Ohio Valley Wrestling rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• Randy Orton discusses OVW, Future of Wrestling
During our email interview in 2001, at the time, Ohio Valley Wrestling’s Randy Orton discussed an array of topics, including his father’s influence and the late Russ Haas. While a lot has changed since then in the legendary career of this WWE star, he was a prodigy and someone that had great things ahead of [...]...2025
Read about Randy Orton breaking news
• Haley J Comments On Power Slap Debut: “I Knocked Her The F*ck Out Like I Said I Was Going To"
A victory for Haley J in her debut. Las Vegas, Nevada, played host to a Power Slap event on June 27th. One of two independent wrestlers to participate in the event was HollyHood Haley J. She bested Jayme Hinshaw and put her away with two slaps. While at LAX Fan Fest, Justin Dhillon of The Wrestling Classic asked Haley about the win, and she said the following: “I knocked her the f*ck out like I sa...2025
Continue with Justin Dhillon latest news
• Haley J On Working With Her Mom: It’s Great, I Get Paid To Slap And Hit Her
Haley J loves working with her mom. Over the past five years, Haley J and Maria James have worked together on multiple occasions, with a majority of those matches being held in Ohio Valley Wrestling. In singles action, Haley boasts an impressive 2-1-1 record against her mother. While speaking with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp for a recent interview, Haley joked about getting paid to slap and hit her...2025
Read about Sean Ross news today
• WWE Welcomes Former Tag Champion Back in Training Role
Former WWE Tag Team Champion Doug Basham was spotted at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this week, where he served as a guest trainer. PWInsider.com has verified Basham’s presence at the facility. Basham rose through the ranks as a standout in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), WWE’s former developmental...2025
See more WWE Tag Team headline news
• Former WWE Star Serves As Guest Trainer At WWE Performance Center
The post Former WWE Star Serves As Guest Trainer At WWE Performance Center first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.Former WWE Tag Team Champion Doug Basham was at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this week, serving as a guest trainer, according to a new report from PWInsider.com. Basham, a standout from the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) developmental system, made his mark in WWE dur...2025
Read about WWE Tag Team rumors
• Former WWE Star Worked As Guest Coach At The Performance Center
Pwinsider is reporting that former WWE wrestler Doug Basham served as a guest trainer at the WWE Performance Center this week. Basham remains active in the wrestling industry, collaborating with Ohio Valley Wrestling. Basham also assisted in training Emily Bett Rickards for her role as Mildred Burke in Queen of the Ring. The post Former WWE Star Worked As Guest Coach At The Performance Center appe...2025
See also Doug Basham news and rumors

• Randy Orton Recalls The Moment He Knew John Cena Was 'Really F***ing Special'
Randy Orton recalls when he knew John Cena was something special. Orton and Cena's careers have been tied together since their early days training in WWE's developmental, Ohio Valley Wrestling. From that point on, the two would be rivals, having faced off for world championships on several occasions, with their rivalry defining an era of WWE programming. While speaking to ESPN in a new interview h...2025
See also Randy Orton injury
• Luke Kurtis Talks Breaking Out, 'I'm a TV Guy. I Like The Cameras On Me'
Luke Kurtis is ready for his big break. Despite only starting his career back in 2021, Luke Kurtis has already established himself as a top independent name, dominating Ohio Valley Wrestling for the first half of 2024. In the final two months of the year, Kurtis also progressed by debuting for NJPW and competing against Frankie Kazarian/Rhino at an independent event. While speaking with Fightful f...2025
Check it out Luke Kurtis injury status
• Randy Orton forecasts another six years of RKOs

WWE, Getty Images “I would love to be able to go into my 50s,” said Orton. Despite missing almost two years of action with a back injury, Randy Orton is far from finished as a pro wrestler. Speaking with self-described street journalist Adam Glyn, Orton has a long way to go before calling it a wrap. “I would love to be able to go into my 50s. Maybe I’ll wrestle till I’m 50 and call it. And...2024
Continue with Randy Orton injury update
• Former WWE Developmental Wrestler Daniel Rodimer Wanted On Murder Charge
A former WWE developmental wrestler is wanted for murder. News 3 Las Vegas reports that Daniel Rodimer, a former developmental wrestler and Tough Enough contestant, is wanted on a murder charge. The outlet states that Rodimer is wanted in connection to the death of a 47-year-old man named Christopher Tapp, who died at the hospital after suffering injuries in a hotel fight in October 2023. The Clar...2024
Read about Daniel Rodimer injury status
• Who is a great worker?

WWE.com The term “great worker” gets thrown around by fans and wrestlers. But what does it mean? And who really is a great worker? In a previous article, I outlined why I believe The Rock’s People’s Elbow is the greatest move in wrestling history. I received some great feedback and counterarguments, and to the readers who chimed in, thank you for your responses. Some of you even took me do...2023
Read about Bret Hart injury status
• John Cena is thankful for Randy Orton days before his return to WWE

John Cena is gone from WWE and back in Hollywood, but he’s still a WWE company man through and through. Here he is on social media earlier today, celebrating Thanksgiving by getting the word out on that Randy Orton guy, who is set to return to WWE on Saturday night (Nov. 25) for a War Games match at Survivor Series. Orton has been out of action for 18 months due to a major back injury. John expres...2023
Visit the page Randy Orton injury report
• Mickie James Announced As Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2023 Women’s Wrestling Award Winner
Mickie James is being honored with a prestigious award. James debuted in 1999, and she has had successful runs with WWE and IMPACT Wrestling. She is a five-time TNA/IMPACT knockouts World Champion and a five-time WWE Women's Champion. James has also held the WWE Divas Championship. The Cauliflower Alley Club named James as the winner of the 2023 Women's Wrestling Award. The Class of 2023 award-wi...2023
Check it out Mickie James injury status

2025
"Cash Flo regularly wrestles for Ohio Valley Wrestling."

2024
"Punk started off the promo by telling a story about Dusty Rhodes, as he remembered that Rhodes calling him to tell him about the arrival of Cody to Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2007."

2023
"The show synopsis is as follows: “Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, Kentucky was once a proud finishing school for young wrestlers who hoped for a chance at a career in […] The post Ohio Valley Wrestling Docuseries ‘Wrestlers’ Coming To Netflix On September 13 appeared first on Wrestlezone."

• New power player makes her AEW Dynamite debut in Women’s Casino Gauntlet

Max AEW’s first-ever Women’s Casino Gauntlet match only had seven entrants before Toni Storm won it with a roll-up and punched her ticket to a Women’s World title match next month at Grand Slam Australia. But one of those was a surprise who could be a big factor in the company’s women’s division for years to come. .@meganbayne is BACK in AEW and in the Women's Casino Gauntlet at #3!#AEWD...2025
See more Toni Storm trade rumors
• Shawn Michaels begins his run as ‘The Showstopper’

WWE.com Plus, the bizarre love triangle between Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk, and a special musical interlude from the AWA. Though it doesn’t yet compare to the content available on Peacock and the soon-to-be-ending WWE Network, WWE Vault is a wrestling fan’s dream come true. WWE’s classic YouTube channel continues adding matches, specials, and full documentaries that fans once n...2024
See also Shawn Michaels trade rumors
• Paul Heyman: CM Punk Had To Battle Against The Perception Of Being A ‘Paul Heyman Guy’
CM Punk signed with WWE in 2005 after becoming one of the top independent talents in the country. Punk spent time in Ohio Valley Wrestling before debuting on television as a member of the ECW brand. During his early time in WWE, CM Punk was branded as a "Paul Heyman Guy," which was a scarlet letter and not the badge of honor it would become. "CM Punk battled against the perception that all he wa...2024
Visit the page Paul Heyman salary
• Trick Williams says CM Punk has been a blessing for NXT

WWE.com To hear the NXT Champ tell it, AEW’s pain has been WWE’s gain. CM Punk’s return to WWE is proving to be a Godsend for the aspiring talents in its developmental brand, NXT, according to the NXT Champion Trick Williams. “He’s been a blessing for all of us who take the time to actually go talk to him and reach out to him,” said Williams while promoting NXT Battleground on Unlikely wit...2024
Read about Trick Williams contract
• Former WWE Developmental Wrestler Daniel Rodimer Wanted On Murder Charge
2024

Continue with Daniel Rodimer
• WWE Royal Rumble 'Invader' Playlist, Orange Cassidy Meet And Greet Info, More | Fight Size Update
Here's your fight size update for Thursday, January 11, 2024. - WWE uploaded a playlist chronicling stars stealing Royal Rumble spots. Check out the video embedded above. - Fans can meet Orange Cassidy following F1rst Wrestling's event this Sunday. --THIS SUNDAY-- Meet. Greet. Whatever. ------#WRESTLEPALOOZA pic.twitter.com/3wze6SkA4r — F1RST Wrestling (@f1rstwrestling) January 11, 2024 - Bayle...2024
Visit the page Orange Cassidy salary
• Mickie James Joins OVW; Named Creative Director, Head Of Female Talent, And Executive Producer
Mickie James teams up with OVW to once again revolutionize the wrestling industry. As first reported by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Mickie James has joined OVW as Creative Director and Head of Female Talent. James will also be the Executive Producer for all OVW wrestling shows. OVW later confirmed the news, highlighting Mickie James' success as a trailblazer in the industry as well as her ...2024
Continue with Mickie James salary rumors
• Who is a great worker?
2023

See more articles Bret Hart contract
• Mahabali Shera Says He Is Not Under Contract With IMPACT, AEW Reached Out To Him Two Years Ago
Mahabali Shera talks potentially returning to WWE or landing in AEW. Mahabali Shera first worked for TNA/IMPACT Wrestling as part of Ring Ka King in 2011. He then had a run with the company until his departure in 2017. Shera signed with WWE in 2018 and had a brief stint in NXT before he was released in September 2018. He then returned to IMPACT in 2019. After a hiatis, he returned in 2021. He also...2023
Visit the page Two Man Power contract
• Wade Barrett: I Would Handle Certain Political Situations Differently Now Than I Did In 2010
Wade Barrett reflects on what he would change if he could go back to the days of the Nexus. While Wade Barrett never became WWE Champion, the inaugural winner of WWE NXT was thrust into the top of the card in 2010, going from relative unknown to the top heel in WWE for the latter half of the year, competing in pay-per-view main events against John Cena, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Edge, Bret Hart...2023
See also Wade Barrett contract

• OVW Wrestler Mike 'Cash Flo' Walden Elevated To Series Regular In 'Tulsa King' Season Three
Mike Walden, better known to wrestling fans as Cash Flo has been elevated to a series regular for season three of "Tulsa King" on Paramount+. Cash Flo regularly wrestles for Ohio Valley Wrestling. He has appeared in ten episodes of "Tulsa King," playing Bigfoot. From Paramount+: PARAMOUNT+ HIT SERIES TULSA KING, STARRING OSCAR(R) NOMINEE SYLVESTER STALLONE, PROMOTES CHRIS CALDOVINO, MCKENNA QUI...2025
See also SYLVESTER STALLONE
• New power player makes her AEW Dynamite debut in Women’s Casino Gauntlet
2025

Continue with Toni Storm scores
• Trick Williams says CM Punk has been a blessing for NXT
2024

See more articles Trick Williams
• Mickie James Joins OVW; Named Creative Director, Head Of Female Talent, And Executive Producer
2024

Check it out Mickie James stats
• OVW Announces Strategic Partnership With Genvec Ventures, Ed Payer Revealed As New CEO
Ohio Valley Wrestling announces a new partnership with Genvec Ventures. On Tuesday, December 12, Ohio Valley Wrestling took to social media and announced that they are entering a strategic partnership with Genvec Ventures. According to the press release, the partnership will ensure financial stability for the company going forward. As a result of the partnership, Ed Payer will be named the CEO of ...2023
See also Matt Jones
• Jessie Godderz Comments On Dixie Carter's OVW Appearance, Credits Al Snow For Making It Happen
Jessie Godderz comments on Dixie Carter's OVW appearance. Many fans in the world of wrestling were shocked when Carter made a surprise appearance on a recent episode of Ohio Valley Wrestling television. Carter, who is the former president of TNA, has largely been out of the wrestling scene since 2017, when Anthem Sports & Entertainment purchased a majority stake in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. In a new i...2023
See more articles Jessie Godderz stats
• OVW Saturday Night Special - Hard Reset Results (9/9): EC3 Faces Jessie Godderz
Ohio Valley Wrestling held its OVW Saturday Night Special - Hard Reset event on September 9 from Davis Arena in Louisville, KY. The event aired on FITE. Full results (courtesy of Cagematch) are below. OVW Saturday Night Special - Hard Reset Results (9/9) - Donovan Cecil def. D'Mone Solavino - OVW Kentucky Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership: Star Rider def. Dimes and Eric Darkstorm and Jared Krip...2023
See also Jessie Godderz scores
• Dixie Carter Makes Appearance On OVW TV
Dixie Carter is back on wrestling TV. EC3 won the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at NWA 75, and he's making power moves in other companies. During the latest episode of Ohio Valley Wrestling TV, EC3 introduced his aunt, former TNA/IMPACT owner Dixie Carter. Dixie congratulated OVW on their new Netflix show, congratulated EC3 on winning the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title, and put over her nephe...2023
Continue with Dixie Carter stats
• Matt Jones: 'Wrestlers' Is Like 'Last Chance U', Netflix Wants To Show Grass Roots Wrestling
Matt Jones discusses Ohio Valley Wrestling's upcoming Netflix docuseries. On September 13, 2023, Netflix will premiere the new docuseries 'Wrestlers'. The series, which will profile Ohio Valley Wrestling, comes from the director and producer of the popular 'Last Chance U' show, which profiled a number of lower level college football teams. Many fans around the world of wrestling are excited for th...2023
See also Matt Jones
• Ohio Valley Wrestling Netflix Docuseries 'Wrestlers' To Premiere On September 13, Trailer Released
'Wrestlers' is set to premiere on September 13, 2023. The Netflix docuseries, which will profile Ohio Valley Wrestling, will come from director and executive producer Greg Whitely. Whitely is responsible for past Netflix projects such as 'Cheer' and 'Last Chance U'. The first trailer for the new show, which features Al Snow, Matt Jones, Cash Flo, and Haley J, can be seen in the video linked above....2023
Check it out Randy Orton scores

• Randy Orton discusses OVW, Future of Wrestling
2025

See also Randy Orton
• Haley J On Working With Her Mom: It’s Great, I Get Paid To Slap And Hit Her
2025

Visit the page Sean Ross
• Zelina Vega's Emotional WWE Women's US Title Victory Celebrated, WWE SmackDown Preview, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Friday, May 2, 2025. Below are the top headlines from Fightful today, the best digital excuses from around the world of wrestling, and more. - Follow Zwlina Vega's emotional journey from winning the WWE Women's United States Title and laying the title belt on her father's name at the 9/11 memorial in New York. Check it out embedded above. - WWE Now previews Randy...2025
Click for news about Zelina Vega
• Randy Orton Recalls The Moment He Knew John Cena Was 'Really F***ing Special'
2025

Check it out Randy Orton
• OVW Wrestler Mike 'Cash Flo' Walden Elevated To Series Regular In 'Tulsa King' Season Three
2025

See more articles SYLVESTER STALLONE
• AEW Wrestler Gets Married (Photos), MVP Regrets Not Slapping The Sh*t Out Of Vince McMahon, AEW Tag-Team Gets New Name

AEW/ROH wrestler Leila Grey and Luke Kurtis recently got married in a beach ceremony nearly three years after their engagement. Grey shared the news on social media on Monday. Kurtis had proposed to Grey at an Ohio Valley Wrestling show in July 2022. Grey’s most recent match was on March 1 against Lady Frost, which […] The post AEW Wrestler Gets Married (Photos), MVP Regrets Not Slappi...2025
See more articles Leila Grey
• PHOTOS – AEW Wrestler Gets Married
AEW/ROH wrestler Leila Grey and Luke Kurtis recently got married in a beach ceremony nearly three years after their engagement. Grey shared the news on social media on Monday. Kurtis had proposed to Grey at an Ohio Valley Wrestling show in July 2022. Grey’s most recent match was on March 1 against Lady Frost, which […] The post PHOTOS – AEW Wrestler Gets Married appeared first on...2025
Read about Leila Grey
• Leila Grey And Luke Kurtis Get Married
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. Nearly three years after their engagement, Leila Grey and Luke Kurtis recently tied the knot in a beach ceremony. While the ceremony date is unknown, Grey took to social media to share the news on Monday, March 17. OFFICIALLY MR. & MRS. CURTIS ------ This week was an absolute DREAM come true. The most perfect wedding, with the most perfect partner and our b...2025
Read about Leila Grey
• Shawn Michaels begins his run as ‘The Showstopper’
2024

See more articles Shawn Michaels
• Paul Heyman: CM Punk Had To Battle Against The Perception Of Being A ‘Paul Heyman Guy’
2024

See more articles Paul Heyman

• OVW Wrestler Mike 'Cash Flo' Walden Elevated To Series Regular In 'Tulsa King' Season Three
2025

See more SYLVESTER STALLONE
• Ohio Valley Wrestling Docuseries ‘Wrestlers’ Coming To Netflix On September 13

Netflix released the first trailer for a new docuseries featuring Al Snow and the talent in OVW. Wrestlers will premiere on Netflix on September 13. The show synopsis is as follows: “Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, Kentucky was once a proud finishing school for young wrestlers who hoped for a chance at a career in […] The post Ohio Valley Wrestling Docuseries ‘Wrestlers’ Coming To Netfl...2023
• Al Snow Reveals Plans For OVW Following Wrestlers Series On Netflix

Ohio Valley Wrestling co-owner Al Snow talked about his long-term plans for the promotion during an appearance on the "Oh...You Didn't Know?" podcast....2023
• Cody Rhodes: I'm More CM Punk Than CM Punk Himself, I Did All Of The Stuff That Was In The Pipebomb
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes exchange words on the microphone. On the January 22 episode of WWE Raw, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes went face-to-face for the first time ever. Punk started off the promo by telling a story about Dusty Rhodes, as he remembered that Rhodes calling him to tell him about the arrival of Cody to Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2007. Punk recalled Rhodes telling him to take care of Cody. Pun...2024
See more WWE Raw
• Mickie James Joins OVW As Creative Director, Head Of Female Talent, And Executive Producer

Mickie James has joined Ohio Valley Wrestling in a wide variety of roles. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select) reported that James has signed on as an Executive Producer for the company. She will also be a Creative Director and Head of Female Talent. Ohio Valley Wrestling later confirmed this information via a press […] The post Mickie James Joins OVW As Creative Director, H...2024
See more articles Mickie James
• CM Punk Would Want To Learn From Shawn Michaels And How He Operates NXT
CM Punk would like to learn from the way that Shawn Michaels runs NXT. CM Punk has always been interested in learning every side of the wrestling business. When working with Paul Heyman in Ohio Valley Wrestling, Punk learned how to properly time a wrestling show. Now that he's back in WWE, Punk has already spent time around Shawn Michaels and WWE NXT, working with the stars of tomorrow to get in...2024
See more Shawn Michaels
• WWE Producers Initially Wanted Brock Lesnar To Use A Russian Gimmick
Before Brock Lesnar was “The Beast,” Paul Heyman reveals that some WWE officials wanted his client to play a Russian character. Upon signing to WWE in 2000, Brock Lesnar reported the company’s developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). After training there for a while, Lesnar was eager to begin his ascent to the main roster. […] The post WWE Producers Initially W...2023
See more Paul Heyman
• Hollyhood Haley J Reveals The Real Reason She Missed WWE Tryout

HollyHood Haley J is one of the rising stars in the independent wrestling circuit. She is the daughter of six-time Ohio Valley Wrestling Women’s Champion Amazing Maria. Fans have recently been able to see her on Netflix‘s new docuseries Wrestlers. Haley J has been wrestling for several years. She began wrestling in IWA-MS at the […] The post Hollyhood Haley J Reveals The Real Rea...2023

1. WWE Raw

2. WWE NXT

3. WWE SmackDown

. . .

995. Ohio Valley Wrestling

• Former WWE Star Worked As Guest Coach At The Performance Center
2025

See more articles Doug Basham
• Randy Orton Reveals The Moment He Realized John Cena Was ‘F**king Special’
Randy Orton recently reflected on his long-standing relationship with John Cena, which began during their training in WWE’s Ohio Valley Wrestling. Their rivalry has greatly shaped WWE’s history, particularly through their title matches. During a recent interview with ESPN, Orton recalled when he realized Cena was exceptional and would be a key figure in his […] The post Randy Ort...2025
Continue with Randy Orton
• Randy Orton Recalls The Moment He Knew John Cena Was 'Really F***ing Special'
2025

See more Randy Orton
• Ohio Valley Wrestling under new ownership as Morley Sports Management takes over

OVW OVW, a former WWE developmental territory, is entering a new era with plans to expand the promotion’s reach, thanks to its new owner. Ohio Valley Wrestling, once a prominent developmental territory for WWE, is entering a new era under new management. On Monday, OVW announced that Morley Sports Management (MSM) would take control of the wrestling promotion starting May 1. Rob Edwards, t...2025
Visit the page John Cena
• Luke Kurtis Talks Breaking Out, 'I'm a TV Guy. I Like The Cameras On Me'
2025

Click for news about Luke Kurtis
• OVW Wrestler Mike 'Cash Flo' Walden Elevated To Series Regular In 'Tulsa King' Season Three
2025

See more articles SYLVESTER STALLONE
• New power player makes her AEW Dynamite debut in Women’s Casino Gauntlet
2025

Check it out Toni Storm
• Shawn Michaels begins his run as ‘The Showstopper’
2024

Visit the page Shawn Michaels
• Aron Stevens, Formerly WWE's Damien Sandow, Recalls Working Under Al Snow In OVW

Aron Stevens recently recalled his time under Al Snow in Ohio Valley Wrestling and explained how his training there shaped his career....2024
Check it out Aron Stevens
• Dave Bautista (Batista): Fit Finlay Changed My Life
Dave Bautista (Batista) signed with WWE in 2000 and reported to Ohio Valley Wrestling to begin his training. Bautista spent roughly two years in OVW before being called up to WWE SmackDown where he was aligned with D-Von Dudley (Reverend D-Von). Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Bautista recalled his training in OVW, and how Fit Finlay helped him. “I think my growth [in OVW] was a little ...2024
Click for news about Dave Bautista

• AEW Star Paul Wight Returns to OVW After Nearly Two Decades: A Pro Wrestling Update

The wrestling world is abuzz with big news as the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) announces the return of former Big Show star and current AEW (All Elite Wrestling) signee, Paul Wight. After a hiatus of nearly 20 years, Wight will be gracing the Davis Arena and OVW Television with his towering presence. This is indeed […] The post AEW Star Paul Wight Returns to OVW After Nearly Two Decades: A Pr...2023
Continue with Big Show

Wrestling breaking news, rumors...

Ohio Valley Wrestling rumors, news

Choose a topic

Ohio Valley Wrestling news, rumors

Advertisement

Share it ! 😉

Ohio Valley Wrestling injury and suspension

Timeline

Advertisement

Ohio Valley Wrestling trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

Ohio Valley Wrestling stats and results

Ohio Valley Wrestling parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

Top Ohio Valley Wrestling news

Wrestling Fame Ranking

Ohio Valley Wrestling schedule, game

Ohio Valley Wrestling rumors, scandals

Latest wrestling headlines and breaking news

Wrestling breaking news and stories

See more articles