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WWE NXT Star Could Finally Be About To Get Called Up

WWE has started 2026 by freshening up the RAW and SmackDown rosters with the addition of NXT talent. Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Jordynne Grace have moved up to the main roster, while Oba Femi is set to do so after vacating his NXT Championship at New Year's Evil.

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Booker T Weighs In On Chris Jericho's Rumored WWE Return

Chris Jericho didn't appear on this week's episode of WWE Raw and fans were disappointed to say the least. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce teased his possible return by using Jericho's "break the walls down" phrase in a promo video hyping up the episode, but Jericho didn't end up appearing on the show.

John Cena News / Wrestling on SI / January 7

'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Gets Brutally Honest About John Cena's WWE Heel Turn

If anyone knows anything about an unexpected heel turn in WWE, it's "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. That's why he is plenty qualified to talk about John Cena's controversial heel run of 2025.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

NXT New Year’s Evil Results (01/06/26) – A New Year’s Revolution

NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 was the January 6, 2026, edition of WWE NXT. The special episode emanated from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. A lot of things happened over the last few weeks.

Matt Cardona News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

The Best of Zack Ryder: Ranking Matt Cardona’s WWE Title Wins

Welcome Home, Matt Cardona. Following a five-year absence, during which he redefined his career as “The Indy God,” Cardona has officially re-signed with WWE.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 7

70-year-old AEW and WWE legend undergoes successful surgery

WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW star Jake “The Snake” Roberts recently underwent another successful surgery in the span of less than one year. Confirmed by the wrestling legend’s former wife, Cheryl Roberts, on Facebook, it was noted that Roberts underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, Jan.

CM Punk News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 7

WWE star CM Punk gives his take on controversial Stranger Things series finale

Just hours after WWE Monday Night RAW’s Stranger Things-themed episode on Jan. 5, 2026, in Brooklyn, current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk shared his thoughts on Stranger Things’ series finale.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 7

WWE Unreal Must End - Not Even The Talent Like It

Seth Rollins has become the latest WWE star to air his grievances with WWE Unreal, which will be airing its second season on Netflix on January 20th. The first season was a massive success for the promotion, but many feel it pulled the curtain back too far.

Steve Austin News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Comments On Possibly Returning For One More Match

WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin recently commented on one of the most burning questions among wrestling fans: Is he open to returning for one more match?

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Paul Heyman Drops Huge Claim About Bron Breakker Following Scary RAW Injury Spot

If you were watching WWE RAW this week, you probably held your breath for a solid ten seconds during the main event. We aren’t just talking about the near-falls in the World Heavyweight Championship match between CM Punk and Bron Breakker.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 7

CM Punk's 'Unhealthy' Reaction To John Cena Retirement Match Claim is Spot on

CM Punk has given his thoughts on John Cena's retirement match and the outrage from fans and the media over him tapping out. Cena ended his career at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in early December by submitting to Gunther in the main event.

AJ Styles News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Why AJ Styles and Gunther’s Upcoming Match Won’t Be the End of Their WWE Feud

On the December 15, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw, Gunther walked out as a very happy man. By tapping out John Cena, he became public enemy number one to most of the WWE fanbase.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

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.

Thea Hail News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Izzi Dame Captures NXT Women’s North American Championship on 1/6 WWE NXT

For the past couple of weeks, the discourse around the NXT Women’s North American Championship was high. On December 16, 2025, the champion, Blake Monroe, faced Thea Hail.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Shinsuke Nakamura Confirms Failed Attempt To Appear At Wrestle Kingdom 20 For Hiroshi Tanahashi

In the world of professional wrestling, the “Forbidden Door” has been kicked open, unhinged, and turned into firewood over the last few years. We’ve seen AEW stars in the Tokyo Dome, NJPW icons on TNT, and TNA champions appearing on WWE television.

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Joe Hendry News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Say His Name TNA, Joe Hendry To Make Exciting Appearance At Genesis Show At January 17th

Just when you thought he’d fully traded the six-sided ring for the bright lights of WWE SmackDown, the man, the myth, the meme is making a U-turn. As revealed by none other than The Hardys on social media this morning, Joe Hendry is set to appear live at TNA Genesis on January 17 in Garland, Texas.

Stephanie Vaquer News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

Major Update On Stephanie Vaquer's Injury Following WWE Raw

WWE Women's World Champion, Stephanie Vaquer, had rough end to 2025 and an even rougher beginning to 2026. During this week's episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, Vaquer was shown in a walking boot backstage.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 6

WWE’s Chelsea Green reveals John Cena’s key role in Matt Cardona’s return

It sounds like WWE icon John Cena played a role in making the return of Chelsea Green’s husband, Matt Cardona/Zack Ryder, possible. During an interview with TMZ’s Inside the Ring, Green revealed Cena’s role in the big move.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / January 6

WWE Officially Announces New Home For Video Library In The United States

WWE and Netflix have officially expanded their long-term partnership, which has now entered year two of the original decade-long, $5 billion deal. This new agreement will see the streaming giant become the home of WWE’s video library in the United States.

Bron Breakker News / Fights Around The World / January 6

WWE RAW 1/5 Recap: CM Beats Bron Breakker on The ‘Stranger Things’ Edition of RAW

It was this time last year when the streaming era of WWE’s flagship show ‘Monday Night RAW’ left the USA Network, the company’s longtime on-again off-again broadcasting partner, for the sake of keeping up with trends likely to dictate the future of live entertainment—NETFLIX.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 5

WWE Raw Results: How Becky Lynch Ended Maxxine Dupri’s Title Run

So far, Raw x Stranger Things has been unkind to defending champions. In a finish that matched her increasingly polarizing persona, Becky Lynch defeated Maxxine Dupri to reclaim the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, kicking off her second reign in controversial fashion.