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• Willow Nightingale Breaks Silence After AEW All In Title Loss

  31-08-2026 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Willow Nightingale reflected on her loss to Mercedes Mone at AEW All In: London.Willow Nightingale defended the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mercedes Mone at All In: London. Despite walking into the event with a broken hand, she put on a valiant effort. However, Mone targeted her injury throughout the match and finally made Nightingale pass out to win the title.Mercedes Mone had promised to take the smile off Willow Nightingale’s face at All In. After the
  
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• The Usos Post ‘Stop B—ing and Do Sum’ After Andrade’s WWE Samoan Comments

  04-09-2026 02:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Usos have seemingly responded to Andrade El Idolo after the AEW National Champion recently spoke about WWE’s treatment of Samoan and Mexican wrestlers.Andrade made the comments during an interview with Latin Lover, where he talked about several Mexican wrestlers who he feels never got enough chances to make a name for themselves in WWE.While taking names like Santos Escobar, Andrade said WWE has given some Samoan wrestlers several chances to succeed, even when those o
  
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• Trey Miguel Confirms Borderline Personality Disorder ‘Battle’ After TNA Return

  04-09-2026 02:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star Trey Miguel has opened up about his BPD battle as the former TNA X-Division Champion discussed the delicate matter online. Miguel recently returned to TNA Wrestling. He competed in a six-man tag team match.Miguel teamed with BDE and Rich Swann against Order 4. The match also reunited Miguel with Mustafa Ali.Trey Miguel opens up about his Borderline Personality Disorder strugglesFollowing his return, Miguel discussed the effects of BPD. The TNA star discussed his diagno
  
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• AEW’s Claudio Castagnoli’s CMLL Run Draws Strong Backstage Response — Report

  04-09-2026 01:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Claudio Castagnoli has expanded his horizons with his work for AEW and CMLL. The Death Riders member has impressed people backstage in CMLL. Castagnoli has held a dual contract since March. His performances in Mexico have reportedly gained strong praise. His conditioning and stamina have especially impressed CMLL officials.Claudio Castagnoli’s conditioning and stamina have impressed CMLL backstage, says a new reportDave Meltzer discussed Cl
  
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• Released WWE Star Reveals Massive Pay Cut He Was Offered Amid New Level Revelations

  04-09-2026 01:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Luke Menzies, better known as Ridge Holland, has revealed the scale of the pay cut the company offered him before his release.Holland’s WWE contract was originally set to expire on November 14, 2025, and the company had informed him that his contract would not be renewed.However, Holland’s critical comments on social media about his treatment led to his termination on November 5, 2025.Luke Menzies reveals WWE asked him to accept a 56% pay cutNearly a
  
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• Backstage Reason WWE Quickly Put NXT Championship on Grayson Waller — Report

  04-09-2026 01:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller’s NXT move quickly paid dividends as the Australian wrestler captured the NXT Championship at Heatwave. That said, a new report sheds light on when WWE made the call to put the title around his waist.After spending 3 years on the main roster, Grayson Waller made his shocking return on NXT, putting the roster on notice. But fans didn’t know that his NXT move was tied to his major win at NXT Heatwave.WWE laid the foundation for Grayson Waller’s NX
  
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• AEW Collision Spoilers for Sept. 5: Andrade, Motor City Machine Guns & More

  04-09-2026 01:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Collision spoilers have come to light for the September 5, 2026 edition. The episode was taped Wednesday in Allen, Texas, following AEW Dynamite. Several notable matches and major angles are featured.The taping featured Andrade, Motor City Machine Guns, and other storyline advancements. Former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho also made an appearance.AEW Collision spoilers reveal Andrade, Motor City Machine Guns and more from the Sept. 2 tapingHere are the AEW Collision spoi
  
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• Jim Ross Targets Major AEW PPV for His Commentary Return

  03-09-2026 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Jim Ross hopes to return to the commentary table for a major pay-per-view after undergoing brain surgery.WWE legend and current AEW commentator Jim Ross recently underwent a brain procedure called a shunt. The surgery was done to implant a flexible tube in his brain to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid and redirect it to another area of the body for natural reabsorption. He hoped the surgery would fix his memory and balance issues.Now, speaking on the latest episode
  
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• AEW’s Adam Copeland Set To Face Former TNA World Champion in MLP Debut

  03-09-2026 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA World Champion Steve Maclin is officially set to face AEW’s Adam Copeland at MLP Northern Rising.Reigning AEW World Tag Team Champion Adam Copeland confirmed in July that he will make his Maple Leaf Pro debut at the Northern Rising event on October 3, 2026. The show will take place at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens. The venue is special to Copeland, and he has even mentioned that he’d like to have his retireme
  
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• TNA Authority Figure Lands Pro Wrestler Role in Netflix Series — Report

  03-09-2026 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling’s on-screen Director of Operations, Daria Rae, has reportedly landed a role in a Netflix series.After her exit from WWE, where she performed as Sonya Deville, in February 2025, Daria Rae announced her retirement from in-ring competition. However, she previously noted that the door is open for a future return. She last competed in a match on the February 6, 2025, episode of Main Event against Natalya.After that, she signed with TNA Wrestling, where
  
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• Rumored Size of WWE Pay Cut Offered to Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed Revealed

  03-09-2026 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The massive pay cut WWE asked Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed (Xavier Woods) to take is rumored to be as high as 75%.After making their AEW debuts at All In: London, Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed, now known as the New Level, addressed their exits from WWE. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Kingston revealed that the promotion asked them to take a pay cut of more than 50%. He noted the company also offered them reduced roles.“I will say, it was more than 50%. It w
  
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• Chelsea Green Pitched Hair vs. Hair Match With WWE Hall of Famer for Two WrestleManias

  03-09-2026 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Chelsea Green says she pitched a Hair vs. Hair match with Hall of Famer Nikki Bella for two WrestleMania events.Reigning Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, Vliet brought up her comments from previous interviews, in which she said she was open to doing Hair vs. Hair matches. He asked her if he was serious about it.Chelsea Green Wanted To Face Nikki Bella In Hair V
  
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• Chelsea Green Says 13 Years Flashed Before Her Eyes After Brutal WWE Injury

  03-09-2026 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Chelsea Green says 13 years flashed before her eyes after she suffered a brutal injury at SummerSlam.Chelsea Green won a five-way ladder match at SummerSlam to become the Interim WWE Women’s Champion. The promotion decided to crown an interim title holder after champion Rhea Ripley was sidelined with an injury. However, Green suffered a broken orbital bone during the contest.After the injury, WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis gave Green 30 d
  
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• WWE NXT GM Robert Stone Teases Roster Additions After Recent Main Roster Call-Ups

  03-09-2026 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  General Manager Robert Stone teases additions to the NXT roster after recent main roster call-ups.WWE called up several NXT stars to the main roster earlier this year, including Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, and Oba Femi. Recently, OTM’s Bronco Nima and Lucien Price joined the list, with the promotion teasing Lola Vice’s debut on the September 14, 2026, episode of RAW in Mexico City.Robert Stone Vows To Keep WWE NXT Roster StackedWith
  
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• Batista Looks Closer to WWE Physique Again After Returning to Weight Training for Kratos Role

  03-09-2026 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend Batista (Dave Bautista) is getting back in shape to play Kratos in God of War.Batista recently replaced Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War series. Hurst had to leave the show after suffering a torn bicep while performing a stunt on set in June, around four months into filming. The WWE legend had slimmed down over the years, and the role required him to get back to his iconic muscular shape.Batista looks closer to his WWE physique after 3 weeks of
  
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• Will Ospreay & Jon Moxley’s Reunion Ends With AEW World Title Match Announcement

  03-09-2026 06:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay’s first AEW World Championship defense is officially set. At the end of the September 2 episode of AEW Dynamite, an announcement was made that Ospreay will defend the AEW World title against Jon Moxley at All Out in Chicago on September 26.Ospreay and Moxley have faced each other twice in singles competition, and the latter holds a 2-0 advantage. Their first meeting took place at NJPW Windy City Riot in 2022. They met again at AEW Dynasty in April, with the C
  
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• Adam Copeland & Christian Cage to Headline Wild AEW All Out TLC Match

  03-09-2026 06:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the September 2 episode of AEW Dynamite, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage agreed to defend the AEW World Tag Team Championship against former champions at All Out on September 26.At All In, Copeland and Cage retained the titles against The Young Bucks in a controversial way. Cage used a wrench during the match, helping the team pick up the win.That decision emerged as a major issue on this week’s Dynamite.FTR, The Young Bucks, Adam Copeland, and Christian Cage set for
  
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• Swerve Strickland Reveals Why He Chose Kofi & Austin Creed for AEW Trio

  03-09-2026 06:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland candidly discussed his new team-up with Kofi and Austin Creed. The two wrestling icons, who were part of WWE as the New Day, debuted in AEW under a new name, the New Level, at All In. They also went on to win the AEW World Trios Championships with Strickland.Swerve Strickland discusses Big E, Kofi, Austin Creed, and the New LevelStrickland shed light on how his storyline with Kofi and Creed took shape backstage at AEW during an interview with Black Couch Booki
  
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• Josh Alexander Makes Shocking AEW Return, Attacks Steven Borden

  03-09-2026 06:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Josh Alexander finally made his return to AEW Dynamite, and he wasted no time making an impact with a sudden attack on Sting’s son, Steven Borden.Alexander has been sidelined since March 18, when he suffered a serious knee injury during a trios match on AEW Collision. He underwent surgery several weeks later, although AEW never publicly revealed the exact nature of the injury.Now, after nearly six months away from the ring, The Walking Weapon surprised everyone by appeari
  
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• Grayson Waller Took Shots at TNA. Now One of Its Biggest Stars Wants To ‘Box’ Him

  03-09-2026 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller is once again at the center of a war of words with TNA Wrestling. This time, one of TNA’s prominent stars is taking things a step further by challenging him to a fight.The reigning WWE NXT World Champion has made it clear that he does not have much respect for TNA in recent weeks. Waller has repeatedly taken shots at the promotion and its roster, with his latest comments getting responses from several TNA stars, including AJ Francis.AJ Francis offers to box
  
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• AEW’s Christian Cage Mocks WWE Stars Over Reported 50% Pay Cuts

  03-09-2026 04:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Christian Cage had plenty to say during AEW Dynamite on Sept. 2, but one line aimed beyond the Young Bucks and FTR quickly became the talking point. While discussing their recent win, Cage and Adam Copeland, the AEW star brought real-world WWE contract reports into the mix.The segment began with Matt and Nicholas Jackson addressing their loss at All In. Matt said he wouldn’t complain about being “screwed or cheated,” but questioned why Copeland and Cage needed
  
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• Kofi & Austin Creed Make a Statement in AEW Dynamite Debut, Retain Trios Titles

  03-09-2026 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kofi and Austin Creed officially arrived on AEW Dynamite with the AEW World Trios Championship on the line. Teaming with Swerve Strickland as The New Level, the duo faced The Rascalz in a fast-paced title defense that delivered more than one memorable moment.The match began with Creed and Dezmond Xavier trading counters before Kofi entered the action and immediately raised the pace. New Level combined their offense with Strickland’s power, while Prince Nan
  
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• Paul Leduc, Wrestling Legend & Former Tag Team Champion, Dies at 89

  03-09-2026 04:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Leduc, one half of the famous Leduc Brothers and a longtime wrestling promoter, has died at 89. Leduc passed away on Aug. 30, leaving behind a career that stretched from the territorial era to his later work promoting wrestling in Quebec.Born Léodard Mimeault on Nov. 10, 1936, in Mont-Louis, Quebec, Leduc entered professional wrestling in 1957 after training in Quebec and Mexico. He began his career at just 18 years old, despite weighing 195 pounds a
  
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• Ivy Nile’s WWE Future Gets Good & Bad News in Backstage Update — Report

  03-09-2026 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ivy Nile has been away from WWE RAW for several months, but a new backstage update suggests there could be more happening behind the scenes than fans realize. While her television absence raises questions, reports indicate WWE creative has been discussing a significant change for the Superstar.According to Fightful Select, WWE creative sources say plans for Nile have been in development “for quite a while” and would involve “a big change for her.” The ex
  
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• WWE’s Newly Crowned Champion Thought He Was Getting Released Before Recent Career Turnaround

  03-09-2026 03:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller’s first NXT Championship victory at Heatwave carried more weight than the celebration alone suggested. The newly crowned champion has revealed that, not long before his return to NXT, he believed his WWE career had reached a point where he was simply waiting for the company to let him go.Waller recently defeated Tony D’Angelo, Zilla Fatu and Cruz Montana to capture the NXT Championship for the first time. The victory came on the back of his return to
  
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• John Cena Gives Update on WWE’s New Classic Tournament: ‘I’m All In’

  03-09-2026 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has offered a fresh update on the WWE tournament carrying his name, and it appears the project is much further along than fans may have realized. While the company has kept the finer details under wraps, Cena says there’s only one thing left to do — pull back the curtain.The John Cena Classic was announced at WWE Backlash in May. However, WWE has yet to officially reveal when the tournament will take place or how the event will be presented. Reports have s
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Potential Mexico City Reception Compared to John Cena at ECW

  03-09-2026 03:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns could be in for a difficult night when he defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta in Mexico City. ECW legend Tommy Dreamer believes the atmosphere could remind fans of another famously hostile championship setting — although he isn’t sure anything can truly match it.Penta earned his title opportunity by defeating his brother, Rey Fenix, in the Roman Reigns World Title tournament. He will now challenge Reigns on the Sept. 14, 2026, episo
  
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• WWE Files Trademark for ‘WWE Vault’ After Previous Dispute

  03-09-2026 02:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is making another move to secure the name behind one of its most popular archival projects. The company has filed a new trademark application for “WWE Vault,” but the latest filing comes after the name previously ran into a legal roadblock.WWE submitted the application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Sept. 1. The filing seeks protection for entertainment services involving professional wrestling distributed through television, broadcast media
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results: Review, Grades, Card For September 2

  03-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight feature Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and Austin Creed) defending the AEW World Trios Championship against The Rascalz. The show will also feature appearances from AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Moné and AEW World Champion Will Ospreay, among others.AEW Dynamite Card
  Swerve Strickland and The New Level (c) vs. The Rascalz – AEW World Trios ChampionshipMercedes Moné AEW Women’s World Championsh
  
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• Ric Flair Pushes Back on Huge Praise for Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay at AEW All In

  02-09-2026 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair has shared his thoughts on the praise surrounding the recent AEW World Championship clash between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay.Ospreay defeated Omega in the main event of All In: London to capture the AEW World Championship. The bout marked the third singles meeting between the two AEW stars and is likely to be the final chapter in their singles rivalry.Following the match, fans and wrestling figures praised the encounter, with some comparing Omega and
  
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