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WWE News: Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn, Long-Term Plans for Joe
Samoa Joe is scheduled to face Sami Zayn at WWE Fastlane, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. There were reports earlier of Zayn having some backstage heat, but either way WWE has no choice but to push Zayn with the severe shortage of full-time babyfaces on the Raw…
WWE News: Chris Jericho Update, Fastlane Plans, Festival of Friendship
The short-term plan for Chris Jericho is to keep him off TV for at least two weeks, selling the injuries he suffered at the hands of Kevin Owens. Jericho was originally expected to wrestle Sami Zayn at the WWE Fastlane event for the US title, but storylines were re-written…
Details on Why WWE Scrapped the Emmalina Character
WWE sources have confirmed that the company has abandoned their plans for the Emmalina gimmick and are turning back to the Emma character. Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that officials decided to nix the idea after producers realized that "after multiple rehearsals, she couldn’t pull off…
News on Emmalina, Chris Jericho Injury Update, Strowman vs. Big Show
After months of waiting and a series of vignettes, WWE finally introduced "Emmalina" last night on Raw. The entire segment lasted only a couple of minutes with Emmalina stating that everyone will now see the transformation of Emmalina into Emma, which seems to imply that WWE has abandoned the gimmick.…
Vince & Shane Not at Elimination Chamber; Money in the Bank On Sale
Neither Vince McMahon nor Shane McMahon was backstage at the WWE Elimination Chamber on Sunday, reports pwinsider.com. However, Brie Bella was backstage visiting. WWE has announced that tickets for the upcoming Money in the Bank will go on sale this Friday at 10 AM CT. The event will be…
WWE Announces Upcoming 'Andre the Giant' Documentary to Air on HBO
"ANDRE THE GIANT" TO DEBUT ON HBO NEW YORK AND STAMFORD, CONN., February 13, 2017 - HBO Sports, WWE® (NYSE: WWE) and the Bill Simmons Media Group will produce ANDRE THE GIANT, a documentary film examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history,…
Teddy Long to be Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Former manager, WWE referee and beloved SmackDown GM Teddy Long will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, joining a class that includes the legendary Kurt Angle and The Rock 'n' Roll Express. The Class of 2017 will be honored two nights before WrestleMania 33 on March 31st in…
News on Samoa Joe, Goldberg, Brock Lesnar, Dana Warrior
The original plan was for Samoa Joe to wrestle Seth Rollins at the Fastlane PPV on March 5 in Milwaukee, but with Rollins injury, there has been no word on whether Joe will still wrestle on that PPV or even who he may face at WrestleMania. As we have…
WWE News: Tye Dillinger Update, Rich Swann Injury, Samoa Joe
Despite appearing at the Royal Rumble, Tye Dillinger is not expected to be called up to the main WWE roster anytime soon. The only reason WWE had him appear in the Royal Rumble was to appease all the fans expecting him to enter at #10 as it became clear pretty…
Rock 'n' Roll Express to be Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
-- WWE announced the following earlier today: The Rock ’n’ Roll Express, one of the greatest tag teams in sports-entertainment history, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2017 during WrestleMania Week. -- They join Kurt Angle as the only officially announced inductees this…
WWE Keeping Crown Jewel In Saudi Arabia But Reportedly Has Contingency City In Place
Amid rampant speculation that WWE may be moving Crown Jewel away from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and to a new city, the company released their official PLE poster for the event which strongly suggested that there were no plans as of now for any changes. In an update, Bryan Alvarez of...
Legendary Commentator Jim Ross Back In The Hospital
Good ol’ JR is unfortunately back in the hospital. Posting on X last night, Ross revealed that his latest hospitalization is due to low oxygen levels, adding to his recent health woes and repeated stays in the hospital. Ross recently under brain surgery to insert a shunt that was to...
Recently Released TNA Wrestler Max Caster Shares Apology Video Following Insensitive Remarks
Following his official release from TNA Wrestling due to comments he made at the Bound for Glory PPV, Max Caster has broken silence. Posting on social media, Caster released a video message apologizing to TNA and anyone else he may have offended. Here’s what he said: “Just to address all...
Jim Ross Shares Health Update, Reveals He Has Been Hospitalized Again Due To Low Oxygen
WWE Hall of Famer and AEW commentator Jim Ross recently posted on his official Twitter (X) account to share that he has returned to the hospital. He included a photo of himself in a hospital bed and explained that his hospitalization was due to low oxygen levels. This is what...
Backstage News On WWE’s Timeline For Oba Femi Vs. Roman Reigns Match
Following his win at the recently completed WWE Money in the Bank, Oba Femi took aim at World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns in the post-event press conference where he called out Reigns with the line: “Tribal Chief. No more running. It’s about that time.” On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio,...
TNA Releases Wrestler Following Insensitive Remarks, Backstage Heat & Public Uproar
Former AEW star Max Caster made his debut for TNA last weekend at the Bound for Glory PPV and immediately got himself into water with his pre-match comments where he referenced the bombings in Riyadh that affected a ton of innocent civilians. It was then reported that Caster was likely...
Latest Update On The Status Of WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Amid Saudi Arabia Security Concerns
WWE Crown Jewel 2026 is still scheduled for Saturday, November 7, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, despite security concerns following a deadly missile strike at King Khalid International Airport. The attack on October 10 has raised questions about whether the company will proceed with its upcoming premium live event (PLE). According...
Backstage News On WWE’s Decision To Put The Women’s World Championship Back On Liv Morgan
Prior to the 2026 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event this past Saturday, Stephanie Vaquer defeated Liv Morgan at an untelevised WWE live event held at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile. Becky Lynch served as the special guest referee for that match. Morgan reclaimed the title in...
Backstage WWE & AEW Internal Reaction To Recent Viewership & Ratings To Tuesday Night Battle
As previously reported, the October 6 episode of WWE NXT attracted an average of 532,000 viewers on The CW, while Grand Slam: France, which also aired on Tuesday, garnered an average of 495,000 viewers. In terms of ratings, NXT achieved a 0.10 in the key 18 to 49 demographic, whereas...
Full WWE Raw SPOILER Lineup: Rundown For Scheduled Matches, Segments & Finishes (October 12)
Arrivals “Mr. Money In The Bank” Penta segment: Je’Von Evans and Bron Breakker feature in the segment, with Bron attempting a sneak attack spear on Penta, only for Je’Von to take the hit. Rey Mysterio vs. Big Cass: Rey Mysterio defeats Big Cass with assistance from Dragon Lee. 946 Promo...
