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The Rock Can't Retire at WWE WrestleMania 43 Amid 'Good Talks' With Saudi Officials

The Rock continues to be tipped for a headline match at WrestleMania 43, and his latest comments suggest he could return to the ring for WWE's first Mania outside of North America.

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Power Five: The Greatest Factions in WWE History

Throughout WWE history, several key elements have consistently captured the WWE Universe’s imagination. From complex character dynamics and elite in-ring athleticism to the spectacle of a dominant championship reign, the product thrives on variety.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

What Will WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce Do About His Paul Heyman and The Vision Problem?

Ever since Paul Heyman formed the Vision, Monday Night Raw hasn’t been a safe place for anyone. That’s been evident to everyone, especially General Manager Adam Pearce.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 21

AEW Dynamite Preview (1/21/25): Start Time, Match Card

The list of eager challengers for the AEW World Championship is stronger than ever. Kenny Omega, who holds the second-longest world title reign in AEW history, returned to AEW TV earlier this month with intentions of climbing back to the top of the promotion after battling injuries and diverticulitis in recent years.

The Rock News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Huge Grant Fuels Historic NHRA Nationals at Rockingham Dragway

There is some incredible news coming out of Richmond County that is going to make every gearhead’s heart beat a little faster. Rockingham Dragway, known as “The Rock,” is gearing up to host the NHRA Nationals this September, and the state is stepping up in a big way to make sure it’s a show we’ll never forget.

Roxanne Perez News / Wrestling on SI / January 20

WWE Higher-Ups Reportedly Taking Notice Of Roxanne Perez

Roxanne Perez made the move from NXT to the main roster after wrapping up her second reign as the NXT Women's Champion and helping introduce the WWE fan base to debuting names such as Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia.

Ethan Page News / Athlon Sports / January 20

WWE NXT Tonight: Ladder Match Qualifiers & Ethan Page Title Defense

What happens when you need to crown a new champion? You build a ladder and let them fight for it. That's the path NXT is taking after Oba Femi vacated the championship at New Year's Evil.

AJ Styles News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

AJ Styles Could Retire At 2026 Royal Rumble As WWE Contract Ends

AJ Styles, one of the most iconic in‑ring performers in pro wrestling history, finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career. According to multiple reliable

Seth Rollins News / Wrestling on SI / January 20

Triple H Reveals The Origin Of Seth Rollins' Injury Angle Last Year

WWE: Unreal on Netflix is back for another season of pulling back the curtain and revealing how things work behind the scenes. The documentary-style series features candid interviews with WWE officials and superstars regarding major events in recent WWE history.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 20

WWE 2K26 Leak Reveals Return of Stackable Tables and Shopping Carts

There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes with slamming someone through a table in WWE 2K. Not the scripted kind—the messy, physics-driven chaos where timing, positioning, and momentum all collide.

Jim Ross News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Jim Ross Injury Update After Fall | AEW Dynamite Plans Changed

Jim Ross, the WWE Hall of Famer widely regarded as “the voice of professional wrestling,” has suffered another untimely injury at his home. As has often been the case throughout his public life, Ross struck a positive tone while addressing the setback.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Every WWE Championship Title Change on SmackDown, Ranked

Unquestionably, the WWE Championship is the most prestigious world title in WWE. The title has been in circulation for over six decades, with many of the all-time greats holding the gold.

AJ Styles News / The Sportster / January 19

WWE Icon Puts Career On the Line At the 2026 Royal Rumble

AJ Styles puts his WWE career on the line vs. Gunther at the Royal Rumble. Styles accepted the career stipulation after calling his wife and embracing the risk.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 19

WWE’s Cody Rhodes just discovered Travis Scott’s gesture after busted eardrum

Perhaps even worse than getting turned on by John Cena was getting a busted eardrum from Travis Scott, as WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes did at Elimination Chamber in March 2025.

Wrestling News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Why Did Vince McMahon Ban Seth Rollins’ Curb Stomp?

One of the most electrifying and recognizable maneuvers in WWE over the past decade has been Seth Rollins’ Curb Stomp, a powerful finisher that helped define his in-ring identity.

Trey Miguel News / Total Apex Sports / January 19

Trey Miguel Stunningly Leaves AEW: Inside the Sudden Departure

This week, the wrestling community was blindsided by the news that Trey Miguel has been released from his All Elite Wrestling (AEW) contract, just days after reports surfaced that he had officially signed with the promotion.

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Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 19

WWE star Aleister Black reportedly sidelined with minor injury

Since his return last year after WWE WrestleMania 41, Aleister Black became a regular face on the Friday night SmackDown roster. Turning heel on R-Truth and Damian Priest, Black even joined forces with Zelina Vega to become an on-screen pair.

Dominik Mysterio News / The Sportster / January 19

AAA Accidentally Put An AEW Title On Dominik Mysterio During His Video Package

AAA debuted on Fox this past weekend, and since WWE's Dominik Mysterio is still the promotion's Mega Champion, he was naturally a part of the show. A package featured Mysterio bragging about what he's done for AAA as its champion, and for a brief moment, the company's top titles had the AEW logo printed on the front.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / January 18

Brie Bella Reportedly Wanted CJ Perry To Retire Her After WrestleMania 32 Kickoff Match

CJ Perry once almost retired Brie Bella from in-ring competition. For those who don’t know, CJ Perry faced Brie Bella in a 5-on-5 tag team match during the kickoff show of WrestleMania 32.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 18

TNA Genesis 2026 Results: Mike Santana Beats Frankie Kazarian In The Main Event

TNA Wrestling kicked off 2026 with their first PPV of the year titled “Genesis 2026,” streaming live from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, TX. Riding the wave of their debut on AMC just two days earlier, TNA aimed to deliver another high-quality PPV to set the tone for the rest of the year.

Trick Williams News / The Sportster / January 17

Fans Think WWE Have a Trick Williams Problem

Trick Williams has made an immediate impact since arriving on WWE SmackDown, and that includes entering the Undisputed WWE Championship picture. He beat Matt Cardona on last night's episode to book his place in a fatal-four-way match at Saturday Night's Main Event (January 24th).

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / January 17

SmackDown Results 01.16.26: Zayn Vs. Dragunov Highlights Contender Series

These SmackDown results are from the January 16, 2026, episode at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. It was largely filled with four matches to determine who would participate in a fatal four-way to determine the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 17

WWE SmackDown 1/16 Recap: Trick Williams Shines Brighter Than Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes

WWE Friday Night SmackDown was live in London as the company’s European tour continues on its chaotic journey, this time from within the hallowed halls of Wembley Stadium.