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When news broke that Vince McMahon was exiting WWE for the second time in 18 months, this time right before the Royal Rumble due to incredible backlash from Slim Jim and others during the initial fallout of the Janel Grant lawsuit, fans, wrestlers, and pundits alike wondered just how hands-off the former WWE Chairman of […]

When Adam Copeland stood tall atop the cage in his don’t-call-it-a-Hell-in-a-Cell match against Malakai Black at AEW Double or Nothing, it it was going to end in one of two ways: a massive moment that fans would remember forever, or an unmitigated disaster that put the 50-year-old on the shelf indefinitely. And yet, in a […]

With Clash at the Castle rapidly approaching, there’s no member of the WWE Universe, not even Cody Rhodes, who is more of a focal point in the promotion than Drew McIntyre, the first-ever Superstar to come from the country. On paper, it makes sense, right? McIntyre will almost certainly be headlining the show next weekend […]

When Kevin Kelly was relieved of his duty as the play-by-play announcer on AEW Collision, rumors swirled about why it happened and, frankly, why it took Tony Khan so long to pull the proverbial trigger. Initially announced for the show as part of a two-man booth with Ring of Honor legend Nigel McGuinness, Kelly quickly […]

Ever since Bryan Danielson made his proclamation that 2024 would be his final year as a full-time professional wrestler, it got fans and performers alike in their feelings. Sure, Danielson has been through a lot in his career, from being forced to medically retire during his time in WWE to a series of smaller injuries […]

When Jordynne Grace walked out into the WWE Performance Center to challenge Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground, it created all sorts of dream matches fans were desperate to see should the two promotions choose to collaborate further. Could Drew McIntyre win the TNA Title once more and become a two-time TNA […]

After being absent from AEW television for the entirety of 2024, MJF came back with a vengeance at the Denver, Colorado edition of Dynamite a little under two weeks removed from his Double or Nothing return, and believe me; he came back with a list of grievances a mile long in the Mile High City. […]

After hinting at a special Mercedes Mone-related QR code on AEW Dynamite earlier in the day, Tony Khan released the first hint into this new project at the bottom of the show’s first hour, a pseudo commercial on the podcast asking fans to scan the code to follow the “CEO” along on her journey. Did […]

Before Adam Cole was the leader of the Undisputed Kingdom, before he teamed up with MJF, and even before he had his first in-ring match against Frankie Kazarian, the leader of the Undisputed Era made his AEW debut at All Out in 2021, where he joined The Elite despite wrestling a match for WWE two […]

After watching a half dozen top-tier performers leave NXT for the main roster during the 2024 WWE Draft, Trick Williams has quickly become the face of the developmental brand, serving as a top star in the ring and one of the locker room leaders behind the scenes. So when Trick Willie puts over another member […]

MJF has a unique relationship with WWE. On one hand, his mentor, Cody Rhodes, is the promotion’s top champion, and considering their history in the first year and change of AEW, there’s a strong appetite to see that feud rekindled at some point in the future, presumably within both men, too. And yet, in his […]

After two hours of anticipation, Ethan Page and Ava finally took to the ring in the final segment of NXT to make things official and add “All Ego” to the WWE Universe. While Ava was less than excited about the prospects of agreeing to Page’s demands, “All Ego” assured her that the situation was perfectly […]

As things presently stand, Jordynne Grace is 1-0 in the WWE Universe as a singles star, having defeated Stevie Turner for her first win in the Performance Center. And yet, in a few days’ time, Grace will try to make it 2-0 in one of the most important matches of her professional wrestling as she […]

When it comes to wrestlers in the WWE Universe who have benefitted greatly from Vince McMahon, it’s hard to find a name more prominent than Randy Orton. A third-generation WWE Superstar who signed with the promotion at the turn of the century and has been employed consistently ever since, Orton has been booked like one […]

When Will Ospreay hit Bryan Danielson with the Tiger Driver 91 at AEW Dynasty, it forever changed the career trajectory of the “Aeriel Assassin,” helping him to defeat the “American Dragon” in one of the greatest matches in professional wrestling history but creating a feeling in the future International Champion that he could genuinely end […]

When NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer marched out to the ring in Los Angeles after Mercedes Mone defeated Skye Blue in her first-ever TV match, it all but certainly revealed who the “CEO” would wrestle at Forbidden Door at the end of the month on Long Island. … or did it? Discussing who Mone […]

When Booker T emerged from the back at the 2023 Royal Rumble, it earned a massive pop from the crowd in San Antonio, Texas. When Booker T was eliminated 42 seconds later, being thrown out of the ring by the “Ring General” Gunther after a Spinaroonie, that very same crowd in San Antonio, Texas quickly […]

When Bron Breakker debuted in the WWE Universe as a member of NXT back in 2021, it was clear the promotion had him earmarked as its next great Superstar. On paper, it made sense, right? He had a cup of coffee in the NFL, came from a prolific wrestling family, and stood 6 foot tall, […]

When Ethan Page emerged from a cloak of darkness to lay out NXT Champion Trick Williams less than two weeks before Battleground, it felt like the stars were aligning for one heck of a match in no small part to the clever booking call of the “Heartbreak Kid,” Shawn Michaels. On paper, this felt like […]

Despite being firmly on Adam Pearce’s naughty list after repeatedly beating up on Ricochet inside and out of the ring, Bron Breakker was afforded another chance to mix it up in the ring on RAW against the “Highlight of the Night” if for no reason other than the’s desire to prove he’s on-par with Mr. […]

When news broke that Chad Gable‘s contract with WWE was set to expire on Friday, it got fans around the professional wrestling world asking the very same question: what does this mean for the Alpha Academy’s feud with Sami Zayn? On paper, the story practically tells itself. Zayn and Gable will fight once more, likely […]

After officially securing a pair of wins over Becky Lynch in a matter of days, first taking her Women’s World Championship and then potentially taking the final win of her WWE career as “The Man” approaches a contractual impasse, Liv Morgan opened up RAW like only she knows how to do, celebrating her revenge tour […]

As AEW enters into its fifth year of operation, one of the big questions surrounding the promotion regards the absence of one of its biggest “homegrown” stars: Ricky Starks. That’s right, Starks, the former FTW Champion and one-half of the former AEW World Tag Team Champions, has been MIA from television since March when he […]

At King and Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time, Gunther, added another huge anecdote to his career: King of the Ring. A prominent international performer who went from dominating the indies to dominating NXT UK and now the USA Network weekly on RAW, Gunther carried himself like […]

Though the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon is currently on pause as the Department of Justice initiates a probe into the former WWE Chairman of the Board and the promotion he used to run, that hasn’t stopped former Superstars and non-wrestling employees alike from coming forward with their experiences with the Billionaire, some good […]

When it comes to NXT in 2024, no one is more important to the success of the brand than the “Heartbreak Kid” himself, Shawn Michaels. A certified Hall of Famer with two of the greatest WrestleMania matches of all time on his resume, HBK has successfully transitioned from an in-ring Superstars and hero to millions […]

Normally, when an athlete tears their ACL, they know it basically right away. They collapse onto the ground, limp to the sidelines, and have to be carried away with at least one of their compatriots there to help them. For Sonya Deville, that was not her experience at all, as in an Insight interview with […]

When it comes to professional wrestling, few personalities are as universally beloved as Mick Foley. From the hardcore youngsters duking it out on the indies, to the old-school aficionados of the Japanese Death Match scenes to fans of WWE, WCW, ECW, AEW, and beyond who have enjoyed his efforts, Foley has touched pretty much every […]

In 2023, Adam Copeland really wanted to go all out in his Hell in a Cell match with Finn Balor, ending his feud with Judgment Day in a huge way with big spots, a massive intro, and maybe even Gangrel making his long-awaited return to the promotion to help fight off the faction once and […]

When news broke that WWE was releasing Nic Nemeth from his contract after nearly 20 years with the promotion, it felt like only a matter of time before the former Dolph Ziggler would be making his way to AEW. On paper, it made sense, right? Nemeth is a respected veteran with a brother who worked […]

When AJ Styles walked down to the ring on SmackDown wearing a blue suit and a sullen look on his face, it seemed like the “Phenomenal One” was going to do one of two things: either announce his retirement or pull a Mark Henry and pretend to announce his retirement in order to get one […]

As Arn Anderson prepares for free agency for the first time in years, the “Enforcer” has been keeping himself busy, using his ARN podcast to talk all things professional wrestling, from saying goodbye to AEW to puting over new, young stars that he believes could be the future of the business if booked correctly. One […]

At Summerslam 2005, Rey Mysterio officially won custody of his eldest child Dominik in a ladder match with his long-time friend and occasional rival Eddie Guerrero, ensuring that while he may not be the biological father of the young boy – you know, in a Kayfabe sense – he would raise him like one and […]

When news broke that Becky Lynch’s contract was set to expire on Memorial Day weekend mere days after losing her strap to Liv Morgan at King and Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia, it set on the professional wrestling world like wildfire, with everyone from Tony Khan to Chris Jericho and even Booker T […]

When Gangril emerged from under the stage in Las Vegas at Double or Nothing to help turn the tides in Adam Copeland‘s match against Malakai Black, it garnered one of the biggest pops of the night from the AEW audience. Suddenly The Brood’s leader was back in the ring with one of the performers he […]

After successfully lobbying Nick Aldis for promo time at the end of SmackDown and passing along a private message to Cody Rhodes during the show, AJ Styles stepped foot in a WWE ring for the umpteenth time in his career, only this time, it felt somewhat different, and not just because he was wearing a […]

After watching Nia Jax get coronated as the new Queen of the Ring in the opening segment of SmackDown, Paul Heyman decided to catch up with a few more members of the greater Anoa’i-Fatu wrestling family, Solo Sikoa and his Gorillas of Destiny, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, in order to discuss the increasingly alarming […]

When Jordynne Grace passed through the Forbidden Door on NXT to challenge Roxanne Perez for a Women’s Championship match at NXT Battleground, it signaled the opening shots of a massive new Forbidden Door partnership between two of America’s biggest wrestling promotions. Could fans see a reunion of The Rascalz? AJ Styles back in the Impact […]

In April, Swerve Strickland and Damian Priest became World Champions in their respective promotions, with the former defeating Samoa Joe at Dynasty to become the AEW World Champion and the latter cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to unseat Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 40 to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Since then, both […]