Michael Hamflett

Writer/Editor/Podcaster/Dr. Fed for @WhatCultureWWE. Co-host of @podcasthorseman. Empty crisp packet inside an empty crisp packet. An extravagance of blandness.

Featured in: Favicon

whatculture.com

Articles

10 Worst Title Reigns In AEW History

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Gareth Morgan |Michael Hamflett

All Elite Wrestling has crowned some of the best champions in modern wrestling history. However... For more awesome content, check out: http://whatculture.com/wwe Listen to our free podcasts: http://www.whatculture.com/wrestleculture Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatculturewwe Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whatculturewwe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatculturewrestling #AEW #Wrestling Voiceover: Gareth Morgan. Video Editor: Fintan Courtney-Long.
"The Internet Is Not Real Life" - Triple H (WWE News)

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque has weighed in with his views on the influence (or lack thereof) of online chatter within the wrestling world, offering a blunt take during a recent appearance on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast. Echoing comments made last week by WWE President Nick Khan at the National Association of Broadcasters event in Las Vegas, Levesque warned against the dangers of letting social media dictate creative or business decisions in WWE.
Chelsea Green United States Title Match Could Be Added To WrestleMania 41 (WWE News)

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

As WrestleMania 41 nears, one notable omission from the card continues to be WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green. And as of now, that's not set to change, as she's currently not scheduled to compete on the show. This is according to a new report from Fightful Select, who were; "told that as of late last week, she was not scheduled for the show. We’re told there had been a couple of pitches for her to host the show, but as of this past weekend, there was nothing there.
How WrestleMania Almost Killed WWE

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

In the grand mythology of contemporary mainstream professional wrestling, WrestleMania is painted as the definitive game-changer - the pivot point that transformed the industry from a regional circus into a global entertainment powerhouse. WWE’s revisionist history treats the inaugural event as an inevitable success that the "World Was Watching" and indeed the one the business was waiting for. If you've seen one glittery highlight package, you've seen them all, and you know the beats.
WWE Scrapped Plans For The Miz vs. Joe Hendry TNA Crossover Storyline (WWE News)

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

Joe Hendry Vs The Miz was potentially on the cards in WWE before plans changed on the pair. According to a new report from Fightful Select, WWE had serious plans in place for a crossover storyline involving the current TNA World Champion and the 'A-Lister', but the angle was ultimately scrapped before it ever aired.
Triple H Reveals Recent CM Punk Creative Disagreement (WWE News)

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

Paul “Triple H” Levesque has opened up about a recent creative disagreement with CM Punk, offering rare insight into how the two company pillars have managed their working relationship since Punk’s return to WWE. Speaking on The High Performance Podcast, Triple H recalled a specific incident where Punk took issue with a creative direction pitched to him. According to Levesque, the matter ultimately helped redefine their dynamic backstage and has since turned into a positive.
Who's Winning At WrestleMania 41? Complete Betting Odds REVEALED (WWE News)

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

WWE are just days away from WrestleMania 41, and the odds are out for all the major matches and moments. As 'The Show Of Shows' nears and the market leader head into Las Vegas, the current betting odds provide valuable insights into what might unfold at WWE’s biggest event of the year. Per Bet Online (and as of April 11, 2025): - John Cena is favourite (-210) to defeat Cody Rhodes (+160) in their Undisputed WWE Championship Night Two main event.
WWE Not Concerned About Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton Getting Out Of Hand (WWE News)

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

WWE is not worried about things getting out of hand between Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton and Challenger Charlotte Flair ahead of their anticipated showdown at WrestleMania, despite the heated war of words that unfolded on the last edition SmackDown. This is according to Fightful Select, who noted that the match was always part of the bigger WrestleMania picture and that the "creative direction hasn't changed" following a controversial few weeks for the pair during the build.
Chris Jericho DONE With ROH After World Title Loss (AEW News)

1 week ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

Once again, Chris Jericho's time in Ring of Honor appears to be done. Following his recent loss of the ROH World Championship at AEW Dynasty, Jericho's set to move away from the brand, according to Fightful Select. Jericho had hinted about a hiatus from AEW on the following edition of Dynamite telling fans he was "going away", but per the same report, "while we can't speak to whether or not he's actually leaving AEW TV, the plan has been for him to finish up with ROH".
Kamala, Ivan Koloff & Dory Funk Sr. Set For WWE Hall Of Fame (WWE News)

2 weeks ago | whatculture.com | Michael Hamflett

WWE has announced three new names for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Via WWE's and Triple H's social media and then multiple other sources, it was announced that Kamala, Ivan Koloff, and Dory Funk Sr. will be inducted as the latest Legacy inductees. WWE posted that "Legendary Superstars Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff will enter the WWE Hall of Fame as the 2025 Legacy inductees".