‘The Gold Standard’ could soon be All Elite. Former WWE United States and Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin was released by the company in September 2023, prompting speculation about his future and the potential of the 48-year-old making the move to All Elite Wrestling. Fightful Select are now reporting that whilst AEW didn’t immediately contact Shelton…
Michael Cole discusses WWE commentary under the new regime and has high praise for Corey Graves. For over two decades, Michael Cole has been the lead voice of WWE television, with appreciation for the commentator growing steadily since Triple H took charge of WWE in 2022. Someone who’s worked closely with Cole in recent years…
‘The Rainmaker’ is officially All Elite, and we now know more regarding his contract. Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada’s contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling officially expired on January 31st earlier this year, with ‘The Rainmaker’ wrestling in his last match in his home country on February 24th. This past Wednesday’s episode of…
An iconic segment could be set for a comeback at next Friday’s SmackDown. After initially appearing to be set to face Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40, The Rock is now firmly a heel after fan reactions led to Cody Rhodes getting back on the path to finishing his story….
The Rock may be involved with WWE’s next Saudi show on May 25. WWE’s trips to Saudi Arabia have become a regular part of their Premium Live Event schedule. Most recently, Crown Jewel from Riyadh saw Roman Reigns successfully defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Title against LA Knight in the main event and we now…
On Friday, The Ringer reported that the latest members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 are the U.S. Express. The U.S. Express, comprised of brothers-in-law Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda, formed in 1983 while the two worked for Championship Wrestling from Florida. The team won the NWA United States Tag Team Championship…
The wrestling world is awaiting the return of ‘The CEO’. Former IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné has been absent from in-ring action since May of last year after suffering a serious ankle injury during her NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship match against Willow Nightingale, although reports are suggesting that a return to the ring is imminent….
Bianca Belair has discussion potential opponents for WWE WrestleMania 40. With WrestleMania just 30 days away, the card is beginning to take shape. Of course, we know that Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes will be taking on Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, and a challenger for GUNTHER will be determined this Monday…
‘The Total Package’ has revealed that WWE allowed him to attend Sting’s last match in AEW under one condition. Luger was in the building as Sting’s glorious four-decade professional wrestling career wound down. He and Darby Allin were victorious in a bout that saw them face off with AEW EVPs, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson. Appearing…
A return to TKO is not on the cards for Vince McMahon. On March 4th, Vince McMahon filed to sell 5,350,000 TKO shares, with a value of $412 million. The transaction left McMahon with roughly 15,000,000 shares, accounting for around 9% of all TKO stock. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference…