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WWE is reportedly keeping on eye on the status of TNA’s Leon Slater. At this past weekend’s Bound For Glory, Leon Slater became the youngest-ever TNA World Champion. The 22-year-old has been making waves since joining the company in 2023, including 298-day reign with X-Division Title, but, naturally, a large portion of fans have spent…
New details have emerged about Max Caster’s quick TNA departure. On Sunday night, Max Caster answered an open challenge from Moose at TNA’s Bound For Glory event. However, due to his entrance featuring controversial lines relating to recent events in Saudi Arabia, TNA officially cut ties with the former AEW talent. Now, more has come…
Kevin Knight was with Steven Borden at the hospital after the latter was injured during their match. Injuries happen in wrestling, but the one that happened at All Out to Steven Borden stunned those in attendance. During a tag team match, Borden and Kevin Knight attempted to meet in midair with a springboard clothesline, but…
WWE’s initial Money in the Bank winners have been revealed. This past Saturday night, WWE headed to New Orleans for Money in the Bank 2026. As it happened, Tiffany Stratton and Penta were the ones who climbed the ladder to secure their respective briefcases and earn a future world championship opportunity. However, coming in, many…
WWE is still advertising Crown Jewel as happening in Saudi Arabia next month, but they are also talking about the situation with the government. The situation in Riyadh, where Crown Jewel has been scheduled to take place, continues to deteriorate with just weeks left until the show. There have been numerous attacks in the area,…
Anthony Bowens discusses his future after recent AEW exit. When Anthony Bowens arrived in All Elite Wrestling, it wasn’t to much fanfare. However, during the pandemic era, he and Max Caster formed The Acclaimed, riding up the ranks and even became AEW World Tag Team Champions. However, the duo broke up, and both struggled on…
Max Caster has addressed the criticism following his TNA Bound For Glory entrance. This past Sunday night, Max Caster made headlines by referencing the recent attack on Riyadh airport as part of his pre-match rap. Not long after, reports suggested his future with TNA was in jeopardy before it had truly began, and, on Monday…
Oba Femi vs. Roman Reigns reportedly isn’t coming before WWE WrestleMania 43. After this past weekend’s Money in the Bank, Oba Femi said there was no more running for Roman Reigns, suggesting he was gunning for the World Heavyweight Championship in the immediate future. This took many fans by surprise, particularly as the prevailing belief…
A new Open the Brave Gate Champion will be decided next month. Dragongate announced on their social media today that the Open the Brave Gate Championship will be determined with a five-man tournament culminating in a final match during DG’s upcoming November Korakuen Hall show on November 5. The tournament will begin on October 18…
Max Caster has officially been dropped by TNA. At Bound For Glory, Max Caster debuted for TNA by answering Moose’s open challenge. However, during the rap that accompanies his entrance, he included lines making reference to the recent missile strikes in Saudi Arabia, leaving TNA Executives reportedly unhappy with Caster. As a result, doubt was…