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  • 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.

  • SNME Rematch Added To Clash In Italy

    SNME Rematch Added To Clash In Italy

    A new match for Clash In Italy.

    The May 23 Saturday Night’s Main Event featured the Women’s IC Champion Becky Lynch facing the newest main roster star Sol Ruca, in a non-title match. The action started before the bell rang as The Man threw the belt at her opponent to startle her and then attacked the rookie.

    The match finally started after Ruca delivered a clothesline to Becky. The two women exchanged some quick offense with each other. As the former NXT star went for the Sol Snatcher, the champ pulled referee Jessika Carr into the action. Carr declared Ruca the winner by DQ as a result, ending the match in less than 3 minutes.

    Becky Lynch then delivered a couple of Manhandle Slams to Sol before finally heading to the back. The WWE veteran ran into Nick Aldis backstage where the SmackDown GM informed her that she will be facing Sol Ruca again at the upcoming PPV, this time with the title on the line.

    WWE Clash In Italy Updated Match Card

    The latest WWE PPV will be taking place on May 31, from Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Below is the updated card for the show:

    • Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther
    • World Heavyweight Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
    • WWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade Cargill
    • Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca

    Apart from this, a rematch between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi has been teased for the show but it has not been made official just yet.

  • Becky Lynch Clarifies Status of Her SNME Match

    Becky Lynch Clarifies Status of Her SNME Match

    Becky Lynch has made things clear.

    The Women’s IC Champion had laid out a challenge for Sol Ruca on this week’s episode of Raw. She had offered the WWE rookie a match at the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event.

    While The Man had emphasized that the bout will be a non-title match, the company had been promoting it as a championship encounter, confusing the fans.

    Becky Lynch Responds

    The champ herself addressed this confusion on X on Wednesday. Becky Lynch called out the misinformation regarding her upcoming bout, and once again mentioned that Sol Ruca will have to earn a shot at her title:

    “There seems to be misinformation regarding my Saturday Nights Main Event match! (The biased wrestling media is pushing the agenda that the title should be on the line!!) NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!

    I CLEARLY stated that SUCKER Sol Ruca has done NOTHING to earn a shot at MY VERY PRESTIGIOUS IC TITLE!! We will see if she can hang with the GREATEST female wrestler of all time. A LOT of people don’t think she will, but we will see!! Thank you for your attention on this matter.”

    The May 23, 2026, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event will be taking place from Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can check out the final card for the show here.

  • WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Match Is Now Listed As Title Bout

    WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Match Is Now Listed As Title Bout

    WWE has upgraded Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca to a Women’s Intercontinental Championship match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23, reversing the non-title stipulation announced on Monday’s Raw.

    WWE posted on Instagram confirming the change, writing that Lynch will put the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line against Ruca. The promotional poster also lists the bout as a title match.

    The bout was originally set up on Raw when Lynch offered Ruca a match at Saturday Night’s Main Event after Ruca called her out. When Ruca attempted to make it a title fight on the spot, Lynch declined. WWE has since changed course.

    The full Saturday Night’s Main Event lineup for May 23 is as follows:

    • Six-Woman Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss vs. Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab
    • WWE World Tag Team Championships: The Vision (Austin Theory and Logan Paul) (c) vs. The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins)
    • WWE Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. Ethan Page
    • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Scream Mode (Paige and Brie Bella) (c) vs. Irresistible Forces (Lash Legend and Nia Jax)
    • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca
  • Adam Pearce Punched In The Face On Raw

    Adam Pearce Punched In The Face On Raw

    Adam Pearce was accidentally punched in the face by Becky Lynch during a chaotic segment on the May 4 episode of WWE Raw in Omaha. The WWE official found himself caught in the crossfire during what was meant to be a straightforward contract signing for Sol Ruca.

    The segment began with Pearce introducing Ruca, who was making her official transition to the main roster after a recent wave of NXT call-ups. Following a highlight video, Ruca entered the ring to sign her Raw contract and received a warm reaction from the crowd.

    Before Ruca could say much, Lynch interrupted and declared the time slot belonged to her “celebration of greatness.” Lynch voiced frustration over her recent booking and quickly shifted focus to Ruca, dismissing the newcomer’s moment.

    Sol Ruca Fires Back at Becky Lynch

    Ruca didn’t hold back, firing back verbally and calling Lynch out, which drew a strong reaction from the audience. After signing her contract, the former NXT star warned Lynch not to interrupt her again, stating she would “snatch” her if it happened.

    That warning led to the segment turning physical. Lynch attempted a cheap shot aimed at Ruca but missed her target, instead striking Pearce clean in the face. Ruca capitalized seconds later and delivered the Sol Snatcher to Lynch to close the segment.

    While Ruca also previously got involved with Liv Morgan, it seems more likely that this exchange with Becky Lynch will turn into her first proper rivalry on the main roster.

  • The Becky Lynch Empire Gets Caffeinated: AMO Coffee Launches Online Store

    The Becky Lynch Empire Gets Caffeinated: AMO Coffee Launches Online Store

    AMO Coffee Logo

    Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins’ AMO Coffee brand officially launches its online store today at enjoyamo.com, with a countdown timer on the site marking the 1 p.m. ET debut.

    Lynch confirmed the launch window on X Sunday night, adding that she will also address the WWE Universe live on Netflix as a three-time Women’s Intercontinental Champion.

    Lynch announced that AMO Coffee will be available at enjoyamo.com, marking the official online debut of the brand she and Rollins built around seven years of sampling coffee in countries around the world.

    The brand is produced in partnership with Los Angeles-based roaster Dayglow.

    About AMO Coffee

    AMO Coffee features single-origin beans from Colombia, Ethiopia, and Ecuador, along with blended offerings.

    Lynch and Rollins officially unveiled the brand ahead of WrestleMania 42, where it was also available for purchase at WWE World.

    AMO Coffee is the latest addition to a growing portfolio of ventures Lynch has built outside of WWE, where she continues to reign as one of the industry’s top stars and currently holds the Women’s Intercontinental Championship for a third time.

    More about AMO Coffee from the Women’s Wrestling Talk podcast:

  • WWE Champions After WrestleMania 42: Full Title Picture

    WWE Champions After WrestleMania 42: Full Title Picture

    Six championships changed hands across WrestleMania 42 weekend in Las Vegas, leaving WWE with a dramatically reshaped title picture heading into the post-Mania reset on Raw and SmackDown.

    Night 1 at Allegiant Stadium produced three new champions. Night 2 added three more, capped by Roman Reigns dethroning CM Punk in the main event to capture the World Heavyweight Championship. Cody Rhodes was the lone top singles champion to survive the weekend, retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton.

    Here is every WWE main-roster champion following WrestleMania 42.

    New World Heavyweight Champion: Roman Reigns

    Roman Reigns wins at WrestleMania 42

    Reigns ended CM Punk’s reign as World Heavyweight Champion in the Night 2 main event, completing the storyline that began when he won the men’s Royal Rumble in January. The win adds another world title to a resume that already includes the longest championship reign of the modern era.

    Undisputed WWE Champion: Cody Rhodes

    Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the Night 1 main event. Orton attacked Rhodes with an RKO and a punt after the match, teasing the direction of Rhodes’ next feud.

    New WWE Women’s Champion: Rhea Ripley

    Rhea Ripley wins WrestleMania 42

    Ripley defeated Jade Cargill on Night 2 to capture the SmackDown brand’s top women’s title. Ripley earned the shot by winning the women’s Elimination Chamber match earlier in the year.

    Women’s World Champion: Liv Morgan

    Liv Morgan at WrestleMania 42. Photo: WWE.com

    Morgan dethroned Stephanie Vaquer on Night 1 to win her third Women’s World Championship, the most of any Superstar in the title’s history. The Judgment Day member got assistance from Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez before finishing Vaquer with Oblivion. Dominik Mysterio joined the post-match celebration. Vaquer’s reign ended at 211 days.

    United States Champion: Trick Williams

    Williams defeated Sami Zayn on Night 2 to capture the first main-roster singles title of his career. Lil Yachty accompanied Williams to the ring.

    Intercontinental Champion: Penta

    Penta retained the Intercontinental Championship in a six-man ladder match on Night 2 that included Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio.

    New Women’s Intercontinental Champion: Becky Lynch

    Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42
    WWE

    Lynch defeated AJ Lee on Night 1 to regain the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The win makes Lynch a multi-time holder of the title in 2026.

    World Tag Team Champions: Logan Paul and Austin Theory

    The Vision members retained the World Tag Team Championships by not defending them at WrestleMania. Paul and Theory teamed with IShowSpeed in a non-title six-man tag against The Usos and LA Knight on Night 1, a match the babyface trio won. The titles were not on the line.

    WWE Tag Team Champions: Damian Priest and R-Truth

    Priest and R-Truth also did not defend their SmackDown brand tag titles at WrestleMania. The pair captured the championships from The MFTs on the March 20 edition of SmackDown.

    Women’s Tag Team Champions: Paige and Brie Bella

    Paige made her surprise WWE return on Night 1 as Nikki Bella’s replacement after an injury to the elder Bella twin. Paige and Brie defeated Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, and Nia Jax and Lash Legend in a Fatal 4-Way to capture the titles. Paige had not wrestled for WWE in more than four years.

    WWE Champions after WrestleMania 42

    Raw champions: Roman Reigns (World Heavyweight), Liv Morgan (Women’s World), Penta (Intercontinental), Becky Lynch (Women’s Intercontinental), Logan Paul and Austin Theory (World Tag Team), Paige and Brie Bella (Women’s Tag Team).

    SmackDown champions: Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE), Rhea Ripley (WWE Women’s), Trick Williams (United States), Damian Priest and R-Truth (WWE Tag Team).

    Raw streams live from Las Vegas on Monday night with Reigns, Punk, Morgan, Ripley, and the rest of the post-Mania cast all advertised.

  • WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Results: Cody Rhodes Retains, Orton RKOs McAfee, Paige & Breakker Return

    WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Results: Cody Rhodes Retains, Orton RKOs McAfee, Paige & Breakker Return

    WrestleMania 42 Night 1 is in the books from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and Randy Orton stood tall holding Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship over his head — the belt he couldn’t win, but the message he wanted to send. Cody retained. Pat McAfee ate an RKO from his own guy and is gone from the wrestling business per the stipulation. Three women’s titles changed hands. Paige returned after more than eight years away. Bron Breakker reemerged from his hernia-surgery layoff to spear Seth Rollins in half. And Bianca Belair announced a pregnancy.

    Quick Results

    • LA Knight & The Usos def. The Vision (Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed)
    • Jacob Fatu def. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned Match)
    • Paige & Brie Bella def. Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c), Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria to win the Women’s Tag Team Championship
    • Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee (c) to win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
    • GUNTHER def. Seth Rollins (Bron Breakker returns)
    • Liv Morgan def. Stephanie Vaquer (c) to win the Women’s World Championship
    • Cody Rhodes (c) def. Randy Orton to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship

    John Cena Opens WrestleMania 42

    Host John Cena kicked off the show in a suit, delivering the opening address to the Allegiant Stadium crowd. Cena acknowledged that the road to WrestleMania 42 has been “chaotic, unpredictable, vocal and polarizing,” with fans, talent, and people behind the scenes all weighing in on the journey to Las Vegas. He welcomed everyone to WrestleMania, and pyro fired to officially launch Night 1.

    It was Cena’s first televised WWE appearance since retiring from in-ring competition in December 2025.

    Cena later returned to announce the Night 1 attendance at 50,816. That number bumped up to 50,817 when Bianca Belair made a surprise appearance in a robe of sparkly blue roses, told Cena she had one more to add to the count, and opened her robe to reveal a baby bump. Belair has been out of action since last year’s WrestleMania three-way with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky.

    LA Knight & The Usos def. The Vision (Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed)

    LA Knight, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso opened WrestleMania 42 with a win over The Vision’s Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed, but the real story came after the bell.

    Logan Paul turned on IShowSpeed the moment the match ended, screaming that Speed had one job and ruined WrestleMania for him and Austin Theory. Paul threw Speed out of the ring, cleared off the announce table, and laid Speed’s lifeless body across it while calling him a moron.

    Paul climbed to the top rope and lined up a dive through the table, but The Usos and LA Knight stormed back out to stop him and laid Paul out with a beatdown of their own.

    Knight and The Usos hoisted Paul onto the announce table and waved Speed to the top rope. Speed climbed up, measured his shot, and came off with a picture-perfect frog splash that destroyed the table and Paul in the process. LA Knight and The Usos congratulated Speed, walked him back into the ring, and the four celebrated together with a group Yeet as the Allegiant Stadium crowd erupted.

    Jacob Fatu def. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned Match)

    An absolute war. Jacob Fatu made his entrance flanked by fire dancers, while Drew McIntyre brought back his signature sword for the walk to the ring. Fatu didn’t wait — he hit McIntyre with a suicide dive before the bell rang to set the tone for a fight that had no rules and no one with authority to stop it.

    What followed was a showcase of two hard-hitting brawlers trading shots through multiple table spots and an assortment of weapons, including a toolbox that came into play as the violence escalated. McIntyre also found time for his signature WrestleMania spot, firing off a tweet in the middle of the match.

    Fatu landed consecutive superkicks and a Mighty Moonsault to put McIntyre away at 14:09, sending Allegiant Stadium home from the opening hour with a statement victory over a multi-time world champion.

    Paige Returns, Wins Women’s Tag Team Championship With Brie Bella

    Nia Jax and Lash Legend entered first in gear paying tribute to Demolition’s Ax and Smash, who were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame the night before and seated at ringside. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria followed, and then Nikki Bella came out on crutches alongside Brie. Nikki told the crowd she wasn’t medically cleared, so she’d called in a favor from an old friend.

    Paige was back. Making her first WWE appearance in-ring since the December 2017 neck injury that was believed to be career-ending, the former Divas Champion walked to the WrestleMania ring to a massive reaction from Allegiant Stadium.

    The match worked under a fatal four-way tag structure, with only designated competitors legal and tags required to rotate partners in. Brie connected with her signature Yes Kicks on Flair early, and the bout built toward Alexa Bliss lining up a Twisted Bliss for what looked like the winning pin.

    That’s when Nikki got involved. Still on crutches, she yanked Flair out of the ring and went to work on her, giving Paige just enough time to raise her knees and catch Bliss on the way down. Paige followed with the Rampage on Bliss for the three count, claiming the Women’s Tag Team Championship in her first WWE match in more than eight years and her first singles or tag championship win since the AEW Women’s Championship in 2023.

    Paige and Brie Bella are your new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.

    Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee to Win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship

    This was the entrance show. Becky Lynch had The Wonder Years perform her entrance live. AJ Lee walked out flanked by roughly a dozen young fans all wearing matching gear and carrying replica title belts — her first WrestleMania appearance in eleven years, her last being WrestleMania 31 in a tag match alongside Paige, of all people, against the Bella Twins.

    Lynch came in with a lot to avenge. She tapped to the Black Widow at WrestlePalooza, at Survivor Series WarGames, and at Elimination Chamber, where she lost the Women’s Intercontinental title to AJ for the first time. Three prior Lee wins. WrestleMania was Becky’s chance to flip the ledger, and she took it.

    Becky Lynch is a three-time Women’s Intercontinental Champion. The head-to-head singles record between the two is now 1-1 on titles, with AJ still leading the overall head-to-head 3-1 when tag and multi-woman matches are factored in.

    GUNTHER def. Seth Rollins (Bron Breakker Returns)

    Rollins walked to the ring wearing black contacts that turned his eyes fully dark — equal parts creepy and cool, and a callback to the headspace he’s been in heading into this match. GUNTHER wasted no time and jumped him before the bell, turning what fans expected to be a technical wrestling match into a ringside brawl from the opening seconds.

    Once the pace settled, the Ring General took over with trademark chops, slowing Rollins down in the center of the ring. A Buckle Bomb and clothesline from Rollins reset things at the five-minute mark, and the two started trading chops and strikes. GUNTHER answered with a powerbomb and a close near-fall to shift momentum back his way.

    The match hit its highest gear with both men on the top rope. Rollins countered a superplex attempt and drilled GUNTHER with his signature superplex/Falcon Arrow combination, then locked in his own sleeper. GUNTHER reached the ropes to break it, rolled outside, and Rollins followed with three suicide dives. GUNTHER caught him with two powerbombs onto the apron and announce table. When the Ring General went for a third, Rollins countered into a Pedigree and a Curb Stomp through the announce table.

    That’s when WrestleMania flipped. As Rollins celebrated, Bron Breakker’s music hit, the lights exploded, and the man supposedly out of action with a hernia injury charged the ring and speared Rollins in half. GUNTHER rolled back in, locked in the sleeper on the dazed Visionary, and Rollins passed out cold. GUNTHER takes WrestleMania at 15:48.

    Breakker wasn’t done. After the match, he ran the length of the ramp and speared Rollins again, then told him he should have finished him off when he had the chance. Paul Heyman walked out to the top of the ramp and hugged Breakker — making official what the spear already signaled. Breakker is aligned with Heyman and The Vision, and Rollins paid the price.

    The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was then shown on stage, including Demolition, Dennis Rodman, and family members representing Bad News Brown, Hulk Hogan (joined by longtime friend Jimmy Hart), Andre the Giant, and Sid Vicious. AJ Styles and Stephanie McMahon came out to their own music to round out the segment.

    Liv Morgan def. Stephanie Vaquer to Win the Women’s World Championship

    Liv Morgan made her entrance with a full stage performance of her new single “Trouble,” lip-synced with backup dancers before heading to the ring still sporting the bruises from her recent collision with Roxanne Perez. Stephanie Vaquer followed with rose petals raining down as she hit the ramp. It was Vaquer’s first WrestleMania match.

    Vaquer took the early lead with a double-leg takedown into a striking exchange, sending Morgan into the barricade before hitting a running double knee strike in the corner. Morgan fired back by countering Vaquer on the turnbuckle with a springboard sunset flip powerbomb for a near-fall, then ran through the Three Amigas in tribute to Eddie Guerrero.

    Vaquer connected with a backbreaker and, in the night’s biggest spot, hit Morgan with Morgan’s own ObLIVion. Morgan kicked out. The Judgment Day numbers game went to work from there: Roxanne Perez distracted the referee while Raquel Rodriguez draped Vaquer across the ropes, letting Morgan connect with an ObLIVion. Vaquer kicked out again, took Perez and Rodriguez out on the floor with a springboard crossbody, and looked primed to retain.

    Morgan caught her on the way back in with the steel steps, then connected with a Codebreaker followed by ObLIVion for the pin at 6:50. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio ran down with the championship and hoisted Morgan up as Perez and Rodriguez joined them in the ring to celebrate.

    Morgan is now a three-time Women’s World Champion, completing the Rumble-to-Mania run she mapped out when she returned at Survivor Series last November. Vaquer’s reign ended at 211 days.

    Main Event: Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton to Retain the Undisputed WWE Championship

    Pat McAfee walked out first, flipping off the crowd and cursing at fans on his way down. Orton followed to the usual “Voices” singalong from an Allegiant Stadium crowd that hasn’t fully turned on him. Rhodes’ entrance rolled a montage of every gimmick he’s worn in WWE, including Dashing Cody Rhodes and Stardust, before the American Nightmare rose from under the ramp decked out in all gold and an American Nightmare mask.

    The match couldn’t start clean. As Alicia Taylor handled introductions, McAfee grabbed the mic to introduce Orton himself, then he and Orton jumped Rhodes before the bell. Cody fought both men off, and as McAfee scrambled, Jelly Roll appeared at ringside and drove McAfee through the announce table with an elbow drop. A stretcher wheeled McAfee away from ringside, removing Orton’s corner guy before the bell even rang — or so it seemed.

    Once the bell rang, Orton and Rhodes locked up in a classic collar-and-elbow. Orton won the opening exchange with shoulder tackles to establish his power advantage. Rhodes answered with speed and counters, capping the flurry with a scoop powerslam. He picked Orton’s back apart with a sidewalk slam and a Disaster Kick, and at one point wiped Orton’s blood across his own chest — a glimpse of a darker Cody than the American Nightmare fans are used to. Throughout the match, Rhodes leaned on underhanded tactics that felt new for WWE’s top babyface: an eye poke, a low blow, a willingness to target Orton’s open wound with punches and kicks after Orton was busted open on the ring post.

    Orton hung in and answered with vintage offense: a superplex, clotheslines, a scoop powerslam, and his own draping DDT. Every RKO tease got countered. Rhodes hit a backslide, then shocked Orton by hitting him with his own RKO. Orton kicked out at two. Cody mocked the RKO setup; Orton caught him with a CrossRhodes for a near-fall. Rhodes lined up the triple CrossRhodes, and Orton snapped back into an RKO out of nowhere — another close two. Orton even hit referee Charles Robinson with an RKO at one point during the scramble.

    And then McAfee was back. After being stretchered out, he returned as a replacement referee with the match continuing to spiral. That set up the finish everyone will be talking about for weeks. After a Rhodes kickout, McAfee ordered Orton to finish Cody off. Orton stood up, turned, stalked McAfee instead, and hit the mystery-caller with an RKO. With Orton distracted and McAfee down, Rhodes hit CrossRhodes for the pin at 22:40. Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship. Per the match stipulation, Pat McAfee is now banned from the wrestling business forever.

    But this wasn’t a celebration. As the bell rang, Orton got back to his feet, stole the title belt from Rhodes, and cracked Cody in the skull with it. He followed up with the Punt Kick to put Cody down for real and held the Undisputed WWE Championship over his head as the show went off the air. Orton didn’t win the title. He used his own RKO to clear out the version of himself that was embarrassing him, and then sent a message to Cody about what’s next.

    Cody walks out of Night 1 still Undisputed Champion. Orton walks out still chasing his 15th world title, fully turned, and fully alone. This rivalry isn’t over.

    What’s Next

    WrestleMania 42 Night 2 streams live Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT from Allegiant Stadium, headlined by CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns. Also on the card: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, Jade Cargill defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn defending the United States Championship, and a six-way Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match. Stay tuned to SEScoops for Night 1 fallout and Night 2 live coverage.

    How to Watch

    • Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
    • Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas (attendance: 50,816)
    • United States: ESPN (first hour also on ESPN2)
    • International: Netflix
  • WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Preview: Full Match Card, Start Time, How to Watch

    WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Preview: Full Match Card, Start Time, How to Watch

    WrestleMania 42 Night 1 kicks off Saturday, April 18, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with eight matches on the card, headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. The event streams live at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on ESPN in the United States and Netflix internationally.

    Order WrestleMania 42 on ESPN

    Key Points

    • Main Event: Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, with Pat McAfee banned from wrestling forever if Orton fails to win.
    • Dream Match: Seth Rollins meets GUNTHER in a non-title showdown that could steal the show.
    • Surprise Return: Paige is expected to compete in the Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way, substituting for an injured Nikki Bella.
    • How to Watch: Live on ESPN (US) and Netflix (international), Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT from Allegiant Stadium.

    WrestleMania 42 Night 1 at a Glance

    Night 1 features four championship matches, one unsanctioned brawl, and a six-man celebrity tag that will air during the first hour of the broadcast. John Cena returns to WWE as the official host of the weekend, making his first appearance since retiring from in-ring competition in December 2025.

    Full Match Card

    MatchStipulation
    Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (w/ Pat McAfee)Undisputed WWE Championship
    Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv MorganWomen’s World Championship
    AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky LynchWomen’s Intercontinental Championship
    Irresistible Forces (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Paige & Brie BellaWomen’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way
    Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHERSingles Match
    Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob FatuUnsanctioned Match
    Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA KnightSix-Man Tag Team Match
    WrestleMania 42 Poster

    Match Previews

    Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton

    This match carries nearly two decades of history. Rhodes and Orton were stablemates in Legacy alongside Ted DiBiase Jr. starting in 2008, with Rhodes crediting Orton as a formative influence on his early career. Now they collide with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line.

    Orton earned his title shot by winning an Elimination Chamber match that included Rhodes, with the help of an interfering Drew McIntyre. Rhodes would go on to defeat McIntyre for the title on SmackDown before this WrestleMania rematch was set. The feud took a sharp turn when Orton revealed Pat McAfee as his mystery advisor, a former NFL punter and ESPN personality who aligned with Orton under the banner of bringing back the “Attitude Era.” McAfee and Orton subsequently attacked Rhodes on SmackDown and stole the championship belt, before Rhodes stormed McAfee’s television set and reclaimed it earlier this week.

    The stakes are elevated by an additional stipulation: if Orton fails to win tonight, McAfee will be permanently banned from the wrestling business. Rhodes told ESPN’s First Take he is focused on Orton above all else, calling McAfee “the garnish” and Orton “the steak,” while also confirming he has a plan of his own to deal with any outside interference. For more on this feud, see our coverage of John Cena’s prediction for this match.

    Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan

    Stephanie Vaquer puts the Women’s World Championship on the line against Liv Morgan, who earned this title shot by winning the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble. Vaquer enters as champion looking to hold off one of the most driven challengers on the roster.

    Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch

    AJ Lee defends the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch in what is expected to be one of the most technically polished matches of the night. Lynch is a former holder of the title, adding a layer of personal stakes to the showdown. For more on Lynch heading into WrestleMania, see her recent comments on fan criticism.

    Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHER

    This match was put together on short notice after injuries derailed original plans on both sides. GUNTHER’s scheduled WrestleMania opponent Rey Mysterio suffered a rib injury, while Rollins lost his planned opponent Bron Breakker to hernia surgery. The match became official on the March 30 episode of Raw at Madison Square Garden, when GUNTHER made a surprise return and put Rollins to sleep with a Sleeper Hold while The Visionary was in the process of attacking Paul Heyman.

    GUNTHER arrives on a historic run that includes retiring Goldberg, John Cena, and AJ Styles. Rollins, a six-time world champion, has been in a prolonged feud with Paul Heyman and the Vision faction since returning at Elimination Chamber. Despite the abbreviated build, this is one of the most anticipated in-ring performances on the card. For background on how this matchup came together, see our story on WWE’s scrapped WrestleMania 42 plans.

    Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way: Irresistible Forces (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Paige & Brie Bella

    Champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend defend the Women’s Tag Team titles against three challengers in a fatal four-way. Per PWInsider, Paige has signed with WWE and will compete in this match as a surprise return, stepping in for Nikki Bella who was not cleared from an ankle injury suffered on SmackDown. For the full details on that development, see our story on Paige’s return.

    Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu (Unsanctioned Match)

    This one is scheduled to air in the opening hour of Night 1 and carries no rules, no officials with authority to stop it, and no disqualifications. The unsanctioned stipulation reflects the depth of hostility between McIntyre and Fatu heading into Las Vegas.

    Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight

    Also airing in the first hour, this six-man tag brings a celebrity crossover element to Night 1. YouTube and streaming personality IShowSpeed teams with Logan Paul and Austin Theory against the combination of Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and LA Knight.

    How to Watch WrestleMania 42 Night 1

    • Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
    • Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • United States: ESPN (first hour also on ESPN2)
    • International: Netflix

    Don’t Miss SEScoops Coverage

    Stay tuned to SEScoops.com for live results, match recaps, and post-event fallout from WrestleMania 42 Night 1.

  • Becky Lynch On Criticism: ‘I Hope They See That We’re Not Trying to Screw Them in Any Capacity’

    Becky Lynch On Criticism: ‘I Hope They See That We’re Not Trying to Screw Them in Any Capacity’

    Becky Lynch has offered a thoughtful and empathetic response to the criticism that wrestlers face from fans who are unhappy with creative decisions.

    Speaking with Dan Soder, Lynch was asked how long it took her to get used to fans criticizing the booking and what her relationship with that kind of feedback looks like now.

    “It goes in waves. It’s your art. I’m trying my best. I’m trying to get you to care. I’m trying to get you entertained. On the other end, I go, this person cares so much and they have an attachment to how they want to see things and how they want it to be. In their head, it can be so much better, and it’s only because they care and they love this thing that I love so much.

    I hope that they see that we’re not trying to screw them in any capacity. We are all going out there going, ‘How do we do the best? How do we put on the best show?’ Nobody is going out there going, ‘How do we insult the fans? How do we just phone it in?’” Lynch said.

    Lynch challenges AJ Lee for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on night one of WrestleMania 42 on Saturday, April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

  • Becky Lynch Details Behind-The-Scenes Battle To Protect Bianca Belair’s WrestleMania Moment

    Becky Lynch Details Behind-The-Scenes Battle To Protect Bianca Belair’s WrestleMania Moment

    Becky Lynch has opened up about the behind-the-scenes fight to protect the story between herself and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38, revealing that WWE wanted to add a third person to the match before Lynch pushed back hard enough to change the outcome.

    Speaking on Vulture’s Good One podcast, Lynch reflected on the full arc of the program, starting with the moment she returned from maternity leave and took the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Belair in seconds at SummerSlam 2021.

    “We paid off the story in the most amazing way. And what was so incredible about Bianca — I could write a book about how amazing she is — but when I took that title from her, I know how upset she was because she thought, ‘Oh, they don’t believe in me anymore. They think I’m doing a bad job, and I get squashed in this way,’” Lynch said.

    She acknowledged that Belair had every reason to feel aggrieved but chose graciousness instead. “She was so gracious. She was like, ‘I’m so happy.’ She could have been like, ‘This bitch is coming in, taking my spot. She’s been gone, I’ve been here putting in the hard work, and now I just have to roll over for her.’”

    Lynch said she always wanted to pay that back in the biggest way possible and that reaching their WrestleMania 38 rematch required a fight of its own. At one point, WWE wanted to bring in a third competitor and turn the match into a triple threat.

    “I was like, ‘That’s not the story.’ That was going to be the hill I died on — I was ready to really fight,” Lynch said.

    The creative direction was eventually changed and the match remained one on one. Lynch said keeping it that way was essential to the story being told properly.

    “Thankfully, they changed it, because it needed to go back to Bianca. If it had gone to a triple threat, they would have kept it on me. But the story needed Bianca to win and take that victory. And it just felt like such a happy, perfect ending.”

    Lynch challenges AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on Night One of WrestleMania 42 on April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

  • Becky Lynch Clarifies Final WWE Contract Comments: ‘I Didn’t Say It With Assuredness’

    Becky Lynch Clarifies Final WWE Contract Comments: ‘I Didn’t Say It With Assuredness’

    Becky Lynch recently clarified comments about her WWE future, walking back the certainty of previous statements that her current contract would be her last.

    The original comments appeared on season two of WWE Unreal, where Lynch said this run is “probably it” and called it her final contract.

    Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Lynch emphasized she never said it with complete assurance.

    “I mean, I didn’t say it with such assuredness as you did, right? I said it’s probably my last one. I think I said this is likely my last one. That’s not a sure [thing], but, yeah, no, it might be, could be,” Lynch explained.

    Balancing Career and Family

    When asked what factors into her thinking, Lynch pointed to multiple considerations, including her daughter at home and the possibility of expanding her family.

    She acknowledged being in her prime with plenty left in the tank, but noted the importance of not overstaying her welcome.

    “I don’t know, it could be longer, but you never want to outstay your welcome. Although, I’m in my prime, I can go, plenty left in the tank. But I also have my daughter at home, and maybe I’ll want another one, and at some point, you have to just be happy with what you’ve done.”

    ‘The Man’ added that her love for wrestling isn’t going anywhere, but there are many factors beyond just performing that weigh into her decision-making process.

    Decision Based on Fun

    Lynch emphasized that sometimes she makes decisions based purely on what she finds fun, regardless of external perceptions.

    “Sometimes I just go, what do I want to do? What would I think is fun? Maybe nobody else will, but this is what I want to do, and this is what I’m happy doing.”

    The comments come as Lynch prepares to challenge AJ Lee for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42.

  • Becky Lynch Reveals CM Punk Slap Segment Was Largely Unscripted

    Becky Lynch Reveals CM Punk Slap Segment Was Largely Unscripted

    Former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch has revealed that her viral confrontation with CM Punk on Raw was largely improvised, with much of the physical segment unfolding in the moment rather than being scripted beat-for-beat.

    On the September 1, 2025 edition of Raw, ‘The Man’ confronted Punk in the ring and delivered a flurry of slaps while driving her head into his chest. Throughout the segment, Punk didn’t retaliate, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the year.

    Becky Lynch Explains the Unscripted Approach

    Speaking on the Chris Van Vliet podcast, Becky Lynch explained that she entered the segment with only a basic framework in mind. She knew she would slap Punk, but everything that followed was left open to unfold organically.

    “That—slapping the pi** out of him. I didn’t know what I was going to do. I knew I was going to slap him, and whatever was going to happen after that….was going to happen after that.”

    The physicality escalated as Lynch chose in the moment to drive her head into Punk’s chest, adding another layer of intensity to the confrontation. She also joked about wanting an actual count of how many times she struck Punk across the two weeks.

    “And putting my head into his chest was part of it. I would love a slap count—I slapped him many, many times, maybe a hundred over the course of a couple of days, because I did it twice. It wasn’t just that one week—I did it the next week too,” she added.

    It eventually led to CM Punk’s wife AJ Lee, returning to WWE following a 11-year absence from the company. Lee teamed with CM Punk and emerged victorious over Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch at Wrestlepalooza PLE last year.

  • Becky Lynch Reveals Why Her New Theme Song Made Her Cry

    Becky Lynch Reveals Why Her New Theme Song Made Her Cry

    Becky Lynch loves her new theme song.

    The former IC Champion recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. Among other things, the Man was also asked about her current theme song, dubbed New Lows, which she debuted last year. Becky first mentioned how she wanted new music after her return last year, as she felt like her old theme did not represent her anymore.

    Seth Rollins had introduced her to Wonder Years, and Lynch reached out to the band’s lead vocalist, Dan Campbell, for the project. The Man also noted that getting the new theme approved in WWE was a struggle, and it took a lot of phone calls and several flights to get it done.

    Becky Lynch Reveals Hidden Tribute In New Theme

    Becky Lynch then revealed that she actually cried the first time Campbell told her the lyrics of the theme song:

    “I love it. When Dan, he first started off by telling me the lyrics. There was a few tears as well.”

    When asked which line in particular caused the emotion, Becky Lynch revealed that there are several references to her family in the song:

    “Well, the lyric about my dad, which is, ‘I talk to your ghost every night in my sleep.’ It’s a reference to my dad and, you know, he has little easter eggs about ‘they’ll rue the day’ and ‘burn it down’ and watch something better grow, like it’s all little references to my family. Yeah, so got me good. Then I heard it all together, and I was like, Oh, damn.”

    The WWE star’s dad Ken Quin, passed away back in 2021 after a long battle with lung cancer. In an emotional tribute to him on social media at the time, Becky had mentioned how her father always loved her and supported her in every way possible.

  • Becky Lynch on Charlotte Flair: There’s ‘Always Interest’ in That Match

    Becky Lynch on Charlotte Flair: There’s ‘Always Interest’ in That Match

    Becky Lynch believes a match against Charlotte Flair would generate significant interest regardless of when it happens. The two superstars rose through NXT together as part of the Four Horsewomen and were two-thirds of the first women’s main event in WrestleMania history.

    Speaking on the Cheap Heat podcast, Lynch addressed the possibility of another WrestleMania clash with Flair. The two have been friends and rivals throughout their WWE careers.

    “I don’t see why not,” Lynch said about a possible WrestleMania match against Charlotte. “I would say it’s always on the docket. Any time we come back to fight each other there is always interest and intrigue. People always want to see us beat the bejesus out of each other. Isn’t that a fun place to be? Because I love beating the bejesus out of her.”

    Lynch Heading to WrestleMania 42

    Lynch is currently scheduled to challenge AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42. The match represents another high-profile opportunity for The Man on WWE’s biggest stage.

    During the same interview, Lynch also discussed her long-term future in wrestling. She indicated she expects to remain involved in the industry in some capacity throughout her career.

    The history between Lynch and Flair spans over a decade, from their early days in NXT through multiple championship feuds on the main roster.

  • Becky Lynch Says She’s Holding Down Young WWE Talent, on Purpose

    Becky Lynch Says She’s Holding Down Young WWE Talent, on Purpose

    Becky Lynch has heard the criticism that she’s standing in the way of younger WWE talent, and she’s not backing down from it. In a March 28 appearance on Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg, the former Women’s Intercontinental Champion addressed the “blocking” narrative head-on, leaning fully into her character while making a pointed philosophical argument.

    “I absolutely am holding them down,” Lynch said. “This is what it’s like to be held down by the man. Let’s see if you can rise against it. If you can rise against it, good on you. Then you deserve to be on top. But you won’t, because I’m still the greatest of all time. I will hold them down and I will keep them down because they don’t deserve to be in my spot. This is a competitive business. I have a child to feed.”

    Lynch went further, pushing back on what she called an obvious double standard in how the WWE fanbase treats full-time veterans versus part-time legends. The target of her frustration? Roman Reigns.

    “Roman comes out, he’s never around, he comes out and everybody goes, ‘Oh, yay,’” Lynch said. “Not me. I’m around all the time. All the time. Making the towns, getting in the ring with everybody, helping them, sacrificing yourself, showing them what it’s like to be great, so they can see and go, ‘Oh, that’s how great I want to be.’ And they want me to not be great.”

    Her position, stripped of the character work, is that being a competitive opponent is itself a form of mentorship. Not stepping aside, but making younger wrestlers prove they belong. Lynch frames the challenge not as gatekeeping but as the standard they have to clear.

    Lynch lost the Women’s Intercontinental Championship to AJ Lee at Elimination Chamber on March 1 and is now challenging Lee for the title at WrestleMania 42, April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Her comments come at a moment when she’s the challenger, not the champion, which makes the defiance land a little differently than it might otherwise.

    Whether the philosophy holds is another question. But Lynch has never been interested in graceful step-asides, and she’s not starting now.

  • Becky Lynch Says WWE’s Top Stars Nearing Career End as New Era Approaches

    Becky Lynch Says WWE’s Top Stars Nearing Career End as New Era Approaches

    Former Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch recently dropped a reality check about WWE’s future during an appearance on the Cheap Heat podcast, admitting that many of today’s biggest names may be closer to wrapping things up than fans want to believe.

    During the interview, Lynch was asked about retirement and whether she has thought about how her career might end. ‘The Man’ made it clear that she isn’t stressing about stepping away anytime soon, as she expects to stay connected to wrestling in some way.

    “No. You know, because I think I’ll always be involved in some capacity, you know, in some way. And so, yeah, I don’t, I don’t think I need to be worrying about the retirement world,” Lynch explained.

    Lynch Points to Generational Shift

    Lynch didn’t just talk about herself. She turned the focus to the bigger picture and admitted that many of WWE’s biggest stars from her generation are nearing to the later stages of their careers.

    She pointed out that several well-known names who helped define WWE over the past decade may all be heading toward the same transition period around the same time.

    “But I will say there’s going to be, you know, this has been, this generation has been around for a while now,” Lynch said. “And so I think a lot of us are going to be hitting that same kind of timeline.”

    Future Involvement Beyond Wrestling

    The former WWE Women’s World Champion highlighted that leaving the business completely isn’t something she sees happening, even when her in-ring days slow down. Lynch suggested she would remain connected to wrestling through other roles or capacities.

    Her comments come as WWE continues to build new stars while veteran performers who rose to prominence during the company’s previous era remain active. Lynch has been one of WWE’s most prominent stars over the past several years, helping lead the company through major changes.

  • Becky Lynch Opens Door For Mercedes Moné WWE Return

    Becky Lynch Opens Door For Mercedes Moné WWE Return

    Former Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch is making one thing clear about Mercedes Moné’s potential WWE return: the door remains wide open.

    Speaking on the Cheap Heat podcast on March 28th, ‘The Man’ addressed the legacy of the Four Horsewomen and whether there’s more left to accomplish between the iconic foursome. Her response included a direct invitation for the former Sasha Banks to return.

    When asked about the group’s impact and future, Becky Lynch didn’t hold back in praising their contributions to WWE.

    “Honestly, I can’t disagree — that’s a great answer. We’re a great foursome. We did great work, and we’re still doing great work,” Lynch said.

    Door Always Open For Mercedes

    Becky Lynch then addressed the obvious elephant in the room: not all four members are currently in WWE. That’s where her comments took a notable turn regarding Moné’s potential return.

    “Well, we’re not all here. You know, the door is always open to Sasha. So I think that’s one of those things you can go back to at any time, and it will always be fantastic,” Lynch stated.

    The comments come as Charlotte Flair previously admitted that the Four Horsewomen aren’t as close as they once were. Becky Lynch’s invitation suggests unfinished business remains between the group that helped revolutionize women’s wrestling in WWE.

    Mercedes Moné left WWE in 2022 and has since competed in both NJPW and AEW. The Four Horsewomen, consisting of Lynch, Flair, Moné, and Bayley, were instrumental in the “Women’s Revolution” that transformed WWE’s women’s division.

  • New Title Match Made Official For WrestleMania 42

    New Title Match Made Official For WrestleMania 42

    AJ Lee is set for WrestleMania.

    Last week’s episode of Raw saw Becky Lynch making her return to the show to attack the reigning Intercontinental Champion after she successfully defended her title against Bayley.

    This week’s episode of the Red Branded show then saw Lynch calling out the WWE veteran. She talked about making the IC title the most important title in the company and revealed that her daughter has been singing Lee’s stupid theme song.

    AJ then entered the picture, but Becky got out of the ring as the IC champion rushed into the squared circle. The WWE veteran then said that she has walked Becky like a dog every time they have met in the ring.

    The champ said that she will give Lynch what she wants to end their feud, which is a title rematch at WrestleMania 42.

    This is the third women’s match officially announced for the Show of Shows after Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan and Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley. WWE has yet to reveal the match order for the two nights of the PLE. Stay tuned for more updates on the WrestleMania card.

  • Seth Rollins Goes All-In on Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee: \’She\’s Got It Locked and Rocked\’

    Former World Champion Seth Rollins is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury, but he had plenty to say about the woman he believes will prove herself the greatest female wrestler of all time at WWE Elimination Chamber.

    Appearing on ESPN\’s Get Up alongside host Mike Greenberg, \’The Visionary\’ issued an unequivocal endorsement of his wife and WWE Women\’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch. Rollins spoke highly of his wife ahead of her Women\’s Intercontinental Championship defense against AJ Lee on Saturday in Chicago. He said:

    \”My wife is going to make sure the world knows who is the greatest female wrestler of all time — not just me saying it, other people saying it. The Man, Becky Lynch — big time Beck — she\’s the Intercontinental Champion. She has put that title on the map. She\’s gonna wipe the floor with AJ. This is AJ Lee\’s first singles match in a decade. In a decade. She doesn\’t stand a chance. My wife, she\’s got it locked and rocked, baby.\”

    Rollins Defends the Survivor Series Tap-Out

    The pointed prediction comes with context. At Wrestlepalooza in September last year, AJ Lee and CM Punk defeated Lynch and Rollins in a mixed tag team match, with Lynch tapping out to Lee in the closing moments. Greenberg brought up the submission, and Rollins delivered a characteristically colorful response. He explained:

    \”Tapping out — there was a lot going on. My wife said there\’s some insects in the ring. She said she wasn\’t really tapping out. Either way, tomorrow my wife is going to make sure the world knows who is the greatest female wrestler of all time.\”

    The rematch has been building since AJ Lee\’s return to WWE in September 2025. The match was made official on the February 9th episode of Raw, with Lee confronting Lynch and challenging her for the championship. Saturday marks Lee\’s first official singles match since March 2015, when she last competed against Nikki Bella.

    Lynch reclaimed the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship after previously losing it when AJ Lee\’s interference allowed Maxxine Dupri to pin her in November. Now she\’ll defend the title in front of a Chicago crowd that figures to be split as United Center is home turf for both Lee and her husband, CM Punk.

    WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 takes place Saturday, February 28th, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, streaming on the ESPN App at 7 PM ET.

  • Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch Launch Coffee Partnership with Dayglow

    Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have turned their shared love of coffee into a business venture, announcing an investment partnership with Los Angeles-based coffee company Dayglow while preparing to launch their own white-label coffee line.

    The WWE power couple, known by their real names Colby Lopez and Rebecca Quin outside the ring, revealed the collaboration in an exclusive interview with Complex published today.

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    According to the interview, coffee has been a foundational part of their relationship throughout years of relentless travel schedules and international appearances. The couple developed a ritual of seeking out the best coffee shops in every city they visited during their time on the road.

    From Coffee Lovers to Coffee Business

    Quin gravitated toward Americanos and what she describes as \”hole-in-the-wall, crappy little\” shops, while Lopez explored a wide range of blends and preferred more upscale cafés. The turning point came when Lopez introduced Quin to a cortado, an experience that helped spark what would eventually become their business venture.

    \”Dayglow, first of all, the quality is elite, the best in Los Angeles in my opinion, and that\’s saying a lot,\” Lopez told Complex. \”We met the owner, Tom [Ifergen], and hit it off instantly. He wasn\’t pretentious or corporate, just a guy who loved coffee. We both had Midwest roots and connected over traveling and discovering coffee the same way.\”

    The partnership goes beyond a standard celebrity endorsement. Lopez and Quin are investing in Dayglow while the company will serve as the exclusive roaster for their upcoming white-label coffee line.

    Hands-On Involvement

    \”The partnership is half-and-half,\” Lopez explained. \”There are so many logistics we don\’t understand. We\’re coffee people, not business people. We worked with Dayglow to talk about what our flavors are and what we like. The actual bean, what we\’re going to put in the bag and the can, is still undecided. We still have to do a sampling, probably in the next couple of weeks.\”

    Despite acknowledging they\’re not coffee industry veterans, the couple will have final approval on every major decision, from the roast itself to the artwork, labeling, and packaging. They\’re serving as hands-on decision-makers and primary investors in the venture.

    Quin compared their approach to coffee to their passion for wrestling: \”It\’s about that love, right? It\’s that thing that gets you out of bed in the morning. It\’s simple, but it\’s an adventure. Whenever I go to a town, I\’m finding the best coffee.\”

    Future Plans

    When asked about the possibility of opening a brick-and-mortar café, Quin teased, \”Stay tuned…I scouted a spot.\” Lopez was more measured but confirmed the idea is \”always on the table.\”

    \”We have no idea how this thing is gonna turn out. It could completely tank,\” Lopez admitted. \”If it turns out great, we\’ll buy out Starbucks [laughs]. We\’re just throwing our hat in the ring and saying, \’Here\’s the thing we love. Hopefully you love it too,\’ and then we\’ll hope for the best.\”

    True to her \”The Man\” persona, Quin showed no doubt about the venture\’s success: \”Buy it. It\’s gonna be the best coffee, the greatest coffee. Everybody\’s gonna say it.\”

    The couple\’s white-label coffee line is expected to launch in the coming months, with Dayglow handling all roasting operations for the brand.

    Visit Complex and Dayglow for more.

  • Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee Feud Still Planned for WrestleMania (Report)

    Becky Lynch will defend the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship against AJ Lee at WWE Elimination Chamber on February 28 in Chicago. This will be their first singles match, and Dave Meltzer reports the feud is still expected to continue through WrestleMania 42.

    The Chamber match was announced on Monday Night Raw this week. According to Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE always planned for this storyline to extend beyond Elimination Chamber.

    \”I was expecting this match at Mania. But I was told, you know, there\’s a reason it\’s here and the story goes until Mania,\” Meltzer explained. \”I was just basically told, I go like, \’I thought this was going to be at Mania?\’ I was told, \’Don\’t worry, it all plays out to get there.\’\”

    AJ Lee returned to WWE in September 2025 after a decade-long retirement and has been feuding with Becky Lynch since. The two have teamed together and opposed each other in mixed tag matches and WarGames, but have never faced off one-on-one until now.

    Elimination Chamber at the United Center will serve as a homecoming for both AJ Lee and her husband CM Punk. Punk is scheduled to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor on the same card.

    WWE Elimination Chamber takes place February 28, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

  • Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee Title Match Set for Elimination Chamber

    Becky Lynch will defend the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against AJ Lee at Elimination Chamber on February 28, 2026 in Chicago.

    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.

  • Becky Lynch Goes Dark Amid Royal Rumble Crashout

    Becky Lynch has had enough. Big Time Becks\’ erratic social media took another strange turn on Wednesday, with the announcement that she is taking a break.

    She cites \”the events of the weekend\” – referencing her dramatic elimination from the Royal Rumble, and subsequent controversy surrounding her potential WrestleMania 43 appearance in Riyadh.

    \”After the events of this weekend, I\’ve decided to take a social media break. Please respect my privacy at this time.\”

    – BTB

    Losing Her Grip?

    Since losing the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship to Maxxine Dupri in November 2025, Becky Lynch has leaned fully into an unhinged heel persona on social media.

    \”The Man\” has flooded her platforms with accusations that \”Adam \’Paranoid\’ Pearce (Worst GM in the HISTORY of the WWE)\” conspired against her, complaints about \”Absolute Joke\” AJ \”Loser\” Lee lacking a proper manager\’s license, and supposed \”evidence\” that Dupri\’s victory was illegitimate.

    After regaining the title in January via her own questionable tactics, Lynch pivoted to gloating and going after anyone who questioned her controversial win. Targets have included Michael Cole (\”Michael \’Misinformation\’ Cole\” and Michael Coleslaw) Busted Open\’s \”DERANGED DAVE LAGRECA\” and Peter \”RUDE ROSENBERG.\”

    Update: One more thing..

    Well that lasted an hour.

  • Becky Lynch Threatens WrestleMania Saudi Arabia Cancellation

    Becky Lynch has made a bold statement following her controversial elimination from the 2026 Royal Rumble, threatening to cancel the upcoming WrestleMania event in Saudi Arabia.

    The superstar claims her elimination by Nattie was fundamentally corrupt, insisting that her feet never touched the ground during the match.

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    In a statement that is concerningly out of touch with what actually happened in Riyadh, the acclaimed Superstar declared:

    \”My feet never touched the ground. They forced me out of there. This is a travesty, and if this corruption continues, I am going to have no choice but to make sure that WrestleMania is canceled in Saudi Arabia.\”

    The threat comes after what she perceives as an unjust elimination from the Royal Rumble match, raising questions about the integrity of the event\’s proceedings.