# backstage (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover backstage. Page: Feed: --- ## [11 Things You Didn't Know About WWE's Tatum Paxley](https://whatculture.com/wwe/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-wwes-tatum-paxley) _2026-08-21 · noreply@whatculture.com (Jamie Kennedy) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ So, ex-powerlifting champ Tatum Paxley could be WWE's 'female Undertaker' in waiting. ## ["A Lot" Of AEW Stars Want Out Of Contracts, "Glut Of Talent" To Leave Over Next 18 Months (AEW News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/a-lot-of-aew-stars-want-out-of-contracts-glut-of-talent-to-leave-over-next-18-months-aew-news) _2026-08-21 · noreply@whatculture.com (Jamie Kennedy) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ The independent scene could see a "glut" of workers if Tony Khan makes AEW cuts. ## [More WWE Roster Releases Coming SOON After Ilja Dragunov Departure (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/more-wwe-roster-releases-coming-soon-after-ilja-dragunov-departure-wwe-news) _2026-08-21 · noreply@whatculture.com (Jamie Kennedy) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Ilja Dragunov's exit could have a snowball effect on more WWE releases. ## [Real Reason WWE Released Ilja Dragunov Revealed (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/real-reason-wwe-released-ilja-dragunov-revealed-wwe-news) _2026-08-21 · noreply@whatculture.com (Jamie Kennedy) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Losing SmackDown's Ilja Dragunov wasn't strictly WWE management's first choice. ## [Ilja Dragunov Officially Leaves WWE, Becomes Free Agent (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/ilja-dragunov-officially-leaves-wwe-becomes-free-agent-wwe-news) _2026-08-21 · noreply@whatculture.com (Jamie Kennedy) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Ex-NXT and United States Champion departs WWE. Dragunov's contract has expired. ## [10 Biggest Wrestling Scandals Of The 2010s](https://whatculture.com/wwe/10-biggest-wrestling-scandals-of-the-2010s) _2026-08-20 · noreply@whatculture.com (Jacob Simmons) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Hulkamania dies, Triple H targets the UK boom, and sportswashing in WWE begins... ## [Controversial Star Says He's DONE With WWE Once & For All (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/controversial-star-says-hes-done-with-wwe-once-for-all-wwe-news) _2026-08-20 · noreply@whatculture.com (Andrew Pollard) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Pat McAfee reiterates that he really IS done with WWE. ## [Real Reason Ilja Dragunov Doesn't Wrestle For WWE Anymore (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/real-reason-ilja-dragunov-doesnt-wrestle-for-wwe-anymore-wwe-news) _2026-08-20 · noreply@whatculture.com (Andrew Pollard) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ WWE's Moneyball approach means no TV time for Ilja Dragunov. ## [Report: AEW Stars Feel "Pressure" To Work A Certain Style Of Wrestling (AEW News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/report-aew-stars-feel-pressure-to-work-a-certain-style-of-wrestling-aew-news) _2026-08-20 · noreply@whatculture.com (Andrew Pollard) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ AEW talents feel pressured to work a certain style to get TV time. ## [Road Dogg Makes BIZARRE Claim About Why AEW Wouldn't Hire Him (AEW News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/road-dogg-makes-bizarre-claim-about-why-aew-wouldnt-hire-him-aew-news) _2026-08-20 · noreply@whatculture.com (Andrew Pollard) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Road Dogg believes his "political/core beliefs" are why he was "turned away" by AEW. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SNzlHtTYnvkn) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Adam Copeland Reveals Surprising Retirement Plan (AEW News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/adam-copeland-reveals-surprising-retirement-plan-aew-news) _2026-08-19 · noreply@whatculture.com (Michael Hamflett) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Will there be a return for Edge before Adam Copeland hangs the boots up forever? ## [Darby Allin Shoots On Short AEW Title Reign (AEW News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/darby-allin-shoots-on-short-aew-title-reign-aew-news) _2026-08-19 · noreply@whatculture.com (Michael Hamflett) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ The former AEW World Heavyweight Champion speaks about his brief but iconic time with the title ## [Paul Wight Offers Angry Take On Avery Styles Drama (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/paul-wight-offers-angry-take-on-avery-styles-drama-wwe-news) _2026-08-19 · noreply@whatculture.com (Michael Hamflett) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ AEW's Paul Wight offers his thoughts on the contentious situation involving AJ Styles' son ## [Big Backstage Change For Roman Reigns (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/big-backstage-change-for-roman-reigns-wwe-news) _2026-08-19 · noreply@whatculture.com (Michael Hamflett) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Did something seem different about 'The Tribal Chief' on Monday's Raw? That wasn't an accident... ## [What WWE Really Thinks Of Carmelo Hayes REVEALED (WWE News)](https://whatculture.com/wwe/what-wwe-really-thinks-of-carmelo-hayes-revealed-wwe-news) _2026-08-18 · noreply@whatculture.com (Michael Hamflett) · WWE - WhatCulture.com_ Is Carmelo Hayes still considered to be "HIM" on WWE's main roster?