
TKO Announces 'Landmark' Deal To Bring WWE, UFC & More To Arizona
TKO Group Holdings has announced a "landmark" deal with the state of Arizona to bring events from WWE, UFC, and other TKO companies to the state.
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TKO Group Holdings has announced a "landmark" deal with the state of Arizona to bring events from WWE, UFC, and other TKO companies to the state.

TKO Group Holdings has announced a seven-event agreement to bring WWE, UFC, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events to Arizona. The multi-event deal will feature various events from TKO's portfolio of combat sports and entertainment properties.

Bully Ray received backlash after claiming on Twitter that a controversial moment during a Combat Zone Wrestling ten-bell salute for Eddie Guerrero in 2005 was staged, where a fan interrupted the tribute and was confronted by a young Eddie Kingston. Twitter added a Community Note to Ray's post contradicting his claim, stating that according to CZW founder John Zandig and CZW's official account, the interruption was not staged.

WWE United States Champion Trick Williams has expressed his desire to elevate both the SmackDown brand and the United States Championship. Williams stated "We're Gonna Lift The Stakes" regarding his plans for the title and brand.

Angel Garza and Berto were defeated by Oba Femi on this week's WWE Raw. Following the show, Angel Garza posted a cryptic message on social media thanking fans.

Nikki Bella has reacted to the Judgment Day's attack on Brie Bella and Paige during WWE Raw, which occurred ahead of their Women's Tag Team Championship defense. Bella has teased having "major unfinished business" with current WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan regarding a potential match.

Indie wrestler Phil Noir has publicly accused WWE of stealing his heavy metal-inspired wrestling character and giving it to Lizzy Rain. Noir claims he previously wrestled as "The Heavy Metal Kid" at Extremely Xtreme Wrestling in Jackcrack, Georgia from April 2003 to May 2003, stating that he used the heavy metal presentation before Rain's arrival in NXT.

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff believes that WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque deserves a raise. Bischoff made these comments following news that Triple H recently signed a contract with WWE.

Ronda Rousey has expressed dissatisfaction with her WWE run, stating she felt like "someone else's impression" of herself during her time with the company. Rousey indicated that she was not able to show her true self while working for WWE.

According to a backstage report, Sami Zayn pushed back against WWE creative when they wanted to move his character in a more traditional heel direction on SmackDown. Zayn argued for a more nuanced storyline, telling creative that he didn't consider himself a bad guy and that his relationship with fans was evolving rather than simply turning heel. This aligns with Zayn's recent public comments to the Toronto Sun where he disagreed with the characterization that he had "fully turned heel" and said he was trying to play his current role differently.

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has praised The Miz and Kit Wilson following their tag-team match against Danhausen and Minihausen at Backlash 2026.

According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, there is now "serious talk" inside WWE about working with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith in a much bigger television capacity. Meltzer reported that people within WWE who were unhappy with Pat McAfee's usage are more favorable toward bringing in Smith.