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• WWE RAW Set for Earlier Start Time on August 24 Due to Double Taping

  18-08-2026 05:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Monday Night RAW will start earlier than usual next week as the company prepares for double taping on the same night in Ottawa, Ontario.During the August 17 episode of RAW, Michael Cole announced that next Monday’s show from the Canadian Tire Centre will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT on Netflix. This is a few hours earlier than RAW’s usual start time.August 24 WWE RAW gets an earlier start ahead of SmackDown tapingThe change is happening because WWE will ta
  
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• Roman Reigns Listed as Heel Internally by WWE After Brief Babyface Run — Report

  18-08-2026 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns is reportedly listed as a heel internally in WWE after a babyface run that lasted two years.False Finish reported the change in the reigning World Heavyweight Champion’s status. It comes after he looked more like the notorious version of himself from his original Bloodline run when he confronted Solo Sikoa on last night’s WWE RAW. He berated Sikoa for not falling in line and even ordered him to attack LA Knight during the segment.However, Solo Sikoa hit
  
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• Chad Gable Has Powerful Message for Rey Mysterio After WWE Raw Title Match

  18-08-2026 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable shares an emotional message after his match against Rey Mysterio on WWE RAW.Chad Gable defeated Penta to win the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam Night Two. His first title defense came against WWE Hall of Famer and AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio on the August 17, 2026, episode of RAW. The match took place after Gable offered Mysterio a title shot last week.The two superstars put on a classic match last night on RAW. After a hard-fought 13:14 min
  
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• WATCH: Jacob Fatu Leaves The Bloodline Behind After WWE RAW Goes Off the Air

  18-08-2026 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jacob Fatu left the Bloodline in the ring and went to the back by himself after WWE RAW went off the air.The main event segment of last night’s episode of WWE RAW saw Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu come down to the ring for the Usos to deliver Solo Sikoa to the OTC. Reigns berated Sikoa for not falling in line immediately after he beat him in Tribal Combat on the RAW Netflix premiere. Fatu attacked him, but the World Heavyweight Champion stopped the Samoan Werewolf, yelling
  
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• Former TNA Star Went Six Months Unpaid and Nearly Had Cops Called Over Sketchy Check

  18-08-2026 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former TNA star Grado recalls the time he went unpaid for six months before the promotion sent him a sketchy check.During his recent appearance on the My World with Jeff Jarrett podcast, Grado, who worked with TNA Wrestling from 2014 to 2018, shared a story. This was of him receiving a questionable check that nearly got the cops called on him. He recalled going unpaid for several months in the promotion.“So, at TNA, we would get checks. We would turn up to the TVs. This was probably about
  
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• Zilla Fatu Reveals Emotional Umaga Moment Right Before WWE NXT Debut

  18-08-2026 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zilla Fatu recalls feeling his father, Umaga’s, presence right before he made his WWE NXT debut.After months of speculation, Zilla Fatu made his WWE debut on last week’s episode of NXT. He attacked Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller during their match and stared down NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo, who was on commentary.He reflected on his debut while speaking with his trainer, WWE legend Booker T, on his Hall of Fame podcast. Zilla Fatu not
  
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• WWE Star Didn’t Watch Randy Orton Match for Months After Botched Finish

  18-08-2026 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Je’Von Evans says he didn’t watch his NXT match against Randy Orton, which ended in a botched finish, for months.Je’Von Evans faced 14-time WWE Champion Randy Orton in a special attraction match on the October 8, 2024, episode of NXT. The show took place in the Viper’s home state of Missouri. However, the finish of the contest didn’t go as planned due to a timing issue, which messed up Orton’s counter of Evans’ spinning spla
  
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• WWE Star Tried To Continue RAW Match Despite Head Collision Before Stoppage

  18-08-2026 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Je’Von Evans says he wanted to continue his match on RAW despite a head injury.Je’Von Evans took on El Grande Americano in a singles match. This was on the January 19, 2026, episode of WWE RAW. The masked superstar won the contest via referee’s decision after Evans suffered an injury. During his recent appearance on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, the Young OG explained why the bout had to be stopped.Je’Von Evans explained that he b
  
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• WWE Announces First NXT Tour of Canada in Seven Years

  18-08-2026 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT is heading to Canada for the first time in seven years.WWE has officially announced that three NXT live events will take place in Canada in October. It will be the developmental brand’s first tour of the country since February 2018.The WWE NXT live event schedule includes:
  Thursday, October 15 – Kitchener Memorial Auditorium – Kitchener, OntarioFriday, October 16 – Sudbury Community Center – Sudbury, OntarioSaturday, October 17 – Cent
  
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• Lyra Valkyria’s Booking on RAW Has WWE Fans Fuming

  18-08-2026 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lyra Valkyria’s recent WWE RAW booking has left fans frustrated. A few weeks ago, Valkyria turned heel for the first time in her career. She attacked Bayley after they failed to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship from Paige and Brie Bella.Since then, Valkyria has shown a darker and more aggressive side. Her new character initially excited fans when she confronted Sol Ruca on RAW last week. However, Valkyria suffered a clean loss to Ruca. The result has now le
  
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• Zilla Fatu Teases Explosive WWE Future After NXT Debut: ‘Buckle Up’

  18-08-2026 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT newcomer Zilla Fatu is teasing a big future after his debut.Fatu made his presence felt on WWE NXT last week. He attacked Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana during their No. 1 Contender’s Match. The match ended in a no-contest after Fatu entered the ring. His surprise attack immediately made an impact on the NXT roster.Fatu, who was trained by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T at Reality of Wrestling. Booker T praised Fatu following his WWE debut a
  
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• WATCH: The Rock Inducted as Disney Legend After Emily Blunt’s D23 Introduction

  18-08-2026 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend The Rock has officially been inducted as a Disney Legend. He received the prestigious honor during Disney’s D23 event.His Disney connection includes Jungle Cruise, Race to Witch Mountain, and the Moana franchise. Emily Blunt, Johnson’s Jungle Cruise and The Smashing Machine co-star, inducted him during the ceremony. She praised Johnson’s personality, talent, kindness, and Hollywood journey.Blunt jokingly called The Rock a “rulebreaking, mold-b
  
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• ‘So F—ing Tired’: Kevin Nash Blasts Critics of Triple H’s Donald Trump Photos

  18-08-2026 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash is tired of criticism which surrounds Triple H’s photos with U.S. President Donald Trump.Triple H has appeared alongside Trump on several occasions. Last year, Triple H visited Trump at White House. They supported bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test. The visit also created a viral wrestling moment when The Game performed his famous water-spitting gesture outside the White House.Kevin Nash addresses criticism of Triple H’s photos
  
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• Jon Moxley, Nigel McGuinness Headline AEW Continental Cup Quarterfinal Matchups

  18-08-2026 16:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness are set to be in action in the AEW Continental Cup quarterfinals. The Continental Challenge Cup is heating up fast as eight wrestlers have now reached the quarterfinals.Tony Schiavone and AEW President Tony Khan revealed the quarterfinal bracket on YouTube.AEW Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal matchups revealedOn AEW Dynamite, Nigel McGuinness will face Hechicero. Jay White will also battle Jon Moxley. McGuinness defeated Katsuyori Shibata i
  
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• Carmelo Hayes’ WWE Backstage Reputation Detailed — Report

  18-08-2026 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes may not be at the top of the WWE card right now. However, a new backstage report paints a much different picture of how he’s viewed within the company.According to Fightful Select, the former United States Champion continues to garner strong praise behind the scenes, even as questions remain about his position on television.Hayes has had an up-and-down run on the main roster in recent months. This has left some fans wondering where he truly stands.Neverthele
  
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• AEW Star Was Negotiating With WWE During All In 2023

  18-08-2026 05:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné has revealed that she was still negotiating with WWE when she attended AEW All In 2023 at Wembley Stadium.Looking back ahead of her AEW Women’s World Championship match at All In 2026, Moné shared how that visit ultimately changed her perspective, though the full story unfolded only after she arrived backstage.Writing in the latest edition of Moné Mag, Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks, explained that she accepted an invitation to atte
  
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• LA Knight Helps Solo Sikoa Turn on The Bloodline, Roman Reigns Attacked

  18-08-2026 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thanks to LA Knight, Solo Sikoa finally stood up to Roman Reigns and refused to follow his orders on the August 17 episode of WWE RAW.The final segment of the show started with Reigns and Jacob Fatu entering first. Reigns said he still had unfinished business with Sikoa and demanded that he be brought to him. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso then escorted Sikoa to the ring.Reigns then reminded Sikoa of their past. He brought up their Tribal Combat match from the RAW Netflix premiere, wher
  
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• Chad Gable Holds off Rey Mysterio to Keep Intercontinental Title on WWE RAW

  18-08-2026 04:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chad Gable cleared another major hurdle in his Intercontinental Championship reign by defeating WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio on the Aug. 17 episode of WWE RAW in Buffalo, New York.While the title remained around Gable’s waist, the journey to get there proved anything but straightforward, as Mysterio pushed the champion to his absolute limit.The contest marked Gable’s first major televised title defense since dethroning Penta at SummerSlam on Aug. 2.
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• Dragon Lee Advances in WWE Title Tournament, Keeps Roman Reigns in Sight

  18-08-2026 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dragon Lee moved one step closer to a World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns after defeating El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. on the August 17 episode of WWE RAW.The two wrestlers met in the first round of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament. With a future title opportunity on the line, both men put together a hard-fought match with plenty of big moves and close calls. In the end, Lee picked up the win by pinfall.Dragon Lee beats El
  
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• Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker to Define WWE’s Future at Sunday Night’s Main Event

  18-08-2026 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has officially locked in one of its biggest powerhouse clashes of the year after confirming Oba Femi will face Bron Breakker at Sunday Night’s Main Event on Sept. 6 in Atlanta.The announcement came during the Aug. 17 episode of Monday Night RAW, but not before tensions nearly boiled over inside the ring.With both men staking their claim as the future of WWE, it looked as though fans might get the showdown immediately.
  Instead, Paul Heyman stepped in before fis
  
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• Controversial Former Wrestler Says His WWE Past Cost Him a Major Job

  18-08-2026 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Marc Copani, best known to WWE fans as the controversial Muhammad Hassan, says a brief return to wrestling unexpectedly affected his life outside the ring.
  Speaking recently about his post-WWE career, Copani revealed that renewed attention surrounding his wrestling past cost him a major opportunity in education — just when it seemed he had the job all but pinned down.Appearing on Developmentally Speaking with Bryan Asbury, Copani reflected on balancing occasional wrestlin
  
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• Rey Fenix vs. El Fiscal: Who Advanced Toward Roman Reigns’ WWE Title?

  18-08-2026 03:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the August 17 episode of WWE RAW, Rey Fenix faced El Fiscal in a quarterfinal match in the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament. With a title opportunity on the line, both wrestlers put on a fast-paced match.In the end, Fenix picked up the win and advanced to the semifinals, keeping his hopes of facing Roman Reigns alive.Rey Fenix advances toward a potential Roman Reigns match after WWE RAW victoryThe match started with both men taking their time
  
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• CM Punk ‘Took a bit of an L’ With Kevin Owens Weight Jab, Says Ex-WWE Champion

  18-08-2026 03:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk and Kevin Owens’ war of words has become one of WWE’s most personal rivalries in recent weeks, but one former WWE Champion believes Punk may have crossed the wrong line.Speaking after the latest SmackDown, Raj Dhesi, formerly known as Jinder Mahal, questioned whether targeting Owens’ physique was the right move as their Undisputed WWE Championship clash draws closer.The Aug. 14 edition of SmackDown featured another heated face-to-face between Punk and
  
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• Je’Von Evans Finally Fights Back as Big Cass’ RAW Assault Escalates

  18-08-2026 03:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Je’Von Evans refused to back down after another attack from Big Cass on the August 17 episode of WWE RAW. However, the Young OG still ended the night taking another beating from the seven-foot giant.Evans came to call out Cass, ignoring Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, who had come out earlier with their own issues. That triggered some back-and-forth and led to an impromptu match against JD McDonagh.Evans took control of the match initially. However, Dominik Mysterio soo
  
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• Zilla Fatu Put on Notice by Cruz Montana Ahead of WWE NXT

  18-08-2026 03:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cruz Montana isn’t letting last week’s shocking interruption slide. Ahead of the Aug. 18 episode of WWE NXT, Montana has publicly called out the recently debuted Zilla Fatu, signaling that their rivalry may be about to move from social media to the ring.The confrontation comes after Fatu’s surprise arrival derailed one of the biggest matches on last week’s show.
  While first impressions matter, Fatu’s debut also left a target on his back — and Montana is ready
  
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• Janel Grant Says She Suffered Concussion, Memory Loss After Fall at Home

  18-08-2026 03:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant has spoken about a scary accident that left her hospitalized with a concussion, broken ribs, and a hemorrhage. The former WWE employee said she suffered memory loss after the fall and only learned how serious her injuries were after getting to the hospital.Grant’s 2024 lawsuit against Vince McMahon eventually led to his resignation from WWE. Looking back at the accident, she said she believes things could have turned out much worse if it had happened a year or
  
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• Triple H’s Involvement Made Working With Chyna a ‘Nightmare,’ Says Ex-WWE Star

  18-08-2026 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Stevie Richards has opened up about the backstage challenges of working with Chyna. He claimed the biggest obstacle wasn’t the WWE Hall of Famer herself but the political environment surrounding her.Speaking on Episode 110 of The Stevie Richards Show, Richards explained why collaborating with one of WWE’s biggest stars required far more than simply planning a match.According to Richards, Chyna’s position and Triple H’s influence meant eve
  
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• AEW’s Mercedes Moné Needed Therapy To Stop Blaming Willow Nightingale for Injury

  18-08-2026 02:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné has opened up about the toll of the injury she suffered against Willow Nightingale in 2023. She admitted that it took a lot of therapy for her to stop blaming Nightingale for what happened.The incident took place in May 2023 at NJPW’s Resurgence event. Moné faced Nightingale in the tournament final to crown the first-ever NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion.During the match, Moné suffered a serious ankle and foot injury. This threw a wren
  
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• Ex-Indie Star Reaffirms AEW Signing, Still Wants To ‘Earn’ All-Elite Graphic

  18-08-2026 02:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Viva Van has once again cleared up her AEW signing status, revealing that she has been with the company since 2024. Despite that, she has never received the usual “All Elite” graphic that AEW often uses to announce new signings.Van’s status has confused some fans because AEW never officially announced her signing in the usual way. However, she has now explained that there is a reason she has not received the graphic yet.Viva Van explains what earning her place in AEW meansVan
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Review, Grades, Card For Aug 17

  18-08-2026 00:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE Raw results for tonight include a battle of former Women’s Intercontinental Champions when Sol Ruca clashes with Lyra Valkyria, Rey Mysterio challenges Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship, the World Heavyweight Title #1 Contender Tournament first round continues when Rey Fenix takes on El Fiscal and Dragon Lee battles El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., and Jey Uso delivers Solo Sikoa to World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Here’s our review and grades for
  
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