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AUGUST 5, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

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THE SQUASH · AUGUST 5, 2026 NO FILLER. FIVE TAKES.

⚡ The Squash · Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Kairi staying stateside instead of bolting to Japan immediately is actually smart—let the dust settle before deciding what’s next, not running home in a panic. Ringside News →
Lola Vice leaving her gloves in the ring is the wrestling equivalent of a mic drop, and if she’s heading to the main roster, NXT just got smaller. Ringside News →
Baron Corbin nervous about facing Trick Williams for the US title is fine, but let’s hope he actually did something with that belt instead of just surviving the moment. NoDQ →
Kyle Fletcher treating everything like it’s the biggest deal is the bare minimum for someone holding a world title—most guys only remember that when the cameras are hot. Fightful →
John Cena paying tribute to Brock Lesnar’s retirement is the respectful play, even if their feud was booked into the ground years ago. WrestleTalk →

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