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The former Hurt Business member has put pen to paper with TNA. TNA Wrestling has long shifted its stance on using contracted versus non-contracted talent, but for Cedric Alexander, who debuted with the promotion this past June, that no longer seems to be an issue. According to Fightful Select, Cedric Alexander is officially under contract…
The former ROH World Champion’s comeback is on the horizon. On August 7, Jonathan Gresham revealed via X that he had suffered a stroke two days earlier, which left him unable to move or see on his left side and struggling to speak, with doctors believing it may have been linked to a severe case…
One of gaming’s most iconic franchises is heading to Arena Mexico. On August 28th, Pokémon revealed Mega Hawlucha, a temporary form of the Lucha Libre-inspired Generation 6 Pokémon that will feature in the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z – A game for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside this reveal, Pokémon and CMLL announced…
Rey Mysterio once told Ricochet that Eddie Guerrero would’ve loved to wrestle him. As far as high-flying wrestlers go, Ricochet is one of the best in the modern era. The 36-year-old has held championships in the likes of Dragongate, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and WWE, and he currently finds himself as a key member of…
AJ Lee misses seeing her fans every week. In 2015, AJ Lee wrestled her final match, teaming with Naomi and Paige to defeat Natalya and The Bella Twins on the RAW after WrestleMania 31. Since then, the former Divas Champion has turned her hand to outside projects, including writing a memoir, appearing in episodes of…
The following ratings have all been taken from the May 5, 2025, edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. CMLL 69TH ANNIVERSARY ARENA MEXICO APRIL 25 – Titan vs Angel de Oro vs Esfinge: ****.75 WWE SMACKDOWN APRIL 25 – Nathan Fraser and Axiom vs Los Garza: ***.5 The Street Profits (c) vs DIY vs The…
Chris Bey has discussed the neck and spinal procedure he underwent following the injury that left him paralysed. On October 27, 2024, Chris Bey and Ace Austin were in the midst of wrestling The Hardys over the TNA World Tag Team Championships when Bey suffered a broken neck which would threaten both his career and…
Homicide has shed some light on why he is retiring from wrestling. Tonight, March 20, Homicide will have his last professional wrestling match. The legend will team with Bull James to take on Mike Santana and Afa Jr. in his hometown of Brooklyn, bringing to a close a career that has spanned over 20 years….
Roman Reigns doesn’t acknowledge his time as ‘The Big Dog’. Immediately following the breakup of The Shield, Roman Reigns would begin the next phase of his career with the nickname ‘The Big Dog’. During this era, he was largely rejected by WWE’s fanbase and it wasn’t until he became known as ‘The Tribal Chief’ in…
Nixon Newell (FKA Tegan Nox) recalls what it was like to work with Becky Lynch. On October 9, 2023, Becky Lynch retained the NXT Women’s Championship over Tegan Nox in just under 15 minutes on Monday Night RAW. During the Irishwoman’s reign with the title, she looked to work with those who hadn’t previously had…