Author: John Bass

Kevin Owens & Natalya To Be Mentors On Season 3 Of LFG

WWE is continuing to shake things up behind the scenes on its reality-based programming, as a new report has revealed some notable names joining the next season of WWE LFG.

According to PWInsider Elite, Kevin Owens and Natalya have been selected to serve as mentors for season three of the A&E series. Filming for the upcoming season is reportedly already underway, and the show is expected to feature a refreshed format compared to previous years. One of the key changes being discussed is an increased use of guest stars, which should add more variety and star power to individual episodes.

Booker T and Bully Ray will return in their coaching roles, bringing back their Hall of Fame wisdom from the first two seasons. Owens and Natalya add more experience to the cast, both having earned reputations as locker room leaders with decades of experience combined.

As of now, there’s no official word on when season three will premiere, but production progress suggests WWE and A&E are moving full steam ahead.

Owens’ involvement is particularly notable given his current status. The former Universal Champion has been training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando as he continues his recovery from neck fusion surgery earlier this year. The injury forced Owens to miss WrestleMania 41, but the surgery was reportedly successful, and his return to in-ring competition is tentatively expected in early 2026.

Natalya, meanwhile, brings extensive experience to the mentor role, with her veteran presence and deep-rooted wrestling background making her a natural fit to help guide emerging talent. With established stars like Owens and Natalya on board — and more guest appearances planned — season three of WWE LFG is shaping up to feel more dynamic than ever when it eventually hits the airwaves.

WWE Is Preparing Changes For SmackDown In 2026

WWE appears ready to hit the reset button on Friday nights, as plans are reportedly in motion to significantly shake up SmackDown heading into 2026.

According to Bodyslam+, internal discussions within WWE point to SmackDown expanding back to a three-hour format early next year. The move is said to be a direct response to concerns about the show’s overall direction in 2025, which many — both internally and among fans — felt failed to consistently deliver momentum despite a few standout moments along the way.

Along with the added hour, WWE is expected to bolster the blue brand’s roster. Additional talent is reportedly being considered to help fill the expanded runtime and freshen up weekly programming. WWE officials are said to be closely monitoring audience feedback, acknowledging that SmackDown often felt “flat” throughout much of the year and lacked a clear identity compared to other flagship shows.

Creative changes are also on the table. WWE is evaluating how both storytelling and talent utilization can evolve to better support a longer broadcast, with the goal of making SmackDown feel more dynamic and essential on a week-to-week basis. If current plans hold, the three-hour version of SmackDown is expected to officially return in January 2026 — signaling a major creative shift for the blue brand as WWE looks to rebound and redefine its Friday night product.

ROH TV Preview 12/11/2025

ROH TV tonight on #HonorClub at http://WatchROH.com

  • ROH Women’s World Champion Athena 3-Year Championship Celebration
  • Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Skyflight & Komander
  • Dalton Castle, the Outrunners, Tommy Billington & Adam Priest vs. MxM Tv & Premiere Athletes
  • Hechicero vs. Josh Woods
  • ROH Women’s Pure Champion Deonna Purazzo in action
  • Jey Lethal in action
  • Zayda Steel vs. Rachael Ellering
  • The Frat House vs. Dark Order
  • Spanish Announce Project in action

TNA iMPACT Preview 12/11/2025

The countdown is on before Team TNA battles the NXT outsiders in a five–on–five Steel Cage Match next Thursday. But before the war, the action heats up on an ALL-NEW TNA iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

  • Dog Collar Match: Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell
  • X-Division Championship #1 Contenders Match: Cedric Alexander vs. BDE vs. Jason Hotch vs. Ryan Nemeth vs. Dezmond Xavier vs. Jake Something
  • Lexis King vs. Matt Cardona (Winner gets the advantage for their team in the upcoming Steel Cage Match)
  • Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards vs. Sinner & Saint
  • We’ll hear from TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys

WWE Pulling Double Duty Next Week With Back-to-Back Raw & SmackDown Holiday Tapings

WWE is getting ahead of the holiday schedule next week, as both RAW and SmackDown will be taped in back-to-back double sessions. Fans in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, will essentially be getting two shows for the price of one.

The December stop of Monday Night RAW in Hershey has been re-listed as a combined taping for both RAW and SmackDown. A few days later, Friday Night SmackDown in Grand Rapids will follow the same format, also pulling double duty.

To make room for the expanded schedule, WWE has bumped both events’ local start times to 6 PM. Interestingly, even though RAW will be taped early, it’s still set to air in its standard TV window at 8 PM EST, so fans at home won’t see the usual “early airing” adjustment that sometimes happens with internationally broadcast shows.

On the storyline front, WWE has confirmed a marquee tag match for next week’s RAW: The Usos vs. The New Day—a rivalry that never misses. With both brands under one roof and a packed taping schedule, it wouldn’t be shocking if more crossover surprises hit the card.

AEW Dynamite ‘Winter Is Coming’ Preview 12/10/2025

AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Gateway Center in Arena in College Park, Georgia – 10 miles south of Atlanta.

  • AEW World Championship Match: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Eddie Kingston
  • AEW Women’s World Championship Tournament Final: Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron) vs. Timeless Love Bombs (Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa)
  • Tornado Tag Match: ‘Hangman’ Adam Page & Swerve Strickland vs. Katsuyori Shibata & Powerhouse Hobbs
  • Continental Classic Gold League Match: Kazuchika Okada vs. Jack Perry
  • Continental Classic Gold League Match: Kyle Fletcher vs. ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey

AEW’s Dralistico Set To Undergo Surgery, Shares Update From Hospital Bed

AEW’s Dralistico revealed today that he’s preparing to undergo surgery, posting a short video message from a hospital bed to update fans on his condition.

In the clip, the masked star thanked supporters for the outpouring of messages he’s received and made it clear he’s approaching the procedure with optimism and faith. He also gave a shoutout to All Elite Wrestling for standing by him during the process, saying he’s placing the situation “in God’s hands” as he heads into the operating room.

While Dralistico didn’t specify what injury he’s dealing with or how long he may be sidelined, the tone of the update suggested he’s in good spirits and appreciative of the support system around him.

AEW has yet to release official details regarding the surgery or any recovery timetable, but we’ll keep an eye out for further information as it becomes available. For now, the former La Facción Ingobernable member appears focused on getting healthy and back to the ring when the time is right.

Disgraced Former Knockouts World Champ Masha Slamovich Officially Exits TNA

As TNA Wrestling prepares for its big move to AMC early next year, the company has been sorting through a long list of talent contracts. One name that won’t be part of those renewal talks is former Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich, whose time with the promotion has officially come to an end.

Slamovich hasn’t been seen in a TNA ring since September, when she worked a six-woman tag match before abruptly disappearing from television. Her absence came after abuse allegations surfaced involving her relationship with fellow wrestler AKIRA. Slamovich publicly described the situation as “mutually destructive” and took responsibility for her role, but the fallout led the company to quietly sideline her.

According to Fightful Select, her contract has now expired and she’s no longer with the promotion. TNA’s roster page recently removed her profile—usually a telltale sign that a departure is finalized.

Slamovich originally joined TNA in 2019 and quickly became one of the division’s most physical and compelling performers. Her résumé includes a Knockouts World Championship reign from last October through July, along with two runs as Knockouts Tag Team Champion. After her final TNA match, she wrestled a few indie dates overseas, wrapping up with a bout in Austria on September 20, but she hasn’t appeared anywhere since.

With TNA’s AMC era looming, several wrestlers are reportedly working without deals while the promotion sorts out fresh contracts. Slamovich, however, won’t be part of that next chapter, officially closing the book on a once-promising run that ended under difficult circumstances.

WWE NXT Preview 12/9/2025

WWE NXT live TONIGHT at 8e/7c on the CW Network. 

  • Blake Monroe holds an NXT Women’s North American Title Open Challenge
  • Kelani Jordan vs. Jordynne Grace
  • Hank & Tank return to NXT
  • Shiloh Hill makes his NXT debut

John Cena Signed 5-Year WWE Ambassador Deal Ahead Of In-Ring Retirement

John Cena may be stepping away from the ring on December 13, but he’s not stepping away from WWE. In fact, the 16-time world champion has already locked in his next chapter with the company.

During a sit-down interview with Tom Rinaldi, Cena revealed that he’s officially signed a five-year deal to serve as a WWE ambassador — a role that will keep him closely tied to the brand long after his final match. According to Cena, the decision was an easy one.

“I will be an ambassador to WWE. I’m already signed on for another five years… I would like to be in this family as an employee, as a contributing part for as long as I can.”

While he made it clear that his days as an active performer are coming to a close, Cena said he’s eager to give back in new ways. Behind-the-scenes mentorship seems to be high on his list, as he talked about helping talent tap into their real personalities — much like he did when the now-famous “Doctor of Thuganomics” freestyle persona first emerged on a bus ride during his early days in WWE.

“It’s not my time to perform anymore… I have a bunch of strengths and gifts that I can pass on… Maybe mentorship to talent I wouldn’t spend time with… I’m looking forward to that stuff.”

Cena’s ambassador role likely means more media appearances, outreach efforts, and involvement in WWE initiatives — essentially using his global name recognition to continue pushing the company forward.

But before that next phase begins, Cena still has one last fight to finish.

WWE has confirmed that his final match will take place at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where Cena will go one-on-one with the “Ring General” GUNTHER. The showdown marks the end of an iconic in-ring career, but clearly not the end of Cena’s WWE journey.

Expect Cena to remain a major presence — just in a whole new way.