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After a week of hype and a message to the WWE Universe about his broken leg, Grayson Waller was over-the-moon to have the biggest guest of his SmackDown career on The Grayson Waller Effect, Logan Paul, but what would the social media star have to say? Would he bury the “Arrogant Aussie” in order to […]

With The Bloodline set to go to war for the first time since its inception during the Thunder Dome era of pandemic wrestling in Orlando, Roman Reigns decided to address the WWE Universe one final time before Money in the Bank and offer up an unlikely olive branch to his cousins The Usos, but if […]

Though Becky Lynch technically hasn’t won the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match just yet – though it certainly feels like things are pointing in that direction – “The Man” is already imagining how it will feel to grasp at the briefcase that has eluded her for her entire career thus far and bring […]

When WWE started releasing dozens of performers due to “budget cuts” during the COVID-19 pandemic, it left many wrestling couples suddenly working for different companies. Now granted, it wasn’t exclusively divisive, as Adam Cole was able to sign with AEW when his WWE contract expired, reuniting him with IRL girlfriend Brit Baker, but Zelina Vega […]

Former Denver Broncos defensive lineman Darren Drozdov, known to the WWE Universe as simply “Droz,” has passed away at 54. A native of Mays Landing, New Jersey, Drozdov began his athletic career in at Oakcrest High School in South Jersey, where he parlayed an All-State quarterback career into a scholarship to play defensive tackle for […]

In professional wrestling, everyone has an expiration date, even The Undertaker, a performer literally meant to embody a “living dead man.” Debuting in WWE under the moniker “Kane the Undertaker” in 1990, Taker spent 30 years in the trenches for Vince McMahon and company and proved such a valuable member of the roster that he […]

After being absent from American professional wrestling television for the better part of 20 years, the legacy of Owen Hart made an unlikely AEW debut in 2021 with the christening of the Owen Hart Cup, a men’s and women’s tournament that was won in May of 2022 by Adam Cole and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. […]

With the go-home edition of RAW before Money in the Bank officially in the books, the groundwork has officially been set for Cody Rhodes‘ match against Dominik Mysterio, marking the first time the “American Nightmare” will be afforded a chance to get his hands on the newest member of The Judgement Day after weeks of […]

With the first day of the 2023 NHL Draft officially in the books, with rounds 2-7 set to resume at 11 am EST, fans across the greater sports world have one question above all others: will Kevin Owens make an appearance? Now for fans out of the know, while the 32 teams across the NHL […]

In a company where some wrestlers go their entire career without having a WrestleMania moment, let alone one in the main event of the “Showcase of the Immortals,” Kevin Owens has the rare privilege of having two, as he was able to wrestle “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in 2022 and followed it up with another […]

If there’s one performer in the WWE Universe with a massive question mark next to their name, it’s Natalya. Sure, she’s technically getting regular television time, which hasn’t always been the case in her professional wrestling career, and she’s even working an angle with the top women’s champion in the promotion, Rhea Ripley, but the […]

On Saturday in London, Becky Lynch has the potential to check one of the few items left off of her WWE career goals list and officially become the winner of the Money in the Bank Ladder match, securing the open contract that comes inside the white and gold briefcase, too. And yet, even if Lynch […]

Though he was never officially announced for the card, the 80,000 fans packed into SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California waited with bated breath to see if their namesake hometown hero, LA Knight, would make his surprise debut at WWE’s biggest show of the year, and provide the sort of pop that only the “Megastar” can […]

Though he’s still going strong, having wrestled four matches in 2023 alone between AEW and Pro Wrestling Noah, the day will soon come when Sting rides off into the sunset and says goodbye to one of the most storied careers in the history of professional wrestling. But who, fans have long wondered, should be the […]

When Carmelo Hayes and Baron Corbin were brawling outside of the ring in their NXT Championship match, the crowd cheered “Him” on but not with the traditional “Mel-o” cheers that have become a fixture of the Performance Center. No, the crowd instead decided to serenade the current NXT Champ with the war hymn of a […]

Growing up a fan of wrestling in Canada during the late 1980s and early 1990s, one performer reigned supreme among the greater fandom: Bret “The Hitman” Hart. The son of Stu, brother-in-law of Jim Neidhart, and older brother of Owen, Hart brought everything to the table that a young fan like Edge, Sami Zayn, Kevin […]

With Money in the Bank right around the corner, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch stopped by ESPN’s First Take to talk wrestling, London, and, most importantly of all, which sports figures they would make into WWE heels if they somehow wrestled the book away from Paul “Triple H” Levesque… or Vince McMahon, depending on the […]

After delivering one of the greatest matches in the history of New Japan Pro Wrestling at Wrestle Kingdom 17, Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay ran it back on North American soil for the first time since 2015 at Forbidden Door II in front of 14,000 ruckus fans in Toronto. How did it turn out? Well, […]

While Eric Bischoff isn’t what you would call an AEW homer, as he critiques the promotion as much, if not more than he complements it on his various podcasts, the former ECW leader and WWE Hall of Famer will point out the good stuff when he sees it, as he at least attempts to calls […]

Randy Orton has been absent from WWE television since May 2022, following an attack by The Bloodline. After undergoing back surgery, doubts arose regarding his potential return and the severity of his injuries. However, recent rumors suggest that the former WWE champion could make his triumphant return as early as Money in the Bank. While […]

Johnny Gargano has been a member of the WWE universe since 2016, when he reported to NXT after a decade on the indies wrestling for everyone from PWG to Dragon Gate and even Evolve, which served as a developmental system for The Fed for a few years. And yet, Johnny Wrestling’s relationship with one of […]

After taking part in his first-ever match on RAW, losing a close one to Finn Balor after coming to the aid of Seth Rollins not once but twice in one week’s time, Carmelo Hayes returned to NXT to prepare for his next match as a fighting champion, going head-to-head with Baron Corbin with the NXT […]

Who is the most over Superstar in the WWE Universe? Is it Roman Reigns? Seth Rollins? Cody Rhodes? How about the “Megastar” LA Knight, a performer that Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Vince McMahon, and company seemingly have no intention to push at all but continue to get more and more over with each passing week? […]

The highly anticipated annual Money in the Bank show is just around the corner. As one of WWE’s “Big 4” events, or perhaps “Big 5” if you count Survivor Series, the show will take place in London, England, and will feature the thrilling ladder matches that the event is known for. So, what do you […]

When Grayson Waller was drafted onto SmackDown after a very successful run in developmental – even if he never became the NXT Champion – fans were very excited to see the “Arrogant Aussie” showcases everything that makes him special on the main roster. So far, the results have been incomplete. Now sure, Waller has been […]

The Miz is an Ohio institution. Sure, he’s technically billed from Hollywood, California when he walks down to the ring on Monday Night RAW, as, like many WWE Superstars, the professional grappler turned in snowy winters for more temperate climates that the affluent lifestyle can provide, but still, the pride of Parma, Ohio will shout […]

Despite being arguably the most polished performer in the WWE developmental system, Bron Breakker did not hear his name called during the 2023 WWE Draft, with the second-generation Steiner remaining in NXT to continue to develop his revolutionary new “Meaner than Evil” heel character. And yet, just because Steiner still reports to the Performance Center […]

After securing a big, surprise win over Lacey Evans on SmackDown, Charlotte Flair was feeling very good. Sitting down for an interview with Megan Morant on the SmackDown LowDown, “The Queen” noted that, after securing a tune-up win, she’s ready for Asuka to experience a different Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank. “Well, I […]

After getting into a verbal – though critically, not physical – battle with Cody Rhodes in the opening match on RAW, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley demanded a tune-up match before the former’s match with the “American Nightmare” at Money in the Bank. His chosen opponent? Akira Tozawa, a man who once teamed with future […]

Though he’s technically been qualified for a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder match for a while now, securing the W over The Miz all the way back on May 29th, Ricochet picked up some clear momentum on RAW by pinning rival Shinsuke Nakamura – and delivering some choice blows to Bronson Reed […]

While Carmelo Hayes has been on RAW before, this month, in fact, alongside his good friend Trick Williams, the go-home edition of WWE’s Monday night flagship program before Money in the Bank featured “Him” in the ring for the very first time, wrestling a clean match with Finn Balor after coming to the defense of […]

WWE superstar LA Knight is about to participate in the biggest match of his career when he joins the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match at The O2 Arena in London, England on Saturday, July 1. However, the wrestler has his sights set on a bigger prize than the MITB briefcase. He wants a […]

Ronda Rousey is heading to Money in the Bank in London, England with her tag-team partner Shayna Baszler to defend their recently unified WWE Women’s Tag Team titles against Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan. And after Rousey’s Monday Night Raw victory over Rodriguez, , she seemed pretty confident of the coming weekend’s result. Rousey took […]

Becky Lynch has a close relationship with the two WWE superstars who will meet in one of the biggest matches on the Money in the Bank card. Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch’s husband, will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor, who trained Lynch to be a wrestler. What does that mean for Lynch’s rooting […]

Comments from a WWE legend have led some fans to believe that Randy Orton might be set to make his return at Money in the Bank. Kurt Angle provided a positive Randy Orton injury update on a recent episode of his podcast, sparking speculation of a Money in the Bank surprise appearance. It’s been over a […]

After getting attacked from behind by Finn Balor after taking care of business against Bron Breakker on NXT – a move that got 192,000 more fans to watch the show than the week prior – Seth Rollins decided to ask the current NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes to have his back on the final RAW before […]

Why has Finn Balor taken every opportunity to attack Seth Rollins ahead of their WWE World Heavyweight Champion match at Money in the Bank? Is it because he really wants to call himself a champion and earn the deeper purse that corresponds with it? Or maybe “The Prince” feels pressure to bring the belt back […]

On the final episode of RAW before Money in the Bank, Dominik Mysterio decided he wanted to do something nice for the fans in Savannah, Georgia, and welcome them to the show. Unfortunately, the crowd wouldn’t let him get a sentence in either way, leading to visible frustration from the second-generation WWE Superstar and his […]

There is one AEW star and one AEW alone who is taking part in the G1 Climax this year: Eddie Kingston. That’s right, while Forbidden Door proved that AEW has multiple performers deserving of the moniker of the “best wrestler in the world,” with Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega turning in all-time great performances that […]