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After having their last AEW World Championship match decided under triple-threat rules, with “Hangman” Adam Page playing a major part in the ultimate finish of the match, Swerve Strickland and Samoa Joe finally get to settle things one-on-one at AEW Dynasty in St. Louis, with the winner truly getting to take all at the culmination […]

Becky Lynch has the rare distinction among WWE Superstars by having worked for Paul “Triple H” Levesque twice in her wrestling career, first in NXT during the golden age of the promotion from 2013-15 and again since the summer of 2022, when Hunter Hurst Helmsley took over creative as the brands CCO, with more and […]

When Matt Hardy shared the special QR code that flashed on Monday Night RAW hinting at the return of Uncle Howdy to the WWE Universe on social media, it immediately sent fans into a fever pitch. Did the older Hardy Boy decide to leave his brother Jeff Hardy behind in AEW to pursue a spot […]

When wrestling fans think about CM Punk and The Rock, it often comes down to the differences that made the duo such a compelling program a decade ago. One is a massive legacy performer who had as many aspirations outside of the squared circle than between the ropes, while the other is a snot-nosed son […]

After failing to appear in a match in 2023 and only hinting at things to come in an abbreviated appearance in the 2024 Royal Rumble, Jade Cargill has been as hot as any member of the WWE Universe in the month of April, ripping off a 3-0 record with wins over Damage CTRL, Chelsea Green, […]

Though Cody Rhodes may be the new and reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, the specter of the previous belt holder, Roman Reigns, still hangs heavy over the WWE Universe. From fans chanting his name on both RAW and SmackDown, to the new developments between Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Paul Heyman within The Bloodline, and […]

When news broke that former Stardom booker Rossy Ogawa was leaving the promotion and their partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling behind to form a new promotion headlined by eventual WWE signee Gulia, it raised eyes around the professional wrestling industry, especially among western fans who weren’t as familiar with the goings on inside of […]

And just like that, with three little letters, Solo Sikoa pulled fans even further into The Bloodline’s story without so much as having to mention The Rock, Roman Reigns, or The Usos by name. After watching AJ Styles punch his ticket to Backlash in France on the first Saturday in May, Sikoa arrived at the […]

When the Young Bucks re-debuted in AEW under a brand new gimmick, wearing suits, using their “legal” names, and just generally taking their spots as EVPs way too seriously on Tony Khan‘s weekly show, it drew one comparison above all others: the Roy siblings from HBO’s Succession. Now granted, there have been business-themed gimmicks in […]

Heading into WrestleMania 39, it felt like the universe had perfectly aligned for Cody Rhodes to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. On paper, it all made perfect sense, Rhodes returned from his torn pec with an incredible come-from-behind Royal Rumble win, had the fans at his back, and cut the sort of promos fans […]

While much has been said about AEW’s decision to run the fight between CM Punk and Jack Perry at All In on AEW Dynamite, with anti-AEW folks lambasting it, Tony Khan defending it, and fans of the promotion falling somewhere in between, one party involved in the situation that hasn’t commented on the decision publically […]

Cody Rhodes is the biggest babyface in the WWE Universe. A natural hero for leaving AEW behind to return to the Fed – plus, you know, his red, white, and blue presentation – Rhodes has battled beasts, put down foreign foes, and ultimately unseated the “Tribal Chief” in the pursuit of finishing the story his […]

As Adam Copeland prepares for a huge match against Malakai Black and his House of Black acolytes at AEW Dynasty – and attempts to sell some planking equipment through a new venture with Christian Cage – the “Rated-R Superstar has been thinking a lot about his future in professional wrestling and how much time he […]

When Shayna Bazler walked out with Zoey Stark at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport to throw down with one of the toughest performers on the indies, Masha Slamovich, it effectively shattered a glass ceiling for WWE in a major way. Now granted, WWE performers have worked matches outside of the promotion before, with Charley Dempsey, Karl Anderson, […]

After finally getting the belt he’s been after since he left WWE for a return to the indies last decade, defeating Tetsuya Naito at the Windy City Riot to capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Jon Moxley made his triumphant return to AEW on the Dynamite before Dynasty, and you’d best believe he had plenty […]

When it comes to fame and popularity within professional wrestling, there’s every active wrestler in the world today, and then there’s Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a tier all his own a few rungs higher than everyone else. Granted, there are some other performers who have elevated their game to a level of stardom typically […]

It has officially been just over a month since Mercedes Mone made her official debut for AEW and so far, her grade has been, shall we say, incomplete. Sure, her initial debut was great, and she’s already found a few potential dance partners to work with in the form of Willow Nightingale, Skye Blue, and […]

When news broke that the Young Bucks, fresh off of their CM Punk All In footage reveal on AEW Dynamite, were going to wrestle FTR in a Ladder match for the Tag Team Championships, it added some much-needed excitement to one of the most can’t-miss matchups in all of professional wrestling. Sure, the Bucks and […]

When news broke that Brie and Nikki Garcia, professionally known as The Bellas, were leaving their WWE Legends contracts behind to go out on their own under their given names, it felt like it was only a matter of time before they landed in AEW. Now granted, it’s not like the twins have been particularly […]

If there’s one winner from AEW’s decision to release the CM Punk backstage tape from All In, it’s Jack Perry, the former Jungle Boy who was momentarily choked by the “Best in the World,” suspended for an unknown number of months, and is now putting in work as a member of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s […]

As crazy as it may sound, Jade Cargill, the former AEW TBS Champion with a 50-match win streak and a focal point of WrestleMania 40, is still one of the least experienced wrestlers on television today, with just three years since her first-ever professional wrestling match. And who, you may recall, was also in that […]

After taking a loss to Trick Williams at Stand & Deliver in South Philadelphia, Carmelo Hayes found himself in an unusual spot in the WWE Universe, with his time in NXT potentially up due to the forthcoming WWE Draft whether he wanted it to be or not. Is it a shame to see “Him” exit […]

Despite spending multiple stints as a member of the WWE Universe, Karl Anderson and his Good Brother Luke Gallows have never actually been members of NXT, with the duo having appeared on the brand multiple times, first in 2019 and then in again in 2022, but never actually being members of the developmental roster full […]

When a defeated Chad Gable decided to go absolutely ballistic on Sami Zayn after he successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship, it drew pretty big reactions from all over the professional wrestling world, with upset reactions coming from fans, other wrestlers, and… NBA Hall of Famer and TNT NBA panelist Charles Barkley? Surprising? You bet, but […]

While the biggest talking point out of AEW Dynamite last week was Tony Khan’s decision to have the Young Bucks air the fight between CM Punk and Jack Perry at All In last August, Nicholas and Matthew Jackson weren’t the only members of the promotion to take a shot at WWE on the show, with […]

It hasn’t even been a week since AEW aired the footage of CM Punk and Jack Perry fighting at All In at Wembley Stadium last August, and yet, seemingly everyone had an opinion on the decision, with some condemning Tony Khan for shooting his own promotion in the foot, while others noting just how crazy […]

When Tama Tonga made his surprise debut on SmackDown after WrestleMania 40, attacking Jimmy Uso by order of Solo Sikoa and the Tribal Chief, he became the latest former member of Bullet Club to join WWE, etching his name right next to Finn Balor, Cody Rhodes, AJ Styles, the Good Brothers, Karl Anderson, and Luke […]

When it comes to The Bloodline, few fixtures of the greater WWE Universe have a better inside knowledge about the palace intrigue and inside gossip going around the Island of Relevance more than Rikishi, the father of Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, and a relative of Roman Reigns, The Rock, Jacob Fatu and everyone […]

When it comes to WrestleMania 40, one of the most anticipated matches on the loaded two-night card was The Usos Civil War between Rikishi’s sons, Jimmy and Jey Uso. It made sense, right? After teaming together darn near their whole lives, the brothers Fatu would finally get to go one-on-one in the ring at the […]

After listening to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson deliver one of his signature promos on Sunday to relive his WrestleMania 40 glory and hint at more to come as a member of the WWE Universe, fans in Montreal had to know that Cody Rhodes was going to address the situation when he inevitably took the ring […]

After almost a week of radio silence, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson decided to make his return to the WWE Universe for the first time since the RAW after Mania via another one of his epically expansive Instagram posts, updating fans on his experience in South Philadelphia, his MVP of the entire event, and maybe even […]

While Drew McIntyre has said a lot about how hard it was to win the WWE Championship during the pandemic without any fans in attendance, The Undertaker also had his big moment, his final match in the Boneyard, in a pre-recorded manner, with the “Deadman” watching it back on a screen just like everyone else. […]

After an afternoon filled with rumors and whispers of a change at the top of the WWE Universe, Rhea Ripley marched out into the ring on RAW with her arm in a sling and a sullen expression on her face. Were the reports true? Was Ripley going to be out of action indefinitely and potentially […]

As fans have come to learn over the past few days and even weeks, Kenny Omega is by no AEW homer, with the “Best Bout Machine” celebrating the likes of Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Sami Zayn on his Twitch stream for their efforts at WrestleMania 40 and beyond. But what, you may wonder, does […]

Though he may no longer be the manager of the top performer in the WWE Universe, with Roman Reigns losing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40 and Solo Sikoa seemingly starting a coup by swapping out Jimmy Uso for Tama Tonga in The Bloodline, Paul Heyman is still riding high based off of […]

After spending the first few months of her WWE career waiting in the wings for the perfect opportunity to debut, Jade Cargill has rapidly racked up three wins in the months of April alone, earning a perfect win via statement matches against Damage CTRL at WrestleMania 40, and two more over Chelsea Green the week […]

For a time from 2020-21, Kenny Omega and Roman Reigns were the top performers in their respective promotions. Widely considered two of the top performers of their era for their incredible combination of compelling storytelling, faction-building, and in-ring action, Omega and Reigns were able to hold multiple championships at the top of their respective cards […]

After spending weeks getting their gameplan together for an Intercontinental Championship match for the ages with Gunther at WrestleMania 40, Chad Gable and Sami Zayn will soon find themselves on opposite sides of the versus symbol on RAW, with the former challenging the latter for his newly won strap in his first official title defense […]

When it comes to AEW, there are seemingly two very different camps in the overall fandom: those who support The Elite – the Young Bucks, “Hangman” Adam Page, Kazuchika Okada, and once Kenny Omega – and those who, despite his exit eight months ago, still have nothing but love for CM Punk. Now granted, there […]