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5 days ago
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Hikaru Shida Provides Update On Her Visa Status
Hikaru Shida has opened up about her visa status and when she hopes to have a resolution that allows her to return to the ring. Speaking to a fan in a recent YouTube stream (via Fightful), Shida was asked about an update on her status of renewing her visa. Shida said she 'nowadays, it's getting hard' to do, but she hopes to have good news soon. Advertisement 'I really hope to,' Shida said. 'Visa, especially nowadays, it's getting hard. AEW has so many wrestlers and the lawyer has to do so many things. I know it takes time. I hope I can go back to AEW soon. For now, I am enjoying my stay in Japan and getting more energy to wrestle in the US again. I'm looking forward to my comeback. Please wait and I'm so glad if you support me.' Shida hasn't been on AEW television since November 2024, and there are currently no plans for her to appear anytime soon as she continues to work on returning. Despite her not appearing in America, Shida continues to remain active in wrestler. Earlier this year, she competed at the Japanese event Lucha Fiesta Especial. READ MORE: Hikaru Shida's AEW Absence Explained The post Hikaru Shida Provides Update On Her Visa Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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7 days ago
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Major Potential 'WWE SmackDown' Spoiler on Absent Superstar
Major Potential 'WWE SmackDown' Spoiler on Absent Superstar originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There might be a big spoiler ahead of Friday's episode of "WWE SmackDown." WWE is set for a loaded edition of the blue brand. The likes of Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will appear. There will also be fatal four-way qualifiers for the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Advertisement In addition to what's already been announced for "SmackDown," there may be a surprise return. Fightful reports that Kiana James is on location in Lexington ahead of Friday's show. It was noted that while James was brought in by WWE, it's unknown if she will be a part of the show. Kiana James hits a move on Natalya during their match on "WWE Raw."(via WWE) James hasn't been inside the ring since the June 17, 2024 episode of "WWE Raw." She participated in an MITB qualifying match against Iyo Sky and Zelina Vega. Sky won the match, but the outcome wasn't the talking point. That's because James suffered a leg injury and was put on the inactive list while she was recovering. Several outlets have reported that WWE officials are high on James. It was said that James impressed those backstage with her brief time on the red brand before her injury. The belief internally is that James has high upside. Advertisement The "SmackDown" brand has been loading up on some fresh talent, such as former international and "NXT" star Giulia. It's also been reported that former TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace is expected to join the blue brand at some point. If James ends up making "SmackDown" her home, it would give the show's women's division even more of a boost. Related: 'WWE SmackDown' Preview: John Cena Addresses CM Punk, Jacob Fatu's Face Turn This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 days ago
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Report: Former Champion Departing MLW
It appears that MLW is set to lose one of its most dominant stars. This afternoon, former MLW World Women's Featherweight Champion Janai Kai got the wrestling world talking when she took to social media to thank the company, tweeting out: Advertisement 'Thank you MLW. *Japanese Ogre emoji* *100 emoji* What a time. – The Kick Demon,' Janai Kai said in a post. This post immediately led to speculation online regarding her status with Major League Wrestling. A short time later, a new report suggests that her time with the company has come to an end. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Janai Kai is leaving MLW as her contract will be expiring without renewal. Sapp was also told that we'll be seeing more departures from MLW in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on these impending MLW departures as it becomes available. Advertisement READ MORE: Janai Kai: As Long As Fans Feel Something Watching Me Wrestling, That's What Means A Lot What do you make of this overall report? Are you surprised that Janai Kai is leaving Major League Wrestling after a very successful run? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: Former Champion Departing MLW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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13-06-2025
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Here's How R-Truth's WWE Return Came Together; Was His Release A Work?
R-Truth is back in WWE, but how did it happen? Truth was released by WWE last week, as he announced the news himself on June 1. His release was reportedly a financial move, but it was also a very unpopular decision. Fans and peers were vocal about being upset over the news, feeling like Truth was someone who WWE should have kept on. Advertisement It appears that WWE listened, as Truth made a shocking return at Money In The Bank on Saturday night. The main event match saw a masked man run in and attack John Cena. That man removed his mask, revealing Truth as the culprit to everyone in the arena. How did R-Truth's WWE return happen? initially reported that Truth's new deal came together within the past 72 hours. According to a new report from Fightful (via Fightful Select), Nick Khan was the one who took over negotiations with Truth. It was noted that Truth was initially approached about a return, but he 'didn't seem to entertain the calls.' Things took a positive turn when Khan got involved. It's rare that Khan gets involved in negotiations, but this situation was 'important to the company and locker room.' According to one higher-up in WWE, R-Truth's return is seen as a positive sign that the company is actually listening to fan feedback. Truth's return was very well received by the roster. Advertisement In case you're wondering if this was a worked storyline, it was not. Truth's release was legitimate, and the company changed course and brought him back under a new deal. Fightful notes that when talent directly asked Truth and WWE executives if it was legit, they also said his release was not a work. Truth's own family has indicated that the new deal was put together late in the week. R-Truth is back with WWE, but it's still unclear how long the deal is. Read More: WWE Money in the Bank Results: Review, Grades, Card For June 7 The post Here's How R-Truth's WWE Return Came Together; Was His Release A Work? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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13-06-2025
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Report: Potential Location For Goldberg's Retirement Match With WWE Revealed
Goldberg will hang up the boots later this year as he steps into a WWE ring one more time. WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg has been hard at work this year preparing for one final match. This will mark the end of his almost three-decade on-and-off-again career. Advertisement When speaking with My San Antonio this week, Goldberg revealed his final match will take place 'down south' before the end of the year. While his opponent is still unknown, we might have a good idea of where his final match will take place thanks to a new report. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Goldberg's retirement match is tentatively being scheduled for Atlanta. This is the same city where Goldberg won the WCW Championship for the first time against Hollywood Hogan at the Georgia Dome on Nitro. He also played for the Georgia Bulldogs in college and the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. While it has yet to be officially announced, WWE has a Saturday Night's Main Event scheduled for July 12 in Atlanta. The same day as AEW All In: Texas. Fans won't be forced to choose however as All In is scheduled to air Saturday afternoon. Sapp can't confirm that this is the night of Goldberg's retirement match. However, he can confirm that he's being discussed to at least appear on that show. Advertisement Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on Goldberg's last match with WWE as it becomes available. READ MORE: New Details On Goldberg's Retirement Match, Who His Opponent Might Be What do you make of this report? Are you excited for Goldberg's retirement match? Who would you like to see him face? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: Potential Location For Goldberg's Retirement Match With WWE Revealed appeared first on Wrestlezone.
