WWE News

Latest WWE updates, rumors, and results

9,801 articles

TKO Earnings Call for Full Year 2025 Highlights for February 25, 2026
WWERingside News

TKO Earnings Call for Full Year 2025 Highlights for February 25, 2026

TKO held its earnings call on February 25, 2026, reporting that WWE generated $1.709 billion in revenue for 2025 (a 22% jump) while UFC hit $1.502 billion. Company executives Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro discussed major media deals including WWE's Netflix partnership, a new five-year ESPN deal with a 1.8× value increase, and a seven-year Paramount deal that will make all UFC events available to Paramount+ subscribers. TKO announced they expect double-digit growth in live event sponsorships for 2026 and are targeting $380-420 million in site fees by 2030, while John Cena's retirement match set a record as the highest-grossing WWE arena gate of all time.

4 months ago125 views
Drew McIntyre On His WWE WrestleMania 42 Opponent: 'Anybody But Cody Rhodes'
WWEWrestling Inc

Drew McIntyre On His WWE WrestleMania 42 Opponent: 'Anybody But Cody Rhodes'

Drew McIntyre stated on "Busted Open Radio" ahead of Elimination Chamber that he wants to face "anybody but Cody Rhodes" at WrestleMania 42.

4 months ago119 views
The Rock’s Massive Equity Deal Revealed in TKO SEC Filing
WWERingside News

The Rock’s Massive Equity Deal Revealed in TKO SEC Filing

TKO's latest SEC filing revealed details of WWE's financial agreement with Dwayne Johnson, including his January 2024 appointment to the TKO Board and a corresponding DJ Services Agreement. Under the deal, WWE assigned "The Rock" trademark and related intellectual property to Johnson through one of his affiliates, who then licensed it back to WWE for up to 10 years, while Johnson received an RSU award valued at $30 million. The company paid Johnson $0.9 million in annual royalties for both 2024 and 2025, along with travel expense reimbursements totaling $2.6 million in 2024 and $0.6 million in 2025.

4 months ago359 views
CMLL, STARDOM, More Promotions Set To Host Shows Over WWE WrestleMania Weekend
WWEWrestling Inc

CMLL, STARDOM, More Promotions Set To Host Shows Over WWE WrestleMania Weekend

CMLL, STARDOM, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, and two other promotions are set to host shows during WWE WrestleMania 42 weekend. The events will be part of Slam Fest at the Palms Las Vegas.

4 months ago115 views
Who Cody Rhodes Most Wants To Eliminate From WWE Elimination Chamber 2026
WWEWrestleTalk

Who Cody Rhodes Most Wants To Eliminate From WWE Elimination Chamber 2026

Cody Rhodes has revealed who he most wants to eliminate from the 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber match taking place this weekend.

4 months ago122 views
Another New WWE Star Added To Roster
WWEWrestleTalk

Another New WWE Star Added To Roster

Another new WWE star has officially been added to the company's roster page. This addition follows a recent roster overhaul in NXT.

4 months ago130 views
‘I Don’t Want Any More Retirements’ – WWE Star Hoping For The End Of GUNTHER’s Career Killer Run
WWEWrestleTalk

‘I Don’t Want Any More Retirements’ – WWE Star Hoping For The End Of GUNTHER’s Career Killer Run

A top WWE star has expressed hope that someone can end GUNTHER's "Career Killer" run. The star made these comments following the recent retirements of AJ Styles and John Cena.

4 months ago117 views
Dave Meltzer Has 'Gut' Feeling On Who Rhea Ripley Will Face At WWE WrestleMania 42
WWEWrestling Inc

Dave Meltzer Has 'Gut' Feeling On Who Rhea Ripley Will Face At WWE WrestleMania 42

Dave Meltzer has revealed his "gut" feeling about Rhea Ripley's potential match at WWE WrestleMania 42. Meltzer suggests that Ripley will have a high profile singles match at the event.

4 months ago134 views
Cody Rhodes Addresses WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Qualification Controversy
WWEWrestleTalk

Cody Rhodes Addresses WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Qualification Controversy

Cody Rhodes has addressed the controversy surrounding how he qualified for the Men's WWE Elimination Chamber Match. Rhodes commented on the nature of his qualification for the 2026 Elimination Chamber event.

4 months ago155 views
WWE's Shinsuke Nakamura Bids Farewell To Rival AJ Styles: 'That's The Right Way To Go'
WWEWrestling Inc

WWE's Shinsuke Nakamura Bids Farewell To Rival AJ Styles: 'That's The Right Way To Go'

WWE's Shinsuke Nakamura has posted a tribute to AJ Styles on Instagram following Styles' official retirement from wrestling. Nakamura referred to Styles' departure as "the right way to go" in his farewell message to his former rival.

4 months ago145 views
Top WWE Star ‘Has A Sense’ Chicago Elimination Chamber Crowd May Be Against Him
WWEWrestleTalk

Top WWE Star ‘Has A Sense’ Chicago Elimination Chamber Crowd May Be Against Him

A top WWE star believes the crowd at the United Center may be against him at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026. The wrestler reportedly "has a sense" that the Chicago audience could be hostile toward him at the event.

4 months ago129 views
Cody Rhodes Says His Next WWE Contract Will Be His Last
WWERingside News

Cody Rhodes Says His Next WWE Contract Will Be His Last

Cody Rhodes announced during an ESPN appearance that his next WWE contract will be his last, stating he won't be "going nowhere" and plans to end his career with the company. The 40-year-old former Undisputed WWE Champion said he doesn't have a specific retirement date in mind but believes he's currently operating at his peak level. Rhodes will compete in Saturday's Elimination Chamber match in Chicago for a guaranteed WWE Championship opportunity against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

4 months ago140 views