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Report: WWE Was Planning To Bring Departing Ilja Dragunov Back To TV After SummerSlam

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Ella Jay) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:08:11 +0000

A new report indicates that WWE originally planned to return Ilja Dragunov to television after the 2026 SummerSlam event.

Kevin Owens Says His Mindset Has Changed After WWE Return, Wants To Enjoy Every Second

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:44:30 +0000

Kevin Owens knows his time in WWE is limited following his serious neck injury, but he wants to enjoy every moment he has in the ring left.

Backstage Update On When WWE Star Bronson Reed Is Expected To Return From Injury

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Ella Jay) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:06:08 +0000

WWE fans may not have to wait much longer to see Bronson Reed back in the ring as a new report suggests that his return is imminent.

Backstage News On Potential Return Of Injured WWE Star Bronson Reed

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:49:23 +0000

A backstage update on the potential return of injured "WWE Raw" star Bronson Reed was reported on Thursday.

Nic Nemeth Reacts To Zilla Fatu's WWE Debut

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:42:49 +0000

Zilla Fatu debuted on "WWE NXT" last week and already has a title shot at Heatwave. Former WWE Superstar and current TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth weighed in.

WWE's Logan Paul Updates Fans On Injury Recovery

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:15:18 +0000

Former WWE United States Champion Logan Paul offered an update on his recovery following a torn triceps he sustained back in May.

WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 8/11/2026

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:33:32 +0000

Despite the debut of Zilla Fatu to end the show, viewership was slightly down for the August 11 edition of "WWE NXT."

Ilja Dragunov Reportedly Leaving WWE As Contract Expires

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:20:39 +0000

New reports reveal that former WWE United States Champion Ilja Dragunov is leaving the company as his contract expires.

Je'Von Evans Says WWE Tried To 'Surprise' Him With Randy Orton Match Announcement

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:02:12 +0000

In October 2024, Je'Von Evans had one of the biggest matches of his career to that point when he went one-on-one with Randy Orton while on the "WWE NXT" roster.

Kevin Owens Listed As Betting Favorite To Beat CM Punk & Win WWE Title On SmackDown

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:10:45 +0000

Ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship match on "WWE SmackDown," Kevin Owens is listed as the betting favorite to beat CM Punk.

TNA Champ Nic Nemeth Breaks Down Jeff Hardy Title Defense

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:36:54 +0000

TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth broke down his title defense against Jeff Hardy, and put over the star and his work in the company.

WWE's Kevin Owens: 'The Women Of NXT Are Kind Of Whipping The Dude's A**es Right Now'

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Kevin Owens has discussed the current crop of talent in WWE NXT and named the standout stars on the developmental brand.

Dave Meltzer Clarifies AEW/Road Dogg Situation

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:17:26 +0000

On Wednesday, Road Dogg posted on social media that he wasn't hired by AEW due to his political views. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer disputed that.

Eric Bischoff Commends WWE Business Decision As 'Strategic & Smart'

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has given the thumbs-up to WWE's decision to hold more live events, explaining how they help develop wrestlers.

Backstage Update On Nigel McGuinness's On-Screen Ankle Injury Amidst AEW CCC

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:41:03 +0000

A backstage update on the on-screen ankle injury to Nigel McGuinness was reported on Wednesday following his win over Hechicero on "AEW Dynamite."

Dax Harwood Of FTR Admits That AEW's Young Bucks Might Be Best-Ever Tag Team

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

FTR's Dax Harwood, who has faced The Young Bucks a number of times in AEW, believes that the duo could be the greatest tag team of all time.

Band Fronted By AEW's Brody King Releases New Album, MJF Provides Succinct Review

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nick Miller) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:27:17 +0000

God's Hate, the band fronted by AEW star Brody King, put out a new release, and MJF made it clear he's not the biggest fan.

AEW's Nigel McGuinness Reportedly Pulled From ROH Death Before Dishonor Title Match

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:09:39 +0000

AEW's Nigel McGuinness was reportedly pulled from his ROH Death Before Dishonor championship match on Friday.

AEW's Paul Wight On 'Paying Dues' In Wrestling: 'F* That Bulls*'

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Paul Wight has hit out at experienced wrestlers demanding newcomers to the business pay their dues, with the AEW star alleging it's a form of bullying.

WWE's Kevin Owens Lays Out Recovery Timeline, Process Of Getting Cleared To Return

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Kevin Owens has discussed his recovery from his neck injury and how he was eager to get back in the WWE ring, speeding up the process to get cleared.