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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands at a podium during a Washington, DC press conference about nutrition education, with C-SPAN2 graphics on screen.
Auughh man! So unfair! 😤😤😤 The Chadster cannot believe what he's reading from the so-called "wrestling media" today, true wrestling fans Welcome back to another edition of The Chadster's Hot Takes, where The Chadster fearlessly defends WWE from the haters, the dirtsheet writers, and most importantly, Tony Khan's army of paid agents who are trying[...]
MJF stands shirtless on the AEW Dynamite stage, looking exhausted and frustrated after a match. The AEW logo glows behind him in bright blue and purple lights.
The things I do for you, my faithful readers! But enough about my operational security, let us discuss the wrestling, because AEW Dynamite delivered a strong show as we barrel toward Double or Nothing! MJF crashes out again on AEW Dynamite. TNT Championship Match: Kevin Knight vs MJF We opened hot with Kevin Knight defending the TNT Championship[...]
TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Preview: Elijah Has His Own Match Type?
Leon Slater will also chat with the crowd, and we'll get more wrestling than normal with four more matches on the show Here's your preview of what's to come tonight at 9 pm ET on AMC. Credit: Total Nonstop Action Keep Your Guitar Strap Oiled For Any Performance: TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! – April 30, 2026 Preview In the[...]
EVIL stands in a WWE NXT ring under purple lighting, wearing a dark, elaborate entrance outfit. He stares ahead during his debut appearance.
Auughh man! So fair! 🎉 WWE NXT has once again proven why it is the greatest developmental system in sports entertainment by taking a former NJPW wrestler and giving him the opportunity of a lifetime: learning how wrestling is supposed to work 📚💪 The Chadster was absolutely thrilled 😊 to see the wrestler formerly known[...]
Darby Allin, a professional wrestler with distinctive tattoos and a mohawk hairstyle, appears exhausted after a tough win against Andrade El Idolo. Blood is visible on his lip, and fans can be seen cheering in the background.
That match could look a lot different if Austin pulls off the biggest win of his career tonight against Okada! Kazuchika Okada is, in my humble dictatorial opinion, one of the most stylish men in professional wrestling The man rains money like I rain executive decrees! But Ace Austin is a sneaky devil, and we cannot[...]
Roman Reigns speaks into a WWE microphone during a tense promo on Raw, with his championship belt visible on his shoulder.
Family politics are difficult, comrades! Jey wanted consequences, Jimmy wanted understanding, and Roman wanted the cameras to capture his good side. Seth Rollins Challenges Bron Breakker Seth Rollins confronts Bron Breakker on WWE Raw. Seth Rollins came out blaming Bron Breakker for his WrestleMania failures, which is the wrestling equivalent of blaming the CIA when your economy collapses[...]
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[...]