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WWE creative reportedly believe The Rock won’t be at WrestleMania 43. Next year, WrestleMania 43 will emanate from Saudi Arabia. As such, many are expected WWE to go all out in terms of returning legends, and one of the most talked about names for the show is The Rock. In fact, back in January, reports…
Sami Zayn believes winning the Undisputed WWE Championship a second time has removed any doubt about the first. on the September 11 episode of SmackDown, Sami Zayn took on CM Punk at Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City. To the shock of most watching around the world, “The Last Real Good Guy” took advantage…
Simone Johnson, known as WWE’s Ava, reflects the backlash her family received around WrestleMania 40. On February 2, 2024, fans were stunned when Cody Rhodes stepped aside to allow The Rock to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania despite winning that year’s Royal Rumble. This prompted major pushback from the vast majority of WWE fans online,…
Cody Rhodes thought about giving his soul to Ava rather than The Rock. In the build to Elimination Chamber 2025, The Rock wanted Cody Rhodes to sell his soul to become a corporate champion. Of course, in the end, it was John Cena who sold out to “The Final Boss” completing a stunning heel turn…
WWE will soon have a new home in Japan. On Tuesday, WWE announced that they have reached an agreement with Netflix to air their weekly content, RAW, NXT, and SmackDown, in Japan starting on October 1. This news comes months after they initially announced that their distribution rights with ABEMA will end on September 30….
Jeff Cobb has discussed the differences in fan interaction between WWE and NJPW. On August 16, Jeff Cobb made his surprise return to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, just over three months after his time with WWE came to an end. Being a member of the SmackDown roster for less than a year before being cut, Cobb…
Lil Yachty tells WWE fans not to be uptight about segments like the gingerbread man’s funeral. On the May 8 edition of SmackDown, Trick Williams held an over-the-top funeral for the gingerbread man mascot that had been a feature of his segments to mock Sami Zayn. As the segment advanced, the Canadian came out to…
Lil Yachty has glowing praise for Trick Williams. Back in March, Lil Yachty began appearing alongside Trick Williams on SmackDown. The following month, Williams formerly invited the music star to join him at WrestleMania, and, in the modern landscape in which short-lived celebrity appearances have become common in WWE, Trick’s partnership with Yachty has become…
WWE have reportedly pencilled in Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for Crown Jewel. on the September 11 episode of SmackDown, emanating from Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, Mexico, Sami Zayn beat CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship after a chaotic finish. After cameos from Candice LeRae, Johnny Gargano, and Kevin Owens, including…
Rey Mysterio believes he could have another world championship in his future. At 51 years old, Rey Mysterio has over 35 years experience in the ring. He debuted in the wrestling business back in April 1989, at just age 14, going on to have an unforgettable career. Having worked for a myriad of other promotions…