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Huge Update On Alexa Bliss’ Status Ahead Of WWE SmackDown Tonight

Is Alexa Bliss’ WWE return in the works? The five-time WWE Women’s Champion returned to the company for the first time in two years when she was a surprise entrant in the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble Match, where she was eliminated by Liv Morgan.

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Dakota Kai News / Wrestling on SI / May 9

Rumored Reason For Dakota Kai's WWE Release And Update On Potential AEW Future

Many wrestling fans were shocked last Friday, as popular WWE Superstar Dakota Kai was among several released as part of cost-cutting moves by the company.

Joe Hendry News / Wrestling on SI / May 9

Major Update On Joe Hendry's WWE And TNA Future (Exclusive Detail)

If you say his name, he's almost certainly going to appear on a WWE or TNA show these days. That's because TNA World Champion Joe Hendry is pretty much everywhere.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 9

'Hurt Worse Than People Realized': Two WWE Releases Linked To Salaries and Injuries

Strowman and Kai were released due to high salaries and injuries, not lack of effectiveness. WWE left door open for Strowman to return under a different contract structure in the future.

Iyo Sky News / F4WOnline.com / May 9

IYO SKY receiving internal praise as ‘breakaway star’ in WWE

Women’s World Champion IYO SKY is receiving high internal praise as a breakout star in WWE. In the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer shared that “one person high up in decision making” in WWE told him that SKY has been considered a breakaway star this year for not only her work in the ring but her promos as well.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 9

WWE Smackdown May 9th, 2025: Matches, Predictions & More

Tonight is the last episode of WWE Smackdown before Backlash which is taking place this Saturday. The card is coming in with a bit of a muted reaction from fans, but the anticipated main event should get one final jolt of energy from its performers tonight.

Randy Orton News / The Sportster / May 9

Randy Orton Once Made Some Bold Claims About A Former WWE Diva

Randy Orton was not afraid to say things that would land him in hot water years ago, whether on air or not. That led to him claiming during an interview that as many as ten guys in WWE had slept with Kelly Kelly.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 9

AEW must make this hire to help cement recent growth

From the outside looking in, this feels like a no-brainer.

Former WWE star Brock Lesnar's son gets drafted by hockey team

The 'Single-season receiving yard leaders for each NFL franchise' quiz

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / May 9

TNA iMPACT 5/8 Recap: Joe Hendry Brawls With Trick Williams, Dog Collar Title Match

WWE NXT star Trick Williams has targeted TNA World Champion Joe Hendry in recent weeks. Was Hendry able to get the better of Williams on TNA iMPACT? Williams got the show started on Thursday, and he wasn’t alone.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 8

Matt Hardy and a mystery partner to challenge for TNA Tag titles

The TNA Tag Team Championship will be on the line at Under Siege — with a twist. Tag Team Champions Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth issued a challenge to Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy for a title match at the Under Siege TNA Plus special on this week’s Impact, with full knowledge that Jeff is unable to compete in Canada due to legal reasons.

Skye Blue News / F4WOnline.com / May 8

Skye Blue returning at AEW Dynamite Beach Break

Skye Blue is returning to the ring for the first time in nearly 10 months. AEW revealed during Thursday’s Collision episode that Skye Blue will make her in-ring return at Dynamite Bach Break in her hometown of Chicago on Wednesday, May 14.

Jonathan Coachman News / Athlon Sports / May 8

'She's Boring' Jonathan Coachman Shoots Down Embattled WWE Superstar

The wrestling business is so ruthless because the opinions on a performer are contingent on interesting, creative, and consistent booking. Even if a wrestler has an excellent idea for their character, it has to be approved by the proper channels and then make its way onto the card.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 8

Je'Von Evans Blasts Ricochet And Tony Khan On Social Media

In news that I don't think any of us expected to read today, or any day for that matter, NXT star Je'Von Evans has called AEW owner Tony Khan a 'crackhead' on social media.

Brock Lesnar News / Daily Faceoff / May 9

Former WWE star Brock Lesnar's son gets drafted by hockey team

A very familiar name to the sports entertainment business came across the draft ticker.

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

Karrion Kross News / The Sportster / May 8

Stubbornness Of WWE Star 'Becoming Undeniable', WWE Merch Sales Explode

Kross' merchandise is the top-seller on WWE Shop, surpassing Orton & Cena. Kross aims to give fans what they want, working to increase TV time. Kross has mastered social media, becoming WWE's new top performer.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / May 8

Becky Lynch Questions Fans on Her Comparison with Hulk Hogan

Becky Lynch is undeniably one of WWE’s biggest stars, a true legend who has broken barriers for women’s wrestling. Among fans, she has gained popularity through the viral meme “Becky Hogan.” In a recent interview, Lynch addressed these memes and expressed her curiosity about why fans are comparing her to someone like Hulk Hogan.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

AEW Collision Preview (5/8/25) – Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander

Back-to-back nights of action, Thursday is a good night for fighting with AEW Collision. With plenty to follow up on from last night’s Dynamite, plus other storyline developments predominantly occurring on Collision, expect another banger-filled night.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 7

AEW Dynamite Results (5/7/25): Samoa Joe Defeats Claudio, MJF Hurts Top Flight, Mone And Hayter Brawl

This week's episode of AEW Dynamite was the birthplace of a very oddball tag team in AEW. Adam Page kicked off the show with a passionate promo in which he owned his past demons and spoke about the rough year he's had because of Swerve Strickland.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Who Will Join Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker in Paul Heyman’s New Dangerous Alliance?

Paul Heyman likes two things: managing the World champion and having the numbers advantage. Neither of those things happened at the end of Monday Night Raw in Omaha.

Dwayne Johnson News / The SportsRush / May 7

Dwayne Johnson’s Look for ‘The Smashing Machine’ Receives One Line Approval From Mark Kerr’s UFC Training Partner

Dwayne Johnson may already have one foot in for an Oscar, or at least that’s what fans will have you believe. The transformation that ‘The Rock’ underwent for his new movie may not be as extreme as Christian Bale’s transformation for ‘The Machinist’, but the WWE star is still almost unrecognizable.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / May 7

WWE’s Becky Lynch roasts former star’s business venture

Since turning heel, WWE star Becky Lynch has become ruthless on the mic, recently targeting Sasha Banks, aka Mercedes Moné in AEW. On an episode of RAW Talk, Lynch discussed her attack on Bayley, which set her up for her WrestleMania 41 return.

Wrestling News / The SportsRush / May 7

Shaquille O’Neal Pinning Charles Barkley to the Ground Leaves John Cena Stunned During Peacemaker Promotion

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have built one of the most entertaining dynamics in all of sports television. Whether it’s mocking each other’s playing days or going full WWE in studio skits, the two legends have turned their playful rivalry into a cornerstone of basketball culture.