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5 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
The Motor City Machine Guns shocked the wrestling world when they signed with WWE in 2024—but things nearly played out very differently. According to Fightful Select, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley were deep in talks with AEW before making their WWE debut.
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5 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
The NXT Heritage Cup just got a huge shake-up—and now, family ties are being put to the ultimate test. NXT General Manager Ava announced that Noam Dar has been forced to relinquish the Heritage Cup Championship due to injury. But the real twist came later when Luca Crusafino made it official: Tony D’Angelo will face Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo for the vacant Heritage Cup this Tuesday on WWE NXT.
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5 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
BJ Ray isn’t wasting time stirring the pot ahead of WWE LFG, especially when it comes to Sirena Linton. The future great wasted no time reacting to Sirena’s latest social media post where she shared a gym selfie before tonight’s episode of WWE LFG on A&E.
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6 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
The Undertaker might be stepping back into WWE—but this time, behind the scenes. In a new interview with Sports Illustrated’s The TakeDown, the WWE Hall of Famer admitted he’s already been part of WWE creative meetings. However, he isn’t fully sold on making the leap due to the enormous workload that comes with the job. “Yeah, we—I have—I’ve discussed it. I’ve been involved in some meetings and just trying to get a feel to see where… my schedule is really crazy.
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6 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
Natalya might’ve thought she was just making another stop on the independent scene—but Booker T has other plans. On June 22, the WWE Hall of Famer took to Twitter to announce who will be standing across the ring from Nattie at Reality of Wrestling on June 28. And it’s personal. “Hey @NatbyNature meet @PromiseBraxton. I call her the Chosen One for a reason.
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6 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
CM Punk may have had fans talking with his ice bath antics at Fanatics Fest, but it was what he said about Liv Morgan that really hit home. During the Cold as Balls panel with Kevin Hart, Punk took a moment to shout out Morgan—who’s currently sidelined with a serious shoulder injury. While everyone else was focused on Punk’s speedo-clad flexing in the ice tub, the former WWE Champion got real when discussing the emotional weight of Liv’s absence.
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6 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
Tommy Billington’s future with AEW remains up in the air, even after months of speculation that the rising star had signed with the company. While many believed he was locked in with AEW after strong showings against Konosuke Takeshita and Dax Harwood in late 2024, it now looks like that momentum didn’t lead to a consistent run. During a Fightful Select Q&A in June 2025, Sean Ross Sapp addressed a fan question asking what happened to Billington after the supposed AEW deal.
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6 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
AEW may be rethinking the timing of a huge tag team showdown involving Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. While the plan was once set for Cope and Christian to reunite to take on FTR at All In: Texas on July 12, things may no longer be locked in for that show. On the Fightful Select Q&A podcast, Sean Ross Sapp was asked directly whether the match is still scheduled for the Texas pay-per-view. His answer pointed to a slowdown behind the scenes.
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6 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
WWE’s upcoming Night of Champions event in Saudi Arabia is still on the calendar—despite major global tension after the United States reportedly bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. Iran has since vowed what it described as “everlasting consequences,” which immediately raised concerns over WWE’s scheduled trip to Riyadh. According to a new report, WWE has not issued an official public statement regarding the status of Night of Champions.
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6 days ago | 
ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier
CM Punk had the internet doing a double take after his appearance at Fanatics Fest on Sunday—thanks to a metal tub, a speedo, and some serious posing. The former WWE Champion joined Kevin Hart for a Cold as Balls segment, where both sat in ice baths as part of the show’s signature setup. But Punk went a step further. In footage obtained by Ringside News, Punk was seen standing in the ice bath wearing nothing but a black speedo, striking over-the-top bodybuilding-style poses.
