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Following his surprise return at SummerSlam, it sounds like WWE star Brock Lesnar will confront John Cena in his last appearance on Friday Night SmackDown. Fight Select reports Lesnar is expected to travel to Chicago, Illinois, to be part of the September 5 edition of SmackDown. If it’s true, it will be a star-studded episode, with […]

There appears to be a rift between WWE Superstar Nikki Bella and Friday Night SmackDown commentator Wade Barrett following comments he made at Clash in Paris. During the latest episode of the Nikki & Brie Show (via WrestleTalk), Bella said that she heard what Barrett had said about her during the Clash in Paris pre-show. […]

Recent comments from former WWE star Ronda Rousey about professional wrestling did not sit well with some, including former AEW World Champion MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman). During a recent interview, Rousey criticized her booking during her first WWE run. She did not sound happy that she feuded with Alexa Bliss, calling it “f*****g ridiculous.” “The […]

Take it in, folks. John Cena’s WWE farewell tour is nearing its end, and with less than 10 appearances left through the end of the year, his last Friday Night SmackDown may be sooner than expected. Currently, Cena is scheduled for seven more appearances during his WWE farewell tour. That includes the upcoming Wrestlepalooza and […]

In the age where anyone could return to the ring, don’t expect ex-WWE star Ronda Rousey to make a return to wrestling after her departure in 2023. During an appearance on The Lapsed Fan podcast (via Wrestling News), Rousey was asked if her professional wrestling career was in the “rearview mirror.” She replied, “Pretty much, […]

While former Women’s World Champion Naomi is out due to her pregnancy, she is keeping up with the news, including the potential WWE return of AJ Lee. She took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss the news. Naomi responded to a resurfaced post from Wrestle Ops about the former Divas Champion’s comeback to the ring. […]

Following reports that he blew off a charity wrestling event put on by Global Wrestling King, former WWE star Matt Riddle has refuted the claims. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to break his silence. Riddle fired back at GWK, refuting several parts of the report, including that it wasn’t a charity event until the […]

It has been a fall from grace for former WWE star Matt Riddle since his release, who allegedly no-showed a recent wrestling event for charity. Cultaholic reports Riddle “ripped off” a charity wrestling event that took place on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was set to face Simon Miller in a singles match at Global […]

The second iteration of WWE’s all-women’s PLE Evolution included the returns of several legends, but not Kelly Kelly (aka Barbie Blank), who has made sporadic appearances since her retirement over a decade ago. Now, she has revealed the reason for her absence in an interview with Chris Van Vliet. Kelly, a mother of twins, sounded […]

It sounds like WWE is going all out for Wrestlepalooza, the first PLE to broadcast on ESPN+, and that could include the long-awaited return of AJ Lee after over a decade away from the squared circle. Speculation over Lee’s return to the ring has ramped up in recent days. Her husband, CM Punk, is in […]

One of the celebrities watching WWE legend John Cena at Clash in Paris was rapper and country star Post Malone, and the two exchanged a sweet moment backstage. WWE posted a video of their interaction. Malone seemed over the moon to be meeting Cena. He asked for a hug, and Cena obliged. View this post […]

It has been thought that WWE legend AJ Lee is retired, but could the former Divas Champion make her return soon? It’s possible Lee could aid her husband, CM Punk, in his feud against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. Having a woman on his side would help even the odds, and it appears Lee’s return […]

When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared a picture in Europe on Memorial Day weekend, fans thought he might be making his long-awaited return to the WWE at Clash in Paris. Instead, the “Brahman Bull,” sporting a much slimmer look that went viral on social media, was in Italy, where his new film, The Smashing Machine, […]

In the week following Raja Jackson’s brutal attack on Syko Stu at Rikishi’s then-WWE ID promotion KnokX Pro Wrestling, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson released another statement on the incident, this time adding more context to the situation from his perspective. After initially wishing Stu well while noting his disappointment with his son’s actions, this time around, […]

Back in March 2025, WWE star John Cena went viral for roasting a kid in the Brussels crowd — that kid will now make his return and attend Friday Night SmackDown in Lyon, France. Fans spotted the John Cena kid from Brussels outside LDLC Arena on Friday, August 29, 2025. That is where the go-home […]

On Friday, August 29, 2025, WWE star Cody Rhodes and his wife Brandi announced the birth of their second baby, a daughter named Leilani Ella Runnels. Brandi posted about it first on Instagram. She shared a picture of her holding the new baby’s hand. “Welcome to the world[,] Leilani Ella Runnels,” her caption read. “We […]

Pretty soon, the “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns will star in Street Fighter, but does his first major Hollywood movie mean he’s leaving WWE? Some may worry about that. The template has been laid out. WWE Superstars — such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, and Dave Bautista — begin starring in movies, and their […]

With the return of fall comes the NFL season and Monday Night Football, which WWE Monday Night RAW on Netflix will try to compete with. In turn, they will move up the start time of RAW to 7 pm EST for three weeks in September 2025, according to WrestleVotes (via WrestlingNews). The September 15, 22, […]

While she is not currently wrestling and shows no signs of a return, WWE legend AJ Lee watched “daughter” Roxanne Perez attack her husband, CM Punk. During a recent untelevised WWE live event in Manchester, England, Perez got in the ring during Punk’s six-man tag team match against Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor, Dominik Mysterio, and […]

Currently, one of the top WWE Superstars, Kevin Owens, is recovering from a scary neck injury, and fans were concerned that the “Prizefighter” had lost weight. However, he has refuted that. Owens took to X, formerly Twitter, to send a message to his concerned fans. He promised that he’s “still fat” despite recent pictures that […]

When Raja Jackson, the son of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, jumped into the ring at Rikishi’s then-WWE ID promotion Knokx Pro for an angle that went bad, it became national news. Agreeing to an angle with local wrestler Syko Stu, Jackson picked up the veteran brawler but knocked him unconscious in an ugly slam. Jackson then […]

Not everyone is a professional wrestling fan like Tyrese Haliburton, but the WWE mega-fan gave a message to Logan Paul about his detractors. Plenty of people dismiss wrestling for being “fake.” Like many fans, Haliburton gets into debates over the topic, as he told Paul on Impaulsive. “I’m like, ‘I’m going to SummerSlam,’ [and] they’re […]

The reaction to WWE star Becky Lynch‘s recent dig at the late Ozzy Osbourne after his death has been mixed, with the Black Sabbath singer’s daughter even responding. Bryan Alvarez discussed WWE’s reaction to the moment during the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Radio. He said Lynch’s current persona “sucks,” and WWE is “embarrassed” […]

When in Manchester, England, the hometown of Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher, it’s natural to want to break out in song, as WWE Superstar Sami Zayn did during a live event. WWE held an untelevised live event at AO Arena in Manchester, England, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Zayn teamed up with CM Punk and […]

With his final years as a WWE Superstar rapidly coming to a close, fans are wondering who John Cena will share the ring with before calling it a career. Randy Orton? Check. CM Punk? Check. Cody Rhodes? Check, multiple times, in fact. But what about “Dirty” Dominik Mystero? The second-generation WWE Superstar who has been […]

The recent comments on Monday Night RAW about the late Ozzy Osbourne after his death did not sit well with his daughter, Kelly Osbourne, who fired back at WWE Superstar Becky Lynch. During the August 25, 2025, edition of RAW, which emanated from Birmingham, England, Lynch delivered a promo. She roasted the city, mentioning Osbourne. […]

After teaming up with the new Bloodline, Bronson Reed’s Samoan heritage was acknowledged by WWE’s “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. During his promo on the August 25, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW on Netflix, Reigns called out Reed, with whom he is feuding. “Hold up,” Reigns began, “this guy’s Samoan? Why didn’t anybody ever [tell […]

There is a real chance Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is in Oscar contention for his role in A24’s Mark Kerr biopic, The Smashing Machine. However, it’s a risk he had not taken previously. In a new story from Vanity Fair, Johnson reveals that the lead-up to making The Smashing Machine was nerve-wracking. It was unfamiliar […]

There may be a future in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown if she wants it, as she was recently recruited to the company. Brown recently took to X, formerly Twitter, to share screenshots from a conversation with WWE’s recruitment team. They reached out via Instagram DMs, and they appear interested […]

After his surprising release, former WWE Superstar Braun Strowman has unveiled his next venture: hosting a TV show called Everything’s on the Menu for USA Network, where Friday Night SmackDown is broadcast. He took to social media to update his fans. Strowman knows people were wondering what promotion he’d join next. He did not rule […]

Fans have been disappointed with WWE announcer Pat McAfee’s recent hiatus, but the former Indianapolis Colts punter’s return date has been set. On September 20, 2025, WWE will run its first Wrestlepalooza PLE in Indianapolis, Indiana, where McAfee played eight seasons in the NFL with the Colts. That is where McAfee will make his return […]

A cause of death for WWE legend Hulk Hogan may have been revealed in a new report from TMZ. TMZ reports that Hogan could have been the victim of medical malpractice. Sources told them that there was an occupational therapist at his house when he stopped breathing, who pointed this out. According to the police […]

Legendary professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus announced that her mom, Alice Stratigias, has died.  It sounds like the cause of death was cancer, judging by her post. Stratus took to Instagram to share a compilation of videos of her late mother. She wrote a lengthy caption to go along with it […]

After ESPN secured the rights to WWE’s PLEs starting in September 2025, Peacock will have John Cena’s last match at the December 2025 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. Despite rumors that WWE could create a PLE for Cena’s last match, it appears it will occur on December 13, 2025, on Saturday Night’s Main Event, […]

Finally, a couple of weeks after his release, former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross has booked his first match with a new promotion. On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Kross will compete at the Killer Smokeshow in Rahway, New Jersey. He challenged Richard Holliday to a match there on X, formerly Twitter. It came as a response […]

When news broke that WWE was moving their Premium Live Events to ESPN after spending years on Peacock, it marked a major shift in the professional wrestling landscape. Suddenly, fans without access to cable would no longer be able to see all of the promotion’s PLEs for as little as $7.99 and would instead have […]

The Bloodline will soon welcome another member as Jimmy Uso’s wife, Naomi, announced that she is pregnant, and WWE’s “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns is here for it. WWE posted a video of Reigns’ reaction to Naomi and Uso’s announcement while backstage at Monday Night RAW. Reigns was grinning ear-to-ear throughout the video. That may partially […]

Years ago, former WWE NXT Champion Trick Williams tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles, and now he returned to roast the Philly fans in the streets. During the latest episode of WWE NXT, Williams — the current TNA World Champion — took to the streets to roast fans. The episode was taped in Philadelphia, and […]

It is an exciting time for former WWE Women’s World Champion Naomi, who revealed that she is pregnant with her first baby with Jimmy Uso, but she is also “stressed.” The news has been met with a variety of emotions from Naomi, as she discussed on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast. She found out […]