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After securing a win in the opening match of Bash in Berlin, beating Kevin Owens in a match that had more to do with the ties of friendship than anything particularly compelling in the ring, fans of WWE around the globe had one question in mind: who will Cody Rhodes wrestle next. Now sure, working […]

After being the worst team in the NFL last season, the Carolina Panthers find themselves in an interesting spot heading into the 2024 NFL season. They have a first-overall pick quarterback in place under center, a new head coach who just turned a sub-6 foot QB1 into a $100 million player, and about a dozen […]

Cody Rhodes has been a member of the WWE Universe – in this run – since 2022, when he made his return at WrestleMania 38 in a surprise match against Seth Rollins. Since that fateful day in August of 2022, Rhodes has wrestled in one of the most compelling Hell in a Cell matches of […]

After watching wrestlers across the board set records for title reigns over the past few years, from Gunther becoming the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion, to Nick Aldis holding the NWA Heavyweight World Championship for nearly 1,000 days, MJF setting an AEW World Championship record, and Roman Reigns landing fourth overall in WWE Championship history with an […]

When news broke that Ricochet was heading towards wrestling free agency after spending six up-and-down years as a member of WWE, it felt like a forgone conclusion that he was going to land in AEW, so much so that his signing was reported online the day before All In to build up a little extra […]

When it comes to the founding of AEW, some of the most important names in the oral history of the promotion have to be Cody Rhodes, Chris Jericho, the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, Tony Khan, and… Kevin Owens? What? One of those things is not like the others, as even TK has taken a bump […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles went through the arduous task of trimming down their roster to 53, Howie Roseman and company slowly watched as literally hundreds of players from around the league hit the open market. Some of these players Philadelphia took a fancy to and made sure to bring them in on either the practice […]

When “Stone Cold” Steve Austin skipped WrestleMania 39 and WrestleMania 40 for one reason or another, it got fans openly questioning what was going on between WWE and the “Texas Rattlesnake.” Did Paul “Triple H” Levesque and company not want to pay up for a meaningful appearance from arguably the promotion’s biggest stars of all […]

After coming a few plays away from winning the Super Bowl earlier this year, the San Francisco 49ers have had an offseason for the ages, including hold-ins, trade talks, coaching changes, and enough drama to remain in the headlines week-in and week-out for months on end. And yet, when the ball gets kicked on opening […]

After landing his first one-on-one loss to Gunther at King and Queen of the Ring since his return at Survivor Series 2023 in Chicago, Illinois, Randy Orton has been keeping a close eye on the “Ring General,” looking for his chance to strike one of the heaviest hitters in the WWE on his home turf […]

Though the Los Angeles Rams took a minor step back in their pursuit of championship gold, saying goodbye to multiple fan-favorite veterans in the pursuit of reloading the cupboard with young talents on long-term contracts, you wouldn’t know it by their record, as, despite saying goodbye to the likes of Odell Beckham Jr, Jalen Ramsey, […]

In the week since Sid Vicious sadly passed away at the age of 63 from cancer, fans, promotions, and professional wrestlers the world over have taken to social media to complement the former WWE Champion, recalling what he was like in the ring and behind the curtain. One such performer is his fellow WCW locker […]

When it comes to the Baltimore Ravens, the safety position just seems to mean more. Call it a byproduct of employing Ed Reed for over a decade, call it a byproduct of being a defense-first team since its inception, or just call it a byproduct of the ever-evolving landscape of the sport, with safeties now […]

After watching two of their leaders from the past few seasons, Aaron Donald and Ernest Jones IV, leave Inglewood via retirement and a shocking later summer trade that still has fans in their feelings before the season, the Los Angeles Rams are a team looking for a new identity on the defensive side of the […]

Normally, when a wrestler wins a world championship, they want to have a big, boisterous celebration to cement the moment into history forever, but after having arguably the biggest moment of his career in front of 50,000 fans at All In, Bryan Danielson was going to “address his future” on the following edition of AEW […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when WWE fans were dissecting the feud between Roman Reigns and Matt Riddle, with each beat of their on-screen battle drawing questions about the behind-the-scenes beef running rampant online. Fortunately, that is no longer a popular topic within the IWC, as Riddle has been out of WWE […]

When the San Francisco 49ers officially released their initial 53-man roster, fans were met with more than a few interesting takeaways regarding their favorite team. For one thing, Jon Feliciano made the initial 53-man roster, which was very much up in the air considering his injury history, and after watching Brandon Aiyuk’s situation play out, […]

When Sean McVay boldly announced that Kyren Williams was going to enter the 2024 season as the Los Angeles Rams’ primary punt returner, it took the NFL world by storm. Now granted, the Rams weren’t exactly loaded with proven options at the position and released the player many fans expected to see fill the role […]

After taking in All In as a fan last year, Mercedes Mone was afforded her first-ever chance to wrestle at Wembley Stadium in front of 50,000 fans and did not disappoint, orchestrating the opening of the night in a Queen-themed Corgi carriage ride before retaining her title against Britt Baker near the end of the […]

As CM Punk and Drew McIntyre prepare for their second match this summer at Bash in Berlin, with the two men being locked together via a leather belt as they duke it out in a Strap match, one question has persisted regarding their feud: what the heck is up with the Larry and AJ bracelet? […]

One day removed from giving a pretty significant statement about the future of the Cincinnati Bengals’ prized pass catcher, Ja’Marr Chase, Zac Taylor is garnering fire from fans online for effectively backtracking on his availability while speaking with reporters on Wednesday. Discussing the prospects of Chase missing practice, which the sixth-year head coach said wouldn’t […]

For much of Scott D’Amore’s time at TNA/Impact, WWE was the enemy. Sure, TNA still employed former WWE stars, watched their own talent leave for the promotion, and, on occasion, welcomed said talent back when things didn’t work out, but when it came to actually dealing with the top name in Sports Entertainment, it was […]

When the clock struck 4 pm Eastern on August 27th, almost half of the players in the NFL were handed their walking papers, with each team, from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Seattle Seahawks, forced to cut down their roster to 53 men. Now to some players, this is the end of their NFL journeys, […]

When WWE fans look to discredit more than a member of the AEW roster, the first line they’ll throw around to discredit the promotion is that it’s full of ex-WWE guys. Jon Moxley? Sure, he’s a massive star in AEW with one of the best resumes in the promotion’s history, but he was also Dean […]

When news broke that James Bradberry made the Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster, fans had questions. Sure, it would cost more to keep him on the roster than release him, a fact that fans have pointed out early and often in the hours proceeding, but he looked back during the preseason, missed time during camp, and […]

When the Los Angeles Rams released multiple players with return experience, most notably Boston Scott, the team’s 2024 free agent signing, fans wondered who would end up returning punts against the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Would it be wide receiver Tutu Atwell? Running back Ronnie Rivers? Or maybe a wildcard option like Quentin Lake, […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster officially trimmed down to 53 players in order to comply with the NFL’s timeline, there’s one question that has picked up steam online: why did Kellen Moore and company only keep two tight ends? Now sure, technically, the Eagles do have three tight ends still under standard NFL contracts, as […]

When Ricochet made his not-so-surprising debut at AEW All In, showing off much of his best stuff in an incredible showing in the Casino Gauntlet match, it immediately garnered massive reactions from fans across the professional wrestling world, including indie fans excited to have the “Highlight of the Night” back in the trenches, to WWE […]

In a move that felt increasingly likely with each passing week, James Bradberry, the former All-Pro cornerback who wore out his welcome last season, has officially made the Philadelphia Eagles’ initial 53-man roster. … but why? Did he perform really well in camp after making the interesting move to safety? No, not really. Or maybe […]

After suffering more injuries than almost any other team in the NFL over the course of the offseason, it’s safe to say the San Francisco 49ers will have at least a few unlikely starters come Week 1, as even the likes of Talanoa Hufanga, Ricky Pearsall, and Spencer Burford could miss their expected starts when […]

For the vast majority of his WWE career, Randy Orton has been a heel and darn good at it. Now sure, every once in a while Orton would put on a smile and do the right thing for a time, but even the most optimistic fan had to know that such moments were only fleeting, […]

When it comes to the offensive tackle position, few teams in the NFL have been as unlucky so far this summer as the Los Angeles Rams. First came the ankle injury suffered by Rob Havenstein, the Rams’ long-time right tackle who has been holding things down for signal callers since he was selected in the […]

When it comes to fan reactions at WWE shows, few hold a candle to Jey Uso. The son of Rikishi and the proud holder of the longest Tag Team Championship reign in WWE history, Uso has captured the hearts and imaginations of fans the WWE Universe over with his “Yeet” catchphrase, and if merch sales […]

While AEW All In didn’t have the debut of Becky Lynch, Bobby Lashley, or any other former WWE World Champion, with the biggest fresh face being the “Highlight of the Night,” Ricochet, there was one big-time return Tony Khan booked that impacted the show more than the Grizzled Young Veterans, Jamie Hayter, or even Nigel […]

After taking a pretty serious tumble from their 2022 heights over the course of the 2023 season, with the team struggling to overcome the losses of both offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves at a crossroads heading into the 2024 NFL season. If the team plays well, […]

While much has been written about the pre-existing relationship between new addition Jahan Dotson and Saquon Barkley, as the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive weapons both call Penn State their collegiate alma mater, did you know the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft actually has a relationship with AJ Brown too? It’s true, discussing his […]

After spending the last few years battling cancer, Sid Eudy, the man who famously played characters like Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid across WWE, WCW, and beyond, has passed away at the age of 63. Taking to social media to announce the news, son Gunnar Eudy revealed the sad news, with friends, family, […]

After recording what he already considers the greatest wrestling moment of his career at All In, defeating Swerve Strickland to become the new AEW World Champion, Bryan Danielson was asked about his future, his dream opponents, and whether or not he still plans to retire by the end of the 2024 calendar year. While the […]

Heading into All In, one of the low-key most interesting storylines fans wanted to see was how things would shake out between Darby Allin and the TNT Champion, Jack Perry. Why? Gosh, how much time do you have? After drawing arguably the biggest headlines of his career last year at All In for getting into […]