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WWE’s Sami Zayn Dines with Oscar Winner Kieran Culkin

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WWE’s Sami Zayn Dines with Oscar Winner Kieran Culkin

WWE star Sami Zayn recently shared a meal with actor Kieran Culkin, posting photos of their dinner on Twitter with the caption, “Fine company, fine food.” 

Zayn has been absent from WWE television since his loss to Kevin Owens at Elimination Chamber, where Owens delivered two powerbombs on the apron before pinning Zayn. Post-match, Owens attempted another attack, but Randy Orton intervened. Subsequently, WWE announced that Zayn was out indefinitely, with no specified timeline for his return. 

Kieran Culkin, known for his roles in film and television, is also a WWE enthusiast. He attended the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere in January, sharing a moment with CM Punk at ringside while celebrating his Golden Globes win. Culkin recently secured the Best Supporting Actor award at the 97th Academy Awards. His brother, Macaulay Culkin, also a WWE fan, attended WWE RAW at Madison Square Garden on March 10. 

The dinner between Zayn and Culkin has sparked discussions among fans regarding Zayn’s potential return to WWE. However, no official updates have been provided about his comeback.

AJ Lee Reunites With Ex-WWE Divas Champion

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AJ Lee Reunites With Ex-WWE Divas Champion

Former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee reunited with her former tag team partner Kaitlyn at the Big Event convention in New York. AJ Lee shared a photo of their reunion on her Instagram story, marking a significant moment for fans of the duo.

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AJ Lee, who last appeared in a WWE ring a decade ago, began her WWE career on NXT Season 3 in 2010. Post-NXT, she and Kaitlyn formed the ‘Chick Busters’ tag team on SmackDown. Their partnership eventually led to a rivalry over the Divas Championship in 2013, with AJ Lee capturing her first title at Payback that year.

The recent reunion has reignited discussions about a potential WWE return for AJ Lee. Several current WWE stars, including Bayley, Roxanne Perez, and Cora Jade, have expressed interest in seeing her back in the ring.

While there is no official confirmation of AJ Lee’s return to WWE, her reunion with Kaitlyn has certainly sparked excitement among fans and wrestlers alike.

Independent Wrestler Vince Steele Dies at 39 After Medical Emergency at Event

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Independent Wrestler Vince Steele Dies at 39 After Medical Emergency at Event

Independent wrestler Vince Steele, affectionately known as “The Jurassic Juggernaut,” has died at the age of 39. Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) announced his passing, extending their condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

Steele, who began his wrestling career in 2004, was performing at a BriiCombination Wrestling event in New Jersey when he experienced a medical emergency during a four-way match. Details surrounding the incident remain limited.

The wrestling community remembers Steele for his significant contributions to the independent circuit and his larger-than-life persona. His unexpected death has left fans and colleagues mourning the loss of a beloved performer.

WWE Survivor Series 2025 Location Revealed?

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WWE Survivor Series is potentially heading to a warmer climate, breaking the trend of recent cold-weather locations. While cities like Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, and Vancouver have hosted the event in recent years, San Diego is now a leading contender, according to Fightful Select. 

Internal sources indicate San Diego is under serious consideration, which would mark the first warm-weather Survivor Series with fans since Los Angeles in 2018. The specific date for this year’s event is yet to be announced, though it has traditionally fallen on Thanksgiving weekend.

This potential shift in the Survivor Series location comes amidst a packed schedule of WWE Premium Live Events (PLEs). Notably, WWE WrestleMania 41 is set to take place on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.  

Following WrestleMania, WWE Backlash will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. ST. The Memorial Day weekend will see a WWE takeover in Tampa, Florida. Saturday, May 24, 2025, will feature WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Sunday, May 25, 2025, will host WWE Battleground, both at the Yuengling Center. 

Later in the summer, WWE SummerSlam will take place on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Simultaneously, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, WWE Clash In Paris will be held at the Paris La Défense Arena in Paris, France. Finally, in January 2026, WWE Royal Rumble is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Cora Jade Shares Full-Circle Moment After TNA Sacrifice Match

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Cora Jade Shares Full-Circle Moment After TNA Sacrifice Match

At TNA Wrestling’s Sacrifice pay-per-view, Cora Jade battled Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich for the gold. Despite Jade’s best efforts to become the first active WWE Superstar to win TNA gold, it was Slamovich who got the victory.

Taking to X, Jade shared how competing at Sacrifice was a full-circle moment for her. The former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion revealed that her first live wrestling event was from TNA where she was able to meet then Knockouts Champion Madison Rayne. 15 years later, Jade was able to compete for TNA for the same title, proof that “life is cool & I love wrestling.”

Jade’s return to TNA (this time as a wrestler) comes as part of a multi-year partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling. This partnership has seen several major names ‘cross the line’ including Jade, Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, Moose, The Rascalz, Jordynne Grace, and the No Quarter Catch Crew. At WWE NXT Roadblock, TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardyz retained their gold against Fraxiom in a match that could see the brothers challenge for the NXT Tag Team Titles.

As for Jade, she is continuing to establish her name in WWE NXT where she has become a notable part of the women’s division. While Jade may not have won the TNA Knockouts Title at Sacrifice it may be just a matter of time before she holds gold, either in WWE NXT or beyond.

Wendi Richter Agrees To Toni Storm Match, With A Huge Pricetag

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Wendi Richter Agrees To Toni Storm Match, With A Huge Pricetag

Wendi Richter is ready to get back in the ring to face ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm, but the match won’t come cheap for the AEW Women’s World Champion. Speaking during a previous virtual signing, Richter demonstrated extreme confidence when discussing the match.

“I’d take her on. I’d even give her the first swing. Bring it, Toni. You think you can beat me? I’d like to see it. I’m not afraid.”

More recently, Richter spoke with Ring the Belle and reiterated that she’ll face Storm. The former WWE Women’s Champion made clear though that her services don’t come cheap.

“I would wrestle Mike Tyson if they paid me enough. I’ll wrestle anybody. I challenge you, Toni. For $20 million. I’ll do it.”

While Richter’s comments were in jest, the idea of a match between the pair is nothing new. At the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view post-show media scrum, Storm named Richter as a ‘free agent’ she wanted to face. The Timeless One admitted that “there is many written all over” a match between the two before warning Richter that “I’m going to f*** you up!”

Instead of Richter, Storm’s focus in AEW is now on Megan Bayne, who assaulted the AEW Women’s World Champion during the March 12, edition of AEW Dynamite. With a title match likely between the pair, fans can expect Storm back in the ring soon enough, even if it’s not against WWE Hall of Famer Wendi Richter.

Toni Storm Misses Mariah May After AEW Revolution: ‘Farewell My Love’

‘Just An A**hole!’ – Mama Rhodes Takes On John Cena’s Heel Turn

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‘Just An A**hole!’ – Mama Rhodes Takes On John Cena’s Heel Turn

John Cena shocked the wrestling world by turning heel and siding with The Rock at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto. His betrayal left many fans disappointed, and now even Cody Rhodes’ mother, Michelle Runnels, has spoken out.

While speaking during an interview with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, Mama Rhodes recalled her shock over what Cena did to her son in the Roger’s Centre.

“I was just shocked. Completely shocked. I would have never, never thought that was going to happen. I mean, he was a friend of Cody’s, and, of course, Dusty knew him.”

While Michelle wouldn’t call Cena a family friend, she acknowledged that he was always respectful to the Rhodes clan. After this turn, however, Mama Rhodes knows what she’d say to John if they came face-to-face.

 “I would say, ‘John, you should be ashamed of yourself. You had a beautiful career. Everybody loved you and now you’re just an a**hole!’”

By winning the Elimination Chamber match, Cena secured his spot as the challenger for Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. Cena will make his return to WWE television on the March 17th edition of Monday Night RAW where fans hope to get an explanation from Big Match John. With Cody Rhodes also vowing to be a part of the show, it may be just a matter of time before the WWE Champion and his challenger come to blows again.

Cody Rhodes: John Cena’s 17th WWE World Title is a Delusion

Indi Hartwell Reveals Kind Words From Ex-WWE Champion After Release

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Indi Hartwell was cut from WWE in November 2024, ending her tenure with the company that had begun five years earlier. During a recent vlog from the former WWE NXT Women’s and Women’s Tag Team Champion, Hartwell shared some kind words from AJ Styles after news of her exit.

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Hartwell’s exit from WWE was notable as she joined the select handful of wrestlers to still be featured on TV after being released. Due to that weelk’s SmackDown being taped in advance, she appeared on the blue brand after news of her release. Hartwell’s final match for WWE saw herself and Candice LeRae come up short against Bayley and Naomi.

With Styles’ kind words in her ears, Hartwell has hit the ground running in this post-WWE chapter of her career. In her first match post-WWE, Hartwell won the Renegades of Wrestling Women’s Title in her native Australia. Hartwell’s first match in the U.S. since her WWE exit came at House of Glory’s latest event against Mercedes Mone. Though Hartwell came up short against the AEW TBS Champion, having a match with one of the top women in wrestling bodes well for her future.

As for AJ Styles, he has been beefing with Logan Paul and a WrestleMania match has been rumored for the two. As Styles prepares to wind down in the ring, the Phenomenal One is already eager to support others in wrestling, especially after being cut from WWE.

‘It Was Nice’ – Nikki Bella Talks Royal Rumble Reunion With John Cena

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John Cena and Nikki Bella dated from 2012 to 2018 and despite Cena popping the question at WrestleMania 33, the pair never got married. Speaking to PEOPLE, Nikki discussed her brief reunion with John at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble Premium Live Event.

“I was in a circle talking to people. He came to [shake] everyone’s hand. He shook my hand. But the thing was, when he walked away, all the girls were like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ I’m like, ‘Shh, shh, He’s married, be respectful.'”

Nikki added that the interaction was nice and it was greatg for the pair to break the ice. Summing up the “very quick” reunion with her former partner, Nikki said there was a “good feeling.”

Nikki made her return to the ring in the women’s Royal Rumble, entering from the coveted number 30 spot. The longest-reigning WWE Divas Champion lasted just over three minutes and eliminated Bayley before being thrown out by Nia Jax. Cena was the runner-up in the Men’s Royal Rumble, the final Rumble in the career of the WWE icon.

Cena and Nikki’s respectful encounter backstage shows the maturity of both and how they are able to remain civil despite their engagement being ended. Cena’s focus is now on WrestleMania 41, where he intends on becoming a 17-time WWE World Champion. While Nikki has not been confirmed for another match, the WWE Hall of Famer has teased a return to the ring.

‘It’s A Gift’: Nikki Bella Reacts To John Cena’s Shocking Heel Turn

Ricochet Is Backing Travis Scott Over Cody Rhodes Slap-Gate

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Ricochet Is Backing Travis Scott Over Cody Rhodes Slap-Gate

Travis Scott’s slap to Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto instantly went viral in March 2025 as the rapper didn’t hold back against WWE’s top star. While some believe Scott crossed a line with the slap, Ricochet told Adrian Hernandez why he thinks Rhodes got what was coming.

“He got what he deserved—got smacked in the face. You go out there, and you want to taunt and scream profanities in people’s faces, they say ‘F you,’ and you’re going to get smacked.”

Ricochet was adamant that Rhodes deserved the slap. Despite his own choice language though, the One and Only doesn’t see such a strike colliding with his face.

“Ain’t going to happen to me, though. I’m going to be the one doing the smacking.“

Rhodes suffered a black eye and burst eardrum from Elimination Chamber: Toronto, with the latter being blamed on Scott’s slap. Rhodes has downplayed the idea that he got hurt and has even joked that Scott didn’t even touch him. Explaining his eardrum and shiner, Rhodes joked that the Four Horsemen got the best of him.

Ironically, Ricochet’s adversary Swerve Strickland has also defended Scott following the backlash to the slap. Meanwhile, Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported that Scott received heat backstage for the incident.

Despite the heat, WWE has plans to use Scott again and the rapper is reportedly training to step in the ring. With that in mind, Cody Rhodes could soon get his payback on Travis Scott on the Road to WrestleMania 41.

Chelsea Green Hits Back At Accusation Of Leaking Misinformation

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Chelsea Green Hits Back At Accusation Of Leaking Misinformation

Chelsea Green is biting back at the claim that she has spread rumors and misinformation surrounding some of WWE’s female Superstars. In March 2025, it was reported that Jade Cargill and Shayna Baszler had an issue in 2024 resulting in an altercation backstage.

Following her return at Elimination Chamber, Cargill released a promo video on March 2, 2025, where she stated, “There are wolves in the shape of women all around me.” This statement reportedly did not sit well with several WWE talents. On X, Green shared a post addressing the situation.

In an update from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, more reports came to light about the Cargill situation. When a user on X said Green had been leaking “rumors and misinformation,” the WWE Women’s United States Champion responded.

Green’s strong reaction constrasts with her usual comedic character fans have grown fond of on WWE TV, demonstrating that she will not take the accusation lightly. Cargill’s reported backstage issues have not made it to WWE TV. Instead, the Storm has been focused on seeking revenge on Naomi and has a match against Liv Morgan confirmed for next week.

As for Green, she will defend her Women’s U.S. Championship against Sol Ruca on the February 18, edition of WWE NXT. On the February 14, SmackDown, Zelina Vega showed interest in taking the title from Green. Vega will battle Pipen Niven on the February 21, show, and a win could put the 2021 Queen’s Crown winner in line for a title shot.

Tony Khan & AEW Blamed For Jacksonville Jaguars Shortcomings

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Tony Khan & AEW Blamed For Jacksonville Jaguars Shortcomings

Is All Elite Wrestling to blame for the underwhelming role of the Jacksonville Jaguars? Bill Simmons believes so. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons questioned if Tony Khan’s role with AEW is getting in the way of the NFL team.

“I don’t think the Jaguars will ever get it. And one of the reasons they’ll never get it is because the owner’s son who runs the team also runs AEW and writes all the scripts for it every week. And I just don’t think they’re on the ball is my take.”

The Jaguars have had a questionable start to free agency so far. The team cut receiver Christian Kirk to save $10 million only to sign Dyami Brown—a seemingly lesser player—for roughly the same price. On the show, Danny Heifetz recalled Khan appearing at the 2024 draft in a neck brace, selling the effect of an attack by the Elite. With his AEW role bleeding into his work with the Jaguars, Heifetz called it “a good summation of how the Jags are run.”

Khan’s official role with the Jags is as chief football strategy officer, though it’s unclear how much day-to-day work he has with the team. In addition to AEW and the Jaguars, serves as vice-chairman and director of football operations for Fulham F.C. in the Premier League. Clearly, Simmons and Heifetz believe Khan is spreading himself too thinly and unless things improve for the Jaguars, others may believe the same to be the case.

Jacksonville Jaguars’ Top Draft Pick Wishes Tony Khan A ‘Speedy Recovery’ Following AEW Attack

CM Punk Coming to SmackDown in Italy, Targets Roman Reigns

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CM Punk Coming to SmackDown in Italy, Targets Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns will be a part of the March 21, edition of WWE SmackDown, as confirmed by his Wise Man Paul Heyman during this week’s show. An appearance of the OTC is always a special occasion and he’s caught the attention of CM Punk.

On social media, Punk, albeit with an adorable dog filter, made his bold declaration to Reigns. The former AEW star will be heading to Bologna, Italy next week since he knows Reigns will be there.

“Paul Heyman tells me that Roman Reigns is going to be in Bologna on SmackDown. Now, I’m not a SmackDown guy since I’m Raw through and through, but I don’t think Roman Reigns is going to show up on my show anytime soon, so I will gleefully show up on his. See you soon.”

The issues between Punk and Reigns were palpable at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 though the pair were able to co-exist to win. In the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, Punk eliminated Reigns, who got revenge on Punk and Seth Rollins during the March 10, WWE Raw.

Though a match has yet to be confirmed, all signs are pointing to a triple-threat between Reigns, Punk, and Rollins at WrestleMania 41. Whatever Punk has planned, don’t be surprised if he and Reigns come to blows in Bologna, Italy on the road to the Showcase of the Immortals.

‘Who Knows’ – Moose Wants CM Punk Match, Claims TNA Feud Was Nixed

AEW & Tony Khan Seek Arbitration in Ryan Nemeth Lawsuit

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AEW & Tony Khan Seek Arbitration in Ryan Nemeth Lawsuit

AEW & Tony Khan have fired back at a lawsuit from former employee Ryan Nemeth and are intending to force the lawsuit to arbitration. Khan filed a petition on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida seeking to compel arbitration.

In February, Nemeth initiated legal proceedings against AEW, Tony Khan, and CM Punk, filing a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court. The lawsuit accuses Punk of issuing physical threats, Khan of enabling the behavior, and AEW of effectively blacklisting Nemeth from wrestling. Nemeth’s claims include assault, breach of contract, violation of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and deliberate interference with his career prospects.

Nemeth claims that in 2023, Punk assaulted him and faced no reprimand from the promotion. He adds that Punk was responsible for Nemeth losing work in AEW. After Punk was fired from AEW in September 2023, Tony Khan blamed Nemeth, the suit adds, further causing problems for the wrestler in professional wrestling.

With his own AEW career now a thing of the past, Nemeth has since joined TNA Wrestling where fans can see him work alongside his brother Nic (fka WWE’s Dolph Ziggler.) At TNA Sacrifice, the pair turned heel, kicking off an exciting new chapter for the brothers. It remains to be seen how the lawsuit against AEW and Khan fares, but Ryan Nemeth is re-establishing himself in wrestler despite the alleged best efforts of AEW management.

Ryan Nemeth Recalls WWE Tryout Experience With Bray Wyatt

From Titanic to The Lion King: WWE Stars Reveal Movies That Last Made Them Cry

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From Titanic to The Lion King: WWE Stars Reveal Movies That Last Made Them Cry

WWE Superstars may be as tough as they come in the ring, but like all people, the wrestlers have a softer side. In a recent video from WWE, Jackie Redmond quizzed the stars on the last movie to make them tear up.

Seth Rollins – Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Rollins said that the beginning of the movie will tug at the heart of any invested fan. He later shared that the scene where Hermione makes her parents forget she existed in order to protect them was especially devastating.

Bayley – Love & Basketball: While embarrassed to be ousted as a romantic, the Role Model admitted to crying when Monica and Quincy make love for the first time.

Grayson Waller – The Lion King: The Aussie Icon clarified that he teared up at the 1994 animated adaptation of The Lion King. Waller shared that the death of Mufasa was what broke him.

Austin Theory – Spider-Man 3: An emotional fight scene between the wall-crawler and Sandman caused Austin Theory to cry, though he made clear it was only “a little bit.”

Jey Uso – Titanic: James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster caused Main Event Jey to tear up, especially when Rose jumps back onto the sinking ship, giving up her safety so she can be with Jack.

Karrion Kross – Milo & Otis: The 1986 Japanese adventure about the friendship of an orange tabby cat and a pug drew a tear or two from the former NXT Champion. Marley & Me is another film that gets the better of the usually twisted Kross.

Some Superstars shared that they don’t cry at movies including the Creed Brothers as well as Maxxine Dupri. Though these stars couldn’t be moved, don’t be surprised to see a WWE talent get weepy if you spot them at the cinema watching a particularly emotional movie.

Lilian Garcia Announces SmackDown Exit, Future WWE Role

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Lilian Garcia returned to WWE in late 2024 as the replacement for Samantha Irvin. In January 2025, Garcia was moved to SmackDown but now her time with the blue brand has come to an end.

On Instagram, Garcia shared that the March 14, edition of WWE SmackDown would be her final show as a full-time ring announcer for the blue brand. However, Garcia will continue to serve as the ring announcer for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event shows, giving the events an added dose of nostalgia. Garcia will also sing at certain events and added that she is working on other show ideas.

It’s fitting that Garcia’s final SmackDown came in Barcelona, Spain, given that her singing career began when she was a child in Madrid. Garcia joined WWE in August 1999 and just weeks later, fell victim to a figure-four leg-lock by Jeff Jarrett, who was an on-screen misogynist at the time.

After a decade, Garcia left WWE in 2009 but returned the following year to fill in for Justin Roberts. Garcia’s second full-time run with WWE began in December 2011 and ended in 2019. Now, fans will continue to be a part of WWE programming, though it remains to be seen who will fill in for her as the ring announcer for SmackDown.

The Street Profits Are Just Getting Started After WWE Tag Title Win

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The Street Profits Are Just Getting Started After WWE Tag Title Win

On the March 14, edition of WWE SmackDown, the Street Profits captured the WWE Tag Team Championships from DIY, marking the Profits’ first reign as champions in years. Speaking in a WWE Digital Exclusive, Angelo Dawkins said that watching a soccer game pitting Real Madrid versus Atletico Madrid helped motivate him for the tag team match.

“Watching their resilience on the pitch was something special. It motivated me to come out here and put on a show, especially in Barcelona.”

Montez Ford was unsuirprisingly thrilled to once again be a champion, and shared that there’s still work to be done for himself and Dawkins.

“All week, we’ve been talking about job’s not finished, job’s not finished. But guess what? Job’s just started. We’re the new WWE Tag Team Champions.”

Dawkins wrapped things up by saying the pair won’t be losing the titles anytime soon and had some words of warning to any teams that plan on taking the WWE Tag Team Titles.

“Any team that want to get in our way, try to get a shot at these titles, we putting y’all in the dirt, ten toes down. Street Profits, bar none, fade all, we want the smoke.”

The Street Profits have now reached the top of SmackDown’s tag division, a stacked group which includes DIY, the Motor City Machine Guns, Los Garza, Pretty Deadly, and others. With gold around their waist once more, fans can expect a lengthy run for the Profits if the new champions are to be believed.

Montez Ford Teases Darker Side On WWE TV: “I’m On The Verge”

H/T – Fightful

Axiom Shares Mixed Feelings After WWE SmackDown In Native Spain

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Axiom Shares Mixed Feelings After WWE SmackDown In Native Spain

On the March 14, edition of WWE SmackDown, NXT Tag Team Champion Axiom was able to compete in his native Spain against World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Axiom admitted to having mixed feelings about the match and focused on the negatives first.

“I feel like I let my entire family down, I feel like I let all my friends down. I feel like I let my tag team partner down tonight.”

Axiom’s tag-team partner Nathan Frazer said that he was proud of Axiom, no matter the loss, but would’ve liked an invite to be at ringside. Axiom then explained that, despite the loss, he felt a lot of positives on SmackDown.

“I felt loved. Tonight, I felt hope, hope that one day, I will step back in that ring, and I will claim that championship, that one day, I’ll step back in that ring, and I will defeat GUNTHER.”

Losing to GUNTHER is the latest setback for Axiom and comes after he and Nathan Frazer lost to The Hardyz at WWE NXT Roadblock. While this week may have been ‘mixed’ for Axiom, the Spanish Superstar is ready to use this show as motivation for a bigger, brighter future in WWE.

H/T – Fightful

Tyler Breeze Says He Wants To Wrestle On TV Again

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Tyler Breeze Says He Wants To Wrestle On TV Again

Tyler Breeze says he still loves wrestling and wants to be back doing it full-time.

The former NXT star has stayed active in the wrestling business since his WWE release in 2021. He has signed a new contract with the company as the co-host of the UpUpDownDown channel in addition to running his own wrestling school. He has been taking classes in the Performance Center as well.

Breeze’s own career as a performer seems to have suffered because of it, however, and the wrestling veteran has only competed in 20 matches for different indie promotions since his WWE departure in 2021.

During a recent interview with Gabby Laspisa, Tyler Breeze was asked if he misses being an active performer. Replying to it, the former Champion noted that he never intended to halt his own career for this long but his other responsibilities led to him neglecting his run as a performer. According to him, he’d be open to signing a full-time contract again if someone offers him one:

“Do I enjoy the wrestling aspect of it still? Yeah, 100 percent. I’m still having matches here at the school because I like the wrestling aspect and like you said I can still do it. So we’re not to a point where I’m going, ‘Ah, I don’t really want to do this anymore.’ I would love to do this. I would love to do this full-time. It’s just a matter of someone wanting you to do it full-time,”

Don’t See Why I’m Not Doing It: Tyler Breeze

When asked what role he envisions himself in if he signs a deal, Tyler Breeze said that he’s happy to do whatever a promoter asks him to do. Later in the interview, the 37-year-old was asked about his personal goals in 2025. Breeze reiterated that he would like to be back wrestling on TV:

“Personal goals? I want to be back on TV wrestling. So wherever that happens to be, I would like to continue to wrestle because I am still able to, and I don’t see why I’m not doing it. So I would like to do that. That is probably my immediate goal, is to be back on TV wrestling,”

Tyler Breeze’s wrestling school partner Shawn Spears also made his return to NXT last year and he’s been featured regularly on TV since then. You can check out what Spears said about his retirement here.

Matt Hardy Teases Future WWE Plans After Roadblock Victory

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Matt Hardy Teases Future WWE Plans After Roadblock Victory

Matt Hardy says the Hardy Boyz are done with NXT for now but not with WWE as a whole.

The legendary duo returned to the WWE last month after a long time as part of NXT’s deal with TNA. Their return led to the current TNA Tag Team Champions successfully defending their titles against NXT Tag Team Champions Axiom & Nathan Frazer at the Roadblock special this Tuesday.

The Broken One talked about their NXT excursion on the latest episode of his podcast. When asked if he’d like to ‘run it back’ with Fraxiom after their Roadblock encounter, the wrestling veteran replied positively. Matt Hardy then noted that their NXT run is wrapped for now but they still have some stuff with WWE coming up:

“As of right now, our little run with NXT is wrapped. We do have some stuff on our schedule to do with WWE a little later on down the road. Nothing specifically with NXT yet, but… Just stuff, I’m gonna leave it at that right now. We have stuff lined up with WWE.”

Matt Hardy didn’t specifically reveal if he’s talking about a main roster run but there have been reports suggesting that the company has considered them for the same in recent times.

The former AEW star also reiterated that the win over the current NXT Champions should earn them the right to challenge for the titles. He said that the Hardys would love to have the NXT tag titles on their resume.

Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After SmackDown From Spain Went Off Air

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Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After SmackDown From Spain Went Off Air

Cody Rhodes competed in a dark match after tonight’s episode of SmackDown from Olimpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain went off air.

The Undisputed WWE Champion had been advertised for a Miz TV appearance on tonight’s show. This segment, however, turned out to be a brief one after Miz interrupted Cody’s entrance, stopping him from doing his signature ‘woah.’

Rhodes did not take this interruption lightly and he ended up attacking the A-Lister. After taking out The Miz, Cody then declared that he did not want to talk to anyone not named John Cena.

What Happened After SmackDown

This wasn’t the last time these two saw each other during the night, however. They met once again for a dark match after the main event of the show where Street Profits defeated DIY to become the new Tag Team Champions.

The two stars had some fun at the start of the bout with a spot inspired by Bullfighting that Spain is famous for. In the end, Cody Rhodes picked up the victory using a Cross-Rhodes.

The American Nightmare will get the chance to finally confront John Cena after his Elimination Chamber heel turn this Monday on Raw. The episode of the show coming live from Brussels will have a special start time of 3 pm ET/12 pm PT.

WWE Teases 2 New Arrivals With Mystery Vignettes on SmackDown

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WWE Teases 2 New Arrivals With Mystery Vignettes on SmackDown

WWE aired not one but two mystery vignettes on this week’s episode of SmackDown from Olimpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain, teasing the arrival of a couple of interesting names.

The first of the video packages showed a masked superstar working the ropes with several shots of lightening indicating the fast-paced action he’ll be bringing to the table with him:

This footage is believed to be teasing the debut of Rey Fenix who was finally released from his AEW contract earlier this month.

The belief is that Fenix will be joining his brother Penta upon his debut on AEW and reforming the tag team which has won championships in every company they have competed in including AEW, TNA, MLW and more.

Dark vignette Teases Return of Former Champion

The second vignette is much harder to dissect however as it only features the sound of some footsteps and shows the number 4 with smoke running through the screen before darkness ensues:

While not confirmed, many have speculated that this could be the teaser for the return of former NXT Champion Aleister Black.

The Dutch professional wrestler has been part of the AEW roster since 2021. He joined the company after getting released from the Endeavor-owned promotion as part of the COVID-era budget cuts.

Black has reportedly already finished up with the promotion and he is expected to become a free agent sometime before March, if he hasn’t done so already.

The promos do not give us an idea of when or where these two names will actually make their first in-person appearance but the shows post WrestleMania would be an ideal spot to introduce them on WWE programming.

Jade Cargill Says She Saw Naomi At Parking Lot Attack

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On the March 14, edition of WWE SmackDown, Jade Cargill discussed the attack on her by Naomi in November 2024. When asked how she knew Naomi was the attacker, Cargill recalled seeing Naomi running away after she was pushed onto a car.

“She didn’t just attack me physically, she attacked my integrity, loyalty, and heart.”

Naomi has claimed that she attacked Jade for herself and Bianca Belair, stating that Jade was using them to push herself to the top. Jade rejected the reasoning Naomi came up with to justify the attack.

“Thinking I need to use anyone to get to where I’m going [is ridiculous.] As if I need a handout.”

Cargill added that it’s now time for her to take matters into her own hands after seeing Belair team with Naomi. The segment was interrupted by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. A war of words culminated with a match between Liv and Jade being set for next week.

While Bianca Belair’s WrestleMania direction is clear, a match has yet to be confirmed for Cargill. Currently, signs point to Cargill and Naomi battling in Las Vegas, if WWE can hold off having the match before then. Whatever is planned, Jade is ready to take revenge on those who have wronged her now that she’s going solo as part of WWE’s roster.

Naomi References AEW In Scathing Attack on Jade Cargill

TNA World Champion Joe Hendry Reveals Role In Video Game

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Joe Hendry has taken the wrestling world by storm, and now the TNA World Champion is entering the video game world. On social media, Hendry confirmed that he will be part of a video game soon and promised details in the near future.

Hendry didn’t specify what game fans will see him in though many believe he will be a part of WWE 2K25. With the partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling going strong, fans believe that it’s just a matter of time before Hendry becomes an official character. Hendry or no Hendry, WWE 2K25 will see a TNA factor as Abyss has been confirmed for future DLC.

Hendry has established himself as one of wrestling’s most popular stars in recent years. At the TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view, Hendry will be a part of a huge ten-man steel cage tag-team match. The TNA World Champion will team with Matt Hardy, Elijah, Leon Slater, and Nic Nemeth to face The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, and JDC) and The Colons (Eddie Colón and Orlando Colón) (with Alisha Edwards)

Hendry has already made an impact in WWE with memorable appearances in NXT and the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match. With the Scottish star set to arrive in the video game world, fans will soon to get much more from the reigning TNA World Champion.

Joe Hendry Hints at Potential TNA DLC Pack for WWE 2K25

Update on Killswitch AEW Return Plans

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Update on Killswitch AEW Return Plans

AEW star Killswitch (Luchasaurus) has been away from AEW shows after dealing with serious health issues in the Fall last year. Now, an update has emerged on his return.

Fightful Select has shared an update on Killswitch’s return plans. It stated that Killswitch was backstage at Sunday’s AEW Revolution pay-per-view. There have been talks backstage regarding how he will be used on the show. There was also rumors of an “alternate ending” to AEW Revolution which never materialized.

The aforementioned plans couldn’t be confirmed but the outlet said that their source noted that the 40-year-old star might have been planned to be involved in that. Fightful also asked AEW about Killswitch getting involved in this alternate ending to AEW Revolution but “things went very quiet”.

Jon Moxley and Cope battled for the AEW World title in the headliner of AEW Revolution. The match turned into a three-way by the end as Christian Cage cashed in his guaranteed AEW World Title opportunity. Despite the odds stacked against him, Moxley managed to retain his title by choking Christian out.

Last year, Killswitch was hospitalised with double pneumonia and said to just be days away from permanent lung damage. Despite the severity of the health issue, a recent backstage update stated that Killswitch was “close” to a return. His last match in AEW took place during the Casino Gauntlet match at All In London 2024 in August. We will now have to wait and see what the future holds for him.

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