A new report has offered fresh insight into how long Vince McMahon continued to influence WWE creative, revealing that his control extended far beyond what was publicly acknowledged. According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Vince McMahon retained final authority over WWE creative decisions until well into

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is set to sit down for a new interview with Chris Van Vliet on an upcoming episode of INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet. The conversation was recorded on location at Austin’s Nevada property, known as the Broken Skull Ranch. The episode drops this Tuesday on the

With the Royal Rumble drawing closer, fresh backstage chatter has revealed several WWE names expected to be present for the company’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia. Plans are now taking shape for Royal Rumble week, with a number of notable stars scheduled to be in the country as WWE prepares

WWE SmackDown rolls into a new era tonight as the blue brand officially returns to a three hour format, beginning with this evening’s broadcast from Buffalo. The expanded runtime gives WWE more breathing room to load up the card, and the company wasted little time in strengthening the show with

Liv Morgan is officially back on WWE programming after spending time away from in ring competition, and her return is already gaining momentum behind the scenes. Morgan has been medically cleared and quietly made her comeback during WWE’s recent holiday live events, using the tour to get back into rhythm

WWE has announced a crossover with the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, with the partnership set to take over a special episode of Monday Night Raw on January 5. The themed episode will air from Brooklyn, with WWE encouraging fans in attendance to lean fully into the Upside Down aesthetic.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman is not easing back into life as AEW World Champion. Shortly after regaining the AEW World Championship, MJF announced that he will defend the title outside of AEW when he steps into a Limitless Wrestling ring later this month. In a video posted to social media, the

Mercedes Martinez has officially confirmed that 2026 will be her final year competing as a full time professional wrestler, closing the book on a career that has spanned nearly 25 years. The 45 year old veteran shared the announcement via social media, making it clear that this last chapter will

Liv Morgan is officially back in WWE and wasting no time making noise. She returned at Survivor Series, interfering to help Dominik Mysterio defeat John Cena and reclaim the Intercontinental Championship. The buzz continued on the December 1 episode of Raw. In a backstage segment, Morgan confronted Women’s World Champion

Second generation standout Colby Corino is officially a free agent, and interest is already heating up from the industry’s biggest players. Corino’s contract with the National Wrestling Alliance expired on January 1, 2026, leaving him free to negotiate with any promotion. Reports indicate that both WWE and All Elite Wrestling

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Yota Tsuji’s recent comments about AEW were not designed to provoke controversy, build hype, or sell a cross promotional narrative. A new backstage update suggests he was being completely sincere and speaking from long held frustration. During a recent interview with NJPW1972.com, Yota Tsuji was asked whether his upcoming Wrestle

Just days after issuing a warning about potential neck injuries in wrestling, WWE legend William Regal has shared what he called his first and maybe only wrestling related message of the year. In a firm post, Regal addressed people who have used his name for profit and urged them to

The TNA World Championship match scheduled for this month’s Genesis pay per view has officially been moved to an earlier date. TNA confirmed on Thursday that Frankie Kazarian will now defend the World title against Mike Santana on the Thursday January 15 premiere of Thursday Night Impact on AMC. The

Colby Corino is officially a free agent as the National Wrestling Alliance continues to reshape its roster heading into 2026.According to reports, Colby Corino is no longer under contract with National Wrestling Alliance. The 29 year old has been out of action for several months following emergency spinal surgery and

TNA Wrestling used the January 1 2026 episode of iMPACT! to lock in the first official matches for Genesis, setting the tone for the company’s first major event of the new year. The opening announcement confirmed that Leon Slater will put the TNA X Division Championship on the line in

Following one of the most chaotic and talked about exits in recent TNA Wrestling history, PCO, a former Ring of Honor World Champion is already being lined up for his next chapter. During the January 1 2026 episode of Jersey Championship Wrestling, the promotion aired a striking video package strongly

Legendary Knockout Madison Rayne has officially called time on her in ring career. The announcement came during tonight episode of ROH TV, closing the book on a 20 year run that helped shape modern women wrestling. Rayne final match saw her team with Deonna Purrazzo against Billie Starkz and Diamante.

WWE SmackDown steps into a new era tonight as the blue brand officially expands to a three hour format. The show broadcasts live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with a stacked card that leans heavily into chaos, star power, and high stakes. The move to three hours promises more

Former TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky has shared new insight into why she never signed with WWE, pointing to a decision made during talks with the company that ultimately changed the course of her career. In a post shared via Twitter X, Sky revealed that she was told she would