Category: WWE

[Report] Goldberg’s Final Spear? Retirement Match Eyed for July in Atlanta Amid WWE-AEW Scheduling Showdown

It looks like the end of the road is finally in sight for Goldberg — and WWE may be planning to send him off with a bang that also delivers a strategic shot across the bow of the competition.

In a recent interview, the WWE Hall of Famer confirmed that his long-anticipated retirement match will happen sometime this year, with a key detail revealed: it’ll take place “in the South.” Now, according to Fightful Select, multiple sources indicate that Atlanta, Georgia, is the current frontrunner to host the emotional finale.

For Goldberg, Atlanta isn’t just a convenient stop on the map — it’s where his athletic legacy began. Before he was delivering Jackhammers in WCW and WWE, he was charging down the gridiron at the University of Georgia and suiting up briefly for the Atlanta Falcons. The city has always been a part of his DNA, both personally and professionally, making it a fitting location for his swan song.

But the timing of Goldberg’s retirement match might be just as meaningful as the setting.

WWE is reportedly eyeing Saturday, July 12 for a special Saturday Night’s Main Event episode — just weeks after the brand makes its return to the schedule. Internally, that date is being floated as the ideal spot for Goldberg’s final in-ring appearance. If that lines up, it would place the WWE legend’s farewell head-to-head with AEW’s All In 2025, which is set to go down the same night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas — AEW’s biggest show of the year.

While WWE hasn’t confirmed anything officially, Goldberg’s name is reportedly a major point of discussion behind the scenes. If the plan comes together, it wouldn’t just be a send-off for one of wrestling’s most dominant and divisive figures — it’d be a savvy bit of counter-programming aimed at pulling some spotlight away from Tony Khan’s flagship event.

The question now becomes: who will be across the ring when Goldberg steps between the ropes one final time? And will WWE fans see the icon go out in victory, or on his back, as tradition often dictates?

More to come as this story develops — but for now, mark July 12 on your calendar. Wrestling fans could be in for a night where history, emotion, and competition all collide.

The Wyatt Sicks Return on WWE SmackDown, Honor Bray Wyatt

The eerie presence of The Wyatt Sicks returned to WWE in dramatic fashion during the closing moments of this week’s SmackDown, crashing the WWE Tag Team Championship main event between The Street Profits and Fraxiom—and leaving a path of destruction in their wake.

Just as Montez Ford was scaling the ropes for what looked to be the final flourish in a high-octane showdown, the arena plunged into darkness. Moments later, under a haunting spotlight, the full force of The Wyatt Sicks—Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan, and Joe Gacy—stood in the ring.

Lumis wasted no time, yanking Ford from the top rope and kicking off a relentless beatdown. The chaos wasn’t limited to just the two teams competing—#DIY tried to intervene but were quickly overpowered, and even the Motor City Machine Guns, who raced out to back up Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, found themselves laid out. Candice LeRae, who had reunited with her husband and Ciampa earlier in the night, wasn’t spared either, as Nikki Cross zeroed in on her with feral intensity.

The segment closed with a chilling tribute: Uncle Howdy delivered a devastating Sister Abigail to Gargano before the group unveiled a birthday cake in the center of the ring—candles lit—to honor the late Bray Wyatt on what would have been his 38th birthday. It was a somber, surreal moment that blended storyline madness with real-world emotion, once again blurring the line between fiction and tribute in the most Wyatt-esque fashion possible.

This marks the faction’s first WWE appearance since a December 9 bout on Raw, where they suffered a loss to The Final Testament and The Miz. Although the group was drafted to SmackDown in January, their absence has been explained by behind-the-scenes reports of Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy) being sidelined, effectively keeping the entire stable off TV—until now.

With their reemergence, The Wyatt Sicks have made it clear: they’re not just back—they’re looking to change the landscape of SmackDown in their own twisted image. What’s next for the enigmatic faction? One thing’s for sure: no one is safe.

WWE Battleground 5/25/2025 (Card)

WWE NXT Battleground – Sunday, May 25, 2025 – Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida

CARD

NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Myles Borne

NXT Women’s Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Jordynne Grace

TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Trick Williams

NXT Women’s North American Championship: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Kelani Jordan

Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo vs. Tony D’Angelo

The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen & Niko Vance) vs. Josh Briggs and NXT Tag Team Champions Hank & Tank

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 5/24/2025 (Card)

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – May 24, 2025 – Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida – airing live on NBC and Peacock

CARD

  • Undisputed WWE Champion john Cena vs. R-Truth
  • World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso (c) vs. Logan Paul
  • Steel Cage Match: Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
  • CM Punk & Sami Zayne vs. Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker
  • WWE Women’s United States Championship: Zelina Vega (c) vs. Chelsea Green

WWE SmackDown Preview 5/23/2025

WWE SmackDown live tonight on USA Network from the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia

  • WWE Tag team Championship: The Street Profits (c) vs. Fraxiom
  • Men’s Money in the Bank Triple Threat Qualifying Match: LA Knight vs. Aleister Black vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
  • Women’s Money in the Bank Triple Threat Qualifying Match: Zelina Vega vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Giulia

Report – WWE Heading Back to Vegas for WrestleMania 42 After Canceling New Orleans Deal

In a twist worthy of a WrestleMania main event, WWE has officially swapped the host city for WrestleMania 42. Originally slated to return to the iconic Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the company is now shifting its biggest annual spectacle to Las Vegas, Nevada—just one year after Sin City delivered a blockbuster WrestleMania 41.

The news broke via a statement from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, which confirmed that New Orleans will instead host the 2026 Money in the Bank premium live event, along with a future WrestleMania down the line. WWE has yet to release an official announcement, but multiple outlets, including NOLA.com and Fightful Select, have backed the report. According to an industry source cited in the original report, the change came after WWE’s record-setting performance at WrestleMania 41, held at Allegiant Stadium this past April.

WrestleMania 41: Too Big to Ignore

It’s easy to see why WWE made the call. WrestleMania 41, which featured a marquee triple threat between Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk on Night One, and John Cena’s historic 17th world title win over Cody Rhodes on Night Two, crushed expectations. From massive merchandise and sponsorship revenue to unprecedented social media traction, WWE hit new highs across the board.

Most notably, the two-night spectacle pulled in the biggest gate in company history, drawing a staggering 124,693 fans in total—cementing Las Vegas as a can’t-miss market for WWE’s flagship show.

The Rock’s Announcement Reversed

Back in February, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made the high-profile announcement that New Orleans would host WrestleMania 42, making it the third time in 12 years the city would welcome the Show of Shows. That plan is now shelved—for now. While New Orleans may feel the sting of being bumped, officials were quick to note the city’s new assignment: hosting Money in the Bank in 2026 and a future WrestleMania yet to be named.

Talent Reaction: Surprised, But Unbothered

Behind the scenes, Fightful Select reported a mix of surprise and indifference among WWE staff and talent. Many weren’t even thinking that far ahead yet, and given WWE typically handles all travel logistics for WrestleMania week, the location shift isn’t expected to disrupt too many plans internally.

That said, not everyone is brushing it off. Independent wrestling promotions and fan-centric events like WrestleCon—which had already secured a New Orleans venue for April 2026—are now scrambling. With WrestleMania week often serving as the nucleus for a bustling calendar of indie shows and fan conventions, the move to Las Vegas could cause a ripple effect for those already deep into planning.

What’s Next?

With WWE reportedly eyeing April 11 and 12, 2026 for WrestleMania 42, it’s unclear whether those dates will hold or shift with the location change. The current regime has shown flexibility when the potential for revenue spikes is on the table, so nothing is set in stone just yet.

Las Vegas may have just become the new home for WrestleMania 42, but for the wrestling world, the road to 2026 now comes with a whole new set of directions. One thing’s for sure—what happens in Vegas next WrestleMania weekend will definitely not stay there.

WWE SmackDown’s Three-Hour Era Will Linger Into June

What was supposed to be a temporary experiment is now stretching beyond its expected expiration date. WWE SmackDown will remain a three-hour broadcast into early June, according to a new report from PWInsider Elite — a move that flies in the face of previous reports indicating a return to the two-hour format by the end of May.

The blue brand extended its runtime at the start of 2025 after jumping back to the USA Network in September of last year. Since then, SmackDown has aired from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST on Friday nights, but the response from fans has been a mixed bag.

While some viewers welcomed the extra hour of action, others have grown increasingly frustrated, pointing to a noticeable dip in the show’s pacing and quality. Critics argue the third hour has often felt like filler, lacking the energy and star power that once made SmackDown must-see TV.

The numbers appear to back that up. Since the conclusion of WrestleMania 41, SmackDown has struggled to hold viewers. Last Friday’s episode hit a new low for 2025, drawing just 1.29 million viewers and scoring a 0.36 rating in the coveted 18–49 demo — the second-worst rating since the move back to USA. That kind of drop-off is raising eyebrows, especially considering the initial plan to scale the show back to its original runtime this month.

WWE has yet to officially comment on the extension, but if this trend continues, the company may need to make a tough call: trim the fat, or risk further alienating the fanbase.

For now, SmackDown fans should brace for more three-hour marathons, at least through the first part of June. Whether WWE can recapture the momentum it once had with the blue brand remains to be seen.

WWE Cancels Post-Battleground Taping Of NXT In Tampa

WWE is gearing up for a stacked weekend at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, but a late change of plans has altered the post-Battleground schedule for NXT fans.

The company is set to take over Tampa with three major events across Memorial Day weekend: Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24th, the NXT Battleground premium live event on May 25th, and Monday Night RAW on May 26th. However, what was originally expected to be a four-day WWE stretch has now been trimmed down.

The May 27th episode of NXT TV, initially slated to be taped at the Yuengling Center following Battleground, has been officially pulled from the venue. Ticketmaster has now listed the show as canceled, and the Yuengling Center has scrubbed the event from its website. Instead, the episode will be filmed at WWE’s home base in Orlando—the Performance Center.

While no specific reason has been publicly given for the change, reports from WrestleTix indicate that approximately 1,700 tickets had already been sold for the NXT TV taping. By comparison, NXT Battleground has reportedly moved over 6,000 tickets, showing a clear difference in demand.

This shift suggests WWE may be pivoting to a more intimate setting for the follow-up to Battleground, possibly to recalibrate production or avoid underwhelming visuals in a larger arena. Whatever the case, fans can expect the post-Battleground fallout to return to the familiar walls of the Performance Center, where NXT has long found its footing.

WWE NXT Preview 5/20/2025

WWE will present the Battleground go-home episode of NXT tonight from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL. live at 8:00 PM EST on The CW Network in the US and on Netflix internationally.

  • Kelani Jordan vs. Zaria
  • Chase U New Class (Uriah Connors & Kale Dixon) vs. OTM (Bronco Nima & Lucien Price)
  • Shawn Spears vs. Josh Briggs
  • Joe Hendry in concert.
  • Trick Williams rap performance.

Teaser for Sabu Documentary Drops Just Days After His Passing, Featuring Final Match with Joey Janela

Just over a week after the heartbreaking news of Sabu’s passing, fans are now getting a first look at a documentary chronicling the life and final days of one of wrestling’s most iconic and enigmatic figures. A teaser trailer for SABU, an upcoming documentary focusing on the hardcore legend’s last match and storied career, has officially dropped on YouTube.

The film, directed by Joe Clarke and presented by Sabu’s longtime friend and ECW alum Rob Van Dam, promises an emotional and unfiltered look at the man behind the scars. It centers on Sabu’s final match — a bout against Joey Janela on April 18 — and aims to capture not only the closing chapter of his in-ring career but the decades of chaos, pain, and legacy that led to it.

According to the film’s description, SABU is “an intimate documentary that follows the enigmatic career of professional wrestler Sabu as he seeks closure in his storied life—a final match. From his tumultuous upbringing under the influence of The Sheik to the electrifying days of ECW, Sabu reflects on his evolution as a performer and the extreme style that defined his legacy.”

The teaser showcases glimpses of Sabu’s final days in the business — a raw and poignant perspective fans rarely get to see. Director Joe Clarke revealed on social media that he had been filming with Sabu for nearly a year and that they had planned to shoot the final scene of the film just one week before his untimely death.

Sabu’s last match, against Janela, served as the symbolic closing act to a four-decade-long career that broke barriers and bones in equal measure. While Sabu did pick up the win in his swan song, Janela later admitted that the ECW legend was not in good shape physically, a concern that was echoed by later reports. The match, though celebrated, now carries a heavier emotional weight in hindsight.

As fans come to terms with the loss of one of wrestling’s true revolutionaries, this documentary stands to be both a tribute and a farewell — one shaped not just by broken tables and blood-soaked memories, but by the heart and humanity of a man who gave everything to the ring.