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Mark Henry’s Controversial Defense Sparks Wrestling Community Debate

The wrestling world remains divided after WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry offered a shocking defense of Raja Jackson following the brutal attack on veteran wrestler Syko Stu.

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Tony Khan Reveals Status Of Missing AEW And ROH Star

Deonna Purrazzo came into AEW with major buzz, but she hasn't been featured much on TV for most of 2025. There's a chance, however, that could change shortly.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 28

Update On Ethan Page And Chelsea Green's WWE Main Roster And NXT Futures

The partnership between Ethan Page and Chelsea Green in WWE NXT has caught the attention of many wrestling fans, and it could be following the act straight to the main roster.

Jim Ross News / The Sportster / August 28

Jim Ross Re-Signs with AEW, Dismisses WWE Return Rumors

Jim Ross re-signed a one-year AEW deal through next August; he's on a part-time, PPV-focused schedule. He re-signed after discussions with Tony Khan in London and feels strongly included in AEW plans.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 28

Roman Reigns Reveals Stephanie McMahon Busted His Eardrum

Stephanie McMahon's infamous slaps are legit — she busted Roman Reigns' eardrum on RAW. The 12/14/2015 RAW slap was revenge for Reigns attacking Triple H at TLC.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 28

Top WWE NXT Star Could Soon Join SmackDown After Receiving 'Heavy Praise'

SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis could reportedly welcome one of NXT's top stars to his roster soon after receiving glowing reviews from WWE's higher-ups.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 28

Roman Reigns: ‘I Don’t Want To Stop Being A WWE Superstar In Order To Wear Other Hats’

WWE’s top star, Roman Reigns, was the latest guest on the Stephanie McMahon podcast What’s Your Story as they discussed family, Paul Heyman, Vince McMahon, being both an actor and WWE main eventer, along with various other topics.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 28

WWE To Neglect Women's Division By Adding Men's Match To Clash in Paris

WWE are reportedly considering adding one more match to the Clash in Paris PLE this Sunday (August 31) but Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella will remain the only women to feature on the show.

Hulk Hogan News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28

Hulk Hogan’s widow planning to file malpractice lawsuit

Sky Daily, who is Hulk Hogan’s widow, is planning to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, according to a report. TMZ Sports reported on Thursday that Daily is planning the lawsuit, feeling that some medical issues led to his death.

Chris Jericho News / Wrestling on SI / August 28

AEW Producer Tony Schiavone Addresses Chris Jericho To WWE Rumors

We know how the sports entertainment world works in 2025. If you're a star athlete going through a major contract dispute with your club, you unfollow the official team account and wipe your social media of any content associated with the team.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 28

WWE Plans Loaded Card for Wrestlepalooza PLE with Two Major Main Events

WWE is building a loaded Wrestlepalooza card: Cody vs. McIntyre and Cena vs. Lesnar planned. Wrestlepalooza marks WWE's ESPN DTC debut. WWE and AEW collide Sept 20: All Out vs.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 28

Roman Reigns Reveals The Number One Piece Of Advice He Got From Vince McMahon In WWE

Roman Reigns was the top act for Vince McMahon in WWE for seven years before McMahon retired from WWE in 2022. Reigns was a multiple-time world champion and a multiple-time WrestleMania main eventer for McMahon, but said in a new interview that he wasn't afforded the same amount of time with McMahon that other top stars at his level received.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / August 28

WWE legend AJ Lee breaks silence on ‘daughter’ Roxanne Perez’s attack of CM Punk

While she is not currently wrestling and shows no signs of a return, WWE legend AJ Lee watched “daughter” Roxanne Perez attack her husband, CM Punk. During a recent untelevised WWE live event in Manchester, England, Perez got in the ring during Punk’s six-man tag team match against Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / August 28

Undertaker Takes Control Behind the Curtain: Why WWE’s Deadman Is the Secret Power Broker of AAA

WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA was already a seismic moment for pro wrestling worldwide. New reporting now shows the Undertaker is not just a ceremonial face for the deal.

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Kevin Owens News / Total Apex Sports / August 28

Kevin Owens’ Neck Fusion Surgery Leaves WWE Future Hanging in the Balance

Kevin Owens has never been the type to sugarcoat things. Whether inside the ring or speaking to fans, his blunt honesty has always made him one of the most relatable wrestlers on the roster.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / August 28

WWE star Kevin Owens reassures fans after weight loss concern

Currently, one of the top WWE Superstars, Kevin Owens, is recovering from a scary neck injury, and fans were concerned that the “Prizefighter” had lost weight.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

WWE Women’s World Title Match Should Feature Stephanie Vaquer & IYO SKY

At WWE Evolution, Stephanie Vaquer won a battle royal to determine who would challenge for the Women’s World Title at Clash in Paris. WWE scrapped that match because the previous champion, Naomi, took a leave of absence for her real-life pregnancy.

Francesco Akira News / Total Apex Sports / August 27

Brutal Bad Timing: Francesco Akira Of NJPW Suffers Injury

Well, here’s a story that’ll make you wince harder than watching someone attempt a moonsault off the top rope. Francesco Akira, the Italian high-flyer who’s been tearing up New Japan Pro Wrestling’s junior heavyweight division, just got served a brutal reminder that professional wrestling doesn’t care about your career momentum.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 28

Nikki Bella on Brie's Potential WWE Return: 'I Keep Pushing It'

Nikki is optimistic Brie could return to WWE; locker room pushes for her despite AEW spouse complications. She hopes to reunite with Brie to win the WWE Women's Tag Titles and embrace a heel run together.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 27

Kevin Owens reveals details from his best-case scenario surgery

Kevin Owens hasn't competed in a WWE ring since Feb. 17. He is dealing with a serious neck and spinal cord injury.

Mercedes Mone fires warning to WWE

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

AEW Dynamite Results – Forbidden Door Fallout in the 2300 Arena

Welcome to our live recap of tonight’s AEW Dynamite results. AEW Dynamite airs live from the famous 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA, tonight. The fallout of AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door comes within the hallowed and sacred halls of ECW’s old stomping grounds.

Swerve Strickland News / Yardbarker / August 27