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Though he has only been away from WWE for two months since losing his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, fans have already begun to really miss Roman Reigns, so much so that whenever Solo Sikoa and the “new” Bloodline appear on SmackDown, fans chant that they want their “Tribal Chief” instead. Discussing Roman’s reign in full […]

Though Cody Rhodes has only been the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for about a month, some fans have already questioned whether the life-long challenger really has what it takes to be a reigning and defending title holder, with some suggesting that maybe his babyface “undesirable to undeniable” schtick doesn’t work quite as well when he’s […]

Though Cody Rhodes may be the new and reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, the specter of the previous belt holder, Roman Reigns, still hangs heavy over the WWE Universe. From fans chanting his name on both RAW and SmackDown, to the new developments between Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Paul Heyman within The Bloodline, and […]

Heading into WrestleMania 39, it felt like the universe had perfectly aligned for Cody Rhodes to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. On paper, it all made perfect sense, Rhodes returned from his torn pec with an incredible come-from-behind Royal Rumble win, had the fans at his back, and cut the sort of promos fans […]

After almost a week of radio silence, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson decided to make his return to the WWE Universe for the first time since the RAW after Mania via another one of his epically expansive Instagram posts, updating fans on his experience in South Philadelphia, his MVP of the entire event, and maybe even […]

For a time from 2020-21, Kenny Omega and Roman Reigns were the top performers in their respective promotions. Widely considered two of the top performers of their era for their incredible combination of compelling storytelling, faction-building, and in-ring action, Omega and Reigns were able to hold multiple championships at the top of their respective cards […]

After taking the biggest loss of his career at WrestleMania 40 against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns was not at SmackDown in Detroit, Michigan, but that didn’t stop Paul Heyman and his loyal accolades, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa, from appearing on the show, with the “Street Champ” taking issue with the group losing their locker […]

With WrestleMania 40 officially in the rearview mirror, with the fallout edition of Monday Night RAW effectively serving as the first page of a new WWE book, one has to wonder what the future will hold for the protagonist of the promotion, Cody Rhodes, who now not only finds himself the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion […]

After watching Triple H share a moment with Cody Rhodes in the opening moments of RAW, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson decided to interrupt the “American Nightmare’s” oral sessions with his people to let him know that just because his business is finished with Roman Reigns doesn’t mean he’s done with The Bloodline, you know, when […]

Less than 24 hours after securing the biggest win of his professional wrestling career, Cody Rhodes showed up bright and early at the WWE World at WrestleMania in Philadelphia to make his first-ever appearance on The Pat McAfee Show as the new and defending WWE Universal Champion. Marching out onto the stage with the bright […]

After securing the biggest win of his professional wrestling career at WrestleMania 40, unseating the “Head of the Table” to officially become the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Cody Rhodes could have sat back, relaxed, and waited for his call time to show up for the first Monday Night RAW of this new era. … […]

Not so often do things come together perfectly. After all, nothing or no one is perfect. But then you look at the events of WrestleMania 40 on Sunday night and think — if this wasn’t perfect, it was maybe the closest thing to it. That’s what Cody Rhodes winning the Undisputed WWE Championship over Roman […]

When Cody Rhodes left the safety and corporate security of AEW for another run in WWE, he wasn’t guaranteed anything. Sure, Vince McMahon famously flew to his house to discuss a deal, and he was immediately entered into a feud with one of the top performers of the modern era in Seth Rollins, but as […]

After successfully main-eventing four straight WrestleManias from 37 in Tampa Bay to Night 1 of WrestleMania 40 in South Philadelphia, Roman Reigns saw his run at the top of the WWE Universe come crashing down when Cody Rhodes, the heir apparent to the Rhodes Dynasty in professional wrestling, dethroned him as the Undisputed WWE Universal […]

Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Paul “Triple H” Levesque and… Cody Rhodes? After winning the ultimate main event of the first WrestleMania under WWE’s new creative, Rhodes now finds himself as the quarterback of Triple H’s offense, a role he’s been lobbying for for well over a year now and […]

When Cody Rhodes marched down to the ring for the main event of WrestleMania 39, he looked like a man with everything to gain, and nothing to lose. Sure, he was set to face off against one of the most dominant performers the sport of professional wrestling has ever seen, a man who will live […]

Ever since, well, pretty much since he returned to WWE in the summer of 2020, fans have been clamouring to see one match above all others: Roman Reigns versus The Rock. That’s right, before Paul “Triple H” Levesque took over creative control of the promotion, before Bray Wyatt, the man he defeated for the Universal […]

After making his return to professional wrestling in a major way, working the second-longest match in WrestleMania history alongside his cousin Roman Reigns, the victorious Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was feeling fine, fresh, and effusive at the post-show press conference, going above and beyond to talk to as many reporters before his time on the […]

For the first time in eight years, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson competed in a match at WrestleMania. Suddenly, after spending years in Hollywood, in XFL board rooms, and hocking pretty much anything he could get his name on, the “People’s Champion” would be back in a WWE ring, facing off in one of the most […]

After powering through an over 20-minute speech filled with props, funny anecdotes, and some truly touching pieces of advice from a typically private man, Paul Heyman got particularly fired up about the legacy of his crowning achievement in professional wrestling, ECW. While Heyman informed the crowd that, “If you think that the spirit of ECW […]

With WrestleMania 40 officially upon us, Cody Rhodes will have to sit through 11 matches with various lengths, weights, and qualities before he gets to take on Roman Reigns in a WrestleMania 39 rematch for the ages with the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship belt on the line. But just because a Royal Rumble win back […]

When Roman Reigns walked up to the podium in the Wells Fargo Center to induct his “Wise Man,” Paul Heyman, into the WWE Hall of Fame, the “Tribal Chief” had a look on his face fans rarely see: nervousness. How could he not be? As he would later say in his induction speech, how do […]

When news broke that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was going to make an appearance at the WWE World at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it seemed like an awesome opportunity for fans to get to see the “Final Boss” up close and in person before he participates in a tag team matchup for the ages against […]

Hey, have you heard that Cody Rhodes wants to finish his story against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40? If not, I’m not sure how you missed it, as he’s been talking about it pretty extensively since last January in darn near every promo, in interviews, and even on social media, where there’s even a special […]

What happens when one of the most popular performers of all time, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, decides to return to WWE on a near-full-time basis for the first time in years, but instead of doing a greatest hits tour, he makes it his personal goal to make Cody Rhodes bleed as much as possible? Discussing […]

When it comes to professional wrestling, Paul Heyman has pretty much seen it all. He’s worked for hot dogs and handshakes as an underaged photographer, booked one of the most exciting promotions in professional wrestling history, and transitioned into managing over the last two decades, where he’s worked alongside some of the greatest workers to […]

Before he became a member of The Shield, was named the “Big Dog” or linked up with Paul Heyman to become the “Tribal Chief” on his way to a record-breaking five consecutive WrestleMania main events, Roman Reigns was Joe Anoa’i, a zero-star recruit out of Pensacola, Florida who became a star defensive linemen at Georgia […]

As Paul Heyman prepares for his big induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, fans have thought fondly about his time managing the likes of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, his efforts on commentary and on SmackDown, and his most lasting legacy in professional wrestling, ECW, the former Philadelphia-based promotion that called the 2300 Arena […]

Over his 20 years in the WWE Universe, Paul Heyman has seen an incredible number of wrestlers come into the promotion, learn how WWE does business, and either sink or swim based on their in-ring work, their booking, and, most importantly of all, their gimmick. That’s right, while some performers enter the promotion with a […]

It’s all going to come to a head this weekend for WrestleMania 40, with The Bloodline storyline possibly writing its final chapter. On night one of the annual event, Bloodline members Roman Reigns, the reigning WWE Undisputed Universal Champion, and The Rock will face Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes and WWE World Champion Seth Rollins. […]

After delivering the goods in the opening segment of RAW, doubling down on The Rock’s declaration of war against “Crybaby” Cody Rhodes and his legions of fans before booking Solo Sikoa to give Seth Rollins a taste of Bloodline Rules before WrestleMania 40, the leaders of The Bloodline, Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and Dwayne Johnson […]

If there’s anyone who deserves a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame, it’s Paul Heyman. A Hall of Fame-caliber manager, creative, announcer and booker, who would probably deserve a spot in the annals of WWE history for his time in ECW alone, Heyman has consistently found ways to keep himself relevant for decades and […]

On paper, Roman Reigns is the biggest adversary on the path to Cody Rhodes finishing his story, right? I mean think about it, Rhodes wants to finish his story and do what his father never could and the biggest opponent standing between himself and that goal is the “Tribal Chief” and the rest of his […]

After asserting that he definitely wouldn’t put a hit out on his cousin Jey Uso ahead of his match against the Uso that’s still aligned with The Bloodline, Jimmy Uso, in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Roman Reigns did the next best thing on SmackDown, sending Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa, and the Eldest […]

In the decades and decades that Paul Heyman has been in the wrestling business, he’s elevated some of the biggest stars in professional wrestling to incredible heights, with his influence so ubiquitous and undeniable that performers have literally been identified as “Paul Heyman Guys” due to his impact on their careers. But would Heyman, who […]

When LA Knight began to heat up in the WWE Universe at the end of 2022 and especially in the first quarter of 2023, it seemed to genuinely catch the promotion’s creative team by surprise. Sure, he had a match with Bray Wyatt at the 2023 Royal Rumble, which was a much bigger match for […]

Though his character largely stands on its own as one of the best in professional wrestling history, The Undertaker knows a thing or two about working with a top-tier manager, as his work alongside Paul Bearer, aka the dearly departed Percy Pringle, truly produced some of the highlights of his careers. From their early run […]

With two weeks left before WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes has been thinking long and hard about what he can say to his fans and foes alike ahead of the biggest match of his professional wrestling career. He’s attempted to be vulnerable, he’s put on a tough, TV-14 face, and even enlisted some friends to help […]

When news broke that Paul Heyman was going to be heading into the WWE Hall of Fame despite still serving as the “Wise Man” and special counsel to Roman Reigns, it felt like a big deal. With decades upon decades of unique experiences in professional wrestling across multiple promotions, Heyman has consistently found ways to […]