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After filling the role of returning babyface hero for the better part of a decade, acting as more of an honorary captain back with his college team for a weekend after a successful stint in the NFL over a prize fighter back for a big-money bout, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has fully embraced his heelish […]

If there’s one person who has a vested interest in Trick Williams‘ long-term success, it’s Booker T. Since officially becoming the color commentator for NXT in October of 2022, Booker has been tasked with telling the story of Trick Willie’s rise from a former college wide receiver to Carmelo Hayes’ hypeman, to a legitimate Premium […]

When Liv Morgan returned in the 30th slot at the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match, it felt like a big deal. A true fan favorite coming off of a fantastic 2023, Morgan was taken out of action on July 17th in a tag team match against Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville with the WWE Women’s […]

Though CM Punk is no longer public enemy number one on Seth Rollins‘ enemies board, with that spot now belonging to Roman Reigns and The Rock in an interchangeable order, when it comes to talking smack on the man widely known as the “Best in the World,” it’s safe to say the “Visionary” is still […]

While the next few months will be incredibly busy for Becky Lynch, with a spot in the Elimination Chamber officially booked and a chance for a prominent match at WrestleMania a single win away, things will be extra interesting for “The Man” because soon, she will be a published author, with her debut book, “Becky […]

When Rhea Ripley won the 2023 Woman’s Royal Rumble, it marked a major moment in her WWE career. Sure, Ripley has won titles in the past, both on the main roster and in NXT, but this mattered maybe more than any other because it allowed her to quite literally shoot her shot at whomever she […]

LA Knight really wants to become a top guy in the WWE Universe. A late bloomer on the national stage who didn’t sign his current contract with WWE until he was in his late 30s, the now-41-year-old SmackDown Superstar has laid the groundwork to become one of the faces of the promotion in 2024 but […]

In professional wrestling, few performers have as much experience as The Undertaker. He’s been a job guy in a weird gimmick, a World Champion on seven occasions, and an unflappable streaker capable of holding fans’ attention for two decades as a featured performer on dozens of WrestleMania cards. And yet, he’s also experienced some downs, […]

Liv Morgan was busy during her time away from WWE, rehabbing an injury, doing some film work, and appearing publically for the promotion at NASCAR and NFL events, but behind the scenes, she was putting in work at the Neidhart Dungeon, working alongside Natalya, Tyson Kidd, and the dozen or so other performers who regularly […]

Damian Priest has been the Money in the Bank briefcase holder – Señor Money in the Bank, if you will – since July 1st of 2023. Afforded a chance to challenge for any (men’s) title across any of the promotion’s three brands, you’d think Priest would be the most dangerous man in the entire WWE […]

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? […]

Drew McIntyre is an absolute menace. Since fully throwing aside the idea of being a babyface in favor of embracing a new gimmick as the WWE Universe’s biggest hater, McIntyre has rapidly become one of the more entertaining personalities on RAW or SmackDown, using his expansive on-mic time to talk about, well, pretty much anyone […]

After getting into it backstage with The Rock and Roman Reigns following a very contentious backstage interaction at the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event, Paul “Triple H” Levesque decided to bring his services to SmackDown for a very important announcement to start off the show. But what would he say? Would he announce another main event […]

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 […]

If you asked Seth Rollins a month ago who his least favorite member of WWE Universe was, CM Punk was a borderline lock to be his answer. Rollins lost his stuff when “Cult of Personality” hit at the end of Survivor Series, leading to a profanity ladened tirade and multiple blistering interviews on the matter, […]

When Big E officially calls it a professional wrestling career, he’s a borderline lock to become a WWE Hall of Famer. A 12-time champion who has held singles gold at all levels in addition to being a member of arguably the most important trio in WWE history, even a potentially career-ending neck injury hasn’t slowed […]

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 […]

When Cody Rhodes threw CM Punk over the top rope at the Royal Rumble, he effectively punched his ticket to the main event of WrestleMania 40, declaring boldly and without a second thought, “Roman Reigns, I want you!” … but then, after being propositioned to wrestle Seth Rollins on RAW, Rhodes just sort of balked […]

If WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins could hit his signature Curb Stomp move on any pro athlete, he’d choose Aaron Rodgers. Seth Rollins vs. Aaron Rodgers Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Rollins revealed he knows who he’d curb stomp. “It’s got to be Aaron Rodgers, man,” Rollins told Sports Illustrated. “I’m a Bears fan — […]

The best stories in pro wrestling are the ones that blur kayfabe and reality. In today’s age, there’s often a defined line between the behind-the-scenes of a promotion and the matches and storylines shown on TV. When those two combine, though, you most likely will get a masterful piece of storytelling that will be told […]

Football fans at the Riyadh Season Cup game between Al Nassr and Al-Hilal were treated to an unexpected spectacle as WWE legend The Undertaker made a surprise appearance. Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently celebrated his 39th birthday, was among the spectators eagerly awaiting the kickoff when the iconic wrestler emerged from the tunnel at Kingdom Arena […]

The biggest topic in the world of professional wrestling in the WWE has been centered around Roman Reigns, his Universal Championship, and who he will face at WrestleMania 40 in April. People would have thought that it would be “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes after he won his second Royal Rumble last month, but Dwayne […]

When Paul “Triple H” Levesque took over creative in 2022 and began rehiring many of the performers he helped to cultivate during his time running NXT, some felt as though it was only a matter of time before Swerve Strickland rejoined the rest of his Hit Row members in WWE. On paper, it made sense, […]

While much has been said about Cody Rhodes passing off his main event spot at WrestleMania 40 against Roman Reigns to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “moving the goalposts” on his story after making the endgame crystal clear not one week prior, his match isn’t the only one up in the air at the “Showcase of […]

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 […]

When Cody Rhodes broke the news that he was effectively passing on a rematch with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 to clear the path for a “dream match” between The Rock and the “Head of the Table,” it generated all sorts of different reactions, some of them good, some of them bad, some of them […]

When news broke that Big E suffered a neck injury that would require surgery all the way back in January of 2022, few expected he’d still be out of action two years later, with no clear timeline for his return. Diagnosed with a broken C1 in two places injury, Big E was immediately placed on […]

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 […]

WWE legend Mick Foley has found himself swept up in the whirlwind surrounding Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, a phenomenon the three-time WWE Champion dubbed “#CaitlinMania.” Foley, known for his hardcore wrestling style and iconic personas such as Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love, has unexpectedly become one of Clark’s most ardent fans, planning […]

After jumping in the way of a spear from Bron Breakker that could have effectively iced out the top contender for the NXT Championship before he could even get in the ring with Ilja Dragunov, Carmelo Hayes made incredible headlines around the professional wrestling world by turning on Trick Williams at the end of the […]

When Booker T broke the news on social media that he was not only going to miss NXT Vengeance Day but would be away from television for “a few weeks” due to a medical procedure, it left fans with more questions than answers. Sure, the show went on, with SmackDown color commentator Wade Barrett replacing […]

For the first time in 19 years, Nic Nemeth wrestled a match under his given name instead of the moniker given to him by WWE’s creative department, Dolph Ziggler. For Nemeth, this must have been an interesting moment, as he made a name for himself as a collegiate wrestler under his given name at Kent […]

When Bron Breakker made his entrance at the 2024 Royal Rumble at spot 20, it felt like a big deal. Quickly running through seemingly every performer on the roster to the tune of four eliminations in just over five minutes, Breakker looked like a beast among men, which makes sense, considering his spot was initially […]

With Bayley and IYO SKY officially paired off for a match against each other at WrestleMania 40 in the most prominent battle of the Damage CTRL Civil War, Rhea Ripley finds herself the lone main roster women’s champion without a challenger for WrestleMania 40, which isn’t an ideal spot to be, even for a performer […]

With 2024 now officially a month old, the professional wrestling free agent landscape is slowly coming into focus, with some talents officially free to sign wherever they’d like as of January 1st, while others are slowing trickling into the open market from the likes of New Japan, Stardom, WWE, and even AEW over the next […]

Over the course of a week, Cody Rhodes went from the highest of the highs to the lowest of the lows, going from boldly declaring that he wants Roman Reigns after winning the 2024 Royal Rumble to handing off his spot to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the subsequent episode of SmackDown with only a […]

In a bold move reflecting the current tumult within the wrestling world, WWE 2K24, the latest entry in the renowned wrestling video game series, has revised its cover for the special edition celebrating 40 Years of WrestleMania. The game’s cover initially featured Brock Lesnar prominently among wrestling legends such as Roman Reigns, The Rock, and […]

WWE 2K24 is poised to make history by introducing the late boxing icon Muhammad Ali into its roster, marking a significant fusion of boxing and professional wrestling in the gaming world. This move, blending Ali’s legacy in the boxing ring with his connections to professional wrestling, adds a compelling layer to the WWE gaming franchise. […]

Simone Garcia Johnson, known as Ava Raine in the wrestling world, daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is speaking out against the wave of hate and death threats she’s received amid WWE’s latest storyline involving her famous father, TMZ reports. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Simone addressed the backlash she’s faced over a situation she […]