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f4wonline.comfinance1 day ago
AEW and NJPW Set Forbidden Door 2026 Match Card
All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the updated card for their fifth annual Forbidden Door event. The show takes place June 28 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Fox Newssports1 day ago
Cody Rhodes to defend Undisputed WWE title against Gunther and Sami Zayn at Night of Champions after SmackDown interference
Cody Rhodes kept the Undisputed WWE Championship in a three-way match at Night of Champions after guest referee Sami Zayn counted the pin. The finish followed multiple referee changes and post-match attacks involving Zayn and Gunther.
Forbesfinance7 days ago
Jey Uso Wins Four-Way Match to Advance in 2026 King of the Ring Tournament
Jey Uso defeated LA Knight, Finn Balor and Royce Keys in a four-way match to reach the semifinals. The YouTube video of the victory received more than 70,000 dislikes.
yardbarker.comsports20 days ago
UFC heavyweight champion names former champion as dream opponent
The UFC heavyweight champion discussed a potential matchup with a former champion during a training session shared on social media. The champion is recovering from eye surgery and has not yet been cleared for sparring.
ESPNsports24 days ago
WWE Schedules Clash in Italy for Sunday
WWE will hold Clash in Italy on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. The card features Oba Femi against retired wrestler Brock Lesnar and a WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Gunther.
nypost.comworld28 days ago
Chris Jericho Appears in Minnesota Vikings Schedule Release Video
The Minnesota Vikings released their 2026 schedule video on May 14 featuring professional wrestler Chris Jericho. Jericho, whose family supports the team, participated in a scripted scene as a waiter.
nypost.comworld29 days ago
Wrestler returns to AEW after touring break and name change
A wrestler who had been away from AEW for nearly a year returned in April and dropped part of his ring name. The return followed a period of touring with his band and filming acting roles.
wrestlinginc.comworld29 days ago
Cody Rhodes Defeats Sami Zayn on SmackDown After Gunther Interference
Cody Rhodes beat Sami Zayn in a match on the May 22 episode of SmackDown in Lexington, Kentucky. Gunther attacked Rhodes during the bout, and Sami Zayn left the ring without intervening. Rhea Ripley later announced a WWE Women's Championship rematch against Jade Cargill at Clash…
nypost.comworld41 days ago
Jacob Fatu Attacks Roman Reigns After World Heavyweight Championship Loss at WWE Backlash
Jacob Fatu lost to Roman Reigns in a World Heavyweight Championship match at WWE Backlash on May 9, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. Following the pinfall, Fatu assaulted Reigns, the referee, Raw general manager Adam Pearce and producers who intervened. Reigns responded by telling Fatu i…
nypost.comworld42 days ago
WWE Backlash 2026 Features Wins for Rising Stars and John Cena Event Announcement
WWE held its Backlash event on May 9, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Trick Williams and Bron Breakker secured victories while Jacob Fatu gained prominence in a loss. The company also announced a new John Cena Classic event.
Forbesfinance43 days ago
WWE Announces Fan-Voted NXT vs Main Roster Event With New Championship
The company announced a recurring pay-per-view event at Backlash 2026 that pits NXT performers against main roster talent. Fans will vote to determine the winner of a new title regardless of match outcomes. The annual event was framed as a way to measure audience connection with…
Forbesfinance43 days ago
Roman Reigns Defeats Jacob Fatu in Controversial Finish to Retain World Heavyweight Title at WWE Backlash 2026
Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in Atlanta on May 9, 2026, but the match ended in chaos as Fatu attacked officials and reapplied the Tongan Death Grip. The bout continued the Bloodline family storyline that began after WrestleMania 42. Forbes reported the results hours after the…
Fox Newsfinance42 days ago
Bron Breakker Pins Seth Rollins at WWE Backlash 2026 Following Interference-Heavy Match
Bron Breakker pinned Seth Rollins following a pair of spears in the opening match of WWE Backlash 2026 on May 9, 2026. Paul Heyman was in Breakker's corner as interference from multiple parties marked the interference-filled bout. Michael Cole declared "Bron Breakker has arrived"…
Forbesfinance44 days ago
WWE SmackDown Results From May 8 2026
WWE held its weekly SmackDown event on May 8 2026 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville Florida. The show included a segment dedicated to the Gingerbread Man's funeral with video packages and a eulogy by Trick Williams. Paul Heyman announced a WWE title match between…
forbes.comfinance45 days ago
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV Set for May 23 in Fort Wayne
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV will take place on May 23, 2026 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event streams live at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE's YouTube channel internationally. No matches have been announc…
bleedingcool.comfinance46 days ago
Darby Allin Defends AEW World Championship Against Kevin Knight
Darby Allin faced Kevin Knight in a match for the AEW World Championship on the combined three-hour episode of Dynamite and Collision. The bout served as the main event for the May 6, 2026 broadcast. Forbes reported the matchup as the headline attraction of the show.
mandatory.comworld58 days ago
WWE Releases Multiple Wrestlers Including Wyatt Sicks Members and Aleister Black
WWE announced the release of several wrestlers on Friday, including the entire Wyatt Sicks group and others such as Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. The releases occurred shortly after WrestleMania 42 and involved tag team champions and other prominent performers. Additional wrest…
bleedingcool.comfinance60 days ago
AEW Dynamite Episode Results from April 22, 2026 in Portland
The latest episode of AEW Dynamite featured Darby Allin defending the AEW World Championship against Tommaso Ciampa. Several matches and segments occurred, including returns and announcements for future events. The show took place in Portland, Oregon, following recent championshi…
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Mercedes Moné's Potential Return to Wrestling Promotion Discussed
Mercedes Moné's return to a wrestling promotion is under consideration. The timing aligns with opportunities for character development. Details on the next steps remain unspecified.