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dlvr.itMatches & events that must unfold at WWE Crown Jewel | Opinion Uncertainty continues to surround next weekend’s WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh amid ongoing security concerns. So far, four matches have been confirmed for the PLE: Roman Reigns takes on Sami Zayn and Chelsea Green collides with Liv Morgan in separate Crown Jewel title match plus Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton look to settle their score […]

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dlvr.itTony D’Angelo says inexperienced NXT roster affected his championship reignTony D’Angelo has opened up about his WWE NXT Championship reign. Recently, speaking to Denise Salcedo, former champion D’Angelo opened up about his NXT title reign, where he claimed that the roster’s inexperience affected his run, since he did not have a lot of people to work with. “I didn’t have a whole lot to […]

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dlvr.itRevenge of DragonKing Dark: Cryptids!Karl Stern is back with a special surprise on this Halloween week. This week, he is replacing the regular DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling podcast was a classic episode of DragonKing Dark talking cryptids like Bigfoot, Moth Man, the Yeti, and more! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)

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dlvr.itKelani Jordan stands by controversial WWE NXT ‘fat a**es and catchphrases’ promoWWE NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan still stands by one of her controversial promos. Last year after winning her TNA Knockouts Championship, Jordan appeared on a live episode of NXT and delivered a controversial promo, where she addressed fans caring about women with “fat a**es and catchphrases” rather than their in-ring skills. Recently, speaking on […]

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dlvr.itB&V: WWE FOUND FOOTAGE YouTube Halloween compilation, plus Granny!The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly visit with Granny, her hearing aid update, the wrestling and soap opera reports, THE END OF THIS TRIVIA BOOK, and more. Then the boys review “FOUND FOOTAGE: Wrestling’s most terrifying monsters: From the WWE Vault” on […]

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dlvr.itInjured wrestler competes in dark match prior to WWE NXTElio LeFleur is back in WWE. Before the Oct. 27, 2026 episode of WWE NXT went live, dark matches took place at the Performance Center. Competing in one of the matches was French wrestler Elio LeFleur. Previously ruled out with an injury, LeFleur, a former WWE Men’s Speed Champion, made his in-ring return at the […]

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dlvr.itStephanie Vaquer reportedly out of action indefinitelyFormer WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer has again been ruled out of action. Last week on Saturday, Vaquer announced that she was cleared of her ankle injury and was set to compete on this week’s Monday Night Raw against Becky Lynch. However, later during the episode, GM Adam Pearce announced that Vaquer was not […]

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dlvr.itJohn Cena & Cody Rhodes to appear, Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic finals part of next Wednesday’s WWE NXTNXT has loaded up next week’s show, which will air on a different day. Due to the CW’s midterm elections coverage, it was announced that next week’s show will air on Wednesday, head-to-head with AEW’s Blood & Guts event. John Cena and Cody Rhodes will appear, while the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Classic will […]

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dlvr.itWWE signs Japanese sumo & football athleteJapanese sumo & football athlete Hidetora Hanada is now reportedly a part of WWE. In a recent report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider, WWE has signed sumo and football athlete Hidetora Hanada. The 24-year-old had visited the WWE HQ in Stamford, Connecticut, in 2025 and also participated in a tryout for the promotion. As per […]

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dlvr.itNew stipulation match added to WWE NXT Halloween HavocA new match has been added to this Saturday’s Halloween Havoc. Tavion Heights and Myles Borne will meet in a Weapons Wild match on the CW this weekend following a segment that took place on this week’s NXT. The two were trading barbs when Danhausen interrupted them, saying he liked what he saw, and ordered […]

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dlvr.itInteresting UFC-related note revealed in WWE & Netflix media rights contractAn unredacted portion of a sentence in a legal document has revealed an interesting note about media negotiations between Netflix, WWE and UFC. Noted by Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston on Tuesday following a ruling last week in Delaware Chancery Court, the WWE and Netflix media rights deal signed in early-2024 allowed the streaming giant “a right […]

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dlvr.itBig Vinny V: TNA Impact with Hotch vs. Ali, plus AAA Heroes InmortalesIt’s a Tuesday edition of the Big Vinny Show where Vince Verhei recaps last week’s TNA and AAA action. There were championship matches up and down the cards of both Impact and Heroes Inmortales this week, but nothing on either show felt terribly important or memorable. Impact was main evented by Jason Hotch vs. Mustafa […]

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dlvr.itReport: Bruce Prichard expected to retire from WWE next yearBruce Prichard may be stepping down from WWE soon. PWInsider reported on Tuesday that Prichard, who currently is the Executive Director – Creative Writing & Talent, is expected to retire from his position after WrestleMania 43 next year. Despite his retirement, he is expected to remain connected to the company on a consulting basis, but […]

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dlvr.itWWE NXT live results: Halloween Havoc go-home showTonight’s episode of WWE NXT is the go-home show before Halloween Havoc on Saturday, October 31. Five matches are advertised for the show. The NXT North American Championship will be on the line as Jackson Drake defends against EK Prosper. Both semifinal matches in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic are scheduled for this week’s […]

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dlvr.itDave Meltzer’s insights on WWE Raw on Netflix viewers, AEW Dynamite comparisons for subscribersDave Meltzer has posted his weekly thoughts for subscribers on recent WWE Raw on Netflix viewership and how it compares against AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT. Plus, insights on the Mike Tyson Netflix doc, WWE SmackDown and more. Click here to read (sub needed)

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dlvr.itDaily Update: AEW notes, Orange Cassidy, Arik CannonDaily Update Latest News Latest Audio Latest YouTube Video This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH Tuesday Update WWE AEW & Other Wrestling

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dlvr.itChris Bey reflects on two-year anniversary of broken neckToday marks two years since the last time Chris Bey competed in a professional wrestling ring. On October 27, 2024, Bey — one of the top young names in TNA Wrestling at the time — suffered a broken neck while he and his tag team partner Ace Austin were facing The Hardys at a television […]

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dlvr.itHow did AAA get so stale, so fast? | Big Vinny VEarlier this year, AAA was on fire. However, after putting on one of the year’s best matches in May and following it with their biggest show of the year in September, it feels like all their momentum is gone. This past weekend’s Heroes Inmortales event did little to start anything fresh, instead promising more of […]

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dlvr.itWOL: Mansoor talks new Indian promotion, RAW report, more!Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of RAW with all the highs and lows, the Judgment Day and how nothing has changed in years, and more. Then, MANSOOR~! joins us to discuss the new promotion he’s booking in India! A fun […]

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dlvr.itAfter Dark: Axiom Atikos talks his Zodiac Killer theory and new bookAfter Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with special guest Axiom Atikos to talk his new book, Zodiac’s Camera, a 736-page tome where he lays out the case that the Zodiac not only had help, but was responsible for hundreds of murders dating back to the 1930s. A packed show, so check it out~! […]

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dlvr.itWWE Raw on Netflix ratings notes for October 19 episodeIt was another week and another 2.5 million global viewers reported for an episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. The streamer’s weekly Tudum report had the Monday, October 19 episode at 2.5 million global viewers worldwide — identical to last week and in range with what they have done for several months. On the global […]

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dlvr.itTessa Blanchard’s MLW debut opponent announcedTessa Blanchard is finally going to debut for MLW, and her opponent was officially confirmed on Tuesday. MLW officially announced Blanchard vs. CMLL’s Keyra will take place at Saturday Night SuperFight on Saturday, November 7 from Cicero Stadium just outside of Chicago. The event will be a pay-per-view available through VEEPS. MLW wrote: “Two debuts. […]

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dlvr.itMatt Hardy says WWE punished The Hardys after Jeff refused storyline ideasMatt Hardy says The Hardys were taken off WWE programming in late 2001 and early 2002 because his brother Jeff Hardy refused to take part in storylines pitched to the brothers. In December 2001, Matt, Jeff, and Lita were written off WWF television following attacks by The Undertaker. The brothers were absent from television until […]

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dlvr.itTop AEW name announced for CMLL debutAEW star Darby Allin will be in Mexico City this Friday (October 30) for his CMLL debut. CMLL has announced that Allin will take on Hechicero at this Friday night’s Arena Mexico card, which is part of CMLL’s festivities for Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) weekend. Tickets for the show have already sold […]

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dlvr.itThe Hardys to face syX in Slaughterhouse SYX match on TNA ImpactTNA Wrestling has announced a Slaughterhouse SYX match between Matt and Jeff Hardy and members of syX for Thursday’s edition of TNA Impact on AMC. Last week’s edition of Impact closed with syX challenging the Hardys to “step into their world.” However, an official match announcement wasn’t made until Tuesday, when AMC’s official social media […]

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dlvr.itWWE star Rusev, wife CJ Perry expecting first childWWE star Rusev (Miroslav Barnyashev) and his wife CJ Perry are expecting their first child. After sharing last year that they were utilizing IVF (in vitro fertilization) in the hopes of having a baby, the couple announced via People today that Perry is pregnant. The baby is a boy, and Rusev and Perry will be […]

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dlvr.itFormer WWE executive thinks 2019 Crown Jewel plane incident was ‘exaggerated to some degree’As WWE prepares for another controversial visit to Saudi Arabia, former company executive George Barrios reflected on an incident that happened during his time with the promotion. Barrios was co-president of WWE when the roster was delayed in Saudi Arabia after Crown Jewel 2019. The incident (where some questioned whether they were being held hostage) […]

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Some of these Money In The Bank cash in attempts are ridiculous #wwe #moneyinthebank #wweraw

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dlvr.itMax Caster gives update on Anthony Bowens’ AEW statusMax Caster has departed AEW, but it seems like his former Acclaimed partner Anthony Bowens is still with the promotion. It was reported that both Bowens and Caster had their AEW contracts set to expire at the start of October 2026. Caster departed the company and is no longer included on the AEW website roster […]

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"I am so over this Judgment Day." Is it time to switch things up? #wwe #wweraw #thejudgmentday #livmorgan #dominikmysterio

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dlvr.itJohnny Gargano explains why he spent months planking on WWE SmackDownJohnny Gargano has explained how his son’s reaction to seeing him lose in WWE may have impacted his character’s decision to spend months planking backstage. Gargano was seen simply lying down backstage on WWE programming for much of 2026. He wouldn’t stop until CM Punk offered him a WWE Championship match on the September 4 […]

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dlvr.itUFC commentator claims title shot would be ‘slap in the face’ to #2 ranked fighterUFC commentator Michael Bisping recently claimed that Alexander Volkanovski getting a title shot against Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje would be a ‘slap in the face’ to Arman Tsarukyan. Speaking on the Believe You Me with Michael Bisping podcast, the former British fighter explained that, while he is a huge fan of Volkanovski and that the […]

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dlvr.itMichael Bisping criticizes UFC Champion for ‘picking and choosing’ opponentsUFC commentator and former champion Michael Bisping recently criticized Islam Makhachev for supposedly “picking and choosing” his opponents in the octagon during a video on his YouTube channel/podcast. Whilst talking about Alexander Volkanovski and his impressive win at UFC 333, Bisping would throw some shade at Makhachev, explaining why he believes Volk is a “certified […]

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dlvr.itSami Zayn believes The Bloodline storyline is what he will be remembered for in WWE careerSami Zayn considers his association with The Bloodline in WWE will be remembered as a key highlight in his career. On the Insight Podcast, Zayn named his time in The Bloodline and run as Honorary Uce as the part of his career he believes he will be best remembered for. “Probably Bloodline stuff. I think […]

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dlvr.itKhamzat Chimaev says he will chase UFC rival across weight divisionsUFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev recently discussed his rivalry with Sean Strickland, saying that he will ‘chase’ him across weight classes if he has to, just to get to fight him in the octagon. Chimaev recently took on UFC legend Robbie Lawler at Real American Freestyle Wrestling 14, although his fans are hoping that he does […]

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dlvr.itJohn Cena hypes WWE Raw appearance: ‘The wait is over, the speculation ends’We should find out some of the details for WWE’s first-ever John Cena Classic when Cena appears on Raw next week. Last night, it was announced that Cena would be appearing on the November 2 episode of Raw from Brooklyn, New York. It’s his first time back on the show since retiring from in-ring competition. […]

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dlvr.itCMLL Dia De Muertos 2026 – Mexico City Card (10-27-2026)The next CMLL card takes place tonight (Tuesday, October 27) from Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal. The full card for the show has been confirmed, including a Rey Del Inframundo 2026 Semi Final Cibernetico match in the main event, featuring Villano III Jr. vs. El Coyote vs. Yutani vs. Rugido vs. Calavera Jr. I vs. Barboza. […]

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dlvr.itWWE star dislocated shoulder twice during John Cena matchSami Zayn reflected on responding to John Cena’s open challenge for the United States Championship on the May 4, 2015 edition of WWE Raw in Canada. Zayn suffered a dislocated shoulder in the bout and revealed on the Insight Podcast that it happened twice. However, he was so focused on the match that Zayn did […]

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dlvr.itJake Hager undergoes second eye surgery following scary Power Slap injuryJake Hager has undergone a second eye surgery following the scary injury he suffered while competing for Power Slap last month. Slap News, which has remained in contact with Hager’s fiancee Patricia Blackburn, shared on October 23 that Hager underwent an additional surgery to repair a detached retina. Hager has been attending weekly follow-up appointments […]

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dlvr.itSami Zayn believed the ship had sailed on WWE Championship hopes after loss to Drew McIntyreSami Zayn kicked off the year by challenging Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble. Zayn felt the loss had ended his pursuit for the title. Zayn explained on the Insight Podcast that he began to accept the possibility of becoming a World Champion had passed. Despite coming close during his time […]

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dlvr.itNJPW Super Junior Tag League night four results, updated standingsWith the tournament already approaching its final stretch, NJPW was in Ibaraki on Tuesday with three Super Junior Tag League matches. Mistico & Masatora Yasuda notched their first victory of the tournament earlier this week but were not able to keep up that momentum here, losing to DOUKI & Yoshinobu Kanemaru. There were also wins […]

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dlvr.itBryan Alvarez’s WWE Raw October 26 report for subscribersBryan Alvarez’s report on the October 26 edition of WWE Raw is now available for subscribers.

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dlvr.itUFC fighter surprised he wasn’t called out by Bantamweight championUFC fighter Sean O’Malley recently discussed Petr Yan and his win over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333, saying that he was surprised the champion didn’t call him out after the fight. O’Malley believes that the ‘biggest’ matchup the company can put together at 135lb his Suga vs Yan, so he says he expected the call […]

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dlvr.itChamber of Horrors – WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 | WON FlashbackOctober 27 1991 was the date of WCW Halloween Havoc that year, and the worst match on the card was the -** clunker that was the Chamber of Horrors match, which saw Sting & El Gigante & Rick & Scott Steiner beat Cactus Jack & Abdullah the Butcher & Big Van Vader & Diamond Studd […]

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dlvr.itTitle Changes On This Day in Wrestling (October 27th)October 27 is another really busy day when it comes to pro wrestling title changes. According to wrestlingdata.com, there have been around 325 major/notable title changes on this date historically. Some of the bigger title chances include Shawn Michaels winning the WWF Intercontinental Championship in 1992, Dean Malenko winning the WCW Cruiserweight Title in 1996, […]

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dlvr.itSami Zayn discusses evolution of The Bloodline alliance and turnaround from initial WWE plans Sami Zayn reflects on his time with The Bloodline in 2022 and how their alliance evolved over time. The Undisputed WWE Champion explained how his involvement with Roman Reigns’ faction was filled with the absurdity and ability to adapt creatively as the storyline unfolded. He told Chris Van Vliet on the Insight Podcast that the […]

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dlvr.itWWE NXT Start Time Tonight (10-27-2026)WWE NXT airs tonight on the CW with a start time of 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central and 5pm Pacific. Two Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament semifinal matches take place tonight, with Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes vs. Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno and Hank Walker and Tank Ledger vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner […]

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dlvr.itWWE NXT Preview: Confirmed matches and segments (10-27-2026)WWE NXT airs tonight on the CW, and several matches and segments have been confirmed for the broadcast from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Two Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament semifinal matches take place tonight, with Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes vs. Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno and Hank Walker and Tank […]

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dlvr.itWOR: Saudi update, RAW report, upcoming line-ups and news!Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Jack Armstrong, what’s going on with WWE and Saudi as of today, Best of the Super Juniors, Heroes Inmortales, the Mark Coleman Dark Side of the Cage, RAW report, upcoming line-ups and tons more. A […]

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dlvr.itAlexa Bliss reveals emotional moment she finally said goodbye to Bray WyattOne of the most talented and popular wrestlers in the industry, Bray Wyatt passed away in 2023. Recently, speaking on A Shot of Brandi, Wyatt’s former on-screen partner, Alexa Bliss, opened up about bidding goodbye to him and never getting that closure with him. “He did that interview where he was like, ‘Well, Alexa and […]