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This is the worst timeline for WWE fans. Everything that fans feared is starting to come true. The moment The Rock stepped back into the WWE, fans were starting to have concerns. Yes, having a mega-star like the Brahma Bull is always good for business. However, what’s good for business isn’t always good for the […]

The start of 2024 has already proven to be a chaotic news cycle for WWE, and it has only been exacerbated with Cody Rhodes seemingly handing off a title match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Fan reaction to his has been mixed, at best, and many are even comparing […]

As the WWE Universe went absolutely nuts over the surprise return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on SmackDown, with “The Great One” effectively kicking Cody Rhodes to the curb as the new WrestleMania 40 challenger for Roman Reigns and his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, some wondered what happened when the show went off the air, […]

After spending the last year building toward a rematch against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, winning the Royal Rumble for a second year in a row to earn a guaranteed main event spot at the “Showcase of the Immortals,” Cody Rhodes was afforded the main event spot on SmackDown to discuss which champion he’ll be […]

To say it has been an interesting last week in WWE would be an understatement. Though that’s not unusual this time of year, what has transpired—good and bad—is a lot to digest. Focusing on the good, it would be that Cody Rhodes won his second consecutive Royal Rumble and is moving on to headline WrestleMania […]

With the Royal Rumble rapidly approaching, one of the biggest questions surrounding the WWE Universe is which performers, male or female, should make a surprise appearance in the over-the-top-rope battle royal matches. From fresh debuts, to NXT call-ups, and even unimaginable returns, there’s a reason why the Rumble is Michael Cole’s favorite event of the […]

As, well, pretty much every fan of pop culture is probably aware of, before Logan Paul was bumping shoulders with the likes of Kevin Owens, John Cena, and Seth Rollins in a WWE ring, he was a social media content creator, making videos with other celebrities and forgoing a path online that made him as […]

With Argyle, John Cena‘s latest movie, officially gearing up for its big release on February 2nd, “The Champ” has been doing the rounds to promote the picture, and, naturally, the topic of WWE has come up more often than not, especially as he’s become more and more comfortable with talking about the R-word: Retirement. With […]

With the 2024 Royal Rumble rapidly approaching, it’s hard not to think back on last year’s contest and how it marked the triumphant comeback of Cody Rhodes, who returned to the ring after pec surgery to punch his ticket to the main event of WrestleMania 39. Though casual fans didn’t know it at the time, […]

Although his story appears to be far from complete, Cody Rhodes is speaking out about his WrestleMania plans amid the return of WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. There has been increasing speculation that The Rock will face off against his cousin and Undisputed WWE Champion Roman Reigns in one of the two main events […]

When news broke that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was not only joining the TKO Board of Directors that oversees WWE and UFC but was being awarded a salary, $30 million in stock, and, most crucially of all, the complete rights to his in-ring stage name, “The Rock,” it turned heads around the professional wrestling world. […]

Roman Reigns has secured his spot at the Head of the Table during his historic WWE Universal Championship run. But with The Rock back in the picture, Reigns could have some serious competition for his throne. The Rock hasn’t shied away from a potential matchup with Reigns. In fact, he has endorsed it. If he […]

In a move that is borderline unprecedented in the modern history of WWE, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has officially transcended from wrestlers – part-time as he may be – to executive by being named to the TKO Board of Directors. The move, first reported by the Hollywood Reporter in the early hours of January 23rd, […]

Even if there’s going to be another Fast and Furious entry after Fast X, it sounds like it’ll be a bumpy ride. A new report suggests Universal is attempting to change lanes with the film. This comes amid Vin Diesel’s lawsuit and Dwayne Johnson’s comeback. A bumpy ride Jeff Sneider of The InSneider is reporting […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kevin Hart may have a star-studded group chat. Perhaps that’s not shocking given his celebrity status, but the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Tom Cruise, and Mark Wahlberg headline this group. A star-studded group chat Talking to People at the premiere of his new Netflix film, Lift, Hart revealed this group chat. “Yup! Dwayne, Mark Wahlberg, Tom […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

While Dwayne Johnson is known for his roles in action films like the Fast & Furious franchise, he has higher aspirations. With a role in Benny Safdie’s upcoming Mark Kerr biopic, The Smashing Machine, he wants to become a dramatic actor. Johnson’s “most dramatic role yet” Speaking to Variety, Johnson talked about the Benny Safdie’s […]

The electrifying presence of Dwayne ‘The Rock‘ Johnson, WWE legend turned Hollywood movie star, sent shockwaves through the wrestling world during a surprise appearance at Day One of WWE Raw at Pechanga Arena in San Diego on January 1, Hypebeast reports. As fans erupted in cheers, The Rock’s return to the squared circle reignited memories […]

Can you smell what Travis Kelce is cooking? According to his business managers, it’s a long-term plan to become the next Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. In a deep dive piece in The New York Times on Kelce’s twin brother business managers, Aaron and André Eanes, who have fueled the NFL All-Pro tight end’s ascent into […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s epic WWE return went down during last night’s Raw in San Diego, California. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias was seen in attendance and spilled on the moment. “Watching The Rock walk out gave me chills” An X user took a photo of his TV when Iglesias was shown on screen. He is seen […]

During Dwayne Johnson’s epic WWE return last night, he roasted his Baywatch remake. “It doesn’t matter if you didn’t see Baywatch!”  On last night’s edition of Raw, Johnson confronted Jinder Mahal. He insulted him by saying that Mahal was angry because “nobody likes you and you’re not funny.” The Rock continued, “If you were one […]

After waiting for the better part of two hours to see Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s secret former WWE Champion who would be making their triumphant return to RAW for Day 1, fans were greeted by the million-dollar smile of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who came out to an incredible reaction and was universally cheered by […]

When Paul “Triple H” Levesque publically acknowledged the rumors that a former WWE Champion would make an appearance on the first RAW of 2024, Day 1, it led fans to key in on one name and one name alone: Andrade El Idolo. On paper, it made sense, right? It was widely reported that Andrade was […]

In a groundbreaking announcement on FOX, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has declared the official merger of two iconic football leagues — the XFL and the USFL. This strategic move will birth a new era in American football, now consolidated under the banner of the United Football League (UFL). The anticipation is palpable as fans eagerly […]

Dwayne Johnson‘s (The Rock)  recent Instagram revelation about his inaugural In-N-Out Burger experience might be a case of déjà vu. The beloved actor shared a playful video detailing his first-ever visit to the popular burger joint, chronicling his bumbling attempt at navigating the ordering process, PageSix reports. In the Instagram clip, Johnson appeared a bit […]

Dwayne Johnson has found a new role. The former WWE Champion will transition to the Octagon and play UFC fighter Mark Kerr in a new A24 film from Benny Safdie. WWE-to-UFC On December 13, A24 announced the casting of Johnson in the new film, The Smashing Machine. The film is a biopic of Kerr’s career […]

Did you know that in 1997, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson almost left WWE in order to become a shoot fighter for Japanese MMA brand PRIDE? That’s right, fans almost never got to hear what Johnson had cooking, listened to his musical stylings on the acoustic guitar, or got to meet “The Rock” period, as at […]

When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show mere hours away from where SmackDown was being held in Denver, Colorado, it got fans talking. Would “The Great One” make his return to television for no other reason than proximity? Would he, much like John Cena, use his newfound free time […]

Disney’s live-action Moana film got a huge update from Dwayne Johnson during his recent Tonight Show appearance. Next up? Moana During his appearance on The Tonight Show, Johnson was asked by host Jimmy Fallon about the live-action Moana. Johnson not only confirmed it was happening once again, but that it’s his next project. “My next […]

Since the moment Cody Rhodes came up short at WrestleMania 39, having to listen to Roman Reigns‘ theme laid out in the middle of the SoFi Stadium ring with a rubber chicken next to him, it felt like the clock began to tick towards a rematch at WrestleMania 40. Sure, a year in professional wrestling […]

Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair gave his thoughts on the possibility of seeing current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns take on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania at a future event. Flair originally gave a response, but then changed his mind quickly according to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. “I’d like to see it but I […]

Can you smell what President The Rock is cooking? That’s a question we could be asking ourselves after some eye-opening revelations from Dwayne Johnson regarding his interest in running for president. Johnson was the first guest on former Daily Show host Trevor Noah‘s new Spotify podcast, What Now? with Trevor Noah. During the interview, Noah […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s wax figure will get fixed by Musée Grévin, The Today show reported. When the statue was unveiled recently, Johnson agreed with the fans who said that it didn’t resemble him as much as he’d like. Some fans had taken to calling the wax figure Mr. Clean and Dwayne Vin Diesel Johnson. […]

The Musée Grévin wax museum recent unveiled their statue for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. However, the statue got a lot of flack, including from Johnson himself. Johnson’s update requests In an Instagram post, Johnson responded to the Musée Grévin’s wax figure. He was very diplomatic but also revealed that his team will be reaching out […]