Wrestling

The friendship between WWE’s Natalya and Ronda Rousey has been well documented, but the former didn’t agree with the UFC Hall of Famer’s controversial opinions on pro wrestling. Natalya discussed the matter in an interview with Sportskeeda ahead of this weekend’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. As The Inquisitr previously documented, Rousey described the business as “fake […]

Former WWE superstar Ryback took to social media earlier this week, continuing his online feud with ex-colleague Mark Henry and suggesting that he intends to take legal action against the Hall of Famer. On Monday night, Ryback tweeted that he has plans to speak to his attorney regarding his legal “options” against WWE, Henry, and […]

WWE superstar Sheamus recently sat down with Digital Spy and discussed the possibility of his fellow Irishman Conor McGregor joining the sports entertainment promotion. According to “The Celtic Warrior,” it’s a matter of “when” and not “if.” McGregor’s MMA future is up in the air following last night’s loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. […]

Former WWE superstar Layla was a guest on the latest episode of the Ring the Belle podcast, where she discussed a variety of topics related to her wrestling career. During the conversation, she was asked if she has any future plans to step back into the squared circle, but her response might not have been […]

Former WWE superstar Ryback has taken a break from in-ring competition in recent years, but could be set to join All Elite Wrestling. As Ringside News pointed out, “The Big Guy” hinted that he’s on the way to the promotion during the latest episode of Ryback TV. According to Ryback — who was released by […]

WWE is currently working on the card for WrestleMania 37, which will take place in Tampa, Florida later this year. Some major matches are reportedly in the works, with some legendary performers nearly locked in to compete at the event. Citing WrestleVotes, WrestlingNews.co has reported that this year’s show will be spread over two nights, […]

Former WWE superstar Chris Masters recently sat down with Sportskeeda and discussed a variety of topics. During the conversation, he recalled his negative experiences of working with John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL), revealing that the former World Champion made his life difficult. According to Masters, the Hall of Famer gave him a hard time during the […]

In a Twitter post shared on Friday, AEW announced that Ryan Nemeth — the younger brother of veteran WWE superstar Dolph Ziggler — will be debuting on the January 27 episode of Dynamite in a match against “Hangman” Adam Page. At this point, it remains unclear whether Nemeth’s debut will lead to further opportunities on […]

For the past few months, Aleister Black has not been utilized on Friday Night SmackDown, and rumors have suggested that WWE officials do not have anything planned for him. However, the latest update on the former NXT Champion suggests that the company’s creative team might have something big in store for him after all. On […]

Jon Moxley, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns rose to popularity together in WWE as part of The Shield, but their friendship outside of the ring was also well documented. Moxley has since left the company and joined AEW, however, which has left some fans wondering about his current relationship with his old stablemates. In a […]

The Undertaker incorporated elements of MMA into his wrestling arsenal during his in-ring career, but he never had any intention to make the switch to the octagon after becoming a household name. He also questioned CM Punk’s decision to try his hand at the fighting a few years ago. During a recent interview with The […]

WWE legend The Undertaker was a guest on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discussed a variety of topics. During the conversation, he discussed some of the injuries that he picked up during his 30-year wrestling career. According to “The Deadman,” he’s still suffering from two vision impairment injuries that he […]

The Undertaker came under fire from some WWE superstars after criticizing their locker room etiquette in his recent interview with The Joe Rogan Experience. The legendary superstar claimed that wrestlers back in his day were real “men,” and accused today’s performers of being too soft. Xavier Woods subsequently responded on Twitter, and he didn’t agree […]

During his recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Undertaker pulled no punches when he shared how he feels about WWE’s current on-air product and how he believes it isn’t as hard-hitting as it used to be. As quoted by WhatCulture on Thursday, Undertaker appeared on Wednesday’s edition of The Joe Rogan Experience, where the […]

In a recent interview on WWE’s The Bump, Chad Gable revealed that his former teammate, Jason Jordan, is apparently working on making an in-ring comeback close to three years after suffering a career-threatening injury. As quoted on Thursday by Wrestling Inc., Gable discussed several topics on this week’s edition of The Bump, including his long […]

At the moment, there are only three members in WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns’ stable on Friday Night SmackDown — himself, his cousin Jey Uso, and his manager, Paul Heyman. However, it appears that the former offscreen executive director of Monday Night Raw has plans of adding someone else — former United States Champion Apollo […]

Matt Cardona — who previously competed in WWE as Zack Ryder — shocked the sports entertainment industry this weekend when he made his Impact Wrestling debut at the company’s Hard to Kill pay-per-view. Fans can reportedly expect to see the 35-year-old in the promotion for the next several weeks as well. Citing a report from […]

AJ Styles was recently interviewed by Bleacher Report, and the WWE superstar discussed a variety of topics. During the conversation, “The Phenomenal One” talked about AEW and if he was tempted to join the rival company last year. According to Styles, he considered the option but ruled it out in the end — even though […]

AJ Styles is still an important player on WWE television, but he knows that his days as an in-ring competitor will come to an end eventually. In a new interview with Bleacher Report, the former World Champion revealed when fans can expect to see him step away from the squared circle. According to Styles, he […]

According to a new report, Monday Night Raw superstar Mustafa Ali apparently has backstage heat for comments he made on last week’s edition of the red brand’s post-show, Raw Talk, where he blasted WWE for its use of piped-in crowd noises. Quoting a subscriber-only report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Cultaholic wrote that […]

In a new interview with A Little Late With Lilly Singh, by way of Sportskeeda, WWE icon “Stone Cold” Steve Austin revealed that he could beat Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson if both legends faced each other in the squared circle again. During the conversation, Austin was asked who’d win a fight between him and Johnson […]

Days after rumors seemed to suggest that Monday Night Raw superstar Ricochet might be leaving WWE later this month once his contract expires, it now appears that he has several years remaining on his deal after all. Citing the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ringside News wrote that Ricochet signed a new five-year […]

Citing a report from Fightful Select, Sportskeeda has reported that WWE has offered new three-year contracts to the members of Retribution, with the exception of Mustafa Ali. The deals are also believed to be worth $250,000 each, which is a “significantly lower” figure to other extensions offered to superstars in the last two years. As […]

The Big Show has been a fixture on the WWE roster since 1999, making him one of the longest-serving superstars in the company. However, there was a time in the early 2000s when management feared that he wouldn’t live long enough to make a significant impact in the sports entertainment promotion. Citing Jim Ross in […]

According to a new report, Monday Night Raw superstar Ricochet — whose booking has been the subject of criticism for quite some time — might soon be on his way out of WWE. Citing comments made by Bryan Alvarez on Tuesday’s edition of Wrestling Observer Live, WhatCulture wrote that the belief backstage is that Ricochet […]

As documented by WrestleTalk, WWE’s Kofi Kingston was absent from last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw. During Xavier Woods’ match with T-Bar, the commentary team revealed that the former World Champion had recently broken his jaw. The injury appears to be legitimate and not part of any storyline. As the report pointed out, Kingston […]

On last week’s episode of WWE’s Monday Night Raw, Ric Flair made an appearance on the show to support his daughter, Charlotte Flair, in her match against Lacey Evans. However, during the showdown, he and Evans seemingly shared a bonding experience with each other. On last night’s program, Flair returned to help Evans defeat his […]

Citing a recent interview with BT Sports, Sportskeeda noted that Daniel Bryan has revealed his list of WWE dream opponents. While he’s faced some of them in the past, he believes that they could do a lot more if given the chance to face off again. According to Bryan, he’d like to face a number […]

As documented by Sportskeeda, Dolph Ziggler and Bobby Roode won the Tag Team Championships on the latest episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. After the match, Ivar of The Viking Raiders reacted to the news on Instagram, sharing a “look” emoji in reaction to a photo of the new champs celebrating with their gold. This […]

The latest episode of Monday Night Raw featured several WWE legends, including Hulk Hogan. While the show received a mixed reception from fans and pundits, some stars of the current era weren’t happy at having the veterans take up most of the air time. Mustafa Ali was particularly critical, and he took shots at Hogan […]

Citing Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, some influencers in the AEW locker room want the company to hire Tessa Blanchard. However, the conversations have supposedy proven to be divisive behind the scenes. Blanchard is considered by most as a talented performer, but she’d come to the company with a […]

Citing a recent report from Fightful Select, Sportskeeda has revealed that WWE superstars Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle have squashed their long-reported backstage beef. According to sources who were present at last year’s Survivor Series pay-per-view — which saw both superstars involved in the tag team main event match — the performers buried the hatchet […]

During the latest episode of Grilling JR, by way of Sportskeeda, Jim Ross shared his real thoughts on Carlito. According to the Hall of Famer, the former United States Champion had the potential to become a main event star during his WWE tenure. He just didn’t have any desire to chase the proverbial brass ring. […]

WWE could be set to make a strong play for a top New Japan Pro Wrestling star. According to the Super-J Cast, by way of WrestleTalk, the company is keen to bring Jay White into the ranks of the biggest sports entertainment promotion in the world. White’s current contract is reportedly set to expire this […]

Randy Orton has cemented himself as one of the mainstays on the WWE roster, but there was a time when Vince McMahon apparently didn’t want to hire him. On the latest edition of Grilling JR, by way of Sportskeeda, Hall of Famer Jim Ross revealed that he had to twist McMahon’s arm. While Ross is […]

This week’s Monday Night Raw was a special edition of the weekly show — a “Legends Night” in which several notable former superstars made quick guest appearances and Goldberg returned to challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. However, there were a few individuals who were advertised for the episode […]

WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is still a prominent figure in the wrestling industry, especially after finding his calling as an interviewer. He hosts a podcast and conducts interviews with modern stars and legends on his Broken Skull Sessions show for the company’s streaming service. According to Austin, this is the closest he’ll come […]

Bill Goldberg rose to prominence in the 1990s with a 173-match winning streak in World Championship Wrestling. While it’s been disputed whether or not that was the exact figure, it was the narrative pushed by the company at the time. It’s widely regarded as the most impressive streak in the history of sports entertainment, but […]

Earlier this week, rumors suggested that NXT superstar Damian Priest was due to be called up to Friday Night SmackDown, where he was supposed to be joining the ongoing storyline between top villains Roman Reigns and Jey Uso and babyface Kevin Owens. At that time, it was reported that Priest’s debut was scheduled for last […]

In a series of tweets, WWE legend Mick Foley aired his thoughts on the unrest that took place on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, urging company chairman Vince McMahon to remove Donald Trump from the Hall of Fame for his perceived role in the protests. About an hour after tweeting footage that showed the riots on […]

According to Fightful Select, by way of Wrestling Inc, WWE NXT superstar Damian Priest could be on his way to Friday Night SmackDown. Should the former North American Champion make the jump to the blue brand, he could also factor into the “Head of the Table” storyline involving Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Kevin Owens. […]

Following multiple rumors suggesting that WWE chairman Vince McMahon might not be in the best of health, a new report has emerged with reassuring information on the wrestling executive’s current condition. Citing an internal source familiar with the situation, Wrestling News‘ Paul Davis wrote on Tuesday that McMahon is “fine.” The insider also pointed out […]

Sportskeeda has revealed that Vince McMahon has reportedly lost interest in Keith Lee. The former NXT Champion was called up to the main roster in 2020 and given an immediate push, but the latest development stated that the WWE chairman has cooled on the super heavyweight. According to the report, McMahon and other officials considered […]

On this week’s “Legends Night” special episode of Monday Night Raw, Goldberg wrapped up the show by getting in a verbal tussle with WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and challenging him for the belt at this month’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. While this proved to be a surprising development for a lot of fans, new rumors suggest […]

Paul Heyman may have discovered the new Brock Lesnar. The former executive director of Monday Night Raw took to Twitter this weekend and retweeted a photo of Parker Boudreaux, an offensive lineman for the University of Central Florida who’s already being compared to “The Beast Incarnate.” Boudreaux’s original post featured him showing off his muscles […]

As summarized by WrestlingNews.co, Lance Storm joined Bryan Alvarez on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Live to discuss a variety of topics. During the interview, the former WWE superstar revealed that it was never his goal to join the company, and he wouldn’t have if one of his former employers hadn’t gone out of […]

Citing a report from Fightful Select, WrestlingNews.co recently wrote that Eva Marie is getting closer to her long-awaited WWE return. Speculation about the former superstar’s in-ring future has been making the rounds in recent months. Marie expressed a strong desire to rejoin the promotion earlier this year, revealing that she still has some unfinished business […]

Jim Ross opened up about why he was fired by WWE on the latest edition of his Grilling JR podcast. As quoted by Sportskeeda, the company let him go because they thought he was too drunk to moderate a panel involving legends during the week of SummerSlam 2013. However, the legendary announcer disagreed that he […]

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter‘s Dave Meltzer, by way of WrestlingNews.co, WWE officials have blocked Stardom’s attempt to bring in Kairi Sane for an anniversary show. The Japanese promotion is trying to bring back some notable stars from its past back for the event, which will take place at the Budakon Hall on March […]

Citing Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Sportskeeda has reported that Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton will face each other in a Firefly Funhouse match at this month’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The pair last competed at last month’s TLC event in an Inferno match. The showdown ended with Orton setting his opponent on […]