Wrestling news

• JBL Reveals The Endgame Of Nic Nemeth TNA Storyline

  02-01-2026 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: TNA
  What was the endgame for the storyline that saw JBL interfere in multiple Nic Nemeth matches in TNA Wrestling? We finally have our answer.WWE Hall of Famer JBL recently spoke with WrestleZone (via VideoGamer). When asked if he could reveal the endgame for the TNA storyline that saw him interfere in multiple Nic Nemeth matches, JBL spoke in great detail about what went down while heaping praise upon Nemeth.“Yeah, I can,” JBL began. “I won’t reveal one of
  
  Read more

• Liv Morgan Guest Stars On Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey

  02-01-2026 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Liv Morgan made a cameo appearance on Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay.Gordon Ramsay shared a sneak peek of this week’s episode of Hell’s Kitchen. The clip shows former WWE Champion Big E offering advice to the contestants before Liv Morgan appears to share her insight on what it takes to be a champion.Arguably the most entertaining moment in the clip sees Braun Strowman bursting through a cardboard wall, which prompts several expletive-filled reactions from
  
  Read more

• Spoiler On Another NXT Star Set To Appear Tonight On WWE SmackDown

  02-01-2026 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  Image credit: WWE
  We have a spoiler on a surprising appearance of an NXT Superstar set for WWE SmackDown later this evening.
  WWE SmackDown returns to the 3-hour format this evening, and the company is hoping to kick off 2026 with a pretty big show. This afternoon, a spoiler got out revealing that another NXT star is set to make their main roster debut later this evening.
  According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, former TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace is backstage at tonight’s episode o
  
  Read more

• Update On The Rock’s WWE Status — Report

  02-01-2026 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  There have been rumblings recently about The Rock returning to WWE. But what’s the real story? And when could we possibly see him back in the ring?It seems every time we get to WrestleMania season, reports and rumors begin to circulate around a potential return of The Rock to WWE. But what’s really going on with The Final Boss? We now have a definitive update on his current WWE status.
  Andrew Baydala took to social media today to address these rumors of a WWE return
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• WWE Star Opening New Wrestling School

  02-01-2026 21:35 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images
  If you want to train to become a professional wrestler, there are few better to be trained by than a current WWE Superstar.
  Former WWE United States Champion Rusev recently took to Instagram to announce he’s opening the KECH Pro Wrestling Academy in Nashville with the following statement:“What’s up? I’m Miro with KECH Pro Wrestling Academy here in Nashville, Tennessee. And we’re opening a new pro wrestling school for adults and kid
  
  Read more

• Update On WWE’s Plans For Chad Gable Upon His Return — Report

  02-01-2026 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  We haven’t seen Chad Gable on WWE programming for quite some time due to injury, but that’s about to change very soon.
  The leader of American Made suffered an unfortunate rotator cuff injury last year while competing as the masked luchador El Grande Americano on an episode of WWE Speed.Since this occurrence, the El Grande Americano persona was taken over by Ludwig Kaiser. But what happens when the original owner of the character is set to return? We have a surprisin
  
  Read more

• Charlotte Flair Had ‘No Creative Direction’ After WWE WrestleMania 41

  02-01-2026 21:11 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Charlotte Flair says WWE had no creative direction for her after WrestleMania 41.After over a year on the sidelines following an injury she sustained in December 2023, Charlotte Flair returned to in-ring competition for WWE in February 2025 by winning the Women’s Royal Rumble match for the second time in her career. However, her road to WrestleMania 41 turned out to be quite rocky after the fans turned on her, upset over the company’s decision to have her win the Ro
  
  Read more

• WWE Wants To Make This Woman A Centerpiece Of WrestleMania 42 — Report

  02-01-2026 20:54 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE reportedly has huge plans for this former Women’s Champion later this year at WrestleMania 42.
  Plans are well underway for the top stars of RAW and SmackDown as we head into WrestleMania 42 this April. And a new report suggests that one recently returning talent is expected to have a very big role in the Showcase of the Immortals.
  On the latest episode of WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, it was reported that there is an internal push within WWE to make Liv Morgan a centerpiece o
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Multiple Absent Talents Expected At WWE Royal Rumble — Report

  02-01-2026 20:39 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE is expecting a lot of absent talent back in the fold in time for the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia later this month.
  The road to WrestleMania 42 kicks off later this month at the Royal Rumble. And WWE expects multiple absent stars from RAW and SmackDown to be back in time for the very important event.On the latest episode of Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, it was revealed that WWE expects the following names in Saudi Arabia later this month for the Royal Rumble:
  Randy OrtonBrock Lesna
  
  Read more

• WWE’s Charlotte Flair Calls Freak Injury One Of The Best Things To Happen To Her

  02-01-2026 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Charlotte Flair says a freak injury she sustained in 2023 was one of the best things to happen to her.In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, 14-time WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair opened up about the injury she sustained during her match against Asuka on the December 8, 2023, episode of SmackDown. She suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and Meniscus after she slipped from the top turnbuckle and landed hard on the top rope.Despite being “devastated” when the
  
  Read more

• WWE Has Multiple Stephanie Vaquer Feuds Planned For 2026 — Report

  02-01-2026 20:21 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE reportedly has big plans for Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer in 2026.
  Back in September, Stephanie Vaquer captured the vacant Women’s World Championship at Wrestlepalooza in the match of the show against IYO SKY. Since then, La Primera has looked dominant as the champion on RAW, and that seems like it will continue well into 2026.
  According to a new report from BodySlam+, WWE sees tremendous value in pairing up Vaquer against Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch
  
  Read more

• WWE Asks Fans To Wear Stranger Things Cosplay To RAW

  02-01-2026 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  Image credit: WWE
  WWE is asking fans to wear their best Stranger Things cosplays to the first RAW of 2026.WWE is set to have a crossover promotion with Netflix’s recently concluded hit series, Stranger Things, on the January 5 episode of RAW. The show will emanate live from the Barclays Center in New York City, and it will also mark the first anniversary of the red brand’s debut on Netflix.Ahead of the event, WWE took to its official X/Twitter account to ask the fans to wear their be
  
  Read more

• Former WWF Tag Team Champions Campaign For 2026 WWE Hall Of Fame Induction

  02-01-2026 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  A former WWF tag team is campaigning for a 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction.The Jumping Bomb Angels, a female Japanese tag team consisting of Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki, have launched an official Change.org petition to urge WWE to induct them into the 2026 Hall of Fame. They shared the petition on X/Twitter, saying:“Our New Year’s resolution is to gather enough support to get into the @WWE
  Hall of Fame! Please sign if you have time! Thank you and Happy New Year!!! #WWEHOF #JBA
  
  Read more

• TNA Star Says WWE Passed On Signing Her Because She Wasn’t Single

  02-01-2026 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: TNA Wrestling
  A TNA Hall of Famer reveals that a former top WWE official once refused to sign her because she was not single.Velvet Sky, who’s well-known for her time in TNA Wrestling as part of the Beautiful People faction, had one match in WWE back in 2005 when she competed under the name Talia against Victoria on the July 17, 2005, episode of Sunday Night Heat. Replying to a clip of the bout on X/Twitter, a fan expressed surprise that Sky didn’t get signed to WWE.Vel
  
  Read more

• WWE SmackDown Starts Major Format Change This Week

  02-01-2026 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  Image credit: WWE
  WWE SmackDown is set for a major format change tonight.WWE is kicking off 2026 with tonight’s episode of SmackDown, which will emanate live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The company has an impressive lineup for the show, and tonight the blue brand will also revert to a three-hour format.It was reported back in November 2025 that WWE and USA Network had decided to move SmackDown back to three hours in 2026, beginning with the January 2 episode. WWE also con
  
  Read more

• AEW’s RJ City Tries To Name Three Famous Black Canadians

  02-01-2026 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images
  RJ City puts his knowledge of Canada to the test.The former Hey! (EW) star spoke with Dani of the Black Girl Wrestling podcast. During the conversation, RJ was put on the spot and asked to name three Black Canadians that Dani has heard of.
  “Kardinal Offishall,” RJ City shared. Huh… No?”“No, let’s keep going,” Dani replied.
  “There was—I don’t know if he was Canadian, but he played for t
  
  Read more

• Dusty Rhodes’ Advice Led To Wrestler’s Iconic WWE Gimmick

  02-01-2026 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Santino Marella credits Dusty Rhodes with giving him advice that created the Milan Miracle.Marella spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about bringing his infamous WWE gimmick to life. Prior to debuting on WWE RAW as Santino Marella, Anthony Carelli was working in WWE developmental as Boris Alexiev, a Russian MMA fighter gimmick. He recalled Dusty Rhodes telling him to say yes when WWE asked if he could do something, because it could lead to an opportunity
  
  Read more

• John Cena Reflects on Wrapping It Up With WWE in 2025

  02-01-2026 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  John Cena has reflected on an unforgettable 2025, the year he officially wrapped up his iconic in-ring career with WWE.2025 marked a historic retirement run for John Cena. WWE’s Greatest of All Time embarked on a 12-month retirement tour that took him across the globe. During the tour, Cena captured his record-breaking 17th world championship. He also finally became a WWE Grand Slam Champion by winning the Intercontinental Title from Dominik Mysterio.Cena wrestled his fin
  
  Read more

• MJF To Defend AEW World Title At Indie Wrestling Event

  02-01-2026 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: AEW
  MJF has confirmed that he will defend the World title outside of AEW later this month, announcing a major title match for Limitless Wrestling.A few weeks ago, Limitless Wrestling announced that AEW star MJF would return to the promotion for the Limitless Rumble on Friday, January 16. Following the announcement, MJF won the World Championship at AEW Worlds End, defeating Samoa Joe, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland in a fatal four-way match.Since reclaiming AEW’s top priz
  
  Read more

• Nikki Bella Explains How John Cena’s STF and the Fearless Lock Are Different

  02-01-2026 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Nikki Bella has addressed fan comparisons between her submission move, the Fearless Lock and John Cena’s iconic STF.On WWE RAW, Nikki Bella applied the Fearless Lock on Raquel Rodriguez during their match. The move visual looks similarity to John Cena’s STF, the fans in the arena crowd broke into loud “Thank You Cena” chants, prompting a fiery reaction from Bella saying, “No! Thank me.”Nikki Bella opened up about the moment on The Nikki &
  
  Read more

• WWE Hall of Famer Got Their Happiness and Confidence Back in 2025

  02-01-2026 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has opened up about a major personal and professional transformation as she heads into 2026 feeling re-energized.Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki Bella reflected on how much the past year changed her mindset and outlook. “Well, there’s quite a few things,”Nikki said. “Honestly, I’m so fired up for 2026. I’m very blessed for 2025. And what I’ll say is… when you look at me walking out at the Royal Rumble, a
  
  Read more

• AEW Star Confirms This Is Her Last Year as a Full-Time Wrestler

  02-01-2026 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  Mercedes Martinez has confirmed that 2026 will be her final year competing as a full-time professional wrestler.Martinez shared the announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on New Year’s Day. In a powerful statement, she revealed that the upcoming year will mark the end of her run as a full-time active competitor.She shared, “2026. Different mindset. Different fire. This is my last year as a full-time ACTIVE professional wrestler. No contracts. No agents. No creative. Just me &
  
  Read more

• MJF: It’s Time For Wrestlers To Hit Fans Again

  02-01-2026 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  Image Credit: All Elite Wrestling
  MJF shared a New Year’s resolution of sorts.
  The AEW World Heavyweight Champion replied to a post by WWE Superfan “Brock Lesnar Guy,” who announced he would stop attending live wrestling events. Brock Lesnar Guy posted a video of himself “retiring” the t-shirt he wore to various WWE events. He explained that he was moving on to focus on other things in his life.
  The post was met with a mixed reaction. Many people praised BLG for his
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsWrestlingUS on Twitter!