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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 […]

In professional wrestling, there is no concept more entertainingly polarizing than Mount Rushmore, with even one of the luminaries of the industry – and Mount Rushmore caliber talents – like Ric Flair not immune to these questions and the questions that result from them. Sitting down for an interview with The Breakfast Club to discuss […]

Do you remember Tino Sabbatelli, the ex-NFL safety who spent half a decade in NXT but never really found a home in WWE? He was… sort of there, right? Wrestled roughly 100 matches, famously appeared on one episode of AEW Dark, and then re-signed with the promotion for a few months before being released once […]

When John Cena takes the ring for his second Premium Live Event of the year – his third if you count serving as a quest referee for Payback – at Fastlane, he will be standing alongside one of the most unlikely WWE success stories of the last few years: LA Knight. That’s right, unlike Cena, […]

After truly embodying what it means to be a part-time over the past few years, it’s really been nice to have John Cena back as a full-time member of SmackDown over the last month or so. Sure, it’s not like Cena’s been hanging out at home, watching TV and taking a shot anytime his voice […]

Spring football just got a lot more serious as a viable sports entity with the announcement that the XFL will join forces with the USFL starting next season. The USFL put out a news release explaining the merger. “This historic combination will anchor professional spring football with substantial capabilities and resources to ensure future growth […]

When news broke that Dolph Ziggler was released alongside about a dozen or so other performers, it turned more than a few heads around the WWE Universe. Sure, Ziggler wasn’t exactly being used much by WWE on television, as he’d only wrestled 10 matches on television in 2023, but after spending 19 years in The […]

With the UFC-WWE merger officially official, seemingly everyone in either world, from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to even Tony Khan, have weighed in on what it could mean for either company, plus the business as a whole, moving forward. Will wrestlers have to throw in mouthguards and go all Bart Gunn on UFC fighters Brawl […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a football player at the University of Miami before he was a WWE pro wrestler, an actor, or a businessman. As such, it wasn’t a surprise when he bought the floundering XFL spring football league. Now, after the league’s first season under Johnson’s control, there is an announcement of a […]