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On YouTubeCarmelo Hayes News / Last Word On Sports / January 3
Did Carmelo Hayes Retain His United States Championship on 1/2 WWE SmackDown?
The last Friday Night SmackDown of 2025 had a shocking title change happen. Ilja Dragunov lost his United States Championship, but Carmelo Hayes won the title.
Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 3
WWE Star Called Up Following SmackDown; Fans Slam 'Horrendous' NXT Run
Last night's episode of WWE SmackDown has kick-started 2026 with a bang, including the arrival of new stars on the main roster. Trick Williams is now a member of the blue brand, and he looks set to be joined by another NXT star who made an appearance backstage.
Leon Slater News / Last Word On Sports / January 3
Match Point: NXT’s Oba Femi vs TNA’s Leon Slater – NXT Championship Match (NXT New Year’s Evil 2026)
Match Point is an ongoing series at Last Word on Pro Wrestling, where we look at intriguing matchups. They may be dream matches, first-time matchups, or hotly anticipated rematches.
Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 2
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: Drew McIntyre Lights It Up, Literally (January 2, 2026)
This article contains spoilers and recap from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for January 2, 2026. You have been warned!It's the first Friday Night SmackDown of 2026, and WWE brings back the three-hour runtime on the show.
Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2
3 Stages of Hell Matches Announced on 1/2 WWE SmackDown
On next week’s January 9, 2026, edition of WWE SmackDown, live from Berlin, Germany, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is set to take on Drew McIntyre in a brutal 3 Stages of Hell Match for the championship.
Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Total Apex Sports / January 2
The New Hiroshi Tanahashi Figure Is The Perfect Goodbye To The Ace
Let’s be honest for a second: we aren’t ready for January 4th. Hiroshi Tanahashi is hanging up his boots after Wrestle Kingdom 20, the wrestling world is collectively preparing to cry its eyes out.
Triple H News / Athlon Sports / January 2
WWE SmackDown Jan 2: Three Stages of Hell Reveal Tonight
WWE SmackDown kicks off 2026 tonight with its first three-hour episode in months, and the company is loading up the Friday night card to fill that extra hour.
The Rock News / Wrestling on SI / January 2
Major Update Emerges On The Rock's Reported WWE WrestleMania 42 And 43 Plans
The Rock disappointed pro wrestling fans all around the world when he failed to appear in the main event of WrestleMania 41 last April. The Rock had made himself such an important part of John Cena's heel turn against Cody Rhodes, only to vanish into the creative abyss.
Liv Morgan News / Wrestling on SI / January 2
Latest Reports On WrestleMania 42 Plans For Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan is back after missing several months of television with a shoulder injury, and while WWE is easing her back into the swing of things on Monday Night Raw, it sounds as though she'll have a busy few months ahead of her.
Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 2
WWE star Tiffany Stratton seemingly confirms relationship with Shady Elnahas amid Ludwig Kaiser breakup rumors
Is ex-Women’s Champion and WWE star Tiffany Stratton in a relationship with former Canadian Judoka Shady Elnahas after her rumored breakup with Ludwig Kaiser?
Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 2
WWE’s Nia Jax flaunts weight loss with slimmed down look at Maxxine Dupri’s wedding
While celebrating at Maxxine Dupri and Anthony Luke’s wedding, former WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax flauned her weight loss journey and new slimmed down appearance.
Charlotte Flair News / Wrestling on SI / January 2
Charlotte Flair Opens Up About WWE Creative Struggles In 2025
Charlotte Flair had a polarizing start to 2025, but it turned out to be a year in which she became a true fan favorite across the WWE audience. Flair missed more than a year of action with a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus, an injury she suffered in a match against Asuka in December of 2023.
Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 2
WWE’s big plans for Stephanie Vaquer include Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan showdowns
With 2026 here and as WWE nears the upcoming Royal Rumble PLE, the promotion will be starting the “Road to WrestleMania.” WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer is currently one of the most popular names on the roster, and the promotion reportedly has some big plans for her.
Wrestling News / NY Fights / January 2
Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan Reportedly In WWE’s Future Plans
Stephanie Vaquer is the current WWE Women’s World Champion, having won the title at Wrestlepalooza last year. Vaquer had been feuding with Raquel Rodriguez since winning the title, and recently defeated both her and Nikki Bella on the final Monday Night Raw of 2025.
Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 2
TNA iMPACT 1/1 Recap: Arianna Grace Explains Betraying Santino, TNA World Title Match
The first episode of “TNA iMPACT” in 2026 aired on Thursday, and there was a TNA World Championship match in the main event. Titleholder Frankie Kazarian put his gold at stake against Bear Bronson, who pulled off an upset battle royal win to earn his championship opportunity.
Mercedes Martinez News / Total Apex Sports / January 1
Mercedes Martinez Announces 2026 As Her Final Full-Time Year In Wrestling
If you were hoping to see Mercedes Martinez putting on clinics and breaking backs on a weekly basis well into the 2030s, I’ve got some bad news for you.
Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 31
The Rock Rolls On: IHRA Secures Future of Historic Rockingham
There is a specific texture to the asphalt at Rockingham that you don’t find anywhere else. For decades, drivers knew that a trip to “The Rock” meant a battle against a surface that chewed up tires and a track that demanded respect.
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