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Former WWE Ring Announcer Samantha Irvin On Non-Compete Clause: "One Year Down, One Year Left"
Former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin surfaced on social media to share that it has been one year since she left WWE while revealing that she still has another year left on her non-compete clause. Irvin and WWE parted ways in October of 2024 after the two sides reportedly couldn’t…
More On Andrade's WWE Contract Situation; Update On His Participation In Upcoming Indie Event
As previously reported, WWE released Andrade last month, and he made his AEW debut on the October 1st episode of Dynamite. Although Andrade has signed with AEW, he has not appeared on television since then. The latest update indicates that WWE is enforcing a one-year non-compete clause against him because…
WWE Hall Of Famer Undergoes Unexpected Surgery; Cances Upcoming Wrestling Dates
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi recently underwent an unexpected surgery, according to PWInsider.com. The report noted that the health issue leading to the surgery arose suddenly, and Rikishi is expected to make an announcement about his status soon. In the meantime, he has been removed from the upcoming events he…
Former Marigold Referee Attacked And Tragically Killed By Bear In Japan This Week
A former referee for the Japanese promotion Marigold has been found dead and it is believed that a gruesome bear attack is the reason for it. Katsumi Sasazaki, 60, went missing on the morning of October 16 while he was at work by himself at a single-inn hot spring resort…
WWE Hall Of Famer Cancels Appearance, Provides Official Statement
Wrestling with Character issued the following press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wrestling with Character LIVE Issues Update on Bret “Hitman” Hart Appearance Wrestling with Character LIVE has received unfortunate news that Bret “Hitman” Hart has postponed his November appearances in Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut. We understand how disappointing this…
WWE News: Australia Crowd Boos American National Anthem At Yesterday's Crown Jewel
WWE held its 2025 Crown Jewel premium live event (PLE) on Saturday, October 11, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The show started with some controversy even before it began airing on the ESPN app. Singer Sophie Foster performed the national anthems of the United States and Australia,…
AEW's Mercedes Mone Captures Tenth Title; Officially Becomes "Ten Belts Mone"
“The CEO” continues to stack championships. On Saturday, the women’s wrestling star captured her tenth, officially becoming “Ten Belts Mone.” Mercedes Mone defeated Aliss Ink to become the new Bodyslam Women’s Champion at the October 10 event held by the Denmark-based promotion. With the win, Mone now lays claim to…
Two Wrestling Legends Spotted At WWE Performance Center This Week Working As Guest Coaches
PWInsider.com reports that this week, there are two guest coaches at the WWE Performance Center: former WWE Women’s Champion Jazz and pro wrestling legend Ace Steel. Both Jazz and Steel have been assisting the trainees at the WWE PC, with Jazz having taken on this role multiple times throughout the…
Former WWE Star Scarlett Says Company's Contract Negotiations Felt Misogynistic
Former WWE stars Karrion Kross and Scarlett appeared on Chris Van Vliet’s podcast and discussed contract negotiations with WWE. They addressed the fact that the company wasn’t willing to negotiate with Scarlett until Kross was signed. Below is a recap of what was said: Scarlett’s contract negotiations: Scarlett: “So after…
Wrestling News: Raja Jackson Pleads Not Guilty, Vince McMahon Court Appearance, Kota Ibushi Injury Update
MMA fighter Raja Jackson, who is facing two charges related to an incident in which he physically attacked wrestler Syko Stu Smith during an indie event, made his first court appearance earlier today. Jackson entered a “not guilty” plea to the two charges, one of which is a felony, and…
WWE News: Second Title Match Officially Announced For Upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event
WWE recently shared a new video on their Twitter (X) account, in which SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that the current Undisputed WWE Champion, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, will defend his title against Drew McIntyre at next month’s Saturday Night’s Main Event special. This match serves as a...
Backstage WWE News On When Newly Re-Signed Santos Escobar Will Be Bck On TV
According to PWInsider.com, as reported by Fightful.com, Santos Escobar is expected to return to WWE television on the October 27 episode of RAW, which will take place in Anaheim, California. It is currently unclear whether Escobar will make an on-screen appearance during the broadcast or if his presence is related...
Backstage News On TNA Contract Status For Mustafa Ali
Fightful Select reports that Mustafa Ali’s contract with TNA Wrestling is set to expire at the end of 2025. This deal is one of several contracts that will end this year. The report also indicates that Ali is keeping his options open and may consider signing with various promotions, including...
WWE News: Date & Location Revealed For NXT Deadline Premium Live Event
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, internal WWE documents reveal that the 2025 WWE NXT Deadline premium live event (PLE) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 6, at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas. The report also mentions that while WWE has not yet...
Recently Released WWE Star Ridge Holland Provides Update Following Surgery
Ridge Holland checked in on social media on Tuesday with an update on his injury status after undergoing surgery. The former WWE Superstar, who was included in the multiple WWE releases just over a week ago, shared a video on Instagram informing fans of his injury status. “So, just a...
AEW News: Tony Khan Gives Update On Britt Baker, Chris Jericho, Adam Copeland, Andrade
Tony Khan spoke with Josh Martinez of Z100 for an interview this week, during which he gave an update on the AEW status of Britt Baker, Adam Copeland, Andrade, as well as Chris Jericho. The following are some of the highlights. On Britt Baker’s AEW status: “She’s been away from...
Former WWE Ring Announcer Samantha Irvin On Non-Compete Clause: “One Year Down, One Year Left”
Former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin surfaced on social media to share that it has been one year since she left WWE while revealing that she still has another year left on her non-compete clause. Irvin and WWE parted ways in October of 2024 after the two sides reportedly couldn’t...
AEW’s Tony Khan Says Mercedes Mone Isn’t Making Much Money From Indie Events, Addresses Absence Of Top Wrestlers
Josh Martinez of Z100 recently spoke with AEW President Tony Khan for an interview. While on the show, the AEW boss-man addressed Mercedes Mone’s bookings outside of AEW, his thoughts on the AEW WrestleDream show and more. The following are some of the highlights from the interview. On how he...
WWE News: Ron Killings Reveals Why He Abandoned “R-Truth” Persona
In an interview with CBS Sports, WWE veteran R-Truth discussed various topics, including his return, cutting his hair, and changing his persona to Ron Killings. This is what R-Truth said, “I had the world watching me. That was the perfect moment, dog. I seized a moment in time.” On abandoning...
AEW News: President Tony Khan Comments On Chris Jericho’s Status Amid WWE Rumors
During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, AEW President and CEO Tony Khan discussed various topics, emphasizing that Chris Jericho is a huge part of the company. This is what Tony Khan said, “Yeah, I love Chris Jericho. He’s a huge part of AEW. He’s been here since the beginning....
