Logan Paul was already a prominent celebrity before signing with WWE in 2022, and his mainstream appeal has transitioned smoothly into his wrestling career. While many still view Paul as a celebrity-turned-wrestler, WWE\'s Chief Content Officer Triple H believes it\'s time for that perception to change. At the post-Backlash press conference, Triple H was asked […]
WWE Backlash 2025 opened with an epic four-way that saw Jacob Fatu retain the U.S. Championship against LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest. After the match, it was reported that McIntyre was potentially hurt during this title match. On the WWE Backlash post-show press conference, Paul \'Triple H\' Levesque spoke about the match. \"Luckily […]
John Cena retained the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash 2025, defeating Randy Orton in the show\'s main event. Cena finished off his rival with his Attitude Adjustment, but the last real champion had one AA left in him after the show. Cena would\'ve lost the gold to Orton if not for R-Truth, who prevented the […]
At WWE Backlash, U.S. Champion Jacob Fatu retained his title, thanks to the assistance of Solo Sikoa and the debuting Jeff Cobb. After the match, Fatu was visibly confused by Cobb\'s arrival, suggesting that Solo had not informed the U.S. Champion about his plan. Speaking on the post-WWE Backlash press conference, Fatu was asked for […]
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso will put the gold on the line against Logan Paul in a matter of weeks, it has been confirmed. During WWE Backlash 2025, it was confirmed that Paul will challenge for the title at WWE Saturday Night\'s Main Event on May 24. For Paul, this will be his third […]
John Cena\'s dream to ruin wrestling and leave WWE as champion is alive and well after retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash. In the show\'s main event, Cena retained against Randy Orton, renewing one of WWE\'s biggest rivalries. Neither man held back in Orton\'s hometown of St. Louis and multiple referees were taken out […]
AEW\'s Kenny Omega once again proved his gaming credentials by beating WWE\'s Xavier Woods at Capcom Fighting Collection 2. The pair of wrestlers battled for the UpUpDownDown Championship, a creation of Woods, at the PAX video gaming event. Though Omega won, he said that he didn\'t want the title, as all he wanted was to […]
WWE will return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in June 2025 for the annual Night of Champions PLE, it has been confirmed. During the WWE Backlash 2025 event, a video vignette confirmed that the show will take place in Riyadh. The show will take place at the Kingdom Arena, a facility that can host 27,000 fans […]
Michael Cole is a veteran of WWE broadcasting, but even seasoned professionals can have an off night. During the WWE Backlash pre-show, Cole made a notable slip while speaking with Big E and Wade Barrett—accidentally referring to Barrett as \"Stu,\" using his real name on air. Barrett joined Cole on commentary for Backlash, filling in […]
Jacob Fatu is still the WWE U.S. Champion, thanks to the timely debut of Jeff Cobb at WWE Backlash. In the show\'s opening match, Fatu put his gold on the line against LA Knight, Damian Priest, and Drew McIntyre. The match was hard-hitting from the start with nobody holding back. The finish saw Knight appeared […]
A new trailer for upcoming DLC for WWE 2K25 has revealed some exciting additions to the game, which already boasts the largest roster in wrestling game history. The trailer includes NXT Women\'s Champion Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, and the Motor City Machine Guns. The newest wave of WWE 2K25 DLC will drop on May 14, with […]
John Cena was ambushed by a fake Randy Orton during the May 9, edition of WWE SmackDown, but floored this doppelganger with an AAA. As Cena posed with his Undisputed WWE Championship though, the self-proclaimed last real champion in WWE was floored by the real Viper. The fake Orton wasn\'t unmasked during the show, but […]
Damian Priest has spent years building his legacy in WWE, and now that legacy will be permanently honored in his hometown. According to a report from the Bronx Times, Priest is set to be inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame in May 2025. In addition to this honor, a street in the Bronx will […]
The May 9 edition of WWE SmackDown served as an action-packed go-home show ahead of Backlash 2025, but one fan didn\'t stick around to see it through. During the broadcast, a fan threw a beer bottle at Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena—a moment that briefly caught Cena off guard. Despite the unscripted disruption, Cena remained […]
TNA\'s A.J. Francis was part of WWE for years during two runs with the company as Hit Row\'s Top Dolla. Now, Francis has opened up about his WWE experience, claiming he got \'heat\' backstage for trying to share his creative side. On X, fka Twitter, Francis shared that he spent years making tracks in WWE […]
Mercedes Moné is one of wrestling\'s most dominant women but now the CEO has lost one of her championships. At NJPW Resurgence, AZM captured the NJPW Strong Women\'s Championship from Moné in a triple threat match that included Mina Shirakawa. The finish of the match saw the three wrestlers trade pin attempts before Moné was […]
New Japan Pro Wrestling\'s Resurgence event promised to be a huge night for the promotion, and also saw some recently released WWE Superstars in action. During the show, Bea Priestley made her presence felt. The former Blair Davenport defeated Viva Van in her first match since being released earlier this year. Priestley wasn\'t the only […]
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan remains a controversial figure due to the racist comments he made that were made public in 2015. While many have spoken up against the Hulkster. Eric Bischoff has now spoken out in Hogan’s defense. During an appearance on the Keepin’ It 100 podcast, Bischoff was asked to weigh in […]
Scarlett Bordeaux has expressed interest in stepping back into the ring for WWE and even has a certain \'Dirty\' opponent in mind. Speaking with WWE Deutschland, Scarlett explained that while she loves managing her husband Karrion Kross, she\'s \"always open\" to getting back in the ring. \"I train. I’m always ready. I love managing. Managing […]
The first book from AEW \'This Book is All Elite\' will hit shelves this November, giving fans an in-depth look at the promotion. Now, more has been revealed as to what this highly-anticipated tome will hold within its pages. According to Fightful Select, “countless interviews” have been conducted over the past year by author Keith […]
