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‘The Viper’ is having a hard time coming to terms with the allegations facing his former boss. On January 25th, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, alleging both sex trafficking and sexual assault in graphic detail. The following day, McMahon stepped down from his position as the…
Triple H has provided an update on Dwayne Johnson’s schedule ahead of Elimination Chamber. Although The Rock has been intertwined with Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and the reminder of the Bloodline on the way to WrestleMania, it seems Johnson will not be appearing at Elimination Chamber in Perth. The current WWE Women’s World Champion, Rhea…
The former NXT Champion is now cleared to wrestle, although he’s happy with his current role. Robert Roode has been away from the ring since his last house show appearance in June 2022, having to have neck fusion surgery on his C5 and C6 vertebrae that November. Then, he had a further fusion surgery on…
A major Hollywood name could be set for an appearance at WrestleMania 40. With WrestleMania 40 around a month and a half away, excitement is building for what is set to be one of WWE’s biggest events of all time. WrestleMania has typically been a crossover event, with many famous faces from outside the reals…
The former multi-time WWE Champion isn’t set to feature in the company’s latest videogame instalment. With the release of WWE 2K24 just three weeks away, many fans have been speculating about which WWE Superstars and legends will be included in this year’s game. One name who many have been questioning regarding their potential inclusion is…
The award winning producer and director is seemingly All Elite. On February 15th, PWInisider reported that WWE writer and producer Jennifer Pepperman has left the company, with her exit said to be a decision she made herself. It appears as though Pepperman will be sticking around in the professional wrestling industry despite the exit, as…
The two-time WWE Hall of Famer’s life is set to be dramatised by a fellow legend of the industry. In 2012, WWE Superstar-turned-Hollywood megastar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, alongside Dany Garcia, founded Seven Bucks Productions, with the studio releasing titles such as ‘Baywatch’, ‘Black Adam’, and ‘Fighting with My Family’, depicting the rise of former…
John Cena has addressed the allegations made against Vince McMahon. As you may know, on January 25, Janel Grant brought a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE, which alleged cases of sex trafficking, emotional abuse and sexual assault against the former Executive Chairman of TKO. The 78-year-old has since resigned from all roles,…
Mysterio reflects on spending time honing his craft after his heel turn. On September 5th, 2022, at WWE’s Clash At The Castle event in Cardiff, Wales, Edge teamed with Rey Mysterio to take on The Judgement Day, with the babyface team emerging victorious. It would all come crashing down post-match however, as Dominik Mysterio lowblowed…
Randy Orton has revealed all in a new interview. On November 25, Randy Orton made his triumphant return to WWE as part of Cody Rhodes’ War Games team. It marked his return from 18 months on the sidelines while dealing with a major back injury, and put to bed fears that his health may have…