Jonathan Coachman sounded off after the January 2, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown and he did not mince his words. While traveling, Coachman recorded a video breaking down the show and one theme stood out above all else. WWE feels fresher when it leans young, and it needs to commit

Triple H is already setting the tone for what could be a chaotic night on Raw, teasing that CM Punk versus Bron Breakker has the potential to flip WWE on its head. Ahead of Monday’s Stranger Things themed episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H

AEW President Tony Khan found himself at the center of a light hearted social media moment after receiving an unexpected endorsement from xAI’s chatbot Grok. The exchange began when Grok was asked to edit an image featuring Khan alongside WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque. The prompt requested that the

WWE Hall of Famers Nikki and Brie Bella are stepping into a very different kind of spotlight as they prepare to appear in a major digital entertainment crossover. The Bella Twins have been confirmed as part of an upcoming one million dollar celebrity challenge hosted by YouTube megastar MrBeast, with

Matt Hardy believes a familiar hardcore icon could be heading to All Elite Wrestling next year. Speaking on the latest episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the AEW star shared one of his bold predictions for 2026, suggesting that Mick Foley will make an appearance on AEW programming.

Matt Cardona stepped back onto WWE television on Friday night in a moment that immediately felt different from past returns. Appearing on SmackDown as the mystery opponent for Kit Wilson, Cardona was introduced under his real name rather than the Zack Ryder identity that defined much of his original WWE

Tommaso Ciampa’s time with WWE appears to be nearing its end. A new report from BodySlam indicates that Ciampa is expected to depart the company once his current contract expires. According to the report, Ciampa plans to see out the remainder of his deal without signing a renewal. At this

Michin has confirmed she is sidelined, but insists her time away from the ring will not last long. In a social media video, the WWE SmackDown star appeared wearing a sling and delivered a direct message aimed at Jade Cargill. Michin made it clear that while she is injured, she

For the first time in the shows history, an Ambulance Match unfolded on WWE SmackDown, bringing a brutal chapter to the long running rivalry between Damian Priest and Aleister Black. Priest and Black have been circling each other for months, with escalating confrontations and increasingly violent encounters. That tension finally

The stakes are officially locked in for Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre as their rivalry heads into a decisive showdown. On Friday’s WWE SmackDown, Rhodes was shown searching backstage for McIntyre, only to come up empty. The situation escalated once Rhodes made his way to the ring, where McIntyre finally

Giulia is back on top of the women’s division after reclaiming championship gold on the first SmackDown of the new year. Two months after losing the WWE Women’s United States Championship, Giulia defeated Chelsea Green on Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown to regain the title in decisive fashion. The finish

Two time NXT Champion Trick Williams has officially taken the next step in his WWE career, becoming a full time member of the SmackDown roster on the first broadcast of the new year. After making scattered appearances across both brands throughout 2025, Williams briefly declared himself a free agent, a

Liv Morgan is officially set for her first televised singles match in months as she steps back into the ring on this Monday’s episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. The match was confirmed during Friday’s SmackDown, with Morgan scheduled to face Lyra Valkyria. While the bout will mark Morgan’s return

It did not take long for the new year to deliver a shock on WWE television as a familiar presence made his return on Friday night. Randy Orton appeared without warning on WWE SmackDown, cutting off an in ring segment featuring The Miz. Miz attempted to strike up a partnership

Zack Ryder is back in WWE, at least in spirit, as Matt Cardona made a surprise return on Friday night. Matt Cardona officially stepped back into a WWE ring on SmackDown, competing under his real name in an unannounced match against Kit Wilson. The appearance caught the live crowd off

Jordynne Grace’s path to the WWE main roster looks closer than ever following developments on Friday night’s WWE SmackDown. During a backstage segment, Jordynne Grace was approached by SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who made it clear he wants her involved as the brand prepares to expand to three hours.

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