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Shawn Michaels shields us from ungodly horror on WWE Raw. (Image: WWE)
Well, true wrestling fans, The Chadster has some absolutely tremendous news to share with you today, and it's the kind of news that makes The Chadster's heart swell with WWE pride like a Smash Mouth chorus on a summer afternoon 🎸✨ According to an official WWE press release, The CW Network> has acquired the exclusive[...]
Roman Reigns, a professional wrestler, sits in front of an illuminated backdrop, looking directly at the viewer with an intense expression.
The company chose not to renew the contract of beloved star Kairi Sane, among others, which has the wrestling world in an uproar! As someone who has had to make difficult personnel decisions myself – though mine usually involve who gets the nicest cell in the political prison – I understand these things can be[...]
Chris Jericho stands in the AEW ring with his arms out and a puzzled expression, seeming to weigh his next move on Collision.
Don Callis must be tearing his hair out, which is unfortunate because he does not have much to spare. Jon Moxley Tries to Recruit Will Ospreay Jon Moxley talks tactics with a captive Will Ospreay on AEW Collision. Comrades, this footage was DARK! Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta brought Will Ospreay to Jon Moxley in some[...]
Jacob Fatu stands in the ring on WWE SmackDown, wearing a white head covering and sleeveless top with a stern expression.
This is precisely the kind of capitalist boondoggle I warned you all about! When I nationalized my country's wrestling federation in 1987, I personally guaranteed every wrestler lifetime employment, free healthcare, and a state-issued mustache comb They later staged a coup against me, but the principle was sound! Now, on to WWE SmackDown! Jacob Fatu Opens the[...]
A group of wrestlers, dressed in spooky and dark attire, poses dramatically in a wrestling ring under bright lights, with a dark audience in the background.
In what has become as predictable a tradition as the showcase of the immortals itself, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has commenced its annual post-WrestleMania ritual of bidding farewell to a swath of contracted talent Perhaps the record profits from incredibly expensive ticket prices and Saudi Arabian blood money are running tight this year, or maybe[...]
Lil Yachty smiles under blue stage lights on WWE SmackDown, wearing a white jacket.
Tonight, my fellow wrestling enthusiasts, we have a most glorious episode of WWE SmackDown on our hands, the post-WrestleMania edition, which as any good Marxist knows is the second most important show of the year! So pour yourself a generous glass of whatever is being smuggled across your borders this week, and let us preview[...]
A wrestler with long hair and a beard is shown mid-match, appearing to be in pain as he holds his stomach. The crowd is visible in the background, showing excitement and engagement during the event.
But I have torn myself away from this revolutionary leisure to bring you the latest absurdity from the WWE propaganda machine, which has apparently decided that actual wrestling is for chumps and what the people really want is more "worked shoot" nonsense that would make even Vince Russo in his TNA heyday say, "Compadres, perhaps[...]
Darby Allin reacts with a serious expression as he listens to another wrestler, MJF, during an AEW Dynamite event. The backdrop features vibrant colors and promotional graphics for AEW's Spring Breakthru and Double or Nothing events.
Greetings, comrades! It is I, your beloved El Presidente, reporting to you live from the velvet-lined war room of my presidential palace, where my generals and I are currently drafting invasion plans against a neighboring island nation that dared to import bananas cheaper than mine! But enough about geopolitics, comrades – we have wrestling to[...]
A man with long braided hair wearing a dark vest and light purple shirt stands confidently in a wrestling ring, appearing serious against a cheering crowd in the background. He is dressed for a formal occasion, enhancing his commanding presence.
As my friend Muammar Gaddafi once told me, "The best drama is when everyone in the group eventually turns on each other." He was talking about his cabinet, but it applies equally to professional wrestling stables. Gunther and LA Knight Backstage Jackie Redmond interviewed Gunther backstage, and the man was as smug as ever after beating Seth[...]
A man with short, silver hair wearing sunglasses walks past a crowd at a wrestling event, with bright lights and a large screen in the background displaying 'The McAfee'.
Between the greatest WrestleMania in the history of professional wrestling AND the greatest surprise party in the history of raccoon-human relationships, The Chadster is running on pure adrenaline and leftover curly fries right now Tonight's WWE Raw is the much-anticipated Raw after WrestleMania, and The Chadster cannot wait to see how WWE follows up on[...]
A victorious wrestler holds the WWE championship belt aloft, adorned in traditional attire with long hair and a serious expression, set against an enthusiastic crowd at a wrestling event.
Welcome back to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania night two, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks,[...]
Two women embrace joyfully in a wrestling ring, one holding a championship belt. The crowd is visible in the background, celebrating the moment.
Welcome back to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania night two, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks,[...]
A wrestler celebrating in the ring at WrestleMania, wearing white trunks and striking a dynamic pose against a vibrant blue backdrop filled with lights and an enthusiastic crowd.
Welcome back to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania night two, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks,[...]
A muscular wrestler with long hair and a visible chest tattoo stands in a wrestling ring, looking pensive amidst a large crowd. Another man in a suit is standing next to him, appearing emotional.
Welcome to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania night two, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks, The[...]
WrestleMania
When the news first hit, there were a lot of folks who made it clear that holding a "WrestleMania" in Saudi Arabia is problematic, to say the least – including some who will end up wrestling on the card anyway But that's not what this is about This is about pitching AEW head Tony Khan[...]
A muscular man with a beard stands in a wrestling ring, focused on the action, surrounded by an excited crowd and colorful lighting from the event's backdrop.
Short women's matches, overlong entrances, too many advertisements, celebrity interference in the main event from Jelly Roll and Pat McAfee, and a general sense that the soul of professional wrestling has been hollowed out and replaced with a corporate algorithm designed to extract maximum profit from minimum effort The enshittification of WWE under TKO continues[...]
A man with short, silver hair wearing sunglasses walks past a crowd at a wrestling event, with bright lights and a large screen in the background displaying 'The McAfee'.
There is a term gaining considerable traction in the lexicon of contemporary digital culture: "enshittification." Coined to describe the inexorable process by which a once-beloved platform or product systematically degrades itself — first by serving its users, then by exploiting them to court business partners, and ultimately by exploiting everyone in service of shareholder returns —[...]
Wrestler Cody Rhodes, with a bloody face and a winning expression, raises the WWE Championship belt high above his head while a cheering crowd surrounds him.
Welcome to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks, The Chadster just[...]
A woman stands in a wrestling ring wearing a stunning blue outfit adorned with flowers, holding a microphone. The audience is visible in the background, showcasing a vibrant WrestleMania atmosphere.
Welcome to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks, The Chadster just[...]
A woman's face filled with joy and excitement, her long, wavy red hair framing her smile. She is surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd, celebrating a victory in a wrestling event.
Welcome to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks, The Chadster just[...]
A wrestler with long black hair and striking makeup wears a studded purple jacket over a colorful top, reacting to the crowd in a lively arena filled with fans.
Welcome back to The Chadster's ongoing live coverage of WrestleMania, the greatest Premium Live Event in the history of sports entertainment, right here on Bleeding Cool — the ONLY safe and secure place on the internet for unbiased coverage that respects WWE's rightful place as the global leader in wrestling! 🎉🏆 And folks, The Chadster[...]
CM Punk speaks directly to Cody Rhodes while holding a championship belt, with a crowd visible in the background. Both wrestlers are engaged in a tense moment during WWE SmackDown.
Priorities, comrades! But I cannot help feeling that McAfee driving Orton away from the arena is a metaphor for this entire storyline — McAfee has been driving the actual wrestling AWAY from the main event build for weeks! The Wyatt Sicks vs The MFTs — Eight-Man Tag Team Street Fight Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, JC Mateo, and[...]
Randy Orton and Pat McAfee pose closely together in a backstage area, with Orton raising one finger, while McAfee has an excited expression and holds a WWE Championship belt. Both wear matching black T-shirts featuring the phrase 'Saving is One' and 'RKO'.
Comrades, this is basically how every political transition works in my country! Jacob Fatu, The Samoan Werewolf, is one of the most terrifyingly intense performers in all of wrestling, and Drew McIntyre is a Scottish Psychopath who has been pushed to his absolute breaking point These two threw each other off a steel balcony on[...]
Pat McAfee speaks into a microphone while wearing sunglasses, standing in a wrestling ring. The audience is visible behind him, reacting to his taunts directed at the WWE Universe.
The fans have responded about as enthusiastically as my people respond to new tax initiatives! Even WWE had to discount tickets by 25%, which is still better than my approval rating discount of 75%! But will tonight's WWE SmackDown address these concerns? Will they pivot away from the celebrity overload and focus on the wrestling? Comrades,[...]
AEW Women's World Champion Thekla performs a wrestling move on Alex Windsor during a match at AEW Collision Spring Breakthru, showcasing her strength and determination.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, comrades — a principle I have employed many times in geopolitics, and one that applies equally well to professional wrestling on AEW Collision. Jack Perry Wants the Don Callis Family's Best Jack Perry cut a backstage promo about his first successful defense of the AEW National Championship against Mark[...]
Lio Rush, a professional wrestler, displays an intense expression during a match, showcasing his tattoos and unique personality. The lighting highlights his determined look.
However, this Thursday move means that AEW Collision: Spring Breakthru will once again go head-to-head with TNA Wrestling's Thursday Night Impact, and we all remember what happened the last time these two shows competed on the same night TNA president Carlos Silva threw such a tantrum that he pulled TNA talent from matches at independent[...]
A wrestler with a half-painted face, showcasing a skull design, expresses intensity and determination in the wrestling ring, wearing a dark jacket and a chain necklace, with a dynamic event backdrop behind him.
AEW Dynamite: Spring Breakthru, broadcast live from the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington, on April 15, 2026, produced such a moment when Darby Allin defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman for the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) World Championship in a main event that will be discussed, dissected, and celebrated for years to come. Darby Allin[...]
Darby Allin, a professional wrestler with distinctive face paint and tattoos, celebrates with the AEW Championship belt in hand, standing near the ring ropes under bright arena lights.
😤🥶 No, The Chadster is shaking because Tony Khan has just committed the single most despicable, underhanded, disrespectful act in the history of professional wrestling, and The Chadster is not being hyperbolic when The Chadster says that Tonight, on AEW Dynamite: Spring Breakthru, Darby Allin defeated MJF to become the new AEW World Champion, and[...]