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Seth Rollins Doubts AJ Lee's WWE Return After 10-Year Hiatus

Seth Rollins calls AJ Lee a 'wildcard' after a 10-year ring absence and doubts she can match Becky. Paul Heyman says AJ isn't in Becky Lynch's league; suggests Rollins vs.

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Charlotte Flair Credits WWE Star For Proving She Can Wrestle And Be A Mother: 'She’s Killing It'

Charlotte Flair has quietly had a strong 2025. The multiple-time champion started the year with a Royal Rumble appearance and victory in the 2025 WWE Women's Royal Rumble Match.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 16

Paul Heyman Doesn't Think AJ Lee Is In The Same League As Becky Lynch

Paul Heyman might not be appearing on WWE television at the moment after suffering a guillotine choke at the hands of his former Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, but that doesn't mean he is sitting at home doing nothing.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 16

WWE's Seth Rollins & Paul Heyman Talk Trash to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith

WWE's World Heavyweight Champion and the "Oracle" Paul Heyman were interviewed on Tuesday by Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take. Rollins and Heyman were in character during the interview, essentially cutting a promo on Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and AJ Lee.

Sami Zayn News / The Sportster / September 16

JBL Believes Sami Zayn Deserves a Shot at the World Heavyweight Championship

JBL says Sami Zayn should be pushed into the World Heavyweight title picture. Sami has been "right at the edge" for world gold; praised for versatility and ring IQ.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 16

Rey Mysterio Ranks Fictional Lucha Libre Star Among The Greats

Many wrestling fans will consider Rey Mysterio to be one of the greatest luchadors of all time. His worldwide popularity, stemming from his work in WWE and WCW, has made him a household name and achieved a level of stardom that many luchadors don't attain outside of Mexico.

The Miz News / The Sportster / September 16

The Miz Reveals He Was Supposed to Win WWE Championship in 2011

The Miz nearly became WWE Champion during the 2011 tournament; plans to beat Mysterio then Cena changed. He held the WWE title from Nov 2010–May 2011 and briefly again Feb–Mar 2021.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 16

More Major Stars Announced For WWE NXT Homecoming

NXT Homecoming was already shaping up to be a huge night for Shawn Michaels' developmental Orlando territory. But the show has just been boosted with even more starpower only a few hours before bell time.

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20 must-see movies about fictional musicians

There have been many good movies about real musicians. Also, there was “Bohemian Rhapsody.” You don’t need to have your film be about Brian Wilson or James Brown or Loretta Lynn to be good, though.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 16

Tiffany Stratton Out of NXT Homecoming Due to Injury

Tiffany Stratton pulled from NXT Homecoming after likely concussion from a botched moonsault on SmackDown. Lyra Valkyria replaces Stratton in Six-Woman Tag alongside Rhea Ripley and Stephanie Vaquer.

Stephanie Vaquer News / Wrestling on SI / September 16

Stephanie Vaquer Tells Strange History Of Popular 'Devil's Kiss' Move In WWE

Stephanie Vaquer will wrestle the biggest match of her career on Saturday night at the first-ever WWE Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis when she goes one-on-one with Iyo Sky for the vacant WWE Women's World Championship.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Before the WWE Revival: The History of the Original ECW Wrestlepalooza

This weekend, WWE resurrects ECW’s Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis, Indiana. Initially broadcast as a TV special for ECW in 1995, Paul Heyman sought to capitalise on the growing momentum of the third promotion of the Monday Night Wars.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

WWE Raw Delivers Drama and Chaos in Springfield: A Wild Wrestlepalooza Go-Home Show

Let me tell you something, wrestling fans – if you missed Monday Night Raw from Springfield, Massachusetts, you missed one heck of a ride. The MassMutual Center was absolutely electric as WWE delivered its final push toward Wrestlepalooza, and brother, it was messier than a college dorm room during finals week.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / September 16

Raw Recap 09/15/25: Last Stop Before Wrestlepalooza, The Nostalgia Act

This week’s edition of WWE Monday Night Raw was the last one before Wrestlepalooza this Saturday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Toni Storm News / FirstSportz / September 16

Toni Storm Pledges Career to AEW and Rules out Ever Returning to WWE

Since its launch in 2019, AEW has steadily chipped away at WWE’s long-standing dominance in professional wrestling. Designed as a home for former WWE stars, NJPW standouts, and rising independent talent, the Jacksonville-based promotion has quickly forged its own identity.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Is WWE’s The Miz Becoming a Problem for Carmelo Hayes?

For the past couple of months, The Miz has been partnered with Carmelo Hayes. Seeing how Hayes was still learning the ropes on SmackDown, he has made it his mission to make sure that he has a successful career.

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Roman Reigns News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Roman Reigns Spotted in Australia During WWE Hiatus

This marks the first time Roman Reigns has been seen in person since getting hurt in a storyline at WWE Clash in Paris by Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker of The Vision.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / September 16

WWE RAW 9/15 Results: CM Punk & AJ Lee Confront Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch Ahead of Wrestlepalooza

Following the dramatic events of last week’s shock heel turn committed by Jey Uso after spearing an unsuspecting LA Knight, this week’s RAW live from Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center addressed the captivating storyline.

Shawn Michaels News / Total Apex Sports / September 15

Shawn Michaels About To Go Under the Knife: HBK’s Body Finally Sends Him the Expensive Bill

The “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels is about to experience some real heartbreak, and this time it’s coming from his orthopedic surgeon’s office, not the squared circle.

John Cena News / Athlon Sports / September 15

John Cena Tells Brock Lesnar 'You Want Some, Come Get Some': WWE Raw September 15, 2025 Results

"The Simpsons live here!" John Cena told Stu before he ran down the aisle of the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. The crowd in his home state was red hot for "The Greatest of All Time." Cena shouted out his family who is in attendance.

Toni Storm News / NY Fights / September 15

AEW Star Toni Storm Reveals She Will ‘Never’ Return To WWE

AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm previously spent four years with WWE, where she held the NXT UK Women’s Championship for 230 days before signing with All Elite Wrestling in 2022.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 15

The Undertaker Leaves Legendary Name Off His Mount Rushmore of Wrestlers

Appearing on Shannon Sharpe's Nightcap with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker named his "Mount Rushmore" of wrestlers. Here was his list: Andre the Giant Hulk Hogan "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Ric Flair His rationale was based on impact.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman News / Stadium Rant / September 14

Is AEW Top Heel Maxwell Jacob Friedman Spreading Himself Too Thin?

All Elite Wrestling superstar Maxwell Jacob Friedman, MJF, is in the midst of a hectic couple of weeks. The company’s top heel is jetting back and forth between three countries to meet personal, wrestling, and filming commitments.