NXT Gives CM Punk a Night to Remember – Wrestling News & Rumours – August 16, 2026

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NXT Gives CM Punk a Night to Remember – Wrestling News & Rumours – August 16, 2026

Here are the latest Slam Wrestling News and Rumours from the world of pro wrestling.

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CM Punk worked a NXT live show last night. After the show he said, “Special thank you to all NXT office and talent for allowing me to come work with you all. My heart is so full. I love this. I am so grateful, and appreciative of everyone’s hard work. What a life!”. Punk teamed with NXT Tag Team Champions Myles Borne and Tavion Heights to battle The Vanity Project. Of course, Punk’s team picked up the win although Myka Lockwood powerbombed the Undisputed WWE Champion during the match. After the match, Punk took a selfie with the NXT roster and he, some of them puts Tristan Angels through a cake and EK Prosper would frog splash him through a table after Punk gave him the GTS. A fun time was had by all, well, except Angels, we guess.

The Rock will be honoured by Disney today during the 2026 Disney Legends Award ceremony. It airs tonight at 9 PM Eastern/6 Pacific.

Blake Monroe’s first match on Smackdown will be against Giulia next week.

Dominik Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano for the AAA Mega Championship is officially set for TripleMania 34.

Omos has been suspended by AAA GM Rey Mysterio for this during a TV taping:

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