Sheamus is not yet a free agent despite confirming his WWE departure. On July 5, Fightful Select reported that Sheamus was set to leave WWE after turning down a new, restructured deal to remain with the company. Sheamus has since confirmed his departure across social media, although details regarding when he would become a free…
Hiroshi Tanahashi is well aware that he is a one-of-a-kind professional wrestler. Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome on January 4 earlier this year saw Hiroshi Tanahashi bring his legendary in-ring career to an end, falling to fellow former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and long-time rival Kazuchika Okada in a fitting farewell for New Japan…
Big Bill’s WWE return has been in the works since May. The July 13 edition of Monday Night RAW earlier this week saw WWE air a teaser that appeared to be almost certainly for the returning Big Cass, who most recently competed in All Elite Wrestling as Big Bill before his contract recently expired. According…
Sami Callihan is working for AEW after leaving TNA Wrestling. On June 17, shortly after the confirmation of Tommy Dreamer’s departure and amid a wave of talent releases, Sami Callihan was reported to have been released by TNA Wrestling. The former Director of Live Events later confirmed the news on X. According to Cassidy Haynes…
El Hijo del Vikingo will be out of action for nine months after suffering an ACL injury. The June 30 edition of WWE NXT was originally set to feature El Hijo del Vikingo defending the AAA Latin American Championship against EK Prosper. However, Vikingo was later pulled from the match, with reports subsequently revealing that…
MJF could be set to take some time away from AEW television. Last week’s AEW Dynamite: Beach Break saw Kenny Omega defeat MJF in the main event to capture the AEW World Championship. Many fans had initially expected the bout to take place at AEW Redemption later this month, and reports now suggest that was…
Jim Johnston thinks WWE and AEW need to improve their entrance themes. For more than three decades, Jim Johnston composed and recorded entrance themes for WWE and was responsible for creating the iconic music of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Randy Orton, The Undertaker, and countless other WWE Superstars. Speaking to The False Face…
Kevin Knight is set for a major push in All Elite Wrestling. Despite currently holding the AEW TNT Championship, Kevin Knight has made no secret of his ambition to win the AEW World Championship. With his stock continuing to rise, it appears he may get that opportunity sooner rather than later. Fightful Select are now…
Penta believes the pathway to WWE for Mexican talent is better than ever. On April 19, 2025, during the WrestleMania 41 Countdown Show in Las Vegas, WWE announced its acquisition of Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA as part of a joint venture with Fillip, with the deal officially closing on August 1. Speaking to The…
Gabe Kidd’s recent NJPW title win has been planned for a number of months. Following his attack at NJPW’s Dominion in Osaka-jō Hall on behalf of the Death Riders, Gabe Kidd defeated Shota Umino to capture the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship on July 6 during Road to G1 Climax 36 at Korakuen Hall. However, the…