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The Reason Rey Mysterio Missed This Week’s WWE Raw

Why was Rey Mysterio off of WWE Raw this week? It was an action-packed edition of Raw from Berlin, which was headlined by Gunther scoring a controversial win against AJ Styles after a replay revealed that ‘The Ring General’ tapped out before going on to pin Styles.

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AEW Star Criticizes Company’s Creative For Being Internet-Driven: “Not Good”

Billy Gunn has seen it all the pro wrestling business over the years. Gunn is a former champion across multiple wrestling companies, including WWE, and he's one-half of the legendary New Age Outlaws tag team.

AJ Styles News / The Sportster / January 16

AJ Styles Expected To Have One Last TNA Match - Here's Who WWE Star Should Face

AJ Styles appeared on TNA's debut on the AMC Network, and that might not be the last time the WWE star appears in his former promotion before retiring.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

TNA Wrestling: How to Watch, Roster, Champions, and More (January 16 Update)

All of this comes from something Mustafa Ali recently said. “Sometimes, you would tell people about TNA, and the first question was: Where can we watch it?

Roman Reigns News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

Latest On Roman Reigns' Return And Shift In WWE WrestleMania 42 Plans

What’s the plan for Roman Reigns on the road to WrestleMania 42? The former Undisputed WWE Champion has been off television since November, when he teamed with Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and The Usos in a losing effort against Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, and The Vision in a WarGames Match.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

Major Update On Possible Undisputed WWE Title Match For WrestleMania 42

What does WWE have in mind for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas? Drew McIntyre is the new Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating Cody Rhodes in a 3 Stages Of Hell Match on the January 9 edition of SmackDown in Berlin, with an unlikely assist from a rival.

Jade Cargill News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

The Storm Without the Rain: Fixing Jade Cargill and her WWE Women’s Title Run

It has been 76 days since Jade Cargill captured the WWE Women’s Championship in dominant fashion, defeating Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, 2025.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

WWE SmackDown Preview (1/16/26): Start Time, Match Card

The next stop along the Road to Royal Rumble Tour is in London, as WWE SmackDown will emanate from the OVO Arena Wembley later tonight. Fittingly enough, the only British WWE Champion in history will return to England's capital city with the company's top prize once again around his waist.

Frankie Kazarian News / Fights Around The World / January 16

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT 1/15 Recap: Mike Santana Beats Frankie Kazarian To Become Two Time TNA Champ

A new era in TNA’s rich history began tonight under the AMC banner, following their departure from AXS TV— the company’s home since 2019 before leveling up on this three-year distribution deal.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 16

TNA Impact Results and Recap: The AMC Era Begins (January 15, 2026)

It's the beginning of a new era for TNA as the premiere of IMPACT airs on AMC, live from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas. TNA is rolling out some of their legendary stars like AJ Styles and Bully Ray, while introducing some brand new talent to their roster in tonight's first run on the network.

Chelsea Green News / The Sportster / January 15

Chelsea Green Says She Helps Certain WWE Stars — Some People 'Hate' It

Embraces backstage leadership: compassionate, tough, and focused on women's safety and respect. Connects women to bookings and decision-makers across promotions, even if that means AEW or rivals.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Nic Nemeth and Five More Talents

TNA Wrestling ended the year 2025 with the major re-signing of the TNA World Tag Team Champions, Jeff and Matt Hardy. Last week, Mustafa Ali announced he would stay with the company.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Thursday Night Impact on AMC (01/15/26) – Results

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC. Act One, Scene One. The road to TNA Genesis 2026 comes to an end with the first episode of Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC.

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.

Braun Strowman News / Fights Around The World / January 15

‘Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman’ Gets A Second Season on The USA Network

All professions have a shelf life, including wrestling, so exploring other options is essential. 42-year-old WWE star Adam Scherr, better known as Braun Strowman, may have just discovered his second calling with the TV show Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman.

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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.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 15

WWE star Seth Rollins details neck problems that were ‘destroying’ him

While he is currently dealing with a shoulder injury, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has been affected by other ailments as well, including problems with his neck in 2025.

John Cena News / NY Fights / January 14

John Cena Explains Why Losing His WWE Retirement Match To Gunther Was Perfect

John Cena shares his thoughts on losing his final match against Gunther on Saturday Night’s Main Event. The Cenation Leader finally retired his 26-year-long wrestling career following a Saturday Night Main Event match against former World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.

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 / 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 / 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.