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The Kingdom returns to Las Vegas to reclaim what's theirs in ROH
The Kingdom, a faction in Ring of Honor that counts Adam Cole, Mike Kanellis and Maria Kanellis as alumni, was clicking on all cylinders until a devastating injury derailed their run six months ago in Las Vegas. On Friday, their comeback begins.
Ring of Honor
ROH's Silas Young turned to his father to find inspiration for 'Last Real Man'
For a significant stretch of his wrestling career, Silas Young struggled to find the character traits that could make him a star. He was inspired by his dad, and Young found success in Ring of Honor as the "Last Real Man" of professional wrestling.
No Mercy
Preview
WWE
Cena-Reigns and Lesnar-Strowman make No Mercy a must-see event
The WWE didn't hold back when building the card for No Mercy, with two marquee matchups headlining the first pay-per-view after SummerSlam.
No Mercy
Five key stats to know ahead of Roman Reigns vs. John Cena
Sunday's No Mercy pay-per-view features the first one-on-one confrontation between John Cena and Roman Reigns. ESPN Stats & Info's Joey Koontz breaks down five key stats you should know ahead of this WrestleMania-caliber match.
WWE
The man behind the monster: Getting to know Braun Strowman
Sunday's SummerSlam main event represents the biggest moment of Braun Strowman's career, and for Adam Scherr, the man behind the "monster among men," it's another indication that he's transcended the traditional role of a wrestling monster.
Ric Flair
WWE
Ric Flair's new lease on life
WWE legend Ric Flair discussed his recent health scare and brush with death Thursday on The Dan Le Batard Show, recalling some of the most harrowing, heartbreaking and miraculous moments of the ordeal.
WWE
Flair says 10 days on life support woke him up.
Ric Flair calls into The Dan Le Batard Show and opens up about how he ended up on life support because of daily drinking.
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WWE
Ric Flair was ahead of his time as a performer
Arash Markazi reflects on Ric Flair's two-time WWE Hall of Fame career and a specific moment during his 1992 victory speech at the Royal Rumble.
Dan Le Batard Show
Ric Flair
On today's show, do you like the idea of NFL teams losing a point every time they punt? Also, Ric Flair joins the show.
Recap
McIntyre and SAnitY bring fight to Cole, Fish and O'Reilly on NXT
In Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly's first match as a team in NXT, their main event against Moustache Mountain was a dream come true. In the aftermath, NXT champion Drew McIntyre and tag champs SAnitY finally got revenge on Fish, O'Reilly and Adam Cole.
SmackDown Recap
WWE
SmackDown Live Recap: Shane stands up for his family, while Charlotte Flair secures title shot
SmackDown Live was coming off one of its most memorable shows, but despite Charlotte Flair's return, this week's segments struggled to go in the optimal direction.
WWE
Charlotte Flair will face Natalya at Hell in a Cell for the SmackDown women's championship. Flair, a four-time Raw women's champion, became No. 1 contender by defeating Becky Lynch, Naomi and Tamina in a Fatal 4-Way match in the main event of SmackDown Live Tuesday night.
Recap
Enzo Amore vs. Neville is what 205 Live needed for No Mercy
The conflict between Enzo Amore and Neville on 205 Live is style vs. substance and another example of how WWE is embracing non-traditional good guy vs. bad guy dynamics. But will their cruiserweight title match make it all worth it?
MMA
Cyborg: I'd fight Rousey ... inside 'WWE ring'
Featherweight champ Cris "Cyborg" Justino said a fight vs. Ronda Rousey is better suited for the WWE than the UFC. Said Justino: "For her, it gets her one step closer to Hollywood."
Raw Recap
WWE
Monday Night Raw Recap: No Mercy built with perfection, but will it live up to the hype?
The pieces are in place for No Mercy, and the final Raw ahead of the pay-per-view set the table for a night filled with memorable firsts.
WWE
Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan was one of a kind.
Look back at some of the moments that made Bobby Heenan one of the most renowned managers and commentators in the history of professional wrestling.
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WWE
Bayley had officially been added to Sunday's Raw women's championship match at No Mercy, after making her return from injury during Monday Night Raw in her hometown of San Jose. This makes the match a Fatal 5-Way that also includes Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Emma.
Remembering Bobby Heenan
WWE
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's legacy carries on
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's life and career left an indelible mark on the world of professional wrestling. Peter Rosenberg recounts a few of Heenan's most memorable contributions, what Heenan meant to him personally, and a chance meeting they had in April.
WWE
WWE Hall of Famer Heenan dies.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, a manager to Ric Flair, Andre the Giant and countless others, died on Sunday at 72.
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WWE
Rank 'Em: Best managers in pro wrestling history
With the passing of the legendary Bobby "The Brain" Heenan on Sunday, we ask where he stands among the many illustrious and colorful managers in the sport's lexicon.
Remembering Bobby Heenan
WWE
Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan, WWE HOFer, dies
WWE Hall of Fame manager and commentator Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan has died at the age of 73.
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Remembering Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, one of the best managers in professional wrestling, died Sunday at age 72. Heenan played an integral role in Rick Rude winning the Intercontinental Title from the Ultimate Warrior title at WrestleMania V.
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WWE
Legendary pro wrestling manager, commentator and personality Bobby "The Brain" Heenan died on Sunday. In a career that spanned five decades, Heenan played an integral part during the WWF's explosion into popular culture in the 1980s, and worked for almost every major North American promotion during that time. Heenan managed more than 50 different wrestlers, including Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Baron von Raschke, Curt Hennig and the Brainbusters, among many others. On commentary, he was most famously paired with Gorilla Monsoon. Heenan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.
Mae Young Classic Finals
Mae Young Classic
A celebration of women's wrestling
WWE - The inaugural Mae Young Classic Finale in Las Vegas, was filled with big energy, bright colors and high-flying excitement. The spectacle was captured by Patrick T. Fallon for ESPN.
WWE
Kairi Sane defeats Shayna Baszler to win Mae Young Classic
Kairi Sane defeated Shayna Baszler in the finals of the WWE's inaugural Mae Young Classic.
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ESPNW
Why Mae Young is a tipping point in the WWE women's evolution
The all-women Mae Young Classic was a first in WWE's history. And with familiar faces such as Shayna Baszler finding success -- and others like Ronda Rousey seemingly testing the waters -- the competition is a turning point in women's wrestling.
Power Rankings
Power Rankings
Braun Strowman edges out Kevin Owens as new ESPN WWE Power Rankings No. 1
Braun Strowman has taken every opportunity he's had and run with it, picking up a wave of momentum via a path of destruction. With a Universal title match against Brock Lesnar looming, Strowman has taken over the top spot in the ESPN WWE Power Rankings.
WWE
Strowman exerts his dominance over Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar connects on a German suplex against Braun Strowman, but Strowman gets right back up and executes a chokeslam and running powerslam on Lesnar.
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NXT Recap
NXT Recap
NXT Recap: Cole, Fish, O'Reilly vs. the UK's best
The U.K. division hasn't had much of the spotlight, but it shined on Wednesday with a championship match. Add in the interaction with Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly and now all eyes will be on what happens next between these brands.
Adam Cole relives the match that made him a wrestling star.
Ring of Honor world champion Adam Cole is one of the most popular wrestlers outside WWE - largely because of a rivalry with his former tag-team partner, Kyle O'Reilly. Cole looks back at a 2012 bout with O'Reilly, one of the most important in his career.
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WWE
The dying art of the wrestling promo
In the heavily structured environment of WWE, the art of the promo is often lost because of a tendency to heavily script segments. For guys like Adam Cole and Raven, who made careers out of what they can do on the microphone, freestyling is a way of life.
SD Live Recap
WWE
SmackDown Live Recap: Kevin Owens attacks Vince McMahon, New Day earns the gold again
Vince McMahon returned to SmackDown Live to talk to Kevin Owens. What happened next set Owens up for a big match at Hell in a Cell and put him on a course to superstardom.
WWE
Vince McMahon is in the building here in Las Vegas, standing across the ring from Kevin Owens.
WWE
New Day defeated the Usos to become SmackDown Live tag team champions once again. They are the only tag team to hold the RAW and SD Live tag titles once, and now they've done both twice. With the win, Kofi Kingston gets his seventh tag team title reign, becoming the 10th superstar in WWE history to get there
Cheap Heat
Cheap Heat: In shock after the incredible Vince McMahon fiasco
Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg are in shock about the incredible Vince McMahon fiasco from Smackdown and take some time to digest it.
205 Live Recap
205 Live Recap: Not such a gentleman anymore, Jack Gallagher turns heel
Even without its top personalities in attendance, an unexpected heel turn and a strong comedy segment elevate a 205 Live light on actual ring action.
Ronda Rousey
MMA
Rousey very proud of Baszler.
Ronda Rousey explains how she feels about ex-UFC fighter Shayna Baszler's performance in WWE's Mae Young Classic tournament and how The Four Horsewomen came about.
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Ronda Rousey
Rousey discusses love of wrestling.
Ronda Rousey calls the WWE Performance Center "superior" than the Olympic Training Center in terms of how it caters to the athletes and why the "suspension of disbelief" has made her a wrestling fan.
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Mae Young Classic
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Triple H: Mae Young Classic was 'historic.'
Triple H explains how happy he is with how well WWE's Mae Young Classic tournament went and gives high praise for Kairi Sane, who won the tournament. He also announces that Kairi will fight for the NXT women's title on November 18.
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Kairi Sane very thankful for Mae Young Classic.
Kairi Sane, the winner of WWE's Mae Young Classic tournament, reacts to her performance, what she thought about ex-UFC fighter Shayna Baszler and what is next for her.
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WWE
New Day defeated the Usos to become SmackDown Live tag team champions once again. They are the only tag team to hold the RAW and SD Live tag titles once, and now they've done both twice. With the win, Kofi Kingston gets his seventh tag team title reign, becoming the 10th superstar in WWE history to get there
Raw Recap
WWE
Monday Night Raw Recap: Strowman takes out Lesnar and Cena in well-scheduled Raw
Braun Strowman was one of the only focal points on Monday Night Raw as his interactions with and destructions of Brock Lesnar and John Cena continue to build his brand ahead of No Mercy.
WWE
The man behind the monster: Getting to know Braun Strowman
Sunday's SummerSlam main event represents the biggest moment of Braun Strowman's career, and for Adam Scherr, the man behind the "monster among men," it's another indication that he's transcended the traditional role of a wrestling monster.
WWE
Beth Phoenix discusses her experience of enjoying the first four rounds of the Mae Young Classic in person.
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Mae Young Classic
WWE
Triple H reflects on the biggest surprises of the Mae Young Classic so far.
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WWE
Stephanie McMahon was "blown away" by the quality of competition in the Mae Young Classic.
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WWE
Stephanie McMahon says that the WWE's ever-evolving women's division is driven by the opportunities being offered to talent.
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Mae Young Classic
WWE
Bayley was familiar with several of the Mae Young Classic competitors, but she was impressed by one newcomer in particular.
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WWE
Mauro Ranallo discusses the crossover influences of WWE and MMA, and what we can expect from the Mae Young Classic finals.
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WWE
Toni Storm and Piper Niven relive their Mae Young Classic match, which was one of the headline-stealers of the tournament.
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Mae Young Classic Finals
WWE
The cast of the Netflix series GLOW walks the red carpet for the Mae Young Classic.
WWE
A one-of-a-kind Mae Young Mattel doll, designed to celebrate tonight's finals of the Mae Young Classic.
WWE
'Sami for Syria' campaign already making a real difference on the ground
Through his "Sami for Syria" charitable campaign, WWE superstar Sami Zayn has helped raise enough money to establish a mobile medical clinic that's making a real, actionable difference in the world.
News
As announced on Monday, former NXT women's champion Asuka will join the Raw roster. After vacating the title following a record-setting title run of over 500 days, Asuka joins a roster that already includes Raw women's champion Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax, Emma, Dana Brooke and Mickie James. Since signing with WWE in August 2015, Asuka has not been pinned or submitted in a one-on-one match.
Asuka's Reign Ends
WWE
NXT Recap: The end of a historic run for Asuka as NXT women's champion
Asuka relinquished the NXT women's championship on Wednesday, ending a historic 523-day run for one of the brand's best performers.
WWE
Asuka officially walked away from NXT Wednesday night, with a title reign WWE recognizes at 523 days. With Raw or SmackDown in her future, it's worth taking a look back at everyone who crossed Asuka's path during her time as champion.
WWE
Asuka and Ember Moon reflect on TakeOver: Brooklyn and their futures
Asuka and Ember Moon put on a stellar performance at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III. Both competitors reflect on their match and now seem poised to take the next step in their careers.
WWE
As part of a fundraising effort for the Connor's Cure Initiative at the V Foundation, WWE is auctioning off special ring-used and signed ring gear and merchandise from both Raw and SmackDown superstars. Several of the auctions, which will be open for the next two weeks, have already drawn a flurry of bids and dizzying sums. AJ Styles' gold elbow pad is up to $7,800, with Alexa Bliss' gloves ($1,009) and a New Day signed trombone ($410) among some of the biggest early bids.
Cheap Heat
Roman vs Cena, Shane vs KO
Rosenberg and SGG break down another big week in the Roman Reigns vs. John Cena, talk some Shane vs. KO and run down the week that was in WWE.
Recap
Recap
Nakamura beats Orton, KO vs. Shane hits critical mass
Coming into Tuesday night the focus was squarely on Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton, and while their SmackDown main event lived up to the hype, the escalation of the Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon saga and next week's show in Las Vegas took center stage.
WWE
Next week's SmackDown in Las Vegas features a women's title match with Natalya defending against Naomi, a SmackDown tag team championship street fight between The Usos and The New Day and, immediately following SmackDown, the live finals of the Mae Young Classic.
Nikki Bella on DWTS
Terrell Owens, Derek Fisher among four athletes in upcoming season of 'Dancing with the Stars'
Terrell Owens, former NBA player/coach Derek Fisher, paralympic gold medalist Victoria Arlen and WWE wrestler Nikki Bella will take their talents to the dance floor this fall.
Enzo to face Neville
No Mercy
205 Live Recap: Enzo Amore earns title shot against Neville
He didn't do much of the work, but Enzo Amore emerged victorious in the Fatal 5-way to earn a title shot against Neville at No Mercy.
Raw Recap
WWE
Monday Night Raw Recap: Big Show vs. Strowman trilogy may help usher in the next era of big men
The Big Show's career may have ended at the hands of Braun Strowman on Monday night, but his work throughout his career may have helped usher in the next era of big men
Highlight
Strowman slams Big Show through cage.
Braun Strowman lifts the Big Show onto his shoulders and slams him through the steel cage wall.
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WWE
The giant with the six-pack
After a year of making dramatic changes, The Big Show has lost over 80 pounds and greatly improved his quality of life as he hopes to enjoy this stage in his career and a longer, healthier life.
Donovan Dijak
Signs with WWE
WWE
The rumors are true -- Chris Dijak, known to the independent wrestling world as Donovan Dijak, has signed with the WWE and reported to the WWE Performance Center. Less than two days after competing in Pro Wrestling Guerilla's annual Battle of Los Angeles tournament, where he was eliminated by Keith Lee in an instant classic, Dijak flew cross-country and reported to the PC in Orlando.
WWE
Dijak weighing his options as one of wrestling's hottest free agents
Billed at 6-foot-7, 271 pounds (and jacked), Donovan Dijak has the prototypical build for a pro wrestler. As his tenure with Ring of Honor comes to a close, what's next?
WWE
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Mae Young's Toni Storm is proud of her humble wrestling roots
Toni Rossall wanted to be a wrestler when she was 10 years old. But the fan of '80s glam metal quickly learned the ascension to the pros is particularly un-glamorous. Now known as Toni Storm, she's worked her way up to knocking on WWE's front door.
WWE
Corey Graves will take over for John Bradshaw Layfield as SmackDown's permanent color commentator. Over the weekend, Layfield announced he was largely stepping away from WWE to focus on his charitable efforts in Bermuda. JBL, who had been a part of the commentary team since 2012 -- his second spell with WWE in that role -- will continue to work with WWE on special events. Graves, who started out with NXT, will continue as color commentator for Monday Night Raw as well. Nigel McGuinness will take over for Graves in that capacity on 205 Live and Main Event.
Life on the Road
WWE
Life on the Road with Eric Young: Striking gold at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III
In the latest edition of 'Life on the Road,' Eric Young gives his running diary of a career-defining weekend in Brooklyn. In part two, EY details the hours before, during and after SAnitY's shot at the NXT tag team championship at the Barclays Center.
WWE
Life on the Road with Eric Young: A magical TakeOver weekend in Brooklyn
In the latest edition of Life on the Road, Eric Young gives his running diary of a career-defining weekend in Brooklyn. In Part 1, EY details his adventures in New York City and his emotional state in the days leading up to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III.
WWE
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III match recaps and ratings
The NXT has two new champions as Drew McIntyre and SAnitY emerged victorious, but the trio of Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly are the ones that shocked Brooklyn at TakeOver.
Roman Reigns
WWE
Why the boos don't matter to Roman Reigns
The only definite for Roman Reigns these days is that when his music hits, fans will react. But whether those reactions are cheers or boos, Reigns is still learning, adjusting and taking advantage of the opportunities in front of him.
Reigns felt like he played a full football game after SummerSlam.
WWE Superstar Roman Reigns shares how he is feeling after being a part of WWE SummerSlam's main event and compares the matchup to his earlier years of playing football.
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Triple H on ESPN
MMA
Could we see Rousey in the WWE?
Paul "Triple H" Levesque is willing to give UFC's Ronda Rousey an opportunity to go from fan to participant in the WWE.
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Triple H calls Flair a 'miracle.'
Paul "Triple H" Levesque predicts that although Ric Flair is not out of the woods yet, fans may see him strut down the aisle one last time.
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FIGHTERS
Triple H approves of Mayweather-McGregor promotional strategy.
Triple H weighs in on the spectacle Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor created to sell their fight.
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Recap
Strong gives Roode fitting sendoff; Cole, O'Reilly and Fish lay out champs again
Bobby Roode's NXT swan song at Full Sail University was a fitting sendoff against Roderick Strong, but Adam Cole, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly once again stole headlines after taking out NXT champion Drew McIntyre and tag champs SAnitY -- again.
Mae Young Classic
espnw
Triple H envisions an all-women's WWE division someday.
Paul "Triple H" Levesque joins SportsCenter to discuss the Mae Young Classic tournament, saying it is a response to the female WWE fan base demanding a program showcasing talented women in wrestling.
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WWE
Breaking down the 32-woman field in the inaugural Mae Young Classic
The first round of the all-women's tournament drops on WWE Network on Aug. 28. We take a look at the bracket as we gear up for a week's worth of coverage previewing the field and meeting the competitors.
Mae Young
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Mae Young Classic's must-see matchups
The inaugural Mae Young Classic hits the WWE Network on Monday, so we've selected five matches we think will best capture the athleticism, power and skill embodied by women's professional wrestling.
Cheap Heat
Breaking Down the Cena-Reigns Promo From Raw
Rosenberg is out of town, but that does not stop the guys from getting together to break down the huge promo from Monday Night Raw, and much more.
WWE
WWE No Mercy 2017 news and information
Everything you need to know about the WWE pay-per-view No Mercy: match cards, results, news, features, history and more from ESPN.com.
Cena vs. Reigns
Raw Recap
WWE
Monday Night Raw Recap - Cena and Reigns battle on the mic, Alexa Bliss bests Sasha Banks for title
The fact that Brock Lesnar grabbing the microphone out of Paul Heyman's hands was probably the third-biggest moment of the night displays just how successful Raw was on all fronts.
WWE
John Cena vs. Roman Reigns is official for September's Raw-exclusive No Mercy pay-per-view.
WWE
Alexa Bliss defeated Sasha Banks in the main event of Monday Night Raw to become a two-time Raw women's champion. It his her fourth women's title reign since her call-up to the main roster in July 2016. Banks, a four-time Raw women's champion, has never successfully defended that title.
Mae Young Classic
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Tessa Blanchard seeks to honor family name at Mae Young
Her father is WWE Hall of Famer Tully Blanchard. Her stepfather and grandfather are also former wrestling stars. Needless to say, Tessa Blanchard is carrying on a legacy. Will she live up to her family name at the Mae Young Classic?
WWE
- ESPNW
Former U.S. Marine Lacey Evans is Mae Young Classic's American dream
Lacey Evans could be cast as Marvel's next Captain America. Or she could roll up her sleeves as the newest "We can do it!" Rosie the Riveter. The best part is, the upcoming Mae Young star has the real-life story to back it up.
WWE
- ESPNW
Bianca Blair wants to fulfill athletic potential in WWE
Bianca Blair was a standout track star in college and looked to continue her athletic career in CrossFit. But after an overuse injury sidelined her, the upcoming Mae Young Classic contestant turned to WWE to pursue her physical potential.
Cheap Heat
Cheap Heat
SummerSlam Recap
The guys recap SummerSlam and chat about a busy week of TV that followed.
Cheap Heat Live
Heat & Greet Crashed By Jinder Mahal
The Peckerheads showed up to meet and greet, only to be surprised by The Modern Day Maharaja -- the WWE champion, Jinder Mahal
Cheap Heat
SummerSlam Week
Bret Hart Shocks Uptown Malcolm
The guys start to get ready for SummerSlam and Bret Hart shocks Uptown Malcolm!
SmackDown Live Recap
A Glorious Debut
WWE
SmackDown Live Recap: A glorious debut keeps SmackDown on par with Raw
Two new faces joined SmackDown live this week, and it was the highly anticipated main roster debut of Bobby Roode that stole the show.
News
In the first hour of SmackDown Live Tuesday, Bobby Roode made his SmackDown debut and Shelton Benjamin made his WWE return. Roode, who lost his NXT championship to Drew McIntyre Saturday at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, defeated Aiden English in his debut. Benjamin, who last appeared in WWE in April 2010, showed up in a backstage segment with Daniel Bryan and Chad Gable.
WWE
Pain and glory: Bobby Roode's journey to WWE
It took Bobby Roode almost 18 years to be signed by the WWE. With a groundswell of support from fans, he's set to perform in front of a massive hometown crowd Saturday at NXT TakeOver: Toronto.
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Trace the lineage and history of every active title in the WWE
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All of the current champions in WWE and the most significant contenders for each title.
