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On YouTubeWrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 5
WWE Attitude Era: Every Royal Rumble Match, Ranked
The Royal Rumble Match is one of the most exciting matches not just in WWE, but in the entire world of professional wrestling. Every year, 30 wrestlers compete for a world title shot at WrestleMania, but that’s not the only reason why the Royal Rumble Match is so beloved.
Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Wrestling on SI / January 5
WWE Star Says He Did Everything He Could To Be At Tanahashi's Retirement Match
Shinsuke Nakamura may not have been able to attend New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 20 event at the Tokyo Dome on January 4, but the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion has revealed he did everything he could to make the retirement match of the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi.
Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 5
WWE Raw Preview (1/5/26) Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream
Will Bron Breakker leave Brooklyn, New York, tonight with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist? Stranger things certainly have happened in WWE before.
Mark Briscoe News / Last Word On Sports / January 5
AEW Collision Preview (1/10/26) – Mark Briscoe Defends his TNT Championship
Week two of AEW’s Arlington, Texas residency is just under a week away, and already confirmed is a TNT Championship match. Wrestling’s favorite chicken farmer, Mark Briscoe, will defend his title against another dangerous member of the Don Callis Family.
Karrion Kross News / The Sportster / January 4
Karrion Kross Back To WWE?: Just Now How You'd Think
Karrion Kross stays open to working with WWE, but it's unclear if WWE wants him back. He's close with Konnan and open to working AAA, though new WWE/TKO ownership complicates things.
Sam Houston News / BloodHorse.com / January 4
Trainer Cappellucci Wins 1,000th Race at Sam Houston 
Trainer Dick Cappellucci saddled his 1,000th career winner Jan. 4 when One Time Mark won the fifth race at Sam Houston Race Park.
Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Wrestling on SI / January 4
Wrestling World Reacts To Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
New Japan Pro Wrestling legend, Hiroshi Tanahashi, is officially retired as an active in-ring wrestler. Tanahashi had his last match in the main event of a sold-out Wrestle Kingdom 20 event inside the Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Which TNA Wrestlers Could Enter the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble, And Why?
Even before the NXTNA partnership, TNA Wrestling talents started to appear in WWE Royal Rumble matches. In 2022, Mickie James turned the 2022 edition into a “Hardcore Country.” Jordynne Grace made a Juggernaut effect on the 2024 edition.
Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 4
WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce Drops Major Chris Jericho Tease, Announces Liv Morgan's Return Match
The long wait will come to an end on Monday night, as fans will finally get to watch Liv Morgan in action. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce took to social
Chris Jericho News / The Sportster / January 4
Chris Jericho Return Teased by Adam Pearce Ahead of WWE RAW
WWE RAW general manager Adam Pearce has seemingly hinted at Chris Jericho's return after comments made in a video released on X. He previewed tomorrow night's episode, which will be the Netflix anniversary special featuring a Stranger Things crossover.
AJ Styles News / The Sportster / January 4
AJ Styles Calls Fan's AEW Claim ‘Dumbest Thing Ever’
AJ Styles has ridiculed a fan's post over the WWE star choosing money over a desired retirement run in AEW. Styles is retiring this year, but before he signed his last WWE contract, there was speculation over a possible AEW switch.
Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Top 5 WWE Returns of 2025
2025 is in the history books. For the average WWE fan, it was the ultimate rollercoaster ride with an odd mix of good and bad. Over the last 12 months, fans witnessed the farewell tour of John Cena, RAW’s first year on Netflix, and several high-profile feuds.
Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 3
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20: Date, Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream
A new era begins for New Japan Pro-Wrestling on January 4 as the era of the Ace comes to an end. Wrestle Kingdom 20 will be in a sold-out Tokyo Dome as fans from around the world gather to say one final farewell to the in-ring career of NJPW president Hiroshi Tanahashi.
Chris Jericho News / Last Word On Sports / January 3
Report: WWE Planning Big Re-Debut for Chris Jericho in 2026
As we enter 2026, lots or rumors have been going around about big returns in the new year. One of the most popular names to come up has been, Chris Jericho.
Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 3
Exclusive: WWE’s Charlotte Flair reveals Dancing with the Stars aspirations
In the past, several WWE stars have competed on Dancing with the Stars, including The Miz, Stacy Keibler, and Nikki Bella, who met her ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev on the show.
Matt Cardona News / Total Apex Sports / January 3
The Indie God Has Finally Come Home: Matt Cardona Is Back On SmackDown
It feels like we have been talking about this for a decade. The rumors, the teases, the “will he or won’t he” dance on social media—it’s all finally over.
Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 2
The New Hiroshi Tanahashi Figure Is The Perfect Goodbye To The Ace
Let’s be honest for a second: we aren’t ready for January 4th. Hiroshi Tanahashi is hanging up his boots after Wrestle Kingdom 20, the wrestling world is collectively preparing to cry its eyes out.
Triple H News / Athlon Sports / January 2
WWE SmackDown Jan 2: Three Stages of Hell Reveal Tonight
WWE SmackDown kicks off 2026 tonight with its first three-hour episode in months, and the company is loading up the Friday night card to fill that extra hour.
Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 2
WWE’s Nia Jax flaunts weight loss with slimmed down look at Maxxine Dupri’s wedding
While celebrating at Maxxine Dupri and Anthony Luke’s wedding, former WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax flauned her weight loss journey and new slimmed down appearance.
Wrestling News / NY Fights / January 2
Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan Reportedly In WWE’s Future Plans
Stephanie Vaquer is the current WWE Women’s World Champion, having won the title at Wrestlepalooza last year. Vaquer had been feuding with Raquel Rodriguez since winning the title, and recently defeated both her and Nikki Bella on the final Monday Night Raw of 2025.
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.
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