No. 7 Minnesota defeated No. 11 Illinois 27-9 in Champaign to open the Big Ten dual season, sweeping seven of ten bouts and taking all five ranked matches. The win extends Minnesota’s streak over Illinois to seven straight and keeps coach Brandon Eggum undefeated (7-0) against the Illini. Highlights included 184-pound Max McEnelly (9-3), 125-pound Jore Volk (22-6 tech fall), 141-pound Vance VomBaur (6-3), 149-pound Drew Roberts (7-6), 165-pound Braeden Scoles (9-3), and 174-pound Ethan Riddle (11-8 in OT). The 157-pound bout ended in Charlie Millard’s injury-default, sealing the dual, as Minnesota led 12-6 at intermission and remained in control to the finish; next up is No. 6 Nebraska at home.
The 2026 Doc Buchanan Wrestling Tournament results are in, showcasing winners across various weight classes with detailed brackets and match outcomes, highlighting top wrestlers from multiple states.
Bo Nickal declined to rebook his canceled match against Yoel Romero after Romero missed weight significantly, citing disrespect to the sport and expressing interest in other fighters instead, while criticizing the main event lineup for not featuring more accomplished wrestlers.
The University of Iowa wrestling team, ranked No. 4, defeated No. 18 Wisconsin 23-12 in their Big Ten opener, with key victories including Kueter's overtime win and Caliendo's technical fall, showcasing strong team performance and scoring dominance.
WWE SmackDown in Berlin featured major matches including Drew McIntyre winning the Undisputed WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes in a three stages of hell match, along with various other bouts and storyline developments, with spoilers available for U.S. viewers due to live streaming differences.
WWE SmackDown on January 9, 2026, features a lineup with matches including Randy Orton promo, Trick Williams vs Rey Fenix, Giulia defending the US Championship, and a three-stage match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, with backstage notes and potential surprises.
Izzi Dame won the North American Championship at NXT New Year’s Evil after losing her initial match to Tatum Paxley, then winning a subsequent open challenge from Thea Hail, who was distracted by an attack earlier in the night.
Viral YouTuber BrandonDoesEverything (BDE) has signed with TNA Wrestling, marking his transition into professional wrestling. BDE, known for his gaming and wrestling content, has a background in acting and content creation, and will participate in upcoming TNA events in Dallas, including the debut of their new TV show and a pay-per-view event.
The first WWE Raw of 2026 featured a high-stakes main event where CM Punk successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker, amidst a night of title changes and women's division storylines, setting the tone for the year's wrestling calendar.
The 2025 pro wrestling awards highlight a year of significant moments, with Dominik Mysterio named Men's Wrestler of the Year, Stephanie Vaquer as Women's Wrestler of the Year, and AEW Revolution as the Best Event, showcasing a dynamic and competitive year in professional wrestling.
Jordan Williams and Gabe Arnold advanced to the finals at the Soldier Salute wrestling tournament, with Williams winning at 157 pounds and Arnold at 174 pounds, while other Hawkeyes competed in various placement matches.
The University of Iowa men's wrestling team has four athletes advancing to the semifinals of the Soldier Salute tournament, competing in various weight classes with matches scheduled for Saturday morning, aiming for finals.
Vince McMahon's leadership in WWE led to numerous broken relationships, notably with wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino, due to differences over WWE's shift towards spectacle and issues like steroid use, which deeply affected Sammartino's view of the company.
The 2026 Soldier Salute wrestling tournament is underway in Coralville, Iowa, with detailed results from various weight classes and matches, highlighting winners and match outcomes.
The 61st Midlands Championships in Evanston, Illinois, features detailed results from various weight classes, showcasing match outcomes from the championship rounds of the 2025 wrestling tournament.
