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John Cena reflects on ‘2025’ following WWE retirement

Just days after competing in his career’s final WWE match, John Cena has now opened up about the milestone year, “2025.” On Dec. 13, 2025, Gunther defeated Cena after making him tap out.

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Two AEW Stars Announce Retirement Plans

Two members of the AEW and ROH Women's Division have announced their retirements from professional wrestling. Five-Time TNA Knockouts World Champion Madison Rayne competed on the January 1 edition of ROH TV, where she teamed up with ROH Women's Pure Champion Deonna Purrazzo to face Billie Starkz & Diamante.

Stephanie Vaquer News / Wrestling on SI / January 2

WWE Reportedly Lining Up Major Rivalries For Stephanie Vaquer

Now that the calendar has flipped to January, it's time to start looking ahead to some of the major rivalries that could unfold in 2026. Women's World

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

WWE Attitude Era: Every WWE Championship Match At The Royal Rumble, Ranked

The Royal Rumble is traditionally viewed as the official starting point on the road to WrestleMania. The January PPV is one of the most prestigious events on WWE’s calendar.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 2

WWE SmackDown Preview (1/2/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

The first WWE show of 2026 is tonight as the road to the Royal Rumble kicks-off in Buffalo, New York. It's a new year and a new format for Friday Night SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Hell Freezes Over in Berlin: Why WWE’s Drew McIntyre Needs to Beat Cody Rhodes

2025 is now in the rearview mirror, and WWE isn’t wasting any time by starting 2026 off with a bang on SmackDown. The January 9, 2026, edition will air from Berlin, Germany’s Uber Arena, as part of WWE’s annual European tour.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

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.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 2

TNA iMPACT 1/1 Recap: Arianna Grace Explains Betraying Santino, TNA World Title Match

The first episode of “TNA iMPACT” in 2026 aired on Thursday, and there was a TNA World Championship match in the main event. Titleholder Frankie Kazarian put his gold at stake against Bear Bronson, who pulled off an upset battle royal win to earn his championship opportunity.

Mercedes Martinez News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Mercedes Martinez Announces 2026 As Her Final Full-Time Year In Wrestling

If you were hoping to see Mercedes Martinez putting on clinics and breaking backs on a weekly basis well into the 2030s, I’ve got some bad news for you.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 1

Brie Bella Comments On Potential Return To WWE

The return of multiple WWE Legends and Hall of Famers has been consistent well before the TKO days, and the influx of returns hasn't slowed down. During John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Main Event last month, we saw multiple Hall of Famers at ringside, including Rob Van Dam and Mark Henry.

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Every NXT Champion Who Won a WWE World Title

NXT has served as WWE’s premier developmental brand since its rebranding in 2012, transforming from a competition show into a legitimate third brand that has produced some of WWE’s biggest stars.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 1

Exclusive: WWE’s Charlotte Flair makes ‘best’ guarantee after year of ‘surrender’

While some would consider her a nepo baby, WWE icon Charlotte Flair hasn’t always had it easy. For the first time in what feels like forever, fans began cheering for her in 2025, a decade into her main roster run.

Seth Rollins News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Every Seth Rollins WWE PLE Match Of 2025, Ranked

Unquestionably, 2025 has been one of the strongest years of Seth Rollins’ WWE career. He achieved some pivotal success in 2025 by featuring in the main events of WrestleMania 41 and SummerSlam Nights One.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 1

Iconic WWE fan ‘Brock Lesnar Guy’ makes shocking decision on attending future shows

Michael Corcoran, also known as “Brock Lesnar Guy,” is a prominent figure — up there with iconic WWE fan Green Shirt Guy — in the online wrestling community and a frequent presence at live professional wrestling shows, from AEW to WWE.

Willow Nightingale News / Wrestling on SI / December 31

AEW Dynamite Results : Willow Nightingale Dethrones Mercedes Moné To Win TBS Title

The historic TBS Championship reign of Mercedes Moné has come to an end, and new All Elite Wrestling history was made when she was defeated in the main event of AEW Dynamite Wednesday night.

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The Rock News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

The Rock Rolls On: IHRA Secures Future of Historic Rockingham

There is a specific texture to the asphalt at Rockingham that you don’t find anywhere else. For decades, drivers knew that a trip to “The Rock” meant a battle against a surface that chewed up tires and a track that demanded respect.

Steve Maclin News / Wrestling on SI / December 31

Steve Maclin Reveals TNA Plan For CM Punk Arrival That Never Happened

CM Punk's tenure with All Elite Wrestling was bumpy to say the least, and it would come to an official end the night of All In 2023. Punk would step away from professional wrestling for a few short months before making his shocking return to WWE at the end of Survivor Series: WarGames that November.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 31

WWE star Xavier Woods speaks out on favoritism toward The Usos

Earlier this week, on the Dec. 29, 2025 edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE’s The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) defeated AJ Styles & Dragon Lee to crown themselves the new World Tag Team Champions.

Chris Jericho News / The Sportster / December 31

WWE Urged to Make Chris Jericho RAW GM as AEW Contract Expires

WWE have been advised to use Chris Jericho in a non-wrestling role should he rejoin the company as expected. Jericho's contract with AEW expires today (December 31st) and he looks increasingly likely to return to WWE for a retirement run.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / December 30

The Best WWE Matches of 2025, Ranked

2025 was the most debated year of the WWE under Triple H. The flashpoints were endless: Jey Uso winning the Royal Rumble, Travis Scott at WrestleMania, the unexplained absence of The Rock, John Cena’s heel run, Unreal, Goldberg’s retirement, LA Knight missing expectations, Wrestlepalooza falling flat, and Cena tapping out.

Bron Breakker News / The Sportster / December 30

WWE Star To Receive Bron Breakker-Level Push

Bron Breakker has become one of WWE's top heels and could start the new year as World Heavyweight Champion. The Vision's leader challenges CM Punk for the gold on the RAW on Netflix debut (January 5th).