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Trick Williams Explains How NXT & TNA Were “Very Necessary” Before WWE Main Roster Push
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Trick Williams Explains How NXT & TNA Were “Very Necessary” Before WWE Main Roster Push

Trick Williams explained in a Busted Open Radio interview that his journey through NXT and TNA was "very necessary" before joining WWE's main roster, saying he now feels grateful for the timing despite previously thinking he was ready a year ago. Williams described how TNA gave him creative freedom while NXT provided pressure and structure under Shawn Michaels, with both experiences preparing him for his current role on SmackDown. The former NXT standout stated he hasn't competed in the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania yet but feels ready for his main roster career after everything he's been through.

4 months ago411 views
Jim Ross Pushes Back on Calls for Wrestler Union
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Jim Ross Pushes Back on Calls for Wrestler Union

Jim Ross stated he opposes the formation of a wrestler union during his Grilling JR podcast, responding to renewed discussions about wrestler pay following Mark Mero's viral post about his 2019 WWE royalty check. Ross acknowledged that some aspects of the current system make it seem like WWE prioritizes protecting itself over talent, but he maintained his opposition to unionizing due to what he described as the complexity and unpredictable nature of the wrestling business.

4 months ago410 views
How Steve Austin Made Millions By Owning His Own Merch
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How Steve Austin Made Millions By Owning His Own Merch

Jim Ross revealed that Steve Austin made millions from WWE merchandise by taking complete creative control of his branding, particularly designing his own "Austin 3:16" products rather than accepting the company's suggestions. According to Ross, Austin was more involved with his merchandising than any other talent, spending significant time understanding what his fanbase would buy and closely monitoring his royalty earnings. Ross stated that Austin's hands-on approach to his merchandise and resistance to WWE's original name suggestions paid off financially, making him a "ton of money on his royalties."

4 months ago440 views
Sami Zayn Reacts To Becoming WWE Championship #1 Contender At Royal Rumble 2026
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Sami Zayn Reacts To Becoming WWE Championship #1 Contender At Royal Rumble 2026

Sami Zayn has reacted to becoming the number one contender for Drew McIntyre's Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2026. McIntyre currently holds the Undisputed WWE Championship.

4 months ago430 views
Eric Bischoff Pushes Back on Claims Road Dogg Lacks Creative Backbone After WWE Unreal Backlash
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Eric Bischoff Pushes Back on Claims Road Dogg Lacks Creative Backbone After WWE Unreal Backlash

Eric Bischoff defended Road Dogg against fan criticism following WWE Unreal season two, where Road Dogg suggested Chelsea Green should win the U.S. Title from Zelina Vega but backed down after Triple H questioned who Green would face next. Bischoff argued on 83 Weeks that fans drew conclusions from a brief clip, noting it was "one conversation in one meeting over the course of 40 hours of meetings that one week."

4 months ago472 views
Eric Bischoff Explains Why WWE Unreal Can’t Show Real Backstage Truth
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Eric Bischoff Explains Why WWE Unreal Can’t Show Real Backstage Truth

Eric Bischoff criticized WWE's "Unreal" docuseries Season 2 on his 83 Weeks podcast, calling it "awkward" and claiming it distorts the truth behind WWE's creative process. Bischoff argued that talent don't forget about cameras during backstage meetings, which changes how people behave, and that editors manipulate footage to create drama, including taking comments like Road Dogg's recent creative critique out of context. He believes the show presents a mix of real content and strategic performance rather than showing the unfiltered truth of WWE's creative operations.

4 months ago451 views
The Miz Reflects On Getting His Start With WWE Tough Enough
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The Miz Reflects On Getting His Start With WWE Tough Enough

The Miz recently discussed his experience competing on the WWE reality show "Tough Enough," which served as his entry point into WWE. The WWE star reflected on his unorthodox path into professional wrestling through the reality competition.

4 months ago464 views
AJ Styles Picked Royal Rumble As His Retirement Match Months Ago
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AJ Styles Picked Royal Rumble As His Retirement Match Months Ago

AJ Styles selected the Royal Rumble as his retirement match months ago, with WWE preparing for his departure well in advance of the event, according to PWInsider Elite. Shinsuke Nakamura revealed in a now-deleted Instagram post that Styles directly told him during WWE's 2025 Japan tour that he planned to retire at Royal Rumble, and that Nakamura had suspected this during WWE's Australia tour when Styles gave an emotional speech that felt like a goodbye. Styles will face GUNTHER in a career vs. title match at the Royal Rumble event.

4 months ago452 views
Lilian Garcia Returning To WWE Raw Due To Weather Emergency
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Lilian Garcia Returning To WWE Raw Due To Weather Emergency

Lilian Garcia is returning to WWE Raw due to a weather emergency that has left regular announcer Alicia Taylor stranded at the airport. Garcia will fill in for Taylor who cannot make it to the show because of the weather-related travel disruption.

4 months ago414 views
Bruce Prichard Recalls Sabu Almost Appearing In The 1996 WWE Royal Rumble
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Bruce Prichard Recalls Sabu Almost Appearing In The 1996 WWE Royal Rumble

According to Bruce Prichard, Sabu was originally planned to appear in the 1996 WWE Royal Rumble as his debut in the promotion. This would have been 10 years before Sabu actually joined WWE.

4 months ago418 views
AJ Styles WWE Status & Retirement Major Update
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AJ Styles WWE Status & Retirement Major Update

A major update has emerged regarding AJ Styles' WWE status ahead of his scheduled match against GUNTHER at Royal Rumble. The update relates to both his current standing with the company and retirement considerations.

4 months ago584 views
Logan Paul Accused of Stealing His Mic’d Up Wrestling Gimmick
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Logan Paul Accused of Stealing His Mic’d Up Wrestling Gimmick

Independent wrestler Jose Zamora has accused Logan Paul of stealing his "mic'd up wrestling gimmick" after Paul claimed to be the "first mic'd up WWE Superstar" following his January 19 RAW match. Zamora posted a Twitter video on January 23 stating he has been using the concept for over a year and a half on the independent scene and is in the process of trademarking it, providing screenshots showing Paul's videographer had previously liked and commented on Zamora's mic'd up content. Paul's claim was also corrected by Twitter's community note system, which pointed out that WWE's LayCool used microphones during a tag team match in 2010.

4 months ago455 views