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Bayley is yet to re-sign with WWE, with AEW said to be interested in her signature. On July 18, Lyra Valkyria defeated her former tag team partner Bayley at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Following the match, Valkyria launched a brutal post-match assault, culminating in a Nightwing onto the steel steps. With ongoing speculation surrounding Bayley’s…
AJ Styles reflects on adapting to life outside the ring after his WWE retirement. Since retiring from in-ring competition in January 2026, AJ Styles has transitioned into a coaching and scouting role with WWE. This followed a 28-year career across the globe, including a decade-long run with the company. Recently, Styles addressed whether he misses…
AJ Lee has spoken on her sudden WWE retirement following WrestleMania 31 During her time with WWE, AJ Lee quickly rose to the top of what was then known as the Divas division, becoming a three-time Divas Champion. However, less than four years after making her main roster debut, the New Jersey native departed the…
AJ Styles says he ‘got weird’ in the build-up to his WWE retirement. In January 2026, at the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, AJ Styles wrestled his final match in a singles loss to GUNTHER. The former Bullet Club leader concluded a career that began in 1998 and included time in ROH, TNA, and NJPW…
Bron Breakker was almost picked to win the Royal Rumble. On January 31, Roman Reigns emerged victorious as the 2026 men’s Royal Rumble winner. However, many were left frustrated when the company opted for a multi-time world champion rather than one of their younger talent. In particular, a section of fans were hoping WWE would…
Brie Bella has credited Bryan Danielson with inspiring her return to wrestling. Earlier this year, Brie Bella returned to the ring during the Women’s Royal Rumble match at WWE Royal Rumble. Since then, she has captured and lost the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Paige, who also recently returned to the company. Behind the…
Paige has opened up on feeling like her heart wasn’t with AEW. At All Elite Wrestling’s Grand Slam 2022, Paige, then known as Saraya, made her debut appearance on Dynamite. During her time with the company’s the Brit notably captured the AEW Women’s World Championship at Wembley Stadium during All In 2024, as well as…
AJ Styles has reflected on GUNTHER’s trajectory since their match. As of writing, it’s been almost since months since AJ Styles retired from the ring following a loss to GUNTHER at Royal Rumble on January 31. In his time with WWE, Styles was a two-time WWE Champion whilst also winning United States, Intercontinental, and Tag…
John Cena has commended his former rival on his love for the wrestling business. Retiring at the hands of GUNTHER, John Cena brought his incredibly storied career to a close on December 13, 2025. In his time with WWE as an active wrestler, Cena held nearly every accolade possible, as well as becoming a record…
AJ Styles says his recent comments had nothing to do with WWE buying NJPW. Last week, AJ Styles expressed his desire for WWE to purchase a Japanese wrestling promotion, similar to the company’s acquisition of AAA in Mexico in 2025. The comments sparked criticism from some fans, although Styles has since addressed the reaction, stating…