A recent appearance by CM Punk on the My Mom’s Basement has reignited conversation around the wrestler’s long-standing habit of blending dark humor with pointed social commentary. During the wide-ranging discussion, Punk delivered a deliberately provocative one-liner that compared pop-culture fandom to modern political identity, invoking the horror character Freddy Krueger to underline what he […]

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A tense moment on Monday’s episode of WWE Raw sparked debate among fans and analysts alike, but the loudest criticism wasn’t about who did or didn’t show up, it was about how a top heel was presented. Veteran commentator Bully Ray zeroed in on the confrontation between GUNTHER and AJ Styles, arguing that the segment […]

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Jeff Hardy has a ‘breakthrough, mind-blowing’ idea that he has in store to make his appearance at the historic TNA Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC TV debut episode a memorable one. During an appearance on the latest episode of the Open and Direct Discussions podcast, “The Charismatic Enigma” spoke about the idea, as well as […]

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A couple of spoilers for the TNA iMPACT on AMC TV debut episode and subsequent TNA Genesis 2026 pay-per-view have surfaced. Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy, collectively known as The Hardys, appeared together for a joint interview on the latest episode of the Open and Direct Discussions podcast, and during the discussion, Matt dropped some […]

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Show: Wrestling Epicenter Guest: “Gorgeous” Joey Jackson Date: 01/07/2026 Your Host: James Walsh During the territory days of pro wrestling, there were household names in sections of the country that still hold a place in our hearts. For those in the Pacific Northwest, “Gorgeous” Joey Jackson is one of those names. Wrestling all over the […]

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WWE SmackDown kicked off the new year with a noticeable uptick in viewership and key demo performance. Friday night’s episode on USA Network averaged 1.175 million viewers, marking a 3.3 percent increase from the previous week. The audience total stands as the second-largest for SmackDown since November 21, signaling early momentum heading into 2026. The […]

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All Elite Wrestling made some notable talent releases that came to light earlier this week. As noted, AEW released Alex Abrahantes, Mercedes Martinez and Matt Taven, with their respective profiles being removed from the roster page at the official website for AEW at AllEliteWrestling.com. In addition to Mercedes Martinez publicly addressing the news with a […]

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A WWE Hall of Fame legend recently went “under the knife” for an operation. Jake “The Snake” Roberts, 70, is currently recovering from a successful hip surgery he underwent, according to a brief statement shared by Cheryl Roberts. Roberts’ better-half took to her official Facebook page on Tuesday to inform fans that the legendary pro […]

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Despite heavy online speculation, Chris Jericho did not appear on the first WWE Raw show of the New Year of 2026 on Monday night in “The Empire State.” According to one source, Jericho was never scheduled for the show and is currently in Los Angeles, California this week for unrelated reasons. Much of the buzz […]

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Don’t ask “The Hardcore Legend” about his abrupt departure from WWE. Because he won’t answer you, anyways. During a recent interview with Orlando Weekly to promote his new ’40 Years Of Foley’ stage show, Mick Foley was asked by reporter Kiko Martinez about his sudden parting of the ways with WWE in late-2025 due to […]

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WWE’s streaming footprint continues to evolve, with Netflix now officially becoming home to a major portion of the company’s Premium Live Event history. Following the expiration of WWE’s long-running agreement with Peacock, the promotion’s PLE library was added to Netflix on January 1. An official announcement has since confirmed the move, with The Hollywood Reporter […]

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TNA Wrestling is kicking off the New Year of 2026 with a notable talent signing. In addition to announcing Joe Hendry for TNA Genesis 2026 on Tuesday morning, the company announced the signing of a top international pro wrestling star. TNAWrestling.com released the following announcement regarding BDE signing with the company: Hey BDE, Welcome To […]

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WWE NXT rings in the New Year of 2026 tonight in “The Sunshine State.” WWE NXT New Year’s Evil goes down this evening at 8/7c on The CW Network, live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The following matches are advertised for the January 6, 2026 episode of the weekly two-hour prime time […]

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WWE Raw Results 1/5/26 Barclays Center Brooklyn, New York You can follow me on Twitter @TheHootsPodcast Commentators: (Michael Cole & Corey Graves) Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor Transcription by Josh Lopez First Match: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky For The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Asuka and Iyo Sky will start […]

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So, is Chris Jericho making his highly-anticipated WWE return tonight? Or not? According to one source, “The Ayatollah of Rock ‘N’ Rolla” has not yet been spotted in “The Empire State,” the site of tonight’s WWE Raw on Netflix 1-Year Anniversary special event. The source noted, “We have heard from no one in WWE who […]

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– WWE will be holding a tryout at the WWE Performance Center facility in Orlando, Florida next week. – Several WWE Superstars were at WWE Headquarters this past weekend filming a commercial prior to the WWE Holiday Tour live event in Bridgeport, CT. – As noted, the ‘Road to Royal Rumble’ European tour kicks off […]

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All Elite Wrestling have made some cuts to their active talent roster to kick off the New Year of 2026, as several familiar names appear to be officially finished with the promotion. As of Monday, January 5, Matt Taven, Mercedes Martinez, and Alex Abrahantes are no longer listed on AEW’s official roster page. Following the […]

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WWE NXT closed out 2025 with a largely steady night on the CW Network. According to Programming Insider, the Tuesday, December 30 episode of NXT averaged 604,000 viewers, edging up slightly from the 602,000 viewers the show drew on December 23. While total viewership saw a minor increase, the key demographic moved in the opposite […]

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Who are running things in the WWE creative teams for Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown these days? Let’s find out! According to one source, Bruce Prichard and Ed Koskey are the two executives who handle the everyday operations in WWE’s creative division. Prichard continues to oversee the overall process, while Koskey handles script […]

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The first WWE premium live event of the New Year of 2026 is not far away. And WWE is already hard at work on putting the special show together. Ahead of the first-ever international WWE Royal Rumble premium live event later this month, WWE has begun construction inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, […]

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An independent wrestling show in Los Angeles crossed from spectacle into real-world consequences earlier this year, and the legal fallout continues to spark debate across the industry. The incident involved Raja Jackson, the son of MMA icon Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and indie wrestler Stuart Smith (known as Syko Su). What unfolded in the ring was […]

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WWE may have been subtle on the surface, but the company clearly knew what it was doing with a recent public tease involving a pro wrestling legend. While hyping this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, General Manager Adam Pearce delivered a line that immediately caught the attention of longtime fans. Especially those familiar […]

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown officially entered a new era last week, as the blue brand kicked off its expanded three-hour format on the USA Network. However, that longer runtime may not be locked in for the entirety of 2026. According to Bryan Alvarez, the current plan could closely resemble how SmackDown was structured last year. […]

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Will Ospreay made an unexpected appearance in Japan and used the moment to provide a meaningful update on his recovery. The AEW star surfaced at NJPW New Year Dash 2026, where he addressed the crowd and spoke candidly about his ongoing injury rehab. “The Aerial Assassin” has been sidelined since August 2025 after suffering a […]

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