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• Tama Tonga Talks KUSHIDA, Harold Meij, More

  18-02-2019 20:50
  Tama Tonga was recently on the WINCLY podcast on Wrestling INC. to hype up the Bullet Club Block Party. During the interview, Tama discussed  how, slowly but surely, change is coming to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, under new President Harold Meij:
  Transcriptions via Doric Sam at WrestlingINC.
  “From my understanding, he was brought in to help us expand and I think he’s working hard towards that,” Tonga said. “I want us to expand, so I’m on the same boat. A
  
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• Former WWE Women’s Champion Says Chelsea Green Deserves Better After Title Win

  15-08-2026 00:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Layla believes Chelsea Green deserves to be recognized as the Women’s Champion without an interim label following her SummerSlam title victory.Appearing on TMZ Sports’ Inside the Ring, Layla was asked whether WWE should do away with interim championships. She made her position clear while discussing Green’s recent title win.“Absolutely. I don’t get it. Are they the champion or not the champion? Just make a choice,” Layla
  
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• WWE’s Jerry Lawler Asks 82-Year-Old Wrestling Legend About One More Match

  14-08-2026 23:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler has challenged 82-year-old wrestling legend “Superstar” Bill Dundee to have one more match.Memphis Wrestling recently shared a clip of Lawler on Instagram, where “The King” addressed his longtime rival directly.“Hey, I got one question. Superstar! Do you have one more match left in you?” Lawler asked.Lawler and Dundee have a storied history together in Memphis wrestling, havi
  
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• Seth Rollins Continues To Critique TNA Star’s Matches After Training Her

  14-08-2026 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins continues to provide feedback to TNA star M by Elegance after previously training her at his wrestling school.Maggie Lee, known to TNA fans as M By Elegance, discussed her experience training under Rollins. This was during The Elegance Brand’s interview with Denise Salcedo. Lee revealed that Rollins remains willing to critique her matches even after she completed the three-month program.Lee recalled that Rollins visited the school toward the end of her traini
  
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• Former WWE Commentator Pat McAfee Drops Debut Album 20 Years In The Making

  14-08-2026 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE commentator Pat McAfee has officially released his debut album, The Diary Of A Polarizing Figure, after spending two decades writing songs about his life and experiences.McAfee announced the album’s release on social media, wishing his followers a “Feel Good Friday” before revealing that the project is now available on Spotify and YouTube.“Good morning beautiful people.. Let’s have the greatest Feel Good Friday of all time. The Diary Of
  
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• WWE Expected To Make Offer For AEW-CMLL Champion When Contract Allows — Report

  14-08-2026 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly has its eye on one of AEW and CMLL’s rising stars.Dave Meltzer has reported in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE is expected to make an offer to Persephone when she becomes available.Persephone currently holds the CMLL World Women’s Championship and works under a dual contract with CMLL and AEW. She has made regular appearances on AEW programming over the past year while continuing to compete in CMLL.Meltzer reports tha
  
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• The Rock Parts Ways With Under Armour After Decade-Long Partnership

  14-08-2026 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has ended his decade-long partnership with Under Armour.As reported by Women’s Wear Daily, the WWE legend will retake ownership of his Project Rock training brand after severing ties with the Baltimore-based sportswear company. During the partnership, the brand created performance apparel, accessories, and footwear. It also had a multi-year collaboration with the UFC.The Rock created the project in 2017 as a brand, believin
  
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• Zelina Vega’s In-Ring Return Confirmed Following WWE Release

  14-08-2026 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Zelina Vega is set to return to the ring next month.Zelina Vega and her husband, Aleister Black, were among the WWE Superstars the promotion released as part of the post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts. Following the end of the 90-day non-compete period, they became free agents on July 23. Vega also revealed her new ring name, Xelina.After Aleister Black’s in-ring return date was recently confirmed, House of Glory has announced Zelina Vega will make her d
  
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• Triple H Gave WWE Star A Second Chance After Addiction Issues Nearly Cost Him His Job

  14-08-2026 19:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Jacob Fatu recalls Triple H giving him a second chance after he nearly didn’t get hired due to his addiction issues.During his recent appearance on the What’s Your Story? With Steph McMahon podcast, Jacob Fatu shared how he almost didn’t land a job with WWE due to his addiction. However, he said the company’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, convinced other officials to give him a second chance.“I almost got fired because I got hired be
  
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• Former WWE Star Says She Received Daily Death Threats After AEW Controversy

  14-08-2026 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Nixon Newell (Tegan Nox) recalls getting death threats after walking out of an AEW Collision taping.Following her release from WWE in November 2024, Nixon Newell returned to the independent circuit. Nearly a year later, she made her AEW debut alongside Miranda Alize, losing to Marina Shafir and Megan Bayne on the October 25, 2025, episode of Collision.They were supposed to compete against TayJay on the November 8, 2025, episode of Collision. However, they w
  
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• WWE Star Pays The Price For Close Friendship With CM Punk At Live Event

  14-08-2026 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Danhausen paid the price for his close friendship with CM Punk at a WWE live event.WWE’s ongoing “Summer Tour” live events had a stop at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, on August 13. Kevin Owens, who became the No.1 contender to CM Punk’s Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam, wrestled The Miz at the show. After he picked up the win, he sent a message to the Straight Edge Superstar by attacking his friend Danhausen.Kevin Owens gave Danha
  
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• WWE Urged Not To Rush Zilla Fatu Into The Bloodline After NXT Debut

  14-08-2026 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy urges WWE not to rush Zilla Fatu into the Bloodline following his NXT debut.After months of speculation, Zilla Fatu, the son of late WWE legend Umaga, made his NXT debut on the August 11, 2026, episode. Following his appearance, fans naturally started speculating when the promotion would eventually insert him into the Bloodline story on the main roster. However, Matt Hardy believes Fatu should stay in the developmental brand for a while.Spea
  
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• Matt Hardy Opposes Recent Pitch For Major WWE Character Change For Oba Femi

  14-08-2026 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy is not a fan of the pitch to turn WWE‘s Oba Femi heel.Speaking on his The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy Podcast, the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champion commented on WWE building up a feud between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker. He believes it has what it takes to be an interesting rivalry, and hopes the promotion turns it into a long story.“It is extremely interesting, because you have two guys who want to ascend up the ladder. So, it’s going to be inter
  
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• Chelsea Green’s Next WWE Appearance Revealed Despite Injury

  14-08-2026 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green’s next WWE appearance has been confirmed.Reigning Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green suffered a broken orbital bone. This was on the August 7, 2026, episode of SmackDown. She got injured after taking Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid’s Rolling Encore finisher during their match. While fans continue to speculate about her future as champion following the injury, her husband, Matt Cardona, has confirmed her next appearance.Taking to X/Twitter,
  
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• Alexa Bliss Returns for WWE In-Return Action

  14-08-2026 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss is back wrestling. Bliss recently made her return to in-ring action during a WWE live event.Bliss returned to WWE television last week on SmackDown. She appeared with her famous doll Lilly again. Bliss also teased elements of her darker character. She helped Charlotte Flair during her segment.Bliss also introduced Tatum Paxley to the main roster. Her involvement helped Flair defeat Jade Cargill that night. It marked an imp
  
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• Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes Reveals Winner After SmackDown Face-off

  14-08-2026 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE stars Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes finally faced each other in a brutal street fight. Their rivalry has become much more personal recently since Orton’s return.Orton last wrestled Cody at WrestleMania 42. Rhodes defeated Orton to retain his Undisputed WWE Championship. After losing, Orton attacked Rhodes with the title belt. He also delivered his devastating Punt Kick.The attack left Rhodes visibly hurt after their match. Orton then disappeared from WWE television for
  
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• Nic Nemeth Keeps TNA World Title After Defeating Jeff Hardy on iMPACT

  14-08-2026 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The TNA World title was on the line when Jeff Hardy challenged Nic Nemeth on the August 13 episode of TNA iMPACT. The match was another chapter in the growing rivalry between The Hardys and The Nemeth Brothers.The rivalry between the two teams basically started to show which brother duo is the greatest tag team in wrestling history. On the July 30 episode of iMPACT, TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella announced that the two teams would face each other in a Steel
  
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• Lethal Lockdown Returns After 10 Years, TNA Reveals Teams

  14-08-2026 05:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling has officially brought back one of its most iconic match types, with Lethal Lockdown set to return for the first time in 10 years at Lockdown on Aug. 23 in Chicago.
  The announcement came during the Aug. 13 edition of TNA iMPACT, although fans had to wait until after a heated confrontation to learn who would be stepping inside the unforgiving cage.The match was made official after tensions between The System and K.C. Navarro’s allies reached a boiling point. As the old saying
  
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• Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin Join Forces With STP for AEW Collision

  14-08-2026 05:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Hurt Syndicate is back in action, and Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin will have a new partnership with STP this time on AEW Collision.The new partnership comes after Shane Taylor approached MVP, Lashley, and Benjamin on the August 8 episode of Collision with a business offer. Taylor showed up with an envelope reportedly filled with cash and offered to pay the Hurt Syndicate to work for him.MVP has made it clear that the Hurt Syndicate is willing to hurt people for the ri
  
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• TNA Hall of Famer Amazing Red Still Uses the Lesson Rey Mysterio Taught Him

  14-08-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Amazing Red is preparing for his upcoming TNA Hall of Fame induction. One of the biggest influences on his career still shapes the way he approaches every match.During a recent appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Red reflected on a lesson from Rey Mysterio that continues to guide him inside the ring.Rather than focusing on moves alone, Red explained that Mysterio showed him the importance of building trust with an opponent before the bell even rings.
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• Ex-TNA Champion Finally Returns to iMPACT After 124 Days Away

  14-08-2026 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Trey Miguel is finally back in the ring after a long wait. The former TNA International Champion returned in a six-man tag team match on the August 13 episode of TNA iMPACT, ending his 124-day absence.Miguel had been out of action since breaking his patella during his International Championship match against Mustafa Ali at TNA Rebellion on April 11. Despite the injury, he somehow finished the match. Ali went on to win the title, ending Miguel’s 57-day reign.Now, four months later, Miguel
  
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• Amazing Red Once Turned Down the TNA Hall of Fame. What Changed?

  14-08-2026 04:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Amazing Red is finally set to enter the TNA Hall of Fame, but the honor almost never happened.
  The high-flying pioneer previously declined multiple invitations because he believed a Hall of Fame induction marked the end of a wrestler’s career — until an unexpected moment at Slammiversary changed his mind.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Red revealed that he had no idea TNA planned to announce him as the latest Hall of Fame inductee.Instead of another routine post-match mome
  
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• John Cena Used Code Red, Leaving Its Inventor With ‘No Words’

  14-08-2026 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena’s retirement tour has given fans a lot of memorable moments, but one of them caught Amazing Red completely off guard. During his farewell run, Cena brought back the Code Red.The Code Red is one of Red’s best-known moves, so seeing Cena use it on such a big stage was a special moment. Red recently talked about Cena using the move and admitted that the reaction from fans left him almost speechless.Amazing Red recalls seeing John Cena perform the Code Red in
  
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• Kofi Registers Two New Trademarks Amid AEW Speculation — Report

  14-08-2026 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston has taken another notable step following his WWE departure. He has filed two new trademark applications that could shape his post-WWE identity.The move comes as reports continue to link him with a potential AEW arrival. Nevertheless, no promotion has officially confirmed his next destination.On Aug. 11, Kofi filed trademark applications (via the United States Patent and Trademark Office site) for “KSM” and “Kofi Sarkodie-Mensa
  
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• Matt Hardy Picks the Underrated WWE Match That Changed Wrestling Forever

  14-08-2026 03:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy has reflected on one of the defining moments of his legendary career. He argued that a match many fans remember fondly deserves even more credit for reshaping professional wrestling.The TNA World Tag Team Champion believes its influence stretched far beyond the finish. It laid the foundation for an entire generation of hardcore classics.With more than 35 years in the business, Hardy has built a resume that spans WWE, TNA, AEW, ROH, and beyond. Yet when aske
  
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• Logan Paul Sets Condition to Shave His Head After Viral Hulk Hogan-Like Image

  14-08-2026 03:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul may be ready to make a big change to his look, but he has one condition before picking up the clippers. The WWE star recently became the focus of an online discussion about his thinning hair after a photo was edited to make him bald like Hulk Hogan.As he always does, Paul decided to turn the situation into a challenge for his fans. However, it is unclear whether he was actually serious about shaving his head.Logan Paul reveals what would convince him to shave his hea
  
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• MJF Has a Message for Anyone Calling Him ‘OTC’

  14-08-2026 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF’s latest nickname has already sparked plenty of discussion among wrestling fans, but the former AEW World Champion has made one thing crystal clear — there’s one version of it he doesn’t want to hear.Following his return on the Aug. 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, the outspoken star quickly addressed the growing online chatter before it gained any more momentum.The debate began after MJF embraced a new identity on television, leading fans to shorten it i
  
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• WWE Just Added Seven New Stops Before Survivor Series: WarGames

  14-08-2026 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is adding even more stops on the road to one of its biggest events of 2026. The company has announced seven new live event dates across the United States and Canada as part of its Road to Survivor Series: WarGames Tour.The new shows will take place throughout October and November. All seven events will be untelevised live shows, and the final stop is scheduled just over a week before Survivor Series: WarGames.WWE announces seven new live events ahead of Survivor Series: War
  
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• A Wrestling Icon’s Daughter Joins WWE’s Internal Roster — Report

  14-08-2026 02:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another member of one of wrestling’s most recognizable families appears to be taking the next step toward an in-ring career. According to a new report, Rey Mysterio’s daughter, Aalyah Gutierrez, has been added to WWE’s internal roster after beginning training at the WWE Performance Center.If confirmed, the move would mark the latest chapter in the Mysterio family’s long-standing connection with WWE.
  While Aalyah has appeared on WWE television before, thi
  
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• Nikki Bella Can’t Wait To Stop Wearing Revealing WWE Gear

  14-08-2026 02:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Garcia, known to WWE fans as Nikki Bella, has opened up about one part of professional wrestling she hopes to leave behind someday.
  While discussing body image and wellness on the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, the WWE veteran reflected on the pressure of performing on television and wearing revealing ring gear.The comments arrive at an interesting time, with Nikki Bella currently at the center of a heated SmackDown rivalry against Paige following her shocki
  
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