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Matt Hardy opened up on John Cena's retirement match against Gunther on 'The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy', where he explained its finish The Broken One

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Gunther Comments On Michael Cole's Call For John Cena's Last Match

The world is still processing John Cena's final match against Gunther a week later. The 17-time WWE World champion found peace in not being able to escape Gunther's chokehold and decided to tap out of his last match ever at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

4 Questionable Booking Decisions From John Cena’s Retirement Tour

The Cenation is still reeling from John Cena’s emotional retirement at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII. Fans had months to prepare for the “Never Seen 17″‘s farewell, but it still feels difficult to believe that Cena won’t ever wrestle again.

Seth Rollins News / The Sportster / December 20

Seth Rollins Claims He Never Relinquished The World Championship

Seth Rollins took a hiatus from WWE in October to recover from an injury and was forced to hand over the World Championship on his way out the door. Two months later, and with no return date in sight, Rollins not only refuses to acknowledge CM Punk's reign, but he claims he is still WWE's World Champion despite being sidelined.

Cody Rhodes News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

SmackDown’s Holiday Havoc: Cody Rhodes Goes Rogue and Tag Team Turmoil

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, apparently, nobody sent that memo to the WWE locker room. If you tuned into Friday night’s SmackDown expecting holiday cheer and eggnog, you were in the wrong place.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 20

Mickie James opens up on her 'stalker' story with Trish Stratus, originally pitched for Lita

Mickie James was on Chris Van Vliet's Show, where she opened up on her 'stalker' story The TNA Hall of Famer claimed that she had pitched it for Lita,

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 20

Drew McIntyre 'exposes' Cody Rhodes on his promo on WWE SmackDown

On the 19th December episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre cut a promo, addressing Cody Rhodes' aggression on him in the last few weeks The Scottish

Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 20

Becky Lynch Takes A Dig At John Cena While Denying Survivor Series Tap-Out Claims

Becky Lynch continues to say she didn’t tap out at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. On the November premium live event, Becky Lynch participated in the Women’s WarGames Match as part of Team Asuka, where she tapped out to AJ Lee.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 20

Vince McMahon Once Tried To Humiliate Jim Ross In Front Of His Hometown

Vince McMahon has always had a love-hate relationship with legendary commentator Jim Ross. Despite Ross being the ‘voice’ of the Attitude Era and being a fan favorite broadcaster, it always seemed that McIntyre wasn’t so happy with his work.

Cody Rhodes News / NY Fights / December 20

Cody Rhodes Cut One Of The Best Promos Of His Career On SmackDown This Week

Cody Rhodes just cut one of the best promos of his career on WWE SmackDown. A few days back, when Nick went to Drew’s house to discuss his reinstatement on SmackDown, The Scottish Warrior rejected his deal and proposed a few ideas of his own.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Were Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov Able to Defeat DIY on 12/19 WWE SmackDown?

For weeks now, United States Champion Ilja Dragunov and DIY have had a problem with each other. Things between them got even worse last week. After he retained on the December 12, 2025 episode of Friday Night SmackDown against Tommaso Ciampa, his partner Johnny Gargano attacked him.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

John Cena Reflects on Heel Turn During WWE Retirement Tour

John Cena has addressed one of the most unexpected moments of his WWE farewell tour, offering insight into a storyline that briefly shook the wrestling world before fading almost as quickly.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 20

SPOILER ALERT: Brand-New United States Champion Crowned on the 12/26 Pre-Taped Episode of SmackDown

WWE taped both of its Christmas week main roster shows this Friday. SmackDown next week will feature yet another open challenge from Ilja Dragunov for the United States Championship.

Wrestling News / ESPN / December 20

WWE 'SmackDown' takeaways: The tag team title match leaves something to be desired

A disappointing end to the men's tag team championship, was emblematic of a building-block 'SmackDown.'

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 19

WWE SmackDown Results : Cody Rhodes Makes Bold Claim, Wyatts & MFT's Brawl

Much like everyone else in the WWE locker room, Cody Rhodes is trying to navigate a post-John Cena world. The in-ring career of the 'Greatest of All-Time' is now over after his loss to Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event, and The American Nightmare made a bold statement during his appearance on SmackDown Friday night in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

SPOILERS: CRAZY Stipulation Set for Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre Title Match for 1/9/26 WWE SmackDown

The December 26, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown was taped on December 19, 2025, and it involved Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and his future challenger for the gold, Drew McIntyre.

Triple H News / The Sportster / December 19

WWE Changed Controversial Plan For John Cena's Last Match

WWE's decision to have John Cena tap out to Gunther in his retirement match infuriated a large section of their fanbase, but another plan for Saturday Night's Main Event would have led to even more controversy.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 19

Logan Paul left speechless after WWE’s Chelsea Green roasts his ‘real wrestler’ claim

In his latest vlog, WWE star Logan Paul called himself a “real wrestler,” and this did not sit well with Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green. While talking to Maxxine Dupri backstage, Paul said she should be “supporting” the “real wrestlers” in the company.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 19

Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch Talk Retirement Following John Cena's Final Match

Neither Seth Rollins nor Becky Lynch are currently on WWE programming, Seth due to injury and Becky for storyline purposes. But that didn't stop the pair from attending John Cena's retirement Match at Saturday Night's Main Event this past weekend.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 19

WWE legend John Cena breaks silence on tapping out to Gunther: ‘I have struggled’

John Cena has opened up about tapping out to WWE star Gunther. The two wrestling veterans faced each other on the Dec. 13, 2025, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Mick Foley News / Athlon Sports / December 19

WWE 2K26: One Hall of Famer Won’t Be Returning—and Here’s Why

The hype train for WWE 2K26 is already leaving the station, and as usual, fans are scanning every roster hint with a magnifying glass. With each new leak or quiet update, speculation ramps up over legends, modes, and which surprise names might sneak into the game.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 18

WWE icon John Cena comes out of retirement for Cody Rhodes, but not for a match

Just days after his in-ring retirement, John Cena is set to be back in WWE, but with a different purpose. In a recent tease, it was announced that Cena would be making an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About?