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Author: Mike Reichlin

  • WWE NXT Tonight (2/17/26): Start Time, Card & How to Watch

    WWE NXT airs tonight (Tuesday, February 17, 2026) from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, live on The CW starting at 8:00 PM ET.

    Tonight\’s episode features a stacked card headlined by Ethan Page defending the NXT North American Championship against Shiloh Hill as he looks to break a title defense record.

    Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan collide in a grudge match months in the making, and four tag teams battle for a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships.

    How to Watch WWE NXT Tonight

    Here\’s everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.

    DateTuesday, February 17, 2026
    VenueWWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
    Channel/StreamThe CW / Netflix (Internationally)
    US Start Time8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT
    UK Start Time1:00 AM GMT (Wednesday)
    India Start Time6:30 AM IST (Wednesday)
    Duration2 hours

    WWE NXT Match Card for February 17, 2026

    Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight\’s show:

    NXT North American Champion Ethan Page vs. Shiloh Hill

    \”All Ego\” Ethan Page puts his NXT North American Championship on the line tonight with history on the line. Page is currently tied with Oba Femi at 10 title defenses in a single reign, and a victory tonight would give him sole possession of the record. Page is also closing in on Femi\’s mark of 273 days as the longest-reigning North American Champion, currently sitting at approximately day 266 of his reign.

    The opportunity came about when Page approached interim General Manager Robert Stone looking for a challenger. Shiloh Hill, the WWE LFG Season 2 winner who debuted in December, was in the right place at the right time and was awarded the match. While Hill is a massive underdog, an upset here would be a career-making moment for the newcomer.

    Lola Vice vs. Kelani Jordan

    This bitter feud comes to a head tonight. Kelani Jordan has been making Lola Vice\’s life miserable for months, dating back to Jordan attacking Sol Ruca during the Women\’s Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline. Two weeks ago, Jordan smashed Vice\’s hand with a ladder, costing her a shot at the North American title. Last week, Jordan ambushed Vice while she was being checked by WWE medical staff.

    Vice will be looking for payback tonight, but the question is whether her injured hand will be a factor. Jordan has proven she\’ll stop at nothing to get under Vice\’s skin, and this grudge match could get ugly in a hurry.

    NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Fatal Four-Way: Hank & Tank vs. OTM vs. The Vanity Project vs. The Culling

    Four teams clash tonight with a future NXT Tag Team Championship opportunity on the line. The winning team will challenge DarkState\’s Osiris Griffin and Saquon Shugars for the titles at next week\’s NXT show in Atlanta on February 24. The match was originally set as a triple threat, but The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) earned their way in after defeating Hank & Tank (Hank Walker and Tank Ledger) last week. OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) round out the field.

    WWE Men\’s Speed Championship #1 Contenders Match: Elio LeFleur vs. Eli Knight

    The Speed Championship tournament reaches its finals tonight. Elio LeFleur advanced through the bracket with a win over Charlie Dempsey, while Eli Knight earned his spot by defeating Josh Briggs last week. The winner earns a future opportunity for the WWE Men\’s Speed Championship.

    Tony D\’Angelo vs. Cutler James

    Tony D\’Angelo continues his campaign of revenge against DarkState tonight. \”The Don\” has been on a warpath since his shocking return at NXT Deadline in December, targeting members of the faction that he blames for the destruction of his family. D\’Angelo took out Dion Lennox and Cutler James with ease last week, and now faces James in a sanctioned singles match. This marks one of D\’Angelo\’s first televised matches since returning from a months-long hiatus that began in July 2025.

    Follow SEScoops for results and news from tonight\’s WWE NXT. W

  • WWE Announces Multi-Year Partnership With DUDE Wipes

    WWE has announced a new multi-year partnership with DUDE Wipes, making the men\’s hygiene brand an Official Partner of the company.

    The deal includes enhanced match sponsorships at Premium Live Events including SummerSlam 2026, digital and social content, and a custom DUDE Wipes commercial featuring WWE Superstars.

    The most notable element of the partnership is a first-of-its-kind integration with Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio. \”Dirty Dom\” will feature DUDE Wipes branding on his signature gear during every in-ring appearance on WWE programming, including Monday Night Raw and various PLEs.

    The integration already debuted this past Monday on Raw, when Mysterio returned to in-ring action wearing his recognizable bandana rib cage t-shirt with DUDE Wipes branding incorporated into the design.

    \”DUDE Wipes is a disruptive brand that speaks directly to our audience, and this partnership allows us to showcase that connection in a way only WWE can,\” said Jesse Tomares, Vice President of Global Partnerships at WWE.

    DUDE Wipes Co-Founder and CMO Ryan Meegan called the partnership \”surreal,\” noting that the brand\’s founders grew up watching WWE.

    This marks another example of WWE\’s expanding corporate partnership strategy, which has increasingly featured in-ring integrations and Superstar-driven brand activations.

  • Ronda Rousey Returning to MMA to Fight Gina Carano

    Ronda Rousey is heading back to the cage.

    The former three-time WWE champion and UFC Hall of Famer will return to mixed martial arts on May 16 to face women\’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The fight was confirmed Tuesday by Jake Paul\’s Most Valuable Promotions and will stream live on Netflix.

    Rousey (12-2) hasn\’t competed in MMA since her knockout loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December 2016. After stepping away from the octagon, she joined WWE in 2018 and became one of the company\’s top stars, capturing three world championships before departing in 2022. She was also the first American woman to medal in Olympic judo (2008) and still holds the UFC record for most consecutive women\’s bantamweight title defenses with six.

    The bout against Carano (7-1) will take place at 145 pounds under the Unified Rules of MMA, contested over five rounds inside a hexagon cage. Carano, 43, last fought in 2009 and is widely regarded as a trailblazer for women in the sport. She later transitioned to acting with roles in Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, Deadpool, and The Mandalorian.

    \”Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women\’s combat sport history!\” Rousey said in a statement to ESPN.

    A press conference is scheduled for March 5 at Intuit Dome, with more fights to be added to the card.

  • Mystery Crate Arrives on WWE Raw to be Opened February 28

    A mystery has arrived in WWE. On the February 17, 2026 edition of WWE Raw, a crate was delivered backstage, labeled with instructions: “Deliver to WWE. Do not open until February 28, 2026.”

    February 28 is the date of WWE Elimination Chamber, taking place at the United Center in Chicago.

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    WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce was perplexed by the crate and decided to pass the responsibility to WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. Pearce instructed a crew member to ship the crate to SmackDown for Aldis to deal with.

    Confused by the crate, Adam Pearce said, \”Ship it to SmackDown to let Nick Aldis deal with it.\”

    What could be inside the mystery crate? Hit up the comments and share your best guess

  • Masked Man Attacks Logan Paul on WWE RAW

    Logan Paul was attacked by a mysterious masked man on the February 17, 2026, edition of WWE RAW. The attack occurred after a six-man tag team match featuring The Vision.

    The show opened with The Vision defeating LA Knight and The Usos. Bronson Reed secured the win for his team by pinning Jimmy Uso after a Tsunami.

    Following the match, Logan Paul was ranting at ringside when the masked attacker appeared and hit him with a curb stomp before escaping through the crowd.

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    The Vision, including Bronson Reed, has been in an ongoing feud with LA Knight. On the February 2, 2026, episode of WWE Raw, LA Knight attacked The Vision, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory.

    The masked man also attacked Austin Theory and Bron Breakker at Royal Rumble, fueling speculation about their identity.

  • Paul Heyman Challenges Tom Brady to Show Up on WWE Raw: \”You Have No Idea What We Would Do\”

    Paul Heyman has turned up the heat on Tom Brady, daring the NFL legend to step into WWE\’s world after the back-and-forth between Brady and Logan Paul escalated on social media.

    The Wiseman fired off a pointed message on X, referencing Brady\’s experience at Netflix\’s roast earlier this year and warning the seven-time Super Bowl champion that a live WWE audience would be a completely different beast.

    \”If Tom Brady thinks Nikki Glaser ripped him up at the Roast, he has no idea what Logan Paul and I would do to him on the mic in front of a live WWE audience on Netflix!\”

    Heyman posted, tagging TMZ, TKO Group, On Location Experiences, and WrestleMania.

    Logan Paul vs Tom Brady\’s Feud: Hype for Flag Football or WrestleMania 42?

    The challenge comes amid a war of words between Brady and Logan Paul ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia on March 21. During an appearance on Paul\’s ImPaulsive podcast, Brady called Paul\’s WWE work \”very cute,\” prompting the WWE star to fire back by comparing the athletic demands of wrestling to football.

    Paul claimed most NFL athletes would struggle in WWE, even questioning whether stars like Saquon Barkley could execute wrestling moves. \”Can Saquon Barkley do a flip off the top rope? A 180 move off the top rope?\” Paul asked during the podcast appearance.

    The feud has drawn significant attention from both the wrestling and sports worlds, especially after Heyman previously pitched a match between the two at WrestleMania 42. \”I have a VISION for Logan Paul vs Tom Brady at WWE WrestleMania! BOOK IT!\” Heyman posted earlier this week.

    WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where Brady happens to be a minority owner of the NFL\’s Raiders. While a Brady wrestling match remains highly unlikely, the NFL legend\’s connection to Vegas and WWE\’s recent embrace of celebrity involvement at WrestleMania have kept speculation alive.

    Whether Brady would ever actually accept the challenge remains to be seen, but Heyman\’s reference to the Netflix roast adds an interesting layer to the discussion.

    Brady participated in Netflix\’s \”The Greatest Roast of Tom Brady\” in May 2024, where comedian Nikki Glaser was widely praised for her brutal set targeting the quarterback. Brady later admitted he regretted doing the roast because of how the jokes affected his children, particularly those about his divorce from Gisele Bündchen.

    For now, the verbal sparring continues between Brady and the WWE stars as both sides build toward their flag football matchup next month. Whether this leads to anything beyond social media trash talk heading into WrestleMania season remains one of the more entertaining question marks in WWE right now.

  • Logan Paul Addresses Controversy Over $16.5 Million Pokémon Card Sale

    WWE Superstar Logan Paul has addressed the controversy surrounding his ownership of the PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card after it sold for a staggering $16,492,000 at Goldin Auctions on Saturday night, setting the Guinness World Record for the most expensive trading card ever sold.

    The sale, which took place during a livestream from Goldin Auctions headquarters in Kenilworth, New Jersey, saw 97 total bids over several hours of extended bidding.

    The final price more than tripled what Paul originally paid for the card — approximately $5.275 million — when he acquired it from a Dubai-based collector in 2021.

    The winning bidder appeared on stage with Paul and Ken Goldin after the auction, revealing plans for a \”planetary treasure hunt\” that includes acquiring a T-Rex fossil and a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence.

    However, the celebration was immediately overshadowed by backlash from fans and critics who raised questions about Paul\’s ownership of the card and the fate of fractional investors who had purchased stakes through Liquid Marketplace, a platform Paul co-founded in 2022.

    Logan Paul Addresses the Controversy

    In a statement posted after the sale, Paul laid out his version of events to clear the air.

    \”I had originally offered to sell up to 51% of the Illustrator on Liquid Marketplace but ultimately only 5.4% of the card was sold for about $270k in the Summer of 2022 to fractional owners associated with LM,\” Paul wrote.

    Paul stated that he bought the card back in May 2024 for the same price it was sold for, per the terms of the platform, and that funds were made available for users to withdraw. He claims many fractional owners did withdraw their funds during the approximately one year that followed.

    \”For reasons outside of my control, the LM site then went offline,\” Paul continued. \”When I learned users could no longer withdraw their funds on LM\’s site, I personally paid to get the site back up.\”

    Paul directed users to liquidmarketplace.io to withdraw their funds and stated they had been notified via email.

    The Bigger Picture

    The controversy runs deeper than Paul\’s statement suggests. The Ontario Securities Commission accused Liquid Marketplace of operating a \”multi-layered fraud\” in June 2024, alleging that top executives — CEO Ryan Bahadori, CTO Amin Nikdel, and former CFO Dennis Domazet — diverted approximately $3 million of investor funds for personal use. Paul was not named in the OSC\’s proceedings, which are expected to be heard in June 2026.

    The OSC also alleged that Liquid Marketplace sold $2.7 million in tokens that it claimed were unregistered securities, and that the platform falsely told buyers those tokens represented legal ownership in underlying collectibles. YouTube investigator Coffeezilla had also been looking into the platform before Paul filed a defamation lawsuit against him in 2024.

    Critics on social media were not satisfied with Paul\’s explanation. Many called for the fractional owners to be compensated based on the card\’s $16.5 million sale price rather than their original investment amount, arguing they should share in the massive appreciation given they were sold ownership stakes years ago.

    Paul closed his statement by calling the sale \”bittersweet\” and thanking the Pokémon community, Ken Goldin, and his team for making it \”a historic moment for the hobby.\”

    \”Congrats to the buyer for an iconic purchase the entire world will remember,\” Paul wrote. \”Although bittersweet, I was proud to be a steward of the greatest collectible in the world for the last 5 years.\”

    The full-time WWE Superstar, who performs on Monday Night RAW as a member of The Vision alongside Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Austin Theory, noted during his livestream that he needed to get some sleep after the auction because he was heading straight to Memphis for tonight\’s episode of RAW.

  • Sherilyn Guerrero Teases Wrestling Debut, Dominik Mysterio Team-Up

    Sherilyn Guerrero, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, says she\’s not trying to fill her father\’s shoes — but she\’s ready to carry his heart into the wrestling business and hints at making an impact this year.

    Sherilyn began training at Booker T\’s Reality of Wrestling in October 2025. The Texas-based school is an official WWE ID partner and has produced graduates including Roxanne Perez and Trick Williams.

    In an interview with Muscle Memory with MuscleManMalcolm at Anime Fest\’s Wrestle Verse in Houston, the Reality of Wrestling trainee opened up about her goals and teased a potential team-up with Dominik Mysterio.

    \”My goal in the professional wrestling business is not only to be the next Guerrero, but to bring personality and that history of legacy into whatever I\’m doing, whether I\’m supporting somebody or I\’m wrestling for myself or for someone else,\” Sherilyn said.

    \”Whether I\’m taking some bumps or I\’m talking some [trash], I hope that I can just bring the Guerrero feeling again to whatever we\’re presenting.\”

    Big Shoes to Fill

    She acknowledged the weight of the Guerrero name but said she\’s at peace with it — because replicating Eddie was never the plan.

    \”Nobody\’s ever going to be my dad, not even me or my sister, but what we have is his heart and how we get through it,\” she said. \”The work ethic\’s going to go in. I\’m not scared to fill his shoes because I can\’t. I will never. But I\’m just here to be myself and let God do his work.\”

    2026 Timeline and Dominik Mysterio

    When asked about her timeline, Sherilyn suggested fans won\’t have to wait long — whether that\’s as a wrestler, manager, or in some other capacity.

    \”I\’m not in a rush. But I think I can cause some mischief regardless of if I wrestle or not,\” she said. \”Stay tuned because I think this year we can maybe cause some trouble wherever we are.\”

    One place that trouble could start is alongside Dominik Mysterio, whom Sherilyn considers family regardless of biology.

    \”Blood and water don\’t count in anything. It\’s what we make it,\” she said. \”He\’s great. I can\’t wait to team up with him, cause some trouble later. I wouldn\’t want anyone else doing what he\’s doing because better keep it in the family.\”

    Taking on a playful big-sister role, Sherilyn also gave her stamp of approval to the women in Dominik\’s corner on WWE television — particularly Liv Morgan.

    \”I love Liv. She passed my test as a sister. She can beat up anyone for me,\” she said, adding that Rhea Ripley \”would keep him in line\” and praising Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez as \”great women to keep him in check.\”

    Check out Muscle Memory\’s full interview with Sherilyn Guerrero:

  • Randy Orton Attends Valentine\’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dance

    Randy Orton traded his wrestling boots for dancing shoes over the weekend. The WWE legend is best known for RKO\’s out of nowhere, but he\’s also a family man and a father of five.

    On Saturday night, Orton took his daughter Brooklyn to her first Daddy-Daughter daunce on Valentine\’s Day. His wife Kim shared these photos on Instagram:

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    Randy Orton is also one of three confirmed competitors for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match at WWE Elimination Chamber: Chicago on February 28. The winner of that match will earn the right to challenge any champion of their choosing at WrestleMania 42.

    Roman Reigns, winner of the 2026 Men\’s Royal Rumble, has selected World Heavyweight champion CM Punk as his WrestleMania opponent. By process of elimination, the winner of the Men\’s Elimination Chamber will almost certainly challenge WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.

  • WWE 2K26 Confirms Adam Pearce & Nick Aldis As Playable Characters

    WWE 2K26 has officially confirmed that Monday Night RAW general manager Adam Pearce and Friday Night SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis will be playable characters in the upcoming game. This marks the first time both have been available in playable roles after previously appearing only as NPCs in earlier editions.

    2K revealed the playable characters on February 15, 2026, through the official WWE Games social media accounts with first-look footage showing both GMs with custom entrances.

    Aldis appears in his iconic red wrestling tights with \”God Save the King\” as his entrance theme, while Adam Pearce sports ROH-style attire. The caption on the Pearce video suggests a potential connection to the game\’s CM Punk Showcase mode.

    Wrestling Backgrounds

    While both serve as authority figures in WWE, neither has competed regularly for the company.

    Aldis, 39, has never wrestled for WWE, with his last in-ring appearance dating back to an indie wrestling event in 2023.

    Pearce, 47, wrestled two matches in 2021 — defeating Daniel Bryan, King Corbin, Rey Mysterio, Sami Zayn, and Shinsuke Nakamura in a Universal Championship Number 1 Contendership Gauntlet on the January 8, 2021 episode of SmackDown, and losing in a tag team match with Braun Strowman against The Hurt Business on the March 1, 2021 episode of RAW, which marked his final wrestling appearance.

    WWE 2K26 is scheduled for general release on March 13, 2026, and will feature one of the largest rosters in WWE video game history with over 400 playable characters.

  • WWE Raw Tonight (2/16/26): Start Time, Card & How to Watch

    WWE Raw airs tonight (Monday, February 16, 2026) from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, live on Netflix starting at 8 PM ET.

    Tonight\’s show features two Elimination Chamber qualifying triple threat matches and an appearance from AJ Lee as the road to Elimination Chamber 2026 heats up. Here\’s everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.

    How to Watch WWE Raw Tonight

    Date Monday, February 16, 2026
    Venue FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
    Channel/Stream Netflix
    US Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT
    UK Start Time 1 AM GMT (Tuesday)
    India Start Time 6:30 AM IST (Tuesday)
    Duration 2 hours

    WWE Raw Match Card for February 16, 2026

    Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight\’s show:

    AJ Lee Appears Live

    AJ Lee is set to appear on tonight\’s Raw following her confrontation with Becky Lynch last week in Cleveland. The two engaged in a heated promo exchange before Lynch attacked Lee after the Maxxine Dupri vs. Natalya match. WWE has since confirmed that Lee battle Lynch at Elimination Chamber later this month.

    The bout will mark AJ Lee\’s first singles match since March 2015, and reports indicate the feud is expected to continue through WrestleMania 42. With the championship match less than two weeks away, expect Lee to fire back at The Man tonight in Memphis.

    CM Punk Addresses Upcoming Championship Matches

    World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk takes the microphone tonight as he prepares for two massive title defenses. Punk faces Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber on February 28 in his hometown of Chicago. If he successfully retains the title against The Judgment Day\’s Prince, he\’ll move on to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas to defend against Roman Reigns.

    Tonight\’s promo should provide insight into Punk\’s mindset heading into what could be a defining stretch of his championship reign. With both matches carrying significant stakes, expect The Second City Saint to address both challengers as he gears up for Elimination Chamber in front of his hometown fans.

    Liv Morgan Addresses Her WrestleMania Championship Decision

    2026 Women\’s Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan returns to Raw tonight to address the WWE Universe about her WrestleMania championship choice. After winning the Rumble, Morgan has had volatile confrontations with both Women\’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer on Raw and WWE Women\’s Champion Jade Cargill on SmackDown.

    Morgan must decide which championship to challenge for at WrestleMania 42, and tonight\’s segment should provide clarity on her decision. As always with Morgan, expect chaos to follow, especially with Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio likely to be involved.

    Men\’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: GUNTHER vs. Je\’Von Evans vs. Dominik Mysterio

    One more spot in the Men\’s Elimination Chamber Match is up for grabs as three very different competitors collide. GUNTHER has been on a tear since Royal Rumble, where he retired AJ Styles and went on to finish as the runner-up in the Rumble match itself. The Ring General now looks to bulldoze his way into the Chamber and earn a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. Je\’Von Evans brings explosive athleticism and high-flying ability, while Dominik Mysterio relies on his cunning and Judgment Day connections to stay in the hunt.

    Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and LA Knight have already qualified for the men\’s Chamber, with tonight\’s winner joining them in Chicago.

    Women\’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Natalya vs. Asuka vs. Bayley

    The women\’s Chamber field continues to fill out with another triple threat qualifier. Bayley brings championship experience and has been a consistent force in the women\’s division, while Asuka\’s striking offense makes her dangerous in any multi-person environment. Natalya, a veteran of the Dungeon, rounds out a match featuring three of the most experienced women on the roster.

    Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, and Rhea Ripley have already secured spots in the women\’s Chamber. The winner of tonight\’s match joins them with a chance to earn a Women\’s Championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42.

    Road to WWE Elimination Chamber 2026

    Elimination Chamber 2026 takes place Saturday, February 28 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Tonight\’s qualifiers will bring the Chamber fields one step closer to completion heading into the final stretch. The Chamber winners earn championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

    The card already features CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor, plus Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee for the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship alongside both Chamber matches.

    Catch up on the Top 10 Moments from last week\’s WWE Raw:

  • Lei Ying Lee Vows Reclaim TNA Knockouts Championship

    Lei Ying Lee lost the TNA Knockouts Championship to Arianna Grace at TNA No Surrender this past weekend. Grace won the title using her father\’s Cobra finishing move, which she had cleverly stolen from Santino Marella during Thursday\’s edition of TNA iMPACT while celebrating their hug.

    Lee, formerly known as Xia Li in WWE NXT, made history as the first Chinese woman to win the Knockouts title. After holding the championship for 88 days, she now finds herself without her prized possession. Lee captured the title at NXT Gold Rush in November 2025, defeating fellow NXT star Kelani Jordan, and successfully defended it twice during her reign.

    After taking the weekend to process the loss, Lee returned to social media Sunday evening with a defiant message. \”Not the end. Not even close. I\’m coming back for my title,\” Lee declared on Twitter/X. She followed up the initial statement with another emphatic post: \”I meant what I said\”.

    The 13-minute match at No Surrender saw Lee dominate early with powerful strikes and maneuvers, including a massive avalanche suplex that nearly secured her victory. However, a timely distraction from Grace\’s fiancé Channing \”Stacks\” Lorenzo shifted momentum, allowing Grace to hit the throat strike with The Cobra before executing her facebuster finisher for the three-count.

    This marked Grace\’s first championship victory across any promotion.

  • AEW Missing Person Britt Baker Spotted at Daytona 500

    Britt Baker was spotted at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2026, amid her ongoing absence from AEW. The former AEW Women’s World Champion shared photos from the NASCAR event on Twitter.

    The race was won by Tyler Reddick, who drives for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team.

    Baker hasn’t been seen on AEW television since November 13, 2024, when she defeated Penelope Ford. Rumors of her potentially seeking an exit from the promotion circulated in July 2025 but were refuted. AEW President Tony Khan addressed Baker\’s status, confirming her future return without specifying a date.

    Tony Khan Comments on Britt Baker\’s AEW Status

    Speaking on the Battleground podcast, Tony Khan addressed Britt Baker\’s AEW status, confirming her future return without specifying a date. Khan stated he \”would expect to see Britt back in AEW. I just don’t want to say when.”

    For now, Baker appears to be enjoying life outside the ring.

  • Hardy Boyz in \”Constant Negotiations\” for WWE Return

    The Hardy Boyz have declared 21-year-old Leon Slater the \”future of the business,\” with Matt Hardy praising the TNA X-Division Champion\’s mental maturity as what impresses him most about the rising star.

    Speaking exclusively to Metro, Matt said Slater thinks and carries himself well beyond his years. The TNA World Tag Team Champions have worked closely with the Bradford, England native throughout his rapid rise in TNA and across WWE programming.

    \”Leon is the future of the business. He\’s 21, but mentally, he acts and thinks like a 30-year-old,\” Matt said. \”He\’s way ahead mentally, which is one thing that I probably respect the most about him. We have lots of love for Leon, man.\”

    Slater\’s Meteoric Rise Across TNA and WWE

    Slater became the youngest X-Division Champion in TNA history when he defeated Moose at Slammiversary in July 2025, continuing a legacy built by icons like AJ Styles and Samoa Joe. He has since defended the title against a parade of challengers including Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, and A.J. Francis.

    The TNA-WWE partnership has given Slater a massive platform. He was hand-picked by John Cena for Saturday Night\’s Main Event in December, teaming with fellow 21-year-old Je\’Von Evans against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. Slater also challenged Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at New Year\’s Evil and answered Carmelo Hayes\’ United States Championship Open Challenge on SmackDown in January.

    Most recently, Slater main-evented TNA No Surrender alongside TNA World Champion Mike Santana, picking up the pinfall victory over Nic Nemeth.

    Hardy Boyz Tease More WWE Appearances in 2026

    While Slater\’s trajectory was the headline, Matt also confirmed that the re-signed Hardy Boyz are in ongoing discussions with WWE about future appearances.

    \”We\’re in constant negotiations with WWE about doing some more stuff. We will do more with them,\” Matt said. \”I think you\’re going to see some more cool Hardy Boyz moments in WWE before it\’s all said and done in 2026.\”

    The legendary tag team, who made history by holding the TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships simultaneously last October, stressed that TNA remains their priority.

    Matt emphasized that staying with TNA was a deliberate choice because the promotion puts them in a position to succeed and allows them to help grow the company during its new AMC era.

    The Hardy Girlz Could Be Next

    Jeff Hardy revealed that his daughters may carry on the family legacy, with his eldest already showing natural talent for performing.

    \”She\’s asked me about it several times recently, like, \’Dad, you still think about maybe getting that ring one day?\’\” Jeff said. \”So it\’s maybe not too late, and the Hardy Girlz may very well be a thing in the future!\”

    Matt\’s children are also showing interest, with his middle child taking a more creative approach.

    \”He\’s like, \’I don\’t know if I wanna get beat up like that, Dad, but can you insult people and make money in wrestling? You can? That\’s awesome!\’\” Matt laughed.

    Working With The Righteous and Honoring Bray Wyatt

    The Hardys are currently embroiled in a feud with The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), who debuted in TNA at Final Resolution in December. Matt noted the late Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda) had pushed for WWE to sign Vincent and Dutch following their 2022 tryout, and believes Wyatt would have loved working with the pair.

    \”Windham would have loved to have been able to sink his teeth into Vinnie and Dutch, no doubt,\” Matt said, praising the duo\’s commitment to their characters.

    With the TNA World Tag Team Championships still around their waists and more WWE crossover appearances on the horizon, the Hardy Boyz show no signs of slowing down heading further into 2026.

  • MJF Defends AEW World Title Against Zilla Fatu at House of Glory

    MJF will put the AEW World Championship on the line against Zilla Fatu at House of Glory\’s \”No Turning Back\” event this coming Friday, February 20 at the NYC EventSpace (also known as Amazura Concert Hall) in Jamaica, Queens, New York.

    The bout will be a champion versus champion matchup, with Fatu holding the HOG Crown Jewel Championship, though only MJF\’s AEW World Championship will be at stake. The venue is located less than an hour from MJF\’s hometown of Plainview, New York, giving the title defense a homecoming feel for the champion.

    In a promotional video for the match, MJF addressed several members of Fatu\’s famous Anoa\’i wrestling family, including WWE stars Roman Reigns and Jey Uso, as well as Hall of Famer Rikishi.

    MJF\’s Title Run Continues to Build

    The House of Glory appearance comes just days after MJF successfully retained the AEW World Championship against Brody King at Grand Slam Australia on February 14, winning via pinfall after hitting the Heat Seeker on the ring apron. That marked the third successful defense of MJF\’s current reign, which began when he defeated Samoa Joe at World\’s End in December to become a two-time AEW World Champion.

    MJF has also defended the title against Bandido on Dynamite: Maximum Carnage and against Alec Price at Limitless Wrestling in Maine, where he also announced the AEW signings of Price and Jordan Oliver. The House of Glory bout will be MJF\’s second defense of the title outside of AEW during this championship run.

    Zilla Fatu Looks to Make a Statement

    Fatu, the son of the late WWE star Umaga, has been carving out his own identity on the independent circuit while the wrestling world waits to see where his career takes him next. The 25-year-old has trained under WWE Hall of Famer Booker T at Reality of Wrestling and has held championships in both ROW and House of Glory.

    A match against the AEW World Champion represents the biggest opportunity of Fatu\’s young career. With MJF now heading toward a likely title defense against Hangman Adam Page at AEW Revolution on March 15, it remains to be seen what kind of shape the champion will be in after taking on one of the indie scene\’s most explosive rising stars.

  • Finn Bálor Snaps 166-Day Winless Streak

    Finn Bálor picked up his first victory in over five months on Saturday night, defeating Je\’Von Evans at the WWE Road to WrestleMania house show in Lubbock, Texas. The win at United Supermarkets Arena snapped a 166-day winless streak for the former Universal Champion.

    Bálor\’s last victory came on September 1, 2025, when he defeated Dragon Lee on Monday Night Raw. Since then, he went 0-7 in televised matches over the next five-plus months, making it one of the more notable dry spells of his WWE career.

    The bout with Evans was described as \”an absolute banger,\” with both superstars delivering high-level athleticism throughout. Evans showcased his aerial abilities with multiple high-flying attempts, but Bálor ultimately secured the pinfall victory after sustained back-and-forth action.

    After the bell, Bálor helped Evans to his feet and endorsed him to the audience.

    Bálor Heads Into Elimination Chamber With Momentum

    The timing of the win is notable, as Bálor is currently in the midst of a major storyline heading into WWE Elimination Chamber on February 28, where he is scheduled to challenge CM Punk (c) for the World Heavyweight Championship.

    Bálor earned the title shot after a competitive match against Punk on Raw in Belfast, which ended with Punk raising Bálor\’s arm in a show of respect. Now with a win under his belt and momentum on his side, Bálor heads to Chicago looking to capture the World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.

  • TNA iMPACT! Spoilers: Hartwell, Maclin, Hardys, More (2/14/26)

    TNA iMPACT! on AMC tapings were held Saturday night, February 14 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee. Here are the results:

    Xplosion Matches

    • Hometown Man defeated Kal Hero
    • Mila Moore & Victoria Crawford defeated Harley Hudson & Myla Grace

    Impact Tapings

    Singles Matches:

    • Indi Hartwell defeated Heather By Elegance
    • TNA International Championship: Trey Miguel (c) defeated Stacks
    • Jody Threat defeated Tessa Blanchard via disqualification
    • Guitar Case Casket Match: Elijah defeated Mustafa Ali

    Tag Team Matches:

    • Sinner & Saint defeated BDE & Rich Swann
    • Main Event: The System (Eddie Edwards, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander & Brian Myers) defeated The Righteous & The Hardys

    Key Segments:

    Post-main event: Moose attempted to fight The System but was outnumbered; Alisha Edwards intervened; The Righteous and Hardys stood tall to close the show

    Steve Maclin confronted Tom Hannifan outside the venue; Hannifan warned him he\’d be arrested if he entered

    Mike Santana apologized to Leon Slater for leaving him during their match; Nemeth brothers interrupted; Daria Rae booked a tag match for next week

    Ariana Grace unveiled her new Knockouts Championship with a green strap

    Elyana Black called out Mara Sade over her Battle Royal elimination

    Maclin attacked Hannifan during in-ring interview; Santana made the save

  • Seth Rollins Back Training Ahead of WrestleMania 42

    Seth Rollins is working on his WWE comeback just weeks before WrestleMania 42. With nine weeks left until WrestleMania 42, Rollins has posted new gym videos of himself training without obvious discomfort.

    WWE is hoping to have him cleared for WrestleMania 42, and speculation is building that he could be revealed as the mysterious attacker targeting The Vision.

    The former World Heavyweight Champion has been out of action since September 2025, after Bron Breakker attacked him and ejected him from The Vision. Rollins subsequently relinquished his title and underwent shoulder surgery.

    However, the situation is complicated by Breakker’s recent hernia surgery, leaving his WrestleMania status unclear and putting a potential Rollins vs. Breakker showdown in doubt.

    For now, Rollins’ return to full training marks a major step in WWE’s WrestleMania 42 plans and keeps his Las Vegas status open.

  • The IInspiration Debut at AEW House Rules in Australia

    Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay, known as The IInspiration, made their All Elite Wrestling debut at AEW House Rules in Brisbane, Australia. The former WWE and TNA tag team champions officially announced they are \”officially All Elite.\”

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    Following their departure from TNA last month after losing the Knockouts Tag Team Championship to The Elegance Brand on January 15, The IInspiration were rumored to join AEW. They were expected to appear at AEW Grand Slam Australia on February 14, but did not appear. Later that same day, they showed up at AEW House Rules.

    The IInspiration consists of Australian wrestlers Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay. They are also known as The IIconics and previously as The Iconic Duo during their WWE tenure.

    IInspiration\’s AEW Debut

    The IInspiration defeated Frankie B and Aysha in their AEW debut match. After the match, The IInspiration announced they were \”officially All Elite.\”

    The IInspiration are former WWE Women\’s Tag Team Champions, holding the titles for 120 days in 2019. They are also former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions, losing the titles on January 15, 2026.

  • AJ Lee Scanned for WWE 2K26, First Game in Over a Decade

    AJ Lee revealed on Instagram Stories that she was secretly scanned for WWE 2K26 several months ago, confirming her first appearance in a WWE video game since WWE 2K15 launched in late 2014.

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    The former Divas Champion shared a photo from inside a body-scanning rig, writing: \”Secretly got scanned for @wwegames a few months back. Game AJ looks so legit. 14-year-old AJ\’s mind is still blown to go from Character Creation menu to an actual playable character in two different decades of 2k haha what is life.\”

    Lee will appear as a playable character on the Raw roster, with a classic AJ Lee \’15 version also listed as part of the Legend roster. This marks only the fourth time she has been a playable character in a mainline WWE game, following WWE \’13, WWE 2K14, and WWE 2K15.

    CM Punk first revealed AJ Lee\’s entrance in the game during a social media takeover of the WWE Games account on February 9, writing: \”Your passion changed the industry. Now it lives on in the game. Proud doesn\’t even cover it.\” This marks the first time Lee has been modeled using next-gen graphics.

    AJ Lee is also featured in the game\’s CM Punk Showcase mode. The mode includes a recreation of the CM Punk and AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch mixed tag match from WrestlePalooza, as well as a \”What If?\” scenario pairing Punk and Lee against The Miz and Maryse. Players can also choose AJ Lee in the new Showcase Gauntlet mode, where she can face all 20 Showcase opponents consecutively to unlock every reward in the mode.

    Lee returned to WWE in September 2025 after over a decade away and is currently in a program with Becky Lynch heading into Elimination Chamber. WWE 2K26 is scheduled to release on March 13, 2026.

  • Elimination Chamber 2026 Poster and Official Theme Song

    WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 takes place at the United Center in Chicago on February 28, a major stop on the road to WrestleMania 42. Triple H tweeted this plug for the event, featuring CM Punk and AJ Lee on the official promotional artwork for their homecoming.

    The official theme song for Elimination Chamber 2026 will be “Bodies (BNYX Mix)” by Offset, J.I.D, Drowning Pool and BNYX.

    Four big matches are scheduled for the premium live event. The Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber matches will determine title challengers for WrestleMania 42.

    So far, Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss and Rhea Ripley have qualified for the Women’s Elimination Chamber match. Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and LA Knight will be three of the six superstars competing in the WWE Championship #1 contender’s chamber.

    Plus, CM Punk will defend his World Heavyweight Championship in his hometown against Finn Balor, AJ Lee will battle Women’s IC Champion Becky Lynch.

  • Logan Paul Says Goodbye to Pikachu Illustrator Before Live Stream

    Logan Paul posted an emotional farewell to his record-breaking PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card on Saturday, with the Goldin Auctions sale set to close during a live stream on his YouTube channel Sunday night at 9 PM EST.

    \”Goodbye my friend,\” Paul wrote on X. \”What a privilege it\’s been to be the owner of the greatest collectible in the world. From Guinness World Records to WWE debuts, Netflix to National News, this card and I have been on a generational run.\”

    The WWE Superstar, who put the card up for auction through Goldin in January, said Sunday\’s live stream would also feature over $1.5 million worth of Pokémon boxes being opened. Bidding on the card currently sits at $5.1 million with the buyer\’s premium pushing the total past $6.3 million, already surpassing the $5.275 million Paul paid for the card in 2021.

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    Paul compared parting with the card to a Pokémon game milestone, writing, \”This sorta feels like that moment when you beat the Elite Four, get inducted into the Hall of Fame, and the game restarts. As this Grail changes hands, I\’m excited to go on my next Pokémon journey.\”

    The 1998 Pikachu Illustrator is the only copy to receive a perfect PSA 10 grade out of an estimated 41 in existence. Paul originally acquired it in a private deal that included his PSA 9 version plus $4 million in cash, earning a Guinness World Record for the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold. He later rejected a $10.2 million private offer to keep the card in the Goldin auction.

    The card became a fixture in Paul\’s WWE career. He famously wore it around his neck in a custom diamond-encrusted case at WrestleMania 38, where he made his in-ring debut. The winning bidder will receive the card, the diamond chain, and a personal hand-delivery from Paul himself.

    Pre-auction estimates ranged from $7 million to $12 million. The extended bidding format means the auction will continue in 30-minute increments as long as new bids come in, potentially stretching the WWE Superstar\’s farewell well into the night. The sale was consigned during an episode of Netflix\’s King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, with Goldin advancing Paul $2.5 million ahead of the auction.

    Fans can watch the live auction and Pokémon box opening on Logan Paul\’s YouTube channel starting at 9 PM EST on Sunday, February 15.

  • Tom Brady, Logan Paul Feud Over WWE vs. NFL Athleticism

    Tom Brady and Logan Paul are locked in a heated social media exchange over whether WWE or NFL athletes are more impressive, adding promotional fuel to the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia on March 21. Paul once likened Tom Brady to Triple H, but he\’s not feeling the same way about the GOAT NFL QB these days.

    The back-and-forth began during an appearance on Paul\’s Impaulsive podcast, where Brady dismissed Paul\’s WWE career as \”cute\” and argued it doesn\’t compare to the athleticism of elite NFL players. Brady name-dropped stars like Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., and Justin Jefferson, telling Paul that while he\’s a good athlete, NFL players are on another level entirely.

    Paul Fires Back With Receipts

    Paul wasn\’t having it. He clapped back on social media by calling the NFL \”adorable\” and sharing a clip of Ninja Mack — a wrestler known for executing eleven consecutive backflips in a single sequence during a New Japan Pro Wrestling match. Brady responded with humor, asking if they were playing \”flag gymnastics.\”

    Paul continued the argument in a subsequent interview, taking aim at Brady\’s historically poor NFL Combine performance while questioning what truly makes NFL players superior. He asked rhetorically how many United States titles Brady has won and how many YouTube subscribers he has — classic Logan Paul energy that fans have come to expect from the WWE Superstar.

    The playful rivalry is generating significant buzz ahead of the flag football event at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, where both will compete. Brady is partnering with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, to showcase flag football on a global stage — the same venue that hosted the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble earlier this year.

    Whether this leads to anything beyond social media sparring remains to be seen, but Paul has never been one to let a challenge go unanswered. With The Miz recently calling him the future of WWE, Paul clearly has no shortage of confidence heading into the event.

  • Arianna Grace Taunts Fans After TNA Knockouts Title Win

    Arianna Grace won the TNA Knockouts World Championship last night at No Surrender in Nashville, TN. After the win, one of her first orders of business as champion as to fire off a spicy message on social media taunting \”ugly idiot wrestling fans\” who doubted her in-ring prowess.

    \”HEYYY you ugly idiot wrestling fans who told me for so long that I cannot perform in ring …. go and watch my match with Lei and then you can literally go (assume the rest)\”

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    Controversial Win

    Grace used her father Santino Marella\’s signature Cobra move to win the Knockouts title, ending Léi Y?ng Lee\’s 88-day title reign. Grace was accompanied to the match by Channing \’Stacks\’ Lorenzo.

    The win has been met with controversy, as she\’s not exactly been positioned as a wrestling prodigy in NXT or TNA. In fact, prior to becoming the top women\’s champion in TNA Wrestling, Grace had not won a singles match on NXT programming in ages.

    Arianna Grace’s last win on WWE NXT TV was on the July 7, 2024 “Countdown to Heatwave” pre-show, where she teamed with Karmen Petrovic to defeat Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx.

  • Frankie Kazarian Signs New TNA Contract at No Surrender

    Frankie Kazarian announced he has signed a new contract with TNA Wrestling during the No Surrender pre-show on February 13, 2026, from The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee. The former TNA World Champion revealed the deal comes with a significant pay raise, taking credit for leading the company into the AMC era.

    Kazarian interrupted a scheduled singles match between Ryan Nemeth and a returning Alan Angels before the bell even rang, demanding the ring be set up for an impromptu episode of his \”King\’s Speech\” segment. Nemeth opted to leave, quipping that he\’d get paid regardless since he already stepped in the ring.

    Kazarian Takes Credit for TNA\’s AMC Deal

    With Angels still standing in the ring, Kazarian boasted about his role in securing TNA\’s television deal with AMC and declared that his new contract reflects his value to the company. He vowed to get back into the TNA World Championship picture, noting he lost the title while wrestling with a broken hand.

    Kazarian also teased \”Option C\” and said he would be watching the No Surrender main event between Mike Santana and Leon Slater versus Nic Nemeth and Eddie Edwards very closely.

    Alan Angels Returns to TNA

    Angels made his first TNA appearance since his contract expired in early 2025, when the former AEW Dark Order member posted an emotional farewell to the promotion. His return caught fans off guard as he refused to leave the ring during Kazarian\’s self-congratulatory promo.

    When Kazarian demanded Angels vacate the ring, Angels grabbed the microphone and told him he didn\’t remember Kazarian being \”such an asshole,\” drawing a chant from the Nashville crowd. Kazarian attacked, but Angels countered with a punch that dropped him, leading to an impromptu match.

    Kazarian Defeats Angels Via Submission

    In the quick contest that followed, Angels showed flashes of offense including a hurricanrana to the floor and a high crossbody for a near fall. He also locked in the Rings of Saturn, but Kazarian escaped and applied his signature chickenwing submission hold. Angels tapped out at the 2:26 mark, giving Kazarian the victory.

    Kazarian won the TNA World Championship from Santana in November 2025 by cashing in his Call Your Shot Trophy, but lost the title back on TNA\’s AMC premiere on January 15, 2026, and again at Genesis two days later. With a new contract in hand and his sights set on the World Title, Kazarian appears positioned as a major player in TNA\’s plans going forward.