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• WWE Confirms Paul Heyman’s New Nickname

  08-07-2025 17:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It looks like Paul Heyman‘s run as “The Wiseman” is officially over as the WWE Hall of Famer kicks off a new chapter in his illustrious career.Heyman is now officially going by his new nickname, “The Oracle,” as announced on WWE RAW last night. The company filed to trademark the nickname last week. Heyman was first addressed as “The Oracle” by Seth Rollins on the final RAW broadcast of June. He was called The Wiseman during
  
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• Kevin Nash Fires Back at CM Punk Trolling Him Over Being Out Of Shape

  05-01-2026 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
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  Kevin Nash didn’t hold back anything while reacting to CM Punk trolling him at a WWE live event.WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash recently claimed CM Punk looked like he’s done with wrestling and also took a shot at him for wearing a t-shirt while being the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. In response, Punk trolled Nash at a recent live event when he took off his t-shirt to reveal he was wearing another shirt underneath it.Now, speaking on the latest episode of his K
  
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• Karrion Kross Admits To Trolling the WWE Universe

  05-01-2026 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
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  Karrion Kross admits to using the rumors about him to troll the WWE Universe.Speaking to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross opened up about the online rumors that claimed he refused to take back bumps in the ring. He noted that he figured it was just general trolling and recalled using it to turn things around and troll the fans.“Yeah, I figured it was just general trolling. I took on an aspect of the character to troll people, because I k
  
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• CM Punk Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look At Night Patrol Movie

  05-01-2026 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  CM Punk is getting ready for his close-up.
  Punk is one of the stars of Night Patrol, a new horror-action movie directed by Ryan Prows. Punk plays one of the members of the LAPD’s night patrol task force, who are actually a group of vampires targeting the residents of a local housing project.
  Night Patrol opens in theaters on January 16, but the film will host some advance screenings beginning on January 7. CM Punk marked the occasion by sharing a behind-th
  
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• Netflix’s WWE Unreal Season 2 Trailer Released

  05-01-2026 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  Netflix has dropped the first official trailer for WWE: Unreal Season 2.Ahead of its release on January 20, Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for the second season of the docuseries WWE: Unreal, featuring some of the company’s top stars. The show gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at World Wrestling Entertainment, revealing how storylines, matches, and major events are planned and executed.“Wild plot twists. Larger-than-life personas. And a whole lot
  
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• CM Punk Fully Committed To Playing An ‘Awful, Awful Person’ In Night Patrol

  05-01-2026 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE star CM Punk shines in his latest role as an evil vampire cop.
  Night Patrol is an action-horror movie about an LAPD officer who discovers his department’s task force is hiding a secret. The titular night patrol is actually a group of vampires targeting the housing projects that the protagonist grew up in. He is then forced to team up with local gangs to protect his neighborhood and fight the undead cops, which results in some bloody and gory b
  
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• WWE Star Was Almost Fired Before Main Roster Debut

  05-01-2026 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  A former WWE Superstar recalls the time he and his tag team partner were almost fired from the company before their main roster debut.Former and longest-reigning WWE NXT Tag Team Champions Konnor and Viktor, The Ascension, were recent guests on Rewind Recap Relive. During the conversation, Viktor revealed that a WWE higher-up once told him that he and Konnor would be released if they didn’t get called up to the
  
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• John Cena Lost A Match To Britney Spears’ Ex-Husband On WWE RAW

  05-01-2026 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
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  John Cena has had his fair share of controversial losses, but this one might just take the cake.In late 2006, Cena found himself involved in a filler feud with Britney Spears’ then-husband, Kevin Federline (aka K-Fed). Federline appeared on the October 16, 2006, episode of WWE RAW, where he took an FU (also known as the Attitude Adjustment) from the then-top champion.Kevin Federline resurfaced on RAW the following week. Despite K-Fed’s antics, John Cena secured the
  
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• Vince Russo Reacts To Matt Cardona’s WWE Return

  05-01-2026 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
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  Vince Russo has reacted to Matt Cardona’s WWE return a day after his JCW Lunacy Heavyweight Championship win aired.Matt Cardona returned to WWE this past Friday on SmackDown as Kit Wilson’s surprise opponent. The commentators announced during the match that Cardona had signed with WWE and was an official member of the SmackDown roster. However, the return took place just a day after his big world championship victory in JCW. The show, taped on O
  
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• John Cena Reacts To Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Wrestling Retirement

  05-01-2026 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  John Cena paid tribute to New Japan’s “Ace” after he retired from the ring this weekend.
  New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 marked the final match of Hiroshi Tanahashi. The Japanese wrestling legend ended his in-ring career with a loss to Kazuchika Okada at Tokyo Dome, but he’s continued to receive plenty of praise for his storied career in the aftermath.
  John Cena, who recently retired himself, took time to recognize Tanahashi’s ac
  
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• Gable Steveson Reveals Honest Reason Behind His WWE Departure

  05-01-2026 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
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  Former WWE star Gable Steveson has opened up about why his time with the company came to an end.In 2021, Gable Steveson created a huge buzz after winning Olympic gold in wrestling. Following that success, WWE signed him, making Steveson the first Olympic gold medalist to join the company since Kurt Angle.He remained with WWE from September 2021 until May 2024. Despite the excitement around his signing, Steveson competed in only one televised match on WWE NXT, where he faced Bar
  
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• Matt Hardy Explains Why Chris Jericho Could Appear in TNA in 2026

  05-01-2026 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
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  TNA star Matt Hardy explains why he feels Chris Jericho’s next chapter may take him to TNA.Speaking on the latest episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Hardy addressed reports linking Jericho to a possible WWE return. While he didn’t rule that out, Hardy suggested Jericho’s time in AEW appears to be winding down.“I just think he’s at that point where his run as feels kind of done in AEW for better or worse, and it just kind of is what it is. C
  
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• Injured WWE RAW Star Hints at Return

  05-01-2026 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  Zoey Stark has dropped very subtle hints that her much-anticipated return to the ring could happen very soon on WWE RAW.In July 2025, Stark was part of a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match on WWE RAW on Netflix against Rhea Ripley and Kairi Sane. During the match, Stark tried to execute a Missile Dropkick but unfortunately landed on her knee, thereby suffering from injuries consisting of a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus.The major knee injury put Stark out of WWE for
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Reacts To Missing Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Retirement at Wrestle Kingdom 20

  05-01-2026 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
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  Shinsuke Nakamura has reflected on missing Wrestle Kingdom 20 and not being part of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match.Tanahashi officially ended his in-ring career at Wrestle Kingdom 20, where he faced his longtime rival Kazuchika Okada in the Tokyo Dome. Okada picked up the win in Tanahashi’s final match, closing the chapter of his professional wrestling career.A few months ago, reports surfaced that WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura who shares a long history with Tana
  
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• Chris Jericho Return Teased Ahead of WWE RAW

  05-01-2026 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
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  A potential WWE return for Chris Jericho may be closer than expected. Adam Pearce has now added more fuel to the fire ahead of WWE RAW.Recent reports suggest that Jericho is expected to sign a new deal with WWE and could make his comeback as early as the January 5, 2026 episode of WWE RAW. That episode is a major one for WWE, as it marks the company’s one-year anniversary of streaming live on Netflix. Several big title matches have already been announced for the show.Rumo
  
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• Another WWE Star Injured During Holiday Tour — Report

  05-01-2026 06:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  The injuries seem to be piling up this year during the WWE Holiday Tour.
  Last week, it was reported that SmackDown Superstar Michin got injured on the Holiday Tour against WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill. But a new report suggests she’s not the only one.According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), B-Fab, who took Michin’s place on the Holiday Tour to continue working with Cargill, was seemingly injured during their match in Syracuse on
  
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• WWE NXT Talent Announces Departure

  05-01-2026 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  A WWE NXT talent has announced that they are departing the company.
  Brinley Reece signed with the WWE back in 2023. She has performed on various WWE programming in recent years, including NXT and Evolve. The WWE NXT talent was also seen in TNA Wrestling.
  However, due to a series of injuries, Reece has decided to depart the company. She took to her Instagram page this afternoon to announce her departure, posting the following message:“After three years, I am officially closing my chapter W
  
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• WWE’s Charlotte Flair Still Hopes To Cross Over Into Hollywood

  04-01-2026 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair is hopeful about a transition to Hollywood.Speaking in an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, 14-time Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair opened up about becoming the next big WWE star to transition to Hollywood. Flair played a minor role in the 2017 comedy film, Psych: The Movie. And eight years later, she’s set for her first major role in the upcoming horror movie, You Lose You Die.“I’m still waiting [for more roles],&rdqu
  
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• WCW Had Plans For An Animated TV Series

  04-01-2026 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  It appears WCW wanted to appeal to a younger audience with an animated TV series during the Monday Night Wars.World Championship Wrestling was involved in a heated ratings war with rival WWF during the 1990s. While WWE leaned into more mature themes, WCW generally maintained a lighter tone, with occasional shifts toward TV-14 content.In 1999, Ted Turner’s former promotion explored the idea of producing an animated show aimed at kids. The proposed series, Chowda Heads, would have aired in
  
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• TNT Title Match Set For 1/10 AEW Collision

  04-01-2026 05:06 via wrestlezone.com
  Next week’s episode of AEW Collision is set to be a big one and will feature a TNT Championship match.During Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, Hechicero took on Komander in a match that would determine a new #1 Contender for the TNT Championship. With El Clon at his side, Hechicero was able to come out on top with the victory. The closing moments of the match saw El Clon interfere as Komander went up on the top rope.
  When the referee had his back turned, El Clon attacked!Watch #A
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Believes Drew McIntyre Must Defeat Cody Rhodes

  04-01-2026 01:48 via wrestlezone.com
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  Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes will clash in Berlin in a Three Stages of Hell Match. And according to one WWE legend, Drew has to win.Speaking during the most recent episode of SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry said he believes Drew has to win. Laying out his case, Henry noted that McIntyre has already been put “through the ringer.” He went on to say Drew needs to be thrown a bone at some point, with this match being the perfect place.&
  
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• HOOK Explains How Pro Wrestling Combines His Two Biggest Passions

  04-01-2026 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  HOOK has revealed the moment he realized that professional wrestling was the perfect hybrid of his two biggest passions.During a recent appearance on Busted Open, All Elite Wrestling’s HOOK spoke about his love for the business.“I had my mind and eyes opened to pro wrestling being the perfect hybrid of my two biggest passions, between being an athlete and being creative or being an artist. So, it was very organic the way it came about and it is the p
  
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• TNA Star Says They Wouldn’t Exist Without Madison Rayne

  04-01-2026 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  This TNA star has thanked Madison Rayne for her contributions to the business.TNA talent Gia Miller took to social media to react to a clip of Madison Rayne delivering her farewell promo on ROH TV.“Gia Miller would quite literally not exist without @MadisonRayne Thank you for everything. I love you (heart emoji),” Gia Miller posted.Madison Rayne announces her retirementIn her reply, Madison said: “False! Gia Miller was destined for greatness re
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Believes Will Ospreay Might Leave AEW

  04-01-2026 00:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  It’s hard to believe that Will Ospreay would leave AEW for WWE, but a certain Hall of Famer thinks it will probably happen.
  WWE Hall of Famer JBL recently sat down with VideoGamer. When asked how far he believes AEW‘s Will Ospreay can go in the business, Layfield said he believes Ospreay needs something to differentiate himself from everyone else.
  “Roddy Piper used to always tell me, you can’t out Hulk the Hulk,” JBL said. “Me
  
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• AEW Collision Results: Review, Grades, Card For Jan 3

  04-01-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Our AEW Collision results for tonight include Darby Allin going one-on-one with Wheeler Yuta of the Death Riders, The Timeless Love Bombs in tag team action against the newly signed Hyan and Maya World, Shelton Benjamin takes on Scorpio Sky, the in-ring debut of El Clon, and much more to be announced.Tonight’s episode of Collision will take place at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas.AEW Collision CardThe announced card is as follows:
  Darby Allin vs.
  
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• Tiffany Stratton Boasted An Impressive WWE Record In 2025

  03-01-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  It truly was Tiffy Time for WWE in 2025 as Tiffany Stratton ruled over the company throughout the better part of the year.
  We recently revealed that The Judgment Day were some of the biggest losers in WWE throughout 2025. But on the opposite end of the coin, former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton boasted an insane win/loss record last year.
  According to Cagematch, when it comes to WWE Superstars who competed in more than 20 matches in 2025
  
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• Matt Hardy Predicts TNA Will Push AEW For The Perception Of Number Two Wrestling Company In 2026

  03-01-2026 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Matt Hardy predicts big things for TNA in 2026.Speaking on a recent episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt praised TNA Wrestling’s broadcast deal with AMC, suggesting the partnership could help the promotion challenge AEW as the number two wrestling promotion in the United States.“My number three is that the TNA will push AEW for the perception of the number two wrestling company in 2026,” Hardy said. “I think this TNA new TV deal with AMC is go
  
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• John Cena Reacts To Matt Cardona’s WWE Return

  03-01-2026 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Matt Cardona made his full-time return to WWE last night on SmackDown, and even John Cena is talking about it.The WWE Universe got a shocking moment last night on SmackDown when Matt Cardona returned to the company as Kit Wilson’s mystery opponent. It was revealed during the course of the match that Cardona had signed with the company and was the latest member of the SmackDown roster. Cardona capped the night off with a return victory and new merchandise already on WWESho
  
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• Former WWE Star Cast In Upcoming Horror Movie

  03-01-2026 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  This former WWE Superstar has landed a role in an upcoming horror movie.Marty Wright, known to wrestling fans as The Boogeyman, has been cast in Halloween Candy 2, which is currently in production.Produced by Scared Stiff Films, Halloween Candy 2 is expected to be released later this year. Scared Stiff Films is a small production company founded in 2008, and has produced and released over 80 short horror films on its YouTube channel.The first installment of the
  
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• William Regal Urges People To Donate To Injured Wrestling Veterans 

  03-01-2026 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  William Regal is asking people to donate to organizations that are caring for two injured Japanese wrestling veterans.Wrestling legend and current WWE Vice President of Global Talent Development, William Regal, made headlines a few days ago when he sent out a stern warning to current wrestlers about performing unnecessary high-risk moves and the consequences of ignoring neck injuries.William Regal’s tweet received polarizing responses from fans and wrestling personalities
  
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