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Top WWE Star Reportedly Suffers Potentially Serious Injury

Just weeks after beating John Cena in a major Premium Live Event match, one of WWE's most popular stars could be heading to the sidelines with an injury.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 21

Fans Talk Up WWE SmackDown Star's Potential - 'He Has Charm Like The Rock'

The Rock's comedic act during WWE's Attitude Era was a massive hit with fans, and some believe Solo Sikoa is showing signs of similar charisma by letting his funny side out on SmackDown.

Cody Rhodes News / The Sportster / December 21

Cody Rhodes Tipped to Turn Heel by WWE Hall of Famer

Mark Henry has suggested Cody Rhodes could be turning to the dark side after watching the WWE Champion's "heelish" promo on SmackDown. Rhodes is embroiled in a lengthy feud with Drew McIntyre and Henry thinks the Scottish Warrior is bringing out a villainous side of the American Nightmare.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 21

Dominik Mysterio Could Require Surgery After WWE Star Suffers Injury at AAA Guerra de Titanes

WWE will be fearing the worst after Dominik Mysterio suffered an injury in his tag team match at AAA Guerra de Titanes on Saturday night. The AAA Mega Champion teamed up with El Grande Americano against his father, Rey Mysterio, and Rey Fenix.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 21

Ethan Page opens up after being 'screwed over' against El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr

Mr.Iguana stopped Ethan Page from beating El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr at AAA's Guerra de Titanes to become a triple champion Mr.Iguana let the referee know

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 21

Is Austin Theory working for Seth Rollins through joining the Vision?

When Seth Rollins played the gimmick of Monday Night Messiah, Austin Theory was his disciple The former US Champion might be trying to join The Vision

John Cena News / FirstSportz / December 20

Current AEW Personality Backs WWE’s Decision of Gunther Retiring John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Pro wrestling is subjective, and the farewell to its most beloved babyface, John Cena, is and will always be open to interpretation. The fan debates regarding Cena tapping out to Gunther in his last WWE match aren’t expected to abate.

Wrestling News / ESPN / December 20

Rising WWE stars after Cena's retirement: Top NXT prospects

Following John Cena's retirement, who will rise to the top of the WWE ranks? Learn more about the next generation of talent now.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 20

Gunther Comments On Michael Cole's Call For John Cena's Last Match

The world is still processing John Cena's final match against Gunther a week later. The 17-time WWE World champion found peace in not being able to escape Gunther's chokehold and decided to tap out of his last match ever at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

4 Questionable Booking Decisions From John Cena’s Retirement Tour

The Cenation is still reeling from John Cena’s emotional retirement at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII. Fans had months to prepare for the “Never Seen 17″‘s farewell, but it still feels difficult to believe that Cena won’t ever wrestle again.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 20

Matt Hardy explains why John Cena tapped out to Gunther in his retirement match

Matt Hardy opened up on John Cena's retirement match against Gunther on 'The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy', where he explained its finish The Broken One

Seth Rollins News / The Sportster / December 20

Seth Rollins Claims He Never Relinquished The World Championship

Seth Rollins took a hiatus from WWE in October to recover from an injury and was forced to hand over the World Championship on his way out the door. Two months later, and with no return date in sight, Rollins not only refuses to acknowledge CM Punk's reign, but he claims he is still WWE's World Champion despite being sidelined.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 20

Mickie James opens up on her 'stalker' story with Trish Stratus, originally pitched for Lita

Mickie James was on Chris Van Vliet's Show, where she opened up on her 'stalker' story The TNA Hall of Famer claimed that she had pitched it for Lita,

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 20

Drew McIntyre 'exposes' Cody Rhodes on his promo on WWE SmackDown

On the 19th December episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre cut a promo, addressing Cody Rhodes' aggression on him in the last few weeks The Scottish

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Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 20

Becky Lynch Takes A Dig At John Cena While Denying Survivor Series Tap-Out Claims

Becky Lynch continues to say she didn’t tap out at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. On the November premium live event, Becky Lynch participated in the Women’s WarGames Match as part of Team Asuka, where she tapped out to AJ Lee.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 20

Vince McMahon Once Tried To Humiliate Jim Ross In Front Of His Hometown

Vince McMahon has always had a love-hate relationship with legendary commentator Jim Ross. Despite Ross being the ‘voice’ of the Attitude Era and being a fan favorite broadcaster, it always seemed that McIntyre wasn’t so happy with his work.

Cody Rhodes News / NY Fights / December 20

Cody Rhodes Cut One Of The Best Promos Of His Career On SmackDown This Week

Cody Rhodes just cut one of the best promos of his career on WWE SmackDown. A few days back, when Nick went to Drew’s house to discuss his reinstatement on SmackDown, The Scottish Warrior rejected his deal and proposed a few ideas of his own.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Were Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov Able to Defeat DIY on 12/19 WWE SmackDown?

For weeks now, United States Champion Ilja Dragunov and DIY have had a problem with each other. Things between them got even worse last week. After he retained on the December 12, 2025 episode of Friday Night SmackDown against Tommaso Ciampa, his partner Johnny Gargano attacked him.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

John Cena Reflects on Heel Turn During WWE Retirement Tour

John Cena has addressed one of the most unexpected moments of his WWE farewell tour, offering insight into a storyline that briefly shook the wrestling world before fading almost as quickly.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 20

SPOILER ALERT: Brand-New United States Champion Crowned on the 12/26 Pre-Taped Episode of SmackDown

WWE taped both of its Christmas week main roster shows this Friday. SmackDown next week will feature yet another open challenge from Ilja Dragunov for the United States Championship.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 19

Logan Paul left speechless after WWE’s Chelsea Green roasts his ‘real wrestler’ claim

In his latest vlog, WWE star Logan Paul called himself a “real wrestler,” and this did not sit well with Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green. While talking to Maxxine Dupri backstage, Paul said she should be “supporting” the “real wrestlers” in the company.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 19

WWE legend John Cena breaks silence on tapping out to Gunther: ‘I have struggled’

John Cena has opened up about tapping out to WWE star Gunther. The two wrestling veterans faced each other on the Dec. 13, 2025, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Mick Foley News / Athlon Sports / December 19

WWE 2K26: One Hall of Famer Won’t Be Returning—and Here’s Why

The hype train for WWE 2K26 is already leaving the station, and as usual, fans are scanning every roster hint with a magnifying glass. With each new leak or quiet update, speculation ramps up over legends, modes, and which surprise names might sneak into the game.