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CM Punk Says WWE NXT Star Will Shock A Lot Of People
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CM Punk Says WWE NXT Star Will Shock A Lot Of People

WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk has stated that a current NXT wrestler will shock a lot of people. Punk named a specific NXT star who he believes will surprise many, though the article does not specify which wrestler he was referring to.

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Footage Shows Massive Production Botch During WWE Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia
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Footage Shows Massive Production Botch During WWE Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia

During the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 31, WWE accidentally displayed a "Number 31" graphic on-screen despite the match being limited to 30 entrants. The production error, which occurred during the final stretch of the match with Randy Orton already in the ring, caused confusion among fans in the stadium who initially thought it might be a surprise entrant.

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Released WWE Star’s New Ring Name Confirmed
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Released WWE Star’s New Ring Name Confirmed

A former WWE talent has confirmed their new ring name following their departure from the company. The released star has re-introduced themselves under this new identity.

5 months ago303 views
Jelly Roll Opens Up About Losing Weight Before WWE Match
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Jelly Roll Opens Up About Losing Weight Before WWE Match

Country music star Jelly Roll discussed his weight loss journey on "WWE Unreal" in preparation for his upcoming match at SummerSlam 2025. The musician opened up about the process of losing weight ahead of his scheduled WWE appearance.

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Nixon Newell Says She's In The Last Year Of Her Active Wrestling Career
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Nixon Newell Says She's In The Last Year Of Her Active Wrestling Career

Former WWE star Nixon Newell has confirmed that 2026 will be her final year as an active in-ring competitor. Following her retirement from wrestling, Newell plans to transition to working behind the scenes in the wrestling industry.

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Reason Behind Ava’s WWE Departure Revealed
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Reason Behind Ava’s WWE Departure Revealed

Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that Ava's WWE departure was entirely her decision, with multiple sources confirming she simply didn't want to continue wrestling and faced no outside pressure from the company. Meltzer explained that Ava's parents own a studio where she will likely work, and noted that while some have speculated her girlfriend Tatyanna Dumas' reported WWE release may have influenced the decision, that connection remains unclear. Ava announced her exit on January 30, 2026, with her final WWE appearance being the January 27 episode of NXT, and WWE has since moved her profile to the alumni section of their website.

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Naomi And Triple H Look Back On Her Return To WWE
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Naomi And Triple H Look Back On Her Return To WWE

Triple H states that he always wanted Naomi to return to WWE. The former Women's World Champion has provided her reasoning behind her decision to come back to the company.

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Why Chris Jericho Didn’t Return at WWE Royal Rumble 2026
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Why Chris Jericho Didn’t Return at WWE Royal Rumble 2026

Chris Jericho did not return at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 because he remains under contract with AEW, contrary to reports suggesting his deal had expired at the end of 2025. Sean Ross Sapp confirmed on Fightful's post-Royal Rumble show that Jericho is still officially listed on AEW's roster page, though there has been little backstage discussion about him in recent months. Jericho is also committed to non-wrestling projects including Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles" series and Fozzy's "Eyes On You" tour beginning in February.

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AEW Discussed AJ Styles Potentially Jumping Ship Amid Uncertain WWE Future
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AEW Discussed AJ Styles Potentially Jumping Ship Amid Uncertain WWE Future

According to Sean Ross Sapp, backstage discussions in AEW have picked up regarding the possibility of AJ Styles joining the company once his in-ring career wraps, with talent openly speculating about this scenario at Dynamite this past week. Styles' match at Royal Rumble: Riyadh was billed as career-threatening and ended with him passing out in a sleeper hold against GUNTHER, with Triple H confirming that Styles told him he was "done with the in-ring part." WWE has had talks about Styles taking on a behind-the-scenes role similar to Shawn Michaels' path as a mentor or producer, particularly within NXT.

5 months ago259 views
Cody Rhodes Explains Why He 'Misses' WWE Live Events
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Cody Rhodes Explains Why He 'Misses' WWE Live Events

Cody Rhodes has explained why he misses WWE's untelevised live events amid the company's reduction in the number of such shows held annually. Rhodes expressed that he misses the heavier live event schedule that WWE previously maintained.

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WWE Royal Rumble 1988: Retro 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved
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WWE Royal Rumble 1988: Retro 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved

The first WWE Royal Rumble took place in 1988, with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan winning the Royal Rumble match. The event also featured a contract signing between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant.

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Stephanie McMahon Relates To WWE IC Champion As A 'Child Of The Business'
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Stephanie McMahon Relates To WWE IC Champion As A 'Child Of The Business'

Stephanie McMahon relates to the current WWE Intercontinental Champion, describing their shared experience as being "children of the business" due to both being around wrestling for an extended period of time.

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