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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 ...
WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Carmelo Hayes Won’t Miss This Time
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WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Carmelo Hayes Won’t Miss This Time

WWE Royal Rumble 2023 is set to begin in approximately 4 hours (as of the time of writing), and though this article might seem last minute, my dark horse pick to win this year's men's, Royal Rumble, certainly is not. No, I've known my pick since December 10th, 2022. I began fantasy booking Carmelo Hayes' Road to WrestleMania in the final 45 seconds of the first-ever men's Iron Survivor Challenge, just as he hits "nothing but net" only to have victory snatched from his fingertips. Now, I know what some of you are thinking. It makes no sense to book Melo's ascent to championship glory in the City of Angels at this point, and you'd be right. For now. So, for the time being, let's discuss why Carmelo Hayes is my dark horse pick to win this year's Men's Royal Rumble Match. https://youtu.b...
WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Chelsea Green is THE Dark Horse
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WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Chelsea Green is THE Dark Horse

WWE Royal Rumble 2023 is three days from now, and the WWE has made five matches official for this “premium live event”. Obviously, WWE will stick to tradition by hosting men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches this year. They also made official the following matchups: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, Bianca Belair (c) vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women’s Title, and Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black Match. The following will provide a special dark horse prediction for the Women's Royal Rumble at WWE Royal Rumble 2023 this Saturday. That dark horse's name is none other than Chelsea Green. https://youtu.be/wXspWEXfaMg My pick for the dark horse for the Women's Royal Rumble is Chelsea Green. This would be the perfect way to reintroduce her to ...
WWE has only proven Sasha Banks and Naomi right since they both walked
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WWE has only proven Sasha Banks and Naomi right since they both walked

(Offers tea to everyone coming into the chat) Hello humans. My name is Candice. Welcome to the LTW (Let Them Wrestle) TED Talk. You may all be seated at this point and time. You're so huggable. So, before we get started in here, like the Black Eyed Peas said, let's all take a deep breath. 3... 2... 1. Inhale. Now Exhale. Alright. Let's proceed, humans. I'm sure you are all huggable humans. You are! So, you all know when news broke about Naomi & Sasha Banks walking out of WWE a couple of weeks back? Why? Why did they walk out? Somebody talk to me! How did we get here, humans? Hmm? Cause and effect, people! Cause and effect! What is it? Everybody do me a good favor and go to Dictionary.com for me. Ok? I'm telling you do this for a reason. Now type in "Cause ...
Liv Morgan’s journey to becoming a world champion in WWE
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Liv Morgan’s journey to becoming a world champion in WWE

There are so many things I love about professional wrestling, but I don't think anything tops watching a babyface get their moment. The weeks - months, really - leading to the big win are filled with uncertainty. Are we actually going to see this happen? Or is the rug going to be pulled out from underneath them just like last year? Liv Morgan has been able to get fans behind her for years. In 2019, a lot of fans started pinpointing her as a future world champion, taking note of how rapidly she had improved while with the Riott Squad. I believe there are fans who underestimate the impact Liv had in 2018 and 2019. Raw was in a rough spot in 2018. There wasn't a full-time men's champion, with Brock Lesnar effectively holding the title hostage. And the Women's Division, as usual, was lef...
Wes Lee positioned to break out as a singles star on NXT
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Wes Lee positioned to break out as a singles star on NXT

When MSK first debuted in the then Black & Gold version of NXT, many, including myself, were excited to see the team formerly known as The Rascalz in WWE (even minus a member). Wes Lee (Dez or Desmond Xavier) was, to me, always the standout between he and Nash Carter (Wentz or Zachary Wentz), and now he finally has an opportunity to set his mark as a singles star. However, let's first revisit MSK's (and Lee's) journey in NXT since debuting in January 2021. MSK's arrival, rise, and fall in NXT and 2.0 MSK - comprised of Lee and the recently released Carter - found immediate success: they won the 2021 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic at NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day. They then won the (vacant) NXT Tag Team Championship for the first time in a triple threat match against their Dusty Classic ...