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Becky Lynch has the rare distinction among WWE Superstars by having worked for Paul “Triple H” Levesque twice in her wrestling career, first in NXT during the golden age of the promotion from 2013-15 and again since the summer of 2022, when Hunter Hurst Helmsley took over creative as the brands CCO, with more and […]

When Ronda Rousey opted to leave WWE when her contract came to an end, it surprised fans to an incredible degree. Sure, her act wasn’t exactly the most popular in WWE history, and her final “MMA Rules” match with Shayna Baszler was as underwhelming as the “Queen of Spade’s” push has been since, but still, […]

Before WrestleMania 40 could open up its second night in South Philadelphia, Triple H sat down with Megan Morant for the closest thing to a hard-hitting interview WWE could throw together using their internal staff. Asked by The Bump presenter about what he wants to do in WWE now that he’s the head of creative […]

For the first time in 40 years, someone other than Vince McMahon, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, had creative control over WrestleMania. From the match order, to the outcomes, the finishes, and the “Final Boss,” the man formerly known as “The Game” got to Dungeon Master over the entire WWE Universe and while it wasn’t perfect, […]

As Ronda Rousey makes the rounds inside and out of the professional wrestling world to help promote her new book “Our Fight,” the “Baddest Woman on the Planet” has made some pretty staggering revelations about her journey through the professional wrestling/MMA world, from her feeling about Vince McMahon to the bombshell that she worked at […]

For the longest time, it seemed like the biggest obstacle preventing CM Punk from returning to WWE was one person and one person alone: Vince McMahon. Sure, Punk burned a few other bridges on his way out of the door too, as he had to bend fences with Paul “Triple H” Levesque on his way […]

When news broke that CM Punk was going to be a guest on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, it added another must-watch viewing for wrestling fans in the week leading up to WrestleMania 40. Suddenly, the man who got some very interesting quotes about Vince McMahon and Ronda Rousey out of Becky Lynch was […]

After over a decade in the WWE Universe and two decades in professional wrestling as a whole, it’s only natural that any performer, even one as dominant as Becky Lynch, has begun thinking about what comes next after her in-ring career comes to an end. Now granted, with a match at WrestleMania 40 against Rhea […]

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 […]

When it comes to female empowerment within the WWE Universe, Becky Lynch is practically the poster girl. From helping to lead the women’s evolution as one of the four horsewomen, to headlining WrestleMania, and quite literally being “The Man” in the company as its most popular act for a wonderful period of time last decade, […]

As the WWE Universe eagerly anticipates the new memoir from Becky Lynch, she isn’t the only former WrestleMania headliner with a book on the way designed to give fans an inside look at the inner workings of professional wrestling, as a work from Ronda Rousey will be hitting bookshelves soon and it’s not some less […]

While Sting’s final match in professional wrestling was about as pitch-perfect as “The Icon” could have hoped for, with fans calling the match a perfect retirement for one of the best wrestlers of all time mere hours after AEW Revolution, his exit from the sport left his ultimate dream match forever a “What if” moving […]

When it comes to relationships in professional wrestling, few men have as varied an experience working alongside Vince McMahon as Eric Bischoff. From being rivals in the 1990s to coworkers in the 2000s to rivals again when he joined TNA to coworkers once more, Bischoff and McMahon have spent hours formatting shows, discussing the directions […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Ezekiel, the performer previously known as Elijah and now known on the Indies as Elijah, was one of the hottest acts in the entire WWE Universe. A long-haired, clean-shaven grappler who looked like the Ultimate Warrior without the face paint/Destrucity, Ezekiel weirdly got over for being […]

As WWE fans eagerly wait to watch who will win the Gauntlet match to decide on Gunther’s opponent at WrestleMania 40, some major news broke in the Vince McMahon lawsuit, with four of the previously anonymous names in the suit, dubbed Corporate Officer No. 1-4 at the time, being unmasked by Front Office Sports in […]

If there’s any member of the extended WWE Universe who has extensive experience working with Vine McMahon, it’s Jim Ross. A former commentator, member of the booking committee, and talent scout who helped to bring in some of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time into the promotion, Ross has forgotten more about his time […]

Less than a week after Corey Graves made headlines for celebrating WWE’s new creative direction at the commentary table, with announcers being afforded much wider lanes from which to do their magic, Michael Cole, the promotion’s lead announcer and Vice President of Announcing, weighed in on his Premium Live Event booth mate’s take in a […]

When Corey Graves began calling matches following the end of his in-ring career, the WWE Universe was in a very, very, very different place. John Cena was still an active wrestler, Roman Reigns wasn’t over as the heel-ish “Head of the Table,” and Vince McMahon, then still considered a hero in the eyes of many, […]

When WWE announced a new round of roster cuts last Fall, few were surprised to see Matt Riddle’s name on the list. Arguably one of the featured performers of the final Vince McMahn era, the “Original Bro” rapidly found himself falling out of favor with the promotion based on the direction of creative in the […]

In the weeks since the SmackDown before the Royal Rumble, more and more members of the WWE Universe, current and extended, have begun to discuss the allegations against Vince McMahon and how “disgusted” – the word almost exclusively used by current Superstars – they feel about his actions. From current Superstars like Seth Rollins, Kevin […]

Hulk Hogan is a multi-talented man. He’s a musician, a motivational speaker, a Beach Shop proprietor, and even a pharmaceutical seller, with his own line of marijuana and mushrooms available in select markets, but to most, his status as one of the defining wrestlers of WWE’s golden era will rise above all others, with spots […]

When WWE announced that Survivor Series would be coming to the greater Chicago area for a Thanksgiving weekend Premium Live Event at the end of November, no one pegged the day as the special return day for CM Punk, or even Randy Orton for that matter, either. At the time, Punk was still a member […]

In the month since Vince McMahon announced his resignation from TKO following his naming in the Janel Grant lawsuit, there’s been a surprising number of members of the WWE Universe who have spoken out against the former Chairman of the Board. From Seth Rollins to Cody Rhodes, to Seth Rollins, again, and most recently, Randy […]

If there’s one member of the active WWE roster with a clear connection to Vince McMahon, it’s Randy Orton. Now sure, some will point to Roman Reigns being Mr. McMahon’s chosen champion for the better part of a decade, with the “Billion Dollar Booker” giving him chance after chance after chance at the top of […]

For a few years there, at the turn of the decade, it’s hard to argue that there was a more popular member of the WWE Universe, at least in the opinion of Vince McMahon, than Matt Riddle. A booker noted for playing favorites, Mr. McMahon would routinely give time to performers that weren’t exactly favorites […]

There was a time in the mid-1990s when Earl Hebner and Vince McMahon were co-conspirators in what many consider to be one of the biggest scandals in WWE history, the Montreal Screwjob. Seemingly breaking all of the rules of Kayfabe in one fell swoop, Hebner, at the command of McMahon, called for the bell while […]

As the professional wrestling world grapples with one of the biggest shoot stories of all time in the resignation of Vince McMahon mere hours before the opening bell of the 2024 Royal Rumble, seemingly every wrestling personality, from podcast hosts to red carpet wrestlers and even multi-hyphenate business owners like Tony Khan have been asked […]

When news broke that Vince McMahon was named in the Janel Grant lawsuit, with a pattern of alleged abuse laid out plainly for the world to see over the 67-page document, it flipped the professional wrestling world on its head. Some fans were shocked, having the wool suddenly pulled away from their eyes over a […]

As seemingly everyone in the professional wrestling world weighs in on the allegations against Vince McMahon, most of them former Superstars but a few current ones too, the consensus appears to be a rather obvious one: Mr. McMahon should never be allowed to work in the business ever again. On paper, it makes sense, right? […]

In the wake of Seth Rollins becoming the second WWE Superstar to publically go on the record about the allegations surrounding Vince McMahon, disavowing his actions and hoping that his victims get justice, Bret Hart added his name to the growing chorus of wrestling voices speaking out against the long-time booker. Setting down for an […]

In the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII, one of the biggest storylines to come from the notoriously buzzy radio row uber press conference belonged to… WWE Superstar Seth Rollins, becoming the second major active WWE Superstar to comment on the Vince McMahon allegations in a public way. Talking to Maggie & Perloff of CBS Sports […]

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 […]

What do Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins have in common? Well, for one thing, they’re both members of the RAW roster, where they may just wrestle to see who is the best in-ring worker on the brand at WrestleMania 40 should the former accept the latter’s challenge for the “Showcase of the Immortals.” They also […]

No matter how much WWE wants to tell you otherwise, the biggest story in professional wrestling over the past two weeks, bigger than the Netflix deal, bigger than Rossy Ogawa being fired from Stardom, bigger than Tony Khan’s latest big announcement, and bigger even than the “We Want Cody” storyline, is the resignation of Vince […]

After learning about Vince McMahon’s resignation from WWE following the filing of a lawsuit by former employee Janel Grant, fans, wrestlers, and media members alike all flocked to the Royal Rumble press conference either in person or online to see what Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s CCO, had to say about one of the biggest […]

As the professional wrestling world grapples with the decision to replace Cody Rhodes with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the main event of WrestleMania 40 against Roman Reigns, it’s easy to forget that one of the biggest stories in professional wrestling history, the resignation of Vince McMahon, happened just over a week ago and has […]

Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more awful stories about Vince McMahon from former WWE employees, Torrie Wilson, a former Diva from 2001-08, stopped by Insight with Chris Van Vliet to discuss her wrestling career, and needless to say, much of it didn’t paint her former boss in a good light. Discussing her […]

When news broke that Vince McMahon was resigning from WWE after being accused of some truly heinous activities in a lawsuit by former employee Janel Grant, fans, pundits, and professional wrestlers alike all tuned into the Royal Rumble press conference to see what Paul “Triple H” Levesque, the promotion’s creative lead and Mr. McMahon’s son-in-law, […]

Typically, at this time of year, WWE is in the midst of putting together its biggest event cards to build up to their most prominent one, WrestleMania, upcoming at the beginning of April. Starting with the Royal Rumble, everything will be about building towards the major event that seemingly takes over the wrestling community during […]