWE Legend ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase Reflects on His ‘Cowboy Phase’ in the ’80s

  29-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Ted DiBiase recently took to social media to share an old photo of the star during a particularly hilarious phase of his career.
  In a recent post on X, the “Million Dollar Man” shared a photo of himself in Japan in 1986. The photo shows DiBiase in cowboy-themed attire, complete with chaps and a vest with frills on it. DiBiase called it his “cowboy phase” in All Japan Pro Wrestling, with many joking about the look in the replies.
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• MLW Provides Baron Corbin Update Amid WWE Return Rumors

  29-06-2026 08:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin‘s future with Major League Wrestling continues to be up in the air, with the company releasing a new update on his status.
  During this week’s episode of MLW Fusion, the company teased that Bishop Dyer (the ring name he’s been using) is currently “at an impasse” in contract negotiations. As for what happens next, MLW tells fans to tune in to next week’s episode of MLW Fusion to see where their talks go.In a follow-up article on th
  
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• Will Ospreay Survives Bloody War to Win AEW Owen Hart Foundation Tournament

  29-06-2026 07:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay defeated Swerve Strickland in a bloody war to win the 2026 men’s AEW Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.The main event of the 2026 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door saw Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland compete in the finals of the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Ospreay walked into the match with a disadvantage as Strickland was undefeated against him in singles competition. Until tonight!The match was tense from the start as both stars wanted to earn an
  
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• Swerve Strickland Pays Tribute to DC’s Lobo at AEW Forbidden Door

  29-06-2026 07:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland and AEW have been promoting Supergirl for some time, and Strickland took to it the next level tonight.
  During his entrance at AEW Forbidden Door for his match against Will Ospreay, Strickland came out in full Lobo gear. The star channeled his inner Jason Momoa as he showed up fully themed as Lobo from the new movie. Strickland rode in on a motorcycle in full biker gear, complete with his own custom logo on the back of his vest and pants.In winn
  
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• Darby Allin Takes Brutal Thumbtack Spot at AEW Forbidden Door

  29-06-2026 07:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Darby Allin took a brutal thumbtack spot during the massive 12-man steel cage match at AEW Forbidden Door.The penultimate match of the 2026 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view featured the 12-man steel cage match between Team Briscoe and Team MJF-Don Callis Family. The promotion introduced a custom circular cage for the massive contest. The bout was chaotic as expected, as the stars used all the weapons they could get their hands on, including an NES console and a pair of controllers, to inf
  
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• Thekla Cuts Off Starlight Kid’s Mask, Spits In It at AEW Forbidden Door

  29-06-2026 06:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thekla made a huge statement tonight, sending a message to the AEW roster and Starlight Kid in the process.
  At AEW’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Thekla and Starlight Kid competed for the AEW Women’s World Championship. Not only did Thekla win, but she also humiliated Starlight Kid in the process, cutting off her mask.The match saw the AEW Women’s World Champion come out on top after hitting a massive spear followed by two stomps. After the match, Thekla then kept things going
  
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• Mercedes Moné Makes History With Back-To-Back Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Wins

  29-06-2026 06:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné becomes the first AEW star to win back-to-back Owen Hart Foundation Tournaments.Mercedes Moné returned to AEW on the June 3, 2026, episode of Dynamite as the mystery wild card entrant in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, defeating Alex Windsor in the quarterfinals. She then beat Hazuki in the semifinal and advanced to the final at Forbidden Door, where she faced Maya World.Maya World gave Mercedes Moné a tough challenge at t
  
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• Jay White Returns to AEW After More Than a Year Away Due to Injury

  29-06-2026 05:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jay White is finally back in AEW after more than a year away due to injury.“Switchblade” Jay White was out of in-ring action since March 2025 as he underwent surgeries to repair his hand and shoulder. His appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026 for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement caused fans to believe he could be good to return to the ring. However, it took five more months for him to get physical inside the squared circle, and it happened at AEW x NJ
  
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• WWE’s Kendal Grey Pays Tribute to Kurt Angle With NXT Title Win

  29-06-2026 05:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kendal Grey paid tribute to Kurt Angle with her WWE NXT Women’s Championship win at Great American Bash.Kendal Grey became the No.1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship by defeating Kelani Jordan on the June 9, 2026, episode of NXT. She faced Lola Vice for the title in the main event of the Great American Bash event earlier tonight.After a hard-fought match that lasted a bit over 15 minutes, Kendal Grey scored a pinfall victory by performing a springboard Shad
  
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• Wren Sinclair Celebrates WWE Title Defense With Pride Month Dedication

  29-06-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wren Sinclair walked into NXT Great American Bash for her Speed Championship defense wearing Pride Month-inspired gear.Wren Sinclair captured the WWE Women’s Speed Championship from Fallon Henley in March 2026. She made her first title defense 104 days later at tonight’s NXT Great American Bash event, putting it on the line against Arianna Grace. Grace had earned the opportunity after defeating Izzi Dame in the final of the No.1 contenders tournament.She retained th
  
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