Welcome to the Wrestlepurists’ live coverage of Monday Night Raw for the January 1st, 2024 episode. NIA JAX DEFEATS BECKY LYNCH After Michael Cole and Wade Barrett break down the card, we are kicking off the first Raw of 2024 with a match five years in the making. Nia is dominating the early part of…
Mercedes Moné’s next landing could be revealed very soon. Fightful Select reported last week that Mercedes Moné’s discussions with WWE over a potential return had broken down after the two sides were far apart on terms, and it now appears as though that left the door open for AEW to reenter negotiations. In a new…
A major backstage name’s time with WWE is set to come to an end after more than thirty years. 2023 has been a year that’s seen major corporate and structural changes within WWE, with the year beginning with the controversial return of Vince McMahon as Executive Chairman, which ultimately led to the formation of TKO…
Andrade El Idolo could be on his way out of AEW and on his way to WWE sooner than a lot of us expected. It was recently reported by Dave Meltzer that many in WWE expect Andrade to return to the company. Earlier Today, PWInsider’s Mike Johnson mentioned that there has been talk within AEW…
There’s been a major update in the news regarding Mercedes Moné’s future. Mercedes Moné has been absent from in-ring action since injuring her ankle during her match with Willow Nightingale to crown the inaugural NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship on May 21st at Resurgence. During that time, the former IWGP Women’s Champion’s future has become increasingly…
The future of Andrade el Idolo remains up in the air. Earlier this month, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that Andrade el Idolo believes his AEW contract is set to expire soon, although it was specified that he’s yet to make a decision on his next move, with his recent return to CMLL…
The latest has emerged on whether Cody Rhodes has extended his stay with WWE. Over the past couple of months, WWE have been rampant when it comes to offering contract renewals to their top stars. Names like Bayley, Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega are just some of those who have recently signed new deals with…
Per reports, WWE have expressed interest in working with STARDOM. On December 23, All Japan Pro Wrestling first teased a working relationship between themselves and WWE. The Japanese company had been setting up an ‘assassin’ to challenge for the AJPW Triple Crown Championship following the upcoming match between Katsuhiko Nakajima and Kento Miyahara, and, as…
Giulia could be WWE-bound if the latest reports are to be believed. In early November, PWInsider reported that WWE are highly interested in former World of Stardom Champion Giulia, with Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer later adding that her current contract with World Wonder Ring STARDOM is set to expire in March, 2024. Within…
NXT will have a new home in the UK beginning next month. Last month, WWE confirmed that in October of next year, NXT is set to leave USA Network and find a new home on the CW Network. It now appears as though the company’s third brand’s current TV deal will also be coming to…