WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network and on Netflix for international fans, beginning at 8:00 pm ET. from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Nikki Bella’s return to WWE at the 2025 Royal Rumble may have just been the beginning. During a recent episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, the former Divas Champion dropped some intriguing hints about her future in the company—and even suggested that her twin sister Brie Bella might not be far behind.
Addressing her comeback, Nikki played coy about whether this was a one-time appearance or the start of something bigger. “Is this a one-off or is she here to stay? Keep tuning in,” she teased. However, she didn’t leave fans completely in the dark, making it clear that she’ll be back in the ring sooner rather than later. “You will see another ‘Fearless’ Nikki appearance, sooner than later, that is for sure. I’m definitely doing more than what I just did on Saturday.”
The biggest tease, though, was Nikki’s mention of her sister. “Hopefully, Brie Mode will be by my side soon. More on that to come.”
Could we be seeing a Bella Twins reunion in WWE? While there’s no official confirmation yet, Nikki’s comments suggest that Brie may be gearing up for a return of her own. The duo last competed together in WWE at the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble, but a full-fledged comeback would certainly shake up the women’s division.
For now, fans will have to wait and see what’s next—but it looks like Nikki Bella isn’t done just yet, and she might be bringing Brie along for the ride.
After months away from AEW television, The Gunns made a bold return on this week’s Dynamite, immediately setting their sights on championship gold. Austin and Colten Gunn interrupted The Hurt Syndicate during an in-ring promo, making it clear they were back for one reason—to reclaim the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
The Gunns reminded everyone that they were former holders of the titles now in The Hurt Syndicate’s possession, making their case for a shot at the gold. MVP, speaking on behalf of the faction, didn’t back down from the challenge and officially confirmed that The Gunns will face Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin for the AEW World Tag Team Championships next week on Dynamite.
This marks The Gunns’ first in-ring return since the September 14th episode of AEW Collision, as the duo had been off television due to an injury suffered by Austin Gunn. Now back at full strength, the former champions are looking to make an impact and reclaim their place at the top of AEW’s tag team division.
Will The Gunns be able to dethrone The Hurt Syndicate, or will Lashley and Benjamin prove too dominant? AEW fans won’t have to wait long to find out, as next week’s Dynamite promises to be a must-watch showdown.
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, with another WWE NXT tag team title match.
Ring of Honor will present a new episode of ROH TV on HonorClub tonight.
Jade Cargill could be gearing up for a major return to WWE, with reports indicating that she is working hard to make it back in time for WrestleMania 41. The dominant superstar has been absent from television since November after being written out of storylines following an attack by an unknown assailant. Since then, speculation has been running wild about when—and how—she might return.
According to SI’s The Takedown, Cargill has recently been spotted at the WWE Performance Center, fueling rumors that she is actively preparing for an in-ring comeback. While details regarding her injury remain undisclosed, sources suggest she is focused on getting cleared as soon as possible, potentially setting the stage for a blockbuster return at The Grandest Stage of Them All this April.
As of now, WWE has not revealed any plans for Cargill’s next feud if she does return in time for WrestleMania. However, given her star power and the intrigue surrounding her absence, a high-profile storyline could be in the works.
In her absence, Naomi has stepped up, aligning with Bianca Belair to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. The duo has been dominating the division, leaving fans wondering whether Cargill could target the champions upon her return or go after singles competition instead.
With WrestleMania 41 fast approaching, all eyes will be on Cargill’s next move. Will she make a surprise comeback on the biggest stage of them all? Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for the latest updates on her potential return!
AEW Dynamite air live tonight on TBS, beginning at 8:00 pm ET and live coast-to-coast on Max. The show takes place from the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.
It’s been over five years since WWE hosted Evolution, its first and only all-women’s pay-per-view, and fans are still wondering why a sequel hasn’t happened. While WWE’s women’s division has continued to grow in both talent and star power, there’s been no official word on a follow-up event. However, one of the stars from the original Evolution card, Bayley, believes that now is the perfect time to bring it back.
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, the former multi-time Women’s Champion made a passionate case for Evolution 2, citing the ever-expanding women’s roster, the rising talent in NXT, and WWE’s newly established working relationship with TNA Wrestling as major reasons why the event needs to happen sooner rather than later.
“I’ve been dying for an Evolution 2, and I think now is the perfect time. Bigger than ever, we have more girls than ever. We can have a freaking back-to-back two-night show if we wanted to, like WrestleMania. There’s so many girls, so many at NXT, we got this TNA partnership, we got two new titles. What are we doing? Let’s do it!”
Bayley’s enthusiasm isn’t surprising. She was part of the 2018 Evolution event, teaming with Natalya and Sasha Banks to defeat The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan, Ruby Riott, and Sarah Logan). That show was widely praised by fans, featuring classic matches like Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair in a Last Woman Standing Match and Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella for the Raw Women’s Championship.
Despite the positive reception, Evolution was reportedly never seen as a major event within WWE at the time. Some backstage speculation suggested that the show was created to counteract backlash over WWE’s decision to exclude its women’s division from Crown Jewel, a pay-per-view held in Saudi Arabia just days later.
Bayley’s argument for an Evolution sequel is stronger than ever. WWE now has a larger women’s roster, an influx of NXT talent, and—perhaps most intriguing—a working partnership with TNA, which opens the door for cross-promotional dream matches. With the introduction of new championships like the WWE Women’s Championship and WWE Women’s World Championship, there’s even more gold to fight for.
The demand for Evolution 2 has never disappeared, with fans frequently calling for WWE to make it an annual tradition. Now, with TNA stars like Jordynne Grace appearing in WWE, the idea of a WWE vs. TNA women’s showcase could be the spark needed to bring Evolution back in a bigger and better way.
So, will WWE listen to Bayley’s plea and finally book Evolution 2? With WrestleMania season in full swing and the women’s division thriving, now might be the best chance to make it happen. What are we doing? Let’s do it!
The WWE NXT landscape just got a shake-up with the unexpected return of JDC, the star formerly known as Fandango. The TNA Wrestling talent made his presence felt during this week’s episode, interrupting Lexis King’s promo and setting his sights on the Heritage Cup. JDC is now set to challenge for the title on next week’s show.
Lexis King had taken center stage to gloat about his recent Heritage Cup defense against Charlie Dempsey under British Rounds Rules two weeks ago. However, King revealed that moving forward, he would be abandoning the traditional format in favor of standard single-fall matches—a controversial change that immediately sparked debate. Before he could relish his newfound authority over the cup’s stipulations, JDC made his shocking return, signaling his intent to dethrone the champion.
For longtime NXT fans, JDC’s homecoming is a nostalgic one. He last competed for the black-and-gold brand in 2021, where he and Tyler Breeze held the NXT Tag Team Championship in 2020 as Breezango. That reign marked his only championship victory in WWE, closing out a 15-year tenure that saw him rise to prominence, most notably upsetting Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 29 in his main roster debut.
JDC has openly discussed how his WWE career trajectory could have gone differently. He previously claimed he was set to win the Intercontinental Championship in 2013, but an undisclosed concussion reportedly led to backstage heat and derailed his momentum. After his WWE exit in 2021, he reinvented himself on the independent circuit, wrestling for promotions like NWA and GCW under the name Dirty Dango.
In 2022, he resurfaced in TNA Wrestling, a company he had briefly worked for in the early 2000s under his real name, Johnny Curtis. His current moniker, JDC (Johnny “Dango” Curtis), reflects his wrestling evolution, and he has since aligned himself with The System, one of TNA’s top factions.
JDC is poised for a high-stakes showdown with Lexis King next week. Given his experience, charisma, and past connection to the brand, his return could signal a fresh crossover partnership for the TNA star, or it could simply be a one-off special appearance. Either way, NXT fans will be watching closely to see if the former ballroom-dancing showman can once again capture gold in WWE.
Will JDC dethrone King and claim the Heritage Cup, or is this just a brief visit before heading back to TNA? Tune in next week to find out!
WWE’s own Bayley is stepping onto a different kind of stage this month, as she’s set to participate in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. The announcement came earlier today via the NBA’s X account, confirming that the “Role Model” will be part of Team Rice, coached by NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and internet star Khaby Lame. They’ll be facing off against Team Bonds, led by baseball legend Barry Bonds and rapper 2 Chainz.
Bayley’s squad will include some notable names, such as former NBA star Matt Barnes, country singers Walker Hayes and Shaboozey, comedian Druski, and NFL great Terrell Owens. Interestingly, a lot of the participants have ties to the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area, where the NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take place. That includes Bayley herself, who hails from San Jose, California.
This marks a first-time appearance for Bayley in the NBA’s Celebrity Game, making her just the second WWE star to play in the event. The first? The Miz, who turned heads with an incredible half-court buzzer-beater in 2023. Whether Bayley will deliver a highlight-reel moment of her own remains to be seen, but if her in-ring career has proven anything, it’s that she knows how to shine under pressure.
Of course, Bayley won’t have much time to celebrate (or recover) after the game. The very next night, she’s set to be in Washington, D.C., for NXT Vengeance Day, where she and Roxanne Perez will challenge Giulia for the NXT Women’s Championship. That means a cross-country travel sprint for the former Women’s Champion, but Bayley has never been one to back down from a challenge—whether it’s on the court or in the squared circle.
Stay tuned to see if Bayley makes her mark on NBA All-Star Weekend, and don’t forget to catch NXT Vengeance Day the following night for what could be a major moment in her career.
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