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Sami Zayn Pushed for WWE Title Win at Royal Rumble
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Sami Zayn Pushed for WWE Title Win at Royal Rumble

Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn cleanly at the 2026 Royal Rumble, extending his undefeated record against Zayn to 12-0 and ending Zayn's winning streak in Saudi Arabia. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Sami Zayn was actively lobbying to win the WWE Championship from McIntyre throughout the build to the match and was still advocating for himself to win as late as the day of the show, but WWE ultimately went in a different direction.

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Backstage Reaction to Brock Lesnar’s No-Selling Ilja Dragunov in Royal Rumble Spot
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Backstage Reaction to Brock Lesnar’s No-Selling Ilja Dragunov in Royal Rumble Spot

During the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar no-sold Ilja Dragunov's trademark chops before quickly eliminating him from the match. While the crowd reacted positively to the spot, several wrestlers backstage reportedly sent eye-rolling emojis in response to fan praise, viewing it as disappointing to see Dragunov dismissed so easily without Lesnar selling any of his offense.

5 months ago159 views
WWE Legend Emotionally Reacts To Cody Rhodes On SmackDown
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WWE Legend Emotionally Reacts To Cody Rhodes On SmackDown

A WWE Hall of Famer has explained why Cody Rhodes' segment from this week's Friday Night SmackDown made him emotional. The WWE legend provided his emotional reaction to Rhodes' appearance on the show.

5 months ago164 views
Vince McMahon Almost Renamed WWE to “WE” After Lawsuit Loss
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Vince McMahon Almost Renamed WWE to “WE” After Lawsuit Loss

Former WWE Creative Director of On-Air Promotions David Sahadi revealed that Vince McMahon considered rebranding the company as simply "WE" (World Entertainment) during the transition from WWF to WWE after losing a lawsuit to the World Wildlife Fund. According to Sahadi, the "WE" name discussion lasted about a month before they settled on WWE, and he believes the company lost the legal battle because they had become too controversial during the Attitude Era with content featuring groups like Degeneration X.

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Lita Reveals How WWE Quietly Removed Her After Becky Lynch Tag Team Run
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Lita Reveals How WWE Quietly Removed Her After Becky Lynch Tag Team Run

WWE Hall of Famer Lita revealed that WWE abruptly removed her from programming in 2023 following her tag team run with Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus against Damage CTRL. In an interview with The Toronto Sun, Lita said that after a celebratory match at WrestleMania, WWE told her "you're just going to be laying on the ground and we don't need you anymore" without much explanation. Despite the unexpected ending, Lita indicated she would consider another WWE run "if the right opportunity came."

5 months ago173 views
WWE Star Says SmackDown Moment Was In His Back Pocket For Almost A Year
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WWE Star Says SmackDown Moment Was In His Back Pocket For Almost A Year

A WWE star revealed that he had planned an in-ring moment from SmackDown for almost a year before executing it. The wrestler commented on the moment, indicating it had been in his preparation for an extended period.

5 months ago160 views
Ric Flair’s Cryptic Tweet Triggers False Ricky Steamboat Death Speculation
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Ric Flair’s Cryptic Tweet Triggers False Ricky Steamboat Death Speculation

Ric Flair posted a tweet on February 6 that caused widespread confusion among wrestling fans who interpreted it as a eulogy for Ricky Steamboat, leading to false speculation about "The Dragon's" death. Flair shared a photo of himself and Steamboat with an emotional message that read "We were an era that was lost but not forgotten… Because we were the best, back then and even now… Thanks for the memories ? Ricky Steamboat 2-6-26 WOOOOO!" PWInsider later confirmed that Ricky Steamboat is completely fine and healthy.

5 months ago197 views
Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton Win WWE Elimination Chamber Qualifiers On SmackDown
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Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton Win WWE Elimination Chamber Qualifiers On SmackDown

Randy Orton and Tiffany Stratton won qualifying matches on WWE SmackDown to become the first entrants in their respective Elimination Chamber matches. Both wrestlers secured spots in the Men's and Women's Elimination Chamber contests through their victories.

5 months ago174 views
Randy Orton Earns Spot In Men’s Elimination Chamber Match During 2/6 WWE SmackDown
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Randy Orton Earns Spot In Men’s Elimination Chamber Match During 2/6 WWE SmackDown

Randy Orton defeated Aleister Black and Solo Sikoa in a triple threat qualifying match on the February 6 WWE SmackDown to earn a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber match. The match took place as the final segment of the show at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Orton winning after hitting an RKO on Solo Sikoa. This will mark Orton's 10th Elimination Chamber match, with the 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber event scheduled for February 28 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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Drew McIntyre Unloads on CM Punk and Roman Reigns After Surviving Two Attacks on SmackDown
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Drew McIntyre Unloads on CM Punk and Roman Reigns After Surviving Two Attacks on SmackDown

Drew McIntyre delivered a fiery in-ring promo on the February 6 episode of WWE SmackDown after surviving attacks from Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu earlier in the night. McIntyre responded to comments made by CM Punk and Roman Reigns on Raw, accusing them of being insecure and obsessed with him while defending SmackDown as more than a "B show" and the Undisputed WWE Championship as a title built by legends. He positioned himself as a warrior ready to dominate Roman Reigns without The Bloodline's protection and called CM Punk fragile, declaring himself the number one champion and "the real best in the world."

5 months ago173 views
Drew McIntyre Issues Heated Response To CM Punk & Roman Reigns WWE Promo
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Drew McIntyre Issues Heated Response To CM Punk & Roman Reigns WWE Promo

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has responded to a CM Punk and Roman Reigns promo that aired on Monday's episode of Raw. McIntyre issued what is described as a heated response to the promo segment featuring the two wrestlers.

5 months ago175 views
Major Title Matches & Elimination Chamber Qualifiers Booked For 2/13 SmackDown
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Major Title Matches & Elimination Chamber Qualifiers Booked For 2/13 SmackDown

WWE has announced several major matches for the February 13, 2026 episode of SmackDown at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The card includes Jade Cargill defending her Women's World Championship against Jordynne Grace, Nia Jax and Lash Legend challenging Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky for the Women's Tag Team Titles, and two Elimination Chamber qualifying matches featuring Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia vs. Zelia Vega and Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn. Additionally, Rey Fenix will face Trick Williams in a singles match.

5 months ago184 views