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• Drew McIntyre Torches WWE Shop For Not Putting Infamous Moment On A T-Shirt

  07-04-2025 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre knows what kind of merchandise makes money, even if WWE sometimes doesn’t.
  At WrestleMania 40 last year, during his World Heavyweight Championship match with Seth Rollins, McIntyre took the moment to go to ringside and borrow his cellphone from his wife so he could tweet out: “Bored at work. LOL!”
  This infamous moment went viral online for several weeks, and more fans seemingly remember this moment than Damian Priest’s cash-in on McIntyre f
  
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• KiLynn King Dealing With Another Injury Suffered During Rehab Stint

  26-04-2025 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  KiLynn King took to social media this week to share that she had suffered a second injury while rehabbing a knee injury.In a video of herself stretching on Instagram, King opened up in a “vulnerable” post. She said that, last summer, she was “hit [with] a second injury” while rehabbing her previous knee injury. While she kept it quiet at the time, she says that it set her back. As a result, she was advised by many specialists to “pull
  
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• Charlotte Flair Reveals Original Ring Name She Pitched in WWE

  26-04-2025 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair recently opened up about the original ring name she had pitched in WWE.
  While speaking on the Ringer Wrestling Show, The Queen Charlotte Flair opened up about her in-ring name. She feels that her name was initially pitched to her as a joke. She’s also convinced that the name was easy, as her father, the 16-time WWE World Champion Ric Flair, was billed from Charlotte, North Carolina. The Queen’s initial pitch was to b
  
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• Adam Cole Reveals the Best Feeling He’s Had Since Joining AEW

  26-04-2025 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
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  Adam Cole has ranked winning the TNT championship as his best feeling since arriving in AEW.At AEW Dynasty, Adam Cole won the TNT Championship on the 17th anniversary of his pro wrestling debut. He faced Daniel Garcia in a no-time-limit, no-outside-interference match. Cole walked away with his first singles title in AEW.While speaking on the Battleground Podcast, Adam Cole was asked how significant it felt to finally capture a top singles title in the company. “Man, it&rs
  
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• Fraxiom Called Up To WWE SmackDown

  26-04-2025 05:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The duo of Fraxiom, better known as Nathan Frazer and Axiom, have officially been called up to WWE SmackDown.
  The duo made their WWE debut on tonight’s episode of SmackDown. The former NXT Tag Team Championships showed up to take on Los Garza in tag team action. In their first match as WWE superstars, the duo came out with a win, with Axiom hitting a Spanish fly on Angel, which was followed up by a phoenix splash by Frazer.Fraxiom vs. Los Garza is happening right now!?#Sm
  
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• Zelina Vega Wins Women’s United States Championship On WWE SmackDown

  26-04-2025 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zelina Vega has officially picked up her first ever singles championship tonight, in a big win over Chelsea Green.
  During tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Vega shocked the WWE Universe by beating Green for the WWE Women’s United States Championship. The match came down to a chaotic ending as both Piper Niven and Alba Fyre tried to get involved.
  Late in the match, Niven tripped up Vega by the ropes, but unfortunately for Green’s friends, the referee saw it.
  
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• Aleister Black Returns To WWE On SmackDown

  26-04-2025 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s been one of the worst-kept secrets in WWE, but Aleister Black made his long-awaited return to the company tonight on SmackDown.For the last several weeks on SmackDown, there have been vignettes airing teasing the return of Black without mentioning him by name. Last week, a vignette revealed he would return tonight, and that he did.Tonight on SmackDown, The Miz went to the ring and complained about other people getting opportunities they don’t deserve. Miz said
  
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• Seth Rollins Buries The Green Bay Packers At The NFL Draft

  26-04-2025 03:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Known Chicago Bears fan Seth Rollins walked into enemy territory Friday night at the NFL Draft in Green Bay.
  The RAW Superstar introduced the 56th pick of the NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. But before doing so, Rollins took the time to mock and bury the Green Bay Packers fans and franchise.
  “Ah, Green Bay, Wisconsin! Is that all you got? Come on, you can be louder than that,” Seth Rollins said. “I know y’all mad because championship gold looks
  
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• Randy Orton Parent Shames John Cena, Match Made Official For WWE Backlash

  26-04-2025 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena and Randy Orton will once again step into the ring and fight for a title, following an explosive meeting between the two tonight.
  During Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Orton and Cena both took to the ring following Orton’s surprise RKO on Cena last week on WWE RAW. Orton tried to first dissuade Cena from being a bad guy, and told him he should focus on something else, like having kids..@RandyOrton's got some advice for @JohnCena ?#SmackDown pic.twitter
  
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• Joe Hendry Believes This TNA Star Is The Next AJ Styles

  26-04-2025 02:37 via wrestlezone.com
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  Joe Hendry has high praise for a member of the TNA Wrestling roster, comparing him to arguably the greatest TNA star of all time, AJ Styles.
  TNA World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry was a guest on TNA Press Pass ahead of Rebellion this weekend. When Ayush Sood of Wrestle India asked what dream matches he wants to have right now, Joe Hendry pointed to John Cena and The Rock.“With regards to dream matches, I’ve said this many times. People know that the match that I&
  
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• Report: Update On Brian Cage’s AEW Status

  26-04-2025 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It sounds like we might not see Brian Cage back in an AEW ring for quite some time.
  Back in March, it was believed that Brian Cage suffered a knee injury that sidelined him from AEW action. However, it sounds like things are much more serious than we initially thought.
  According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Cage’s knee injury is actually a torn quad. This kind of injury can put a wrestler on the shelf for almost a year. Despite tha
  
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• Bishop Dyer (Baron Corbin) Goes Off On WWE For Pulling Bayley From WrestleMania 41

  26-04-2025 01:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bishop Dyer isn’t thrilled with WWE’s decision to pull Bayley from her match at WrestleMania 41 and has no problem voicing his thoughts on the subject.Former WWE Superstar Bishop Dyer (FKA Baron Corbin) was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio. When the subject of Bayley being removed from her WrestleMania 41 match was brought up, Dyer didn’t hold back regarding his feelings on the matter.“I’ve had a few days to kind of calm down because it made me
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For April 25

  26-04-2025 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include The Street Profits defending the WWE Tag Team Championship in the triple-threat TLC match against Motor City Machine Guns and #DIY, Zelina Vega challenging Chelsea Green for the Women’s United States Championship, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena set to appear, and more! Here’s our review and grades for tonight’s show, live from the Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas,.WWE SmackDown Card:
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• Matt Jackson Posts Heartfelt Message To Young Bucks’ Supporters

  26-04-2025 00:42 via wrestlezone.com
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  Matt Jackson is feeling grateful for the Young Bucks fanbase, who haven’t lost faith in them.The Young Bucks returned to action on Dynamite earlier this week for the first time since dropping the AEW World Tag Team Titles to Private Party last year. The match, which saw the Bucks emerge victorious against Speedball Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight, was praised by fans and critics alike, reminding many that Matthew and Nicholas are one of the greatest tag teams
  
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• Steve Maclin Wants To Defend TNA International Title Against Three WWE Superstars

  26-04-2025 00:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steve Maclin hopes to take the TNA International Championship outside of the company to defend against all challengers, including three top WWE Superstars.TNA International Champion Steve Maclin recently sat down with Sportskeeda. When asked about defending his newly won title outside of the company, Maclin said he would love to defend the title against Pete Dunne, Sheamus, and Drew McIntyre.“Now, being the TNA International Champion, that means so much more
  
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• Bayley Isn’t Sure Why She’s Left Off Of WWE Ads, Says There’s No Heat Backstage

  26-04-2025 00:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the top stars in WWE is former WWE Women’s Champion Bayley. Despite being a popular star among fans, the Role Model is hardly featured on the Premium Live Event Posters. She also is hardly a part of the post-show press conferences.
  While speaking to Chris Van Vliet on his Insight Podcast, Bayley shared that she does not have any heat with management and Talent Relations. But still is unsure why she is not on the Premium Live Event posters and the post-show press co
  
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• NWA Confirms Natalya’s Opponent At 2025 Crockett Cup

  25-04-2025 23:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Natalya is set to compete at the 2025 NWA Crockett Cup on May 17.Last month, Billy Corgan and the National Wrestling Alliance made the shocking announcement that WWE Superstar Natalya would compete at the Crockett Cup event later this year.
  Natalya had a confrontation with NWA World Women’s Champion Kenzie Paige at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport during WrestleMania 41 weekend. This led Corgan to book a title match between the two women at the Crockett Cup.
  
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• Two NXT Stars Backstage At WWE SmackDown

  25-04-2025 23:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  What kind of surprises will take place on tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown following WrestleMania 41?Tonight’s episode of SmackDown is set to feature appearances from Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Randy Orton, as well as multiple title matches. But could we see some potential call-ups from NXT as well?This afternoon, former NXT Tag Team Champions Fraxiom each posted that they are backstage at SmackDown.Fraxiom posted the following image on social media:#SmackDown pic.twitt
  
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• AJ Styles Reveals How He Got Busted Open Before His WrestleMania 38 Match

  25-04-2025 22:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AJ Styles explains how he cut open his face before stepping in the ring at WrestleMania 38.
  Styles competed against Edge in a singles match on night two of WrestleMania 38. The match was not only the first time the pair had met in singles action, but it was also notable because Styles was busted open before the match even started.
  During his appearance at a Fanatics Live Signing in Las Vegas, Styles was asked if he’d seen the WrestleMania 41 stage yet. Styles said he had not, so Big E sho
  
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• Adam Pearce Fines & Suspends WWE Superstar For Their Actions On RAW

  25-04-2025 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW General Manager Adam Pearce is putting his foot down in an attempt to regain control of his show.The RAW after WrestleMania is typically a chaotic one, but rarely does it result in a member of the roster being fined and suspended for their actions. However, it seems Pearce believed setting an example going forward was the best course of action.RAW General Manager Adam Pearce took to social media this afternoon to announce that former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther h
  
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• Rey Mysterio Explains What ‘Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness’ Cartoon Is About, What Inspired It

  25-04-2025 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rey Mysterio has opened up about the core theme of his Cartoon Network animated series, Rey Mysterio vs. La Oscuridad (translated to Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness) and what inspired it.Speaking at a WWE World Q&A panel moderated by comedian Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy) during WrestleMania weekend, the WWE Hall of Famer explained the core theme of the show before putting over the creators, Los Hermanos Calavera (The Skull Brothers).“… the fact that on the show itself, we honor
  
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• Report: Current Plan For WWE Backlash Main Event

  25-04-2025 21:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  What is WWE planning for the main event of the Backlash premium live event next month?WWE Backlash has been announced for Saturday, May 10, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. And a new report confirms that the company intends to utilize a hometown here in the show’s main event.This afternoon, WrestleVotes took to social media to report that the current plan for the main event of Backlash is John Cena defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, tweeting out:“Su
  
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• AEW Dynamite Viewership Decreases On 4/23, Demo Also Drops

  25-04-2025 20:56 via wrestlezone.com
  AEW Dynamite saw another decrease in viewership on April 23 as the show aired live from coast to coast due to the NHL Playoffs.According to Wrestlenomics, 521,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, and the show drew a 0.14 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week’s episode, when 624,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also dropped from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.17 rating in the same demographic.AEW Dynamite, Apr 23
  
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• Dakota Kai: Do You Know How Much Ladders Hurt When No One’s Cheering For You?

  25-04-2025 20:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dakota Kai highlights just how important the WWE Universe is to the locker room.
  WWE dealt with its COVID-19 era of shows by hosting empty arena events. Fans “attended” virtually, and were seen on screens situated around the WWE Performance Center. This allowed matches to have some light similarities visually to normal events, but it was clearly a challenge to wrestle without fans physically present.
  Dakota Kai spoke with WrestleZone Mana
  
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• Lyra Valkyria: Nickelback Doesn’t Deserve The Hate, Their Videos Make Me Cry

  25-04-2025 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lyra Valkyria found the photo of the friend that [she] was looking for.
  Valkyria, the current Women’s Intercontinental Champion, spoke with Alex Lajas, aka Queen of the Ring, during media day at WrestleMania 41 weekend. The pair spoke about Valkyria’s Evanescence fandom and picked their fantasy Coachella lineup before Lyra cautiously revealed she’s a huge Nickelback fan.“OK… it might not fit the Coachella vibe, but my personal Coachella is going to have Evanescenc
  
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• Check Out Actual POV Footage Of Steve Austin’s ATV Crash At WrestleMania 41

  25-04-2025 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The actual POV of Steve Austin‘s ATV crash at WrestleMania 41 has made its way to the internet.Steve Austin’s ATV crash at WrestleMania 41 came out as a major highlight this past Sunday. The two-time WWE Hall of Famer smashed his four-wheeler into the barricade during his entrance, and appeared to have caused some fans to flinch.Austin tried to reverse his ATV but ultimately got off of it. He proceeded to check on the fan who was sitting when he made contract with t
  
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• Which WWE Superstars Are The Best Fit For Paul Heyman’s New Dangerous Alliance?

  25-04-2025 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The WWE Universe may be witnessing the rise of a new ‘Dangerous Alliance’ led by Paul Heyman. Seth Rollins aligned himself with Paul Heyman at WrestleMania after he helped the former Architect beat both CM Punk and Roman Reigns during Saturday’s main event. The RAW after WrestleMania saw Braun Breakker introduce himself as the new ‘Paul Heyman Guy.’ The former WWE Intercontinental Champion helped Rollins fend off Punk and Reigns to cap off the show
  
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• Where to Watch WWE SmackDown Live Tonight (April 25) via Stream, Match Card Preview

  25-04-2025 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
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  The post-WrestleMania edition of WWE SmackDown comes to you live from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.Here’s how you can watch the show:Where to watch WWE SmackDown online tonight (April 25) in the U.S.SmackDown airs every Friday on the USA Network, which is available to stream via Fubo.You can watch it below:
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  The Street Profits defend their WWE Tag Team Championship in a three-way TLC match. Plus, John Cena returns to the blue
  
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• Fan Reveals Rare Photo Of Jeff Jarrett As A Rookie

  25-04-2025 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The internet can be fascinating with all the rare finds that often pop up on social media. Speaking of rare, a social media user posted an extremely rare photo of Jeff Jarrett from his rookie days.Double J has been active as a pro wrestler since the age of 18. He was trained by his father, the late Jerry Jarrett, and longtime Tennessee-area wrestler and trainer Tojo Yamamoto.X (formerly Twitter) user @Santa_Vol uploaded a pic of a young Jeff Jarrett with th
  
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• Willow Nightingale Had The Nickname ‘Godzilla’ As A Kid For A Hilarious Reason

  25-04-2025 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  One of the top stars in the world of professional wrestling is former TBS Champion Willow Nightingale. Nightingale has been wrestling in the independent scene since 2015. Recently, ‘The Babe with The Power’ shared the reason why she got the nickname Godzilla as a kid.During a recent interview, the former TBS Champion mentioned that during her days in elementary school, she would win the belching competitions and thus was given the nickname Godzilla. She also joked t
  
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