https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comSat, 05 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200 John Cena doesn’t believe Gunther’s WWE story has reached a dead end, despite fan frustration with how the former World Heavyweight Champion’s booking has played out since he retired Cena. The WWE legend recently explained why Gunther’s current run should be viewed as another opportunity rather than a step backward.Gunther ended Cena’s in-ring career by making him submit at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025. The Ring General then a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/the-gunther-story-in-wwe-isnt-over-according-to-john-cena/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/the-gunther-story-in-wwe-isnt-over-according-to-john-cena/ Royce Keys and OTM have officially given their stable a name.On the August 3 episode of RAW, Keys was taken out by Jacob Fatu during a Street Fight. Weeks later, Keys returned with a vengeance and attacked The Usos, LA Knight and Solo Sikoa.However, Keys also brought OTM’s Bronco Nima and Lucien Price along with him. The three men are proving to be one of RAW’s most violent alliances at present. Instead of focusing on just one rival, the faction has targeted anyone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/royce-keys-amp-otmrsquos-new-wwe-heel-stable-finally-has-a-name/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/royce-keys-amp-otmrsquos-new-wwe-heel-stable-finally-has-a-name/ Rey Fenix has finally agreed to put his AAA World Cruiserweight Championship on the line against “Absolute” Ricky Saints after weeks of verbal shots on WWE SmackDown. The long-awaited showdown is now set for September 11, giving Saints the title opportunity he has repeatedly demanded.The tension began on August 7 when Saints confronted Fenix. He warned Fenix to stop focusing on Roman Reigns and the World Title. Instead, Saints said Fenix needed to wo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/rey-fenix-finally-accepts-aaa-title-challenge-after-weeks-of-trash-talk/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/rey-fenix-finally-accepts-aaa-title-challenge-after-weeks-of-trash-talk/ Blake Monroe has no plans to let an old Toni Storm promo define her career, especially now that the former Mariah May has moved on to WWE. After one of Storm’s most brutal AEW promos resurfaced online, Monroe fired back with a message of her own.During their heated AEW rivalry, Monroe and Storm regularly traded harsh verbal shots. Storm once made a harsh prediction about May’s future, claiming that May would spend the rest of her career being good but never great.Bl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwes-blake-monroe-fires-back-after-aew-star-toni-storms-lifetime-of-mediocrity-jab/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwes-blake-monroe-fires-back-after-aew-star-toni-storms-lifetime-of-mediocrity-jab/ Sami Zayn made sure he stayed in the middle of the Undisputed WWE Championship picture on the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown. After spending most of the night demanding another title opportunity, Zayn interfered in CM Punk’s championship defense against Johnny Gargano.The night began with Gunther looking for Sami Zayn. Zayn eventually came out from the crowd and argued that he had been robbed of the Undisputed WWE Championship. He also went after CM Punk, calling hi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sami-zayn-crashes-cm-punk-vs-johnny-gargano-gets-wwe-title-shot/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sami-zayn-crashes-cm-punk-vs-johnny-gargano-gets-wwe-title-shot/ Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki officially stepped into the WWE SmackDown tag team division as Bakusai on September 4, and their first televised match ended with an important victory. However, the new duo barely had time to enjoy the win before another team appeared to put them on notice.Bakusai faced The Miz and Kit Wilson in Cleveland, with Nakamura starting the match before Miz and Wilson kept him isolated. After Nakamura fought through the early pressure, Kyoki received the hot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/shinsuke-nakamuras-new-wwe-tag-team-wins-in-smackdown-debut-title-feud-teased/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/shinsuke-nakamuras-new-wwe-tag-team-wins-in-smackdown-debut-title-feud-teased/ Paige and Nikki Bella’s issues took a sharply personal turn during the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown. What began as Nikki discussing her problems with Paige quickly became a confrontation that brought John Cena’s name into the mix.Nikki was interviewed backstage and blamed Paige for letting the Bella brand down and ruining her return. She also called Paige a “D class skank” before saying she planned to ruin Paige’s career.Paige then]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/you-just-slept-with-it-paige-targets-nikki-bella-with-john-cena-taunt/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/you-just-slept-with-it-paige-targets-nikki-bella-with-john-cena-taunt/ Chelsea Green has officially been cleared to return to in-ring action. Nevertheless, the WWE Women’s Champion will need to take extra precautions when she returns to SmackDown. The clearance came several weeks after Green suffered the legitimate orbital fracture on the August 7 episode of SmackDown.On the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown, General Manager Nick Aldis confirmed that Green had received medical clearance to defend her title. However, WWE medical staff made]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/chelsea-green-cleared-to-compete-on-wwe-smackdown-but-with-a-caveat/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/chelsea-green-cleared-to-compete-on-wwe-smackdown-but-with-a-caveat/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwes-joe-hendry-sets-release-date-for-debut-album-beyond-belief/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwes-joe-hendry-sets-release-date-for-debut-album-beyond-belief/ Johnny Gargano finally got back on his feet during the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown in Cleveland, Ohio, ending one of the show’s longest-running backstage gags. It took a familiar voice and an opportunity he simply couldn’t ignore to bring Johnny Wrestling back to life.For months, Gargano lay motionless on production cases backstage while Candice LeRae and several WWE stars attempted to get a reaction from him. The running bit began after his January 30 loss]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/johnny-gargano-finally-wakes-up-on-wwe-smackdown-all-thanks-to-cm-punk/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/johnny-gargano-finally-wakes-up-on-wwe-smackdown-all-thanks-to-cm-punk/ WWE could be interested in AEW star Anthony Bowens, who is edging closer to free agency, with a new report revealing that the company already has interest in signing him.Bowens has become a name to watch as his current AEW contract nears expiry. The 35-year-old has been with AEW since 2020 and has become one of the promotion’s well-known talents. However, his future with Tony Khan’s company remains under scrutiny.WWE has reportedly shown interest in signing Anthony]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-interested-in-signing-aew-star-soon-to-become-a-free-agent-report/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-interested-in-signing-aew-star-soon-to-become-a-free-agent-report/ Tay Melo has addressed speculation about her wrestling future after a change to her social media profile led fans to believe she had quietly retired. While Melo has been linked with an AEW departure, her latest response makes one part of the situation clear.The speculation began on Sept. 4 after fans noticed that Melo had removed the word “wrestler” from her Instagram bio. One fan interpreted the change as confirmation that she had ended her in-ring career, promptin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aew-star-shuts-down-retirement-rumors-as-company-status-remains-unclear/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aew-star-shuts-down-retirement-rumors-as-company-status-remains-unclear/ Rumors about Rusev’s WWE status have caught wildfire in recent weeks. Now, a new report gives more details about the Bulgarian Brute’s absence from TV.Rusev has not appeared on WWE TV since his last match took place against Je’Von Evans on the July 27 episode of RAW. But his absence from WWE apparently has nothing to do with backstage frustration or anger over his loss to Evans.Rusev has reportedly been away from WWE television because of an injuryThe former U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/rusevs-wwe-absence-explained-after-stormed-off-rumors-spread-report/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/rusevs-wwe-absence-explained-after-stormed-off-rumors-spread-report/ Jasper Troy’s WWE run has seemingly come to an end, with the NXT powerhouse reportedly released by the company on September 4, 2026, after nearly three months away from NXT TV. The timing becomes even more interesting after Troy shares a cryptic post on social media.Troy spent four years in WWE’s developmental system after originally signing with the company in August 2022. The former college football offensive lineman built a reputation as one of the more physicall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-star-released-by-company-after-cryptic-post-fuels-speculation-report/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-star-released-by-company-after-cryptic-post-fuels-speculation-report/ Fallout from Sami Zayn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-results-review-grades-card-for-sept-4/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-results-review-grades-card-for-sept-4/ Becky Lynch has revealed a surprising detail about her WWE career. Lynch says she wasn’t originally planned to win her first SmackDown Women’s title.In 2016, WWE introduced separate championships after the brand split. SmackDown received its own women’s championship at Backlash. Lynch eventually won the historic six-pack elimination match.She defeated Natalya, Naomi, Nikki Bella, Carmella, and Alexa Bliss. Lynch became the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/becky-lynch-reveals-she-wasnt-wwes-original-choice-for-historic-title-win/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/becky-lynch-reveals-she-wasnt-wwes-original-choice-for-historic-title-win/ TNA has announced a major title match for next week. TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth will face Matt Hardy in a No DQ rules match.The announcement came after another heated confrontation on TNA Impact. Matt has blamed Nic for Jeff Hardy’s recent attack. The mystery surrounding the attack has deepened.Matt Hardy and Nic Nemeth to battle under No DQ rules on TNA iMPACTOn TNA Impact, Matt Hardy discussed Jeff Hardy’s attack. He recalled losing the tag titl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/matt-hardy-amp-nic-nemeth-set-for-no-dq-tna-world-title-fight/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/matt-hardy-amp-nic-nemeth-set-for-no-dq-tna-world-title-fight/ WWE Hall of Famer Mr. T gives a brutally honest review of his own Netflix documentary, Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool.The 74-year-old discusses the documentary with The Guardian while promoting the upcoming episode of Netflix’s Untold series. However, instead of praising the project, Mr. T makes it clear that he is very unhappy with director Scott Weintrob’s approach to his story.Mr. T waves off Netflix’s documentary about his life and career“The docu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/mr-t-blasts-his-own-netflix-documentary-during-promotional-tour-its-garbage/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/mr-t-blasts-his-own-netflix-documentary-during-promotional-tour-its-garbage/ Chelsea Green has revealed that she and Matt Cardona are ready to take the next major step in their lives — starting a family. While Green remains focused on her WWE career and other ambitions, she says she’s now comfortable discussing what motherhood could mean for her future in wrestling.Speaking on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Green was asked about three things she was grateful for. Her answer eventually turned personal as she explained that she and Cardona have]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwersquos-chelsea-green-considers-surrogacy-as-she-amp-matt-cardona-plan-a-family/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwersquos-chelsea-green-considers-surrogacy-as-she-amp-matt-cardona-plan-a-family/ Becky Lynch has revealed that one of the most painful moments of her WWE career may have ultimately helped take her to an entirely different level. Looking back at Nia Jax’s infamous punch in 2018, Lynch now sees the injury through a very different lens.Lynch discussed the moment during an appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, recalling the SmackDown invasion of RAW ahead of Survivor Series 2018. Jax accidentally broke Lynch’s nose during the brawl, leavin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/becky-lynch-says-nia-jax-breaking-her-nose-was-the-best-thing/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/becky-lynch-says-nia-jax-breaking-her-nose-was-the-best-thing/