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Jey Uso Defeats Solo Sikoa on Raw, Setting Up Roman Reigns Confrontation
Monday Night Raw on August 10 from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, closed with Jey Uso defeating his brother Solo Sikoa in a stipulation main event. Under the terms of the match,…
Read story →Kevin Owens Returns on SmackDown, Challenges CM Punk for Undisputed WWE Title in Toronto
Kevin Owens returned to WWE SmackDown on August 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, making his first appearance in months. As the No. 1 contender, Owens confronted Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk…
Read story →WWE Reportedly Hopes Rhea Ripley Returns From Knee Injury by Royal Rumble
WWE is hoping Women's Champion Rhea Ripley can return to the ring by the Royal Rumble in January following knee surgery, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter,…
Read story →Buddy Matthews Medically Cleared To Return To AEW After Long Injury Layoff
AEW's Buddy Matthews announced on August 6 that he has been medically cleared to compete again, bringing a lengthy injury absence to an end. Matthews shared a video on Instagram documen…
Read story →Rey Mysterio Announces Tournament to Crown Roman Reigns' Challenger for WWE Raw in Mexico City
Rey Mysterio, in his role as AAA General Manager, has announced a tournament to determine the next challenger for Roman Reigns and the World Heavyweight Championship. Mysterio revealed…
Read story →AEW Runs Grand Slam Mexico From Arena Mexico; Andrade Earns Casino Gauntlet Spot
All Elite Wrestling presented a special Grand Slam Mexico edition of Dynamite on Wednesday, August 5, live from the historic Arena Mexico in Mexico City. The stacked card was headlined…
Read story →Wrestling Legend Dory Funk Jr., NWA Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, Dies at 85
WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. has died at the age of 85, his family confirmed on August 4, 2026. His wife, Marti, said Funk passed away while in hospital care in Florida. A member of…
Read story →Kevin Owens Returns at SummerSlam After 17-Month Neck Injury, Earns WWE Title Shot vs. CM Punk
Kevin Owens made a surprise return at WWE SummerSlam 2026 on Night 2, ending a 17-month absence caused by a neck injury that had threatened to end his career. Owens underwent neck fusio…
Read story →Brock Lesnar Announces Retirement From Pro Wrestling on Pat McAfee Show
Brock Lesnar announced on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, that he has retired from professional wrestling. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Lesnar said he is retired and confirmed that his Sum…
Read story →WWE SummerSlam 2026 Delivers Multiple Title Changes and Kevin Owens Return
WWE held its two-night SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on August 1-2, 2026. On Night 1, CM Punk retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan r…
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