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WWE NXT Tonight: Ladder Match Qualifiers & Ethan Page Title Defense

What happens when you need to crown a new champion? You build a ladder and let them fight for it. That's the path NXT is taking after Oba Femi vacated the championship at New Year's Evil.

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WWE Higher-Ups Reportedly Taking Notice Of Roxanne Perez

Roxanne Perez made the move from NXT to the main roster after wrapping up her second reign as the NXT Women's Champion and helping introduce the WWE fan base to debuting names such as Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia.

AJ Styles News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

AJ Styles Could Retire At 2026 Royal Rumble As WWE Contract Ends

AJ Styles, one of the most iconic in‑ring performers in pro wrestling history, finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career. According to multiple reliable

Sam Houston News / BloodHorse.com / January 20

La Cara Starts Season in Houston Ladies Classic

Dual grade 1 winner La Cara is set to be back in action Jan. 24, favored in a field of eight contesting the $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3) at Sam Houston Race Park.

Seth Rollins News / Wrestling on SI / January 20

Triple H Reveals The Origin Of Seth Rollins' Injury Angle Last Year

WWE: Unreal on Netflix is back for another season of pulling back the curtain and revealing how things work behind the scenes. The documentary-style series features candid interviews with WWE officials and superstars regarding major events in recent WWE history.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 20

WWE 2K26 Leak Reveals Return of Stackable Tables and Shopping Carts

There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes with slamming someone through a table in WWE 2K. Not the scripted kind—the messy, physics-driven chaos where timing, positioning, and momentum all collide.

Finn Balor News / Wrestling on SI / January 20

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.

Becky Lynch News / Wrestling on SI / January 20

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.

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.

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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.

Trey Miguel News / Total Apex Sports / January 19

Trey Miguel Stunningly Leaves AEW: Inside the Sudden Departure

This week, the wrestling community was blindsided by the news that Trey Miguel has been released from his All Elite Wrestling (AEW) contract, just days after reports surfaced that he had officially signed with the promotion.

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.

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.

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.