https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/Wrestling news from WWE, AEW, TNA, the indies and around the world, updated around the clock.en-usSat, 17 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT15https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/logo.pnghttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kevin-nash-moved-by-ospreay-vs-omega-at-all-in-ca4cd0aae3877.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kevin-nash-moved-by-ospreay-vs-omega-at-all-in-ca4cd0aae3877.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffKevin Nash revealed that Will Ospreay versus Kenny Omega at AEW All In in Wembley was the last match to truly move him. He admitted the bout was far from his preferred wrestling style, likening the contrast to the differences between Karl Gotch and Lou Thesz versus French catch wrestlers. Nash became so invested that he expressed a desire to see Ospreay and Omega team together against two WWE performers in a major styles clash.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/anthony-bowens-shares-origin-of-aew-pride-segment-caeef92f118b7.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/anthony-bowens-shares-origin-of-aew-pride-segment-caeef92f118b7.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffAnthony Bowens revealed that an AEW executive suggested a Pride Month segment built around his sexuality. The lighthearted in-ring bit featured Harley Cameron playing a flirty, oblivious character who fails to realize Bowens is gay until he tells her directly. Bowens enjoyed the fun tone but wished the pre-taped piece had aired live so full crowd reactions to him and Max Caster could be included.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/dominik-mysterio-praises-seth-rollins-influence-c98c73e327676.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/dominik-mysterio-praises-seth-rollins-influence-c98c73e327676.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMTWWEWCN StaffDominik Mysterio shared that he really enjoyed working with Seth Rollins early in his WWE career. He highlighted how his first match against Rollins taught him a great deal about match construction and the wrestling business. Mysterio described Rollins as operating on another level in those areas.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/nxt-canada-tour-draws-over-2-000-fans-in-kitchener-caf7027a0a8a2.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/nxt-canada-tour-draws-over-2-000-fans-in-kitchener-caf7027a0a8a2.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 18:26:26 GMTWWEWCN StaffWWE NXT ran house shows in Kitchener and Sudbury this week as part of its three-stop Canadian tour. The October 15 event at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium drew 2,043 fans with Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana and Shawn Spears among those competing. Spears suggested it might have been his last match in Canada while the following night in Sudbury ended early after Channing Lorenzo was injured on a back body drop and hospitalized.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/mercedes-mone-dreams-of-facing-aja-kong-cefdaf64c1cdc.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/mercedes-mone-dreams-of-facing-aja-kong-cefdaf64c1cdc.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 17:55:01 GMTAEWWCN StaffAEW Women's World Champion Mercedes Mone has long expressed her desire to wrestle Aja Kong, who debuted in 1986 for All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling and has captured multiple titles throughout her career. Mone is set to defend her championship against Thekla at the upcoming AEW WrestleDream event.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/cody-rhodes-prefers-guile-haircut-over-stardust-paint-cfac0c62b919b.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/cody-rhodes-prefers-guile-haircut-over-stardust-paint-cfac0c62b919b.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 17:39:18 GMTWWEWCN StaffCody Rhodes stated he would rather sport the Guile flat top haircut for an entire year than wear his old Stardust face paint for even a single day. The WWE star is set to portray Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter film releasing in 2026, while Roman Reigns will play Akuma. Rhodes made the comments during an interview with Overtime when presented with the hypothetical choice.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/willow-nightingale-shares-imposter-syndrome-coping-strategy-c069cf14f290a.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/willow-nightingale-shares-imposter-syndrome-coping-strategy-c069cf14f290a.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffAEW star Willow Nightingale revealed she battles imposter syndrome by reminding herself that she earned her spot and no one reaches that level by accident. She noted that physical injuries like her broken hand are logistical issues compared to mental hurdles. Nightingale has stayed active since losing her title, competing at All Out in a number-one contender bout against Thekla and later at Grand Slam: France.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/roman-reigns-shares-training-and-cheat-meals-cee4a33d8a3f7.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/roman-reigns-shares-training-and-cheat-meals-cee4a33d8a3f7.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 17:15:50 GMTWWEWCN StaffIn a new Men's Health video, Roman Reigns demonstrated his workout routine and revealed the contents of his fridge filled with meal prep containers. The WWE champion named In-N-Out burgers with fries along with bacon egg and cheese sandwiches as his preferred cheat meals and comfort foods.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/drew-mcintyre-plans-to-defeat-roman-reigns-ccbc7c1c1351a.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/drew-mcintyre-plans-to-defeat-roman-reigns-ccbc7c1c1351a.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 17:01:44 GMTWWEWCN StaffDrew McIntyre has been absent from WWE programming since WrestleMania due to acting commitments. In a recent interview he expressed his intention to return and settle his score with Roman Reigns, whom he has never defeated, while also addressing CM Punk. McIntyre joked that he may need to bring back his sword because of Reigns' large family.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/darby-allin-and-steve-borden-praise-sting-s-aew-happiness-c72bfd39427d2.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/darby-allin-and-steve-borden-praise-sting-s-aew-happiness-c72bfd39427d2.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffSteve Borden said his father Sting enjoyed his time in AEW more than anywhere else in his career, crediting strong backstage relationships and respect from Tony Khan. Darby Allin agreed, calling AEW the greatest thing in his life and highlighting how Khan encourages wrestlers to prioritize their personal lives outside the ring instead of burning out. Allin noted that many promoters fail to understand the pressures wrestlers face balancing their careers and well-being.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/drew-mcintyre-teases-major-wwe-return-c4b32e76e5156.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/drew-mcintyre-teases-major-wwe-return-c4b32e76e5156.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 16:27:43 GMTWWEWCN StaffDrew McIntyre has been absent from WWE television since his unsanctioned match with Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42. The Scottish wrestler has been occupied filming Highlander and The Last Druid while focusing on his Hollywood commitments. McIntyre stated he will return eventually, noting it will be significant for both himself and the fans as he has never taken six months away from professional wrestling since debuting at age 15.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/steve-aoki-displays-impressive-wwe-card-collection-c8b7885d88c87.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/steve-aoki-displays-impressive-wwe-card-collection-c8b7885d88c87.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 15:45:25 GMTWWEWCN StaffDJ and producer Steve Aoki revealed his extensive wrestling memorabilia in a Topps Motion video. Highlights include a Dwayne Johnson card purchased for $90,000 at a Gold Auction, a PSA 10 John Cena rookie card kept private, a 1973 Andre the Giant Wrestling Annual graded PSA 10, and a signed Hulk Hogan card with a personal inscription. Aoki named The Undertaker as his all-time favorite wrestler and previously got involved in a December 2023 WWE live event in Boston by throwing a cake at Ludwig Kaiser.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/scotty-2-hotty-learned-worm-in-fourth-grade-ce789899cab3c.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/scotty-2-hotty-learned-worm-in-fourth-grade-ce789899cab3c.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMTWWEWCN StaffScotty 2 Hotty first learned the worm dance in elementary school. He began using it during entrances with Brian Lawler as Too Much in WWE and later turned it into a signature move inside the ring with the stable. The former Too Cool member said the move connected with fans organically and encourages young wrestlers to experiment because crowd reactions cannot be predicted.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/andrade-explains-2023-aew-exit-for-personal-reasons-cd008c3bf7a8a.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/andrade-explains-2023-aew-exit-for-personal-reasons-cd008c3bf7a8a.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 15:27:32 GMTAEWWCN StaffAndrade El Idolo left AEW in 2023 to join WWE so he could be with his then-wife Charlotte Flair, prioritizing his personal life over his professional contract which had expired. He thanked Tony Khan for the initial opportunity and expressed hope to return one day. After leaving WWE in September 2025 following their divorce, Andrade returned to AEW and is now motivated to repay the second chance by defending his title, helping the locker room and representing the company strongly.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/samoa-joe-praises-anthony-bowens-growth-c61aea55b6533.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/samoa-joe-praises-anthony-bowens-growth-c61aea55b6533.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 15:20:30 GMTAEWWCN StaffSamoa Joe believes Anthony Bowens has evolved into a more varied and multifaceted wrestler since joining The Opps. The faction leader highlighted Bowens' natural athletic gifts, grappling ability and crowd connection while noting the addition of greater viciousness and edge to his in-ring style. Joe expressed hope that the changes will allow Bowens to fully showcase his potential.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/zach-bryan-samples-dusty-rhodes-hard-times-promo-c8f5b90ea66f9.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/zach-bryan-samples-dusty-rhodes-hard-times-promo-c8f5b90ea66f9.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 15:05:11 GMTWWEWCN StaffCountry star Zach Bryan opens his new track "Robot Killed The Working Man" with audio from Dusty Rhodes' iconic Hard Times promo. The song addresses job loss to automation, echoing the promo's themes of textile workers, auto workers and longtime employees being replaced by computers. Bryan, who is currently touring, has previously brought wrestlers like Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar and Britt Baker onstage during his shows.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/david-finlay-reveals-early-wwe-career-plan-cb6360b2d8a4f.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/david-finlay-reveals-early-wwe-career-plan-cb6360b2d8a4f.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffDavid Finlay decided at age 15 that he wanted to pursue professional wrestling. His father outlined a path that included amateur wrestling, experience in England and Germany, a six-month stint at the New Japan Pro-Wrestling dojo, and then joining WWE's developmental system. The planned half-year in Japan instead became an 11-year stay because Finlay enjoyed it so much.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/drew-mcintyre-praises-elijah-holyfield-s-presence-cd3e54c15c5b3.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/drew-mcintyre-praises-elijah-holyfield-s-presence-cd3e54c15c5b3.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTWWEWCN StaffDrew McIntyre worked with Elijah Holyfield on the set of Agent Of Shadows and was impressed by his look and presence during their face-to-face scenes. McIntyre admitted he has not seen Holyfield wrestle but hopes his in-ring ability matches the strong promo and acting work he displayed. Holyfield has yet to appear on NXT TV, regularly competing on EVOLVE and LFG while also scheduled to work for AAA in the future.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/nwa-powerrr-results-for-october-10-c8d1a7fafb7f0.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/nwa-powerrr-results-for-october-10-c8d1a7fafb7f0.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 14:55:06 GMTTNAWCN StaffThe National Wrestling Alliance presented its latest episode of NWA Powerrr on October 10. The show was broadcast on Comet TV. Full results from the card and other wrestling events can be found in Fightful's dedicated results section.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/tommaso-ciampa-calls-himself-aew-s-versatile-chameleon-c832062b87d91.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/tommaso-ciampa-calls-himself-aew-s-versatile-chameleon-c832062b87d91.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 14:41:58 GMTAEWWCN StaffTommaso Ciampa discussed his unique position in All Elite Wrestling where he can fluidly shift between babyface and heel roles depending on his opponent. Since debuting in AEW he has avoided joining any faction and adapted his alignment in recent feuds with Kazuchika Okada and Andrade El Idolo. Ciampa said he enjoys operating in his own lane as this flexible character.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/britt-baker-wins-cmll-debut-match-c5deee46e5fa0.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/britt-baker-wins-cmll-debut-match-c5deee46e5fa0.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffBritt Baker teamed with Persephone to defeat Thunder Rosa and Tessa Blanchard in the semifinal of Viernes Espectacular at Arena México. Baker scored the victory by applying her Lockjaw submission on Rosa after arriving in American-themed gear. Separately, Olympia beat Skadi to win the CMLL Universal de Amazonas 2026 tournament final.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/je-von-evans-details-promo-and-physique-goals-ca78f8a8a69fa.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/je-von-evans-details-promo-and-physique-goals-ca78f8a8a69fa.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMTWWEWCN StaffJe'Von Evans has been focusing on improving his microphone skills after beginning his career on the independent scene at age 13. The WWE star admitted he avoided promos early on because he felt inauthentic addressing adults but now treats them seriously since joining the company. He has been practicing live segments and recently working with Paul Heyman, while also consistently building his physique for better longevity and ring explosiveness without excess strain.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/ciampa-praises-andrade-s-talent-ahead-of-title-match-ce47c87e86029.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/ciampa-praises-andrade-s-talent-ahead-of-title-match-ce47c87e86029.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 14:20:40 GMTAEWWCN StaffTommaso Ciampa will challenge Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at WrestleDream. This marks his second consecutive pay-per-view title opportunity after facing Kazuchika Okada for the International Championship at All Out. In a recent interview, Ciampa highlighted Andrade's exceptional in-ring ability.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/honolulu-declares-wwe-day-during-tryouts-c6959a6c9ac19.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/honolulu-declares-wwe-day-during-tryouts-c6959a6c9ac19.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 14:09:37 GMTWWEWCN StaffKHON Channel 2 in Hawaii reported that the city officially named October 16 as WWE Day in Honolulu to coincide with the company's talent tryouts. Rey Mysterio was on hand to accept the honor on behalf of WWE. The promotion is also holding a second live event tonight at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena featuring Oba Femi, LA Knight and Penta against The Vision plus a singles match between Jacob Fatu and Royce Keys, while NXT runs a separate live show in Gatineau, Quebec.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/ospreay-calls-newman-a-dickhead-amid-rising-tension-cdf6fdfb56b2a.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/ospreay-calls-newman-a-dickhead-amid-rising-tension-cdf6fdfb56b2a.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 13:35:28 GMTGlobalWCN StaffWill Ospreay expressed his frustration with Callum Newman during a recent interview, stating that the NJPW United Empire leader is stuck in his ways. The two have been at odds for over a year, with their issues escalating through in-person confrontations, social media exchanges, and Newman nearly striking Ospreay with a sword.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/matt-hardy-breaks-down-tiffany-stratton-ladder-mishap-ca2fef135360b.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/matt-hardy-breaks-down-tiffany-stratton-ladder-mishap-ca2fef135360b.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMTWWEWCN StaffMatt Hardy analyzed Tiffany Stratton's Swanton bomb attempt from the top of a tall ladder during the women's Money in the Bank ladder match. He explained that pushing off from that height causes the ladder to tip, forcing a drop instead, and noted the intended targets should have been positioned closer to absorb the move properly. Stratton was absent from the following SmackDown and reported ongoing neck pain at the post-event press conference.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/wwe-smackdown-highlights-from-october-16-ccbc5eef3191b.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/wwe-smackdown-highlights-from-october-16-ccbc5eef3191b.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 13:17:17 GMTWWEWCN StaffWWE has released video highlights from the October 16 episode of SmackDown. The footage captures key moments and in-ring action from the show.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kawada-surprises-taichi-at-njpw-school-show-cbdd28ffe6f79.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kawada-surprises-taichi-at-njpw-school-show-cbdd28ffe6f79.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 13:04:57 GMTGlobalWCN StaffToshiaki Kawada made an unannounced appearance at NJPW's special event held at Taichi's former junior high school in Ishikari. The legendary mentor joined the ring for the main event segment where Taichi entered as hometown ambassador. After the match, Taichi thanked opponents Naomichi Marufuji and Yoshinobu Kanemaru plus teammate Zack Sabre Jr while addressing the crowd and his trainer.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/will-ospreay-grateful-for-kicking-out-of-one-winged-angel-c415d847251f2.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/will-ospreay-grateful-for-kicking-out-of-one-winged-angel-c415d847251f2.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 12:49:58 GMTAEWWCN StaffWill Ospreay faced Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at All In this past August in England. Ospreay kicked out of Omega's protected One Winged Angel finisher during the match, a feat previously accomplished by only a small number of wrestlers including Kota Ibushi and Omega. In a recent interview, Ospreay expressed that earning Omega's trust with the moment elevated him to legendary status and left him extremely grateful.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kelly-kelly-explains-rejecting-playboy-offer-ccb75adb1b516.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kelly-kelly-explains-rejecting-playboy-offer-ccb75adb1b516.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMTWWEWCN StaffFormer WWE performer Kelly Kelly has shared that she declined an invitation from Playboy while she was only 21 years old. She consulted her family before making the decision, fearing the images would remain online forever and could impact her future plans to have children.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/channing-lorenzo-stretchered-out-at-nxt-live-event-c62f4518fa70c.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/channing-lorenzo-stretchered-out-at-nxt-live-event-c62f4518fa70c.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 09:58:07 GMTWWEWCN StaffThe main event of the NXT live event in Sudbury on October 17 was halted after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo was injured during a back body drop to the floor outside the ring. He hit his face on the post and took a hard bump, leading to him being stretchered out of the arena. Shawn Spears then spoke to the crowd, noting that serious incidents are difficult and emphasizing the family atmosphere in WWE.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/aew-wrestledream-card-features-eight-way-title-match-cbc10d2391ee5.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/aew-wrestledream-card-features-eight-way-title-match-cbc10d2391ee5.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 06:33:47 GMTAEWWCN StaffAEW WrestleDream is headlined by a Clockwork Carnage match for the AEW World Championship featuring Will Ospreay, Samoa Joe, Mike Bailey, Adam Copeland, Konosuke Takeshita, Kazuchika Okada, Ricochet and Darby Allin. Additional bouts include The Young Bucks defending the AEW Tag Team Titles against Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, a best-of-three-falls trios title match, Jon Moxley versus Mark Davis for the Continental Championship, Andrade El Idolo versus Tommaso Ciampa for the National Championship, and a four-way for the TBS Championship. The pre-show features the first match in a best-of-five series between Motor City Machine Guns and FTR plus a women's tag team bout; the Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor versus Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander women's tag title match was removed after Hayter suffered an injury expected to sideline her two more weeks.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/austin-creed-feels-revitalized-in-aew-c167ffa709540.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/austin-creed-feels-revitalized-in-aew-c167ffa709540.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffAustin Creed discussed his thoughts about potentially joining AEW during his WWE tenure. Two months after arriving at All In with Kofi as The New Level, they teamed with Swerve Strickland to win the AEW World Trios Championship. Creed praised the environment, noting the passionate fans and how the energy allows performers to elevate their game.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/smackdown-advertises-title-match-and-street-fight-ce520ee75c891.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/smackdown-advertises-title-match-and-street-fight-ce520ee75c891.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 02:49:49 GMTWWEWCN StaffNext week's WWE SmackDown will feature Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley challenging B-Fab and Michin for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. The show will also include a non-title match pitting WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga against Shinsuke Nakamura and his partner.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/cody-rhodes-punts-baron-corbin-on-smackdown-c23a9fc84bb8e.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/cody-rhodes-punts-baron-corbin-on-smackdown-c23a9fc84bb8e.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 02:15:00 GMTWWEWCN StaffBaron Corbin interrupted Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown leading to an impromptu match. Randy Orton got involved causing a brawl that spilled outside the ring. Rhodes ultimately hit a Punt Kick on Corbin in front of Orton to close the show after using a Super Cutter.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/giulia-promises-more-brutality-in-street-fight-with-blake-monroe-c8fc599f19c11.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/giulia-promises-more-brutality-in-street-fight-with-blake-monroe-c8fc599f19c11.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 01:48:21 GMTWWEWCN StaffGiulia responded to her loss against Blake Monroe on the October 2 episode of WWE SmackDown by vowing to bring increased brutality and fewer rules in their upcoming encounter. WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis booked the rematch as a Street Fight set for the October 23 episode. Giulia delivered the message in a digital exclusive segment.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/wwe-evolve-succession-iv-results-cbb719b24273a.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/wwe-evolve-succession-iv-results-cbb719b24273a.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 01:24:09 GMTWWEWCN StaffWWE broadcast Succession IV as the latest special episode of Evolve on October 14 via Tubi. The show featured a full slate of matches and developments within the evolving NXT-adjacent brand.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/njpw-king-of-pro-wrestling-recap-and-wrestle-kingdom-build-cd6c5bc3ddd4f.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/njpw-king-of-pro-wrestling-recap-and-wrestle-kingdom-build-cd6c5bc3ddd4f.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 01:16:35 GMTGlobalWCN StaffAdam Summers returned solo on the Big Audio Nightmare podcast to break down the full NJPW King of Pro Wrestling event card and analyze the ongoing storylines heading into Wrestle Kingdom. The episode also touched on recent AEW activities in Tokyo as part of the broader discussion on international wrestling developments.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/nikki-bella-vs-chelsea-green-set-for-smackdown-c1fe39a823275.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/nikki-bella-vs-chelsea-green-set-for-smackdown-c1fe39a823275.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 01:04:24 GMTWWEWCN StaffNikki Bella confronted Chelsea Green on this week's WWE SmackDown after Green's discussion with Nick Aldis regarding Tiffany Stratton's Money in the Bank victory. Following their exchange, the pair agreed to face each other for a shot at the WWE Women's Championship in two weeks at the Charleston Coliseum in West Virginia. Bella later lost a rematch to Paige on the same show after having defeated her earlier this month.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/adam-copeland-credits-aew-for-historic-venue-run-c39ef5d565a66.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/adam-copeland-credits-aew-for-historic-venue-run-c39ef5d565a66.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMTAEWWCN StaffAdam Copeland shared that returning to WWE in 2020 made him doubt he'd ever wrestle in his dream venues like Arena Mexico, Wembley Stadium and the Tokyo Dome. After moving to AEW those opportunities opened up, allowing him to perform at Arena Mexico, Wembley Stadium and Maple Leaf Gardens all within one month. He said these bucket-list experiences are what keep him motivated and fired up during his current run.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/sami-zayn-to-confront-roman-reigns-on-raw-ce25da3e1292b.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/sami-zayn-to-confront-roman-reigns-on-raw-ce25da3e1292b.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:38:24 GMTWWEWCN StaffSami Zayn and Roman Reigns will share a face-to-face segment on Monday's episode of Raw ahead of their scheduled match at Crown Jewel on November 7. The two former Bloodline allies will battle in Saudi Arabia to crown the ceremonial men's Crown Jewel Champion for 2026. Zayn currently holds the Undisputed WWE Championship on SmackDown while Reigns is the World Heavyweight Champion on Raw.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/keanu-carver-set-for-court-hearing-c2b3192edf6ba.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/keanu-carver-set-for-court-hearing-c2b3192edf6ba.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 21:46:33 GMTWWEWCN StaffKeanu Carver, whose real name is Kevin Robertson, is scheduled to appear in Seminole County, Florida court on October 20 for a review of a protective order issued against him. The injunction, filed on September 14 and upheld on September 22, bars him from contacting an NXT talent amid allegations of stalking and domestic violence. Carver has not faced any criminal charges, was released by WWE, and briefly posted then deleted tweets claiming the situation would soon be cleared up.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/wrestling-observer-hall-of-fame-nominees-revealed-c49d53cd12702.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/wrestling-observer-hall-of-fame-nominees-revealed-c49d53cd12702.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 21:44:37 GMTGlobalWCN StaffThe Wrestling Observer Newsletter has released its 2024 Hall of Fame nominees split into modern U.S. and Canada as well as Japan categories. The U.S. and Canada list features names including Batista, Booker T, The Briscoes, Edge, Goldberg, Gunther, Jeff Jarrett, Samoa Joe, The Hardys, Kane, Becky Lynch, Mercedes Mone, Jon Moxley, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Trish Stratus and The Steiners. The Japan category includes Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Hayabusa, KENTA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi, Kyoko Inoue, Tam Nakano, Zack Sabre Jr., Great Sasuke, Meiko Satomura, Io Shirai, Tiger Jeet Singh, Yoshihiro Takayama and Manami Toyota with Toshiyo Yamada.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/sami-zayn-and-trick-williams-clash-on-smackdown-cc4e695905d98.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/sami-zayn-and-trick-williams-clash-on-smackdown-cc4e695905d98.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:48:25 GMTWWEWCN StaffWWE Champion Sami Zayn arrived in Sacramento with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, gloating about his Money in the Bank success and urging Penta to target Roman Reigns instead. He announced plans to speak with Reigns on Monday before United States Champion Trick Williams interrupted, calling out their mutual dislike and promising to settle their issues after a recent disrespect.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/tna-impact-viewership-rises-before-bound-for-glory-c4f68071995f6.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/tna-impact-viewership-rises-before-bound-for-glory-c4f68071995f6.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:33:56 GMTTNAWCN StaffThe October 8 episode of TNA Impact drew 214,000 viewers on AMC, marking a 17.6 percent increase from the prior week and the highest audience since September 10. The show posted a 0.03 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up 50 percent week-over-week and tying for the second-best figure since mid-August. It competed directly against an NFL game on Prime Video and an MLB playoff game on TBS and TruTV.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/backstage-news-on-naomi-s-wwe-return-c7870325c1a7f.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/backstage-news-on-naomi-s-wwe-return-c7870325c1a7f.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 19:56:50 GMTWWEWCN StaffNaomi returned to WWE by cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase at Evolution 2 to defeat Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY for the title. She went on to defend the championship at SummerSlam. The star had been away following the birth of her child with Jey Uso, keeping most details of the pregnancy and delivery private after sharing their fertility journey.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/former-ucla-linemen-try-out-for-wwe-in-hawaii-c82929cbf7360.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/former-ucla-linemen-try-out-for-wwe-in-hawaii-c82929cbf7360.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 19:20:48 GMTWWEWCN StaffFormer UCLA offensive linemen Yutake Mahe and Noah Pulealii are among the hopefuls attending a WWE tryout during the 2026 Hawaii Live Tour. Both players, who share Polynesian heritage, will receive instruction from Jacob Fatu, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso along with Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio and Bayley. The event highlights the longstanding connection between Polynesian athletes and WWE success.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/aew-releases-new-ilja-dragunov-arrival-teaser-c538d3f5b27ae.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/aew-releases-new-ilja-dragunov-arrival-teaser-c538d3f5b27ae.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 18:40:12 GMTAEWWCN StaffAEW shared a fresh vignette on Friday teasing the upcoming debut of Ilja Dragunov. The video shows him training intensely while incorporating several shots of a metronome, similar to the previous teaser aired on Collision. The company has been building anticipation since reports first surfaced earlier in September that Dragunov is headed to AEW.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/samoa-joe-has-no-set-retirement-date-c672ab0fbced1.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/samoa-joe-has-no-set-retirement-date-c672ab0fbced1.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 18:31:06 GMTAEWWCN StaffSamoa Joe revealed that his retirement timeline remains undecided. The veteran wrestler, who has competed in TNA, ROH, WWE and is currently with AEW, wants to focus on delivering meaningful matches and creating positive memories for fans while he continues performing.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/jeff-jarrett-comments-on-max-caster-tna-controversy-c77e0554a12d9.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/jeff-jarrett-comments-on-max-caster-tna-controversy-c77e0554a12d9.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 18:14:21 GMTAEWWCN StaffAEW star Jeff Jarrett shared his thoughts on Max Caster's controversial rap during the Bound for Glory 2026 entrance. TNA President Carlos Silva was unimpressed with the content and chose to end Caster's pay-per-appearance deal before it began. Caster is currently a free agent.