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Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Reportedly Rejected WWE Pay Cut — But Was It Really 50%?
The New Day members reportedly refused reduced contract terms before leaving WWE, but the viral 50% figure may refer to a different wrestler.

Grapple News Staff
Aug 143 min read


BREAKING: Zilla Fatu Debuts in WWE NXT and Destroys No. 1 Contender’s Match
Zilla Fatu made an explosive WWE debut by destroying NXT’s No. 1 contender’s match and warning Tony D’Angelo that a new sheriff had arrived.

Grapple News Staff
Aug 123 min read


Chelsea Green Confirms Broken Orbital Bone Following WWE SmackDown
Chelsea Green’s championship run has hit an unexpected setback. Newly crowned Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green has confirmed that she suffered a broken orbital bone during the August 7 episode of WWE SmackDown. Green revealed that the injury was serious enough to send her to the emergency room following the show. The injury comes less than a week after Green captured the Interim WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, making the timing especially unfortunate for one

Editor-In-Chief
Aug 102 min read


Zilla Fatu Reportedly Had WWE SummerSlam Debut Scrapped at Roman Reigns’ Request
One of the biggest surprises at WWE SummerSlam 2026 may have been something fans didn’t get to see. According to a report circulating within the wrestling media, Zilla Fatu was originally planned to make his WWE debut during SummerSlam, potentially becoming involved in the World Heavyweight Championship match between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Those plans reportedly changed because Reigns wanted his latest chapter with Rollins to play out without outside interference. If

Editor-In-Chief
Aug 94 min read


WWE Reportedly Changed Trick Williams’ U.S. Title Plans Just Weeks After Debuting Custom Championship
WWE went all-in on making Trick Williams feel like a star during his United States Championship reign — right down to giving him his own customized version of the title. Then, only a few weeks after the belt was unveiled, WWE went in a completely different direction. On the July 10 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, rapper Lil Yachty presented Williams with a custom United States Championship featuring a distinctive white-fur strap. The championship was designed specifically

Grapple News Staff
Aug 83 min read


WWE Lowers SummerSlam Ticket Prices, Making the Biggest Party of the Summer More Accessible
For wrestling fans who have been waiting for the right opportunity to experience SummerSlam live, WWE has delivered some welcome news. Reports indicate that select SummerSlam tickets have been reduced to as low as $25, opening the door for more fans and families to attend one of WWE's biggest premium live events of the year. While premium seating and VIP experiences continue to command higher prices, the addition of more affordable ticket options is a positive move that could

Grapple News Staff
Jul 192 min read


Breaking News: Miami Mike Walker Vacates MCW Championship Due to Serious Medical Issue
MCW Pro Wrestling champion Miami Mike Walker has been forced to vacate the championship due to a serious medical issue. According to the announcement, Walker is dealing with a blood clot that developed in his leg and traveled to his lungs. The condition will prevent him from continuing his championship reign while he focuses on receiving treatment and recovering. Walker’s decision brings an unexpected end to his run as champion and immediately leaves the future of the MCW tit

Editor-In-Chief
Jul 181 min read


Layla Diggs Suffers Injury, Shares Recovery Update With Fans
One of WWE's fastest-rising prospects is facing an unexpected setback. Layla Diggs recently revealed that she has suffered an injury, sharing a photo of herself with her arm in a sling while reassuring fans that her focus is already on making a comeback. Although WWE has not officially disclosed the nature of the injury or how much ring time she could miss, Diggs' positive attitude has earned an outpouring of support from fans and fellow wrestlers alike. Layla Diggs Opens Up

Grapple News Staff
Jul 152 min read


Michin Reveals She and Keith Lee Divorced More Than a Year Ago
WWE Superstar Michin (Mia Yim) has revealed that she and fellow professional wrestler Keith Lee are no longer married, confirming that the couple quietly divorced more than a year ago. The revelation came unexpectedly through a reply to a fan on TikTok, ending months of speculation while also explaining why neither wrestler had publicly addressed their relationship status. Although the news has surprised many fans, both stars have continued focusing on their respective wrestl

Grapple News Staff
Jul 142 min read


Reina Volcán Officially Introduced in New WWE NXT Vignette
WWE continues to build anticipation for the arrival of its newest international talent as Reina Volcán was officially introduced during this week's episode of WWE NXT through a mysterious vignette. While the video didn't reveal an official debut date, it gave fans their first real glimpse of the character, signaling that her arrival to the NXT women's division is just around the corner. A New Star Is Coming to NXT The vignette showcased dramatic visuals centered around fire,

Grapple News Staff
Jul 82 min read


Bad Bunny May Be Getting Ready To Step Back Into The Ring For AAA
One of the biggest crossover stars in professional wrestling could be preparing for another appearance inside the squared circle. According to recent reports and growing speculation, Bad Bunny may be gearing up for a return to the ring—this time under the AAA banner. While nothing has been officially announced, the possibility has quickly become one of the hottest topics in wrestling following WWE's acquisition and partnership with the legendary Mexican promotion. Could AAA B

Editor-In-Chief
Jul 52 min read


Update: Now Facebook Removed My Post About Facebook
At this point, it is getting hard not to feel like Meta is targeting me and hoping I just give up.
Today’s new update: Facebook removed the post where I shared my blog about Facebook moving the goalposts on creator monetization.
Yes, you read that right.
I posted about my ongoing monetization issues, boosted reel warnings, broken review requests, and lack of real support from Meta. Then Facebook removed that post under Cybersecurity.
The reason given?
“The cont

Grapple News Staff
Jul 14 min read


Update: Now Facebook Is Throwing Random “Cybersecurity” Alerts Too
The daily Facebook check-in just got even more confusing. After logging in today, I was hit with a brand-new alert saying Facebook removed some content or messages under “Cybersecurity.” That is now a completely different category being thrown into the mix. The alert says: “We removed some content or messages.” Then it lists: Cybersecurity — Post removedCybersecurity — Content removed But when I click into it, no actual post comes up. I cannot see what content was removed. I

Grapple News Staff
Jun 302 min read


Facebook Moved the Goalposts: Boosted Reels, Broken Reviews, and a Creator Monetization Mess
At this point, I do not need another generic support message.
I do not need another “we reviewed your account” response with no detail.
I do not need another Learn More page that explains the entire monetization program without answering the specific issue.
I need clear answers.
Why was the page flagged for inauthentic engagement?
Which specific behavior triggered the payout hold?
Did boosted reels affect the monetization review?
Why are family-friendly l

Grapple News Staff
Jun 298 min read


BREAKING: Sami Zayn Wins WWE Championship At Night Of Champions — What’s Next For Cody Rhodes And Gunther?
Sami Zayn has done it. At WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, Zayn captured the WWE Championship in a massive Triple Threat Match against Cody Rhodes and Gunther, pulling off one of the biggest title wins of his career and completely changing the road to SummerSlam. For months, Sami has been floating around the main event scene as the emotional wildcard. Cody Rhodes was the champion carrying the company standard. Gunther was the dangerous final boss waiting to take what h

Grapple News Staff
Jun 275 min read


Oba Femi Beats Jey Uso To Win King Of The Ring — Is Roman Reigns Next At SummerSlam?
Oba Femi has officially been crowned King of the Ring, and WWE may have just launched one of its biggest new main event threats. At WWE Night of Champions, Femi defeated “Main Event” Jey Uso in the King of the Ring finals, knocking off one of WWE’s most popular stars and punching his ticket to a world championship opportunity at SummerSlam. For Jey, the loss is a major setback, especially with The Bloodline story still hanging over everything he does. For Oba, this could be t

Grapple News Staff
Jun 274 min read


I’m Pissed: Facebook’s AI Is Killing Creator Trust
Update: Every Reel Since June 8 Is Getting Hit Here is the part that makes this even worse. This is not one random post. This is not one questionable clip. This is not one piece of content that somehow slipped through and got flagged. As of this update, every reel I have posted since June 8 has been hit with monetization issues. The screenshots tell the story. Post after post. Reel after reel. Same message: “Monetization paused.” Some posts show two issues. One shows three. T

Grapple News Staff
Jun 262 min read


Is TNA Really on the Verge of a Sale — And Would WWE Actually Buy It Right Now?
TNA Wrestling is once again the center of one of the biggest backstage rumor storms in pro wrestling. After a wave of departures, cost-cutting, creative changes, a new AMC television era, and the ongoing WWE/NXT crossover partnership, speculation has picked up that Anthem Sports & Entertainment could be positioning TNA for a possible sale. And because this is wrestling, the biggest question immediately became obvious: Could WWE buy TNA? The even better question is this: Would

Grapple News Staff
Jun 256 min read


I’m Pissed: Facebook Told Creators To Build, Then Punished Us When We Did
Because right now it feels like Facebook wants creators to do all the things that help Facebook grow, but the moment a creator starts earning or gaining real traction, the platform throws up a warning sign and hides behind automated enforcement.

Grapple News Staff
Jun 246 min read


Facebook’s AI Engagement Police Is Hurting New Creators — Here Are Better Platforms To Build On
Every creator should have a “break glass” plan.
If Facebook restricts your reach or monetization, where do your fans go?
Your answer should be:
Website
YouTube
Newsletter
Patreon
Discord or Telegram
X / Threads / Bluesky
Reddit

Grapple News Staff
Jun 2310 min read
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