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Jake Hager Reveals John Cena Refused to Help His Career in WWE

Jake Hager says John Cena refused to lose to him, stalling his push. As Jack Swagger he faced Cena ~30 times and won just 2 (one via a 5-on-1 handicap).

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Major Update On Orange Cassidy's AEW Future

AEW appears on its way to once again being "freshly-squeezed," as Orange Cassidy could be on his way back to television shortly. Cassidy has missed most of 2025 due to what was believed to be a torn labrum.

Jake Hager Criticizes AEW and Tony Khan, Expresses Regret Over His Run

1) Hager says AEW exit left him jaded; felt underappreciated after lowball contract. 2) He blasts Tony Khan as unprofessional, saying Khan barged into meetings and disrespected talent.

WWE Legend Mark Henry Says Syko Stu Deserves Some Blame For Raja Jackson Incident

The story dominating the pro wrestling world the past few days continues to draw controversial perspectives from notable names. Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry is the latest to have a different opinion on the situation.

The Rock Reveals True Feelings About 'The Smashing Machine' Movie Role

While The Rock is no stranger to Hollywood epics, he is set to push his acting limits in the upcoming biopic "The Smashing Machine." In it, Dwayne Johnson will portray former UFC fighter and MMA legend Mark Kerr, a man whose life and career were marred by substance abuse, tumultuous relationships, and more.

WWE Lowballs Talent Contracts Says Baron Corbin

Dyer says WWE benches talent as contracts near end to justify lowball renewal offers. WWE lacks clear pay rationale. After his 2024 WWE release, Dyer is working MLW, Maple Leaf Pro and GCW Bloodsport shows.

Former WWE World Champion Accuses John Cena Of Playing Politics

John Cena only has a few more matches left on his retirement tour in WWE this year, but those matches won't go off without a bit of controversy. Cena has been a polarizing figure over the years in WWE and amongst WWE fans.

AJ Styles Continue to Haunt Dominik Mysterio on WWE Raw

For weeks now, AJ Styles has been after Dominik Mysterio and the WWE Intercontinental Championship. They were originally going to fight at Crown Jewel, but due to an injury to Mysterio, the match got cancelled.

WWE’s Gross Mishandling Of Stephanie Vaquer’s 1st Title Shot

Stephanie Vaquer has not exactly had the smoothest first 13 or so months in WWE. Her latest mischance came on Monday’s episode of Raw, general manager Adam Pearce told her that she was off this coming Sunday’s Clash in Paris card.

WWE star Roman Reigns roasts Bronson Reed’s Samoan heritage

After teaming up with the new Bloodline, Bronson Reed’s Samoan heritage was acknowledged by WWE’s “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. During his promo on the August 25, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW on Netflix, Reigns called out Reed, with whom he is feuding.

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Top 5 Babyface Candidates After AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door

AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2025 saw two big babyface talents for AEW’s male roster taken out of action. Swerve Strickland suffered further damage to his already hurt leg thanks to AEW Unified Champion Kazuchika Okada and new Don Callis Family member, Wardlow.

Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa: A Missed Opportunity for WWE

Solo Sikoa is the current WWE United States Champion. He defeated Jacob Fatu, and the two former Bloodline members have since pursued different storylines.

WWE Needs to Fix their 'Cody Rhodes Problem'

Cody Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 as Seth Rollins’ mystery opponent. The American Nightmare has since performed as a babyface, but his work has seemingly upset some fans.

Raw in Birmingham Ends in Mayhem as CM Punk, Jey Uso and LA Knight Implode Ahead of Clash in Paris

Just six days before Clash in Paris, all hell broke loose on Raw. In the main event, LA Knight took on Bron Breakker. The fight had already begun backstage and spilled over to the ring in due time.

All Elite Wrestling Announces Two More UK Dates This Year

All Elite Wrestling yesterday issued the following. AEW announced that it will be returning to the United Kingdom this December for two globally televised events, as Utilita Arena in Cardiff, Wales will host AEW Collision on Saturday, December 13 and AEW Dynamite will make its debut in Manchester, England at Co-op Live on Wednesday, December 17.

New Reports Reveal Major Injury Update For Swerve Strickland

The injury bug has struck one of pro wrestling's top stars yet again and the road to recovery begins this week. Fightful reported Sunday that Swerve Strickland had been dealing with a torn meniscus for the past six years.

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Fallout from AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2025 – Top Takeaways

Forbidden Door 2025 was another fantastic pay-per-view put on by Tony Khan and AEW. Here are the 10 key takeaways from the AEW/NJPW cross-promotional event that will impact the company’s direction in the coming months and years.

Becky Lynch vs Nikki Bella: Intercontinental Title Clash in Paris

Becky Lynch defends the Women's Intercontinental Title against Nikki Bella at Clash in Paris. Feud boiled over on RAW—Nikki interrupted and called Becky a coward; Lynch fired back.

RAW on Netflix 8/25 Results: Roman Reigns & Bronson Reed Get Fans Ready For ‘Class In Paris’

WWE RAW on Netflix was live, at a special start time, from the BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom (U.K.). The crowd was red hot from the start,

John Cena & The Undertaker Were Among Stars Who Attended Vince McMahon’s 80th Birthday Party

Vince McMahon recently turned 80 years old. The former WWE CEO, who’s currently staying out of the spotlight amid the Janel Grant lawsuit controversy, was born on August 24, 1945.

AEW Grand Slam Returns To Australia In 2026, Full Schedule Announced

AEW has announced its return to Australia for 2026. Fans are happy with this news. The company will be doing two shows next year. First is their AEW Grand Slam (which was a television special), as well as a live event called House Rules.

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Crystal Palace Captain Marc Guéhi: 'I’d Love to Be a WWE Wrestler

A lot of wrestlers today were just fans of the sport growing up. Eventually, they decided to go all in on their passion and pursue pro wrestling. Recently, English soccer player Marc Guéhi gave an interview on BBC’s Kelly Somers where he talked about his desire to get into professional wrestling.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 22