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  • Former WWE Champion Was ‘An Absolute Mess’ Before Exit

    Former WWE Champion Was ‘An Absolute Mess’ Before Exit

    Former WWE star Kaitlyn recently said that she walked away from WWE in 2014 with two years left on her contract, not because of a better opportunity, but out of desperation.

    The former Divas Champion described herself as “an absolute mess” who lacked the emotional tools to survive the business.

    Speaking with TMZ’s Inside The Ring, Kaitlyn talked about the decision that led to her WWE exit. She requested her release while still under contract, framing the move as an act of self-preservation rather than a career calculation.

    “When I left, I had signed my second contract when I had the title in 2013 and I ended up asking for my release with still two years left on my contract,” Kaitlyn said. “And it’s because I was struggling, I was folding under the pressure of show business and the adrenaline and the emotional roller coaster and also that lifestyle, especially the way it was back then was very difficult to have real relationships like intimate relationships.”

    ‘I Didn’t Have Tools To Process What I Was Going Through’

    The former Divas Champion detailed how the pressures built over her years on the roster, affecting her mental and physical health. She said she gained weight, lost confidence, and reached a breaking point without knowing how to talk about what she was feeling.

    “I was there from when I was 23 to when I was 27, I didn’t have tools to process what I was going through and I didn’t know how to talk about it,” she said. “So essentially it kind of built to this point in my life where I was struggling mentally, physically, I was gaining weight, emotionally, I was a mess.”

    She added that she left without a concrete plan.

    “I knew that I couldn’t sustain that. Like my life was reflecting to me like ‘hey you need to figure this out, you need to make some changes.’ And I didn’t feel like I could do that while I was living that lifestyle,” Kaitlyn explained. “I left and I was a mess. I was an absolute mess. Didn’t have a plan.”

    Regret And Feelings Of Failure After WWE

    Kaitlyn always intended to build a new identity and brand for herself outside of wrestling. But she admitted that leaving the company left her grappling with regret and self-doubt, believing she had not fully capitalized on her global platform.

    “I had this really deep feeling that was my opportunity, that was my chance, that I’m never going to do anything as great as that again. And I blew it, like I could have had such a big impact, a much bigger impact,” she said. “For a long time I felt like a failure which is crazy to a lot of people but it’s just how I felt like I could have done so much more with that opportunity and that spotlight on a global stage.”

    Kaitlyn’s comments comes amid renewed interest in her WWE run. AJ Lee recently called for Kaitlyn’s return to the company, and Nicole Matthews defended female wrestlers against historical WWE mistreatment from that era.

  • TKO Face Accusations Of Restricting Triple H In WWE Creative Decisions

    TKO Face Accusations Of Restricting Triple H In WWE Creative Decisions

    TKO is being accused of restraining WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H. Former TNA star Chris Harris argues that WWE’s “money-hungry” parent company has stripped Triple H of real creative authority and forced him to publicly back decisions he may privately oppose.

    Harris made the claim on the Tagging in with Chris Harris podcast while assessing how Triple H is handling his role as WWE’s creative leader. His comments land as TKO faces backlash over reports of cost-cutting and pushes for talent to accept reduced contract deals, the backdrop that gives his criticism stakes.

    Harris was quick to separate Triple H from the corporate decisions fans have soured on. He praised having someone with an old-school wrestling mind in charge, citing what he saw in the Unreal program, but said the real power sits above him.

    “I’m glad we have an old-school guy in charge. I think he’s got some good ideas, at least from what they allow us to see, and I’ve seen a lot of that from that Unreal program,” Harris said.

    From there, he turned on TKO directly, accusing the company of prioritizing profit over the product.

    “It looks like he’s open to other ideas, and they try to come together on things creatively. So I’m glad we have that old-school mindset leading the way.

    However, I also feel like since TKO has taken over, there’s only so much that a guy in his position can do, because you’ve got higher-ups that it’s very clear are so money-hungry and are doing everything just to make a buck. And I get that, that’s part of business,” Harris said.

    Triple H’s “Hands Are Tied”

    Harris believes many of WWE’s recent calls would look different if Triple H had full control. In his view, TKO holds final say, leaving Triple H boxed in.

    “But I also feel like there’s probably a lot that would have gone differently if it was all up to Triple H in the decision-making. But because TKO has the final say, I think they’ve stepped in a lot of situations, and it may not be what Triple H wants, but his hands are tied,” Harris said.

    He added that Triple H has no choice but to publicly defend decisions he may not personally agree with.

    “If they tell him to do something, he’s got to do it, and not just do it, but do it with a smile. He can’t go out and say, ‘I didn’t agree with this.’ That’s not how it works. They want someone to be the face of the company and defend every decision,” Harris said. “So personally, I feel like we have a good guy in charge, but I don’t think TKO cares as much about the wrestling side of things as they do about the business side. And that’s unfortunate, but that’s what they’re doing.”

    Harris is not the first to frame WWE’s direction as a TKO-driven business call rather than a wrestling one. The narrative echoes earlier claims that TKO was behind WWE’s purge of dark characters, and follows other instances where Triple H has been defended over decisions perceived as out of his hands.

  • Former WWE Star Admits Being Without Plan After Exit

    Former WWE Star Admits Being Without Plan After Exit

    Former WWE star Karrion Kross, (now Killer Kross) walked out of WWE last year with no plan for what came next. By his own admission, that was because he never thought he would need one.

    The former WWE star spent years believing that pure effort would keep him employed indefinitely, only to learn that job security in the company does not work that way.

    Speaking on the Off the Ropes podcast, Kross reflected on how far his career has drifted from what he originally pictured. After a couple of runs with WWE,he said he always assumed he would retire under the WWE banner.

    “I’ll be honest, I had no plan. I have said this for years. The story’s never changed. I always thought I was going to be a lifer with WWE,” Kross said.

    The hard lesson, he explained, was realizing that staying with WWE was never fully in his control, no matter how hard he pushed himself each week.

    “I didn’t understand how that really worked. It’s like, that’s not actually your choice. You’re thinking that, ‘Hey, if I just show up at 110% every single week, that should take care of it, right?’ It’s like, No, that’s not really how it works.”

    Embracing The Uncertainty

    Leaving WWE was never part of the plan but Kross framed the constant change that followed as something he is suited for. He described himself as someone who has lived all over the place and adapts quickly.

    “I’ve lived all over the place. So instantaneous change and adaptability has never bothered me. I kind of like, in a weird way, I thrive on that because the monotonous routine of anything drives me crazy, which is also a weird paradox because I also thrive on routine and discipline. That’s just the way I am.”

    That adaptability has paid off. Kross has since established himself on the independent scene, where he and Scarlett have made clear they are not desperate for a new contract, and Kross went on to capture his first world title since his WWE exit by winning the MLW World Championship at Battle Riot VIII.

  • Bron Breakker Injury Update After WWE Raw Scare

    Bron Breakker Injury Update After WWE Raw Scare

    The Vision member Bron Breakker is reportedly expected to be fine after limping out of his match with Seth Rollins on this week’s WWE Raw, a welcome relief for a superstar positioned for a major push.

    Breakker appeared to be hurt following the bout, and a video circulated online afterward that seemed to show him limping. That clip sparked immediate concern among fans given the trajectory WWE has him on.

    As per a new report from False Finish, the scare amounted to nothing more than him being “banged up,” with no time off expected.

    The outlet reported that the situation is minor and will not impact his ability to compete moving forward.

    “Bron Breakker was indeed banged up after his match with Seth Rollins on #WWERAW but nothing that will affect him or working in-ring moving forward,” False Finish posted.

    Bron Breakker Injury Scare

    The timing of the scare added to the worry. Breakker only recently returned to action, and another setback would have been a damaging blow as the promotion looks to move him further up the card.

    His recent run includes a long-awaited program with Rollins that had been built up as a marquee matchup. You can read more on that in our previous coverage of Bron Breakker being cleared to return as WWE pumped the brakes on the money match, as well as his chilling first statement since his WrestleMania 42 return.

  • AEW’s Rebel Joins ‘I AM ALS’ As Ambassador Amid ALS Battle

    AEW’s Rebel Joins ‘I AM ALS’ As Ambassador Amid ALS Battle

    AEW star Rebel is not stepping back from the fight of her life.

    The AEW star, whose real name is Tanea Brooks, has announced that she is joining the non-profit organization I AM ALS as an ambassador, taking on an active advocacy role as she battles the disease herself. She shared the news in a video posted to X by the organization.

    Rebel explained in the video that she is hoping to help the organization to make an impact and move closer toward finding a cure. Her involvement comes after she publicly revealed that she had been diagnosed with ALS.

    “I am Tanea Brooks. I am Rebel. Now, I AM ALS,” she said. “ALS may be terminal, but I’m showing up to fight as an Ambassador for I AM ALS, a patient-led movement pushing for real progress. I’m proud to join I AM ALS and I’m asking you to step into the ring with us.”

    AEW Mobilizes Support For Rebel

    The wrestling community is rallying around her. AEW launched a special merchandise collection, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the ALS Association and Team Gleason.

    I AM ALS describes itself as an ALS support organization committed to offering comprehensive resources. Its programs are aimed at educating the public about the disease, pushing for policy reforms, and assisting families affected by it.

    The group empowers patients and caregivers to become advocates, funds research initiatives, and builds communities through peer-to-peer support and storytelling.

    Rebel’s decision to take on the ambassador role turns a personal diagnosis into a public push for progress, with the broader wrestling world lining up behind her.

  • Bayley WWE Future In Doubt As Contract Nears Expiration

    Bayley WWE Future In Doubt As Contract Nears Expiration

    Former WWE Women’s Champion Bayley is heading toward the final stretch of her current WWE contract, and there is still no word on a new deal.

    Her current agreement is set to expire at the end of this year, leaving one of the women’s division’s most decorated stars in a potential free-agency situation.

    Reports via WrestleVotes suggest that WWE and TKO want to keep Bayley around as because she is seen as a respected locker room leader. However, no new agreement has been reached, and the company has not made any public statement about the talks.

    The intrigue comes from Bayley herself, who has openly acknowledged that she has ambitions beyond wrestling and is unsure exactly what comes next once her deal runs out.

    Bayley On Her WWE Future

    Bayley addressed her contract during an interview with Chris Van Vliet in April last year. She revealed she had roughly a year and a half left on her deal and admitted she had not figured out what she wanted to do after it expired.

    “I have so many other things I want to make it into,” Bayley said. “I have a year and a half left on this current contract, so we’ll see what happens then. And then what? Man, I don’t know.”

    The veteran also reflected on her lengthy run with the promotion while making clear there is more she wants to accomplish.

    “I think I’ve done everything I really want to do, not everything. There’s still a lot I want to get done, but done so much with WWE and I’ve been here for already 12 years and there’s a huge wave of women coming in that I think are ready to take over, ready to be in those spots.”

    Bayley even floated the idea that her in-ring run may not last much longer, though she expressed confidence in the future of WWE’s women’s division.

    “So when I think about okay, I might be done in a couple of years, who knows? I know that it’s going to be in good hands. So that makes me really happy.”

    Recent signs suggest she may be weighing her options, including a tease about a possible TNA Slammiversary appearance that added fuel to the free-agency speculation. Her continued value to WWE was underscored when Charlotte Flair praised Bayley as a rival who always pushes her to be better.

  • Cody Rhodes Backs Triple H WWE Creative Booking Amid Criticism

    Cody Rhodes Backs Triple H WWE Creative Booking Amid Criticism

    The Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is stepping into one of the louder debates surrounding WWE right now, throwing his support behind Triple H’s creative leadership at a time when critics have been openly questioning whether the WWE Chief Content Officer belongs in the role.

    As one of the promotion’s top stars working inside the system every week, ‘The American Nightmare’ offered a candid endorsement of how the creative process operates.

    Speaking on his What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, Cody Rhodes explained why he enjoys working under Triple H’s approach. He said Triple H operates differently from Vince McMahon and other bookers because he gives talent room to bring ideas forward and collaborate.

    Rhodes described himself as a performer who wants ownership over his story and character while still trusting WWE’s machine to polish and produce it.

    “Most of the time this is my story. It’s my character. I want to get it as good as I can and then you guys fix it up, filter it, produce it for me. One of the things I love about WWE is taking talented people, but then producing them. You’re producing them and funneling and right now Hunter has a different style funnel, Triple H that being, than Vince had, than any other booker’s,” Rhodes said.

    Inside Triple H’s Creative “Sandbox”

    Rhodes said the style is especially fun for talent because it lets performers try ideas inside the structure WWE provides. He framed it as a back-and-forth where talent pitches and Triple H helps shape those ideas inside his creative “sandbox.”

    “He has a different style that’s really fun if you’re a player for him to go, ‘Hey, I want to be your main guy. I want to be, but this is my, what about this? Try it.’ And to try his sandbox, to try and collab and match that idea,” Rhodes said.

    A Response To The Critics

    Cody Rhodes’ comments land against a backdrop of public criticism aimed at Triple H’s booking. Vince Russo recently ripped Triple H’s comments about WWE creative and accused him of being unfit for the job, arguing his “ebb and flow” explanation sounded like an excuse.

    Rhodes has spoken often about valuing creative input over his work, including moments inside the ring and recent on-screen storylines like his rematch offer to Gunther after WWE Clash In Italy.

  • Logan Paul Admits Fame and Money Went to His Head

    Logan Paul Admits Fame and Money Went to His Head

    Former WWE United States Champion Logan Paul recently opened up on how early fame and fortune negatively impacted his character.

    Speaking on the School of Hard Knocks YouTube channel, Paul He admitted that the money and success went to his head during his rise to stardom. He reflected on his career and the huge financial success he achieved at a young age.

    ‘The Maverick’ then revealed that one of his biggest years was when he bagged around $50 million, with earnings even higher during his peak.

    When asked whether that level of success ever went to his head, Paul didn’t hesitate.

    “Yeah, I did. It wasn’t good. How can it not get to your head, bro? I was 22 years old, and I made over $50 million in a single year. I thought I was invincible, but I wasn’t.”

    Paul’s early years were frequently defined by backlash and controversy, but he says he has since matured considerably from those experiences. He has expanded his career across multiple industries, including his work as an active WWE performer and entrepreneur.

    Paul has dealt with his share of setbacks in recent years, including surgery for a torn triceps that has kept him sidelined.

  • WWE Planning Backup Options For WrestleMania 43 If The Rock Misses

    WWE Planning Backup Options For WrestleMania 43 If The Rock Misses

    Reports have emerged that WWE has a contingency plan for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia.

    The plan involves Roman Reigns squaring off against Oba Femi if The Rock does not compete at the event.

    According to Self Made Pro, speaking during a Self Made Session, there are still several moving pieces surrounding WrestleMania 43 and nothing has been locked in. He cited a conversation with someone inside WWE as the basis for the report.

    “So I talked to someone in WWE, right? There’s a lot of moving pieces right now and they’re still unclear, at least as far as I’m aware, as far as the people I spoke to are aware, I should say. Right now, if Dwayne’s not doing Mania, then they’re looking to do Oba Femi and Roman at Mania.”

    The Rock’s Status Remains Unclear

    The Rock has previously addressed WrestleMania 43, expressing enthusiasm for the event and the Kingdom while keeping his answer deliberately vague when pressed on whether he would compete. His Hollywood commitments and long-term plans remain factors in any potential return to the ring.

    Reports have previously indicated that WWE and Saudi officials were working on a substantial offer to bring The Rock in for the event, with the idea tied to what could be his final match. Nothing on that front has been officially confirmed either.

    WrestleMania 43 has been confirmed for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jim Ross is among those who have publicly backed Oba Femi as a WrestleMania 43 headliner, and WWE has also been reported to be planning a major date change for the event.

    If the Reigns vs. Femi direction does come together, it would represent one of the biggest opportunities of Femi’s career to date.

  • WWE Hall of Famer On Ludwig Kaiser Arrest: ‘I’m On My Buddy’s Side’

    WWE Hall of Famer On Ludwig Kaiser Arrest: ‘I’m On My Buddy’s Side’

    WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles has publicly come to the defense of Ludwig Kaiser following Kaiser’s arrest on battery charges in Orlando, Florida, saying he believes the alleged victim got what was coming to him.

    Kaiser faced allegations of punching a neighbor who reportedly complained about Kaiser’s intimate behavior with his girlfriend in an elevator and allegedly threatened to call immigration authorities on her. WWE’s reaction to the arrest has also drawn attention in the days since the incident.

    AJ Styles Shares His Thoughts On Ludwig Kaiser

    The former WWE Champion addressed the situation on his “Phenomenally Retro” podcast, making clear he does not believe the alleged victim’s account and that something serious must have provoked his friend and fellow WWE superstar.

    “He is the definition of a class act. And so, to hear something like this happen, immediately I go, ‘Oh. He must have really been pissed off about something to go like and do something like this,’” Styles said.

    Styles went further, suggesting the alleged victim was likely jealous and deserved the confrontation.

    “I know Kaiser well, very well. And if something were said that pissed him off enough to fight with someone? They deserved it,” he said. “I don’t believe that, not for one second.”

    He also drew a personal parallel, saying he would react violently if someone threatened his wife or children.

    “When you say something about my wife or my kids? Bro, it’s going to get violent real fast,” Styles added.

    “I will not let them be yelled at or talked to in any certain way.”

    Styles closed by making his loyalty clear:

    “I’m going to be on my buddy’s side. I believe that this guy probably got what was coming to him.”

    There are also separate reports suggesting the ICE angle of the story may not be straightforward — one report indicates the ICE story is believed to be a plant. A separate account has also pushed back on the accuser’s version of events.

  • Chad Gable Advised To Prepare WWE Exit

    Chad Gable Advised To Prepare WWE Exit

    WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett believes Chad Gable needs to be prepared to leave WWE, predicting the company won’t reward him with a major push despite his recent success at AAA Noche de los Grandes.

    Gable showcased a spectacular performance at AAA Noche de los Grandes, where he was unmasked following a mask vs. mask match against El Grande Americano. The performance drew widespread praise, including from JBL, who called Gable the best wrestler in the world.

    Jeff Jarrett Wants Chad Gable To Leave WWE

    Jarrett made the comments on his My World podcast, praising Gable’s performance in his match against El Grande Americano in Monterrey while expressing doubt that WWE management would follow it up with a meaningful push.

    “I just don’t see the WWE [pushing him], because he worked under the Vince regime. And obviously now he’s worked under Triple H regime, [but] they’re not all of a sudden magically going to go ‘Oh yeah, he’s our guy,’” Jarrett said.

    Jarrett Urges Gable to Leverage His Contract Situation

    Gable has approximately one year remaining on his WWE contract, and Jarrett believes that window is something Gable should use to his advantage. He pointed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s new ownership as one potential avenue worth exploring.

    “I would absolutely leverage [the contract situation] with New Japan having new owners [etc]…I just think he [Gable] needs to keep doing what he’s doing, but be ready to leave. I don’t see TKO coming to him and saying, ‘Hey man, you performed great in Monterrey, we’re going to give you a bump [in pay].’ I just don’t see that. I think he could monetize his talent more,” Jarrett said.

  • Top WWE Faction Faces Another Injury Scare

    Top WWE Faction Faces Another Injury Scare

    Concerns have emerged over a potential Bron Breakker injury.

    Breakker faced Seth Rollins on the June 1 episode of WWE Raw, with Rollins picking up the win. The match also saw Breakker accidentally spear Paul Heyman.

    A video footage began circulating on social media showing him limping following the show. The footage was shared on social media and quickly drew attention from fans concerned about Breakker’s health.

    Another user claimed that Breakker also pointed at his shoulder to the Referee and held it afterwards.

    No official statement from WWE or Breakker himself has been issued regarding his condition. This would not be the first time injury concerns have surrounded the The Vision member, as he has dealt with physical setbacks previously in his career.

  • Real Reason Finn Balor Was Traded To WWE SmackDown

    Real Reason Finn Balor Was Traded To WWE SmackDown

    Finn Balor has been moved to Friday Night SmackDown. However, it was not the result of a formal WWE draft.

    The former WWE Universal Champion’s trade to SmackDown was announced during the June 1 episode of Monday Night Raw. JD McDonagh responded by claiming Balor would not be missed and that Judgment Day would have ended his career had he stayed on the red brand.

    Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer explained that WWE simply wanted to get Balor away from Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh following the conclusion of their feud on Raw.

    “I never heard anything about a draft. The idea is they just want to get him away from Dominik Mysterio and JD,” Meltzer said.

    The logic, per Meltzer, is straightforward: keeping Balor on Raw would have made it difficult to avoid further interactions with his former Judgment Day stablemates. The brand move gives him a clean break and a fresh start.

    “He beat JD, and if he stays on Raw, how does he not work with those guys? So they just figured they’re done with that — they’re done with Finn Bálor doing that — and they wanted to give him a fresh start,” Meltzer added.

    Meltzer also drew a comparison to how WWE handled Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio after their feud ran its course, noting the company has used brand separation before to keep former rivals apart.

    “A lot of times they do that — they run a feud, it’s over, and the nature of the feud is they just don’t want them interacting anymore. Like when Rey Mysterio and Dominik were done, they did the same thing. They moved Rey over, and they weren’t supposed to interact — even though they are now, or about to,” he said.

    On SmackDown, Bálor is scheduled to compete in a first-round Fatal 4-Way in the King of the Ring tournament, facing Royce Keys, LA Knight, and Jey Uso.

  • Potential Spoiler On WWE King Of The Ring 2026 Winner

    Potential Spoiler On WWE King Of The Ring 2026 Winner

    A potential spoiler on the WWE King of the Ring tournament winner has emerged. Reports suggest that Seth Rollins is expected to win the tournament and go on to face Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam.

    The claim comes from Self Made Pro, speaking during a Self Made Session. The source was careful to note that plans are fluid, describing “a lot of moving parts” and “a lot up in the air right now for SummerSlam.”

    “Seth Rollins is going to win King of the Ring. Today I was just talking to somebody about the King of the Ring situation, and what they said to me was there are a lot of moving parts. There’s a lot up in the air right now for SummerSlam, for whatever reason. What they told me was that, right now, the plan is for Seth Rollins to win the tournament and face Roman Reigns. So that’s what I was told.”

    Rollins is among the WWE King of the Ring competitors set for the June 8 episode of Raw, where he is scheduled to compete in a Fatal 4-Way alongside Je’Von Evans, Ricky Saints, and Tama Tonga.

    On the SmackDown side, the tournament field includes Jey Uso, LA Knight, Royce Keys, Finn Bálor, Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest.

    Roman Reigns is the current World Heavyweight Champion, having won the title at WrestleMania 42. A Rollins challenge would set up a high-profile SummerSlam main event if the reported plan holds.

  • Jey Uso Steps In After Fan Won’t Release Roman Reigns

    Jey Uso Steps In After Fan Won’t Release Roman Reigns

    Jey Uso had to step in and physically free WWE World Champion Roman Reigns from a fan who grabbed his hand during WWE Clash in Italy 2026 this past weekend.

    The incident occurred after Reigns’ match against Jacob Fatu at the Premium Live Event. Following his successful title defense, ‘The OTC’was interacting with fans at ringside.

    A fan grabbed his hand from the crowd and would not release it even as Reigns attempted to walk away. Uso intervened by slapping the fan’s hand off the World Heavyweight Champion.

    The whole exchange lasted only a few seconds and did not escalate further. Video of the moment spread quickly on social media, with fans largely praising Uso for his quick, protective response.

    A Growing Problem at WWE Events

    The incident is part of a broader pattern of fan boundary violations that has been escalating at WWE events in recent months. There have also been issues with fans “stalking” performers at hotels and generally overstepping what constitutes an acceptable interaction.

    One of the more notable recent examples involved CM Punk at WrestleMania this year. There was footage of a fan filming Punk’s wife, AJ Lee, and Bayley as they hugged at a hotel. After Bayley clearly asked the fan to move away, Punk knocked the man’s phone to the ground. Punk was visibly angry, but that incident also did not escalate further.

    The reunion of Roman Reigns and Jey Uso has been one of the more talked-about storylines in WWE recently, and Uso’s instinct to protect Reigns at ringside is earning him additional goodwill from fans beyond the storyline itself.

  • Candice Michelle Explains What Modern Women’s Wrestling Is Missing

    Candice Michelle Explains What Modern Women’s Wrestling Is Missing

    WWE legend Candice Michelle believes that women’s wrestling has drifted too far from femininity, and she wants to see that change.

    The former WWE Women’s Champion made the comments in an interview with TMZ’s Inside the Ring, arguing that equal pay and equal time don’t have to mean women wrestle the same way men do.

    “I think what we’re missing is a little bit more of the femininity,” Michelle said. “We’ve pushed so hard, ‘Oh, women are equal to men.’ Like, we get equal time, equal pay. There’s a part of that. But at the end of the day, I want the men to be a little bit more masculine. I want them to be so masculine that I get to drop into my femininity a little bit.”

    Michelle was clear that her point isn’t about sexiness, even as she acknowledged wrestling has never shied away from it. Her argument is about movement and storytelling, specifically that women have a distinct way of carrying themselves in the ring that gets lost when the goal is simply to match what the men are doing.

    “We don’t have to do it the way a man does,” she said. “We need both energies to make it beautiful.”

    She also pointed to an intergender tag match on TNA as an example of the dynamic she wants to see more of, praising how the men and women in that match each brought their own energy rather than mirroring each other.

    “The men were so manly and the women were so great,” Michelle said. “I just loved it so much.”

    Michelle has made appearances for TNA in recent years and has spoken openly about her passion for the women’s division. She previously called the Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton real-life tension “brilliant” for WWE storytelling, and has said she is waiting for the call for a second WWE Evolution event.

  • Liv Morgan Explains Queen of the Ring Entry as Champion

    Liv Morgan Explains Queen of the Ring Entry as Champion

    WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan recently explained why she is entering the 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament despite already holding the Women’s World Championship.

    Following the WWE Clash in Italy PLE, Morgan took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the question directly. Morgan’s post came in response to a question about her tournament participation, and her answer leaned fully into her current character, framing the entry as a personal choice driven by ambition rather than necessity.

    “I, THE Liv Morgan, am a 3x world champion, 4x tag team champion, inaugural crown jewel champion, MITB winner, rumble winner, & I have no challengers for my WWC because everyone is too scared to challenge me,” Morgan wrote.

    “Also, I have the most dominant faction in all of WWE watching my back so I totally get it. These girls are ? but they’re not dumb. So me being the hard working go getter that I am, have decided to enter and win the QOTR tournament because I am better than everyone else and I want it ALL. Do u understand now?”

    In her first-round match, Morgan will face Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, and Chelsea Green. WWE revealed the full brackets for both the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments following Clash in Italy.

  • Roman Reigns Teases ‘Acknowledgment Day’ On WWE Raw

    Roman Reigns Teases ‘Acknowledgment Day’ On WWE Raw

    WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns is hyped up for this week’s edition of WWE Raw.

    ‘The OTC’ is seemingly excited for the Acknowledgment Day ceremony. Roman Reigns emerged victorious over Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat and retained the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Clash in Italy on Sunday.

    Following his victory over Jacob Fatu at Clash in Italy, Reigns posted on X to make his intentions clear.

    Roman Reigns’ continued desire to have ‘The Samoan Werewolf’ acknowledge him had been shut down multiple times. However, with Sunday’s win, ‘as ‘The Tribal Chief’ is likely to get what he wants.

    The tease sets up what could be a notable segment on Raw, with Reigns signaling he has unfinished business with several members of the roster.

    Roman Reigns Puts Everybody On Notice

    Following the gruesome match, Reigns had also delivered a message to the locker room in a post-match interview, calling out LA Knight, Royce Keys, and anyone else willing to challenge him or his family.

    “I don’t think it really matters what it means for me. What’s it mean for everybody else? I can hear the chatter. LA Knight, Royce Keys, and this goes for any of you chumps back there — you want to run your mouth about the Tribal Chief, you want to run your mouth about my family, you’re terrified about this Bloodline, ain’t you?”

    Reigns made clear he is not looking for conflict, but warned he will not back down if pushed. His full statement left little room for interpretation.

    “I’ve been a general. I’ve had an army. I’m trying to do it the right way. I’m trying to shine a light on my legacy in a positive manner, but y’all are forcing my hand. Keep on trying me. I run it all, forever.”

  • Sol Ruca Opens Up About Online Criticism After WWE Clash In Italy

    Sol Ruca Opens Up About Online Criticism After WWE Clash In Italy

    The newly crowned WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca has opened up about how she handles online criticism following her match at WWE Clash in Italy.

    The former NXT Women’s North American Champion made it clear that the opinions of those in the building and backstage carry far more weight than social media noise.

    In a WWE Now post-show interview, Ruca addressed the hate that has followed her main roster work. She said that dealing with online criticism is something she has had to learn throughout her WWE career.

    Bigger Stage Brings More Attention

    She explained that even in NXT, there were fans closely watching and criticizing her, but moving to a bigger stage brings even more attention—both positive and negative.

    “100 percent, even in NXT, we get people that are, you know, watching every move and we get people that are, you know, leaving hate comments and all this negativity, and essentially being up on the main roster, you have more eyes, which means more hate, but also means more love.

    Ruca admitted she didn’t fully realize when she signed with WWE how much scrutiny and nitpicking would come with increased visibility.

    “So it is something that I’ve had to kind of navigate because I wasn’t really, it wasn’t something that I thought of when I got signed that it was going to be like, oh, this means that there’s going to be more eyes or more people, you know, trying to nitpick everything.”

    Sol Ruca Focuses On Positive Reactions

    Ruca said she doesn’t put too much weight on negative comments on social media because they represent only a small portion of WWE’s audience. She explained that what matters most to her is receiving positive reactions from live crowds and having the support of people backstage.

    “At the end of the day, especially with people on social media, that’s such a small percentage of our fan base, and as long as the crowd in person is happy and, you know, everyone backstage is happy with what I do, then that’s fine with me.”

    Sol Ruca recently dethroned Becky Lynch to capture the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship at the Clash In Italy Premium Live Event. Her performance drew scrutiny from some corners of the internet, but Ruca’s response suggests she is not letting it affect her mindset.

  • Released WWE Star Expected For Indie Return

    Released WWE Star Expected For Indie Return

    Former WWE star Alba Fyre, who wrestled on the independent circuit as Kay Lee Ray, is believed to be the mystery opponent teased for Pro Wrestling EVE’s upcoming EVE 150: History Makers | Rule Breakers event on June 5 at the Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, London.

    EVE’s promotional material for the show has been teasing a mystery opponent for Molly Spartan, with the announcement describing the unnamed challenger as “a former WWE Tag Team Champion, a former EVE Champion, and an absolute KiLLeR in the ring.”

    The capitalized letters in “KiLLeR” are being read as a nod to Kay Lee Ray’s initials.

    Kay Lee Ray is a former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, having held the titles alongside Isla Dawn on the main roster. She also held the NXT UK Women’s Championship for a record reign of 649 days between 2019 and 2021, and has prior history with Pro Wrestling EVE earlier in her career.

  • Becky Lynch Claims She Was Robbed After WWE Clash In Italy

    Becky Lynch Claims She Was Robbed After WWE Clash In Italy

    Becky Lynch is having a tough time accepting her loss quietly.

    ‘The Man’ dropped the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Sol Ruca at WWE Clash in Italy. Lynch went for the Manhandle Slam near the corner, but Ruca countered and hit the Sol Snatcher to capture the title.

    Becky Lynch Breaks Silence

    Following the loss, Lynch took to X, blasting referee Jessika Carr and Sol Ruca. Rather than acknowledge the defeat, ‘The Man’ insisted she had Ruca pinned before the count was completed.

    “Last night I was once again ROBBED of my title by CROOKED CARR!!! CLEARLY I had SO SAD SOL pinned for MORE than the count of three when Carr INEXPLICABLY DOVE out of the ring!!!! A TOTAL MESS!!!”

    Lynch also claimed she suffered a severe hematoma during the match and revealed her legal team is looking into whether Ruca’s footwear meets regulatory standards. She added that doctors were shocked she was able to continue, but made clear she would not be stopped.

    “I soldiered on but suffered a severe hematoma (my lawyers are looking into ROTTEN RUCA’s footwear. They suspect they’re not regulatory!) Doctors say they’re SHOCKED I was able to continue but I told them YOU CANT HOLD DOWN THE MAN!!!!”

    Lynch was in her second reign with the title, and it ended after just 43 days, making it the shortest reign in the championship’s history. Her first reign had stood as the longest at 163 days. Ruca’s win marks her first WWE main roster singles title, coming only weeks after moving up to Raw.

  • WWE Hall of Famer Predicts ‘Stupid’ Danhausen Merch Numbers

    WWE Hall of Famer Predicts ‘Stupid’ Danhausen Merch Numbers

    WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff recently doubled down on his Danhausen merchandise prediction.

    He told listeners of his 83 Weeks podcast that the wrestler’s merch numbers are going to be “stupid,” eclipsing Cody Rhodes’ No. 1 spot by a significant margin in the fourth quarter.

    The discussion comes after Cody Rhodes cited Danhausen as one of wrestling’s top merchandise sellers, remarks that have since been widely referenced across the industry. Here is what Bischoff said:

    “Whatever threshold that Danhausen reached to become number one, according to Cody, he will eclipse that by a multiple of, I said 1.5 last time, I’m going to say 1.8 over the fourth quarter between Halloween and Christmas,” Bischoff said. “I think Danhausen merch is just going to be stupid.”

    Bischoff’s comments build on that context, framing Danhausen’s commercial appeal as proof of a broader philosophy about what makes a great performer.

    “Maybe the best wrestlers, sports entertainers, professional or otherwise, are the ones that make the most money,” Bischoff said.

    “And right now, Danhausen, although he is not what you would call a ratings getter, he’s probably making top money, and he’s good for business. That’s the best part. He’s really good for business. That crossover, yes, it’s revenue, but it’s also good branding. It’s good for the business.”

    Bischoff also praised Danhausen’s professionalism and presentation, calling the overall package a refreshing change of pace.

    “I’m just so impressed with Danhausen, and the thinking and the effort on his part, the professionalism is so entertaining, it’s so fun, it’s harmless, it’s harmless fun, it’s nice to see some of that for a change,” he said.

    For more on Danhausen’s rise as a merchandise phenomenon, see our breakdown of his unlikely success and his Knicks “Uncursed” shirt collection on the WWE Shop.

  • Cody Rhodes Offers Gunther Rematch After Controversial Finish At WWE Clash In Italy

    Cody Rhodes Offers Gunther Rematch After Controversial Finish At WWE Clash In Italy

    Cody Rhodes has acknowledged the controversy surrounding the finish to the Undisputed WWE Championship match against Gunther at WWE Clash In Italy.

    ‘The American Nightmare’ successfully retained the title in Turin. However, the finish was immediately called into question after replays showed Gunther’s foot under the bottom rope during the pinfall.

    During the post-show media scrum, Rhodes admitted he did not notice the rope break in the moment but saw it clearly on replay. He then offered Gunther a rematch on the spot.

    “I didn’t see it in the moment, but I definitely saw it in the replay. If Gunther wants a rematch, I would do a rematch with Gunther right here, right now. … If anyone deserves one, he certainly deserves one. I understand. Hey, a win is a win. But that’s not how you want to do it, especially in front of a wonderful crowd like this. If he wants one, I’m here for it.”

    Backstage footage also showed Gunther storming off and throwing a water bottle in frustration after arguing with the referee, making clear he views the result as unfinished business.

    Rhodes had entered the match as a slight favorite, and GUNTHER had vowed to take the title heading into the event.

  • Backstage Update On Legitimate Injury At AAA Taping

    Backstage Update On Legitimate Injury At AAA Taping

    Octagon Jr. recently suffered a legitimate injury at the AAA Noche de los Grandes Week Two tapings but he is expected to make a full recovery.

    Reports suggest that the injury occurred during a five-way match involving Octagon Jr., Joaquin Wilde, Mini-Vikingo, Lince Dorado, and Cruz Del Toro. Wilde delivered a top-rope DDT that did not land properly, prompting the referee to immediately signal a legitimate injury with the X sign. Octagon Jr. was subsequently stretchered out.

    PWInsider has reported that the luchador is expected to be out of action for approximately a few months. There is no word yet on the specific nature of the injury.

    This is the second time in recent AAA history that the X sign has been thrown for a hurt wrestler, as initial reports of the incident raised injury fears following the taping.

    H/T: EWN

  • Alexa Bliss Reacts After Charlotte Flair Attacked At WWE Clash In Italy

    Alexa Bliss Reacts After Charlotte Flair Attacked At WWE Clash In Italy

    Charlotte Flair was attacked by Jade Cargill and her allies following WWE Clash in Italy PLE, with Alexa Bliss responding angrily on social media after the assault on her tag-team partner.

    Flair made a surprise appearance during the event to help Rhea Ripley retain the WWE Women’s Title against Cargill. After B-Fab and Michin interfered on Cargill’s behalf, Flair emerged to even the odds despite existing tensions between herself and Ripley.

    In a video dropped by WWE following the show, Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin turned their attention to Flair in a backstage attack, with WWE personnel attempting to intervene.

    Alexa Bliss Reacts

    The attack drew a sharp response from Bliss, who is Flair’s tag-team partner. Bliss posted on social media:

    “Yall messed up. no one touches @MsCharlotteWWE.”

    The two sides have recent history. Bliss, Flair, and Ripley previously teamed up at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where the trio lost to Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin.