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• Stop Booing, You Know Roman vs Brock Is Going To Be Great!

  28-02-2018 13:27
  Three years ago, a young superstar named Roman Reigns was given an opportunity to main event Wrestlemania against Brock Lesnar. Daniel Bryan felt like the natural opponent for Brock in 2015, but WWE went with the inexperienced Samoan – much to the chagrin of all the fans. The fans did have a right to be upset in 2015, however, in 2018, there’s no one better than Roman to face “the beast” in the main event of Wrestlemania.  
  Going into Royal Rumble 2015, fans, and eve
  
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• AEW Already Discussing Creative Plans For New Day Amid Rumored Debut — REPORT

  15-07-2026 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is reportedly discussing creative plans for the New Day.The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods announced their departure from WWE in May 2026 after a lengthy tenure with the company. The duo reportedly decided to leave after the promotion asked them to take a significant pay cut.Amid speculations about the legendary tag team signing with All Elite Wrestling, Ibou noted on the Self Made Sessions podcast that AEW is already discussing creative plans for the Ne
  
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• Bron Breakker Explored Creative Changes Amid WWE Frustration — REPORT

  15-07-2026 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bron Breakker reportedly explored other options after being frustrated with his creative direction in WWE.Speaking on the Self Made Sessions podcast, Ibou noted that WWE originally planned for Bron Breakker to face CM Punk at WrestleMania 42. However, creative changes and his injury left Breakker out of the equation. He further stated that Breakker was frustrated with how things turned out for him earlier this year.“I can finally say this. I was not allowed to say this ea
  
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• AEW Star Learns New NSFW English Terms From Thekla

  15-07-2026 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mina Shirakawa jokes about learning new English words from AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla.After AEW Dynamite: Beach Break, Shirakawa took to X to joke that she had expanded her English vocabulary thanks to Thekla’s commentary during the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match.“What I learned in English today, courtesy of Thekla: Blow-up doll, Motorboating,” Shirakawa posted.Thekla was on commentary throughout the Women’s Casino Gauntlet and didn&rsq
  
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• Karen Jarrett Defends Tony Khan, Says He Gets ‘So Much S— Online’

  15-07-2026 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karen Jarrett has high praise for AEW President Tony Khan.Speaking on My World With Jeff Jarrett, Karen discussed Khan’s reputation and pushed back against the criticism he often receives online. According to Karen, Khan is one of the kindest people she has met in professional wrestling and deserves far more credit for how he treats those who work for AEW.“That man gets so much shit online that he does not deserve. He is one of the kindest human beings that I’
  
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• Top WWE Star Says He’s Ahead of Injury Recovery

  15-07-2026 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Logan Paul has shared a promising update on his recovery.Paul has been out with a torn triceps since May. The injury happened at Saturday Night’s Main Event. He teamed with Austin Theory against The Street Profits. During the World Tag Team Championship match, Angelo Dawkins crashed into Paul outside the ring. The impact caused Paul’s triceps tendon to tear from the elbow.Despite the injury, Paul finished the match. He later underwent surgery and shared his
  
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• AJ Styles Discusses a Potential WWE Move for Top AEW Star

  15-07-2026 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles recently shared his thoughts on whether AEW World Champion Kenny Omega could ever join WWE.Omega won the AEW World Championship last week on Dynamite. He defeated MJF to capture the title. Omega now faces Will Ospreay at AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. Styles praised the upcoming title match and said fans should expect a great contest between the two.Speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles answered a question about Omega potentially joinin
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Wishes CM Punk Was Still In AEW

  15-07-2026 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE Hall of Famer explains why they hoped CM Punk remained in AEW.September 2026 will mark three years since CM Punk departed from AEW after being terminated by AEW CEO Tony Khan. Nevertheless, many within the company still think of the former AEW World Champion fondly.Amongst those is WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW commentator Jim Ross, whose experience with Punk extends back to their first runs in WWE. According to Ross, Punk is a talent who can successfully portray hims
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Says Her Release Was ‘Business’ Despite Being Caught ‘Off Guard’

  15-07-2026 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dakota Kai (Charlie) says she didn’t see her WWE release coming.Appearing on Ring The Belle, the former WWE star reflected on being let go by the company in May 2025. Kai admitted the decision caught her by surprise, especially because she felt she had started building momentum on television.“It was one of those things where I thought, ‘I’m finally getting some traction, I got a new song,’ and things like that, so it caught me off guard too,”
  
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• Former WWE Star Says AEW Roster Is Too Bloated For Sheamus

  15-07-2026 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy says that AEW might not be the right place for Sheamus.Speaking on his Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champion addressed what could be next for Sheamus following his WWE exit. He believes AEW has a bloated roster filled with unused talent and suggested that the promotion might not be a suitable fit for the Celtic Warrior.“I think it all depends on timing and place. So, for instance, at AEW, could they us
  
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• MJF Could Be the Next Cena, Rock or Austin in WWE, Says Ex-Champion

  15-07-2026 15:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jinder Mahal believes MJF has the potential to become the next face of WWE if he ever jumps ship.Following Friedman’s loss to Kenny Omega in the AEW World Championship main event on AEW Dynamite: Beach Break, Mahal (Raj Dhesi) took to TikTok to praise the now-former three-time AEW World Champion.“I’ve seen enough. The future franchise player of WWE—I’m talking Reigns, Cena, Rock, Austin, Hogan level—is MJF,” Mahal said.He expanded on hi
  
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• WWE’s Michin Reveals Current Relationship With Keith Lee After Confirming Divorce

  15-07-2026 06:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Michin has recently confirmed her divorce with AEW star Keith Lee and shared an update on where their relationship stands now.The news came out in an unexpected way. While replying to fans in the comments of her TikTok videos, Michin confirmed that she and Lee had quietly ended their marriage. The conversation started under a fun dance video but soon turned into questions about her personal life.Michin says she and Keith Lee are still friendsAfter the story quickl
  
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• WWE Confirms Kendal Grey’s Next Title Challenger On NXT

  15-07-2026 06:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially confirmed the next challenger for Kendal Grey’s NXT Women’s Championship. On the July 14, 2026 episode of NXT, Lola Vice backed up her earlier promise by winning a Triple Threat Match to become the new No. 1 contender.The win earned her another shot at the title she lost to Grey just a few weeks ago, setting up another big match between the two rivals.Before the matches began, this week’s NXT teased the rematch during a backstage segment. Sa
  
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• WWE Confirms NXT Championship Street Fight For Next Week

  15-07-2026 06:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has made next week’s NXT even bigger. General Manager Robert Stone has announced that Tony D’Angelo will defend the WWE NXT Championship against Naraku in a Street Fight on the July 21, 2026, episode.The decision came after another wild night between the two rivals. Their title rematch was originally set as a regular match, but after multiple fights broke out during the show, Stone changed it into a Street Fight.Tony D’Angelo and Naraku’s rivalry rea
  
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• WWE Star Confirms Injury With New Photo

  15-07-2026 06:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Layla Diggs has broken her silence after missing what would have been the biggest match of her WWE career.
  The NXT standout confirmed her injury by sharing a new social media photo showing her arm in a medical sling, offering fans an update after her sudden absence from this week’s show.Although Diggs remains optimistic, her latest post also highlights the disappointment of seeing a long-awaited championship opportunity slip through her fingers.Layla Diggs shares positive
  
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• Reina Volcan’s WWE NXT In-Ring Debut Announced

  15-07-2026 06:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Reina Volcan’s first televised WWE match is now official. During the July 14 episode of WWE NXT, the company confirmed that its newest rising star will finally step between the ropes next week, giving fans their first real look at what she can do inside the ring.While her arrival has already turned heads, her first match could reveal whether the “force of nature” can make as big an impact between the ropes as she has with her words.Reina Volcan to face Skylar
  
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• WWE’s Fallon Henley Surprised By Arby’s After Cody Rhodes’ Viral Pickup Story

  15-07-2026 06:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fallon Henley has become part of one of wrestling’s funniest viral moments, and it even earned her a surprise gift from Arby’s. The SmackDown star recently went viral after Cody Rhodes shared a funny backstage story from their time in AEW. The story was about AEW wrestler Aaron Solo trying to introduce himself to Henley, but things didn’t go as planned.The story first came up on What Do You Wanna’ Talk About, where Cody Rhodes shared a memory from his AE
  
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• WWE Star Retains NXT Gold After Planned Title Match Was Scrapped

  15-07-2026 06:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zaria walked into the July 14 episode of WWE NXT expecting one challenger, but left having survived three. After an injury forced WWE to scrap the originally scheduled title match, the NXT Women’s North American Champion faced a completely different test to keep her championship.The last-minute change turned what was supposed to be a one-on-one showdown into a chaotic Fatal Four-Way, giving Zaria little time to prepare for a vastly different challenge.Zaria overcomes surp
  
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• WWE NXT Star Unveils Dark New Side After Losing Tooth

  15-07-2026 06:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shiloh Hill’s rivalry with Tristan Angels took another unsettling turn on the July 14 episode of WWE NXT.
  What began as another personal jab quickly evolved into the apparent birth of a much darker persona, leaving fans with more questions than answers by the end of the segment.The confrontation centered around one unusual symbol that has become synonymous with Hill’s character — his signature fake front tooth.
  However, what happened after its destruction sugg
  
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• WWE Star Reveals Facial Injury After RAW Attack

  15-07-2026 06:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IYO SKY left the July 13 episode of WWE RAW with a victory, but the celebration didn’t last long.A post-match attack from Liv Morgan left the Queen of the Ring winner showing visible signs of damage, adding another layer to their growing rivalry ahead of SummerSlam.While the assault appeared to be part of the storyline, SKY later revealed the real aftermath on social media, giving fans a closer look at the impact without revealing whether it will affect her upcoming title
  
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• Update on Keith Lee’s In-Ring Status Amid AEW Absence — Report

  15-07-2026 06:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Keith Lee has been away from AEW for more than two years, and fans have continued to wonder about his in-ring status. Now, a new report suggests that his absence might mean bad news.Lee’s last match took place at AEW Collision: Holiday Bash in December 2023, where he defeated Brian Cage. A few days later, he was pulled from the Worlds End PPV because of injury and has not wrestled since.Keith Lee’s long AEW absence may suggest the end of his in-ring careerAccording
  
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• WWE Star Shares Frustration After RAW Loss

  15-07-2026 06:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans didn’t hide his emotions after falling short on the July 13 episode of WWE RAW.
  Following another missed opportunity in a high-stakes match, the rising star shared a brief but revealing message that hinted his patience may be wearing thin.The setback came in a No. 1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match, where the winner would earn an Intercontinental Championship opportunity. While Evans stayed in the fight, he couldn’t punch his ticket to the title p
  
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• AEW Files Lawsuit Against Queen of the Ring Production Company Over Unpaid Fees

  15-07-2026 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW has filed a lawsuit against the production company behind Queen of the Ring, Ring Productions LLC, claiming they have to receive unpaid sponsorship fees.The lawsuit comes after AEW heavily promoted the wrestling biopic throughout early 2025. The movie, based on the life of women’s wrestling legend Mildred Burke, received a lot of exposure on AEW TV as part of a sponsorship deal with Ring Productions LLC.AEW says more than $105,000 is still owedAccording to Brandon Thurston of POST Wre
  
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• WWE’s Paul Heyman Co-Launches New Media Company

  15-07-2026 06:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman is adding another chapter to his career outside the squared circle.
  While WWE fans continue to see “The Wiseman” on television, Heyman has now stepped into a new venture that could make just as much noise away from the ring. Moreover, the full scope of the project goes well beyond wrestling.The new company, called Podrophenia, was officially announced on July 14 through a partnership between the Elvis Duran Group, Looking4Larry, and MCM Studios.Paul Heym
  
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• Veteran WWE Ring Announcer Returns to NXT

  15-07-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A familiar voice echoed through the WWE Performance Center on the July 14 edition of WWE NXT as veteran ring announcer Lilian Garcia made her return to the developmental brand.
  While her appearance isn’t a full-time comeback, it gave fans another reminder that some introductions never lose their main-event feel.Garcia confirmed her return ahead of the show through social media, building anticipation before stepping behind the microphone for her first NXT appearance at the
  
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• First-Ever ECW Tag Team Champion Doug Stahl Dies at 63

  15-07-2026 02:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Doug Stahl, the first-ever ECW Tag Team Champion, has passed away at the age of 63.Doug Stahl passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at his home in Clear Spring, Maryland. He worked as Super Destroyer #2 in ECW. Interestingly, he started with the company when it was “Eastern Championship Wrestling” before Paul Heyman took it over. He became the inaugural ECW Tag Team Champion alongside his partner, A.J. Petrucci, who was Super Destroyer #1.His obituary read:“Do
  
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• AEW Star Discussed for Upcoming World Title Match — Report

  15-07-2026 02:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kevin Knight’s push in AEW could be getting even bigger. Just a couple of months after joining the Don Callis Family, the TNT Champion is already being talked about as a possible challenger for the AEW World Title.Knight won the TNT Championship at AEW Dynasty on April 12. He secured victory via a Casino Gauntlet Match after Kyle Fletcher had to vacate the title after suffering an injury.Knight has defended the TNT Championship against Mike Bailey, Myron Reed, Dezmond Xavier, and Lio Rush
  
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• The Rock’s ‘Moana’ Opens to Disappointing Box Office Numbers

  15-07-2026 02:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, starring WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has opened to disappointing box office numbers.Released on July 10, the live-action Moana features The Rock as the shapeshifting demigod, Maui. Coming out amid high expectations, the numbers, in terms of both ratings and box office figures, have turned out to be disappointing for the film.Moana drew only $95,142,824 in its opening weekend, including $43,142,824 domestic
  
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• WWE’s Michin Confirms Divorce With AEW Star After Three Years of Marriage

  15-07-2026 02:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Michin has confirmed that she and AEW star Keith Lee are officially divorced. The news ends months of speculation about their relationship. Instead of making a formal announcement, Michin revealed it in her social media comment section.The update surprised many fans because the couple had always kept their personal life private. Michin also shared that the divorce actually happened more than a year ago and that she and Lee are still friends.Michin confirms the div
  
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• Rhea Ripley Provides Major Update on Her WWE Injury

  15-07-2026 02:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley has shared a new injury update.Ripley has not wrestled since WWE’s live event in Portugal, where she competed in a tag team match. Days earlier, she suffered a knee injury at WWE Clash in Paris, where she defended her Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill.Reports suggest WWE has adjusted several creative plans and has charted a new course. The company reportedly made significant backstage shuffling. Moreover, several WWE Sm
  
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