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• Which Match Will Main Event Survivor Series?, Mick Foley Praises Vader, More

  19-11-2016 04:12
  
  – The current plan is for Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg to close out (main event) Sunday’s WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view.
  – Mick Foley revealed in a post on Facebook that he wrote the foreword in Vader’s upcoming book.
  He wrote: “It was an honor to write the forward to Leon White (Vader)’s upcoming book. With the terrible news that Leon has a limited time to live, I asked for his permission to share the forward, so more people could read it and remember the hug
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Says WWE Legend Offered to Talk to Vince McMahon About Him

  25-06-2026 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay has shared an unexpected story involving late wrestling legend Vader, revealing that a rivalry that began with sharp criticism eventually led to an offer that caught him completely off guard.Speaking on Talk Is Jericho, Ospreay reflected on his memorable interactions with Vader following their much-discussed clash in 2016.The revelation adds another chapter to a feud that started with public disagreement and ended on a very different note.Will Ospreay recalls Vader
  
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Reveals Target Timeline For His In-Ring Retirement

  25-06-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes remains one of WWE’s biggest stars, but the Undisputed WWE Champion is already thinking about what comes after his full-time in-ring career.Speaking recently about his future, Rhodes offered a candid look at how much longer he expects to compete at the highest level.With Night of Champions approaching and Rhodes still firmly positioned at the top of WWE programming, his comments provided an interesting glimpse into how he views the next chapter of his career.
  
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• Braun Strowman Trolls Cody Rhodes’ Defense of Triple H’s WWE Booking

  25-06-2026 02:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes recently offered strong praise for Triple H’s work as WWE’s chief creative force, but not everyone appears to share that opinion.A former WWE champion has now weighed in publicly, and his response has added another layer to an ongoing conversation among wrestling fans.While Rhodes painted a picture of a demanding role that few could handle, a brief social media reaction from Braun Strowman suggested he sees the situation from a very different perspective
  
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• TNA Discussing New Women’s Championship — REPORT

  25-06-2026 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling could be preparing to expand its Knockouts division in a significant way.
  According to a new report, discussions have taken place regarding the introduction of another women’s championship. This would potentially allow more competitors to climb the ladder and chase championship gold.While nothing has been officially announced, the reported proposal has already sparked interest, given the long-standing reputation of TNA’s women’s divisio
  
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• Sabu Fan Gets Massive Head Tattoo to Honor the Wrestling Legend

  25-06-2026 00:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A Sabu fan honored the late ECW legend with an extreme head tattoo.Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers took to X/Twitter and Facebook to share a photo and story about their follower, Rob Woodall, who has been a big fan of the late hardcore wrestling legend Sabu since the ECW days. The fan had the phrase “HOMICIDAL. SUICIDAL. GENOCIDAL. SABU.” tattooed across the back of his head in red, bloody-style lettering as a tribute after the legend’s death at age 61 on
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For June 24

  25-06-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Death Riders taking on Brodido and Mistico in trios action, Konosuke Takeshita defending the International Championship against Ricochet, Swerve Strickland battling Daniel Garcia, Will Ospreay squaring off against El Phantasmo, “Jungle” Jack Perry facing Zack Sabre Jr., the Young Bucks taking on TMDK, and more!AEW Dynamite Card
  Death Riders (AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) vs. Brodido (ROH World C
  
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• Paul Heyman Says WWE’s Mistake Cost Fans a Major Brock Lesnar Feud

  24-06-2026 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman recently reflected on a former WWE star could have become a major rival for Brock Lesnar. However, he feels the company never fully capitalized on that potential.Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman have been linked for decades. Together, they were involved in major rivalries with stars such as The Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Randy Orton and more. However, Heyman recently revealed that he once believed Cesaro, now known as Claudio Castagnoli, was destined for a major f
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer The Godfather Shows Off Jacked Physique At 65 Years Old

  24-06-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather continues to turn heads with his fitness transformation. He recently shared a new photo on Instagram that quickly caught the attention of wrestling fans.The 65-year-old looked remarkably muscular in the image, with many praising his dedication to fitness and healthy living. He captioned the post, “Older I get.The more focus I become. #keepgrinding #focus #noquit @greatestwrestlingcollection @chalklineofficial”The post quickly gained a
  
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• Big E Explains Why He’s Not Interested In WWE Commentary Role

  24-06-2026 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E reveals why he is not looking to take on a full-time commentary position within WWE.Appearing on The A2theK Wrestling Show to discuss his memoir and post-injury career path, Big E reflected on the transition away from in-ring competition after a serious neck injury effectively ended his active wrestling career.Big E explained that although commentary has been brought up to him multiple times, his current life priorities and appreciation for time away from constan
  
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• Cody Rhodes Reveals Regret Over WWE Backstage ‘Outburst’ Ahead of WrestleMania 42

  24-06-2026 23:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes admits to a backstage outburst ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42.Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Rhodes said he felt proud of how he handled the overall pressure of the premium live event, especially given the mix of crossover personalities involved in WWE, including Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll.“I think I hope wrestling fans can understand that behind the scenes for me, it was probably the most proud I’d ever been of how I dealt with anything. It was proba
  
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• Cody Rhodes Sees Two Ways To Finish the Story With The Rock’s ‘Final Boss’

  24-06-2026 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes says he’s not sure that he ever gets to “finish the story” with The Rock. Despite that, he could see it going down a few different ways.
  Rhodes appeared on the Ariel Helwani Show ahead of his title defense at WWE Night of Champions. Rhodes was asked about finishing the story with The Rock, who hasn’t been seen in WWE since February 2025. Fans speculated that a match between The Rock and Rhodes could materialize after WrestleMania 40, but so f
  
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• TNA Sources Dispute Tommy Dreamer’s Claims About Wrestler Pushes and Building Contenders

  24-06-2026 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sources have reportedly indicated that Tommy Dreamer’s recent comments about TNA culture and talent pushes are inaccurate.Following his exit from his creative role at TNA Wrestling, Tommy Dreamer said on Busted Open that he tried to build a culture in the promotion, which he claims will change in the coming days. He also noted that he didn’t have the final say on creative decisions and that he didn’t have full control.Now, False Fini
  
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• WWE Wanted Rob Van Dam To Replace His Iconic Ring Gear With Kurt Angle-Style Attire

  24-06-2026 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam was known for his colorful and unique ring gear, which became a major part of his look. However, the WWE Hall of Famer recently revealed the company once wanted him to change it.Speaking on 1 Of A Kind with RVD, Van Dam discussed how much control WWE had over wrestlers’ ring attire. According to RVD, management rarely got involved. However, recalled one period when WWE tried to change his look.
  At the time, RVD was wearing his signature airbr
  
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• WWE Auctioning ‘Match-Used’ Chair Despite Never Being Used in a Match

  24-06-2026 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is auctioning a “match-used” steel chair. There’s only one problem— it was never used in the match the listing claims it’s from.
  WWE and Fanatics are auctioning a steel chair they claim was used in the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series 2022. The contest saw Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Mia Yim/Michin, and Becky Lynch defeat Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Nikki Cross, and Rhea Ripley.“The first women’s WarGames matc
  
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• AJ Francis Reacts to Rumors Road Dogg is Joining TNA

  24-06-2026 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Francis reacts to the rumors of Road Dogg joining TNA.Following the exit of TNA Head of Creative Tommy Dreamer, reports suggested that TNA Wrestling had internally considered former WWE co-lead writer of WWE SmackDown Brian “Road Dogg” James as a potential replacement.
  If true, TNA star AJ Francis would be more than happy to see James come aboard.“I have no idea who the new head of creative is going to be, I don’t know. I be talking to [TNA President]
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Says He Tried Building A Culture At TNA, But That Will All Change Now

  24-06-2026 18:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tommy Dreamer says he tried building a culture in TNA Wrestling.Recent years saw Tommy Dreamer work as a part-time wrestler for TNA. Behind the scenes, he also worked within the company’s creative and talent relations departments. All of that changed last week when Dreamer parted ways with TNA.Following his exit, Dreamer believes that the culture within TNA will now shift as well.“I told this to people for a long time. It’s my job to get you where you wanna go
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Regrets Negative Attention on TNA After His Exit, Compares It to Politics

  24-06-2026 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tommy Dreamer speaks out against internet rumors hurting TNA following his exit, saying people prefer speculation over the truth.Tommy Dreamer, who worked in TNA creative, recently announced his departure from the promotion, saying the decision came after a conversation with the company’s president, Carlos Silva. Many wrestling personalities have commented on his exit, and some have also made multiple accusations against him.He addressed his exit while speaking to Denise
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Reveals Major Concern With WWE Potentially Buying TNA

  24-06-2026 17:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett weighs in on the possibility of WWE purchasing TNA.Following the recent departures of multiple talents and backstage personnel, speculation about TNA Wrestling’s potential next moves has begun. Some specifically wonder if TNA is looking to sell itself to WWE or another entity. Should a business put forth an offer to acquire TNA, WWE reportedly has the ability to enact first right of refusal, meaning the Stamford-based juggernaut could match the offer and buy
  
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• Kevin Owens Set For WWE NXT Appearance Amid Ongoing Injury Absence

  24-06-2026 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens is set to make a special appearance at WWE NXT Great American Bash this Sunday.During the June 23, 2026, episode of WWE NXT, it was announced that Kevin Owens and Busted Open Radio’s Dave LaGreca will appear at the Great American Bash on June 28 at the Performance Center. While they did not explicitly state that he would be on television, the promotion has announced that the former Universal Champion will take part in the tailgate and watch party, which will t
  
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• NWA Finds New Streaming Home With Tubi

  24-06-2026 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The National Wrestling Alliance has announced its newest streaming home.Per a press release, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has reached a streaming agreement with Tubi, a free streaming service owned by Fox Corporation. Through it, NWA fans will be able to watch brand new episodes of NWA Powerrr, the company’s flagship series, weekly on Tubi. “To say we are thrilled is an understatement,” said Billy Corgan, CEO and President of the National Wrestling Alliance. “Tu
  
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• UFC’s Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a Man Was Meant as a Compliment

  24-06-2026 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Josh Hokit says calling Michelle Obama a man at UFC Freedom 250 was meant as a compliment.Undefeated heavyweight prospect Josh Hokit competed at the historic UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14. He defeated veteran Derrick Lewis via TKO in the second round. However, what he said during the post-fight interview with Joe Rogan got him a lot of heat.Josh Hokit made a controversial remark about former First Lady Michelle Obama, calling her a man. “And lastly,
  
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• AEW’s Thekla Claims Wedding Photos Ruin A Wrestler’s Image

  24-06-2026 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla is known for her bold personality. The “Toxic Spider” recently shared a surprising opinion online.Thekla recently appeared on TMZ’s Inside The Ring where she was asked about wrestlers dating other wrestlers. While dismissing rumors involving Clark Connors, Thekla said wrestling relationships can make sense and wrestlers live very different lives than most people. However, the conversation soon shifted toward social media
  
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• Paul Heyman Says AEW Veteran Helped Save Brock Lesnar From Early WWE Misuse

  24-06-2026 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar‘s WWE career nearly started in a very different way. According to Paul Heyman, AEW veteran Taz stepped in early and helped prevent WWE from presenting him the wrong way.Before becoming one of WWE’s biggest stars, Brock Lesnar was preparing for his main roster debut after an impressive run in OVW. At the time, Paul Heyman was expected to be paired with Chris Benoit. However, speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Heyman revealed there were concerns ab
  
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• Tony Khan Names New Four Pillars of AEW

  24-06-2026 15:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan says these four stars are the new pillars of All Elite Wrestling.The term “Four Pillars” has become synonymous with AEW over the years. The phrase was popularized by AEW World Champion MJF, who identified himself, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, and “Jungle” Jack Perry as the promotion’s foundational young stars.With AEW now entering its seventh year and several new talents emerging as major players, Tony Khan was recently asked who he consid
  
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• WWE Legend Admits MJF’s Infamous ‘Fire Me’ AEW Promo Fooled Him

  24-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As a veteran of the pro wrestling business, not much can fool WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash. One promo on the June 1, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite did, though.On a recent episode of Kliq This, Nash heaped praise for AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman. In doing so, Nash revealed that MJF’s infamous “fire promo” aimed at AEW CEO Tony Khan led him to believe that MJF might actually leave AEW to join WWE.“I think he knows how much I appreciate him,&rdq
  
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• WCW Had To Issue Public Apology To Avoid WWE Lawsuit

  24-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WCW and WWE were known as rivals back in the day. A video that’s making waves shows a rare moment where WCW had to apologize to WWE.The story was highlighted in a recent post on social media from Deep Cuts, a channel that highlights past history in wrestling’s history. Things started with WCW accidentally advertising an episode of WCW Monday Nitro in June 1996. Advertising in the paper was normal at the time, but WCW had incidentally mentioned that Johnny B. Bad
  
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• Tony D’Angelo Returns With Facial Burns After Fireball Attack on WWE NXT

  24-06-2026 05:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 23 episode of WWE NXT featured NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo returning with facial burns after a brutal fireball attack from Naraku sent him to the hospital at the beginning of the episode.With NXT Great American Bash approaching, WWE officials were left with a major problem after D’Angelo suffered facial burns during a contract signing with challenger Naraku. The attack was so severe that D’Angelo had to be taken away in an ambulance.Because of that unc
  
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• WWE Hoping RAW Star’s New Entrance Theme Catches on With Fans — REPORT

  24-06-2026 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable’s presentation on WWE RAW continues to evolve, but one recent change appears to be drawing as much attention as anything happening inside the ring.
  According to a new report, WWE is closely watching fan reactions to a key part of Gable’s character reset and hoping it eventually strikes the right chord.The former Alpha Academy leader has been steadily rebuilding momentum since moving on from the El Grande Americano persona. However, while fans have largely
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray Accused of Rude Fan Interactions at a Jersey Shore Bar

  24-06-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has come under fire after independent wrestling star Joey Janela publicly accused him of behaving rudely with fans during visits to popular Jersey Shore bars.The comments surfaced on social media during the backlash surrounding Bully Ray’s recent criticism of AEW star Jon Moxley. During an episode of Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray called Moxley a “fraud.”Janela was one of the people who targeted Ray, but instead of focusing on the Mox
  
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