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AJ Styles’ Final WrestleMania Match To Lead to Shock Return

AJ Styles is officially calling time on his incredible career in 2026, which means he'll be making his final WrestleMania appearance when WWE returns to Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, on April 18–19.

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Cody Rhodes Responds To The Idea Of Turning Heel In Fan Exchange On X

Fans pleading with WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes to turn to the dark side can stand down for a while longer. A fan on X reacted to a clip of Rhodes shortly after his heel turn on Moose in early 2017.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 20

Former AEW Coach Sarah Stock Criticizes Moxley vs. Allin Fish Tank Spot

Sarah Stock slammed AEW's Mox vs Allin fish-tank spot as dangerous, urging parents to turn it off. Fans fired back, citing Stock's TNA choke spot; Amanda Huber led the criticism.

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / The Sportster / October 20

Hiroshi Tanahashi May Face Top WWE Star In Wrestle Kingdom 20 Retirement Match

John Cena isn't the only long-tenured star who is on a retirement tour right now. Shortly after The Franchise Player calls it quits, Hiroshi Tanahashi, who is often described as New Japan's answer to Cena, will call it quits too.

Jacob Fatu News / Wrestling on SI / October 20

An Updated Timeline For Jacob Fatu's Return After Backstage Attack On WWE SmackDown

Word surfaced late last week that Jacob Fatu was dealing with a non-wrestling related issue and that he would not be able to compete on Friday's episode of SmackDown.

Seth Rollins News / The Sportster / October 20

Seth Rollins Injury Update: WWE Set Expected Return Date

Seth Rollins is set to undergo surgery after sustaining a shoulder injury, and WWE has reportedly penciled in a potential return date for the World Heavyweight Champion.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / October 20

Another WWE star could follow John Cena, AJ Styles into retirement

Following the recent tour of Japan, WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura is mulling retirement, following in the footsteps of legends like John Cena and the “Phenomenal One” AJ Styles.

John Cena News / The Sportster / October 20

'You Can Tell' - WWE Fans Try To Cope With Edge's John Cena Retirement News

Edge has been the fans' number one choice to be John Cena's final opponent on his retirement tour, despite the WWE Hall of Famer being contracted to AEW.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / October 20

Updated Seth Rollins injury timeline gives hope for WWE WrestleMania

Despite previous reports that Seth Rollins’ shoulder injury and surgery may keep him out of WWE WrestleMania 42 , that may not be the case. During a recent episode of the Wrestling Observer Radio (via Wrestle Purists), Dave Meltzer confirmed that Rollins was definitely getting surgery to repair his injury.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 20

SPOILER: WWE Hall of Famer Reportedly Set For Return On Monday Night Raw Tonight

Monday night's episode of Raw is back in its normal 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) streaming timeslot on Netflix and WWE has put together quite the line-up for the show.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / October 20

Drew McIntyre claims he didn't take Jacob Fatu out, promises to take Cody Rhodes' title away at all costs

Drew McIntyre reacted after Cody Rhodes disqualified himself, ensuring him retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship against him on SmackDown The Scottish

John Cena News / Total Apex Sports / October 20

John Cena’s Final Opponent: WWE Legend Throws Out Wild Card Pick for Retirement Match

John Cena’s retirement tour is winding down, and the wrestling world can’t stop buzzing about who’ll get the honor (or burden, depending on how you look at it) of sending the 16-time world champion into the sunset.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 20

Drew McIntyre Calls out WWE Account for Allegedly Being on Cody Rhodes’ Payroll After Their Explosive Brawl on SmackDown

Drew McIntyre rekindled his beef with Cody Rhodes on SmackDown this past Friday. They wrestled an impromptu match in the main event that ended in DQ when Rhodes decked McIntyre’s skull with the Undisputed WWE title.

Darby Allin News / Total Apex Sports / October 20

Sting Returns to AEW at WrestleDream: The Icon Saves Darby Allin One More Time

Look, we all know retirement in wrestling is about as permanent as a New Year’s resolution, but when Sting—yes, that Sting—showed up at AEW WrestleDream 2025, it actually meant something.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 20

AEW fans haven't seen the last of Sting

"The Icon" has been seen in the crowd for AEW events since his retirement.

Former AEW champion expected to make swift return from injury

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Nic Nemeth News / Yardbarker / October 20

Another big name in wrestling speaks on their retirement

As young talents emerge into more prominent roles, veterans will inevitably begin to consider their place within the industry's ecosystem.

Edge speaks on John Cena's retirement, final match

AEW fans haven't seen the last of Sting

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

AEW WrestleDream 2025 Recap & Fallout: The March to Full Gear Is On

I had to take a day to think, reflect, and read my tea leaves to see how exactly All Elite Wrestling moves on from one of the best Pay-per-views they have ever put on.

Tiffany Stratton News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

WWE SmackDown Preview (10/24/25) – Tiffany Stratton in Action

WWE takes over Arizona on October 24th, 2025. It’s actually amazing how much star power will be showcased on this week’s Friday night fight night, with the WWE Women’s Champion in action, plus a showdown straight out of the impressive SmackDown tag team division, battling it out in Tempe, live from the Mullett Arena.

Seth Rollins News / FirstSportz / October 19

WWE Hopes Seth Rollins Will Return in Time for WrestleMania 42 Amid Ongoing Injury talk

Amid a string of unfavorable updates concerning Seth Rollins, the latest on him could be seen as a silver lining. Dave Meltzer noted during his Wrestling Observer Radio that the 6-time world champion is slated to undergo surgery.