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• WWE’s CM Punk Epically Trolls Kevin Nash Over Recent Criticism

  31-12-2025 14:45 via wrestlezone.com
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  CM Punk has no qualms about wrestling in a t-shirt. He also has no problem clapping back at Kevin Nash’s recent criticism of him.
  Kevin Nash recently drew attention when he said that CM Punk looked “done.” Nash was responding to a fan opinion that Punk should lose his title to Bron Breakker on the January 5, 2026 episode of WWE RAW on Netflix. During his assessment, Nash criticized Punk for wrestling in a t-shirt, which he said was a c
  
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• AJ Styles Explains Why a Dream Match With Shawn Michaels Didn’t Happen

  08-01-2026 14:14 via wrestlezone.com
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  AJ Styles opens up about the biggest “what if” moments of his career, explaining why a dream WWE match with Shawn Michaels never happened.Styles, who is expected to retire sometime this year, never had the chance to share the ring with Michaels, who officially retired in 2010. Although Michaels briefly returned for a tag team match at WWE Crown Jewel 2018, the match failed to impress.Fans often viewed Styles vs. Michaels as a dream match that felt perfect on paper b
  
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• Tony Khan Breaks Silence on Chris Jericho Amid WWE Return Speculation

  08-01-2026 14:13 via wrestlezone.com
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  AEW President Tony Khan has finally addressed ongoing speculation surrounding Chris Jericho’s future amid WWE return speculation.Speaking on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, Tony Khan was asked directly about Chris Jericho’s current status with AEW. In response, Khan made it clear just how important Jericho has been to the company since day one.“Well, first of all, I’m really grateful, when I talk about people that have been here from the
  
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• Logan Paul Signs Long-Term WWE Contract

  08-01-2026 14:11 via wrestlezone.com
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  Logan Paul is in WWE for the long haul.Paul announced he signed a new, long-term contract with WWE during the latest episode of his vlog. Paul said getting a full-time deal with WWE should silence his critics who try to insult him by saying he’s still a “part-timer.”“I actually just signed my official long-term contract with WWE seconds ago,” Logan Paul said, while holding a large iguana that ran in his backyard. “We
  
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• CM Punk Selfishly Has Two Big Names on His Acting Bucket List

  08-01-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has revealed two major names he hopes to work with on the big screen one day.Punk shared his thoughts during an appearance on My Mom’s Basement, where he was discussing the success of Zootopia 2. In the film, Punk voices one of the zebra buddy cops, Zebro Zebrowski, alongside WWE star Roman Reigns, who voices Zebro Zebraxton.During the conversation, Punk was asked whether he could see himself appearing in more movies alongside fellow
  
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• Kenny Omega’s Return & More Announced For AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage

  08-01-2026 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
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  Next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite is a big one, and when Maximum Carnage returns, so will Kenny Omega.During Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, it was confirmed that Omega will be returning yet again and likely going after MJF. In a vignette that played tonight, Omega said he’s been wondering what it would be like to challenge MJF, and what it would be like if he could become champion yet again.Speaking of MJF, he will be putting his newly
  
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• Andrade El Idolo Returns On AEW Dynamite

  08-01-2026 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
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  Andrade El Idolo is back yet again and has reminded everyone of his loyalty to the Don Callis Family.During Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Andrade El Idolo appeared for the first time since his initial return back in October. During a match that saw Jack Perry and The Young Bucks going up against The Demand, chaos broke out. The match came to an end with Perry and the Bucks winning, but Andrade appeared after.Following the match, Mark Davis and Jake
  
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• Young Bucks Return With Old School Gimmick On AEW Dynamite

  08-01-2026 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Young Bucks are back on AEW Dynamite.The second match of Dynamite this week saw ‘Jungle’ Jack Perry set for his trios tag team match against The Demand (Ricochet and Gates of Agony). Before Jack could enter the ring, familiar theme music blasted through the speakers as Matt and Nick Jackson made their in-ring return.The commentary team noted that the Young Bucks appeared to have returned to their old ways for the right reasons, largely thanks to Kenny Omega&rsqu
  
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• Update On Jay White’s AEW Status — Report

  08-01-2026 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  What is the latest on Jay White‘s AEW status?
  We saw Bang Bang Gang leader Jay White appear at Wrestle Kingdom 20 over the weekend to pay his respects to the retiring Hiroshi Tanahashi. White appeared to be in good spirits, which immediately led to fan speculation of a potential in-ring return at AEW.
  We have an update on White’s potential in-ring return, and unfortunately, it’s not a positive one.According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Sele
  
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• Former TNA Star Makes AEW Debut

  08-01-2026 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
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  This TNA talent just made his AEW debut.Ahead of tonight’s AEW Dynamite broadcast, Renee Paquette informed fans that JetSpeed, consisting of Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey, had been viciously attacked by “someone… or Something,” rendering them medically uncleared for trios tag team action later in the evening.The camera then cut to Ricochet and Don Callis as they debated with Renee whether the incident was the result of a bounty or a gentleman’s agr
  
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• AEW Star Defends Austin Theory From Recent Criticism

  08-01-2026 01:48 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE star Austin Theory recently faced some criticism at the hands of Bryan Alvarez, and two others have come to his defense.Speaking during a recent episode of his My World podcast (via WrestlingNews.co), Jeff Jarrett and Conrad Thompson came to Theory’s defense. Recently, Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez critiqued Theory’s performance after his reveal as the mysterious masked man. He said that Theory was simply “the problem” rather than going in
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Didn’t Believe The Rock Or John Cena Would ‘Make It’

  08-01-2026 01:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  This WWE Hall of Famer once doubted whether The Rock and John Cena had what it took to succeed in the business.The Rock and John Cena are two of the most successful WWE Superstars of all time. Their crossover appeal enabled both men to move on to bigger opportunities outside the ring. Cena had his official sendoff at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025.As for Dwayne Johnson, he is a global box office juggernaut and currently sits on the TKO Board of Directors. Th
  
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• CM Punk Photobombs Fan At The Gym

  08-01-2026 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
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  CM Punk recently flexed on a fan who was recording herself at the gym.TikTok user @juliannaace shared a video filmed at a gym that shows the WWE World Heavyweight Champion walking behind her before flexing his muscles in a lighthearted interaction.“POV CM Punk photobombs you,” the fan posted.CM Punk was also involved in a major match on WWE RAW this week. The Straight Edge Superstar defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker in the mai
  
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• Logan Paul Provides Update On Ridiculously Rare Pokémon Card Auction

  08-01-2026 01:34 via wrestlezone.com
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  Logan Paul shares a new update on the auction of his ultra-rare Pokémon card.The Maverick has put the Pikachu Illustrator card, one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles in the world, up for auction. Paul previously showcased the item during his WWE in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38.The Pokémon card also features a custom diamond necklace. In a recent update on X, Paul informed collectors about the auction before revealing the eye-opening winning bid for the it
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Reveals He Was Supposed To Be Part Of The nWo

  08-01-2026 01:27 via wrestlezone.com
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  This WWE Attitude Era name was once slated to join the nWo.The New World Order remains one of pro wrestling’s most iconic stables. Initially comprised of Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Hulk Hogan, the group later expanded to include major names such as ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage and Ted DiBiase.The faction eventually grew stale, with various incarnations, including nWo 2000, contributing to its decline. Additionally, WCW’s creative issues behind the scenes, a
  
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• WWE Confirms NXT Championship Has Been Vacated

  08-01-2026 01:24 via wrestlezone.com
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  The WWE NXT Championship is once again without a holder.At NXT New Year’s Evil, Oba Femi put the NXT Championship on the line against TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater. The finish saw Oba hit Slater with his Fall From Grace powerbomb to secure the victory.Backstage, Robert Stone interrupted Ava to inform her of Oba’s actions. The closing shot of New Year’s Evil showed the NXT Championship lying in the middle of the ring as Tony D’Angelo watched from th
  
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• Triple H Trolled Shawn Michaels With Recent Birthday Gift

  08-01-2026 01:20 via wrestlezone.com
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  Triple H made sure Shawn Michaels received a convenient late birthday gift.WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Creative Shawn Michaels celebrated his birthday a couple of months ago. Around the same time, Michaels also went under the knife to have both of his knees replaced.In a recent post on X, the Heartbreak Kid unveiled the late birthday present he received from his best friend, Paul “Triple H” Levesque. In what appeared to be a playful jab at Mi
  
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• Finn Bálor: Bullet Club’s Payoff Was More Valuable Than A Dollar Amount

  08-01-2026 01:16 via wrestlezone.com
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  Finn Bálor believes that what the Bullet Club accomplished was a bigger payoff than any amount of money.Speaking with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes on his What Do You Wanna Talk About podcast, Finn Bálor looked back on his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling as part of the Bullet Club. He recalled taking a call from the current NJPW foreign liaison officer and former referee, Tiger Hattori, about a royalty check for $118.Agreeing with Cody Rhodes about how the B
  
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• Another WWE NXT Star Being Discussed For Main Roster Call-Up — Report

  08-01-2026 00:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Stop us if you’ve heard this one, but discussions continue to bring top WWE NXT talent up to the main roster.
  In recent weeks, the WWE NXT roster has been under attack by RAW and SmackDown. We have already seen Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Jordynne Grace, and Oba Femi leave NXT for the main roster. This week, reports have come out stating that there have been discussions to bring Blake Monroe and Jacy Jayne. But they aren’t the only ones…According to BodySlam+, NXT Sup
  
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• Tony Khan Confirms Who Has Creative Control In AEW

  08-01-2026 00:01 via wrestlezone.com
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  The conversation of creative control often gets brought up when discussing AEW, and Tony Khan wants to set the record straight.All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan was a recent guest on the Battleground Podcast. When asked about the misconceptions when it comes to creative control in AEW, Khan confirmed that he’s the only person who has that in the company, and no wrestler on the roster has it.
  “There’s no creative control. Only I have it. No wrestler has t
  
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• AEW Dynamite: Review, Grades, Card For Jan 7

  07-01-2026 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
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  Our AEW Dynamite results for tonight include Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland teaming up to take on HOOK and Powerhouse Hobbs in a Lights Out Match, we’ll hear from AEW World Champion MJF, JetSpeed and Jungle Jack Perry take on The Demand in trios action, Jon Moxley will go one-on-one with Shelton Benjamin in a Continental Championship Elminator Match, Timeless Toni Storm takes on Marina Shafir, and so much more!Tonight’s AEW Dynamite will tak
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Says Logan Paul Wouldn’t Have Survived In His Era

  07-01-2026 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
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  Logan Paul is thriving in WWE today, but how would he have fared a few decades ago?
  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam recently spoke with GamesHub. When asked about the rise of Logan Paul in recent years, RVD said he thinks Paul is exceptional, but he doesn’t do what real wrestlers do. Going as far as to say that Paul wouldn’t have survived wrestling during his era.
  “There’s always exceptions, and there’s no doubt in my mind that he’s an exceptio
  
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• Rob Van Dam Can’t Imagine WWE Giving Chris Jericho A Retirement Tour

  07-01-2026 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Rob Van Dam doesn’t see Chris Jericho getting a retirement tour in WWE.
  WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam recently spoke with GamesHub. When asked about the rumors of a potential WWE return for Chris Jericho and if he will be getting a similar retirement tour to the one John Cena just had, RVD admitted he can’t imagine that will happen.“It could be. But I feel like what they did with Cena retiring was really special,” RVD said. “I don&r
  
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• Harley Cameron Says AEW Star Is A Big Reason She Got To Showcase Her Talents

  07-01-2026 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
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  Harley Cameron gives RJ City his flowers.
  AEW Women’s Tag Team Champion Harley Cameron spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. During the conversation, Cameron spoke about being a multifaceted performer, as she’s an accomplished wrestler, singer, and ventriloquist, among other talents.
  Cameron noted that she first drew attention in pro wrestling circles for performing The IInspiration’s theme song. That opportunity allowed her to get m
  
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• The Undertaker Comments On John Cena’s WWE Legacy

  07-01-2026 22:15 via wrestlezone.com
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  The Undertaker gets candid when it comes to the overall WWE legacy of the “Never Seen 17” John Cena.On the latest episode of Six Feet Under, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker took the time to discuss John Cena and what his legacy is as it pertains to his time with the company.
  “I don’t think there’s anyone that’s ever really been like John Cena,” The Undertaker said. “The whole thing about wrestling, it doesn’t matter if they
  
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• WWE NXT Star Reflects On Shockingly Short Title Run

  07-01-2026 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE NXT has featured a lot of short title reigns over the years, but this one was particularly alarming in the grand scheme of things.Three weeks ago, WWE NXT kicked off with a Women’s North American Title match between Blake Monroe and Thea Hail. In a finish that wasn’t supposed to take place, Hail pinned Monroe to win the title. This took place after Monroe had the air knocked out of her, and the referee made the three-count, calling it as a shoot.
  Last night at WWE NXT New Year&r
  
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• D-Von Dudley Reacts To Jim Ross Claiming He Wasn’t Racist Towards Him

  07-01-2026 21:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  D-Von Dudley doubled down on his claim that Jim Ross was racist towards him in WWE.Speaking to former WWE star Maven on his YouTube channel, D-Von Dudley reacted to Jim Ross’ refuting his claim that he was racist towards him. The Hall of Famer went on to recall two incidents from when he claims JR made the racial remarks.“So, again, I’ll go back. It was at the WWE restaurant, the grand opening of it,” D-Von Dudley began. “We were mingling with some
  
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• Tony Khan Comments On Andrade El Idolo’s AEW Status

  07-01-2026 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
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  Tony Khan provides an interesting update on Andrade El Idolo‘s AEW status as we head into the new year.All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan was a recent guest on the Battleground Podcast. When it was brought up to Tony that Andrade El Idolo was advertised as a member of AEW while working for New Japan Pro-Wrestling last week, Khan teased the following update regarding Andrade’s status with the company.
  “I’d say that bodes well, wouldn’t you? I t
  
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• Jeff Hardy Teases New Look For TNA AMC Debut

  07-01-2026 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
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  Jeff Hardy promises to show something completely new in TNA Wrestling in 2026.Next Thursday, TNA Wrestling will kick off a new era when it debuts its flagship show, Thursday Night iMPACT, on AMC and AMC+ as part of a fresh media rights deal. For such an occasion, TNA World Tag Team Champion Jeff Hardy plans to bring fresh face paint as well, giving fans a look that they’ve never seen before from him.“The reason I got my full beard goingon rig
  
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• Finn Balor Explains How WWE Muddied Up A Central Part Of His Character

  07-01-2026 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
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  Finn Balor believes WWE muddied up an important aspect of his character when he signed with the company over a decade ago.
  WWE RAW Superstar Finn Balor was a recent guest on What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes. During the episode, Balor expressed his frustrations with how “The Demon” character has been handled since joining the company in 2014.
  “Once I came to WWE, it kind of got muddled up a little bit, and there had to be a reason for why The Demo
  
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