
WWE's Trick Williams Says TNA Hated Him After Taking Title From 'Average Joe' Hendry
Trick Williams captured the TNA World Championship from Joe Hendry last year. The WWE star said this title win led to resentment toward him in the TNA locker room.
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Trick Williams captured the TNA World Championship from Joe Hendry last year. The WWE star said this title win led to resentment toward him in the TNA locker room.

AJ Styles opened up about his emotional backstage moments following his final WWE match at the 2026 Royal Rumble, revealing that the reality of retirement hit him hard once he reached the locker room where he was comforted by fellow wrestlers including Xavier Woods and Shane Helms. Fightful Select has confirmed that Styles' WWE career is officially over after his loss to GUNTHER, with sources stating that Styles dictated every detail of his retirement and had been planning this exit for years. Triple H confirmed that while WWE would have extended Styles' contract, the wrestler personally told him "he's done with the in-ring part," though WWE has left the door open for a potential backstage role.

AJ Styles addressed his in-ring future following his loss to GUNTHER at the 2026 Royal Rumble, telling Stephanie McMahon on "What's Your Story?" that while he may be done wrestling, "never say never." Styles suggested he might consider coming out of retirement for a potential tag team match with his son if the opportunity arose, though he's not planning anything "anytime soon." Fightful Select reported that Styles' WWE contract ended in February 2026 and his in-ring career with the company is officially done on his own terms, with Triple H confirming that Styles told him personally he's "done with the in-ring part."

AJ Styles has revealed details about what occurred immediately following his final match against GUNTHER at WWE Royal Rumble 2026. Styles specifically named a WWE star that he "squeezed the hardest" after the conclusion of that match.

AJ Styles has addressed why he didn't leave his gloves inside the ring following his WWE retirement match against GUNTHER.

AEW National Champion Ricochet unleashed a profanity-filled response on Twitter against former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas, who had criticized Ricochet's recent comments about WWE's treatment of talent. Ricochet denied Korderas's claim that he re-signed with WWE in 2022, stating he signed only one five-year contract in 2019 and that WWE denied his release request while making him Intercontinental Champion despite his objections. The Twitter exchange followed Ricochet's earlier accusations that WWE "kills legacies and love of the sport" and damages wrestlers' passion for the business.

Wrestling podcaster Trevor Dame posted a tweet on February 4 referencing the 2007 murders of Nancy and Daniel Benoit by Chris Benoit, using the tragedy to mock YouTube thumbnails and reaction faces. After the tweet sparked outrage and was deleted, Dame bragged about the attention by posting "OH COME ON IT MADE THE NEWS TAB" and joked about being grouped with other top news stories. Dame has not issued an apology for the controversial post.

Brody King earned an AEW World Title shot on the February 4, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite from Las Vegas, Nevada. The show also announced that Andrade vs. Hangman will take place at AEW Grand Slam Australia, which is scheduled for 10 days after this Dynamite episode.

Former WWE Evolve Women's Champion Kali Armstrong addressed her five-match losing streak on tonight's episode of Evolve, expressing disappointment in herself and stating she needs to "get that dog back in me" that helped her become champion. Armstrong, who made history as the first-ever WWE Evolve Women's Champion in April 2025 before losing the title to Kendal Grey in September after a 140-day reign, suggested she may "go back home for a minute" to remember who she is and where she came from.

A WWE star is reportedly taking time away from in-ring action to regroup following a recent series of losses. The wrestler is stepping back from active competition during this period.

Ricochet successfully defended his AEW National Title against Jack Perry on AEW Dynamite. Despite Jack Perry's aggressive approach during the match, Ricochet was able to retain his championship.

Brody King defeated MJF on AEW Dynamite, earning himself an AEW World Championship match at Grand Slam: Australia. The victory stunned the crowd in attendance.