Category: WWE

WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle Reflects on His TNA Run: “I Think I Had a Better Career There” – Angle Gives Health Update

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently opened up about his time in TNA Wrestling and offered a surprisingly honest comparison to his legendary WWE career. Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Angle revealed that despite his iconic run in WWE, he believes his best in-ring work came after he made the jump to TNA in 2006.

“I had a better career, too. I had better matches,” Angle admitted. “That’s really hard to say because I had some great ones in WWE, but I came into my own [in TNA]. You don’t really hit your stride until six or seven years in, and that’s right when I left WWE.”

Angle said that joining TNA reignited his passion for wrestling, especially given the wealth of fresh talent on the roster at the time. He went on to list several of his top opponents, including AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Bobby Roode, and James Storm, among others.

“When I left WWE, I was salivating because there was so much untapped talent in TNA,” he said. “I couldn’t wait to get down there. I take pride in that period — I think I had a better career there.”

Angle also noted that his move to TNA seemed to spark an influx of big names from WWE joining the company, such as Kevin Nash, Ric Flair, and Hulk Hogan, which helped TNA build one of its strongest rosters ever.

“Once I went to TNA, I felt a whole slew followed me… we had a lot of good years and great talent,” Angle said. “I’m proud of what we accomplished.”

Health Update: Angle Shares How He’s Managing Injuries

Angle didn’t shy away from discussing his ongoing health struggles, a result of decades of intense physical competition. The Olympic gold medalist shared that while some surgeries have helped, others haven’t gone as planned.

“I had my knees replaced, and that was a blessing — no pain there,” Angle said. “But I had surgery on my lower back, and that didn’t work at all. What did help was core training. Not the surgery — the training.”

However, Angle revealed he’s now facing another tough decision regarding his shoulders.

“My doctor told me shoulder replacement surgeries are a 50/50 deal,” he explained. “He suggested waiting a few years because technology’s improving. So for now, I’m holding off.”

Despite the setbacks, Angle continues to train and stay active, though he’s careful not to overdo it.

“I just go through the motions and keep my body in shape. I have to keep my weight down because my knees are only supposed to last 20 years — if I gain too much, that drops to 10.”

Kurt Angle’s legacy spans both WWE and TNA, but hearing him reflect so fondly on his time in the six-sided ring underscores just how important that chapter was to his career — and to the evolution of modern wrestling itself.

Broken Hardys Coming to NXT Halloween Havoc

Halloween Havoc is about to get a whole lot more “delightful.” The Hardys are bringing the chaos of the multiverse with them. Matt and Jeff Hardy will defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against DarkState — but this won’t be a standard title defense. The bout will be contested under Broken Rules, which essentially means no rules, no limits, and pure Hardy-brand insanity.

The announcement came in cinematic fashion straight from the Hardy Compound in Cameron, North Carolina. During a pre-taped promo from DarkState, the screen flickered and distorted before cutting to the familiar grounds of the Compound. There, fans saw Matt, Jeff, Señor Benjamin, Reby Hardy, and even the Hardy kids take part in a chilling ritual at the Lake of Reincarnation.

Moments later, the brothers emerged from the water transformed once more into Broken Matt and Brother Nero, signaling the long-awaited return of their most eccentric personas. In classic Hardy fashion, Matt declared, “State of Dark, you have broken the Broken Hardys. DarkState, you only broke us to make us stronger!”

This marks the first time the Broken Hardys have appeared in NXT under their infamous gimmick, and the timing couldn’t be better. Halloween Havoc has long been known for its spooky flair and over-the-top theatrics, making it the perfect stage for a Hardy resurrection.

Expect chaos, creativity, and maybe even a few lawnmowers of doom when the Broken Hardys defend their gold against DarkState under Broken Rules. One thing’s for sure — the universe of deletion has officially collided with NXT.

WWE NXT Preview 10/21/2025

WWE NXT tonight on The CW

  • TNA X-Division Championship Match: Leon Slater (c) vs. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo
  • Speed Tournament Match: Sean Legacy vs. Axiom
  • Speed Tournament Match: Jasper Troy vs. Zachary Wentz
  • OTM vs. Hank & Tank
  • Ricky Starks and Trick Williams contract signing for NXT Championship match at Halloween Havoc 2025

Seth Rollins Officially Stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship on WWE Raw Due to Injury

WWE kicked off Monday Night Raw this week with a major announcement from General Manager Adam Pearce — and it’s one that will shake up the world title picture. Pearce confirmed the rumors that had been circulating all day: Seth Rollins is no longer the World Heavyweight Champion.

Rollins’ title reign came to an end following the injury he suffered at Crown Jewel in his match against Cody Rhodes, compounded by last week’s brutal attack from Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. WWE is keeping the real-life details close to the vest, but the storyline explanation is that “The Vision” took things too far, leaving Rollins unable to compete.

Pearce addressed the crowd from the ring to open the show, but the scene quickly escalated when a black SUV pulled up outside the arena. Out stepped Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed, and Bron Breakker — the latter carrying the World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder as if it already belonged to him. The trio made their way to the ring as Pearce laid out the situation face-to-face.

Pearce explained that Rollins underwent major surgery and would be sidelined for the foreseeable future. With the champion out, Pearce had no choice but to officially strip him of the title. After some tense back-and-forth, Breakker reluctantly handed the belt to Heyman, who passed it over to Pearce.

But Pearce wasn’t done making news. He announced that CM Punk — who earned a title shot after defeating LA Knight and Jey Uso last week — would still get his championship opportunity. To determine Punk’s opponent, Raw would feature an “old school” over-the-top-rope battle royal later that night. The winner would move on to face Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where the new World Heavyweight Champion will finally be crowned.

With Rollins sidelined, Breakker and Reed making power plays, and Punk waiting in the wings, the World Heavyweight Title scene just got a whole lot more unpredictable.

WWE Raw Preview 10/20/2025

Monday’ WWE Raw airs live globally on Netflix from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • Raw General Manager Adam Pearce will provide an update on the status of Seth Rollins, after Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turned on him, laying him out at the end of last week’s show in Perth, Australia
  • Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed to speak on last week’s attack on Seth Rollins
  • WWE World Tag Team Championship: The Judgment Day (JD McDonagh & Finn Balor) (c) vs. AJ Styles & Dragon Lee
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Maxxine Dupri
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Rusev

Ilja Dragunov Returns and Stuns Sami Zayn to Capture the U.S. Title on WWE SmackDown

After more than a year away from the ring, Ilja Dragunov stormed back into WWE in a big way—by taking the United States Championship from Sami Zayn on SmackDown.

Dragunov, who hadn’t competed since last September, became the seventh challenger to answer Zayn’s weekly open challenge. The “Mad Dragon” made the most of his shot, going toe-to-toe with the resilient champion in a hard-hitting clash that lived up to both men’s reputations.

The bout was physical from the opening bell, packed with punishing strikes and near-falls. Zayn looked to have things under control late in the match, lining up for his trademark Helluva Kick—but Solo Sikoa chose that moment to make his presence felt. The Bloodline powerhouse appeared at ringside, briefly distracting Zayn and giving Dragunov just enough time to recover.

Sensing an opening, Dragunov exploded with the Torpedo Moscow, flooring Zayn before sealing the deal with a thunderous H-Bomb elbow drop. The three-count ended Zayn’s 50-day reign and crowned Dragunov as the new United States Champion—his first title since joining the main roster. The victory adds to Dragunov’s already impressive résumé, which includes reigns as both NXT and NXT UK Champion.

However, Dragunov’s celebration was short-lived. Moments after the match, Sikoa and his MFT allies launched a brutal attack on both Dragunov and Zayn. Standing tall over the fallen Superstars, Sikoa declared that he would “bring gold back to his family.” But before The Bloodline could further their assault, the Wyatt Sicks emerged, creating a tense standoff that closed the show.

With Dragunov now holding the red, white, and blue gold, and Sikoa vowing vengeance, the United States Title picture just became one of the most volatile storylines on SmackDown.

WWE SmackDown Preview 10/17/2025

WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally, emanating from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

  • Fallout from Crown Jewel
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair (c) vs. ZaRuca (Sol Ruca & Zaria)
  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to appear
  • Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (despite reports, Fatu is dealing with a non-wrestling injury that may leave him out of action well into 2026. WWE could do an injury angle to write Fatu off WWE television)

Backstage Update On Seth Rollins’ Injury — Surgery Likely, WWE Title Future Uncertain

It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for Seth Rollins, and not the kind fans were hoping for. The newly crowned WWE World Heavyweight Champion might be facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines following a serious shoulder injury reportedly suffered during his Crown Jewel victory over Cody Rhodes.

According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Rollins’ injury is legitimate — not a storyline twist — and the current plan calls for him to undergo surgery soon. The news throws WWE’s world title scene into chaos, especially if “The Visionary” is forced to miss time extending into WrestleMania season.

“It looks like he’s going to need surgery on the shoulder,” Meltzer said. “The story I got was that he was going to have surgery as soon as possible. As for the title situation, I haven’t heard anything concrete yet.”

The injury is believed to have occurred during a coast-to-coast headbutt spot in the match against Rhodes — a brutal moment that saw Rollins clutching his shoulder almost immediately. WWE then followed up with a shocking post-match betrayal from his Vision stablemates, which fans initially suspected was a storyline excuse to write Rollins off TV. However, this time it appears the injury is unfortunately all too real.

With Rollins likely out for a significant stretch, questions now swirl about the future of the World Heavyweight Championship and WWE’s plans for upcoming events like Saturday Night’s Main Event. Meltzer noted that an official update on the title picture could come as soon as WWE’s next show.

This marks yet another tough break for Rollins, who’s battled through injuries before while maintaining one of the most consistent runs in modern WWE history. If surgery does sideline him through WrestleMania season, it will be a huge blow not only to his fans but to WWE’s creative direction heading into 2026.

Jacob Fatu Reportedly Facing Long-Term Injury Layoff

It looks like WWE might be losing another major name to injury — and this one could have big implications for SmackDown storylines moving forward.

According to a new report from BodySlam, Jacob Fatu has suffered an injury that’s expected to keep him out of action for an extended stretch, potentially sidelining The Samoan Werewolf well into 2026.

While the exact details surrounding Fatu’s condition haven’t been made public, sources indicate that it’s a non-wrestling-related injury and serious enough to take him off WWE programming for the foreseeable future.

The timing couldn’t be worse for Fatu, who was gaining major momentum as part of his heated feud with Drew McIntyre. Many fans believed he was on the verge of breaking into the Undisputed WWE Championship picture alongside Cody Rhodes. After dropping the United States Title to Solo Sikoa back in June, it seemed WWE was positioning him for a main event push — plans that now appear to be on hold.

This isn’t the first health setback Fatu has dealt with since joining WWE. He missed brief time last year due to a foot injury following SummerSlam, and later tweaked something again during Survivor Series: WarGames, though he managed to bounce back quickly on both occasions. At this point, it’s unclear whether his latest issue is connected to either of those earlier incidents.

As for what this means for Drew McIntyre’s ongoing storylines, nothing has been confirmed. WWE hasn’t provided an update on McIntyre’s next feud or when Fatu was originally expected to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Title.

Hopefully, Fatu’s recovery goes smoothly — he’s been one of the most talked-about additions to the roster in recent months, and his absence will definitely be felt on SmackDown.

WWE NXT Preview 10/14/2025

WWE NXT live tonight on The CW at 8:00 ET/7:00 CT.

  • WWE NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Battle Royal: Lei Ying Lee, Mara Sadé, Xia Brookside, Heather by Elegance, Jordynne Grace, Victoria Crawford, Kelani Jordan. Jaida Parker, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley, Lash Legend, Cassie Lee, Jessie McKay, Kendal Grey, Lola Vice, Karmen Petrovic, Sol Ruca, Thea Hail, Arianna Grace, and Wren Sinclair
  • Blake Monroe vs. ZARIA
  • Matt Cardona vs. Josh Briggs
  • El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Lexis King