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John Cena Refuses To Address The Rock Involvement In WWE Hell Run

John Cena isn't looking backward with just 11 dates to go in his WWE retirement tour. Since announcing his end of 2025 retirement at SummerSlam last year, Cena has had a wild final year of competition.

Konosuke Takeshita News / Wrestling on SI / August 17

Konosuke Takeshita Wins G1 Climax 35, Defeats EVIL In Tournament Final

The Alpha can now call himself a G1 Climax winner. On the final night of G1 Climax 35, Konosuke Takeshita defeated EVIL in a 26-minute Ariake Arena main event.

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 / Last Word On Sports / August 17

NJPW G1 Climax 35 Results (8/17/25) – Day 19: Final

19 days of NJPW G1 Climax 35 all come down between EVIL and Konosuke Takeshita. Read on to see who won the 35th edition of the grandest tournament in pro-wrestling and everything else that went down in the final: Main event: G1 Climax 35 Final – Konosuke Takeshita def.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / August 17

AJ Styles Screws Dominik Mysterio in the Main Event of TripleMania XXXIII

The roof at the CDMX Arena would have blown off on Saturday in Mexico City had it not been for AJ Styles screwing over heavy crowd favorite Dominik Mysterio at TripleMania XXXIII.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / August 17

Triple H Delivers Comforting Message to AAA Locker Room Ahead of Triplemania XXXIII

Fans are eager to see how WWE navigates its first major show since acquiring AAA during WrestleMania 41 weekend. The card promises plenty of high-flying lucha libre, with no shortage of entertainment inside the ring.

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.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 17

AAA Triplemanía XXXIII Results: AJ Styles Screws Over Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio was an eyelash away from adding the AAA Mega Championship to the Judgment Day's collection Saturday night at Triplemania XXXIII, but AJ Styles crashed a chaotic main event to make sure that didn't happen.

Becky Lynch News / Wrestling on SI / August 16

Becky Lynch Intercontinental Championship Defense Added To Monday Night Raw

Members of the Raw Women's Division continue to line up for a shot at The Man. Becky Lynch already has three successful defenses of her Women's Intercontinental Championship within the past month, and she'll have the opportunity to make it four this Monday night on Raw.

CM Punk News / NY Fights / August 17

Matt Riddle Slams CM Punk Again in Recent TMZ Podcast

At one point, Matt Riddle was one of the most highly anticipated wrestlers on WWE’s main roster. Everyone thought that he was a future world champion. Heck, even WWE in 2021 thought that he would eventually win the WWE Championship.

Karrion Kross News / Fights Around The World / August 16

Karrion Kross Never “Received A Contract” From WWE

Karrion Kross is barely a few days away from his last match with the WWE. With a revelation on YouTube, Kross revealed that both he and his wife, and on-screen manager Scarlett Bordeaux, had their contracts expire on August 10.

Sami Zayn News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Why Sami Zayn Transfer to WWE SmackDown Was Necessary

Sami Zayn announced his transfer to the Blue brand during the opening segment of the 15th of August episode of WWE SmackDown. Zayn has started a program with United States Champion Solo Sikoa, making his intentions clear that he wants to win the belt.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 16

WWE Star Makes Brand Switch During Unexpected SmackDown Appearance

WWE SmackDown opened in Boston with Solo Sikoa and the MFT stable boasting about their dominance on Raw. Sikoa, the United States champion, dared anyone to step up, only to be interrupted by an unexpected face from the red brand.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / August 16

Drew McIntyre Exposes the Reality Behind Last Week’s Heinous Attack on Cody Rhodes on SmackDown

A week after driving Cody Rhodes‘ head through the announce desk with a Claymore kick, Drew McIntyre turned up to SmackDown with an explanation. Did anyone expect him to apologize?

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / August 16

John Cena’s Dream Farewell: Why a Seven Man Gauntlet Ending With The Rock Could Be the Perfect Send Off

Wrestling fans love to debate how John Cena should call it a career. Should it be against Randy Orton? Should a new star like Gunther get the honor? Or maybe it should be a Hollywood showdown with The Rock.

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Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 16

Drew McIntyre on Smackdown To Cody Rhodes: ‘If You Provoke Me, I’m the Real Nightmare’

Beantown set the stage for tonight’s SmackDown with the TD Garden playing host to the weekly Friday night show. The post-SummerSlam shockwaves (the bookings

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

WWE SmackDown Results (8/15/25)

SmackDown emanates from TD Garden in Boston, home of the Boston Celtics and 17-time WWE Champion John Cena. The Garden will be rocking tonight with another action-packed edition of everyone’s favorite Friday night fight night.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / August 15

Exclusive: AEW star Samoa Joe’s ‘hope’ for Brock Lesnar’s WWE return

Not many have stood toe-to-toe with WWE’s Brock Lesnar, but current AEW wrestler Samoa Joe has, and he is wishing the best after the “Beast Incarnate” made his return at SummerSlam.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / August 13

Vince McMahon Defends Hulk Hogan Racist Comments – ‘He wasn’t a racist’

On July 24, 2025, wrestling lost its biggest superstar to date, Hulk Hogan, to a heart attack. He was 71. While in the past few years, Hogan has earned himself a bad reputation for his racist comments, we still can’t deny his influence on this business.