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• Report – Top AEW Talent Causing Major Backstage Issues & Drama
MVP is once again causing controversy. According to a report from Fightful Select, MVP has developed backstage heat in recent months. Talent have pointed to ongoing issues surrounding creative direction and how The Hurt Syndicate faction is being booked these days, with MVP’s influence frequently at the center of the complaints. In a recent Twitter […] The post Report – Top AEW Talent ...2025
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• Report – MVP Causing Major Backstage Drama In AEW
MVP is once again causing controversy. According to a report from Fightful Select, MVP has developed backstage heat in recent months. Talent have pointed to ongoing issues surrounding creative direction and how The Hurt Syndicate faction is being booked these days, with MVP’s influence frequently at the center of the complaints. In a recent Twitter […] The post Report – MVP Causing Maj...2025
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• Backstage Frustration Builds Over MVP’s Role in Hurt Syndicate’s Creative Direction in AEW

MVP is once again at the center of controversy — this time inside AEW — as internal frustrations grow over his influence on The Hurt Syndicate’s current tag team title ......2025
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• Backstage Report On Scrapped Plans For Title Match At WWE SummerSlam 2025

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• WWE Fan Favorite Reportedly Returning To Raw Tonight
LA Knight may be back on WWE television sooner than expected, as a new report suggests he is slated to return on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. The potential comeback arrives shortly after he appeared to show subtle discontent with his current creative direction, fueling further speculation among fans....2025
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• Backstage News On WWE SummerSlam Night 2 Main Event Being Kept Under Wraps
With the Undisputed WWE Championship set to be defended in tonight’s highly anticipated main event between Cody Rhodes (c) and John Cena, a new report indicates that WWE is going to great lengths to keep the finish—and any potential surprises—a tightly guarded secret. According to Fightful Select, the outcome and creative direction of tonight’s SummerSlam […]...2025
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• Rusev just doesn’t stand out at all in today’s WWE

WWE Rusev’s return to WWE has made virtually no impact on today’s product. Some places do power rankings. Here at Cageside, we do a stock report. In this weekly series, we identify three Superstars (or groups of Superstars) who are on their way up, and three that are moving in the opposite direction. After a busy week that included Becky Lynch’s proposal for Lyra Valkyria, Roman Reigns add...2025
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• WWE has a big LA Knight problem on its hands

WWE Creative has nothing for the megastar with SummerSlam coming up in one week. SmackDown airs tonight (July 25) with a live show emanating from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the second episode of SmackDown during the three week build towards SummerSlam, which takes place on the weekend of August 2 & 3. WWE has an LA Knight problem on its hands There are still a lot of unanswer...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Hulk Hogan’s death, Seth Rollins injury, Goldberg in AEW, more!

WWE Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around...2025
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• Tony Khan better not screw up AEW’s most important booking decision of the year

AEW AEW finally has good momentum going its way after a rough 2024, but that can change fast if All In Texas leaves fans with a bad taste in their mouths courtesy of the Death Riders. All Elite Wrestling returns to pay-per-view today (July 12) with All In Texas. The show comes our way from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The free Zero Hour pre-show kicks things off starting at 1 pm E...2025
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• WWE brings Evolution 2 into focus with a special announcement

WWE Now that WWE’s trip to Saudi Arabia is over with, it’s time to book the card for the all women’s Evolution 2 event. Raw airs tonight (June 30) with a live show from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is the first episode of Raw during the two week build to Evolution 2, which takes place on July 13. Tonight’s show has an early start time of 6 pm ET on Netflix. WWE brings...2025
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• Liv Morgan’s Injury Causes Major WWE Creative Changes – Details
Liv Morgan’s recent shoulder injury has triggered significant behind-the-scenes changes in WWE’s creative direction. According to a report from Cory Hays of BodySlam.net, Morgan was a central figure in several major storylines planned for the summer, all of which have now been scrapped or drastically reworked following the announcement that she will require surgery and […] The post Liv Morga...2025
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• Major WWE Creative Changes Made Due To Liv Morgan’s Injury, Backstage Update On Drew McIntyre’s WWE Return, Idris Elba Calls Out John Cena
Liv Morgan’s recent shoulder injury has triggered significant behind-the-scenes changes in WWE’s creative direction. According to a report from Cory Hays of BodySlam.net, Morgan was a central figure in several major storylines planned for the summer, all of which have now been scrapped or drastically reworked following the announcement that she will require surgery and […] The post Major WWE...2025
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• Cody Rhodes may soon be king, but WWE ain’t the same without its crown jewel

WWE.com Cody Rhodes continues to build his kingdom by beating The Bloodline, yet his reign falls short compared to the era of the Tribal Chief. Bloodline hunter Cody Rhodes has struck again. This past Monday on Raw, “The American Nightmare” delivered another crushing blow to the Samoan Dynasty, defeating “Main Event” Jey Uso to advance to the King of the Ring final this Saturday at Night o...2025
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• Backstage News On WWE’s Creative Direction Following Liv Morgan’s Injury
The fallout from Liv Morgan’s legitimate shoulder injury continues to ripple through WWE’s creative plans, particularly for the highly anticipated Evolution 2 premium live event. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, WWE has not yet held the key creative meetings to determine a new direction following Morgan’s injury on the June 16th episode […]...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Stratton warned about Flair, Moxley creative control, Orton, more!

WWE.com Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating ar...2025
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• Rusev just doesn’t stand out at all in today’s WWE
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• WWE has a big LA Knight problem on its hands
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• Rumor Roundup: Hulk Hogan’s death, Seth Rollins injury, Goldberg in AEW, more!
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• Bryan Danielson Says WWE Felt Like A Parody Of Wrestling At Times
During Starrcast as part of AEW All In: Texas weekend, Bryan Danielson offered candid thoughts on the creative direction in AEW while also reflecting on his past experiences in WWE. Though Danielson noted he hasn’t been actively involved in AEW creative lately, he praised the current state of the company’s programming. “I haven’t had much […]...2025
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• Tony Khan better not screw up AEW’s most important booking decision of the year
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• WWE brings Evolution 2 into focus with a special announcement
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• Cody Rhodes may soon be king, but WWE ain’t the same without its crown jewel
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• HOOK gives an update on his AEW return after suffering a concussion

All Elite Wrestling HOOK hasn’t wrestled in AEW since vomiting in the ring during a Dynamite main event in April. The last time HOOK wrestled in AEW was in a tag team match on the April 9 episode of Dynamite, where you could actually see him vomiting in the ring. At the time, there was some speculation about HOOK possibly suffering a concussion in the match. During an interview yesterday ...2025
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• JBL Criticizes WWE Press Conferences, Praises Triple H’s “Truth” Strategy
The post JBL Criticizes WWE Press Conferences, Praises Triple H’s “Truth” Strategy first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.On a recent episode of the Something to Wrestle With podcast, WWE Hall of Famer JBL weighed in on WWE’s current creative direction, offering mixed opinions about the company’s approach to blending storyline and reality. While JBL acknowledged WWE’s recent business success, ...2025
• News On The Early Rumored WWE Money In The Bank 2025 Winners
With WWE Money in the Bank 2025 set for this Saturday, June 7, new reports from WrestleVotes are offering insight into the current favorites to win the coveted briefcases. Speaking on WrestleVotes Radio, the outlet stressed that while buzz around potential winners is picking up, nothing is locked in due to WWE’s ever-evolving creative direction. […] The post News On The Early Rumored W...2025

• Triple H wants to tell people to ‘f*** off’ being a critic of WWE

WWE.com Triple H has a strong message for people who watch the WWE product with a critical eye. During Triple H’s interview with Peter Rosenberg, he had a strong message for people who watch the WWE product with a critical eye. “This will sound defensive. I wish I could tell people ‘fuck off’ being a critic. Be a fan. Go watch this and be a fan. If I tell you, ‘Go to the movies and watch ...2025
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• Triple H Clarifies Netflix’s Involvement In WWE Creative Direction
The landscape of professional wrestling underwent a massive change on January 6, when WWE RAW made its debut on Netflix, marking its exit from cable television after a lengthy presence since its launch in 1993. To clear up any misunderstandings regarding Netflix’s role with WWE, Paul “Triple H” Levesque recently offered some insights during a […] The post Triple H Clarifies Netfl...2025
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• Jey Uso’s WrestleMania push is best for business

SmackDown airs tonight (Feb. 7) with a live show emanating from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. This is the first episode of SmackDown during the four week build towards Elimination Chamber, which takes place on March 1. Jey Uso’s WrestleMania push is best for business Shortly after John Cena lost the Royal Rumble match, he announced his entry into the Elimination Chamber and matter-of-factly s...2025
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• Sareee Wants To Hold A Sareee-ISM Event In America
Sareee began her Sareee-ISM promotion in 2023 after departing WWE. She has run six events with a seventh coming up in March. Speaking to Tokyo Sports, Sareee said she wanted to bring her promotion to America. "I'm really happy and I want to hold an event in America in the future. I want to show a Sareee that's not the WWE Sarray," she said. Sareee signed with WWE in February 2020, but her arrival...2025
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• The War Raiders get emotional after ending 5-year title drought

WWE.com The War Raiders overcame years of heartache and injuries to capture the WWE World Tag Team Championship in a thrilling victory on Monday Night Raw. The War Raiders’ quest for the WWE World Tag Team Championship ended in triumph on Monday night. Erik and Ivar, with an assist from Damian Priest, defeated Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh to win the titles in the main event of...2024
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• Michin Says She Fully Trusted Triple H To 'Not Fumble' Her Upon WWE Return
Michin (Mia Yim) was released by WWE in November 2021 after an ill-fated run as a member of RETRIBUTION and going months without appearing on television. Michin would work for TNA Wrestling and make independent appearances before returning to WWE in November 2022 when Triple H had more control over the creative direction. Speaking to Alistair McGeorge of Metro, Michin explained how Triple H bein...2024
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• Alba: Rock's WrestleMania XL Spectacle Sets Tone For New Era Of WWE
PHILADELPHIA - If the glory of pro wrestling rests in the spectacle, WrestleMania XL Night 1 embodied the peak of the art. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a ten-time World Champion who happens to also be Hollywood’s biggest star, reclaimed said glory by pinning Cody Rhodes in what was billed as “the biggest tag team match in WWE history.” Rock and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns knocked off the ...2024
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• Sami Zayn’s road to WrestleMania is coming to an end too soon

WWE.com Raw airs tonight (Mar. 11) with a live show from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This is the third episode of Raw during the six week build towards WrestleMania 40, which takes place on the weekend of April 6 and April 7. Sami Zayn’s road to WrestleMania is coming to an end too soon Tonight’s Raw features a Gauntlet match that will determine Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER’s cha...2024
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• More Behind Vince McMahon Out, Triple H In WWE Creative
Things have been different on WWE Raw and Smackdown, in case you haven't noticed. PWInsider reported what Fightful had mentioned on our WWE Raw post-show this past Monday -- that things had appeared a little different on the surface. They expanded, saying there's been a bit of a morale boost associated with a line of thinking that Triple H is largely directing creative again, not Vince McMahon. We...2023
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• Mustafa Ali is ‘no longer working with WWE’

Mustafa Ali’s Twitter Mustafa Ali has had a contentious relationship with WWE at times, which resulted in him requesting to be released from his contract in early 2022. Things between Ali and WWE seemed to improve in the aftermath of Vince McMahon stepping down from power last summer. But whether it’s Vince or Triple H booking the WWE main roster TV shows, Ali hasn’t gotten much of a break...2023
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• Rumor Roundup: Hulk Hogan’s death, Seth Rollins injury, Goldberg in AEW, more!
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• Tony Khan better not screw up AEW’s most important booking decision of the year
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• Cody Rhodes may soon be king, but WWE ain’t the same without its crown jewel
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• WWE Talents’ Current Perception of Triple H’s Creative Direction

WWE’s creative direction shifted dramatically when Triple H took the reins from his father-in-law. Vince McMahon handled things in his own way, but many would say that Triple H is ......2025
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• How The Rock and Triple H’s creative rift derailed WrestleMania 41

After weeks of buildup, WrestleMania 41 fizzled out with a disappointing finish, raising suspicions of backstage tensions among WWE’s biggest players. WrestleMania 41 ended with a whimper last Sunday, as John Cena captured a record 17th world title in the main event, defeating Cody Rhodes. However, the match was met with harsh criticism. Fans and pundits alike panned the bout, especially frustrat...2025
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• WrestleMania 41: Our 6 boldest predictions

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Also the full card for the big event. The showcase of the immortals is upon us. WrestleMania 41 is here, with a two-night spectacular from Las Vegas that takes all of WWE’s biggest storylines from the last year and brings them to a close in their massive stadium show. Instead of predicting the winners from each match we’re diving into the biggest story el...2025
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• Chris Motionless On Performing At WrestleMania XL: I just Wanted To Do Right By Rhea Ripley
It was an audience of one for Chris Motionless at WWE WrestleMania XL. Chris Motionless and Motionless in White kicked off WrestleMania XL by performing Rhea Ripley's theme, "Demon in Your Dreams," on the grand stage as she prepared to defend the WWE Women's World Title against Becky Lynch. In what was a dream come true for Ripley, Motionless wanted to make sure everything went off without a hitch...2025
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• Vince McMahon’s Tasmanian Devil Moment: The Raw After WrestleMania Chaos Revealed
One Big Thing Vince McMahon reportedly wreaked havoc on the Raw After WrestleMania 2023 script, forcing last-minute rewrites that threw the show into disarray, according to Fightful Select. Why It Matters This incident marked a significant moment in WWE’s creative direction, suggesting McMahon’s continued influence despite his supposed retirement in 2022. Key Details McMahon arrived [&...2025
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• Triple H says ‘nobody knew’ John Cena was turning heel at Elimination Chamber

Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images John Cena’s heel turn last Saturday was WWE’s best-kept secret, just the way Triple H likes it. Paul “Triple H” Levesque promised an industry-changing weekend heading into WWE’s Elimination Chamber. Despite such strong words from WWE’s Chief Content Officer, no one predicted that John Cena would become a bad guy. And that’s how Levesque likes it. “The ...2025
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• Michael Cole says WWE is ‘not professional wrestling anymore’

WWE WWE’s lead announcer, Michael Cole, told Logan Paul, “We’re an entertainment product.” As Cody Rhodes embraced his mother after winning the WWE Title at WrestleMania XL, Michael Cole emotionally declared, “Damn it, I love professional wrestling.” Yet, less than a year after Rhodes finished his story, Cole now describes WWE differently. During an appearance on Impaulsive with host Logan...2025
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• WWE Star Privately Shares Growing Frustration Over Creative Direction

The locker room tension in WWE might be boiling over behind the scenes. In the wake of the company’s latest round of talent releases—including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, and Shayna ......2025
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• The ex-AEW guy was never going to win in the main event of WrestleMania
WWE.com Raw airs tonight (Apr. 3) with a live show from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This is the first episode of Raw during the five week build towards Backlash, which takes on May 6 in Puerto Rico. A lot of WWE fans are very upset about Cody Rhodes losing at WrestleMania Cody Rhodes talked a big game for months but ultimately failed to finish the story at WrestleMania 39...2023
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• Vince McMahon ruins everything
WWE.com It’s amazing how quickly one can go from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, huh? This past weekend’s WrestleMania 39 event was in many ways a big celebration of what makes pro wrestling so much fun. Some of the highlights include the cathartic triumph of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley having perhaps the best women’s match in company history, Dom...2023
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• WWE Asks Fans If Triple H Improved Television Product
Triple H took over WWE’s creative direction when Vince McMahon retired in July 2022. Since then, The Game has acted as Chief Content Officer, a position that was unchanged by ......2023
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• Drew McIntyre Displeased with WWE’s Creative Direction and Contract Offer
Former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre was pulled from WWE SmackDown and a signing that was scheduled to take place earlier today. While the reason for his absence was initially attributed ......2023
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• Michin Says She Fully Trusted Triple H To 'Not Fumble' Her Upon WWE Return
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• Vince McMahon is officially a WWE employee again
WWE.com That was revealed in a new SEC filing that also gives Vince control over his life story, and CEO Nick Khan a nice raise. To this point, Vince McMahon’s return to WWE after a six-month scandal-induced retirement was positioned as a Board of Directors-level move. He’s never really relinquished control over the company — as controlling shareholder, McMahon’s always had the voting pow...2023
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• Ricky Starks Says He's Never Turned Down AEW Creative
Ricky Starks took to social media to clarify that he's never turned down any AEW creative. Ever. Users on X/Twitter were arguing over Starks' position in the company and reports regarding his creative direction. The user wrote, "The fact that his attitude when given the smaller opportunities was to pout and disagree with creative is the main reason why he didn't get bigger shots." Starks replied...2024
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• WWE brings Evolution 2 into focus with a special announcement
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• How The Rock and Triple H’s creative rift derailed WrestleMania 41
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• Triple H wants to tell people to ‘f*** off’ being a critic of WWE
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• Rumor Roundup: Stratton warned about Flair, Moxley creative control, Orton, more!
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• Triple H says ‘nobody knew’ John Cena was turning heel at Elimination Chamber
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• Michael Cole says WWE is ‘not professional wrestling anymore’
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• Jey Uso’s WrestleMania push is best for business
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• Sean Waltman praises WWE’s Paul Levesque: ‘He’s here for the fans’

WWE.com Sean Waltman recently discussed the positive changes in WWE under Triple H’s leadership with Justin Barrasso. WWE is seemingly in a much better place since Paul “Triple H” Levesque took over its creative direction in 2022. With business at an all-time high, it’s clear that fan satisfaction is stronger than ever. Sean Waltman, a longtime friend of Levesque, noted WWE’s marked improv...2025
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• HOOK gives an update on his AEW return after suffering a concussion
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• Eric Bischoff Responds to Criticism Over WWE WrestleMania 41 Creative Direction
While speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson offered insight into his absence from the main event of WrestleMania 41, where Cody Rhodes clashed with John Cena in a highly anticipated showdown. The Rock addressed the speculation surrounding his role and why he ultimately did not appear...2025
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• Triple H wants to tell people to ‘f*** off’ being a critic of WWE
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• I think Alexa Bliss just responded to rumors about her status for WrestleMania 41

WWE.com Bliss seemingly responds to concerns that she might miss WrestleMania this year. Earlier this week, we learned that Alexa Bliss is no longer attending WWE World during the weekend of WrestleMania 41 next month in Las Vegas. However, no explanation was given for why Bliss was pulled. Needless to say, it’s led to rumors and speculation about what Alexa’s current status is for Wrestl...2025
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• 4 WWE Wrestlers Who Should Follow John Cena's Lead & Turn Heel In 2025

John Cena's shocking heel turn could pave the way for other WWE wrestlers who need a new creative direction for their characters....2025
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE release, McIntyre contract ending, Omega surgery, AEW return, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2024
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• Alba: Rock's WrestleMania XL Spectacle Sets Tone For New Era Of WWE
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