Wrestling

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan is set to appear on an upcoming legends edition of Monday Night Raw on January 4. However, the veteran might not be there for a cameo appearance. In a new interview with WWE, by way of Metro, the “Hulkster” revealed he might lace up his boots again for the […]

On Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite, AEW paid tribute to Brodie Lee by dedicating the entire show to the late wrestler, with his former WWE tag team partner, Erick Redbeard, making a surprise appearance and joining Lee’s faction, The Dark Order, in paying tribute to the group’s leader. However, a new report suggests that the erstwhile […]

WWE previously announced that Seth Rollins would be returning to action on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. He has since been removed from all promo images for the show, suggesting that plans for his comeback have been nixed for the time being. As Ringside News pointed out, it’s still possible that Rollins could […]

Weeks after it was first reported that Monday Night Raw superstar Riddle was negotiating a new contract with WWE, it appears that the former UFC fighter has signed an extension with the promotion that will keep him working for Vince McMahon for the foreseeable future. As cited by Ringside News on Wednesday, Fightful Select wrote […]

Former WWE superstar Trevor Murdoch recently sat down with WrestleZone and discussed a variety of topics. During the interview, he talked about his experience of working in WWE and revealed why Vince McMahon wasn’t a fan of his look. Murdoch recalled how he and his former tag partner, the late Lance Cade, struggled to get […]

WWE officials might be burying Elias for being too focused on his job. This was the view of Vince Russo during the latest episode of Sportskeeda‘s Legion of Raw podcast. The former company writer revealed that the superstar might be too creative for his own good, and that might be why he hasn’t found much […]

Amanda Huber, the widow of late AEW wrestler Brodie Lee, took to social media on Tuesday to contest the recent allegations made by a wrestling columnist who claimed that her husband actually died from COVID-19 and that she and the promotion covered up his supposed cause of death. On Wednesday morning, Ringside News published a […]

In a recent social media post, former WWE superstar Ryback claimed that the company’s chairman, Vince McMahon, hasn’t been completely healthy in recent times. On Saturday morning, Ryback tweeted that he wanted to “send love” to McMahon despite dealing with lots of “pain and frustration” during his time working for him. After claiming that he […]

Wrestler Jon Huber, best known for his work under the stage name Brodie Lee in All Elite Wrestling, has died of a non-COVID lung ailment. Huber’s wife announced his death on social media on Saturday, saying that the 41-year-old passed away while surrounded by family after having a battle with a lung issue. An Instagram […]

Earlier this week, a number of outlets reported that Pat McAfee had been removed from WWE television until further notice. While this led to some speculation that he was simply taking a break from the promotion on his own accord, the NXT star crushed those rumors via Twitter on Saturday, suggesting that the decision was […]

During the latest edition of the Something to Wrestle podcast, by way of WrestlingNews.co, Bruce Prichard revealed that Vince McMahon was upset about not being able to make amends with Andre the Giant prior to the legend’s death in 1993. As the article pointed out, McMahon got emotional while discussing the enormous wrestler during a […]

Ever since Sting joined AEW earlier this month, the wrestling community has been speculating about his in-ring future. While it’s believed that he’ll have more of an on-air personality and backstage role in the promotion, “The Icon” has claimed otherwise. In a new interview with AEW Unrestricted, by way of WrestleTalk, the WWE Hall of […]

The latest update on Friday Night SmackDown superstars Aleister Black and Apollo Crews suggests that both men are essentially afterthoughts during creative team meetings. In both cases, it seems that their apparent burial is a result of Bruce Prichard’s booking preferences as creative director for both main roster brands. As reported on Thursday by Ringside […]

As documented by WrestleTalk, Mercedes Martinez returned to NXT on Wednesday night’s episode. Martinez attacked Io Shirai from behind during a segment on the black-and-gold brand’s show, suggesting that she’ll work a Women’s Championship program or align herself with Toni Storm. The latter superstar was supposed to face Shirai on the show. The latest development […]

Daniel Bryan’s days as a regular WWE in-ring performer are coming to an end, according to the superstar. In a recent interview with BT Sports, by way of Sportskeeda, the former World Champion revealed that fatherhood will be his new main job in the near future. Bryan stated that he still loves performing and doesn’t […]

WWE legend Trish Stratus was a guest on the latest edition of the Women’s Wrestling Talk podcast. During the interview, the Hall of Famer was asked if she’d come out of retirement to face any current superstar, to which she replied that she’d like to face Sasha Banks. As quoted by Fightful, Stratus revealed that […]

Due to the fact that this week’s Friday Night SmackDown will air on Christmas Day, WWE taped the show a few days ahead of time. As such, spoilers for the upcoming episode suggest that Big E will be shown defeating Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, marking his second time to win the title. As […]

Despite being widely seen as one of the more talented in-ring workers in WWE, current Monday Night Raw superstar Drew Gulak is at a point in his career where he isn’t interesting enough for people to get behind him, as opined recently by wrestling industry veteran Vince Russo. As quoted by Sportskeeda on Tuesday, Russo […]

On the most recent edition of his social media commentary series, former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas sounded off on one of Monday Night Raw’s newest tag teams — Jeff Hardy and Riddle — and explained why he feels the pairing isn’t benefiting either man involved. As explained by Korderas on Tuesday morning’s “Reffin Rant” on […]

WWE’s Ricochet has had a difficult 2020 in regard to his performances, and the Monday Night Raw superstar has been vocal about his unhappiness with his current position in the sports entertainment company. Speaking on the latest episode of Raw Talk, by way of WrestlingNews.co, the former United States Champion said that “something has got […]

The legendary Sting made his AEW debut on the “Winter Is Coming” episode of Dynamite earlier this month. Since then, the fans have been wondering what his role in the company will be. According to announcer Jim Ross on the latest edition of Grilling Jr, by way of Ringside News, officials signed the veteran to […]

One of the most intriguing storylines going into tonight’s TLC pay-per-view is finding out who Asuka’s mystery tag team partner will be. The Raw Women’s Champion will challenge Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax for the Tag Team Championships at the event, but her ally remains a mystery. In the latest episode of the Wrestling Observer […]

For a few weeks earlier this year, AJ Styles was accompanied to the ring by Joseph Park, who currently works as a backstage producer for WWE and was primarily known on Impact Wrestling as Abyss. In a recent interview, “The Phenomenal One” explained why he quietly chose to replace the TNA/Impact legend with Omos — […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has revealed that he wants to wrestle Roman Reigns at some point, fueling speculation that he’ll be at next year’s WrestleMania. However, fans can expect to see the legendary WWE superstar on their screens before then, as he’s booked to appear on tonight’s episode of Talking Smack, which will air straight […]

WWE’s Jimmy Uso has been out of action for months after suffering an injury in a ladder match at WrestleMania 36, but the superstar is expected to return to the squared circle soon. In an interview with ProSieben MAXX, by way of Ringside News, Jey Uso said his twin brother will be on television screens […]

In a new interview with the New York Post, Lana talked about the rumors of her allegedly being buried by the company. The “Ravishing Russian” has spent several weeks being put through tables this year, which has led to speculation about her backstage status. The Monday Night Raw superstar was tight-lipped about WWE’s backstage politics, […]

According to Wrestling Inc, WWE executive Triple H has put together a team for a new NXT show, which will operate as a minor league system for the black and gold brand. The prospective program will be overseen by Gabe Sapolsky, who “The Game” is reportedly a huge fan of. The writer has a wealth […]

The latest episode of Monday Night Raw marked a record low rating for WWE on the USA Network. This has forced officials to return to the drawing board and come up with a plan to recover, and Vince McMahon reportedly sees big men as the answer. Citing Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Sportskeeda […]

According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, Lars Sullivan is being kept off WWE Friday Night SmackDown at the moment because of Roman Reigns‘ current push. The report stated that officials are high on Sullivan, otherwise known as “The Freak,” and want to portray him […]

Otis was one of several WWE superstars to be sent back to the Performance Center after it was reported that Vince McMahon was reportedly livid with their in-ring work. In a new interview with WWE on Fox, by way of Sportskeeda, the Friday Night SmackDown superstar opened up about the matter. According to Otis, it’s […]

Although WWE is currently dealing with record-low ratings and the increasing popularity of rival companies such as AEW, it appears that there are certain NXT talents who might not ever get pushed on the main roster even if they have the skills and fan-favorite status to turn things around for the promotion. As quoted on […]

In September, rumors suggested that former WWE Women’s Champion Melina would be officially returning to the company for the first time since she was released in 2011. While she has repeatedly denied these reports, former Survivor contestant and professional wrestler Jonny Fairplay revealed in a recent podcast appearance that there were indeed plans to hire […]

With Monday Night Raw recording record-low viewership numbers for this week’s episode, it appears that WWE might be planning some drastic organizational changes as the company seemingly keeps losing popularity against rival promotions such as All Elite Wrestling. On Tuesday night, the WrestleVotes Twitter account wrote that per a source familiar with the situation, the […]

According to a recent report, WWE has asked its creative team to name the wrestlers they believe aren’t getting much exposure, with the intent to give some of these superstars an improved push going forward. On Tuesday, the WrestleVotes account tweeted that certain WWE writers were recently asked to create a list of “underutilized” talents […]

In a recent podcast appearance, wrestling industry veteran Vince Russo sounded off on Keith Lee’s current situation, where he and other larger WWE superstars have been sent to the Performance Center to refine their in-ring skills. As Russo suggested, this recent move, as well as Lee’s recent losses on Monday Night Raw, are signs that […]

In a new interview with Sportskeeda, Lana revealed that WWE has plans to revisit her controversial storyline with Liv Morgan. The angle, which saw Morgan interrupt Lana’s 2019 wedding to Bobby Lashley and declare her love for “The Ravishing Russian,” ended without a conclusion. However, Lana said that they could return to it in the […]

Earlier this year, WWE superstar Lana spent a few consecutive episodes of Monday Night Raw being put through tables by Nia Jax. In a new interview with Sportskeeda, the “Ravishing Russian” opened up about how she felt about the storyline. According to Lana, she believes that she shocked a lot of fans by taking so […]

WWE’s Matt Riddle is a divisive figure in the wrestling community, but Vince McMahon is reportedly a fan of the superstar. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio, by way of Ringside News, the chairman doesn’t fully understand the persona. However, he does think he’s entertaining, and that goes a long way for […]

Jim Ross has been critical of AEW stars’ in-ring work on his podcast and while calling some of their matches on Dynamite. However, this has upset some of the wrestlers behind the scenes. In an interview with WrestlingNews.co, an unnamed performer revealed that the Hall of Famer needs to change his approach. The wrestler noted […]

According to a new report, WWE chairman Vince McMahon does not appear to be a big fan of Monday Night Raw superstar Keith Lee, who was called up to the main roster earlier this year after a successful stint on the NXT roster. On Saturday, Ringside News wrote about the situation with Lee, citing sources […]

In a new interview with Bleacher Report, Bill Goldberg talked about the ageing process and having to hang up his boots eventually. According to the WWE Hall of Famer, he knows that day will come down the line, but he isn’t ready to call it a day quite yet. During the conversation, Goldberg said that […]

Otis is reportedly one of several WWE performers who has been sent back to the Performance Center for extra training recently. According to a new report by Fightful, by way of Ringside News, he’s been forced to return to the training facility because there are concerns over his ability to work safely. The report stated […]

In a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Bill Goldberg threw shade at Roman Reigns and revealed that he is interested in a showdown with the Universal Champion. The superstars were supposed to face off at this year’s WrestleMania, but the bout was canceled due to Reigns taking time off following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Goldberg […]

According to a new report by PWInsider, Vince McMahon sent several WWE superstars back to the Performance Center to receive additional training because he wasn’t happy with their progress. The report noted that Otis, Keith Lee, Dabba-Kato, Dio Maddin, and Omos were the superstars who were reportedly sent back to the developmental grounds to brush […]

In the aftermath of Sting’s big debut on the December 2 episode of AEW Dynamite, there have been multiple reports that the WWE Hall of Famer might have been unhappy with how he was hardly utilized — even in non-wrestling roles — after he seemingly suffered a career-ending injury at Night of Champions in 2015. […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wants another match in WWE, but his return could be some way off. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Ringside News, the legendary superstar will have his long-awaited comeback match in 2022. As The Inquisitr previously documented, Johnson has teased a showdown with his real-life cousin, Roman Reigns, […]

Brock Lesnar is currently a free agent, but WWE reportedly plans to have him back in time for WrestleMania 37. According to WrestleVotes, officials want “The Beast Incarnate” to face Keith Lee and Drew McIntyre in a Triple Threat match at the biggest show of the calendar year. Goldberg versus Roman Reigns and Edge and […]

According to a report from Inside the Ropes, plans are supposedly locked in for Charlotte Flair’s imminent return to WWE television. A source told the outlet that Flair insisted that her long-term storyline plans were laid out before she agreed to her squared circle comeback. WWE officials supposedly catered to her requirements as well. The […]

As confirmed on this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite, rapper Snoop Dogg will be making a special guest appearance on the show’s January 6, 2021, episode, making him the latest big-name celebrity to do so. Given his past background with WWE, however, it appears that the company isn’t too pleased by his upcoming spot on […]

Although Eva Marie has yet to show up on WWE programming after reportedly signing a new contract with the company, there might have been a couple of teases hinting at her imminent return, including an Instagram post she shared with her followers on Tuesday morning. As documented by Ringside News, the first tease happened on […]