Tony D’Angelo believes in NXT as a third brand. The perception surrounding NXT has been up and down in recent years, with the common argument centering around if the brand is on the same level as Raw and SmackDown. Speaking with Complex Graps for a new interview, D’Angelo called out fans that pick and choose …
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On January 30, 2020, WWE announced that co-Presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson would be departing the company in a “management transition.” Barrios joined WWE in March 2008 as Chief Financial Officer before being promoted to co-President alongside Wilson. Vince McMahon would “retire” as WWE CEO in 2022 after allegations of sexual misconduct and hush …
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Matt Hardy reacts to a big TNA departure. The world of wrestling is still reacting to the recent announcement from Tommy Dreamer, who revealed that he is leaving TNA on Wednesday’s episode of Busted Open. On the Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy podcast page, Matt Hardy said that he was not aware of the decision …
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Conor McGregor speaks on Roman Reigns being shown at UFC Freedom 250. During the UFC broadcast at the White House, a number of celebrities and luminaries were shown, including WWE COO Triple H and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Stopped on the streets of New York, McGregor was asked about Reigns being shown and …
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Jonathan Gresham wants to save independent wrestling. Despite being propped up by a select number of successful companies, indie wrestling as a whole is undoubtedly struggling across the board. With the recent loss of promotions like Deadlock and Prestige, there is a group of talent that are still looking for the place to call home …
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Kayla Braxton answers why she didn’t go to AEW after exiting WWE, questioning why she would leave the biggest company for another. In 2024, Kayla would exit WWE, leading to many questions on where she would end up next, with some speculating that she would end up on AEW television. However, at the time, Kayla …
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Details on Road Dogg potentially replacing Tommy Dreamer. Fightful Select reports, “With Tommy Dreamer departing TNA, @FightfulSelect immediately heard from industry sources that Road Dogg had been discussed within TNA as a potential replacement for him.” Full details are available for subscribers. Dreamer announced his departure from TNA on Wednesday. Dogg announced his departure from …
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Kayla Braxton shares how Paul Heyman was ‘really good’ about checking in on her following her WWE exit after the pair worked together on screen. Throughout her time working with WWE as a backstage interviewer, Braxton would work with several of WWE’s top stars, leading to her forming chemistry with Paul Heyman, leaving fans laughing …
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Cyndi Lauper will be immortalized in action figure form. Mattel Creations has announced a new WWE Elite 3-Pack that will feature the first-ever WWE action figure of Lauper. The set includes her, Captain Lou Albano, and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. The set pays tribute to the “Rock ‘N’ Wrestling” era of the 1980s. The collectible set …
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Details on Paul Walter Hauser and his wrestling status. Fightful Select reports “Paul Walter Hauser was not a part of this week’s MLW tapings as he’s filming a television show. He’s unable to wrestle until September.” Full details are available for subscribers. Hauser has not wrestled since April and has not been part of the …
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Kayla Braxton says that Triple H told her that the door is always open for her to return to WWE following her exit in 2024. In 2024, Braxton would leave the company after several years of working as a backstage personality and host of kickoff shows. In the aftermath, she noted that she felt that …
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MJ Eagles will be following in the footsteps of her mom. Pro Wrestling Australia announced that MJ Eagles, the daughter of Madison Eagles, will make her in-ring debut at PWA King Of The Metro on Saturday, July 4. From PWA: Pro Wrestling Australia’s (PWA) KING OF THE METRO is back and promises to be bigger …
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Tommy Dreamer has left TNA Wrestling. Dreamer made the announcement on Busted Open Radio, saying it was a mutual decision. “All relationships come to an end. I had a great conversation with Carlos Silva. Me and TNA are no longer in a relationship. We mutually agreed to part ways. It’s hard. I’ve given so much …
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Thunder Rosa is looking to not do deathmatches anymore, but feels that she would still be open to doing the occasional one. Rosa is no stranger to stipulation matches in the world of pro wrestling, having competed in Street Fights, Lights Out matches and a steel cage throughout her career. Now however, it seems the …
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Layla El comments on what names catch her eye in modern WWE, admitting that she usually tunes out of the product outside of Mania season. Layla has long retired from the world of professional wrestling, having last wrestled for WWE back in 2015. Despite her long time away from the industry, she still keeps up …
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A new motion has been filed in the legal case of Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel). On June 16, the defense filed a motion to gain access to surveillance video from the alleged battery incident involving Kaiser. This motion, unopposed by the state, is asking the court to authorize the issuance of a subpoena for the …
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Layla El speaks on potentially wrestling against Michelle McCool again, noting that she loved their last match against each other. Throughout most of their run together, Layla and Michelle would team together as LayCool, but would have a bout together one on one in 2011 with the stipulation that the loser would leave WWE. Layla …
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WWE has filed a new trademark related to Danhausen. On June 16, WWE filed two trademarks on “Human Monies,” a phrase used often by Danhausen. Full descriptions: IC 025: Clothing, namely, tops, shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies; outerwear, namely, coats; bottoms, pants, shorts, underwear, dresses, pajamas, lingerie, clothing ties, scarves, gloves, swimwear; Halloween and masquerade costumes; …
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Thunder Rosa speaks about trying brand new things in the ring, sometimes on national television with All Elite Wrestling. Rosa has proven to be a staple of the AEW Women’s Division in recent years, capturing the AEW Women’s World Title as well as signing a second deal with CMLL to become a dual contracted talent …
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Thunder Rosa comment son what she thinks would put women’s wrestling on a level playing field to men’s wrestling. Thunder has been a pivotal part of the growth of the AEW women’s division, having been part of a rivalry with Britt Baker that led to brutal matchups between the pair, with and without the AEW …
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Layla El looks back on working with Mae Young During 2010’s throwback edition of WWE Monday Night RAW for her last match. During 2010’s ‘Old School’ edition of WWE Monday Night RAW, LayCool would face off with Mae Young, with Mae labelling the tag team of Layla and Michelle McCool as ‘bitches’ and more before …
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Layla El says that WWE set her up for the remainder of her life, leading to her being known worldwide while also teasing future projects. Throughout the mid to late 2000s and early 2010s, Layla would feature as part of WWE’s Divas roster, capturing the Divas Championship. Even without the title however, Layla would continue …
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Braun Strowman explains the origins of his ‘Get These Hands’ catchphrase, also noting how much he made from the merchandise. During his pro wrestling career, Strowman had a range of catchphrases, none that got as over as his ‘Get These Hands’ phrase, which helped push him to the top of the WWE card. While speaking …
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Viewing information and lineup for AEW Dynamite on June 17, 2026. AEW Dynamite (June 17, 2026) Venue: Smart Financial Centre City: Sugar Land, TX Time: 8pm ET Channel: TBS, Max Lineup Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland face-to-face MJF and Mark Briscoe announce their Forbidden Door team 12-vMan Tag Team Match: Team MJF vs. Team Briscoe …
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Braun Strowman recalls catching Vince McMahon’ eye while featuring on WWE TV as a rosebud prior to his proper main roster debut. In 2015, Strowman would make his WWE main roster debut, immediately joining the The Wyatt Family and quickly becoming one of the top monster heels in the industry, with a solo run leading …
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