After running three live events against AEW\'s All In weekend in July, WWE is reportedly set to continue its aggressive counter-programming strategy this fall. A new report from POST Wrestling has revealed that WWE will run a premium live event on Saturday, September 20, the same day as AEW\'s All Out pay-per-view. The report, which […]
TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro has declared the pay-per-view model \"outdated\" and a \"thing of the past.\" His comments come on the heels of a new seven-year media rights agreement that will see the UFC move all of its premium events to the Paramount+ streaming service. In a new interview with CNBC, Shapiro explained […]
AEW President Tony Khan has revealed some of his favorite professional wrestlers of all time, sharing his picks for the best technical wrestlers and naming the top stars who are not currently signed to his company. Speaking with Robbie Fox on the My Mom\'s Basement podcast, Khan was asked about his favorite technical wrestlers. He […]
John Cena has revealed the list of superstars he considers to be his \"wrestling soulmates,\" naming the opponents with whom he had the best chemistry throughout his iconic, 20-plus year career. While speaking at the Boston Fan Expo, in a Q&A transcribed by The Boston Herald, Cena was asked to name his wrestling soulmates. He […]
A new report has provided an update on the status of former TNT Champion Jack Perry, suggesting that he \"could be on the way back\" to All Elite Wrestling after a nine-month absence from television. During a Fightful Select Answers Q&A session, Sean Ross Sapp was asked about Jack Perry\'s status. Sapp noted that while […]
Former World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER has opened up about the difference between working under Vince McMahon versus the current creative leadership of Paul \"Triple H\" Levesque, calling the old way a \"losing game.\" During an appearance on The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast, \"The Ring General\" explained his frustration with the previous creative regime, where […]
Following their brutal Street Fight in the main event of SummerSlam last weekend, John Cena has commented on the private conversation he had in the ring with the new Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. While Cena is keeping the details to himself, fan speculation is running rampant. In a new interview with Adam\'s Apple, the […]
WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley has reflected on his legendary career full of broken tables, recalling a specific moment involving Kane that he considers to be one of his most embarrassing. In a new video posted to his YouTube channel, D-Von discussed some of his most iconic table bumps. He singled out a moment […]
With John Cena\'s retirement tour in its final months, another top WWE superstar has thrown his name into the hat for one of the legend\'s final matches. Drew McIntyre has stated he would like to face Cena at the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel premium live event in Perth, Australia. Speaking on SEN Sporting Capital, McIntyre […]
A new report has provided a discouraging update on the long-planned NXT Europe brand, suggesting that the project may have been quietly shelved by WWE. According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, internal talk about the proposed brand has completely ceased. In the newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported on the current status of the project, which […]
A new report has provided an updated pay-per-view buyrate for the AEW All In: Texas event from July 12, and the number is even higher than first estimated. In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that the show is now estimated to have done between 180,000 to 185,000 buys. This […]
Former World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER recently shared a story from a meet and greet that perfectly illustrates his no-nonsense persona. While most wrestlers would be thrilled by a fan\'s dedication, \"The Ring General\" offered some brutally honest advice to a fan who had traveled a long way to see him. Appearing on The Undertaker’s podcast, […]
Legendary announcer and WWE Hall of Famer “Good Ol’ JR” Jim Ross is set to make his return to the AEW broadcast booth in just a few weeks. On his latest podcast, Ross revealed that he will be traveling to London, England, to call a portion of the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view. […]
Despite recent speculation fueled by the superstar himself, there are reportedly “no plans” for the new Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, to turn heel in the foreseeable future. A new report indicates that WWE is fully committed to Rhodes as its top babyface and that his recent teases of a character shift were a deliberate […]
Former WWE Champion Dave Bautista is set to star in two massive upcoming action films for Amazon MGM Studios. According to a new report from Deadline, Bautista is closing in on deals to join the casts of the \"Highlander\" reboot and the sequel to \"Road House.\" In the highly-anticipated \"Highlander\" revival, Bautista will star opposite […]
The schedule for Roman Reigns\' return tour is filling up, as he has now been confirmed for two more episodes of Monday Night Raw and the upcoming Clash in Paris premium live event. It was previously announced that Reigns would be at the August 18th episode of Raw in Philadelphia. He has now also been […]
Former WWE and AEW star Jake Hager has officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling. The former World Heavyweight Champion revealed in a new interview that he has already moved on to a new chapter in his life as a full-time entrepreneur. Appearing on the Rule Breakers with Sayara podcast, Hager confirmed that he is […]
WWE superstar Sami Zayn has offered his perspective on modern professional wrestling, explaining in a new interview the key difference between having a \"great match\" and a \"memorable match.\" Guest appearing on the newest episode of HUGE POP!, Zayn discussed the current wrestling landscape. He argued that while many wrestlers today can have great matches, […]
CM Punk is set to be a major part of WWE\'s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom later this month. It was announced today that the former World Heavyweight Champion will be appearing at all five of the scheduled house shows. The five-date tour will take place from August 23rd to August 28th, with stops […]
The AEW tag team The Gates of Agony (Kaun and Toa Liona) have officially signed new contracts to remain with All Elite Wrestling. The powerful duo are now locked into new long-term, multi-year deals with the promotion. According to a report from Fightful Select, the new deals have been confirmed. Kaun and Toa Liona alluded […]
