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Shinsuke Nakamura's Emotional Post Has Fans Speculating About Future

Nakamura calls Japan a sacred place for wrestlers and fans, deserving everything we give. He hints his WWE retirement could be near, saying he still fights and hopes for one more time.

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Rhea Ripley Got Jokes After Suffering Injury During WWE Japan Supershow

Numerous WWE Superstars were in Tokyo this week as the company held back-to-back live shows on Thursday and Friday. Rhea Ripley was in action during both events as she once again teamed with IYO SKY to take on The Kabuki Warriors, but things did not go according to plan during the match Friday night at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Shinsuke Nakamura News / Wrestling on SI / October 18

Shinsuke Nakamura Talks About His Inevitable Retirement From WWE

The professional world is facing the impending retirements of several major stars. John Cena and AJ Styles both have confirmed they aren't going to be around in WWE much longer, and Samoa Joe revealed that once his AEW contract is done, he is hanging up his boots.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 18

Surprising Star Specifically Chose Ilja Dragunov To Beat Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn personally picked Ilja Dragunov to dethrone him for the U.S. Title. Dragunov returned from injury, answered the open challenge, and won in a match called one of the year's best.

Tony Khan News / Wrestling on SI / October 18

All By Design: Tony Khan Chats About Major First Time Match-Up At AEW WrestleDream

Over the last six years, AEW President Tony Khan has proven to be a 'long gamer' when it comes to booking big time moments. He is someone who is going to wait until (what he believes to be) the absolute right time to pull the trigger on a major creative decision.

Wrestling News / ESPN / October 18

WWE 'SmackDown' highlights: Dragunov returns, Rhodes DQs, more

Friday's "SmackDown" had a few surprises and a potential MFTs match against ... well, everybody.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

DDT Wrestling Harvest ~Crimson Sky~ Preview (10/19/25)

DDT graces Korakuen Hall once again tomorrow for another show with huge implications. Wrestling Harvest ~Crimson Sky~ will stream live on Wrestle Universe at 11:30 a.m.

Vince McMahon News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Vince McMahon nearly unrecognizable in latest public appearance

Former WWE owner Vince McMahon stunned onlookers with a dramatically altered appearance during his October 16 court hearing in Stamford Superior Court, marking his first major public outing in months.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 18

Ilja Dragunov Upsets Sami Zayn for the US Title in Emphatic WWE Return After over a Year on SmackDown

Having injured his right knee during a live event in Columbus last year, Ilja Dragunov made it back to WWE programming on this week’s SmackDown. And that’s not it.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 18

Aleister Black & Zelina's WWE SmackDown Promo Deemed Carbon Copy of Kross & Scarlett

Aleister Black and Zelina Vega's on-screen relationship is in full swing after a promo aired on SmackDown of the real-life couple warning the WWE roster that Black will be even more of a threat now that he's aligned with his wife.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 18

'You can be Lucky' - Alex Shelley on why John Cena & 3 Stars Found WWE Success

Alex Shelley has delved into what it takes to become a WWE star by using John Cena as an example of a wrestler who ticks three important boxes. The SmackDown star arrived in the biggest promotion in the world a year ago as part of Motor City Machine Guns with Chris Sabin.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 18

'Run of the Year' - WWE Fans Hail ‘Special’ SmackDown Star

Sami Zayn may have lost the United States Championship on SmackDown (October 17), but he only further cemented his legacy as one of the best workers in the promotion's history.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 18

AEW WrestleDream 2025: Preview, Match Card

AEW WrestleDream touches down in Chaifetz Arena for AEW's long-promised first PPV in St. Louis and the first WrestleDream outside of Washington State. Tonight's show is the first PPV since Double Or Nothing to carry an evening start time on the East Coast, with the main card kicking off at 8 p.m.

Mercedes Mone News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

Mercedes Mone Match Added to AEW WrestleDream

Mercedes Mone just defended her CMLL World Women’s Championship in the main event of the 10/18 Arena Mexico show. This show was an all-female show to honor women’s wrestling month.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 17

WWE SmackDown Results - October 17 - Surprise Return Leads to Title Change

After spending more than a year on the shelf, former NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov returned to WWE action and picked up gold in a major win. Dragunov defeated former champion Sami Zayn, whose weekly open challenge was initially accepted by The Miz.

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Jacob Fatu News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

Jacob Fatu Injured, Big Match on WWE SmackDown Cancelled

WWE SmackDown kicked off with General Manager Nick Aldis announcing to the San Jose crowd that the heated grudge match between Drew McIntyre and the “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu will have higher stakes this Friday night.

John Cena News / FirstSportz / October 17

John Cena Reiterates His Final WWE Match Will Be on December 13, 2025 Amidst Rumors of Returning in the Future

John Cena’s legendary 23-year WWE career is nearing its end, with his final match set for December 13, 2025, at Saturday Night’s Main Event inside Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena.

Ron Killings News / NY Fights / October 17

R-Truth Reveals Why He Dropped His Ron Killings Persona In WWE

There aren’t many WWE wrestlers whose release caused an uproar like R-Truth’s did back in June. Not only were the fans furious at WWE for releasing a legend like him after so many years working for the company, wrestlers backstage were also not happy with this decision.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 17

With Rollins Out, Will Bron Breakker Finally Get His Time On Top In 2025?

Despite being a heel for most of his time in WWE, Bron Breakker has been a fan favorite for years. His combination of size, speed, and high-impact moves has made him a must-watch on television.