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WWE Could Book Third RAW on Netflix Anniversary Return Alongside Chris Jericho

WWE's first RAW of the year looks set to be one for the ages amid reports suggesting Chris Jericho will potentially make his return in Brooklyn, New York.

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Charlotte Flair Opens Up About WWE Creative Struggles In 2025

Charlotte Flair had a polarizing start to 2025, but it turned out to be a year in which she became a true fan favorite across the WWE audience. Flair missed more than a year of action with a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus, an injury she suffered in a match against Asuka in December of 2023.

Liv Morgan News / The Sportster / January 2

WWE World Title Plans For Liv Morgan Revealed

WWE have big plans for Liv Morgan this year and she's set to return to the Women's World Championship title picture at some stage. She has been presented as one of the top stars on RAW over the past year and that's been the case since she returned at Survivor Series in November.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 2

Two AEW Stars Announce Retirement Plans

Two members of the AEW and ROH Women's Division have announced their retirements from professional wrestling. Five-Time TNA Knockouts World Champion Madison Rayne competed on the January 1 edition of ROH TV, where she teamed up with ROH Women's Pure Champion Deonna Purrazzo to face Billie Starkz & Diamante.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 2

AEW’s MJF has violent reaction to WWE superfan ‘Brock Lesnar Guy’ announcement

While many have supported iconic WWE fan known as the “Brock Lesnar Guy,” whose real name is Michael Corcoran, but AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) isn’t one of them.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 2

John Cena reflects on ‘2025’ following WWE retirement

Just days after competing in his career’s final WWE match, John Cena has now opened up about the milestone year, “2025.” On Dec. 13, 2025, Gunther defeated Cena after making him tap out.

Stephanie Vaquer News / Wrestling on SI / January 2

WWE Reportedly Lining Up Major Rivalries For Stephanie Vaquer

Now that the calendar has flipped to January, it's time to start looking ahead to some of the major rivalries that could unfold in 2026. Women's World

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 2

WWE’s Liv Morgan, former champions collab with Gordon Ramsay on Hell’s Kitchen

Things took an interesting turn yesterday on the Jan. 1, 2026, episode of the Gordon Ramsay-hosted Hell’s Kitchen on Fox. Viewers witnessed the participants compete in the Black Jacket Day edition of the show when they were greeted by WWE Superstars Liv Morgan, Big E, and former World Champion Braun Strowman.

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

WWE Attitude Era: Every WWE Championship Match At The Royal Rumble, Ranked

The Royal Rumble is traditionally viewed as the official starting point on the road to WrestleMania. The January PPV is one of the most prestigious events on WWE’s calendar.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 2

WWE SmackDown Preview (1/2/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

The first WWE show of 2026 is tonight as the road to the Royal Rumble kicks-off in Buffalo, New York. It's a new year and a new format for Friday Night SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Hell Freezes Over in Berlin: Why WWE’s Drew McIntyre Needs to Beat Cody Rhodes

2025 is now in the rearview mirror, and WWE isn’t wasting any time by starting 2026 off with a bang on SmackDown. The January 9, 2026, edition will air from Berlin, Germany’s Uber Arena, as part of WWE’s annual European tour.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

AEW Dynamite (1/7/26) – Page and Strickland, Lights Out Tag Match

Pinch, punch the first AEW Dynamite of the new year and first month, and we’re getting not just Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland teaming again. We’re getting potential unhinged violence.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 2

TNA iMPACT 1/1 Recap: Arianna Grace Explains Betraying Santino, TNA World Title Match

The first episode of “TNA iMPACT” in 2026 aired on Thursday, and there was a TNA World Championship match in the main event. Titleholder Frankie Kazarian put his gold at stake against Bear Bronson, who pulled off an upset battle royal win to earn his championship opportunity.

Mercedes Martinez News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Mercedes Martinez Announces 2026 As Her Final Full-Time Year In Wrestling

If you were hoping to see Mercedes Martinez putting on clinics and breaking backs on a weekly basis well into the 2030s, I’ve got some bad news for you.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 1

Brie Bella Comments On Potential Return To WWE

The return of multiple WWE Legends and Hall of Famers has been consistent well before the TKO days, and the influx of returns hasn't slowed down. During John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Main Event last month, we saw multiple Hall of Famers at ringside, including Rob Van Dam and Mark Henry.

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Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Every NXT Champion Who Won a WWE World Title

NXT has served as WWE’s premier developmental brand since its rebranding in 2012, transforming from a competition show into a legitimate third brand that has produced some of WWE’s biggest stars.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 1

Exclusive: WWE’s Charlotte Flair makes ‘best’ guarantee after year of ‘surrender’

While some would consider her a nepo baby, WWE icon Charlotte Flair hasn’t always had it easy. For the first time in what feels like forever, fans began cheering for her in 2025, a decade into her main roster run.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 1

Iconic WWE fan ‘Brock Lesnar Guy’ makes shocking decision on attending future shows

Michael Corcoran, also known as “Brock Lesnar Guy,” is a prominent figure — up there with iconic WWE fan Green Shirt Guy — in the online wrestling community and a frequent presence at live professional wrestling shows, from AEW to WWE.

Willow Nightingale News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Willow Nightingale Reclaims TBS Championship: Ends Mercedes Moné’s Reign in New Year’s Smash Shocker

In the world of professional wrestling, “forever” usually lasts about six months. But 584 days? That’s an eternity. That’s how long Mercedes Moné held onto the AEW TBS Championship like it was the only thing tethering her to this mortal coil.

The Rock News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

The Rock Rolls On: IHRA Secures Future of Historic Rockingham

There is a specific texture to the asphalt at Rockingham that you don’t find anywhere else. For decades, drivers knew that a trip to “The Rock” meant a battle against a surface that chewed up tires and a track that demanded respect.

Chris Jericho News / The Sportster / December 31

WWE Urged to Make Chris Jericho RAW GM as AEW Contract Expires

WWE have been advised to use Chris Jericho in a non-wrestling role should he rejoin the company as expected. Jericho's contract with AEW expires today (December 31st) and he looks increasingly likely to return to WWE for a retirement run.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / December 30

The Best WWE Matches of 2025, Ranked

2025 was the most debated year of the WWE under Triple H. The flashpoints were endless: Jey Uso winning the Royal Rumble, Travis Scott at WrestleMania, the unexplained absence of The Rock, John Cena’s heel run, Unreal, Goldberg’s retirement, LA Knight missing expectations, Wrestlepalooza falling flat, and Cena tapping out.

Bron Breakker News / The Sportster / December 30

WWE Star To Receive Bron Breakker-Level Push

Bron Breakker has become one of WWE's top heels and could start the new year as World Heavyweight Champion. The Vision's leader challenges CM Punk for the gold on the RAW on Netflix debut (January 5th).