On the final WWE SmackDown before SummerSlam 2025, John Cena opened the show in Newark, NJ, with a dramatic promo alongside Cody Rhodes. In front of a mixed but passionate crowd, Cena dropped his controversial heel persona, admitting that he\'d lost himself trying to \"make shocking TV\" over the past months alongside The Rock and […]
A concerning injury report has emerged just hours before SummerSlam, with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER reportedly dealing with a health issue that could impact his immediate future in WWE. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer\'s Daily Update, the reigning champion is nursing a significant concern heading into tonight\'s premium live event. Meltzer reported […]
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) has captured his first championship in Mexico, defeating Averno on August 1, 2025, at CMLL Viernes Espectacular in Arena Mexico to become the new CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion. Immediate Challenge and Title Defense Date Following his victory, MJF was immediately challenged by Zandokan Jr. for his first title defense. The […]
WWE Chief Creative Officer Triple H provided comments on the Vince McMahon sexual assault allegations, taking a dismissive stance while emphasizing the company\'s forward momentum despite the controversy. \"Sure. And and all we can do is move forward for us as a company creative um you know all we can do is move forward and […]
WWE Chief Creative Officer Triple H sparked controversy during a UK interview by praising Donald Trump as \"one of the most intuitive people\" he\'s ever encountered, defending the former and current president\'s decision-making abilities. \"I think there is as you move through life you continue to learn and um you know I think that over […]
WWE Chief Creative Officer Triple H stopped short of confirming WrestleMania\'s arrival in London but indicated the company is actively exploring the possibility following recent meetings with Mayor Sadiq Khan. \"I cannot confirm. But like you know we\'re wide open for business and as we said with the mayor when we were there Nick Khan […]
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has made a bold declaration about today\'s wrestling landscape, naming CM Punk as the best pro wrestler in the world during a recent interview with Complex Sports over SummerSlam weekend. \"There\'s a lot of really good wrestlers. I\'m a forever Rey Mysterio fan, you know, like I always—I love […]
Country music star Jelly Roll is putting an end to the \"wrestling is fake\" debate after experiencing the brutal reality of professional wrestling training firsthand. Speaking on ESPN\'s Get Up alongside his SummerSlam tag team partner Randy Orton, the slimmed-down singer offered a defense of the sport\'s legitimacy, backed by personal experience that left him […]
WWE\'s Alexa Bliss recently spoke with Steve Fall of Ten Count Media for an intimate conversation that revealed a more personal side of the wrestling superstar. From childhood memories to unconventional pets, Bliss shared stories that showcase her unique personality beyond her in-ring persona. Childhood Nostalgia and Pop Culture Icons When asked about her favorite […]
WWE continues to monitor Ethan Page and Ricky Starks as potential candidates for main roster call-ups, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Both wrestlers have established themselves as key players in their respective divisions, with Page making a significant impact since joining WWE and Starks building momentum following his AEW departure. The ongoing evaluation suggests […]
Nikki Bella sustained an injury during WWE Raw when an implant moved due to an elbow drop. She seeks treatment and remains positive.
WWE officials remain split on whether to pursue Alberto El Patron for a potential return to the main roster, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. While some within the company are impressed by his recent work in AAA, concerns about negative public perception continue to create hesitation. Sources indicate that \"there are those in WWE […]
WWE superstars Becky Lynch and Mick Foley are making their mark in children’s television today, voicing characters in a new episode of Nickelodeon’s animated series “Wylde Pak.” The episode, titled “Meats of Strength,” showcases an unexpected collaboration between wrestling entertainment and family programming. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bryan Arnett (@barneycartoon) […]
WWE SmackDown returns to Newark, New Jersey tonight live from the Prudential Center. This episode serves as the final destination in the build towards \'The Biggest Party of the Summer\', SummerSlam 2025, with most of the major storylines getting their final push before this weekend\'s premium live event. John Cena and Cody Rhodes will face […]
All Elite Wrestling has officially announced the first championship matches for AEW Forbidden Door 2025, with the event scheduled to take place in London on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The pay-per-view will broadcast live at 6PM BST, 1PM ET, and 10AM PT. Okada vs Swerve The main event will feature AEW Unified Champion Kazuchika Okada […]
Zilla Fatu posted a now-deleted tweet directed at Rikishi on July 31st, 2025, expressing frustration about being criticized publicly. In the tweet, Zilla wrote: \"FOR YOU TO TALK DOWN ON ME AND CHASE FOR CLOUT IS OUTTA POCKET… YOU GOT MY NUMBER SO WHY YOU AINT TEXT ME OR CALL ME PERSONALLY AND PUT ME […]
In one of the most unexpected crossovers between professional wrestling and politics, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H delivered his signature water spray entrance at the White House for President Trump\'s executive order signing on Thursday. The White House\'s official social media account shared a video of The Game performing his iconic pose at the […]
Country music superstar Jelly Roll\'s upcoming WWE debut at SummerSlam 2025 won\'t be a one-off appearance, according to WrestleVotes. The Grammy-nominated artist has been dedicating serious time to training at WWE\'s Performance Center, with the company reportedly hopeful for his return in early 2026. Intensive Training Commitment Jelly Roll has been practically \"living\" at WWE\'s […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an official memorandum declaring August 1, 2025, as \"Hulk Hogan Day\" in Florida and ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of wrestling legend Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, who passed away on July 24, 2025. The memorandum, dated July 31, 2025, directs that flags […]
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul \"Triple H\" Levesque visits the White House today as part of President Trump\'s signing of an executive order to expand the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Triple H joined several prominent professional athletes for the historic policy announcement. The executive order will reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in […]
