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• Former NXT Star Andre Chase Reveals New Ring Name Following WWE Departure

One of the most recognizable personalities from WWE NXT has officially unveiled the name he will be using moving forward following his departure from the company. The former Andre Chase, whose real name is Chance Barrow, took to social media this week to announce that he will now be known as “The Professor” Andre Chance […] The post Former NXT Star Andre Chase Reveals New Ring Name Following...2026
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• Andre Chase’s New Ring Name Is …… ?

Andre Chase is no more. The former Chase U standout took to social media earlier today to announce that he will now compete on the independent scene under the name “The Professor” Andre Chance. The change marks a departure from the ring name he used prior to joining WWE, Harlem Bravado. Andre’s run with WWE […]...2026
• Andre Chase Reveals New Ring Name After WWE Release

Andre Chase is already moving forward after his WWE release earlier this year — and he’s got a new name to go with it. Chase took to Twitter and revealed that he will now be known as “The Professor” Andre Chance following his WWE release. The former Chase U leader made it clear he’s ready ... Read more...2026
• Recently Released WWE Star’s New Ring Name Is …. ?

A former WWE champion appears to be gearing up for an in-ring return following her recent release from WWE. WWE WrestleMania 42 weekend brought plenty of surprises, but one of the biggest shocks for fans came shortly afterward when WWE released multiple talents from its roster. Since then, several former stars have started resurfacing on […]...2026
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• Former WWE Star Charlie (Dakota Kai) Says New Ring Name Is ‘Under Construction’: ‘Charlie By Itself, It Sounds Very Meh’

Former WWE star Charlie (Dakota Kai) says that a new ring name is ‘under construction’ after fans told her she needs a last name. Former WWE star Dakota Kai competed […]...2026
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• Uncle Howdy’s First Post-WWE Appearance Announced, New Ring Name Confirmed
Taylor Rotunda is officially set for his first public appearance since parting ways with WWE earlier this year. A new announcement released for The Gathering 7 convention revealed that the former WWE performer, best known to fans as Uncle Howdy from The Wyatt Sicks storyline, will be appearing at the event in Charlotte, North Carolina […] The post Uncle Howdy’s First Post-WWE Appearanc...2026
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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. April 27, 2024 According to this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is talking about possibly scheduling next year’s WrestleMania 41 cards on May 4 and May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It in Vegas but late April. (1/2) Someone in AEW reach...2024
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"R-Truth made a surprise return at the WWE Money In The Bank 2025 premium live event on Saturday night in Los Angeles, […] The post Backstage Update On R-Truth’s WWE Return: New Ring Name For Him, When Deal Came Together appeared first on Wrestling Headlines."

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• Backstage News On New Ring Name For WWE Superstar
Anna Jay’s AEW future may be coming into focus as new details emerge regarding her contract status and potential outside interest. A report from December indicated that Jay’s deal with AEW is set to expire in the spring of 2026. With that timeline approaching, fans have begun to question her absence from AEW television in […] The post Backstage News On New Ring Name For WWE Superstar appeare...2026
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• Former WWE star says she was always ‘fighting a glass ceiling’ there

WWE released Dakota Kai from her contract last May, in a round of roster cuts that also included Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler, among others. The former Damage CTRL member is now getting ready for her first match since then, under her new ring name “Charlie.” She’s scheduled to face former AEW Women’s World Champion […]...2026
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• Update on AEW’s Offer to Re-Sign Powerhouse Hobbs Prior to His Decision to Leave for WWE

Former AEW Star Powerhouse Hobbs made his WWE debut on Saturday night as a surprise entrant in the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match under his new ring-name Royce Keys. Hobbs’ decision to leave AEW when his contract was up and sign with WWE was discussed on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. Dave Meltzer […] The post Update on AEW’s Offer to Re-Sign Powerhouse Hobb...2026
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• Backstage Update On Powerhouse Hobbs Jumping From AEW To WWE: New Ring Name, Plans For His Debut
Powerhouse Hobbs appears to be on his way to WWE. Hobbs’ AEW contract has officially expired, and there is no non-compete clause attached to his deal. That means Hobbs is free to appear immediately once an agreement is finalized, with Friday’s WWE SmackDown on January 16 even being floated internally as a possible landing spot […] The post Backstage Update On Powerhouse Hobbs Jumping F...2026
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• Mariah May signs with Paradigm Talent Agency

AEW’s YouTube Now all Mariah needs is a new ring name in WWE, and she’ll be all set on her path to super stardom. After former AEW world champion Mariah May shocked the wrestling world by making her WWE debut on NXT television this week, Deadline is reporting that she has now signed with Paradigm Talent Agency: “On the heels of her WWE debut, wrestling star Mariah May has signed with Para...2025
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• WWE changes Jeff Cobb’s name, and Jacob doesn’t love Solo like he used to

Jeff Cobb has a new ring name less than one week after debuting for WWE at Backlash. Tonight’s (May 16) episode of SmackDown kicked off with Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Jeff Cobb making their way to the ring for a talking segment. Solo was there to discuss his plan to win the Money in the Bank ladder match and bring the WWE championship back to his family. Throughout the segment, Sikoa referred to...2025
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• Sonya Deville Adopts New Ring Name For Upcoming Appearances

Sonya Deville‘s new ring name has seemingly been confirmed. Former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Sonya Deville is starting the next chapter of her career. In February, she was informed that WWE would not be renewing her contract. She subsequently said that she was informed of their decision while she was negotiating a new deal […] The post Sonya Deville Adopts New Ring Name For U...2025
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• Baron Corbin Confirms New Ring Name, Says TNA Has Called Him

Baron Corbin has confirmed his new in-ring name after leaving WWE. The former WWE Superstar was notified that the WWE contract would not be extended. He officially left the company earlier this month, shedding the name he had for the past decade. Baron Corbin wrestled his first match outside WWE against Josh Barnett at The […] The post Baron Corbin Confirms New Ring Name, Says TNA Has Called...2025
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• Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin) Addresses His Wrestling Future
Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin) is officially a free agent after WWE didn't renew his contract to end the year. Pestock made his GCW debut as The People vs. GCW, competing against Josh Barnett in a Bloodsport match. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Corbin addressed his future in wrestling. "I would love to go to New Japan, for multiple reasons. The door never closes with WWE, either. As far a...2025
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• WWE Files To Trademark 'Kali Armstrong' And 'Niko Vance'
WWE has filed two new trademarks. On September 9, WWE filed to trademark the names "Niko Vance" and "Kali Armstrong." Full descriptions: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news a...2024
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• Grayson Waller Takes Aim At Bluey, Jake Roberts Says Hey To RJ City, Isiah Kassidy Vlog | Fight Size
Here's your fight size update for Sunday, July 23, 2023: - Grayson Waller has proved to be a major heel by doing the most dastardly thing that one can do in the year 2023, besmirch the name of Bluey. Waller has said that, much like AJ Styles, Bluey is overrated. Waller may now be the enemy of all parents and children across the globe. Bluey and AJ Styles have a lot in common! They’re both overrat...2023
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• Mercedes Mone And Tamina Backstage At Slammiversary, Minoru Suzuki Says Hey To RJ City | Fight Size
Here's your fight size update for Sunday, July 16, 2023: - Mercedes Mone, formerly Sasha Banks, and Tamina Snuka were photoed with Trinity Fatu backstage at Slammiversary after Trinity defeated Deonna Purrazzo for the IMPACT Knockouts World Title. All three women were once known as Team BAD in WWE. - Fans can read Trinity's comments about becoming champion at this link. “True friends are great ri...2023
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• WWE Files To Trademark New Ring Name For NXT Talent
WWE has filed to trademark the name “Kelani Jordan” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. As noted, Kelani Jordan is the new moniker for Michigan State University Gymnast Lea Mitchell, who debuted on last night’s NXT Level Up program and also wrestled on last night’s NXT house show in Davenport. Full results for […] The post WWE Files To Trademark New Ri...2023
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• Several Surprises In The 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble Match
The 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble delivered plenty of jaw-dropping moments, highlighted by several shocking returns and a major debut. Fans saw the returns of Chad Gable, Brock Lesnar, and LA Knight, while former AEW standout Powerhouse Hobbs made his WWE debut under his new ring name, Royce Keys. The bout also featured multiple unannounced entrants. […] The post Several Surprises In The 2026 Men&...2026
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• Baron Corbin Unveils New Ring Name Following WWE Exit
Baron Corbin is no longer part of the WWE family following his departure back in November 2024. It was simply just a matter of time before Corbin would reinvent himself ......2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon plans, Nick Khan future, Tony Khan reaction, more!

Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC 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 circul...2024
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• Adam Copeland goes crazy and challenges Christian for the TNT title

Adam Copeland was brutally sadistic on this week’s Dynamite when he delivered a conchairto to Nick Wayne in front of the prodigy’s mom. Copeland only took it up a notch from there on tonight’s (Nov. 25) episode of Collision. It started when the former Luchasaurus wrestled his first match under his new ring name, Killswitch. He squashed The Boys and continued to massacre them after the match was ov...2023
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• Lexis King Says His Stepfather Was Abusive, But He’ll Take ‘King’ And Make A Positive

Lexis King, the former AEW Star previously known as Brian Pillman Jr., recently made his NXT debut. He also stated that he is going to no longer use his last name and rather would be taking up a new moniker. That is his new ring name Lexis King. While speaking to Booker T on the […] The post Lexis King Says His Stepfather Was Abusive, But He’ll Take ‘King’ And Make A Positive appeared ...2023
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• Naomi Abandons Trademark Filing For New Ring Name
Naomi and Sasha Banks walked out of WWE in May 2022, and they didn’t look back. Since Mercedes Mone ended up in Japan, many assumed that Trinity Fatu would go ......2023
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• WWE Recruit Anna Keefer Receives New Ring Name

WWE recruit Anna Keefer has received her new ring name. Keefer has been seen on NXT programming over the past few weeks as a member of The Family (Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo). Her new name is Adriana Rizzo. Keefer has been in a few matches at NXT live shows. Most recently in Orlando, […] The post WWE Recruit Anna Keefer Receives New Ring Name appeared first on Diva Dirt....2023
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• Update On AEW Status Of Newly-Christened Johnny TV (Formerly WWE's John Morrison)

There's an update on the career of John Hennigan, who was formerly known as John Morrison in WWE. He's back in AEW under a new ring name: Johnny TV....2023
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• Dana Brooke calls WWE star Tiffany Stratton a ‘knock off Barbie’ who loves to steal moves

WWE.com Former WWE star Dana Brooke is now wrestling in TNA under a new ring name and gimmick, “Ash by Elegance.” One week ago, WWE star Natalya complimented her former colleague on the execution of her “Rarefied Air” swanton bomb finishing move en route to a win over Seleziya Sparx. Your Swanton Bomb is @Ashamae_Sebera! Proud of you! https://t.co/5hBNZytU2u— Nattie (@NatbyNature) Mar...2024
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• Backstage Update On R-Truth’s WWE Return: New Ring Name For Him, When Deal Came Together

R-Truth is once again making headlines in the wrestling world—this time for his shocking return to WWE. Just days removed from the buzz surrounding his surprise release, Truth stunned the WWE Universe. How? R-Truth made a surprise return at the WWE Money In The Bank 2025 premium live event on Saturday night in Los Angeles, […] The post Backstage Update On R-Truth’s WWE Return: New Ring...2025
• Former WWE Star Naomi Files Trademark For Apparent New Ring Name

Naomi continues to make moves for her post-WWE career as it appears she has filed to trademark a new ring name....2023
• WWE Superstar Debuts New Ring Name
WWE has a lot of Superstars in the pipeline, and some of them need to be packaged just right before they’re ready for the greater fan base. Now, one possible ......2023
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• Former WWE Superstar Jakara Jackson Reveals New Ring Name

Jakara Jackson a former WWE NXT star is starting a new chapter in her wrestling career with a new name. After leaving WWE earlier this month as part of a wave of releases that affected 17 Superstar. Many from NXT Jakara Jackson being one of them was released along with her fellow former Meta-Four stablemate, […] The post Former WWE Superstar Jakara Jackson Reveals New Ring Name appeared firs...2025
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• Sonya Deville Adopts New Ring Name For Upcoming Appearances
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• WWE NXT Superstar Gets A New Ring Name
Kali Armstrong is off to the races in WWE. Destinee Brown, who has worked matches for WWE NXT Level up, recently made her debut under her new ring name of Kali Armstrong. Following the debut match, Armstrong surfaced on social media with some comments. “My debut match was surreal,” she wrote via Instagram. “Walking out […] The post WWE NXT Superstar Gets A New Ring Name app...2024
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• Grayson Waller Takes Aim At Bluey, Jake Roberts Says Hey To RJ City, Isiah Kassidy Vlog | Fight Size
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• Mercedes Mone And Tamina Backstage At Slammiversary, Minoru Suzuki Says Hey To RJ City | Fight Size
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• Report – Update On EVIL’s WWE Ring Name

After months of speculation, fans witnessed the WWE debut of EVIL on the NXT roster. The former NJPW star confronted the reigning NXT Champion, Tony D’Angelo, and handed him a mystery object. Although EVIL is reportedly set to appear under a new name, the NXT commentators did not mention his new ring name. According to […]...2026
• WWE ID’s Veronica Haven (Fallyn Grey) Returns To LNO

Ladies Night Out 16: Sin City Showdown is heading to Las Vegas on April 16, and two names are already generating buzz ahead of the big night. WWE ID prospect Fallyn Grey, now competing under the new ring name Veronica Haven in WWE EVOLVE, is set for a big four-way match against Sofia Sivan, Corinne […]...2026
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• Backstage Update On New Ring Name For Another WWE NXT Superstar
More clarity has emerged regarding a pair of new WWE trademark filings. As previously noted, WWE recently moved to secure the ring names “Tristan Angels” and “Dorian Van Dux,” sparking immediate speculation about which talents would be using the new monikers going forward. It has now been confirmed that “Tristan Angels” will serve as the […] The post Backstage Update On New Ring Name For Ano...2026
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• WWE Star’s New Ring Name Officially Revealed
A fresh round of WWE trademark filings has sparked buzz about a new identity for one of the company’s rising prospects. On February 18, WWE submitted several new trademark applications, covering titles such as WWE Eras Collide, WWE Generations, and WWE Domination for video game related use. Alongside those gaming...2026
• AEW Stars React To Powerhouse Hobbs’ WWE Debut As Royce Keys
The landscape of professional wrestling shifted in a major way at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The former Powerhouse Hobbs made his official WWE debut under the new ring name Royce Keys, entering the Men’s Royal Rumble match at No. 14. The appearance immediately confirmed months of speculation regarding WWE’s pursuit of […]...2026
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• Former AEW Star Powerhouse Hobbs Debuts in WWE as Royce Keys During Royal Rumble 2026

The speculation is officially over. Former AEW standout Powerhouse Hobbs has arrived in WWE — and he’s doing so under a new name. Hobbs made his WWE debut during the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, entering the match at No. 14 and immediately revealing his new ring name, Royce Keys. His arrival drew a massive reaction … Continue reading Former AEW Star Powerhouse Hobbs Debuts in WWE as Royce Keys D...2026
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• Additional Evidence WWE Is Moving Forward With Powerhouse Hobbs’ New Ring Name

The speculation around Powerhouse Hobbs’ WWE identity is no longer just talk—WWE has made it official. According to recent filings, WWE submitted a trademark application for the name “Royce Keys” ......2026
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