Wrestling: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cody Rhodes Sends A Powerful Message To John Cena On WWE Smackdown

The pre-go-home show can sometimes be even more important than the ‘go-home’ episode—the final RAW/SMACKDOWN (WWE TV PROGRAMMING) before the PLE. The ‘go-home’ episode is seen as the ‘climax’ before the Saturday/Sunday show, and it is meant to elevate programs or raise the stakes on booked matches.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Three-way match for Strong Women’s title set for NJPW Resurgence

A three-way match for the Strong Women’s Championship is set for next month. AZM and Mina Shirakawa faced off at Windy City Riot on Friday to determine a number one contender for Mercedes Mone’s championship.

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / F4WOnline.com / April 12

Hiroshi Tanahashi wrestles final match in United States at NJPW Windy City Riot

Image: JJ Williams Hiroshi Tanahashi has just had his last match in the United States. In the main event of Friday’s NJPW Resurgence, Konosuke Takeshita was successful in defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi in what is Tanahashi’s last match in the United States.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 11

WWE confirms WrestleMania 41 Saturday and Sunday lineups

WWE has confirmed which matches will take place on which nights of the two-night WrestleMania 41 event. Night one on Saturday, April 19 currently has seven matches set, with Roman Reigns vs.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 11

Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest WWE WrestleMania 41 stipulation added

A new stipulation has been added to the Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest bout set for WWE WrestleMania 41. After a heated face-to-face segment broke down into a brawl on Friday’s SmackDown episode, WWE officially added a Sin City street fight stipulation to McIntyre vs.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 11

WWE SmackDown Results (4/11/25): Randy Orton Demands A Match At WrestleMania 41

Randy Orton still does not have an opponent for WrestleMania 41. Kevin Owens announced last week that he needs neck surgery and will be not be medically cleared to compete next weekend in Las Vegas.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / April 12

WWE Adds Major Stipulation to 'WrestleMania 41' Match

A big stipulation has been added to a marquee "WrestleMania 41" match. WWE is closing in on its biggest PLE of the year, which is scheduled for April 19 and 20 in Las Vegas.

Marc Mero News / F4WOnline.com / April 11

WOR: Marc Mero interview, full WWE WrestleMania 41 card

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / April 11

'WWE SmackDown' Spoilers: Huge Randy Orton Segment Planned Involving Nick Aldis

Some spoilers have emerged for Friday's episode of "WWE SmackDown." The show emanates from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle just eight nights prior to "WrestleMania 41." Already announced for the show are two segments, one of them involving Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

Bret Hart News / Wrestling on SI / April 11

Bret Hart Explains Why Match With Steve Austin Was 'Perfect'

Bret Hart is poised to become the first three-time inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame in one week. Hart's match with Stone Cold Steve Austin at 1997's WrestleMania

Chris Bey News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

TNA Wrestling to Celebrate 'Chris Bey, All Day' with Events, New Merch, and More

The wrestling world was shaken to its core when in late October it was reported that TNA star Chris Bey had suffered a devastating neck injury during a match taped for iMPACT!

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 11

Charlotte Flair Issues Sarcastic 'Apology' After Off-Script Promo

Charlotte Flair is back in the spotlight—and not in the way WWE may have hoped. Taking to social media on Thursday, Flair issued an "apology" for her part in the viral promo with Tiffany Stratton on SmackDown.

Rhea Ripley News / Wrestling on SI / April 11

Exclusive: Rhea Ripley Defends WrestleMania 41 Match, Explains Intricate Storyline Details

Needless to say, but Rhea Ripley is thrilled about her upcoming Women's World Championship Match against IYO SKY and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 41. The Eradicator has competed at every 'Showcase of the Immortals' dating back to WrestleMania 36, and this will mark her fifth Women's Championship match across those six shows.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / April 11

WWE’s Bianca Belair stuns in birthday celebration

On April 9, 2025, WWE Superstar Bianca Belair celebrated her 36th birthday, and she looked like she had a ball with her husband, Montez Ford. She took to social media to share images and photos from the celebration.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Minute Maid and WWE Team Up to 'Juice Up Your Mondays' with Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso and Bianca Belair

This week, the world’s largest juice brand and the world’s largest wrestling organization announced a new team up as Minute Maid is set to become the official juice partner of WWE.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / April 11

'WWE SmackDown' Preview: Cody Rhodes Returns With Message for John Cena

The penultimate episode of "WWE SmackDown" before "WrestleMania 41" takes place in Seattle. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will return to the blue brand to discuss dropping John Cena with Cross Rhodes in their last in-ring meeting.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / April 11

Original WWE script for infamous Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton promo leaks

Apparently, the recent promo between WWE’s Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton went very off-script, as the original plan has since leaked. WrestleVotes (YouTube subscription required) reported the original rundown of the segment.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / April 11

Takedown Discussions: Who Will Face Randy Orton At WWE WrestleMania 41?

We are just eight days away from the biggest wrestling show in the world and future WWE Hall of Famer Randy Orton no longer has a date to the dance. Kevin Owens announced last Friday night on SmackDown that he will soon have to undergo neck surgery and will not be medically cleared to compete against The Viper at WrestleMania 41.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / April 11