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Stone Cold Steve Austin WWE Return Could Happen Sooner Than Expected

The WWE Universe has been hit with a Texas-sized rumor that could rewrite the start of 2026’s major wrestling storylines. Today multiple reliable outlets

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Retired WWE legend could return very soon

There is a chance that after a few years away from the ring, WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin may return to the company in the near future. WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful (via WrestlePurists) reports that there have been internal discussions about Austin making an appearance in WWE soon.

John Cena News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Logan Paul Gives Lil Yachty ‘Insider’ Perspective on John Cena’s Last Match

Lil Yachty was this week’s guest on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast. Around the 10-minute mark, the conversation shifted to John Cena’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event 42 in Washington, D.C., where Cena lost to Gunther.

Becky Lynch News / Wrestling on SI / January 22

Becky Lynch’s Opponent For WWE WrestleMania 42 Reportedly 'Locked In'

Who will Becky Lynch face at WWE WrestleMania 42? It has been a noteworthy start to 2026 for ‘The Man,’ who defeated Maxxine Dupri on the Raw on Netflix anniversary show on January 5 to retain the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 22

Major Dream Match 'Locked In' For WrestleMania 42

WrestleMania 42 is just a few months away, but the show, which will return to Las Vegas for the second year in a row, has yet to really take shape. There are reports that new WWE Champion Drew McIntyre could face Cody Rhodes or have a triple threat which includes Jacob Fatu, but that's really it.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 22

WWE’s Seth Rollins reveals new hopeful injury return timeline

A new update on Seth Rollins’ injury is here, and it may bode well for his chances of being at WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During an interview with Men’s Health, Rollins acknowledged that he didn’t know if he’d be ready in time for WrestleMania 42 in April, but he’s optimistic.

Roxanne Perez News / Wrestling on SI / January 22

Booker T On What Made Roxanne Perez A Standout WWE Prospect (Exclusive)

Booker T is in the talent development stage of his career and found a prized pro wrestling prospect early in her career. That woman is Roxanne Perez and she's currently a member of the WWE Raw roster as part of The Judgment Day faction.

Seth Rollins News / Wrestling on SI / January 22

Seth Rollins Gives Recovery Update Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42

The wrestling world has missed the antics of The Vision's former leader and World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins. Rollins suffered a shoulder injury in his match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel when he leapt from one turnbuckle for a coast-to-coast diving headbutt on Rhodes.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 22

WWE Unreal reveals CM Punk’s reaction to Seth Rollins’ shocking SummerSlam cash-in

One of the many secrets WWE Unreal Season 2 reveals is how Seth Rollins’ SummerSlam cash-in on CM Punk happened, and how the “Voice of the Voiceless” reacted to the plans.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Every WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event of the 2000s, Ranked

This weekend, WWE will host its first Saturday Night’s Main Event special of 2026. On that night, there will be a Fatal 4 Way to determine who will face Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble.

Will Ospreay News / Wrestling on SI / January 22

Major Update On Will Ospreay's Recovery From Neck Surgery

Good news wrestling fans, The Aerial Assassin could be back in the mix in All Elite Wrestling sooner rather than later. Will Ospreay underwent successful surgery back in September to correct two herniated discs in his neck, and now it appears as though he's on the road to making his comeback to the ring.

Josh Briggs News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Why Booker T’s Comments on NXT Regarding Josh Briggs Shed Light on a Huge Mistake

During the NXT 2.0 era, Brooks Jensen, Fallon Henley (who joined in early 2022), and Josh Briggs formed an alliance that got them noticed very quickly.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 21

AEW Dynamite Results (1/21/26): Swerve Strickland And Kenny Omega Angle Toward Title

The last shot of last week's episode of AEW Dynamite featured a victorious MJF holding his AEW World Championship belt after a successful title defense against Bandido.

Cody Rhodes News / Athlon Sports / January 22

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Cody Rhodes | Preview, Card

With WWE programming moving at a relentless pace, it would be easy to overlook Saturday Night’s Main Event, which takes place this Saturday from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The Undertaker News / The Sportster / January 21

AAA's Newest Booker: Undertaker Explains His Creative Plans For Brand

Undertaker is helping book AAA, bringing creative input to boost production and storytelling. He aims to blend Lucha Libre's high-flying legacy with his storytelling and polish.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 22

WWE 2K26 Roster: Latest Social Media Post Confirms New Entries

The WWE 2K26 hype cycle is officially in that dangerous phase where every tweet feels like a clue and every video gets watched twice—once normally, and once like it’s a hidden puzzle from National Treasure.

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Triple H News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Logan Paul Predicts Vince McMahon Will Make Shocking WWE Comeback

When Logan Paul dropped a bombshell on his IMPAULSIVE podcast this week, wrestling fans around the world paused to process what might be one of the most shocking predictions in WWE history. The Maverick didn’t just suggest that Vince McMahon will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.