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AJ Styles reflects on adapting to life outside the ring after his WWE retirement. Since retiring from in-ring competition in January 2026, AJ Styles has transitioned into a coaching and scouting role with WWE. This followed a 28-year career across the globe, including a decade-long run with the company. Recently, Styles addressed whether he misses…
AJ Lee has spoken on her sudden WWE retirement following WrestleMania 31 During her time with WWE, AJ Lee quickly rose to the top of what was then known as the Divas division, becoming a three-time Divas Champion. However, less than four years after making her main roster debut, the New Jersey native departed the…
Matt Jackson was pleased to see Kenny Omega capture the AEW World Title. Both Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks have been part of All Elite Wrestling since day one, with all three playing major roles in the promotion’s success over the years. Omega recaptured the AEW Men’s World Championship at Beach Break two weeks…
AJ Styles says he ‘got weird’ in the build-up to his WWE retirement. In January 2026, at the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, AJ Styles wrestled his final match in a singles loss to GUNTHER. The former Bullet Club leader concluded a career that began in 1998 and included time in ROH, TNA, and NJPW…
Bron Breakker was almost picked to win the Royal Rumble. On January 31, Roman Reigns emerged victorious as the 2026 men’s Royal Rumble winner. However, many were left frustrated when the company opted for a multi-time world champion rather than one of their younger talent. In particular, a section of fans were hoping WWE would…
Tony Khan feels excitement around AEW is at an all-time high. All Elite Wrestling has been on a significant upward trend, with many considering 2026 to be one of the company’s strongest years to date. Pay-per-view buy rates have remained consistent, with some events even seeing notable increases compared to previous years, alongside a continued…
Brie Bella has credited Bryan Danielson with inspiring her return to wrestling. Earlier this year, Brie Bella returned to the ring during the Women’s Royal Rumble match at WWE Royal Rumble. Since then, she has captured and lost the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Paige, who also recently returned to the company. Behind the…
Mike Bailey wants a spot on the AEW Redemption card. Many All Elite Wrestling fans consider Speedball Mike Bailey to be one of the best wrestlers on the roster. Known for bringing maximum effort to every match, Bailey has consistently elevated the quality of any bout he’s involved in. However, with AEW Redemption in Montreal,…
AEW’s Tommaso Ciampa reflects on his match with Darby Allin On the April 22 edition of Dynamite, Tommaso Ciampa became the first man to step up to Darby Allin’s AEW World Championship. To close the show, the pair met in a bloody war, wrestling for around 18 minutes and only ending when the champion secured…
AEW have made contact with Steve Maclin, although his future remains uncertain. On June 7, TNA Wrestling announced that Steve Maclin had been granted his release, making him an official free agent. Further reports later claimed that Maclin had voiced his frustrations with TNA regarding the promotion’s creative direction, and there is now an update…