WWE are still planning on using the ‘Nox Raijin’ trademark after EVIL’s name reveal. Last night’s episode of WWE NXT saw former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL introduce himself as NARAKU, with Fightful Select having previously reported that WWE’s recent ‘Nox Raijin’ trademark was intended for him, although those plans now appear to have changed. Despite…
AEW’s Brody King believes political statements belong in wrestling. The February 4 edition of AEW Dynamite saw loud “F*ck ICE” chants erupt ahead of the main event between Brody King and MJF, with the reaction stemming from King’s vocal criticism of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and his previous support for the “Abolish ICE” movement….
EVIL’s new WWE ring name may have been revealed. Last week’s episode of WWE NXT saw former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL make his WWE debut, although he was notably not named by the commentary team or on the company’s social media accounts. Following his debut, WWE filed to trademark ‘Nox Raijin’, prompting speculation that the…
Charlotte Flair is a big fan of rising WWE Superstar Kiana James. Since joining WWE’s main roster after being called up from WWE NXT in 2015, Charlotte Flair has been one of the company’s most dominant stars, and after seeing countless NXT standouts make the transition to the main roster and attempt to reshape the…
A top WWE Superstar has reportedly taken a 50% pay cut. On Saturday, May 2, eagle-eyed fans spotted that a number of WWE Superstars had been moved to the company’s alumni section, including Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who were later reported to have mutually decided to depart WWE, with it subsequently claimed that the…
AJ Styles has addressed WWE’s latest round of talent cuts. On April 24, WWE released a number of stars from across both the main roster and WWE NXT, including Kairi Sane, The Motor City Machine Guns, and Aleister Black, with previous waves of releases often attributed to budget cuts as the driving force behind such…
AJ Styles was surprised to see Kairi Sane released by WWE. On Friday, April 24, reports emerged that WWE had released a number of stars from across both WWE NXT and the main roster, with perhaps the most surprising name among the lengthy list of departures being Kairi Sane, who as one half of The…
WWE’s use of celebrities isn’t expected to stop anytime soon. WrestleMania 42 saw a number of celebrities involved in the action at Allegiant Stadium. Night One on April 18 saw IShowSpeed land an impressive frog splash through the announce table after teaming with The Vision in a defeat to LA Knight and The Usos, whilst…
Tonga Loa and JC Mateo are no longer with WWE. On April 24, WWE made its latest round of talent releases, but it now appears a second wave of departures may be underway, with eagle-eyed fans noticing several Superstars being moved to the company’s alumni section. Fightful Select and Cory Hays of BodySlam are now…
The New Day have decided to mutually part ways with WWE. On April 24, WWE made its latest round of talent releases, but it now appears a second wave of departures may be underway, with eagle-eyed fans noticing several Superstars being moved to the company’s alumni section. According to Fightful Select and Cory Hays of…