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Becky Lynch Drops Bombshell On Her WWE Future In Unreal Season Two

Less than 15 minutes into the new season of WWE Unreal on Netflix, Becky Lynch casually drops a pretty major bombshell. The WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion is a focal point of Unreal's second season premiere, discussing her life with husband Seth Rollins, their daughter Roux, and attempting to balance motherhood with her in-ring career.

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Finn Balor Cuts Huge Babyface Promo After WWE Raw Goes Off The Air

Finn Balor had quite the homecoming on this week's episode of WWE Raw. Not only did Balor wrestle in the main event of the show against CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but he got to do it in front of a sold-out crowd on his home turf of Ireland.

Jim Ross News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Jim Ross Injury Update After Fall | AEW Dynamite Plans Changed

Jim Ross, the WWE Hall of Famer widely regarded as “the voice of professional wrestling,” has suffered another untimely injury at his home. As has often been the case throughout his public life, Ross struck a positive tone while addressing the setback.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

WWE Royal Rumble Betting Odds: Returning Stars To Win Both Rumbles

Bookies are backing that the men’s and women’s WWE Royal Rumble matches will be won by absent stars, according to Oddschecker. Meaning shock returning stars will win big twice in Riyadh on Saturday, 31, 2026.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Every WWE Championship Title Change on SmackDown, Ranked

Unquestionably, the WWE Championship is the most prestigious world title in WWE. The title has been in circulation for over six decades, with many of the all-time greats holding the gold.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Could Cody Rhodes’ Battle with Jacob Fatu Derail His WWE Royal Rumble Plans?

On January 9, 2026, an episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, Cody Rhodes faced a furious Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Three Stages of Hell match, where three matches would be contested in order to determine the winner.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 20

The Wrestling World Reacts To Nattie Turning Heel On WWE Raw

Nattie had the pro wrestling world in a buzz after her actions on this week's episode of WWE Raw. On the show, Nattie was in the corner of Maxxine Dupri as she challenged Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship.

Maxxine Dupri News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Maxxine Dupri Gets Betrayed by Natalya on 1/19 WWE Raw

The past couple of months have been great for Maxxine Dupri and her WWE career. She started training under Natalya, transforming into a serious wrestler.

AJ Styles News / Athlon Sports / January 19

WWE Royal Rumble 2026: If AJ Styles Loses, Here’s What You Could Be Missing

In a surprising turn of events, AJ Styles will put his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stipulation stems from the pair’s recent one-on-one clash in the main event of Raw.

Trey Miguel News / Wrestling on SI / January 19

Trey Miguel Releases Statement Following AEW Release Rumors

Less than 24 hours after saying he would be taking a break from pro wrestling, former TNA wrestler Trey Miguel has commented further on his mysterious AEW release.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 19

WWE’s Cody Rhodes just discovered Travis Scott’s gesture after busted eardrum

Perhaps even worse than getting turned on by John Cena was getting a busted eardrum from Travis Scott, as WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes did at Elimination Chamber in March 2025.

Wrestling News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Why Did Vince McMahon Ban Seth Rollins’ Curb Stomp?

One of the most electrifying and recognizable maneuvers in WWE over the past decade has been Seth Rollins’ Curb Stomp, a powerful finisher that helped define his in-ring identity.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 19

WWE star Aleister Black reportedly sidelined with minor injury

Since his return last year after WWE WrestleMania 41, Aleister Black became a regular face on the Friday night SmackDown roster. Turning heel on R-Truth and Damian Priest, Black even joined forces with Zelina Vega to become an on-screen pair.

Dominik Mysterio News / The Sportster / January 19

AAA Accidentally Put An AEW Title On Dominik Mysterio During His Video Package

AAA debuted on Fox this past weekend, and since WWE's Dominik Mysterio is still the promotion's Mega Champion, he was naturally a part of the show. A package featured Mysterio bragging about what he's done for AAA as its champion, and for a brief moment, the company's top titles had the AEW logo printed on the front.

Aleister Black News / Total Apex Sports / January 18

Where The Heck Is Aleister Black? The Real Reason He Was Pulled from WWE TV In 2026

The doors of the ambulance slammed shut on the January 2 edition of SmackDown, signaling the end of the main event—and seemingly, the disappearance of Aleister Black.

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Drew Mcintyre News / Total Apex Sports / January 18

WWE SmackDown Recap: Drew McIntyre Plays London Like a Fiddle While New Contenders Rise

Let’s be honest, there is nothing—and I mean nothing—quite like a WWE Smackdown crowd across the pond. They chant louder, they boo harder, and they provide a soundtrack that makes even a standard Friday night feel like a WrestleMania main event.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / January 18

Brie Bella Reportedly Wanted CJ Perry To Retire Her After WrestleMania 32 Kickoff Match

CJ Perry once almost retired Brie Bella from in-ring competition. For those who don’t know, CJ Perry faced Brie Bella in a 5-on-5 tag team match during the kickoff show of WrestleMania 32.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 18

TNA Genesis 2026 Results: Mike Santana Beats Frankie Kazarian In The Main Event

TNA Wrestling kicked off 2026 with their first PPV of the year titled “Genesis 2026,” streaming live from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, TX. Riding the wave of their debut on AMC just two days earlier, TNA aimed to deliver another high-quality PPV to set the tone for the rest of the year.

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 / 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 / Fights Around The World / January 17

WWE SmackDown 1/16 Recap: Trick Williams Shines Brighter Than Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes

WWE Friday Night SmackDown was live in London as the company’s European tour continues on its chaotic journey, this time from within the hallowed halls of Wembley Stadium.

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.

Drew Mcintyre News / Total Pro Sports / January 15

Who Could Dethrone Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship?

In a dramatic turn on the January 9, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre captured the Undisputed WWE Championship, dethroning Cody Rhodes in a high-stakes Three Stages of Hell match, with returning Jacob Fatu playing a pivotal role in the finish.