The Undertaker Surprises Stephanie McMahon At Wrestlepalooza With 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Announcement

The Undertaker surprised Stephanie McMahon announcing her as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026

At Wrestlepalooza on September 20, 2025, The Undertaker, sporting his “American Badass” persona, appeared at Wrestlepalooza on his motorcycle. The Undertaker pulled up ringside, taking a seat next to McMahon. The Undertaker and McMahon started riffing on their long-standing friendship. He asked McMahon, “Are you ready?” evoking the spirit of D-Generation X and her husband, Triple H. The Undertaker proceeded to announce that McMahon would be the first person inducted into next year’s Hall of Fame class.

McMahon has not worked for WWE in an official capacity since 2023, when it was announced she would be leaving her role as co-CEO of WWE as Vince McMahon returned to the fold and later negotiated the merger with Endeavor to create TKO. She has since appeared in sporadic appearances, mostly those of a broadcasting or guest attending role, though she started her “What’s Your Story?” podcast on ESPN+ in partnership with WWE and Fanatics earlier this year. 

The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony takes place during the week of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas

WWE Wrestlepalooza 9/20/2025 (Results)

The Return of Pat McAfee

The show opened with WWE COO Paul “Triple H” Levesque welcoming fans to “the final form of sports and entertainment.” Soon after, hometown hero Pat McAfee arrived to a thunderous ovation, joining commentary for the night alongside Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers.


Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena

In their first clash in over a decade, Brock Lesnar made a terrifying return against John Cena. With Paul Heyman back by his side, the Beast lived up to his legend, delivering not one, not two, but seven F5s to Cena. After earning the pinfall, Lesnar wasn’t finished — taking out referee Dan Engler and hitting Cena with yet another devastating F5.
A tearful young Cena fan in the crowd captured the emotion of what may have been the final chapter in Cena’s in-ring story.

Winner: Brock Lesnar


The Usos vs. The Vision (with LA Knight as Guest Referee)

In one of the night’s wildest matches, The Usos battled Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed (The Vision), with LA Knight officiating. Despite plenty of “Yeet” energy from the crowd, Paul Heyman’s new powerhouse team picked up the win after Breakker speared Jey Uso through a table, setting up Reed’s crushing Tsunami.

Winners: The Vision


Women’s World Championship

Vacant Title Match: Stephanie Vaquer vs. IYO SKY
With Naomi vacating the title last month, Stephanie Vaquer and IYO SKY tore the house down in a high-intensity battle. SKY nearly pulled it off despite a damaged knee, but Vaquer countered late, landing the Devil’s Kiss followed by the SVB and a breathtaking spiral splash to win her first WWE gold.
An emotional Vaquer celebrated with her father at ringside, while SKY showed respect post-match.

Winner and NEW Women’s World Champion: Stephanie Vaquer


Mixed Tag Match: Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch vs. CM Punk & AJ Lee

In perhaps the most emotional moment of the night, AJ Lee made her first WWE appearance since 2015, teaming with husband CM Punk against Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch. The action was chaotic, with all four superstars trading signature moves and even sending each other through commentary tables.
The finish saw AJ lock in the Black Widow on Becky, forcing the Women’s Intercontinental Champion to tap out. The arena erupted as Punk and Lee stood tall together in victory.

Winners: CM Punk & AJ Lee


Hall of Fame Announcement

In a surprise segment, The Undertaker rode into Wrestlepalooza on his motorcycle and revealed that Stephanie McMahon will be the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026. An emotional Stephanie received a standing ovation from the Indianapolis crowd.


Undisputed WWE Championship

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
The main event saw Cody Rhodes defend against a fired-up Drew McIntyre. The match was hard-hitting and dramatic, with McIntyre nearly sealing the win after a brutal Claymore. However, a miscalculation injured McIntyre’s leg, allowing Rhodes to strike with a top-rope Cody Cutter and a decisive Cross Rhodes to retain.

Winner and STILL Undisputed WWE Champion: Cody Rhodes

AEW All Out 9/20/2025 Results

Tailgate Brawl

Samoa Joe & Powerhouse Hobbs def. The Workhorsemen via submission

Daniel Garcia vs. Katsuyori Shibata

Your regular friendly neighborhood liveblog lady only sat down for this one a few minutes before the finish but Garcia is in control, hitting hard, standing surfboard…

Daniel Garcia wins by pinfall with a surfboard stomp.

Frat House (Griff Garrison, Kole Karter, & Preston Vance) vs. Hologram & Paragon (Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong)

Heels in control early, but O’Reilly starts picking them apart one-by-one. Interference ran, Kyle getting worked over but Hologram comes in hot! Head of steam, tope con giro, he takes Garrison back inside…

Hologram & Paragon win by pinfall, Hologram pinning Griff Garrison.

Harley Cameron, Mina Shirakawa, Queen Aminata, & Willow Nightingale vs. Megan Bayne, Penelope Ford, & Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart & Skye Blue) (Tornado Tailgate Brawl)

Brawling to start, babyfaces in control, four-way meeting of the minds, Shirakawa on all fours so Bayne can get tripped over here and the babyface gals all tear their shirts off! Heels make a comeback, Megasus chucks somebody over the ropes and into the crush with a military press, trading elbows, everybody back inside, looking for a comedically huge suplex… babyfaces suplex the heels!

Action to the floor, weapons in play, throwing plastic cups at each other, Ford spanks Aminata with a spatula and gets the tongs in return and we… go to commercial?

Back from commercial, brawling, Willow with a pounce, Aminata and Shirakawa take the Sisters of Sin to the floor, bounce ‘em off the barricade and put ‘em in a charcoal grill and punch ‘em through it! Back inside, Nightingale has Ford…

Harley Cameron, Mina Shirakawa, Queen Aminata, & Willow Nightingale win by pinfall with the Doctor Bomb from Nightingale on Penelope Ford.

All Out

Christian Cage & Adam Copeland def. FTR

Toronto couldn’t have asked for a more fitting opener, as local heroes Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reunited against FTR. The crowd was electric — from belting out Copeland’s entrance music to showering Cage with the affectionate “He’s our asshole” chant.

Despite FTR’s experience and some underhanded assists from Stokely Hathaway, Copeland and Cage turned back the clock with double-team offense that felt like it never left. The biggest surprise came when Beth Copeland got involved, spearing Stokely to a huge ovation. After a chaotic series of near-falls, Copeland nailed Cash Wheeler with a spear for the win.

The celebration didn’t last. Nick Wayne, his mother, and Kip Sabian set the stage for a post-match ambush, with FTR brutally leaving Cage and Beth laid out. Copeland was left handcuffed to the ropes, forced to watch in horror.


Eddie Kingston def. Big Bill

The Mad King is back! Kingston returned to thunderous chants and battled Big Bill in a hard-hitting slugfest. Bill’s size dominated stretches of the match, but Kingston’s fighting spirit wouldn’t be denied. After a series of chops and suplexes, Eddie sealed the win with the spinning backfist.

Afterward, Bryan Keith tried to jump Kingston — only for HOOK to make his return. The duo cleaned house and left together, teasing a dangerous new alliance.


Tables N’ Tacks Match: Mark Briscoe def. MJF

A night after losing the CMLL World Championship, MJF came into All Out with bad intentions. He and Briscoe delivered a violent spectacle filled with thumbtacks, tables, and plenty of blood.

MJF’s cruelty included shoving tacks into Briscoe’s mouth, but Briscoe’s resilience carried him through. After surviving chair shots and a tombstone on tacks, Briscoe connected with a Jay Driller on the steel for the three-count. The win was emotional, with Briscoe standing tall after one of AEW’s most sadistic matches in months.


Ricochet, Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun def. The Hurt Syndicate

The Hurt Syndicate reunited for a six-man tag, but Ricochet and company had other plans. While Lashley and Benjamin looked strong, The Demand’s numbers game and Ricochet’s opportunism sealed the win. The high-flying star hit a Spirit Gun to MVP for the finish.


TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) def. Riho

Riho pushed Mercedes Moné to her limit in one of the night’s most competitive matches. The challenger nearly stole it with a series of suplexes and submissions, but Moné showed her championship poise.

After raking the eyes behind the referee’s back, Moné hit a lungblower followed by the Moné Maker to retain her TBS Title.


AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Máscara Dorada & Konosuke Takeshita

In a triple threat that lived up to expectations, Okada retained his championship against Takeshita and Dorada. The match was fast-paced and filled with wild sequences — including Dorada hitting a double hurricanrana on both opponents at once.

Ultimately, Okada weathered the storm, dropping Dorada with the Rainmaker to keep the gold. After the bell, Okada and Takeshita shared a tense face-off, hinting this rivalry is far from finished.


Coffin Match: Jon Moxley def. Darby Allin

This was chaos from the start, with Allin diving off the entranceway into the crowd before the bell even rang. The violence escalated with forks, smashed fingers, and blood. At one point, Allin nearly suffocated Moxley with a plastic bag, only for PAC to make a shocking return.

PAC stuffed Allin into a body bag, shoved him into the coffin, and allowed Moxley to slam it shut for the victory.


AEW Women’s World Championship 4-Way: Kris Statlander def. Toni Storm (c), Jamie Hayter & Thekla – NEW Champion

In a match packed with physicality and drama, Kris Statlander shocked the world by dethroning Toni Storm.

Thekla impressed with big suplexes, while Hayter reminded fans why she’s one of AEW’s hardest hitters. Storm looked to steal the spotlight as usual, but in the end, Statlander trapped her in a quick seatbelt pin to score the upset.

Fireworks and confetti rained down as Statlander celebrated her first AEW Women’s World Championship.


AEW World Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: Brodido (c) def. Young Bucks, JetSpeed & Alexander/Hechicero

Ladders, tables, and chaos defined this four-team clash. Everyone had moments to shine — JetSpeed in particular wowed with high-risk dives — but the Young Bucks’ attempt to form a temporary alliance with the Don Callis Family couldn’t get it done.

After a series of insane bumps, Bandido pulled down the belts to keep the titles for himself and Brody King. Post-match, Jack Perry made his shocking return alongside Luchasaurus, leaving the Bucks laid out.

Darby Allin Tries to Make Jon Moxley Burn

Marina Shafir grabbed a cameraman and demanded he film what was happening. We saw the Death Riders standing around the coffin with Darby Allin inside, as Jon Moxley gave what sounded like a short eulogy. He then told the group he needed some alone time, so they left in a pickup truck. 

Moxley told the camera to leave and then Allin popped out of the coffin to attack Moxley with a pipe. He escaped the bodybag and put Moxley inside and zipped it up. He was about to smash Moxley’s head with the pipe until he saw something else. He grabbed some flammable aerosol spray and put it all over the bodybag. Then he LIT IT ON FIRE! Allin was dragged away by security as the fire was put out, but he continued to yell. 


AEW World Championship: Adam Page (c) def. Kyle Fletcher

The main event saw Kyle Fletcher give the fight of his life, targeting Hangman’s injured neck with brainbusters and vicious strikes. Don Callis could only watch as Fletcher came within inches of winning AEW’s top prize.

Hangman’s grit carried him through, surviving multiple close calls before finally connecting with the Buckshot Lariat to retain. After the bell, Page offered words of respect to Fletcher, closing the night on a rare note of sportsmanship.

WWE SmackDown Preview 9/19/2025

WWE SmackDown airs live tonight in the United States on the USA Network and Netflix for international fans from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio

  • Brock Lesnar interview
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre
  • WWE United States Championship Match Open Challenge: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes
  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to appear

Mr. Anderson Makes TNA Return After Nearly a Decade

It’s been nine long years since fans last saw Ken Anderson inside a TNA ring, but the former two-time World Champion finally made his return this week—and it didn’t exactly go as planned.

Anderson appeared as a guest on Frankie Kazarian’s in-ring talk segment in Minneapolis, with friends and family in attendance for the homecoming. What started as a respectful sit-down quickly turned into a verbal sparring match.

Kazarian, who has recently set his sights on Steve Maclin’s TNA International Championship, used the opportunity to bring up Maclin’s military background. With Anderson having served in the U.S. Army Reserve, Kaz sought his opinion—though his questioning quickly veered into insults. Kazarian belittled Anderson’s service, even questioning his character, before taking personal shots about his family.

The verbal jabs were too much for Anderson, who finally stood up for himself by grabbing Kaz’s wrist to shut him down. But before the confrontation could escalate further, Jake Something blindsided Anderson. The ambush revealed Kazarian had recruited Jake as his latest protégé after tensions between the two men seemed to flare just last week.

Luckily for Anderson, Steve Maclin hit the ring to even the odds and chase off Kaz and Jake.

Now, the stage is set: Anderson will officially return to action next week, teaming with Maclin against Kazarian and Jake Something in tag team action.

Nine years away, and Mr. Anderson is already back in the thick of TNA drama—exactly where fans expected him to be.

WWE Wrestlepalooza 9/20/2025 (Card)

WWE Wrestlepalooza first PLE streaming on ESPN app – Saturday September 20, 2025 – Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana

CARD

  • Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Women’s World Championship: Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer
  • John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
  • CM Punk & AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch
  • The Usos vs. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker

AEW All Out 9/20/2025 (Card)

AEW All Out – Saturday September 20, 2025 – at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM UK – Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

AEW Tailgate Brawl – free on TNT and HBO Max at 11 PM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM UK

CARD

  • AEW World Championship: “Hangman Adam Page (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher (If the Don Callis Family gets involved, Fletcher will be stripped of the TNT Championship)
  • Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. FTR
  • AEW Women’s World Championship: “Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. Thekla
  • AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Máscara Dorada or The Beast Mortos
  • Coffin Match: Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley
  • TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Riho
  • Tables & Thumbtacks No DQ Match: MJF vs. Mark Briscoe
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship – Ladder Match: Brodido (c) vs. Young Bucks vs. JetSpeed vs. Hechihero & Josh Alexander
  • The Hurt Syndicate vs. Ricochet & Gates of Agony
  • Big Bill vs. Eddie Kingston

Tailgate Brawl

  • 8-Woman Tornado Tag Match: Harley Cameron, Mina Shirakawa, Queen Aminata & Willow Nightingale vs. Megan Bayne, Penelope Ford, Julia Hart & Skye Blue
  • Daniel Garcia vs. Katsuyori Shibata
  • Samoa Joe & Powerhouse Hobbs vs. The WorkHorsemen




TNA’s Joe Hendry Reportedly Set for Full-Time WWE Move in 2026

It looks like Joe Hendry’s WWE run is only just beginning.

The former TNA World Champion made another splash this week at NXT: Homecoming, where he shared the screen with Bobby Roode, Charlie Dempsey, and Wren Sinclair. Hendry’s knack for stealing the spotlight has quickly turned him into the face of the ongoing WWE–TNA working relationship.

Since showing up at multiple WWE events, including WrestleMania 41, Hendry has become a fan favorite crossover attraction. But according to a new report from Jon Alba, the crossover may not be temporary—Hendry is expected to transition into a full-time WWE role by early 2026.

For now, Hendry technically remains under contract with TNA. TNA President Carlos Silva recently confirmed that, but the numbers tell a different story. Out of Hendry’s last eight matches, only one has been inside a TNA ring, while the rest of his focus has clearly shifted toward WWE programming.

WWE and TNA are reportedly coordinating his appearances closely as part of their partnership, but all signs point to Hendry becoming an exclusive WWE Superstar in the near future.

Hendry has long been praised for his charisma, unique presentation, and ability to connect with crowds—qualities that WWE has been eager to spotlight in NXT. If this move happens as expected, Hendry could be the first big crossover success story of the WWE–TNA partnership.

TNA IMPACT Preview 9/18/2025

Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! at 8/7c on TNA+AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada as the path to Bound For Glory continues.

  • TNA World Tag Team Championship: The Hardys (c) vs. The Nemeths
  • The Elegance Brand vs. Masha Slamovich & The IInspiration
  • Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell
  • Eric Young vs. Judas Icarus w/Travis Williams
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Brian Myers
  • Mike Santana in action
  • The King’s Speech with Frankie Kazarian

ROH Preview 9/18/2025

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

  • Pure Rules Match: Janai Kai vs. Yuka Sakazaki
  • Satnam Singh in action
  • Wheeler Yuta & Marina Shafir in mix tag action
  • Pure Rules Match: Katsuyori Shibata vs. Matt Mako
  • The Beast Mortos vs. Alan Angels
  • Pure Rules Match: Olympia vs. Viva Van
  • Mistico vs. Mansoor
  • Lance Archer in action