https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comMon, 26 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0100 The Rock’s public praise of AEW and Tony Khan following PAC’s death reportedly continues to generate discussion within WWE.According to Dave Meltzer, the WWE star and TKO board member’s comments remain a talking point backstage weeks after he paid tribute to the late wrestler.The situation stems from a video The Rock shared earlier this month, in which he remembered PAC and referred to Khan as a friend. He also praised AEW, saying the promotion “is growing into this phe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/the-rocks-aew-mention-draws-an-internal-reaction-within-wwe-report/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/the-rocks-aew-mention-draws-an-internal-reaction-within-wwe-report/ Sol Ruca has got fans talking after sharing stunning bikini pics from her recent trip to Hawaii. However, it was her interaction with another WWE star that really caught everyone’s attention.Earlier, Ruca was reportedly in a relationship with fellow WWE star Tyler Bate. The two had shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, without making a big public announcement.However, recently, fans have noticed changes in their online activity. Their interactions appear to h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sol-ruca-shares-stunning-bikini-pics-fuels-rumors-about-dating-fellow-wwe-star/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:00:47 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sol-ruca-shares-stunning-bikini-pics-fuels-rumors-about-dating-fellow-wwe-star/ WWE has expanded its developmental talent pool with three more female athletes reportedly signing contracts and relocating to Orlando, Florida, to begin training at the Performance Center.
The latest additions bring experience from different sporting backgrounds, with the company continuing to look beyond established wrestling talent for its next generation of performers.According to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer, Gabriela Martinez Asensi, Silvia Likki, and Tayleigh R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/three-more-athletes-added-to-wwe-report/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/three-more-athletes-added-to-wwe-report/ The main event of the October 23, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown took a wild turn when Ricky Saints interfered in a tag team match. His attack on Rey Fenix brought Penta into the action, turning the situation into a six-man tag team match.WWE Champion Sami Zayn and Johnny Gargano were originally set to face United States Champion Trick Williams and Fenix. The match was set up earlier in the show after a heated exchange involving Zayn, Williams, Fenix, and Gargano.Zayn opened Sm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-main-event-gets-interrupted-turns-into-3-on-3-match-with-penta/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-main-event-gets-interrupted-turns-into-3-on-3-match-with-penta/ WWE SmackDown is building toward a busy stretch, with championship defenses scheduled for next week and a personal rivalry reaching boiling point with a major match announcement.The October 23 episode confirmed fresh challenges for Sami Zayn and Chelsea Green. Meanwhile, CM Punk and Kevin Owens are also preparing to settle their differences inside the ring.With Crown Jewel approaching on November 7, the upcoming matches could have important consequences for the champions headin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sami-zayn-amp-chelsea-green-to-defend-wwe-titles-next-week-cm-punk-vs-kevin-owens-set/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sami-zayn-amp-chelsea-green-to-defend-wwe-titles-next-week-cm-punk-vs-kevin-owens-set/ Baron Corbin’s confrontation with Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown has resulted in a significant setback, with WWE confirming the former champion will be sidelined for an indefinite period.The announcement came during the October 23 episode, following the shocking conclusion to the previous week’s show.The incident unfolded as Rhodes’ rivalry with Randy Orton continued to escalate, with Corbin becoming caught in the middle of their increasingly personal conflict.WWE reveals B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/baron-corbin-faces-indefinite-absence-after-cody-rhodes-punt-kick/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/baron-corbin-faces-indefinite-absence-after-cody-rhodes-punt-kick/ Blake Monroe and Giulia took their rivalry to the next level on WWE SmackDown with a wild Street Fight that got fans talking. The two women brought their personal issues into the ring on October 23, using weapons and fighting backstage in a match filled with brutal moments.The result wasn’t the only thing fans talked about. Many took to social media to praise the match, with some calling it an absolute classic and applauding both women for their efforts.Blake Monroe defeats G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/blake-monroe-vs-giulia-delivers-as-fans-praise-smackdown-street-fight/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/blake-monroe-vs-giulia-delivers-as-fans-praise-smackdown-street-fight/ The challengers entered the contest looking to make their first championship opportunity count, but the finish took an unexpected turn.Bliss and Paxley had captured the gold just over two weeks earlier by defeating Fatal Influence.
Their first title defense, however, proved to be a tougher test than expec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-crowns-new-wwe-womens-tag-team-champions-on-smackdown/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-crowns-new-wwe-womens-tag-team-champions-on-smackdown/ Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are set for another showdown at WWE Crown Jewel after their rivalry intensified during the October 23 episode of SmackDown.With both men unwilling to back down, their latest confrontation led to a match announcement that could push their feud to another level.The pair have already traded victories in 2026, but Rhodes’ recent actions have added a more aggressive edge to their rivalry.
Now, their next meeting will come under a stipulation that matche]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/cody-rhodes-vs-randy-orton-set-for-wwe-crown-jewel-with-huge-stipulation/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/cody-rhodes-vs-randy-orton-set-for-wwe-crown-jewel-with-huge-stipulation/ WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was hospitalized after suffering a fall in Florida on Friday, prompting concern among fans about his health.
His daughter, Charlotte Flair, has since shared an update on his condition. She mixed reassurance with a characteristically playful reference to her father’s wrestling history.The incident came just hours after Ric announced that a blood clot in his leg had forced him to withdraw from a scheduled appearance at a fan convention in Seattle.Cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/charlotte-flair-offers-reassuring-news-on-ric-flair-after-fall/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/charlotte-flair-offers-reassuring-news-on-ric-flair-after-fall/ WWE SmackDown viewers experienced an apparent audio glitch during the October 23 broadcast on Netflix, prompting confusion and speculation across social media.
The interruption occurred just before the WWE Women’s Championship match between Chelsea Green and Roxanne Perez, leaving fans wondering whether the problem was technical or something more.Neither WWE nor Netflix has confirmed the cause behind the incident. However, the timing quickly caught viewers’ attention as Per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-on-netflix-hit-by-apparent-audio-glitch-sparking-speculation/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-on-netflix-hit-by-apparent-audio-glitch-sparking-speculation/ Tiffany Stratton returned to WWE SmackDown after missing last week’s show following a scary fall at Money in the Bank. The former WWE Women’s Champion helped Chelsea Green and Iyo Sky before teasing a possible cash-in.Stratton had been absent from WWE TV since winning the Women’s MITB Ladder Match earlier this month. It was her second time winning the briefcase, giving her the chance to challenge for a championship whenever she wants.However, her victory came with a conce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/tiffany-stratton-makes-her-smackdown-return-with-title-match-tease/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/tiffany-stratton-makes-her-smackdown-return-with-title-match-tease/ Former AEW Women’s World Champion Willow Nightingale shared a new injury update on her broken hand.Nightingale’s hand injury became a concern in the weeks leading up to AEW All In 2026. Despite the setback, she competed at the PPV but lost the AEW Women’s World title to Mercedes Moné. Her broken hand added another challenge as she moved forward from the defeat.Willow Nightingale’s AEW hand injury, recovery progress and current statusNightingale shared the update on her]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aews-willow-nightingale-provides-new-details-on-her-injured-hand/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/aews-willow-nightingale-provides-new-details-on-her-injured-hand/ Samantha Irvin could be getting closer to a possible AEW career. According to a new update, the former WWE ring announcer, who now goes by her real name, Samantha Johnson, is set to become a free agent in October 2026 after a non-compete period following her WWE exit.Johnson left WWE in October 2024. However, her departure came with an unusual contract arrangement that set her apart from most WWE stars who leave the company.AEW has reportedly considered Samantha IrvinAccording]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/samantha-irvins-aew-future-gets-an-update-as-wwe-non-compete-nears-its-end-report/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/samantha-irvins-aew-future-gets-an-update-as-wwe-non-compete-nears-its-end-report/ WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg recently returned to the ring for his first official match in more than 11 years.The former WWE Tag Team Champion competed at Jeff Jarrett’s All-Star Super Slam event in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on October 22. His return was confirmed by the My World with Jeff Jarrett podcast. They shared a post celebrating the success of Jarrett’s event the following day.Road Dogg has remained involved in the wrestling business during his lengthy absence from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-hall-of-famer-makes-in-ring-return-after-nearly-12-years/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-hall-of-famer-makes-in-ring-return-after-nearly-12-years/ Sheamus has backing from two major AEW stars who would like to see him join the promotion. However, a move to AEW does not appear to be happening anytime soon.The former WWE Champion became a free agent earlier this month, sparking intense speculation about his future after nearly two decades with WWE. Sheamus’ departure from the company became clearer on July 10, when he changed his social media name to his real name, Stephen Farrelly, and shared a farewell message.Claudio C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sheamus-has-aew-support-from-two-major-stars-but-theres-a-caveat-report/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/sheamus-has-aew-support-from-two-major-stars-but-theres-a-caveat-report/ WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque reportedly has long-term plans for Bobby Roode behind the scenes, with the former United States Champion being groomed to take on a more prominent creative role within the company.Michael Hayes, WWE’s longtime producer and creative figure, revealed that Triple H personally asked him to mentor Roode and help him become the next version of Hayes backstage. The revelation came during Hayes’ recent appearance on What’s Yo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/triple-h-has-big-backstage-plans-for-bobby-roodes-wwe-future/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/triple-h-has-big-backstage-plans-for-bobby-roodes-wwe-future/ Jeff Hardy may take time away from the ring to address an ongoing neck injury, according to his brother and tag team partner, Matt Hardy.Speaking on a recent episode of his podcast, Matt discussed the possibility of Jeff stepping away temporarily to focus on his health. The TNA star has reportedly been dealing with a bulging neck issue for approximately a year.Matt’s comments come as the Hardy Boyz continue their run in TNA Wrestling. The legendary tag team has remained activ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/tnas-jeff-hardy-may-take-time-off-due-to-year-long-neck-injury/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/tnas-jeff-hardy-may-take-time-off-due-to-year-long-neck-injury/ WWE Women’s Championship Match | Chelsea Green (c)]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-results-review-grades-card-for-oct-23/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-smackdown-results-review-grades-card-for-oct-23/ WWE is reportedly changing the start time for the final episode of Monday Night RAW before Crown Jewel 2026.The scheduling update comes as WWE and parent company TKO continue to monitor the security situation in Saudi Arabia. Recent attacks targeting airports and a U.S. Embassy advisory warning of possible travel disruptions have raised questions about whether the company will proceed with the event as planned.TKO CEO Ari Emanuel recently addressed the situation in an interview]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-raw-crown-jewel-go-home-show-to-air-at-special-start-time-report/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/wrestling/wwe-raw-crown-jewel-go-home-show-to-air-at-special-start-time-report/