# john cena (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover john cena. Page: Feed: --- ## [D-Von Dudley Reacts to MJF Throwing Drink on Young Fan: “They Would Have Had to Arrest Me”](https://www.ringsidenews.com/d-von-dudley-reacts-mjf-throwing-drink-young-fan-they-would-have-arrest-me/) _2026-08-23 · Subhojeet Mukherjee · Ringside News_ D-Von Dudley has done plenty of outrageous things to wrestling fans over the years, but hearing about MJF throwing a drink on a child apparently crossed a completely different line. His immediate reaction was that somebody would have needed to arrest him if that had been his kid. While speaking on the Duke Loves Rasslin ... Read more ## [Blake Monroe Tells Bayley to Show Up on SmackDown or Stop Tweeting Her](https://www.ringsidenews.com/blake-monroe-tells-bayley-show-smackdown-stop-tweeting-her/) _2026-08-23 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Blake Monroe has had enough of Bayley playing games online. After Bayley gave her little more than a shrug on social media, Monroe fired back on August 22 and basically told her to either show up on SmackDown or stop tweeting her altogether. The exchange started after Monroe declared herself “world championship material” following the ... Read more ## [Santino Marella Drops Major TNA Lockdown Announcement With Title and Contract Stakes](https://www.ringsidenews.com/santino-marella-drops-major-tna-lockdown-announcement-title-contract-stakes/) _2026-08-23 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Santino Marella just dropped a major announcement for TNA Lockdown, and he added some serious stakes to Sunday’s show in Chicago. The TNA Director of Authority appeared during AAW Unbreakable and revealed that AAW Heavyweight Champion Joe Alonzo will face a TNA star at Lockdown in a match where both a championship and a TNA ... Read more ## [AEW Continental Challenge Cup Semifinals Set During August 22 Collision](https://www.ringsidenews.com/aew-continental-challenge-cup-semifinals-set-during-august-22-collision/) _2026-08-23 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ The AEW Continental Challenge Cup is down to its final four, and the semifinal matches are officially locked in. AEW confirmed during the August 22 episode of Collision that Nigel McGuinness will face Kyle O’Reilly, while AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley will go one-on-one with Claudio Castagnoli in the other semifinal. Both matches will take ... Read more ## [Nikki Bella Fires Back at ‘Backstabber Bella’ Shot as Paige Feud Gets Personal](https://www.ringsidenews.com/nikki-bella-fires-back-backstabber-bella-shot-paige-feud-gets-personal/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Nikki Bella has heard the “Backstabber Bella” talk, and she’s not letting that one slide. The WWE Hall of Famer fired back on August 22 after getting dragged into another round of online shots connected to Paige, making it clear she wasn’t ducking anybody — she was just too busy enjoying her spa day to ... Read more ## [AEW Collision Results, Highlights and Key Moments for August 22, 2026](https://www.ringsidenews.com/aew-collision-results-highlights-key-moments-august-22-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Sanjay Thakur · Ringside News_ Tonight’s episode of AEW Collision, airing August 22, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. The show sees The Conglomeration’s AEW Women’s World Champion Willow Nightingale defend her title against AEW TBS Champion Maya World. Plus, The Death Riders’ Claudio Castagnoli will face The Death Riders’ Daniel Garcia in ... Read more ## [AEW Announces Last-Minute Matches for August 22 Collision Just Before Showtime](https://www.ringsidenews.com/aew-announces-last-minute-matches-august-22-collision-just-before-showtime/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ AEW waited until the last minute to beef up tonight’s Collision lineup. With less than an hour to go before the August 22 episode hits the air, AEW announced two more pieces for the show in Reading, Pennsylvania, including a new trios match involving The Hurt Syndicate and another challenge for Divine Dominion. The Hurt ... Read more ## [TNA Star Expected to Miss Significant Time After Suffering Injury](https://www.ringsidenews.com/tna-star-expected-miss-significant-time-suffering-injury/) _2026-08-22 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Rosemary’s absence from TNA television finally has an explanation, and it doesn’t sound like she’ll be back anytime soon. According to Fightful Select, Rosemary suffered an injury while working a recent Firestar show and is expected to miss significant time as a result. Fightful Select stated: “Rosemary’s injury happened at a recent Firestar show. She’s ... Read more ## [Chelsea Green Shows Off Bedazzled Face Mask for Broken Orbital Bone](https://www.ringsidenews.com/chelsea-green-shows-off-bedazzled-face-mask-broken-orbital-bone/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Chelsea Green isn’t going to let a broken orbital bone ruin her look on WWE television. After revealing that she had protective gear made so she could continue getting physical, the WWE Women’s Champion has now shown off the fully customized face mask she plans to wear. Green took to Instagram and uploaded several photos ... Read more ## [AJ Styles’ Son Avery Styles Set for TNA Lockdown Appearance in Chicago](https://www.ringsidenews.com/aj-styles-son-avery-styles-set-tna-lockdown-appearance-chicago/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Avery Styles is officially headed to TNA Lockdown, and the son of AJ Styles is about to step onto one of the biggest stages of his young wrestling career. TNA Wrestling announced that Avery will appear at TNA Lockdown on Sunday, August 23, from Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The company has not ... Read more ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L1SfgESNvC33) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Athena Reveals She Suffered Asthma Attack During ROH Death Before Dishonor](https://www.ringsidenews.com/athena-reveals-she-suffered-asthma-attack-during-roh-death-before-dishonor/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Athena wasn’t simply selling when she was spotted lying on the floor during the ROH Death Before Dishonor main event. The ROH Women’s World Champion has now revealed she suffered an asthma attack in the middle of her match with Hazuki. Athena took to Twitter after the August 21 show and responded to a clip ... Read more ## [Bayley Marks 10 Years Since WWE RAW Debut Amid Contract Uncertainty](https://www.ringsidenews.com/bayley-marks-10-years-since-wwe-raw-debut-amid-contract-uncertainty/) _2026-08-22 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Bayley still hasn’t returned to WWE television, but she just resurfaced with a message looking back at a major milestone in her career. On August 22, 2026, Bayley took to X after a fan account pointed out that it had been 10 years since she made her RAW debut. Bayley responded by looking back at ... Read more ## [Rob Van Dam Recalls Wild Encounter with Ron Jeremy at Nudist Resort](https://www.ringsidenews.com/rob-van-dam-recalls-wild-encounter-ron-jeremy-nudist-resort/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Rob Van Dam has seen plenty of crazy stuff during his wrestling career, but one of his strangest memories has nothing to do with a wrestling ring. While speaking on The Dirty Secrets Podcast with Kate Shelor, the WWE Hall of Famer recalled being taken to the Ponderosa Sun Club in Indiana early in his ... Read more ## [TKO Representatives Spotted at AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas](https://www.ringsidenews.com/tko-representatives-spotted-aew-dynamite-las-vegas/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ AEW had some interesting visitors in the building last week, because representatives from TKO were spotted attending Dynamite in Las Vegas. Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer revealed that TKO representatives were in attendance for the August 12 episode of AEW Dynamite at the Pearl Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort. “There were TKO reps at ... Read more ## [Nobody in JCW Is Under Contract and It’s Creating Major Creative Headaches](https://www.ringsidenews.com/nobody-jcw-under-contract-its-creating-major-creative-headaches/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ JCW may have plenty of wild storylines on television, but keeping those stories together behind the scenes can be an even bigger headache — because nobody on the roster is under contract. Vince Russo revealed during an interview with No Bones About Wrestling that JCW’s talent are independent wrestlers, meaning they can already have other ... Read more ## [Vince Russo Claims Hardcore Wrestling Fans Have Convinced Themselves That Wrestling Is Real](https://www.ringsidenews.com/vince-russo-claims-hardcore-wrestling-fans-have-convinced-themselves-that-wrestling-real/) _2026-08-22 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Vince Russo thinks wrestling is chasing the audience it already has while ignoring the millions of people it actually needs back. His problem isn’t that hardcore wrestling fans are watching every week—it’s that promotions keep building shows around people he believes are going to watch no matter what. While speaking to No Bones About Wrestling, ... Read more ## [Person Behind The Rock’s Iconic Third-Person Promo Style Revealed](https://www.ringsidenews.com/person-behind-rocks-iconic-third-person-promo-style-revealed/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ The Rock talking about himself in the third person became one of the most recognizable parts of his entire WWE persona, and now the person who says he first pushed Dwayne Johnson to try it has revealed exactly how it happened. Vince Russo opened up about the moment during an appearance on No Bones About ... Read more ## [Lil Yachty’s WWE Trainers Revealed Ahead of In-Ring Debut](https://www.ringsidenews.com/lil-yachtys-wwe-trainers-revealed-ahead-ring-debut/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Lil Yachty hasn’t just been showing up at WWE events and hoping for the best. The rapper has apparently been putting in months of work behind the scenes, and now we know who has been helping prepare him for his first match. Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer revealed that Yachty has been training with WWE ... Read more ## [AEW Dynamite Viewership Sees Drop on August 19, 2026](https://www.ringsidenews.com/aew-dynamite-viewership-sees-drop-august-19-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ AEW Dynamite viewership and key demo numbers are in for the August 19, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS, reflecting a clear decline compared to last week. According to Dave Meltzer, AEW Dynamite on August 19, 2026 drew 587,000 viewers on TBS, with a 0.1 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the ... Read more ## [Chris Masters Says WWE Stars ‘Would Not Be Able to Cry’ Backstage During His Era](https://www.ringsidenews.com/chris-masters-says-wwe-stars-would-not-able-cry-backstage-during-his-era/) _2026-08-22 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Chris Masters says the emotional backstage scenes fans are seeing on WWE: Unreal would have gone over very differently when he was coming up in WWE. While speaking to Hannibal TV, the former WWE Superstar was asked about all the hugging and crying shown behind the curtain on WWE: Unreal. Masters admitted he hasn’t watched ... Read more ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ldWqO2dU7Bkm) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Tony Khan Addresses Possible AEW Interest in Ilja Dragunov After WWE Exit](https://www.ringsidenews.com/tony-khan-addresses-possible-aew-interest-ilja-dragunov-wwe-exit/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Tony Khan has finally been asked directly about Ilja Dragunov potentially coming to AEW, and he certainly didn’t shut the idea down. During the ROH Death Before Dishonor post-show media scrum on August 21, Khan was asked whether he had any interest in Dragunov following the end of his WWE contract. Khan stopped short of ... Read more ## [Creator Behind CM Punk’s SmackDown Entrance Mask Revealed](https://www.ringsidenews.com/creator-behind-cm-punks-smackdown-entrance-mask-revealed/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ CM Punk turned heads with the goalie mask he wore during his August 21 SmackDown entrance in Toronto, and now the man who made it has stepped forward. Jason Baker revealed after the August 21 show that he was behind Punk’s custom mask, which was designed around Punk’s “Best in the World” identity and featured ... Read more ## [Sami Zayn Gets Drowned Out by ‘Sami Sucks’ Chants After SmackDown Goes Off the Air](https://www.ringsidenews.com/sami-zayn-gets-drowned-out-sami-sucks-chants-smackdown-goes-off-air/) _2026-08-22 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Sami Zayn’s night got even uglier after SmackDown went off the air, because the Toronto crowd absolutely let him have it following his betrayal of Kevin Owens. WWE posted footage after the August 21 show showing Sami making his way out of the arena following the chaotic main event. A massive “Sami sucks” chant broke ... Read more ## [Action Andretti Wins ROH World Television Championship at Death Before Dishonor](https://www.ringsidenews.com/action-andretti-wins-roh-world-television-championship-death-before-dishonor/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Action Andretti just walked out of ROH Death Before Dishonor with gold after taking the ROH World Television Championship from Lio Rush. Andretti defeated Rush in a brutal Fight Without Honor match on August 21 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, ending Rush’s title reign after a match packed with weapons, interference and plenty of ... Read more ## [Tatum Paxley Set for SmackDown In-Ring Debut Next Week](https://www.ringsidenews.com/tatum-paxley-set-smackdown-ring-debut-next-week/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Tatum Paxley is officially getting her first SmackDown match next week. WWE set the match up during the August 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown after Paxley crossed paths backstage with Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin. Things got tense quickly, and Michin ended up challenging Paxley to a singles match for ... Read more ## [Sami Zayn Hits Kevin Owens With WWE Title Belt to Cost Him Championship Match on 8/21 SmackDown](https://www.ringsidenews.com/sami-zayn-hits-kevin-owens-wwe-title-belt-cost-him-championship-match-821-smackdown/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Sami Zayn turned on Kevin Owens in Toronto and directly cost him the Undisputed WWE Championship. Owens was battling CM Punk in the main event of the August 21 episode of SmackDown when Sami suddenly got involved. With the referee down, Sami sent Owens into the ring post behind the official’s back. Owens still fought ... Read more ## [Hiromu Takahashi Debuts on WWE SmackDown as Shinsuke Nakamura’s Mystery Partner KYOKI](https://www.ringsidenews.com/hiromu-takahashi-debuts-wwe-smackdown-shinsuke-nakamuras-mystery-partner-kyoki/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Shinsuke Nakamura’s mystery partner is officially no longer a mystery, because Hiromu Takahashi made his WWE debut during the August 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Nakamura appeared during the show and reminded the MFTs that he had already warned them about what was coming. That warning finally paid off when former New Japan Pro ... Read more ## [Blake Monroe Rejects SmackDown Debut and Demands Chelsea Green After Giulia Attack](https://www.ringsidenews.com/blake-monroe-rejects-smackdown-debut-demands-chelsea-green-giulia-attack/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Blake Monroe is making one thing very clear after Friday Night SmackDown — what happened with Giulia does not count as her official in-ring debut. WWE posted footage to social media of Monroe addressing what went down after her advertised match against Giulia never officially started. Monroe was supposed to make her SmackDown in-ring debut ... Read more ## [Lil Yachty Set for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event With Major Stipulation](https://www.ringsidenews.com/lil-yachty-set-wwe-sunday-nights-main-event-major-stipulation/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Lil Yachty is stepping into the ring with Baron Corbin at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, and Trick Williams’ United States Championship hopes are riding on whether the rapper can survive five minutes. The match was set up during the August 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown in Toronto after Williams came to the ring ... Read more ## [Blake Monroe’s In-Ring SmackDown Debut Does Not Take Place](https://www.ringsidenews.com/blake-monroes-ring-smackdown-debut-not-take-place/) _2026-08-22 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Blake Monroe was supposed to make her official SmackDown in-ring debut on August 21, but fans never got to see it happen. Monroe had been advertised to face Giulia in singles action on Friday Night SmackDown from Toronto. The match was set to mark Monroe’s first official bout on the blue brand after previously making ... Read more ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lPG2Ee5zvPtX) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [It’s Official! Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton Will Be Banned From WWE Title Shots FOREVER If This Happens](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/its-official-cody-rhodes-randy-orton-will-be-banned-from-wwe-title-shots-forever-if-this-happens/) _2026-08-22 · Faiz Ahmed · TJR Wrestling News_ WWE SmackDown kicked off with a huge announcement regarding Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton's future! ## [WWE Originally Planned For Ex-World Champion To Join The Wyatt Sicks](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/wwe-originally-planned-for-ex-world-champion-to-join-the-wyatt-sicks/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ A former WWE champion was supposed to join The Wyatt Sicks. The Wyatt Sicks debuted in the WWE after Bray Wyatt’s passing. The group consisted of Bo Dallas, Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, and Joe Gacy. Although The Wyatt Sicks had a strong debut on WWE RAW, their momentum quickly fizzled out on the \[…\] ## [The Bloodline To Face Top Non-WWE Faction At Survivor Series: WarGames?](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/the-bloodline-to-face-top-non-wwe-faction-at-survivor-series-wargames/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ The Bloodline reunited earlier this year. After Roman Reigns won the World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, he reunited with The Usos to bring back The Bloodline. Since then, the group has looked unstoppable. To make matters worse, Jacob Fatu also joined the group after he lost to Roman Reigns. Now, The \[…\] ## [Major Statement Issued On CM Punk And Kevin Owens’ WWE Feud](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/statement-cm-punk-and-kevin-owens-wwe-feud/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ CM Punk is set to defend his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown. After taking time off following his WrestleMania 42 loss to Roman Reigns, CM Punk returned to RAW a few weeks ago and defeated Sami Zayn to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. As soon as he won the title, Cody Rhodes \[…\] ## [Mercedes Mone Reacts To The Possibility Of Rematch With Bayley Amid Her Uncertain WWE Future](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/mercedes-mone-reacts-rematch-bayley-wwe-future/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ Mercedes Mone and Bayley had an iconic rivalry in WWE. Before becoming a top star in AEW, Mercedes worked for WWE for several years under the ring name Sasha Banks. She first gained traction during her time in NXT before she moved up to the main roster. Upon arriving on the main roster, Mone continued \[…\] ## [Mercedes Moné Tells Fans Not to Stalk Her or Show Up at Her Hotel Ahead of AEW All In](https://www.ringsidenews.com/mercedes-mone-tells-fans-not-stalk-her-show-her-hotel-ahead-aew-all/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Mercedes Moné has a message for fans ahead of AEW All In — don’t stalk her and definitely don’t show up at her hotel. While speaking to the Daily Star about her upcoming trip to the United Kingdom, Moné was asked what she likes to do when she has some downtime away from wrestling. She ... Read more ## [Mercedes Moné Reveals She Needed Therapy After Devastating Willow Nightingale Injury](https://www.ringsidenews.com/mercedes-mone-reveals-she-needed-therapy-devastating-willow-nightingale-injury/) _2026-08-21 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Mercedes Moné has never forgotten the night her match with Willow Nightingale went horribly wrong, and the AEW star says the injury affected her so much mentally that she eventually needed therapy. While speaking to the Daily Star, Moné opened up about the serious ankle injury she suffered while wrestling Nightingale in their NJPW Strong ... Read more ## [AJ Styles Tipped For An AEW Run Following WWE Retirement](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/aj-styles-tipped-for-an-aew-run-following-wwe-retirement/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ AJ Styles retired from the WWE earlier this year. AJ Styles is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. He first made a name for himself in TNA Wrestling, where he was even considered the face of the company at one point. After leaving TNA, Styles went to work in \[…\] ## [CM Punk and Kevin Owens’ WWE Title Feud Future Revealed Ahead of SmackDown](https://www.ringsidenews.com/cm-punk-kevin-owens-wwe-title-feud-future-revealed-ahead-smackdown/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ CM Punk and Kevin Owens are set to clash for the Undisputed WWE Championship on the August 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, but fans probably shouldn’t expect the match to launch a lengthy rivalry. Bryan Alvarez noted that on Wrestling Observer Live, as of a few days ago, WWE’s plan was for Punk vs. ... Read more ## [Massive Update On The John Cena Classic In WWE](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/update-on-the-john-cena-classic-in-wwe/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ New details have come to light regarding the John Cena Classic. John Cena is widely regarded as one of the greatest WWE stars of all time. During his decorated career, Cena remained the face of the sports entertainment juggernaut for many years. During this time, he won several World Titles and competed against some of \[…\] ## [Fans Drag Jade Cargill Over Awkward Botch Finishing Move at WWE Live Event](https://www.ringsidenews.com/fans-drag-jade-cargill-awkward-botch-finishing-move-wwe-live-event/) _2026-08-21 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Jade Cargill has spent plenty of time brushing off people who say she “can’t wrestle.” One ugly moment with Charlotte Flair just handed those critics some fresh ammunition. During WWE’s August 20 live event in London, Ontario, Cargill attempted to hit Jaded on Flair, but things went badly almost immediately. Cargill struggled to get Charlotte ... Read more ## [WWE Adds Two SmackDown Matches Back To Official Preview After Temporary Removal](https://www.ringsidenews.com/wwe-adds-two-smackdown-matches-back-official-preview-temporary-removal/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ WWE has put two previously missing matches back on its official preview for the August 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Earlier Friday, WWE’s SmackDown “Quick Hits” section was not listing Blake Monroe vs. Giulia or Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga defending the WWE Tag Team Championships against Damian Priest and R-Truth. Both matches had ... Read more ## [Joe Hendry Reveals ‘The Office’ Inspiration Behind His Famous WWE Camera Turn](https://www.ringsidenews.com/joe-hendry-reveals-office-inspiration-behind-his-famous-wwe-camera-turn/) _2026-08-21 · Derek Holloway · Ringside News_ Joe Hendry’s famous stare into the camera didn’t come from some carefully mapped-out wrestling character meeting. The WWE star revealed that the signature move grew organically over time, and its roots actually trace back to Ricky Gervais’ David Brent from the original British version of The Office. While speaking to Peter Rosenberg on Cheap Heat ... Read more ## [Absent Star Seen At WWE HQ Amid Rumors Of Return](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/star-seen-at-wwe-hq-amid-rumors-of-return/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ An absent WWE star is rumored to be making his return soon. Bronson Reed has been a dominant force in the ring ever since he made his main roster debut. He has destroyed several stars with his signature Tsunami Splash. Last year, Bronson Reed’s dominance got him a spot in The Vision. This gave him \[…\] ## [WWE’s Stance On Ilja Dragunov Before His Departure Revealed](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/wwes-ilja-dragunov-before-departure-revealed/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ Ilja Dragunov has departed the WWE. Ilja Dragunov started his WWE run in NXT UK. When the brand shut its doors, he moved to NXT, where he continued to find success on the black and silver brand. After a string of impressive performances, Dragunov was called up to the main roster. However, he injured himself \[…\] ## [Violent J Believes JCW Is Heading Toward Television Deal After 25 Years](https://www.ringsidenews.com/violent-j-believes-jcw-heading-toward-television-deal-25-years/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Violent J feels something big is happening with Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and after 25 years with the promotion, he believes JCW may finally be moving toward television. During a conversation with Chris Jericho on the Talk Is Jericho podcast, Violent J opened up about the current atmosphere inside JCW and the company’s growth over the ... Read more ## [Violent J Reveals Why JCW Wanted Vince Russo Despite His Controversial Reputation](https://www.ringsidenews.com/violent-j-reveals-why-jcw-wanted-vince-russo-despite-his-controversial-reputation/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Violent J knew exactly what came with bringing Vince Russo into Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and that was actually part of the appeal. During his conversation with Chris Jericho on the Talk Is Jericho podcast, Violent J explained how JCW was looking for a way to bring more attention to the promotion after using recognizable wrestling ... Read more ## [Val Venis Questions If Mustafa Ali Wants “Islamification of America” Amid Dustin Rhodes Controversy](https://www.ringsidenews.com/val-venis-questions-if-mustafa-ali-wants-islamification-america-amid-dustin-rhodes-controversy/) _2026-08-21 · Felix Upton · Ringside News_ Val Venis saw Mustafa Ali criticizing Dustin Rhodes and decided to make himself part of the story. He went after Ali over Islam before dragging Mansoor into it too and accusing both wrestlers of supporting communism. The latest round started after Ali made it clear he was disappointed by Rhodes’ controversial Twitter activity. Venis took ... Read more ## [Violent J Admits Juggalo Championship Wrestling Name Made It Harder for Fans to Take JCW Seriously](https://www.ringsidenews.com/violent-j-admits-juggalo-championship-wrestling-name-made-it-harder-fans-take-jcw-seriously/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Carrier · Ringside News_ Violent J knows Juggalo Championship Wrestling has spent years fighting for respect in the wrestling business, and he admits the company’s own name may have been one of the biggest things working against it. During a conversation with Chris Jericho on the Talk Is Jericho podcast, Violent J looked back at JCW’s history and explained ... Read more ## [Former Champion Allegedly “Blackballed” From WWE And AEW](https://tjrwrestling.net/news/former-champion-allegedly-blackballed-from-wwe-and-aew/) _2026-08-21 · Sunil Joseph · TJR Wrestling News_ A former WWE champion has made a huge claim. Chris Masters first rose to fame when he joined the WWE roster in 2005. He immediately caught everybody’s attention due to his impressive physique. Masters was also able to get over as a heel with the Master Lock. Every week, he would issue open challenges to \[…\]