Author: John Bass

Raven Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles in New Documentary

ECW legend and former WWE, WCW, and TNA star Raven is known to wrestling fans as one of the sharpest minds and most captivating talkers of the 1990s. But behind the dark promos and brooding character, the man behind the persona—Scott Levy—was fighting an emotional battle that fans never saw.

In his newly released documentary, Nevermore: The Raven Effect, the hardcore icon opens up about his journey to sobriety and the mental health challenges that shaped both his life and career.

Raven revealed that he lives with multiple personality disorders, a diagnosis he discovered by accident during treatment. “You’re not supposed to know your diagnosis,” he explained, “but I happened to read it upside down on my doctor’s desk… it said histrionic personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. To me, it was freeing—now I understood why I behaved the way I did.”

The former ECW World Champion went on to describe how those disorders affected his life and relationships. “Narcissistic Personality Disorder is basically egomania,” he said. “But histrionic is more twisted—needing to be the center of attention, being overly dramatic, using appearance to draw attention. I checked all the boxes.”

Raven connected much of his emotional turmoil to his complicated relationship with his father. He recalled that his dad’s constant insults and sarcasm shattered his self-esteem, leading him to overcompensate through ego and bravado. “If I brag about myself and convince you that I’m great,” Raven admitted, “maybe you’ll convince me that I am.”

He shared that it wasn’t until his father’s passing that he was finally able to move forward. “When he died, that’s when I finally became an adult. I was 35, but before that, I was still a kid chasing my dad’s approval.”

For fans who followed Raven’s career through the chaos of ECW, the bright lights of WWE, and the creative freedom of TNA, this revelation offers a deeply human look at the man behind one of wrestling’s most complex characters.

Raven’s story is a reminder that even the toughest minds in the business fight battles that go unseen—and his willingness to open up about those struggles continues to make him one of wrestling’s most compelling voices, both in and out of the ring.

TNA iMPACT ‘Open Fight Night’ Preview 11/6/2025

TNA Impact returns tonight with an Open Fight Night special episode. Open Fight Night makes its highly anticipated return for the first time since 2017. Anyone can make a challenge, and everyone must accept! When the opportunities are endless, what chaos will unfold? It all goes down this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

  • The System vs. The Rascals vs. The Great Hands vs. Sinner & Saint
  • Sitdown Interview With Kelani Jordan
  • More Open Fight Night Challenges

ROH TV Preview 11/6/2025

ROH tonight on HonorClub at http://WatchROH.com 7/6c

  • Hechicero & Lance Archer in action
  • Skyflight vs. Daddy Magic & The Kingdom
  • ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship: Shane Taylor Promotions (c) vs. The Workhorsemen & Beef
  • ROH Pure Championship Proving Ground Match: Lee Moriarty (c) vs, Kommander
  • The Swirl vs. Alex Zayne & Willie Mack
  • Satnam Singh in action

AEW Introducing New National Championship

AEW is adding some fresh gold to its lineup — and the first-ever AEW National Champion will be crowned later this month.

During this week’s AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan officially announced that a Casino Gauntlet Match will take place at Full Gear 2025 on November 22 to determine the inaugural champion. The new title pays tribute to the classic NWA National Championship, a belt that debuted in 1980 and was once held by legends like Jack Brisco, Dusty Rhodes, and Tully Blanchard. The original NWA version was unified with the U.S. Title in 1986 before being reintroduced years later — but as Khan pointed out, a “National Championship” hasn’t been featured on TBS in nearly four decades.

Khan also revealed that the AEW National Championship won’t be limited to AEW rings. The new title is designed as a traveling championship, meaning it can be defended across promotions worldwide, including New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor, as well as on AEW programming.

So far, the lineup for the Casino Gauntlet is already shaping up with some big names. Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and Ricochet were confirmed as the first three competitors, and more entrants are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

With AEW Full Gear 2025 just around the corner, fans can expect plenty of speculation — and surprises — as the company crowns its newest champion and adds another layer to its growing championship scene.

NJPW Star Tomohiro Ishii Sidelined with Shoulder Injury Following AEW Collision Match

New Japan Pro-Wrestling has confirmed on their website that Tomohiro Ishii will be out of action for the foreseeable future after suffering a dislocated shoulder during his recent AEW Collision bout with PAC.

Fans were quick to notice Ishii’s absence from the upcoming Blood & Guts lineup on AEW Dynamite, where the Conglomeration (Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong) are set to battle the Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, and Daniel Garcia). Many assumed Ishii had simply returned to Japan for NJPW duties—but it turns out the “Stone Pitbull” is on the shelf instead.

In a statement, NJPW expressed regret over the situation, apologizing to fans and wishing Ishii a quick recovery. No specific timetable has been announced for his return, with the company noting that his status will be evaluated later.

For a competitor as notoriously tough as Ishii, this injury comes as a rare setback. Over nearly three decades in the ring, the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion has built a reputation for his unbreakable spirit and punishing style, rarely missing time due to injury. In fact, outside of pandemic-related breaks, Ishii has competed almost continuously for 29 years.

Given that history, this shoulder dislocation could mark the longest layoff of Ishii’s storied career. Wrestling fans around the world will no doubt be hoping the “Stone Pitbull” bounces back soon and returns to delivering the hard-hitting battles he’s known for.

AEW Dynamite Preview 11/5/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Bayou Music Center in Houston, Texas.

  • Trios Match: Hangman Adam Page, Hook & Eddie Kingston vs. The Opps
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Quarterfinal Match: Mercedes Mone and Athena vs. Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale
  • Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match I: Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match II: Darby Allin vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Women’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match I: Megan Bayne vs. Queen Aminata

WWE NXT Preview 11/4/2025

WWE NXT tonight on The CW.

  • NXT Women’s Speed Title Tournament Begins: Competitors TBA
  • Fatal Influence vs. Tatum Paxley, Izzi Dame & Lola Vice
  • Je’Von Evans vs. Saquon Shugars

Cody Rhodes Reveals His Next WWE Contract Could Be His Last

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has dropped a major revelation about his future in pro wrestling. Appearing on the All The Smoke podcast, “The American Nightmare” admitted that the next contract he signs with WWE will most likely be his final one.

At 40 years old, Cody says his priorities are shifting — and family comes first. Drawing inspiration from his late father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, Cody explained that he wants to follow in Dusty’s footsteps by stepping away from the ring while still young enough to enjoy life with his children.

“My dad was around a lot when I was growing up,” Cody shared. “That made a huge difference for me. Now that I’m a parent, I want to give that same experience to my kids.”

Rhodes admitted that juggling WWE’s demanding travel schedule with being a full-time husband and father hasn’t been easy. While his passion for wrestling remains strong, he knows that someday soon, it will be time to close this chapter and fully embrace family life.

Cody’s revelation adds an emotional layer to his ongoing title reign — one that fans will surely cherish even more knowing this could be his final run. For now, the Undisputed WWE Champion remains at the top of his game, but when he eventually walks away, it’ll be on his terms — just like a true Rhodes would.

Rey Mysterio Returns to Raw, Draws the Line with Dominik Over “King of the Luchadores” Claim

After weeks of speculation, the legendary Rey Mysterio made his long-awaited return to WWE Raw last night — and he didn’t waste time making a statement. The WWE Hall of Famer, back from a groin injury, confronted his son, Dominik Mysterio, who has been riding high as both the Intercontinental and AAA Mega Champion.

Dominik kicked off the segment in classic fashion, bragging about his recent victories over Rusev and Penta at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Declaring himself the “King of the Luchadores,” Dominik claimed to have surpassed not only his father but the entire lucha libre tradition. That’s when Rey’s music hit, and the arena erupted.

Rey, clearly emotional, told his son that while he could boast about championships all he wanted, calling himself “King of the Luchadores” was crossing a sacred line. The elder Mysterio reminded Dominik that such a title carries generations of history — invoking names like El Santo and Eddie Guerrero — and accused his son of disrespecting their heritage.

Dominik didn’t back down, firing back that there’s one luchador he knows he’s better than — his own father. Rey, refusing to let the insult stand, removed his jacket, ready to throw down. Tensions hit a boiling point when Dominik took a swing, only for Rey to block the punch and connect with a flurry of his own. Moments later, the WWE Universe was on its feet as Rey nailed his son with a 619. He went to the top rope for a frog splash, but Dominik wisely rolled out of the ring before his father could seal the moment.

Rey Mysterio’s message was loud and clear: as long as he’s around, Dominik may hold gold, but he’ll never be the true “King of the Luchadores.”

With Rey officially back in action, it looks like the Mysterio family war is far from over — and this chapter might be the most personal one yet.

WWE Raw Preview 11/3/2025

WWE Raw airs live on Monday globally on Netflix from the Rio Rancho Events Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico with a start time of 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. Judgment Day’s Finn Balor & JD McDonagh
  • Nikki Bella & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez
  • Newly crowned WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to appear
  • Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
  • Penta vs. El Grande Americano