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'Made It Look Seamless' - WWE Hall of Famer Praises Stratton, Cargill & Jax SmackDown Main Event

Mark Henry has commended Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax, suggesting they deserve an Oscar for handling a difficult moment in their SmackDown triple threat match.

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AEW Collision Results (9/27/25): Women's Blood And Guts Announced, Fletcher Retains

Tonight's Collision was full of action but the biggest takeaway by far was the long anticipated announcement of a women's Blood & Guts match. After a post-main event brawl between Jamie Hayter and Queen Aminata against the Triangle of Madness, Hayter officially made the call for Blood & Guts.

John Cena News / The Sportster / September 28

'Oba Femi Retires John Cena' - Fans React To WWE NXT Championship Loss

Fans think Oba Femi is main roster-bound after the Ruler was finally dethroned at NXT No Mercy on Saturday night. Ricky Saints stunned the Nigerian powerhouse and ended his reign at 263 days in the main event at FTL War Memorial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / September 28

Cody Rhodes Reacts to Close Friend Ricky Saints Upsetting Oba Femi to Become NXT Champion at No Mercy

Merely seven months after emerging in NXT for the first time, Ricky Saints has reached the zenith. He ousted Oba Femi to become the new NXT Champion at No Mercy last night, thus halting The Ruler’s title reign at the 263-day mark.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / September 27

Former WWE Superstar Reportedly Under Contract With TNA Wrestling

Some clarity has finally been given on the contract situation of Cedric Alexander. The former Cruiserweight and Tag Team Champion was released from WWE back in February, ending a nine-year run with the company.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

5 Reasons Why Seth Rollins Should Defeat Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel: Perth

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins are set to collide in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Crown Jewel: Perth is scheduled to determine this year’s Crown Jewel Champions of the men’s and women’s divisions of RAW and SmackDown.

Jade Cargill News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Jade Cargill Unveils Wild Gash from WWE SmackDown Spot — CM Punk & Others React

Last night's Triple Threat main event for the WWE Women's Championship went haywire. Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax worked a normal contest until the last few minutes threw everything off.

Rhea Ripley News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

Asuka Sends Strong Video Message to Rhea Ripley After WWE Raw Attack

The September 22nd episode of WWE Monday Night Raw closed with plenty of drama. Rhea Ripley won the main event by defeating Asuka, but the celebration was short-lived.

Charles Robinson News / NY Fights / September 27

Charles Robinson Reveals What Happens When Wrestlers Forget To Kick Out During Matches

Everyone understands that wrestling is a stressful profession, whether you’re a wrestler, producer, or even a referee like Charles Robinson. Despite everything being predetermined, there’s a lot of pressure on talents to perform in front of thousands of fans, when everything needs to be perfect.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / September 27

WWE SmackDown Recap – Sloppy Main Event And Surprise Returns 09/26/25

WWE SmackDown this week featured multiple surprise returns, championship matches, and Crown Jewel storylines. Which woman would represent the brand at Crown Jewel, and which team would become the number one contender for the tag titles?

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 27

SmackDown Women’s Triple Threat Ends in Chaos, Fans Slam Main Event Botch

SmackDown women's triple threat finish was a botched, widely panned disaster. Nia Jax drew most heat - appeared to not kick out; referee halted count awkwardly.

Triple H News / FirstSportz / September 27

The Miz Voices Disappointment Over John Cena Retirement Tour Snub

In less than three months, John Cena will bid farewell to professional wrestling as his year-long retirement tour comes to an end. Debuting in 2002, the 17-time World Champion is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / September 27

TNA Victory Road 2025 Recap: New Champions Crowned, Trick Williams Jumps Mike Santana

TNA held its “Victory Road” 2025 event inside the Edmonton Expo Centre on Friday. TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater took center stage to put his gold at stake against Myron Reed.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

Jacob Fatu Returns and Confronts Drew McIntyre on WWE SmackDown (9/26)

At WrestlePalooza, Drew McIntyre faced Cody Rhodes in the main event for the Undisputed WWE Championship. It was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, Rhodes walked away still the champion.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / September 27

WWE SmackDown 9/26 Results: Tiffany Stratton Retains & Jacob Fatu Is ‘All Gas, No Breaks’

Friday Night SmackDown was live from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, the former home of NXT during what is often referred to as the ‘Full Sail Era’ fondly by fans of the classic “black and yellow” brand.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

WWE NXT Star Answers Sami Zayn U.S. Open Challenge on SmackDown

Since bringing back the “U.S. Open Challenge,” Sami Zayn has had a number of heart-stopping defenses against the likes of John Cena, Rey Fenix, and Carmelo Hayes.

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Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 26

The ‘monster’ reason WWE’s Brock Lesnar squashed John Cena

Most fans were not expecting Brock Lesnar to squash John Cena in their match at WWE’s Wrestlepalooza PLE. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (per Cultaholic Wrestling), WWE is “all about making Lesnar as strong as possible.” A dominant showing against Cena was one way of doing that.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / September 26

Original Plan For John Cena Vs Brock Lesnar At Wrestlepalooza 2025 Revealed

There’s a new update on the John Cena Vs Brock Lesnar match finish story. Fans were understandably furious when John Cena lost to Brock Lesnar at the Wrestlepalooza premium live event.

AJ Styles News / NY Fights / September 26

AJ Styles Says He Will Retire From WWE In 2026

There aren’t many wrestlers in this world who’ve created a legacy like AJ Styles. Before joining WWE in 2016, Styles was known as a TNA legend who had made a name for himself as a workhorse there.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 26

WWE star AJ Styles makes definitive retirement decision

Take it all while you can, folks, as WWE Superstar AJ Styles will retire in the near future. In an interview with Tokyo Sports (via Wrestle Ops), Styles revealed that he will retire from WWE at some point “within the next year.” While he did not say a specific date, it will come by the time 2026 ends.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 24

Kenan Thompson Will Produce a ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage Biopic

When you think of the iconic wrestler “Macho Man” Randy Savage, many things come to mind. Perhaps you can’t help but yell out “Oooh Yeah!” in a grovel voice.