WWE Announces Major Main Event for This Friday’s SmackDown
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will battle Raw's Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, escalating the brand war ahead of Rhodes's champion vs. champion match at Crown Jewel.
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Initially operating under the name World Wrestling Federation (WWF), WWE rebranded in 2002 due to a legal dispute with the World Wildlife Fund. As a result, the company adopted the slogan “Get the F Out” and shifted toward a broader entertainment strategy.
WWE produces weekly television programs, including Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, which air globally. It also stages premium live events like WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, each drawing millions of viewers annually. Moreover, the company expanded into films, reality shows, and its own streaming platform, WWE Network, later integrated into Peacock in the United States.
Throughout its history, WWE launched the careers of major stars such as Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Roman Reigns. It also acquired competitors like WCW and ECW, consolidating its dominance in the wrestling industry.
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Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will battle Raw's Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, escalating the brand war ahead of Rhodes's champion vs. champion match at Crown Jewel.
Early betting odds for WWE's Crown Jewel event in Australia favor John Cena, Seth Rollins, and Rhea Ripley to win their respective high-profile matches.
Following his title victory at No Mercy, new NXT Champion Ricky Saints appears live tonight to set the tone for his reign and establish his first challenger.
Following his surprise NXT appearance, Chelsea Green says husband Matt Cardona's ultimate goal is a WWE return, possibly targeting the 2026 Royal Rumble for a full-time comeback.
Jade Cargill may have revealed who was at fault for a botched match finish, liking a social media post that explicitly blamed fellow competitor Tiffany Stratton.
Sam Roberts has proposed a main roster debut for former NXT Champion Oba Femi, suggesting he challenge Sami Zayn in an angle mirroring Kevin Owens vs. John Cena.
WWE has solidified the new Los Americanos faction on RAW, officially naming Ludwig Kaiser's masked allies Rayo and Bravo and filing trademarks to secure the new characters' intellectual property.
Jey Uso has declared The Usos' reunion will be more dominant than ever, framing them as "two big singles characters" uniting. This vow comes amidst rising on-screen tension, with his brother Jimmy comparing Jey's new leadership to Roman Reigns.
WWE Hall of Famer JBL asserts Vince McMahon would have fired an ESPN writer for giving the inaugural WrestlePalooza a 'C' grade, questioning the logic of a media partner harshly criticizing a product it paid hundreds of millions for.
Bayley voiced her outrage on social media after WWE aired a new match graphic she found embarrassing, questioning who she needed to "whoop" for the image being shown to friends watching the broadcast on Netflix.
A new report reveals Masha Slamovich's TNA departure was planned before recent allegations surfaced. Her expiring contract influenced her recent title loss and explains her confirmed absence from the WWE NXT crossover angle.
Dave Meltzer called SmackDown's Women's Title triple threat the 'worst of the year,' citing numerous botches, a legitimate Jade Cargill injury, and a botched finish that reportedly required an on-the-fly change by producers.
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T believes Oba Femi is ready for RAW or SmackDown after his NXT Championship loss at No Mercy, ending a 263-day reign.
WWE has officially announced that John Cena's final career match will headline the Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
A new report suggests that Edris Enofe's departure from WWE NXT was due to management's dissatisfaction with his performance, leading to a lack of creative plans.
Penta confronted Dominik Mysterio following his controversial title defense on RAW, establishing himself as the next challenger for the Intercontinental Championship.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has proposed Gunther as the next challenger for Brock Lesnar following Lesnar’s dominant return against John Cena at Wrestlepalooza.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has criticized AJ Lee’s return, stating her skipping to the ring during a recent angle undermined the story’s realism.
Shinsuke Nakamura is set for his in-ring return after a four-month absence, teaming with top stars to face The Vision at WWE's live events in Tokyo.
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has offered a blunt assessment of Jade Cargill's AEW run, suggesting she had limited opportunity to develop as a performer.