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After watching what was billed as a Game 7, rivalry-defining match get turned into a Vince McMahon special, with guest referee LA Knight heavily interfering with both Andrade and Carmelo Hayes on the way to a DQ finish, WWE decided to make things official: LA Knight versus Andrade versus Melo for the United States Championship […]

When Samantha Irvin formally announced her exit from WWWE, successfully petitioning for her exit from the promotion to pursue outside interests, it turned heads around the professional wrestling world, from fans in the comments to WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. A long-time ring announcer on RAW who captured the hearts and imaginations of fans with her […]

With the WWE Universe rapidly approaching Crown Jewel on Saturday, November 2nd, in Saudi Arabia, SmackDown fans watching along on the USA Network were afforded a chance to watch Gunther and Cody Rhodes square up face-to-face in the ring in what might go down as their final interaction before next Saturday’s main event. And needless […]

Though Bobby Lashley is technically a wrestling free agent, assuming he doesn’t have a secret AEW contract to go with the additions of MVP and Shelton Benjamin, that hasn’t stopped the “All Mighty” from talking turkey about his former employee, WWE. Sitting down for an appearance at K&S Virtual Signing, Lashley commented on some of […]

For the first time since Week 2, Cooper Kupp returned to the field and caught a touchdown pass during the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 8 prime-time win over the Minnesota Vikings. The moment was a sight for sore eyes and led to the veteran celebrating the team’s 30-20 win with Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter […]

Ahead of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, Nevada, WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes visited the home of the Raiders, Allegiant Stadium. A new photo shared to X, formerly Twitter, shows Rhodes at Allegiant Stadium in the endzone. As he looks at the opposite end of the stadium, the Undisputed WWE Championship lays on the ground […]

One of the WWE’s most decorated superstars, Seth Rollins, is a fan of the Chicago Bears and has a bold prediction for their upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders. Appearing on Inside the NFL, Rollins made his prediction for the Bears-Commanders game. Of course, he picked his favorite team (but not without good reason). He […]

When Jey Uso defeated Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship, it rubbed many a member of the WWE Universe the wrong way. Sure, the idea of the title change made some sense; WWE pulled the exact same card with Breakker in NXT using Dolph Ziggler in the Uso spot, and Shawn Michaels did the exact […]

As WWE, TKO, and the McMahon family, Vince and Linda, have been rocked with a brand new lawsuit regarding the alleged abuse of Ring Boys by former ring announcer Mel Phillips, one of the lawyers for Janel Grant, Ann Callis, has taken to social media to deliver her own statement on the situation. Releasing a […]

As the WWE Universe, at least behind the scenes, continues to grapple with running a very successful wrestling promotion while being investigated by the Department of Justice for sex trafficking and sexual assault, the promotion has been hit with another lawsuit, this time for their handling of underaged “Ring Boys” in decades past. Centered around […]

After former ring announcer Samantha Irvin announced she was leaving WWE, Hall of Famer Booker T revealed his thoughts on the matter. It appears to have taken him by surprise. During the latest episode of the Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T spoke about Irvin’s departure, whom he called “really, really good.” He called her […]

When news broke that Daniel Garcia was considering a move from AEW to WWE amid his first major crack at professional wrestling free agency, fans across the IWC more or less made the same joke: DG is going to be incredibly popular with the ladies of NXT. Now, for the uninitiated, it’s become somewhat of […]

As things presently stand, the WWE Universe is in a very good spot, with the promotion as hot as ever and fans very happy with the creative direction Paul “Triple H” Levesque has forged, even if there are the occasional missteps along the way. Ticket sales are up, sell-outs are almost weekly, and with a […]

After reports came up that former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin announced her exit hours before Monday Night RAW, she responded and debunked them. On X, formerly Twitter, Wrestling News posted a report from PWInsider that stated Irvin “quit” the WWE and only made them aware “hours before RAW.” She quote-posted them, saying that they […]

The WWE is catching some heat for a segment involving the Judgment Day’s Carlito and Damage CTRL’s Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane on their latest episode of Monday Night RAW. After Sky and Sane talked with RAW general manager Adam Pearce, Carlito walked in. He slyly says, “I gotta learn Chinese,” as he watches Sky […]

Samantha Irvin announcing that she was leaving WWE surprised the fans and superstars alike, and superstar Chelsea Green expressed her reaction. She took to X, formerly Twitter, to bid Irvin farewell. Of course, Green is going to miss Irvin for her iconic introduction of her. Irvin put a spin on the pronunciation of Green’s name. […]

Shortly after the news of ring announcer Samantha Irvin leaving WWE hit, the company found her replacement: Lillian Garcia. The WWE’s Joe Tessitore had the privilege of reintroducing Garcia to the fans. Her return sparked a loud response from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, crowd as she made her way down the entrance ramp. She will now […]

Earlier this year, Sting had what many consider the perfect retirement match in AEW. He went on a three-year win streak, winning the AEW Tag Team Championship along the way, and at Revolution, Sting went out on top, defeating the Young Bucks with Darby Allin and his sons in front of a packed crowd in […]

If WWE is #Cinema, as some fans consistently boldly claim, who is the director? Does that fall on Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s shoulders? Or is “The Game” more of an executive producer, with individual directors helming each storyline like a television show? Well, in Cody Rhodes’ opinion, it’s the latter. That’s right, in an interview […]

When Samantha Irvin shocked the professional wrestling world by announcing her exit from WWE as Monday Night RAW‘s ring announcer, one narrative immediately came into focus: she should follow her finance Ricochet to AEW. On paper, it makes sense, right? Irvin is one of the very best ring announcers in the game, her betrothed looks […]

Shawn Michaels has an incredible car collection. Also known as Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, Michaels is a decorated wrestler, having won multiple championships in his career. Furthermore, he has also worked with some of the most successful wrestlers in the industry, including Triple H, The Undertaker, Ric Flair, John Cena, and even Randy Orton. Nowadays, he […]

The WWE has suffered a major loss as ring announcer Samantha Irvin is leaving the company. This development comes months after her real-life fiancé, Ricochet, joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW). On October 21, 2024, Irvin announced that she was leaving WWE ahead of the latest episode of Monday Night RAW on X, formerly Twitter. Her […]

When it comes to the WWE Universe in 2024, few performers hold as much pedigree as CM Punk and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson… unless you ask “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio. That’s right, despite having dozens of title reigns between them, having headlined the biggest shows imaginable, and selling millions upon millions of dollars worth of merch […]

As crazy as it may sound now, what with being one of the premier professional wrestlers in the world today, there was a time when Swerve Strickland just couldn’t seem to find his footing as a member of the WWE Universe. Initially starting things off as a singles guy, Strickland worked on his character, worked […]

After making their triumphant debuts on SmackDown, even if WWE sort of spoiled it with a digital exclusive two hours before the show, the Motor City Machine Guns were on cloud nine. Sure, they had a new theme, saying goodbye to one of the premier songs in wrestling for some nonsense about raising a fist, […]

After weeks and weeks of hints, anticipation, and not-so-subtle video packages, WWE has officially debut the Motor City Machine Guns… digitally. That’s right, after GM Nick Aldis announced to the wrestling world that he was going all-in on bringing a new tag team to SmackDown, with the duo set to debut in a match against […]

With their massive media right deal officially on the books, the biggest piece of intrigue surrounding AEW isn’t what the Blackpool Combat Club has planned for the promotion, if fans will get to see Bryan Danielson again, or who will dethrone John Moxley but instead, whether fans will get to see Shane McMahon in Tony […]

The Undertaker has an amazing car collection. The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark William Calaway, is a decorated wrestler who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Aside from winning several world championships, The Undertaker is also known for his dominant run in Wrestlemania pay-per-view events, going undefeated at one point in his […]

WWE fans are trolling after AEW changed Lance Archer’s look to resemble Drew McIntyre, calling him the Scottish Warrior’s lookalike. On the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, Archer wore a leather vest. He already was a stone’s throw away from being a Drew McIntyre lookalike given his long hair and beard. But the wet hair […]

When fans reflect back on Bad Blood, they don’t think about Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes defeating Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, or the return of Jimmy Uso, or even the Hell in a Cell match between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk, but instead, the return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to the WWE Universe. […]

Cody Rhodes has been the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for roughly six months, securing the strap from Roman Reigns in the Night 2 main event of the “Showcase of the Immortals” at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since that fateful evening, Rhodes has defended the belt six times, defeating AJ Styles Logan Paul, AJ […]

It sounds like there is a chance that CM Punk’s wife, AJ Lee, could return to WWE after being retired for almost a decade. During the recent live Q&A on Backstage Pass with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes, they were asked about Lee potentially returning. WrestleVotes revealed that WWE is supportive of the idea — they […]

During a recent WWE live event, a fan proposed to rising star Tiffany Stratton. It did not go to plan. The WWE UK Instagram account posted a video of the moment. The sign held by the fan read, “Marry me, Tiffany!” She ripped it before saying, “I have a boyfriend.”   View this post on […]

During his relatively short time in WWE, Logan Paul has already taken on the Bloodline, but not since Jacob Fatu joined the fold. Paul seemingly knows that he will take on Fatu at some point during his latest episode of the Impaulsive podcast with Jelly Roll. The country singer shared his love for Fatu before […]

After making a surprise appearance at WWE’s 2024 SummerSlam PLE, Jelly Roll performed a chokeslam on Austin Theory. He recently appeared on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast to discuss it. During his appearance on Impaulsive, Jelly Roll called it the “coolest” moment of his career. “It was so good!” he excitedly praised before promising he wanted […]

Between making his big return at AEW All In, then having his first singles match in a decade with Bryan Danielson at Grand Slam, and his commentary work on Collision, Nigel McGuinness is having a major resurgence in the professional wrestling world since being released from WWE last year. Fans love his efforts, the unique […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when CM Punk and Paul Heyman were like peanut butter and jelly in the WWE Universe. Sure, both men had successful storylines before they linked up and have reached massive heights since, but after forgoing their own paths in very punk rock, antagonistic ways, WWE decided to […]

After being escorted out of SmackDown on Friday, but not before beating up Randy Orton in the parking lot before he exited the arena, fans have pretty massive questions about Kevin Owens and where he stands in the WWE Universe. Well, as it turns out, Owens wants to answer them, but on Monday, WWE wasn’t […]

Rey Mysterio has an incredible car collection. Also known as Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, Rey Mysterio is a WWE Hall of Famer, having won several championships. Despite his size, Rey Mysterio became a fan favorite in the wrestling community for his ability to keep in step with the biggest of wrestlers including Batista, The Undertaker, The […]