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Tiffany Stratton Reportedly Full-Time On WWE SmackDown, Done With NXT

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SmackDown have secured their latest signing. Following her impressive Royal Rumble showing, this past Friday’s episode of SmackDown saw Tiffany Stratton reveal that she’d officially signed with the blue brand. We now have confirmation that this will be a full-time brand switch, as PWInsider are reporting that Stratton is officially done with NXT. “Tiffany Stratton […]

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Bushiroad Cancel Rossy Ogawa’s STARDOM Contract, Talent Departures Reportedly Expected

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A major departure in STARDOM, and potentially more on the way. Bushiroad and STARDOM have announced that, effective immediately (February 4th, 2024), they have cancelled the contract of founder Rossy Ogawa. The announcement, seen below, states that Ogawa “poached many STARDOM wrestlers and staff,” although the extent to which this is the case has yet

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Reported WWE Talent Reactions To WWE / Vince McMahon Lawsuit

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WWE talent react to Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon. On January 26th, Vince McMahon resigned as the Executive Chairman of the TKO Group following a lawsuit from former WWE employee Janel Grant the day prior alleging sex trafficking and sexual assault in graphic detail. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter today shared a

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Federal Prosecutors Investigating Vince McMahon Sex Trafficking Allegations

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The women who accused McMahon of sexual misconduct are being interviewed by authorities. In the summer of 2022, it was revealed that then-long-time WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon was under investigation for using company money to cover up allegations of sexual misconduct from former employees, prompting McMahon to retire. Despite returning to the company

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John Laurinaitis’ Lawyer Claims He Was A Victim Of Vince McMahon Following Sex Trafficking Lawsuit

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“The truth will come out,” vows John Laurinaitis’ lawyer. On Thursday, January 25th, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against now ex-TKO Executive Chairman Vince McMahon and former Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis, alleging sex trafficking and sexual assault in graphic detail. Earlier today, VICE News reached out to Edward Brennan, an

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Mercedes Moné Reportedly Expected To Appear For AEW In March

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‘The CEO’ may soon be All Elite. During last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, it was revealed that Tony Khan is set to make a major announcement on the February 7th episode of Dynamite next week, which in turn fueled speculation regarding a number of high-profile free agents, namely the former IWGP Women’s Champion, Mercedes

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Shawn Michaels Addresses Vince McMahon Lawsuit, Encourages Openness

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Shawn Michaels has shared his thoughts on the allegations facing Vince McMahon. One week ago, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against now ex-TKO Executive Chairman Vince McMahon, along with former Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis, alleging sex trafficking and sexual abuse in graphic detail. At today’s NXT Media Call ahead of

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AEW Reportedly Offering Kazuchika Okada More Money Than WWE

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The race to sign ‘The Rainmaker’ is heating up. On January 19th, New Japan Pro Wrestling made the shocking announcement that former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada would be leaving the promotion at the expiration of his contract on January 31st. With the date now February 1st, Okada now finds himself as a free

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AEW Reportedly Delayed Mercedes Moné Announcement Due To Vince McMahon Lawsuit

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Plans for Mercedes Moné in AEW may have been delayed. We’re just one month into 2024, and the battle for the hottest free agents is already heating up, with both Kazuchika Okada and Mercedes Moné seemingly likely to land in a promotion home sooner or later. As of writing, both appear to be more likely

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WWE Sources Reportedly Believe It Could Be “A Long Time Before” We See Brock Lesnar Again After Royal Rumble Plans Scrapped

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The future is uncertain for Brock Lesnar. Following Janel Grant’s lawsuit filing on Thursday against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, multiple reports suggested that Brock Lesnar, who was originally reported as being planned to return at the Royal Rumble, had been pulled from the event, and it appeared that this was indeed the case. Lesnar

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