The Bella Twins believe Ronda Rousey would \”dominate\” if she mounted a comeback to the world of UFC and mixed martial arts.
Nikki Bella, who faced Rousey at WWE Evolution 2018, called her an insane athlete. The Twins both emphasized Rousey\’s skills remain sharp and predicted success in a hypothetical comeback.
During their interview with ClockednLoaded, Nikki highlighted how motherhood adds a new dynamic to the fighting spirit.
\”She is an insane athlete, now you\’re getting mama Ronda. You know when we turn into moms, there\’s something different about us.\”
Nikki Bella on Ronda Rousey
Brie Bella echoed her sister\’s sentiments, stating Rousey would \’crush it\’ in MMA. The \”Baddest Woman on the Planet\” has not competed in MMA since 2016, but remains a topic of return speculation.
Ronda Rousey’s recent training videos shared on social media have certainly stirred up speculation about a possible return to the Octagon. We shall see.
WWE NXT airs tonight (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, live on The CW starting at 8 p.m. ET.
The show features a high-stakes tag team match where the winning team member earns a Women\’s Championship opportunity, plus a heated grudge match between Jaida Parker and Blake Monroe. Here\’s everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.
How to Watch WWE NXT Tonight
Date
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Venue
WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Channel/Stream
The CW / Netflix (International)
US Start Time
8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT
UK Start Time
1 AM GMT (February 11)
India Start Time
6:30 AM IST (February 11)
Duration
2 hours
WWE NXT Match Card for February 10, 2026
Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight\’s show:
Women\’s Tag Team Match (Winner Becomes #1 Contender): ZaRuca (Sol Ruca & Zaria) vs. WrenQCC (Wren Sinclair & Kendal Grey)
Tonight\’s top match features a unique stipulation where whichever wrestler scores the pinfall or submission becomes the number one contender to the NXT Women\’s Championship. Tag team partners must work together while simultaneously competing for their individual
Grudge Match: Jaida Parker vs. Blake Monroe
Recent tensions between Parker and Monroe finally come to a head tonight in what\’s being billed as a grudge match. The animosity between these two competitors escalated following a prior ambush angle that has left both women seeking retribution.
WWE Speed Title #1 Contender Tournament Match: Josh Briggs vs. Eli Knight
The tournament to determine the next challenger for the WWE Speed Championship continues tonight as Josh Briggs takes on Eli Knight. The winner advances in the bracket and moves one step closer to earning a shot at the new Men\’s Speed Championship.
Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger) vs. The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes)
The men\’s tag team division sees potential movement tonight as Hank & Tank face The Vanity Project. With NXT\’s tag division continuing to develop, victories in matches like these can significantly alter the pecking order and championship picture.
Both teams will be looking to make a statement and position themselves for future opportunities in NXT\’s competitive tag team landscape.
Tadao Yasuda, former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, passed away at the age of 62. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the news on its official website.
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Yasuda first made his mark in sumo before transitioning to professional wrestling and MMA. He debuted for NJPW on February 24, 1992, bringing his unique background to the promotion.
His biggest achievement came when he defeated Yuji Nagata in a tournament final to capture the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Yasuda also gained notoriety as a member of the Makai Club stable during his NJPW tenure
Yasuda retired from professional wrestling in February 2011 after nearly two decades in the business.
Fans remember him for his powerful style and crossover appeal from sumo and MMA competition.
WWE production veteran Jim Shank has died at age 60. Shank worked for WWE for more than 25 years after joining the company in November 1999 during the Attitude Era.
He rose to the position of Technical Operations Manager and became particularly well-known for his expertise operating WWE’s robotic and remote-controlled cameras for television productions.
Reports indicate Shank passed away this past Friday after fighting colorectal cancer for several years, just weeks after celebrating his 60th birthday.
He had been undergoing treatments supported in part by a GoFundMe campaign launched in 2025, which raised over $200,000 to help cover therapies not fully paid by insurance.
WWE honored Shank at the conclusion of Monday Night Raw with an in memoriam graphic tribute.
The WWE Hall of Famer is scheduled for autograph signings and photo opportunities on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, the same days as WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium.
WWE World serves as the official interactive fan experience tied to WrestleMania. The convention runs from April 16-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall.
Austin\’s WrestleMania participation is confirmed as a convention appearance at this time, but we will update you if that changes.
Oh hell yeah. You heard it on RAW. Now it’s official. ??
Catch @steveaustinBSR April 18 & 19. And tomorrow, there’s even more. ?
Get your WWE World ticket by Feb 23 to unlock presale access to photo and autograph opportunities when they drop this March. pic.twitter.com/gxzbtdfDQ6
CM Punk (c) will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor at WWE Elimination Chamber on February 28 in Chicago. The match was made official during tonight\’s episode of Raw after Bálor interrupted a planned in-ring interview with the champion and demanded a rematch.
How the Match Was Made on Raw
Bálor confronted Punk during his interview segment and made his case for another shot at the World Heavyweight Title. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce initially resisted the idea, expressing concern about jeopardizing the already-announced Elimination Chamber event and the bigger picture heading into WrestleMania 42.
Pearce\’s concern centered on the risk of Punk entering WrestleMania without the title if something went wrong in Chicago. However, Punk insisted on accepting the challenge, and the title match was officially sanctioned for the Premium Live Event at the United Center.
The Punk-Bálor Rivalry So Far
The feud between the two dates back to January, when Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Bálor on the January 19 episode of Raw in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Despite a show of mutual respect after the Belfast match, Bálor turned aggressive the following week. He attacked Punk during a World Heavyweight Championship match against AJ Styles on the January 26 Raw, causing the bout to end in disqualification.
Bálor then attempted to enter the Royal Rumble match but was told by Pearce that all 30 spots were filled, further fueling his frustration.
What This Means for the Road to WrestleMania
Elimination Chamber 2026 serves as the final Premium Live Event before WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Punk is already slated to face Roman Reigns in the WrestleMania main event after Reigns won the 2026 Royal Rumble.
With the Reigns match looming, Punk\’s decision to put the title on the line in his hometown adds a layer of drama to the build. A loss would throw the entire WrestleMania main event picture into chaos, though Bálor\’s chances of dethroning Punk at this stage appear slim.
For Bálor, the match represents his biggest opportunity since his days as the inaugural Universal Champion nearly a decade ago and could signal a significant singles push heading into the spring.
WWE SmackDown will air on Syfy this Friday night instead of its usual home on USA Network due to a scheduling conflict with the Winter Olympics.
The show emanates from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, marking a temporary channel change as USA Network prioritizes its Olympic coverage. Fans should tune in to Syfy at the regular time to catch all the action from Dallas.
Make sure to check your local listings and set your DVR accordingly to avoid missing this week\’s episode on Syfy.
SmackDown on SyFy preview: February 13, 2026
Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women\’s Championship against Jordynne Grace in a first-time singles title clash on the main roster.
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY put the WWE Women\’s Tag Team Titles on the line against the powerhouse duo of Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
Men\’s Elimination Chamber qualifying Triple Threat: Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn, with all three chasing a path back to Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.
Women\’s Elimination Chamber qualifying Triple Threat: Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia vs. Zelina Vega, as the Road to WrestleMania 42 continues to take shape.
Trick Williams faces Rey Fenix in a featured singles bout that could steal the show from an in-ring standpoint.
The Sandman has an opponent for his final match. Game Changer Wrestling announced the hardcore wrestling icon will face none other than The Invisible Man at GCW Spring Break X, held at The Horseshoe Las Vegas during WrestleMania 42 weekend.
The Invisible Man brings his own Spring Break history to the bout—he previously competed at Spring Break 3 against Invisible Stan, continuing the character\’s tradition of appearing at the promotion\’s flagship event.
The Sandman\’s choice of opponent for his retirement match is unconventional, but there wasn\’t much conventional about his Hall of Fame career. Expect a fun sendoff for this one of a kind performer.
AJ Lee will challenge Becky Lynch for the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 in Chicago.
The match was made official on the February 9, 2026 episode of Raw, where AJ Lee returned and confronted the champion. Becky Lynch accepted the challenge, agreeing to defend her title against AJ at the event.
Elimination Chamber 2026 takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The bout will mark AJ Lee\’s first singles match since March 2015, when she last wrestled Nikki Bella on Raw. The storyline heading into Chicago centers on AJ costing Becky matches and titles in recent months, building to their eventual showdown.
The Women\’s Intercontinental Championship match joins a growing Elimination Chamber card that already includes the men\’s and women\’s chamber matches, with qualifying matches for both currently ongoing.
The official WWE 2K26 Showcase trailer starring CM Punk premiered Monday night, spotlighting the game\’s ambitious mode centered on the \”Best in the World\” and his storied career.
The reveal was framed as a social media-style \”takeover\” by CM Punk, with the post captioned: \”It\’s only fitting for the Best in the World to share the #WWE2K26 Showcase Trailer. – CM Punk.\”
The nearly two-minute trailer showcases CM Punk across multiple career eras, highlighting the evolution from his early straight-edge persona through his prime \”Best in the World\” years with full tattoo sleeves, and into his modern look.
Gameplay footage emphasizes the Showcase mode\’s variety, featuring signature CM Punk moments including GTS finishers, aerial offense, ringside brawls, and dramatic sequences such as cage climbs and bloody rivalries.
The trailer also highlights a special, neutral Punk-themed arena designed for dream match and fantasy warfare scenarios.
2K Showcase: Punked – CM Punk\’s Personal Journey
The Showcase mode carries the official title \”2K Showcase: Punked – CM Punk\’s Personal Journey,\” with narration provided by Punk himself. The mode allows players to experience his professional wrestling journey, charting his rise, rebellious peak, and long-awaited return, including key moments such as the legendary 2011 \”Pipe Bomb\” promo and his comeback years.
The mode introduces several headline features for the WWE 2K26 franchise:
Fantasy Warfare enables players to pit CM Punk against WWE Legends and stars in dream \”What If?\” scenarios that go beyond his real-life match history.
Structurally, the Showcase blends recreations of Punk\’s real matches with alternate-timeline and fantasy bouts, effectively giving players multiple ways to revisit or rewrite his legacy.
Relive History focuses on CM Punk\’s actual matches and rivalries from his career, allowing players to play through authentic moments drawn from his WWE run.
Change History explores alternate versions of Punk\’s story through \”What If?\” scenarios, reimagining how key chapters could have unfolded.
Create History leans into completely fictional dream matches against legends and contemporary stars, using Punk as the centerpiece of fantasy booking-style encounters.
Progression through the Showcase mode rewards players with unlockable content including alternate attires, special arenas, and additional playable characters, consistent with prior WWE 2K Showcase structures.
Matches and Moments Teased in the Trailer
Wrestling fans and gaming outlets quickly began analyzing the trailer frame by frame to identify the matches and story beats featured, with around a dozen Punk matches and segments seemingly represented in the footage.
Relive History-style matches that appear to be included, based on the trailer footage, include Rey Mysterio at Armageddon 2008, The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29, Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2013, multiple John Cena encounters, a RAW match against JBL, and a recent Hell in a Cell bout with Drew McIntyre. (These are teased in the trailer but not yet fully, officially match-listed.)
Change History scenarios teased in the trailer include a mixed tag team bout pairing Punk and AJ Lee against The Miz and Maryse, presented as a clear “What If?” alternate-timeline matchup rather than a recreation of a real event.
Create History dream matches showcased in the trailer include fantasy encounters with Stone Cold Steve Austin in a themed arena and Eddie Guerrero, along with brief teases suggesting additional clashes with names like The Rock and potential tag combinations. These are presented as fantasy warfare scenarios rather than confirmed historical recreations.
The full, official Showcase match list has not yet been published, but 2K has indicated that full details will be revealed ahead of launch, with all Showcase content unlocked progressively through mode completion.
WWE 2K26 Release Details
WWE 2K26 is scheduled to launch worldwide on March 13, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Premium editions — including the King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night Wars Edition — grant early access starting March 6, 2026.
The game features a roster of more than 400 wrestlers, with WWE Legends such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and Eddie Guerrero among those confirmed via promotional materials and the Punk Showcase. New match types for this year include the Inferno Match, I Quit Match, Three Stages of Hell, and Dumpster Match, alongside expanded support for intergender wrestling across select modes.
Revamped and returning modes include MyRISE, Universe Mode, MyGM, The Island, and MyFACTION, with the Create-A-Superstar system expanded to support up to 200 custom character slots for user-created wrestlers.
WWE has announced Roman Reigns\’ schedule on the Road to WrestleMania 42, including several advertised Monday Night Raw appearances and a WrestleMania Sunday main event against CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Roman Reigns\’ advertised Raw dates
WWE\’s announcement lists five Raw stops for Reigns before WrestleMania 42. The dates and locations are:
Monday, March 2 — Indianapolis, IN (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Monday, March 16 — San Antonio, TX (Frost Bank Center)
Monday, March 23 — Boston, MA (TD Garden)
Monday, March 30 — New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
Monday, April 13 — Sacramento, CA (Golden 1 Center), billed as the final Raw before WrestleMania
WrestleMania Sunday main event
Reigns is slated to battle CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania Sunday with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. WWE positioned the match as the centerpiece of Reigns\’ Road to WrestleMania schedule.
Additional details on Reigns\’ appearances and any potential match stipulations for WrestleMania 42 are expected in the weeks ahead.
All Elite Wrestling is bringing one of its signature pay-per-view events to a new venue in New York City this spring, according to a report from Andrew Zarian.
AEW Double or Nothing is scheduled to take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. The venue, which typically hosts tennis matches as part of the U.S. Open, holds approximately 14,000 seats for tennis.
AEW brings one of its landmark PPV events to New York City this Spring.
This marks the first wrestling event to be held at Louis Armstrong Stadium, though the venue has hosted other sporting events. A boxing match was held at the stadium in July 2025.
AEW has become a regular presence in New York in recent years, particularly with its Grand Slam events at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows. The company has successfully filled the larger Arthur Ashe Stadium, which holds over 23,000 fans, for previous New York shows.
Louis Armstrong Stadium is located in the same Flushing Meadows–Corona Park complex as Arthur Ashe Stadium, both serving as venues for the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Date Still To Be Announced
While the location has been reported, AEW has not officially announced a date for Double or Nothing 2026. The event traditionally takes place in late May, dating back to the company\’s first pay-per-view in 2019.
Double or Nothing is one of AEW\’s \”big four\” annual pay-per-view events, alongside Revolution, All Out, and Full Gear. The event has historically been held in Las Vegas, though the company has occasionally moved it to other markets.
With the venue secured in New York, fans can expect an official announcement from AEW regarding the date and ticket information in the coming weeks.
Seth Rollins gave Kofi Kingston a last-minute ticket to Sunday\’s Super Bowl, where Kingston watched his New England Patriots suffer a crushing defeat. Rollins apologized to Kingston on Monday morning for extending the invitation.
Kingston shared screenshots showing Rollins reaching out via direct message asking \”Wanna go to the Super Bowl?\” and offering an extra ticket.
Wish the result was different, but I have to thank Seth & Becky for making this possible. Watching your team play in the Super Bowl is such a rare experience & I’m beyond grateful for their thoughtfulness. BIG Salute to the Cap’n & The Man! ?
Kingston accepted immediately, with Rollins sending a formal ticket transfer notification for one NFL Event ticket with an acceptance deadline of February 8.
Following the Patriots\’ loss, Kingston thanked Rollins and Lynch despite the outcome. \”Wish the result was different, but I have to thank Seth & Becky for making this possible,\” Kingston wrote. \”Watching your team play in the Super Bowl is such a rare experience & I\’m beyond grateful for their thoughtfulness. BIG Salute to the Cap\’n & The Man! I am forever indebted…\”
Rollins responded Monday morning with an apology for inviting Kingston to witness his team\’s defeat.
Seth apologizing to Kofi Kingston for sending him to watch that Patriots loss is sending me lmao he really tried to be a good friend but the Universe had other plans? pic.twitter.com/LaUyvGUauu
Kingston announced Monday he would miss tonight\’s WWE Raw, citing illness. \”Actually, I\’m calling out sick from work today,\” Kingston wrote. \”Don\’t expect to see me. Also if you care about me, please don\’t message me, as it will slow my recovery. Thank you.\”
Actually, I’m calling out sick from work today. Don’t expect to see me. Also if you care about me, please don’t message me, as it will slow my recovery. Thank you. https://t.co/JdFsQk6i9v
Breakker injured himself on the February 2 episode when he flipped over the announcer\’s table at ringside in frustration. The table spot went wrong, causing the hernia that required surgical repair within days.
The injury is particularly notable because it wasn\’t caused by an opponent or planned spot – Breakker hurt himself during an improvised display of anger. WWE has not announced when the former IC champion will return to action.
The incident is the latest example of pro wrestlers suffering serious injuries while getting physical at ringside outside the confines of a sanctioned match.
Bryan Danielson revealed he\’s not ruling out a return to professional wrestling following a transformative physical therapy experience in April 2025, crediting Adam Copeland with connecting him to the same specialist who helped facilitate Edge\’s legendary comeback.
Speaking with Justin Barrasso, the retired legend detailed how two intensive therapy sessions dramatically improved his quality of life and changed his perspective on his wrestling future.
\”I don\’t close it off. Maybe. In April of 2025, Adam Copeland sent me to his physical therapist. He said the guy was a miracle worker. This guy worked on me for 2 days in a row, 6 hours each day. After the first night, I slept 9 hours straight. After the second night, I slept 8 hours straight. After that, I was sleeping 7 or 8 hours almost every night. That\’s a game changer for how you feel.\”
Bryan Danielson on wrestling again
The revelation carries significant weight given Danielson\’s well-documented history of neck injuries and health concerns that have defined the latter portion of his career. The American Dragon stepped away from full-time in-ring competition in 2024 after a storied run that included world championship reigns in both WWE and AEW.
Copeland defied medical expectations with his own return to wrestling after a career-threatening neck injury, eventually signing with AEW and continuing to perform at a high level. That Copeland would personally recommend his physical therapist to Danielson suggests the WWE legend saw similar potential for recovery.
Bryan Danielson\’s Future in Wrestling
While Danielson stopped short of making any promises about lacing up his boots again, the deliberate choice not to close the door represents a shift from his previous retirement stance.
The specific medical details he shared, particularly the dramatic improvement in sleep quality, are encouraging. If he\’s feeling so much better physically, he\’s more likely to entertain another \’final run.\’
WWE Raw airs tonight (Monday, February 9, 2026) from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, live on Netflix starting at 8:00 PM ET.
WWE continues its weekly programming with tonight\’s episode. Tonight\’s show features The Usos defending the World Tag Team Championship and multiple Elimination Chamber qualifying matches. 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 9, 2026
Venue
Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
Channel/Stream
Netflix (Worldwide)
US Start Time
8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT
UK Start Time
1:00 AM GMT (next day)
India Start Time
6:30 AM IST (next day)
Duration
3 hours
WWE Raw Match Card for February 9, 2026
Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight\’s show:
WWE World Tag Team Championship Match
The Usos (c) vs. Alpha Academy (Otis & Akira Tozawa)
Jimmy and Jey Uso put the World Tag Team Championships on the line against the unlikely pairing of Otis and Akira Tozawa. Alpha Academy has been positioned as comedic underdogs in recent weeks, but Otis brings raw power while Tozawa offers high-flying offense.
The Usos have held the championships through the Royal Rumble season and are building momentum toward Elimination Chamber.
Nattie vs. Maxxine Dupri
Nattie faces Maxxine Dupri in a grudge match stemming from recent backstage tension. Nattie\’s veteran experience and technical wrestling contrast with Maxxine\’s developing in-ring style beyond her Alpha Academy association. This matchup could set up further programs for both women as WrestleMania season intensifies.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches
Multiple Chamber qualifiers are scheduled for both men\’s and women\’s fields, though specific matchups have not been fully announced as of Monday morning. These bouts will determine the final entrants for the Toronto premium live event.
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk Appears Live
CM Punk expected to appear
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is expected to be in the building tonight as his rivalry with Finn Balor continues heading toward WrestleMania 42. Roman Reigns has inserted himself into Punk\’s orbit in recent weeks, creating a volatile three-way dynamic around the championship. Expect fireworks when the champion addresses the crowd.
Women\’s Royal Rumble Winner Liv Morgan Appears
Liv Morgan to speak on WrestleMania decision
2026 Women\’s Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan is slated for an appearance tonight as she edges closer to announcing her WrestleMania title match choice. Morgan holds the option to challenge either brand\’s Women\’s Champion, and her decision will shape the Women\’s Championship landscape heading into the biggest show of the year.
Superstars advertised for tonight\’s show include Gunther, The New Day, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Iyo Sky, and Stephanie Vaquer.
Road to Elimination Chamber
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, the next major event on the WWE calendar, takes place Saturday, February 28 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
Tonight\’s qualifying matches will determine the final participants for the Chamber matches.
Follow SEScoops for live coverage and results from tonight\’s WWE Raw.
Chelsea Green\’s ankle injury is a bruise and not a break, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Daily Update, and she is not expected to miss significant time.
Green suffered the injury during Friday\’s Women\’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match on SmackDown, where she competed against Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend. The injury forced her out of her scheduled AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship defense the following night.
The AUDACITY of @luchalibreaaa to throw @OfficialEGO into a match like that after I almost ended my career on Smackdown last night from a near fatal fall ???? Ethan, we need to talk!!! pic.twitter.com/sT2SiQCp8Y
During Saturday\’s episode of AAA on FOX, Green appeared via FaceTime in a walking boot during a backstage segment with Ethan Page, confirming she was unable to compete. La Hiedra stepped in as Page\’s replacement partner, but the duo fell to Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana, who captured the AAA Mixed Tag Team Titles.
Green took to X after the title change, writing, \”The AUDACITY of @luchalibreaaa to throw @OfficialEGO into a match like that after I almost ended my career on SmackDown last night from a near fatal fall. Ethan, we need to talk!!!\” She also shared photos of her badly bruised ankle.
While Green has played up the severity on social media — calling the injury \”career-threatening\” on Instagram — Meltzer\’s report suggests she should be back in action soon, which is welcome news heading into Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania season.
Bad Bunny brought the house down with his Super Bowl LX halftime show performance on Sunday night, and the wrestling world had plenty to say about it
. The global music superstar, who has made multiple appearances in WWE — including a memorable WrestleMania match — drew an outpouring of support from current and former wrestlers across social media.
The performance, which arrived amid some political backlash and boycott calls, was met with overwhelming praise from wrestling figures including Cody Rhodes, Corey Graves, Jade Cargill, Damian Priest, and many others.
Several Latino wrestlers expressed pride in the representation on the biggest stage in American sports, while others simply marveled at the production and energy Bad Bunny brought to the show. Here\’s how the wrestling community reacted:
Bron Breakker is currently sidelined following surgery to repair a serious hernia, with no timeline announced for his return to WWE.
Dave Meltzer first reported that Breakker underwent the procedure but did not provide a recovery timeline or expected return date.
“Bron Breakker had surgery for a serious hernia. No word on how long he’ll be out.”
The following night on Raw, Breakker appeared in a rage, destroyed ringside equipment, and was forcibly removed from the building by Adam Pearce—a segment that now appears to have served as his television write-off.
WWE has not announced a timetable for Breakker’s return, and reports indicate his status for WrestleMania 42 remains uncertain.
Nhooph Al-Areebi, best known to wrestling fans as Aliyah, is selling all her ring gear and wrestling-related items. The former WWE superstar listed everything from gear and boots to action figures on Passes.com:
\”Getting rid of everything wrestling-related — action figures, gear, boots, you name it. DM me if you’re looking for anything specific.\”
It appears the 31-year-old Ontario native may be stepping away from the ring for good.
Aliyah\’s WWE Journey and Release
Aliyah joined WWE in 2015 after competing on Tough Enough and debuted on the main roster in 2021 as part of the Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler tag team stable. She later moved to women\’s division storylines but was released by the promotion in 2023, while out injured, amid widespread cuts.
Since her WWE exit, Aliyah has kept a low profile in wrestling. Her last known match came in February 2025 for Destiny Wrestling in Ontario, Canada. With no major appearances since, the gear sale feels like a definitive signal that her wrestling chapter could be closing.
What This Means for Aliyah\’s Future
For fans who followed Aliyah\’s underdog rise—from NXT contender to main roster competitor—this move marks a potential end to an inspiring career. The sale on Passes.com, her official platform, suggests she\’s clearing out memorabilia rather than holding onto it for a comeback. While she hasn\’t explicitly confirmed retirement, the comprehensive nature of the sale
WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman, known to wrestling fans as Tugboat, Typhoon, and The Shockmaster, has posted an emotional video from the hospital revealing he has been fighting for his life over the past month.
Ottman, 69, shared the update to let fans know he hasn\’t disappeared. He explained that he, his wife Sheila, and his immediate family and close friends had kept the situation private out of respect for their privacy.
Ottman\’s Gallbladder Ruptured, Releasing Poison Into His Body
According to the video, Ottman\’s gallbladder exploded inside of him, releasing toxins throughout his body. The former WWE Tag Team Champion revealed he has been bedridden for 30 days as doctors and surgeons worked to save his life.
Ottman said he also developed a major infection on top of the ruptured gallbladder. The situation was so dire that doctors told his wife that if he had waited just one more day to seek treatment, he likely would not have survived.
Learning To Walk Again
The wrestling legend described the ordeal as a brutal fight. He has lost a significant amount of muscle mass during his hospital stay and has been learning how to walk again. Despite the progress, Ottman acknowledged he is not out of the woods yet.
Ottman said he expects to be discharged on Monday afternoon to continue his recovery at home. However, he will need another surgical procedure later this month and will require dialysis due to the damage the ordeal caused to his kidneys.
Ottman Grateful For Support
Throughout the video, Ottman expressed deep gratitude toward his medical team, his wife Sheila, his friends, and his wrestling friends for their support during this difficult time. He also thanked God for watching over him and his loved ones, noting that he came very close to not making it.
This is unfortunately not the first health scare for Ottman in recent months. In September 2025, his close friend and fellow former WWE Women\’s Champion Leilani Kai revealed that Ottman had undergone vascular surgery, asking the wrestling community to keep him and Sheila in their thoughts and prayers.
A Beloved Figure In Wrestling
Ottman is best known for his run in the early 1990s as Tugboat, a fan-favorite ally of Hulk Hogan in the WWF. He later turned heel and became Typhoon, forming The Natural Disasters with Earthquake (the late John Tenta). The duo captured the WWF Tag Team Championship in 1992 and were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.
Ottman is also remembered for his infamous debut in WCW as The Shockmaster, a moment that has become one of the most talked-about bloopers in wrestling history. Despite that incident, Ottman has remained a beloved figure in the wrestling community for decades. We wish Fred and his family all the best as he continues his recovery.
WWE superstars are picking sides for Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
In a video posted on Sunday just hours before the big game, WWE asked close to a dozen of its premiere athletes who will be awarded the Vince Lombardi Trophy when it\’s all said and done.
Brie Bella, Je’Von Evans, Otis, Xavier Woods, Nikki Bella, Brutus Creed, and Royce Keys are riding with the Seahawks, the favorites.
On the other side, Kofi Kingston, Julius Creed, and Grayson Waller are backing the Patriots.
Rusev opted out entirely, making it clear he’s not interested in American football.
AJ Styles\’ career may not be over despite his loss to Gunther at Royal Rumble with his in-ring future on the line. On his My World podcast, Jeff Jarrett expressed confidence that the veteran superstar will wrestle again, potentially within the next couple of years.
\”We have not seen the last of AJ Styles in the ring,\” Jarrett said. \”Look, it may be a year, it may be two years, I don\’t know.\”
Jarrett\’s assessment suggests that despite the storyline implications of Styles\’ Royal Rumble defeat, the superstar\’s in-ring career isn\’t necessarily finished.
Scott D\’Amore echoed similar sentiments, indicating he found it puzzling if Styles\’ career would end with his loss to Gunther.
Gunther\’s Momentum From Styles Victory
Jarrett also analyzed the significance of Gunther\’s win, noting that the Ring General gained more from defeating Styles than other wrestlers have gained from similar career-threatening matches.
This suggests Gunther\’s character development and credibility received a substantial boost from the high-profile victory at Royal Rumble.
While Styles\’ immediate future remains uncertain, industry veterans are largely unconvinced that his Royal Rumble loss represents a permanent end to his wrestling career.
The timing of any potential return remains unclear, but Jarrett\’s comments suggest fans shouldn\’t count out the Phenomenal One just yet.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Skattebo discussed the possibility of transitioning to professional wrestling once his football career concludes.
\”There\’s a chance. I mean, I feel like I\’m a pretty good actor. There\’s a chance there,\” Skattebo said. \”There\’s a bunch of chances I feel like I can do something outside of football when I\’m done playing. I\’m not too sure where I\’m going to go with that, but WWE is definitely an option.\”
Raw Appearance Draws Attention
Skattebo\’s Raw appearance at Madison Square Garden generated buzz, particularly because he was on the injured list at the time (dislocated ankle). The NFL star strongly defended the appearance, showing that he\’s serious about his love for wrestling.
The confrontation with The Judgment Day gave Skattebo a taste of what could be, should he decide to lace up a pair of boots.
Whether Skattebo ultimately pursues a wrestling career remains to be seen, but with so many athletes, influencers and celebrities flirting with a crossover to WWE, Skattebo would be one of the more intriguing cases.
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