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Chris Masters Breaks Silence On WWE Release And Why He Knew He’d Be Back

Chris Masters discussed his WWE release in an interview with Chris Van Vliet, revealing he was "shocked and heartbroken" but believed he would eventually return to the company. Masters admitted he was dealing with personal struggles at the time that affected his career and put WWE in a position where they felt they had to release him, though he stated the company didn't want to let him go and that Vince McMahon liked him. Despite the difficult period, Masters maintained confidence in his eventual redemption due to his young age and belief that his mistakes were redeemable.

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Chris Masters Admits Addiction Cost WWE Title Push Opportunity

Chris Masters revealed that he was scheduled to win the Intercontinental Championship but lost the opportunity when WWE discovered his prescription painkiller addiction, which led to an intervention and rehab. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Masters admitted that his addiction made him irrational and that his priorities weren't in the right place during that period of his WWE career. He expressed that he now has perspective on how the addiction controlled him and derailed his momentum at a crucial time.

4 months ago158 views

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Original Plans For Roman Reigns And CM Punk WWE RAW Segment Revealed

CM Punk dropped Roman Reigns with a punch to close the March 16, 2026 episode of WWE Raw after a heated confrontation between the two WrestleMania opponents. According to reports, WWE changed the creative direction for the segment prior to airtime, with the original plan reportedly calling for Roman Reigns to respond to CM Punk's earlier comments about his father Sika with a line involving Punk's dog Larry. Instead, WWE went with the version that aired, which featured personal insults and ended with Punk getting the physical advantage.

4 months ago184 views

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WWE Names New Creative Director As Behind-The-Scenes Shakeups Continue

WWE has named Thomas Schiller as its new Creative Director as part of ongoing behind-the-scenes changes within the company's creative structure. In his new role, Schiller will focus on elevating graphics across all programming, shaping talent entrances, and developing ideas to make WWE shows more innovative and immersive. The appointment follows other recent creative leadership changes including Ryan Ward taking oversight of creative direction for Raw and SmackDown, Alexandra Williams being promoted to Vice President and Lead Writer for Raw, and Brian "Road Dogg" James exiting the company.

4 months ago165 views

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New WWE Partnership Announced Ahead Of WrestleMania 42

WWE has announced a new business partnership ahead of WrestleMania 42. The partnership will involve a storytelling project collaboration.

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Bully Ray Doesn't Think Randy Orton Is A Heel After WWE SmackDown Turn On Cody Rhodes

Bully Ray believes that Randy Orton hasn't completely turned heel despite attacking Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown last Friday. According to Bully Ray, Orton hasn't fully joined the dark side following the turn on Rhodes.

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Oba Femi Vs Brock Lesnar Is ‘Everything You Wanted’ From Past WrestleMania Match Says Ex-Champion

A former WWE champion has compared Brock Lesnar's upcoming WrestleMania 42 match against Oba Femi to a previous match they described as a low point in premium live event history. The ex-champion stated that the Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar match represents "everything you wanted" from a past WrestleMania encounter.

4 months ago155 views

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AEW's MJF: WWE's Seth Rollins And I Are Undeniable, It's A Big Deal When We Hang Out

AEW World Champion MJF praised WWE's Seth Rollins, calling both wrestlers "undeniable" and stating that it's "a big deal" when they spend time together. MJF also dismissed suggestions of tribalism between wrestlers from AEW and WWE.

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Cody Rhodes Looks Back On WWE Debut Against Randy Orton Ahead Of WrestleMania Matchup

Cody Rhodes reflected on his WWE main roster debut match against Randy Orton ahead of their upcoming WrestleMania matchup. Rhodes discussed what he learned about Orton from their initial encounter.

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Identity Of Masked Man Who WWE’s Brock Lesnar Slammed Onto Steel Steps Revealed

The identity of the masked individual who was thrown onto steel steps by Brock Lesnar on WWE Raw has been revealed. The incident occurred during a recent episode of the show, though the article does not specify the person's name.

4 months ago168 views

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WWE WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales Concerns Grow After Multiple Discounts Fail To Boost Demand

WWE is facing ticket sales challenges for WrestleMania 42, having implemented multiple discount promotions including a recent 3:16 Day sale that reduced prices by 31.6 percent and an earlier Valentine's Day promotion offering 20% off tickets. According to Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio, the previous Valentine's Day discount "didn't work at all," and WWE has never resorted to such promotional tactics for WrestleMania in the past 10 years despite multiple March 16th opportunities. While WWE is still expected to fill the stadium and generate major revenue, the company is reportedly disappointed with the slower sales pace compared to previous years, with concerns focusing more on perception issues than financial problems.

4 months ago180 views

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Royce Keys Was Reportedly 'Adamant' About Joining WWE Main Roster And Not NXT

Royce Keys debuted in WWE at the Royal Rumble after leaving AEW. According to a report, Keys was reportedly adamant about joining WWE's main roster rather than NXT before signing with the company.

4 months ago177 views