Wrestling: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cody Rhodes News / The Sportster / October 20

Cody Rhodes Responds To WWE Fans Pushing For a Heel Run

Cody Rhodes has given his thoughts on a potential heel run after a fan recalled one of the WWE Champion's most famous promos during his time away from the promotion.

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.

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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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.

Drew Mcintyre News / The Sportster / October 19

Drew McIntyre Pokes Fun at WWE’s Use of AI in Storylines

Drew mocks WWE’s AI-era post, tweeting "What in the ChatGPT are you on about?!" WWE said Cody "put Drew in his place"; Drew says Cody took the easy DQ.

Jacob Fatu News / The Sportster / October 19

Jacob Fatu False Report: SmackDown Favorite's Mysterious Absence Explained

1) Fatu's SmackDown attack was a storyline write-off; injury reportedly from dental work, not serious. 2) He was pulled from a set match with Drew McIntyre; Cody Rhodes replaced him and the match ended in DQ.

Seth Rollins News / Wrestling on SI / October 19

The Latest On Seth Rollins' Recovery Timeline As He Faces Shoulder Surgery

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce will provide an official update on the health of Seth Rollins on Monday night on Raw, but the reported prognosis is not great.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Preview: WWE Raw (10/20/25) Three Titles On The Line

WWE Raw has a night of champions feel this week as three of its titles will be defended. WWE Raw streams live on Netflix from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California at 8pm ET.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 19

Ex-WWE Star Debunks Report About Sami Zayn’s US Title Loss to Ilja Dragunov on SmackDown

Ilja Dragunov‘s WWE return from a torn ACL on this week’s SmackDown proved to be his best night on the main roster. ‘The Mad Dragon’ not only answered Sami Zayn‘s call in the United States Title Open Challenge but also went on to dethrone the erstwhile ‘Honorary Uce’ for the gold.

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Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / October 19

AEW WrestleDream 2025 Results & Reactions: Sting Returns And Helps Darby Allin Beat Jon Moxley

AEW Wrestle Dream 2025 PPV was live from the Chaifetz Arena in St Louis, MO. The crowd was energetic throughout the night, and just like their other PPVs, AEW did not disappoint as all of the major titles and storylines were on the line.

Mercedes Mone News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Mercedes Mone Breaks Records With 11th Title Win at AEW WrestleDream

At AEW WrestleDream, Mercedes Mone held an open challenge, answered by Mina Shirakawa. The match was for both the TBS Championship and the ROH Women’s Television Championship, although Shirakawa was only the interim champion.

Shinsuke Nakamura News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

Shinsuke Nakamura Made Reveal Statement That He Is Contemplating Retirement

Well, it looks like the retirement bug is contagious in the WWE locker room. Following a recent tour in Japan, Shinsuke Nakamura took to social media with a message that has everyone buzzing.

Vince McMahon News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Vince McMahon nearly unrecognizable in latest public appearance

Former WWE owner Vince McMahon stunned onlookers with a dramatically altered appearance during his October 16 court hearing in Stamford Superior Court, marking his first major public outing in months.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 18

AEW WrestleDream 2025: Preview, Match Card

AEW WrestleDream touches down in Chaifetz Arena for AEW's long-promised first PPV in St. Louis and the first WrestleDream outside of Washington State. Tonight's show is the first PPV since Double Or Nothing to carry an evening start time on the East Coast, with the main card kicking off at 8 p.m.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 17