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• TNA iMPACT! Wrestling Viewership Hits Month-Long High

  12-12-2015 19:36
  
  TNA iMPACT! Wrestling took advantage of midseason breaks to see its viewership up to the best numbers in a month. Last night’s episode drew 267,000 viewers and a 0.05 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic. Those numbers are up 21% and a tenth from last week’s 221,000 viewers and 0.04; the viewership was the highest since the November 11th episode brought in 277,000 although the demo rating was below the 0.07 from two weeks ago.
  The midnight re-airing didn’t get the same bump,
  
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• WWE Star Says Soccer Players Sell Being Hurt Better Than His Peers

  08-07-2026 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Logan Paul has said that soccer players sell being hurt better than some WWE stars.Former WWE United States Champion Logan Paul took to X/Twitter to share that though he hasn’t been a fan of soccer in the past, watching the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup made him change his stance. He listed his observations, saying the sport is “wildly physical,” and admitted that the players do a better job of selling being hurt than most WWE stars.The WWE star also shared
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s Road to SummerSlam Gets One Final WWE Stop

  08-07-2026 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar’s final appearance before WWE SummerSlam has been revealed.Lesnar is set to face Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match at WWE SummerSlam in Minneapolis, Minnesota, next month. The promotion has already announced that he will appear on the July 13 episode of RAW at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns will also show up at the event.Now, the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, has confirmed on X/Twitter that the Beast In
  
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• CM Punk’s WWE Title Win Earns Throwback Tribute From John Cena

  08-07-2026 19:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has shared his reaction to CM Punk winning the Undisputed WWE Championship.CM Punk made a surprise return on the July 6 episode of RAW in his hometown of Chicago. He came in as a last-minute replacement for Cody Rhodes and defeated Sami Zayn in the main event to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. With the victory, he became an eight-time world champion in the promotion and became the first superstar to hold the two modern world titles in the same year.With his title
  
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• Triple H’s Remark After CM Punk’s WWE Title Win Was 15 Years in the Making

  08-07-2026 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H recently drew a nostalgic parallel to CM Punk’s Undisputed WWE Championship win.CM Punk made a surprise return on the July 6 episode of RAW as the last-minute replacement for Cody Rhodes and defeated Sami Zayn to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. Following his victory, he had a moment backstage with the promotion’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, posing for the latter’s signature finger-pointing photo.Triple H then shared the photo in a congratula
  
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• The Great Khali Lists Opponents Who ‘Never Complained’ After He Hit Them ‘Hard’

  08-07-2026 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Great Khali has revealed which WWE Superstars never complained when he hit them hard.WWE Hall of Famer and former World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, he named John Cena and Triple H as his favorite opponents. He also revealed that they never complained when he hit them hard during matches, unlike some other superstars.  “They never complain, never say, ‘Yo
  
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• Kevin Owens’ Latest Social Media Post Revives WWE Return Talk

  08-07-2026 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens appeared to hint at a WWE return in a recent social media post.Amid his lengthy absence from WWE television, Kevin Owens sparked some speculation with a cryptic post on X/Twitter. He shared a picture of The Boogeyman holding his giant alarm clock. While he didn’t provide any context for the post, fans are speculating that Owens is teasing that the clock is counting down to his highly anticipated return to in-ring competition.Kevin Owens hasn’t competed i
  
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• Former WWE Star Calls WWE’s Oba Femi Booking ‘Weird’

  08-07-2026 18:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy thinks Oba Femi’s booking is “weird.”Speaking on his Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champion shared his thoughts about Oba Femi’s current WWE booking. Femi won the 2026 King of the Ring Tournament but traded the world title shot he earned for a Hell in a Cell match against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.Hardy says Oba Femi’s booking feels ‘weird’Hardy says he can
  
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• CM Punk To Make First Appearance as WWE Champion Sooner Than Expected

  08-07-2026 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced CM Punk’s first appearance after his shocking title win on RAW.As indicated in earlier reports, CM Punk made his WWE return on the July 6 episode of RAW in his hometown of Chicago. He came in as a last-minute replacement for Cody Rhodes after GUNTHER took out the American Nightmare before his scheduled Undisputed WWE Championship rematch against Sami Zayn.Punk shocked the world by ending Sami Zayn’s title run in nine days and walked out of the Alls
  
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• Judge Rejects AEW Bid to Keep Wrestler Contracts Secret

  08-07-2026 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW has hit a setback in its ongoing legal battle with former wrestler Ryan Nemeth. A federal judge rejected the company’s request to keep his wrestling contracts completely secret.The decision comes as AEW continues trying to move Nemeth’s lawsuit into private arbitration in Florida. While the company can still ask to hide certain confidential details, it cannot keep the contracts entirely out of public record.Judge rejects AEW’s request to fully seal the contractsNemeth orig
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Left Midway Games Surprised With Pitch to Bring Video Game Character to TNA TV

  08-07-2026 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett has shared the story behind one of TNA Wrestling’s most unique ideas, revealing that a bold pitch during the development of the promotion’s first video game caught Midway Games completely off guard.
  Looking back, Jarrett recalled how a character created for a console game eventually crossed over into the wrestling ring.Speaking during a Dark Side of the Ring Q&A in New York, the WWE Hall of Famer reflected on the making of TNA iMPACT! and why he bel
  
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• Tony Khan Reveals He Wasn’t Sold on Cody Rhodes’ AEW World Title Stipulation

  08-07-2026 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW President Tony Khan has revealed that he wasn’t fully convinced when Cody Rhodes first suggested putting his future AEW World title opportunities on the line.The stipulation popped up before AEW Full Gear 2019. Rhodes challenged Chris Jericho for the AEW World Championship, knowing that if he lost, he would never attain another shot at the title. Rhodes lost the match and stayed true to that promise until he left AEW in early 2022.Khan recently looked back on the deci
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Addresses 18-Month AEW In-Ring Absence

  08-07-2026 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett has opened up about why fans haven’t seen him compete inside an AEW ring for the past 18 months.
  Rather than pointing to backstage issues or creative frustration, the WWE Hall of Famer offered a straightforward explanation while discussing his current role with the company.Jarrett last wrestled for AEW on the January 29, 2025 edition of Dynamite, where Claudio Castagnoli defeated him.Although he’s remained visible through AEW programming, his appearance
  
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• Wrestling Veteran Denies Holding Vince McMahon Up for Money Before WWE Exit

  08-07-2026 04:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett has addressed one of wrestling’s most talked-about backstage stories, insisting the version many fans have believed for years doesn’t reflect what actually happened.Speaking recently, the WWE Hall of Famer revisited the controversial circumstances surrounding his 1999 WWE departure. He explained why he believes the narrative has gone off the rails.The story has long centered on Jarrett’s final night with WWE before dropping the Intercontinental Ch
  
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• Natalya’s NXT Move Called Attempt to Revive ‘Stale’ WWE Career

  08-07-2026 04:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Veteran WWE star Natalya, now going by Nattie, was the target of some harsh words on the July 7 episode of WWE NXT. Rising star Jaida Parker questioned why Nattie had returned to NXT at this stage of her career.Nattie and Jaida Parker’s rivalry on WWE NXT has become a deeply personal battle between a veteran and a rising star. The tension started in May after Parker lost a match and was seen venting her frustration backstage. Nattie called Parker “soft” and cl
  
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• WATCH: WWE Cameraman Caught Watching FIFA World Cup On The Job During RAW

  08-07-2026 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE production crew member became an unexpected talking point during the July 6 episode of Monday Night RAW. A fan-recorded video appeared to show a ringside cameraman streaming the 2026 FIFA World Cup while the live broadcast was underway.The clip quickly spread across social media, adding an unusual side story to an already eventful night.The moment happened while the action continued inside the ring, leaving fans wondering whether the biggest match for one crew member wasn
  
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• Maxxine Dupri’s Husband Makes Feelings Clear After Austin Theory WWE RAW Kiss

  08-07-2026 03:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maxxine Dupri became one of the biggest talking points on this week’s WWE RAW after she shocked fans by kissing Austin Theory and aligning herself with The Vision following the World Tag Team Championship match. The moment quickly went viral, and many fans wondered how her real-life husband, fellow wrestler Kam Hendrix, would react.The July 6 episode of RAW featured The Street Profits defending the WWE World Tag Team Championships against Austin Theory and Bron Breakker o
  
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• Chris Jericho Used TNA Talks to Get Vince McMahon to Increase His WWE Offer

  08-07-2026 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho has revealed that his discussions with TNA Wrestling in 2007 were more than just casual conversations, but there was also a calculated business strategy behind them.Speaking during the Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 Q&A in New York City on July 6, 2026, Jericho shared a backstage story that had never been publicly told before.The revelation offers a fresh look at the negotiations that ultimately led to one of WWE’s biggest returns of that era. As it turn
  
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• AEW’s MJF Seemingly Reacts to CM Punk’s WWE Title Win With Deleted Hulk Hogan Post

  08-07-2026 03:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star MJF caught the wrestling world’s attention after he shared, and later deleted, a Hulk Hogan-referenced social media post that many believed was a subtle reaction to CM Punk winning the Undisputed WWE title on RAW.MJF never mentioned Punk directly, but the timing of the post was suggestive. Punk had just returned to WWE after months away and soon found himself in the world title picture. He then ended Zayn’s championship reign after only nine days.MJF takes
  
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• AEW Star Fires Back After Fan Tells Her to Start OnlyFans

  08-07-2026 03:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nyla Rose has delivered a blunt response after a fan suggested she should start an OnlyFans account instead of complaining about her lack of television time in AEW.
  The exchange quickly gained attention on social media. Rose made it clear how she feels about sitting on the sidelines.While the former AEW Women’s World Champion hasn’t featured regularly on AEW programming, her latest comments show she’s far more interested in stepping back into the ring than sim
  
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• Nikki Blackheart Confirms New WWE NXT Name

  08-07-2026 02:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nikki Blackheart has officially confirmed the name she’ll be using in WWE NXT, ending days of speculation following her surprise debut on the brand.
  The announcement came through social media. The new NXT sensation reflected on leaving one identity behind while embracing the next chapter of her career.Her arrival already turned heads with a shocking attack on Tatum Paxley. Now, the mystery surrounding her WWE identity has finally been settled, provi
  
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• WWE’s Next Wave of Signings Revealed — Report

  08-07-2026 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE could soon add more names to its roster, as a new report says the company is planning another round of signings. According to Fightful Select, WWE is looking to bring in several talents in the near future. While nothing has been officially announced yet, two names are said to be high on the company’s list.If these signings happen, they would be part of WWE’s ongoing effort to strengthen its roster in 2026. The company has already introduced several new names thi
  
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• WWE’s Original Plan for CM Punk And Cody Rhodes Revealed — Report

  08-07-2026 02:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk’s shocking return on the July 6 edition of WWE RAW ended with him capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship. Now, a new report suggests the title win was only a catalyst for a much grander creative plan.The latest update also sheds light on how Cody Rhodes factors into WWE’s direction heading toward SummerSlam 2026.While the company has yet to make anything official, reports indicate the road to WWE’s biggest event of the summer may have taken a major
  
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• Reason Sami Zayn’s WWE Title Reign Ended So Quickly — Report

  08-07-2026 02:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn’s dream WWE title reign came to an unexpected end on RAW, just nine days after it began. Now, a new report may explain why WWE made that decision.On the July 6 episode of RAW, CM Punk returned in his hometown of Chicago. He went on to defeat Zayn to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. The victory paved the way for Punk’s eighth WWE world title and ended Zayn’s reign after only nine days.The quick title change left many fans wondering why WWE gave Za
  
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• WWE NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo Welcomes First Child

  08-07-2026 01:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Life couldn’t be going much better for Tony D’Angelo right now. The reigning NXT Champion is still on top of the roster, and now he has even more to celebrate after welcoming his first child with his wife, Isabella.D’Angelo, whose real name is Joseph Ariola, married Isabella in December 2024 after being engaged for nearly two years. The two have reportedly been together for a decade after meeting while attending the University at Buffalo. D’Angelo was a
  
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• WWE NXT Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jul 7

  08-07-2026 00:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE NXT results for tonight include Keanu Carver clashing with Tank Ledger, Niko Vance taking on Shiloh Hill, NXT Tag Team Championships #1 contenders match featuring Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux taking on DarkState, Birthright, and OTM, NXT Women’s North American Championship #1 Contenders Match pitting Layla Diggs against Izzi Dame, Lizzy Rain, and Thea Hail, and Nattie challenging Kendal Grey for the NXT Women’s Championship. Here’s our review and grades for
  
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• CM Punk Captures Eighth WWE World Title After RAW Return

  07-07-2026 05:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk made a surprising return on the July 6 episode of WWE RAW and walked out of Chicago as the new WWE Champion. In front of his hometown fans, Punk answered an open title opportunity and defeated Sami Zayn in the main event to win his eighth recognized WWE world title.The title match came together after Cody Rhodes, who was originally set to challenge Zayn, was ruled out following a backstage attack by Gunther earlier in the night.Later in the show, Pearce told Zayn that e
  
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• Vince McMahon Threatened to Fire Former WWE Champion One Month Before World Title Win

  07-07-2026 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Raj Dhesi, formerly known as Jinder Mahal in WWE, has revealed that his career nearly took a dramatically different path just weeks before he captured the WWE Championship.
  Speaking about a backstage incident from 2017, Dhesi recalled receiving a stern warning from Vince McMahon. The warning came about after an in-ring accident involving Finn Balor.Looking back now, the timing makes the story all the more remarkable. What appeared to be a career-threatening moment was followed
  
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• CM Punk Makes Surprise Return to Replace Cody Rhodes on WWE RAW

  07-07-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk made a stunning return on the July 6 episode of WWE RAW. He answered an unexpected opportunity after Cody Rhodes was ruled out of the night’s scheduled Undisputed WWE Championship match.In front of a sold-out Chicago crowd at the Allstate Arena, the Second City Saint received the kind of hometown reception that only a handful of WWE Superstars ever experience.The title bout looked set until events backstage completely changed the direction of the show. A backstage
  
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• WWE Star Blames Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins for Stalling His Rise on RAW

  07-07-2026 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins came out on July 6 episode of WWE RAW and cut a promo where he talked about all the accomplishments and accolades he and Roman Reigns have achieved over the years. But he also believed Reigns was always the “chosen one” and mentioned how much he disliked that. As he was continuing his promo, LA Knight suddenly interrupted.The Megastar called out both Rollins and Reigns for always getting the spotlight. Knight said he was tired of seeing the same stars s
  
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