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Newcastle United Echo Cody Rhodes’ Journey After Historic Victory

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Newcastle United Echo Cody Rhodes’ Journey After Historic Victory

Newcastle United have drawn inspiration from WWE Champion Cody Rhodes as they celebrate their first major trophy in 56 years.

Rhodes completed his own journey at WrestleMania 40 by capturing the WWE Championship from Roman Reigns, fulfilling a dream that began when he returned to WWE in 2022. His mission was deeply personal, as he sought to win the title his legendary father, the late “American” Dream” Dusty Rhodes, never held.

Before his WWE comeback, Rhodes played a pivotal role in launching AEW, cementing his status as a major force in professional wrestling. This marked a dramatic turnaround from his departure from WWE in 2016 when his career had stalled. His rise to superstardom was encapsulated by the mantra: “From undesirable to undeniable.”

Joelinton’s Redemption Mirrors Cody Rhodes’ Rise

Newcastle United embraced this same sentiment after their triumph in the League Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Brazilian midfielder Joelinton, once considered an expensive misfit, played a key role in the victory. A shift in position transformed his career, securing his place among club legends.

Acknowledging his remarkable journey, Newcastle’s social media team referenced Cody Rhodes’ famous phrase, celebrating Joelinton’s evolution “from undesirable to undeniable.”

Cody Rhodes Faces John Cena at WrestleMania 41

Meanwhile, Rhodes is set for a major showdown at WrestleMania 41, defending his WWE Championship against John Cena. Following Cena’s shocking betrayal at Elimination Chamber, where he aligned with The Rock, the two will finally cross paths on the March 17 edition of Raw, setting the stage for an explosive confrontation.

IShowSpeed Vows Payback on The Undertaker Over Childhood Heartbreak

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IShowSpeed Vows Payback on The Undertaker Over Childhood Heartbreak

IShowSpeed’s role in the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble didn’t see him win a title match at WrestleMania, but the content creator has now set his sights on The Undertaker. During a recent stream, Speed watched a video from the Six Feet Under podcast where The Undertaker praised Speed’s viral appearance at the February 1 Premium Live Event.

Despite the kind words from the WWE Hall of Famer, IShowSpeed was angry at the Phenom. Speed recalled The Undertaker battling Rey Mysterio in 2008 in a match that left Speed teary-eyed.

“I still haven’t forgiven what Undertaker did back in 2008 against Rey Mysterio. He made me cry! He genuinely made me cry.”

Speed added that if he was to come face-to-face with the Phenom it “ain’t gonna be too cool” for The Undertaker. Despite being made to cry as a child, Speed acknowledged that “The Undertaker is a legend” and gave a “W for The Undertaker, bro.”

Despite fearing for his life in the Men’s Royal Rumble match, fans could see Speed back in the ring next year. IShowSpeed has claimed he’s training for the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match, and has already named some stars he plans to eliminate. While The Undertaker isn’t expected to compete in the match, Speed isn’t backing down from the Superstars of WWE, including the Phenom.

Stone Cold’s WWE World Role Sparks WrestleMania 41 Talk

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Stone Cold’s WWE World Role Sparks WrestleMania 41 Talk

WrestleMania 41 is drawing near and fans are excited to see some of the biggest names in wrestling descend upon Las Vegas. On March 16, fitting 3:16 day, Fanatics confirmed that ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin will be a part of the WWE World fan convention set to take place over WrestleMania week.

The announcement of Austin led to a flurry of comments with fans speculating that the Rattlesnake’s role in Sin City won’t be confined to just the convention. One fan questioned if this means Austin will appear at WrestleMania 41 while a more confident fan was sure that “he’s definitely helping Cody” in his battle against John Cena and The Rock.

Stone Cold at WrestleMania: What Do We Know?

While not confirmed for WWE’s upcoming two-night mega-show, rumors persist of Austin doing something at WrestleMania 41. John Cena alluded to the Rattlesnake in a recent Instagram post, further suggesting that Austin’s potential role will surround the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Speaking to the Unlikely podcast in March 2025, Austin said that he hasn’t spoken to WWE yet, but he will be around in Las Vegas. While questions remain about his status for the PLE, fans shouldn’t be surprised if hell is raised or cans of whoop-ass are opened in Allegiant Stadium.

‘A Sh*t Move’: Steve Austin Regrets Major WrestleMania Moment

The Undertaker Hits Back At Triple H WWE Hall of Fame Backlash

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On April 18, 2025, Triple H will take his place in the WWE Hall of Fame, his second indiction after being celebrated for his role in DX in 2019. The induction of the Game has been met with a backlash by some who have accused WWE’s Chief Content Officer of pushing for his own induction.

On his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker backed his friend and in-ring rival. An inductee of the 2022 class, The Undertaker was adamant that the decision for Triple H’s induction was not his own.

“Regardless of what people think, he is not going to put himself in the Hall of Fame.”

The Undertaker highlighted Triple H’s resume as a reason for him being a “first ballot Hall of Fame guy.” Not only is The Undertaker behind the idea of the induction but believes it is vital for the WWE Hall of Fame.

“There’s just certain people, it’s not a Hall of Fame if they’re not in it. And it has to be done. It has to.”

In his final words, The Undertaker had some choice language for those who still believe Triple H’s induction is a power play by Levesque rather than a rightful celebration.

“All the jagoffs that have nothing to do but to get on social media sites and — you know, what? Screw them.”

Triple H will take his place in the Hall of Fame on April 18, alongside Lex Luger, Michelle McCool, and the Natural Disasters. While some may believe that Paul Levesque has forced WWE’s hand, its hard to argue against the Hall of Fame-worthy career of the 14-time World Champion.

‘You Can Enjoy Both’ – Swerve Strickland Weighs In On WWE-AEW Debate

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Swerve Strickland’s time with WWE pails in comparrison to his role with AEW, and now the former World Champion has stepped foot into the WWE-AEW debate. Speaking with Bootleg Kev, Strickland said that fans don’t have to pick a side and can enjoy both companies.

“You can enjoy both and both are successful. That’s the beauty of it.“

Strickland turned to the world of movies to explain his point, saying that AEW is like the much-acclaimed movie producer A24. As host, Kev used another pop culture analogy, saying WWE is Chicago Fire while AEW is The Wire—a grittier, more character-driven product.

Strickland’s attitude is a positive one as he demonstrates that fans don’t need to pick a side when it comes to wanting to enjoy professional wrestling. As a former WWE Superstar, Strickland will have several friends still with WWE who he wants to see succeed even if his own time with WWE was cut short years ago. In the past, AEW never shied away at taking shots at WWE. These references to their competition have gotten fewer in recent years, likely thanks to WWE’s resurgence in popularity.

Strickland is a top name in AEW and hopes to become a two-time AEW World Champion soon enough. While the wrestler hopes to prove that AEW is indeed ‘Swerve’s House’ he has no issue with those fans ready to spend their hard-earned money with WWE.

Swerve Strickland Defends Travis Scott Over Cody Rhodes Injury, But Reveals His Warning

Chelsea Green Ready For Hair Vs. Hair Match with Nikki Bella

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Chelsea Green Ready For Hair Vs. Hair Match with Nikki Bella

Chelsea Green is ready to put it all on the line in order to get a match with Nikki Bella, including her lucious locks. Speaking at a press conference during the Pennzoil 400, Green shared her ideal WrestleMania 41 scenario.

“The Hair versus Hair match, that one’s a dream… I love Nikki, I grew up watching Nikki. She came back at the Royal Rumble. I think this could be the perfect time for her to really sink her teeth into a feud and have a singles match.”

Should Green get the match, it wouldn’t be the first time women competed at WrestleMania with a title and hair on the line. At WrestleMania 20 in 2004, Molly Holly failed to regain the WWE Women’s Championship from Victoria. As a result, Molly had her head shaved inside Madison Square Garden.

Nikki Bella last competed as part of the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match and has since teased making an in-ring return. Bella last held gold in 2015 when she was the WWE Divas Champion and she and her sister Brie have teased pursuing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.

Green is in her first reign as Women’s U.S. Champion and is the title’s inaugural holder. With Piper Niven and Alba Fyre in her administration, Green plans on holding the gold, and holding onto her hair, for a long time to come.

Chelsea Green Has Talked To WWE Hall of Famer About Potential WrestleMania 41 Match


Liv Morgan Shows Off Welts and Bruises After Latest WWE Match

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Liv Morgan Shows Off Welts and Bruises After Latest WWE Match

Liv Morgan sustained significant bruises and welts on her abdomen during Sunday’s “Road to WrestleMania” live event from ZAG Arena in Hannover, Germany. She tweeted a photo of the injury, with her face covered by her Women’s Tag Team championship. Her emojis make it clear her longtime rival Liv Morgan was behind the wounds.

This isn’t the first time Morgan has endured such physical tolls. During the recent Elimination Chamber match, she suffered notable bruises and welts, particularly after a forceful attack from fellow wrestler Bianca Belair, whose signature braid whip left visible marks on Morgan’s torso. 

Despite these injuries, Morgan continues to demonstrate she’s got a high threshold for pain and is willing to endure whatever it takes to get the W.

Liv Morgan Reveals Painful Aftermath of Elimination Chamber Match

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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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