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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 14, 2025:

- WWE has named The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan from WrestleMania 18 as the third greatest match in WrestleMania history (via WWE on YouTube).

- “I may be there. It’s amazing what’s going on there, and it’s amazing what’s happening with WWE and all the different things surrounding that,” said Tom Brady on possibly appearing at WrestleMania 41 (via Fox News).

- Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Paul Heyman are all set to appear on tonight's WWE Raw (per WWE).

- Joh...

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 12, 2025:

- As first reported by Dr. Chris Featherstone via Featherbombs, WWE has now announced the traditional Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal for next week’s episode of SmackDown.

- As first reported on WrestleVotes Radio, WWE has now announced a WWE Tag Team Championship match between The Street Profits and MCMG for next week’s episode of SmackDown.

- Kevin Owens is reportedly expected to be back in 2025, and it’s quite possible he could miss WrestleMania next year (per Fight...

Featherbombs: Update on WWE's Plans for This Year's Andre the Giant Battle Royal

Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned that WWE talent has been informed about plans to hold an Andre the Giant Battle Royal this year. However, those plans are subject to change.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 11, 2025:

- The War Raiders are set to defend their World Tag Team Championship against The New Day at WrestleMania 41 (via @WrestleMania on X/Twitter).

- Shelton Benjamin has confirmed that he signed with AEW for three years (via Huge Pop).

- WWE reportedly has sold over 48,000 tickets for WrestleMania 41 night 1 and over 51,000 tickets for night 2 (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).

- WWE reportedly isn't heavily concerned that Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair will "get out of ...

BroDown LIVE! Vince Russo, Dutch Mantell, and Mac Davis Review WWE SmackDown (Starts 11 PM EST)

Join Vince Russo, Dutch Mantell, and Mac Davis as they review SmackDown.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 10, 2025:

• Stephanie McMahon’s podcast will reportedly be titled What’s Your Story with Stephanie McMahon. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.

• Randy Orton’s WrestleMania match is still yet to be determined. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.

• Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest is now officially announced for WWE WrestleMania 41 (via @WrestleMania on X/Twitter).

• Gunther confirms that he has signed a new deal with WWE and secured a tour bus as part...

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WrestleVotes Radio Ep 30: Update on Unannounced WrestleMania Matches, Charlotte–Tiffany Promo & More

JoeyVotes and TC review Raw and SmackDown, share major news and notes, and answer your questions.

02:08 SmackDown Review

30:49 WWE Raw Review

42:40 News & Notes

53:14 Mailbag

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 9, 2025:

- As first reported on WrestleVotes Radio, WWE has now announced that the legendary Kamala, along with Dory Funk Sr. and Ivan Koloff, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the 2025 Legacy inductees (via @WWE on X/Twitter).

- John Cena is now officially advertised for the final episode of SmackDown before WrestleMania 41 (via wwe.com).

- WrestleMania 41 is reportedly planned to have 14 or 15 matches on the card (per Wr...

Featherbombs: Major Update on The Rock's WrestleMania Status!

 Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned that, as of now, The Rock is not scheduled to appear at WrestleMania. However, things remain fluid regarding his WWE appearances, so it's not a 100% certainty that he won’t make a last-minute scheduling change and get involved in some capacity. For now, though, he is currently not scheduled to appear.

LIVE Q&A with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes (Starts 11:30 PM EST)

Join us for this week’s special edition of Tuesday Night Q&A as WrestleVotes and the legendary Bill Apter answer your amazing questions and provide exclusive insights into the world of professional wrestling.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 8, 2025:

• A Fatal 4-Way match between Bron Breakker, Penta, Finn Bálor, and Dominik Mysterio for the WWE Intercontinental Championship has officially been added to WrestleMania 41 (via @WWE on X/Twitter).

• IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair for the Women’s World Championship is now officially set for WrestleMania 41 (via WWE Raw).

• Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano has also been added to the card for WrestleMania 41 (via @WWE on X/Twitter).

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 7, 2025:

• Paul Heyman is set to address CM Punk’s WrestleMania favor on WWE Raw tonight (via @WWE on X/Twitter).

• Bron Breakker has said that he would love to work with Roman Reigns one day (via SHAK Wrestling).

• PENTA stated that his WWE dream match is a mask vs. mask showdown against his brother, Rey Fenix (via @WWEDeutschland on X/Twitter).

• Cody Rhodes has officially surpassed one full year as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Rhodes dethroned Roman Re...

  2025-04-07 20:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Featherbombs: WWE Ring Announcer Update

Sources within WWE have informed Dr. Chris Featherstone that Mark Nash's ring announcing on SmackDown has been highly praised. Doc also learned that they "love his energy" and are excited to have him as a member of the team heading into WrestleMania.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 5, 2025:

• It has officially been announced that Kevin Owens will not be able to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania, as he is dealing with a serious neck injury that requires surgery (via SmackDown).

• Paul Heyman will be in CM Punk’s corner at WrestleMania 41, as the long-awaited “favor” has finally been revealed (via SmackDown).

• Both Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton went off-script during their segment last night on SmackDown (per WrestleVotes).

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 4, 2025:

• Kevin Owens is reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury that could put his WrestleMania match against Randy Orton in jeopardy (per PWN).

• Owens is expected to address his WrestleMania status on SmackDown tonight (per Dr. Chris Featherstone on X/Twitter).

• Kairi Sane is reportedly close to being cleared for a return to the ring (per PWInsider).

• JD McDonagh is also said to be returning to the ring soon (per PWInsider).

  2025-04-04 21:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post

BroDown LIVE! Vince Russo and Dutch Mantell Review WWE SmackDown (Starts 11 PM EST)

Join Vince Russo, Dutch Mantell, and Mac Davis as they review SmackDown.

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 3, 2025:

• Per WrestleVotes Radio, the current planned matches for both nights of WrestleMania 41 are:

  Night 1—Punk vs. Reigns vs. Rollins, Gunther vs. Uso, Owens vs. Orton, and Charlotte vs. Tiffany.

  Night 2—Cena vs. Rhodes, Belair vs. Ripley vs. Sky, and Styles vs. Paul.

• WWE Night of Champions 2025 will take place on Saturday, June 28, in Saudi Arabia. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.

• WWE Evolution 2025 is reportedly set to take place on Saturd...

  2025-04-03 22:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Featherbombs: Update On Andrade’s Scrapped Segment

Dr. Chris Featherstone is reporting that despite the reports of an Andrade segment being scrapped for SmackDown, sources close to the situation have informed Doc that, regarding his WWE status, "he understands the transitions of programming, but he also understands the nature of WWE and how things can change quickly” Story Developing.

WrestleVotes Radio Ep. 29: Matches Revealed for Night 1 & 2 of WrestleMania 41, Next Saudi PLE & More

With WrestleMania 41 approaching in full swing, JoeyVotes and TC are here with some important news and updates, including match placements for both nights of WrestleMania 41, the return of Night of Champions, the date for WWE Evolution, and more.

01:56 SmackDown Review

20:17 WWE Raw Review

35:27 News & Notes

47:40 Mailbag

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 2, 2025:

• Former WWE star Rusev has reportedly re-signed with WWE (per PWInsider).

• Nia Jax is reportedly not cleared for in-ring action (per WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).

• Giulia was reportedly at the WWE Performance Center of late but had not been competing in classes since her match with Stephanie Vaquer at WWE Roadblock (per Fightful Select).

• Almost all the staff within WWE agreed that Brussels, Belgium, on March 17 was the best date on th...

  2025-04-02 22:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

LIVE Q&A with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes (Starts 11:30 PM EST)

Tune in to this week's edition of Tuesday night's Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter as they answer your amazing questions and provide exclusive insights into the world of professional wrestling.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for April 1, 2025:

• AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul has officially been announced for WrestleMania 41 (via WWE).

• Reportedly, the current business relationship between Hulk Hogan & WWE is going very well. Find out more on Featherbombs by becoming a member.

• “I'm going to say there's more unpredictability on the way.” - John Cena on his current WWE run (via People).

• Triple H claims that Netflix has no input on WWE's creative decisions (via BBC Newsbeat).

  2025-04-01 23:30:03 +0000 UTC View Post

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for March 31, 2025:

- Karrion Kross' WWE contract is reportedly set to expire this year (per Fightful Select).

- Tonga Loa’s return is reportedly likely in June on SmackDown (per PWN).

- Ilja Dragunov is reportedly set to return on WWE RAW in September (per PWN).

- Asuka is reportedly set to return to WWE RAW sometime in May (per PWN).

- Per Triple H, the UK will host a PLE in the next year or so (via Alex McCarthy).

Featherbombs: Hulk Hogan WWE Relationship Update

Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned from sources that the current business relationship between Hulk Hogan & The WWE is going very well. Doc has also learned that despite backlash, there are still plans to book The Hulkster for live appearances and that they “are happy with the promotion that they are both giving each other.”

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for March 29, 2025:

• Rey Fenix is set to make his WWE debut next week on SmackDown (via SmackDown).

• Nick Khan confirms that WWE has plans to host a flagship event in India around 2026 or 2027 (via Hindustan Times).

• Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk is set to main event Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 (via SmackDown).

• Timeless by The Weeknd and Playboi Carti has been announced as the official theme song for WrestleMania 41 (via SmackDown)....

  2025-03-29 23:30:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Featherbombs: New Details Revealed Regarding Rey Fenix's Deal With WWE

Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned that the WWE has encouraged newly acquired superstar Rey Fenix that this will be his "new beginning.” Sources also confirmed to Doc, that in regard to his direction in the company, "nothing is promised, but his work will control his future and opportunities." Rey Fenix is scheduled to make his WWE debut next week on Smackdown.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for March 28, 2025:

• Reportedly, Saraya’s AEW contract was to expire in the fall, and it was believed that she asked out early (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).

• Those within WWE have reportedly denied reports of Giulia being banged up and taking time off (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).

• Mike Tyson has said that he would love to return to WWE (via Bleacher Report).

• WWE has sold over 16,000 tickets for today's SmackDown. The event is set to take place at...

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