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• Utah Valley's Taylor LaMont balances folkstyle and Greco

  15-02-2017 19:33
  
  2016 Junior World bronze medalist Taylor LaMont goes after NCAA and World titles. 
  
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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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• Big Cass Scores Convincing Win on RAW in First Match Since WWE Return

  25-08-2026 06:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Big Cass has picked up a big victory against Je’Von Evans on WWE RAW this week. The match marked Cass’ first WWE bout since returning. Evans had been building solid momentum before the match.After leaving AEW, Cass signed a deal with WWE as he prepped his return. WWE began teasing his return in July 2026. He returned as Big Cass on August 3, where he attacked Evans. Since then, Cass has targeted Evans on multiple occasions. The rivalry finally led to their
  
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• After Debuting as Shinsuke Nakamura’s Partner, Kyoki Works Dark Match Before RAW

  25-08-2026 06:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura finally unveiled his partner, Kyoki, on SmackDown. Kyoki is formerly known as Hiromu Takahashi in NJPW. Nakamura had been teasing his arrival for weeks. He wanted revenge after Tama Tonga attacked him a few weeks ago.On WWE SmackDown, Kyoki appeared alongside Nakamura in a pre-taped promo. The duo announced plans to take over WWE. They also targeted The MFTs and their championships. However, Kyoki did not wait long for action. He soon made his in-ring
  
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• Haku’s WWE SmackDown Return Was Originally Planned for July 24

  25-08-2026 05:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Haku made a surprise return on the July 31, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown. However, his comeback was actually planned for a week earlier.Haku is now managing his sons, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga, as they continue to dominate the tag team division of SmackDown. While his return caught many fans by surprise, Talla Tonga has revealed that WWE had been working on the idea for some time.Talla Tonga says Haku would have originally returned on the July 24 edition of
  
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• Retired Wrestler Says ‘Never Say Never’ on Return After Attending TNA Lockdown

  25-08-2026 05:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report has revealed a familiar name was present at TNA Lockdown 2026, which took place in Chicago, Illinois. Former NWA star Missa Kate was also in attendance. TNA Lockdown took place in Kate’s hometown of Chicago.Kate retired from professional wrestling last year. Following her appearance at TNA Lockdown, Kate addressed her in-ring career. The former NWA star has not ruled out returning. She told Fightful that she has a never-say-never mindset about wrest
  
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• TNA’s Rosemary’s Return Status Gets Backstage Update Amid Injury News — Report

  25-08-2026 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling fans may have to wait a while longer to see Rosemary’s return to the ring. The Knockouts star is currently out with an undisclosed injury. Now, a new backstage update suggests her absence could last a while.Rosemary has not wrestled for TNA since July 1, when she competed in the Knockouts Television Championship tournament. She lost to M By Elegance in that match. However, she continued to stake her claim in the Knockouts tag team title picture with Allie. T
  
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• Stephanie Vaquer Gets Revenge Shot at Liv Morgan After WrestleMania 42 Loss

  25-08-2026 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie Vaquer is getting another chance to win back the Women’s World Championship from Liv Morgan. Her road back to the title took another big step on the August 24 episode of WWE RAW.Vaquer originally lost the Women’s World Championship to Morgan at WrestleMania 42 in April. She then spent time away from WWE TV while recovering from an injury, while Morgan continued her title run.Vaquer recently returned alongside Becky Lynch, and she immediately set her sights
  
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• WWE Drops Big Teaser for Major NXT Star’s RAW Debut After SmackDown Rumors

  25-08-2026 04:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice is coming soon. WWE has now revealed her main roster debut date. Vice will officially make her WWE RAW debut on September 14. The announcement came during the latest WWE RAW.Lola Vice’s WWE main roster destination appears clearer after RAW teaseWWE RAW put out a flashy graphic during the show which featured a bright neon Miami skyline. It also showed 9.14 across the screen. This gave fans the first concrete date for Vice&rsq
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Next Challenger Is Down to Two in WWE Tournament on RAW

  25-08-2026 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns’ next challenger is now down to two. The number one contender’s tournament reached its final stage on the latest edition of WWE RAW, with Rey Fenix and Penta advancing to the tournament final.This sets up a huge showdown between the brothers. The winner will earn a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against Reigns.Penta and Rey Fénix advance in the World Heavyweight Championship Contender TournamentT
  
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