Blake Monroe is set to debut on WWE SmackDown during this week's UK taping, with Fightful Select reporting she is planned to attack Giulia following Giulia's match with Kiana James. Monroe, whose real name is Mariah May Mead, signed with WWE in June 2025 and has been one of the most anticipated debuts on the […]
The Rock has shared his thoughts on his favorite finisher in professional wrestling, highlighting a signature maneuver of a top star. While speaking to Complex in a new interview, the Hollywood star pointed directly to Seth Rollins’ curb stomp as his favorite move to witness and receive. The move remains a staple of Rollins' arsenal […]
Tatyanna Dumas, the partner of former NXT General Manager Ava, has debuted in Ring of Honor under the new ring name Amira Soul, competing against Sofia Sivan at recent ROH television tapings. Dumas departed WWE earlier this year and has quickly found a new home under Tony Khan's wrestling umbrella. The name change marks a […]
Mick Foley will not be part of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door this Sunday, June 28, but his absence comes down to scheduling rather than anything else. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer explained the situation. "Mick Foley is not going to be at the pay-per-view this coming weekend, but apparently his […]
Road Dogg is expected to attend TNA Slammiversary this Sunday, with sources telling PWInsider that there is talk of him coming in — though TNA has been trying to keep his involvement quiet. Dogg was initially pitched as a potential producer role, but following Tommy Dreamer's departure from the creative team, some within the company […]
A former WWE multi-time singles champion will make their TNA debut at Slammiversary on June 28 at Agganis Arena in Boston, according to PWInsider. No name has been revealed. PWInsider's Mike Johnson noted the "multi-time singles champion" description is deliberately vague and could apply to a wide range of talent — acknowledging it "could mean […]
Joe Hendry has been spotted in London ahead of tonight's WWE Raw at the O2 Arena, his first known appearance in the UK after a weeks-long absence from WWE television, according to Fightful Select and PWInsider. No details on how Hendry will be used tonight have been reported. Tonight's Raw serves as the go-home show […]
MJF and Kevin Nash have been trading mutual praise across their respective podcasts, with MJF crediting Nash and the late Scott Hall for making professional wrestling financially "healthier" and Nash admitting MJF's 2022 worked shoot promo on Tony Khan fooled even him. MJF spoke on Shut Up and Wrestle, saying every wrestler owes a debt […]
Jim Cornette has unloaded on Roman Reigns over the WWE star's appearance at the recent UFC event held at the White House. Reigns was spotted on June 14 alongside Paul "Triple H" Levesque at UFC Freedom 250, which took place on the South Lawn of the White House, and he later shared a post about […]
Missy Hyatt has publicly defended Tommy Dreamer following allegations that surfaced over the weekend, sharing a detailed list of positive experiences she witnessed from Dreamer during his time working in ECW, WWE, and TNA. Hyatt posted the comments on social media. "I seen some disparaging comments about Tommy Dreamer online. My interactions with Dreamer have […]
The AEW Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament has undergone multiple rounds of reshuffling in 2026, with both original finalists replaced due to separate absences, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. The original plan was for Toni Storm to win the tournament and challenge Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In […]
Tommy Dreamer is facing online backlash after a wrestling student went public with an allegation about a backstage interaction with the ECW veteran. Perch, a professional wrestling student and referee, shared the story in a multi-part post on X, recalling an exchange he says took place during his time around TNA. According to Perch, Dreamer […]
PAC has challenged Shota Umino for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 28 in San Jose, with Umino accepting the challenge following a win over Zane Jay and Jake Lee alongside Ryusuke Taguchi at Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVIII on Saturday. After PAC's challenge video aired, Umino […]
Roman Reigns' run as World Heavyweight Champion is not expected to end any time soon, with sources telling TRNBCKL that WWE is happy with how The Bloodline storyline has developed since WrestleMania 42. The Bloodline originally formed in July 2021 when Reigns united with The Usos under Paul Heyman's management, building one of the most […]
AEW is internally discussing a return for Matt Sydal following his two-year absence from the promotion, according to Mike Johnson of PWInsider. Sydal underwent right foot surgery in 2024 to correct an injury stemming from a motorcycle accident 12 years earlier. The procedure involved breaking and re-fusing several bones and inserting hardware to reset his […]
Eddie Kingston has addressed his extended absence from AEW television, saying he gets in his own head during periods of inactivity but finds renewed purpose when he competes and connects with fans. Kingston has not appeared on AEW TV since the February 7 episode of Collision, where he took part in an eight-man parking lot […]
Nic Nemeth admits TNA's backstage atmosphere has been "weird" lately amid the Tommy Dreamer and Sami Callihan exits, ahead of his Slammiversary title shot.
Mike Santana's TNA contract reportedly expires in July, and WWE sources believe he'll sign with the promotion once he becomes a free agent.
Rhea Ripley's knee injury is prompting significant backstage shuffling across WWE's women's division, with plans for multiple SmackDown roster members being adjusted in the event she misses an extended period, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. WWE acknowledged the injury on the June 12 SmackDown, with commentary noting Ripley had hurt her knee around […]
CM Punk appears to be in exceptional physical shape ahead of his expected WWE return, surfacing in an Instagram promotional video for UFC Rivals that shows the former champion looking noticeably more muscular than in recent public appearances. The promo, which appears to have been filmed in recent weeks based on Punk's current look, features […]
