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• The Early Plan For The 2016 WWE SummerSlam Location

  12-03-2015 02:51
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter The early plan as things stand right now is for WWE to return to the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California for next year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. As previously reported, this year’s SummerSlam show, which was originally scheduled for the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will instead take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York due to the IZOD Center closing down. We’ve obtained an exclusive photo of Roman Rei
  
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• Samoa Joe Admits He Took an Infamous Deathmatch Booking to ‘Get Some Ass’

  22-07-2026 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Samoa Joe admits he accepted his infamous 2005 Necro Butcher booking only because he wanted to “get some ass.”Necro Butcher, who is synonymous with deathmatch wrestling, had one of his most famous non-deathmatch contests against Samoa Joe at IWA Mid-South’s Something To Prove event in June 2005. However, the match, which blended two styles of wrestling, wasn’t without extreme moments and became a cult classic.
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• American Gladiators’ J-Rod And MLW’s Josh Bishop Among WWE SummerSlam Tryout Names

  22-07-2026 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new crop of WWE hopefuls will soon come together.The next round of WWE tryouts will take place in the midst of 2026 SummerSlam festivities, which is set for next week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Several familiar names have confirmed their participation so far, including MLW World Tag Team Champion Josh Bishop and American Gladiators star J-Rod.Both announced their invitations on social media, with Bishop noting that he was ready to show why he is “the man.” J-Rod,
  
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• AEW Announces ‘Welcome To Wembley’ All In Fan Experience Details

  22-07-2026 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW has announced the “Welcome To Wembley” fan experience for the All In: London weekend.AEW announced via an official press release, noting that the fan experience will take place on August 28 and August 29 at the Great Hall at Wembley Stadium. The pay-per-view will take place on August 30, and the promotion has already announced the men’s and women’s world title matches for the event.AEW’s press release read:“All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today
  
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• Mike Santana’s NXT Debut Sparks Name Change Fears Among WWE Fans

  22-07-2026 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans are beginning to express concern that WWE might change Mike Santana’s name.Former TNA World Champion Mike Santana left the promotion after losing the title to Nic Nemeth at the Slammiversary pay-per-view last month. After weeks of rumors about a potential move to WWE, Santana made his NXT debut on this week’s episode.Santana made a surprise appearance after the main event, in which Tony D’Angelo defeated Naraku in a street fight to retain the NXT
  
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• Jake Hager Says He’s On 45-Day Medical Suspension After Brutal Power Slap Knockout

  22-07-2026 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW and WWE star Jake Hager shared a health update. He revealed he’s currently serving a 45-day medical suspension. The suspension followed his recent Power Slap knockout loss.Hager signed with UFC Power Slap earlier this year. He won his debut match, however, his latest fight ended very differently. Former TNA star Mahabali Shera knocked him out.Jake Hager opens up after Power Slap knockoutSpeaking on the Off the Rails podcast, Hager admitted the l
  
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• Mike Santana Breaks Silence After WWE NXT ‘Debut’

  22-07-2026 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana sends a message after his official WWE NXT arrival.Following the expiration of his TNA Wrestling contract, Mike Santana made a special appearance on WWE NXT, his first as an official WWE Superstar. According to Santana himself, it was at this point that the intensity of the NXT brand seriously elevated.“S*** just got REAL,” Santana wrote on X alongside footage of his NXT “debut.” As NXT commentators glaringly omitted his name, the former TNA
  
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• Zelina Vega Files Trademark For New Ring Name After WWE Exit

  22-07-2026 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zelina Vega has filed a trademark application for her new ring name after her WWE exit.On Monday, July 20, 2026, Zelina Vega filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the name “Xelina.” The office has accepted her application and has yet to assign it to an examining attorney.“IC 041: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Providing wrestl
  
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• Rapper Ken Carson Teases Surprise With WWE

  22-07-2026 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rapper Ken Carson has teased a possible collaboration with WWE. The rapper recently spoke about his longtime love for wrestling. He also hinted that something is coming with WWE soon.The rapper did not reveal any more details just yet. He also did not confirm when it could happen. Still, he would not be the first music star involved. Bad Bunny has already competed in several WWE matches.Travis Scott has also made major WWE appearances before. Lil Yachty recentl
  
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• Mike Tyson Praised AEW Executive’s Toughness After Backstage Meeting

  22-07-2026 15:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Chief Legal Officer Megha Parekh recalls getting a compliment from Mike Tyson.Megha Parekh is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars and holds a similar position in AEW. She has worked with the Khan family since 2013 and is known for her ability to remain calm in tough negotiations.During her recent appearance on Negotiation Warriors, Parekh opened up about her interaction with Mike Tyson backstage during one of his guest appearance
  
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• Rhea Ripley Moved To Tears Over Motionless In White’s WWE-Inspired Tribute on New Album

  22-07-2026 15:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley shared an emotional reaction to Motionless in White’s WWE-inspired tribute on their new album.WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley took to X/Twitter to react to Motionless in White’s post for their new album, Decades. The tracklist has a song titled “Fight Like Hell,” which has references to Ripley, as it features the band singing “This Is My Brutality,” and there are some other wrestling references like a ring bell.“When
  
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• Wrestling Veteran Calls TNA Going Head-To-Head With WWE ‘The Dumbest Thing’

  22-07-2026 15:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling once tried taking on WWE RAW every Monday. The move started a new Monday Night War in 2010. However, the battle ended after only ten short weeks. Former TNA star D’Lo Brown recently criticized that decision.TNA launched its Monday Night Wars on January 4, 2010. The company moved Impact to Monday nights against WWE RAW. Eric Bischoff led the decision behind the bold move. Bischoff previously helped WCW battle WWE during the 1990s.While WCW won 83 straight weeks in ratings, th
  
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• Former AEW Star Says Tony Khan Is Not A Decent Person

  22-07-2026 15:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW star Jake Hager made strong comments about Tony Khan. He also ruled out a possible return to AEW. Hager said he has already closed that chapter completely. Hager joined AEW during October 2019 and stayed nearly five years.He left after his contract expired during mid-2024. Since then, he has criticized the company several times.Speaking on the Off the Rails podcast, Hager was asked about returning to AEW. “I mean, you know, they always say never say never in pr
  
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• AJ Styles Explains Why He Never Expected a TNA Farewell Match

  22-07-2026 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles never expected to compete in a TNA farewell match.Through a cross-promotional partnership, WWE star AJ Styles returned to his former home of TNA for a special appearance at the 2025 Slammiversary event. Afterward, speculation on Styles wrestling in TNA again then naturally arose.According to Styles himself, that possibility never truly existed, however.“I don’t think there was ever a possibility of me having a match in TNA,” Styles told Insight With
  
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• AEW Star Had Release Request Denied in 2025 — Report

  22-07-2026 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Questions continue to surround the status of two members of AEW’s roster after a new report claimed one talent unsuccessfully tried to leave the company last year. The latest update comes as speculation grows around Sammy Guevara’s future following a recent change in his social media profile.While neither situation has been officially addressed by AEW, a new report suggests there could soon be more clarity.Report sheds light on Tay Melo and Sammy Guevara’s AEW
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Reveals He Made More Money From John Cena Match Than Any WrestleMania

  22-07-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For most WWE Superstars, wrestling at WrestleMania is the biggest achievement of their career and usually comes with the biggest paycheck. But WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam recently revealed that the most amount of money he made came at a different event involving John Cena.During a recent appearance on the Eldow podcast, RVD looked back at his famous WWE Championship win over John Cena at ECW One Night Stand 2006.Rob Van Dam says ECW One Night Stand was more lucrative than Wre
  
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• Backstage Update on Bayley’s WWE Future Amid Contract Uncertainty — Report

  22-07-2026 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley’s WWE contract and her future in the company have become one of the biggest talking points of WWE in the past few days after her loss to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Lyra choked Bayley unconscious and attacked her again after the match, leaving many wondering if it was Bayley’s final WWE appearance.The rumors grew even stronger when Valkyria said on RAW that she “ran Bayley out of here.” However, a new backstage report sugge
  
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• AJ Lee Says She Avoided Kissing CM Punk at WWE Elimination Chamber Over Fetish Sites

  22-07-2026 05:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Lee has cleared up one of the more talked-about moments from WWE Elimination Chamber, revealing why she deliberately avoided kissing CM Punk during their emotional championship celebration.The explanation came during Episode Four of WWE: Unreal Season 3, where the real-life couple reflected on the closing moments of the premium live event.What many fans initially viewed as an awkward moment turned out to be a deliberate decision with an unexpected reason behind it.AJ Lee exp
  
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• Mike Santana Returns to WWE NXT After Recent TNA Exit

  22-07-2026 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mike Santana has officially arrived in WWE, making a surprise appearance on the July 21 episode of WWE NXT just days after his departure from TNA Wrestling.
  The former TNA World Champion picked the perfect moment to introduce himself, immediately setting his sights on championship gold without saying a single word.His appearance capped off a chaotic night at the WWE Performance Center and hinted at what could be next for the NXT title picture.Mike Santana confronts NXT
  
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• WWE Star Uses Lex Luger’s Iconic Finisher to Win NXT In-Ring Debut

  22-07-2026 04:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new powerhouse has arrived in WWE NXT. Reina Volcan (formerly known as Nikki Blackheart) made an instant impression with a finisher that reminded fans of Lex Luger’s most famous submission.Volcan won her first televised WWE NXT match on the July 21 episode by defeating Skylar Raye with a submission move that looked a lot like Luger’s legendary Torture Rack. WWE calls the move the Natural Disaster, but longtime wrestling fans quickly noticed its resemblance.Reina V
  
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• WWE’s Matt Cardona Makes NSFW Joke About Married Life With Chelsea Green

  22-07-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green offered fans a humorous glimpse into their life on the road during WWE: Unreal Season 3.
  While discussing the realities of traveling together following Cardona’s WWE return, the couple’s conversation took an unexpected turn when Cardona cracked an NSFW joke about their hotel arrangements.The playful exchange highlighted the balancing act of mixing married life with the demanding WWE schedule.Matt Cardona jokes about separa
  
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• Liv Morgan Reveals Horrified Backstage Reaction to WWE Head Collision With Roxanne Perez

  22-07-2026 04:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan has shared more details about one of her most frightening moments before WrestleMania 42, explaining how worried everyone backstage became after her accidental head collision with Roxanne Perez. The latest season of WWE Unreal gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the scary incident. It also showed WWE’s medical team rushing in to check on both stars.The accident happened during a Judgment Day clubhouse segment on RAW. Stephanie Vaquer pushed Morgan from behin
  
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• Natalya Loses NXT Rematch Against Jaida Parker After WWE Star Throws In The Towel

  22-07-2026 03:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Natalya’s quest to settle her rivalry with Jaida Parker took another dramatic turn on the July 21 episode of WWE NXT.
  After weeks of escalating tension between the two competitors, their highly anticipated rematch ended in controversial fashion following an unexpected intervention at ringside.The finish not only handed Parker a measure of revenge, but it also reshaped the rivalry in a way few saw coming.Jaida Parker earns redemption after Thea Hail’s surprise interf
  
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• Triple H Gives WWE’s Liv Morgan One of His Strongest Endorsements Yet

  22-07-2026 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan has come a long way in WWE, and now she is getting some of her biggest endorsements from Triple H. According to WWE CCO, she is on track to become one of the biggest female Superstars in company history.Morgan’s journey has not been easy. She started in NXT and slowly worked her way up before becoming one of the biggest names on RAW. Today, she is the Women’s World Champion and one of WWE’s most consistent stars.Triple H believes Liv Morgan can beco
  
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• Bruce Prichard Didn’t Think Two Major WWE Stars Were Ready For Main Roster Call-Ups

  22-07-2026 03:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A behind-the-scenes discussion from WWE: Unreal Season 3 has revealed that WWE’s creative team had differing opinions on when two of NXT’s biggest stars should make the jump to the main roster.The conversation centered on Oba Femi and Trick Williams, whose eventual promotions have since become major success stories.The footage also offers a rare look at how WWE balances long-term development with the pressure to build new stars.Bruce Prichard and Triple H debated Ob
  
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• Logan Paul Asked WWE to Let Him Fight Conor McGregor After UFC 329

  22-07-2026 03:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul believes Conor McGregor’s UFC career could be over after UFC 329, and he already has an idea for what should come next.Speaking during a live episode of the IMPAULSIVE podcast at Fanatics Fest with former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley, Paul revealed that he pitched a WWE match with McGregor right after UFC 329.While O’Malley thinks McGregor still has another UFC fight left in him, Paul feels the former two-division champion can’t fig
  
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• John Cena Reveals Why WWE Ended His Heel Turn

  22-07-2026 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has finally opened up about why his memorable heel turn during his WWE retirement tour came to an early end.
  Speaking alongside WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque on WWE: Unreal Season 3, Cena explained the creative thinking behind the character. Moreover, he revealed why WWE ultimately decided to change course.Their candid discussion offers a rare look at how both men realized the storyline needed a different direction before it reached it
  
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• AEW Has Discussed Potential Bayley Move for Nearly A Year — Report

  22-07-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley’s WWE future continues to spark discussion as her current contract reportedly nears expiration.While there has been no confirmation that the former Women’s Champion is leaving WWE, a new report suggests another major promotion has been monitoring the situation for much longer than many fans may have realized.The latest update comes amid ongoing storyline developments involving Bayley and Lyra Valkyria on WWE television.AEW reportedly has long-standing interes
  
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• Former WWE Star Ryback Shares Rare Throwback Photo From Middle School

  22-07-2026 02:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Ryback recently gave fans a look back at his childhood by sharing a rare middle school photo. He posted the picture on his Instagram account and X, showing what Ryan Reeves looked like long before WWE fans knew him as “The Big Guy.”He shared the throwback as students prepare to head back to school. Along with the photo, Ryback reflected on those early days and used hashtags like #Ryback, #MiddleSchool, #Hungry, #Flashback, and #Grateful.Ryback l
  
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• Released WWE Star Sends Message to Triple H And Nick Khan

  22-07-2026 02:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Santos Escobar is only days away from becoming a free agent, and he made sure to send one final message to Triple H and Nick Khan before he officially becomes a free agent.Escobar’s WWE run officially ended on April 24, 2026, bringing his seven-year journey with the company to a close. He first joined under the masked name El Hijo del Fantasma and won the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament in 2020.Soon after, he revealed his Santos Escobar character and wen
  
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