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WWE and Montez Ford Face Lawsuit Over July Raw Entrance
Noel Lucas, an off-duty Cook County sheriff’s officer, alleges unwanted sexualized contact during a Raw entrance and unauthorized use of his image afterward. WWE and Montez Ford are facing a civil lawsuit from a security guard over an encounter during the Street Profits’ entrance at the July 6 episode of Monday Night Raw at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. According to POST Wrestling’s Brandon Thurston, Noel Lucas filed the 14-count complaint on October 14 in the Circuit

Staff
6 days ago2 min read


The 946 Walked Into a Trap: Watch The Bloodline’s Money in the Bank Ambush
The 946 came looking for Roman Reigns, but The Bloodline was waiting. Watch the crowd-level clip from WWE Money in the Bank on Hard Cam Wrestling.

Staff
Oct 142 min read


Netflix Raw Replay Edits Obscure Key Moments in Jacob Fatu Attack
Key moments from Raw’s closing attack on Jacob Fatu are obscured in Netflix’s replay. Here is what was reported and why the edits matter.

Grapple News Staff
Oct 12 min read


WWE Reportedly Delayed Worlds Collide Broadcast to Target AEW All Out Ticket Sales
WWE’s decision to keep Worlds Collide off live television reportedly had a competitive purpose: encouraging Chicago-area fans to buy a ticket instead of watching from home. According to Fightful Select, as summarized by Wrestling Inc., WWE sources said the delayed broadcast was intended to help draw fans to Worlds Collide and affect ticket sales for AEW’s All Out. The decision to tape the show was reportedly made in August. The companies held competing events on Saturday, Sep

Grapple News Staff
Sep 292 min read


Is WWE’s New Bleacher Report Deal a Good Move? Why the Partnership Makes Sense
WWE’s new Bleacher Report deal could introduce its stars to a broader sports audience, but its financial value remains undisclosed.

Staff
Sep 283 min read


AEW Star PAC, Benjamin Satterley, Dies at 40
Benjamin Satterley, known worldwide as PAC and formerly Neville in WWE, has died at age 40. AEW announced his passing one night after his final match at All Out.

Staff
Sep 273 min read


Zilla Fatu Could Reportedly Be Fast-Tracked to WWE’s Main Roster
Zilla Fatu has only been in NXT for approximately one month, but reports suggest WWE may already be preparing him for the main roster.

Grapple News Staff
Sep 135 min read


Is The Undertaker Booker of the Year? AAA Finally Unlocked Omos at TripleMania 34
Omos finally feels like a major attraction in AAA. Did his acclaimed TripleMania match with Rey Mysterio put The Undertaker in the Booker of the Year conversation?

Grapple News Staff
Sep 135 min read


Stephanie Vaquer Wins WWE Women’s World Championship in Chile
Stephanie Vaquer is back on top of WWE’s women’s division—and she reclaimed the gold in front of her home-country fans. “La Primera” defeated Liv Morgan to capture the WWE Women’s World Championship during WWE’s live event in Santiago, Chile, on September 12. The surprise victory began Vaquer’s second reign and ended Morgan’s run after 147 days. The championship change was especially unexpected because it happened at a non-televised live event rather than during Raw or a prem

Grapple News Staff
Sep 131 min read


Solo Sikoa Runs It Back With Seth Rollins, LA Knight—and the Ref?!
Solo Sikoa showed a different side at a WWE live event in Buenos Aires, Argentina breaking into a “Yeet” dance as Seth Rollins and LA Knight joined the fun. Even the referee seemed to get caught up in the moment. It’s a quick, unexpected clip that captures the playful side of WWE live shows. Watch the reel on Grapple News Facebook and tell us: who had the best moves?

Grapple News Staff
Sep 121 min read


Kofi Confirms WWE Wanted Him and Austin Creed to Accept More Than 50% Pay Cut
Kofi says WWE’s proposed reduction was greater than the reported 50%, confirming a major detail behind his and Austin Creed’s departure.

Grapple News Staff
Sep 14 min read


ESPN Reportedly Does Not Plan to Renew WWE Deal After Current Contract Expires
ESPN reportedly intends to let its WWE media-rights agreement expire, although the current five-year contract remains active.

Grapple News Staff
Aug 254 min read


WWE NXT Live Makes Its First-Ever Visit to Salisbury, Maryland, on August 14
WWE NXT comes to Salisbury for the first time on August 14. Here are the advertised wrestlers, ticket prices and limited Q&A details.

Grapple News Staff
Aug 123 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


The Changing Landscape of Independent Professional Wrestling in 2026
Walk into a packed independent wrestling show in 2026 and the energy feels different. The buildings may be smaller than the arenas used by WWE or AEW, but the crowds are often louder, closer to the action and deeply invested in the wrestlers performing in front of them. One unforgettable entrance, dangerous dive or heated confrontation can be recorded from several angles and spread across social media before the match is even over. That visibility is helping erase the traditi

Grapple News Staff
Aug 115 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

Staff
Aug 102 min read


Has WWE’s Danhausen Signing Already Paid Off for WWE and TKO?
When Danhausen arrived in WWE earlier this year, the reaction was not immediately unanimous. His unusual presentation, comedy-heavy character and intentionally bizarre style made him one of the most unconventional signings on WWE’s roster. While Danhausen already had a loyal following from independent wrestling, Ring of Honor and AEW, there were understandable questions about how his character would translate to WWE’s much larger platform. Several months later, the better que

Grapple News Staff
Jul 206 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


CM Punk Captures the Undisputed WWE Championship on Monday Night RAW
A new era has officially begun in WWE. On a shocking episode of Monday Night RAW, CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion, sending the WWE Universe into a frenzy and reshaping the championship picture heading into SummerSlam. After months of chasing championship gold, Punk finally climbed back to the top of the mountain, capturing WWE's richest prize in one of the biggest moments of his career since returning to the company. CM Punk's Long Road Ba

Grapple News Staff
Jul 62 min read


Oba Femi Chooses Brock Lesnar For SummerSlam — So What Happens To His King Of The Ring Title Shot?
Oba Femi may have just made the most interesting decision on the road to SummerSlam. After winning King of the Ring and earning what was advertised as a championship opportunity at SummerSlam, Femi has instead chosen to settle unfinished business with Brock Lesnar. Not just in any match either. WWE is now moving toward Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell, a match that already feels like one of the biggest attractions on the entire SummerSlam card. On paper, that i

Grapple News Staff
Jul 26 min read
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