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Nick Khan Signs WWE Contract Extension

Nick Khan has signed a new contract to remain WWE President through December 2030, with his base salary increasing to $3 million annually starting in 2027.

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WWE is Expected to Sign Another Former NJPW Star

Hiromu Takahashi's name has begun circulating within WWE circles following the debut of his former Los Ingobernables de Japon stablemate Naraku, formerly known as EVIL, on NXT this week. According to Bodyslam, word going around the WWE Performance Center is that Takahashi is expected to end up in WWE. A separate source added that some […]

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The Rock Shows Up to Met Gala With Insanely Expensive Watch

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his first-ever appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Met Gala on Monday night and did not arrive quietly, sporting what has been identified as the most expensive watch ever worn on the famous steps. According to GQ, Johnson's timepiece was a Jacob and Co. Billionaire III, priced at $3.3 […]

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Top WWE Star Was Not One of The Names Asked to Restructure Deal

Roman Reigns has not been asked to renegotiate his WWE contract, with Dave Meltzer reporting on Wrestling Observer Radio that performers at his level are not among those being targeted in the current round of deal restructurings. The clarification became relevant after Reigns was quietly pulled from all four of his June Raw advertising appearances […]

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TKO is Asking Multiple WWE Talents to Renegotiate Deals

The wave of WWE contract restructurings and releases making headlines in recent weeks may have a specific financial explanation behind it, with Bodyslam reporting that TKO is looking to maximize revenue to help address debts carried over from Endeavor's past. "TKO is asking multiple talent to restructure their contracts as a result of what they […]

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WWE Talent Releases May Not Be Over

WWE's post-WrestleMania roster shake-up may not be finished, with Bryan Alvarez warning on Wrestling Observer Live that several SmackDown names could still be at risk following the wave of departures on Saturday. Alvarez began by confirming what has already been established while also revealing just how fluid the situation has been behind the scenes, noting […]

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‘Pretty Majorly Pushed’ WWE Talent Reportedly Took 50% Pay Cut

A significant picture of WWE's current approach to talent contracts is emerging in the wake of The New Day's departure, with PWInsider's Mike Johnson reporting that a heavily pushed WWE star accepted a 50% pay cut just one day before Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods were moved to the company's alumni section. Johnson revealed the […]

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Xavier Woods Posts Heartfelt WWE Farewell Statement

Xavier Woods took to X to share his farewell to WWE following news of his and Kofi Kingston's mutual parting from the company on May 2, and he closed it in a way that felt like a full-circle moment for a man who spent 16 years building something genuinely his own. Woods opened by reflecting […]

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Kairi Sane May Return for One Final WWE Appearance

Kairi Sane may not be entirely finished with WWE just yet, with a report suggesting there is a real chance she appears at Backlash this Saturday to bring closure to the ongoing IYO SKY and Asuka storyline she was central to before her release. Bryan Alvarez reported to his subscribers on X that the belief […]

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Braun Strowman Shuts Down WWE Return Rumors

Braun Strowman has put an end to questions about a potential return to the WWE ring, at least for the foreseeable future, delivering one of the more colorful responses to fan speculation in recent memory. Strowman addressed the ongoing questions directly on X, making clear that a financial incentive would be required before he laces […]

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