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Major Update On Possible Undisputed WWE Title Match For WrestleMania 42

What does WWE have in mind for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas? Drew McIntyre is the new Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating Cody Rhodes in a 3 Stages Of Hell Match on the January 9 edition of SmackDown in Berlin, with an unlikely assist from a rival.

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The Storm Without the Rain: Fixing Jade Cargill and her WWE Women’s Title Run

It has been 76 days since Jade Cargill captured the WWE Women’s Championship in dominant fashion, defeating Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, 2025.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

WWE SmackDown Preview (1/16/26): Start Time, Match Card

The next stop along the Road to Royal Rumble Tour is in London, as WWE SmackDown will emanate from the OVO Arena Wembley later tonight. Fittingly enough, the only British WWE Champion in history will return to England's capital city with the company's top prize once again around his waist.

Frankie Kazarian News / Fights Around The World / January 16

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT 1/15 Recap: Mike Santana Beats Frankie Kazarian To Become Two Time TNA Champ

A new era in TNA’s rich history began tonight under the AMC banner, following their departure from AXS TV— the company’s home since 2019 before leveling up on this three-year distribution deal.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 16

TNA Impact Results and Recap: The AMC Era Begins (January 15, 2026)

It's the beginning of a new era for TNA as the premiere of IMPACT airs on AMC, live from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas. TNA is rolling out some of their legendary stars like AJ Styles and Bully Ray, while introducing some brand new talent to their roster in tonight's first run on the network.

Chelsea Green News / The Sportster / January 15

Chelsea Green Says She Helps Certain WWE Stars — Some People 'Hate' It

Embraces backstage leadership: compassionate, tough, and focused on women's safety and respect. Connects women to bookings and decision-makers across promotions, even if that means AEW or rivals.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Nic Nemeth and Five More Talents

TNA Wrestling ended the year 2025 with the major re-signing of the TNA World Tag Team Champions, Jeff and Matt Hardy. Last week, Mustafa Ali announced he would stay with the company.

AJ Styles News / Wrestling on SI / January 15

Update On Whether AJ Styles Will Wrestle In TNA Again Before Retiring

Late 2025 saw WWE superstar AJ Styles confirm his plans to retire from professional wrestling in 2026, following nearly three decades of in-ring work.

Kyle Fletcher News / Wrestling on SI / January 15

Kyle Fletcher Opens Up On Scary Bump At AEW Worlds End Last Year

AEW star, Kyle Fletcher, had a breakout year in 2025. Not only did Fletcher win the TNT Championship that year, but he was also a part of many top-tier matches for the company.

CM Punk News / Athlon Sports / January 15

WWE 2K26 Cover Star Leaked: CM Punk Showcase and AJ Lee Info

Anticipation for WWE 2K26 is starting to snowball in familiar fashion—no trailer, no cover reveal, and yet the speculation feels louder by the day. That’s usually how it goes with this franchise.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 15

New Details Emerge On Powerhouse Hobbs' Rumored WWE Debut

Powerhouse Hobbs is reportedly on his way to WWE, but will he debut on NXT like his former colleagues Ricky Saints, Ethan Page and Blake Monroe, or will he head straight to the main roster?

Braun Strowman News / Fights Around The World / January 15

‘Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman’ Gets A Second Season on The USA Network

All professions have a shelf life, including wrestling, so exploring other options is essential. 42-year-old WWE star Adam Scherr, better known as Braun Strowman, may have just discovered his second calling with the TV show Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman.

Matt Cardona News / The Sportster / January 15

Popular Ex-WWE Star Won't Be Following Matt Cardona Back To The Promotion

Matt Cardona made a shock return to WWE on SmackDown two weeks ago after participating in John Cena's Last Time is Now tournament in November. Previously known as Zack Ryder during his first run with the company, he has now rejoined with his Cardona gimmick.

Drew Mcintyre News / Total Pro Sports / January 15

Who Could Dethrone Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship?

In a dramatic turn on the January 9, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre captured the Undisputed WWE Championship, dethroning Cody Rhodes in a high-stakes Three Stages of Hell match, with returning Jacob Fatu playing a pivotal role in the finish.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 15

WWE 2K26 Tease Has Fans Convinced Something Big Is Coming

If there’s one thing the WWE gaming community has mastered, it’s turning background details into headline news. A logo flashes for half a second and suddenly everyone’s a detective, a historian, and a part-time game developer.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 15

WWE star Seth Rollins details neck problems that were ‘destroying’ him

While he is currently dealing with a shoulder injury, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has been affected by other ailments as well, including problems with his neck in 2025.

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Roman Reigns News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Does WWE Still Need Roman Reigns?

The 2026 Royal Rumble is right around the corner. WWE’s official kickoff to WrestleMania season will take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—a first-time move for the company and another sign of where TKO's WWE is headed.

John Cena News / NY Fights / January 14

John Cena Explains Why Losing His WWE Retirement Match To Gunther Was Perfect

John Cena shares his thoughts on losing his final match against Gunther on Saturday Night’s Main Event. The Cenation Leader finally retired his 26-year-long wrestling career following a Saturday Night Main Event match against former World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 14

WWE Hall of Famer may not be seen for a while with ‘time off’ update

Unfortunately, it may be a while before fans see Nikki Bella in WWE again, as the Hall of Famer may be taking “time off” from her duties on Monday Night RAW.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / January 12

5 Wrestlers Who Had Great Collegiate Careers

Unlike other sports, where players often have to train from a young age, wrestling is quite flexible in this regard. There have been numerous stars who weren’t even familiar with professional wrestling, but then one day, they decided to give wrestling a shot and eventually became household names in the business.