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AJ Styles implores WWE to capitalise on Chad Gable’s momentum. On May 30, at AAA’s Noche de Los Grandes, El Grande Americano took on Original El Grande Americano in a mask vs. mask match. After the original Americano had lost, his identity was revealed to be Chad Gable, who humbly gave his name and birthplace…
Mike Santana could be WWE-bound this summer. Earlier this week, WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that WWE are interested in signing Mike Santana, with there reportedly being support from at least one main roster talent within WWE for the company to secure the signature of the reigning TNA World Champion. According to False Finish,…
Becky Lynch thinks women will main event more WrestleManias than men in future. In 2019, WWE made history by having the triple threat between Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch go on last at WrestleMania 35. However, since then, only one women’s match has closed any night of WrestleMania, with Sasha Banks vs. Bianca…
Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan’s lack of direction in WWE is leading to frustration. Despite currently holding the WWE Women’s World Championship and the AAA Mega Championship respectively, many fans have pointed to a lack of clear direction for Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio in the aftermath of WrestleMania 42, a sentiment that reportedly appears…
Mike Santana is firmly on WWE’s radar. Since the inception of the partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling, a number of stars from both promotions have crossed over to the other, with one notable example being current TNA World Champion Mike Santana, who has made several appearances on WWE NXT. With speculation regarding his future…
LA Knight discusses his unplanned scuffle with Prior to their match at WrestleMania 40, LA Knight and AJ Styles made headlines by getting into a brawl at a press event. However, while they began with the intention of building hype for their match, the scuffle that unfolded was unplanned, happening organically as both men reacted…
LA Knight reveals he almost kept the Eli Drake name in WWE. In February 2021, LA Knight made his NXT debut having had success in TNA and NWA as Eli Drake. At the time, many wondered whether the company may let him keep the name when switching promotions, though WWE opted to go down the…
LA Knight discusses why his crowd reactions aren’t the same. Back in early 2023, crowds the world over got behind LA Knight. His momentum seemed unwavering, and a large section of WWE’s fanbase were waiting to see whether the company would reward the connection he’d built with the audience through a sustained run at the…
LA Knight has indicated that WWE moved away from plans for a feud with Brock Lesnar. Ahead of the 2026 Royal Rumble, Dave Meltzer revealed that WWE had been planning to build toward a feud between LA Knight and Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42. During the Men’s Royal Rumble match, Knight eliminated Lesnar with assistance…
Mick Foley feels WWE has lost its magic. Since Endeavor bought WWE and formed the TKO Group in 2023, fans have noticed several changes to how the company operate. In particular, the promotion’s focus on maximising their financial position has been in the spotlight, with higher ticket prices and more prominent advertising scattered throughout major…