Lash Legend earned a spot in the 2026 Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match on WWE SmackDown. She won a chaotic Triple Threat that also included Charlotte Flair and Giulia. The outcome upset many Giulia supporters, who …
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This week in Wrestling · updated Sun Sep 20 2026
This week in wrestling featured a mix of emotional tributes and major storyline shifts. AEW Dynamite honored the late Andy "The Butcher" Williams with a special episode centered on a Butcher Battle Royal, providing a heartfelt farewell. On WWE SmackDown, Sami Zayn retained his Undisputed Championship against CM Punk despite outside interference, while Damian Priest turned heel by attacking R-Truth after another tag team loss, ending their alliance. Additionally, Inner Circle 31 showcased Kiamran Nabati's thrilling victory, with a photo recap highlighting the event's key moments and atmosphere.
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Lash Legend Advances to Women's MITB Match, Giulia Supporters React
Randy Orton Reaffirms Goals After Missing MITB Spot
Randy Orton failed to earn a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match after not qualifying on the September 18 SmackDown. During the September 25 show, he made it clear that his goals have not changed. He also addresse…
Fallon Henley Turns 32 Amid 'Tater Tot' Birthday Posts
Fallon Henley celebrated her 32nd birthday and received a wave of "tater tot" jokes from WWE fans. Tatum Paxley had encouraged followers on X to send birthday messages in that style. Henley is currently one-half of the W…
CM Punk Qualifies for Money in the Bank, Fan Reaction Split
CM Punk won a Triple Threat match on the September 25 episode of WWE SmackDown against Gunther and Finn Bálor. The victory earned him a place in the Money in the Bank ladder match. Fan reactions to the result have been m…
Tiffany Stratton Entrance Edit Draws Fan Attention on SmackDown
A portion of Tiffany Stratton's entrance was left out of the September 25 WWE SmackDown broadcast. Her response after noticing the cut became a topic of discussion among viewers online. Stratton's usual entrance includes…
Matt Hardy Says Jeff Hardy Is Moving Away From In-Ring Competition
Matt Hardy stated on his podcast that his brother Jeff Hardy is gradually stepping back from in-ring wrestling. The former tag team champion, who recently turned 52, also discussed his own retirement questions. He noted …
Dani Luna Reportedly Joins AEW, Debut Anticipated
Dani Luna, a former TNA star, has reportedly signed with AEW and is expected to debut soon. She previously competed on the British independent scene and joined WWE’s NXT UK in 2019 before signing with WWE in January 2020…
Drew McIntyre Shares Ring Training Clip, Sparking WWE Comeback Talk
Drew McIntyre has posted new footage of himself training in a wrestling ring, prompting speculation about a WWE return. He has not appeared on WWE programming since WrestleMania 42. His time away has been linked mainly t…
WWE Worlds Collide May Stream Only for Club WWE Members
A report suggests WWE Worlds Collide might be made available as a Club WWE exclusive. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, the same night as AEW All Out, which is set to take place at a nearby venue. There …
Kairi Sane Not Signed to AEW as All Out Talks Continue
A new report indicates Kairi Sane has not yet signed with AEW, despite ongoing discussions about a possible move. She became a free agent after WWE released her on April 24, and her 90-day non-compete period has since en…
Netflix Pleased with WWE Raw's Mexico City Broadcast
Netflix reportedly had a positive reaction to the September 14 WWE Raw episode from Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The show, headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Penta for the World Heavyweight Championship, aired live on the strea…
WWE to Upgrade Production Fleet After Decade of Service
WWE is set to replace its fleet of production trucks, which have been in use for a decade, according to a report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. The trucks are essential for broadcasting, handling camera feed…
Triple H Advises Dragon Lee to Reduce High-Risk Moves for Career Longevity
In a newly released behind-the-scenes vlog from WWE, Triple H is shown meeting with Dragon Lee backstage after Lee's title match against Chad Gable. Triple H urged the young star to limit dangerous spots in his matches, …
CM Punk Makes Ceremonial Pitch at Wrigley Field
CM Punk, a Chicago native and devoted Cubs fan, threw the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday's game between the Cubs and the Miami Marlins. After the pitch, he led the Wrigley Field crowd in singing "Take Me Out To …
WWE Expands 2026 Holiday Tour with Ten Additional Shows
WWE has added ten new dates to its annual Holiday Tour, with events scheduled across multiple U.S. cities beginning December 3. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. T…
Triple H Praises Undertaker and Michaels' New Chapters
Triple H expressed pride in seeing Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker transition into post-wrestling roles. In a WWE behind-the-scenes vlog, he reflected on their continued impact on the wrestling business and called thei…
Penta Leading Odds for Money in the Bank
Penta is reportedly now the heavy favorite to win the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. He secured his spot by winning a triple threat qualifying bout on RAW earlier this week, and previously held the Intercontinenta…
WWE Officials Worried About Crown Jewel Amid Travel Issues
WWE's Crown Jewel premium live event, scheduled for November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has become a source of internal concern. The unease stems from ongoing uncertainty surrounding travel to the country, despite the ev…
Seth Rollins Poised for WWE Comeback
Seth Rollins has been absent from WWE television since his World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns at SummerSlam Night 2, where Reigns retained. Reports now indicate Rollins could be nearing his return …
Unplanned Kickout Alters WWE Title Match Finish
Sami Zayn retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens on the September 18 SmackDown, but the match's ending deviated from WWE's original script. The bout turned chaotic when Johnny Gargano and Candice Le…
Cardona Targets Royal Rumble Return After Tricep Surgery
Matt Cardona said he aims to return from a torn tricep faster than doctors predict, possibly for the Royal Rumble in February. He suffered the injury in a Main Event match in August and underwent surgery. Cardona joked t…
Meltzer: UFC Deal Cost Wrestling Company Paramount+ Partnership
Dave Meltzer reported that a wrestling promotion lost a potential Paramount+ deal because of UFC's agreement with the platform. The deal fell through when negotiations went cold, possibly due to Ari Emanuel's influence. …
Bully Ray: WWE Signals Penta as Main Eventer After Reigns Loss
Bully Ray praised WWE's booking of Penta on recent Raw episodes, saying the company is positioning him as a top star. He noted Penta's strong performance against Roman Reigns and his subsequent Money in the Bank qualific…
WWE's Main Event Moves to Rumble Streaming Service
WWE's Main Event will begin airing on Rumble starting October 14, Wednesdays at 8 PM ET. The show, which features Raw, SmackDown, and NXT talent, previously streamed on YouTube. WWE's revenue co-head said the move aligns…
Reigns Hints at Another Career Chapter Beyond Current Title Reign
Roman Reigns told Complex that he could have another run in WWE if he stays in shape, suggesting he isn't nearing retirement. He also mentioned wanting to address logical gaps in his storytelling and expects rising stars…
WWE Reportedly Considering Reigns-Penta Rematch After Strong Reception
According to Fightful Select, WWE creative members are now in favor of a rematch between Roman Reigns and Penta after their world title match on Raw. Penta lost but impressed, and he is also reportedly a heavy favorite f…
Schiavone Compares Ospreay-Omega to Flair-Steamboat Classic
Tony Schiavone said the recent AEW All In match between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega reminded him of the legendary 1989 trilogy between Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. He noted the parallel in quality and significance. Th…
TNA Impact Results: Three-Way Title Match and Knockouts Contender Bout Highlight Show
The September 24 episode of TNA Impact featured Mustafa Ali defending the International Championship against Jason Hotch and Trey Miguel in a three-way match. BDE and Rich Swann teamed up to face The Righteous, and a fou…
Maven Details Backstage Confrontation with Vince McMahon Over Missed Move
Maven Huffman discussed his WrestleMania X8 match against Dustin Rhodes, where he missed a dropkick spot involving a trash can. He recalled Vince McMahon angrily confronting him backstage about the botch, but Maven manag…
Inner Circle 31 Photo Recap Highlights Nabati's Triumph
The Inner Circle 31 event delivered memorable moments, with Kiamran Nabati securing a thrilling victory. A gallery of the best images captures the key action and atmosphere from the show.
Dynamite Honors Butcher with Emotional Tribute Event
AEW Dynamite dedicated a special episode to honor the late Andy 'The Butcher' Williams. The show featured a Butcher Battle Royal as the centerpiece, delivering a heartfelt and emotional tribute to the beloved wrestler.
Priest Betrays Truth After Another Tag Team Loss
On the September 11 SmackDown in Mexico, Damian Priest and R-Truth suffered yet another defeat as a tag team. Following the loss, Priest lashed out and attacked his partner, signaling a heel turn and the end of their all…
Zayn Retains WWE Title Amid Chaos on SmackDown
Sami Zayn successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk on the September 11 SmackDown. Outside interference from other competitors threatened the bout, but Zayn overcame the disruption to secure t…