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• WWE Pulls Trick Williams T-Shirt After Fan Backlash

  22-09-2026 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE removed a controversial Trick Williams T-shirt after severe fan backlash.On Monday, WWE released a T-shirt based on Trick Williams’ “Lemon Pepper Steppers” catchphrase. It featured the United States Champion’s signature white boot, which was surrounded by several fried chicken wings.The concept appeared to reference lemon pepper wings. However, fans took to X/Twitter to accuse the design of being racist. A fan wrote, “That Trick Williams shirt
  
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• Unnamed Wrestling Promotion Had Talks With Paramount+ Before UFC Agreement — Report

  22-09-2026 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  A wrestling promotion reportedly negotiated with Paramount+ before the UFC deal.The path to Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery became clear on Monday after the company settled with California and 11 other states that filed an antitrust lawsuit to block the $110 billion deal.F4WOnline‘s Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez addressed the situation on the post-WWE RAW edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer noted that Paramount+ was negotiatin
  
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• UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern Open to WWE Career After MMA Retirement

  22-09-2026 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Mackenzie Dern says she’s open to joining WWE after retiring from MMA.Mackenzie Dern (17-5 MMA record, including 4-1 in UFC) is one of UFC’s biggest stars. She is also a jiu-jitsu specialist. Amid her successful run in the promotion, she’s considering a move to professional wrestling after retiring from mixed martial arts.Mackenzie Dern On Potentially Transitioning Into Professional WrestlingIn a recent interview with US Magazine, Mackenz
  
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• Janel Grant Says She Feels ‘Forgiveness’ Toward Vince McMahon After WWE Legal Battle

  22-09-2026 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE employee Janel Grant says she feels “forgiveness” towards Vince McMahon after years of legal battle.Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon in 2024. She was accusing him of physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Former WWE executive John Laurinaitis was also named in the case. However, Grant dropped him as a defendant after he reached a confidential settlement. Moreover, he agreed to cooperate and provide evidence for
  
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• Hollywood’s Neil Patrick Harris Says Liking WWE Was an Early Sign He Was Gay

  22-09-2026 17:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Neil Patrick Harris says secretly liking WWE when he was young was an early sign that he was going to be gay.Actor Neil Patrick Harris is well known for playing the titular role in Doogie Howser, M.D., and Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He publicly came out as gay in 2006, and married actor and chef David Burtka in 2014. While he previously attributed his relationship with actress Christine Taylor (from 1997 to 1998) to making him realize his true sexuality, it appear
  
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• WWE’s New Trick Williams Fried Chicken T-Shirt Sparks Major Fan Outrage

  22-09-2026 12:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s new Trick Williams merchandise has sparked criticism. Fans have questioned the design of his latest shirt. The new merchandise is based around Williams’ catchphrase, “Lemon Pepper Steppers.”The new t-shirt features Williams’ signature white wrestling boot. The boot is surrounded by several fried chicken wings. The phrase is also prominently displayed on the back. The boot and wings graphic appears across the front.While the concept seemingly
  
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• Surprising WWE Salary Revelations Emerge After Latest Roster Exits — Report

  22-09-2026 12:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s recent roster cuts have revealed surprising salary details, as some released wrestlers were reportedly earning significant money and some less. During a recent Fightful Select Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp discussed salaries.Reported salaries for recently released WWE stars come to lightSean Ross Sapp revealed that some released talents earned millions annually. However, some wrestlers were reportedly earning below expectations. Sapp said at least two released talents wer
  
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• WWE Talent Raises Backstage Concern Over Crown Jewel In Saudi Arabia — Report

  22-09-2026 12:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Crown Jewel is only weeks away from taking place some WWE talent are reportedly expressing concerns. WWE Crown Jewel is scheduled to return to Riyadh on November 7 taking place at the King Abdullah Financial District.With WWE WrestleMania 43 has also already been announced for Saudi Arabia. However, recent security developments have raised concerns backstage. Reports last week revealed Crown Jewel remains scheduled.A new U.S. travel advisory has reportedly sparked discussions within WWE. Th
  
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• TNA’s Absence From WWE NXT’s Dusty Rhodes Classic Finally Explained — Report

  22-09-2026 12:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE and TNA have signed a multi-year partnership. However, TNA stars were notably absent from the Dusty Rhodes Classic. This has raised questions about the two companies’ current relationship.Last week on WWE NXT, General Manager Robert Stone announced the tournament. He confirmed talents from RAW, SmackDown, NXT, AAAand EVOLVE would compete. However, TNA talent was not included this year.The ninth edition of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins this week. New reports have revealed th
  
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• Solo Sikoa’s Night Takes a Bizarre Turn After 946 Abduction as RAW Went off Air

  22-09-2026 12:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE United States Champion Solo Sikoa had a shocking night on RAW. He was scheduled for a Money in the Bank qualifier. He was set to face Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee.
  However, Sikoa never made it to the ring. 946 attacked him in the parking lot before his entrance. Then abducted Sikoa. The faction loaded him into their vehicle before driving away. While, The Usos and Jacob Fatu tried chasing after them.LA Knight also arrived during the chaos. Fatu claimed he had trie
  
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• WWE Star Returns to RAW In-Ring Action for First Time in Six Years

  22-09-2026 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  La Catalina is back in WWE RAW action, and the AAA Reina de Reinas Champion returned with a big opportunity on the line.The luchadora competed in the opening match of the September 21 episode of WWE RAW. Catalina entered a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match against Iyo Sky and Roxanne Perez. It was her first in-ring appearance on the red brand since her previous WWE run.La Catalina returns to WWE RAW for the first time since 2019Catalina first signed with WWE in 2
  
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• Former NXT Women’s Champion Officially Signs With RAW

  22-09-2026 05:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lola Vice has officially found her new home in WWE after the former NXT Women’s Champion signed with Monday Night Raw on the September 21, 2026 episode. However, her contract signing quickly turned into a confrontation that could give her an early rivalry on the red brand.Vice had been moving toward Raw since finishing her NXT run. After losing her NXT Women’s Championship rematch against Kendal Grey in an Underground match, WWE began airing vignettes in anticipatio
  
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• WWE Star Replaces Solo Sikoa After 946 Abduction & Wins MITB Qualifier

  22-09-2026 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Solo Sikoa’s night on WWE Raw took an unexpected turn when the 946 faction abducted him before his scheduled Money in the Bank qualifier. WWE then found a replacement — and the substitute made the most of a golden opportunity.Sikoa was scheduled to face Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee in a triple-threat qualifier on the September 21 episode of Raw. However, 946 attacked Sikoa backstage, threw him into the back of a car, and drove away, leaving the former Bloodline m
  
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• Bayley Returns to WWE Ring but Gets a Surprisingly Cold Reaction From Live Crowd

  22-09-2026 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bayley finally returned to the WWE ring on the September 21 episode of RAW against Lyra Valyria. However, her comeback match did not get the kind of reaction you might expect for a former women’s champion.It was Bayley’s first televised match since July. While the two had a good match, the live crowd was surprisingly quiet for large parts of it. That was especially noticeable because of the history between the two WWE stars and how heated their feud has become.Bayle
  
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• Roman Reigns’ Akuma & Cody Rhodes’ Guile Recreate Iconic Street Fighter Moves in TV Spot

  22-09-2026 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are bringing their WWE star power to the world of Street Fighter, and a new gameplay-comparison trailer gives fans a closer look at their characters.
  The footage puts the upcoming live-action movie’s action alongside the video game moves that inspired it.The newly released TV spot highlights several signature attacks recreated for the big screen. Among them are Rhodes’ Guile and Reigns’ Akuma, giving fans a chance to see how closel
  
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• CM Punk’s Money in the Bank Future Just Got Very Interesting — Report

  22-09-2026 04:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWEIt has been a few days since CM Punk lost the Undisputed WWE Championship, but he doesn’t look like he is going to the back of the line. Punk is still expected to have a major role at Money in the Bank, according to a new backstage update.The news comes at an interesting time for the Second City Saint. Punk is currently scheduled to compete for a spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match.CM Punk’s Money in the Bank plans take shape behind the scenesDurin
  
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• Oba Femi Makes Stunning Return & Gets Brutal Revenge on The Vision

  22-09-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi made his long-awaited return to WWE Raw on September 21, immediately making his presence felt after weeks away from television. The Ruler didn’t waste time reminding The Vision that unfinished business can prove dangerous.The segment began with Je’Von Evans taking on Bron Breakker in singles action. The match eventually descended into chaos when Austin Theory, Bronson Reed and the rest of The Vision interfered, prompting the referee to award Evans the win b
  
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• Dragon Lee’s WWE Future Takes a Major Turn Behind the Scenes — Report

  22-09-2026 03:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dragon Lee’s WWE contract situation appears to be heading toward an important crossroads, with a new report suggesting the company is keen to keep the high-flying star. However, there’s still one major piece of the puzzle that could determine where Lee goes next.According to WrestleVotes, WWE wants to re-sign Lee as his current deal approaches its expiration. The report points to his recent booking as evidence that the company continues to see him as an important pa
  
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• Jon Jones Says He Made the Call To Get Gable Steveson Out of the Cage at UFC 331

  22-09-2026 03:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Jones has finally addressed Gable Steveson’s sudden exit from the Octagon after his devastating loss at UFC 331.Steveson suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career on Saturday night in Los Angeles. The former Olympic gold medalist faced Sean Sharaf in just his second UFC fight. However, the highly anticipated heavyweight match lasted only 12 seconds.Sharaf landed a clean left hand that immediately knocked Steveson out cold, and after waking up, he immediat
  
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• Britt Baker’s AEW Status Gets Backstage Update After Rebel Heart Dynamite — Report

  22-09-2026 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Britt Baker’s AEW return appears to be more than a one-night affair. Following her first match for the company in nearly two years at the September 9 episode of Dynamite: Rebel Heart, a backstage update has shed light on what could be next for the former AEW Women’s World Champion.Baker returned to the ring alongside Hikaru Shida and Persephone, with the trio defeating Hyan, Maya World and Thunder Rosa in a six-woman tag team match.
  The bout marked Baker’s fir
  
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• Penta Makes His Roman Reigns Title Ambitions Clear as WWE Teases Bigger Push

  22-09-2026 03:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Penta isn’t ready to let his first WWE World Heavyweight Championship opportunity become a one-and-done affair. One week after narrowly losing to Roman Reigns in Mexico City, Penta made his intentions clear on the September 21 episode of Raw. Now, WWE may have added another clue about his direction.Penta opened the show by reflecting on the biggest night of his life. He admitted Reigns was the better man and said he respected “The OTC.” However, he made it cle
  
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• AJ Styles’ Post-WWE Podcast Folds After Just Seven Months

  22-09-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles’ The Phenomenally Retro Podcast has officially come to an end just seven months after it launched.The former WWE Champion retired from pro wrestling in January 2026 and soon made moves to conquer the podcasting world. Styles teamed up with Tony Giles in March to launch The Phenomenally Retro Podcast. The show was later renamed The AJ Styles Show. However, the project is now over, with Giles confirming that there will be no new episodes.AJ Styles’ Phenomena
  
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• Oba Femi Gets Big WWE Update Amid His Breakout 2026

  22-09-2026 02:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Oba Femi’s breakout year in WWE has taken another step forward, with the powerhouse receiving an important roster update on the company’s official website. The change gives The Ruler a clearer home as he continues to make his presence felt on Monday nights.Femi had been listed as a free agent since leaving NXT in January, despite appearing almost exclusively on Raw for much of 2026. That status has now changed. WWE’s roster page has officially listed him as a
  
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• WWE Worlds Collide Could Be Heading To YouTube Live After All — Report

  22-09-2026 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The broadcasting plans for WWE Worlds Collide: Chicago seem to have changed once again. A new report suggests the event may now stream live on YouTube this Saturday.Worlds Collide is scheduled for September 26 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. However, WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide have yet to officially confirm how fans will be able to watch the show. That has led to several updates in recent days, and the latest one points toward a live broadcast after all.WWE
  
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• Matt Riddle’s Parking Lot Match Draws Strong Defense From Wrestlers

  22-09-2026 02:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Riddle’s latest independent wrestling match at a parking lot has sparked a lot of reactions online. However, several wrestlers have pushed back against fans who saw it as a sign of the former WWE star’s downfall.The former WWE superstar was recently seen wrestling in a parking lot in front of a relatively small crowd. Footage from the match went viral on social media. The unusual setting became a talking point among fans. Riddle once regularly perfo
  
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• AEW Star Says In-Ring Return Is ‘Almost Impossible,’ but He Won’t Give Up

  22-09-2026 01:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kota Ibushi has admitted that an in-ring return currently looks “almost impossible” after undergoing another surgery on his injured leg. However, the AEW star hasn’t closed the door on his wrestling career.Ibushi recently underwent a second procedure to treat the femur injury that has kept him out of action for nearly a year. The surgery was successful, and he has recovered well enough to return to his daily life. However, the former IWGP World Heavyweight Cha
  
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• Ex-WWE Diva Says She Got John Cena-Level Website Clicks but Was Offered Less on New Contract

  22-09-2026 01:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maria Kanellis has revealed why she refused to sign a new WWE contract during her first run with the company.Kanellis originally joined WWE in 2004 and became one of the most recognizable Divas of the Ruthless Aggression era. She departed the company in 2010 after her contract expired and later returned in 2017.The former WWE star recently discussed her first departure during an appearance on Wrestling Life Hall of Fame. Kanellis recalled being on the road frequently while also
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Sept 21

  22-09-2026 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include Penta addressing his loss to Roman Reigns last week, Bayley battling Lyra Valkyria, and the Men’s and Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying matches continuing with Dragon Lee clashing with Solo Sikoa and Dominik Mysterio, and AAA Reina de Reinas Champion La Catalina clashing with The Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez and IYO SKY. Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from The Frost Bank Ce
  
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• Ex-WWE Star ‘Lucky To Be Alive’ After Suffering Collapsed Lung During Match

  21-09-2026 23:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Sunil Singh says he is “lucky to be alive” after suffering a collapsed lung during a recent independent wrestling match.Gurv Sihra, who competed as Sunil Singh in WWE alongside his brother Samir Singh (Harv Sihra), suffered the injury during a Pure Power Wrestling match in Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday night. The Bollywood Boyz were competing for the promotion’s tag team titles when the frightening incident occurred.The former WWE star conti
  
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• Jordynne Grace Earns Major Opportunity Outside WWE Amid TV Absence

  21-09-2026 23:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jordynne Grace has earned a major opportunity outside WWE while continuing to remain absent from weekly television.Grace recently made a surprise return to the bodybuilding stage at the 2026 IBFF Heart of Texas competition. She had secretly spent the previous four weeks preparing for the event, keeping the competition private until shortly before she took the stage.The WWE star ultimately finished second in her competition. Grace later revealed on X that the result also earned
  
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