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Former WWE Champion Details Backstage Incident Involving Chris Benoit

WWE’s locker room culture has changed dramatically over the years. The era of drinking on the road and rolling into the next city for a house show the following day is long gone.

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When LA Knight Returns, What’s Next for Him?

The 2026 Royal Rumble is just two weeks away, and this is the time of year when wrestling fans spiral into speculation—surprises, returns, and the inevitable question of who’s next.

Seth Rollins News / Wrestling on SI / January 14

Seth Rollins Opens Up About Heartbreaking Cost Of Chronic Pain

Seth Rollins is no stranger to battling through injuries, but he may never get used to the added obstacles that comes with being a family man. The Visionary has been out of action ever since he suffered a torn rotator cuff at Crown Jewel back in October.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC Preview (01/15/26) – A New Era

The road to TNA Genesis 2026 comes to an end with the first episode of Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC. If you think everything is about to change, you’re wrong.

John Cena News / The Sportster / January 14

John Cena Explains Why Fan Backlash After Tapping Out to Gunther Was 'Perfect'

John Cena has opened up on the controversial ending to his retirement match against Gunther and why he was pleased with the reaction it received. The 17-time world champion called time on his career in early December when he tapped out to the Ring General at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Chelsea Green News / Wrestling on SI / January 14

Chelsea Green Reveals Her One Request For WWE And Netflix

WWE has been in business with Netflix for just over a year now, and ccording to the biggest streaming platform in the world, the partnership has been fruitful.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

The Bringer of War Is Here: 5 Potential WWE Rivals for Oba Femi

Throughout WWE history, dominance has typically manifested in two distinct forms. There are the immovable forces, unstoppable monsters like Mark Henry, Umaga, and Kane, who win through sheer intimidation.

Bret Hart News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Should Bret Hart Return in Montreal for WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event?

The 43rd edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event heads to Montreal, Quebec’s largest city and one of the most storied wrestling towns in the world. The

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

The First and Last Royal Rumble Match of These WWE Attitude Era Stars

The Attitude Era is arguably the hottest period in the entire history of WWE. The company had an all-time great roster at the time, and fans didn’t want to miss a single episode of Monday Night Raw or pay-per-view since the product felt genuinely unpredictable.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

WWE NXT Results (01/13/26) – New Faces, New Challenges, New Opportunities

The January 13, 2026, edition of WWE NXT emanated from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. The 2026 version of NXT is one in the making. Oba Femi vacated the NXT Championship, listening to the call of the main roster.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 14

WWE Hall of Famer may not be seen for a while with ‘time off’ update

Unfortunately, it may be a while before fans see Nikki Bella in WWE again, as the Hall of Famer may be taking “time off” from her duties on Monday Night RAW.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 14

One of WWE's Top Stars Has 'Legitimate Injury' Ahead of Royal Rumble

WWE is just over two weeks away from the Royal Rumble and is already dealing with several members of its roster out with injuries. Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Sheamus, Dominik Mysterio, Zoey Stark, Michin, Elton Prince, and Piper Niven are all currently out of action due to various injuries.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 14

Former WWE champion eats fan’s sign in viral live show clip

Despite her role as a heel on the main roster, WWE star and former women’s tag-team champion Kairi Sane has been able to maintain her popularity amongst the fans.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 14

Massive Twist in WWE’s Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns WrestleMania 42 Plans

WWE looked to have pulled the plug on Cody Rhodes facing Roman Reigns for a third time at WrestleMania 42 but that might not be the case. Rhodes' loss to Drew McIntyre last Friday on SmackDown saw him drop the Undisputed WWE Championship.

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Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 12

WWE RAW 1/12 Recap: Bron Breakker Gets Suspended & Gunther Defeats AJ Styles In The Main Event

WWE’s overseas tour continued in Düsseldorf, Germany, for Monday Night RAW, which was broadcast live on Netflix in the afternoon for American audiences.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 12

How John Cena convinced Logan Paul to commit to ‘full-time’ WWE deal

Like him or not, Logan Paul is a full-time WWE Superstar, and the now-retired John Cena may have been responsible for convincing him to become so. During an appearance at Fan Expo New Orleans, Cena talked about the best parts of his retirement tour.

Bron Breakker News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

WWE Raw Preview For Jan. 12, 2026: Bron Breakker Got Humbled… Now What?

Let’s be honest for a second, last week on Raw was supposed to be the coronation. It was all set up on a tee. Bron Breakker, the genetic freak, the unstoppable force, the guy who looks like he eats dumbbells for breakfast, was supposed to steamroll CM Punk and take his place at the head of the table.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / January 12

5 Wrestlers Who Had Great Collegiate Careers

Unlike other sports, where players often have to train from a young age, wrestling is quite flexible in this regard. There have been numerous stars who weren’t even familiar with professional wrestling, but then one day, they decided to give wrestling a shot and eventually became household names in the business.

Cody Rhodes News / Total Pro Sports / January 12

Could Cody Rhodes Turn Heel After WWE Title Loss?

Cody Rhodes — one of WWE’s biggest stars and a fan-favorite babyface recently lost the WWE Championship on last week’s Friday Night SmackDown to Drew McIntyre, igniting intense speculation about his character’s direction.

Drew Mcintyre News / Stadium Rant / January 11

Fantasy Booking Drew McIntyre As Undisputed WWE Champion

Drew McIntyre has finally done it again. On Friday’s episode of SmackDown, “The Scottish Psychopath” defeated Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Three Stages of Hell Match.