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Oba Femi Responds to Main Roster Talk After 'Impressing' WWE

Oba Femi Responds to Main Roster Talk After 'Impressing' WWE

Oba Femi didn't beat Cody Rhodes at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event but he left a lasting impression with a performance that had fans reinforcing their stance that he's ready for the main roster.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Gunther Calls WWE Fans Hypocrites For Suddenly Loving John Cena After Years Of Booing Him

Gunther defeated John Cena on December 13 and ended his in-ring career. When he showed up on Monday Night Raw, a few days later, the audience booed him.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Stories WWE Can Tell With Gunther In 2026

At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII, Gunther made history by defeating John Cena in his retirement match. Not only did Cena lose to Gunther, but he also lost via submission.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 18
WWE Hall Of Famer Rob Van Dam Names Match That Was 'The Pinnacle' Of His Career

WWE Hall Of Famer Rob Van Dam Names Match That Was 'The Pinnacle' Of His Career

Throughout his over two-decade career, 17-time World Champion John Cena has been involved in some classic matches. John Cena vs. The Rock, John Cena vs.

Leon Slater News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Can TNA Wrestling Star Leon Slater Become NXT Champion at New Year’s Evil?

Can TNA Wrestling Star Leon Slater Become NXT Champion at New Year’s Evil?

At NXT Deadline, Je’Von Evans became the number one contender for Oba Femi’s NXT Championship. The prize for winning the Iron Survivor Challenge was a title match at New Year’s Evil.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 18
Gunther Compares Retiring John Cena To The End Of The Undertaker's Streak

Gunther Compares Retiring John Cena To The End Of The Undertaker's Streak

Most fans were expecting Gunther to beat John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event. It's the nature of Gunther's win that has left some fans outraged. The reaction to Cena tapping out to The Ring General has been so visceral, Gunther believes there are comparisons to be drawn between that moment and the end of The Undertaker's streak.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 18
Gunther Compares His Shocking Submission Win over John Cena to Brock Lesnar Ending The Undertaker’s 21-0 Streak at WrestleMania 30

Gunther Compares His Shocking Submission Win over John Cena to Brock Lesnar Ending The Undertaker’s 21-0 Streak at WrestleMania 30

It is safe to say that Gunther is still basking in the glory of defeating John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event in his final WWE match. ‘The Ring General’

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 18
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch Offer Contrasting Reactions to John Cena’s Controversial WWE Farewell

Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch Offer Contrasting Reactions to John Cena’s Controversial WWE Farewell

John Cena’s swansong brought his 23-year WWE career to a bittersweet close. One of the most popular and influential professional wrestlers of his generation, the 17-time world champion officially said goodbye following his final match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event inside Capital One Arena on December 13.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 17

AEW Dynamite Results and Recap: The Return Of MJF (December 17, 2025)

This article contains results and spoilers from AEW Dynamite for December 17, 2025. You have been warned! It's a three-hour extravaganza tonight on AEWDynamite, live from Manchester, United Kingdom, as the Holiday Bash kicks off.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 17
Preview: WWE Raw (12/22/25) Happy Holidays Special

Preview: WWE Raw (12/22/25) Happy Holidays Special

Three matches are confirmed for the WWE Raw Happy Holidays special, set for three days before Christmas. Let’s take a look at the match card for the festive WWE Raw.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 17
Sports Illustrated’s End-of-Year Rankings Will Leave Becky Lynch Fu

Sports Illustrated’s End-of-Year Rankings Will Leave Becky Lynch Fu

SI's 2025 awards left Becky Lynch off the winners' list. Hangman Adam Page dominates; Mercedes Mone is Female Wrestler of the Year. Lynch finished runner-up in three categories and will likely react publicly.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 17
Exclusive: Seth Rollins explains why John Cena was ‘happy’ to tap out — and Becky Lynch hates it

Exclusive: Seth Rollins explains why John Cena was ‘happy’ to tap out — and Becky Lynch hates it

In the closing moments of John Cena’s WWE retirement match, he tapped out with a smile on his face. This didn’t sit well with everyone, and WWE power couple Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have their thoughts.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
AEW Dynamite and Collision Results (12/17/2025): Holiday Bash

AEW Dynamite and Collision Results (12/17/2025): Holiday Bash

All Elite Wrestling returns to England this week for a stacked 3 hours! On this card, we have the return of the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale. Will anyone usurp MJF’s ownership of the titular ring?

John Cena News / Wrestling on SI / December 17
Gunther Sends Message To WWE Fans After Controversial Victory Over John Cena

Gunther Sends Message To WWE Fans After Controversial Victory Over John Cena

Gunther is still basking in the glory of defeating John Cena at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The Ring General proved to be a man of his word this past Saturday night.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 17
John Cena’s last WWE match celebrated with special Funko Pop

John Cena’s last WWE match celebrated with special Funko Pop

To coincide with the last WWE match of John Cena‘s legendary career, a new Funko Pop! figurine has been released, and fans will have to act soon if they hope to secure one.

Stephanie McMahon News / Total Apex Sports / December 17
Stephanie McMahon Drops the Corporate Guard To Reveal Personal Heartbreak and Tragedy

Stephanie McMahon Drops the Corporate Guard To Reveal Personal Heartbreak and Tragedy

If you’ve watched professional wrestling for more than five minutes, you know the McMahon family doesn’t do “vulnerable.” They do power walks. They do hostile takeovers.

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Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 17
WWE’s Cody Rhodes drops cryptic ‘first time’ tease after John Cena’s last match

WWE’s Cody Rhodes drops cryptic ‘first time’ tease after John Cena’s last match

For the first time since John Cena’s last match, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has posted on X, formerly Twitter, about the matter. Rhodes took to X on Tuesday, Dec.

Konosuke Takeshita News / Wrestling on SI / December 16

Saya Kamitani Is First Woman To Win Tokyo Sports MVP; Takeshita, Sareee Also Honored

Bow once again to your Phenex Queen. After months of presenting her case on why she is the undisputed top draw of Japanese wrestling regardless of gender, World of STARDOM and NJPW Strong Women's Champion Saya Kamitani made history today as the first woman to win the Tokyo Sports MVP award.

Austin Theory News / Athlon Sports / December 16
WWE Raw: Austin Theory's Return Isn't About The Vision — Here's Why

WWE Raw: Austin Theory's Return Isn't About The Vision — Here's Why

Austin Theory has officially been revealed as the masked wrestler. Fans in Hershey, PA were as unsurprised as those watching around the world on Netflix.

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