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• WWE Reportedly In Talks For New Weekly Show To Air On Facebook Live, How It Could Potentially Affect Current WWE Programming

  21-11-2017 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
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  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting WWE is in discussions with Facebook to create a weekly series that would potentially air on Facebook Live.
  According to the report, WWE would look to launch the series in January, and it would air live on Facebook after WWE Smackdown Live each Tuesday night. This would likely mean 205 Live would not air live any more, and the new series would feature RAW and Smackdown stars fighting for brand supremacy.
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• Former WWE Star Learned He Was Winning the World Title 2 Hours Before the Match

  10-07-2026 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Great Khali recently revealed when WWE told him about winning the World Heavyweight Championship. The WWE Hall of Famer said he found out only two hours before the match.Back in 2007, Edge vacated the WWE World Heavyweight Championship because of injury. WWE held a 20-man battle royal on SmackDown in which Khali eliminated Batista and Kane to win the title for the first and only time in his career.The Great Khali found out about his WWE title win just hours beforeSpeaking o
  
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• Vince McMahon Tried To Kill Former WWE Champion’s Character After He Considered Leaving

  10-07-2026 22:20 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Great Khali recently claimed Vince McMahon changed his WWE character after learning he wanted to leave the company. The Hall of Famer alleged WWE turned him from a dominant monster into a comedy act to weaken his character.The Great Khali believes Vince McMahon tried to kill his characterSpeaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Khali said, “I just say ‘I don’t want to work more in WWE.’ After WWE found out, he thinking, ‘Khali want to leave. H
  
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• The Rock Lands New Movie Role as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia

  10-07-2026 22:14 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Rock has landed a major new movie role. The WWE legend will star in and produce the upcoming action-drama Free Byrd, directed by Academy Award nominee Greg Kwedar.Variety has confirmed Kwedar will direct the film and rewrite the screenplay. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity will produce the project alongside Seven Bucks Productions, Fifth Season, Ethos, and producer Gil Netter.What is Dwayne Johnson’s new movie Free Byrd about?The Rock will play a Las
  
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• Backstage Update on Why Oba Femi Turned Down His WWE Title Shot

  10-07-2026 22:05 via wrestlezone.com
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  Oba Femi won the 2026 King of the Ring tournament, which earned him a world title match at WWE SummerSlam. However, he gave up that opportunity on WWE RAW.Femi shocked WWE fans after turning down his guaranteed world title match. The King of the Ring winner instead chose Brock Lesnar for a Hell in a Cell match. The decision surprised many fans watching the show. Many fans have wondered why WWE booked the title shot this way.WWE reportedly always planned for Oba Femi to reject h
  
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• Karen Jarrett Says Jeff Jarrett Tried To Save Her Marriage to Kurt Angle During TNA Run

  10-07-2026 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karen Jarrett recently opened up about the end of her marriage to Kurt Angle during TNA Wrestling. The comments appear in the upcoming Dark Side of the Ring episode covering Jeff Jarrett and the early years of TNA.The episode’s teaser also features Jeff Jarrett, who recalls trying to help save Karen and Kurt’s marriage before their relationship eventually began.Karen Jarrett reveals Jeff Jarrett urged her to stay with Kurt AngleKaren Jarrett said the
  
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• Former WWE Champion Reveals Scrapped Plan To Regain Gold at WrestleMania 38

  10-07-2026 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E recently revealed WWE had very different plans for his WWE Championship reign before WrestleMania 38. The former champion said he was originally set to lose the title to Seth Rollins before winning it back at WWE WrestleMania 38.However, those plans completely changed after several creative changes and other unforeseen events.Big E reveals WWE’s original WrestleMania 38 championship planSpeaking with Sam Roberts, Big E said WWE initially planned for him to face Seth
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Reveals Why His Historic WWE Feud With Chyna Worked

  10-07-2026 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Jarrett and Chyna shared one of WWE’s most memorable rivalries during the Attitude Era. Back in 1999, Jarrett dropped the Intercontinental Championship to Chyna in his final WWF match before leaving for WCW.The historic title change made Chyna the first and only woman to win the Intercontinental Championship. Years later, Jarrett explained why the storyline connected so well with fans and still gets remembered today.Jeff Jarrett explains why his WWE f
  
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• Andrade’s Latest AEW Ringside Kiss Guest Makes Her Intentions Clear

  10-07-2026 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Andrade‘s ringside interaction on AEW Dynamite quickly caught fans’ attention last month. The woman involved, Emily Jaye, has now addressed the viral moment and admitted she would not mind hearing from the AEW star again.The moment happened during Andrade’s match against DK Vandu, when Jaye kissed him on the cheek before taking a selfie at ringside.Emily Jaye responds to her viral AEW moment with AndradeSpeaking with Muscle Man Malcolm, Emily Jaye was asked ab
  
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• Former WWE Champion Sees Bigger Story Behind Sami Zayn’s Nine-Day Title Reign

  10-07-2026 20:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion AJ Styles sees a bigger story behind Sami Zayn’s nine-day title reign.Styles recently addressed Sami Zayn dropping the Undisputed WWE Championship to CM Punk on a recent episode of his Phenomenally Retro Podcast. He said he believes Zayn’s short title reign might lead to a character change for him and a three-way match for the title against Punk and Cody Rhodes. Accordingly, he urged people to remain patient and let the story unfold.&ldq
  
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• WWE Star Says CM Punk Was Nothing Like the Stories He’d Heard After Meeting Him

  10-07-2026 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s Finn Balor says CM Punk is actually a nice guy behind the scenes.Inaugural WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor was the latest guest on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast. During the conversation, he discussed his two matches against CM Punk earlier this year, especially the one on the January 19 episode of RAW in Belfast, Ireland. He noted that it was one of the proudest and most emotional moments of his career because it took place in his home country, wit
  
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• WWE Star Went Temporarily Blind After Super ShowDown Match in Saudi Arabia

  10-07-2026 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A WWE star has said that he was temporarily blinded after his match at Super ShowDown 2019.During his recent appearance on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Finn Balor looked back at his match against Andrade at WWE Super ShowDown 2019 in Saudi Arabia. He wrestled as the Demon King at the event and recalled getting painted with a different body paint since the regular one contained alcohol, which is banned in the country.Although he had concerns, the makeup artist reass
  
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• Jim Ross Confirms He’ll Undergo ‘Brain Surgery’ in Health Update

  10-07-2026 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW‘s Jim Ross has revealed that he’s set to undergo brain surgery.WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW commentator Jim Ross has been dealing with several health issues as of late. He recently had an extended hospital stay and suffered a serious fall. The legend also revealed that he’s getting tested for possible dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.Ross provided an update on his health while speaking on the latest episode of his Grilling JR podcast, revealing
  
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• WWE Refiles Trademark for Randy Orton’s RKO After Initial Rejection

  10-07-2026 20:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is trying again to trademark Randy Orton‘s famous RKO. The company has made a new filing after its previous attempt failed.The company filed the application in November 2024, and the USPTO issued that decision in January 2026, although WWE later received extra time to respond or appeal. The application covers wrestling performances and entertainment-related services.Why WWE refiled the RKO trademarkThe earlier filing was rejected due to conflict with the historic Holl
  
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• Taylor Swift Made WWE Hall of Famer Break One Food Rule

  10-07-2026 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett recently shared an interesting story about Taylor Swift. The WWE Hall of Famer recalled one unforgettable family memory. Jeff Jarrett and Taylor Swift have been good friends for several years. Swift also supported the Jarrett family during difficult times. She spent time with his daughters after Jill Jarrett battled cancer.Taylor Swift’s cookies made WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett break his chocolate ruleNow, Jarrett has shared another Swift
  
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• Retired WWE Hall Of Famer Sets Conditions For Potential Return

  10-07-2026 12:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Great Khali has officially retired from professional wrestling. However, he hasn’t completely closed the door on his WWE return. The WWE Hall of Famer recently confirmed his in-ring career is over. Still, he said, a one-time appearance could still happen.The Great Khali reveals what could bring him back to WWESpeaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Khali said, “Yeah, I retired.” When asked about returning for the Royal Rumble, he replied, “Never kn
  
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• WWE Couple Going Strong Despite Wrestling’s Most Common Relationship Challenge

  10-07-2026 12:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Damian Priest recently opened up about his relationship. The former world champion shared why things work with Lola Vice. Despite WWE’s hectic schedule, the couple continues going strong together.WWE star Damian Priest explains why his relationship with Lola Vice worksDamian Priest recently appeared on the Chris D Comedy YouTube channel. He discussed balancing wrestling with his personal life. Priest was asked about traveling with his girlfriend. He admitted thei
  
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• WWE’s Paul Heyman’s Son Lands Major New Role

  10-07-2026 12:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman’s son, Jacob Heyman, has reached a major career milestone. The WWE Hall of Famer’s son recently made his directorial debut.Jacob Heyman launches new show on HeymanHustleTVJacob Heyman directed the first episode of “What’s YOUR Hustle?” on HeymanHustleTV. The debut episode follows rapper Lord Sko through a busy day in Washington Heights, New York City. The episode shows Lord Sko chasing his hip-hop dreams.It features his SiriusXM intervi
  
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• Lady Frost Says She’s Coming for the ‘Top Spot’ in MLW

  10-07-2026 12:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lady Frost is coming for the top spot in MLW and the indies.Following her exit from AEW, Lady Frost has begun a new chapter in her career, filled with fresh goals and scenery. During an interview with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay, she laid out her ambitions for both the indie scene and her new home, Major League Wrestling.Within MLW, Frost has one big thing on her mind: the MLW Women’s World Championship, currently held by Shotzi Blackheart. According to Frost, though, th
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Explains Why Sami Zayn’s RAW Title Loss Made Sense

  10-07-2026 11:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently justified Sami Zayn‘s abrupt title loss on WWE RAW.Sami Zayn’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion came to an end after just nine days. However, despite the outcry from fans and Zayn himself, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray says the title change makes sense.“In the game of chess that is pro wrestling, there are certain pieces on a chess board that you only bring out when absolutely necessary,” Ray said on Busted Open. &ldquo
  
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• Tony Khan Reveals Injuries Forced Changes to Original AEW Forbidden Door Plans

  10-07-2026 11:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan has revealed that changes were made to the Forbidden Door PPV due to injury.As usual, Forbidden Door showcased a myriad of talents from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM. Still, some were noticeably left off the card.According to AEW CEO Tony Khan, this was the result of untimely injuries.“There were plans to use Callum Newman and the United Empire. When Callum Newman got injured, they held him back from the show. So that was a major change, and we made the best of t
  
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• AEW Star Says She Won $10K And Ended Up With A Stripper On Her Lap

  10-07-2026 11:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW’s Beach Break featured plenty of memorable moments this week. One of them came from AEW Women’s Champion Thekla during commentary.Thekla makes surprising casino confession on AEW DynamiteAEW held its special Beach Break edition in Clearwater, Florida. During the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match between Athena, Maya World, and Willow Nightangle. Thekla joined the commentary team while the action continued in the ring.While talking about casinos, Thekla made an
  
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• Released WWE Star Was Thrown Onto LFG Just Two Weeks After Signing

  10-07-2026 11:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sirena Linton has looked back on her fast-paced journey in WWE.Seasons 1 and 2 of WWE LFG saw developing wrestlers compete for a spot on the WWE NXT roster. According to former LFG contestant Sirena Linton, her personal wrestling ability was still in its infancy stage when WWE thrust her onto the show for Season 1.“I, walking in the doors of WWE, was thrown onto the show Legends and Future Greats on A&E literally two weeks into me starting at the company,” Linto
  
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• Former TNA Star Claims Low Pay Under Dixie Carter Forced Knockouts Into Second Jobs

  10-07-2026 11:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former Knockouts Champion Awesome Kong recently reflected on receiving low pay under then-TNA President Dixie Carter.Season seven of Dark Side of the Ring kicked off on Tuesday night with an episode covering the history of TNA Wrestling and its co-founder Jeff Jarrett. During the episode, former TNA star Awesome Kong looked back at the financial challenges faced by the Knockouts division during the company’s early years. At the time, Dixie Carter led TNA as its Pre
  
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• Sami Zayn Breaks Down Backstage After Losing WWE Title to CM Punk

  10-07-2026 11:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn broke down backstage after his world title loss in the WWE Raw main event.CM Punk ended this week’s Raw episode in celebration after he dethroned Sami Zayn as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Zayn, on the other hand, left the show titleless after a mere nine-day reign, and as seen on a social media video, he’s not taking it well.“I have a question,” Zayn said while walking around backstage. “How is that after 24 years of crawling and inching
  
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• Karen Jarrett Baffled By WWE Hall Of Famer’s Praise For Dixie Carter

  10-07-2026 10:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karen Jarrett reacted after hearing Eric Bischoff’s latest comments. The WWE Hall of Famer surprisingly praised former TNA President Dixie Carter. Jarrett and Carter shared major backstage issues during their time in TNA. Their problems mostly came from power struggles and very different management styles.Karen Jarrett questions Eric Bischoff’s praise for Dixie CarterSpeaking on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff discussed Dixie Carter’s wrestling legacy.
  
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• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Allegedly Had Assistant Carry His Sneakers Backstage During WWE Visit

  10-07-2026 06:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sean “Diddy” Combs made several memorable appearances in WWE over the years, but former WWE Superstar Chris Masters says the rapper wasn’t very popular backstage.Diddy performed at WWE Tribute to the Troops in 2010 before returning for WrestleMania 28 in 2012, where he introduced Machine Gun Kelly. A year later, he performed at WrestleMania 29, and his song Coming Home was one of the event’s official theme songs. Diddy also appeared on RAW in 2016 to hel
  
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• WWE Releases $2,000 Championship Replica For Fans

  10-07-2026 06:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released one of its most expensive replica titles. The company unveiled the new Crown Jewel Championship replica.Replica WWE title belts remain popular among wrestling fans everywhere. Most replicas usually cost around $500 to $600. This latest championship costs much more than those. The official Crown Jewel Men’s Championship replica is priced at $2,000. It features heavy rhinestones and detailed championship side plates. It also included a custom carrying bag.C
  
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• AEW’s Bryan Danielson Credited For Pushing Former WWE Champion’s Singles Run

  10-07-2026 06:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion Big E recently revealed Bryan Danielson played a major role in his singles push. He credited the current AEW star for helping change his WWE career. Back in 2020, Danielson was part of WWE’s SmackDown creative team while still wrestling. During that time, several stars received major opportunities, including Big E.How Bryan Danielson helped Big E’s singles WWE careerSpeaking with Westwood One Sports, Big E said, “For the longest time, I did
  
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• WWE’s Maxxine Dupri Explains Actions Following Viral RAW Kiss With Austin Theory

  10-07-2026 05:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Maxxine Dupri has broken her silence after one of the most talked-about moments from the July 6 edition of WWE RAW.
  Following her shocking betrayal, alliance with The Vision, and kiss with Austin Theory, Dupri has now explained why she believes the move was the right one.The former Alpha Academy member insists her decision wasn’t about revenge — it was about finally putting herself first after months of frustration.Maxxine Dupri says joining The Vision was about cho
  
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