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Where The Heck Is Aleister Black? The Real Reason He Was Pulled from WWE TV In 2026

The doors of the ambulance slammed shut on the January 2 edition of SmackDown, signaling the end of the main event—and seemingly, the disappearance of Aleister Black.

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WWE SmackDown Recap: Drew McIntyre Plays London Like a Fiddle While New Contenders Rise

Let’s be honest, there is nothing—and I mean nothing—quite like a WWE Smackdown crowd across the pond. They chant louder, they boo harder, and they provide a soundtrack that makes even a standard Friday night feel like a WrestleMania main event.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / January 18

Brie Bella Reportedly Wanted CJ Perry To Retire Her After WrestleMania 32 Kickoff Match

CJ Perry once almost retired Brie Bella from in-ring competition. For those who don’t know, CJ Perry faced Brie Bella in a 5-on-5 tag team match during the kickoff show of WrestleMania 32.

Adam Page News / Wrestling on SI / January 18

Powerhouse Hobbs Removed From AEW Roster Page Following Collision Loss

Powerhouse Hobbs is no longer on the All Elite roster. The 34-year-old was removed from the AEW website following the conclusion of Maximum Carnage Collision Saturday night, which saw Kevin Knight pin Hobbs to win the AEW World Trios Championship for himself, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "Hangman" Adam Page.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 18

AEW Collision Results (1/17/25): Hangman And JetSpeed Are New Trios Champs, Hobbs Has Final AEW Match

Collision Maximum Carnage marked the end of one era and the beginning of another. In the main event in Phoenix, "Hangman" Adam Page and JetSpeed defeated The Opps to become the new AEW World Trios Champion.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 18

TNA Genesis 2026 Results: Mike Santana Beats Frankie Kazarian In The Main Event

TNA Wrestling kicked off 2026 with their first PPV of the year titled “Genesis 2026,” streaming live from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, TX. Riding the wave of their debut on AMC just two days earlier, TNA aimed to deliver another high-quality PPV to set the tone for the rest of the year.

Finn Balor News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

3 Reasons Why CM Punk vs. Finn Balor is Happening on WWE RAW

CM Punk vowed to be a fighting champion, and he will live up to his promise on the next episode of RAW. For the second time this month, Punk will put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line.

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Hiroshi Tanahashi’s New Look Marks The End Of An Era For NJPW

For over two decades, if you pictured New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), you pictured Hiroshi Tanahashi. You saw the air guitar, the High Fly Flow, and undeniably,

Trick Williams News / The Sportster / January 17

Fans Think WWE Have a Trick Williams Problem

Trick Williams has made an immediate impact since arriving on WWE SmackDown, and that includes entering the Undisputed WWE Championship picture. He beat Matt Cardona on last night's episode to book his place in a fatal-four-way match at Saturday Night's Main Event (January 24th).

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 17

How To Watch WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Date, Start Time, Match Card, Location & Live Stream

The next edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is a big one as four of the top stars on SmackDown will battle it out to see who will move on to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble.

Drew Mcintyre News / The Sportster / January 17

WWE's WrestleMania 42 Plans for Drew McIntyre Are Disappointing

WWE fans finally got their wish to see Drew McIntyre become Undisputed WWE Champion when he defeated Cody Rhodes on SmackDown last week. The Scottish Warrior finally got the chance to parade the world title in front of fans after putting the company on his back during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / January 17

SmackDown Results 01.16.26: Zayn Vs. Dragunov Highlights Contender Series

These SmackDown results are from the January 16, 2026, episode at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. It was largely filled with four matches to determine who would participate in a fatal four-way to determine the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace’s Rivalry Intensifies on 1/16 WWE SmackDown

On January 9, 2026, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Jordynne Grace made her electrifying main roster debut. After a tense confrontation with Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre, she had a great match with Fyre.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 17

WWE SmackDown 1/16 Recap: Trick Williams Shines Brighter Than Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes

WWE Friday Night SmackDown was live in London as the company’s European tour continues on its chaotic journey, this time from within the hallowed halls of Wembley Stadium.

Cody Rhodes News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Cody Rhodes Match Just Added to Saturday Night’s Main Event — And It’s Personal

WWE SmackDown: London featured another brawl that erupted in the middle of the show. Cody Rhodes addressed the WWE Universe to a mixed reaction. While the London crowd sang along to “Kingdom,” loud boos followed once the music stopped.

Wrestling 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.

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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.

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.