# carmelo hayes (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover carmelo hayes. Page: Feed: --- ## [CW Afraid AEW All In Will Overshadow NXT Heatwave](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/cw-afraid-aew-all-in-will-overshadow-nxt-heatwave) _2026-08-25 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ WWE NXT Heatwave will air twice on The CW this Sunday, and there might be a clear reason behind this unusual decision. The live broadcast will air at 3:00 PM ET, but it will clash directly with AEW All In: London 2026 at the same time. To make up for this, The CW plans to \[…\] ## [ESPN-WWE Split Report Debunked, Source Never Contacted ESPN](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/espn-wwe-split-report-debunked-source-never-contacted-espn) _2026-08-25 · Thomas Lowson · eWrestlingNews.com_ There is no truth to a recent claim regarding WWE’s relationship with ESPN, as a representative of ESPN has made perfectly clear. An ‘exclusive’ from SEScoops claimed that the deal between the two sides, which was signed for $1.6 billion in 2025, faced several problems. “Multiple sources told SEScoops the deal faced several problems, including \[…\] ## [WWE RAW Ratings For 8/17/26](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/wwe-raw-ratings-for-8-17-26) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ WWE RAW delivered another solid performance on Netflix with its August 17 episode. According to a report from Tudum, the latest edition of RAW generated 2.6 million global views during the reporting period. The show ranked sixth globally among Netflix’s Top 10 TV programs and placed third in the United States. The 2.6 million figure \[…\] ## [WWE Producers Need To Get Away From Talent?](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/wwe-producers-need-to-get-away-from-talent) _2026-08-25 · Christopher Paul · eWrestlingNews.com_ Vince Russo is back to advising WWE producers on how they need to handle talent. The former WWE writer went on Twitter to say, “@Obaofwwe and @bronbreakkerwwe are BONAFIDE STARS. There is ZERO QUESTION ABOUT THAT. The way they both carried that in-ring signing last night was quite refreshing. ON THE OTHER HAND . . \[…\] ## [Vince McMahon’s $147.5 Million WWE Settlement Nears Final Chapter](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/vince-mcmahons-147-5-million-wwe-settlement-nears-final-chapter) _2026-08-25 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ The $147.5 million settlement in the WWE merger lawsuit has cleared a major roadblock, since the issues between TKO and Vince McMahon have now been sorted out. In a letter sent on August 24 to the Delaware Court of Chancery, lawyers said the release problems between the defendants have been fixed, and the only thing \[…\] ## [Ex-WWE Star ‘Running A Security Company’](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/ex-wwe-star-running-a-security-company) _2026-08-25 · Christopher Paul · eWrestlingNews.com_ There was a time when Nunzio was a decent name in WWE. In the early 2000s, he was in the cruiserweight division. However, since leaving the company, he has been doing well on the indies and even started a security company. Speaking on the latest edition of the “Insight” podcast, he said, “A few different \[…\] ## [WWE Reportedly Thrilled With OTM’s RAW Debut](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/wwe-reportedly-thrilled-with-otms-raw-debut) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ WWE officials are thrilled with how OTM’s first night on the main roster turned out. According to a report from False Finish, the internal reaction to Bronco Nima and Lucien Price debuting on RAW was very positive. That is a strong sign for a group that was thrown straight into a major storyline instead of \[…\] ## [Report – The Young Bucks Not Retiring Anytime Soon](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/aew/report-the-young-bucks-not-retiring-anytime-soon) _2026-08-25 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ Dave Meltzer has cleared up something he said earlier about The Young Bucks that got blown out of proportion online. After his previous statements led fans to think Matt and Nick Jackson could be nearing retirement, Meltzer took to social media earlier today to explain that his comments had been misread. He made it clear \[…\] ## [OTM’s WWE Main Roster Call-Up Was A Last-Minute Call](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/otms-wwe-main-roster-call-up-was-a-last-minute-call) _2026-08-25 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ The surprise call-up of OTM to WWE’s main roster might not have been planned for very long, based on a new update. After Bronco Nima and Lucien Price joined Royce Keys and tore through the closing segment of RAW, fans began speculating why the timing lined up the way it did. During the latest edition \[…\] ## [Ilja Dragunov Free Agency Heats Up As AEW Rumors Swirl](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/aew/ilja-dragunov-free-agency-heats-up-as-aew-rumors-swirl) _2026-08-25 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ Ilja Dragunov might be walking into a big payday, and it all comes down to how Tony Khan has been talking about him lately. Dragunov’s WWE deal expired on August 20, which means he is now a free agent with no non-compete period, and he can join any company right away. During the latest edition \[…\] ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Cl9gTv4SWH7v) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Omos Suspended From AAA](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/indie/omos-suspended-from-aaa) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Omos has been suspended from AAA indefinitely following a confrontation with General Manager Rey Mysterio. The trouble began during this week’s episode of Lucha Libre AAA on FOX, where Omos faced Galeno in singles action. The match ended without a decisive result, but Omos continued his assault on Galeno after the bell. Omos eventually put \[…\] ## [Nikki Bella Sizzles In A Bikini In Latest Thirst Trap On Spa Day (PHOTO)](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/nikki-bella-sizzles-in-a-bikini-in-latest-thirst-trap-on-spa-day-photo) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Nikki Bella knows all about the “Backstabber Bella” accusations making the rounds, and the WWE Hall of Famer has made it clear she has no interest in playing along. On Saturday Nikki responded to the latest wave of social media criticism involving Paige, brushing off the idea that she was avoiding a confrontation. Instead, Bella \[…\] ## [CM Punk’s Big Botch After WWE SmackDown (WATCH)](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/cm-punks-big-botch-after-wwe-smackdown-watch) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ CM Punk survived a chaotic Undisputed WWE Championship defense against Kevin Owens on SmackDown, but apparently the toughest part of his night came after the match. Footage captured after this week’s episode of SmackDown went off the air showed Punk attempting to leave the ring following his successful title defense. As he made his way \[…\] ## [Report – TNA Wrestler To Miss ‘Significant’ Time](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/tna/report-tna-wrestler-to-miss-significant-time) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ TNA star Rosemary is reportedly facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury at a recent independent wrestling event. According to a report from Fightful Select, Rosemary was injured while competing for Firestar and is expected to miss “significant time.” The report did not provide details on the nature or severity of \[…\] ## [Backstage Update – Lil Yachty/WWE](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/backstage-update-lil-yachty-wwe) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Lil Yachty is preparing for his first WWE match. During Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, it was announced that Yachty will step into the ring against Baron Corbin at Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6. The bout comes with an interesting stipulation – if Yachty can survive for five minutes, Trick Williams will earn \[…\] ## [PHOTO – Chelsea Green’s New Face Mask Revealed](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/photo-chelsea-greens-new-face-mask-revealed) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Chelsea Green isn’t letting a broken orbital bone stop her from looking like Chelsea Green. The WWE Women’s Champion previously revealed that she had protective equipment specially made so she could continue appearing on television and getting physical while recovering from her injury. Now, she has given fans their first detailed look at the custom \[…\] ## [Triple H Accused Of Being An ‘Insecure Snake,’ News On Steve Austin’s ‘What?’ Chants](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/triple-h-accused-of-being-an-insecure-snake-news-on-steve-austins-what-chants) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Paul London still has plenty of harsh words for Triple H. Nearly two decades removed from his WWE tenure, London remains highly critical of the former WWE Champion, describing him as one of the most “insecure” people he has ever encountered and calling him a “snake.” London also revisited a WWE segment that remains one \[…\] ## [Report – WWE Attempting To Create Viral Moments At Live Events](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/report-wwe-attempting-to-create-viral-moments-at-live-events) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ WWE is placing a strong emphasis on creating viral moments during its current run of live events. House shows have become a regular part of the company’s schedule again, with WWE currently in the middle of its Summer Tour. The promotion has already held events across Europe and the United States before moving into Canada, \[…\] ## [Val Venis Polls Fans On AEW’s LGBTQ+ Fan Base](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/aew/val-venis-polls-fans-on-aews-lgbtq-fan-base) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Val Venis is once again using social media to weigh in on his AEW and LGBTQ+ issues, this time asking his followers to vote on a question about the company’s fan base. On Saturday, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion took to Twitter and posted a poll questioning whether AEW’s audience is predominantly LGBTQ. He wrote, \[…\] ## [Avery Styles Is Coming To TNA Lockdown 2026](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/tna/avery-styles-is-coming-to-tna-lockdown-2026) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Avery Styles is coming to TNA Lockdown 2026. TNA Wrestling has announced that Avery Styles, the son of WWE star AJ Styles, will appear at TNA Lockdown 2026 on Sunday, August 23. At this point, it remains unclear what role Avery will have at the event or whether he will compete in a match. AJ \[…\] ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VqolGN3xlMXX) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Chelsea Green Calls Out Injured Rhea Ripley](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/chelsea-green-calls-out-injured-rhea-ripley) _2026-08-22 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ During a recent interview with “Etalk,” Chelsea Green has fired back at doubters after her SummerSlam 2026 title win, saying years of injuries and broken bones won’t slow her down. The Interim WWE Women’s Champion picked Rhea Ripley as her dream rival, teasing that they should battle for full ownership of the title. Ripley remains \[…\] ## [New WWE Merch References Infamous Haku Bar Fight Incident](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/new-wwe-merch-references-infamous-haku-bar-fight-incident) _2026-08-22 · Thomas Lowson · eWrestlingNews.com_ The legendary Haku has received his first piece of WWE merchandise since returning to TV, which makes reference to an infamous incident from his past. The t-shirt in question features an image of Haku from his career in the ring, his name on the back of the t-shirt, and the phrase “Got your nose.” Far \[…\] ## [Blake Monroe Explains Why Debut Match Didn’t Happen, Demands Title Shot](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/blake-monroe-explains-why-debut-match-didnt-happen-demands-title-shot) _2026-08-22 · Thomas Lowson · eWrestlingNews.com_ Blake Monroe’s in-ring debut on SmackDown did not go ahead this week as planned, but The Glamour feels that she is worthy of a massive opportunity. Monroe was supposed to face Giulia in her debut match for the blue brand, but instead attacked Giulia during the latter’s entrance. In a video shared on social media, \[…\] ## [More On CM Punk’s SmackDown Mask, Maker And Larry Tribute Revealed](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/more-on-cm-punks-smackdown-mask-maker-and-larry-tribute-revealed) _2026-08-22 · Thomas Lowson · eWrestlingNews.com_ CM Punk donned a Jason Vorhees-inspired hockey mask during the latest episode of WWE SmackDown ahead of his WWE Title match with Kevin Owens. On social media, it was shared that Jason Baker, who has designed several masks for WWE, was the one behind Punk’s unique look in Toronto. Baker gave a closer look at \[…\] ## [What Was Better Last Night, SmackDown Or ROH Death Before Dishonor? | Question Of The Day](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/editorial/what-was-better-last-night-smackdown-or-roh-death-before-dishonor-question-of-the-day) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Mango · eWrestlingNews.com_ Welcome to another eWrestlingNews Question of the Day! Last night, ROH Death Before Dishonor started before SmackDown and ended well after it was over, but both shows featured some important things going down. My question for you today is “x?” Remember to answer with your response in the comments below. As far as my answer… \[…\] ## [Gene Snitsky ….. WTF?!](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/gene-snitsky-wtf) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Chris Masters burst out laughing when a WWE legend’s unusual habit was brought up during a recent interview, recalling the time he witnessed it firsthand while traveling with the company. During a recent interview with “The Hannibal TV,” Masters discussed a wide range of topics from throughout his wrestling career. As he prepares to face \[…\] ## [Damian Priest Turning Heel?](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/damian-priest-turning-heel) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Damian Priest showed visible frustration toward R-Truth following their loss to Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga of the MFTs in the WWE Tag Team Championships match on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, prompting fans to speculate about a potential heel turn. Priest and R-Truth suffered another setback on this week’s episode of SmackDown, as \[…\] ## [What Happened With Sami Zayn After WWE SmackDown](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/what-happened-with-sami-zayn-after-wwe-smackdown) _2026-08-22 · Thomas Lowson · eWrestlingNews.com_ Sami Zayn may have been back home in Canada this week, but there was no love for him following this week’s episode of SmackDown in Toronto. Zayn made his presence felt during the main event Undisputed WWE Title match, which pitted CM Punk against fellow Canadian Kevin Owens. Punk retained the gold after Zayn interfered \[…\] ## [Shinsuke Nakamura’s Mystery Tag-Team Partner Is ……. ? (New Name Revealed)](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/shinsuke-nakamuras-mystery-tag-team-partner-is-new-name-revealed) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Hiromu Takahashi has arrived in WWE, and he has a new name. Earlier this month, Shinsuke Nakamura sent a message to The MFTs while teasing the arrival of a new tag team partner. Speculation continued for several weeks regarding the mystery partner’s identity, and the reveal finally came on the August 21 episode of WWE \[…\] ## [CM Punk Is Still Your Undisputed WWE Champion](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/cm-punk-is-still-your-undisputed-wwe-champion) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ CM Punk is still your Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating Kevin Owens on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, with Sami Zayn playing a major role in the finish. Owens entered the match with the support of his hometown crowd, while Punk was heavily booed throughout his entrance and the championship bout. Punk repeatedly targeted \[…\] ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GrafoQy0kpfF) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Blake Monroe’s WWE SmackDown In-Ring Debut Delayed – Giulia Jobbed Out Yet Again](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/blake-monroes-wwe-smackdown-in-ring-debut-delayed-giulia-jobbed-out-yet-again) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Blake Monroe’s WWE SmackDown in-ring debut did not take place as originally planned. During this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Monroe was scheduled to make her main-roster in-ring debut against Giulia. Monroe had previously targeted Giulia and had been pursuing a match for the WWE Women’s Championship, but instead was set to face Giulia. However, \[…\] ## [The Real Reason For Recent WWE Confusion Revealed](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/the-real-reason-for-recent-wwe-confusion-revealed) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Several matches advertised for this week’s WWE Main Event, including those listed in the YouTube description for the episode, did not air and were later removed. It appears to have been a case of one hand not knowing what the other was doing. The episode ultimately ran for just 12 minutes. There is currently no \[…\] ## [The Real Reason For Joe Hendry’s WWE Absence Revealed](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/the-real-reason-for-joe-hendrys-wwe-absence-revealed) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ An update has emerged regarding Joe Hendry’s recent absence from WWE television. According to a report from Pwinsider, Hendry has been working on the first project stemming from WWE’s recently announced partnership with ReelShort. Hendry is currently filming a role in a live-action microdrama that will be released on mobile platforms. His involvement with the \[…\] ## [Big Update – Ilja Dragunov’s WWE Departure](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/big-update-ilja-dragunovs-wwe-departure) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Ilja Dragunov is officially a free agent after his WWE contract expired, bringing his time with the company to an end. According to multiple sources, WWE had hoped to retain Dragunov, but the former NXT World Champion ultimately decided against signing a new deal. Dragunov is now free to work for another promotion, although AEW \[…\] ## [Report – Ilja Dragunov & WWE Were ‘Far Apart’ On New Contract](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/report-ilja-dragunov-wwe-were-far-apart-on-new-contract) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Ilja Dragunov is officially finished with WWE, and a new report has provided additional details on what led to his departure. As we previously reported here on eWn, the former WWE United States Champion and NXT World Champion has been removed from the company’s roster. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dragunov’s \[…\] ## [Val Venis Strikes Again](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/val-venis-strikes-again) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Val Venis has inserted himself into the ongoing controversy surrounding Dustin Rhodes after Mustafa Ali criticized the former WWE star’s recent social media activity. Ali made it clear that he was disappointed with Rhodes over his controversial interaction on Twitter. Venis responded by turning his attention toward Ali, questioning whether the former WWE star supports \[…\] ## [Report – The New Day ‘Very Likely’ To Join AEW](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/aew/report-the-new-day-very-likely-to-join-aew) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ AEW All In: London 2026 at Wembley Stadium is shaping up to feature a major Trios Championship match on August 30, although the field of challengers has yet to be officially determined. Hangman Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) issued an open challenge for the AEW World Trios Championship on this week’s Dynamite \[…\] ## [Kevin Owens Favored To Dethrone CM Punk Tonight On SmackDown](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/kevin-owens-favored-to-dethrone-cm-punk-tonight-on-smackdown) _2026-08-21 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown is almost sold out, and fans watching at home have a big reason to tune in. CM Punk will put his Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against Kevin Owens, and the match is happening right in The Prizefighter’s hometown of Toronto. BetOnline has already placed Owens as the favorite \[…\] ## [WWE Hall Of Famer — ‘I Had Health Issues This Year’](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/wwe-hall-of-famer-i-had-health-issues-this-year) _2026-08-21 · Akash Dhakite · eWrestlingNews.com_ WWE Hall of Famer JBL recently revealed that he went to the hospital twice in 2026 due to health issues. None of these problems were related to professional wrestling. Speaking on the “Something To Wrestle” podcast, Layfield said, “I had some health issues this year. Probably too much information. I went to the hospital with \[…\] ## [Ex-WWE Star Confirms Sunny Hookup Rumor](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/ex-wwe-star-confirms-sunny-hookup-rumor) _2026-08-21 · Christopher Paul · eWrestlingNews.com_ There have been a ton of rumors about Sunny in WWE. However, recently, ex-WWE star Chris Masters confirmed one rumor to be true. Speaking on “THE HANNIBAL TV” podcast, he said, “That’s not a rumor. That’s not a rumor. I loved Tammy as a fan growing up, and she was one of my all-timers. So, \[…\] ## [Former WCW World Champion Eyes AEW Run](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/aew/former-wcw-world-champion-eyes-aew-run) _2026-08-21 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ David Arquette is campaigning for a spot in AEW, and he already has a wish list of names ready to go. During a recent Reddit AMA, the former WCW World Champion said he would love to work with the promotion again, noting that many of his friends are already part of the roster. Arquette specifically \[…\] ## [WWE Hall Of Famer Almost Stabbed In Eye After WrestleMania](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/wwe-hall-of-famer-almost-stabbed-in-eye-after-wrestlemania) _2026-08-21 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ Andre The Giant came shockingly close to being stabbed in the eye after WrestleMania I, according to a wild story from Chuck Zito. During a recent appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story” podcast, Zito recalled attending the 1985 event with his friend Bert and Bert’s five-year-old son. After the event, the group waited near \[…\] ## [‘Horrible’ – WWE Entrance Themes Slammed By Veteran](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/horrible-wwe-entrance-themes-slammed-by-veteran) _2026-08-21 · Christopher Paul · eWrestlingNews.com_ While WWE has always produced music for its stars, they have also used commercial music for some. However, legendary music composer Jim Johnston wasn’t a big fan of that move and still isn’t. Speaking on a recent edition of the “All Access Entertainment” podcast, he said, “There’s nothing more self-defeating, and it almost never works \[…\] ## [WWE Veteran Calls Out AEW’s Excess Creative Freedom Issue](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/aew/wwe-veteran-calls-out-aews-excess-creative-freedom-issue) _2026-08-21 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ Matt Hardy believes that AEW sometimes lets its wrestlers run a little too wild with creative freedom. During a recent edition of his “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, Matt Hardy reacted to Adam Copeland’s recent praise for the creative freedom AEW gives its talent. Matt admitted that he enjoyed that same freedom during \[…\] ## [How Paul Heyman Perfected Roman Reigns’ WWE Persona](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/how-paul-heyman-perfected-roman-reigns-wwe-persona) _2026-08-21 · Akash Dhakite · eWrestlingNews.com_ WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman recently appeared on The Undertaker’s “Six Feet Under” podcast. During the chat, Heyman revealed how he helped Roman Reigns become comfortable as The Tribal Chief. The Oracle said, “When Roman and I first got put together, we would talk on the phone, and at times, just out of the \[…\] ## [WWE SmackDown Ticket Sales Explode Ahead Of Showtime](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/wwe-smackdown-ticket-sales-explode-ahead-of-showtime) _2026-08-21 · Sap Sinha · eWrestlingNews.com_ Tonight’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown is heading toward a full house, and the numbers back it up. The show emanates from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and WrestleTix suggests that WWE has already sold 15,146 seats. Just 166 tickets remain up for grabs, and 219 of them were sold in the last day \[…\] ## [Report – Major Update On Bayley’s WWE Return](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/report-major-update-on-bayleys-wwe-return) _2026-08-21 · Akash Dhakite · eWrestlingNews.com_ Bayley’s WWE future has become a talking point among fans. The Role Model has been away from television for over a month now. Her last televised match came at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 18, 2026. Bayley lost to Lyra Valkyria in a singles bout. Valkyria then attacked her after the bell. The assault \[…\] ## [Report – WWE Working On Material For Lola Vice](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/report-wwe-working-on-material-for-lola-vice) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ Lola Vice’s WWE main roster debut appears to be getting closer, and the company is reportedly already putting together the material that will introduce her to a wider audience. According to a report from TRNBCKL, Vice is expected to begin appearing on the main roster in the very near future, with her first batch of \[…\] ## [John Cena Sr. Shares Heartbreaking Update](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/john-cena-sr-shares-heartbreaking-update) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ John Cena Sr. is asking fans and members of the wrestling community to keep his girlfriend’s son in their prayers following a devastating ALS diagnosis. Cena Sr. took to Twitter to reveal that Tommy, 42, was recently diagnosed with a very rare case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He wrote, “I very rarely ask for \[…\] ## [Backstage Update – WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Plans](https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe/backstage-update-wwe-crown-jewel-2026-plans) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Clark · eWrestlingNews.com_ According to a report from Pwinsider, WWE is currently scheduled to head back to Saudi Arabia in November for its annual Crown Jewel pay-per-view event. The current plan is reportedly to continue the men’s and women’s World Champion vs. World Champion matches that have become a tradition at the event, with the winners competing for \[…\]