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WWE NXT Draws Biggest Audience Since February Against NBA & NHL Playoffs

NXT rebounded on May 5, drawing 641,000 viewers on The CW, up from 541,000 the prior week. The 0.11 rating in 18-49 also rose from 0.07 despite NBA and NHL playoff competition. Naraku’s WWE introduction led YouTube interest at 155,000 views, while Myka Lockwood’s Jasper Troy slam followed with 105,000 views among highlight clips online Tuesday night.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 hour ago

Stephen A. Smith Claims Paul Heyman Could Turn Him Into WWE’s Top Villain

Smith told Seth Rollins and Bayless he would thrive as wrestling’s biggest villain with Heyman guiding him. “Through the guidance and the tutelage of the great Paul Heyman, I would ultimately be the number one heel,” Smith said. With Backlash nearing and Rollins facing Breakker, Smith also mocked Heyman’s wardrobe: “I dress a lot better than Paul Heyman.”

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 hour ago

Governor Ron DeSantis Reignites a Two-Year-Old WWE Ranking Debate Over Andre The Giant

DeSantis revived a 2024 Sports Illustrated top-20 WWE list by arguing Andre The Giant belonged higher than No. 16. The Florida governor’s May 7 post targeted a ranking placing Andre behind Piper, Edge and Orton. SP3, who wrote the list, addressed the viral criticism on In The Weeds, turning an old opinion column into new wrestling discourse.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 hours ago

Seth Rollins Reveals Insecurity Fueled The Vision Before His Bron Breakker Fight

Rollins said “a little bit of insecurity” drove him to form The Vision after enemies like Punk, Reigns and The Bloodline piled up. Facing Breakker at Backlash, he called Breakker “the perfect fit” for WWE’s next generation. Rollins admitted adding Heyman was “a mistake,” saying he wanted him nearby so he could “control it a little better.”

By Adarsh Ojha

about 3 hours ago

Roman Reigns Locks in Six Advertised WWE TV Appearances Through July

Reigns’ updated advertised schedule now lists six WWE TV appearances across three months, starting May 11 in Knoxville. The run continues May 18 in Greensboro, May 25 in Columbus, June 29 in Atlantic City, July 13 in Dallas and July 27 in Los Angeles. The lineup signals WWE keeping Reigns visible after WrestleMania 42 and Backlash.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 3 hours ago

Sami Zayn Admits His Wrestling Career Is Closer to the End Than the Beginning

Zayn marked 25 years in wrestling by reflecting on a career that carried him through ROH, PWG, Dragon Gate and WWE. The former El Generico debuted in 2002 and signed with WWE in 2013. “I’m just very very grateful to be a part of it still,” Zayn said, while admitting he is “closer to the end than the beginning.”

By Adarsh Ojha

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