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Bryan Alvarez Says Trey Miguel’s AEW Release ‘Came From Up Above’
Famed Wrestling journalist said Miguel’s release “came from above,” stressing it wasn’t driven by locker-room issues or Khan. “It had nothing to do with anybody in AEW or Tony,” he said on WOR, adding that “Something happened from way up.” Miguel announced on Sunday that he will be taking a break from professional wrestling and was later released by AEW.
By Afnan Chougle
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about 10 hours ago
Seth Rollins Reflects on Fans Saying WWE Changed—or Saved—their Lives
The WWE RAW star opened up about fan interactions during a CBR In Studio appearance. “They’re strangers, technically speaking,” he said, noting fans often share deeply personal stories. “On occasion, they’ll tell you that you saved their life.” Rollins called the impact “crazy, in a good way,” admitting performers rarely grasp their global reach while living “in your own bubble.”
By Afnan Chougle
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1 day ago
Ola Aina Channels Eddie Guerrero to Mock Mikel Arteta's Penalty Claim
Nottingham Forest defender Aina responded to Arteta's penalty claims with an Instagram post comparing himself to WWE's Eddie Guerrero. Arteta complained after Saturday's 0-0 draw: "That is a clear penalty in the box that's not been given." Aina posted a split image of his controversial handball and Guerrero with the caption: "I lie, I cheat, I steal."
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1 day ago
WWE Books CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor Title Fight for Jan. 19 Raw
WWE GM Adam Pearce announced four matches on January 19. CM Punk defends his World Heavyweight Title against Finn Bálor. Becky Lynch will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Title against Maxxine Dupri after regaining the belt on Jan. 5. WWE also booked Je’Von Evans vs. El Grande Americano, and Mysterio, Penta, and Dragon Lee vs. Bronson Reed, Austin Theory, and Logan Paul.
By Afnan Chougle
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1 day ago
C.J Perry 'Lana' Says Becoming WWE General Manager Remains Her Dream
Lana revealed her long-term ambition to become an on-screen WWE general manager. “My dream is to be a GM,” she said, noting she’s written it in her journal for 12 years. Lana added that nearly everything she envisioned has come true, except becoming GM and helping Rusev win the WWE Championship, calling the goal unfinished business she still believes will happen.
By Afnan Chougle
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1 day ago
Lana Still Chasing One Role: WWE General Manager
“My dream is to be a GM,” Lana said, revealing she’s written that goal in her journal “for 12 or 13 years now.” She added that nearly everything else she manifested has happened, “except for me becoming GM,” and “me helping Rusev become the WWE Champion.” Lana debuted as a manager before later stepping into the ring, and says the authority-role dream still tops her list.
By Adarsh Ojha
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1 day ago
Lana Says Brie Bella Pitched Her 'Retirement' Win After WrestleMania 32
Lana says Brie Bella pitched her to win a singles match on Raw after WrestleMania 32 and “put her into retirement.” Brie first suggested the Total Divas multi-woman bout, then wanted Lana to go over next night. Lana admitted she was “really nervous” and “wasn’t ready,” while Vince preferred Brie “win on a high” as a babyface.
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1 day ago
WWE RAW Opening Segment and Match Card Revealed for January 19
Pearce confirmed Sunday that Gunther starts Monday Raw on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET. Je’Von Evans meets El Grande Americano. Rey Mysterio teams with Dragon Lee and Penta against Logan Paul, Bronson Reed and Austin Theory. Championship matches close the card: Punk defends the World Heavyweight title vs Balor; Lynch defends the Women’s IC belt vs Dupri.
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2 days ago
Zayda Steel Signs With AEW After WWE ID Exit
Tony Khan announced Steel is officially All Elite. She debuted in-ring on Collision, losing to Marina Shafir, after first appearing on ROH TV in December and working Final Battle against Leila Grey. Steel recently joined Sky Flight with Scorpio Sky, Christopher Daniels, and Dante and Darius Martin after Grey’s injury. She entered WWE’s ID program but chose not to renew.
By Adarsh Ojha
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2 days ago
Powerhouse Hobbs Removed From AEW Roster Page After Deal Expiry
AEW quietly dropped Hobbs from its online roster after Collision. His deal expired at midnight Jan. 15, per Fightful Select, and he’s expected to land in WWE. Hobbs, Joe and Shibata lost the Trios belts to Hangman Page and JetSpeed on Jan. 17 (taped Jan. 14). Signed in 2020, he’s a former TNT champion after a five-year run.
By Adarsh Ojha
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2 days ago
Elayna Black Debuts On AMC iMPACT, Reportedly Signs One-Year TNA Deal
TNA launched its AMC era with Thursday’s iMPACT premiere, introducing ex-WWE names Daria Rae (as an authority figure) and Elayna Black for the Knockouts division. Black was released from WWE in May 2025, worked independents, then announced a break heading into the new year before resurfacing in TNA. A report says she signed a one-year deal, setting up possible free agency in January 2027.
By Adarsh Ojha
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2 days ago
Influencer Sallie Grace Warns WWE Tryouts Turning Dangerous
Grace said she suffered a concussion during WWE’s Orlando tryout week. In a post, she claimed concussions were happening “left and right,” adding that injuries piled up and one girl was kicked in the head. Grace blamed drills and prospects trying to impress. She stopped when something felt wrong, refused to “push harder,” warned she couldn’t risk her brain, and left.
By Adarsh Ojha
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2 days ago
Mark Henry Says Cody Rhodes Must ‘Re-Earn’ Fans After Overseas Booing
Rhodes has heard boos on WWE’s overseas run since losing the title to Drew McIntyre and cutting his first promo without it. Mark Henry said, “Cody gets to travel the less popular road now,” arguing Rhodes has become “a tweener… very heelish.” Henry added Rhodes must “re-earn the respect and admiration” after his journey. Rhodes reportedly won some crowds back, but consistency remains the test.
By Adarsh Ojha
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2 days ago
AEW Books Edge’s Retirement Match for WrestleDream 2026 in Toronto
Reports say AEW has penciled in Edge’s retirement match for WrestleDream 2026, with the PPV rumored for Oct. 18 at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, close to his contract’s reported October expiration. Edge has admitted he doesn’t have “much longer left” in-ring. If plans hold, AEW will build one final farewell in his hometown market and end a defining era on schedule.
By Afnan Chougle
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2 days ago
Seth Rollins Says He Misses Claudio Castagnoli Years After WWE Exit
Rollins admitted he misses the former WWE US champion, even though they still stay in touch. “I haven’t seen Claudio in a long time. I miss Claudio,” Rollins said. He added that they bond as “fellow coffee enthusiasts,” texting often, but “it’s just not the same anymore.” Castagnoli, known as Cesaro, left WWE in February 2022 after his contract expired.
By Afnan Chougle
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2 days ago
Mark Henry Applauds Carmelo Hayes And Leon Slater After SmackDown
WWE Hall of Famer praised U.S. Champion Hayes and TNA’s Slater after their match on January 16. Henry said Slater “oozes talent and confidence,” pointing to a risky spot where he “jumped over the turnbuckle to the floor.” He claimed the drop was “11 feet” and landed on Hayes. Henry added that Hayes “stepped up,” concluding, “Both men won tonight.”
By Afnan Chougle
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2 days ago
‘Really Special’: Cody Rhodes Gets Rare Dual-Signed Card Gift With Dusty Rhodes
Rhodes reacted emotionally after being gifted a 16-year-old trading card signed by both him and his late father, Dusty. “Look, got a real signature,” he said, confirming it was authentic. He added, “There’s not a lot of stuff with him [Dusty] and I on it… That’s really special.” Cody thanked the giver and noted such pieces are “tough to find.”
By Afnan Chougle
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2 days ago
Triple H Urges Fitness as Life-Changing Discipline in Fox News Column
In a Fox News column, WWE executive Triple H urged readers to start exercising, even if they can’t do “a single pullup, pushup or sit-up.” He stressed that "Working out will build discipline" and "Discipline will give you confidence." He claimed that fitness “changes the trajectory of your life.” Closing “on behalf of the president,” Levesque asked: “Are you ready?”
By Afnan Chougle
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2 days ago
Roman Reigns Return Set For Royal Rumble Amid WrestleMania 42 Plans
With McIntyre holding the Undisputed WWE title, Dave Meltzer reported Reigns is slated to return at Royal Rumble on Jan. 31 in Riyadh. Meltzer called him the “odd man out” in the current Mania picture, citing perceived “audience fatigue” around another Rhodes match. Reigns’ path should “be clearer” once the Premium Live Event unfolds as WrestleMania 42 planning begins.
By Adarsh Ojha
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3 days ago
Ben Affleck Reveals He’d Choose a Tweener Gimmick in Wrestling
Released Jan. 16 on Netflix, The Rip premiere put Affleck and Damon with Cargill. Asked his wrestling gimmick, Affleck said he’d avoid pure hero or heel, preferring a tweener who shifts. “Play with the line of hero and villain,” he explained, wanting viewers to judge actions and “question” motives for drama. Damon earlier joked he’d just sprint.
By Adarsh Ojha
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3 days ago
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Share Their Wrestling Signature Moves
WWE posted Cargill’s Netflix premiere interview with Affleck and Damon. Asked about the signature-move, Damon said, “I would run around the ring as fast as I could,” then joked he’d need “terminal velocity” before trying a Superfly-style leap. Affleck answered, “I like the figure four,” and claimed he could hit Jimmy Snuka’s top-rope splash. Meanwhile, Cargill remains WWE Women’s Champion.
By Adarsh Ojha
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3 days ago
Leon Slater Tests Carmelo Hayes In SmackDown U.S. Open Challenge
TNA X-Division champ Slater stepped into Hayes’ U.S. title open challenge on SmackDown, but Hayes notched his third defense with a front-facelock top-rope cutter. Slater’s Jan. 15 iMPACT bout with Myron Reed vanished from ads after Reed joined AEW with The Rascalz. Slater was also removed from Jan. 17 Genesis, replaced by Joe Hendry. It capped his busy crossover week.
By Adarsh Ojha
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3 days ago
Cody Rhodes Vs. Jacob Fatu Set For Jan. 24 Saturday Night’s Main Event
WWE confirmed the singles match for Saturday Night’s Main Event after Fatu’s interference altered last week’s Three Stages of Hell title bout. As Rhodes traded shots with Fatu, Drew McIntyre escaped the cage in stage three to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. On Friday, Rhodes promised a “receipt.” Fatu later confronted him, and the brawl locked in the showdown.
By Adarsh Ojha
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3 days ago
Drew McIntyre Cites ‘No Rematch’ Clause After SmackDown Title Win
McIntyre won the Undisputed WWE title in a Three Stages of Hell match on Jan. 9, escaping the cage in stage three as Rhodes fought Jacob Fatu. On Friday’s SmackDown (1/16), McIntyre told Rhodes there’s a “no rematch” clause, saying the ex-champ must earn his way back. Orton confronted him, but Fatu’s arrival ran McIntyre off.
By Adarsh Ojha
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3 days ago
Cody Rhodes Enters 2026 Royal Rumble, Chases Historic Three-Peat
On SmackDown, Rhodes declared for the 2026 men’s Royal Rumble, becoming the first entrant announced for this year’s match. Rhodes won the 2024 and 2025 Rumbles; no one has ever won three straight. Earlier, new Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre told Rhodes their deal has a “no rematch” clause, forcing him to earn another shot.
By Adarsh Ojha
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