Grapple News

09/05/2026

🚨 WWE reportedly parted ways with 10 developmental talents across NXT, EVOLVE, LFG and WWE ID.

Wendy Choo, Adriana Rizzo, Jasper Troy and PJ Vasa are among the names now entering the next stage of their careers.

These departures are difficult for the wrestlers involved—but they could also create major opportunities for independent promotions.

Former WWE talent can help local companies sell tickets, attract new fans and bring students into wrestling schools for specialized seminars and workshops.

Which released talent would you like to see appear on the independent circuit first? 👇

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.indygrapplenews.com/post/wwe-releases-nxt-developmental-talent-september-2026

Wendy Choo, Adriana Rizzo, Jasper Troy and PJ Vasa are among 10 reported WWE departures who could soon strengthen independent wrestling.

09/05/2026

Throwing it back to an unforgettable night in San Juan when Zelina Vega challenged Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's Championship. What was your favorite moment from this match?

09/04/2026

🚨 DID AAA AND THE UNDERTAKER JUST EMBARRASS NXT?

WWE reportedly viewed its Texas doubleheader as an “eye-opener” after a large portion of the audience left once AAA Ola de Calor ended.

By the time NXT Heatwave reached its championship main event, reports claimed that only around half the original crowd may have remained.

AAA’s wrestlers were reportedly far more over with the audience—with Zilla Fatu being the major exception on the NXT side.

Did WWE underestimate AAA by treating it like the opening act? 👇

🔗 Full story: https://www.indygrapplenews.com/post/aaa-outshines-nxt-heatwave-fans-leave-undertaker

Fans reportedly departed after AAA Ola de Calor, leaving a reduced audience for NXT Heatwave and forcing WWE to reconsider its brand hierarchy.

09/04/2026

Mya Lockwood POWER BOMBED CM PUNK at a WWE NXT Live event.

09/03/2026

EK Prosper takes out Vanity Project

09/03/2026

Nothing beats the energy of being right there at ringside when things go down on WWE Raw! Have you ever caught a live match in person?

09/03/2026

Nothing beats the energy of a live wrestling match up close. Who is your all-time favorite wrestler to watch live?

09/01/2026

🚨 KOFI CONFIRMS THE WWE PAY CUT WAS EVEN BIGGER THAN REPORTED.

Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Kofi revealed that WWE wanted him and Austin Creed to accept a reduction exceeding 50%.

Money was not their only concern. The longtime New Day members also wanted to wrestle, contribute and be valued for everything they still brought to the company.

Instead of accepting the reduced terms, they left WWE and bet on themselves.

Were Kofi and Creed right to say no? 👇

🔗 Full story: https://www.indygrapplenews.com/post/kofi-austin-creed-wwe-more-than-50-percent-pay-cut

Kofi says WWE’s proposed reduction was greater than the reported 50%, confirming a major detail behind his and Austin Creed’s departure.

08/30/2026

Patrick Clark’s boxing debut ended in a second-round disqualification—but Duel Arena’s response afterward crossed a far more serious line.

Clark deserved consequences for repeatedly violating the rules against Ryan Pownall. That does not excuse a promotion using a racist, dehumanizing term against a Black athlete.

Two things can be wrong at the same time.

Duel Arena owes accountability not only to Clark, but to every Black athlete and fan it expects to support its events.

🔗 Read the full story

Patrick Clark was disqualified against Ryan Pownall, but Duel Arena’s racist response afterward became the event’s most disturbing controversy.

08/29/2026

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