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08-07-2025
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Report: Update On Tamina's WWE Status
It's been a long time since we've seen Tamina Snuka on WWE programming. While she competed on a couple of episodes of WWE Main Event in February 2023, Snuka hasn't been seen on regular WWE programming since the 2023 Royal Rumble. Advertisement We now have a surprising update when it comes to her WWE status. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Tamina Snuka is still under contract. However, she's not listed on any internal rosters or currently assigned to a brand. Snuka also isn't a regular backstage presence at WWE events. The length of her current contract with the company is unknown. With Evolution 2 coming up this weekend, that would be a perfect opportunity for the company to have Tamina as a surprise in the currently announced battle royal. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available. Advertisement READ MORE: Tamina: You Won't Always Be On Top, It's About Being Humble And Grateful What do you make of this report? Would you like to see WWE utilize Tamina Snuka more, based on the fact that she's still under contract to the company? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: Update On Tamina's WWE Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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08-07-2025
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Report: WWE Has Discussed Turning Top NXT Talent Heel
It seems that the babyface run for a top talent in WWE NXT could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. Last month, Blake Monroe (FKA AEW Women's World Champion Mariah May) made her WWE NXT debut to much fanfare. It appeared at the time that the company had big plans for her as a babyface. But that has seemingly changed. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), a heel run for Blake Monroe is already being discussed in NXT. While Sapp isn't sure when the turn will take place, it was discussed to take place in the 'near future.' Monroe had successful runs as both a heel and a babyface while part of the AEW roster. Despite it seeming like WWE is unsure what to do with Monroe, there are reportedly long-term plans for her character in NXT. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available. READ MORE: Mariah May's New WWE Name Shares An Unfortunate Link To The Adult Film Industry What do you make of this report? Would you like to see WWE turn Blake Monroe heel this quickly? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: WWE Has Discussed Turning Top NXT Talent Heel appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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06-07-2025
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Report: New Update On AJ Styles' WWE Status
What's going on with AJ Styles and WWE right now? Last month, following a string of losses it was reported that Styles was still scheduled as a regular on WWE programming going forward. And not a sign that he was wrapping up with the company. At that time, his contract status with the company was still in question. We now have an update regarding Styles' contract status with WWE. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), sources close to AJ have informed him that he has signed a one-year extension with the company. Sapp reached out to both WWE and Styles in regards to this report and didn't hear back from either. But if Styles' friends are correct, The Phenomenal One will be with WWE for a while longer. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on AJ Styles' contract status as it becomes available. READ MORE: AJ Styles Has A Hilarious Reaction To Getting Centel'd What do you make of this report? Are you happy that AJ Styles will seemingly be sticking around in WWE for the foreseeable future? Or were you hoping to see him go elsewhere? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: New Update On AJ Styles' WWE Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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24-06-2025
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Major Concern Over 'WWE Night of Champions 2025' Status in Riyadh
Major Concern Over 'WWE Night of Champions 2025' Status in Riyadh originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There has been some concern over WWE's planned trip to Riyadh for "Night of Champions 2025." Tensions in the Middle East have led to Qatar closing airspace for the time being. Fightful reports that the word within WWE is that some production team members are stuck in Qatar, as they planned to travel to Riyadh ahead of the on-air talent. There's no word on when the airspaces will be open again. Advertisement The report also noted that as WWE continues to monitor the situation, plans remain in place for "Night of Champions" to go on this Saturday. A charter plane is expected to take talent to Riyadh at the midway point of the week. John Cena cuts a promo in the ring during "WWE Raw."(via WWE) In an update, Sean Ross Sapp reported that the Saudi Arabian government is expecting "Night of Champions" to take place as planned. United States fighter jets are reportedly "scrambling" all over Saudi Arabia. WWE stars are expected to be in Riyadh before Friday for the go-home edition of "SmackDown." Neither WWE nor TKO Group Holdings has publicly commented on the situation. Internally, it's business as usual for now. Advertisement WWE is set for its final main roster TV event in the United States before heading to Riyadh. Monday's episode of "Raw" will emanate from Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Whether or not WWE plans to address the situation on-air remains to be seen. "Night of Champions" is set to feature a slew of marquee matches. That includes the Undisputed WWE Championship match between titleholder John Cena and CM Punk. The finals of both the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are also scheduled to take place at the PLE. Dominik Mysterio is also scheduled to put the WWE Intercontinental Championship at stake against AJ Styles. Jacob Fatu's United States title is set to be on the line against Solo Sikoa. Related: 'WWE Raw' Preview: 2 Semifinal Matches Before 'Night of Champions 2025' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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23-06-2025
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WWE Crew Stuck At Airport Ahead Of WWE Night Of Champions Due To Airspace Shutdowns
Airspace shutdowns have already had a small effect on WWE Night Of Champions weekend in Saudi Arabia. The United States recently carried out what is being called a 'successful' attack against three of Iran's nuclear facilities. In response, Missiles were fired at a US Airbase in Qatar, which borders Saudi Arabia. Iran's actions have resulted in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates closing their respective airspaces. This could also have a potential effect on WWE's events this week. In fact, it has already resulted in several WWE production employees being stranded at the airport. Advertisement SmackDown and Night of Champions are both set to take place this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to Bryan Alvarez, 'Many WWE production employees who flew in early for this Saturday's Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia are now stuck at the Qatar airport.' In addition, @WrestleVotes claims a source who is scheduled to be part of Night Of Champions said they hope WWE considers rescheduling the event. Will WWE Night of Champions still take place? WWE is advertising a SmackDown taping in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, June 27. Night Of Champions is still scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 28. The company has not publicly commented on the situation. Despite that, a source told Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp that they are actively monitoring the situation. WWE talent is expected to leave on a chartered flight for Riyadh in the middle of this week. Advertisement In addition, a source also claims the promotion postponing or canceling the event would be a costly financial decision, as there is too much money at stake in regard to the 2026 Royal Rumble. It was stressed that this source was sharing an opinion, not fact. As of Sunday, the team in Saudi Arabia was preparing as if the event will still happen. As far as whether the event will actually take place, many fans expressed hope that WWE considers postponing it. However, WWE talent scheduled to go to Saudi Arabia 'had not been updated on any changes' as of this afternoon, according to Fightful. WrestleZone will continue to provide any new information regarding WWE's events in Saudi Arabia this weekend as it becomes available. The post WWE Crew Stuck At Airport Ahead Of WWE Night Of Champions Due To Airspace Shutdowns appeared first on Wrestlezone.
