Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
‘Protect the gimmick’ was the word of law for decades in the life of the pro wrestling industry. Pro wrestlers were held to their persona by their public, who, until the curtain was pulled back by 90s incidents like Vince McMahon, Jr.’s steroid allegations and the Montreal Screwjob, largely believed the characters and shenanigans of […] READ MORE
Not many superstars have been more synonymous with the WWE over the past decade than Bray Wyatt. Windham Rotunda, the man who has portrayed Bray Wyatt since abandoning the Husky Harris character in early 2012, is a homegrown talent; a WWE mainstay and third generation superstar who has surpassed the in-ring achievements of both his […] READ MORE
Joe Biden, Non-Compete Clauses, and WWE US President Joe Biden announced last week his intention to issue an executive order limiting, and in some cases banning, non-compete clauses. The move could potentially alter the way WWE and other wrestling promotions do business. Currently, a standard WWE contract contains a 90 day non-compete clause. That means […] READ MORE
2020 was a great year for Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior’s reversal of fortunes was a pro wrestling Cinderella story. Upon first signing with the WWE in his early twenties he was fast tracked to main event status, on the Friday Night SmackDown roster, declared the “Chosen One” and a future WWE champion by no […] READ MORE
Roman Reigns has been over like Rover since turning heel in 2020. Fans had long responded more positively to Reigns when he showed heel characteristics but flogged him when he was being pushed as a face. Ergo, the warm response to his “Tribal Chief” character had perhaps been what the people were asking for, all […] READ MORE
Last week, WWE sent the Internet Wrestling Community singing in speculation that the company may be up for sale, as they continue to take more members out of their traveling band. Simply put, the latest WWE sale rumors are in full swing. Following a slew of prior releases that included Samoa Joe, Mickie James, and […] READ MORE
When Aleister Black hopped onto Thea Trinidad‘s (the former WWE star, Zelina Vega) Twitch stream this week, plenty expected some negative remarks against the WWE and Vince McMahon, in particular. After all, Black had been released by the WWE mere hours before; just three weeks into a character reboot which looked to be re-igniting his […] READ MORE
Wrestling With Edwards is back for a third time in seven days to talk SmackDown, NXT, NJPW Dominion, the massive WWE releases, and so much more! Plus a first-time-ever Q/A surrounding the WWE Four Horsewomen that is sure to be worth a listen. Here’s a rundown of the show: — The Usos prove they are […] READ MORE
As reported by Scott Edwards, today WWE announced the following recent releases at WWE: Lana, Ruby Riott, Murphy, Aleister Black, Santana Garrett, and Braun Strowman. The surprising cuts come just a month after a wave of releases that included Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, Samoa Joe, and Mickie James. The reaction of those released is still […] READ MORE
On Wednesday, Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Ruby Riott, Lana, Santana Garrett, and Buddy Murphy were released from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), according to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp. WWE has since confirmed it on their website. This comes nearly two months after the releases of multiple wrestlers including Samoa Joe and The IIconics. Two weeks ago, […] READ MORE
Scott here. Currently an editor for LWOS Pro Wrestling. Lead for WWE content while contributing for AEW, NJPW, Stardom, and more. Also a writer for Inside The Ropes, Voices of Wrestling, and Daily DDT. Host of the Wrestling With Edwards podcast.