WWE’s recent releases are reportedly to do with SmackDown returning to two hours. On April 24, WWE held their latest round of cut, with 25 names let go from the company. Those affected were a mix of major names and developmental prospects, though, after Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, the Motor City Machine Guns, and all…
Blake Monroe’s WWE SmackDown debut is expected to take place this month. During the April 24 edition of WWE SmackDown, a vignette aired revealing that former NXT Women’s North American Champion Blake Monroe is on her way to the blue brand. With ‘The Glamour’ yet to appear on WWE’s main roster, a new update has…
Will Ospreay names the AEW stars he could confide in about his neck surgery. Having been written off AEW programming at the hands of the Death Riders at Forbidden Door, Will Ospreay underwent double fusion neck surgery on September 17. The procedure sidelined him for over six months, getting the all clear to return to…
Kit Wilson says he once thought a Royal Rumble appearance was going to happen. Back in January, Kit Wilson gained major traction online after debuting a catchy new theme song to add to his presentation as a singles wrestler. The music made him popular among a subsection of fans, including getting a huge reaction when…
Hiromu Takahashi looks to be WWE-bound. On February 3, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi would be leaving the promotion, with his final appearance set for New Beginning in Osaka on February 11, and following his departure rumours began to circulate that Takahashi could be WWE-bound, with a new…
WWE are still planning on using the ‘Nox Raijin’ trademark after EVIL’s name reveal. Last night’s episode of WWE NXT saw former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL introduce himself as NARAKU, with Fightful Select having previously reported that WWE’s recent ‘Nox Raijin’ trademark was intended for him, although those plans now appear to have changed. Despite…
Bobby Lashley says WWE should’ve made sure The New Day stayed for the rest of their careers. On May 2, fans were stunned to learn The New Day had mutually agreed to leave WWE. Woods and Kingston had been regarded by many as contenders to stick with the company for the rest of their careers,…
Eddie Kingston has addressed fighting CM Punk in 2021, including the moment Punk got busted open. After his stunning wrestling return in 2021, CM Punk’s second pay-per-view match saw him face Eddie Kingston. The feud was incredibly personal, playing off their history during the Chicagoan’s first run on the indies, and their clash at Full…
AEW’s Brody King believes political statements belong in wrestling. The February 4 edition of AEW Dynamite saw loud “F*ck ICE” chants erupt ahead of the main event between Brody King and MJF, with the reaction stemming from King’s vocal criticism of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and his previous support for the “Abolish ICE” movement….
EVIL’s new WWE ring name may have been revealed. Last week’s episode of WWE NXT saw former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL make his WWE debut, although he was notably not named by the commentary team or on the company’s social media accounts. Following his debut, WWE filed to trademark ‘Nox Raijin’, prompting speculation that the…