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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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• WWE Star Secures Huge Title Opportunity at Night of Champions

  20-06-2026 05:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A big title match is now set for WWE Night of Champions after Ricky Saints picked up a huge win on the June 19 episode of SmackDown. By defeating Carmelo Hayes, Saints earned a shot at Trick Williams and the United States Championship next week.Last week, WWE announced that the winner of Ricky Saints vs. Carmelo Hayes would get a US Title match against Trick Williams at Night of Champions.Meanwhile, Trick Williams has continued his impressive run on SmackDown. Since winning the United States Ch
  
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• Fans Compare Blake Monroe’s WWE Rollout to an Infamous Past Arrival

  20-06-2026 04:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans have started comparing Blake Monroe’s SmackDown rollout to one of WWE’s most famous debut teases. The name in the question is none other than former WWE star Veer Mahaan.For several weeks, WWE has been airing “coming soon” videos for Monroe ahead of her move to SmackDown. While many fans are excited to see her on the main roster, many have also become impatient with the slow build and have taken to social media to joke about it.WWE fans turned Blake
  
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• Indie Wrestler Calls Out Promotion Over Photoshopped Topless Image

  20-06-2026 04:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Independent wrestler Diana Strong has publicly accused Austrian promotion Rings of Europe (RoE) of crossing a serious line backstage, alleging that a photoshopped image featuring her likeness was created and displayed without her knowledge or consent.The controversy surfaced following a recent RoE event and comes at a time when the promotion is already facing criticism online over separate allegations involving wrestler Violet Nyte.
  While RoE has not publicly addressed the latest claims, Strong
  
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• Sami Zayn Added to WWE Championship Match at Night of Champions

  20-06-2026 04:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn has officially entered the Undisputed WWE Championship picture after a chaotic night on SmackDown led to a major change for Night of Champions.
  What began as Cody Rhodes defending his title against Gunther quickly spiraled into controversy, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown in Riyadh.The situation unfolded on the June 19 edition of SmackDown in Kansas City, where lingering issues from WWE Clash in Italy continued to cast a shadow over the championship scene
  
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• Major New Title Match Planned for WWE Night of Champions — Report

  20-06-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Night of Champions could be getting a major addition, as a big championship match is reportedly set for the event. According to reports, Tiffany Stratton is expected to defend the Women’s United States title against Jade Cargill at the June 27 PLE in Saudi Arabia.The report from False Finish comes shortly after Stratton was added to the official Night of Champions poster. She replaces Rhea Ripley, who is currently dealing with a knee injury. The updated poster now features Stratton al
  
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• Reason Behind WWE’s Upcoming SmackDown Cancellation Revealed — Report

  20-06-2026 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s recently canceled SmackDown taping in Cincinnati may finally have an explanation.
  The company has yet to make an official announcement. Nevertheless, a new report suggests the decision could be tied to a larger scheduling adjustment ahead of Labor Day weekend.The September 4 edition of SmackDown was originally scheduled to take place at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.However, the event was recently removed. Furthermore, Ticketmaster informed fans that
  
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• WWE Star Missing SmackDown After New Update

  20-06-2026 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jimmy Uso was notably absent from the June 19 edition of WWE SmackDown. A social media update may have explained why one-half of The Usos wasn’t in Kansas City for SmackDown.Ahead of SmackDown from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Jimmy shared an Instagram Story showing that he had boarded a flight to London.A second post later featured a photo of Jimmy alongside his wife, Naomi, with the pair embracing in front of a waterfall. Jimmy captioned the image with
  
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• Cody Rhodes Retains WWE Championship After Controversial Finish on SmackDown

  20-06-2026 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The June 19 episode of WWE SmackDown opened with the Undisputed WWE Championship rematch between Cody Rhodes and Gunther. What followed was a wild series of refereeing controversies and a chaotic ending that left the championship situation more complicated than ever.Gunther was looking for payback after his controversial loss to Rhodes at Clash in Italy, where his foot was under the bottom rope during the deciding pinfall. He even requested Sami Zayn as the special guest refere
  
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• WATCH: Wrestling Couple Reveal Gender of Third Child During Live Event

  20-06-2026 03:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A heartwarming moment unfolded at a recent Pro Wrestling REVOLVER event as independent wrestling stars Jake Crist and Nevaeh shared a major personal milestone with fans.
  The longtime couple used the live event setting to reveal the gender of their third child, creating a memorable moment away from the usual in-ring action.The reveal took place alongside their PW Revolver family, with the wrestling community gathering around the couple as they celebr
  
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• John Cena Hopes WWE Fans Forget About Him

  20-06-2026 02:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena may be one of the most successful WWE superstars of all time, but he has a surprisingly modest view of how he wants to be remembered. Instead of hoping fans talk about him forever, Cena wants them to forget him.The WWE veteran officially retired from in-ring competition in December 2025. After a career of over two decades, there’s possibly nothing left for him to achieve. But even with all those accomplishments, Cena says his focus has always been on helping WWE
  
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• JoJo Offerman Teases Possible AEW Return

  20-06-2026 02:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JoJo Offerman has hinted that another appearance in AEW could be on the horizon.
  While nothing has been officially announced, the former WWE ring announcer recently addressed her future and left the door open for a potential return.Offerman’s comments came during a virtual signing with East Coast Autograph Auctions. She was asked directly whether fans could expect to see her back in All Elite Wrestling.Rather than shutting down the speculation, she offered a response that
  
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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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