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Roman Reigns Brings Mayhem by Costing Bron Breakker an ‘Extreme Rules’ Match on Raw

Roman Reigns delivered as advertised for this week’s Raw in Philadelphia. He showed up in the dying minutes of the show amid an ongoing Extreme Rules match between his cousin, Jey Uso, and Bron Breakker.

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Chris Jericho’s AEW Future in Doubt: Could WWE Be Next?

Chris Jericho was one of the most important stars back in 2019 when Tony Khan joined hands with Cody Rhodes to form AEW. Being the inaugural World Champion of AEW, there was immediate star value, legitimacy, and publicity to the brand associated with Jericho.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Roman Reigns Makes Big Statement on 8/18 WWE Raw

The August 18, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw opened with one of the hottest acts on the brand, The Vision. Paul Heyman took the microphone and hyped up Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed to the audience.

The Undertaker News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Triple H Reveals The Undertaker’s Surprising Role in AAA

Triple H stunned fans with a revelation nobody saw coming. During a backstage sit-down at AAA TripleMania XXXIII in Mexico City on August 16, he showed how The Undertaker has become one of the big driving forces behind AAA in Mexico.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 19

RAW on Netflix: Roman Reigns Challenges Bronson Reed & Naomi Vacates Title Due To Pregnancy

The city of Philadelphia is on the top 10 P4P list when it comes to ‘wrestling towns,’ and the WWE plans accordingly for the ‘smart crowd.’ There are plenty of historic venues in Philly, but the Xfinity Mobile Arena was tapped to host tonight’s Monday Night RAW on Netflix.

Becky Lynch News / Wrestling on SI / August 18

Becky Lynch, Triple H, And The Wrestling World Reacts To Naomi Announcing Her Pregnancy On WWE Raw

Naomi vacated her WWE Women's World Championship on this week's episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, but had a very good reason for doing so. After not being medically cleared to defend her world championship last week on Raw, Naomi addressed the WWE Universe this week on the show.

Willow Nightingale News / Wrestling on SI / August 18

Willow Nightingale Thinks It's About Time For A Women's Blood & Guts Match

AEW started doing their take on the classic WarGames match formula back in 2021, and there have been four matches of that kind since. Fans have had the opportunity to see huge stars like Kenny Omega, Kazuchika Okada, Adam Page, MJF, and many more in these bouts, but now fans want to see a slight change in the stipulation.

Cody Rhodes News / Wrestling on SI / August 18

WWE Unreal Director Predicted Cody Rhodes Would Turn Heel At Elimination Chamber

The pro wrestling world was flipped upside down at Elimination Chamber this past March, and a moment that was deemed unrealistic by the masses for decades played out in front of millions.

Becky Lynch News / The Sportster / August 18

Becky Lynch vs. Nattie Neidhart: WWE Raw Women's Title Match Preview

This Monday, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch will be defending her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title on WWE RAW on Netflix. Lynch’s opponent is Natalya, and Becky is demanding that she get the new version of Natalya that has been going around the indie wrestling circuit.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 18

Jacob Fatu Names WWE Legend Jeff Hardy as One of Two Dream Matches

Jacob Fatu dreams of facing Jeff Hardy one day and thinks the former WWE star is 'one of the dopest' to have competed in the squared circle. The Samoan Werewolf is on the rise in WWE in a similar fashion to how Hardy became a household name in the business.

Seth Rollins News / The Sportster / August 18

WWE Fans Want ECW Stipulation For CM Punk vs Seth Rollins at Wrestlepalooza

CM Punk and Seth Rollins need to eventually end their feud and fans think WWE's reported September PLE would be the perfect destination. WWE are reportedly considering reviving ECW PPV 'Wrestlepalooza' to counter AEW's All Out PPV on September 20.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / August 18

Rey Mysterio Drops Bombshell Promise About Alberto Del Rio’s WWE Return

Wrestling fans, buckle up. Rey Mysterio just threw the wrestling world into complete chaos with one simple statement that has everyone talking. During

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / August 18

Karrion Kross, Scarlett’s ‘very high’ post-WWE release booking rate revealed

If you hope to book former WWE stars Karrion Kross and Scarlett following their release on August 10, 2025, you may have to pay a pretty penny. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports Kross and Scarlett are asking for a “very high price tag” to book them for independent wrestling shows.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / August 18

WWE star Cody Rhodes shocks fans in Street Fighter first look

Pretty soon, fans will see Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, which also stars his former rival, Roman Reigns. One of the movie’s stars, Andrew Schulz, took to his Instagram Stories to post an image of Rhodes on set.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / August 18

WWE star Liv Morgan gets 2026 timeline for return from injury

Former Women’s World Champion and WWE Superstar Liv Morgan has been out for two months with a shoulder injury, but a timeline for her return may have been revealed.

The Undertaker News / FirstSportz / August 18

Triple H credits The Undertaker as key figure in WWE–AAA partnership

The Undertaker is widely regarded as the most respected performer in WWE history. With a legendary career spanning over three decades, ‘The Deadman’ was not only the cornerstone of the company but also its locker-room leader.

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Tony Khan News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Tony Khan Fires Back After Fan Claims WWE Will 'Bring Down' AEW

The founder and co-owner of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Tony Khan, found a funny way to brush aside the speculation and talk related to the WWE's plans to try to drive his wrestling promotion out of business on Sunday.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / August 18

John Cena Gives Logan Paul a Huge Endorsement Ahead of WWE Clash in Paris Showdown

The WWE Universe has reached the halfway point of John Cena’s retirement tour, with just 11 more appearances remaining before the 17-time World Champion bids farewell in December.

Dominik Mysterio News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Unexpected WWE Superstar Ends Dominik Mysterio’s Shot at AAA Championship

Arena Ciudad de Mexico was the stage for one of the year’s most unexpected moments in pro wrestling as part of AAA's TripleMania XXXIII. AJ Styles appeared unannounced during Saturday's event, grabbing the ref and preventing Dominik Mysterio from completing a pin.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 17

TripleMania XXXIII 2025 Results: El Hijo Del Vikingo Wins With The Help of AJ Styles

AAA’s annual TripleMania XXXIII (the promotion’s version of WrestleMania) was live from Mexico City at the Arena CDMX in Azcapotzalco, and while the Ciudad de México (translated as Mexico City Arena) has hosted the yearly event since 2012, this year represented an entirely new era for the company.

CM Punk News / NY Fights / August 17