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Originally Published 6 months ago — by F4W/WON
The article discusses Roman Reigns returning to WWE RAW and provides updates on Seth Rollins and Adam Cole, featuring insights from Garrett Gonzales, a wrestling media personality and host of various wrestling podcasts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Roxanne Perez defeated Lyra Valkyria at NXT Stand & Deliver to win the NXT Women’s Championship for the second time, making Valkyria tap out in a hard-fought match. This marks Perez's second reign as the champion, with her previous win against Mandy Rose.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FloWrestling
The 2024 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships are underway at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, with live updates and match summaries available. The second round features intense bouts, including PSU's Braeden Davis securing a 2-1 win over Cornell's Brett Ungar, ASU's Richie Figueroa winning by a major decision, and Iowa's Drake Ayala achieving a tech fall victory. The action continues with notable matchups and standout performances as wrestlers compete for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FloWrestling
The 2024 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships are set to begin at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, with the schedule including sessions for pigtails, round of 32, quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship finals. The 141-pound bracket has been updated due to a competitor's inability to compete, with Jacob Brya of Northern Illinois entering as the 33rd seed. Wrestling fans can follow the action in real time through a live blog and access brackets on the D1 NCAA Championship event page on Trackwrestling.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by https://wrestletalk.com/
WWE made a change to the plans for the Intercontinental Title WrestleMania #1 contender’s Gauntlet match on WWE Raw, with Sami Zayn emerging as the victor and earning the opportunity to challenge Gunther for the title at WrestleMania 40. The original lineup for the Gauntlet matches differed from what actually played out, leading to some fan outrage and a #WeWantGable hashtag appearing online.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by https://wrestletalk.com/
Cody Rhodes' sister, Teil Rhodes, responded to The Rock's promo on WWE SmackDown, criticizing him for not mentioning her and claiming that they are an "actual family." The promo led to Cody slapping The Rock and new stipulations being added to the tag team match.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wrestling Inc.
WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase reflects on the career of his former colleague Virgil, praising his onscreen presence and dedication to his role as an assistant and bodyguard. DiBiase acknowledges Virgil's limited wrestling talent but highlights their memorable storyline and the "awesome" moment when Virgil turned on him. Despite the criticism, DiBiase remembers Virgil as a nice person and expresses his sadness at the news of his passing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Players' Tribune
Darby Allin reflects on his experience working with wrestling legend Sting, praising his humility, work ethic, and caring nature. As Sting prepares for his final match, Allin emphasizes the importance of breaking the negative cycles in the wrestling business and celebrating Sting's legacy of integrity and mentorship. Allin expresses gratitude for the opportunity to work with a hero who has proven to be a hero worth having.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by https://wrestletalk.com/
WWE star Tiffany Stratton is poised for a significant push leading into WrestleMania 40 following her standout performance at the Elimination Chamber, with WWE showcasing her best moments in a video on their official YouTube channel. The recent NXT call-up, known for her collegiate gymnastics background, has garnered attention and fan support, even drawing chants during matches. While her WrestleMania opponent is yet to be confirmed, Stratton's on-screen persona has already made waves by fearlessly confronting top stars like Bianca Belair, setting the stage for an intriguing storyline leading up to the event.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sportskeeda
Nic Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE, has no plans to return to the company after being granted his release in September 2023. He expressed a desire to explore opportunities outside WWE and prove himself in other promotions. Nemeth highlighted his grueling full-time schedule during his 19-year WWE career and emphasized his intention to continue wrestling in various promotions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sportskeeda
Wrestling veteran Jim Cornette suggested that Cody Rhodes could help The Rock win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40, setting up a potential showdown between Rhodes and The Rock for the title. Rhodes has never won a world championship in WWE but is rumored to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40, with the possibility of becoming the first member of the Rhodes family to win a world title in the company.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wrestling Inc.
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff expressed deep concern for the impact of the lawsuit against Vince McMahon, calling it "evil" and expressing sympathy for the innocent people affected, including McMahon's family and WWE employees. He discussed the potential long-term repercussions for the company and the McMahon name, expressing hope for change but acknowledging the difficult road ahead.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ringside News
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff drew parallels between the allegations against Vince McMahon and the situation with Chris Benoit, expressing concern about the potential lasting impact on McMahon's legacy. He noted the drastic measures taken by WWE and TKO Group Holdings to distance themselves from McMahon following the allegations. The situation remains a significant and sensitive issue within the wrestling community, and its ultimate impact on the wrestling world and the McMahon family's legacy is yet to be seen.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sportskeeda
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and wrestling veteran Matt Morgan have both urged WWE to sign TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace after her impressive performance at the Royal Rumble last Saturday, where she lasted over 19 minutes in the Women's Royal Rumble match. Grace's talent and potential as a superstar were highlighted, with hopes that WWE would make efforts to sign her despite her current contract with TNA.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sportskeeda
TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace has challenged Bianca Belair to a first-time-ever singles match outside of WWE, expressing her desire to face her for the title. Grace made her WWE debut at the Women's Royal Rumble match and was eliminated by Belair, sparking the possibility of stars crossing promotions for dream matches. It remains to be seen if Belair will accept the invitation and head to TNA Wrestling for this one-off match.