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3 Reasons Why CM Punk vs. Finn Balor is Happening on WWE RAW

CM Punk vowed to be a fighting champion, and he will live up to his promise on the next episode of RAW. For the second time this month, Punk will put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line.

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Hiroshi Tanahashi’s New Look Marks The End Of An Era For NJPW

For over two decades, if you pictured New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), you pictured Hiroshi Tanahashi. You saw the air guitar, the High Fly Flow, and undeniably,

Trick Williams News / The Sportster / January 17

Fans Think WWE Have a Trick Williams Problem

Trick Williams has made an immediate impact since arriving on WWE SmackDown, and that includes entering the Undisputed WWE Championship picture. He beat Matt Cardona on last night's episode to book his place in a fatal-four-way match at Saturday Night's Main Event (January 24th).

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 17

How To Watch WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Date, Start Time, Match Card, Location & Live Stream

The next edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is a big one as four of the top stars on SmackDown will battle it out to see who will move on to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble.

Drew Mcintyre News / The Sportster / January 17

WWE's WrestleMania 42 Plans for Drew McIntyre Are Disappointing

WWE fans finally got their wish to see Drew McIntyre become Undisputed WWE Champion when he defeated Cody Rhodes on SmackDown last week. The Scottish Warrior finally got the chance to parade the world title in front of fans after putting the company on his back during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) XLIII Preview & Match Card (1/24/26)

The Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, will be rocking as they host the first WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event of 2026! There have been so many great WWE moments that happened in the “Great White North,” and there’s about to be more this coming January 24, 2026, for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII!

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / January 17

SmackDown Results 01.16.26: Zayn Vs. Dragunov Highlights Contender Series

These SmackDown results are from the January 16, 2026, episode at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. It was largely filled with four matches to determine who would participate in a fatal four-way to determine the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace’s Rivalry Intensifies on 1/16 WWE SmackDown

On January 9, 2026, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Jordynne Grace made her electrifying main roster debut. After a tense confrontation with Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre, she had a great match with Fyre.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 17

WWE Champion McIntyre's UK Return: SmackDown Results 1/16/26

WWE SmackDown delivered another solid European tour show, and while the card had its share of predictable moments, the standout performances made it worth watching.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

WWE SmackDown Preview (1/23/26) – Last Stop Before WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) XLIII

The first WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event of 2026 is just around the corner, and this week’s Friday Night Fight Night looks to start the party early with a loaded lineup of matches with title implications and bouts reeking of personal beef.

Cody Rhodes News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Cody Rhodes Match Just Added to Saturday Night’s Main Event — And It’s Personal

WWE SmackDown: London featured another brawl that erupted in the middle of the show. Cody Rhodes addressed the WWE Universe to a mixed reaction. While the London crowd sang along to “Kingdom,” loud boos followed once the music stopped.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/26): Trick Williams Calls His Shot, Fatal 4-Way Match Set

Trick Williams wants the world to know that he looks like money and feels like money, because he is money. The former NXT and TNA World Heavyweight Champion defeated Matt Cardona on Friday night on SmackDown to qualify for the WWE Championship No.

Roman Reigns News / Total Apex Sports / January 16

Roman Reigns Returning At Royal Rumble, But WWE Has No Title Plans For Him

Roman Reigns’ return to WWE is officially on the horizon, with the tribal leader slated to make his comeback at Royal Rumble 2026. Wrestling fans around

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

The Reason Rey Mysterio Missed This Week’s WWE Raw

Why was Rey Mysterio off of WWE Raw this week? It was an action-packed edition of Raw from Berlin, which was headlined by Gunther scoring a controversial win against AJ Styles after a replay revealed that ‘The Ring General’ tapped out before going on to pin Styles.

Jade Cargill News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

The Storm Without the Rain: Fixing Jade Cargill and her WWE Women’s Title Run

It has been 76 days since Jade Cargill captured the WWE Women’s Championship in dominant fashion, defeating Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, 2025.

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Frankie Kazarian News / Fights Around The World / January 16

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT 1/15 Recap: Mike Santana Beats Frankie Kazarian To Become Two Time TNA Champ

A new era in TNA’s rich history began tonight under the AMC banner, following their departure from AXS TV— the company’s home since 2019 before leveling up on this three-year distribution deal.

CM Punk News / Athlon Sports / January 15

WWE 2K26 Cover Star Leaked: CM Punk Showcase and AJ Lee Info

Anticipation for WWE 2K26 is starting to snowball in familiar fashion—no trailer, no cover reveal, and yet the speculation feels louder by the day. That’s usually how it goes with this franchise.

Braun Strowman News / Fights Around The World / January 15

‘Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman’ Gets A Second Season on The USA Network

All professions have a shelf life, including wrestling, so exploring other options is essential. 42-year-old WWE star Adam Scherr, better known as Braun Strowman, may have just discovered his second calling with the TV show Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 15

WWE star Seth Rollins details neck problems that were ‘destroying’ him

While he is currently dealing with a shoulder injury, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has been affected by other ailments as well, including problems with his neck in 2025.