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• Titus O’Neil Makes New Career Move After Being Moved to WWE Alumni Roster

  08-10-2026 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend Titus O’Neil, real name Thaddeus Bullard, has signed with Stoked Sports & Entertainment.Titus O’Neil is a former WWE 24/7 and Tag Team Champion. He joined the promotion in 2009 and continued as an in-ring talent until 2020. He last wrestled on the September 9, 2020, episode of RAW against Bobby Lashley.Titus O’Neil then started working as a Global Ambassador for the promotion. WWE even presented him with the Warrior Award as part of the 2020 Hal
  
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• Zoey Serrano Explains Why Joining TNA Felt Like the Right Decision

  09-10-2026 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Zoey Stark has explained her TNA decision. Now wrestling as Zoey Serrano, she feels ready for change.WWE released her in April 2026 while she was recovering from a knee injury. She made her TNA debut in August 2026 on an episode of TNA Impact. She is currently preparing for a tag team match at this weekend’s Bound for Glory.Zoey Serrano explains why TNA felt rightSpeaking with The Wrestling Classic, Serrano discussed her fresh start. She also explained wha
  
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• Liv Morgan Explains How Real-Life Issues Can Affect WWE Feuds

  09-10-2026 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan has opened up about how real-life heat between wrestlers can affect their matches and feuds. Morgan has been involved in several heated rivalries with stars such as Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Iyo Sky, and Stephanie Vaquer.Despite the intensity of these storylines, she has maintained a professional relationship with her fellow wrestlers. However, she recently discussed how genuine personal issues can sometimes affect performances inside the ring.
  
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• Liv Morgan Admits She Thought She Would Excel in WWE Right Away

  09-10-2026 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan thought she would succeed quickly in WWE. Morgan signed with WWE in October 2014. She made her main roster debut in 2017. She joined The Riott Squad alongside Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan.However, becoming a top star took several years. Morgan finally won her first major singles championship in 2022. She cashed in Money in the Bank against Ronda Rousey. Morgan eventually proved herself after years of hard work. Her journey to the
  
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• Booker T Opens Up About Training Travis Scott for WWE

  09-10-2026 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has opened up about training Travis Scott for professional wrestling, revealing that the rapper showed impressive physical ability during their sessions.Scott began making regular appearances on WWE television in early 2025. He was present at Elimination Chamber 2025 when John Cena turned heel and attacked Cody Rhodes. He later appeared during the main event of WrestleMania 41, where Cena faced Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
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• Cody Rhodes Praises WWE Legend for Being a Perfect Heel

  09-10-2026 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes has praised WWE Hall of Famer JBL for being a perfect heel.
  JBL introduced his wealthy, arrogant Texas businessman character in 2004. He quickly became one of WWE’s most disliked villains, often arriving at events in a stretch limousine and presenting himself as a successful financial genius.His character also helped him win the WWE Championship, which he held for 280 days. Cody Rhodes recently explained the difference between a
  
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• WWE’s Planned Money In The Bank 2026 Main Event Revealed — Report

  08-10-2026 22:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Money in the Bank 2026 is just days away. Now, a new report has revealed which match is currently planned to headline the Premium Live Event.The show is scheduled for October 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. And Roman Reigns’ highly anticipated world title match against LA Knight is reportedly expected to close the event.Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight Reportedly Set To Headline Money In The BankAccording to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, W
  
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• WWE Creative Believes Fan Expectations for Enzo Amore’s Return Are Hurting Big Cass — Report

  08-10-2026 22:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE reportedly has concerns about Big Cass’ current plans. This is regarding Cass as a singles star due to fans’ expectations of Enzo Amore’s return.Cass made his return to WWE in August after over eight years away. But speculation about a possible reunion with his former tag team partner, Enzo Amore, has been growing. A new report suggests that those expectations may be affecting the creative direction for Big Cass.WWE’s Reported Concerns Over Enzo Amor
  
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• WWE’s Rhea Ripley Welcomes New Addition to Her Family With Buddy Matthews

  08-10-2026 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Rhea Ripley and her husband, AEW star Buddy Matthews, have welcomed a new member to their family.The couple is currently away from TV due to their injuries. While Rhea Ripley is in the early stages of rehab, Buddy Matthews has finished his long rehab and is fully cleared.That said, the couple posted a heartwarming update on social media, introducing their family’s newest addition, a puppy named Choppa.Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews Adopt New PuppyTaking to Ins
  
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• WWE’s Current Favorites To Win Money In The Bank 2026 Revealed — Report

  08-10-2026 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Money In The Bank 2026 is on the horizon. Now, a new report has revealed the company’s current favorites to win the men’s and women’s ladder matches.The Money In The Bank 2026 PLE is scheduled for October 10, with several stars vying for an opportunity to earn a future world title match. Although the winners have yet to be determined, WWE reportedly has a few names under consideration.WWE’s Reported Favorites For Money In The Bank 2026According to Wr
  
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• Chad Gable Reveals WWE’s Original Plans for El Grande Americano Before Injury

  08-10-2026 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable reveals the original plans for his El Grande Americano character before his shoulder injury, and Ludwig Kaiser took over the gimmick.Chad Gable was the latest guest on Chris Van Vliet’s INSIGHT podcast. During the conversation, Gable was asked about the original plans for his El Grande Americano character. He said things took a detour when his scheduled WrestleMania 41 match against Rey Mysterio had to be scrapped due to the l
  
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• WWE Discussing Drew McIntyre’s Return on Monday Night RAW — Report

  08-10-2026 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is reportedly working on Drew McIntyre’s return.Former Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has been out of action since losing to Jacob Fatu in an unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42. Fans eagerly await the Scottish Warrior’s return, and a recent update confirmed he is still training in the ring while managing his other commitments.WWE Previously Had Creative Plans In Place For Drew McIntyre’s ReturnAccording to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, d
  
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• Indie Wrestler Jeff Cannonball Passes Away at 39 After Battle With ALS

  08-10-2026 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Independent wrestler Jeff Cannonball, real name Jeff Guerriero, has sadly passed away after battling ALS. He was 39.Jeff Cannonball had announced his ALS diagnosis in May 2025 after a year of experiencing misdiagnosed health symptoms. He made his in-ring debut in 2010 and competed regularly in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions on the U.S. independent circuit, especially in the New Jersey-based promotion H2O Wrestling. Cannonball specialized in hardcore and Deathmatch wrestling styles.Jeff
  
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• WWE’s John Cena Reveals He Signed on for New Movie Without Seeing a Script

  08-10-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend John Cena says he signed on for Matchbox: The Movie without reading the script.Matchbox: The Movie is an upcoming action comedy film directed by Sam Hargrave. The film is based on Mattel’s toy brand Matchbox. John Cena plays Sean Walker, an undercover CIA operative. The story follows him returning to his hometown, only for his secret identity to be exposed when he is framed for stealing a nuclear warhead. He is forced to go on the run and recruit his
  
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• Paul Heyman Fires Back at Stephen A. Smith Over Criticism of His WWE Persona

  08-10-2026 17:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman responds to Stephen A. Smith’s claim that he has gone soft.On a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith said he’s disappointed that Heyman has gone too soft in the past few months. He said the WWE Hall of Famer hasn’t stood out, has lost touch, and is actually becoming a likeable figure when everyone is supposed to hate his character.“I want to send this message to Paul Heyman. I miss you, I love you. But
  
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• IYO SKY’s Meet-And-Greet Canceled Due To Severe Weather Ahead of WWE Money In The Bank

  08-10-2026 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IYO SKY’s WWE Money in the Bank weekend meet-and-greet has been canceled due to severe weather.WWE is hosting the 17th annual Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. This will be on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The show will feature the men’s and women’s MITB Ladder Matches and three other high-profile contests. Superstars are gearing up for the PLE, but IYO SKY, a former MITB winner, is not on this year&rsqu
  
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• WWE Believed To Be Using NXT Star’s Vignettes To Test Her Acting Skills

  08-10-2026 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dave Meltzer believes WWE is using vignettes featuring NXT Superstar Kendal Grey to test her acting skills.Kendal Grey signed with WWE in 2023 under the NIL program. She’s been competing in the company’s developmental brands and is a former NXT and EVOLVE Women’s Champion. She’s currently sidelined with vertigo and severe ear trauma, and it was recently revealed that there is no timeline for her in-ring return.Despite being unable to compete, Kendal
  
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• Kelani Jordan, Lady Shani & More React to Wren Sinclair’s ‘Clever’ WWE NXT Win

  08-10-2026 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wren Sinclair pulled off a sneaky move on WWE NXT this week to earn a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship. Her unexpected win has now sparked reactions from champion Kelani Jordan, Lady Shani, and others.Sinclair entered a number one contender’s battle royal to determine Kelani Jordan’s challenger for NXT Halloween Havoc. However, Sinclair was not originally announced as one of the participants. The apparent final four included Kiana James, Lizzy Rain, La Cat
  
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• Cody Rhodes Fuels Marvel Casting Buzz With X-Men Reaction

  08-10-2026 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes has sparked speculation about a potential role in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Rhodes recently appeared on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, where a brief exchange about his appearance and a question involving the X-Men character Rogue caught the attention of fans.The discussion initially focused on the possibility of Rhodes turning heel in WWE. Schulz joked about Rhodes practicing for a potential character change
  
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• Tessa Blanchard’s MLW Debut Finally Has a New Date After Delay

  08-10-2026 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA World Champion Tessa Blanchard is finally set to make her MLW debut after her original appearance was delayed.Blanchard was previously announced for MLW and was expected to make her debut at Fightland in September, 2026. However, the appearance was pulled after a miscommunication and reported friction between MLW and her home promotion, CMLL.She was instead booked for a CMLL event on the same day. CMLL later clarified that her agreement with MLW was only for the plan
  
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• Ex-WWE Champion Willing To End Eight-Year Retirement for Match With The Rock

  08-10-2026 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali has revealed that he would consider coming out of retirement for a match against The Rock. Khali has been retired from in-ring competition for several years.However, he recently admitted that The Rock could potentially convince him to make a brief return for a match.The Great Khali explains why The Rock could bring him out of retirementSpeaking in an interview with Tomar Sahab on Instagram, The Great Khali was asked about th
  
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• WWE Trusts Breakout Star With Unparalleled Creative Liberty

  08-10-2026 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has given rising star Joe Hendry significant creative freedom behind the scenes. The former TNA World Champion has revealed that the company allowed him to have a major say in his music and multimedia projects.Under WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, the company has increasingly focused on developing talent and allowing performers to contribute to their characters and presentation. Hendry has now revealed that this creative freedom also extends to his work as a musician.WW
  
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• Hijo de Fishman Arrested Following Referee’s Death, El Patron Lucha Libre Releases Statement

  08-10-2026 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A tragic incident at a Mexican independent wrestling event has led to the death of referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, known professionally as El Búho. Wrestler El Hijo de Fishman has now been arrested.According to local reports, Fishman was facing Máscara Sagrada NG in the main event during a wrestling show at the Centro Deportivo Cultural 11 de Julio in Mineral de la Reforma in the early hours of Wednesday, October
  
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• John Cena Still Misses WWE ‘Every Day,’ Explains Why He Won’t Return

  08-10-2026 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena may no longer be wrestling in WWE, but that doesn’t mean he has stopped thinking about his career.The 17-time world champion recently admitted that he misses performing for WWE every day. However, he still stands by his decision to retire from in-ring competition. Cena had his final run in 2025 and said goodbye on his own terms.John Cena makes his WWE return plans clear after retirementSpeaking to PEOPLE at Monday’s New York City premiere of Matchbox: The
  
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• Watch: Roman Reigns Reaches Out to Bullied Fan With Heartfelt Message

  08-10-2026 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns has shown a different side of himself after learning about a young WWE fan who became the subject of bullying at school.The World Heavyweight Champion took time away from his busy schedule to deliver a personal message of support.Roman Reigns sends emotional message to bullied WWE fanReigns reached out to a WWE fan named Kshawn. The young fan, who has autism, went viral after a video showing him getting bullied. The Original Tribal Chief told the young fan that WWE
  
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• WWE Hall of Fame? AEW’s Chris Jericho Addresses His Possible Induction

  08-10-2026 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho has once again talked about his chances of entering the WWE Hall of Fame. The AEW star seems completely fine with whatever happens.The former WWE Undisputed Champion is widely considered one of the most accomplished wrestlers of his generation. Jericho spent nearly two decades in WWE. However, his ongoing run with AEW could make a potential WWE Hall of Fame induction complicated.Chris Jericho’s WWE legacy remains part of the Hall of Fame conversationSpeaking
  
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• Ryohei Oiwa Responds to MJF’s AEW World Title Challenge, but Puts NJPW First

  08-10-2026 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ryohei Oiwa has responded to MJF’s challenge for an inter-promotional match, but the NJPW star has made it clear that there’s another championship standing between him and Maxwell Jacob Friedman.With the IWGP Heavyweight Championship within reach, Oiwa isn’t looking past Yota Tsuji just yet.Ryohei Oiwa Puts IWGP Heavyweight Championship Ahead of MJF MatchMJF challenged Oiwa during NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling Night Two, offering to put his “Triple
  
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• Roman Reigns’ WWE Rise Called ‘Forced’ After ‘Industry Plant’ Claim

  08-10-2026 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns’ WWE rise is once again being discussed after LA Knight’s recent “industry plant” claim about the World Heavyweight Champion.It started on the October 5, 2026, episode of WWE RAW, when Knight took aim at Reigns ahead of their Money in the Bank showdown. During their face-to-face confrontation, Knight called the OTC a “corporate puppet.” He then went further and called him the “most manufactured corporate puppet industry pla
  
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• WWE Criticized for Putting Investors Ahead of Wrestling Fans, AEW Praised

  08-10-2026 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conrad Thompson has offered a pointed assessment of the current WWE product. He praised the company’s business performance while admitting he feels less connected to its wrestling.During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Thompson explained why his view changes when he looks at WWE as a fan rather than a businessman.Conrad Thompson compares WWE’s Investor focus to AEW’s fan approachThompson, a longtime WWE and UFC fan as well as a business owner,
  
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• Indie Star Becomes Latest Wrestler To Sign WWE ID Deal

  08-10-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conan Lycan has taken another major step toward becoming a WWE regular after years of grinding through the independent wrestling scene.
  The confirmation came during the latest episode of WWE EVOLVE. The rising star received news that changes the direction of his career.Conan Lycan officially joins WWE ID programOn the Oct. 7 episode of WWE EVOLVE, AJ Styles informed Lycan that he had been signed to a WWE ID contract. The program regularly features WWE ID talent and airs every W
  
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