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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 29m

Channing 'Stacks' Lorenzo has thanked his future father-in-law Santino Marella for getting him a title shot against TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater on next week's WWE NXT:

"Thanks for the match pops, I'll make sure your daughter leaves with a champion."

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 39m

With four title matches official for the AEW WrestleDream card and others potentially set to be booked, there's a good chance we could see some new champions crowned in St Louis.

Here are the title changes we could see at AEW WrestleDream 2025:

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5 Title Changes At AEW WrestleDream 2025 - WrestleTalk

With four title bouts official for the card thus far, AEW WrestleDream 2025 could see several new champions crowned.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 1h

The expectation remains that Chris Jericho will leave AEW and return to WWE at the end of the year

With factions being a consistent feature of his AEW run, he may look to start a new one in WWE too - here are six stars who could join him:

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WWE Stars To Join New Chris Jericho Faction - WrestleTalk

With Chris Jericho potentially leaving AEW to return to WWE, here are six stars who could join him in a brand new faction.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 1h

WWE NXT's Izzi Dame refers to Lainey Reid joining Fatal Influence as a "makeshift Jazmyn replacement" 😭

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 1h

AEW star "most likely" retiring when contract expires:

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AEW Star 'Most Likely' Retiring When Contract Expires - WrestleTalk

An AEW star has said he is "most likely" going to retire from in-ring action when his current contract expires.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 2h

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Samoa Joe on AJ Styles vs John Cena at WWE Crown Jewel, Retirement & AEW WrestleDream

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 2h

Samoa Joe says John Cena and AJ Styles can look back with "tremendous pride and satisfaction" on their careers and he's happy that they're heading into retirement in a "healthy manner with great future prospects":

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 2h

Much like other AEW pay-per-views this year, this Saturday's WrestleDream could play host to some unexpected moments, including established babyfaces turning to the dark side.

Here are five AEW stars to potentially turn heel at AEW WrestleDream:

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5 Heel Turns At AEW WrestleDream 2025 - WrestleTalk

With AEW WrestleDream coming up this weekend, here are five heel turns that could take place the pay-per-view.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 2h

AEW star reacts to John Cena & AJ Styles' tribute in WWE Crown Jewel match:

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AEW Star Reacts To John Cena & AJ Styles Tribute In WWE Match - WrestleTalk

An AEW star has reacted to John Cena and AJ Styles paying tribute to him in their match at WWE Crown Jewel.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 2h

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Samoa Joe on AJ Styles vs John Cena at WWE Crown Jewel, Retirement & AEW WrestleDream

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 2h

Samoa Joe says he has "unyielding respect" for both AJ Styles and John Cena, saying Styles using the Coquina Clutch at WWE Crown Jewel was "incredibly cool":

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 2h

WWE currently has multiple second generation stars who are in prominent spots in the company, and there could be a whole new crop on the way soon

Here are six potential new WWE second generation signings:

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6 New WWE Second Generation Signings - WrestleTalk

WWE is currently filled with quite a few second generation stars who hold some prominent spots in the company.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 3h

Paul Heyman breaks silence following Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed attacking Seth Rollins on WWE Raw:

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WWE's Paul Heyman Breaks Silence Following Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed Attacking Seth Rollins - WrestleTalk

Paul Heyman has now broken his silence following Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed attacking Seth Rollins on WWE Raw.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 4h

AJ Styles' post-match comments at today's WWE live event in Melbourne, Australia 🥺

"Here's the truth - I'm probably not gonna see you again in a singlet like this anymore.

"So I just wanted you to know, from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much."

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 4h

AJ Styles has provided another big update on his WWE retirement:

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AJ Styles WWE Retirement Major Update - WrestleTalk

AJ Styles provided another major update on his WWE retirement at a live event today in Melbourne, Australia.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 4h

Backstage reaction to Tatum Paxley WWE NXT battle royal win:

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Backstage Reaction To Tatum Paxley WWE NXT Battle Royal Win - WrestleTalk

New WWE footage has revealed the backstage reaction to Tatum Paxley winning the NXT Women's Championship #1 contender's battle royal.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 5h

Killer Kross calls for WWE to book John Cena vs Matt Cardona:

"Matt Cardona vs John Cena is something that should happen before it’s too late.

Let him come home."

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 5h

WWE name moves event to avoid head-to-head with John Cena's final match:

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WWE Star Moves Event To Avoid Clash With John Cena's Final Match - WrestleTalk

WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has announced that he is moving his event so it won't clash with John Cena's final match.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 5h

Booker T has announced that his Reality of Wrestling promotion is moving its SubZero event to December 20 so it doesn't clash with John Cena's final match

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 6h

With Seth Rollins injured and set to undergo surgery, WWE will likely need to crown a new World Heavyweight Champion very soon

Here are six WWE stars who could be pushed the fill the void left by Rollins' absence:

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WWE Stars To Receive Push After Seth Rollins Injury - WrestleTalk

With Seth Rollins injured, here are six WWE stars who could find themselves elevated and pushed in the World Champion's absence.

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WrestleTalk @wrestletalk.bsky.social · 6h

CM Punk hit the Riptide and Rhea Ripley's signature pin on Dominik Mysterio at today's WWE live event in Melbourne, Australia!

Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY were cheering him on 😂

(📸 pepsitruth on X)