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• WWE Files For Volcano-Related Trademark

  09-06-2026 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has filed a trademark application for a volcano-related term.On Monday, June 8, 2026, WWE filed a new application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the term “Reina Volcan.” Translated from Spanish, it means “Volcano Queen.”The USPTO has accepted WWE’s application and has yet to assign it to an examining attorney.While it’s unclear if WWE plans to use the applied term on the main roster
  
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• LA Knight Reacts to Critics Using His Age Against Him

  09-06-2026 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight is no stranger to criticism. However, one thing he bucks back on is those who would downplay him due to his age.
  Speaking to Chris Van Vliet, the topic of LA Knight’s age was brought up. The star, 43, said that it’s understandable, but that he believes he’s in much better shape, even more than some of his younger co-stars.“Yeah, I get it, though, because I think a lot of guys who are my age, and even a lot of guys who are younger than me, they&
  
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• WWE Headquarters Flag Installed as Symbol of Freedom Linked to Fire Incident

  09-06-2026 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An American flag at WWE Headquarters that reportedly caused widespread power outages in Connecticut following a weekend storm was installed by former CEO Vince McMahon.According to the Stamford Advocate, strong winds tore a large American flag from WWE Headquarters on Saturday night. The flag flew into nearby power lines and an initial fire was reported, followed by major power outages for local customers.
  The incident initially caused nearly 5,000
  
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• WWE Star Chelsea Green Reacts To Role In Horror-Thriller ‘Red Wedding’

  09-06-2026 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chelsea Green has reacted to being cast in a horror thriller alongside Rory Culkin.The former WWE Women’s United States Champion has joined the cast of Josh Stolberg’s Red Wedding. Green first broke the news during a conversation with Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Candace Cordelia ahead of WrestleMania 42.“I’m gonna tell what I’m most excited for. I would do anything with anybody. I feel the same way about acting as I do
  
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• The Tuckman Reflects on Surreal WWE Tryout Experience

  09-06-2026 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Tuckman looks back on his WWE tryout experience.In February 2026, talents from across the world gathered at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida for a tryout. Among those farthest traveled was The Tuckman, the Soul of PWA Champion and native of Australia.Much like his tag team partner Scott Green, Tuckman found the tryout experience to be “surreal,” especially given that he once watched WWE as a young fan.
  “First getting there and just wa
  
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• WWE Covers Konnan’s Medical Bills Following Double Leg Amputation

  09-06-2026 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE covered Konnan’s medical bills after he underwent a second leg amputation.Reports revealed back in March that the 62-year-old former WCW star Konnan had one leg amputated in San Diego, California, and that he was in a delicate condition. Now, speaking on the latest episode of The Coach and Bro, Vince Russo noted that things worsened for the wrestling legend and he had to get his second leg amputated as well. He also revealed that WWE covered the medical bills.“I
  
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• Bianca Belair Reacts to Wrestler’s Pregnant Cosplay of Her During Match

  09-06-2026 20:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A pregnant Bianca Belair beat up “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Roman Reigns in a bizarre cosplay wrestling match.Former WWE Women’s Champion Bianca Belair took to Instagram to react to a cosplay wrestling match at the Brooklyn Comic Con. Cosplayer Luxury Leah competed in the match as a pregnant Belair wearing a fake baby bump against others who worked as”Macho Man” Randy Savage, Roman Reigns, and Jeff Jarrett.The WWE star reacted to the match, calling it the best co
  
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• Logan Paul Details Recovery From Triceps Surgery

  09-06-2026 20:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This is what a day in the life of Logan Paul looks like following his triceps injury.The Maverick suffered a brutal injury at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24. At the event, Paul and Austin Theory put their World Tag Team Championship on the line against The Street Profits.During the match, Angelo Dawkins landed on Logan Paul during a dive, causing Paul’s triceps tendon to completely tear off the bone. Despite the setback, Paul managed
  
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• X-Men Star and WCW Wrestler Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

  09-06-2026 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  X-Men star and former WCW wrestler Tyler Mane has announced that he’s been diagnosed with breast cancer.Tyler Mane is known for playing Sabretooth in the first X-Men film in 2000 and for reprising his role for a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. He is a retired professional wrestler, having competed for WCW as Big Sky in the early ’90s. He has also worked for CMLL, UWF, AJPW, and NJPW.Mane recently took to Facebook to reveal that he
  
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• Chris Jericho Partners With Kokopi Koala NFT Community

  09-06-2026 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho is venturing into the NFT world with a new announcement.On X, the former AEW World Champion announced a collaboration with Canopy Creative Studios, a full-service Web3 and creative agency. The company’s flagship in-house digital brand and NFT collection is called Kokopi Koalas.“I’ve spent my career building communities around things people are passionate about. That’s exactly why I teamed up with @KokopiCanopy!! They’re buil
  
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• Cathy Kelley Addresses Potential WWE In-Ring Debut

  09-06-2026 19:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cathy Kelley addresses her potential in-ring debut.Recent months have seen Cathy Kelley become physically involved in some WWE segments. Most notably, a push from Liv Morgan to Stephanie Vaquer on WWE Raw sent Kelley crashing through the ring mat. With that in mind, fans have since speculated that Kelley may be looking to make an official in-ring debut.According to Kelley herself, a wrestling match may not be in the cards for her. She does, howev
  
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• Braun Strowman Tempted To Make Wrestling Return After Acclaimed WWE-Linked Match

  09-06-2026 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Braun Strowman recently admitted that a recent wrestling match makes him think about returning to the ring. While he has been enjoying life away from wrestling, one highly praised match reminded him why he fell in love with the business in the first place.Strowman revealed that he is open to wrestling again if the right offer comes along. He even names Oba Femi as a potential opponent. Strowman last wrestled for WWE in April 2025. His performer contract expires
  
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• TNA Star Reacts To Contract Rumors

  09-06-2026 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  George Iceman, the Concierge of the Elegance Brand faction in TNA, reacts to rumors surrounding his contract with the promotion.Mike Gilbert of the Mike & JD Show recently reported that George Iceman’s TNA contract is coming up soon. He also speculated what it means for the Elegance Brand’s future. While he didn’t respond to him directly, Iceman took to X/Twitter to subtly address the rumors.He promoted the upcoming Slammiversary pay-per-view, saying everyone in TNA is wor
  
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• Pat McAfee Negotiating Massive $60M Contract Extension With ESPN — Report

  09-06-2026 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pat McAfee is reportedly negotiating a $60 million deal to stay with ESPN.According to The Athletic, Pat McAfee is negotiating a new contract extension with ESPN. If finalized, he could be on air even more and earn between $60 million and $65 million per year. The 39-year-old has two years left on his current contract, which pays him close to $30 million annually.It is divided between a licensing deal for The Pat McAfee Show and what ESPN pays him for h
  
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• WWE Legend Admits He Never Expected His Character To Last This Long

  09-06-2026 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Kane recently reflected on the longevity of his iconic character. Kane is one of WWE’s most recognizable characters. Debuting in 1997 as The Undertaker’s half-brother, he went on to win multiple world championships and remain a key part of WWE programming for more than two decades.Looking back, the WWE Hall of Famer admits he never really thought about how long the character would survive.Speaking on Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker
  
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• Donald Trump Says New York Still Loves Him After Being Booed at Knicks NBA Finals Game

  09-06-2026 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Donald Trump declares New York City loves him despite being booed loudly at the NBA Finals.Fans met US President Donald Trump with a chorus of boos when he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Trump, the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, showed up as the guest of James Dolan, the Knicks owner and his longtime friend, who made significant donations to his presidential campaigns.Fan
  
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• Cathy Kelley Reveals How Paul Heyman’s Advice Changed Her Appearance

  09-06-2026 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Cathy Kelley reveals a pretty detail-oriented piece of advice Paul Heyman gave her.Speaking on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley was asked about the biggest lessons she learned from Hall of Famer Paul Heyman. While there are so many she can recall, Kelley remembered a moment when Heyman asked her to get rid of her bangs/fringe haircut, saying that combining it with glasses hid her eyes and prevented the camera fro
  
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• Danhausen Reacts After Knicks’ Win Streak Ends With Him in Attendance at NBA Finals

  09-06-2026 16:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For the first time since the NBA playoffs’ first round, the New York Knicks lost a game. WWE star Danhausen, however, is making it clear that it wasn’t his fault.On Monday night, the Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs in game three of the NBA Finals, with the New York team heading in on a 13-game win streak, including a 2-0 series lead. This streak was due in part to Danhausen, who famously “cursed,” then “uncursed” th
  
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• Vince McMahon Avoids Trial That Could Have Exposed Sensitive Documents

  09-06-2026 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon reached a settlement in a major shareholder lawsuit. The agreement ends the case and prevents a scheduled trial, which could have revealed more details about WWE’s merger with UFC.McMahon and several WWE executives faced a class-action lawsuit from shareholders. The case challenged WWE’s merger with UFC. The shareholders claimed McMahon influenced the process. They alleged he favored Endeavor’s offer and that other potential b
  
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• Sol Ruca Has A Major Goal For WWE Title Reign

  09-06-2026 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sol Ruca is currently enjoying her reign as WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. She isn’t getting comfortable, though, and has her eyes on a future goal.Speaking to TMZ Sports, Ruca opened up about her current reign as Women’s Intercontinental Champion. The star, who beat Becky Lynch at Clash in Italy, said that even though she’s the champion now, she has a major milestone on her mind.“I want them to think that I’ve had the best Interconti
  
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• WWE’s Booker T Responds To Claims That He Hates AEW

  09-06-2026 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has addressed claims that he hates AEW. The wrestling veteran recently responded to the criticism and rejected the idea, explaining that people often confuse criticism with hatred.During a recent Q&A episode of Booker T Mailbag, the WWE Hall of Famer was asked a very blunt question about why he hates AEW. Booker T did not back down when answering this hot-button question.“Why do you hate AEW?’ Why would somebody make a statement like t
  
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• WWE Headquarters Flag Starts Fire and Massive Power Outages

  09-06-2026 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A large American flag from WWE headquarters reportedly caused widespread power outages in Connecticut after a weekend storm. Officials say strong winds ripped the flag from the building, sending it into nearby power lines and leaving thousands without electricity.According to the Stamford Advocate, strong winds tore a large American flag from WWE headquarters on Saturday night. The flag flew into nearby power lines, and it became tangled in high-vol
  
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• AJ Styles Says WrestleMania 40 Altercation With LA Knight Was ‘Not What I Wanted’

  09-06-2026 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles has reflected on his altercation with LA Knight during WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend.Ahead of WrestleMania 40, Styles and Knight brawled during WWE media day. The incident drew major attention. Many fans believed it was staged to promote their upcoming match. Recently, Knight discussed the incident.He revealed that Styles threw a stool during their media appearances. Knight reacted immediately. The situation quickly escalated into a fight. Security eventually in
  
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• WWE Reschedules Money In The Bank For Third Time Due To Broadcast Issue — REPORT

  09-06-2026 15:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has changed the date for Money in the Bank once again. The premium live event now takes place on October 10 in New Orleans. It marks the third scheduled date for the show. A new report has now revealed why WWE made the change.WWE originally scheduled Money in the Bank for August 29. The company later moved it to September 6. Now, WWE has pushed the event back once more. The show is currently set for October 10.Following the announcement, WWE also confirmed a Sunday Night’s Main Event
  
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• Former TNA Star Expected To Join WWE Or AEW Following Release

  09-06-2026 15:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former TNA star Steve Maclin is officially done with the company. His next move could be significant.TNA Wrestling announced the releases of Maclin and Knockout Myla Grace. The company thanked both stars and wished them well. Soon after the announcement, Maclin confirmed the news on X, formerly known as, Twitter. He revealed that he had requested his release the previous week.“Last week I requested my release from TNA,” Maclin wrote. “I put my blood, sweat, and tears into ever
  
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• Road Dogg Opens Up About His WWE Departure

  09-06-2026 15:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg recently opened up about his departure from WWE. The veteran had worked behind the scenes for years. His run began in 2014 and by early 2025, he was serving as co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown.In March 2026, reports emerged that Road Dogg had exited WWE despite the company doing well. However, he felt something was missing.Road Dogg explains why he left WWESpeaking on Busted Open Radio, Road Dogg admits he still loves professional wrestling, but felt
  
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• WWE Star Cathy Kelley Reveals Autism Diagnosis

  09-06-2026 15:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cathy Kelley revealed a recent autism diagnosis while explaining how she handles appearing in front of the camera.
  WWE on-air personality Cathy Kelley recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet, where she revealed the health update. Kelley also noted how the diagnosis might change some of the interactions or relationships she might have.
  “I think it’s just a different side to me. I was recently diagnosed with autism, and I recognize that it c
  
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• Brooke Hogan Isn’t Buying Official Details In Hulk Hogan’s Death Investigation

  09-06-2026 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nearly a year after the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, the investigation into his passing has officially come to a close. Authorities ruled that Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) died of natural causes and found no evidence of criminal activity.However, Hogan’s daughter, Brooke Hogan, says she still has concerns about the handling of the investigation. Moreover, she believes several questions remain unanswered.Brooke Hogan points out inconsistencies in Hulk Hogan&
  
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• Former WWE Star Went Off Script After Vince McMahon’s Promo Rewrite

  09-06-2026 05:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Ryback recently looked back on a memorable moment from his career. He revealed how a last-minute change forced him to throw away an entire promo script given by Vince McMahon, just minutes before RAW went live.The segment took place on the May 20, 2013 episode of RAW during his feud with John Cena. Ryback was ready to deliver a promo that he had previously prepared. But about 45 minutes before the show started, he went into McMahon’s office. McMahon inform
  
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• WATCH: LA Knight Forced to Redo Awkward WWE RAW Moment

  09-06-2026 04:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It seems like LA Knight can’t catch a break amid his ongoing botches. On the June 8 episode of WWE RAW, he had an awkward moment in the ring before he even got a chance to speak.The former United States Champion appeared on RAW ahead of his King of the Ring first-round match this Friday against Finn Balor, Royce Keys, and Jey Uso. While the segment eventually focused on his verbal exchange with Uso, one highlight-worthy mistake happened just after Knight’s entrance.
  
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