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Cody Rhodes doesn’t think he’ll be WWE’s QB1 in ten years’ time. Since returning to WWE at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022 after leaving All Elite Wrestling, Cody Rhodes has become one of the company’s top stars. Now in his third reign as Undisputed WWE Champion, he has admitted uncertainty over how long he can…
Big E is looking forward to seeing what’s next for The New Day after leaving WWE. On May 2, 2026, it was reported that Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods had mutually agreed to part ways with WWE. Alongside Big E prior to his removal from the group in December 2024, Kingston and Woods enjoyed an…
Paul Heyman says WWE wasted Cesaro. In 2014, the night after his Andre The Giant Battle Royal Win at WrestleMania 40, Cesaro aligned with Paul Heyman. The legendary manager was in the midst of his time alongside Brock Lesnar, and, with ‘The Beast’ coming off of breaking The Undertaker’s streak, many were excited to see…
AAA/WWE are working on bringing back Perros del Mal’s iconic entrance theme. During the June 20 episode of AAA on FOX, El Grande Americano’s return to AAA following his historic victory in the mask vs. mask match at Noche de Los Grandes was interrupted by Karmen Petrovic before he was attacked by Los Garza, Bronco…
Andre Chase recalls arguing against WWE splitting up Chase U. Starting not long after the inception of NXT 2.0, Chase University was one of the standout examples of the brand putting a bigger emphasis on bold characters in 2021. Led by Andre Chase, the group helping younger wrestlers like Bodhi Hayward, Riley Osbourne, and Thea…
Mike Santana is thankful for his time with TNA Wrestling. Last week, PWInsider reported that TNA World Champion Mike Santana’s contract with TNA Wrestling runs through mid-July, with further reports suggesting that people within WWE expect him to join the company once he becomes a free agent. With speculation mounting regarding his future, Mike Santana…
Andre Chase reveals WWE weren’t originally going to use him on TV. Having signed in February 2021, Andre Chase became commonplace on NXT TV that September. Chase U became a cornerstone of the brand’s 2.0 era, and many would find it hard to imagine the colourful rebrand without the university as part of the show….
Andre Chase reveals the origins of his red sweater. In September 2021, Andre Chase debuted his character as a university teacher, recruiting young wrestlers Thea Hail and Bodhi Hayward into Chase U. In its lifespan, the group welcomed changes to its lineup, although one thing that remained largely consistent was Chase’s signature red weather adorned…
Xena could be on her way to AAA/WWE. Yesterday, on June 20, STARDOM hosted Stardom The Conversion 2026 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, where Xena defeated HANAKO in singles competition. Following the match, Xena announced that she would be leaving STARDOM, with her final appearance scheduled for July 8 at Korakuen Hall. With speculation…
AJ Styles compares Kendal Grey to Chad Gable. In recent months, Kendal Grey has been a standout on NXT. Although she’s yet to win gold on the brand, the 25-year-old has used her background in amateur wrestling to capture the imagination of fans with her technical ability on Tuesday nights, making Grey one of the…