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As fans pass through one of the most interesting moments in WWE’s seven decades of existence, with generational news seemingly breaking on a weekly basis, if there’s one thing the promotion desperately wants outside observers to focus on above all of the resignations, scandals, and backstage politicking, it’s that fans really want Cody Rhodes to […]

The backlash surrounding the rumored WrestleMania 40 match between Roman Reigns and The Rock has caused certain WWE fans to take things too far. Ava Reign, daughter of The Rock and a talented wrestling superstar in her own right, competes on the NXT brand. She recently took to her Twitter/X account, urging people to refrain […]

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 […]

Though he hasn’t worked a match in over a decade, it’s hard to argue that anyone has forgotten about the exceptional work of former WWE Champion Bret Hart, with “The Hitman” remaining as popular as ever at 66 years old. From his incredible look to his all-time great in-ring technical abilities to the very unique […]

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 […]

Coming out of the SmackDown after the 2024 Royal Rumble, there was one storyline above all on everybody’s mind: Cody Rhodes challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40. … just kidding; while that seemed like the obvious match that the promotion spent the better part of 10 months building towards, […]

After steamrolling through the competition as a make-shift tag team on NXT television, Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin, collectively known as the Wolf Dogs, etched their names in the annals of WWE history alongside the likes of AOP, The Undisputed Era, and The Creed Brothers by besting Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes to become the […]

If you’re still trying to digest the events of last Friday night’s SmackDown between The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns, don’t worry; you’re not alone. If you missed it, then maybe it was for your best interest, depending on where your fanhood lies. But most WWE fans were not pleased. Did WWE make a […]

On this past episode of SmackDown, WWE’s biggest fact, Cody Rhodes, got pushed aside by a returning Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It appears The Rock and Roman Reigns are now on a collision course for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. The move felt awkward. It was almost like Eli Manning being benched in […]

The fan reaction to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returning to challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 instead of Cody Rhodes has been largely negative, to say the least. Fans and media have been critical and baffled by the decision to do so, and social media numbers are starting to reflect this thanks to a record […]

After making her return at spot two in the 2024 Royal Rumble, Naomi made the next step in officially returning to the WWE Universe on the fallout edition of SmackDown, officially signing on the dotted line with Nick Aldis to become the newest member of the Blue Brand… at least until Tiffany Stratton signed too […]

After leaving fans waiting for the final third of 2023, Jade Cargill finally made her debut at the 2024 Royal Rumble and did so in a pretty incredible way, including eliminating Nia Jax single-handedly and having a face-to-face showdown with Bianca Belair, the “EST of WWE” and do-it-all powerhouse with an ability to captivate a […]

After running through why he feels as though he deserves a rematch against Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship, a belt that means the world to him due to its 60-year length, Cody Rhodes delivered a promo, just a few sentences really, that has not only set social media ablaze and potentially turned the IWC […]

After watching the WWE Universe descend on St. Petersburg for the first Premium Live Event of 2024, fans will be afforded another commercial-free showcase of what the promotion has to offer at NXT Vengence Day. With the show set to serve as something of a transitional moment for Shawn Michaels’ brand, with Bron Breakker being […]

Before Becky Lynch was a Grand Slam Champion, a WrestleMania main eventer, “The Man,” or even a Four Horsewomen, she was a girl from Ireland with a degree from Dublin Institute of Technology who dreamed of being a WWE Superstar. Initially signing with NXT back in 2013 and settling on an “Irish Lass Kicker” gimmick […]

After running through pretty much all there is to accomplish as a member of NXT, going so far as to do equestrian side quests with rival Fallon Henley, 2024 Royal Rumble entrant Tiffany Stratton has officially been called up to “The Show,” signing a contract with Nick Aldis to become the newest member of the […]

Carving out a respectable reputation in the WWE, Ted DiBiase easily made an impact in wrestling with his money and moves in the squared circle. He is a two-time Million Dollar Champion, a one-time 24/7 champion, and a three-time Tag Team Champion. Given DiBiase’s popularity in the WWE, have you ever wondered how a guy […]

When Jordynne Grace made her surprise debut as the fifth participant in the 2024 Royal Rumble, it marked an incredible moment in the history of WWE and TNA. Sure, TNA performers had appeared in the Royal Rumble in the past, most notably Mickie James in 2022, but she was a legacy performer who had extensive […]

This is the worst timeline for WWE fans. Everything that fans feared is starting to come true. The moment The Rock stepped back into the WWE, fans were starting to have concerns. Yes, having a mega-star like the Brahma Bull is always good for business. However, what’s good for business isn’t always good for the […]

As the WWE Universe went absolutely nuts over the surprise return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on SmackDown, with “The Great One” effectively kicking Cody Rhodes to the curb as the new WrestleMania 40 challenger for Roman Reigns and his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, some wondered what happened when the show went off the air, […]

After having their big announcement on RAW broken up by Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax, Damage CTRL – though, curiously enough, without Dakota Kai – were afforded ample opportunity to discuss who Bayley plans to challenge at WrestleMania 40 as the women’s Royal Rumble match winner. Theoretically, this should have been a pretty simple segment, […]

After spending the last year building toward a rematch against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, winning the Royal Rumble for a second year in a row to earn a guaranteed main event spot at the “Showcase of the Immortals,” Cody Rhodes was afforded the main event spot on SmackDown to discuss which champion he’ll be […]

Heading into the 2024 Royal Rumble, Logan Paul had plenty of words to say about Kevin Owens, but respect wasn’t one of them. In the lead-up to the first Premium Live Event of 2024, Paul called his challenger a slob, a joke, and a man who dresses like a teenager, but one thing he didn’t […]

When news broke that CM Punk suffered a triceps injury at the Royal Rumble that would keep him out of action for the next 4-to-6 months, it threw the entire WWE Universe for a loop. On one hand, fans celebrated that Punk didn’t win the Royal Rumble match outright, as that could have led to […]

After ten years away from a WWE ring, CM Punk was ready to make his triumphant televised in-ring return at the 2024 Royal Rumble, and WWE Digital had the bright idea of chronicling the entire day as part of their Premium Live Event Vlog series. On paper, it’s a pretty good strategy, right? As Punk […]

With Vengeance Day rapidly approaching, Shawn Michaels afforded media members a chance to ask him questions ahead of NXT’s Premium Live Event of 2024. Normally, this would have served as a chance for wrestling media members to ask about the members of the NXT roster, like Bron Breakker, Carmeo Hayes, Roxanne Perez, and Tiffany Stratton, […]

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, […]

In a move that has sent ripples through the WWE gaming community, WWE SuperCard, a popular mobile game known for its expansive roster of digital cards featuring WWE wrestlers, has removed Brock Lesnar from its lineup. This surprising decision has ignited speculation about the future of Lesnar in the upcoming WWE 2K24 video game. WWE […]

In the world of professional wrestling, where authenticity and engagement are key, WWE superstar Bayley recently spotlighted these values in a playful yet pointed manner. Despite reveling in her victory in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble and her leadership role in the Damage CTRL faction, Bayley’s focus briefly shifted to her digital representation in the […]

Bianca Belair and Montez Ford shine in Hulu’s new Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez reality series. The latest WWE reality series chronicles the two stars’ roads to WrestleMania 39. It’s definitely the bEST reality series the company has produced. ClutchPoints spoke to Bianca Belair and Montez Ford at the junket for Love & WWE […]

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 […]

The days after the latest lawsuit against Vince McMahon was filed have been a whirlwind between his resignation from WWE, the impact it could have on TKO Holdings, and if anyone else could be shown the door as a result. However, the newest twist comes courtesy of a former WWE executive and McMahon’s co-defendant in […]

WWE star Bayley is heading to WrestleMania 40 after her Royal Rumble win. And she has one request for the iconic band Paramore. Paramore is WrestleMania 40 bound?  A post on X pointed out that Bayley’s Royal Rumble gear featured the lyrics from Paramore’s “Looking Up”: “It’s not a dream anymore, it’s worth fighting for.” […]

As sad as it may be to admit, Kurt Angle will probably never wrestle another match in a professional wrestling ring. Initially announcing his retirement after taking a loss to Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35, Angle has had a few offers to return to the ring since, including an offer from AEW that he’s talked […]

Though she didn’t ultimately outlast 29 other performers to be the last woman standing in the 2024 Royal Rumble, it’s hard to argue that anyone came out of the match a bigger star than Jordynne Grace, the current TNA Knockouts Champion, who made her surprise debut in the match at spot number five and went […]

To say it has been an interesting last week in WWE would be an understatement. Though that’s not unusual this time of year, what has transpired—good and bad—is a lot to digest. Focusing on the good, it would be that Cody Rhodes won his second consecutive Royal Rumble and is moving on to headline WrestleMania […]

With 2023 officially passed, Sean Ross Sapp And Denise Salcedo decided to celebrate the occasion with the annual Fightful Awards, where performers across the sport were honored for their hard work and efforts, including Rhea Ripley, who was the big winner this year with not one, not two but four awards heading home to Adelaide, […]

Ricky Starks is a pretty popular man in professional wrestling, having made friends with some of the biggest stars in the world today during his time in NWA, AEW, and on the indies. Over the course of his 12-year career, he’s become incredibly close with Cody Rhodes, as fans learned on Rhodes to the Top, […]