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Major Update On Stephanie Vaquer's Injury Following WWE Raw

WWE Women's World Champion, Stephanie Vaquer, had rough end to 2025 and an even rougher beginning to 2026. During this week's episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, Vaquer was shown in a walking boot backstage.

Joe Hendry News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Joe Hendry Will Appear at TNA Genesis 2026

WWE NXT talent Joe Hendry will appear at TNA Genesis 2026, as revealed by Jeff and Matt Hardy. The Hardys were promoting the upcoming January 15 and 17 shows in Garland, TX, when they revealed the little secret.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE’s Chelsea Green reveals John Cena’s key role in Matt Cardona’s return

It sounds like WWE icon John Cena played a role in making the return of Chelsea Green’s husband, Matt Cardona/Zack Ryder, possible. During an interview with TMZ’s Inside the Ring, Green revealed Cena’s role in the big move.

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Is Hiroshi Tanahashi Set For WWE Hall of Fame?

Hiroshi Tanahashi could be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame if a growing trend continues in 2026. WWE Raw commentator Corey Graves honoured Tanahashi during the Netflix broadcast this week.

AJ Styles News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Preview: WWE Raw (1/12/25) Gunther vs. AJ Styles in Germany

Gunther will get a rare warm reception when he returns to Germany on WWE Raw. Here’s our full WWE Raw preview for the special show from Europe. WWE Raw Düsseldorf airs live on Netflix at 2 PM ET/ 11 PM PT.

John Cena News / The Sportster / January 6

Stone Cold Points Out Where WWE Went Wrong With John Cena Heel Run

Stone Cold Steve Austin has given his thoughts on John Cena's heel run during his final year as a WWE star and why it didn't reach expectations. Cena turned heel in early 2025, aligning with The Rock, but dropped the villainous gimmick ahead of SummerSlam.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

Steve Austin Reveals Why He Didn't Take Part In Key WrestleMania 40 Moment

WrestleMania 40 was a historic event for WWE for multiple reasons. In the main event of that show, Cody Rhodes finally finished his story and defeated Roman Reigns to become the Undisputed WWE Champion for the first time in history.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE legend ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin addresses wrestling again: ‘Never say never’

WWE Hall of Famer and arguably the flag-bearer of the Attitude Era, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, 61, believes he has the potential for one more match. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Austin opened up about his desire to have another match, although the chances remain unlikely.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

The real reason Chris Jericho didn’t return to WWE on RAW

Many expected former WWE star Chris Jericho, who was most recently seen in AEW, to return during the Jan. 5, 2026, edition of Monday Night RAW, but that did not happen.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

WWE Officially Announces New Home For Video Library In The United States

WWE and Netflix have officially expanded their long-term partnership, which has now entered year two of the original decade-long, $5 billion deal. This new agreement will see the streaming giant become the home of WWE’s video library in the United States.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE’s Bron Breakker gets reassuring injury update following scary RAW bump

Yesterday, on the Dec. 5, 2026, episode of WWE Monday Night RAW, fans witnessed CM Punk defend his World Heavyweight Championship against the Vision’s Bron Breakker.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE’s Nikki Bella fires shots with ‘soooo not over’ take during RAW

While she was not in Brooklyn, New York, for the Jan. 5, 2026, edition of WWE Monday Night RAW, Hall of Famer Nikki Bella was watching with a keen eye.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

Former AEW champion reportedly already set for a WWE main roster call-up

After spending several successful months in WWE NXT since last year, former WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion, Blake Monroe, aka Mariah May during her time in AEW, could be on the verge of a call-up.

Blake Monroe News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

WWE Creative Plans For Blake Monroe Could Be Shifting Ahead Of NXT New Year's Evil

Graduation day has arrived for a number of NXT talents in recent weeks, and WWE may not be done bolstering the Raw and SmackDown rosters just yet. Since

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

The 5 Best WWE Royal Rumble Runner-Ups, Ranked

It’s officially WWE Royal Rumble season once the clock turns to January 1st. All eyes in the wrestling world are fixated on the Royal Rumble. WWE’s Royal Rumble is one of the most intriguing PLEs that captivates the audience year in and year out.

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Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE’s Rhea Ripley shares NSFW of bloody finger injury from RAW championship win

Winning the Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Iyo Sky came at a price for WWE’s Rhea Ripley, who suffered a bloody injury as a result of the match during the Jan.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

The 1992 Royal Rumble Final Four And What Each Man Did At WrestleMania 8

With a tear in my eye, this is the greatest moment of life. This legendary sentence alone is enough to send chills down the spine of millions of pro wrestling fans.

Liv Morgan News / The Sportster / January 6

WWE NXT Star Call Up Discussed; Wants a Liv Morgan Feud

WWE are reportedly eyeing NXT star Blake Monroe as a potential candidate to arrive on the main roster soon, as the promotion continues to freshen up RAW and SmackDown.

Bron Breakker News / Fights Around The World / January 6

WWE RAW 1/5 Recap: CM Beats Bron Breakker on The ‘Stranger Things’ Edition of RAW

It was this time last year when the streaming era of WWE’s flagship show ‘Monday Night RAW’ left the USA Network, the company’s longtime on-again off-again broadcasting partner, for the sake of keeping up with trends likely to dictate the future of live entertainment—NETFLIX.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 5