CJ Perry reflects on how her pro-Russia gimmick was used by Vince McMahon for political commentary. Shortly after being called up to WWE’s main roster, Rusev and Lana adopted a pro-Russia gimmick which featured the pair dedicating matches to Vladimir Putin. Before the bell rang, fans would often hear Lana take to the microphone to…
Swerve Strickland looks back on his time with WWE. Now one of the top stars in All Elite Wrestling, Swerve Strickland spent two years in WWE between 2019 and 2021. In the company, the star was most known for being the leader of Hit Row, with the highlight of his run being when he captured…
Swerve Strickland recalls the syringe spot with Hangman Page. At AEW All Out 2024, Hangman Page defeated Swerve Strickland inside a steel cage. Towards the end of the contest, fans saw Hangman inject his opponent’s mouth with a syringe, sparking fierce discourse online. Now, the 35-year-old has looked back on the gruesome spot, discussing why…
Swerve Strickland reflects on becoming the first black AEW Men’s World Champion. At AEW Dynasty 2024, Swerve Strickland capped off his journey to the top by defeating Samoa Joe to win the AEW World Championship. Upon capturing the gold, the star became the first black men’s world champion in company history. Now, the 35-year-old has…
Ric Flair has high praise for Tony Khan. On the October 25, 2023, edition of Dynamite, Ric Flair debuted for AEW, appearing as a gift from Tony Khan ahead of Sting’s retirement the following year. A week later, it was announced Flair had signed a multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling, making occasional appearances for…
Stephanie McMahon says her daughter Aurora felt the path to wrestling was closed after the Vince McMahon allegations. When it comes to the professional wrestling business, the McMahon family go back generations. Whether it’s Vince J. McMahon, Vince K. McMahon, Stephanie or Shane, it’s common for members to follow those before them into the industry….
What happens when you have everything and it isn’t enough? At its core, pro wrestling is a simple game. It’s about competing for championships, for money, and for fame. Of course, as we watch it play out on-screen, it’s much more complicated as characters develop and chase individual goals, but when it’s all broken down,…
Nikki Bella is currently in the midst of her last WWE run. Having initially returned to the company at the 2025 Royal Rumble, Nikki Bella began her latest stint with WWE in July. Settling back amongst the roster after the Evolution Premium Live Event, the 42-year-old has had eight match this year, including taking on…
The Young Bucks talk coming close to signing with WWE. Over six years ago, The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and Cody Rhodes left New Japan Pro Wrestling to form AEW, becoming Executive Vice Presidents and changing the wrestling world. However, when their deals with NJPW came up in 2019, the group had considerable interest from…
Trish Stratus recalls initially being unsure on her WWE Evolution status. On July 13, WWE presented the second-ever instalment of Evolution, the company’s all-women’s Premium Live Event. Coming just under seven years after its predecessor, the show aimed to showcase the current crop of female talent across RAW, SmackDown and NXT, while also allowing legends…