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Nikki Bella was not invited to John Cena’s WWE retirement

A couple of months ago on Dec. 13, 2025, Gunther defeated and retired John Cena from professional wrestling. The man known for not giving up finally gave up at Saturday Night’s Main Event in his career’s final match.

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Ranking Roman Reigns’ WWE WrestleMania Main Events

Roman Reigns is one of the most prolific performers in the history of WrestleMania. No man has main-evented WrestleMania more times than the Tribal Chief; Reigns has competed in a record 10 WrestleMania main events, which is a phenomenal achievement.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 4

AJ Styles isn’t done with WWE yet after retirement

While he had to retire from WWE, AJ Styles may not be done with the promotion quite yet, as a recent report suggests he still has work to do with the company.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Very Early Predictions for the WWE WrestleMania 42 Card

The Road to WWE WrestleMania 42 is now underway. Now that the Royal Rumble has finished, the wrestling world is getting ready for the next few months of adrenaline-fueled programming.

Oba Femi News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Why Oba Femi’s Beating of the War Raiders on WWE Raw Was Necessary

The February 2, 2026, episode of Monday Night Raw saw an unexpected encounter occur. Making their first main roster appearance in two months, the War Raiders were ready for action.

Joe Hendry News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Joe Hendry Wins NXT Championship on 2/3 WWE NXT

Every couple of months, there are giant changes to NXT. Some come in the form of injuries to major stars. Other times, releases occur as new people get brought in.

AJ Styles News / Wrestling on SI / February 3

The Latest on AJ Styles Potentially Wrestling After His WWE Retirement

AJ Styles' WWE career is effectively done, but has he truly wrestled his last match? Heading into 2026, wrestling fans believed they would have many more months of AJ Styles' WWE career to enjoy, but few predicted it would end as soon as the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 3

WWE Superstar Believes He Could Wrestle Circles Around CM Punk

Carmelo Hayes is open to stepping in the ring with CM Punk, but he doesn't think things would go well for the World Heavyweight Champion. Both Carmelo Hayes and CM Punk entered 2026 with championship gold around their waist.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 3

2026 WWE Royal Rumble was best of Triple H era, but there was also 1 big problem

The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble was, in many ways, the best of the Triple H era since “The Game” took over as chief content officer, but there were still glaring issues with the annual battle royals.

LA Knight News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

WWE fans are all thinking the same thing about LA Knight in 2026

Back when he called himself Eli Drake in TNA, LA Knight was known for his gift of gab and for turning any kind of promo or segment given to him by the company into absolute gold.

Wrestling News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

Bron Breakker has fully embraced his inner Scott Steiner

Perhaps no pro wrestler has begun to get as vociferous of a push from the WWE brass in late 2025 going into 2026 than the new leader of The Vision, Bron Breakker.

Wrestling News / Let Them Wrestle / February 3

Roman Reigns is proving WWE right for the Paul Heyman betrayal

When Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman became an item in 2020, everyone knew that WWE were finally striking gold with an extremely talented professional wrestler whom Vince McMahon had been stubbornly shoehorning into a milquetoast babyface role.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / February 3

WWE Raw Results: Roman Reigns Chooses Violence And CM Punk For WrestleMania 42

You know that feeling when you’re watching a horror movie, and the teenager opens the door to the basement? You know exactly what’s down there, but you still scream when the monster jumps out.

Adam Page News / Wrestling on SI / February 3

“Hangman” Adam Page Addresses Controversial Photo With Marty Scurll (Exclusive)

Despite being considered a face of goodwill by many pro wrestling fans, AEW World Trios Champion and former AEW World Champion "Hangman" Adam Page recently encountered some controversy regarding his association with a former member of The Elite.

Stephanie Vaquer News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 3

WWE fans furious after Stephanie Vaquer’s entrance music change

During the post-Royal Rumble edition of Monday Night RAW in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WWE changed the entrance music of Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer — much to the fans’ dismay.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 3

Rey Mysterio announced as injured on WWE RAW

At 51-years-old, Rey Mysterio entered his career’s 15th Royal Rumble on Jan. 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Entering number four and failing to eliminate a single participant, Mysterio was soon eliminated by Oba Femi.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 3

Top WWE Star Could Miss Elimination Chamber After Royal Rumble Injury

WWE's next stop on the Road to WrestleMania 42 is the Elimination Chamber, and the winner of the chamber matches will be granted a world title match at the Show of Shows.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 3

WWE's Stance on Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 Makes No Sense

Oba Femi was one of the highlights of the men's Royal Rumble match last Saturday before he was eliminated by Brock Lesnar. WWE showcased the Ruler as an unstoppable monster, and he threw five participants over the top rope, but his dominance was ended by the Beast.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / February 3

Raw Results 02.02.26 – Soft Street Fight And WrestleMania Main Events

These WWE Raw results are the fallout from the Royal Rumble on Saturday. This episode featured hissy fits, personal attacks, and even the booking for WrestleMania’s main events.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Was Charlotte Flair’s WWE Royal Rumble Elimination of Alexa Bliss Accidental or Intentional?

The 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble ended with Liv Morgan winning a championship match at WrestleMania: Vegas. But there was drama from the very beginning. Charlotte Flair walked out as number 1, aiming for her third Rumble victory.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Roman Reigns & CM Punk Set WrestleMania Stakes; Stephanie Vaquer & Oba Femi Dominate WWE Raw

Raw delivered exactly what the post-Royal Rumble episode needed to deliver: chaos, star power, and clear WrestleMania direction. The Philadelphia crowd witnessed Roman Reigns and CM Punk engage in an all-time great promo battle while NXT powerhouse Oba Femi made a dominant statement in his handicap showcase.

Bron Breakker News / Total Pro Sports / February 1

Who Was Behind Bron Breakker’s Mystery Attack at the Royal Rumble?

The 2026 Royal Rumble delivered its usual chaos, surprises, and shocking eliminations—but one moment stood out above the rest. Bron Breakker, one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars, was taken out under highly suspicious circumstances after being mysteriously attacked by a masked individual.