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AJ Lee might be back in WWE sooner than expected, and it looks like Netflix just let the cat out of the bag. The November 17th edition of Monday Night Raw is now listed with AJ Lee featured in the episode banner. That show, set for Madison Square Garden, will also serve as John Cena’s … Read more
Despite early doubts about ESPN’s massive $325 million-a-year deal with WWE, new data suggests the network may already be seeing returns — especially after WWE WrestlePalooza hit the ESPN App. Speaking on The Sports Media Podcast, Sports Business Journal’s Austin Karp revealed that the debut of WWE’s premium live events on ESPN sparked a significant … Read more
ESPN’s major gamble on WWE content may already be backfiring. During Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer broke down ESPN Unlimited’s performance after WWE joined the $325 million-per-year streaming partnership. While the service saw a surge during WrestlePalooza, it wasn’t nearly enough to justify the deal’s massive price tag. According to Meltzer, the platform reached 2.1 million … Read more
WrestlePalooza was supposed to be WWE’s grand debut on ESPN, but instead of kicking off a new era in triumph, it turned into a storm of streaming headaches, negative reviews, and fan frustration. Now, a new report sheds light on how WWE leadership has reacted to the criticism — and one line from Triple H … Read more
Andreas Hale, the ESPN reviewer who caught serious heat for giving WrestlePalooza a C, is back with his take on WWE Crown Jewel 2025 — and this time, he’s giving the show some serious credit. According to Hale, the event got off to a slow start but rallied thanks to standout performances and storytelling that … Read more
Stephanie Vaquer nearly missed out on the biggest match of her WWE career—and now we know why. Speaking to PWInsider, the WWE Women’s World Champion revealed that in the weeks leading up to her Wrestlepalooza match against IYO SKY, she was battling a bacterial infection in her throat. The illness was so severe, she couldn’t … Read more
JBL isn’t holding back when it comes to the backlash surrounding WrestlePalooza—and he’s directing his fire straight at ESPN. On a new episode of Something to Wrestle, the WWE Hall of Famer addressed negative reviews of the premium live event and called out critics who he says only sound “smart” by being negative. “I saw … Read more
Brock Lesnar just wrecked John Cena at WrestlePalooza, but don’t expect to see The Beast back on WWE television anytime soon. Despite being featured prominently in promotional material for WrestleMania 42 and the 2026 Royal Rumble, Lesnar is stepping out of the spotlight—for now. According to Fightful Select, WWE is keeping Lesnar off weekly programming … Read more
WWE fans were stunned when Brock Lesnar steamrolled John Cena to open WrestlePalooza. What was expected to be one of Cena’s farewell matches turned into a dominant squash by Lesnar. But after rumors spread that Cena was originally booked to win and changed the finish himself, one wrestling insider says that story couldn’t be further … Read more
WrestlePalooza 2025 was supposed to be a landmark moment for WWE, marking its first-ever premium live event broadcast on ESPN. Instead, the fallout has taken an unexpected turn after ESPN’s official website gave the show a disappointing “C” rating. The review quickly went viral, and it wasn’t just fans who were taken aback—WWE itself was … Read more
WWE WrestlePalooza may have wrapped last week, but the fallout continues—and it’s not about what happened in the ring. ESPN writer Andreas Hale caught heat after giving the show a C grade, and now he’s directly responding to the backlash from fans and critics. Speaking on Off the Ropes, Hale defended his review and said … Read more
Brock Lesnar absolutely squashing John Cena at WWE WrestlePalooza really shocked fans since many expected a proper back-and-forth bout with Cena going over. Unsurprisingly, John Cena’s father has now slammed WWE for the squash match. While speaking on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, John Cena’s father criticized WWE and said the bout felt less like a match and … Read more
WWE WrestlePalooza is already in the books but some people were shocked when ESPN writer Andreas Hale gave the show a C grade. That’s why it’s not a surprise that Booker T has now come to WWE’s defense and criticized the rating. While speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T strongly disagreed with … Read more
WWE RAW will be quite a show next week. WWE RAW was a good episode on September 22, but we will have a special start time of 7 PM EST next week. That being said, they have quite a card ready for fans at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rusev will finally get … Read more
Brock Lesnar’s complete demolition of John Cena at WrestlePalooza had fans expecting a major follow-up—maybe even one last comeback story for Cena. Instead, it looks like WWE has slammed the door shut on the rivalry for good. Bryan Alvarez revealed on Wrestling Observer Live that the WrestlePalooza match was the final chapter in the Lesnar-Cena … Read more
Ricochet didn’t hold back after ESPN gave WWE’s WrestlePalooza event a lukewarm “C” grade. The former WWE star—now making headlines as part of AEW—decided to troll ESPN’s post-show review with a blunt message that took aim at their credibility and taste. Shortly after ESPN combat sports writer Andreas Hale slammed the event as “average,” Ricochet … Read more
WWE fans were shocked when Brock Lesnar steamrolled John Cena in the opening match of WrestlePalooza, but according to a new report, that wasn’t the original plan. A new update from BodySlam.net revealed that Cena was actually booked to win the match—until the decision was abruptly changed. As of Saturday morning, just hours before the … Read more
ESPN didn’t just stream WrestlePalooza—they showed up in full force. During the Fightful Select Backstage Report, Sean Ross Sapp revealed that top ESPN executives were backstage at WWE’s WrestlePalooza, showing just how serious the network is about its new $1.6 billion deal with WWE. This wasn’t just a routine meet-and-greet—sources told Fightful that ESPN’s internal … Read more
Jonathan Coachman didn’t hold back after realizing WWE left him out of their WrestlePalooza tribute video—and he took his frustration straight to Triple H. WWE kicked off its new era with ESPN at WrestlePalooza by airing a slick opening video narrated by Triple H. The package celebrated the crossover legacy between WWE and ESPN. But … Read more
WrestlePalooza was meant to kick off WWE’s $1.6 billion ESPN deal with a bang—but for many fans, it was a disaster from the moment they tried to log in. Now, It’s been confirmed what many suspected all along: ESPN never intended to let traditional cable subscribers watch the show. During Fightful’s Backstage Report podcast, Sean … Read more
WWE’s WrestlePalooza was supposed to mark the beginning of a $1.6 billion partnership with ESPN in spectacular fashion—but things unraveled fast. After a frustrating night of streaming failures that left many fans locked out, ESPN’s own combat sports writer has now graded the show as “average,” saying only one match saved it from being a … Read more