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John Cena Confirms Backlash Appearance to Deliver Historic Announcement

John Cena is heading to WWE Backlash in Tampa, and he is bringing something with him that goes well beyond a ceremonial appearance. Benchmark International Arena, which is hosting the May 9 event, is advertising Cena's appearance on its website under the declaration "John Cena Returns to Tampa at Backlash." Cena then confirmed his attendance […]

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Roman Reigns Pulled From Several WWE Raw Events

Roman Reigns made a public promise to fans at WrestleMania 42 that his part-time reputation was about to change. Now, just weeks later, his name has been removed from every June episode of Monday Night Raw on WWE's official advertising. Reigns had been promoted for eight consecutive Raw appearances following his World Heavyweight Championship victory […]

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New Matches and Segment Set for WWE Raw

Adam Pearce has announced the lineup via Twitter for Monday's WWE Raw on May 5. The card features two contract signings. Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu will put pen to paper on their World Heavyweight Championship match at Backlash on May 9 in Tampa, Florida. Sol Ruca will also officially sign her Raw contract, completing […]

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New Day's Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston Depart WWE

One of WWE's most beloved acts is coming to an end, with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston departing the company. Fightful Select and Bodyslam report that both members of New Day are leaving WWE. Fightful Select was told the split was mutual, with both parties agreeing to part ways. More WWE Releases Tanga Loa and […]

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Sheamus Explains Why Attitude Era Wasn't Actually as Good as People Remember

Sheamus has a clear-eyed view of the Attitude Era, and it does not match the reverence most fans attach to that period of WWE history. Speaking on the Late Run podcast, Sheamus addressed the broader concept of nostalgia before applying it directly to the era that is most frequently cited by fans as wrestling's golden […]

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WWE SmackDown Being Three Hours is Ending Sooner Than Expected

WWE SmackDown is returning to two hours sooner than previously reported, with Dave Meltzer clarifying the timeline after earlier indications pointed to the change happening in July. Meltzer stated in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the shift to a two-hour format will happen in June, with the May 29 episode serving as the final […]

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AJ Styles Fires Back at Fan Who Called His WWE Deal a Bribe

AJ Styles has responded to fans who accused WWE of bribing him to stay away from AEW, and his reply was short, sharp, and entirely unbothered. Following reports that AEW had prepared a serious offer to Styles before his retirement and WWE Hall of Fame induction, some fans on social media took the narrative further. […]

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Stephanie Vaquer’s Injury Nixed Planned WWE Backlash Match

Stephanie Vaquer's shoulder injury cost her more than time on television. It also erased a championship match that WWE had been quietly building toward for Backlash on May 9 in Tampa. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE was internally discussing booking Vaquer against Women's World Champion Liv Morgan at Backlash as […]

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Backstage Update on AJ Lee's Status With WWE

AJ Lee's current WWE run appears to have reached its natural conclusion, at least for the foreseeable future. WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that a WWE source has indicated Lee's creative at the moment is effectively done. There is internal hope that she will return for future programs and matches down the line, with […]

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