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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.

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Brie Bella Comments On Potential Return To WWE

The return of multiple WWE Legends and Hall of Famers has been consistent well before the TKO days, and the influx of returns hasn't slowed down. During John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Main Event last month, we saw multiple Hall of Famers at ringside, including Rob Van Dam and Mark Henry.

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Every NXT Champion Who Won a WWE World Title

NXT has served as WWE’s premier developmental brand since its rebranding in 2012, transforming from a competition show into a legitimate third brand that has produced some of WWE’s biggest stars.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 1

Exclusive: WWE’s Charlotte Flair makes ‘best’ guarantee after year of ‘surrender’

While some would consider her a nepo baby, WWE icon Charlotte Flair hasn’t always had it easy. For the first time in what feels like forever, fans began cheering for her in 2025, a decade into her main roster run.

Seth Rollins News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Every Seth Rollins WWE PLE Match Of 2025, Ranked

Unquestionably, 2025 has been one of the strongest years of Seth Rollins’ WWE career. He achieved some pivotal success in 2025 by featuring in the main events of WrestleMania 41 and SummerSlam Nights One.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 1

Iconic WWE fan ‘Brock Lesnar Guy’ makes shocking decision on attending future shows

Michael Corcoran, also known as “Brock Lesnar Guy,” is a prominent figure — up there with iconic WWE fan Green Shirt Guy — in the online wrestling community and a frequent presence at live professional wrestling shows, from AEW to WWE.

Kendal Grey News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Why Kendal Grey Should Become NXT Women’s Champion

Kendal Grey is one of the wrestlers who have really raised their stock in 2025. She made her debut as a relatively unknown wrestler, mainly competing on NXT Level Up.

Willow Nightingale News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Willow Nightingale Reclaims TBS Championship: Ends Mercedes Moné’s Reign in New Year’s Smash Shocker

In the world of professional wrestling, “forever” usually lasts about six months. But 584 days? That’s an eternity. That’s how long Mercedes Moné held onto the AEW TBS Championship like it was the only thing tethering her to this mortal coil.

Willow Nightingale News / Wrestling on SI / December 31

AEW Dynamite Results : Willow Nightingale Dethrones Mercedes Moné To Win TBS Title

The historic TBS Championship reign of Mercedes Moné has come to an end, and new All Elite Wrestling history was made when she was defeated in the main event of AEW Dynamite Wednesday night.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 31

Iyo Sky Makes Grand Statement About 2025

Iyo Sky had a massive 2025 in WWE. For much of the year, Sky was the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and successfully defended the title multiple times, including at WrestleMania 41.

The Rock 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.

Steve Maclin News / Wrestling on SI / December 31

Steve Maclin Reveals TNA Plan For CM Punk Arrival That Never Happened

CM Punk's tenure with All Elite Wrestling was bumpy to say the least, and it would come to an official end the night of All In 2023. Punk would step away from professional wrestling for a few short months before making his shocking return to WWE at the end of Survivor Series: WarGames that November.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

AEW Dynamite Results (12/31/25) – New Year’s Smash

AEW Worlds End is behind us, but the Earth keeps on spinning. Fresh off the heels of the Continental Classic, how will Jon Moxley and his new Continental title fare against Josh Alexander?

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 31

Two Huge AEW Names Set To Attend NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

Hiroshi Tanahashi will wrestle his final match on January 4 at Wrestle Kingdom 20. Wrestle Kingdom is the biggest show of the year for New Japan Pro Wresting.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 31

WWE’s Chelsea Green, Matt Cardona celebrate Maxxine Dupri’s beach wedding

Several Superstars gathered at WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri‘s wedding, including Chelsea Green and ex-star Matt Cardona (aka Zack Ryder).

Blue Panther News / Wrestling on SI / December 31

47 Years Into His Legendary Career, Blue Panther Is Just Getting Started

With a career spanning nearly five decades, Blue Panther could teach a master class on longevity. The lucha libre legend is well into his 60s and is still managing to find new levels of international popularity.

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Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 31

WWE star Xavier Woods speaks out on favoritism toward The Usos

Earlier this week, on the Dec. 29, 2025 edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE’s The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) defeated AJ Styles & Dragon Lee to crown themselves the new World Tag Team Champions.

Chris Jericho News / The Sportster / December 31

WWE Urged to Make Chris Jericho RAW GM as AEW Contract Expires

WWE have been advised to use Chris Jericho in a non-wrestling role should he rejoin the company as expected. Jericho's contract with AEW expires today (December 31st) and he looks increasingly likely to return to WWE for a retirement run.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / December 30

The Best WWE Matches of 2025, Ranked

2025 was the most debated year of the WWE under Triple H. The flashpoints were endless: Jey Uso winning the Royal Rumble, Travis Scott at WrestleMania, the unexplained absence of The Rock, John Cena’s heel run, Unreal, Goldberg’s retirement, LA Knight missing expectations, Wrestlepalooza falling flat, and Cena tapping out.

Bron Breakker News / The Sportster / December 30

WWE Star To Receive Bron Breakker-Level Push

Bron Breakker has become one of WWE's top heels and could start the new year as World Heavyweight Champion. The Vision's leader challenges CM Punk for the gold on the RAW on Netflix debut (January 5th).