‘The Heartbreak Kid’ played a major role in bringing Je’Von Evans to WWE. Je’Von Evans joined WWE in late 2023 following a tryout that also included Brogan Finlay (Uriah Connors) and Lucky Ali (Saquon Shugars). Since debuting in NXT, Evans has quickly established himself as one of the brand’s fastest-rising stars, though he has since…
The film was a passion project of The Rock’s. On October 3, A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ premiered in cinemas, starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr and Emily Blunt as his partner, Dawn Staples. According to Deadline, Johnson took a substantial pay cut for the project, with reports suggesting he even shared…
WWE’s ticket pricing strategy has been put on blast. Beyond his success as an actor and comedian, Paul Walter Hauser has also carved out a notable presence in professional wrestling. After making his in-ring debut for Pro Wrestling REVOLVER in 2023, Hauser has gone on to serve as an executive producer for Major League Wrestling…
WWE could be doing more with ‘The Samoan Werewolf’ according to Rikishi. Since joining WWE in 2024, Jacob Fatu has captured both the WWE Tag Team and United States Championships, though many believe the 33-year-old’s in-ring performances deserve even greater opportunities. One of those believers is WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, who gave his honest…
Alexander is set to become a free agent imminently. On September 27, Fightful Select reported that Cedric Alexander is now under contract with TNA Wrestling, with the former WWE Superstar having appeared on their programming for months with no confirmation of his contract status. Following up on their previous report, Fightful Select have now revealed…
A Lucha Bros reunion is still high on Penta’s list of priorities. Since joining WWE in 2025, Penta and Rey Fenix have mostly competed in singles action on RAW and SmackDown, though fans have long been anticipating the reunion of The Lucha Bros. Appearing on the latent episode of the Battleground Podcast, Penta was once…
WWE’s partnership with TNA has opened the door to a return. Before joining WWE earlier this year, Penta built his name across several major promotions, including AEW, AAA, Lucha Underground, and Impact Wrestling, which has since reverted to its TNA Wrestling name. Appearing on the latest episode of the Battleground Podcast, Penta was asked about…
The Real Latino Man is back. At AEW Dynamite’s 6 Year Anniversary show on October 1, Andrade made his return by attacking Kenny Omega after his tag team win with Brodido over The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander, before aligning himself with the Don Callis Family. In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that…
A meeting between Omega and ‘The Protostar’ has been put on hold. On October 1 at AEW Dynamite’s 6 Year Anniversary, Kenny Omega teamed with Brodido to defeat the trio of The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander. After the match, Andrade made his return to AEW, attacking Omega and joining the Don Callis Family in…
‘The Ruler’ isn’t going anywhere just yet. Oba Femi’s NXT Championship reign came to an end on September 26 at No Mercy when he was defeated by Ricky Saints. While the result sparked speculation of an imminent main roster call-up, it now seems that may not be the case. Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling…