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When news broke that WWE was moving their Premium Live Events to ESPN after spending years on Peacock, it marked a major shift in the professional wrestling landscape. Suddenly, fans without access to cable would no longer be able to see all of the promotion’s PLEs for as little as $7.99 and would instead have […]

Not many have stood toe-to-toe with WWE’s Brock Lesnar, but current AEW wrestler Samoa Joe has, and he is wishing the best after the “Beast Incarnate” made his return at SummerSlam. Speaking to ClutchPoints about Twisted Metal Season 2, in which Joe returns as Sweet Tooth, Joe played it cool regarding Lesnar’s return. Given that […]

Recently, there have been a few AEW stars, like Samoa Joe and Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), who have jumped into acting, and the Twisted Metal star thinks some of his co-stars could crossover into wrestling. Speaking to ClutchPoints about Twisted Metal Season 2, Joe had praise for his co-stars. Not everyone is cut out for […]

Despite their past rivalry, AEW wrestler and Twisted Metal star Samoa Joe seemed to be proud of MJF’s role in Happy Gilmore 2, — especially his physique — giving it a glowing review. Speaking to ClutchPoints about his role as Sweet Tooth in the second season of Peacock’s Twisted Metal, Joe discussed MJF’s recent role. […]

Though they don’t have an on-screen relationship that will live on forever, the career of ex-AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland has been unequivocally impacted by the late, great Bray Wyatt. Discussing their relationship back in WWE during an interview with Wrestling Figure News, Strickland revealed how he and Wyatt became friends and how much his mentorship […]

If he is released and leaves the company, WWE star Karrion Kross would have suitors, says former AEW World Champion Samoa Joe. Speaking to ClutchPoints about Twisted Metal Season 2, Joe discussed his former rival. Joe famously defeated Kross to win the NXT Championship in 2021 before the latter joined the WWE main roster. Joe […]

With SummerSlam rapidly approaching, WWE sent former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to The Ringer to talk shop with the Podfather himself, Bill Simmons, on his namesake podcast. Stopping by the show to talk about his feud with John Cena, his WWE Championship run, and everything else that could come up before the event this weekend […]

After watching WWE give a massive tribute to Hulk Hogan on SmackDown, from a 10 bell salute to an expansive video package breaking down his wrestling journey, fans of professional wrestling openly wondered if AEW would offer up a similar honor to the deceased Superstar, who passed away unexpectedly at 71. Though Hogan didn’t work […]

As the very best in pro wrestling (and you know it, AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) will have suitors if he ever leaves, including WWE. MJF stars in Happy Gilmore 2 as one of Adam Sandler’s kids, Gordie Gilmore. He stars in the long-awaited sequel alongside fellow professional wrestlers, WWE’s Becky Lynch and Nikki […]

Worry not, fans: AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is not going anywhere after landing his first major movie role in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2. Several wrestlers have leveraged their fame to gain Hollywood stardom. Recently, the likes of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, and Dave Bautista may come to mind. However, wrestlers have […]

When Bill Goldberg began publicly criticizing his WWE retirement match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, complaining about everything from his presentation, to the build-up, and the press around it, a small but vocal segment of his fans began to wonder if he could jump ship to AEW and do it all over again with a long-time […]

When it comes to professional wrestling in 2025, there’s Ring of Honor Champion and AEW star Bandido, and then there’s the field. One of the most promising luchadors to come out of Mexico in some time, the Ring of Honor stalwart was taken out of action with a wrist injury back in 2023, with some […]

It’s home sweet home for Damian Lillard as he is set to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. ESPN insider Shams Charania broke the news on Thursday, sending Rip City to a state of pure joy. As expected, Lillard quickly found a team after the Milwaukee Bucks unceremoniously waived him amid his Achilles injury. Not […]

When news broke before AEW All In Texas that Adam Cole would not only not be wrestling on the promotion’s biggest Pay-Per-View of the year but would be outright vacating the TNT Championship, it left fans downright perplexed. Sure, Cole has suffered injuries in the past, from concussions to a broken ankle during his program […]

As “Hangman” Adam Page prepares for the biggest wrestling match of his life at All In Texas, it seems like everyone has an opinion on the potential soon-to-be AEW World Champion. Some believe it’s his time to finally retake the title that was once his and show the World Championship belt to the world once […]

Before the best of the best take the ring at Globe Life Field for the first stateside edition of All In under the AEW moniker, multi-hyphenate owner Tony Khan took to the phone for his big media call before the show. Discussing all the pressing topics on the show to reporters, from Jon Moxley’s lawsuit […]

When AEW announcer and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross announced that he was diagnosed with colon cancer, it took the professional wrestling world by storm. One of the true legends of the sport, with a voice that has narrated some of the most consequential moments of WWE, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and AEW history, […]

The long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler, features former AEW World Champion MJF, aka Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and WWE does not want to promote it on Netflix broadcasts. The solution? Edit MJF out of the trailers. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via Ringside News), WWE requested a Happy Gilmore […]

After news broke that her name and likeness had been officially removed from the AEW roster page, fans had a pretty good idea that Mariah May was heading to WWE one way or another. What they didn’t expect was to see “The Glamour” make her NXT debut a few days later, letting reigning Women’s Champion […]

Although he hasn’t appeared in a match in over ten years, last making an appearance at the 2012 Royal Rumble in the show’s namesake match, fans around the world still hold onto the hope that one day, Mick Foley will return to the ring for one final match. Now granted, Foley has shut down having […]

When news broke that WWE Hall of Famer and long-time AEW commentator Jim Ross was diagnosed with colon cancer, it impacted the wrestling world across the world. One of the signature voices of the sport, who has lent his legendary drawl to some of the most important moments in wrestling history, from the Attitude Era […]

In 2018, WWE owner Vince McMahon decided to take a shot at the NFL by announcing the return of the XFL, a failed venture from 2001 that only lasted one season. At the time, fans were skeptical about the announcement, but one football fan in particular, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Tony Khan, looked at the idea […]

Since turning heel, WWE star Becky Lynch has become ruthless on the mic, recently targeting Sasha Banks, aka Mercedes Moné in AEW. On an episode of RAW Talk, Lynch discussed her attack on Bayley, which set her up for her WrestleMania 41 return. She then mentioned Moné’s new business venture. “Bayley is so confused about […]

When news broke that CM Punk was returning to WWE after an AEW run filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, it got fans excited in a way few other talent announcements have in years. With Cody Rhodes on top, The Bloodline running wild, and the promotion on a hot streak […]

Well, it appears former WWE star and current AEW wrestler Ricochet is not a fan of president Nick Khan. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal his displeasure with Khan. Recently, Khan told Bill Simmons he expects AEW talent to jump ship to WWE once their contracts are up. “In terms of the other […]

As AEW rolls into Boston for the Spring Breakthrough edition of Dynamite, the promotion was greeted by a special fan in attendance in Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who sat ringside for the show. That’s right, on a show that not only saw Dynamite officially pass WCW Nitro as the longest-running wrestling program on TBS/TNT, but […]

When AEW declined Cody Rhodes’ option in 2022, effectively allowing him to negotiate with any wrestling company, fans openly wondered if WWE would make a hard push at their former employee. Sure Rhodes had become somewhat of a middling presence in the TNT Championship scene, and his unwillingness to turn heel made him a heel […]

As AEW prepares for its April Pay-Per-View, Dynasty, Tony Khan and company decided to get some additional eyes on the promotion by sending former and maybe future World Champion Swerve Strickland to the Wells Fargo Center to ring the bell before the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Taking the court before opening tipoff, […]

In a surprising twist, AEW star Saraya (aka Paige) has announced that she is leaving the company. The former WWE Superstar is a free agent. She made the announcement on her new podcast, Rulebreakers with Saraya, which premieres on Thursday, March 26, 2025. Entertainment Weekly broke an exclusive tidbit from the episode where the two-time […]

After their ugly split in 2023, former WWE and AEW stars Miro and CJ Perry, also known as Rusev and Lana in the former company, have decided to renew their vows and marriage. TMZ Sports reports Miro and Perry are back together. They have already renewed their vows and are resuming their relationship. The news […]

When news broke that former AEW World Champion MJF had been cast as one of Adam Sandler’s sons in the much-anticipated Netflix movie Happy Gilmore 2, it turned eyes around the entertainment world. Now sure, watching wrestlers go from in-ring action to the silver screen – or, in this case, the streaming screen – is […]

When news broke that Ricky Starks was now Ricky Saints as a member of the WWE Universe, it created genuine questions about his fit in NXT. Why would the promotion give him such an, um, unusual moniker and then push him like a legitimate star? Did they genuinely believe in him as a future main […]

Former AEW star CM Punk and president Tony Khan are being sued by former wrestler Ryan Nemeth for alleged assault, breach of contract, and more, according to a new report. Fightful reports Nemeth filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against AEW, Punk, and Khan on Friday, February 14, 2025. He is seeking “compensatory […]

Though he’s still in the middle of his prime, the topic of Seth Rollins’ future outside of the squared circle has been a topic of heavy conversation, with some hypothesizing that he could be an ideal fit in films like his canceled spot in Captain American: Brave New Word, and others – read: himself – […]

While AEW has made a name for itself for putting on some of the greatest wrestling matches in professional wrestling history, with the promotion already having more five-star matches than WWE in only five years, behind the scenes, things aren’t as elite. From wrestlers complaining about ghosting while injured to backstage politicking that has led […]

After making his surprise debut on the previous edition of NXT and doing some video packages for the promotion, fans eagerly tuned into Shawn Michaels’ Tuesday night show: what name would Ricky Starks use in WWE? Now granted, on paper, it’s not that big of a deal, as Starks by any other name is still […]

When news broke that Josh Alexander, the former TNA World Champion, was set to hit free agency amid recent roster cuts by AEW and WWE, it got the IWC talking. After working as part of one of the top tag teams of the last decade before proving himself a capable singles star, would Alexander land […]

Could Rusev (aka Miro) make his WWE return following his AEW exit? WWE’s “Celtic Warrior,” Sheamus, seemingly teasing it. He recently posted a picture of himself with Rusev on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption, “The Lads.” It also features the Ireland and Bulgaria flags. They are both holding a Guinness in the picture. If […]

When Ricky Starks made his WWE debut on NXT, it turned heads around the wrestling world, including in his old company, AEW. That’s right. Taking to Busted Open Radio to talk about his appearance, ex-Woman’s Champion Thunder Rosa noted she was shocked to see him go but wishes him well, as he deserves a chance […]