LA Knight's absence from WWE television is not the result of any serious backstage issue, according to Fightful Select, with people within WWE describing the situation as a "non-story." Knight had appeared to be moving toward a program with Gunther before WrestleMania, but plans shifted when Gunther moved to SmackDown and began targeting Cody Rhodes […]
Chris Jericho reveals the creative inspiration behind his decision to go by just his last name in AEW, comparing the branding shift to iconic self-titled albums
TKO President Mark Shapiro says the UFC passed on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight because the promotion viewed it as "a stunt rather than a meaningful MMA event," and believed the matchup would be bad for the sport given the size of the Netflix audience. Shapiro made the comments Monday at the JP […]
Kim Laurinaitis criticized WWE and A&E for their Road Warriors documentary, claiming she wasn't contacted and disputing how her husband's death was portrayed in
Zoey Stark has teased a new ring name and nickname following her WWE release, rebranding herself as Zoey Serrano and hinting at the nickname "The Purist" in a promotional video documenting her injury comeback and return to training. Stark changed her social media handle to Zoey Serrano and shared the video alongside hashtags for WWE, […]
Blake Monroe may be appearing on WWE SmackDown as soon as this week, with the former AEW Women's World Champion currently listed on the brand's travel schedule, according to Fightful Select. WWE has officially announced Monroe's main roster move to SmackDown, though she has yet to appear on the blue brand since the announcement. WWE […]
Stephanie Vaquer is now expected to return to WWE around Clash in Italy weekend, according to PWInsider, with her appearance at Monday's Raw not currently expected. There had been talk internally of Vaquer potentially appearing at tonight's Raw, but as of the latest update, she is not reported to be in town for the taping. […]
Randy Orton's absence from WWE television since WrestleMania 42 is the result of a back injury, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. "Back injury. That’s why he’s been gone since WrestleMania. That’s probably why he didn’t win the title. "It’s significant. He’s had it for years, it almost ended his career. (He) came […]
Gunther secured the #1 contender position on Friday's WWE SmackDown, setting up a future championship opportunity for the Austrian superstar.
Tony Khan declined to comment on The New Day's AEW status due to their WWE contractual obligations, though he praised Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods as great wrestlers.
Rhea Ripley has been added to WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, teaming with Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair against Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin on May 23. The match was set up on this week's SmackDown when Cargill's group attacked Flair and Bliss following a tag team match. WWE confirmed Ripley as the third member […]
Ronda Rousey says she is fully aware of the impact she has had on women in combat sports and takes pride in what has followed, even as the broader culture has begun to forget how different things used to be. Speaking to Sports Illustrated's The Takedown ahead of her MMA return Saturday against Gina Carano […]
WWE is still working out details for The John Cena Classic following its announcement at Backlash: Tampa. The concept may introduce new championships and fan vo
Jeff Cobb was backstage at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku earlier this month, suggesting he maintains a strong relationship with the promotion following his WWE release, according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Cobb was released in WWE's post-WrestleMania 42 roster cuts after a year-long run in which he debuted as "JC Mateo" and was […]
WWE's decision to expand its house show schedule this summer is driven by a desire to give its growing crop of younger talent more in-ring experience away from the cameras, according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. WWE announced 10 main roster house shows across the United States for July and August, running […]
CM Punk has been removed from WWE's advertising for the European Summer Tour and several additional Raw dates in June, according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Meltzer noted the company's explanation was straightforward. "CM Punk has been removed from the advertising from the European tour and several other Raw dates in June. […]
Buddy Matthews has made his first appearance in a wrestling ring since suffering a serious ankle injury in February 2025. Matthews returned at World Series Wrestling in Australia, interrupting Donovan Dijak following a four-way WSW Championship match that also featured Moose, Matt Hayter, and Matt Riddle. He entered wearing a black hoodie and carrying a […]
Ronda Rousey says professional wrestling was a key step in her return to MMA, crediting the experience with teaching her how to promote herself. Speaking with Whistle ahead of her MMA return on Netflix, Rousey traced a through line from judo to MMA to acting to pro wrestling. "I feel like MMA was a good […]
The Miz says he has taken on a genuine leadership role in the WWE locker room, and credits his own difficult early experience in the company as the reason why. Speaking on the Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect podcast, Miz addressed WWE: Unreal and his philosophy toward newer talent. "A lot of old timers hate […]
Giulia turned heads on social media after posting a photo from a training session alongside recently released WWE Superstar Nikki Cross, with fans commenting that she looked unrecognizable without her signature makeup. The 32-year-old has become known for her striking ring appearance since joining WWE, a look she carried over from her time in World […]
