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****ing ****er." So of course, Hogan been apologizing at places like the Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame, expressing regret for "a few misspoken words" as WWE has simultaneously been issuing very stern statements claiming that Hogan would only be allowed back in the capacity of helping others learn from his mistakes. "What's so cool now[...]

The fix is in! WWE superstar and demon from hell Kane looks likely to be the next mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, and already his allies from the world of professional wrestling are taking over the county. Though Kane is set to team up with Daniel Bryan, a radical leftist who helped campaign for him during[...]

Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that they will be holding a joint event at Madison Square Garden on WrestleMania weekend in 2019 The news follows reports that MSG had recently canceled talks to hold a Ring of Honor event at the venue after interference from WWE A joint venture with[...]

Listen up, pro wrestling fans and non-fans alike This Thursday, July 12th, a new documentary called 350 Days will debut in theaters for a one-night-only special premiere event, taking an in-depth look at the lives of some of the most well-known pro wrestlers from the territory days Just take a look at some of the[...]

There's been a major shift in the pro wrestling "news" landscape this week as physics-themed entertainment news site Collider has purchased Pro Wrestling Sheet, the upstart wrestling dirt sheet founded by former TMZ producer Ryan Satin Collider announced the news on their own website today, the first of many scoops we're sure will come in[...]

If AJ Styles can't main event in the ring, at least The Phenomenal One can main event WWE's comic book.

Brock Lesnar may be the WWE Universal Champion, but it isn't a wrestling match Lesnar is preparing for next At last night's UFC 226, Lesnar challenged the winner of the main event between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic Cormier was victorious, and Lesnar's next bout could take place as soon at UFC 232 in December. Of course, before[...]

AXS TV Chairman Mark Cuban has been making some noise recently about New Japan Pro Wrestling, whose programming airs on AXS each Friday night and which has been expanding its American presence over the past few years to include live shows and a streaming service, NJPW World,  that's become popular with American wrestling fans. "We are[...]

Why associate a motorcycle-riding supernatural badass with picking your nose? Does this man look like a "Booger Red" to you?! Ross has previously revealed that the name was stolen from former University of Texas linebacker Tommy Nobis, but on his podcast this week (transcribed by 411 Wrestling), Ross went into detail on the meaning behind the name, and[...]

If Haney really wants to gain an advantage, she should show up at Extreme Rules and interfere in the match, costing the Bludgeon Brothers the victory and forcing her rival to divide his time more fully between wrestling and politics.   WWE Superstar and Republican nominee for Knox County Mayor Kane may be focused on defeating[...]

that being the all mighty Jay. — Taeler Hendrix (@Taeler_Hendrix) July 4, 2018 She followed up with an official statement for the media saying that attorneys are conducting an investigation, and saying she came forward privately in the past: I know this is going to be on wrestling sites My name is Taeler & this is my statement:[...]

This anthology includes stories looking at Stone Cold Steve Austin, the rivalry between the Brothers of Destruction, Undertaker and Kane, and DX's infamous invasion of a certain wrestling program 'down South'… BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at the upcoming WWE: Attitude Era oversized one-shot featuring creators Ryan Ferrier, Andy Belanger, Aaron Gillespie, Julian[...]

It seems paradoxical that Twitter, a social media platform whose potential for abuse seems to never go under-utilized, would be the one place where Roman Reigns is free from the cynicism of disgruntled smarks, but it nevertheless is the case. We first noticed this interesting phenomenon back in April of 2017, when Reigns announced ahead of a[...]

It's a well-established fact that pro wrestling legend Kevin Nash is one of the wokest wrestlers on all of Twitter, outspoken about LGBTQ issues and anti-racism, as well as his dislike of fellow WWE Hall-of-Famer Donald Trump, so it should come to no surprise that Big Daddy Cool wasn't feeling the Fourth of July this year,[...]

WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon took to Twitter on July 4th to pay tribute to the greatest American alive today: John Cena.

Stu Bennett, the pro wrestler you probably know best as former WWE Superstar Wade Barrett, has been officially announced as the Executive and Commentator for World of Sport, ITV's revival of the classic British pro wrestling show World of Sport announced the news on Twitter. WOS Exclusive… Welcome to our new WOS Executive and Commentator @StuBennett#WOSW #ITV[...]

Bray Wyatt's WWE character doesn't seem like the sort of professional wrestler who closely adheres to the rules of the road.

Lesnar won't be participating in the PPV, at least according to the latest rumor in the will-he-won't-he cycle. PW Insider reports the latest on Lesnar's status, after competing dirt sheet The Wrestling Observer reported that today, June 29th, was the deadline for Lesnar to enter the USADA testing pool thanks to his previous bust for juicing before a[...]

The deal with Fox opens up a lot of other opportunities for WWE as well, including getting some of their other shows onto television. According to gossip floating around the dirt sheets this week, a deal is "imminent" to do just that, as Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin tweeted: https://twitter.com/ryansatin/status/1012442234472370177 Getting NXT on FS1 could help WWE's developmental[...]

Hello, friends. Are you possibly reading this at work? You may not want to be, as this contains a thing of great beauty: Finn Balor's ass.

McMahon's money on Fan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybtwzNpJ0YA) It could be argued, from a pro wrestling perspective, that Trump made "a heel turn" between WrestleMania 23 and becoming president, just as Kane made a "face turn" last night when he saved Daniel Bryan and was showered with adoration by the arena crowd[...]

President Donald Trump himself is, after all, a WWE Hall-of-Famer, and former WWE CEO Linda McMahon currently serves as the head of Trump's Small Business Administration. WWE Extreme Rules takes place on July 15th, but the PPV where traditional rules don't apply seems perfect for a competitor whose political capital apparently places him above the law[...]

However, #USChampion @JEFFHARDYBRAND will issue a #USOpenChallenge TONIGHT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/1wefUTFRRM — WWE (@WWE) June 26, 2018 WWE was promoting the match as recently as this morning: Will @ShinsukeN capture the #USTitle from @JEFFHARDYBRAND? Find out TONIGHT on #SDLive at 8/7c on @USA_Network! https://t.co/Z6Ss5rrAM1 — WWE (@WWE) June 26, 2018 According to Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer, Nakamura was reportedly bitten[...]

In a barrage of press releases today, WWE revealed the details of their upcoming TV deals with Fox and NBC Universal for SmackDown Live and Raw

By now the world is aware of Ring of Honor — the second-largest wrestling promotion in the world They've achieved a lot in a few short years, and official Todd Sinclair has seen it all. But how does it feel to be the #2 wrestling company in the world? "Pretty great We've been around for 16 years,[...]

The Undertaker has achieved legendary status with pro wrestling fans and is treated to a massive crowd pop whenever he makes a rare appearance The next appearance of the Dead Man is scheduled for WWE's Madison Square Garden SummerSlam Heat Wave house show, and according to MSG's website, he'll be teaming up with Bruan Strowman[...]

Things have come full circle in the saga of disgraced orange goblin Hulk Hogan and NXT superstar Velveteen Dream. Hogan's final act in WWE before being

Though Dream hasn't spoken on the subject, WWE Hall-of-Famer Mark Henry said a few months back that, speaking on behalf of a delegation of Black wrestlers from wrestling promotions all over the world, Hogan hadn't done enough to atone for his statements, which were recorded as part of a sex tape where Hogan was having[...]

There's been a lot of speculation over the reasons Big Cass was suddenly fired from WWE earlier this week, and in case you were wondering, all of it is apparently true. In the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, dirt sheet mogul Dave Meltzer reported a long list of backstage reasons for Cass's firing[...]

And at a Live Event this past August wrestling Jinder Mahal, I think I injured it then. But then my left shoulder, a.k.a my bad shoulder, started to act up again as well That shoulder hasn't quite been the same since surgery anyway, so I had just kind of gotten used to the fact that that[...]