One Big Thing For the first time in the show’s history, “WWE Raw” will air exclusively online from the beginning of 2025. WWE struck a deal with streaming giant Netflix at the beginning of 2024 worth $5 billion that will see “WWE Raw” air live each week on the platform from January 2025, with the rest of WWE’s programming following over time. The Lingering Question WWE’s current deal with USA Network expires in October 2024, meaning that there was a possibility “Raw” might not have a home for three months. The Solution In the TKO Earnings Report for the first quarter of 2024, it was revealed t ..read more

One Big Thing WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler has been removed from the WWE roster page, signaling the end of his decades-long association with the company. Lawler’s contract was quietly not renewed by WWE, marking a significant change in the wrestling world. Key Details Lawler’s contract with WWE expired at the start of 2024. He was previously listed on the WWE roster page until recently. Lawler’s last appearance on WWE television was in November on NXT. New profiles for NXT stars Je’Von Evans, Tyson Dupont, and Tyriek Igwe have been added to the roster page. Why It Matters Jerry ..read more

One Big Thing NXT ring announcer Alicia Taylor is set to replace Mike Rome on the SmackDown brand following the WWE Draft. Key Points Alicia Taylor made her final appearance as the NXT ring announcer on the May 7 episode. Taylor took to social media to comment on her WWE main roster call-up, expressing her excitement. She thanked key figures in NXT, including Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Matt Bloom, and the NXT Universe. Why It Matters Alicia Taylor’s call-up to SmackDown marks a significant milestone in her career. As the longest-reigning ring announcer in NXT history, her move to the main ros ..read more

One Big Thing The remaining first-round matches in the WWE King and Queen of the Ring tournaments have been moved from television to live events over the weekend, according to reports. This decision could be adjusted depending on circumstances. Key Takeaways On the May 6 edition of Monday Night Raw, WWE kicked off this year’s King & Queen of the Ring tournament with first-round matches. GUNTHER, Jey Uso, and Ilja Dragunov advanced in the King of the Ring, while IYO SKY, Zoey Stark, and Lyra Valkyria moved forward in the Queen of the Ring. The remaining first-round matches featuring Kofi K ..read more

One Big Thing The Detroit Sports Commission is preparing a bid to host WrestleMania 43 at Ford Field in 2027, according to local Detroit radio. The bid aims to celebrate the 20th anniversary of WrestleMania 23 and the 40th anniversary of the iconic WrestleMania 3, both of which were held in Detroit. Key Points WWE recently announced that WrestleMania 41 will take place on April 19 and 20, 2024, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Detroit has entered the early race to host a future edition of WrestleMania, specifically targeting WrestleMania 43 in 2027. The bid aims to celebrate sig ..read more

One Big Thing Following their match in the King of the Ring tournament on Raw, WWE star Finn Balor has branded Jey Uso ‘overrated’ on Twitter. Key Points Finn Balor faced Jey Uso in the first round of the 2024 King of the Ring tournament on Raw. Jey Uso replaced Drew McIntyre, who was originally scheduled to face Balor. Balor shared photos on Twitter, mocking Jey during the match and calling him ‘OVERrated’. Other King of the Ring Matches Gunther defeated Sheamus in the main event to advance to the next round. Ilja Dragunov defeated Ricochet in his first official match on the Raw roster. W ..read more

One Big Thing LA Knight, the self-proclaimed “Megastar” of WWE, is gearing up for his first King of the Ring tournament match against Santos Escobar on “WWE SmackDown” this Friday night. Key Points Knight posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) expressing his thoughts on the tournament He acknowledged the competition, including Santos Escobar, GUNTHER, and Xavier Woods Knight emphasized his confidence, stating, “You’ve got a force to go through. You’ve got this energy to go through.” He asserted, “I don’t need to wear a crown to know that I run this.” Recent Matches Knight made his WrestleMa ..read more

One Big Thing Chelsea Green took to Twitter to defend fellow wrestler Skye Blue after a fan blamed Blue for the vulgar and sexist comments directed at her during a recent ROH taping, citing her wrestling attire as the reason for the inappropriate behavior. Key Points During an ROH taping, a man in the front row made repeated vulgar comments about Skye Blue’s body and called her inappropriate names. A fan on Twitter blamed Skye Blue for the incident, claiming her gear “showed off her backside more” and compared female wrestlers to strippers. Chelsea Green called out the fan’s double standards ..read more

One Big Thing Wes Lee made his long-awaited return to NXT TV during last week’s Spring Breakin’ special, confronting current North American Champion Oba Femi. On Tuesday’s edition of NXT, Lee was back in action, defeating Josh Briggs in singles competition. Key Points This was Lee’s first match since November, as he stepped away from the ring to recover from a serious back injury. There were reports that Lee might have had to retire due to his previous back injury. Following his return match, Lee was involved in a brawl with Briggs and Ivar, while Oba Femi watched from the sidelines. Why It ..read more

One Big Thing Adam Copeland, formerly known as Edge in WWE, made his shocking AEW debut on October 1, 2023, just days after his WWE contract expired on September 21st. Key Points Copeland’s talks with AEW President Tony Khan began on September 22nd, a day after his WWE contract ended. His AEW debut took place at WrestleDream on October 1st, reuniting with Christian Cage and confronting Darby Allin and Sting. Copeland felt he had done everything he wanted to do in WWE, working with 95% of the people he desired to work with. He believes WWE and he were heading in separate directions, leading to ..read more