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News on Multiple MMA & Wrestling Promotions Showing Interest in Matt Riddle After WWE Release

News on Multiple MMA & Wrestling Promotions Showing Interest in Matt Riddle After WWE Release

Matt Riddle has become a highly sought-after talent since his departure from WWE. As previously mentioned, “The Original BRO” was among the 25 WWE and NXT Superstars released as part of the merger with UFC under the new TKO banner. Dave Meltzer, in the latest edition of his <i>Wrestling Observer…
Endeavor Announces Close of WWE & UFC Merger Under TKO Group Holdings

Endeavor Announces Close of WWE & UFC Merger Under TKO Group Holdings

Endeavor Announces Close of UFC® and WWE® Transaction to Create TKO Group Holdings, a Premium Sports and Entertainment Company New Company to Begin Trading Today, September 12, on the New York Stock Exchange Under “TKO” Ticker Symbol September 12, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.– Endeavor…
MLW Confirms Alex Kane Has Parted Ways With American Top Team

MLW Confirms Alex Kane Has Parted Ways With American Top Team

Alex Kane has parted ways with the American Top Team gym. The official website of Major League Wrestling confirmed the news on Monday that the newly crowned National Openweight Champion formally announced his departure from the ATT gym after talking with founder and owner Dan Lambert. MLW.com released the following…
WWE Contacts Manager Of Top Women's MMA Fighter Who Recently Appeared For AEW

WWE Contacts Manager Of Top Women's MMA Fighter Who Recently Appeared For AEW

While she hasn't expressed much interest in pro wrestling, Kayla Harrison has apparently been in light talks with WWE. The Olympic medalist and undefeated women's MMA fighter made an appearance for AEW during the Inner Circle vs. American Top Team rivalry, but was not complimentary of the experience after the…
Jon Jones Claims Grappling Match With Jake Hager Is Happening, Hager Disagrees

Jon Jones Claims Grappling Match With Jake Hager Is Happening, Hager Disagrees

Jake Hager has an incredibly tough test ahead of him. The AEW star and Inner Circle member, who is also a Bellator MMA heavyweight fighter, has signed to compete against consensus pound for pound UFC legend Jon "Bones" Jones in a grappling match. On Saturday, the Hager-Jones grappling match was…
Gable Steveson Talks About Learning From Brock Lesnar, Having A Lot In Common With Him

Gable Steveson Talks About Learning From Brock Lesnar, Having A Lot In Common With Him

What has Gable Steveson learned from Brock Lesnar? The fellow standout amateur wrestler from the University of Minnesota who will eventually make the transition to sports entertainment as well spoke about this subject during his recent appearance on the After The Bell with Corey Graves podcast. Featured below is an…
Paris Fury Says Husband Tyson Fury Is Not Done With Pro Wrestling Yet

Paris Fury Says Husband Tyson Fury Is Not Done With Pro Wrestling Yet

The WWE Universe has not seen the last of "The Gypsy King." That is, at least, according to the wife of the lineal boxing heavyweight champion. Paris Fury, wife of Tyson Fury, spoke to BBC Newcastle recently and stated that "The Gypsy King" still has some pro wrestling appearances coming…
Junior Dos Santos Talks Differences & Similarities Between Pro Wrestling, MMA Fighting

Junior Dos Santos Talks Differences & Similarities Between Pro Wrestling, MMA Fighting

What are some of the differences between working a pro wrestling match and fighting a mixed martial arts bout? Junior Dos Santos is among a handful of people who can speak to this subject. During a recent appearance on the Throwing Down with Renee Paquette and Miesha Tate for an…
MLW Star Parting Ways With Company Soon, Could Be Making Return To MMA Fighting

MLW Star Parting Ways With Company Soon, Could Be Making Return To MMA Fighting

It looks like "Filthy" Tom Lawlor is on the way out of Major League Wrestling. The UFC and veteran of The Ultimate Fighter turned pro wrestling star will see his current two-year MLW contract expire in the near future and as of right now, it looks like he is finished…
Tony Khan Talks About Impressive Amount Of Media Coverage Jorge Masvidal Drew For AEW

Tony Khan Talks About Impressive Amount Of Media Coverage Jorge Masvidal Drew For AEW

Jorge Masvidal is a big star. How big? During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Tony Khan claimed that Masvidal garnered more press and media coverage for AEW than when Mike Tyson appeared in the past. Featured below is an excerpt from the interview where he touches on this…
The Rock

The Rock Addresses Criticism Of “Drunk And Horny” Line From Concert On WWE Smackdown

March 17, 2024

Over the weekend, The Rock addressed concerns about his language during his “Rock Concert” segment on WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX via Instagram. It seems that the line “You sound like somebody the Rock can love – drunk and horny” from “The Final Boss” segment raised eyebrows at Standards...

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Backstage News On WWE Superstar Shayna Baszler Competing at GCW Bloodsport X

March 17, 2024

— Earlier this week, it was revealed that Shayna Baszler will be participating in Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X, marking a somewhat surprising turn of events considering WWE’s historical stance against their talent appearing on independent shows, especially alongside talent from rival promotions like AEW. — According to a report from...

Wrestling News: Matt Hardy’s Contract Status, The Rock’s Concert on WWE Smackdown

March 17, 2024

— Matt Hardy’s contract with AEW expires at the end of this month and on his podcast this week, he stated that there is nothing new to report on his status and that negotiations with him and AEW continue to take place. — The Rock’s concert segment last night on...

AEW Collision

AEW Collision Results From Ottawa, ONT., CN. (3/16/2024)

March 16, 2024

It’s Saturday night, and you know what that means … All Elite Wrestling returns tonight from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on TNT at 8/7c with the latest installment of their weekly Saturday night prime time two-hour program, AEW Collision. On tap for tonight’s show is an...

AEW Rampage Spoilers

AEW Rampage Results From Boston, MA. (3/15/2024)

March 15, 2024

It’s Friday night, and you know what that means … All Elite Wrestling returns from the TD Garden in Boston, MA., with this week’s episode of their one-hour weekly AEW on TNT program, AEW Rampage. On tap for tonight’s show is The Undisputed Kingdom vs. Top Flight & Action Andretti,...

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results From Memphis, TN. (3/15/2024)

March 15, 2024

The road to WrestleMania XL continues tonight. WWE Friday Night SmackDown goes down live tonight at 8/7c on FOX from the sold out FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN. On tap for tonight’s two-hour WWE on FOX blue brand show is appearances by The Rock and Roman Reigns, as well as...

Booker T

Backstage Update On Booker T’s Claim Of Confrontation With CM Punk At NXT Show

March 15, 2024

— Booker T stirred up some speculation recently when he hinted on his podcast about a potential altercation with CM Punk at this week’s NXT show, but provided scant details regarding the incident. However, according to a report from Fightfulselect.com, it appears the incident may have been exaggerated or possibly...

The Rock

Update on The Rock’s Return To The Ring Following WrestleMania 40

March 15, 2024

— Recent reports suggested that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was poised to make a sensational return to the ring at WrestleMania 40 for a one-off match, with WWE anticipating his participation in at least one more bout in 2024. There were speculations that the May event in Saudi Arabia could...

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Backstage News On Mercedes Mone’s AEW Debut; Failed Negotiations With WWE

March 15, 2024

— In a revelation hardly kept under wraps for the past couple of years, Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE, made her much-anticipated debut with AEW during the latest Dynamite episode. Tony Khan swiftly took to Twitter, announcing her #AllElite status, hinting that her contract with the...

WrestleMania 40

Names Of Five Legends WWE Is Reportedly Bringing In For WrestleMania 40 Next Month

March 14, 2024

— As is customary for WrestleMania weekends, WWE is set to welcome a plethora of legends to WrestleMania 40 weekend, with names already beginning to surface. According to PWInsiderelite.com, the company has confirmed the attendance of the following former stars and legends for the week’s events: Ron Simmons Kane Jimmy...

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