Wrestling

On this Saturday’s edition of Talking Smack, former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan opened up about his recent return to the ring after several months on hiatus. According to the Friday Night SmackDown superstar, it appears that his athleticism and endurance levels are no longer where they were during the prime years of his career. As […]

According to a new report, WWE’s latest trademark filings point to the possibility of Friday Night SmackDown star Dominik Mysterio losing his last name and getting a slight tweak to the spelling of his first name. Per a report from WrestlingNews.co published on Saturday, WWE filed for multiple trademarks earlier in the week, including several […]

WrestlingNews.co has learned that Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey will reportedly return to WWE television early next year, just in time to potentially headline WrestleMania 37, for their long-awaited rematch following their last showdown at 2019’s pay-per-view. The report stated that McMahon wants the two top draws to feud with each other and have a […]

Roman Reigns returned to WWE with a new heel persona at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. Since then, he has won the Universal Champion and criticized some of his fellow superstars. Braun Strowman isn’t a fan of this version of Reigns, however, and he made his feelings about “The Big Dog” clear in an interview with […]

Big E was split from his cohorts, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, during the latest WWE draft, and further changes are reportedly in the works for the former New Day member. In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, Dave Meltzer reported that he will receive a character makeover. According […]

Shortly before WWE’s recently concluded draft, Lars Sullivan made his return to the company after an absence of more than a year. This hiatus was considerably longer than what most had expected when he suffered a knee injury last year. As a recent report noted, the Friday Night SmackDown star’s comeback was delayed not because […]

Roman Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have both been teasing a WWE match against each other at WrestleMania 37 in recent weeks. However, the dream showdown could be in jeopardy due to issues with Johnson’s Hollywood career. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of WrestlingNews.co, insurance issues stemming from […]

It appears that WWE’s weekly “Raw Underground” segment, which was not included in the last two episodes of Monday Night Raw, has quietly — and officially — been canceled. Citing this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WrestlingNews.co wrote on Friday morning that WWE decided to pull the plug on its fight club project […]

On its official website, WWE confirmed Thursday that Daniel Bryan will be making his first appearance after an extended hiatus on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. “Will Daniel Bryan be back on the blue brand this week? Yes! Yes! Yes!” read the company’s news release, which stressed that the former world champion’s on-air […]

A new report from Fightful Select has offered details on the possible identity of the former NXT superstar who allegedly leaked Eric Bischoff’s AEW Dynamite appearance and spoiled it well before the episode aired. Quoting a subscriber-only report from Fightful Select, Ringside News wrote on Thursday that Tino Sabbatelli, who was released by WWE in […]

On an episode of Monday Night Raw back in 2005, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was humiliated and fired by Vince McMahon and his family in one of the episode’s segments. Ross wasn’t a fan of the storyline, and he believes McMahon only did it to embarrass him on live television. As quoted by […]

According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, by way of Ringside News, WWE could potentially bring back John Cena and The Undertaker for WrestleMania 37. Even though the reported match between The Rock and Roman Reigns looks set to be the event’s marquee bout, Meltzer stated the company will call upon the other legends […]

As documented by Sportskeeda, WWE’s The Bump’s mystery masked man was revealed to be Mansoor on this week’s episode. The superstar has appeared in several “Your Big Shot” segments in recent weeks, delivering promos that are synonymous with various company legends. Some fans and wrestlers assumed that John Cena was behind the mask, so the […]

Vince McMahon has reportedly lost interest in Andrade. The former United States Champion wasn’t picked for any show in the latest WWE draft, which means he’s a free agent as of this writing. However, he could be on his way back to NXT if one of his recent social media teases comes to fruition. Andrade […]

During his recent appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Paul Heyman opened up on a variety of topics, including the possibility of erstwhile free agent Brock Lesnar returning to WWE at some point in the future. As quoted by Wrestling Inc. on Thursday, Heyman explained to Helwani that Lesnar won’t be coming back to UFC […]

As documented by WrestlingNews.co, Paul Heyman was interviewed by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. During the conversation, he was asked why Vince McMahon fired him from his Monday Night Raw executive director position earlier this year. According to Heyman, the reason wasn’t dramatic or rooted in conflict. Heyman said that he and McMahon made an agreement to […]

During the second part of this week’s edition of his eponymous podcast, former WWE superstar Ryback mentioned the AEW talents he’d like to wrestle if he joined the company at some point in the future. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co on Wednesday, the former Intercontinental Champion revealed on the latest episode of The Ryback Show that […]

Despite recent reports that have suggested Ronda Rousey might make her return to WWE soon, it appears that the chances of an in-ring comeback within the next six months might not be so good after all. Citing an unnamed senior WWE creative team official, Ringside News wrote on Wednesday that it might not be a […]

On the latest episode of his weekly podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson shared his thoughts about Roman Reigns and his recent heel turn, opining that the current Universal Champion should have always been booked as a villainous character on television. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co, Anderson made the above comments on Tuesday morning’s edition […]

Even though both superstars currently compete on different brands, WWE officials reportedly have plans to have Braun Strowman and Lars Sullivan feud with each other in one year, per Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio. As documented by SEScoops, “there is a direction” for both superstars at the moment. However, Meltzer also noted that a […]

Charlotte Flair has been absent from WWE television for a few months now. However, she was drafted to Monday Night Raw on the latest episode, suggesting she could be set to return soon. “The Queen” also teased the possibility of managing Andrade. As documented by WrestleTalk, Flair took to Twitter and responded to a now-deleted […]

Wade Barrett was a guest on the latest WWE Draft Watch-Along, which saw him discuss the prospect of Big E as a singles star. He then opened up about his experience facing Big E in the squared circle, revealing the Friday Night SmackDown superstar effectively ended his in-ring career. As quoted by WrestleZone, the match […]

Lacey Evans knocked out Natalya’s tooth on last night’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, but the “Queen of Harts” doesn’t appear to be too shaken up following the incident. As noted by Sportskeeda, she took to Twitter earlier today and shared a picture of her injury, while also noting that Evans’ punches are “no […]

With WWE’s most recent draft having wrapped up shortly after this week’s Monday Night Raw, Andrade was among the few superstars who was not selected by either one of the promotion’s two main roster brands. According to a new report, it appears that there was a simple, yet harsh reason why company chairman Vince McMahon […]

According to a new report, WWE might have planted the seeds for yet another tag team breakup on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw. With the recently concluded brand draft resulting in a number of teams and stables getting split up, it appears that The Miz and John Morrison could be next, following an […]

According to a WrestleVotes Twitter post, WWE officials are aware of Lars Sullivan allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a woman on Instagram. However, it’s unlikely that he’ll lose his job over the incident, even though his fellow superstars have reportedly turned against the controversial star behind the scenes. “WWE is aware of Lars Sullivans’ latest […]

WWE and AEW are both reportedly chasing the signing of Benjamin Carter, and the former might be close to making it official. As documented by Fightful Select, by way of Ringside News, Vince McMahon’s promotion is set to make a “big play” to recruit the promising independent star. According to the report, WWE’s current plan […]

Eva Marie has teased a return to WWE in recent weeks and her comeback could soon become a reality. According to Cultaholic, the former Diva could make an appearance as early as the October 12 episode of Monday Night Raw. The episode would make sense for Marie’s return given that it will host the second […]

As documented by Bodyslam.net, AEW is reportedly interested in signing Mance Warner. The company has been chasing the Major League Wrestling star’s signature for months, but his contract situation has prevented him from joining Tony Khan’s company. As the report highlighted, Warner was backstage at the promotion’s Revolution pay-per-view earlier this year. He has supposedly […]

Lars Sullivan returned to Friday Night SmackDown on the latest episode. The performer had been sidelined since last year due to injuries and scandals that generated negative publicity in the wrestling community. While his return suggested that WWE is looking to give him a fresh start, a new report has revealed that he allegedly acted […]

As documented by Sportskeeda, former WWE superstar Chris Masters was recently interviewed by Hannibal TV. Masters discussed a variety of topics during the conversation, including his negative experiences with John Bradshaw Layfield while he was a member of the roster. According to Masters, there was an incident in Afghanistan when WWE was doing a Tribute […]

Earlier in the week, Seth Rollins appeared on the Friday Night SmackDown watch-along show, revealing that he has “no interest” in ever facing Matt Riddle in the ring. While he did not go into detail about why he seemingly has a real-life beef with the former UFC fighter, subsequent reports have provided more information on […]

A new report suggests that Scott Hall’s appearance at a virtual meet-and-greet was cut short due to the WWE Hall of Famer’s allegedly troublesome behavior at the event. As reported by Ringside News, the meet-and-greet was organized by Dark Parlor Originals, which posted a video on Saturday night that explained Hall would only be able […]

As documented by WrestlingNews.co, Seth Rollins made a guest appearance on the Friday Night SmackDown watch-along show. During the conversation, he was asked about the blue brand performers he’s most looking forward to facing now that he’s a roster member. However, he also revealed which performer he doesn’t want to wrestle. When asked about the […]

Last night’s draft episode of Friday Night SmackDown saw Naomi join Monday Night Raw, and the news caught the attention of MVP. The leader of the Hurt Business faction retweeted an image from WWE’s official Twitter account that depicted Naomi next to the Raw logo. The accompanying caption was made up of thinking face emojis, […]

As documented by SEScoops, The New Day was split up during last night’s WWE draft on Friday Night SmackDown. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who won the Tag Team Championships on the show, were drafted to Monday Night Raw. Big E, meanwhile, was kept on the blue brand. The show began as a celebratory occasion […]

WWE surprised fans recently when they introduced Aalyah Mysterio to the televised product. The 19-year-old daughter of Rey Mysterio became the latest member of his family to become a part of Monday Night Raw storylines, and she looks set to be given an on-screen relationship with Murphy. Vince McMahon has reportedly been impressed with her […]

AJ Styles has been linked to a move to Monday Night Raw during tonight’s WWE draft for a number of days now. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of WrestleTalk, the superstar may also have requested the move. As the report highlighted, being a member of the blue brand has […]

According to WrestleVotes, Seth Rollins will reportedly move to Friday Night SmackDown during the upcoming WWE draft. Bray Wyatt, meanwhile, will supposedly jump ship to Monday Night Raw. According to the update, this was the decision as of 10 a.m. on Friday morning. While the plans could still be subject to change, there have been […]

The WWE Draft is set to commence on tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown and fans and pundits alike are wondering which flagship program their favorite wrestlers will end up on. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio, by way of Sportskeeda, it’s likely that Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre will be kept […]

Although they haven’t been teaming up for long, it looks like the pairing of Lana and Natalya might be split up during WWE’s upcoming brand draft, as speculated by a recent report. On Friday morning, Ringside News reported that, based on WWE’s list of eligible talents for each night of the draft, Lana and Natalya […]

Ahead of the upcoming WWE brand draft, the company released two pools of wrestlers corresponding to its main roster brands. However, it appears that a number of familiar names are missing from these lists. On Thursday, Smark Out Moment posted a complete list of superstars who will not be included in the draft, which will […]

The latest update on NXT superstar Ridge Holland suggests he might be out for an extended period of time after undergoing surgery to address injuries he suffered earlier in the week. On Thursday afternoon, WWE shared its latest NXT injury report on YouTube, confirming Holland dislocated and fractured his left ankle and also suffered a […]

Wade Barrett recently returned to WWE full-time as a member of NXT’s commentary team, but some fans and pundits have been wondering if he’ll ever wrestle again. In an interview with the Gorilla Position podcast, by way of WrestlingNews.co, the Englishman provided an update on his in-ring status. “I never retired from the ring. My […]

As documented by Sportskeeda, Bobby Lashley was a guest on the latest episode of WWE’s After the Bell podcast with Corey Graves. During the interview, the United States Champion revealed why he agreed to participate in the love triangle storyline with Lana and Rusev. “For me, I had to figure out the ‘why.’ A lot […]

Samoa Joe has spent the majority of 2020 behind the announce table on Monday Night Raw, which has led many fans and pundits to speculate about the WWE superstar’s in-ring future. In a recent interview with the Wilde On podcast, by way of WrestlingNews.co, the veteran performer provided an update on his current status. “Right […]

As documented by PWInsider, NXT star Ridge Holland suffered what appeared to be a broken ankle on last night’s episode of the black-and-gold brand’s weekly show. The British superstar got hurt during a post-match fight with Oney Lorcan. After defeating Lorcan’s partner Danny Burch, Holland set about inflicting more punishment on his fallen opponent. Lorcan […]

On Sunday, Finn Balor suffered a broken jaw during his successful NXT Championship defense against Kyle O’Reilly at the TakeOver: 31 pay-per-view. However, the latest update on his status suggests that his injury might not be that severe after all. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co, Dave Meltzer explained on Thursday’s edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that […]

During his recent appearance on the Inside the Ropes podcast’s stage show, former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho claimed that WWE chairman Vince McMahon once suggested to him that the Intercontinental Championship — a title he held nine times during his time with the company — is irrelevant in the eyes of fans. As transcribed […]

As documented by Ringside News, Mercedes Martinez appears to have parted ways with Retribution. The superstar was one of the founding members of the faction to be revealed on a recent episode of Monday Night Raw, but she hasn’t been seen with them since. Of the five core members who were initially unveiled, only three […]