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• Report: John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes Planned For WWE WrestleMania 41

  03-01-2025 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A major match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes is reportedly planned for WWE WrestleMania 41.The possibility has been buzzed about in recent weeks, and new reports offer more details about the situation.
  In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer wrote that the recent reports about John Cena being Cody Rhodes’ planned opponent were accurate as things currently stood. Meltzer noted that the idea of Cena trying to break the world title reign had been a &ldqu
  
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• CM Punk Looks Forward To His ‘Third Act,’ Wants To Back To The Wrestling Business After He Retires

  07-01-2025 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk has a vision for his post-retirement life.Currently, CM Punk is eyeing a world championship as well as the main event of WWE WrestleMania 41. When his in-ring career is all said and done, though, where does he see himself? During a recent appearance on Night Cap, Punk provided an answer.“I do think there’s an avenue for me to continue to be in the business behind the scenes helping,” Punk said. “But I think if you’re worth your
  
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• Pat McAfee Pokes Fun At Hulk Hogan Getting Booed At WWE RAW On Netflix Premiere

  07-01-2025 20:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Hulk Hogan got booed at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere, and Pat McAfee had fun with the situation.The WWE Hall of Famer came to the stage at the Intuit Dome on Monday night, and he was loudly booed by the live crowd as he hyped up WWE RAW’s move to Netflix.On the January 7th episode of The Pat McAfee Show, WWE RAW commentator Pat McAfee discussed the Netflix premiere. The show then cut to a fake press conference where someone who was parodying
  
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• Sheamus Hasn’t Thought About Retirement, Wants To Wrestle ‘Until The Wheels Fall Off’

  07-01-2025 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sheamus wants to keep wrestling until he physically can’t anymore.The 46-year-old is one of the most decorated Superstars in WWE. He has won the WWE title, US title, the King of the Ring, the Royal Rumble match and the Money in the Bank in an incredible career so far.Despite this, he has no intention of hanging up his boots. His goal of becoming a Grand Slam champion is still left unachieved.Sheamus recently appeared on Insight with Chris Van Vliet. He was asked if he had thought about re
  
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• Will Ospreay vs. Buddy Matthews Announced For AEW Dynamite

  07-01-2025 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new match has been announced for the January 8th episode of AEW Dynamite.Tony Khan announced that Will Ospreay will face Buddy Matthews on Wednesday. Khan noted that Matthews wanted revenge, as Ospreay eliminated his House of Black stablemate Brody King from the Continental Classic.
  TOMORROW, 1/8
  Clarksville, TN
  Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
  8pm ET/7pm CT, TBS + Max@SNM_Buddy vs @WillOspreayBuddy Matthews aims for revenge vs. the man who eliminated his partner from the C2 on C
  
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• Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match Set For AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage

  07-01-2025 19:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The first Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match will be held at AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage on January 15th.Tony Khan announced the news on Twitter and said that the winner of the match would face the AEW Women’s World Champion at AEW Grand Slam: Australia on February 15. Mariah May currently holds the gold.
  The Casino Gauntlet Match features numerous entrants competing and entering the bout at timed intervals.NEXT WED, 1/15!
  Cincinnati, OH
  Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
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• Sean Waltman (X-Pac) Says Kenny Omega Helped Him With Diverticulitis Battle

  07-01-2025 19:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Sean Waltman, also known as X-Pac, says AEW’s Kenny Omega helped him when he was dealing with diverticulitis.At the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere, Sean Waltman spoke with Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture and noted that he had been diagnosed with diverticulitis last year.“Earlier last year, I was in the hospital for eight days with diverticulitis,” Waltman said. “It almost killed me. After that, I lost a bunch of weight, lik
  
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• Tiffany Stratton Highlights The Moment When Her WWE Women’s Title Victory Sunk In

  07-01-2025 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tiffany Stratton felt all the glory last week.Last Friday, Tiffany Stratton shocked the world, including Nia Jax, when she officially cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase on WWE SmackDown. Initially, Stratton struck Naomi with the briefcase to help Jax retain the WWE Women’s Championship. Moments after Jax’s win, however, Stratton blindsided her with the briefcase as well, paving the way for Bianca Belair to follow up with a KOD and S
  
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• AEW Collision Viewership Drops With First Simulcast On Max Against NFL Game

  07-01-2025 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AEW Collision viewership dropped on January 4th.Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider) reports that AEW Collision averaged 345,000 viewers and a 0.09 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic on Saturday. These numbers are down from the previous episode (635,000 viewers, 0.20 rating) on December 21st. No episode of AEW Collision aired on December 28th due to AEW Worlds End.
  These viewership numbers do not include viewing on Max; Collision was simulcast on Max and TNT on Saturday.AEW Collision ranked
  
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• CM Punk On Main-Eventing WrestleMania: If The Opportunity Arises, I’m Not Going To Shy Away From It

  07-01-2025 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk is not as committed to main eventing WrestleMania as he once was. That’s not to say that he’d turn it down either.
  The Best in the World is famous for his desire to headline the WWE’s biggest show of the year. CM Punk thought he should have main evented WrestleMania during his 434-day reign as WWE Champion between 2011 and 2013.However, despite huge matches against Chris Jericho and The Undertaker, The Rock and John Cena went on last at WrestleMania 28
  
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• John Cena Partners With McDonald’s To Launch New McValue Menu 

  07-01-2025 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena has teamed up with McDonald’s.Cena and McDonald’s have partnered for the introduction of the fast-food chain’s new McValue menu, which includes the $5 Meal Deal, local food and drink deals, in-app offers, including free medium fries with a $1 purchase every Friday in 2025, and a free McCrispy chicken sandwich for new users). Additionally, there will be a buy one, add one for $1 offer on various breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.Erin Clements
  
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• WWE NXT New Year’s Evil Preview

  07-01-2025 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT New Year’s Evil comes to you live from The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. It’s the first NXT show of the year and the first WWE program after RAW’s historic Netflix debut. For those who missed out on the show, check out the complete results here. That said, let’s look at our NXT New Year’s Evil preview.Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx) vs. Gigi Dolin, Shotzi & Tatum PaxleyShotzi made her return to WWE NXT a few weeks ago. Th
  
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• Sheamus Confirms He Signed Five-Year Deal With WWE

  07-01-2025 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus opens up about signing a new contract with WWE.Sheamus, 46, has been with WWE since 2007, and he moved to the main roster in 2009. He has since become one of the company’s most decorated stars. Sheamus is a four-time world champion, and he has won the Royal Rumble match and the Money in the Bank match, among other accolades.Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Sheamus discussed signing a new contract with WWE.“I signed a new five-year deal. It
  
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• WWE Confirms Date & Venue Of NXT Vengeance Day 2025

  07-01-2025 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT has confirmed its first premium live event of 2025.Valentine’s Day may be a day for love, but February 15 is a day for vengeance for the WWE NXT Superstars. Per a press release, WWE’s developmental brand will be heading to the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. for its 2025 Vengeance Day premium live event.“Following a historic night, we are excited to bring the first premium live event to Washington, D.C. in nearly nine years with our great partners
  
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• John Cena Wants To Set Realistic Expectations For His Retirement Tour, Addresses Potential Title Win

  07-01-2025 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena wants another chance in the ring to become the WWE Champion, but he’s not sure that it will actually happen.
  The WWE Superstar is teetering on the edge of greatness when it comes to world title reigns. He is a 16-time world champion, tied with Ric Flair for the most title reigns as acknowledged by the WWE.John Cena is just one title win off becoming the all-time record holder. With his career coming to an end at the end of 2025, he has just one more year
  
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• WWE RAW Review: Hits And Misses For January 6

  07-01-2025 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Welcome or welcome back to our weekly WWE RAW review where we recap some of the biggest hits and misses from the show.The first RAW of 2025 went down in Los Angeles as it made its grand debut on Netflix. The show featured a brand new presentation, together with a new ring mat, as well as major celebrity appearances.Here’s what went down at the first RAW on Netflix.Miss – Roman Reigns vs. Solo SikoaThis writer was expecting a surprise for the Roman Reigns versus Solo
  
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• Triple H: John Cena Is Going To ‘Wrestle A Lot’ In Last Run

  07-01-2025 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
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  Triple H reveals that John Cena is going to wrestle “a lot” in his final year in wrestling.Cena is embarking on his final run in wrestling and will retire at the end of 2025. He is already confirmed for matches at the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 41, but Triple H confirms his schedule will be packed in 2025.Triple H spoke with Sports Illustrated about John Cena’s last run in wrestling. He revealed that the 16-time WWE Champion will wrestl
  
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• The Young Bucks, Gabe Kidd, More Set For NJPW New Beginning In Osaka

  07-01-2025 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks will defend the gold at NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka.New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced multiple matches for the show. As previously announced, Zack Sabre Jr. will defend the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Hirooki Goto. Plus, The Young Bucks will defend the IWGP Tag Team Championship against Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi. The Young Bucks won the titles at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty.Elsewhere on the show, Yota Tsuji will defend the IWGP Globa
  
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• CM Punk Is Just Starting To Truly Understand The Wrestling Business, Says It’s Bittersweet

  07-01-2025 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk wants to top 2024 in 2025 but warns his body is falling apart.2024 say the former WWE Champion wrestled just five televised matches. This was due to a tricep tear he suffered in the Royal Rumble match, which he cried about for eight minutes after being told the news by his doctor.CM Punk spoke at the Raw on Netflix post-show about his injury in 2024 and his body “falling apart”. He said that his mind has never been sharper and that he used his in
  
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• Axiom Could See WWE RAW’s Move To Netflix Having A Similar Impact As ‘Money Heist’

  07-01-2025 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  January 6th will make history as WWE makes its official debut on Netflix with the first show being Monday Night Raw. Top NXT stars, Tag Team Champion Axiom, Isla Dawn, and the newest attraction in NXT Stephanie Vaquer shared their thoughts on WWE’s move to Netflix.While speaking to Variety, Axiom reflected on how he became a wrestling fan from Spain.“Wrestling was very popular here in 2007-2008, when it came to TV for a while. I already knew a bit about it from vide
  
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• Triple H Approached WWE Raw On Netflix Premiere Like A Standalone Event, Says Next Week Will Be More Episodic

  07-01-2025 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H compared Raw’s debut on Netflix to WrestleMania and explained how they will keep getting better.The event marked the first time Raw was shown live on Netflix. Legends like Hulk Hogan, The Rock and The Undertaker all appeared in a show main evented by CM Punk beating Seth Rollins.After the show, Triple H spoke in the Raw on Netflix post-show press conference, where he talked about the premiere. He compared it to a special event like WrestleMania, expla
  
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• Report: Becky Lynch Bumped From WWE RAW On Netflix Premiere

  07-01-2025 16:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  “The Man” almost came around, but plans changed, so Becky Lynch did not appear at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere.WWE kicked off the Netflix era with a stacked show in Los Angeles on January 6th. The Rock, John Cena, and other stars appeared. Heading into Monday, many fans expected Becky Lynch to make her return, as she was briefly shown in the RAW on Netflix trailer. Instead, the show came and went without Lynch making an appearance.Cory Hays of Bodyslam.net report
  
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• Triple H: We’ll Pull Out All Of The Stops To Make WrestleMania 41 Our Biggest Ever

  07-01-2025 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H is doing all he can to make WrestleMania 41 match last year’s incredible main event match.WrestleMania 40 ended with Cody Rhodes beating Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship. During the match, both men had help from runs in from the likes of The Rock, John Cena, Seth Rollins and The Undertaker in what has gone down as an all-time great WrestleMania main event.Triple H recently spoke with Sports Illustrated. He was asked about the pressure of living u
  
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• CM Punk Would Welcome Facing The Rock And John Cena ‘With Open Arms’

  07-01-2025 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk would welcome a match against John Cena or The Rock this year in WWE.On Raw’s debut on Netflix last night, CM Punk kicked off the year with a big win. He beat Seth Rollins in the show’s main event before declaring himself as part of the 2025 Royal Rumble match.While he is intent to become a champion again in 2025, matches with two of the WWE’s top stars would be something he would welcome. He has wrestled both men multiple times in the past, although t
  
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• Paul Heyman: Roman Reigns Deserves An Emmy

  07-01-2025 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman claims that Roman Reigns deserves an Emmy. The Tribal Chief starred in a victory over Solo Sikoa on Raw’s debut on Netflix.
  Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns spoke at the Monday Night Raw on Netflix Premiere Post-Show. They were asked what to expect from Roman Reigns in 2025.He explained that instead, Roman Reigns expects support from everybody else. Paul Heyman goes on to say that Roman Reigns, WWE, Triple H and himself all deserve Emmys, based on the work of Roma
  
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• Michael Cole Finally Gets His Picture On A WWE Ring Truck

  07-01-2025 15:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Michael Cole has finally got his face on the WWE ring truck after 28 years with the company.The commentator is one of the longest-tenured employees in the WWE. He first came into the company in 1997 as a backstage interviewer, before making his way up the ranks to become the lead commentator in the WWE.His partnership with Pat McAfee over the past few years has brought the best out of Michael Cole. He sounds like he is actually enjoying the show, although no longer
  
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• Big E Doesn’t Recognize Who The New Day Are Anymore

  07-01-2025 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E doesn’t recognize the men Kofi Kingdom and Xavier Woods have become.The former WWE Champion was unceremoniously kicked out of the New Day in December last year, during the group’s celebration of being together for a decade.Their reasoning was that Big E had abandoned them following his potentially career-ending neck injury two years ago. The turn was completely unpredictable and made the group heels for the first time in years.Speaking about The New Day in a c
  
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• Rhea Ripley Says She’s Finally Moving Past Liv Morgan And Judgment Day

  07-01-2025 15:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhea Ripley says her long-running rivalry with Liv Morgan appears to be over.The pair battled over the Women’s World Championship on Raw’s debut on Netflix last night. She hit two Riptides to pin Liv Morgan to win the championship before Rhea Ripley celebrated alongside The Undertaker after the match.Rhea Ripley spoke to the press on the Monday Night Raw on Netflix Premiere Post-Show. She was asked about her match and rivalry with Liv Morgan, and the Women’s W
  
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• CM Punk Believes His Feud With Seth Rollins Will Continue To Fester After WWE Raw Debut On Netflix

  07-01-2025 15:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk doesn’t think his match with Seth Rollins is the end of their rivalry.The Best in the World bested the former Shield member in the main event of Raw’s debut on Netflix. Following the bout, CM Punk declared for the Royal Rumble match, seemingly putting his beef with Seth Rollins on the back burner.However, it doesn’t sound like this rivalry is anywhere close to finished.CM Punk appeared on Nightcap before Raw’s debut on Netflix and his match again
  
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• NJPW Owner Wants To See 40,000 Fans Attend The Next Wrestle Kingdom

  07-01-2025 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW owner Takaaki Kidani has big goals for Wrestle Kingdom next year, although admits one mistake with Wrestle Dynasty.This weekend’s Wrestle Kingdom 19 was a big success for NJPW. It drew 24,107 to the Tokyo Dome, although that was down from 27,422 in 2024. Wrestle Dynasty drew a further 16300 fans, giving NJPW over 40,000 tickets sold for their big weekend in wrestling.
  Despite this success, they want next year to be even bigger. NJPW owner Takaaki Kidani spoke to Tokyo Sports (H/T to
  
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