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WWE Has Big Plans For Joe Hendry As SmackDown Moves 3 Hours

Joe Hendry is being considered for a permanent SmackDown main roster call-up as the show expands to three hours. USA Network pushed to have Hendry on SmackDown; he'll appear tonight against The Miz and in a Christmas concert.

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Jim Ross Fires Back at D-Von Dudley’s Shocking Racism Claims

In a situation that has been simmering since October 2025, Jim Ross finally broke his silence regarding the heavy allegations leveled against him by D-Von Dudley.

Joe Hendry News / Wrestling on SI / December 26

Latest Report On Joe Hendry Joining The WWE Main Roster

WWE and the USA Network both believe in Joe Hendry. The former TNA World Heavyweight Champion is coming off an appearance at Saturday Night's Main Event and he'll be wrestling The Miz on the December 26 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, which appears to be the first of many bookings on the Blue Brand moving forward.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 26

Jim Ross Responds To Racism Allegations By D-Von Dudley

D-Von names Jim Ross as the source of a racist Attitude Era remark; says he forgave but remains affected. Jim Ross strongly denies the claim, calls it absurd and praises the Dudleys' work and TLC matches.

Alberto Del Rio News / Wrestling on SI / December 26

Alberto Del Rio Gives Update On Potential WWE Future

Alberto Del Rio hasn't worked a match for WWE since 2016, but is a potential reunion in the works? WWE's acquisition of AAA earlier this year certainly makes that return possible.

Harley Cameron News / The Sportster / December 26

Reaching The Pinnacle: Harley Cameron And Her Year Of Firsts (Exclusive)

Doubling down on yourself means sacrifice, discipline, determination, in spite of everything that may be in your way, or the obstacles you have to climb over or knock down.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

WWE Attitude Era: All December PPV Main Events, Ranked

December is usually a slow month for professional wrestling, as the holidays take everyone’s time and attention. While nowadays there are no PLEs in December (the last was TLC 2020), that wasn’t the case in the Attitude Era.

John Cena News / Wrestling on SI / December 26

John Cena Farewell Tour Armband To Be Become 1-of-1 Topps Trading Card

As pro wrestling fans still try to digest the end of John Cena's legendary career, companies are finding ways to keep Cena close to fans. In the sports memorabilia world, anything that was used or worn in an athlete's last game, fight, or match will likely be more valuable than anything from the rest of that athlete's career.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

The High Five: Ranking the 5 Best WWE Matches of 2025

As the calendar turns and 2025 moves into the rearview mirror, it is time to reflect on the definitive in-ring encounters that shaped the year in WWE.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 26

John Cena Sr. praises son’s final WWE opponent despite previous contrasting comments

Earlier this month, on the Dec. 13, 2025, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE legend John Cena faced off against Gunther in his last match. Despite a strong start to the bout, Cena ultimately tapped out and gave up against Gunther’s rear-naked choke.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Unleashing the Wolf: What Jacob Fatu’s WWE Return in 2026 Could Look Like

While some WWE fans have been critical of the product in 2025, the year hasn’t been without its highlights, especially the rise of several superstars.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

NXT/TNA Partnership: Nearly a Year After, Who Made The Most of The Opportunity?

Almost a year ago, WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a multi-year partnership. The Nygma I am was quite puzzled, due to the risks it could represent for TNA Wrestling.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 26

WWE SmackDown (12/26/25): Preview, Match Card

It’s the post-Christmas edition of WWE SmackDown at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a pre-taped episode of SmackDown due to the holiday, but it could feature several significant moments as several storylines heat up entering 2026.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

TNA iMPACT Results And Review (12/25/25) – TNA vs Nygma 2025 Year-End Awards

TNA Wrestling honored the name ‘Total Non-Stop Action” with a special TNA iMPACT Christmas episode. The company prepared a special menu for the fans: the TNA 2025 Year-End Awards and a Special Christmas 10-Person Tag Team match.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 26

Cody Rhodes Follows in John Cena’s Footsteps to Claim a Praiseworthy Milestone in 2025

WWE has, to a great degree, found its next John Cena-level babyface, and he’s none other than Cody Rhodes. The company was looking to groom the latter as a Cena successor from the point Rhodes agreed to a WWE return in 2022, as recently revealed by Seth Rollins on the Games with Names podcast.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 25

AEW Christmas Collision Results : Mox, Okada & Fletcher Advance Onto C2 Semifinals

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night of great graps. A special holiday edition of AEW Collision from New York's Hammerstein Ballroom aired Thursday night, and featured the final six round-robin matches in the Continental Classic Tournament.

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Tony Khan News / Wrestling on SI / December 25

Tony Khan Acknowledges Mistake That Led To AEW Creative Process Overhaul (Exclusive)

AEW's 2025 was seen as a bounce-back year by many wrestling fans, with July's All In: Texas pay-per-view seeing the company run its biggest North American event to date.

Arn Anderson News / NY Fights / December 25

Arn Anderson Urges Today’s Wrestlers To Cut Back On Risky Moves

Wrestling legend Arn Anderson feels today’s wrestling is too dangerous. Anderson was one of the prominent stars of the 80s, having numerous championship reigns in NWA and WCW.

Cody Rhodes News / NY Fights / December 25

This WWE Superstar Fulfilled The Most Make-A-Wishes In 2025

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is seen as the modern-day John Cena by a lot of fans. The way he carries himself and speaks about the company, it wouldn’t be wrong to say he’s the face of the company today.

Seth Rollins News / NY Fights / December 25

Seth Rollins Fires Back At 'Blood Money' Criticism Of WWE’s Saudi Arabia Shows

Seth Rollins recently commented on criticism towards WWE’s Saudi Arabia shows. Back in 2018, WWE did their first premium live event in Saudi Arabia in the form of the Greatest Royal Rumble.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / December 24

Two Intriguing WWE Predictions For 2026

The year 2025 in WWE was, of course, centered around John Cena’s retirement tour. While that was the obvious highlight of the year, so much more took place.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 24

Roman Reigns gives back just in time for Christmas amid WWE hiatus

No stranger to giving back and philanthropic efforts, WWE Superstar Roman Reigns has been seen out and about before Christmas during his latest hiatus.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 23

WWE’s Tiffany Stratton reveals scary botch that almost left her with a broken neck

Before competing in and winning the 2024 Money in the Bank ladder match, former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton practiced some of the crazy spots.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

WWE Raw Preview: Austin Theory’s Mask Is Off, But the Heat Is Just Turning Up

Let’s be honest, folks. We all knew who was under that mask, right? It was the “Scooby-Doo” reveal we saw coming from a mile away. But now that the hood is off and Austin Theory has been revealed as the mysterious benefactor aiding Paul Heyman’s “The Vision” faction, the real game begins tonight in Grand Rapids.