Andrew Kelly

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MA Graduate in Creative Writing, University of Manchester 20/21, Freelance News Writer w/ @Cultaholic, Freelance Writer & Editor w/TheSportster @WrestlingSheet

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Why WWE Fans Are Not Excited For WrestleMania 41

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Andrew Kelly

WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching as WWE heads to the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19 and 20. The Road To WrestleMania is often a very exciting time for WWE, with big names of weekly shows, twists and turns, and major angles taking place. However, there have been several things off about WrestleMania season this year, with multiple storylines not quite hitting the mark, long-term storytelling hardly being in play, and some poor booking here and there too.
Matt Hardy Speaks Out On Gail Kim's TNA Release

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

It was revealed earlier this week that Gail Kim was one of several executives released from TNA in what came as both a big shock to fans and those working in the company. Kim had spent several years working in TNA both as a wrestler and backstage name. Reigning TNA World Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy is one of many who were shocked by Kim being let go, taking to his Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy podcast to exclaim his surprise. “The Gail Kim departure was definitely shocking, very unexpected.
AEW Collision To Air Live On April 17, Won't Go Head-To-Head With WrestleMania

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

Due to AEW Collision regularly airing on a Saturday night, the show has often had no choice but to go head to head with WWE’s premium live events, which take place mostly on Saturdays. Collision’s viewership often takes a big hit, especially when it comes to bigger shows such as the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Money In The Bank, and Survivor Series. This year, Collision will not be going head-to-head with WrestleMania 41 on either Saturday, April 19 or Sunday, April 20.
The Rock Comments On Relationship With CM Punk

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

The Rock and CM Punk have a long history with one another, with The Rock being one the key subjects targeted in the infamous ‘Pipe Bomb’ promo from Punk in 2011. The pair would then feud ahead of the 2013 Royal Rumble PPV event which saw The Rock end Punk’s lengthy WWE Championship reign, taking the main event spot at WrestleMania from Punk for two consecutive years.
Potential AEW Plans For Mercedes Mone

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

The reigning TBS Champion Mercedes Mone kicked off her feud with the ROH Women’s World Champion Athena on last night’s episode of AEW Collision, with both women also declaring their respective intentions to win the 2025 women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament to earn a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship at All In: Texas 2025. Athena emerged to confront Mone after the AEW star defeated Robyn Renegade in a singles match.
Title Match Set For AEW Dynasty 2025

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

AEW Dynasty 2025 is fast approaching, as the promotion is heading to the Liacouras Center next weekend on April 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the second annual edition of the PPV. The final card is gradually taking shape, and another match was added to the show on last night’s episode of AEW Collision.
Janel Grant's Team Asks To Move Vince McMahon Lawsuit To Discovery

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

The latest developments in the ongoing sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit between Janel Grant and WWE/Vince McMahon saw the Grant amend her lawsuit, revealing publicly new details regarding the alleged abuse which took place. Both sides took shots at one another since this development, with McMahon’s camp claiming that the amendments were a publicity stunt.
Kevin Knight Is All Elite

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

AEW has made a brand new signing, as it was revealed yesterday that Kevin Knight is officially All Elite, receiving his own “All Elite” graphic. On last night’s episode of AEW Collision, Kevin Knight competed in his first match on AEW weekly programming in a losing effort to Jay White in singles action. White offered some praise to Knight after the match, shaking his hand and stating that he expected to see a lot more from Knight going forwards.
WWE To Host Flagship Event In India

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

Ever since WWE’s merger and takeover, the promotion has embarked on far more major international shows, hosting premium live events over the last few years in countries such as England, Scotland, France, Germany, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, in addition to embarking on several international weekly TV events too. WWE President Nick Khan has revealed another destination that the company is intending to head to for what is described to be a “flagship event”.
Athena Returns To AEW Programming On Collision

3 weeks ago | cultaholic.com | Andrew Kelly

After it had been teased in recent weeks by TBS Champion Mercedes Mone, the reigning ROH Women’s World Champion Athena has made her presence known on AEW programming for the first time since AEW Battle Of The Belts X in April 2024, and her first appearance on either Dynamite, Collision, or Rampage since 2023. Her appearance comes after Mercedes Mone defeated and made fun of her ally and protege Billie Starkz in recent weeks, as Mone had openly taken shots at “whoever trained her”.