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When WWE decided to pair up a white-hot LA Knight with WWE lifer The Miz coming off of a huge Slim Jim Battle Royal win at SummerSlam, it turned heads around the professional wrestling world. Sure, the duo could both talk, sure, the pairing created more than a few interesting moments that made the rounds […]

After years of fantasy booking their match at one WrestleMania or another, fans very well may get to see the dream match of Roman Reigns‘ historically significant reign with the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, standing opposite his fellow Anoa’i family member Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for his first match back since 2016. But who should […]

As crazy as it may sound, WWE is rapidly approaching two years since LA Knight debuted on the WWE main roster. That’s right, it wasn’t until January 24th, 2022, when, after clearly outgrowing his spot in NXT, Knight was elevated to the main roster to finally take a shot at Superstardom. Only here’s the thing: […]

When Cody Rhodes lifted his hands at the end of his first-ever run through his father’s signature match, WarGames, at the 2023 Elimination Chamber, it seemed like the world was the second-generation Superstar’s oyster in WWE. He’d just finished out the final Premium Live event of 2023 with a massive win, his seventh big win […]

When Adam Copeland mentioned in an interview that he’d be open to forming a new version of Judgment Day in AEW featuring promising you performers like Griff Garrison, many, if not most fans assumed the “Rated-R Superstar” just threw out a name from developmental side of the roster. Well, as it turns out, choosing Garrison […]

When Nic Nemeth, aka former WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler, made a surprise appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 18 that ended in multiple physical altercations with IWGP Global Champion David Finlay, it marked a very interesting step forward in the 43-year-old’s professional wrestling career. After beginning his run in WWE all the way back in 2004, with […]

When it comes to professional wrestling, few have a wealth of experience matching Booker T, the do-it-all wrestler/commentator/podcaster who currently splits his time between calling NXT, discussing wrestling on his Hall of Fame podcast, and running his school/indie fed Reality of Wrestling, which boasts a few notable alumni across the sport today. And the crown […]

For the better part of a year, fans of AEW have been borderline demanding to see Tony Khan publish a picture of Mercedes Mone on social media over top of the “IsAllElite” graphic. From commenting on social media posts by the AEW booker begging to see the CEO in one of his rings to discussing […]

After watching CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, and pretty much everyone else speak their minds on the second RAW of 2024, Seth Rollins marched down to the ring himself to help psych up the crowd and give the fans a reason to sing in the Rip City. Marching to the ring with his WWE […]

After talking a very, very, very big game heading into RAW Day 1, Becky Lynch shocked the WWE Universe by coming up short against Nia Jax in their first official singles match together, regardless of the year, the brand, or the promotion. And yet, after getting thoroughly bested in the ring on RAW, taking a […]

After coming up short again against Seth Rollins with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the line, Drew McIntyre was at a crossroads. Would the Scottish heavyweight reconsider his plans, turning his attention to the Intercontinental Championship or seeking out a tag team partner to go after his former friends in Judgment Day? Or would […]

When Dolph Ziggler was released from the WWE Universe back in September, it drew a variety of different reactions from across the WWE Universe. To some, the move was genuinely surprising, as Ziggler was rapidly approaching 20 years with the promotion, and there’s nothing WWE likes to do more than celebrate a milestone of such […]

When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made his surprise return at RAW Day 1 to talk Jinder Mahal down to size before shooting his shot at Roman Reigns, it changed the trajectory of the WWE forever. After spending the entirety of 2023 expecting to see a rematch between Cody Rhodes and the “Head of the Table” […]

When Lince Dorado signed with WWE in 2016, first as a member of the Cruiserweight Classic and then as a full-on member of the RAW roster, both as a singles cruiserweight wrestler and then as a member of the Lucha House Party, it was significant hiring for more reasons than one. Added to the roster […]

CM Punk has been a member of the WWE Universe for a little over six weeks, maybe more, depending on when he actually signed his contract. Over that period, he’s wrestled on television exactly zero times, cut about a half-dozen promos, and has been talked about far more than he’s spoken himself, even if any […]

When Samoa Joe signed with AEW in April of 2022, few expected to see the “Samoan Submission Machine” hold up the biggest prize in the promotion, the AEW World Championship, before the clock struck 00:00 in 2023. Now granted, championship gold has pretty much followed Joe no matter where he’s gone during his career, holding […]

When AEW Collision was announced for Charlotte, North Carolina, it felt like a borderline guarantee that Sting‘s manager, the “Nature Boy” himself, Ric Flair, would be a fixture of the program. A native of Memphis, Tenessee, Flair cut his teeth in the south working for Jim Crockett’s promotion and continued that trend into the 1980s […]

In 2024, The Miz might just be the most polarizing professional wrestler in the WWE Universe. Some fans love him, be it because they enjoyed his run of years past both as a single and in teams with the likes of R-Truth or because they secretly think he’s an incredible wrestler who hasn’t been afforded […]

If there’s one complaint fans might have from MJF’s World Championship run in AEW, it’s that his reign was a little too much Sports Entertainment and not enough professional wrestling. On paper, it makes sense, right? MJF is by all accounts a massive fan of wrestling’s past, basing much of his presentation on old-school legends […]

When news broke that Mustafa Ali was released from WWE back in September of 2023, it was shocking, to say the least. After failing to dethrone Gunther at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, the former Retribution leader was sent to developmental to feud with some of the best up-and-coming Superstars the WWE Universe had […]

What is the most memorable moment of Mick Foley‘s professional wrestling career? Was it his time in Japan as Cactus Jack? His match with the Undertaker when he was “broken in half?” Certainly, it wasn’t his time in TNA, even if there were a few fun moments in that run, too. No, to many, the […]

During his two decades plus in WWE, Adam Copeland was involved in dozens and dozens of different storylines as Edge, some of them all-time greats worthy of being immortalized forever in the annals of professional wrestling history, and others, like his feud with Matt Hardy after Team Extreme’s valet, Lita, cheated on “Version 1” with […]

In case you haven’t heard, Seth Rollins’ least favorite man in the WWE Universe, CM Punk, is a big, big, big believer in respect. When it comes to legends of the sport, be that Bret Hart or even his new best friend Shawn Michaels, Punk is eager to celebrate their accomplishments, sharing the ring if […]

When news broke that there was going to be a three-way match on SmackDown New Year’s Revolution to decide on Roman Reigns‘ opponent at the Royal Rumble, few expected the excitement for the match, which featured AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and LA Knight, to be completely blown out of the water by a simple dining […]

When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced to the crowd in San Diego on the first RAW of 2024 that he may or may not have wanted a spot at the “Head of the Table,” it generated incredible speculation about the future of Roman Reigns, The Bloodline, and WrestleMania 40. Would WWE go all-in on arguably […]

When news broke that Rick Boogs was among the dozen or so Superstars released by WWE back in September, it didn’t take too many members of the online wrestling community by surprise. Once one of the more entertaining prospects to join the WWE Universe, Boogs found as much success outside of the ring as in […]

When Tony Khan announced at Worlds End that Andrade El Idolo was heading to free agency following the culmination of his contract, it left folks from around the professional wrestling world, from folks on social media to wrestling podcasters like Jim Ross, having a pretty good idea of where he’ll wrestle next: WWE. On paper, […]

From his scooter, to his bongos, his flip-flops, his pot jokes, and his, shall we say, unique entrance graphic with a collection of rainbow animals charging the screen, if there’s one word to describe Matt Riddle‘s time in WWE, it would be goofy. Granted, Riddle did earn some serious accolades during his time in The […]

Heading into New Japan Pro Wrestling’s premier show of the year, Wrestle Kingdom 18, one match rose above the rest as the bout to watch for fans in America, Japan, and everywhere else, really: Bryan Danielson versus Kazuchika Okada II. A match with nothing at stake but some serious bragging rights, Danielson, who won the […]

Heading into Wrestle Kingdom 18, Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley made a pact: David Finlay can’t become the new IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion. The new leader of the OG iteration of Bullet Club, who now goes by the Bullet Club War Dogs, Finlay is not a particularly popular performer in America, Japan, or otherwise, and […]

When news broke that Nic Nemeth, aka Dolph Ziggler, was being released from WWE after almost 20 years with the promotion back in September, it felt like one destination made more sense than all others for the former “Showoff:” AEW. On paper, it made sense, right? Nemeth’s brother Ryan also worked for the promotion, wrestling […]

Before he was feuding with Christian Cage, at least this time around, Adam Copeland was one of the most popular performers and most appreciated heels in professional wrestling in WWE under his long-time moniker Edge. Debuting for the faction as a dark loner before becoming a member of The Brood with Cage and Gangril, Copeland […]

After turning in an all-time brutal performance at Worlds End, costing MJF the World Championship against Samoa Joe before revealing himself as The Devil alongside his band of henchmen, Adam Cole finally addressed his actions at AEW Worlds End on the first Dynamite of 2024, and you’d best believe the fans in New Jersey, many […]

When the clock ticked down the final seconds left in 2023 on New Year’s Eve, so too marked the endings of dozens of contracts across the professional wrestling world, with performers like Deonna Purrazzo officially hitting the open market on the first of January. Exciting? For professional wrestling fans, you bet, as there’s nothing more […]

When B-Fab was released from WWE shortly before Hit Row was elevated to the main roster in November of 2021, it caused more than a few members of the wrestling community to scratch their chins in confusion. What gives? Did WWE simply not see much upside in B-Fab as a wrestler? Or maybe they didn’t […]

When news broke back in December that McKenzie Mitchell, the backstage reporter/former kickoff host, was being released from her WWE contract before NXT‘s final Premium Live Event of the year, Deadline, it turned heads around professional wrestling. Sure, it’s not like NXT doesn’t have a wealth of on-screen talent, as Kelly Kincaid and Sarah Schreiber […]

After watching his 90-day non-compete clause with WWE officially come to an end just before Christmas, Mansoor is thinking about the next step in his professional wrestling career, be that to go on a year-long tour of the indies or by finding a new home with another big promotion, be that AEW, Impact/TNA, or even […]

When it comes to professional wrestling, Bryan Danielson has pretty much done it all. He wrestled all over the world, put Ring Of Honor on the map, and went on to have an all-time great run in WWE largely fueled by the passion of the fans, headlining WrestleMania twice, earning a custom hemp championship belt, […]

As the professional wrestling world turns its attention from 2023 to 2024, with new feuds, angles, and maybe even an in-ring return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just over the horizon, others, like Matt Hardy, are still engaging with one of the true breakout pieces of fictional wrestling media, A24’s The Iron Claw. Watching the […]