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Liv Morgan will defend her WWE Women’s World Championship against former champion Becky Lynch at Survivor Series: WarGames 2026. The challenge comes after Morgan recently lost to Chelsea Green at Crown Jewel in a champion versus champion match, adding pressure to her ongoing title reign.
Via WrestleZone
CM Punk was confirmed as the first member of Cody Rhodes’ Team USA for the Survivor Series WarGames match on the November 9 episode of Raw. The reveal came during a tense in-ring segment between Rhodes and Rey Mysterio, who is captaining the rival Team Mexico, setting up a key building block for the match.
Via WrestleZone
Dominik Mysterio was turned away from both Team USA and Team Mexico ahead of the Survivor Series WarGames match, rejected by his father Rey Mysterio and captain Cody Rhodes. CM Punk was then confirmed for Team USA, while Penta joined Team Mexico, with both captains and Punk uniting afterward to attack Dominik and JD McDonagh.
Via WrestleTalk
On the November 9 episode of WWE Raw, Jacob Fatu made his return to help The Bloodline during a confrontation between Roman Reigns and Royce Keys of The 946. The surprise appearance escalated the ongoing feud and led to a match being set for Survivor Series’ WarGames, raising stakes in the rivalry heading into the premium live event.
Via WrestleZone
WWE World Tag Team Champions Penta and Je’Von Evans will compete on opposing sides at Survivor Series: WarGames despite recently winning the titles together by defeating The Vision. The pair, who also beat Bron Breakker and Austin Theory at Crown Jewel, will now represent different teams in the event.
Via WrestleZone
Becky Lynch returned on the November 9 episode of WWE Raw as Iyo Sky’s previously teased mystery partner, teaming up against Judgment Day’s Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. The reveal was the night’s major storyline moment, strengthening alliances ahead of Survivor Series and signaling a renewed on-screen role for Lynch.
Via WrestleZone
Rhea Ripley, sidelined since August after meniscus surgery, is reportedly edging closer to a WWE return, though an in-ring comeback remains further away. Sources indicate WWE wants the former Women’s World Champion back on the road soon, suggesting a backstage or appearance role could precede her eventual return to competition.
Via WrestleZone
Following her Money in the Bank cash in on Chelsea Green to reclaim the WWE Women’s Championship at Crown Jewel 2026, a report claims there was a specific backstage reasoning behind WWE’s decision to turn Tiffany Stratton heel. The change surprised fans given her previous babyface run, and the report suggests creative motivations beyond simple storyline progression.
Via WrestleZone
Mercedes Mone joined The Cut in attacking Death Riders during AEW Collision, taped aboard the Jericho Cruise, following Jay White’s assault after a Shane Taylor Promotions match. The alignment comes as Mone prepares to defend her AEW Women’s World Championship against Marina Shafir at Full Gear, where The Cut also battles Death Riders and The Conglomeration.
Via WrestleTalk
Oba Femi and Bron Breakker finally met one on one on WWE Raw, but their singles showdown ended controversially after interference from The Vision following prior tension with the newly crowned World Tag Team Champions. The heavyweight clash devolved into a numbers game, leaving the rivalry unresolved and setting up further confrontation between the two powerhouses.
Via WrestleZone
Enzo Amore is reportedly back under WWE contract and expected to return to NXT after nearly nine years away. Speculation suggests possible creative directions including pursuing his first NXT title or assisting Zilla Fatu against BirthRight, though nothing has been officially confirmed by WWE or Shawn Michaels.
Via WrestleTalk
John Cena revealed plans to step away from professional commitments following WWE’s inaugural John Cena Classic event. Speaking during an interview promoting his holiday campaign with Chime, Cena explained he maintains an annual tradition of withdrawing from public life, indicating this break will follow soon after the new WWE event concludes.
Via WrestleZone
Mercedes Martinez provided a new recovery update three weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fully torn ACL and a smaller MCL tear in her knee. The former AEW star previously detailed the extent of the damage, and her latest comments show steady progress as she continues rehabilitating from the serious injury.
Via WrestleZone
Alexa Bliss revealed she has been dealing with a persistent illness for roughly two months. Despite the ongoing symptoms, the WWE Superstar continued competing throughout September and October rather than taking time off. She disclosed the health struggle recently, giving fans insight into what she has privately been managing while remaining active on WWE programming.
Via WrestleZone
Following Kelani Jordan’s title defenses against Wren Sinclair and Paige at NXT Halloween Havoc 2026, a feature piece speculates on potential future challengers for her NXT Women’s Championship. Names mentioned include Izzi Dame and Kali Armstrong, though no official challenger has been confirmed by WWE at this time.
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MLW National Openweight Champion Austin Aries faces Ring Warrior LaBron Kozone in an Opera Cup semifinal on MLW Fusion, airing Thursday on Tubi. The winner advances to the tournament final, with Aries coming off a title defense against Matt Riddle at Saturday Night SuperFight.
Via Major League Wrestling — News
A feature piece speculates on four possible championship changes at AEW Full Gear 2026 on November 14, including Adam Copeland potentially winning the International Championship from Kazuchika Okada and Davis and Doyle possibly dethroning The Young Bucks for the World Tag Team Championships. The article is entirely predictive, offering no confirmed results or official announcements from AEW.
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A preview feature ahead of NJPW’s World Tag League, beginning November 23, highlights four tag teams with a strong chance of winning the 16 team round robin tournament. Reunited duo Dangerous Tekkers, Zack Sabre Jr. and Taichi, are named among the favorites, alongside rising pair Boltin Oleg and Aaron Wolf, for a future IWGP Tag Team Championship opportunity.
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A feature suggests three WWE tag teams, including Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde, and Sami Zayn’s alliance with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, may break up soon. The piece cites recent tension between LWO members in AAA and unresolved tension on SmackDown as possible signs, though nothing has been officially confirmed by WWE.
Via WrestleTalk
A feature piece explores the possibility of Paul Heyman reviving his Dangerous Alliance faction in WWE, drawing on his history managing the group in WCW and ECW. The article speculates he could recruit current stars like Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, though no official plans have been confirmed by WWE.
Via WrestleTalk
With The 946 outnumbering The Bloodline following Jaida Parker’s recruitment at Jacob Fatu’s expense, speculation continues about reinforcements for Roman Reigns’ faction. Nia Jax addressed the possibility of herself, Naomi or Tamina joining, noting she already considers herself affiliated while emphasizing she wants to build her own identity separate from automatic inclusion.
Via WrestleTalk
John Cena’s future in the Peacemaker HBO series is reportedly uncertain following James Gunn’s departure as DC Studios co-CEO alongside Peter Safran. The show’s fate may hinge on how incoming leadership chooses to reshape the DC Universe, raising questions for Cena’s ongoing acting commitments outside of WWE.
Via WrestleZone
MLW Fusion’s main event this week pits Scarlett Bordeaux, ZAMAYA and Shotzi against STARDOM’s H.A.T.E. faction, represented by Saya Kamitani, RINA and Lady Frost, in a six woman match. The Philadelphia showdown carries implications for the women’s division beyond simple bragging rights between the two promotions, airing free on Tubi.
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