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When Mandy Rose was effectively fired from WWE for her extracurricular activities on FanTime, it legitimately shocked fans across the IWC. Deep in the midst of a very dominant run at the top of the NXT card both as the Woman’s Champion and as the leader of Toxic Arreaction with Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin, […]

When news broke that Paul Heyman was going to be heading into the WWE Hall of Fame despite still serving as the “Wise Man” and special counsel to Roman Reigns, it felt like a big deal. With decades upon decades of unique experiences in professional wrestling across multiple promotions, Heyman has consistently found ways to […]

Cody Rhodes is a babyface. Sure, he’s worked heel every now and then, most notably during his Dashing/Undashing Cody Rhodes era and when he was painted up as Stardust, but ever since he ditched his Bullet Club gear for the red, white, and blue of the “American Nightmare” we know now, Rhodes has committed himself […]

When it comes to professional wrestling, no one, not “Hangman” Adam Page, not Tony Khan, not Seth Rollins, not even “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry, hates CM Punk more than the “Scottish Warrior” Drew McIntyre. Now why does McIntyre hate Punk so viciously? I think it’s best described as committing to a bit, as he doesn’t […]

When news broke that WWE wrestler Shayna Baszler was going to make her debut at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport on WrestleMania weekend, working a match against TNA’s Marisha Slamovich on a show promoted by GCW, it felt like a massive deal. Suddenly, the most forbidden of doors had opened in an incredible way, but as incredible […]

Though he hasn’t been seen on AEW television since the now-infamous match between Sammy Guevara versus Jeff Hardy, where the former member of the Inner Circle was suspended for hitting a GTH on the “Charismatic Enigma” despite being soft-diagnosed with a concussion, Matt Hardy was still in the news this past week for making a […]

Before CM Punk was debuting at Survivor Series, feuding with Seth Rollins, and getting placed on the shelf by Drew McIntyre at the Royal Rumble, the “Best in the World” was a member of AEW, where he was feuding with Samoa Joe as the focal point of Collision. And who, you may ask, was the […]

In years past, the winners of the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble – which, in 2024, were Cody Rhodes and Bayley – were afforded one of the grandest prizes in professional wrestling: a headlining spot at WrestleMania. Sure, technically, there were always debates between fans over which matches should headline which night, or if another […]

After going back and forth over who can more trust their tag team partner at WrestleMania 40 in the main event of SmackDown, Roman Reigns decided to reveal to Cody Rhodes why he isn’t particularly concerned about retaining his belt on Night 2 against the “American Nightmare,” as in his eyes, they are clearly on […]

After patiently waiting his turn for the main event of SmackDown, Roman Reigns took the ring across from Cody Rhodes to address the “American Nightmare” ahead of their much-anticipated rematch at WrestleMania 40. Now sure, sometimes there can be genuine developments in these segments, as who would have expected The Rock to work a tag […]

If you read, listened to, or watch any Bret Hart interview he’s given over the last twenty or so years, you will see “The Hitman” take one more maybe more shots at Bill Goldberg, the former WCW standout who ended Hart’s career back at Starcade in 1999 with a thrust kick in the head that […]

In the lead-up to Mercedes Mone‘s not-so-surprise debut at AEW Big Business in “Bo$$ton,” the biggest story of the afternoon wasn’t the former Sasha Banks commenting on her potential return to WWE at some point in the future, but instead the presence of Bayley, Tamina, and Trinity Fatu, a trio of Superstars who made their […]

When Roman Reigns returned to WWE in August of 2020, the promotion, and the entire world for that matter, was in a very different place. For one thing, there weren’t any fans allowed in the building for RAW, SmackDown, or PLEs, and there wouldn’t be any for some time due to COVID-19. Then there was […]

If things go Drew McIntyre‘s way at WrestleMania 40, he will finish out his match against Seth Rollins with his arm lifted high and the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, but even if that happens, the “Scottish Warrior” won’t be fully out of the woods, as Damian Priest will surely be waiting in the […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when it looked like fans across the WWE Universe were going to see the ultimate dream match of the Roman Reigns era: the “Tribal Chief” versus Dwayne” The Rock” Johnson for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. A bout fans have been hoping to see since Reigns won […]

When it comes to Becky Lynch feuds within the WWE Universe, one rises above the rest due to its longevity, its intensity, and its deeply personal nature: “The Man” versus “The Queen” Charlotte Flair. From their time together in NXT to their legendary matches at WrestleMania and otherwise, and especially their biggest moment of them […]

Ever since Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made his triumphant return to WWE after a decade away from regular action, fans and pundits alike started to notice that a certain “Megastar” was being booked a little differently than before: LA Knight. Once a borderline guarantee to cut fantastic promos against his foes on a near-weekly basis, […]

After making her surprise return to professional wrestling in the opening segment of AEW Big Business, Mercedes Mone decided to double down on her Dynamite efforts with another appearance at the promotion’s show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, talking to Tony Khan about her business plan in All Elite Land. One of the hottest free agent […]

When Kazuchika Okada made his debut in AEW, fans had a feeling it wouldn’t be long until he became a champion in Tony Khan’s company. One of the most prolific IWGP Heavyweight Champions of all time who kept his winning ways going when it was rebranded the World Heavyweight Championship, Okada came into AEW with […]

As the WWE Universe eagerly anticipates the new memoir from Becky Lynch, she isn’t the only former WrestleMania headliner with a book on the way designed to give fans an inside look at the inner workings of professional wrestling, as a work from Ronda Rousey will be hitting bookshelves soon and it’s not some less […]

When news broke that Kazuchika Okada was basically a lock to sign with AEW after a promotion-defining run as the face of New Japan Pro Wrestling, fans around the world – literally – wondered how Tony Khan would present the five-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion. Would he come in and immediately slay the big boss that […]

When Tony Khan officially debuted Mercedes Mone at Big Business in Boston, it felt like a major addition to the AEW roster. Suddenly, AEW had found the focal point of a division that had long been looking for a public face, and if booked correctly, could help to really round out the promotion as a […]

When Michael Cole, live on RAW in front of an audience of millions of people watching at home, publically shouted out Sting for calling it a career at AEW Revolution – though, critically, he didn’t mention the name of the promotion, the event, or who he wrestled with – it felt like a massive deal […]

The last time Adam Copeland wrestled a match in Toronto, quite literally everything was different in his professional wrestling career. For one thing, Copeland was wrestling under the name that made him into an international Superstar, Edge, and with his contract in WWE rapidly set to expire, fans genuinely wondered if they would ever get […]

After watching The Rock put on his first Rock Concert in years for the fine folks in Memphis, Tennessee, Dave Meltzer had one major takeaway from the episode of SmackDown that he decided to share on Wrestling Observer Radio: LA Knight is a “Freakin” Rock clone and not a particularly good one. Intriguing? You bet, […]

With his run in NXT rapidly wrapping up, Bron Breakker has been earning accolade after accolade as he’s been rising up the ranks within the WWE Universe, with seemingly everyone he interacts with having something positive to say about the son of a Steiner. One such performer? Well, that would be none other than Mike […]

Since taking his talents to WWE from ECW around the turn of the century, Paul Heyman has only chosen a select few performers to take under his wings and help mentor along their professional wrestling paths. From his “Paul Heyman Guys” to performers who maybe never had an official on-screen pairing with but still turned […]

While Sting’s final match in professional wrestling was about as pitch-perfect as “The Icon” could have hoped for, with fans calling the match a perfect retirement for one of the best wrestlers of all time mere hours after AEW Revolution, his exit from the sport left his ultimate dream match forever a “What if” moving […]

Heading into WrestleMania 40, the biggest question WWE fans the Universe over have is a simple one really: will Cody Rhodes finish the story against Roman Reigns? On paper, it’s simple enough; while the two men have had their own mini-feuds since their fateful match in Los Angeles last Spring, with Rhodes going up against […]

After weeks of watching cryptic video packages on NXT that could have signaled the debuts of anyone from Tama Tonga to NXT’s Kevin O’Conner Kazuchika Okada, fans across the IWC were surprised to see the developmental debut of Shawn Spears, the former “Chairman of AEW” who had worked for the promotion previously as the “Perfect […]

If you’re a fan of professional wrestling, especially one who got into the sport in the heyday of the Monday Night Wars, you’re probably familiar with the Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T‘s addition to the post-wrestling media landscape that runs through the greatest hits of professional wrestling past, present, and future And yet, on […]

After teasing his big promo on RAW for the better part of two hours, Drew McIntyre found his moment quickly snatched up by Seth Rollins, a performer he accused of being addicted to the spotlight the week. Clearly annoyed by the “Visionary’s” actions and the reaction she routinely draws from a crowd, McIntyre waited in […]

After securing the decisive win over five other Superstars in a Gauntlet match to decide on the next challenger for Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship, Sami Zayn was riding high. Suddenly, after weeks and weeks of hoping for his chance to land a spot on the “Showcase of the Immortals,” Zayn had punched his ticket to the […]

After announcing his intentions to really dig into The Rock after an expansive Rock Concert on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes walked into RAW dressed in black – though criminally without his one episode AEW dyed black hair – with nothing but revenge on his mind. But what would Rhodes say? Would he accuse The Rock of […]

After watching his big brother accept his proposed match at WrestleMania 40, Jey Uso was afforded a chance to open up RAW and discuss his feelings for Jimmy Uso in March of 2024, a few weeks before they’ll be throwing hands in their first-ever singles match at the “Showcase of the Immortals” in South Philadelphia. […]

Before Will Ospreay was the hottest new face in AEW, or dominating New Japan Pro Wrestling as one of the faces of the promotion, he was just a kid from Essex, England looking to make a name for himself on the indies as he slowly worked his way up the NJPW card. Wrestling everywhere from […]

When it comes to professional wrestling, few performers do it the way AEW’s Malakai Black does it. A road-tested performer who has worked for dozens of promotions around the world over the past two-plus decades, Black has forged a unique relationship with fans around the world with his unique brand of storytelling, going so far […]

When news broke that Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, formerly known as The Usos, would finally get a chance to mix it up in their first-ever singles match at WrestleMania 40, it left fans around the world chanting one word and one word only: Yeet. The storyline is a tale as old as time, brother […]

When Nick Aldis broke the news that not only was Logan Paul unlikely to receive a mandated apology from Randy Orton on SmackDown, but he’d actually be facing the “Viper” and his Royal Rumble opponent, Kevin Owens, in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 40 with the United States Championship on the line, it left […]