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• WWE Planning Major SummerSlam Role For Chad Gable — Report

  19-06-2026 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable could be in line for one of the biggest moments of his WWE career this summer, as a new report suggests there is growing support within the company to feature him prominently at SummerSlam 2026.The two-night premium live event is set for Aug. 1 and 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, creating a unique opportunity for one of WWE’s hometown stars.
  While no official plans have been announced, the discussion surrounding Gable appears to be gaining mom
  
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• WWE’s Pete Dunne Addresses Career Status After Indie Return

  20-06-2026 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pete Dunne recently reflected on his wrestling journey after making a rare indie return. He admitted that the last few years of his career have been a bit of a rollercoaster. However, he still believes he is one of the best wrestlers in the world.The former NXT UK Champion competed at Attack Pro Wrestling in Cardiff, Wales. Dunne defeated Leon Cage in a singles match. WWE approved the appearance and gave fans a chance to see Dunne wrestling as himself instead of his current mas
  
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• CM Punk’s Next TV Appearance Confirmed Amid WWE Absence

  20-06-2026 02:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk may still be absent from WWE television, but fans won’t have to wait much longer to see him back on screen in a different role.While speculation continues regarding Punk’s WWE return, the former world champion now has a confirmed appearance lined up for later this month.
  The announcement comes as questions continue to swirl about when the Second City Saint will resurface on WWE programming.CM Punk set for return to CFFC commentary teamCage Fury Fighting Cham
  
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• Sami Callihan Says TNA Made A Terrible Mistake Releasing Him

  20-06-2026 01:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Callihan has finally spoken about his TNA release, and he didn’t hold back when discussing how everything played out. Callihan believes the promotion has made a mistake by releasing him. He genuinely thought he was about to receive a creative position he had been chasing for years.TNA recently went through a restructuring process that led to several backstage departures. Two of the biggest names affected were longtime creative figure Tommy Dreamer and produ
  
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• WWE Cancels Upcoming SmackDown Taping in Ohio

  20-06-2026 01:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has reportedly made a significant change to its fall touring schedule. An upcoming episode of SmackDown is no longer set to take place at its previously announced location.The affected event was scheduled for September 4 at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.While the company has yet to publicly address the situation, fans who purchased tickets have already been notified that the show won’t move forward as planned.WWE SmackDown Cincinnati event pulled from scheduleAccording
  
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• The Rock Has Heartwarming Moment With Young Fan Who Beat Cancer

  19-06-2026 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock has shared a heartwarming interaction with a young fan who recently completed her cancer treatment journey.While promoting the upcoming live-action Moana film in Hawaii, Dwayne Johnson met a young girl named Micki, who proudly told him that she had “rang the bell” two months ago after completing a major phase of her cancer treatment.For cancer patients, ringing the bell is a symbolic tradition that marks the end of treatment or a
  
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• WWE Star Reveals Violent Past Relationship Led Her To Seek Therapy

  19-06-2026 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Michin recently opened up about seeking therapy following a violent relationship.Appearing on What’s Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon, the former Mia Yim explained that the experience had a profound impact on her life.“What led me go into therapy was it was a violent relationship and it was hard because like, it’s to the point now it’s been long enough and I’ve been doing therapy long enough where like everything happens for a reaso
  
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• Vince Russo Claims He Created the Double Meaning Behind TNA’s Name

  19-06-2026 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince Russo claims he came up with the name TNA and reveals the original double meaning behind it.Former WWE and WCW Head Writer Vince Russo recently spoke on Wrestling Epicenter to promote his new book, Total Nonstop Agony: The Rise and Fall of TNA Wrestling. He had also served as a creative writer for TNA during its inception in 2002, and he explained his original vision for the promotion.Vince Russo claimed that he came up with the name TNA, but said it was supposed to
  
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• TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Trey Miguel to New Contract

  19-06-2026 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trey Miguel has officially re-signed with TNA.TNA Wrestling confirmed the news on social media and noted that the announcement was first reported by Battleground Podcast.“TNA Wrestling confirmed today that Trey Miguel has re-signed with the company, as first reported by iHeartRadio’s Battleground podcast,” the company stated on its official website.Miguel’s return to TNA comes after a turbulent period in his career. He initially returned to the promotion
  
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• JCW’s Paige Collett Is Providing Hope By Overcoming Battle With CRPS

  19-06-2026 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Paige Collett wants to continue to inspire others as she navigates through the pro wrestling world.
  Collett, also known as Black Dahlia, was trained by former WWE stars Funaki and Rikishi. She currently works for Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and shared how JCW owner Violent J recruiting her stood out as such an iconic moment in her life.
  “JCW, it is pure lunacy in the best ways possible. Everyone is a big family and I’m really blessed to be here,” Collett said. “Last
  
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• WATCH: WWE NXT Star Goes Viral For Unbelievable Wristlock Counter

  19-06-2026 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE NXT star has gone viral over a unique wrist lock counter.Ahead of this past Tuesday’s episode of WWE NXT, Jessica Bogdanov/ The Unknown competed against Skylar Raye in a dark match. During the contest, Raye locked Bogdanov in a wrist lock. However, she escaped it with a unique counter, putting her gymnastics experience to good use.Bogdanov countered the wrist lock by lifting her left leg for a quick one-legged kick/push to change the angle and followed it up wi
  
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• The Rock Accused of Lying About Past MMA Career Claims

  19-06-2026 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans are calling out The Rock over past claims about a potential MMA career.The debate reignited after a fan shared a clip from an old interview between Dwayne Johnson and Joe Rogan. During the conversation, The Rock reflected on his early days in WWE and admitted there was a period when he questioned his future in professional wrestling.According to the former multi-time WWE Champion, the combination of low pay and negative crowd reactions led him to seriously
  
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• Kevin Nash Says CM Punk Is ‘Dialed In’ With Impressive New Physique

  19-06-2026 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend Kevin Nash praises CM Punk’s recent physical transformation.Speaking on the latest episode of his Kliq This podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash commented on CM Punk looking shredded in recent social media pictures. He spoke about wrestlers undereating on the road because training and finding proper nutrition while traveling is incredibly difficult.Kevin Nash also praised CM Punk for using his time off to fix his diet, work with a trainer, and improve his phys
  
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• Eric Andre Disses Roman Reigns After Movie Premiere Wardrobe Malfunction

  19-06-2026 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eric Andre acknowledged Roman Reigns, well, at least for a couple of seconds, after a red carpet wardrobe malfunction.Comedian Eric Andre showed up to the world premiere of Little Brother, starring himself and WWE legend John Cena, at the iconic Paris Theater in New York on June 18. He made a grand entrance in the classic green Porsche featured in the film, but ended up suffering an intentional wardrobe malfunction after his outfit got stuck
  
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• WWE Queen of the Ring Updates, TNA Departures & Re-Signings — Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up

  19-06-2026 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament continues. TNA confirms several departures and re-signings, and more.WWE Queen of the Ring UpdatesWith a world title match at WWE SummerSlam on the line, 16 women are competing in the 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament. As of this writing, only three remain.On the left side of the bracket, WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan secured a spot in the semi-finals by besting Chelsea Green, Alexa Bliss, and Becky Lynch in the openin
  
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• AEW’s Deonna Purrazzo Opens Up About Disturbing Fan Stalker Incident

  19-06-2026 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling’s Deonna Purrazzo has shared a frightening story about an alleged stalker while weighing in on a recent discussion about wrestler safety.The conversation began after a social media user commented on how fans can identify where wrestlers live through photos and videos that show houses in the background. In response, Jordynne Grace issued a blunt warning, writing: “Come to my house if you want. I have seven dogs and a gun.”Grace later expande
  
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• John Cena Saves Eric Andre After Wardrobe Malfunction at Movie Premiere

  19-06-2026 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena came to Eric Andre’s rescue after he suffered a wardrobe malfunction.Netflix hosted the world premiere of Little Brother, starring WWE legend John Cena and comedian Eric Andre, on Thursday night at the iconic Paris Theater in New York. Following the red carpet at The Plaza, Andre made an entrance in the classic green Porsche featured in the film.However, he suffered an intentional wardrobe malfunction as he stepped out of the vehic
  
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Calls Out Critics Attempting To Rewrite His Story

  19-06-2026 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes recently made a surprising comment about his legacy. The remarks came during a recent episode of What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes, featuring WWE Hall of Famer DDP.Rhodes reflected on his father Dusty Rhodes’ career. He also explained why he protects his story and why he believes nobody should rewrite his wrestling journey.During the podcast, he discussed a Gary Hart video. The clip focused on Dusty Rhodes’ wrestling
  
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• WWE Star Admits Sending Hate Mail To Stephanie McMahon As A Child

  19-06-2026 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon was one of WWE’s most hated on-screen villains for many years. Her authority figure character often drew strong reactions from fans, both inside arenas and outside WWE programming.One fan who strongly disliked McMahon’s character as a child was current WWE star Michin. Recently, she revealed that she once sent a hate letter to Stephanie McMahon.The story came up during an appearance on What’s Your Story? With Steph McMahon. During the conver
  
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• AEW’s Will Ospreay Reacts To Fan Backlash Over Wedding Night Remark On Dynamite

  19-06-2026 15:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW star Will Ospreay recently found himself at the center of fan backlash following a comment he made about his wife. The remark came during this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite, shortly after Ospreay returned following his wedding to fellow wrestler Alex Windsor.The comment quickly sparked discussion online. While many fans in attendance cheered the promo, others criticized the way Ospreay spoke about his wife.During AEW Dynamite, Tony Schiavone congratulated Ospreay on
  
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• Natalya Says NXT Star Hits Harder Than Any Woman She’s Faced In WWE

  19-06-2026 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE veteran Natalya recently made a surprising statement about NXT star Jaida Parker. According to Natalya, Parker hits harder than any woman she has faced during her WWE career.The comments came after their hard-hitting match on this week’s edition of NXT. The rivalry between the two stars had been building for several weeks before finally exploding inside the ring.The match earned praise from fans for its intensity and hard-hitting action. In the end, Natalya picked up
  
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• Former WWE Star Zelina Vega Called Out By Popular Streamer For Wrestling Match

  19-06-2026 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Popular streamer Cinna recently called out former WWE star Zelina Vega for a wrestling match. The challenge happened during a recent appearance on The Deji Show.Cinna was asked who she would fight if given the chance. She first jokingly answered, “You,” when speaking to Deji. After being pushed to name someone, she eventually picked former WWE star Zelina Vega.During the interview, Cinna explained that she had trained with Vega before. She said she would love to wre
  
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• Dusty Rhodes Told WWE Hall Of Famer To Quit Wrestling Over Self Doubt

  19-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page, also known as DDP, recently recalled a tough conversation with Dusty Rhodes that completely changed his career.Back in 1994, DDP was struggling with self-doubt and believed he would never reach the top of the professional wrestling business. At the time, DDP felt stuck in WCW despite working hard.Dusty Rhodes told WWE Hall of Famer DDP To believe in himself or quitSpeaking on What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes, DDP remembered v
  
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• Layla Explains Why She’s Glad WWE’s Controversial ‘Piggy James’ Angle Happened

  19-06-2026 13:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Layla reveals her initial reaction to the controversial “Piggy James” angle.WWE aired a controversial segment on the November 20, 2009, episode of SmackDown, in which Layla and Michelle McCool gave Mickie James the nickname “Piggy James,” targeting her as overweight. James was visibly upset and teared up during the segment. It received massive backlash from fans, who blasted it for being mean-spirited and poorly conceived.During her
  
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• WWE’s Brie Bella Reveals Why She’s Boycotting SeaWorld

  19-06-2026 12:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella recently explained why she is supporting a boycott of SeaWorld. Through a new partnership with PETA, Bella used her platform. She raised awareness about the treatment of whales and dolphins in captivity.She is supporting a boycott of SeaWorld with PETA. The WWE Hall of Famer discussed the about the campaign and she said animals deserve better treatment and protection.Brie Bella explains why she is boycotting SeaWorldOn her YouTube channel, Brie Bell
  
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• Shawn Michaels Reveals Why He Refused To Join WWE SmackDown

  19-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Michaels was a known presence across WWE TV, but once revealed why he never showed up on SmackDown.
  During an interview with WWE while promoting the 2017 Christian comedy film The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, Michaels opened up about his second run with the company. Specifically, Michaels talked about why he refused to work on SmackDown broadcasts at the time.Michaels, a well-known born-again Christian, pointed out that SmackDown was taped on Tuesday nights at that time.
  
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• WWE Legend Once Hosted ESPN Speedboat Racing Championships

  19-06-2026 10:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend Miss Elizabeth is known for her work in the ring, but she had a whole other career that’s surfaced over the years.A video uploaded to YouTube that’s since gone viral showcases a boat racing championship event in Florida in 1993. The broadcast, which is being hosted by ESPN, actually features Miss Elizabeth, real name Elizabeth Hulette, as part of the show. She can be briefly seen throughout the broadcast, and is named as “Liz Hulette” in her s
  
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• TNA Star Questions Wrestling Media’s Focus on Releases Over Signings

  19-06-2026 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Wrestling has been making headlines for several weeks because of the multiple releases that happened this month. But according to AJ Francis, the wrestling media coverage has been far from balanced.TNA has undergone several roster and backstage changes in recent weeks as part of what the company described as a “workforce reduction” ahead of Slammiversary.Some of the biggest departures included Tommy Dreamer, who left the company after working both on-s
  
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• WWE Star Calls for Security Amid Concerns Over Home Address Leak

  19-06-2026 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jordynne Grace has become the latest WWE star to speak out about growing safety and privacy concerns. Her comments come as more wrestlers deal with home address leaks, stalking incidents, and unwanted visitors showing up at their homes.After a social media post sparked discussion about how easily fans can figure out where public figures live, Grace said security is becoming a necessity for people in the spotlight.Jordynne Grace’s Instagram video sparks discussion about fa
  
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• Former WWE Star Turned Down Return While Secretly Pregnant

  19-06-2026 04:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A former WWE Women’s Champion has revealed that an opportunity to return to the company slipped away several years ago due to a personal reason that fans didn’t know about at the time.Layla, who spent nearly a decade in WWE before retiring from in-ring competition in 2015, recently opened up about a comeback offer she received after stepping away from wrestling.
  While many former stars have returned for special appearances in recent years, Layla’s situation ca
  
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