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December 26, 2020
Brodie Lee (a.k.a. Luke Harper) Passes Away At Age 41
Jon Huber, known as AEW star Brodie Lee and previously as Luke Harper in WWE, has passed away at age 41. He is survived by his wife and two children. AEW tweeted the following: #RipBrodieLee pic.twitter.com/wBdvPO5F9Y — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 27, 2020 Huber's wife, Amanda, posted a message…
Backstage News On NJPW Reportedly Passing On "Big Name" Free Agents From U.S. Scene
According to Fightful Select, New Japan Pro Wrestling is not interested in expanding their gaijin talent pool at this time. Reports are that the promotion passed on several big names, specifically in the United States, that were in the free agent market throughout 2020. There has been a select few…
GCW Fights Back Legally Against WWE Over Trademark Filing For "The Collective"
A few days ago it was reported that WWE was attempting to trademark the term "The Collective," with rumors circulating that the moniker would become a new faction/group on WWE television. However, buzz started swirling online about how Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) would react, as they've been using "The Collective"…
Daniel Bryan Says He Knows He's Better Than Roman Reigns, Reveals His Royal Rumble 2021 Goal
WWE superstar Daniel Bryan appeared on today's edition of Talking Smack and confronted Paul Heyman, the advocate for current Universal champion Roman Reigns. During their sit-down Bryan would claim to be a better wrestler than the Tribal Chief, and assured Heyman that he will face Reigns again, and promises to…
Ryback Shows Concern Over Vince McMahon: "I've Heard His Health Isn't Great These Days"
Former WWE star and Intercontinental champion Ryback issued a short statement on Twitter last night commenting on the health of WWE chairman, Vince McMahon. The Big Guy writes, "Despite the pain and frustration the @wwe has caused me since walking away I want to send love their way towards @vincemcmahon…
WWE Superstar Gaming Series Coming To WWE Network Starting Next Tues., Dec. 29
WWE issued the following press release announcing a new gaming series will launch on the free version of the WWE Network starting this Tuesday, December 29th. The program, entitled, "Superstar Gaming Series," will feature top names like Ronda Rousey, The Miz, Adam Cole, Tyler Breeze, Xavier Woods, Liv Morgan, and…
Daniel Bryan Declares Himself First Entrant In 2021 WWE Royal Rumble Match
It was announced yesterday on Smackdown that Daniel Bryan has declared himself as the first entrant into the 2021 men's Royal Rumble match. He will of course be joined by 29 other superstars, most or all of whom will be announced in the coming weeks. The PPV takes place on…
Seth Rollins' Return, Big E. vs. King Corbin Announced For WWE Friday Night SmackDown
WWE announced two big events for next week's Friday Night Smackdown, live on New Year's Day. New Intercontinental champion Big E will face off against King Corbin in a match in which it wasn't indicated whether the title will be on the line. As well, Seth Rollins makes his return…
Sting Reveals Vince McMahon's Reaction To Him Working In IMPACT Wrestling
The legendary Sting was the latest guest on the AEW Unrestricted podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including why he didn't sign with WWE right after WCW folded, and what Vince McMahon's reaction was like when he revealed he'd be going to TNA. Highlights are below. How he wasn't…
Bruce Prichard Reflects On Vince McMahon's Reaction To Andre The Giant's Passing
WWE executive Bruce Prichard spoke about the legendary Andre the Giant on the latest edition of his Something To Wrestle With show. Highlights can be found below. On Andre and Haku teaming up: They liked each other first of all. Andre and Haku really liked each other personally. They were…
Chris Jericho Abandons Plans For AEW Related Trademark Amid Rumors Of Future WWE Return
Pro wrestling legend Chris Jericho filed for a trademark on the term “The Jericho Vortex” in April 2024. However, as of October 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has declared the trademark dead and abandoned due to Jericho’s failure to comply with the required follow-up within the...
Latest Update On AEW Superstar Wardlow’s Return Following Second Major Injury
As previously reported, AEW star Wardlow suffered a torn pectoral muscle shortly after his return at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in August. This injury follows a significant absence of over a year due to a prior injury. After being cleared, Wardlow chose to stay away longer to film the...
AEW News: Injured Star Shares New Update On Recovery; Finally Able To Go Home
As previously reported, top AEW star Kota Ibushi suffered a broken femur during a Collision taping earlier this month. He underwent surgery and is expected to be out for two years. Recently, Ibushi updated his fans on Instagram, sharing that he had his final checkup and is now able to...
WWE News: Next Group Of ID Prospects Revealed On Last Night’s EVOLVE Episode
WWE had previously hinted that a new group of ID prospects would be announced on an upcoming episode of WWE EVOLVE. In tonight’s episode of EVOLVE, the company introduced the latest prospects under the WWE ID program: Eli Knight, Mike Cunningham, and Jha’Quan McNair. This is what the announcement reads,...
AEW Star Reveals She Will Be Sidelined Indefinitely After Suffering UCL Tear
During last night’s Fright Night episode of AEW Dynamite, Penelope Ford made an appearance in a backstage segment with Megan Bayne and revealed that she has suffered a UCL tear, which will keep her out of in-ring action indefinitely. According to Fightful.com, Ford sustained the injury during last week’s episode...
WWE News: Locations For Early January Raw & Smackdown Switched
WWE had initially scheduled the January 2, 2026 episode of SmackDown to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and the January 5, 2026 episode of RAW at the KeySpan Arena in Buffalo, New York. However, the company has now decided to change these locations. According to...
Former WWE Champion Reveals He Recently Underwent Knee Surgery
Former WWE Champion Raj Dhesi, who was known in the company as Jinder Mahal, shared on Instagram that he recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery. The procedure removed two loose bodies and included a meniscus repair/trim. Dhesi then quickly video chronicled day one of his rehab which you can see embedded...
WWE’s Drew McIntyre Names Four Wrestlers He Would Want With Him During A Real Life Bar Fight
WWE superstar Drew McIntyre appeared on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast earlier this week where he covered a wide variety of topics. Towards the end of the interview, the hosts O’Shea Jackson Jr. & TJ Jefferson noted that McIntyre has a reputation of being a legitimate tough guy backstage and they...
AEW News: World Title Rematch Set For Full Gear PPV; Updated Card For November 22 Event
Following tonight’s AEW Dynamite “Fright Night”, the AEW World title will be on the line at Full Gear in a rematch when Samoa Joe challenging Hangman Page. Joe secured the rematch after defeating Hook, Ricochet and Bobby Lashley in a four-way eliminator match on Dynamite. Joe and Page faced off...
Latest On Contract Status For AEW Tag Team Private Party
AEW stars Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen, who make up the tag team Private Party, have been mostly inactive for the majority of 2025, appearing on AEW programming only once. According to Fightful Select, both Kassidy and Quen are still under contract with AEW, and sources within the company have...
