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Brock Lesnar has officially confirmed that his in-ring career with WWE has come to an end.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Lesnar stated that his match against Oba Femi at SummerSlam 2026 was the final match of his WWE career, ending months of speculation surrounding his future.
The confirmation comes just days after Lesnar’s emotional post-match moment at SummerSlam, where he appeared to pass the torch to one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars.
Lesnar’s farewell took place after a hard-hitting Hell in a Cell Match against Oba Femi during the main event of SummerSlam Night 1.
Despite delivering multiple F-5s and even a Tombstone Piledriver onto exposed wooden boards, Lesnar was unable to put Femi away. The former NXT standout ultimately scored the biggest victory of his career by pinning Lesnar with Fall From Grace.
Following the match, Lesnar returned to the ring alongside Paul Heyman and embraced Femi in a show of respect. He then addressed the crowd, praising his opponent and making it clear that WWE’s future belongs to the younger generation.
Lesnar referred to himself as “the past” while declaring Femi “the future” before raising his hand in front of the SummerSlam audience.
The post-match scene was immediately viewed by many fans as a symbolic passing of the torch from one of WWE’s most dominant stars to a performer many see as a future main-event player.
That belief only grew stronger the following night on Raw when WWE aired a tribute video highlighting Lesnar’s legendary career and accomplishments.
While WWE never formally announced Lesnar’s retirement during the broadcast, the presentation led many to believe that his in-ring run had come to an end.
Further speculation emerged when ESPN, one of WWE’s media partners, referred to Lesnar as retired in a social media post following SummerSlam.
Now, Lesnar himself has removed any doubt.
By confirming on The Pat McAfee Show that SummerSlam was his final WWE match, the former WWE Champion has officially closed the book on one of the most decorated careers in company history.
Over the course of multiple WWE runs, Lesnar established himself as one of the most dominant and recognizable stars of his generation, capturing numerous world championships and headlining some of the biggest events in professional wrestling history.
With Lesnar’s retirement now official, SummerSlam 2026 will be remembered not only for Oba Femi’s breakthrough victory, but also as the night WWE bid farewell to one of its all-time greats.
A familiar face made his way back to WWE during this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, as Big Cass made a surprise return and immediately made an impact.
The former WWE star, who most recently competed in AEW as Big Bill, appeared after Je’Von Evans picked up a victory over Ethan Page. Moments after the match concluded, Evans was attacked from behind by the returning giant.
Cass quickly overwhelmed Evans, dropping him with a big boot before following up with a clothesline. He then locked in a bear hug and capped off the assault by delivering the East River Crossing, officially announcing his return to WWE.
The appearance marks Cass’ first WWE appearance since his release from the company in 2018.
Cass originally broke into the wrestling business on the New York independent scene before signing with WWE’s developmental system in 2011, when it was still known as Florida Championship Wrestling.
He later found success in NXT as part of the popular tag team with Enzo Amore. The duo was called up to WWE’s main roster in 2016 and quickly became one of the company’s most recognizable acts.
Following his departure from WWE in 2018, Cass reinvented himself on the independent scene before joining TNA and later AEW. Wrestling under the names W. Morrissey and Big Bill, he became a featured performer and eventually captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship alongside Ricky Saints.
His most recent match took place for Ring of Honor in April, where he teamed with Bryan Keith.
Reports surfaced in June indicating that Big Bill had informed AEW of his intention to leave the company and was expected to return to WWE once his obligations were complete.
Monday night’s surprise appearance officially confirmed those reports.
With his attack on Je’Von Evans, it appears Cass has already set his sights on making an immediate statement as he begins the next chapter of his WWE career.
TNA Wrestling’s roster changes continue as the company has officially confirmed the departures of two members of its Knockouts Division.
In a statement released Monday titled “TNA Wrestling Knockouts Division Update,” the promotion announced that both Jody Threat and Mara Sade have exited the company. TNA also thanked both performers and wished them success moving forward.
“Best in their future endeavors,” the promotion said regarding the departing Knockouts.
The announcement comes shortly after reports surfaced regarding uncertainty surrounding Sade’s future with the company. According to recent reports, Sade’s contract had expired prior to TNA’s television tapings in Philadelphia, leaving her status up in the air.
While there had reportedly been interest from other wrestling promotions and discussions between Sade and TNA about a potential new deal, the two sides were ultimately unable to reach an agreement. No specific reason has been disclosed regarding the failed negotiations.
Sade joined TNA after previously competing in WWE as Jakara Jackson, where she was a member of the Meta-Four faction in NXT.
While TNA is losing two members of its Knockouts roster, the company also hinted that a familiar face could soon be returning.
As part of its announcement, TNA revealed that a former titleholder is set to return to the Knockouts Division. However, the promotion did not provide any additional details regarding the identity of the returning star.
The mystery has already sparked speculation among fans, as several former TNA Knockouts Champions and Knockouts Tag Team Champions are currently available.
One notable name who fits the description is Zelina Vega, who recently became a free agent following the expiration of her 90-day non-compete clause after her WWE release earlier this year.
Before joining WWE, Vega competed in TNA Wrestling under the ring name Rosita from 2011 to 2013. During that run, she captured the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship alongside Sarita in March 2011.
At this time, TNA has not revealed when the returning former champion will appear or whether that individual will immediately join the active Knockouts roster.
For now, the Knockouts Division says goodbye to both Jody Threat and Mara Sade while fans wait to learn the identity of TNA’s mystery returning champion.
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Brie Bella has provided an update on the injury she suffered at WWE SummerSlam 2026, confirming that she broke her scapula during Saturday night’s event.
The WWE Hall of Famer shared the news on Instagram on Monday, thanking fans for their support while revealing that she will be sidelined as she recovers from the injury.
“I wanted to thank you all for sending me all the love, warm wishes and prayers,” Brie wrote. “When I was sitting in the hospital, I was reading everything you guys were sending my way, love you all!!! Unfortunately I’ll be out for a bit. I broke my scapula.”
Despite the setback, Bella made it clear that she intends to return to the ring once she has recovered.
“If there’s one thing I know about my sister and I is that we don’t let broken bones stop us. Not sure how I finished that match, but I do believe between the adrenaline, passion for the business and the love for all the women I work with, it gave me the drive to finish. Now my new journey starts…if there is one thing I know about Brie Mode, she always finds a way to come back to her wrestling home. Let the recovery begin.”
Bella was part of a six-woman tag team match at SummerSlam, teaming with Nikki Bella and Paige against Fatal Influence’s Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Lainey Reid. The veteran trio came up short in the match, with Jacy Jayne scoring the victory for her team.
The injury is believed to have occurred during a spot on the outside of the ring involving Jacy Jayne and the steel ring steps. While WWE had not officially confirmed the moment of the injury, fans noticed Bella clutching her right shoulder during the post-match segment.
After Fatal Influence picked up the win, Nikki Bella shocked the WWE Universe by turning on Paige. Brie participated briefly in the attack but appeared limited as she continued favoring her injured shoulder.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque addressed Bella’s condition during the SummerSlam post-show press conference, revealing that she had been taken to the hospital for evaluation after suffering a shoulder injury. Subsequent testing confirmed that Bella had broken her scapula.
The injury comes shortly after the Bella Twins reunited as full-time competitors. Nikki recently returned from an ankle injury that had kept her out of action since March, while Brie returned to WWE competition earlier this year.
There is currently no timetable for Brie Bella’s return to the ring.
Night 2 of WWE SummerSlam 2026 featured championship changes, a surprise return from Kevin Owens, and a hard-fought main event between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Here’s a full recap of the action from Minneapolis.
SummerSlam Night 2 opened with a surprise announcement from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who first added GUNTHER and then a returning Kevin Owens to the scheduled No. 1 Contender’s Match.
The four-way contest saw Owens, Sami Zayn, Finn Balor, and GUNTHER battle for an opportunity at CM Punk’s WWE Undisputed Championship. After a chaotic match filled with near falls and signature offense from all four competitors, Owens countered a Helluva Kick attempt from Zayn and connected with a Stunner for the victory.
Winner: Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn, Finn Balor, and GUNTHER to become No. 1 contender to the WWE Undisputed Championship.
Trick Williams entered SummerSlam looking to retain the WWE United States Championship against Baron Corbin.
Despite an energetic start from Williams, Corbin weathered the storm and took control as the match progressed. Interference from Lil Yachty backfired when Williams accidentally sent his ally through a table. Moments later, Corbin struck Williams with the championship belt while the referee was distracted before finishing him off with End of Days.
Winner: Baron Corbin defeated Trick Williams to win the WWE United States Championship.
Five women competed in a chaotic ladder match for the Interim WWE Women’s Championship as Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, Jade Cargill, Lash Legend, and Tiffany Stratton all looked to leave SummerSlam with gold.
The match featured multiple ladder crashes and several competitors coming within inches of victory. In the closing moments, Chelsea Green capitalized after the other competitors neutralized one another, climbing the ladder and retrieving the championship.
Winner: Chelsea Green won the Interim WWE Women’s Championship.
One of the night’s most unusual matches saw Danhausen take on Dominik Mysterio in a Human Monies On A Pole Match.
The bout featured interference from JD McDonagh, the arrival of several Minihausens, and even an appearance from Joe Hendry. The finish came when Dominik attempted to retrieve the bag from the pole but was seemingly struck by a curse that sent sparks flying from the ring post. Danhausen then grabbed the prize to secure the victory.
Winner: Danhausen
Penta entered SummerSlam as WWE Intercontinental Champion but faced a determined challenger in Minnesota native Chad Gable.
The two competitors delivered one of the most technically sound matches of the weekend, trading submission holds, suplexes, and dramatic near falls. After surviving multiple Penta Driver attempts, Gable trapped the champion in the ankle lock and forced the submission.
Following the match, Penta showed respect by placing the championship around Gable’s waist and raising his hand in victory.
Winner: Chad Gable defeated Penta to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
The Night 2 main event saw Roman Reigns defend the WWE World Championship against longtime rival Seth Rollins in another chapter of one of WWE’s most storied rivalries.
The match featured numerous callbacks to their history together, including Shield references, multiple announce table spots, and several finishers that failed to keep either man down. Rollins survived Superman Punches, Spears, and even a Blackout delivered by Reigns, while the challenger repeatedly pushed the champion to his limits.
After an accidental collision took out referee Shaun Bennett, Rollins briefly considered using a weapon but ultimately continued the fight. Reigns eventually overwhelmed his challenger with a series of devastating Spears to score the pinfall victory.
Following the match, the two rivals shared a respectful Shield-style fist bump before Rollins exited and allowed Reigns to celebrate with the crowd.
Winner: Roman Reigns defeated Seth Rollins to retain the WWE World Championship.
SummerSlam 2026 closed with Roman Reigns still standing atop WWE, while Kevin Owens earned a future championship opportunity and Baron Corbin, Chelsea Green and Chad Gable left Minneapolis with newly won gold.
WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella may have suffered a significant shoulder injury during SummerSlam 2026 Night 1, according to comments made by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque following the event.
Bella competed alongside her sister Nikki Bella and Paige in a six-woman tag team match against Fatal Influence at SummerSlam inside Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium. While the match ended in defeat for the veteran trio, attention quickly shifted to Brie’s condition after fans noticed her favoring her right shoulder during the post-match angle.
Following Fatal Influence’s victory, Nikki Bella shocked the WWE Universe by attacking Paige. As the assault unfolded, Brie was seen on the outside clutching her shoulder, leading to speculation that she may have been injured during the match.
Speaking during the SummerSlam post-show press conference, Triple H confirmed that Brie had indeed suffered an injury and had been taken for further medical evaluation.
“Yeah, she’s injured,” Levesque said. “I don’t have an update yet. We’ve taken her. She was here, got some treatment done here, has been taken to the hospital to get some scans done. Don’t have a clean answer on it yet. I know she hurt her shoulder. It seems pretty bad, but I don’t have an answer yet. Hopefully we will soon. Hopefully, it won’t be as bad as we thought it was, but that’s the nature of the game.”
As of this writing, WWE has not released an official diagnosis or timetable regarding Bella’s recovery.
While the exact moment of the injury has not been confirmed, some fans have pointed to a spot involving Jacy Jayne and the steel ring steps during the match. However, there has been no official confirmation that the sequence was responsible for Bella’s shoulder issue.
The injury comes during a major comeback run for the Bella Twins.
Nikki Bella returned to WWE on a full-time basis in 2025, while Brie Bella made her in-ring return earlier this year during the Royal Rumble. Alongside Paige, Brie captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships for the first time in her career at WrestleMania 42.
The trio held the titles until last month’s Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden, where Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid defeated them to become the new champions.
Nikki herself only recently returned from an ankle injury that sidelined her following an incident in late March. SummerSlam marked her first match back in the ring.
With WWE still awaiting scan results, fans will be watching closely for further updates on Brie’s condition and whether the injury could impact the Bella Twins’ ongoing storyline following Nikki’s shocking betrayal of Paige.
TNA Wrestling has announced a new partnership that will bring amateur wrestling competition to TNA+, with the launch of “TNA’s :30 Second Takedown” following Bound For Glory 2026. The new tournament series will feature amateur wrestlers from across the United States competing in fast-paced 30-second matches, adding a unique combat sports element to TNA’s growing content lineup.
The promotion revealed that “TNA’s :30 Second Takedown” will premiere on Sunday, October 11, at 7 p.m. EST, immediately following TNA’s annual Bound For Glory pay-per-view event.
According to TNA, the tournament will showcase 32 amateur wrestlers competing in a single-elimination format where every second counts. Participants will have just 30 seconds to score a takedown and establish control of their opponent in order to advance to the next round.
TNA outlined the rules for the competition in its announcement.
Matchups will be determined by a shuffled deck of cards. Two names will be selected at random, and those competitors will immediately step onto the mat. From there, they will have only 30 seconds to secure a takedown and establish control.
The winner advances in the tournament, while the loser is eliminated.
As described by TNA:
“A deck of cards is shuffled, then two cards are pulled, revealing two names. Those two athletes step on the mat and have 30 seconds to take down their opponent and establish control. The winner advances. The loser goes home.”
While the full field has not yet been revealed, TNA has confirmed several competitors for the tournament, including:
Additional participants are expected to be announced in the coming months.
TNA also announced key figures involved with the project.
George Veras, executive producer for TNA Wrestling, will oversee television production for the series. Meanwhile, Rich Christensen, creator of the popular motorsports television series PINKS, has been named host of the tournament.
The launch of TNA’s :30 Second Takedown marks another step in TNA Wrestling’s efforts to broaden its programming beyond traditional professional wrestling. By introducing a tournament centered on amateur wrestling competition, TNA is aiming to attract both wrestling fans and combat sports audiences with a format built around speed, strategy, and high-pressure competition.
The inaugural season of TNA’s :30 Second Takedown is set to debut on TNA+ immediately following Bound For Glory 2026 on October 11.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 took place Saturday night and featured several major title matches, the return of Randy Orton, and a career-defining victory for Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell.
The show opened with Liv Morgan defending the WWE Women’s World Championship against IYO SKY in a fast-paced battle. SKY appeared close to capturing the title on several occasions, even surviving interference from Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez.
After a series of dramatic near falls, Morgan capitalized on an opening and connected with Oblivion to score the pinfall victory and retain her championship.
Winner: Liv Morgan (retains WWE Women’s World Championship)
Six-man tag team action saw LA Knight, Royce Keys and Solo Sikoa square off against Jacob Fatu, Jey Uso and Big Jim Uso.
The match featured nonstop action with Royce Keys delivering several impressive power moves and Jacob Fatu bringing his usual intensity. The finish came after Solo neutralized Big Jim with a Samoan Spike, allowing Knight to hit the BFT on Jey Uso for the victory.
Winners: LA Knight, Royce Keys & Solo Sikoa
Former SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis stepped into the ring against GUNTHER in one of the night’s most physical contests.
Aldis pushed the Ring General to his limit and nearly scored an upset after locking in the King’s Lynn Cloverleaf. However, GUNTHER weathered the storm and eventually trapped Aldis in the Gojira Clutch, forcing the submission.
Following the match, Aldis received a standing ovation from the crowd as Mickie James and their son joined him in the ring.
Winner: GUNTHER
The returning Bella Twins teamed with Paige to take on Fatal Influence’s Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne and Lainey Reid.
The veteran trio battled back from an extended assault on Brie Bella, but Fatal Influence ultimately stole the win when Jacy Jayne connected with a rolling elbow on Paige.
After the match, the Bella Twins shocked the audience by turning on Paige. Nikki Bella led the attack and ended the assault with Rack Attack 2.0.
Winners: Fatal Influence
One of the most anticipated matches of the evening saw CM Punk defend the WWE Undisputed Championship against Cody Rhodes.
The two stars engaged in a lengthy back-and-forth battle filled with submission counters, near falls and dramatic momentum swings. Rhodes came within inches of victory multiple times, while Punk repeatedly targeted Cody with the Go To Sleep.
The match reached its climax when referee Charles Robinson was accidentally taken out. Moments later, Randy Orton made his surprise return and delivered an RKO to Rhodes before disappearing. Punk capitalized on the opening, hitting the Go To Sleep and scoring the pinfall once Robinson recovered.
Winner: CM Punk (retains WWE Undisputed Championship)
The main event featured Brock Lesnar facing Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell.
The match quickly turned into a brutal war as both men used weapons and punished each other with devastating power moves. Lesnar delivered multiple F-5s and even exposed the wooden boards beneath the ring canvas before planting Femi with a Tombstone Piledriver.
Despite the punishment, Femi refused to stay down. The rising star battled back, knocked a chair from Lesnar’s hands and connected with Fall From Grace to secure the biggest victory of his career.
After the match, Lesnar returned to the ring with Paul Heyman and showed respect to Femi. Lesnar embraced him, declared Femi the future of WWE, and raised his hand before leaving the ring.
Winner: Oba Femi
SummerSlam Night 1 closed with Oba Femi standing tall after the biggest win of his WWE career, while CM Punk remained Undisputed Champion thanks in part to the shocking return of Randy Orton.
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