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WWE Raw in Belfast: Start Time, Punk vs. Balor & Becky Lynch

The final WWE Raw before Saturday Night’s Main Event airs today at a special start time in the United States, live from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The show will spotlight two of Ireland’s top wrestling exports, Finn Balor and Becky Lynch, both competing in championship matches on a pivotal go-home episode.

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AAA Messes Up Dominik Mysterio Promo With Huge AEW-Based Mistake

Dominik Mysterio is All Elite. Well, not really, but according to quite a monumental AI failure (hey, who would have foreseen AI being wildly inaccurate and useless while trying to create art?) the WWE Intercontinental Champion is also wearing AEW gold.

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.

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Potential 'What If..?' Matches for CM Punk’s WWE 2K26 Showcase Mode

Recently, we discussed the potential matches that could feature in a CM Punk-centric Showcase Mode in the upcoming WWE 2K26. Specifically, these were some of Punk’s best and favourite matches, as per the three expected categories listed in Mike Straw’s report.

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.

Trey Miguel News / Wrestling on SI / January 18

Major Update On Trey Miguel's AEW Status Following The Rascalz's Debut

While many AEW fans were excited about the recent arrival of The Rascalz to AEW, it appears the faction will be without one of its mainstays for the foreseeable future.

Trick Williams News / Wrestling on SI / January 18

Trick Williams Can Be WWE’s Next Mainstream Star

Let’s talk about it. Trick Williams has appeared on three editions of SmackDown since his WWE main roster call-up. He interrupted Sami Zayn on January 2, did the same to Randy Orton before defeating Rey Fenix in his debut match on January 9, and then there was the closing visual of SmackDown on January 16.

Aleister Black News / Total Apex Sports / January 18

Where The Heck Is Aleister Black? The Real Reason He Was Pulled from WWE TV In 2026

The doors of the ambulance slammed shut on the January 2 edition of SmackDown, signaling the end of the main event—and seemingly, the disappearance of Aleister Black.

Drew Mcintyre News / Total Apex Sports / January 18

WWE SmackDown Recap: Drew McIntyre Plays London Like a Fiddle While New Contenders Rise

Let’s be honest, there is nothing—and I mean nothing—quite like a WWE Smackdown crowd across the pond. They chant louder, they boo harder, and they provide a soundtrack that makes even a standard Friday night feel like a WrestleMania main event.

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.

Adam Page News / Wrestling on SI / January 18

Powerhouse Hobbs Removed From AEW Roster Page Following Collision Loss

Powerhouse Hobbs is no longer on the All Elite roster. The 34-year-old was removed from the AEW website following the conclusion of Maximum Carnage Collision Saturday night, which saw Kevin Knight pin Hobbs to win the AEW World Trios Championship for himself, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "Hangman" Adam Page.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 18

AEW Collision Results (1/17/25): Hangman And JetSpeed Are New Trios Champs, Hobbs Has Final AEW Match

Collision Maximum Carnage marked the end of one era and the beginning of another. In the main event in Phoenix, "Hangman" Adam Page and JetSpeed defeated The Opps to become the new AEW World Trios Champion.

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.

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Hiroshi Tanahashi’s New Look Marks The End Of An Era For NJPW

For over two decades, if you pictured New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), you pictured Hiroshi Tanahashi. You saw the air guitar, the High Fly Flow, and undeniably,

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.