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MJF Reclaims AEW World Title in Brutal Double or Nothing Finish
sports1 day ago

MJF Reclaims AEW World Title in Brutal Double or Nothing Finish

At AEW Double or Nothing 2026 in NYC, MJF defeated Darby Allin to become a three-time AEW World Champion by age 30, ending Allin’s reign after a brutal, back-and-forth bout that included a near Coffin Drop, an avalanche tombstone, and MJF’s decisive side headlock takeover. Post-match, TNT Champion Kevin Knight appeared and teased future feuds. The show also featured a tag-team title win for Christian Cage and Adam Copeland (Edge) and other highlights (Okada vs. Takeshita, Owen Hart Tournament openers).

via Cageside Seats|
#aew#darby-allin#double-or-nothing
Rhodes Rises, SNME Looms: SmackDown Delivers Mixed Momentum
sports3 days ago

Rhodes Rises, SNME Looms: SmackDown Delivers Mixed Momentum

On SmackDown May 22, Cody Rhodes defeated Sami Zayn in the main event after Gunther interference; Trick Williams defeated Carmelo Hayes; Tiffany Stratton defeated Lash Legend in an open US title challenge; Flair & Ripley teamed to beat Toxic Attraction with a post-match attack from Jade Cargill; Solo Sikoa defeated Damian Priest while Shinsuke Nakamura fell to Talla Tonga; the show teased SNME 43 and a Clash in Italy, delivering a mixed but solid episode.

via Bleacher Report|
#pro-wrestling#rhodes#smackdown
Roman Reigns survives Jacob Fatu in chaotic Backlash main event
sports16 days ago

Roman Reigns survives Jacob Fatu in chaotic Backlash main event

WWE Backlash 2026 in Tampa delivered a stacked night: Roman Reigns retained the WWE World Championship in a brutal main event against Jacob Fatu, Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to retain the United States Championship, IYO SKY defeated Asuka to retain the WWE Women's Championship, Bron Breakker beat Seth Rollins in the opener, and Danhausen & Minihausen defeated Kit Wilson & Miz. John Cena announced the John Cena Classic, a fan-voted title concept, and post-match chaos lingered as Fatu attacked Reigns after the bell.

via Cageside Seats|
#backlash#jacob-fatu#pro-wrestling
NXT Goes All In on Chaos as Rook Emerges and Naraku Debuts
sports20 days ago

NXT Goes All In on Chaos as Rook Emerges and Naraku Debuts

NXT’s latest reset leans into chaos: Tony D’Angelo attacks Tavion Heights before the bell, Kam Hendrix interferes mid‑match, and Will Kross reveals a new name—Mason Rook—after costing both men. The roster is being shuffled with new faces and growing pains, while Kali Armstrong shines and a potential North American Championship four‑way looms for Lizzy Rain, Zaria, Nikita Lyons, and Tatum Paxley. Noam Dar returns and is set to face Jackson Drake next week; Naraku is teased for a debut, and DarkState tensions threaten to fracture the tag division. Keanu Carver’s interview bit lands awkwardly, and while the episode aims for a fresh, chaotic vibe, it often feels scattershot rather than cohesive.

via Cageside Seats|
#chaos#debuts#nxt
Jacob Fatu Looms Over SmackDown as the New Main Threat
sports24 days ago

Jacob Fatu Looms Over SmackDown as the New Main Threat

Jacob Fatu loomed over SmackDown, overpowering The Usos and Solo Sikoa and leaving the main event with no winner as Roman Reigns’ stance on him remains unclear. Cody Rhodes was medically cleared and defeated Ricky Saints, only to be attacked post‑match by GUNTHER, signaling cross‑brand title drama. Fatal Influence scored in the women’s division by helping Jacy Jayne pin Charlotte Flair, while Sami Zayn leaned into heel heat ahead of Backlash. Ricky Saints debuted and Royce Keys moved closer to Jacob’s orbit as MFT tensions rose. In short, SmackDown positioned Jacob Fatu as its centerpiece and seeded multiple Backlash showdowns.

via Cageside Seats|
#backlash#jacob-fatu#pro-wrestling
Lesnar Signals Retirement With WrestleMania Curtain Call
sports1 month ago

Lesnar Signals Retirement With WrestleMania Curtain Call

Brock Lesnar signaled his retirement from pro wrestling by laying down his gloves and boots after losing to Oba Femi on WrestleMania's second night, an emotional curtain call watched by fans and friends; the moment wrapped a career that included NCAA glory, WWE stardom, and a UFC heavyweight title run, with lingering chatter about a possible UFC return now set to rest.

via MMA Fighting|
#brock-lesnar#pro-wrestling#retirement
Oba Femi Upsets Brock Lesnar; Roman Reigns Captures World Title at WrestleMania 42 Night Two
sports1 month ago

Oba Femi Upsets Brock Lesnar; Roman Reigns Captures World Title at WrestleMania 42 Night Two

Night Two of WrestleMania 42 delivered big moments: Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in 4:45 with Lesnar signaling retirement; Penta won a chaotic six-way ladder match to retain the Intercontinental Title; Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the U.S. Championship; Finn Balor returned as The Demon to defeat Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight; Jade Cargill fell to Rhea Ripley, who captured the WWE Women’s Championship; in the main event, CM Punk pushed Roman Reigns to the limit before Reigns finally pinned Punk at 33:55 to claim the World Heavyweight Championship.

via Pro Wrestling Dot Net|
#cm-punk#pro-wrestling#roman-reigns
Gladiators Reboot Bets Big on Pro-Wrestling Talent
entertainment1 month ago

Gladiators Reboot Bets Big on Pro-Wrestling Talent

The Hollywood Reporter notes that the 2026 Amazon Prime Video revival of American Gladiators leans into a pro‑wrestling lineup—Jessie Godderz as Steel, Eric Bugenhagen as Bull, Kailey Latimer as Hurricane, Jessica Roden as Supernova, and Wardlow as Fang—with WWE’s The Miz hosting, to boost spectacle and audience appeal. Producers have Gladiators train two weeks before taping to sharpen showmanship and keep the action fast-paced, while leaning into Team USA patriotism. The piece includes a Q&A with Godderz about his nickname and the show’s Eliminator dynamic, highlighting how wrestling skills translate to Gladiator events and how the reboot nods to the 2008 version that also featured wrestlers.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon-prime-video#american-gladiators#entertainment
San Jose AEW Collision Spoilers Sketch March 14 Card
sports2 months ago

San Jose AEW Collision Spoilers Sketch March 14 Card

AEW Collision spoilers for the March 14 episode (taped March 12 in San Jose) outline several matches and angles: Kevin Knight defeated El Clon; Thekla, Julia Hart & Skye Blue beat Viva Van and two locals (with Hart action against Statlander); Mark Davis defeated Komander; The Demand defeated The Bang Bang Gang; Lena Kross defeated Mina Shirakawa; Andrade El Idolo defeated Mascara Dorada; Bandido confronted Andrade and was attacked by Rocky Romero, with Brody King making a save before being attacked by Swerve Strickland. Fightful will cover the show starting at 8 p.m. ET.

via Fightful|
#aew#pro-wrestling#results