On a recent episode of his “Grilling JR” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross spoke about various topics, including the process of signing with AEW and whether he spoke with Vince McMahon about it. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below: On his first meeting with Tony Khan: “I met Tony on one of those weekends that we had a New Japan show. And I think it was — where was that? Long Beach, yeah. And that was kind of cool… I met him during that New Japan show. He stayed at the hotel that we were all staying in. And he was with Alex Marvez, who I’d known years before. So Alex ..read more

On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, Braun Strowman reflected on his Swamp Fight at WWE Extreme Rules 2020 with Bray Wyatt, which reportedly landed him in the hospital. Wyatt emerged victorious by pulling Strowman into the swamp. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below: On filming the match and the aftermath: “That was my teacher, my mentor, my master, being able to go out there and use the tools and the assets that he taught me … it took us like 32 hours of continuous work to film this in hot a** Florida and it really put a toll on both of us. I ended up in the ..read more

Mariah May has expressed discomfort over STARDOM’s Mina Shirakawa’s repeated interference on AEW TV, which has put her in an awkward position. On a recent edition of the “Wrestle Binge” podcast, May noted that it feels like she is in the middle of her old STARDOM ally and her current mentor Toni Storm. She said, “It’s a little bit awkward for me because Mina [Shirakawa], when I was in Japan, I have this thing where I attach myself to beautiful, talented women. So when I lived in Japan, Mina was my mentor, and she was like my girlfriend.” She continued, “Now, Toni’s there, and I’m in the m ..read more

In an Instagram post, WWE Superstar Nikki Cross announced that she has completed work on her Master’s Degree, a goal she had set for herself last year.  Cross wrote, “Graduation from MSc Masters in History, June 2023. Haha really holding that scroll tight in the second picture, I mean knowledge is power. Working towards PhD, set for completion in 2029. The third picture shows my current morning with a box of Kleenex for the tears and of course, coffee.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicola Glencross (@wwenikkicross) WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill recent ..read more

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has shared the updated ticket sales for several upcoming WWE events, including tonight’s episode of SmackDown in Wilkes-Barre, PA. That show will likely sell out, as 7,115 tickets are currently out. A WWE live event in Chattanooga, TN on May 11 has 4,469 tickets out. It is sold out. A WWE live event in Macon, GA on May 12 has 3,263 tickets out. WWE RAW in Greenville, SC on May 13 has 5,763 tickets out. WWE SmackDown in Jacksonville, FL on May 17 has 6,999 tickets out. WWE RAW in Greensboro, NC on May 20 has 7,083 tickets out. WWE RAW in Savannah, GA on May 27 ..read more

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has shared the updated ticket sale numbers for several upcoming AEW events, including Double Or Nothing 2024 in Las Vegas, which currently has 5,774 tickets out. Tomorrow’s episodes of AEW Collision & Rampage in Vancouver, BC has 6,217 tickets out. AEW Dynamite in Everett, WA on May 15 has 2,830 tickets out. AEW Collison and Rampage in Portland, OR on May 16 have 2,229 tickets out. AEW Dynamite in Bakersfield, CA on May 22, has 1,572 tickets out. AEW Collision in Las Vegas, NV on May 25 has 1,921 tickets out. AEW Dynamite in Los Angeles, LA on May 29 has 4 ..read more

Montez Ford has expressed his willingness to participate in a UFC-WWE crossover, stating in an interview with Comicbook.com that he had a conversation with WWE President Nick Khan about the possibility.  Ford said, “I don’t think people know, but yes, I was in the military and I was also a brown, almost a black belt in the military as well. Now not only do I have hand-to-hand combat experience, but I got life experience. Bobby said I would do exceedingly well especially because he knows my training regimen and my drive. He knows by getting some assistance in that area, I should do ex ..read more

On Wednesday’s edition of AEW Dynamite, Orange Cassidy took a piledriver on the steel steps, which was criticized by WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray on the latest episode of the “Busted Open After Dark” podcast. Ray claimed that no-selling the spot made Cassidy look “too strong.” He said, “It’s a f**king piledriver on steel steps. Come on. Orange Cassidy should have been stretchered out. Neck in a brace, whatever, not on his feet and not defending himself. I think even the most diehard of AEW fans listening to night know in their heart ‘Damn it, Uncle Bully is right.’ Now, whether you guys wa ..read more

On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker T reacted to Ric Flair’s recent revelation that he had a heart attack during his retirement match. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below: On Ric Flair saying he had a heart attack during his final match: “That’s not something to play with, more than anything. But to find out there again, later on he did have a heart attack that night. And then to find — Ric needs to slow down, man. You know, I know a lot of people are not gonna say it. Because they’re gonna say, ‘Ah, it’s Ric. It’s Ric Flair, it’s Ric Flair.’ But ..read more

A highly anticipated wrestling legends reunion and Jerry Lawler celebration in Evansville, Indiana, kicks off today. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday and will feature the presence of several Memphis Wrestling legends, including Austin Idol and Bill Dundee. The occasion is described on the event’s official Facebook page as a grand gathering to commemorate the achievements and contributions of these celebrated wrestlers. You can check out the official announcement below: “WRESTLING LEGENDS REUNION is proud to be launching in Evansville, Indiana and will be a one-of-a-kind event ..read more