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CM Punk reflects on how the pipebomb changed his mind on a WWE hiatus. On June 27, 2011, CM Punk cut one of WWE’s most iconic promos of all time. Known as ‘The Pipebomb’, the Chicagoan infamously ran down the company from top to bottom, aiming digs at Vince McMahon and John Cena while referencing…
AJ Styles is hoping WWE buy a Japanese promotion in the near future. On April 19, 2025, during the WrestleMania 41 Countdown show in Las Vegas, WWE announced its acquisition of Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA, with the deal officially closing on August 1. With the company continuing to gain momentum under WWE’s leadership, one…
Rhea Ripley had discussed her current meniscus injury. As of writing, Rhea Ripley hasn’t competed since a WWE live event which took place in Portugal on June 3. Days earlier, the Women’s Champion sustained a knee injury during her Clash In Paris title defence against Jade Cargill, with reports indicating shortly afterwards that she could…
WWE reportedly had little interest in signing AEW’s Jack Perry. Around three weeks ago, Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline first revealed Jack Perry was nearing the end of his AEW deal. In his latest update, coming on July 7, Alvarez maintained that the former ‘Jungle Boy’ was still yet to agree terms on a new contract….
Sheamus had the support from a high-level WWE official over his contract offer. This past Sunday, July 5, Fightful Select reported that Sheamus is set to leave WWE upon the expiration of his contract after turning down a restructured extension, much like The New Day did earlier this year. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful…
Ricky Saints compares WWE and AEW. After leaving All Elite Wrestling on February 10, 2025, Ricky Starks debuted for WWE as part of the NXT brand just one day later before later adopting the ring name Ricky Saints. During an appearance on The Happy Hour, Ricky Saints was asked about the first difference he noticed…
Finn Bálor reveals he scrolls away from clips of his injury at WWE SummerSlam 2016. In the first round WWE’s 2016 brand split, Finn Bálor was drafted from NXT to RAW, giving him huge momentum for his main roster debut. With the company looking to capitalise, the Irishman became the first Universal Champion by defeating…
Finn Bálor opens up on working with CM Punk in WWE earlier this year. At the start of the year, Finn Bálor surprised many fans by directly calling out the then World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. The pair first clashed in Belfast, with the Irishman coming out on the losing end on the January 19…
Finn Bálor wanted to sign with NJPW for 10 years. Before moving to WWE in 2014, Finn Bálor was one of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s biggest stars. Wrestling in the junior division, he became a three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, with his legacy also tied to the formation of the Bullet Club. While interest in…
The Dropouts are making their way from Australia to WWE. Last weekend, Scott Green and The Tuckman, collectively known as The Dropouts, announced during an appearance on Wrestle Radio Australia that they were stepping away from the Australian wrestling scene, sparking speculation regarding the standout tag team’s future. We may now have the answer as…