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The former WWE Divas Champion is working on a major project. Since ending her initial WWE run in 2015, AJ Mendez, better known to wrestling fans as AJ Lee, has largely focused on her writing career, working on her memoir, several comic book series, and a range of television and film projects. Speaking to Stephanie…
Stephanie McMahon says her daughter Aurora felt the path to wrestling was closed after the Vince McMahon allegations. When it comes to the professional wrestling business, the McMahon family go back generations. Whether it’s Vince J. McMahon, Vince K. McMahon, Stephanie or Shane, it’s common for members to follow those before them into the industry….
Nikki Bella is currently in the midst of her last WWE run. Having initially returned to the company at the 2025 Royal Rumble, Nikki Bella began her latest stint with WWE in July. Settling back amongst the roster after the Evolution Premium Live Event, the 42-year-old has had eight match this year, including taking on…
The Young Bucks talk coming close to signing with WWE. Over six years ago, The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and Cody Rhodes left New Japan Pro Wrestling to form AEW, becoming Executive Vice Presidents and changing the wrestling world. However, when their deals with NJPW came up in 2019, the group had considerable interest from…
AEW’s head honcho wants Chris Jericho to stick around. In August, reports began to surface that Chris Jericho’s contract with All Elite Wrestling is due to expire at the end of the year, with subsequent updates suggesting that a return to WWE may be increasingly likely. Speaking to Adam’s Apple, Tony Khan said that he…
Trish Stratus recalls initially being unsure on her WWE Evolution status. On July 13, WWE presented the second-ever instalment of Evolution, the company’s all-women’s Premium Live Event. Coming just under seven years after its predecessor, the show aimed to showcase the current crop of female talent across RAW, SmackDown and NXT, while also allowing legends…
Could The Bellas reunite for a final time? Brie Bella has not stepped into a WWE ring as a competitor since the Women’s Royal Rumble in January 2022. Her sister Nikki, meanwhile, is in the midst of a comeback after returning during this year’s Royal Rumble, leading some fans to wonder whether a Bella Twins…
Dolph Ziggler’s return wasn’t always planned to be a surprise. During the November 17 edition of Monday Night RAW, Nic Nemeth made a surprise return to WWE under his former name Dolph Ziggler, losing to Solo Sikoa in the first round of the Last Time is Now tournament. Appearing on Off The Ropes with Jonathan…
Saraya has discussing finding love for wrestling again. Last wrestling on the October 8, 2024, edition of AEW Dynamite, it’s been over a year since Saraya last stepped into the ring. The following month, she announced she’d be taking a hiatus from wrestling to focus on outside projects, and she’s since become a free agent…
Another NIL athlete is on her way to NXT. Back in June, WWE introduced its fifth class of Next In Line (NIL) athletes, which included University of Nebraska track and field standout Meghan Walker. According to PWInsider Elite, Meghan Walker has now officially signed with WWE under an NXT/Performance Center contract. “WWE has signed Nebaska…