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AEW bound? Jeff Hardy was released by WWE on Thursday, December 9, 2021. On the night in question Jeff reportedly left a WWE live event match just after making a tag to Drew McIntyre. He exited the ring much to the dismay of his fellow wrestlers still in the ring. Below is a video in … Read more
WWE released Hit Row, John Morrison, and others in their latest round of roster cuts. There were reportedly a total of 8 stars let go this round. You could argue that this is due to financial struggles stemming from the coronavirus pandemic but another argument could be made about their often baffling/awful creative decisions. You … Read more
A former women’s bantamweight champion and one of the biggest stars in UFC history, Ronda Rousey was as mainstream as a UFC fighter could possibly be appearing on talk shows, reality shows, and more. Joe Rogan called her a “once in a lifetime” athlete because of her dominance in the division and for a time … Read more
CM Punk had a nice run in WWE despite the questionable booking decisions made for his character by creative. He didn’t fit the standard WWE mold for what a champion should look like or how they should act and the fans loved him for it. Often times it seems he was punished simply for being … Read more
Whenever a wrestler makes a name for himself the question arises about a run in pro wrestling giant WWE or MMA front runner UFC. Gable Steveson is an NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist and currently a free agent. He has the look of a pro wrestler and the skills to easily transition to MMA. … Read more
Legendary pro wrestler Terry Funk is having serious health issues. Known for his hardcore matches and longevity he has amassed fans both in the stands and backstage. The support on Twitter has been honestly touching and overwhelming. WWE Hall of Famer Don Muraco previously reported on his podcast that Terry Funk is suffering from dementia … Read more
Former pro wrestler Marcus “Buff” Bagwell was arrested on 22 May for a hit-and-run and was accused of lying to the police. After WCW folded he entered WWE and quickly washed out due to backstage political maneuvering according to his own accounts. After leaving WWE reports came out that he was a gigolo – and … Read more
Wrestlemania 37 is in the books and WWE executives appear to be pleased with how well it performed. The event streamed on Peacock and WWE Network for those not able to attend. According to WWE 25,675 fans were lucky enough to purchase tickets for its biggest annual event. COVID restrictions prevented them from selling the … Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated at 29-0 and in doing so he relinquished his UFC lightweight title. Rumors have popped up here and there about a return but Khabib continues to make it clear he is retired. Fantasy fight booking and what if discussions are common among fans when a great fighter retires. Some are dream … Read more
Tony Khan is the man and money behind the AEW pro wrestling promotion. Things were going well for Khan until the coronavirus pandemic prevented fans from attending live events. Part of the appeal of AEW to viewers was their energetic live atmosphere. They have a relatively younger and definitely more hardcore fan base who enjoy … Read more