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Samantha Irvin isn’t done with the wrestling business. In October, wrestling fans were stunned to learn that Samantha Irvin was leaving WWE after three and a half years with the company. Since then, the 36-year-old has returned to making music and is releasing her first song on February 14, but she doesn’t appear to be…
Jey Uso has discussed when and how WWE told him that he would win the 2025 Royal Rumble. On February 1, WWE held the 38th annual Royal Rumble with stars like CM Punk, John Cena and Roman Reigns entering the men’s match. However, many were surprised when it ended up being Jey Uso who last…
There may be a tight turnaround between the first night of WrestleMania 41 and NXT Stand And Deliver. Each year, prior to WWE WrestleMania Saturday, NXT holds Stand And Deliver in what has become their signature event each year. With a wave of fans flocking to ‘Mania’s host city every April, it’s likely that many…
Dakota Kai could be back on our screens sooner rather than later. On January 20, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY of Damage CTRL picked up a win over Pure Fusion Collective’s Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark on RAW. However, shortly following the match, it was revealed that Dakota Kai had been pulled off the road…
Tyler Bate could soon return to our screens. As of writing, it’s been over six months since Tyler Bate last had a televised match in WWE. Following his last outing in which he teamed with Pete Dunne to earn a victory over Hank and Tank on NXT, it was revealed that the Brit was set…
We now know which show Alexa Bliss will find herself after her return. During last Saturday’s Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, Alexa Bliss made her return to WWE as the number 21 entrant in the women’s rumble match. Though, after her shocking comeback, she wasn’t seen on RAW the next night, and now we know…
The latest reported updates on Drew McIntyre’s frustration following the Royal Rumble have been released. Shortly following the Royal Rumble, headlines were made when it emerged that Drew McIntyre had stormed out of the building before the end of the main event. The Scotsman entered at 17 in the men’s rumble and was subsequently eliminated…
After a lackluster end to 2024 for the women’s division, WWE opted for a reset by crowning new champions in Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton. The match quality has been steady since the turn of the year, but the division hasn’t had the requisite support from creative despite there being interesting directions within the roster…
Every new year brings with it tidings of hope and the feeling you can become the best version of yourself. If you’re a wrestling fan, this optimism has to extend to the Royal Rumble. Paul Levesque and his creative team have laid the foundations for an intriguing WrestleMania season. For better or worse, The Bloodline…
Alexa Bliss and WWE are believed to be far apart when it comes to contract negotiations. Last week, it emerged that return plans Alexa Bliss had been stalled as a result of a contract stalemate between her and WWE. The 33-year-old was originally set to return on the January 13 Monday Night RAW in San…