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AEW’s MJF reveals disappointed reaction to never getting John Cena match

One dream match that will never happen is AEW World Champion MJF against WWE legend John Cena, who recently retired from in-ring action. During an interview with Mostly Sports, MJF was asked if he was “sad” that he would never face Cena in a match.

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Major Update On Jacob Fatu's WWE Future Amid Injury Hiatus

WWE is about to put a bow on 2025 with Monday's edition of WWE Raw on Netflix. It's a stacked card that will feature two championship matches. First, a WWE Women's World Heavyweight Championship match with Stephanie Vaquer defending her title against both Raquel Rodriguez and Nikki Bella.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 29

John Cena's Advice To Maxxine Dupri Ahead Of WWE Retirement

John Cena is now a retired WWE Superstar, but that doesn't mean his style and attitude won't linger in the company and the stars in it for years to come.

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

Tetsuya Naito Disappointed to Not Be Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Final Opponent

When Hiroshi Tanahashi announced that he would wrestle his final match at Wrestle Kingdom 20, thoughts immediately fell on who would retire The Ace. There were plenty of candidates to choose from, with some of his greatest rivals still at NJPW and others plying their trade at promotions around the world.

William Regal News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

WWE Legend William Regal’s X Post Highlights History of Neck Issues in Pro Wrestling

William Regal, one of the most well-respected individuals in professional wrestling history, has made a plea on X regarding wrestlers’ safety. The 57-year-old’s passionate rant was aimed at wrestlers who disregard their necks during matches.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 29

Tony Khan Reveals the Truth About Jon Moxley’s 2025 AEW Run (Exclusive)

Jon Moxley's 2025 was a rollercoaster in AEW, and he cemented that it would end on a high note at AEW Worlds End on Saturday night. Moxley defeated Kyle Fletcher and Kazuchika Okada to win the Continental Classic for the first time, becoming the AEW Continental Champion in the process.

Triple H News / The Sportster / December 29

AEW World Champion MJF Riles Up Journalists With WWE Claim

MJF is a stickler for creating controversy, and the newly crowned AEW World Champion has upset a fair few members of the Internet Wrestling Community by suggesting that journalists favor WWE.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 29

WWE star AJ Styles hilariously turns down fan’s AEW request

Professional wrestling veteran and WWE star AJ Styles is now going viral on the internet after refusing a certain fan’s request to sign an AEW championship belt.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 29

Grading The 2025 AEW Continental Classic Tournament

And just like that, the 2025 AEW Continental Classic Tournament is in the can. At the AEW Worlds End PPV on Saturday night, Jon Moxley defeated Kazuchika Okada in the tournament finals and became the third man to win the tournament.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 29

WWE star Liv Morgan scares fans with injury moment in 1st match back

About a month after returning from an injury, WWE Superstar Liv Morgan had fans wondering if she injured her shoulder again during a recent house show in her first match since her return.

Jon Moxley News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

How AEW and the 2025 Continental Classic Saved Jon Moxley

On Saturday, 27th December 2025, Jon Moxley told a story at AEW Worlds End through physicality and struggle that went beyond winning the Continental Classic.

AJ Styles News / FirstSportz / December 28

AJ Styles’ Hilarious Moment While Interacting with an AEW Fan During WWE Live Event in Tampa

An AJ Styles clip from last night’s WWE house show in Tampa is making the rounds on social media. As seen in the following video, the veteran wrestler is signing autographs for the fans, and he gets taken aback when a fan hands an AEW Championship over to him.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 28

Kevin Owens Sends a Message to Carmelo Hayes After His US Title High on SmackDown

Kevin Owens is currently recovering from a neck injury, but he’s keeping up with what his co-workers are up to these days. ‘The Prizefighter’ has reacted to Carmelo Hayes‘ US title triumph from SmackDown this past Friday.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

WWE SmackDown Preview (1/2/26) – First Friday of the New Year

Friday night fight night kicks off 2026 with a bang, with a loaded card and a renewed three-hour format that’s undoubtedly going to set the pace for this new year.

Triple H News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

Top 5 Worst WWE Moments In 2025

2025 is almost over, and to be honest, it was a very down year for WWE. There are so many moments that were absolutely terrible for WWE. Out of all the moments, 5 moments stood out for the wrong reasons in 2025 for WWE.

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Roxanne Perez News / The Sportster / December 28

Roxanne Perez Was Far And Away WWE's Biggest Loser In 2025

It's the end of the year, which means wrestling fans are looking back on the past 12 months and picking out the best and worst of WWE's 2025. Not all of that is based on fan opinion alone.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / December 28

3 Takeaways From AEW’s World’s End 2025

On Saturday, AEW held World’s End, its final PPV of 2025. Bannered by multiple title matches and the Continental Classic semifinals, it delivered its fair share of action, drama, and spectacle.

The Undertaker News / The Sportster / December 27

The Undertaker’s Role in AAA Booking Sparks Talk of Bigger Creative Plan

1) Undertaker and Jeremy Borash helped book AAA Guerra de Titanes, shaping major creative decisions. 2) They funneled ideas through Konnan and Dorian Roldán, respecting AAA history and lucha libre culture.

Wrestling News / Scoop B / December 27

The Machismo Connection: Why Scott Hall’s Razor Ramon Still 'Oozes' Influence in 2025

When I sat down with Jeff Jarrett for Scoop B Radio in August 2017, the conversation quickly turned to one of the most charismatic figures in wrestling history: Scott Hall.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 26

Jim Ross Fires Back at D-Von Dudley’s Shocking Racism Claims

In a situation that has been simmering since October 2025, Jim Ross finally broke his silence regarding the heavy allegations leveled against him by D-Von Dudley.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 26

John Cena Sr. praises son’s final WWE opponent despite previous contrasting comments

Earlier this month, on the Dec. 13, 2025, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE legend John Cena faced off against Gunther in his last match. Despite a strong start to the bout, Cena ultimately tapped out and gave up against Gunther’s rear-naked choke.

Cody Rhodes News / NY Fights / December 25

This WWE Superstar Fulfilled The Most Make-A-Wishes In 2025

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is seen as the modern-day John Cena by a lot of fans. The way he carries himself and speaks about the company, it wouldn’t be wrong to say he’s the face of the company today.