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NXT Great American Bash 2026 Date, Location and Venue Revealed

WWE currently has NXT Great American Bash 2026 scheduled for the final week of July at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, according to BodySlam.net. This represents a venue change from the 2025 event, which took place on July 12, 2025, at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia and featured crossover moments with TNA Wrestling talent. WWE has not officially announced the 2026 event publicly, and no matches or ticket information have been revealed.

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Ireland Wants to Host WWE WrestleMania as Government Push Begins

Kilkenny Councillor Maurice Shortall is preparing to pitch the idea of Ireland hosting WrestleMania directly to the Irish government, citing the event's potential for massive tourism and international exposure. Shortall believes Ireland has everything needed to put together a legitimate bid for WWE's premier event, with the expected location being Croke Park in Dublin if WWE brings WrestleMania to Ireland. This push comes as WWE continues expanding internationally with premium events, including WrestleMania 43 heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Sheamus Believes One Aspect Of WWE's Attitude Era Is Overrated

WWE star Sheamus believes fans are clouded by nostalgia when it comes to one aspect of the company's "Attitude Era." He considers this particular aspect of that era to be overrated.

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Shawn Michaels Reveals Why Modern WWE Talent Need Years to be Main Roster Ready

Shawn Michaels told Stephanie McMahon on the What's Your Story? podcast that it takes three years to adequately prepare an athlete with no wrestling background for WWE's main roster, longer than some company executives expected. Michaels explained that modern developmental wrestlers don't get the match repetition that previous generations had, noting he wrestled "hundreds of matches in probably three months" during the territory era while today's talent "may not get there in a year with the amount of live events." He said WWE's partnerships with promotions like TNA Wrestling, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, and Reality of Wrestling have become critical for helping developmental talent gain more real-world experience.

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WWE Announces Upcoming SmackDown Episode Will Take Place on Tuesday

WWE has announced that SmackDown will take place on Tuesday, June 23 at The O2 Arena in London, England, one night after Raw emanates from the same venue on June 22. The company is still advertising the London show as "Friday Night SmackDown" despite the Tuesday taping date, and has also confirmed a live event at Utilita Arena Sheffield on June 24.

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Jacob Fatu Reveals Why He Brought Back Tongan Death Grip Against Roman Reigns

Jacob Fatu revealed on the No Contest Wrestling podcast that his use of the legendary Tongan Death Grip against Roman Reigns was always part of his planned strategy, not a spontaneous decision. Fatu explained that he brought back the move associated with wrestling legend Haku because it represents something sacred within his family and Tongan wrestling culture, and he felt Roman Reigns needed to be challenged with something more personal and symbolic since he had already survived nearly everything else in wrestling. According to Fatu, the move was used prominently during their feud, including at a contract signing segment leading into their match at Backlash.

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Jim Ross Explains Why WWE Contracts Aren’t Guaranteed Amid TKO Pay Cuts

Jim Ross addressed WWE's contract restructuring situation on his Grilling JR podcast, explaining that WWE contracts typically contain exit clauses and aren't guaranteed unless specifically negotiated that way. Ross noted that many of the talent being affected are "low-money guys" who will likely receive 90 days of pay after release, and emphasized that when wrestlers sign multi-year deals, "all of them have outs of some sort" because "WWE is not stupid." He explained that while talent likes long-term deals for security, true protection only comes if wrestlers negotiate guaranteed terms into their contracts.

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Jacob Fatu Says Fans Should Try Taking a Punch Before Criticizing Wrestling

Jacob Fatu addressed online wrestling criticism during an appearance on the No Contest Wrestling podcast, suggesting that fans should experience taking a punch from wrestlers before criticizing the business. Fatu advised wrestlers to stay off the internet, calling it "fake," and said he doesn't let negative comments affect him because his WWE paycheck "still clears every week." The comments come as Fatu continues his main event run and ongoing feud with Roman Reigns heading into Backlash 2026.

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Real Reason Behind WWE’s Massive Post-WrestleMania Roster Cuts Revealed

WWE's massive post-WrestleMania roster cuts, which have reportedly included 30 departures with 18 from the main roster alone, are part of a deliberate strategy according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer explained that the cuts are happening because TKO avoided large-scale releases in 2025 after taking over WWE and are now "catching up," while also balancing out NXT call-ups by removing a similar number of existing roster members and preparing for SmackDown's reduction to two hours at the end of May. Among the notable releases this year were The New Day, The Wyatt Sicks, Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, and Motor City Machine Guns.

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WWE Announces SmackDown For Tuesday, June 23 At O2 Arena In London, England

WWE has announced a Tuesday night edition of SmackDown scheduled for June 23 at the O2 Arena in London, England. The show represents a departure from SmackDown's typical Friday night schedule for this international event.

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Ireland ‘Well Placed’ To Bid For WWE WrestleMania Says Kilkenny Councillor Maurice Shortall

Kilkenny Councillor Maurice Shortall believes Ireland is "well placed" to put in a competitive bid to host WWE WrestleMania. The councillor expressed his view that Ireland would be in a strong position to make a competitive bid for the major WWE event.

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Why So Many WWE Stars Have Been Released, Company Reportedly ‘Held Back’ Last Year & ‘Catching Up’ This Year

WWE reportedly "held back" on releases last year and is now "catching up" this year, which explains the high number of recent talent cuts. The company was described as playing "catch-up" on releases during this period.

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