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On February 16th, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made it official, cementing his status not only as a member of The Bloodline but as a certified heel by pretty much eviscerating the fine people of Salt Lake City, Utah in a promo for the ages on SmackDown. Now granted, none of this was particularly surprising, as […]

When it comes to main roster dominance, few WWE Superstars have as dominant a resume as Brock Lesnar. A mountain of a man with a borderline unmatched physique, Lesnar has pretty much accomplished everything one can in the world of combat sports, becoming the only man in history to hold the NCAA Heavyweight Champion, the […]

With AEW Big Bu$iness rapidly approaching, giving fans at the TD Garden a chance to see the *spoiler alert* AEW debut of Mercedes Mone as a contracted wrestler, fans from around the professional wrestling world weigh in on what the “CEO” will look like in Tony Khan’s company. Some believe the move is a certified […]

After urging fans to tune into AEW Dynamite for a very special announcement, Tony Khan did not disappoint, letting fans know about a brand new show booked for Boston that should put the business on notice, even if he didn’t say the name of any of the top free agents on the open market – […]

As the WWE Universe attempts to move forward toward the Elimination Chamber and especially WrestleMania 40, it seems like a day hasn’t passed without more news about the Vince McMahon lawsuit and all of the fallout surrounding it. From further comments from Janel Grant’s lawyer, to accusations of his own from co-defendant, John Laurinitus, and […]

When news broke that CM Punk suffered a triceps injury at the Royal Rumble that would keep him out of action for the next 4-to-6 months, it threw the entire WWE Universe for a loop. On one hand, fans celebrated that Punk didn’t win the Royal Rumble match outright, as that could have led to […]

When news broke that RAW, WWE’s flagship television show of 30 years and counting, was, for the first time in its history, leaving cable for Netflix in January of 2025, it instantly drew incredible reactions from fans around the world. Some blasted the move, questioning why WWE would take such an important television show off […]

As Mercedes Mone rapidly approaches… some sort of free agency decision following the end of her affiliation with New Japan Pro Wrestling, public opinion is firmly in the camp that the former WWE Women’s Champion will find herself a member of AEW when the dust settles. On paper, it makes sense, right? AEW fans have […]

There was a time when Vince McMahon really wanted to turn Lex Luger into the next big thing within the WWE Universe and was willing to try just about anything to make that happen. A former football player and eventual bodybuilder who got his big break wrestling for WCW, Mr. McMahon wanted to make sure […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 news broke that WWE had agreed to a deal with All Japan Pro Wrestling to send over one young, ascending member of the NXT roster to the promotion to compete for the Triple Crown Championship, it got fans thinking about all the different performers it could be. Would Shawn Michaels send one of his […]

When Hulk Hogan made the jump from WWE to WCW in 1994, it felt like a whole new world opened up for the “Hulkamaniac.” Suddenly Hogan could do more outside activities, from appearing in more movies and television like Thunder in Paradise to opening his own Italian quick service restaurant at the Mall of America, […]

When news broke that Charlotte Flair suffered a series of injuries that would leave her out of action for the foreseeable future, it left fans wondering how WWE would address the loss of one of the brand’s top stars regardless of age, brand, or gender. Would WWE opt to elevate a younger star to a […]

While AEW has added quite a few new performers to their ranks from WWE, New Japan Pro Wrestling, the indies, and beyond, with over a dozen new performers signing with the promotion over the calendar year, 2023 will widely be regarded as a year of loss for AEW, as two of the promotion’s most notable […]

When AEW does something wrong, weird, or questionable, you can bet your bottom dollar that WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff will have something to say about it. CM Punk’s firing? He hated it. The promotion’s declining viewership numbers? He has a million fixes for that, too. And the acquisition of Ring of Honor? Well, […]

CM Punk hasn’t even been a member of the WWE Universe for a month, and yet he’s already become the point of conversation among wrestling fans of all ages, opinions, and interest levels. From debating over which brand he should “sign” with when his free agency comes to an end, RAW, SmackDown, or even NXT, […]

When Randy Orton made his first in-ring appearance on WWE programming in 18 months at Survivor Series, returning in spectacular form as the final member of Team Cody Rhodes in the WarGames main event, it felt like a big deal. Sure, WWE chugged along just fine and well without the “Apex Predator” at the forefront […]

Before WCW went on to beat WWE for 83 straight weeks in the ratings on Monday Nitro, Eric Bischoff and the promotion was running not one, not two, but three different shows on syndicated television while attempting to establish their foothold in the market. And where, you may ask, did they film these shows? Well […]

If there’s one member of the professional wrestling media landscape who has been exceptionally critical about CM Punk in 2023, it’s WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff. From trashing his actions, to making fun of Collision‘s ratings, to suggesting that there’s absolutely no reason for WWE to sign the “Best in the World,” you’d think […]

When Drew McIntyre turned heel mere weeks before Survivor Series, it turned heads around the WWE Universe. Sure, McIntyre was shading in that direction for some time, as he’d become increasingly upset with how his beef with The Bloodline was being treated by the rest of the RAW locker room, but by turning on Seth […]

In case you’re somehow living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that Ronda Rousey made her surprise debut for Ring of Honor at the “Fabulous” Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, last Friday, even if the show won’t officially drop until Thursday on Honor Club. While Tony Khan admitted that the “Baddest Woman on the Planet” […]

What in the you-know-what is going on with CM Punk? Is he about to return to AEW as the Devil? Will he instead be sticking around Chicago to make a special appearance at Survivor Series? Or could this all be a bunch of smoke, with all parties leaning into a spectacle when they know there […]

While the most impressive moment of Logan Paul‘s Crown Jewel weekend probably should have been winning the United States Championship in a fun, fast-paced match with Lucha legend and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, there was a curious spot in the match that rose above the rest and established the “Maverick” as something far […]

When WWE announced that they’d agreed to a new five-year deal to bring NXT to The CW, fans around the professional wrestling world, at least fans in the know, wondered what this meant for Billy Corgan’s NWA, the promotion that was previously reported to have agreed to a deal with the very same network the […]

When news broke that Ric Flair wasn’t just coming to AEW for a few months to celebrate his buddy Sting’s final run as an active professional wrestler but was instead going to be with the company on a two-year deal thanks to an endorsement deal signed with his Woooo! Energy, it turned heads around the […]

When AEW announced that MJF and Kenny Omega, two of the promotion’s top in-ring wrestlers and overall stars, were going to go toe-to-toe on Collision for the AEW World Championship, it drew reaction from across the professional wrestling world. To some, the match’s announcement was met with nothing but praise, with fans celebrating the ability […]

When CM Punk was officially fired with cause from AEW due to his interactions with Jack Perry and Tony Khan at AEW All In, it created a question that has remained firmly at the forefront of professional wrestling fandom: What will the “Best in the World” do next? Some have questioned whether or not Punk […]

When Ric Flair walked out on AEW Dynamite as Tony Khan’s special present for Sting, it drew wide reactions from around the professional wrestling world. To some, the decision was a wholesome effort to give something special to “The Man Called Sting” after a career wrestled the right way, allowing him to enjoy his final […]

When Ric Flair made his long-anticipated debut in AEW, managing String instead of his son-in-law Andrade El Idolo, it drew all sorts of different reactions from around the professional wrestling world. Some fans celebrated the decision, touched by the idea of Sting getting to ride off into the sunset with one of his best friends, […]

When “The Icon” Sting announced to the professional wrestling world on AEW Dynamite that he was rapidly approaching the finale of his professional wrestling career, with his retirement officially set for AEW Revolution 2024, the fans from far and wide started to talk about who should be the man who retires the 64-year-old WWE Hall […]

After making his way from England to SmackDown in order to call out Rey Mysterio formally for a match at Crown Jewel with the United States Championship on the line, Logan Paul shocked fans in the Lonestar State with his presence, letting fans know exactly why he was there and what he plans to do […]

When Brutus Clay was released from WWE in 2014, few expected the path he would take alongside long-time Smashing Pumpkins frontman/future NWA owner Billy Corgan. From working alongside Corgan in TNA, where Mr. Melon Collie was on the booking committee, to his time as first the NWA Television Champion and then the full-blown NWA World […]

After two months and two WWE main roster Premium Live Events away, Logan Paul will officially be returning to WWE for the first time since SummerSlam on the 10/20 edition of SmackDown, where he will address the current United States Champion, Rey Mysterio. Now to some, the decision to lean into Paul once more in […]

After weeks and weeks of anticipation, hype, and rumors, Dave Meltzer threw cold water on the idea of CM Punk returning to WWE for another run following his firing from AEW. Discussing the matter on Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer noted that, while Punk wanted to come to WWE and reportedly did before he was even […]

After having to split their time, their screens, and their attention between a loaded NXT show featuring a half-dozen main roster WWE stars and a strong AEW card featuring a commercial-free match between Bryan Danielson and Swerve Strickland, a promo segment with MJF, and the in-ring debut of the “Rated-R Superstar” Adam Copeland, fans waited […]

If there’s one thing Lex Luger knows about from his professional wrestling career, it’s the importance of momentum. One of the top performers in WCW history with a major early 90s run in WWE sandwiched between his time working for Jim Crockett and Eric Bischoff, the “Total Package’s” career is littered with peaks and nose […]

Dolph Ziggler has accomplished darn near everything someone could want to as a member of the WWE Universe. Sure, he never became a Grand Slam Champion, coming one Universal Championship win short of the prestigious honor, but when you consider his WWE career in totality, from his developmental days, to his Money in the Bank […]