‘The Phenomenal One’ was taken by surprise in Perth, Australia. At WWE Crown Jewel: Perth on October 11, AJ Styles faced John Cena for the final time as part of Cena’s ongoing retirement tour. Ahead of the bout, Styles received a surprise from his opponent, as Alicia Taylor introduced him with the following: “The definition…
MVP sets the record straight. Back in August, Fightful Select reported that it was well known backstage in AEW that MVP harbours a dislike for ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey, with several talents claiming that he made it clear he didn’t want The Hurt Syndicate to drop the AEW World Tag Team Championship to JetSpeed. During the…
‘The Samoan Werewolf’ may not be out of action for as long as initially feared. On October 16, BodySlam reported that Jacob Fatu is dealing with a non-wrestling-related injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period of time, potentially well into 2026. With Jacob Fatu having been written off television during…
Artificial intelligence could play a major role in WWE’s storytelling moving forward. With Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque taking on an increasingly active role as a member of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, WWE’s Head of Creative has naturally missed some shows recently, prompting concern among some that these shifting priorities could negatively…
Jericho’s WWE return looks to be on the horizon. Speculation has been growing in recent months that Chris Jericho could be set for a WWE return once his AEW contract expires. Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio yesterday that several people within WWE believe the move is happening, and now a major update has…
The recent AEW returnee could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Earlier today, Dave Meltzer revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE had sent a legal letter to AEW concerning Andrade’s non-compete clause, shedding light on his onscreen absence since returning to the promotion on 1 October. Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite…
‘The Phenomenal One’ plans to bring his career to a close next year. On 26 September, AJ Styles spoke to Tokyo Sports ahead of WWE’s return to Japan. During the interview, Styles revealed that he plans to retire from in-ring competition in 2026, with WrestleMania being a potential venue for his farewell match. Speaking on…
WWE’s global expansion under TKO continues. On September 12, WWE held a press conference in Las Vegas featuring Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, Nick Khan, and Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, alongside a host of past and present WWE Superstars. During the event, it was announced that WrestleMania 43 will take place…
NXT Homecoming was Alexa Bliss’ TakeOver. At NXT Homecoming on 16 September, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair successfully defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame. Bliss began her wrestling career in NXT in 2013, though during her three-year stint, she never had the opportunity to compete at an NXT…
Alexa Bliss is enjoying every moment of her alliance with Charlotte Flair. In June of this year, Alexa Bliss began approaching Charlotte Flair on-screen about the possibility of forming a tag team. The duo has since become known as ‘Allies of Convenience’ and currently hold the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Speaking to In The…