Wrestling News in Brief: Friday, 6 November 2026

The rest of today’s wrestling news, in short. Our editors pick the day’s biggest stories for full coverage; everything else is here, updated through the day, with a link to the original report for each.

WWE WWE Reportedly Planning Special Belt For Rock’s 30th Anniversary

WWE is reportedly preparing a commemorative championship belt to mark 30 years since The Rock’s in-ring debut at Survivor Series 1996. November 2026 marks the milestone anniversary of Dwayne Johnson’s first WWE appearance, with the company expected to give it significant attention throughout the month.

Via WrestleZone

TNA TNA iMpact Results For November 5 Card

TNA iMpact’s November 5 episode featured Leon Slater and Amazing Red challenging The Nemeths for the World Tag Team Championship, Frankie Kazarian and Avery Styles debuting as a tag team, plus singles and mixed tag matches including Eddie Edwards versus Bear Bronson and Allie and Shotzi Blackheart facing Fire ‘N Flava.

Via WrestleZone

NXT NXT Could Get Its Own John Cena Classic Style Event

Following Zilla Fatu joining Cody Rhodes as an entrant in the John Cena Classic, a feature suggests WWE NXT could benefit from its own recurring cross-brand event. The piece notes December’s John Cena Classic will mix main roster and NXT talent, with Club WWE subscribers participating in an undisclosed voting process.

Via WrestleTalk

WWE WWE Reportedly Considered Alternate Date For Royal Rumble 2027

WWE has officially confirmed Royal Rumble 2027 will take place February 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, marking the event’s 40th anniversary. A report indicates the company had also considered moving the date to February 20, which could have created a different major promotional opportunity, though February 6 was ultimately chosen.

Via WrestleZone

NXT Tracking Every NXT Dusty Rhodes Classic Tournament Winner

A retrospective examines the career paths of every WWE NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic winning team since the tournament began in 2019, including Aleister Black and Ricochet, the Broserweights, and MSK. The piece notes the 2026 edition was won by Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno, highlighting how past winners fared including releases and AEW signings.

Via WrestleTalk

WWE Miz Addresses End Of His Long WWE Losing Streak

The Miz, who recently snapped a lengthy WWE losing streak, says he is unhappy with how it ended despite returning to the win column. The former WWE Champion stated he still has unfinished business regarding the manner in which his record-breaking run of defeats concluded, though specifics of the finish were not detailed.

Via WrestleZone

AEW Brawling Birds Indie Match Postponed After Blood And Guts

Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter, known as the Brawling Birds, have had their scheduled November 8 independent match against Hyperactive for Pro Wrestling EVE postponed. The postponement follows their participation in AEW’s Blood and Guts match, affecting their indie commitments outside the company.

Via WrestleZone

WWE WWE Files Trademark For New Wrestler Name Marquis Journey

WWE submitted a new trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the name ‘Marquis Journey,’ continuing a busy stretch of filings tied to its talent roster. The identity of the performer behind the name has not been confirmed, following two other similar applications filed a day earlier.

Via WrestleZone

AEW How AEW Can Further Build Rising Star Nick Wayne

An opinion piece explores ways AEW could continue developing Nick Wayne following his two victories over Chris Jericho, including at WrestleDream. Suggestions include building a stable of young stars around him and leaning into viral, parody-style vignettes, building on a recent segment showing Wayne livestreaming his celebration after beating Jericho.

Via WrestleTalk

Indie Wrestler Judas Icarus Fractures Forearm, Out For 2026

Independent wrestler Judas Icarus, a member of Sinner and Saint, announced on social media that he fractured the radial bone in his right forearm. The injury will sideline him for the remainder of 2026, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled independent wrestling bookings for the year.

Via WrestleZone

NXT NXT Stars Beat Main Roster Names On Crossover Episode

WWE NXT’s November 4 episode, moved to Wednesday due to election coverage, featured main roster stars like CM Punk and Paige losing to NXT talent including Grayson Waller and Kelani Jordan. The analysis piece argues these wins matter more for NXT stars, who can use the victories to build credibility on their own brand going forward.

Via WrestleTalk