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• WWE’s Plans For Oba Femi On The Main Roster — Report

  08-01-2026 23:48 via wrestlezone.com
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  Oba Femi‘s NXT run has officially come to an end, and WWE reportedly has big plans for The Ruler on the main roster.The main event of Tuesday’s WWE NXT saw Femi successfully defend the NXT Championship against TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater. Following the match, The Ruler left the NXT Championship in the ring. Effectively vacating the title so Femi can head to the main roster.
  This was done by design as WWE reportedly has big plans for Oba Femi on the main rost
  
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• Chad Gable Says Extensive Injury Led to ‘Bonus Surgery’ During WWE Absence

  12-06-2026 18:11 via wrestlezone.com
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  WWE‘s Chad Gable reveals the bonus surgery he had after his shoulder injury turned out to be much worse than expected.Chad Gable returned to WWE in January 2026 after spending over seven months on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury. He is releasing a multi-part docuseries called The Renewal, documenting his journey through the injury and recovery. Episode 2 covers his rotator cuff surgery, in which he revealed that Dr. Jeffrey Dugas had to do a “bonus surgery&rd
  
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• Alleged Victim in Ludwig Kaiser Court Case Obtains a Lawyer

  12-06-2026 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
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  The alleged victim in Ludwig Kaiser‘s court case has reportedly secured the services of a lawyer.In May, WWE star Ludwig Kaiser made headlines after reportedly turning himself in following an alleged scuffle at his Florida home. Authorities at Orange County Corrections later released him on a $1,000 bond, which was reportedly paid by Gunther.According to one version of the altercation, Kaiser (whose real name is Marcel Barthel) became intimate with his girlfriend, Andrea
  
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• Joe Coffey Is After The Big Score In MLW

  12-06-2026 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
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  Joe Coffey says MLW just made the most sense for GBOT.
  Coffey spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard ahead of MLW‘s TV tapings in Philadelphia. The former Gallus member, now collectively known as “GBOT” with Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, explained what made MLW the right fit for the trio, who spent the past seven years in WWE.
  “We got asked to appear at Battle Riot, and it just felt right. We had looked at other places and been to a few other
  
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• Daycare Director Who Spent Stolen Money on WWE Events Pleads Guilty

  12-06-2026 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  An NYC daycare Director who stole millions from tuition payments for luxury travel and WWE tickets pleads guilty.Murielle Misczak (43), who was the Director of Kinderhaus Brooklyn in Park Slope, was arrested on March 25, 2026, for embezzling $2.75 million in tuition payments. A federal indictment noted that she used $350,000 from the stolen money to buy tickets to WWE events. She was released on a $200,000 bond, secured by a $50,000 wire transfer by her mother. Authorities made
  
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• Current Plans for CM Punk’s WWE Return Call for Significant Change — Report

  12-06-2026 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE‘s current plans for CM Punk’s return reportedly include a change of scenery.CM Punk has been away from WWE television since RAW after WrestleMania 42. While fans are awaiting his return, recent rumors put that into doubt. Various reports emerged regarding the situation, debunking all the claims and clarifying that the former World Heavyweight Champion will return as soon as July and that he’s taking a well-deserved time off. It’s also worth noting th
  
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• Leon Slater Says Dream Match With WWE Star Is One Fans Were Clamoring For

  12-06-2026 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Leon Slater has generated plenty of buzz in the past year. He says one match in particular earned him a lot of buzz in the wrestling industry.
  TNA star Leon Slater had been in the spotlight as X Division Champion, tying the record for the longest reign of all time. He also had several high-profile matches, including teaming against WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles in December. However, he believes his match with WWE RAW Superstar Je’Von Evans at Bound for Glory 2025 really boo
  
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• Pro Wrestling Matches Are Happening in Libraries Thanks to Lucha Libro

  12-06-2026 15:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro wrestling has happened in some very unusual places over the years. Fans have seen matches in stadiums and empty arenas, cruise ships, beaches, swamps, parking lots, malls, military camps, and even WWE headquarters. Now, another unexpected location has joined that list. Professional wrestling is taking place inside libraries.Lucha Libro is bringing pro wrestling matches to librariesAccording to the Associated Press, Lucha Libro was established in 2024 by
  
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• Vince McMahon Got Angry When Former WWE Star Dropped Popular Entrance Habit

  12-06-2026 15:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Heidenreich recently shared a backstage story involving Vince McMahon getting angry with him.During his WWE run, Heidenreich became known for his unique entrance march. Fans gradually embraced the unique entrance march. It eventually became one of his signature entrances. However, Heidenreich skipped the march on one occasion. The decision quickly caught Vince McMahon’s attention.Vince McMahon wanted former WWE star Heidenreich to keep doing his entrance m
  
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• Pro Wrestlers Team Up for Charity Music Video Supporting Cauliflower Alley Club

  12-06-2026 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wrestlers from Music City Pro Wrestling partnered up with band The Ex-Bombers for their latest music video, which supports a good cause.
  The Ex-Bombers recently released their newest video for the track “In Music City.” The song’s video is filmed inside of an actual wrestling ring. The video largely consists of a couple watching wrestling on TV. They slowly start wrestling each other as it becomes more enjoyable.While the video is fun, the story behind it is also worth noting.
  
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• John Cena Reacts To Backlash Over WWE’s John Cena Classic Tournament

  12-06-2026 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend John Cena addresses the backlash over the recently announced John Cena Classic Tournament.The 17-time WWE Champion showed up at the Backlash PLE last month to announce the John Cena Classic Tournament. It will feature developmental talent competing against established main roster stars. However, it will have a unique format, as fans can vote for the person who lost to make them the champion.Speaking to US Weekly, John Cena addressed the backlash over the tou
  
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• John Cena Wore Jorts in WWE For One Big Reason

  12-06-2026 12:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Most professional wrestlers compete in singlets, tights, or trunks. In the case of 17-time world champion John Cena, though, he famously sported jorts. You’ve heard the jokes about Cena’s trademark look, which he kept throughout his WWE career until his retirement in 2025.
  According to Cena, this fashion decision can be attributed to one big thing.“If you look at my other options, it is just underwear,” Cena told The Late Late Show with James Corden. &ld
  
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• Former WWE Star’s Acrophobia Led to an Unfortunate Locker Room Nickname

  12-06-2026 11:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Heidenreich reveals the nickname he got for being heidenscared of heights.During his recent appearance on the INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Heidenreich looked back at when he read one of his Disasterpiece poems while sitting on top of the SmackDown fist on the September 30, 2004, episode. He had returned to WWE the previous month with Paul Heyman as his manager, and the latter was screaming for him to get down from there.  The former WWE star r
  
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• Street Fighter 6 Director Spent Two Years Rewriting ‘Pretty Rough’ Movie Script

  12-06-2026 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Takayuki Nakayama believes the upcoming Street Fighter movie will hit all the right notes after he helped rewrite the script.Capcom’s official Street Fighter account on X/Twitter shared a behind-the-scenes clip from the set of the live-action movie in March. The video features Takayuki Nakayama, the game director of Street Fighter 6, visiting the set to ensure that the fight choreography, costumes, and other elements properly honor the game’s legacy. How
  
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• WWE Legend’s Dream Angle Involved Using A Giant Dildo During Matches

  12-06-2026 10:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE legend B. Brian Blair told a wild story about the legendary Rick Rude, and an angle he wanted to do that involved a “foreign” object.During a past interview with The Hannibal TV, Blair opened up about his history with Rick Rude.
  Rude, who passed away in 1999, was a legendary star, but Blair noted that there was always one angle he wanted to try.“Rick was a tremendous wrestler,” said Blair. “That guy could get heat like no tomorr
  
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• Moose Returns to TNA With Slammiversary Match Set

  12-06-2026 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Moose made his return to TNA on the June 11 episode of TNA iMPACT!, and he wasted no time in confronting his old faction member for Slammiversary.The former TNA World Champion interrupted a post-match attack by The System and immediately went after his former allies. By the end of the night, TNA officially announced that Moose will face Eddie Edwards at Slammiversary on June 28 in Boston.Moose returns to even the score with The SystemThe night’s tag team match f
  
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• WWE’s Natalya to Present Major Honor to Wrestling Legend

  12-06-2026 05:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE veteran Natalya will play a special role at one of wrestling’s most respected annual gatherings later this summer.
  The Cauliflower Alley Club has announced that she will present a major honor to a member of her own family, adding another chapter to the Hart family’s storied wrestling legacy.The presentation is scheduled to take place during the Cauliflower Alley Club’s 60th annual reunion, which will be held Aug. 24-26 at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in La
  
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• Triple H Needed The Undertaker’s Approval For Former WWE Star’s New WWE Look

  12-06-2026 05:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Heidenreich has revealed an unusual behind-the-scenes story from his time with Legion of Doom. It included a snippet of how Triple H personally created part of his new look and why The Undertaker ultimately had the final say before it reached television.Heidenreich recently reflected on his 2005 run alongside WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal. This partnership saw him evolve into a member of the legendary Legion of Doom.While fans remember the spikes and fac
  
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• Currently Active WWE Legend Nearly Retired Before Unexpected Career Revival

  12-06-2026 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rey Mysterio is one of the few remaining WWE legends who is still active in the ring. However, he nearly decided to retire from WWE years before fans expected, but an unexpected career revival changed everything.From changing the perception of cruiserweights to eventually entering the WWE Hall of Fame, Rey has accomplished everything in the business. But there was a time when he seriously considered walking away.As it turns out, the person who changed his mind was his own son, Dominik Mysterio.
  
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• John Laurinaitis Reveals WWE’s Reaction to CM Punk’s 2011 Pipe Bomb

  12-06-2026 04:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More than a decade after CM Punk delivered one of the most talked-about promos in wrestling history, former WWE executive John Laurinaitis has shed new light on how the company reacted behind the scenes.
  While the infamous Pipe Bomb felt like complete chaos unfolding live on television, Laurinaitis says there was plenty of discussion afterward about what had just aired.Punk’s unforgettable promo on the June 27, 2011 episode of Raw changed the wrestling landscape and turne
  
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• Surprise Return Costs TNA Star World Title Match

  12-06-2026 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A surprise return shook up the June 11 episode of TNA Wrestling iMPACT, as Ricky Sosa re-emerged during the TNA World Championship match between Mike Santana and Eric Young.
  The unexpected appearance changed the course of the bout, but not before tensions reached a boiling point inside the ring.The championship clash opened the in-ring action on Thursday Night iMPACT, with Santana putting the TNA World Championship on the line against the veteran Young.
  What began as
  
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• Former WWE Executive Says CM Punk’s Claim About Him Firing Talent Was Not a Shoot

  12-06-2026 04:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the most famous moments from CM Punk’s “Summer of Punk” storyline has finally been cleared up. For years, fans believed Punk’s comments aimed at John Laurinaitis during a 2011 episode of RAW were unscripted and based on real backstage frustrations.The segment happened during an in-ring confrontation involving CM Punk, John Cena, Triple H, and Laurinaitis. After Triple H called Punk “gutless,” Punk turned his attention to Laurinaitis.&l
  
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• Former WWE Diva Search Contestant Joins RHOC Season 20 Cast

  12-06-2026 04:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A familiar face to longtime wrestling fans is returning to reality TV. Former WWE Diva Search contestant Carmella DeCesare, now known as Carmella Garcia, has officially joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County for its 20th season.Bravo announced that Garcia will appear in the new season, which premieres on July 9. While some viewers may know her from her modeling career or her marriage to former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia, wrestling fans will remember her f
  
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• Released WWE Star Says Everybody At His Tryout Was Told They’d Be Signed

  12-06-2026 03:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Andre Chase (AKA Andre Chance) has shared more details about the unusual tryout that eventually led to his WWE career. According to Chase, everyone involved was originally told they would be getting a contract.WWE tryouts are known for pushing athletes to their limits by testing their athletic ability, ring awareness, and attitude. Having to do all of that while following COVID protocols made things even harder.Despite being told that all participants would be s
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Calls For Vince McMahon’s Return

  12-06-2026 03:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long has shared his thoughts on the company’s future, and his comments are already generating discussion among wrestling fans.
  During a recent interview, the longtime authority figure argued that one specific figure should return to help steer WWE moving forward.Long’s remarks came while reflecting on his own legacy in wrestling and discussing the current state of the industry.
  While he expressed gratitude for his career, he also made it clea
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Close to Cody Rhodes Expected for TV Return — Report

  12-06-2026 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A familiar face with deep ties to both WWE and Cody Rhodes could be heading back to television in the near future.
  According to a new report, WWE has recently discussed bringing a Hall of Famer back on-screen. This would potentially end an absence that has lasted more than a year.While no official plans have been announced, the reported discussions have already sparked interest given the individual’s long-standing relationship with one of WWE’s top stars.Diamond Dal
  
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• Teddy Long Reveals Former WWE Executive Wanted Him Gone

  12-06-2026 02:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long has once again spoken about his difficult relationship with former WWE executive John Laurinaitis, saying he still believes Laurinaitis wanted him out of the company.Although WWE fans remember their on-screen rivalry that led to a match at WrestleMania 28, Long has always said that the issues between them behind the scenes were very real. Over the years, he has shared several stories about incidents he believes were attempts to hurt his career.Teddy
  
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• WWE’s Sheamus Shares Update After Gruesome Gym Injury

  12-06-2026 02:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE veteran Sheamus has provided an update after suffering a painful-looking injury during a recent workout session.
  The former world champion shocked fans when he shared graphic images on social media showing a deep cut on the top of his head. The picture raised immediate questions about his recovery status.The timing of the incident is particularly noteworthy, as Sheamus has been working toward an in-ring return following shoulder surgery that has kept him sidelined from WWE
  
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• Major Charlotte Flair Match Pitched For WWE SummerSlam 2026 — Report

  12-06-2026 02:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A potentially blockbuster addition to WWE SummerSlam 2026 has reportedly been discussed behind the scenes. While Charlotte Flair recently made it clear that she has her sights set on the WWE Women’s Championship, a new report suggests WWE may have another major direction in mind for “The Queen.”According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE has internally pitched a singles match between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill for SummerSlam.The report adds t
  
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• Former WWE Star Says Locker Room Thought He Was Legitimately Crazy

  12-06-2026 02:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Jon Heidenreich has admitted that the intense and unsettling personality fans saw on TV wasn’t entirely an act. In fact, many people in the locker room genuinely wondered if he was “really nuts.”After a short developmental run in 2001, Heidenreich debuted on RAW in 2003 with the short-lived “Little Johnny” storyline. His most memorable run came on SmackDown alongside Paul Heyman, where he became the “Psychotic Poet.” He
  
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