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How good is LA Knight and why is he so popular in WWE?
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How good is LA Knight and why is he so popular in WWE?

LA Knight recently feuded with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, and while he did come up short, that was always going to be the case. It was a positive for Knight that the company protected him with the finish, and there is still hope that the rising star can win the gold one day. Clearly, Knight didn't get into a position where he could feud with the historically great Reigns by accident. In fact, WWE didn't initially have big plans for him when they called him to the main roster. They even doubted his ability to wrestle because of his age. So the success Knight is having in the company is entirely down to his quality and his ability to prove even the bookers dead wrong about him. So let's take a look at what makes LA Knight so good and the factors responsible for his...
Ranking the 10 best wrestlers in WWE right now for 2023
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Ranking the 10 best wrestlers in WWE right now for 2023

Ranking the best professional wrestlers in WWE is even more difficult than ranking the best athletes in other sports - or even ranking wrestlers in another promotion. That's because in WWE, there is so much to consider. Not only do you have to think about the components of athleticism and in-ring story-telling (or the quality of the moves themselves at a technical level, accounting for varying styles), but you also have to think about everything that goes outside of the ring. That includes presence, promos, charisma, facial expressions, and even longevity/consistency. Comparing heels to faces, tag team wrestlers to singles wrestlers, and all sorts of other scenarios makes for an even greater challenge. But let's do our best to rank the 10 best wrestlers in WWE right now. 10. Jimmy U...
How good was Shelton Benjamin in WWE and what is his legacy?
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How good was Shelton Benjamin in WWE and what is his legacy?

Among the wrestlers released by WWE on Sept. 21, Shelton Benjamin exits the wrestling promotion after spending 14 years with the company across two stints. His most recent spell with WWE began in 2017 with a tag team alongside Chad Gable, and his last meaningful contributions came as a member of the acclaimed "Hurt Business" faction. Benjamin is nearing the age of 50, but as anyone who has watched him wrestle over the past couple of years can attest, the man still very much has it. Let's take a look back at Benjamin's accomplishments in WWE and discuss his overall legacy with the wrestling promotion he spent the most time with. In the ring Shelton Benjamin joined WWE in 2000 as an OVW product with an impressive background in amateur wrestling, as he was a two-time All-American. ...
How good was Dolph Ziggler in WWE?
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How good was Dolph Ziggler in WWE?

WWE ended an era on Sept. 21, 2023, when they decided to part ways with Dolph Ziggler. For years, Ziggler was booked as a "jobber to the stars", but then his role in the company evolved to being a "gatekeeper" for the main roster, feuding with recent NXT call-ups. Slowly but surely, he began to be completely phased out of WWE programming despite the fact that a wrestler with his skill set had something to offer. There are some who view Ziggler as a "What if?" and even a waste of potential, whereas others view Ziggler as one of Vince McMahon's biggest mistakes, in the sense that he could have been pushed as a believable top babyface in the 2010s if Vince weren't so fixated on irrelevant issues like "size". So let's take a look back at Ziggler's career in WWE and break down how g...
Why Gunther should stay Intercontinental Champion until WrestleMania 40
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Why Gunther should stay Intercontinental Champion until WrestleMania 40

Let's all sip some coffee (or coffee alternative) and get the facts clear for a second, shall we? The Intercontinental Championship didn't exactly have the best championship reigns in the past couple of years. The pandemic definitely didn't help matters any. And yet, somehow, we're here. One night it ended up in the hands of Gunther (In my house, we call him Goontha! It's more Gangsta.) And the rest is history. So, here we are over a year later, Gunther has all of these amazing matches; he's made history with having the longest single reign in WWE history. Sooo, now what? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF1xEQEYwE8 WWE is clearly setting the stage for a big championship change. But, the timing is going to be key here. No Mercy?! Hell no! Fastlane? No mane! Crown Jewel?...
What would need to happen for CM Punk to return to WWE
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What would need to happen for CM Punk to return to WWE

CM Punk received his walking papers from AEW after his latest physical altercation in the company. As dismissive as this may sound, it honestly seemed like it was only a matter of time before things truly imploded. Punk has never been a fit for AEW in terms of the locker room culture and backstage environment. Tony Khan's leadership style is also not strict enough to prevent volatile situations from exploding. Quite a few pro wrestling fans have wondered if Punk could make his return to WWE. This speculation has always existed essentially since his initial falling out with the company, which was, in that case, a situation where CM Punk was the victim. He suffered from a staph infection, in addition to feeling physically and mentally drained. But ever since Punk decided to return to p...
Ranking the 10 best heels in WWE right now
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Ranking the 10 best heels in WWE right now

Few positions in entertainment allow an individual to express themselves creatively quite like being a heel in WWE. The best heels are able to walk a line between being "cool" enough to generate interest and being unlikable enough to enable the crowd to cheer for the babyface. Heels are supposed to be unselfish in the pro wrestling sphere, doing whatever they can to generate heat in terms of negative energy directed at them so that this same energy can be transferred into a positive force from the crowd for the babyface. Here are the 10 best heels in WWE right now. 10. Bron Breakker Turning heel was exactly what Bron Breakker needed in order to freshen things up in NXT. Everyone could tell that Breakker is a legitimate talent and one of the most explosive athletes in WWE, but...
WWE Injury List: Latest news updates and return dates
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WWE Injury List: Latest news updates and return dates

Professional wrestling is a beautiful business, but it is also a brutal one. Serious injuries occur as either a result of the wear and tear of performing so frequently and taking bumps or because of a freak injury. We have all the latest WWE injuries covered in this constantly updated piece, which contains a list of the wrestlers currently out of action. For your convenience, the sections of each entry pertaining to the nature of the injury and the timetable for recovery are in bold print. Note that for serious, long-term injuries, especially those involving the brain or spinal cord, an exact timetable for return is exceedingly difficult to pinpoint. Bookmark this page and check back for more updates as we get further clarity on these injuries, and as, unfortunately, more wrest...
Asuka winning the Elimination Chamber match was the right call, but how should WWE book her next?
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Asuka winning the Elimination Chamber match was the right call, but how should WWE book her next?

You know, somewhere, there is an old saying. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe, that's the reason everything's happened the way it happened for Asuka. You see before Asuka got injured and sidelined for months, what was happening in Asuka's career? Nothing! Literally nothing was happening in her career. No real storylines. No real feuds. No real direction. Making matters worse, all of that has been continuous from the WWE virtually the entire time she's been on the main roster. In a way, that break Asuka got might end up being a blessing in disguise. Her return at the Royal Rumble was so beautiful. The pop, the mask, her performance, the transformation into her kana character, and definitely her performance. Wish she would've been in the rumble a little bit longer. Bu...
The parallel journeys Sami Zayn and Jey Uso have taken with Roman Reigns
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The parallel journeys Sami Zayn and Jey Uso have taken with Roman Reigns

The chair shot heard around the world. The echo of one man finally breaking free from the bonds of an emotional tie to a tribal chief too afraid of vulnerability to allow anything but fear and gaslighting to trauma bond those he believes to be close to him. The Royal Rumble main event may have seen Sami Zayn finally realize the manipulative nature of one Roman Reigns, but it was Jey Uso who received the ultimate wake-up call. https://twitter.com/wwe/status/1619565387368071169?s=61&t=LErHuYy3aL7GPa-nXurtcQ In the split seconds between Sami recreating Seth's betrayal of the shield and turning to apologize to the one person he sought acceptance from, a range of emotions from confusion to pain, to turmoil, and finally, an angry realization could be seen on Jey's face. Sami was faced ...