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• TNA Impact Wrestling Results (10/6) – Edwards vs Lashley, Bound For Glory Fallout

  07-10-2016 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
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  TNA Impact Wrestling Results
  October 6th, 2016 
  Report By Joshua Lopez for WrestleZone.com 
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• Royce Keys & OTM’s RAW Alliance Comes With a WWE Backstory — Report

  26-08-2026 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Royce Keys and OTM made a big statement on WWE RAW this week. Moreover, their new alliance was reportedly planned well before Monday night. A new report says WWE had been discussing the idea of teaming Keys with Bronco Nima and Lucien Price for several weeks.The trio finally came together during the main event of the August 24 episode of RAW. Keys and OTM suddenly appeared in the ring and attacked The Usos, LA Knight, and Solo Sikoa. It immediately inserted them into one of RAW
  
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• TNA Star Has a Strong Message About Being Wrestling’s LeBron James

  26-08-2026 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star AJ Francis has made a huge claim, saying he believes he is professional wrestling’s LeBron James. Francis recently explained why the NBA legend fits his wrestling career. He also compared his unique abilities to LeBron.Francis previously played professional football in the NFL. He spent several seasons playing defensive line there. Francis later transitioned into professional wrestling in 2020. Since then, he has built a successful wrestling career.AJ F
  
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• Ric Flair & AJ Francis Lead Wrestling Tributes to Dolly Parton After Her Death

  26-08-2026 03:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair has shared an emotional tribute following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton. The WWE Hall of Famer, along with AJ Francis and several other wrestling names, remembered one of the biggest stars in entertainment.Parton died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026. Her family confirmed the news in a statement shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Her death led to tributes from across entertainment and sports, including the wrestling world.W
  
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• AEW Star Will Ospreay Has a Blunt Reason Why He’s ‘Never Been a WWE Guy’

  26-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay had a chance to join WWE long before becoming one of AEW’s biggest stars. However, one big issue with the opportunity made him hesitate, and it made his final decision much easier.Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Ospreay looked back at WWE’s attempt to bring him in for the 2016 Cruiserweight Classic. At the time, he was starting to build a name for himself around the world through his work with NJPW, and WWE had taken notice.Will Ospreay discusses his AEW c
  
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• John Cena Sees Daniel Bryan & CM Punk in Coyote vs. Acme’s Comeback

  26-08-2026 02:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena knows how powerful wrestling fans can be when they make their voices heard. Now, as Coyote vs. Acme prepares for its long-awaited theatrical release, the WWE legend sees the movie’s comeback as a lot like wrestling underdog stories of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.During his press tour for the upcoming film, Cena spoke about the fan support that helped keep Coyote vs. Acme alive after Warner Bros. Discovery controversially shelved it in 2023.John Cena compares Coyote
  
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• New WWE SmackDown Tag Team Gets Official Name — Report

  26-08-2026 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shinsuke Nakamura and his recently introduced partner on WWE SmackDown may now have an official name for their tag team.After weeks of teasing the arrival of a new ally, Nakamura introduced former NJPW star Hiromu Takahashi as his partner on the August 21, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown. The former NJPW star was going to be known as Kyoki in his new endeavor in WWE. The duo subsequently made their intentions clear by teasing a potential pursuit of WWE Tag Team Champions The MFT
  
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• John Cena Reveals Which WWE Rivalries Were Like Wile E. Coyote & the Roadrunner

  26-08-2026 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has named two WWE rivalries that he believes best fit the classic Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner dynamic.Cena is getting ready to show a different side of himself in the upcoming Coyote vs. Acme movie. The film is based around the famous cartoon rivalry between Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner, where the determined Coyote constantly tries, and usually fails, to catch his speedy rival.John Cena recalls WWE rivalries that reminded him of Wile E. Coyote chasing the Roadr
  
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• ESPN Issues Statement on Report It Won’t Renew $1.6 Billion WWE Deal

  26-08-2026 02:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ESPN has denied a report claiming that it has decided not to renew its current media rights agreement with WWE when the deal expires.BJ Bethel of SEScoops recently reported that ESPN did not plan to renew its agreement with WWE. The two sides reached a five-year deal that began in September 2025 alongside the launch of ESPN Unlimited.The report stated that the deal faced several challenges, including issues with the current media market, “culture and synergy” betwee
  
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• CM Punk Reveals ‘Selfish’ Reason Behind His Recent WWE NXT Appearance

  26-08-2026 00:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has explained the “selfish” motivation behind his recent appearance at a WWE NXT live event.Punk competed at an NXT live event on August 15, where he teamed with Tavion Heights and Myles Borne against The Vanity Project’s Brad Baylor, Jackson Drake, and Ricky Smokes. The WWE star even took a powerbomb from Myka Lockwood during the match.In a recent WWE Vlog, Punk addressed his decision to compete at the event and explained that he wants to stay active
  
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• Top AEW Star Mistook CM Punk-Jack Perry All In Backstage Fight for a Promo

  26-08-2026 00:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay initially thought the infamous backstage confrontation between CM Punk and Jack Perry at AEW All In was part of a promo.Ospreay discussed the incident during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. The AEW star was present at Wembley Stadium when Punk and Perry became involved in a backstage altercation. This was back in 2023, but he said he was focused on preparing for his own match when the situation unfolded.Ospreay recalled going over his
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Aug 25

  26-08-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include Rey Fenix defending the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against EK Prosper, Zaria clashing with Kali Armstrong (if Armstrong wins, she will be added to the Women’s North American and Speed Championship unification match at Heatwave), DarkState’s Dion Lennox battling Saquon Shugars in a Weaponized Steel Cage match, and Sean Legacy, Dorian Van Dux, Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar taking on BirthRight in six-man tag team action. Here’s o
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Rejected WWE Offer Over Major Lifestyle Change

  25-08-2026 23:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay has revealed that he turned down a WWE offer because accepting it would have required a major change to his lifestyle.Ospreay discussed his previous interest from WWE during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. The AEW star revealed that WWE first approached him in 2016 following his debut with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, offering him a place in the Cruiserweight Classic and a potential contract.“I received an offer in 2016 to be part of the Cruiserwei
  
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• WWE Star Eyed as Blake Monroe’s Main Roster Debut Opponent at SNME — Report

  25-08-2026 22:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Blake Monroe‘s official WWE main roster in-ring debut could take place against a familiar opponent.According to False Finish, a match between Monroe and Giulia has been discussed for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, though the report added that nothing had been made official at the time of writing.WWE will hold the first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.Monroe has already crossed paths with Giulia multiple tim
  
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• Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Branded ‘Plastic-Faced Stooge’ After Donald Trump Video

  25-08-2026 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE figure Jim Cornette is known for pulling no punches, whether it is professional wrestling or politics. That said, he has now taken a swipe at WWE’s former CEO, Linda McMahon.Linda McMahon, who currently serves as the United States Secretary of Education, has drawn Cornette’s ire. This came after her comments on parental rights and transgender students in school.Jim Cornette Tears Into Linda McMahon Over Parenta
  
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• Vince McMahon Stopped Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle’s WWE Backstage Shoot Over Major Concern

  25-08-2026 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince McMahon once stepped in to stop a tense backstage encounter between Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle.Angle and Lesnar entered WWE with elite amateur wrestling credentials. Lesnar won an NCAA Division I wrestling championship at the University of Minnesota before beginning his professional wrestling career, while Angle famously won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 with a “broken freakin’ neck.”Former WWE star Nunzio recently appeared on Insight with Chris Van Vli
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Raises Serious Concerns About Jerry Lawler’s Potential In-Ring Return

  25-08-2026 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Stevie Richards has expressed serious concerns about Jerry Lawler potentially returning to the ring at 76.“The King” recently challenged longtime rival Bill Dundee to a match, prompting discussion about a potential return to the ring given his age and serious health issues. Richards addressed the situation on a recent episode of The Stevie Richards Show, where he discussed why some wrestlers struggle to leave the ring behind.The
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Recalls Driving Past Dead Body After ‘Snorting Cocaine for Eight Hours’

  25-08-2026 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg has recounted one of the most disturbing moments from his past. A road trip he shared with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, during which they drove past something deeply unsettling.The former Intercontinental Champion has never shied away from making a clean breast of his past mistakes from his younger days. The age when a lot of wrestlers messed around with substances and vices. But this account from Chicago stands out due to this unexpected g
  
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• WWE Star Shares Hospital Photo After Suffering Torn Triceps During Match

  25-08-2026 19:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Matt Cardona shares a hospital photo after suffering a torn triceps during his match.Matt Cardona suffered a torn triceps during his match against Kit Wilson on the WWE Main Event taping before last week’s SmackDown. He later confirmed it on social media, saying, “I wish my arm was this jacked. Unfortunately, it’s just swollen because I tore my tricep in a match on Friday night. (I still went to the gym today and did legs) I’ll keep you updat
  
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• WWE Fans React to Lola Vice Landing on Same Roster as Rumored Ex Away From Damian Priest

  25-08-2026 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE fans have shared their reactions to Lola Vice landing on the same roster as her rumored ex, Lucien Price.On the August 24, 2026 episode of RAW, WWE aired a vignette teasing the debut of former NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice. While the company typically keeps superstars in relationships on the same brand. The move left fans puzzled, as Vice’s real-life boyfriend Damian Priest works Fridays on SmackDown.One fan also pointed out that Lola Vice is ending up on RAW,
  
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• Major Update on the Rock’s WWE WrestleMania 43 Status — Report

  25-08-2026 18:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock’s filming schedule might reportedly affect his status for WWE WrestleMania 43 next year.WWE WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in April 2027. Reports earlier this year indicated that The Rock “would be getting the largest offer ever made for someone to do a pro wrestling show” if he agrees to appear at the event. There was also speculation that the People’s Champion’s long-awaited match with Roman Reigns could take pl
  
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• AEW Star Excited About Potential Match With Ilja Dragunov After WWE Exit

  25-08-2026 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Kyle Fletcher is excited about facing Ilja Dragunov after his WWE exit.Following Ilja Dragunov’s exit from WWE last week, reigning AEW International Champion Kyle Fletcher shared a photo from their 2019 match on social media. It naturally sparked speculation that Dragunov could be signing with All Elite Wrestling.During his recent interview with Adam Barnard of TheSportster, Kyle Fletcher was asked about his post. He noted that it’s too early to spe
  
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• WWE Content To Leave Major Streaming Platform Next Month

  25-08-2026 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Japanese streaming service ABEMA will no longer stream WWE content from next month.WWE content is available worldwide on many services, including Netflix. In Japan, the company’s programming (RAW, SmackDown, and Premium Live Events) has aired on ABEMA since 2023. However, the digital streaming platform took to X/Twitter to confirm that the deal will end on September 30, 2026.“Regarding the WWE content (RAW / SMACKDOWN / each PLE event) that has been streamed on ABEM
  
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• Rusev’s WWE Return Timeline Revealed After Weeks-Long Absence — Report

  25-08-2026 17:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rusev is reportedly returning to WWE very soon.Former United States Champion Rusev has been absent from WWE television. This has been since losing to Je’Von Evans on the July 27, 2026, episode of RAW. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp provided an update during his review of last night’s episode of the red brand.As he was discussing Ethan Page possibly becoming the next challenger for Chad Gable’s Intercontinental Championship, Sapp reported that Rusev will be ba
  
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• Bianca Belair Reveals Concerning New Health Issues Amid WWE Injury Recovery

  25-08-2026 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Bianca Belair reveals she’s battling Carpal Tunnel Syndrome amid her ongoing injury recovery.She revealed the news on her Instagram stories. She noted that all of her fingers are numb andcurrently has no feeling in the finger that she had surgery on. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition. This is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist, leading to numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hand and fingers.Apart from Ca
  
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• AEW President Tony Khan Teases Interest in Ilja Dragunov After WWE Exit

  25-08-2026 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan addresses the possibility of signing Ilja Dragunov following his WWE exit.During his recent conversation with Will Gavin of talkSPORT, Tony Khan was asked if he’s interested in bringing Ilja Dragunov to AEW. Dragunov left WWE last week after his contract expired. Reports noted that the promotion didn’t see him as a “numbers mover.” This was due to the amount of money he was asking for.Tony Khan replied that he wasn’t aware o
  
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• WWE SmackDown Spoilers for Aug. 28: CM Punk, Sami Zayn & More From Aug. 24 Taping

  25-08-2026 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown was taped on August 24 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and will air, as scheduled, on August 28. The reported spoilers from the event include new developments with the likes of CM Punk, Sami Zayn, and others.
  Spoilers from the WWE SmackDown episode airing Aug. 28 and taped on Aug. 24As reported earlier, WWE double-taped this week’s RAW and SmackDown episodes. The promotion will do the same for next week, taping the episodes at the Ro
  
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• Seth Rollins Gets WWE Return Timeline Update Amid Hiatus — Report

  25-08-2026 07:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins has been absent from WWE TV recently. His last match came against Roman Reigns at WWE SummerSlam. Reigns successfully retained the World Heavyweight Championship that night. Since then, Rollins has remained off WWE TV. Murmurs of a potential injury and subsequent need for recovery have surfaced. Now, a new report has rebuffed those rumors and outlined details on when we can expect the Visionary to grace the squared circle.New details emerge in a report on when Seth
  
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• RVD Says WWE Broke So Many Promises He Stopped Trusting Its Plans

  25-08-2026 07:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has opened up about his bad experiences with WWE. RVD explained why he stopped trusting the company’s plans. He said WWE had broken enough promises over time. That made him wait before believing anything substantial would happen.Rob Van Dam discusses WWE and what he views as broken promisesSpeaking with Inside The Ropes, RVD discussed his WWE run. He became involved with several major names during that period as a part of a historic run. He a
  
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• Will Ospreay Reveals AEW Had Other Plans Before Setting Kenny Omega Match at All In

  25-08-2026 06:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega are set to collide at AEW All In: London for the AEW World Championship.However, Ospreay recently revealed AEW considered other plans. The match could have gone in another direction. Ospreay earned his title opportunity by winning the 2026 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Meanwhile, Kenny Omega captured the AEW World Championship at Beach Break, where he defeated MJF.Will Ospreay reflects on AEW’s plans befor
  
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