John Cena has his final match of his career tonight at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event tonight airing live on Peacock at 8pm ET from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
AEW Collision ‘Winter is Coming’ today from the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, Whales airing coast-to-coast at 4:30pm ET on TNT and HBO Max.
Andrade El Idolo’s strange post-WWE situation appears to finally be moving forward, though it comes with a very specific restriction.
After weeks of uncertainty surrounding his WWE non-compete clause, Andrade is officially set to return to the ring tonight in Puerto Rico, where he will compete for the World Wrestling Council (WWC). The former WWE star is scheduled to challenge Xavant for the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship, marking his first sanctioned match in some time.
According to reports, WWE initially enforced a non-compete clause following Andrade’s brief and controversial return to AEW. That clause put his in-ring career on pause, even after he resurfaced on AEW Dynamite to attack Kenny Omega — an appearance that ultimately led to WWE issuing a cease-and-desist notice to AEW and Andrade being pulled from television entirely.
However, new details suggest Andrade’s legal team has been hard at work behind the scenes. Sources indicate that negotiations with WWE resulted in a compromise that allows Andrade to wrestle — but only in Puerto Rico. The agreement reportedly went into effect today, December 13, and bars Andrade from competing for any promotion outside of the island for now.
Andrade himself confirmed the breakthrough during a recent interview, expressing relief that the long-standing issue had finally been resolved. He explained that his lawyer received official, signed documentation from WWE granting him clearance to wrestle for WWC, ending what he described as months of uncertainty tied to a 12-month non-compete dispute.
“I’m so happy to be in Puerto Rico. I want to say thank you to my lawyer because he now has a letter from the WWE, because we had problems with the no-compete for 12 months. Today, my lawyer texted me and told me, ‘Andrade, I have a letter, signed, that you can participate tonight in Puerto Rico in WWC. I can get back to the ring tonight. I’m so happy because after all these problems — not problems, but just what happens in life — I don’t know what to say. I want to be ready for tonight.”
The timing couldn’t be better. Andrade hasn’t competed since winning The Crash Heavyweight Championship on October 3, and fans have been waiting to see when — and where — he would be allowed back between the ropes. Tonight’s WWC appearance represents his first step back into active competition following his WWE release earlier this year, which stemmed from alleged wellness policy violations.
While Andrade’s future beyond Puerto Rico remains unclear, this development at least puts an end to his in-ring limbo. For now, Puerto Rico is the only place fans can see Andrade El Idolo compete — but it’s a meaningful return that could open the door to bigger things once his contractual situation fully clears.
WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network and Netflix internationally, from the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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 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 tonight on #HonorClub at http://WatchROH.com
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.
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 airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Gateway Center in Arena in College Park, Georgia – 10 miles south of Atlanta.
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