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Nikki Bella’s WWE Future Is Under A Question Mark

Fresh off her return at Clash in Paris, Nikki Bella finds herself at a crossroads, and not just in storyline. What seemed like a triumphant re-emergence has raised far more questions than answers about where her path might go next.

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Top WWE Star Says Babyface Turn Wasn't Planned

Stratton's babyface turn wasn't planned; crowd reactions forced WWE's direction. She says being a heel was easier; fans kept cheering her despite villain role.

Karrion Kross News / The Sportster / September 3

Karrion Kross Hints WWE Is Giving His Big Creative Plans To Someone Else

WWE didn't renew Karrion Kross and Scarlett after SummerSlam; contracts expired a week later. Kross says big post-match creative was scrapped; he suspects WWE will give it to someone else.

Mercedes Mone News / Wrestling on SI / September 3

Riho Makes Triumphant Return On AEW Dynamite

Riho is back in AEW. Riho -- the first-ever AEW Women's World Champion -- returned to save Alex Windsor from a Mercedes Mone attack on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite.

Lex Luger News / The Sportster / September 3

WWE Hall of Famer Lex Luger Praises Women's Wrestling Progress

Lex Luger says modern women's matches often outshine men's and are mind-blowing. He credits their gymnastics/cheerleading backgrounds for the incredible in-ring work.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

TNA iMPACT Preview (9/4/25) – Live From The Armory

The Path to TNA Bound For Glory may be raging on, but Victory Road is in 3 weeks. On September 26, a new PLE takes place live from the Edmonton Centre in Edmonton, AB.

Wrestling News / ESPN / September 3

T-Mobile Arena extends UFC, adds WWE events

The UFC has extended a deal to hold at least four events per year inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the WWE agreeing to host a pair of events at the venue as well.

Cody Rhodes News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Cody Rhodes and WWE Executive Bruce Prichard Talk Backstage Details of His 2022 Return from AEW

Current WWE Champion Cody Rhodes welcomed longtime WWE executive Bruce Prichard on his podcast "What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes" for an hour-and-a-half-long conversation.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 3

AEW makes bold change amid WWE's counterprogramming

AEW has been dealing with WWE counterprogramming for months. It's a move right out of the Vince McMahon playbook, where WWE is looking to crush its opponent's ticket and pay-per-view sales. In truth, WWE's decision to counterprogram is an unspoken admission that AEW is now seen as a viable threat.

Former AEW world champion confirms recent knee surgery

WWE Hall of Famer ends fans' hopes of him facing John Cena

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 3

WWE SmackDown Ratings Hit Two-Year Low with 1.147M Viewers

1) SmackDown fell to 1.147M viewers (−8.8%) and a 0.28 demo—the lowest USA rating in two years. 2) Taped in Lyon with spoilers; two title matches: Sami Zayn won the U.S.

Hulk Hogan News / The Sportster / September 3

Nick Hogan Sues to Block Bubba's Hulk Hogan Documentary

Nick Hogan sues to block Bubba's doc, alleging unauthorized use of Hulk's trademarks and copyrighted footage. The suit also alleges breach of a sealed settlement over Hulk's 2015 sex tape controversy.

The Miz News / Athlon Sports / September 3

The Miz and 5 WWE Talents Who Gained Respect Over Time

Former WWE Champion, reality star, and host of Amazon Prime Video's 'American Gladiators,' Mike "The Miz" Mizanin took to Instagram to celebrate his WWE in-ring debut on SmackDown 19 years ago.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 3

Why this WWE legend missed Evolution 2

The second iteration of WWE’s all-women’s PLE Evolution included the returns of several legends, but not Kelly Kelly (aka Barbie Blank), who has made sporadic appearances since her retirement over a decade ago.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Ric Flair Slams WWE for Wasting Randy Orton: Is The Viper Being Buried by Creative?

Wrestling royalty Ric Flair made waves with a blunt assessment of WWE’s current booking. He insists Randy Orton, a proven superstar, is being left on the shelf despite still delivering elite performances.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 3

WWE Wrestlepalooza gets massive AJ Lee return boost

It sounds like WWE is going all out for Wrestlepalooza, the first PLE to broadcast on ESPN+, and that could include the long-awaited return of AJ Lee after over a decade away from the squared circle.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

Why an Usos WWE Reunion is Best for Both of Them

The Usos are one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history. They are three-time WWE Raw Tag Team Champions and five-time WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

Why WWE Needs to Run Back Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY One Last Time

People still talk about IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley’s 2025 rivalry as something special. That March 3rd WWE Monday Night Raw match, where SKY took the title, kicked off months of back-and-forth leading into WrestleMania 41.

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Hulk Hogan’s son sues Bubba the Love Sponge

Bubba the Love Sponge’s battles with Hulk Hogan aren’t over even after Hogan’s death. Hogan’s son Nick is suing Bubba, whose real name is Todd Clem, in order to block an upcoming documentary release.

Kelly Kelly News / Wrestling on SI / September 2

Kelly Kelly Shuts Down WWE Evolution Rumor

Kelly Kelly was the fourth person eliminated in the 20-woman Battle Royal at the first WWE Evolution show in 2018. A lot has changed in the pro wrestling world and about the lives of people within the pro wrestling world since then.

Rhea Ripley News / NY Fights / September 2

WWE Fans Called Out By Rhea Ripley Following Incident In Paris Ahead Of Premium Live Event.

WWE Fans were recently called out by Rhea Ripley, following an incident in Paris where she was swarmed by fans while traversing the streets of the city ahead of the Premium Live Event ‘Clash In Paris.

Karrion Kross News / Wrestling on SI / September 2

Karrion Kross Speaks Out Again On Whether His WWE Exit Is A Storyline

Karrion Kross has been gone from WWE for weeks, but fans still are wondering -- and clamoring -- for his status with WWE to be a work as part of a television storyline.