Backstage Notes Ahead of WWE RAW in Brooklyn: Je’Von Evans in NYC, Seth Rollins Nearby, Jericho Not Expected; Stranger Things Crossover Likely Cosmetic

As WWE Monday Night RAW prepares to take over Brooklyn tonight, new backstage intelligence has emerged that helps clarify what fans should—and should not—expect from the highly anticipated Netflix-era broadcast. The following details are sourced from PWInsider Elite, one of the industry’s most established and credible wrestling news outlets, and reflect the most current information … Read more

WWE Monday Night RAW x Stranger Things Jan. 5th, 2026 Preview: CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker, Titles on the Line & AJ Styles’ Final Year Begins

Ladies and gentlemen… welcome to a brand‑new year — and a brand‑new chapter. Tonight, WWE Monday Night RAW storms into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Netflix, celebrating the one‑year anniversary of RAW streaming on the platform with an immersive crossover event themed around Netflix’s smash hit Stranger Things. WWE is leaning into the eerie atmospherics, encouraging … Read more

New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 20 Results and Recap: Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Emotional Farewell, Yota Tsuji Crowned Double Champion, Aaron Wolf Shocks the World

Tokyo, Japan — January 4, 2026 New Japan Pro Wrestling stood at the crossroads of history and the future on Saturday as Wrestle Kingdom 20 emanated from a sold-out Tokyo Dome, delivering one of the most emotionally powerful and historically significant events in the promotion’s storied existence. The landmark 20th Wrestle Kingdom was not only … Read more

SmackDown’s Women’s Division Is Broken — Here’s How WWE Can Fix It in 2026

Friday Night SmackDown in early 2026 stands at a crossroads. Once touted as a brand with star power, the women’s division has devolved into a shallow card lacking credible challengers, meaningful feuds, and the weekly storytelling needed to sustain three clear tiers of competition — main event, midcard, and tag team. WWE’s creative must course-correct … Read more

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Jan. 2nd, 2026 Results & Recap: Damian Priest Wins Ambulance Match, Giulia Crowned Women’s U.S. Champion, Randy Orton Returns, Matt Cardona Signs, Jordynne Grace & Trick Williams Debut

The first WWE Friday Night SmackDown of 2026 didn’t just ring in the New Year — it detonated the door wide open. In its highly anticipated return to a three-hour format, SmackDown delivered stacked matches, shocking returns, blazing debuts, and major roster announcements live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The blue brand … Read more

A Love Letter to The Killer Queen

To the woman who wore the crown with fire in her eyes and steel in her soul… Ashley Nichole Simmons — known to the wrestling world as Madison Rayne — was never just another competitor. She was a foundation. A pillar. A standard-bearer. For nearly two decades, she helped define what women’s wrestling could be … Read more

WWE Friday Night SmackDown January 2nd, 2026 Preview: Ambulance Match Finale, Jade Cargill’s Match in Doubt & Women’s Tag Division Momentum

As WWE kicks off 2026, tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown promises a hard-hitting night of action, intrigue, and storyline progression as the blue brand sets the tone for the new year. The show will feature the dramatic ambulance match finale between Damian Priest and Aleister Black, a potentially reshaped matchup for Jade Cargill due to Michin’s … Read more

TNA iMPACT! January 1st, 2026 Results and Recap: Kazarian Retains World Title, Six Knockouts Tag Action & Matches Announced For AMC Premiere

The New Year kicked off in explosive fashion as TNA iMPACT! rang in 2026 with an action-packed Thursday night broadcast from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas. This was not just the first show of the year—it was a pivotal episode for TNA, setting the tone for 2026 and continuing the storyline … Read more

TNA iMPACT! January 1st, 2026 Preview: Kazarian vs. Bear Bronson World Title, Knockouts Trios Brawl, Elegance Brand vs. Angel Warriors & More on the Road to Genesis

As TNA iMPACT! kicks off 2026 from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, the company isn’t just greeting the New Year — it’s launching into a bold new era. With world title stakes, Knockouts division fire, and faction warfare building toward both the AMC television premiere and Genesis, every confrontation and confrontation … Read more

AEW Dynamite New Year’s Smash Dec. 31st, 2025 Results and Recap: Willow Nightingale Wins TBS Title, MJF Unveils New “Triple B,” Ricochet and Moxley Retain

The final AEW television broadcast of 2025, AEW Dynamite: New Year’s Smash, delivered a statement episode from Omaha, Nebraska, closing the year with major championship consequences, layered storytelling, and clear direction heading into 2026. The night was capped off by a massive title change as Willow Nightingale dethroned Mercedes Moné to capture the TBS Championship, … Read more