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WWE takeaways: Retribution raises the stakes, but big reveal remains
Roman Reigns continues to develop his heel nature, Bayley shines on the mic and Retribution makes a clear impact.
WWE
WWE
WWE takeaways: Say goodbye to loyalty
Bayley turned on Sasha. The IIconics are done. Cedric Alexander had enough. There was no status quo in WWE this week.
WWE
Ex-wrestlers' head injury suit vs WWE dismissed
A lawsuit from 50 former pro wrestlers against WWE over head injuries was dismissed Wednesday.
Cheap Heat: SGG's Birthday And All Out Talk
Rosenberg and Dip connect with SGG on Zoom to celebrate SGG's birthday and argue about All Out.
WWE
WWE Power Rankings: With Paul Heyman by his side, Roman Reigns makes an immediate impact
In less than two weeks, Roman Reigns has made himself the focal point in the WWE.
NXT
Finn Balor defeated Adam Cole to win the NXT championship on NXT's "Super Tuesday 2" event Tuesday night. Balor is the third wrestler to become a two-time NXT champion, following Shinsuke Nakamura and Samoa Joe. Balor's initial run as champion spanned 292 days -- from July 2015 to April 2016 -- and stood as the longest reign until Cole's 403 days as NXT champion from June 2019 to July 2020.
CLASH OF CHAMPIONS
WWE Clash of Champions 2020 news, stories, match card, results, start time and information
Everything you need to know about WWE Clash of Champions 2020, from the match card to results, news, features, history and more.
AEW: BRODIE LEE
Now a star with AEW, the wait is over for Brodie Lee
Not many pro wrestlers get to reinvent themselves at the age of 40, but that's exactly what Brodie Lee has done in All Elite Wrestling.
NEWS - WWE
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, wife, daughters COVID-19 positive, Johnson announces
In a social media post on Wednesday, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced he, his wife and two daughters battled COVID-19 but are recovering.
BROCK LESNAR
UFC debate: Why Brock Lesnar should(n't) return to fight Jon Jones
Marc Raimondi thinks Brock Lesnar's UFC return would be great. Brett Okamoto doesn't (at first). Whose argument is more convincing?
From feared enemy to 'sweetheart,' Brock Lesnar stories from those who know him
Brock Lesnar lives a very private life. We asked some who know the real Brock tell their favorite stories about the combat star.
Brock Lesnar hits free agency: Potential landing spots for the former UFC and WWE champion
Brock Lesnar's WWE contract has expired. Will he remain in pro wrestling or go back to mixed martial arts?
WWE
'Jabroni,' made famous by The Rock and The Iron Sheik, gets official dictionary status
Dictionary.com added 650 news words in its September update. One of those words was "jabroni," common in the squared circle. To all the linguists out there, say thank you to the Rock and the Iron Sheik.
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BROCK LESNAR, FREE AGENT
RELIVE PAST FIGHTS IN THE UFC ARCHIVES
Alistair Overeem drops Lesnar at UFC 141
Lesnar gets revenge against Frank Mir at UFC 100
Lesnar defends title against Shane Carwin at UFC 116
Cain Velasquez tops Brock to win the heavyweight title at UFC 121
PAYBACK
WWE Payback: Roman Reigns delivers on promise, captures Universal championship
Roman Reigns defeated "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in a triple threat match to reclaim the title he never lost in the ring.
Roman Reigns regains Universal title at WWE Payback
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Cheap Heat: Big Development DURING The Show
In a very special episode, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip argue about the PWI 500, Jericho, and other things until something gigantic happens DURING the show.
NXT
Karrion Kross' wager on himself paid off in NXT gold
Less than a year after getting his release from another wrestling company, Karrion Kross has reached the top of WWE's NXT brand.
Breezango defeated Imperium (Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner) on NXT TV Wednesday to win the NXT tag team championships. For both Tyler Breeze and Fandango, it is their first career title win in WWE.
WWE
WWE working to ban virtual fan for KKK video
The WWE said Tuesday that it was working to bar the virtual fan whose Ku Klux Klan video aired during Monday's WWE Raw program.
WWE
Pat McAfee on WWE debut: Ex-NFL punter discusses high spots, props from wrestlers, in-ring future
Pat McAfee gives his thoughts after he shocked the wrestling world with his athletic performance this past weekend.
SUMMERSLAM
SummerSlam takeaways: Roman Reigns returns, Mysterio's debut, 2021 Royal Rumble projections
A shocking end to SummerSlam resulted in key questions about Roman Reigns' future and how WWE can best position Keith Lee on Raw.
Roman Reigns steals the show with return at SummerSlam
Two major title matches and Roman Reigns' shocking return cap off the best moments from this year's WWE SummerSlam.
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WWE SummerSlam: The Fiend wins title, Roman Reigns returns
Roman Reigns made a shocking return just seconds after The Fiend captured the Universal championship to cap off a strong SummerSlam at the Thunderdome.
WWE
WWE Payback 2020: news, stories, match card, results, start time and information
Everything you need to know about WWE Payback 2020: match cards, results, news, features, history and more.
NXT TAKEOVER
NXT TakeOver: XXX: Pat McAfee impresses, Karrion Kross and Damian Priest walk away with gold
Karrion Kross and Damian Priest won NXT's men's singles titles, while former NFL punter Pat McAfee shined in his WWE debut.
WWE
NXT's Kross doesn't believe separated shoulder will lead to long absence
In just his seventh match, Karrion Kross came through and won the NXT championship. He also suffered an injury that will temporarily sideline him.
SUMMERSLAM
A SummerSlam debut: Dominik Mysterio carries on family legacy in wrestling
Rey Mysterio's son Dominik makes his WWE debut at SummerSlam on Sunday, but wrestling has always been a part of their lives.
WWE
From Firefly Funhouse to the ThunderDome, Bray Wyatt reflects on journey to SummerSlam
On the eve of SummerSlam, Bray Wyatt discusses wrestling John Cena, cinematic matches and his hopes for the "ThunderDome."
SUMMERSLAM
The five craziest SummerSlam moments
Behind-the-scenes contract issues, an iconic tour bus and a heated backstage argument are some of the most memorable SummerSlam moments.
Rafa Alvarez
SUMMERSLAM
Pat McAfee has been preparing for WWE debut most of his life
Pat McAfee makes his WWE debut on Saturday at NXT TakeOver: XXX, and it's hard to imagine a better match than McAfee and pro wrestling.
Pat McAfee accepts Triple H's challenge to fight Adam Cole
Pat McAfee joins Get Up to respond to Triple H's challenge to fight Adam Cole at NXT TakeOver: XXX on Aug. 22.
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Triple H challenges Pat McAfee to match vs. Adam Cole
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CHEAP HEAT
Big Week For Wrestling And Nicknames
It's a big week for wrestling and Rosenberg and SGG have a lot to discuss -- including yet another nickname for Greg.
NEWS - WWE
Triple H tries to recruit Stephen A. to the WWE
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AEW
AEW to bring back fans, with masks, on Aug. 27
All Elite Wrestling will welcome fans for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, on Aug. 27 in Jacksonville, Florida.
SUMMERSLAM
Drew McIntyre earned his way back home to WWE
Drew McIntyre has had the WWE spotlight on him before, and he's not willing to let this second opportunity escape him.
WWE SummerSlam 2020: news, stories, match card, results, start time and information
Everything you need to know about WWE SummerSlam 2020: match cards, results, news, features, history and more.
SummerSlam 2002: A look back at a landscape-shifting moment in WWE history
SummerSlam 2002 proved to be a major turning point in the history of the WWE, featuring iconic matches such as the WWE championship tilt between The Rock and Brock Lesnar, the unsanctioned match between Triple H and Shawn Michaels and a whole lot more.
WWE
Best moments and memories of SummerSlam
ESPN's WWE writers break some of their favorite SummerSlam memories, creating a comprehensive list of some of the biggest moments in the event's 30-year history.
WWE
WWE to host shows in Orlando with virtual fans
WWE is set to hold its first shows inside of a full-scale arena since March starting Friday at the Amway Center, with fans brought in virtually via the video boards.
WWE
Man charged with kidnapping at WWE star's home
A man was arrested and charged with three felonies at the Florida home of WWE star Sonya Deville.
WWE
Randy Orton takes out the final legend on his path to SummerSlam, Ric Flair
Randy Orton silenced the crowd at the Performance Center as he punted Ric Flair. Now all that stands in his way is Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam.
KAMALA
Wrestling world reacts to the death of James Harris, WWE's Kamala
WWE icon Kamala died at the age of 70. The wrestling world took to social media to share their memories of 'The Ugandan Giant'.
WWE
The Undefeated
Former WWE wrestler James Harris was more than 'Kamala'
He was the continuation of a history of Black entertainers hampered by racism
WWE
James Harris, known as WWE's Kamala, dies
James Harris, who portrayed longtime WWE mainstay Kamala, has died at the age of 70, the WWE announced on Sunday.
WWE/XFL
Rock on: XFL sale to Johnson's group approved
After getting approval from a bankruptcy court, Dwayne Johnson, along with his business partners, will officially assume control of the XFL from former owner Vince McMahon later this month.
WWE
WWE takeaways: Sasha Banks and Bayley own all the gold, but mistakes made along the road to SummerSlam
Randy Orton will face Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam, but there's nothing clear about the future of the women's division after Sasha Banks defeated Asuka.
WRESTLING
Cody Rhodes on the state of AEW, TNT title open challenge, Mike Tyson and more
As Cody Rhodes' TNT championship open challenge has shifted the boundaries of who can perform for AEW, Rhodes offers a look at where things stand for the wrestling promotion.
ORANGE CASSIDY
AEW'S BREAKOUT STAR
Orange Cassidy is the unlikely breakout star of 2020, while barely even trying
From his jean jacket and sunglasses to feather-light kicks, Orange Cassidy has made the most out of a truly unique approach to wrestling.
WWE
The Horror Show at Extreme Rules: The Fiend rules the swamp, Sasha Banks-Asuka ends in controversy
Extreme Rules offered unique matches and resulted in the return of The Fiend and a significant lack of clarity in the women's title picture.
The incredible stories from the Undertaker's run at WrestleMania
PPV RECAPS AND RATINGS
WWE Backlash: Randy Orton defeats Edge in the 'Greatest Wrestling Match Ever'
After an hour in the ring it was Randy Orton outlasting Edge in the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever." Plus, Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman continue their championship reigns after victories at Backlash.
WWE NXT TakeOver In Your House: Io Shirai wins NXT women's title, Karrion Kross routs Tommaso Ciampa
Follow along as we break down NXT TakeOver: In Your House, which includes three key title matches.
WWE Money in the Bank: Otis and Asuka secure MITB briefcases
Otis and Asuka have earned title opportunities after a very unique Money in the Bank pay-per-view.
NEWS - WWE
The Undertaker's greatest WrestleMania moments
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THE UNDERTAKER
The Undertaker passing on some knowledge to NXT superstars
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Pulling back the curtain on The Undertaker
Over the course of his 30-year WWE career, Mark Calaway rarely let the world see the man behind "The Undertaker" -- until he decided to open his life to a camera crew.
Undertaker on first WWE title win against Hulk Hogan, memories of Montreal Screwjob
The Undertaker takes a trip down memory lane, discussing the interesting circumstances of his first title win and his recollections from the Montreal Screwjob.
WWE
How WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley smiles through his chronic pain
Fifty million Americans have chronic pain, and self-quarantine can make long, achy days even worse. But nobody has found a better way to smile through his hurt than WWE legend Mick Foley.
GREATEST MATCH EVER
Randy Orton ready for 'Greatest Match Ever,' pulls no punches with concerns for NXT
On the eve of "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" at WWE Backlash, Randy Orton is confident about his meeting with Edge and unapologetic about his criticisms of NXT.
Edge responds to Orton's challenge for Backlash
WWE Hall of Famer Edge accepts Randy Orton's challenge for a one-on-one match at Backlash.
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How Edge is approaching the 'Greatest Wrestling Match Ever' at WWE Backlash
Presupposing Sunday's match at WWE Backlash between Edge and Randy Orton will be the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" is outrageous, but Edge is rolling with the punches.
THE ROCK
The Rock delivers powerful plea for leadership, change
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WWE
Pulling back the curtain on The Undertaker
Over the course of his 30-year WWE career, Mark Calaway rarely let the world see the man behind "The Undertaker" -- until he decided to open his life to a camera crew.
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