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• WWE Cuts Targeted ‘Older, Less Used Talent’ as R-Truth and Carlito Get Dropped

WWE’s latest roster cuts weren’t random—and the reasoning behind them paints a clear picture of how the company is evaluating its talent. According to Dave Meltzer on the June 2, ......2025
• Dave Meltzer Exposes How Vince McMahon Allegedly Restructured WWE Around Personal Agenda
Wrestling industry insiders are buzzing after Dave Meltzer dropped bombshell allegations on Wrestling Observer Radio, claiming Vince McMahon didn't just abuse his power at WWE—he systematically restructured the entire company to serve his personal interests. While John Laurinaitis may have settle... The post Dave Meltzer Exposes How Vince McMahon Allegedly Restructured WWE Around Personal Agenda f...2025
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• We still don’t have clarity on that Jade Cargill injury

Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 25, 2025 The Wrestling Observer says Jade Cargill is legitimately injured and will be out “a minimum of three months, maybe longer” and that’s why the storyline injury update on her was so severe. She was out that long so this is co...2025
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• AEW Knew Mariah May Was WWE-Bound Long Before Her Roster Removal

Mariah May hasn’t officially left AEW just yet, but her quiet removal from the roster page says plenty—and according to Dave Meltzer, the company has been expecting this for months. ......2025
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• How Running Great American Bash Against AEW All In Might Blow Up in WWE’s Face

WWE’s decision to run Great American Bash on the same night as AEW All In 2025 isn’t sitting well with industry insiders—and Dave Meltzer says the motivation behind it couldn’t ......2025
• Rumor Roundup: Super WrestleMania, Del Rio incident, NXT call-ups, more!

WWE Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around...2025
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• Update On How Long Nicholas Jackson Will Be Out Following AEW Injury
The post Update On How Long Nicholas Jackson Will Be Out Following AEW Injury first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view on May 25, 2025, may not have resulted in any serious injuries, but multiple wrestlers are reportedly sidelined or recovering after the chaotic event, particularly those involved in the Anarchy in the Arena match. According to Dave Meltzer in...2025
• Rumor Roundup: WWE fans, Travis Scott flaking, Asuka, AEW injuries, more!

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The latest rumors, including something WWE has considered asking its fans, talk of what happened to Travis Scott, Asuka discussions, banged up AEW stars, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest r...2025
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• Latest Update On Chelsea Green’s Nose Injury, Trish Stratus Reacts
The post Latest Update On Chelsea Green’s Nose Injury, Trish Stratus Reacts first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.During the May 24th, 2025 edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Zelina Vega successfully retained her WWE Women’s United States Championship in a competitive match against Chelsea Green. However, the bout left Green with a legitimate injury. As reported by Dave Meltzer on Wr...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Bronson Reed belief, WWE meeting, TNA mandates, more!

Photo by Bradlee Rutledge/WWE via Getty Images The latest rumors, including a belief on why Bronson Reed joined up with Seth Rollins’ group, details on a recent WWE meeting, some new TNA mandates, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the ...2025
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• Backstage Update On Chelsea Green Suffering Broken Nose At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
Chelsea Green reportedly sustained a legitimate broken nose during her WWE Women’s United States Championship match against Zelina Vega at the Saturday Night’s Main Event taping on May 24, 2025. According to one source, the injury occurred during the match and has been confirmed as a clean break. Despite the setback, Dave Meltzer noted in […] The post Backstage Update On Chelsea Green Suffer...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: SmackDown length, Reigns/Street Fighter, Stark injury, more!

Photo by WWE/Getty Images Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s j...2025
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• Even without its last 30 minutes, Collision’s viewership improved

Ricky Havlik for All Elite Wrestling Perhaps May 17’s Beach Break episode would have done even better numbers if technical issues (and Black Adam) hadn’t crashed the fun an hour-and-a-half in. Due to as-yet-unspecified technical difficulties, the final half-hour of May 17’s Beach Break edition of AEW Collision didn’t air on TNT. The fact that WWE star & TKO board member Dwayne “The Rock” J...2025
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• Zoey Stark’s Injury Forced Last-Minute WWE RAW Match Change

The injury to Zoey Stark during the May 19 episode of WWE Raw didn’t just shake up the match — it completely altered the original outcome. According to Dave Meltzer ......2025
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• It was smart for WWE not to change this

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. August 9, 2024 On a recent episode of Keepin’ It 100, Konnan said “one of the reasons” why Cody Rhodes left AEW in 2022 was because there were problems between Brandi Rhodes and Britt Baker, and Tony Khan “always” takes Britt...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Goldberg return, SmackDown change, Jade Cargill status, more!

WWE Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling...2025
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• We still don’t have clarity on that Jade Cargill injury
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• Rumor Roundup: Super WrestleMania, Del Rio incident, NXT call-ups, more!
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE fans, Travis Scott flaking, Asuka, AEW injuries, more!
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• Rumor Roundup: Bronson Reed belief, WWE meeting, TNA mandates, more!
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• Seth Rollins is a man of his word

Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 18, 2024 Fightful Select says WWE took note of Netflix’s technical problems during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match and Netflix apparently assured the company they’ll be ready for Monday Night Raw come January. There have...2025
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• WWE didn’t properly capitalize on the New Day’s heat

WWE Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 11, 2024 Per Fightful Select, WWE’s women’s roster wasn’t informed of the new United States championship announcement until the day it happened, and they don’t know how the first champion will be determined. They also do...2025
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• Matt Cardona Shuts Down AEW Contract Rumors

Matt Cardona is setting the record straight about his AEW and ROH run, and he’s not holding back. Despite previous reports from Dave Meltzer claiming Cardona was offered a contract ......2025
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• Matt Cardona Doesn’t Know Why He Didn’t Do More With AEW/ROH, Confirms He Wasn’t Offered A Contract
Matt Cardona doesn’t know why his stint with AEW/ROH came to an end. In late 2024, Matt Cardona appeared on various shows for both AEW/ROH, building up to his match with Chris Jericho at the Final Battle pay-per-view. Cardona would end up losing that match, failing to capture the ROH World Championship from Jericho. Since then, Cardona has not appeared for either company. In a new interview with...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Backlash changes, CM Punk in Saudi Arabia, Becky Lynch loss, more!

Photo by Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images The latest rumors, including changes WWE made to Backlash, talk of CM Punk going to Saudi Arabia for WWE, why Becky Lynch lost to Lyra Valkyria, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest ru...2025
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• We were warned about the Rock missing WrestleMania

The Pat McAfee Show’s YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 4, 2024 The Wrestling Observer Newsletter says the latest word on The Rock working WrestleMania 41 is that he’s still not committed at this point. They said they talked to two people who would ...2025
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• Update On How Long Nicholas Jackson Will Be Out Following AEW Injury
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• Rumor Roundup: Flair match at Evolution, Punk in Saudi Arabia, Cody heel turn, more!

WWE.com Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating ar...2025
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• Backstage News On Braun Strowman’s WWE Release
The post Backstage News On Braun Strowman’s WWE Release first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.Further insight has emerged regarding Braun Strowman’s surprise release from WWE earlier this month. As noted in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reports that Strowman’s departure on May 2, 2025, wasn’t purely the result of standard budget cuts — other notable concerns played a role. M...2025
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• Backstage News On Dakota Kai’s WWE Release
The post Backstage News On Dakota Kai’s WWE Release first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.More backstage insight has surfaced regarding Dakota Kai’s recent release from WWE. The former Damage CTRL member was among several wrestlers released last week, and according to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com, her departure was not just a result of routine cuts—but a calculated decision based on how WWE ...2025
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• Triple H has created a full WWE minor league system

@TripleH Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. October 28, 2024 WRKD Wrestling hinted that Sami Zayn would be joining the original Bloodline for a match against the new Bloodline at Survivor Series. Now, Dave Meltzer has said on Wrestling Observer Radio that it’s not be...2025
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• AEW Collision Playoff Palooza Draws Over 700,000 Viewers On Cable TV With NBA Playoff Lead In
Viewership and ratings information for the April 26th episode of AEW Collision. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports AEW Collision Playoff Palooza drew 707,000 viewers on April 26th. This number is up from the 353,000 viewers the show drew on April 17, which was a special Thursday airing. The last Saturday episode drew 455,000 viewers on April 12. The April 26th episode scored a 0.21 d...2025
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• Collision Playoff Palooza spoilers: AEW star returns, Best Wrestler Alive, Toni Storm, Bucks, more!

AEW Collision’s start time is changed thanks to the NBA playoffs. AEW rolled into Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, for yesterday’s episode of Dynamite, where they also taped this Saturday’s (Apr. 26) episode of Collision. This is the “Playoff Palooza” edition of Collision that is set to air coast-to-coast immediately following coverage of the NBA Playoffs. AEW has advertised mult...2025
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• Mickie James Cuts Mid-Match Promo That Leads To ‘Dave Meltzer Sucks’ Chants

Mickie James cut a promo during this week’s WrestleCon Supershow that resulted in the crowd chanting a message directed at Dave Meltzer. During a match against Maki Itoh at this week’s WrestleCon Supershow, James took to the mic. She joked about several wrestlers looking for their “five-star notices,” then said Meltzer had never put her […] The post Mickie James Cuts ...2025
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• AEW Collision (4/12) Draws Over 450,000 Viewers On Cable TV
Viewership and ratings information for the April 12 episode of AEW Collision. Dave Meltzer for the Wrestling Observer reports AEW Collision on April 12 scored 455,000 viewers on TNT. This number is up from the 335,000 viewers the show scored on April 5. Saturday's episode posted a 0.12 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, up from the 0.08 rating last Saturday. AEW Collision was up against the NCA...2025
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• WWE didn’t properly capitalize on the New Day’s heat
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• We were warned about the Rock missing WrestleMania
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• Triple H has created a full WWE minor league system
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE releases, CM Punk and Roman Reigns team, Cody Rhodes return, more!

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• It’s pretty clear who is going to beat Jon Moxley

AEW Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. October 21, 2024 Sports Business Journal notes WWE and Netflix are still in talks over Monday Night Raw’s runtime come January. They landed on 2 hours 30 minutes, which reels like a real sweet spot. The Raw after WrestleMania w...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Becky Lynch return, Bayley sympathy, Rey Mysterio injury, AAA, more!

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The latest rumors, including more word on Becky Lynch’s return, sympathy for Bayley over it, Rey Mysterio’s injury issue, the AAA deal, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churne...2025
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• I’m losing hope in my AJ Lee return dream

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. October 14, 2024 Regarding The Rock and his status for WrestleMania 41 after he told fans not to believe rumors going around that he won’t be working the show, Dave Meltzer’s latest on Wrestling Observer Radio was to say tha...2025
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• Brian Cage Underwent Surgery, Is Already Back In The Gym
Brian Cage has returned to the gym after undergoing successful surgery. Cage has been out of action for several weeks and on the April 9th edition of AEW Dynamite, Don Callis announced that the Don Callis family would be recruiting new members due to injuries sustained to Cage and Mark Davis. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer was the first to report Cage was suffering from an injury. In a set ...2025
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• Backstage News On Bo Dallas’ WWE Status
Bo Dallas returned to WWE and was paired with his brother, Bray Wyatt, on television as he portrayed the Uncle Howdy character. Both Dallas and Wyatt were taken off TV in March because Wyatt had a medical issue. Wyatt passed away in August due to a heart attack. Dave Meltzer was asked about it on […] The post Backstage News On Bo Dallas’ WWE Status appeared first on eWrestlingNews.com....2023
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• Backstage News On AEW’s Strategically Picking Collision Premiere Date
On Saturday night, AEW Collision premiered from Chicago, IL, at the United Center. Matches featured on the show included CM Punk & FTR vs. Jay White, Juice Robinson & Samoa Joe, TNT Champion Wardlow vs. Luchasaurus, Skye Blue & Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm & Ruby Soho, Buddy Matthews vs. Andrade, and more. Dave Meltzer […] The post Backstage News On AEW’s Strategically...2023
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• Details Behind Dwayne Johnson's WWE SmackDown Appearance, Possible WrestleMania Plans

Veteran wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer provided further details about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's return on the "Wrestling Observer Radio" show....2023
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• Sabu’s Final Years Show the Price He Paid for Being a Hardcore Icon

Hours after news of Sabu’s passing, Dave Meltzer took to Wrestling Observer Radio to discuss the toll that Sabu’s hardcore wrestling style took on his life and career. Sabu, whose ......2025
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• Zoey Stark’s Injury Forced Last-Minute WWE RAW Match Change
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• WWE Didn’t See Dakota Kai as a Long-Term Player

Dakota Kai’s WWE release wasn’t just about budget cuts — it was about WWE not seeing her as a top-tier player in the long run. According to Dave Meltzer in ......2025
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• It sounds like Roman Reigns was injured at SummerSlam

WWE.com Roman Reigns has been WWE Universal champion for nearly three years, and WWE business is booming this year in particular with him on top. If you asked me who the next most likely champ is, I’d probably guess Vacant, because at this point it seems like only an injury can bring down the Tribal Chief. This past weekend, Reigns worked the main event of SummerSlam against Jey Uso in a v...2023
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• It sounds like Ronda Rousey is leaving WWE soon
WWE.com When Shayna Baszler turned on Ronda Rousey at Money in the Bank in London, costing the two of them the tag team titles, it was quite the surprise. There was absolutely nothing to indicate a turn could be coming and, in fact, all signs pointed to the two having a lengthy run as champions. So what the hell happened? Well, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Rousey ...2023
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• We still don’t have clarity on that Jade Cargill injury
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• Dave Meltzer Assesses WWE's Decision To Run SNME On Same Day As AEW All In

WWE has scheduled a bumper weekend of events to go against AEW All In Texas, but why is Saturday Night's Main Event a part of the festivities?...2025
• AEW Dynamite (5/28) Draws 636,000 VIewers On Cable TV Against Thunder vs. Wolves, Panthers vs. Hurricanes
Viewership and ratings information for the May 28th episode of AEW Dynamite. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports that AEW Dynamite on May 28th drew 636,000 viewers on TBS. This number is up from the 575,000 viewers the show drew on May 21st. Wednesday's episode scored a 0.16 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, up from the 0.15 demo rating last Wednesday. AEW Dynamite was opposed by t...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE fans, Travis Scott flaking, Asuka, AEW injuries, more!
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• Backstage News On Braun Strowman’s WWE Food Show
The post Backstage News On Braun Strowman’s WWE Food Show first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.Despite recent reports that Braun Strowman has been quietly released from WWE, a brand-new television series starring the “Monster Among Men” has already been filmed and is scheduled for broadcast on the USA Network, according to Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The show, t...2025
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• WWE reportedly wants to hold WrestleMania in Vegas ‘on a regular basis’

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images That apparently doesn’t mean every year, but it does mean ‘frequently’. Yesterday (May 22), WWE shook up any early plans wrestling fans and independent promotions might have been making for next year’s WrestleMania 42 when they announced the show will no longer be happening in New Orleans. Before long, reports were out that WWE was planning on holding th...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: SmackDown length, Reigns/Street Fighter, Stark injury, more!
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• Dave Meltzer Exposes How Vince McMahon Allegedly Restructured WWE Around Personal Agenda
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• Rumor Roundup: Cody Rhodes return, King of the Luchadores, Worlds Collide, more!

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The latest rumors, including when Cody Rhodes could be coming back, an interesting WWE trademark filing, some word on the upcoming Worlds Collide event, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest ru...2025
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• Dakota Kai’s WWE Exit Could Lead to AEW – But There’s a Complicated History

Dakota Kai’s release from WWE has sparked speculation about her next move, with AEW emerging as a potential destination. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, some within ......2025
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• Released NXT talent push back on laziness rumors

WWE.com Gigi Dolin was the first to respond, then Cora Jade added that she was ‘body shamed’ by coaches despite extra training, while Riley Osborne posted proof he’s been injured for months. A recent report from Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer claimed NXT officials didn’t think talent released from that brand last week were “working hard in training”. Two of the people who were cut...2025
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• Cora Jade And Gigi Dolin Respond To 'Not Working Hard' Comments, Cora Claims She Was Body Shamed By Bosses And Co-Workers
On May 2nd, WWE made a round of talent releases that included main roster and NXT talent. Gigi Dolin and Cora Jade were among the releases despite both being regularly featured on NXT television. Both women competed at NXT Stand & Deliver in the kickoff four-way elimination tag team match. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer said about the releases, "Many of those cut were perceived as not work...2025
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