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Paul Heyman Drops Huge Claim About Bron Breakker Following Scary RAW Injury Spot

If you were watching WWE RAW this week, you probably held your breath for a solid ten seconds during the main event. We aren’t just talking about the near-falls in the World Heavyweight Championship match between CM Punk and Bron Breakker.

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CM Punk's 'Unhealthy' Reaction To John Cena Retirement Match Claim is Spot on

CM Punk has given his thoughts on John Cena's retirement match and the outrage from fans and the media over him tapping out. Cena ended his career at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in early December by submitting to Gunther in the main event.

AJ Styles News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Why AJ Styles and Gunther’s Upcoming Match Won’t Be the End of Their WWE Feud

On the December 15, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw, Gunther walked out as a very happy man. By tapping out John Cena, he became public enemy number one to most of the WWE fanbase.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

AEW Dynamite (1/7/26) – Page and Strickland, Lights Out Tag Match

Pinch, punch the first AEW Dynamite of the new year and first month, and we’re getting not just Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland teaming again. We’re getting potential unhinged violence.

Thea Hail News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Izzi Dame Captures NXT Women’s North American Championship on 1/6 WWE NXT

For the past couple of weeks, the discourse around the NXT Women’s North American Championship was high. On December 16, 2025, the champion, Blake Monroe, faced Thea Hail.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Shinsuke Nakamura Confirms Failed Attempt To Appear At Wrestle Kingdom 20 For Hiroshi Tanahashi

In the world of professional wrestling, the “Forbidden Door” has been kicked open, unhinged, and turned into firewood over the last few years. We’ve seen AEW stars in the Tokyo Dome, NJPW icons on TNT, and TNA champions appearing on WWE television.

Joe Hendry News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Say His Name TNA, Joe Hendry To Make Exciting Appearance At Genesis Show At January 17th

Just when you thought he’d fully traded the six-sided ring for the bright lights of WWE SmackDown, the man, the myth, the meme is making a U-turn. As revealed by none other than The Hardys on social media this morning, Joe Hendry is set to appear live at TNA Genesis on January 17 in Garland, Texas.

Stephanie Vaquer News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

Major Update On Stephanie Vaquer's Injury Following WWE Raw

WWE Women's World Champion, Stephanie Vaquer, had rough end to 2025 and an even rougher beginning to 2026. During this week's episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, Vaquer was shown in a walking boot backstage.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Joe Hendry Will Appear at TNA Genesis 2026

WWE NXT talent Joe Hendry will appear at TNA Genesis 2026, as revealed by Jeff and Matt Hardy. The Hardys were promoting the upcoming January 15 and 17 shows in Garland, TX, when they revealed the little secret.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE’s Chelsea Green reveals John Cena’s key role in Matt Cardona’s return

It sounds like WWE icon John Cena played a role in making the return of Chelsea Green’s husband, Matt Cardona/Zack Ryder, possible. During an interview with TMZ’s Inside the Ring, Green revealed Cena’s role in the big move.

John Cena News / The Sportster / January 6

Stone Cold Points Out Where WWE Went Wrong With John Cena Heel Run

Stone Cold Steve Austin has given his thoughts on John Cena's heel run during his final year as a WWE star and why it didn't reach expectations. Cena turned heel in early 2025, aligning with The Rock, but dropped the villainous gimmick ahead of SummerSlam.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE legend ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin addresses wrestling again: ‘Never say never’

WWE Hall of Famer and arguably the flag-bearer of the Attitude Era, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, 61, believes he has the potential for one more match. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Austin opened up about his desire to have another match, although the chances remain unlikely.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

The real reason Chris Jericho didn’t return to WWE on RAW

Many expected former WWE star Chris Jericho, who was most recently seen in AEW, to return during the Jan. 5, 2026, edition of Monday Night RAW, but that did not happen.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

WWE Officially Announces New Home For Video Library In The United States

WWE and Netflix have officially expanded their long-term partnership, which has now entered year two of the original decade-long, $5 billion deal. This new agreement will see the streaming giant become the home of WWE’s video library in the United States.

Blake Monroe News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

WWE Creative Plans For Blake Monroe Could Be Shifting Ahead Of NXT New Year's Evil

Graduation day has arrived for a number of NXT talents in recent weeks, and WWE may not be done bolstering the Raw and SmackDown rosters just yet. Since

Liv Morgan News / The Sportster / January 6

WWE NXT Star Call Up Discussed; Wants a Liv Morgan Feud

WWE are reportedly eyeing NXT star Blake Monroe as a potential candidate to arrive on the main roster soon, as the promotion continues to freshen up RAW and SmackDown.

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Bron Breakker News / Fights Around The World / January 6

WWE RAW 1/5 Recap: CM Beats Bron Breakker on The ‘Stranger Things’ Edition of RAW

It was this time last year when the streaming era of WWE’s flagship show ‘Monday Night RAW’ left the USA Network, the company’s longtime on-again off-again broadcasting partner, for the sake of keeping up with trends likely to dictate the future of live entertainment—NETFLIX.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 5