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RingsideNews is a privately held platform that has been in operation since its inception in 2007, founded by Steve Carrier, who continues to manage the site. Initially, many visitors recognized RingsideNews as WrestleAttitude.com. After acquiring the RingsideNews.com domain, Steve decided to unify the two names under one website. He believed that Ringside News is a more marketable and memorable name for fans. At Ringside News, our goal is to deliver the most reliable professional wrestling news, spoilers, and rumors with 24/7 coverage. Our dedicated writing team strives to produce high-quality, original content for our audience.

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TKO Issues Memo on Donald Trump’s Travel Ban as WWE and UFC Brace for Impact

17 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

An internal memo from TKO has raised concerns within WWE and UFC after President Donald Trump reinstated a controversial travel ban. With the executive order set to take effect Monday, June 9, TKO is bracing for possible disruptions to its global roster of athletes and staff. The memo, sent out Thursday evening and shared with POST Wrestling, was authored by UFC staff and circulated across the entire TKO organization.
Spoiler: Former WWE Champion Set for WWE x AAA Worlds Collide Appearance

17 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

A major name is headed back to WWE television—and it’s happening at tomorrow’s WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event. According to a new report from PWInsider Elite, former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) is slated to appear at the crossover show taking place June 7 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. While the card already features five confirmed matches, it seems the surprises are far from over.
Last-Minute Match Revealed for June 6 WWE SmackDown

18 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

WWE is loading up tonight’s June 6 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, and a big singles match has just been confirmed: Aleister Black will go one-on-one with LA Knight in a major showdown live from Bakersfield, California. This update adds even more fire to a stacked episode, which already serves as the final stop before Money in the Bank. WWE is now promoting a three-hour blue brand spectacle, with every Money in the Bank ladder match participant set to be in action.
Ric Flair Admits He Has Skin Cancer After Publicly Denying It

18 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

Ric Flair has revealed he’s battling skin cancer again—just days after denying it in a public tweet. The 76-year-old wrestling icon came clean in an interview with PEOPLE, confirming he’s facing his second bout of skin cancer in three years. This comes after he adamantly denied any health issues on X, insisting he was “absolutely fine” and not sick. “It’s the second time in three years that I’ve been dealing with skin cancer,” Flair said.
Shotzi Blackheart Officially a Free Agent After WWE Exit

20 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

Shotzi Blackheart is officially free to chart her own path in pro wrestling—and she’s wasting no time doing it. According to a new report from Fightful Select, Shotzi’s WWE contract has officially expired, and she’s now a free agent. That means she can sign and appear anywhere immediately, without a no-compete clause tying her down. Per the report, Shotzi was informed a little over a month ago that WWE would not be renewing her contract.
MJF Backstage Reputation in AEW Has Improved After Turbulent Past Year

20 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

MJF’s name has never been far from controversy, but 2025 might be the year the Salt of the Earth turns things around—at least backstage. After years of being involved in multiple locker room incidents, the 29-year-old AEW star is said to have worked hard on his image among peers in recent months.
Claire Lynch Actress Julia Reilly Found Dead in Orlando Home

20 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

Julia Reilly—best known to wrestling fans as Claire Lynch from one of TNA’s most notorious storylines—has tragically passed away. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Reilly died two months ago in Orlando. Her body was discovered in her home after she failed to show up for a scheduled event. It’s believed she died of natural causes.
Elijah Hopes to Reunite With Elias and Ezekiel Someday

21 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

Elijah might be finding his footing again post-WWE, but fans haven’t stopped asking the one question that’s lingered for years—will the three brothers ever share a ring together? During the June 6, 2025 episode of Busted Open Radio, Tommy Dreamer didn’t miss the chance to bring up Elijah’s wrestling family, asking whether fans could ever see a reunion between him and his brothers, Ezekiel and Elias.
R-Truth’s WWE Departure Raises Eyebrows After Conflicting Reports About His Exit

23 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

R-Truth’s WWE departure isn’t as straightforward as it first seemed. While fans continue rallying behind the veteran performer, new reports suggest there’s more going on behind the scenes—especially when it comes to why he’s no longer with the company. In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE made the call to part ways with R-Truth because of his contract being too expensive for how he was being used.
Mike Tenay Was Discussed for WWE x AAA Worlds Collide Commentary Role

23 hours ago | ringsidenews.com | Steve Carrier

WWE and AAA’s joint Worlds Collide event is already stacked, but the mystery around who’s calling the action just got even more interesting. According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, legendary announcer Mike Tenay was discussed for the event—but he’s not expected to appear. Tenay famously got his start calling the original When Worlds Collide back in 1994, so his name coming up makes sense.