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It’s safe to say the heavyweight division was in disarray during Jon Jones’ reign as undisputed champion. While Jones held the top spot, Tom Aspinall was left waiting, carrying the interim title for over 550 days without ever getting his long-promised unification bout.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 7

Paul Heyman Defends Brock Lesnar's WWE SummerSlam Return Amid Controversy

Brock Lesnar is going to be a name that will keep coming up, probably months after his shocking return during night 2 of WWE SummerSlam. If being honest, he was a former WWE Superstar who wasn’t close to the radar for a return due to allegations against him from former WWE employee Janel Grant.

News & Politics News / FirstSportz / August 2

Triple H Comments on Being Included in Donald Trump’s Presidential Council on Physical Fitness After White House Appearance

Paul “Triple H” Levesque visited the White House this past Thursday to partake in a POTUS Donald Trump-convened meeting for signing an executive order to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 29

Ric Flair on why Hulk Hogan Excelled as WWE’s Bad Guy Unlike John Cena

Ric Flair has explained why Hulk Hogan's heel run was so successful while suggesting that John Cena can't play the role of WWE's number one heel. Cena shocked the pro wrestling world when he turned on Cody Rhodes and aligned with The Rock at Elimination Chamber earlier this year.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 29

Ric Flair Blasts Use of Charlotte Flair’s Divorce by Tiffany Stratton as the ‘Cheapest Shot’ He’s Ever heard

WWE has, at times, used real-life elements in its on-screen storylines to augment fan interest. But this approach has always been a double-edged sword.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 24

Fan-Favorite Robert Whittaker Promises Fairy Tale Ending After Khamzat Chimaev Disaster

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is undoubtedly one of the biggest fan favorites on the current UFC roster. Since joining the UFC in 2012, he’s taken on elite opponents, solidifying his legacy in the Octagon with a humble personality.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 23

UFC on ABC 9 Brings Awesome Main Card to Abu Dhabi This Saturday Night

UFC on ABC 9 fight week continues. This coming Saturday afternoon (USA time), Dana White’s promotion touches down in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the second edition of UFC Fight Night on the ABC Television Network in as many months.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6

UFC 316 Betting Tips – Blockbuster Rematch Scheduled

Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. The stage is set for UFC 316, and we have your need-to-know UFC 316 betting tips. In the main event, Sean O’Malley looks to get his bantamweight title back as he rematches Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 25

Champion Injured Just Two Weeks Before Title Fight

Reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili just can’t catch a break In two weeks, Merab Dvalishvili will make the walk to the world-famous Octagon for the second time as the 135-lb gold standard.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 23

Ex-Lightweight Frothing After Sonnen’s Comments

Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) bested Renato Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) this past January during UFC 311, getting the job done by way of first-round submission due to D’arce choke.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 13

'They're Still Nipping At My Heels' Hulk Hogan Gives Delusional Answer As To Why WWE Fans Booed Him On Raw

Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania stops running wild on you?! Hulk Hogan is in the news yet again, this time sitting down for an interview and offering his take on why WWE fans booed him out of the building on Raw's Netflix debut.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Fan-Favorite Fighter Was Jailed Moments Before Winning a UFC Contract

While the life of an MMA fighter can be difficult, it often serves as a transformative path for individuals facing adversity, offering redemption and a platform for success.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 1

‘7.6 Million and More!: Using Conor McGregor and His Star Power Records, Chael Sonnen Blasts Ariel Helwani’s ’MMA in Recession’ Claim

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has once more gone scorched earth on mixed martial arts reporter Ariel Helwani, amid claims the sport is in a period of negative growth.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 28

Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes How Ariel Helwani Breaks UFC News Before Dana White Makes them Official

Even after a couple of decades in combat sports, scribe Ariel Helwani remains the undisputed top dog of getting the inside scoop. Whether it’s a major

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / April 9

Gunther confirms he signed new WWE contract, did not consider other options

World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is officially locked into a new WWE contract. During his appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show today, Gunther confirmed that he signed a new WWE contract toward the end of 2024.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 9

Gunther Confirms New WWE Contract, Secures Interesting Perk

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther signed a new contract with major travel accommodations. Gunther initially wasn't interested in joining WWE, but Triple H convinced him to make the move.

Gunther: Triple H ‘saved wrestling’ to a big degree

Gunther is a big Triple H guy. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on Wednesday, he said he believes WWE’s Chief Content Officer saved professional wrestling by pushing the company to open up to talent from around the world.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 20

UFC London: Must See Main Card Saturday Night

UFC London is upon us. This Saturday night in the United Kingdom, the No. 1 MMA promotion in the world begins its spring schedule of events with another installment of UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 19

Lightweight Discusses UFC Return, New Contract

Soon-to-be UFC lightweight Jeremy Stephens has revealed the reasons behind his resigning with the company, as well as the details of his current contract.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 10

Will UFC 311 Go On? Ariel Helwani Shares Update on L.A Event Amid Wildfires

UFC 311, the promotion's first Pay-Per-View event of the year, is set to go down on Jan. 18 from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles... but will it, though?

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Ariel Helwani Explains Why McGregor vs. Paul Can Happen: 'Very Easy To Get Done'

A boxing match between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul might not be as improbable as it sounds. Yes, the former is still a mixed martial artist and the latter a WWE performer, but they have more than enough in common to make a meeting inside the squared circle a realistic proposition.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 14, 2024

‘He Has to Fight Like His Life Depends On It’: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Face Off in New York

At the famous Apollo Theater in New York, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson faced off for the first time since Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced their upcoming fight for July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 16, 2022