L.A. Knight Throws IShowSpeed Through Stream Setup ... That's For Knocking Me Out!

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IShowSpeed is going to need to find himself a new streaming arrangement ... 'cause the social media sensation just got thrown through his setup by WWE Superstar L.A. Knight -- all while he was live!!

It all went down on Thursday while Speed was doing a no-laughing stream when the former United States Champion pulled up on him at his pad.

For those not in the wrestling world, Speed found himself in some hot water after he knocked out Knight during "Monday Night RAW" this week -- and then accidentally helped Logan Paul and Austin Theory win the World Tag Team Champions.

Drew McIntyre Mourns Loss Of His Cat, Chaz ... 'You Were Once In A Lifetime'

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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre and his wife, Kaitlyn Frohnapfel, are mourning a tragic loss -- the former World Champion announced the death of their cat, Chaz, on Wednesday.

McIntyre shared a series of photos on his Instagram of himself and his wife with their beloved pet, writing, "You were once in a lifetime, Chaz."

Plenty of fans and his fellow WWE counterparts flooded the comments with love and support for the couple ... including Natalya -- who wrote "Chaz was such a beautiful cat!"

Kit Wilson I'm Not Looking Past Jelly Roll ... He Has Passion!!!

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Jelly Roll is getting back in a WWE ring on Friday ... and his opponent, Kit Wilson, tells TMZ Sports the guy might be a big-time singer, but he's treating him like the real deal when they face off on SmackDown.

"I'm not taking him lightly," Wilson told us. "He has a passion for WWE and I think that's the big difference between a lot of celebrities before and maybe a Jelly Roll and a Logan Paul. I know I'm good at this. I know I'm one of the best. I know I'm going to be one of the future greats, but Jelly Roll cares. Jelly Roll has passion. So I know not to underestimate that."

Last time we saw the 41-year-old inside the ring, he was teaming up with Randy Orton at SummerSlam, taking on Drew McIntyre and LP.

Daniel Moody Wrestler Paul Bearer's Son Dead At 39

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Daniel Moody -- the son of the late WWE Hall of Famer Paul Bearer -- has died at the age of 39.

According to a GoFundMe, Moody went to a hospital in November "for a procedure and suffered a major health crisis and is now in long-term care." 

At the time, the page was set up to help deal with "take care of his insurance premiums but the bills are piling up." It was later updated to say the funds will now go toward funeral costs.

WWE's Liv Morgan Hey Boston ... Watch Me Chug!!!

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WWE SuperStar Liv Morgan didn't wait until Monday Night Raw at Boston Garden to turn heads ... the 2026 Royal Rumble champ hit up a Celtics game with Raquel Rodriguez on Sunday, and the two women chugged beers on the jumbotron!

Morgan and Rodriguez were courtside in Beantown to watch the Celtics host the Minnesota Timberwolves ... a game the Timberwolves won, 102-92.

At one point, the two wrestlers were put up on the big, in-arena video boards at TD Garden, and as one must do when given the chance -- chug the drink in your hand!

Claressa Shields NFL Players Can't Beat Logan Paul ... If They Don't Train

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Claressa Shields is weighing in on the Logan Paul vs. NFL fight debate ... and she's siding with the WWE Superstar -- telling TMZ Sports there's no way the football guys can beat him if they don't have at least six months of training under their belts.

The chatter -- which evolved from the Maverick's ongoing beef with Tom Brady -- has folks wondering how Paul would fare in a bout with a name like Myles Garrett, one of the most-feared defensive monsters on the planet.

Seems crazy to imagine a Paul vs. Garrett match doesn't automatically end in the Browns superstar's hand raised ... but Shields says being 6'4" and 272 pounds doesn't mean squat if he doesn't know how to fight.

Wrestling Star Dennis Condrey Dead at 74

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Pro wrestling icon Dennis “Loverboy” Condrey has died at the age of 74, according to fellow wrestling star Dax Harwood, who shared the news Friday.

Harwood took to Instagram with an emotional tribute, calling Condrey "a true Pioneer of Professional Wrestling" and revealing the two would text after every match, and Condrey would always tell him what he liked and what needed improvement ... something Dax says will "never be lost" on him.

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Harwood goes on to include that Condrey’s wife gave him the green light to set up a GoFundMe in order to help cover funeral costs and bills she’s now left to handle on her own.

Ted DiBiase Jr. Found Not Guilty In Fraud Case ... 'Thankful That It's Over'

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Former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. is having a great start to the weekend ... 'cause a jury found him not guilty on all charges related to a Mississippi welfare fraud case.

DiBiase Jr. -- son of WWE legend Ted DiBiase -- was acquitted by a federal jury on several charges ... one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and four counts of money laundering.

If he would have been found guilty, he faced a maximum sentence of 185 years in federal prison.

Charlotte Flair, Bella Twins Clap Back At Tom Brady ... We'll Sack Your Ass!!!

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Members of the WWE roster aren't taking too kindly to Tom Brady's comments about their jobs being "cute and scripted" ... with names like Charlotte Flair and the Bella Twins ripping the NFL GOAT.

Brady made the comments while speaking with Sports Illustrated at the Fanatics Flag Football Draft Wednesday night ... when he was asked how many WWE wrestlers it would take to sack him.

"They wouldn't even get near me," he said. "Plus if I had a good offensive line they punch those guys right in the throat and they'd probably be crying."

Ronda Rousey Makes Shocking Wrestling Return ... During AEW Revolution

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Ronda Rousey is just full of surprises these days -- weeks after announcing her return to MMA after nearly a decade away -- she made a shocking appearance in the ring with All Elite Wrestling.

It all went down in Los Angeles on Sunday during AEW Revolution. Following the match between "Timeless" Toni Storm and Marina Shafir ... the 39-year-old emerged from the crowd and stepped into the squared circle, and called Storm down to the middle of the ring.

Rousey -- wearing a "Rowdy" Roddy Piper jacket -- and Storm were separated before they could come to blows. She then exited the arena with Shafir, one of her best friends, flipping off the crowd as they did.

Nikki Bella Keeping Eye On Logan Paul vs. NFL ... ‘We’ll See What Happens’

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The WWE shut down Logan Paul's dream of brawling with NFL players, but Nikki Bella is still excited to see him face off with them in an approved flag football game ... and it sounds like she's still expecting some fireworks between both sides.

The WWE Hall of Famer spoke with TMZ Sports earlier this week in NYC about Logan’s viral challenge to football stars … where the YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar has been claiming he’d put up $1 million to fight NFL players in the ring.

While several players barked back at the idea -- and Logan saying WWE execs later shut it down -- Nikki says she’s still curious about how the whole spectacle might play out ... especially factoring in the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

Logan Paul WWE Execs Actually Shut Down NFL Fight Challenge ... Not Making It Up!!!

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Logan Paul wasn’t making it up when he said WWE stepped in and shut down his $1 million fight challenge to NFL players -- because TMZ Sports has learned the company really did make the call.

A WWE source tells us executives contacted the social media star directly and made it clear they don’t want him stepping into a boxing ring with football players right now due to his wrestling commitments.

The directive comes after Paul boldly claimed “not a single football player could beat me in a boxing match” and offered up $1 million to anyone willing to prove him wrong.

Several players quickly jumped at the opportunity -- including Le’Veon Bell, Dion Dawkins, Tae Crowder, Brock Hoff and Breiden Fehoko -- all signaling they’d happily lace up the gloves.

But before anything could materialize, Paul said WWE told him the fights were off -- no other excuses, we're told.

Lil Yachty Giannis Has WWE Potential ... And He's A Great Dad!!!

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Lil Yachty had a front-row seat at WWE Elimination Chamber -- and the rapper tells TMZ Sports the best part of the night might’ve been watching Giannis Antetokounmpo in full-on dad mode.

Yachty sat next to the Milwaukee Bucks superstar and his brother, Thanasis, for nearly three hours at the event … and came away seriously impressed.

“He's awesome, man. He's so cool,” Yachty said. “He'd be a killer wrestler.”

But what really stood out wasn’t Giannis’ superstar status -- it was how he interacted with his kids throughout the show.

CM Punk To Roman Reigns After WrestleMania ... I'll Bury You Next To Your Father

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The road to WrestleMania got a whole lot more personal between CM Punk and Roman Reigns ... 'cause during a promo battle to close out "Monday Night RAW," the World Heavyweight Champion invoked Reigns' dead father in a wild moment.

It all went down in Indianapolis, fresh off the "Elimination Chamber" -- which saw Punk and Reigns face-to-face for only the second time since Roman chose to challenge him at The Grandest Stage of Them All.

After some pretty intense moments in their exchange, Punk went for the jugular with his last words, saying, "You went from getting beat at WrestleMania, now I'm gonna bury you."

"And then you won't be all alone anymore cause I'm going to bury you next to your father!"

WWE Superstar Kiana James Fires Back At TB12 ... 'Get In The Ring!!!'

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Tom Brady might think pro wrestling is “very cute” … but WWE Superstar Kiana James says if the NFL legend wants to truly find out how tough it is, there’s an easy solution -- step into the ring!

The WWE Superstar joined TMZ’s Inside The Ring podcast this week … where she was asked about Brady’s viral comment, aimed at Logan Paul.

“I don’t want to fault anyone for their ignorance,” James told us. “When you’re unfamiliar with something, there’s a level of ignorance there.”

Offset Throws Grayson Waller Over Table!!! .... At WWE 'Raw'

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Offset didn't just hit up "Monday Night Raw" in Atlanta to catch some WWE action ... he was IN on the action -- 'cause the Grammy-nominated rapper found himself in the middle of a match!!

The Georgia native ended up backstage at State Farm Arena alongside rising star Je'von Evans, who was challenged to a showdown by former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Kofi Kingston.

Offset and Evans made their way ringside, where he eventually found himself face-to-face with Kingston's counterparts ... Grayson Waller and Xavier Woods. Offset then threw Waller over the table, distracting Kingston long enough to help Evans pick up the win.