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Major Update On Chris Jericho's Rumored Return Ahead Of WWE Raw

Raw in Jericho? Maybe one day soon, but also, maybe not. The future of Chris Jericho has been a hot topic of conversation as of late. He's been heavily rumored to be WWE bound after his AEW contract expired.

Will Ospreay News / Wrestling on SI / January 5

Will Ospreay Provides Major Health Update

Will Ospreay received a huge pop from the New Japan Pro Wrestling audience on Sunday at Wrestle Kingdom 20. He returned to the company as a surprise appearance during the retirement ceremony of Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Adam Pearce Drops HUGE Hint Chris Jericho WWE Return Is Tonight

Chris Jericho could return to WWE tonight, according to a major hint dropped by WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. WWE Raw takes place in Brooklyn, New York, tonight for a special Stranger Things crossover event.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 5

WWE RAW on Netflix Anniversary Lineup as Chris Jericho Return Rumors Intensify

Tonight's episode of WWE RAW looks to be a must-see for several reasons, including CM Punk putting the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Bron Breakker.

Wrestling News / ESPN / January 5

Pro wrestling awards 2025: Dominik Mysterio, Stephanie Vaquer and an AEW resurgence

Pro wrestling insiders identify their top stars and biggest moments of 2025 in WWE, AEW and other top promotions.

Bron Breakker News / Wrestling on SI / January 5

Bron Breakker Ready To End 'Embarrassing' Streak On WWE Raw

Bron Breakker is looking to start 2026 in the strongest way possible. The 28-year-old will challenge CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the first WWE Raw of 2026.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 5

Vince Russo Breaks Silence On Matt Cardona Leaving JCW As Champion For WWE

Former WCW and TNA booker and controversial wrestling personality Vince Russo lost his top champion to the big leagues. Russo is an investor and the new creative head for Juggalo Championship Wrestling.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

WWE Attitude Era: Every Royal Rumble Match, Ranked

The Royal Rumble Match is one of the most exciting matches not just in WWE, but in the entire world of professional wrestling. Every year, 30 wrestlers compete for a world title shot at WrestleMania, but that’s not the only reason why the Royal Rumble Match is so beloved.

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Wrestling on SI / January 5

WWE Star Says He Did Everything He Could To Be At Tanahashi's Retirement Match

Shinsuke Nakamura may not have been able to attend New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 20 event at the Tokyo Dome on January 4, but the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion has revealed he did everything he could to make the retirement match of the legendary Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 5

Did WWE GM Adam Pearce just tease Chris Jericho’s return on Brooklyn RAW?

After months of speculation, AEW’s first World Champion, Chris Jericho, might be on his way back to WWE, as decoded by hints suggested by Monday Night RAW’s general manager, Adam Pearce.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

5 WWE Stars Who Had An Underwhelming 2025

2025 is in the history books, and many WWE Superstars would be glad that the year was over. On the whole, it was an eventful year for the Stamford-based promotion as they landed important deals with Netflix and ESPN, earning significant financial gains over the last 12 months.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 5

WWE Raw Preview (1/5/26) Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

Will Bron Breakker leave Brooklyn, New York, tonight with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist? Stranger things certainly have happened in WWE before.

Mark Briscoe News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

AEW Collision Preview (1/10/26) – Mark Briscoe Defends his TNT Championship

Week two of AEW’s Arlington, Texas residency is just under a week away, and already confirmed is a TNT Championship match. Wrestling’s favorite chicken farmer, Mark Briscoe, will defend his title against another dangerous member of the Don Callis Family.

Karrion Kross News / The Sportster / January 4

Karrion Kross Back To WWE?: Just Now How You'd Think

Karrion Kross stays open to working with WWE, but it's unclear if WWE wants him back. He's close with Konnan and open to working AAA, though new WWE/TKO ownership complicates things.

Sam Houston News / BloodHorse.com / January 4

Trainer Cappellucci Wins 1,000th Race at Sam Houston

Trainer Dick Cappellucci saddled his 1,000th career winner Jan. 4 when One Time Mark won the fifth race at Sam Houston Race Park.

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Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 3

Exclusive: WWE’s Charlotte Flair reveals Dancing with the Stars aspirations

In the past, several WWE stars have competed on Dancing with the Stars, including The Miz, Stacy Keibler, and Nikki Bella, who met her ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev on the show.

Matt Cardona News / Total Apex Sports / January 3

The Indie God Has Finally Come Home: Matt Cardona Is Back On SmackDown

It feels like we have been talking about this for a decade. The rumors, the teases, the “will he or won’t he” dance on social media—it’s all finally over.

Wrestling 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.

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.

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.