Kota Ibushi says an in-ring return is unlikely following a broken femur suffered in 2025, and has announced plans to channel his energy into saving a historic Tokyo wrestling venue from closing. Ibushi posted a video on Instagram during his recovery, addressing fans and outlining his new mission on his 44th birthday. "Thank you all […]
WWE has announced four new Performance Center signees, headlined by Marie Malenko, daughter of AEW producer Dean Malenko, who joins under the ring name Lacey Simon. Malenko attended a WWE tryout earlier this year and has already gained international experience, having competed in Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH prior to signing. Mason Rook's signing was […]
Baron Corbin appears to be on the verge of a WWE return, with industry sources telling Fightful Select that he is either already signed or will be imminently. Fightful Select has learned that Corbin has finished up his obligations with companies he had been working with regularly, including MLW, where he had been teaming with […]
Michael Tarver will compete in his final professional wrestling match on Saturday, May 23 against Kno at an Extreme Fight World event, bringing a career to a close that began in 2005 and included a nationally televised WWE run. Tarver is best known for his role as a member of the Nexus in 2010 — […]
Mick Foley is heading to AEW, with Tony Khan announcing that Foley and Renee Paquette will co-host the Double Or Nothing Buy In show this Sunday. Khan made the announcement on social media. "Before AEW Double Or Nothing, watch The Buy In FREE before the PPV this Sunday! Your new co-hosts are Renee Paquette and […]
MJF offered a backhanded tribute to Bret Hart during his appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, calling him one of the greatest wrestlers of all time while stating the Hall of Famer may be "punch drunk" from his career-ending concussion suffered at the hands of Goldberg. "I don't have a beef with Bret Hart. I […]
Enzo Amore was recently at the WWE Performance Center, including the day before this week's NXT broadcast on the CW Network, according to False Finish. Amore was suspended and then released by WWE in January 2018 following sexual assault allegations. No charges were filed in the case. A representative for the Phoenix Police Department stated […]
John Cena has shared the first trailer for his upcoming Netflix film Little Brother, which also stars Eric Andre and premieres June 26. Cena posted the trailer on social media alongside a message about the project. "Families come in all shapes, sizes, and even varying levels of 'relation.' I couldn't be prouder to be part […]
MJF says Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed would be "incredible additions" to the AEW roster and made clear he wants to see them in the promotion as soon as they are legally able to appear. Speaking to Ariel Helwani ahead of AEW Double Or Nothing, MJF was asked directly about the possibility of New Day […]
At least two names connected to WWE in recent years were backstage at this week's Ring of Honor tapings in Florida, according to Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp. Carlito was reportedly visiting because his cousins, Epico and Primo, were competing during the tapings. Despite a lengthy wrestling career spanning multiple promotions, Carlito has never wrestled […]
WWE has upgraded Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca to a Women's Intercontinental Championship match at Saturday Night's Main Event on May 23, reversing the non-title stipulation announced on Monday's Raw. WWE posted on Instagram confirming the change, writing that Lynch will put the Women's Intercontinental Championship on the line against Ruca. The promotional poster also […]
Chelsea Green says attending the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest and advocating for human rights are not mutually exclusive, pushing back at fans who criticized her inclusion in the event. WWE announced this week that Green is among several wrestlers set to appear at meet and greets during the fan fest in Washington, D.C. on […]
Triple H and Nick Khan told WWE talent during a town hall meeting that house shows are returning this summer not only to give younger wrestlers more ring time, but also to serve as a testing ground for new ideas in front of live crowds, according to PWInsider. The meeting provided internal context for the […]
MJF has weighed in on CM Punk's current WWE run during his appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, telling fans that Punk's professional wrestling ability has never been in dispute, but his read on Punk as a person has not changed. Punk and MJF had a multi-month feud in AEW before Punk was released from […]
MJF says Tony Khan has evolved into one of the best minds in professional wrestling and an incredible leader, offering praise for the AEW founder ahead of Double Or Nothing this Sunday. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show to promote AEW Double Or Nothing 2026, MJF opened by addressing Khan's November 2025 interview with Helwani, […]
Paige fired back at an online troll who predicted she would rarely defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships following her WrestleMania 42 return, responding with a simple "Now what?" after retaining the titles on Monday's Raw. The troll had claimed Paige was only brought back for clout and would seldom put the championships on […]
Chelsea Green has shared the first look at her role in season two of the INSP TV series Blue Ridge, set to premiere July 19. Green posted images on social media showing her as character Shelby Hughes alongside a message to the cast and crew. "Set your alarms — Blue Ridge season 2 premieres July […]
Brock Lesnar is officially unretired after attacking Oba Femi on Raw. The rematch is set for Clash in Italy on May 31 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin.
Two matches have been added to Saturday Night's Main Event, with Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca and a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match both confirmed for the May 23 card. On Monday's Raw, Lynch interrupted a Sol Ruca interview and pointed out that Ruca has not picked up a win since arriving on the […]
Chris Jericho addressed speculation about his free agency before returning to AEW in April, stopping short of directly denying talks with WWE while making clear that his focus is on those who want to be entertained. Speaking with David Shoemaker on Ringer Wrestling, Jericho was asked about reports of potential talks with WWE during his […]
