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EditorialsWWE somehow cut off Rhea Ripley's return to RAW at the worst possible time

After almost three months away from WWE television, Rhea Ripley, the “Eradicator” of the Judgment Day made her surprise return at the end of RAW, and needless to say, Mami was not in a good mood indeed. The stage was set: after weeks and weeks of largely one-way flirting, Dominik Mysterio finally broke down and […]

WWETriple H puts over this new WWE signee 'He's a game changer'

Since Paul “Triple H” Levesque took over the WWE Universe and officially became the promotion’s new CCO, there have been a ton of new additions to the promotion, some of them familiar faces, some of them charismatic former college athletes, and others still who worked their way up the ranks of the indies until they […]

WWEDrew McIntyre sets up his next big failure at the hands of CM Punk

Outside of maybe Chad Gable, nobody in the WWE Universe had a more eventful week than Drew McIntyre. From losing his match at Clash at the Castle against Damian Priest in heartbreaking fashion, with CM Punk throwing on a referee’s shirt to interfere with the ultimate outcome, to declaring that he quit the promotion outright […]

WWEWWE Hall of Famer questions if the Wyatt Sick6 will work long-term 'Bray Wyatt can't be replaced'

While Money in the Bank is mere weeks away, and the WWE Universe will surely be spinning to see who ends up holding the briefcase at the end of the men’s and women’s Ladder matches, the entirety of the IWC has been focused on the emergence of the Wyatt Sick6, the new factions built around […]

WWEUncle Howdy delivers his massacre in a ridiculous Wyatt Sick6 RAW debut

There’s a moment in the documentary Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal where Taylor Rotunda, better known to fans of WWE as Bo Dallas and Uncle Howdy, declared, “Now it’s up to us to give him something he deserves that will let him live on forever. We owe him something big, something to truly honor his legacy,” […]

WWERicochet kayfabed Pat McAfee in his final WWE segment with Bron Breakker

When Bron Breakker put Ricochet through the real glass windshield of a rental car at the end of RAW – a move that must have driven CM Punk crazy – it effectively served as the end of his time in WWE, with “The One and Only’s” final moment in the promotion coming via a thumbs […]

WWEBron Breakker vows to take care of 'Golden Boy' Ilja Dragunov on RAW

Despite being firmly on Adam Pearce’s naughty list after repeatedly beating up on Ricochet inside and out of the ring, Bron Breakker was afforded another chance to mix it up in the ring on RAW against the “Highlight of the Night” if for no reason other than the’s desire to prove he’s on-par with Mr. […]

WWEBecky Lynch deserves better in final RAW match on current WWE contract

When Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful broke the news that Becky Lynch‘s WWE contract would expire this weekend mere hours before her Women’s World Championship steel cage rematch with Liv Morgan on RAW, it created a very interesting dynamic ahead of the showdown. Would Lynch, who has been one of WWE’s top stars over the […]

WWECM Punk doubles-down on his plans to ruin Drew McIntyre after RAW

When Drew McIntyre opted to leave RAW literal seconds before CM Punk showed up to confront him at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, it sent WWE’s “Straight Edged Superstar” into an absolute frenzy. Marching to the ring to his “Cult of Personality” theme song with the approval of RAW GM Adam Pearce, Punk spent […]

WWEDijak reveals the unlikely advice he received from CM Punk that changed his career

While CM Punk is widely celebrated for his talents on the microphone and in the ring, there’s an increasingly interesting narrative growing about his impact in the locker room, with Shane “Hurricane” Helms just the latest member of the promotion to shout out his supportive nature. Well now fans can add Dijak to the chorus […]

WWERhea Ripley has a message for Liv Morgan after vacating the WWE Women's World Championship

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 […]

WWEDamian Priest has a big message for Jey Uso ahead of RAW World Heavyweight Title match

After pulling off the heist of the night in a WrestleMania 40 Money in the Bank cash-in on brand new World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest was riding high, but heavy is the head that wears the crown, and on the very next night on RAW, he immediately found out who would be his […]

WWERhea Ripley remains unstoppable at WrestleMania 40 versus Becky Lynch

When Becky Lynch took to the ring against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 40, it was a classic example of a hot young challenger going against a grizzled veteran with more years on top than the other has in experience, period. Like Patrick Mahomes versus Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV before her, would Lynch hold […]

WWEThe Rock apologizes to the little WWE fans for making Cody Rhodes bleed, but there's a catch

After beating the absolute bricks off of Cody Rhodes in the final segment of RAW – and beyond – last week in Connecticut, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson decided to keep his streak of RAW appearances alive in Brooklyn, New York, opening up the show in front of the biggest gate in the history of WWE’s […]

WWEThe Rock takes a major shot at WWE for cutting his beat down of Cody Rhodes short

When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is on WWE television, it’s safe to say he’s going to take up more time than he was allotted. From his opening promo segments on SmackDown that caused performers like Naomi to have to work their matches without their entrances, to his closing segment shortly thereafter, where the show clearly […]

WWEBecky Lynch celebrates WWE's new creative direction under Triple H

After spending years in an unusual heel character that bypasses her signature nickname, her usual presentation, and her fan-favorite babyface ways for a leaner, meaner, more angular heel character, “The Man” Becky Lynch is officially back in the WWE Universe, and that decision in large part belongs to Paul “Triple H” Levesque, the current CCO […]

WWEDrew McIntyre is fighting for more than just himself at WrestleMania 40

If you had to describe Drew McIntyre‘s current WWE character in one word, it would probably be a hater. From siding with the Judgment Day to beating up on Seth Rollins at Survivor Series to his all-time great social media slander of CM Punk ahead of WrestleMania 40, McIntyre went from a sword-wielding white knight […]

WWEThe Rock reminds Cody Rhodes what happens when you mess with the 'Final Boss' ahead of WrestleMania 40

After coming out to the defense of his friend Jey Uso, during the main event of RAW, Cody Rhodes found himself in a one-on-one battle for the ages against the “Final Boss” of WWE, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “The People’s Champion” who threatened the “American Nightmare” during his promo during the opening segment of the […]

WWEMatt Hardy sets the record straight on his RAW attendance ahead of AEW contract negotiations

Though he hasn’t been seen on AEW television since the now-infamous match between Sammy Guevara versus Jeff Hardy, where the former member of the Inner Circle was suspended for hitting a GTH on the “Charismatic Enigma” despite being soft-diagnosed with a concussion, Matt Hardy was still in the news this past week for making a […]

WWEWWE: Seth Rollins accuses Drew McIntyre of fumbling the spotlight ahead of WrestleMania 40

After teasing his big promo on RAW for the better part of two hours, Drew McIntyre found his moment quickly snatched up by Seth Rollins, a performer he accused of being addicted to the spotlight the week. Clearly annoyed by the “Visionary’s” actions and the reaction she routinely draws from a crowd, McIntyre waited in […]

WWEWWE: Cody Rhodes accuses 'carny succubus' The Rock of overcompensating with WrestleMania 40 ego trip

After announcing his intentions to really dig into The Rock after an expansive Rock Concert on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes walked into RAW dressed in black – though criminally without his one episode AEW dyed black hair – with nothing but revenge on his mind. But what would Rhodes say? Would he accuse The Rock of […]

WWEWWE's Sami Zayn vows to chase history with an IC Title Gauntlet match win on RAW

When news broke that Sami Zayn was going to be one of the competitors in a six-way Gauntlet match to decide on Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship challenger at WrestleMania 40, it felt like a perfect chance for the “Underdog from the Underground” to finally secure his spot at the “Showcase of the Immortals.” Sure, Zayn has […]

WWEWWE: Maxxine Dupri opens up about getting booed at a house show

When news broke that Maxxine Dupri was booed at a California house show before Elimination Chamber for her, shall we say, green wrestling in a match against Nia Jax, it split opinions across the IWC. Some fans found the behavior totally acceptable, noting that show attendants have every right to boo a performer if they […]

WWEWWE: Sami Zayn is willing to put it all on the line in the IC Title Gauntlet match

After weeks of feeling sullen about his future within the WWE Universe, Sami Zayn was finally afforded a light at the end of the tunnel on the first RAW of March, when Adam Pearce, perplexed as to who should challenge Gunther at WrestleMania 40, announced a Six-Way Gauntlet match to decide on the next Intercontinental […]

WWEWWE: Dave Meltzer weighs in on the outrage surrounding Maxxine Dupri being booed at a house show

As WWE attempts to push all sorts of different natives in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40, from the ever-escalating feud between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Cody Rhodes, to the ridiculous levels of hate both Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre share for CM Punk despite the “Best in the World” being unable to wrestle at […]

WWEWWE: Drew McIntyre reaches next-level hater status with blistering CM Punk-blasting promo

After securing his biggest win in recent memory at the Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, Drew McIntyre made his triumphant stateside return in San Jose, California, where he was afforded a sizeable segment of RAW’s third hour to speak his mind about the match, his future, WrestleMania 40… and CM Punk. What, did you think […]

WWEWWE: Ex-champion reflects on working with The Rock in 2024, 'He's an absolute pro'

Ever since Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned to the WWE Universe in an increasingly full-time role back in January, the response from members of the locker rooms, specifically babyfaces like Seth Rollins, has largely been negative. Sure, Rocky is a draw, and gets serious interactions on social media whenever he so much as cuts a […]

WWEWWE: The Usos Civil War is on plus 2 major developments from Monday Night RAW

The final RAW before Elimination Chamber was tasked with checking multiple WWE boxes. The final live main roster show before an early morning effort in Perth, Australia, at least by North American timezones, Paul “Triple H” Levesque and company had to juice up the rivalries being presented to some 45,000 fans at the Optus Stadium, […]

WWEWWE: Zelina Vega promises something big after Last Chance Battle Royal loss on RAW

As the WWE Universe turned its collective eyes to the big guns of the women’s division on a very female-centric episode of Monday Night RAW, one of the more underrated stories of the night belonged to Zelina Vega, who was once again prevented from moving her career further due to continued interference from the newest […]

WWEWWE's Creed Brothers break down their sudden rise to RAW Superstardom

When it comes to tag teams in the WWE Universe, few have found themselves with as big a rocket strapped to their backs as the Creed Brothers, Julius and Brutus, plus their third, Ivy Nile, for good measure. Since being officially called up to the main roster in November of 2023, the duo have won […]

WWEWWE: Big E credits his WrestleMania 40 Kickoff co-host CM Punk for launching his career

When Big E officially calls it a professional wrestling career, he’s a borderline lock to become a WWE Hall of Famer. A 12-time champion who has held singles gold at all levels in addition to being a member of arguably the most important trio in WWE history, even a potentially career-ending neck injury hasn’t slowed […]

WWEWWE's Pat McAfee was in awe of Gunther's chops in his surprise return to RAW

When news broke live on RAW that Pat McAfee was going to be joining Michael Cole full-time as the new color commentator, it immediately shaped the way the matches of Drew McIntyre, Gunther, Seth Rollins, and more will be called for the foreseeable future. Suddenly, Wade Barrett, one of the more knowledgable commentators WWE has […]

WWEWWE: Pat McAfee returns to RAW after a double return at the Royal Rumble

After returning to the commentary booth and even the wrestling ring at the 2024 Royal Rumble, Pat McAfee made another appearance on the fallout edition of RAW live from Tampa Bay, only this time it wasn’t as a special guess. Celebrating his presence on the show by high-fiving the front row fans as his music […]

WWEWWE's John Cena reveals his surprising desired wrestling role after retirement

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 […]

WWEWWE Hall of Famer sees nothing but positives in Netflix's 'monster' acquisition of RAW

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 […]

WWEWWE's Seth Rollins finally reveals his injury timeline following RAW MCL tear versus Jinder Mahal

When news broke that Seth Rollins had suffered some sort of knee injury in his fight against Jinder Mahal for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on RAW, it effectively served as an inflection point in the promotion’s current storytelling plan. Though rumors ran wild as to how badly Rollins was hurt, with some suggesting he’d […]

WWEWWE's Drew McIntyre gets 100 percent honest on his current RAW character

Drew McIntyre has been a member of the WWE Universe during this current run for almost seven years, returning at the 2017 NXT Takeover: Orlando and remaining a member of the promotion ever since. Freed from the “Chosen One” moniker that made him into a maligned persona during his first run with the company, McIntyre […]

WWEWWE's Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre rekindle their former rivalry ahead of the Royal Rumble

After starting off RAW as only he can, with a big, flashy promo meant to pander to the local crowd, Cody Rhodes found himself interrupted by Drew McIntyre, who decided to interrupt his former Dashing Ones tag team partner in order to go down memory lane… and establish the pecking order for the RAW men’s […]

WWEWWE's Drew McIntyre trashed the new CM Punk ahead of the Royal Rumble, 'You were a workhorse!'

When Drew McIntyre was working his way up through the WWE ranks, CM Punk was a workhorse. A strong, charismatic performer with a collection of fans who loved his authenticity and in-ring grit, Punk was a hero to many, despised by a few, and the kind of performer developing young stars could look to as […]

WWEWWE: Seth Rollins lands his next challenger ahead of an incredibly consequential Royal Rumble

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 […]

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