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AUGUST 29, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

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THE SQUASH · AUGUST 29, 2026 NO FILLER. FIVE TAKES.

⚡ The Squash · Saturday, August 29, 2026

Punk defending the belt in Cleveland tapings means WWE’s still betting on him to carry SmackDown, which is either brilliant or delusional depending on how much longer they can keep him healthy. WrestleTalk →
Will Ospreay’s actually doing the work mentoring the women in AEW instead of just existing in the locker room, and Alex Windsor getting better because of it beats another indie darling drowning on live TV. ProWrestling.net →
Kevin Owens hiring an acting agent while nursing a neck recovery and fighting for a world title is the most Kevin Owens move possible—guy can’t just do one thing. Fightful →
Cardona’s coming back to be WWE Champion or die trying, which is admirable, but let’s see if creative gives him anything worth dying for. NoDQ →
CMLL finally cracked and couldn’t move tickets at Arena Mexico on a Friday, and that’s the sound of the company’s aura getting a little quieter. F4W Online →

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