https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/The latest WWE news from Wrestling Central News. Wrestling news from WWE, AEW, TNA, the indies and around the world, updated around the clock.en-usSat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT15https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/logo.pnghttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/wwe-id-apologizes-to-beyond-wrestling-for-sloane-jacobs-c27b536e71174.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/wwe-id-apologizes-to-beyond-wrestling-for-sloane-jacobs-c27b536e71174.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:39:14 GMTWWEWCN StaffWWE's Independent Development program issued a public apology to Wrestling Open and Beyond Wrestling after Sloane Jacobs exhibited poor behavior at one of their events. The statement emphasized the value of the Rhode Island-based promotion as a key partner for indie talent development since the ID program's launch in 2024. Jacobs is currently in her second stint with WWE after previously holding a developmental contract.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kaitlyn-has-no-plans-to-wrestle-again-cedd11bb0c3d0.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/kaitlyn-has-no-plans-to-wrestle-again-cedd11bb0c3d0.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:03:04 GMTWWEWCN StaffFormer WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn expressed that she has no desire to return to the ring despite her deep respect for professional wrestling. She praised the artistry involved including match psychology, storytelling, and protecting opponents. Kaitlyn said she occasionally watches matches featuring friends but lacks any burning passion to compete.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/rhea-ripley-mocks-funeral-for-30th-birthday-c5c5b1070ac2a.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/rhea-ripley-mocks-funeral-for-30th-birthday-c5c5b1070ac2a.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:47:22 GMTWWEWCN StaffStill recovering from right knee surgery after tearing her meniscus at Clash in Italy in August, Rhea Ripley has been absent from WWE television since the injury forced her to relinquish the Women's Championship to Chelsea Green. The star marked turning 30 by posting Instagram photos of a mock funeral-themed party complete with a casket and cake, attended by husband Buddy Matthews, their dogs Luna, Barry, Bella and Choppa, plus WWE talents IYO SKY and Natalya.https://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/rey-fenix-retains-aaa-cruiserweight-title-on-smackdown-c499169182aba.htmlhttps://wrestlingcentralnews.com/story/rey-fenix-retains-aaa-cruiserweight-title-on-smackdown-c499169182aba.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:44:18 GMTWWEWCN StaffRey Fenix defended his AAA Cruiserweight Championship against Judas Saints on WWE SmackDown. Fenix used a series of high-flying maneuvers including a headscissors takedown, corner uppercut, Adios Amigo and a top-rope crossbody before the match ended in disqualification when Saints attacked him post-match with another Rochambeau and continued stomping on him until referees intervened.