# main event (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover main event. Page: Feed: --- ## [WWE SmackDown Results – August 21, 2026](https://www.pwmania.com/wwe-smackdown-results-august-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · Matt Boone · PWMania – Wrestling News_ WWE SmackDown airs at 8/7c on the USA Network and Netflix from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ‘WWE Then. Now. Forever. Together.’ kicks things off as always. We see a skyline shot of Toronto as Joe Tessitore welcomes us to the show. He mentions tonight’s big main event as we see a split-screen Superstar \[…\] ## [Several WWE Main Roster Contracts Reportedly Set To Expire Soon](https://www.pwmania.com/several-wwe-main-roster-contracts-reportedly-set-to-expire-soon) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ PWMania.com recently reported that Ilja Dragunov has left WWE. The former WWE United States and NXT Champion has already been moved to the alumni roster, but neither he nor the company has officially confirmed his departure. On his Twitter (X) account, Bryan Alvarez discussed the situation and mentioned that there are “a few” main roster \[…\] ## [Backstage News On WWE’s Original Plans For Sunday Night’s Main Event](https://www.pwmania.com/backstage-news-on-wwes-original-plans-for-sunday-nights-main-event) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ A report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reveals that the original plans for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event included significant promotion of the show, along with a live concert by Lil Yachty, which was intended to be one of the main attractions. However, the concert has since been canceled. This decision followed feedback regarding \[…\] ## [Backstage News On Ilja Dragunov’s WWE Departure](https://www.pwmania.com/backstage-news-on-ilja-dragunovs-wwe-departure) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ As PWMania.com previously reported, former WWE United States Champion Ilja Dragunov is set to leave the company as his current contract is expiring. F4WOnline’s Bryan Alvarez has revealed additional details about Dragunov on his Twitter (X) account. According to F4WOnline.com, further reports indicated that WWE had hoped to retain Dragunov, but he chose to let \[…\] ## [Sami Zayn’s Injury Confirmed As Legitimate, Latest Update On WWE Status](https://www.pwmania.com/sami-zayns-injury-confirmed-as-legitimate-latest-update-on-wwe-status) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ WWE star Sami Zayn has not entered the ring since competing in a Fatal 4-Way #1 Contenders Match at SummerSlam earlier this month, and there is a valid reason for his absence. According to PWInsider.com, Zayn is currently dealing with a legitimate injury. This follows his revelation during a segment on WWE television, in which \[…\] ## [Backstage Update On WWE’s Plans For RAW And SmackDown Tag Team Divisions](https://www.pwmania.com/backstage-update-on-wwes-plans-for-raw-and-smackdown-tag-team-divisions) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, sources have indicated that WWE plans to focus—or refocus—on some of its tag teams in the division moving forward. On the SmackDown side, MFT (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) recently captured the WWE Tag Team Championships during last week’s show. The report also noted that, in addition to \[…\] ## [Update On Road Dogg’s Controversial Claim About AEW](https://www.pwmania.com/update-on-road-doggs-controversial-claim-about-aew) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ PWMania.com previously reported that WWE Hall of Famer Brian “Road Dogg” James claimed on Twitter (X) that he was turned away from a potential job in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) due to his political beliefs. This statement sparked a discussion with journalist Dave Meltzer. In response to Road Dogg’s claim, Meltzer addressed the situation on \[…\] ## [Solo Sikoa’s WWE Merchandise Sales Surge Following Babyface Turn](https://www.pwmania.com/solo-sikoas-wwe-merchandise-sales-surge-following-babyface-turn) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that, according to sources within WWE, Solo Sikoa’s merchandise sales have increased over the past month since he turned babyface and stood up against the Bloodline. It was also noted that a Fanatics source said Sikoa’s newly released Funko Pop has been performing better than expected in sales. Additionally, \[…\] ## [Major Update On Rey Mysterio’s Daughter Aalyah Mysterio Following WWE Training](https://www.pwmania.com/major-update-on-rey-mysterios-daughter-aalyah-mysterio-following-wwe-training) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Recently, PWMania.com reported that Aalyah Gutierrez, known as Aalyah Mysterio and the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, began her training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, last week. Sean Ross Sapp addressed a fan’s question about Aalyah’s status with WWE in the latest edition of Fightful Select Answers Q&A. Sapp \[…\] ## [Backstage News On Shawn Michaels’ Reaction To Giulia vs. Jordynne Grace](https://www.pwmania.com/backstage-news-on-shawn-michaels-reaction-to-giulia-vs-jordynne-grace) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Since their respective moves to the WWE main roster, NXT veterans Giulia and Jordynne Grace have experienced a very stop-and-start trajectory. In the latest edition of Fightful Select Answers Q&A, a fan asked Sean Ross Sapp about how the two wrestlers have been booked on the main roster and whether their earlier match in NXT \[…\] ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Uz5jyjOYmmgD) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Latest Update On Logan Paul’s Recovery From Injury](https://www.pwmania.com/latest-update-on-logan-pauls-recovery-from-injury) _2026-08-21 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ According to a previous report by PWMania.com, WWE star Logan Paul suffered a tricep tear in May, which required surgery. As a result, he has been out of in-ring action since then. Recently, Kevin Wilk from Champion Sports Medicine shared a photo with Paul on Instagram, highlighting that the WWE star is making good progress \[…\] ## [What’s Next For Ilja Dragunov?](https://www.pwmania.com/whats-next-for-ilja-dragunov) _2026-08-21 · Jim LaMotta · PWMania – Wrestling News_ The extremely talented Ilja Dragunov will exit the WWE after his contract expired this week, according to PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, the most accurate reporter of wrestling news in the industry. There’s speculation that WWE would’ve re-signed the Moscow native, but he opted to allow his deal to expire since the writing team had nothing for \[…\] ## [Backstage Update On Bronson Reed’s WWE Return And Major Creative Plans](https://www.pwmania.com/backstage-update-on-bronson-reeds-wwe-return-and-major-creative-plans) _2026-08-20 · Phil Johnson · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Bronson Reed is reportedly closing in on his WWE return, with new reports indicating that the company already has significant creative plans in mind for the powerhouse once he is cleared to compete. Reed has been sidelined since suffering a distal biceps tear during the February 23, 2026 edition of WWE RAW. Following the injury, \[…\] ## [Brie Bella Says Bryan Danielson Called 911 After She Blacked Out At Home](https://www.pwmania.com/brie-bella-says-bryan-danielson-called-911-after-she-blacked-out-at-home) _2026-08-20 · Phil Johnson · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Brie Bella has detailed a frightening health scare that occurred while she was recovering from the broken scapula she suffered at WWE SummerSlam 2026. During the SummerSlam Saturday PLE, Fatal Influence defeated The Bella Twins and Paige in six-woman tag team action. Brie suffered the injury during the match and subsequently required pain medication as \[…\] ## [Nikki Bella Addresses Paige WWE Storyline Being Cut From SmackDown](https://www.pwmania.com/nikki-bella-addresses-paige-wwe-storyline-being-cut-from-smackdown) _2026-08-20 · Phil Johnson · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Nikki Bella is embracing the possibility of taking her ongoing storyline with Paige beyond WWE television, revealing that she already has numerous ideas for continuing the feud online if necessary. WWE recently published a video across its social media platforms featuring Paige addressing Nikki’s betrayal of her at SummerSlam 2026. The segment appears to have \[…\] ## [Ron Simmons Reveals How His Iconic “DAMN!” WWE Catchphrase Was Born](https://www.pwmania.com/ron-simmons-reveals-how-his-iconic-damn-wwe-catchphrase-was-born) _2026-08-20 · Phil Johnson · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Ron Simmons has revealed the unlikely origins of his iconic “DAMN!” catchphrase, explaining how something he naturally said when things went wrong eventually became one of the most recognizable one-word expressions in WWE history. Speaking with Chris Van Vliet, the WWE Hall of Famer recalled that the phrase was never initially conceived as part of \[…\] ## [Awesome Kong Reveals Backstage Incident That Led To Her WWE Release](https://www.pwmania.com/awesome-kong-reveals-backstage-incident-that-led-to-her-wwe-release) _2026-08-20 · Phil Johnson · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Awesome Kong has opened up about her brief WWE run as Kharma, revealing how matches submitted by other female wrestlers inadvertently helped get her signed and why she believes she was ultimately released from the company. Appearing on the No Contest Wrestling podcast, Kong explained that she had planned to contact WWE herself after her \[…\] ## [JBL Reveals What Led To His Sudden WWE Main Event Push In 2004](https://www.pwmania.com/jbl-reveals-what-led-to-his-sudden-wwe-main-event-push-in-2004) _2026-08-20 · Phil Johnson · PWMania – Wrestling News_ JBL has reflected on the circumstances that transformed him from a longtime tag team competitor into one of WWE’s top heels in 2004, while Ron Simmons believes his former APA partner’s success was anything but luck. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, John “Bradshaw” Layfield discussed the creation of the JBL character and the \[…\] ## [Pat McAfee Says He Will “Never” Return To WWE Television](https://www.pwmania.com/pat-mcafee-says-he-will-never-return-to-wwe-television) _2026-08-20 · Phil Johnson · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Pat McAfee says wrestling fans should not expect to see him return to WWE television following the promise he made ahead of WrestleMania 42. During the April 3, 2026 edition of WWE SmackDown, McAfee was revealed as the mystery person who had been communicating with Randy Orton. The reveal came after Orton attacked WWE Champion \[…\] ## [Ilja Dragunov Done With WWE](https://www.pwmania.com/ilja-dragunov-done-with-wwe) _2026-08-20 · Matt Boone · PWMania – Wrestling News_ Ilja Dragunov is on his way out of WWE. Multiple sources reported Thursday that Dragunov’s contract with the company has expired, and he is now exiting WWE. No further details on the departure were given. Adding to the signs of his exit, Dragunov’s profile on WWE.com has already been shifted over to the Alumni section. \[…\] ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Olf7xLQOgK7i) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Early Favorites And Betting Odds For WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event](https://www.pwmania.com/early-favorites-and-betting-odds-for-wwe-sunday-nights-main-event) _2026-08-20 · James Hetfield · PWMania – Wrestling News_ WWE is set to hold the inaugural edition of Sunday Night’s Main Event on Sunday, September 6th, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Early betting odds have been released for two key matches, including significant singles bouts featuring “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes against “The Viper” Randy Orton, and the WWE World Tag \[…\]